This Is Thirty Podcast Gernique

“this is why I need to stop being a fat ass”
“I don’t wanna feel like Im stuck with somebody”
“Men are in their sassy era”
“If you fall off, you might lose her”
 
On this episode of This is Thirty, Gernique is joined by Kevin. The two discuss black men and happiness, relationships, situationships, expectations and much more.
The pod starts with a conversation around life in your thirties (6:00). Nothing really matters!? (12:00). Friends with Benefits vs Situationships (23:00). Women and unrealistic standards (36:00). Relationship rules and much more (44:00). Whats more important: Love or Money? (51:00). 

“What does a 39 year old and 22 year old have in common?”
“God says you are worthy”
“Love does exist, it truly does”
“There’s beauty in safeguarding something for you”
 
On this episode of This is Thirty, Gernique is joined by Rebecca. The two discuss love, life, big moves, age gaps and much more.
 
The pod begins with a convo around the importance of positive energy and its impact on life (5:00) The girls discuss RED FLAGS (10:00) Healthy love after toxic love (18:00).  Moving to Texas:  The good, bad, & ugly??!! (30:00).  Appropriate dating age gaps (41:00).  The pod ends with keeping hope alive, the gift of friendship and much more!

Here's an ode to leaving toxicity in 2023. 
“Dating sucked”
“He want a box of chocolates”
“Yall nxggas gon stop playing in my face”
“Back of the roster”
 
On this year’s wrap up episode, Gernique is joined by James, Jean, and Pearls. They discuss personal evolution, doing away with toxicity, goals for the new year and much more.
 
The pod begins with a recap of 2023 (7:00). Saying goodbye to the TOXIC ERA: The conversation continues around creating new boundaries for 2024 (20:00). “I’m not allowing grey area nxggas around me”….The group self-reflects on their own toxic traits and things that need to be changed (37:00). The importance of therapy (50:00). The pod ends with a dating segment featuring Jean and James (74:00).
 
Well wishes & a prosperous new year! Thank you for listening... still. 
 
#AllStarNeekend | February, 2024

“Today, I don’t want to get out of bed…”
“You don’t gotta go get mugged to prove you’re not racist”
“Paperwork is not proof”
“I’ve dated a lot of men who need therapy”
 
On this episode of This is Thirty, Gernique is joined by her friend, author & entrepreneur Shyla Miles. The two discuss the foundations of friendship, mental health, Cassie/Diddy, celebrity rape culture and much more. 
 
The pod begins with a conversation about the effects of a changed environment (5:00) Shyla and Gernique discuss the evolution of their friendship (18:00) Shyla discusses her works and passions (24:00). The state of the creative market (33:00). The girls discuss mental health and Shyla’s journey with depression & anxiety (43:00). The pod ends with a conversation about Cassie, Diddy and the recent allegations (58:00).
 
#AllStarNeekend2024

“I Don’t Have Female Friends”
“Move With Caution”
"Mr. Don't Got A Job"
“I Thought I Was Going to Pod For Like 2 Hours”
 
On this episode of This is Thirty, Gernique discusses her recent move to Houston, India Arie’s recent Essence Fest comments, cheating passes and more.
 
The podcast starts with a recap of the journey to Texas (3:00). Women with weird complexes (16:00). Essence Fest Drama (20:00). Annoying podcast questions (30:00).
 
 

“I’m moving”
“Fxck you podcasters”
“Yo Jean what up”
 
On this episode of This is Thirty, Gernique is joined by Harry. The two discuss moving, boring podcasts, social media filters, plastic surgery and more. 
The pod begins with a conversation about getting out of your comfort zone (6:00). Polo Classic recap (17:00).  Texting while podding/Barlos recap (29:00). Ms. JackyOh’s untimely death and plastic surgery (36:00). The pod ends with several conversations around death, family and the term "people of color".