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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 Nov 30, 2020
Monday Nov 30, 2020
"What's a BBL?"
"Im not looking but I'm waiting"
"That's what I meant"
"The butt comes with a lil bit of gut"
On this episode of This is Thirty, Gernique and James talk dating apps, plastic surgery, Covid-19 and much more.
The episode begins (4:00) as the two discuss whether or not they will be taking the covid vaccination upon availability. (8:00) Who gets presents this year? (12:00) Dating apps: the good, the bad, the curious. (24:00) Word Association!! (28:00) Why are women so heavily targeted for plastic surgery? Picking the right time to go under the knife.
Monday Nov 16, 2020
Monday Nov 16, 2020
"Is that long enough?" #pause
"These people were not in love"
"I'm scared I'll never be a mother"
"Is that how they talk in Texas?"
On this episode of This is Thirty, Gernique and James talk about the upcoming verzuz with TI & Young Jeezy, death & social media, black people enforcing order in their neighborhoods, waiting for the right love and much more.
The podcast begins as the two discuss (4:00) T.I's comments regarding King Von's death. (11:00) Why do rappers keep getting shot? (14:00) Death and social media: What to post & what not to post... (24:00) We have a new president! (35:00) WHY ARE YOU SINGLE? (45:00) Why does it seem like women always have to wait for men to get it right?
Monday Nov 09, 2020
Monday Nov 09, 2020
"I need this money"
"My support system helped me through"
"I was broke"
"With no job, no income, I decided to get a new car"
On this episode of This is Thirty, Gernique gets vulnerable and goes back into time. The year is 2016 and she experiences her own version of The Great Depression. Credit card debt, eviction, side hustles and more.
(3:00) Homecoming by Yaa Gyasi; a must read. (5:00) Learning about black history is truly a traumatizing experience. (8:00) STORY TIME: The year I lost everything and then got it back tenfold.
Listen & Enjoy!
Monday Nov 02, 2020
Monday Nov 02, 2020
“I am more than qualified to get my toes sucked”
“New number, who this”
“She’s was an ouch girl”
“What’s the gooch”
“2 kids later...”
On this episode of This is Thirty, Gernique & James are joined by Pierreline and Quatley. They discuss love, fetishes, election day, and much more.
(8:00) Halloween party recap + the history of Halloween (20:00) Are you ready for 2021? (23:00) The most romantic thing you’ve ever done for a man... (35:00) Taking chances on love: Are you with it? (49:00) A hilarious convo about weird fetishes.
PLEASE VOTE, USE YOUR VOICE!
Monday Oct 26, 2020
Monday Oct 26, 2020
"you n*iggas is too loud, quiet down"
"yall only show Africa, when you want us to feed the kids"
"I feel like I purged"
"why you gotta treat me like an android"
On this episode of This is Thirty, Gernique is joined by host of the Unemployabull podcast Tampagne aka David. The two talk about music, #endsars, America's coverage of African issues, Beyonce backlash, social media protesting and much more.
(2:00) The two briefly address T.I and Young Jeezy's upcoming VERZUZ battle. (8:00) David talks about his podcast and other creative efforts. (18:00) What is happening in Africa? (25:00) Gernique goes on a rant about media manipulation. (30:00) Social Media Protesting: Does it really work? (43:00) Celebrities disingenuously using global crises to increase their like-ability and/or gain PR ratings.
Monday Oct 19, 2020
Monday Oct 19, 2020
"I'm actually going crazy"
"You deserve better ****..."
"White people started it"
"Save the drama for mama Denise"
On this episode of This is Thirty, Gernique and James break down getting your mind right before dating. They also revisit Election 2020, Tory Lanez behavior, goals for 2021 and much more..
(8:00) 4th Quarter of 2020: What to expect? (16:00) Side hustle pride; let it go.... (22:00) Word association is back: Halloween Style. (27:00) Why is Tory Lanez out here living his best life + James provides his take on what actually went down the night of the shooting. (41:00) Six things women wished men knew before dating. (50:00) talking, dating, hooking up, friends with benefits.... what's with all the terminology?!
#VOTE2020
#BREONNAFOREVER
#GEORGEFLOYD
#BLACKLIVESMATTER
Monday Oct 12, 2020
Monday Oct 12, 2020
"what are you doing, my guy?"
"take your L and go"
"love us, respect us"
"Election 2020 aka the Hunger Games"
On this episode of This is Thirty, Gernique is joined by friend of the show Pearls. The two discuss acting, the upcoming election, disrespect towards black women and much more.
The episode begins (6:00) as Pearls responds to some of Reggie's statements from last week's show. (8:00) The girls discuss the ghetto olympics aka the upcoming election. They also discuss social media's inadvertent influence on the presidential debates and this election overall. (17:00) Gernique and Pearls discuss the mistreatment of black women by black men. (41:00) Money and Love: The reoccurring conversation that never ends. (54:00) The episode closes as the girls compare their crew to the cast of Girlfriends.
Monday Oct 05, 2020
Monday Oct 05, 2020
"Cheaterationships"
"I need you to make me a wife"...
"that sneaky nut"...
"I'm bomb, but I'm boring"
"number block **** is the best ****"
On this crazy episode of This is Thirty, Gernique and James are joined by Reggie of the Reggie Roundz Show! The three discuss relationships, coming of age, cheating, breakups and much more.
The podcast begins as Reggie discusses his start and love for public speaking and podcasting. (14:00) Reggie opens about his recent breakup. (24:00) What actually leads people to cheat? (32:00) Men dealing with heartbreak. (54:00) The conversation centers around rejection. (61:00) What's your love language?
#BLACKLIVESMATTER
#BREONNATAYLORSTILLNEEDSJUSTICE
#VOTE2020
Monday Sep 21, 2020
Monday Sep 21, 2020
On this episode of This is Thirty, Gernique and James talk love, weddings, marriage, divorce and much more.
The episode begins (6:00) as the two try to determine the real definition of "settling for love". (16:00) Keeping the Love Alive: "I want to be in love with my husband forever!" At the (20:00) mark, James and Gernique discuss how important friendships are to the foundation of romantic relationships. (23:00) Is technology really helping to increase the divorce rate? (29:00) Gernique explains how short-term marriages effect families and friends. (32:00) Why cheating is okay...(40:00) Blended families and living arrangements.
#TellAFriend
#BlackLivesMatter
Monday Sep 14, 2020
Monday Sep 14, 2020
On this episode of This is Thirty Gernique and James are joined by Quatley. The three discuss some crazy things, including: P-Valley, rear activity, black men & Hollywood, childish mistakes, and much more.
The REAL conversation starts (13:00) as the three discuss some non-negotiables as it relates to family, jobs, social and relationship arenas. (26:00) Birthday Dinner Etiquette: To split or not to split? (32:00) The most embarrassing moments of our youth. (46:00) Gernique and the crew address Hollywood's emasculation of black men, especially during elevation season. (70:00) The three discuss blocks that turn into blessings.
RIP BREONNA TAYLOR
RIP GEORGE FLOYD
RIP TAMIR RICE
RIP TRAVYON MARTIN
RIP SANDRA BLAND
BLACK LIVES MATTER!
BLACK LIVES FOREVER!