This Is Thirty Podcast

Relationship Curfews & Whatnot...

Be prepared for lots of laughs! On this episode of This is Thirty, Gernique is joined by a full house. Mich, Jean, Lou, Geraldine, and Quatley all get real! (Brief appearance by Anthony). The group shares tons of laughs as they tackle the revolving conversations about love, work, everyday struggles and more!

(3:00) The conversation begins with a brief convo on double standards as it relates to suspects, race, and police treatment. (6:00) The gang compares entrepreneurship to a nine to five lifestyle. (23:00) The men in the room discuss their issues or lack thereof with women. (32:00) Mich confuses everyone with his explanation of “wap kon jorge” and an unending session of laughter begins. (35:00) Question of the Episode: What is life after love, children, career & passion stability and financial security? (37:00) Accountability Talk: The men talk about why they may not potentially be relationship material and what went wrong in their past relationships? (50:00) Gernique gives the guys their flowers for being accountable. (62:00) Lou exits the podcast with a bang! (64:00) Lou returns. (78:00) Why are women (and sometimes men) so infatuated with validating their relationships on social media? (86:00) Jean closes the show with some inspiring words!  

Now I Do What I Want...

On this fun filled episode, Gernique is joined by James and Pearlz. The trio discuss age related double standards, situationships vs. relationships, cheating and much more. 

(3:00) The group discuss Lori Harvey and Diddy's "new relationship". Is there a such thing as being too old or too young in the dating world? (10:00) James responds to the naysayers! (14:00) The group offers opinions on women who stay with habitual cheaters. (21:00) The group goes on to discuss why preference is such a touchy topic. (28:00). The crew dive into some traditions/thinking concepts related to culture and gender that they believe need to be unlearned. Gernique Facts: Have majority of men been conditioned to think that cheating is okay and apart of manhood? (41:00) Situationships vs. Relationships? (53:00) Is there a time limit on dating? (67:00) The group ends the convo with a brief discussion on social media usage. 

 

 

Young Simba vs. Grown Simba

On this episode, Gernique converses with de yout dem. A few #twentysomethings (Biggie, Mankz, and Francis) discuss LIFE. The trio who range from ages 22 - 26 discuss their current status in life, relationship goals, rejection, complacency, what they are expecting for themselves at 30 and much more!

(5:00) The kids talk abut their current standing in life. (8:00) Francis breaks down the highs and lows of pursuing a career in the arts. (15:00) The gang discusses social media and mental health. (18:00) "Instagram is for narcissists!" (24:00) A look into the future: the three discuss where they see themselves at 30. (38:00) The crew talks about the difficulties of dating in your 20s. (54:00) The crew gets candid about dealing with rejection! (99:00) Francis has a special message for former guest James. Finally, special guest Quatley closes out the podcast with a special prayer! 

Double or Nothing

On this episode, James returns...to help Gernique answer specific questions related to last week's episode. (6:00) The two discuss whether or not they would date themselves. (15:00) James addresses why 30 year old+ men are not ready to settle down. (23:00) The two discuss why body count significance differs for men and women. (33:00) What is an appropriate body count for a man/woman in their 30s? (36:00) What do you regret about your 20s? (40:00) The conversation goes left when James claims that 30+ men only cheat when their partner is lacking something.

 

The pair also discuss gender roles in 2019, checking your friends when they're wrong, holding a man down, and much more!

Body Count...

The male perspective. On this episode, Gernique sits down with the guys. James, Alex, Nerlens, Glenn, William and Karwana all offer many unique perspectives as it relates to finances, education, careers, and love. (5:00) The men discuss financial pressures that are exclusive to their age range. (15:00) The men give their opinion on men living at home in their 30s. (20:00) Discussion regarding the role of jealousy amongst men. (30:00) James attempts to take over the show with a great question! (38:00) Majority of the men discuss education and why college is not really important. (54:00) The men go on to discuss commitment issues, non-negotiables, cheating,  the complications of dating in 2019, women being savages, finding the right woman and much more! 

30's the new 20?

On this introductory episode, Gernique discusses her road to podcasting, the importance of pursuing one's passions, and all that is to come on the This Is Thirty series.