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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 Sep 07, 2020
Monday Sep 07, 2020
The switcharoo!
On this episode of This is Thirty, James takes over. He and Gernique discuss spending habits, couples, marriage, and more.
The podcast begins with a conversation surrounding the many (6:00) ways in which men spend money trying to impress women. At the (13:00) mark, they talk about couple-related pet peeves. (19:00) How Do You Want It: Love, Marriage, Baby Carriage? (31:00) Love Talk: The two discuss responding to your partner's pain.
Sunday Aug 30, 2020
Sunday Aug 30, 2020
On this episode of This is Thirty, Gernique and James talk about Chadwick Boseman, the Jacob Blake shooting, James' birthday plans and much more.
The podcast begins (2:00) as James and Gernique discuss Chadwick Boseman's unexpected death. (14:00) 2020: A blessing or a curse. (17:00) Racism in America: Jacob Blake. (21:00) Gernique recaps her time in DC for the #MarchonWashington2020. (23:00) Is freedom of speech becoming an illusion? Does the black vote always have to be democratic? (33:00) As James birthday approaches, the two discuss coming of age, future goals, changed mindsets, and lucrative side hustles.
BLACK LIVES MATTER
Blessings and prayers for Jacob Blake!
RIP to the countless black lives that have been lost to senseless police.
Monday Aug 24, 2020
Monday Aug 24, 2020
On this episode of This is Thirty, Gernique is joined by her cousin and friend of the show Quatley. The two discus 90s & 00s television from a #thisisthirty lens. They also discuss relationships with wealthy men, cheating, break babies, and much more.
The podcast begins as the two discuss (11:00) Moesha, the show's impact on the culture, and whether or not the show would be able to survive in the sensitive climate we currently live in. (20:00) Derwin & Melanie's toxic love rollercoaster: a 2020 analysis of The Game. (23:00) The conversation takes a turn as the ladies discuss what they are willing to give up for love? (41:00) Break Babies: A moment of lapsed judgement, cheating or proof of sexual irresponsibility? Which one is it?
BLACK LIVES MATTER
RIP Breonna Taylor
RIP Trayford Pellerin
RIP George Floyd
RIP Elijah McClain
Monday Aug 17, 2020
Monday Aug 17, 2020
On this episode of This is Thirty, Gernique and James are joined by friend of the show Jean. The group discuss hoods & suburbs, dating do's & dont's in 2020 and much more.
(7:00) The conversation begins as the three discuss why people of color predominantly label white neighborhoods as a marker for success. (14:00) What are some important factors to pay attention to when choosing a city to live and raise a family in? (19:00) What makes the hood, the hood? (23:00) Tips for successful dating in 2020. (44:00) Dating Tips: Don’t DO THIS! (57:00) A crazy case of story time with James Bony.
Monday Aug 10, 2020
Monday Aug 10, 2020
On this episode of This is Thirty, Gernique and James discuss sexual harassment, domestic violence, chivalry, double standards in transgender culture and much more.
The podcast begins around (7:00) the never-ending trend of sexual harassment allegations that constantly surface. (15:00) Abuse of Power vs Rape: Are they the same or different? (21:00) What precautions can men take to ensure that they are never accused of sexual harassment? (34:00) Physical Abuse: Both sides of the spectrum. (41:00) Identity Issues: Is it ok for a man who identifies as a woman to fight a woman and vice versa? (45:00) Gernique briefly opens up about her past experience with physical abuse. (52:00) Are men still romantic?
#BLACKLIVESMATTER
#BREONNATAYLOR forever!
Monday Aug 03, 2020
Monday Aug 03, 2020
On this episode of This is Thirty, Gernique talks about Black is King, advertising, social media pet peeves, men & their emotions and much more.
Gernique talks about her paid promotion experience with Instagram (5:00). Gernique goes into detail about why she wants to go back to work (13:00). (23:00) Why we should normalize men keeping diaries and expressing themselves in written form. At the (30:00) mark, Gernique discusses her current social media pet peeve.
#BLACKLIVESMATTER
Monday Jul 27, 2020
Monday Jul 27, 2020
5K GIVEAWAY: Remember, there are chances to win all throughout this episode. Listen for the questions, see if you're interested in the prize and DM your answers to @ghurneek! Good Luck.
Episode 50 is here! On this episode of This is Thirty, Gernique & James are joined by Pierreline. The three discuss baby fever, parental accountability, adoption, pregnancy announcements, and much more.
The conversations begins (9:00) around the realities of baby fever and how it affects both men and women. (18:00) What if I never get to be a mom?! Gernique discusses some of her fears. (23:00) What are the right steps one should take before having kids? (32:00) Why are men of a certain age who do not have kids judged so harshly? (43:00) Adoption Talk: Could you ever see yourself adopting? (52:00) The convo takes a turn as the three discuss how personal parental decisions affect children.
Monday Jul 20, 2020
Monday Jul 20, 2020
We're back! After a two-week hiatus, This is Thirty is back. On this episode, Gernique and James discuss Megan the Stallion and Tory Lanez drama, entanglements, the 2020 presidential election, Kanye West, spending habits, black women constantly supporting black men while getting nothing in return, gambling and much more.
The podcast begins (5:00) with a convo surrounding open marriages. (13:00) Gernique goes on a rant about Kanye West and his narcissistic tendencies. (20:00) The two discuss the continuing threat of the coronavirus and theories on how it truly came to be. (23:00) James recounts the time an officer pulled out a gun on him (Megan + Tory Lanez). (35:00) James and Gernique talk about their troubled past as former gambling addicts.
BLACK LIVES STILL MATTER!
R.I.P Cornelius Fredericks
R.I.P Breonna Taylor
R.I.P George Floyd
R.I.P Elijah McClain
Monday Jun 29, 2020
Monday Jun 29, 2020
On this episode of This is Thirty, Gernique and James are joined by friend of the show Quatley. They discuss vacationing, baecationing, internet criticism, black lives matter and more.
(9:00) The episode begins as James recounts the incident that sparked his abstinence from alcohol. (20:00) Baecations & Datecations! How comfortable do you have to be with someone to go on a datecation? (34:00) Are roaches a turn off? (40:00) Constructive criticism always seems to go wrong on the internet. (50:00) Now & Forever: #BlackLivesMatter Rest In Peace Elijah McClain, Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, Sean Bell, Trayvon Marton, Tamir Rice, Eric Garner, Philando Castile, Sandra Bland, and many more.
We will continue the fight... for you.
Monday Jun 22, 2020
Monday Jun 22, 2020
On this episode Gernique and James discuss James' isolated attraction to a certain type of woman, controlling black dollars and information, 2020 gems, and much more.
The episode begins as James recounts meeting the little person of his dreams. (6:00) James and Gernique discuss Juneteenth and refusal to celebrate July 4th moving forward. (10:00) Purposeful Positivity: Name 3 good things about 2020 thus far. At the (14:00) mark, Gernique goes into detail about how she lost her front tooth 10 years ago. (30:00) How did we miss so much information related to our history and how do we change curriculum across schools? (36:00) Some African-Americans are only in love with the aesthetics of their history. (50:00) Pockets vs. Hearts: Gernique talks about her inability to trust white people in power.