Gwen and Slim give unpopular and logical hot takes about the Will Smith and Chris Rock slap debacle heard around the world. What does protecting Black women look like? Are respectability politics at play? Is slapgate comparable to the Supreme Court hearing confirmation for Honorable Ketanji Brown Jackson? Where is the outrage about Clarence Thomas? Gwen and Slim consider what happens when keeping it real goes wrong.
Gwen is making a brief appearance from podcast hiatus to talk Tik Tok, racist dog whistles, visible discomfort with saying African American or Black, performative allyship, fake wokeness and the Modern Warrior womblands drama.
Gwen, Ismael and Brooklyn go down hip hop memory lane as we discuss the epic Verzuz battle in July 2020 between DMX and Snoop. This episode is another ode to hip hop and dedicated to DMX who passed away today, April 9th, 2021.
Gwen had to come out of hiatus (again) to share thoughts on the recent hate crime in ATL against Asian women and discuss the importance of BIPOC unity and support to fight against racism and systematic oppression.
Gwen takes a quick break from hiatus to share some thoughts on Coming 2 America 2. Minimal spoilers.
Gwen is back with VIP guest Ismael Abdusalaam aka @beatsboxingmahem to discuss the support of various Black male rappers for Trump45 prior to election day. We break down the impact of celebrity idolization on American culture and how the working class and middle class blindly follow people who do not have their best interests at heart or in mind. Gwen and Ismael explain the danger of Black success being limited to the entertainment industry and sports as portrayed in the media. Entertainers are ...
Gab with Gwen podcast announces a new series of episodes of Club and Dating Chronicles with a wide range of real life stories from the annals of Gwen's forgetful brain. Gwen will share snippets of dating men and clubbing around the world in her late teens and throughout her 20s. The innocent will be protected. Some names and identifying details will be changed to protect the privacy of individuals. :) Stay tuned. Follow @gabwithgwen on Twitter and Instagram for the latest updates and commentary....
Gwen drops a few quick gems about the art of reading, Stormy Daniels, native New Yorker slick talk, and the Cheeto's achilles heel. Follow @gabwithgwen on Twitter and Instagram for the latest commentary and updates!
Gwen is back to laugh and reflect on the current state of affairs in the good ol' USA. Gwen is hollering at the hustler in chief paying $750 in taxes while rabid supporters still blindly follow this snake oil salesman with a terrible fake bake. Gwen prefers #90fiance drama to the US presidential debate debacle and does the mathematics on the White House Outbreak! Gwen reflects on 2020 and gives tips on having perspective and life planning during challenging times. Follow @gabwithgwen on Twitter ...
Gwen is back to speak truth to light about the lack of justice for Breonna Taylor, blocking out the noise and distractions from celebrities, pundits and social media as well as actionable steps moving forward to make a difference. Follow @gabwithgwen on Twitter and Instagram for the latest updates.
Gwen is back with another controversial timely episode regarding the fake shock of the Democrats due to the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the reality of the US Supreme Court proceeding with a conservative Republican majority. Gwen explains the short-sighted nature of the Democratic party and LACK of strategic planning in comparison to the Republicans as well as a couple of hard and uncomfortable truths that all Americans should consider going forward. Y'all ain't ready...
Gwen and Slim go down the rabbit hole about the recent blackfishing scandal with Jessica Krug, a white professor at George Washington University, pretending to be AfroLatina for the duration of her career and the pathology of fake woke Karens in blackface. We discuss the one drop rule, the politics of being white passing, colorism as well as white entitlement, privilege, narcissism, arrogance and the gaslighting of Black people in America. This is a deep cut with a couple of funny tangents and r...
The family affair (Gwen, Trinity, Slim, J and Ismael aka @beatsboxingmahem ) came together again to look back at the entire first season of @imaydestroyyou to connect the dots from beginning to end and discuss listener commentary/feedback. We break down Simon and Terry's roles now that we've watched the whole season and revisit the themes of friendship, consent, disclosure, violation, stealthing, internet culture, dating apps, hookup culture and personal responsibility. Gwen shares the final bad...
Brittany is a returning guest to gab with Gwen representing Gen Z! Brittany shares her experience as a 2020 college grad in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic in a red state as well the job outlook and career prospects during these difficult economic times. Gwen and Brittany discuss Gen Z being on the forefront of the Black Lives Matter movement and 2020 protests for equality and justice and the pressure on Black people and young people to vote in the Presidential election. Interesting perspe...
The family affair (Gwen, Trinity, Slim, J and Ismael) is back to review and discuss the season finale of IMDY aptly entitled "Ego Death." Gwen and friends break down the 3 scenarios after Bella regains her memory from the fateful night on January 22nd. Lots of hot takes. Stay tuned for a follow-up tying together the season in its entirety. Follow @gabwithgwen on Twitter and Instagram for the latest updates and commentary.
It is a family affair to discuss the penultimate episode of I May Destroy You season with Trinity, Slim, J and Ismael are all here to gab with Gwen! This is the episode Gwen has been waiting for all season! We finally get some long awaited answers and resolution and we have different opinions. Gwen. Trinity, Slim. J and Ismael break down Bella's behavior and the impact on her business relationships/career as well as Terry's new love interest; the issue of disclosure of sexual identity and hookup...
Gwen reacts to the official announcement of Kamala Harris being added to Joe Biden's ticket. The bottom line is that you have to see both sides and keep your eye on the prize. Follow @gabwithgwen on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
Gwen, Trinity and Slim discuss the revelations of this pivotal episode of #imaydestroyyou entitled "The Cause the Cure." As we get insights into Bella's family dynamics and childhood experience, Gwen, Trinity and Slim make connections to Bella's behavior and interactions in the present as an adult. The dysfunction of childhood manifests itself in adulthood. Follow @gabwithgwen on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for the latest updates and commentary.
Gwen and VIP returning guests, Ms. Trinity and Ismael Abdusalaam aka @beatsboxingmahem revisit the Jada Pinkett Smith vs August Alsina relationship and debate whether or not Jada should be labeled as a predator. We discuss how some celebrities with mental illness can be taken advantage of and the dangers of the Hollywood machine surrounding people like Kanye West. Gwen, Trinity and Ismael lament the culture of celebrity worship and the real consequences such as 45 being elected and likely re-ele...
Gwen had to hit you with an emergency episode as she is sweating without electricity, internet, and hot water for multiple days in New York. Some food for thought about American life as we know it in 2020. Follow @gabwithgwen on Twitter and Instagram.
Gwen, Trinity and Slim discuss how annoying Bella, Kwame and Terry all come across in I May Destroy You S1E9 entitled 'Social Media is a Great Way to Connect.' We debate the efficacy, legalities and implications of doxing in addition to the labeling of Afro-Caribbean vs African Black people in the UK. Gwen, Trinity and Slim break down the ongoing impact of managing trauma and navigating interpersonal relationships, friendships, making mistakes along the way and judging yourself and others. Follo...
Gwen and VIP returning guest Ismael Abdusalaam aka @beatsboxingmahem discuss the southern state surge in covid-19 cases in the USA, political theater that has taken precedence over the public health crisis, coded language being used to justify selfish/racist behavior across the country and the fall of the likes of Dr. Fauci and Dr. Ben Carson due to clout chasing. Follow @gabwithgwen on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for the latest podcast updates and commentary.
Gwen, Trinity and Slim discuss I May Destroy S1E8 - Line Spectrum Border and deeply debate Kwame's sexual experiment with an unknowing heterosexual woman and Arabella's pop up in Italy to check in with her former boo, Biagio. What is the consent criteria? What happens at the intersection of race and sexuality? Where are the boundary lines and who defines whether or not they have been crossed? This is a deep cut exemplifying when keeping it real goes wrong! Follow @gabwithgwen on Twitter and Inst...
Gwen and returning VIP guest Ismael Abdusalaam aka @beatsboxingmayhem discuss the dynamics of unconventional relationships between older women and younger men and how these are viewed by society. We ask the hard questions about predatory behavior and break down the Jada Pinkett Smith/August Alsina entanglement as well as the recent passing of Mary Kay Letourneau. Lots of great conversation and hot takes as usual! Listen. Rate. Comment. Share. Subscribe. Follow @gabwithgwen on Twitter, Instagram ...
Gwen, Trinity and J discuss the hit @hbo show @imaydestroyyou Episode 7 (Happy Animals)and react to the shocking conversation between Simon and Terry about the night of the fateful incident at Ego Death bar as well as the friendship dynamics between Arabella, Kwame, Terry and Theo revealed during Terry's birthday party. We give hot takes on climate change, hoteps, wokeness, and reflect on the millennial dating scene and hookup culture. The bad wig count continues.
Gwen, Trinity and J are back at it to discuss the latest episode of @imaydestroyyou on @hbo - S1E6 - The Alliance. We discuss the introduction on the new character, Theodora aka Theo, who has an interesting history with Bella and Terry from High School. We break down the high value of white girl tears, how boys are socialized to interact/manipulate girls, dynamics between Black men and Black women, and Bella's friendship choices. Funny and introspective conversation as usual!
Gwen and new guest, @tippsam_ discuss the impact of the legacy of colonialism on Black people in Africa, the United States, the West Indies and Latin America. Sam explains how British rule exacerbated tribal tensions in Nigeria. Gwen and Sam break down how the fall of the British empire coincided with Black countries around the world becoming newly independent at the same time the Civil Rights movement was taking place in the USA in the 1960s and the reasons why Black Liberation and Pan-Africani...
Gwen and Trinity share our reactions to S1:E5 of the new @hbo show @imaydestroy you airing in the USA on Monday nights. We discuss Arabella's journey to find her voice after being stealthed by Zain as well Kwame's attempt to seek justice for sexual assault. Gwen and Trinity have different views on how things went down at the Writing Summit and explain our interpretations of the various dynamics between characters. There is a LOT to break down due to the sensitive subject matter, issues of consen...
Gwen and returning VIP guest, Tiffany, discuss the role of the Chief Diversity Officer in Corporate America in the midst of the Black Lives Matter Movement in 2020. We break down rampant tokenism/magical Negroes, performative vs purposeful corporate gestures, the struggle and barriers Black employees face when trying to rise in the corporate ranks, and the ray of light that is Gen Z. Lots of hot takes and great conversation! BTW, HNIC stands for Head Negro in Charge.
Gwen and Trinity give the play by play of the whirlwind events happening in Arabella's life several weeks after the initial fateful incident in the series premiere. Bella's BFF, Kwame, gets a lot more screen time and we discuss how we end up seeing them have parallel experiences. Gwen breaks down the ongoing theme of consent throughout the IMDY series as well as the #stealthing phenomenon, hook up culture, power dynamics and the representation of Black gay men in the media. That was fun. SPOILER...
