288 episodes

The G Podcast is an Atlanta-Based Podcast with a WORLD perspective. Each week, Tommy B (host), Vi (The Inspirational "Country Commentator"), and Tonya B (delivering PIPING HOT tea and celebrity news) cover news, politics, pop culture, and anything else from an "OG" perspective. We're three friends of a certain age delivering our perspectives. If you're a G...follow me every week at "This Is The G Podcast!" You'll be glad you stopped by!

This Is The G Podcast Tommy B

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.9 • 9 Ratings

The G Podcast is an Atlanta-Based Podcast with a WORLD perspective. Each week, Tommy B (host), Vi (The Inspirational "Country Commentator"), and Tonya B (delivering PIPING HOT tea and celebrity news) cover news, politics, pop culture, and anything else from an "OG" perspective. We're three friends of a certain age delivering our perspectives. If you're a G...follow me every week at "This Is The G Podcast!" You'll be glad you stopped by!

    BEEF IS THE WORD

    BEEF IS THE WORD

    Summary
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    In this episode Tommy B, Talib and Vi discuss various topics, including protests on college campuses over Israel's handling of the war in Gaza, the WNBA's treatment of certain players and the ongoing beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar. The hosts share their thoughts on these issues and discuss the importance of empathy and humanity in resolving conflicts. The conversation explores the issue of rap beefs and the line between competition and personal attacks. The hosts discuss the importance of witty punch lines and battles in hip hop, but express concern when the beef becomes personal and involves family members. They also touch on the lack of consequences in today's rap beefs due to social media and the absence of touring together. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the importance of news outlets and the need to revisit the qualifications for the presidency.
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    Chapters
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    00:00 Introduction and News Update
    00:56 Protests on College Campuses: Israel and Gaza
    03:45 Florida's Restrictive Abortion Law: Impact on Reproductive Freedoms
    04:45 Fairness and Equality in the WNBA: The Treatment of Players
    06:02 Celebrity Feuds: The Drake and Kendrick Lamar Beef
    13:01 The Importance of Empathy and Humanity in Conflict Resolution
    25:26 The Importance of Witty Punch Lines and Battles in Hip Hop
    29:16 The Lack of Consequences in Today's Rap Beef
    32:41 Supporting News Outlets that Provide Quality News
    36:07 Revisiting the Qualifications for the Presidency
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    #blacktalk #blackradio #castropolispodcastnetwork
    #blackpodcast #podcast #news #politics
    #protests #collegecampuses #Israel #Gaza #marijuana #abortion
     #WNBA #Drake #KendrickLamar  #empathy #humanity #rapbeefs #competition  #personalattacks #wittypunchlins #battles #hiphop
    #consequences  #socialmedia, #qualificationsforpresidency
     
     

    • 47 min
    NFC SOUTH CHIP OR BUST

    NFC SOUTH CHIP OR BUST

    EPISODE 222 NFC SOUTH CHIP OR BUST
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    Summary
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    In this episode of This Is The G Podcast, Tommy B, Vi and
    Talib discuss various news topics, including the indictment of allies of former
    President Trump, the Donald Trump hush money trial, the war between Israel and
    Hamas, and the Supreme Court hearing on Trump's claim of absolute immunity. The
    conversation also touches on Amanda Seales' three-hour interview on Club Shay
    Shay and Shannon Sharpe's interviewing skills. The host expresses concern about
    the student protests on college campuses and the potential impact on Biden's
    campaign support. In this conversation, Tommy B discusses various topics
    including athletic privilege, the NFL draft, and the state of the Atlanta
    Falcons. Talib touches on the current political climate and the importance of
    being cautious in relationships.
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    Chapters
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    00:00 Introduction and News Update
    23:03 Amanda Seales' Controversial Interview on
    Club Shay Shay
    32:15 Exploring Athletic Privilege
    53:23 The Current Political Climate
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    #blacktalk #blackradio #castropolispodcastnetwork
    #blackpodcast #podcast
    #news #politics #Trump #indictment #hushmoney #trial #Israel
    #Hamas #SupremeCourt #immunity #AmandaSeales #ClubShayShay #ShannonSharp, #studentprotests
    #Biden #athleticprivilege #NFLdraft  #AtlantaFalcons
    #politicalclimate #relationships

    • 1 hr 4 min
    Trump On Trial

    Trump On Trial

    EPISODE 221 Trump On Trial
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    Summary
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    In this episode of This Is The G Podcast, Host Tommy B and
    political analyst Harold Michael Harvey discuss the trial of former US
    President Donald Trump, who is facing felony charges. They explore the
    significance of the trial in American history and its potential impact on the
    upcoming election. Tonya B delivers your tea!
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    Chapters
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    00:00 Introduction and News Update
    07:24 The Trial of Donald Trump
    40:02  The Tea With Tonya B
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    #blacktalk #blackradio #castropolispodcastnetwork
    #blackpodcast #podcast #DonaldTrump #trial #felonycharges #AmericanHistory
    #election #Mandisa #PoochTaveres #MariahCarey #celebritygossip

    • 44 min
    OJ Simpson Redux

    OJ Simpson Redux

    EPISODE 220 OJ Simpson Redux
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    Summary
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    In this episode, Tommy B, Vi & Talib discuss the death
    of O.J. Simpson and the impact of his trial on American society. They explore
    the racial divide and polarization that emerged during the trial, as well as
    the legacy of O.J. Simpson as a football player and celebrity. The conversation
    also touches on the need for unity and progress in addressing social justice
    issues. In this conversation, the hosts discuss various topics including
    reproductive rights, the deaths of hip hop pioneers, the legacy of O.J.
    Simpson, and the state of the music industry. They also touch on the support
    for Donald Trump and the controversy surrounding Chick-fil-A. The conversation
    concludes with entertainment news from Tonya B and a PSA to avoid the Netflix
    reboot of Good Times.
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    Chapters
    00:00 Introduction and News Update
    07:18 The O.J. Simpson Trial and the Racial
    Divide
    15:38 Reality TV and Celebrity Obsession
    32:19 Debunking Trump's Claims and Supporting
    Chick-fil-A Accountability
    41:41 Entertainment News and PSA: Avoid the
    Good Times Reboot
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    #blacktalk #blackradio #castropolispodcastnetwork
    #blackpodcast #podcast #OJSimpson #RicoWade #The90s
    O.J. Simpson, trial, racial divide, polarization, legacy,
    social justice, reproductive rights, hip hop pioneers, O.J. Simpson, music
    industry, Donald Trump, Chick-fil-A, entertainment news, Good Times

    • 50 min
    MORE MADNESS

    MORE MADNESS

    EPISODE 219 MORE MADNESS
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    Summary
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    In this episode, Tommy B, Vi & Talib discuss various
    news topics, including the conversation around diversity, equity, and inclusion
    (DEI), and the impact of women's basketball. The conversation covers the
    irresponsible take on DEI by Charlamagne from the Breakfast Club, the potential
    benefits of DEI programs, and the controversy surrounding the NCAA women's
    basketball tournament. The hosts also touch on the rigged nature of
    professional sports and the potential impact of players like Caitlin Clark and
    Angel Reese on the WNBA. Plus – Sippin’ The Tea With Tonya B.
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    Takeaways
    Former President Donald Trump posted a $175 million bond in
    his New York civil fraud case.
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    The conversation around diversity, equity, and inclusion
    (DEI) sparked controversy when Charlamagne from the Breakfast Club made an
    irresponsible take on DEI programs.
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    The NCAA women's basketball tournament faced criticism for
    questionable calls and the perception of rigging.
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    The presence of standout players like Caitlin Clark and
    Angel Reese in women's basketball has the potential to boost interest and
    viewership in the WNBA.
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    They address the legal troubles surrounding Diddy and
    express their concerns about unfair targeting and the need for due process.
    The hosts discuss the concept of gynosexuality and the
    overwhelming number of terms and labels in today's society.
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    #blacktalk #blackradio #castropolispodcastnetwork
    #blackpodcast #podcast #atlantapodcast #DEI #AppleDOJ #WomensBasketball #CelebrityGossip
    #riggedsports #Diddy #CaitlinClark #newspolitics #SocialMedia #NCAA #LIZZO #solareclipse
    #gynosexuality #Trump #BidenHarris2024

    • 55 min
    FREAKNIK ON HULU

    FREAKNIK ON HULU

    EPISODE 218 FREAKNIK ON HULU
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    Summary
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    In this episode, Tommy B, Vi and Talib discuss Hulu's
    Freaknik documentary, the demise of Freaknik, the Apple and DOJ lawsuit and
    more.. The conversation covers various topics including the Apple vs. Samsung
    competition, government involvement in the tech industry, Apple's product
    obsolescence, antitrust concerns, police brutality in Mississippi, sentencing
    of officers, issues in Mississippi, DEI programs in colleges, the need to stop
    nominating lunatics in politics, Russia and terrorism, prayers for Princess
    Kate, Don Lemon's return, Bruno Mars' gambling debts, mixed reviews on The
    Color Purple Image Awards, Jonathan Majors' lawsuit, Marlon Wayans' child
    support battle, and upcoming releases and events.
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    Chapters
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    00:00 Introduction and News Update
    03:08 Hulu's Freaknik Documentary
    10:12 Discussion on Freaknik and its Demise
    29:13 Apple and DOJ Lawsuit
    33:10 Apple vs. Samsung
    35:07 Government Involvement
    36:32 Apple's Product Obsolescence
    37:26 Antitrust Concerns
    39:34 Police Brutality in Mississippi
    40:59 Sentencing of Officers
    42:29 Issues in Mississippi
    45:21 DEI Programs in Colleges
    46:21 Stop Nominating Lunatics
    49:45 Russia and Terrorism
    59:21 Prayers for Princess Kate
    59:51 Don Lemon's Return
    01:00:51 Bruno Mars' Gambling Debts
    01:01:19 Mixed Reviews on The Color Purple Image Awards
    01:02:17 Jonathan Majors' Lawsuit
    01:03:17 Marlon Wayans' Child Support Battle
    01:04:15 The Freaknik Documentary
    01:05:15 Upcoming Releases and Events
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    #blacktalk #blackradio #castropolispodcastnetwork
    #blackpodcast #podcast #atlantapodcast #FreakNikOnHulu #AppleDOJ #GoonSquad #CelebrityGossip
    #Haiti #Mississippi #BrunoMars #newspolitics #SocialMedia #Russia #TerroristAttack
    #IssisK #Gaza #Trump #BidenHarris2024

    • 1 hr 7 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
9 Ratings

9 Ratings

Kwoods89 ,

Love this podcast ...

Absolutely the best content touching on topics of the week/month!! All 3 host/hostesses have unique perspectives !! The guests are top notch and are usually pioneers within their genres! Whether it’s live on Sunday’s at 6 pm or listening the podcast Monday mornings on my commute to work !!! Five stars ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from me for them !!!!!

nicolelinnea ,

Love it!

I'm so glad that I came across this Podcast! The topics that you all (I Love Tonya B's Tea lol) cover are interesting, informative, intriguing, and funny. The host Tommy B has an amazing voice that is captivating. Add this show to your list!!

Shante Cain ,

Interesting

I found this episode by browsing my timeline. I heard a clip and I instantly wanted to hear more. It’s important to break the stigma around mental illness in the black community. Great job in doing so. Keep the episodes coming ❤️.

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