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Kids, House, Spouse, Six Figures....all by 30. Sometimes life just doesn’t work out that way. Cheers to This is Thirty, the podcast dedicated to addressing real millennial issues one conversation at a time, as opposed to one birthday at a time.
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Monday Jun 15, 2020
Monday Jun 15, 2020
On this episode of This is Thirty, James and Gernique discuss continued racial tension, interracial relationships, cancel culture, male mental health, healthy conversations and more.
The podcast begins as (4:00) Gernique and James discuss B.Simone and cancel culture. (10:00) Gernique does a male mental health checkin with James. (17:00) James talks about why he isn't interested in protesting. (22:00) Dating Advice: How to pull off a first date in a racially sensitive climate during a pandemic. (43:00) How do we share information and educate beyond our comfort zones? (55:00) R.I.P to Rayshard Brooks, Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, Ahmaud Arberry, Tamir Rice, Oscar Grant, and countless others who have lost their lives to senseless violence and police brutality.
#BLACKLIVESMATTER
Monday Jun 08, 2020
Monday Jun 08, 2020
On this episode of This Is Thirty, Gernique furthers the talk about racism, education, community and more.
(3:00) Awesome News: This is Thirty podcast is now available via the IHeartRadio App! (8:00) Gernique talks about her personal experience with protests and racism. (19:00) The importance of educating oneself on politics and policy. (22:00) Black Power: Word Association. (26:00) Ratings Over Everything: Gernique expresses her disgust with the media's exploitation tactics. She also discusses distinguishing between your ego vs intent when using social media for activism.
Monday Jun 01, 2020
Monday Jun 01, 2020
R.I.P George Floyd
R.I.P Breonna Taylor
R.I.P to the countless black people who have lost their lives to senseless police brutality.
On this episode of This is Thirty, Gernique & James are joined by Francis, Kevin, and Solomon (The Misanthropik One). They discuss the current state of the nation, being a black male in America, fear, media, politics and much more.
(3:00) The conversation beings as the guests express their feelings and concerns towards police and the recent murder of George Floyd. (11:00) The guests recount their interactions with police. (23:00) Why are black people such a threat? (31:00) Solomon emphasizes the importance of internal organization within the black race (like that of Jews and Asians). (40:00) Protesting: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly. (50:00) Is black on black crime comparable to blue on black crime? (58:00) The group discusses the media's role in race matters.
Monday May 25, 2020
Monday May 25, 2020
Happy Memorial Day!
On this episode of This is Thirty, Gernique and James are joined by friend of the show, Quatley. The three have a long discussion on friendship and business, false advertising, plastic surgery and more.
The podcast begins (9:00) as the group recaps Beanie Man and Bounty Killer's VERZUZ battle. They also discuss 112 & Jagged Edge's upcoming competition. (17:00) The conversation transitions into friendship and business support. (26:00) How do you support your friend's business if you don't like it? (39:00) They also discuss false advertising in the black community. (50:00) Is it okay to promote products that you don't use or care about for a check?
Monday May 18, 2020
Monday May 18, 2020
On this episode of This is Thirty, Gernique and James discuss their recent live session, foreign culture, the never-ending tension between men and women, Tekashi 69 and much more.
The podcast begins as (3:00) James talks about what Haitian Flag Day means to him. (10:00) They both discuss how they continuously stay productive during quarantine. (28:00) Gernique addresses men, their egos, and their inability to sometimes keep it really real. (37:00) James & Gernique discuss sexual maturity and the shift in sexual responsibility that should take place after 30. (41:00) They also talk about Tekashi 69's recent public antics and the media's irresponsibility as it relates to making people infamous.
Monday May 11, 2020
Monday May 11, 2020
On this episode of This is Thirty, Gernique is joined by East Orange police officer Xavier Vassel. The two discuss the current tensions that exist between law enforcement and urban communities, race relations, excessive force and much more.
The podcast begins as Xavier discusses his quarantine life, goals, and approaching thirty-hood. (11:00) Xavier discusses what inspired his interest in law enforcement. (16:00) The two discuss Ahmaud Arberry's unfortunate & untimely murder. (25:00) Xavier speaks on cops who stereotype and how the media has played a huge role in misinforming the public on enforcement protocol. (35:00) When is it acceptable to use excessive force? (46:00) Xavier clears up some general misconceptions about law enforcement. (52:00) The two walk through a routine traffic stop and discuss what is acceptable and not acceptable. (62:00) Xavier explains the importance of showing respect, being genuine and truly working to diffuse a situation.
Thanks for Listening!
Monday May 04, 2020
Monday May 04, 2020
On this episode of This is Thirty, Gernique and James are joined by Dolph. The three discuss gender roles, double standards, natural hair and self love, Insecure drama and much more.
The episode begins and Dolph talks about his journey into thirty-hood (5:00). He also discusses the importance of good friends and accountability partners (9:00). At the (15:00) mark, a conversation surrounding healthy double standards and not so healthy double standards begins. (28:00) A conversation about gender roles as it relates to many topics. (37:00) The trio expand on instant turnoffs and somehow end up having a interesting debate surrounding natural hair and self love. (40:00) A continued deep dive into natural women and natural hair. (57:00) Gernique, James and Dolph discuss the double standards that occur within the show Insecure.
The episode continues with a game of word association and talks surrounding marriage and fatherhood.
We're back!
Monday Apr 13, 2020
Monday Apr 13, 2020
How do you date in a community when it seems like everybody has messed with everybody?!?
On this short and sweet episode of This is Thirty, Gernique discusses podcasting, her Easter-week fast (5:00), and mental health (11:00). She also has a quick INSECURE-inspired discussion on dating complications in tight-knit communities.
Stay Home.
Stay Safe.
Monday Mar 30, 2020
Monday Mar 30, 2020
On this episode of This is Thirty, Gernique is joined by James and Quatley. They talk about some attraction preferences, marriage perks, and "instagram models" messing up the game!
(2:00) The podcast starts as Quatley and Gernique shame James for the way he eats crab legs. (7:00) The trio talk about some semi-superficial requirements they expect out of the opposite sex. (18:00) They discuss the top 3 superficial things they are looking forward to not doing when they get married. (25:00) The conversation transitions as the crew answer this question, "Why do men support cultures that they are not really into?" (30:00) Are "instagram models" shaping the culture for the better or worse? (36:00) James offers a counter argument for men committed to women who may potentially bore them. (51:00) Gernique and James recap the live podcast again and talk about topics that will be featured on the next live show.
Stay safe. Stay Distant.
Monday Mar 23, 2020
Monday Mar 23, 2020
...because everybody's got a degree.
On this episode of This is Thirty, Gernique and James talk about the continuing worries that Coronavirus is causing, oversharing misleading information, what they’re doing to pass the time, and some future expectations they have for life at 40 and beyond.
(3:00) Gernique talks about the dangers of everyone trying to be an informer on social media. (8:00) James and Gernique discuss the argument surrounding Trump’s "Chinese Virus" nickname. (13:00) S/O to all the influencers that are still able to get to the bag during the quarantine. (19:00) Podcast competition? (23:00) Do we only think 30 is old, when we are not accomplished? (30:00) Preparing for parenthood. (40:00) Gernique and James express their sympathy for everyone missing out on their first and last time events (ie. graduation, prom, etc.).