Episodes

  • EPISODE 231 #SAYHERNAME Sonya Massey

    EPISODE 231 #SAYHERNAME Sonya Massey
    Jul 28 2024
    EPISODE 231 #SAYHERNAME Sonya Massey . Summary . In this episode, Tommy B, Vi and Talib discuss the excitement and awakening in the country following Biden's resignation from the 2024 Presidential Campaign and Kamala Harris becoming the favorite to replace him. They also touch on the lack of empathy in society, the death of Sonya Massey at the hands of a sheriff deputy, and various entertainment news in The Tea With Tonya B. The conversation ends with a call for support and feedback from listeners. . Chapters . 00:00 Introduction and Excitement for Harris 02:24 The Awakening and Time Progression 05:37 Challenges and Backlash for Harris 09:30 Supporting Vice President Harris 13:51 The Impact of Manchin and Sinema (George Floyd Bill) 27:23 Accountability in Law Enforcement (Sonya Massey) 33:06 Preserving Black History Education 36:11 Misogynistic Language and Actions 43:27 Entertainment News . #Bidenresignation #KamalaHarris #awakening #lackofempathy #SonyaMassey #SpringfieldPolice #sheriffdeputy #entertainmentnews . www.castropolis.net
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    50 mins
  • EPISODE 230 UNITY?

    EPISODE 230 UNITY?
    Jul 21 2024
    EPISODE 230 UNITY? (TAPED PRIOR TO PRESIDENT BIDEN STEPPING DOWN) . In this episode Tommy B, Vi and Talib discuss various topics including UGA’s Kirby Smart’s acknowledgement of problems with players driving recklessly, the assassination attempt at the Trump rally, and calls for President Biden to step down. They also touch on the Secret Service's role in protecting the former president and the overall state of violence in America. The conversation covers various topics including propaganda, the Democratic Party, the impact of a Microsoft glitch, teachers having relationships with students, and entertainment news from Tonya B’s tea report. . Chapters . 00:00 Acknowledging Problems at The University of Georgia 03:51 The Shooting Incident at a Trump Rally 20:16 Calls for President Biden to Step Down 25:03 The Expose of American Politics 26:01 The Impact of Propaganda and Deception 27:01 The Democratic Party's Nomination Process 28:53 Speculation on Kamala Harris and Mark Kelly 36:24 The Vulnerability of America's Infrastructure (CrowdStrike Failure) 38:47 Inappropriate Relationships Between Teachers and Students 46:55 Notable Deaths and Legal Troubles in the Entertainment Industry (The Tea) 48:43 Controversy Surrounding the Documentary on Prince (The Tea) 51:02 Listener Feedback and Support for the Podcast . #KirbySmart #UGA #AssasinationAttempt #TrumpRally #SecretService #PresidentBiden #callstostepdown #violenceinAmerica #propaganda #DemocraticParty #Microsoftglitch #CrowdStrike #teachers #entertainmentnews #celebritygossip . www.castropolis.net
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    54 mins
  • EP 229 BIDEN VS TRUMP...NOW THIS!

    EP 229 BIDEN VS TRUMP...NOW THIS!
    Jul 14 2024
    EPISODE 229 BIDEN VS. TRUMP…NOW THIS! . TAPED PRIOR TO ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT . Summary In this episode, Tommy B., Vi and Talib discuss the current state of the Democratic Party and President Biden's fitness to serve. They explore the recent calls for Biden to step aside and the potential role of Vice President Kamala Harris. Tonya B delivers her tea - the passing of Dr. Ruth, JLo's marital woes, Eddie Murphy's recent marriage and more. The conversation ends with updates on the assassination attempt against former President Trump and birthday shoutout. . Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Bonus Episode Recap 03:03 The Democratic Party's Challenge: President Biden's Fitness to Serve 06:52 Loyalty and Accountability in Politics 14:16 The Influence of the Donor Class 19:10 The Need for a Better Political System 26:23 Impeachment Articles Against Justice Thomas and Justice Alito 29:46 Transgender Individuals in Fraternities: Balancing Rights and Inclusivity 34:04 Reckless Driving Incidents Involving UGA Players 36:02 The Ongoing Legal Battle Over Prince's Estate 45:01 Sippin’ The Tea: Dr. Ruth, JLo, and Eddie Murphy 50:13 Update on the Assassination Attempt Against Former President Trump . Democratic Party, President Biden, fitness to serve, Vice President Kamala Harris, loyalty, donor class, accountability, political system, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, impeachment, Justice Thomas, Justice Alito, transgender, fraternities, UGA players, reckless driving, Prince's estate, celebrity news, Dr. Ruth, JLo, Eddie Murphy, assassination attempt, birthday shoutout www.castropolis.net
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    53 mins
  • BONUS: WWW.STATEOFLOCNATION.COM

    BONUS: WWW.STATEOFLOCNATION.COM
    Jul 7 2024
    BONUS: WWW.STATEOFLOCNATION.COM . Summary Reverend Dr. Christina Clement, an independent candidate for President of the United States, discusses her campaign and the issues she is fighting for, including reparations for the Afro community and indigenous people. She explains that she is challenging the oath, the election, and seeking restitution for the transatlantic slave trade through a court case. She believes that the government has not been fair in giving her press coverage and ballot access. Despite facing skepticism, she is determined to prove her solutions and bring about change. She also shares her thoughts on Joe Biden, Donald Trump, and the current political climate. . Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:17 Reparations for the Afro Community 11:17 Views on Joe Biden 12:13 Views on Donald Trump . Takeaways Reverend Dr. Christina Clement is running as an independent candidate for President of the United States and is challenging the oath, the election, and seeking restitution for the transatlantic slave trade through a court case. She believes that the government has not been fair in giving her press coverage and ballot access, but she is determined to prove her solutions and bring about change. Reverend Dr. Clement is focused on fighting for reparations for the Afro community and indigenous people, and she believes that her solutions will benefit all communities. She expresses her thoughts on Joe Biden and believes that he should step down due to physical issues, but she respects his drive to protect America. She also believes that Donald Trump has committed insurrection and will face consequences. Despite skepticism, Reverend Dr. Clement has received support from the older generations and is determined to prove her solutions with evidence and receipts. . Reverend Dr. Christina Clement, independent candidate, President of the United States, campaign, reparations, Afro community, indigenous people, court case, press coverage, ballot access, Joe Biden, Donald Trump, political climate . www.castropolis.net
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    25 mins
  • EPISODE 228 DEBATE DISASTER

    EPISODE 228 DEBATE DISASTER
    Jul 1 2024
    EPISODE 228 DEBATE DISASTER . Summary In this episode, Tommy B, Talib Shabazz and Hitman Howie discuss the recent debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump. They express disappointment in Biden's performance and discuss the implications for his approval ratings and chances of winning the election. They also touch on the importance of the black vote and the need for Democrats to galvanize support. They criticize the lack of democratic primaries and express concern about the state of democracy in the country. . Chapters 00:00 Introductions 00:48 Discussion on the NBA Draft and Free Agency 06:00 Framing the Conversation on Biden's Debate Performance 08:24 Analyzing Biden's Debate Performance and Implications 10:18 The Importance of the Black Vote and Democratic Party Unity 23:21 Challenges and Complexities of the Current Political Landscape 27:53 The Impact of Biden's Debate Performance 29:20 The Need for Extensive Promotional Activities 32:12 The Importance of Grassroots Campaigning 41:27 Speculation on Kamala Harris as President 46:16 The Responsibility of Politicians and Missed Opportunities in Debates 49:34 Mobilizing Economically Disenfranchised Voters 53:26 The Power of Nepotism in Sports 57:14 The Influence of Music on Young People . debate, Joe Biden, Donald Trump, disappointment, approval ratings, election, black vote, Democrats, primaries, democracy, presidential debate, Joe Biden, Donald Trump, campaign, performance, promotional activities, teleprompter, advisors, grassroots campaigning, accomplishments, Kamala Harris, presidency, responsibility, politicians, communication, plans, public, political debates, mental health, down-ballot voting, nepotism, sports, influence, music, young people, explicit lyrics, self-esteem, behavior, Sexxy Red . www.castropolis.net
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Episode 227 American Heat

    Episode 227 American Heat
    Jun 23 2024
    48 mins
  • Episode 226 Render Brad Davidson

    Episode 226 Render Brad Davidson
    Jun 16 2024
    EPISODE 226 RENDER BRAD DAVIDSON . Summary In this episode of This Is The G Podcast, Host Tommy B interviews Brad Davison, a black music executive, about his experiences in the music industry. They discuss various topics including news updates, the conviction of Hunter Biden, the Supreme Court ruling on abortion pills, and the exclusion of Caitlin Clark from the Olympic squad. Tommy B then introduces Brad and they talk about his journey in the industry, working with artists like Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince, Alicia Keys, R. Kelly, Aaliyah, Beyoncé, Maxwell, and Sade. They also discuss the evolution of the music industry from the 90s to the present day, with a focus on the accessibility of music and the attention-driven nature of the industry. In this conversation, Tommy B. and Brad discuss various topics related to the music industry, including the evolution of hip hop, the longevity of artists, the impact of AI on music, and the lack of diversity in executive positions. Tonya B. reports entertainment news, such as the passing of Angela Bofill and Jerry West, and the rumors surrounding Iman Shumpert and Teyana Taylor's relationship. . Chapters 00:00 Black Music Month and a Black Music Executive's Perspective 01:25 News Updates: Hunter Biden's Conviction and Supreme Court Ruling on Abortion Pills 06:05 The Evolution of the Music Industry: Accessibility and Attention-Driven Culture 14:05 The Rise of Female Rappers: Attention vs. Music 30:14 The Importance of Longevity in the Music Industry 34:02 The Impact of AI on Music Production 38:26 The Lack of Diversity in Executive Positions 45:51 Recent News: Angela Bofill, Jerry West, and Iman Shumpert 50:09 Upcoming Performances by Patti LaBelle,Gladys Knight, Billy Porter, and Kirk Franklin . This Is The G Podcast, black music month, black music executive, news updates, Hunter Biden, Supreme Court, abortion pill, Caitlin Clark, Olympics, Jazzy Jeff And The Fresh Prince, Alicia Keys, R. Kelly, Aaliyah, Beyoncé, Maxwell, Sade, music industry, accessibility, attention-driven, music industry, hip hop, longevity, AI, diversity, Angela Bofill, Jerry West, Iman Shumpert, Teyana Taylor, Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight, Billy Porter, Kirk Franklin, Maxwell, Jasmine Sullivan, Anita Baker, Chaka Khan, Flavor Flav, Red Lobster, Four Tops . www.castropolis.net
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    54 mins
  • EPISODE 225 BLACK MUSIC MONTH 2024

    EPISODE 225 BLACK MUSIC MONTH 2024
    Jun 9 2024
    EPISODE 225 BLACK MUSIC MONTH 2024 . Summary . In this episode, Tommy B and Talib Shabazz discuss the state of black music in 2024. They explore the shift in popularity from talent to popularity in the music industry and the lack of balance in the current music landscape. They reminisce about the experience of attending concerts in the past and how it differs from today's concerts. They also touch on the generational divide in music preferences and the lack of groove and blending in current DJ sets. The conversation explores the state of black music and the need for more musicality and training among artists. It discusses the challenges faced by talented artists in breaking through the industry and the importance of growth and longevity in their careers. The conversation also touches on the fragmentation of hip hop and the potential decline of the genre if it follows the same path as rock music. Additionally, “Sippin’ The Tea With Tonya B” covers the passing of Marcus of the 2Live Crew, the postponement of the Mike Tyson-Jake Paul fight, and the legal issues faced by Kanye West and The-Dream. Chapters . 00:00 Introduction and Black Music Month 2024 08:20 The Shift from Talent to Popularity in the Music Industry 13:34 The Changing Concert Experience 26:04 The Lack of Groove and Blending in DJ Sets 27:00 The Need for More Musicality and Training in Black Music 37:03 Challenges Faced by Talented Artists in Breaking Through the Industry 45:13 The Risk of Fragmentation in Hip Hop 47:13 Entertainment News Headlines: Marcus, Mike Tyson-Jake Paul Fight, Kanye West, The-Dream . black music, state of music, talent vs popularity, concert experience, generational divide, DJ sets, state of black music, musicality, training, challenges, growth, longevity, fragmentation, hip hop, rock music, entertainment news, Marcus, 2Live Crew, Mike Tyson, Jake Paul, Kanye West, The-Dream . www.castropolis.net
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    53 mins