Gwen and VIP guest, Ismael Abdusalaam, aka @beatsboxingmahem take a trip down memory lane discussing the Ludacris vs Nelly Verzuz battle. We talk about hip hop being a youth driven culture, growing up listening to hip hop and being child free, Future's long list of baby mommas, Black masculinity, the LudavsNelly battle and discuss the catalogues of standout artists like Missy Elliott, Snoop Dogg, Busta Rhymes and Eminem and how they would potentially match up if they went against each other and ...
Jun 29, 2020•1 hr 18 min
Gwen, Trinity and new guest, J, break down Episode 3 of the new show 'I May Destroy You' on @hbo . We make connections between the latest episode and the two previous episodes to tie together the relationships in Arabella's life in some key moments that happened 3 months prior to the fateful incident in Ego Death. Gwen, Trinity and J get very real about traveling in Europe as Black women, the hookups, recreational drug use and state of Arabella and Terry's friendship. Don't forget the sea. SPOIL...
Jun 24, 2020•1 hr 26 min
Today, June 22nd, is Windrush Day in the UK and marks the 72nd anniversary of the arrival of the HMT Empire Windrush ship in 1948, landing at Tilbury Docks, about 20 miles from London. These voyagers -- many of them from the island of Jamaica -- were the first large group of West Indian migrants to arrive in the UK. The Windrush generation migrants arrived in Britain legally. Then, the UK government flipped the script changing the requirements to prove citizenship status under tough new immigrat...
Jun 22, 2020•35 min
Gwen and Slim reflect on the meaning of Juneteenth and corporations suddenly jumping on the #blacklivesmatter bandwagon. We discuss the revolution being televised, the dangers of the Black community looking to celebrities as leaders, and Allies needing to show up in a meaningful way and do the hard work to break down systematic racism, oppression and white supremacy. Stay tuned until the end of the episode as Gwen gives some HOT TAKES and examples of real action both Black folk and Allies can ta...
Jun 19, 2020•1 hr 18 min
Gwen and Trinity discuss Episode 2 of the new HBO show called 'I May Destroy You.' We give hot takes, conspiracy theories and random commentary on the pieces of the puzzle that are slowly coming together as the protagonist, Arabella tries to put together what happened that fateful night she went out with her so-called friend, Simon in London town. Somebody is lying! SPOILER ALERT!!!
Jun 16, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Gwen describes her first impression of the new show 'I May Destroy You S1E1' which premiered on HBO. Gwen gives unfiltered raw commentary on the protagonist, Arabella, her friends , their interactions and the shocker at the end of the episode. SPOILER ALERT!
Jun 12, 2020•35 min
Gwen and VIP guest, Ms. Trinity, explain the important Black narrative of the Windrush Generation. Gwen and Trinity break down the history of how the Windrush Generation came to be from being invited by the UK government to rebuild Britain after WWII and then subsequently displaced and vilified as Black West Indian immigrants in addition to their descendants. The parallels between DACA and ICE in the USA are also discussed as well as the challenges between the Latinx and African-American communi...
Jun 12, 2020•1 hr 32 min
Gwen reflects on the social unrest and #blacklivesmatter protests taking place around the world over the past two weeks and challenges everyone to gain a deeper understanding of the global phenomenon of anti-Blackness. Gwen breaks down why African-Americans should be proud of sparking this movement of consciousness and why Black people and allies worldwide need to ensure that all countries check their own behaviors and systematic racism, oppression and white supremacy. Gwen challenges white and ...
Jun 06, 2020•48 min
Gwen and Slim discuss the Joe Biden remark from the Breakfast Club and the resulting uproar from Black Twitter and other social media outlets. Gwen and Slim break down the danger of regular working class and middle class people, especially Black people, looking to celebrities for insights and guidance on political and economic issues. Celebrities are problematic with compromised interests and do not have the people's best interest in mind (even the so-called "woke" ones). Learn to be an independ...
Jun 01, 2020•59 min
Gwen had to record an emotional emergency episode in light of the current news cycle of innocent Black people arbitrarily murdered by police violence and threatened by Karens exercising their right to white supremacy and blatant bigotry. Gwen sounds off on the deafening silence from other people of color aka POCs in addition to the tomfoolery and coonery being exhibited by some Black folks who are racism apologists.
May 28, 2020•33 min
Gwen and VIP returning guest, Ismael Abdusalaam, discuss the Georgia governor's unilateral decision to open up the state in the midst of the covid-19 pandemic and the downstream impacts on communities of color. Gwen and Ismael discuss the conundrum the USA finds itself in and the national debate between whether public health/safety and the economy/business should be prioritized.
May 26, 2020•1 hr 14 min
Gwen and new guest, Rebekah @rebekahmendation talk about Black and mixed race identity from many angles and facets. Rebekah shares her experience of being mixed with Black living in Colorado and her foray into local politics after discovering her neighborhood was named after a revered KKK member. Gwen and Rebekah get deep about the the struggles of being Black women in America and how sexism has manifested in national politics through the campaigns of Elizabeth Warren and Kamala Harris. Rebekah ...
May 17, 2020•1 hr 18 min
Gwen and new guest, Ruby, discuss the major milestone of actor, Justin Chambers, aka Dr. Alex Karev, leaving Grey's Anatomy after 16 seasons. Gwen and Ruby take a trip down Grey's memory lane, reflecting on previous cast members' untimely departures, plot line threads and holes, as well as delve into the development of some of the ancillary characters and how one story line in particular resonated with both of us.
May 09, 2020•1 hr 8 min
Gwen and first time, guest, Mercedes, discuss the impact of the covid-19 pandemic on the education system. Mercedes shares her experience as a professional educator and mother of 3 young children trying to balance her career and family while sheltering in place. Gwen and Mercedes discuss the equity of distance learning, state requirements, and trying to maintain normalcy in these challenging times.
May 01, 2020•1 hr 2 min
In this episode, Gwen and MVPs, Slim and Trinity, discuss the ADOS (American Descendants of Slavery)pro-reparations movement which has been spreading online over the last couple years and the tensions between the different Black communities within the African Diaspora. We break down some hard truths about Black Identity in America, the one drop rule and how biracial people are perceived by the Black community, i.e. Kamala Harris vs. President Barack Obama vs. Megan Markle. Gwen, Slim and Trinity...
Apr 25, 2020•1 hr 35 min
Gwen had to do an EMERGENCY EPISODE to weigh in on the Teddy Riley vs Babyface IG Live session that FINALLY took place the night of Monday, April 20, 2020. Gwen shares her thoughts on older people being challenged with technology, second hand embarrassment/cringe and Babyface being the consummate gentleman, scholar and purveyor of shade. Listen to Gwen break down the playlist song by song, share nostalgic memories and rate who won in the end!
Apr 21, 2020•34 min
Gwen and her cousin, Jay, talk about living in NYC and adjusting to the new normal. Gwen and Jay break down the blatant class, socioeconomic and racial disparities evident from the impact of Covid-19 pandemic on the Black and Hispanic communities across the United States. Gwen and Jay recognize our privilege during these challenging times and discuss the importance of tightening your belt financially while looking for economic opportunities to upgrade your circumstances and build wealth.
Apr 18, 2020•1 hr 5 min
Gwen's long-time friend, Ismael Abdusalaam aka #beatsboxingmayhem is back to discuss the impact of the covid-19 pandemic on the entertainment industry in general including the Adult Entertainment world. We discus Instagram virtual parties, the popularity of sites like #onlyfans as well as Stephen Jackson's baby momma drama, polygamy/ open relationships, gender roles and dynamics in Generation X, Millennials/Gen Y and Generation Z.
Apr 12, 2020•1 hr 21 min
Gwen's old friend, Ismael, comes through to chop it up about the political game and media circus during the covid-19 pandemic. We talk the rhetoric of Biden, Bernie and Trump under the stress of these challenging times, the fragility of the middle class, the US model minority being impacted by racism, the short memory and delusion of the American psyche. Check out this deep cut!
Apr 05, 2020•1 hr 6 min
Gwen's sister, Brooklyn, is back in the proverbial building to drop knowledge about supply chain management, the state of manufacturing in the US, what's happening with toilet paper, wipes, N95 masks and the airline industry during the covid-19 pandemic. Gwen and Brooklyn get deep about the mechanics of capitalism, corporate America, Wall Street and American exceptionalism. Get yo life!
Apr 01, 2020•1 hr 5 min
Gwen's cousin, Gail, who is an ER Nurse in the NYC-NJ-CT area comes by to share her first hand experience on the front lines dealing with the coronavirus covid-19 pandemic. Gail clarifies the comparisons between covid-19 and the flu, the importance of social distancing, the role of your primary care provider, who is really vulnerable, emergency preparedness as well as the US and Jamaican governments' response. Lots of great information separating fact from fiction - a must listen!
Mar 28, 2020•1 hr 30 min
Gwen and Slim lighten the mood chopping it up about pop culture topics that have gone under the radar in light of the Rona pandemic over the past few weeks like the Andre Gillum scandal, Nicki Minaj's registered sex offender husband, Amber Rose's face tattoo and verbal abuse on the RHOA.
Mar 26, 2020•1 hr 21 min
It's March 2020 and Slim is back in the house (figuratively) to chop it up with Gwen living in NYC during the Rona, government response, social distancing, working from home, innovation and creativity during the global pandemic.
Mar 23, 2020•59 min
Gab with Gwen podcast Episode 38: Stay Woke In this episode Gwen advises y'all to NOT panic about #covid19 and pay attention to your surrounds and drops knowledge about watching your pockets and critically thinking about what the rich, famous, and 1% do in this time of crisis. Say NO to conspiracy theories.
Mar 14, 2020•30 min
Gab with Gwen Podcast Episode 37: Cancel Your Corona Cruise In this episode Gwen shares hot takes on the US response to the corona virus, cruise ships being nasty, proper hand washing protocol, the power of google and educating yourself. Keep hope alive.
Mar 07, 2020•28 min
Gab with Gwen podcast Episode 36: Bag Secured (90 Day Fiance Recap) Gwen is back and starting up season 3 with one of her favorite guests, Ms. Trinity. Gwen and Trinity chop it up about the gift that keeps on giving, #90dayfiance on @tlc. No, this is not sponsored. But, as children of immigrants, we must share our insights on the latest gaggle of folks to get involved with the #greencardhustle Even if you don't watch the show, it's worth hearing the hot takes and commentary. Follow @gabwithgwen ...
Mar 02, 2020•1 hr 23 min
Episode 35: Nightmare on Pennsylvania Ave Been a long time! Gwen is back from hiatus with a quick update on where she has been and what's going on with the podcast. Listen to Gwen share hot takes on the energy of 2020, DNA testing, politics and other random stuff in this short episode. Follow Gwen on Twitter for her latest updates: https://twitter.com/GabwithGwen
Feb 15, 2020•19 min
Slim and Tiff are back in the building to gab with Gwen about Cory Booker, AOC, Al Franken, Kamala Harris, Ilhan Omar with some controversial HOT TAKES! As real New Yorkers, Gwen and her friends break down the whole Amazon HQ pullout debacle and how it affects our livelihood and futures. We keep it all the way funky about how all aspects of daily life are political and the importance of finesse.
Apr 04, 2019•59 min
Episode 32: Pray for Asuelu This was the last#gabwithgwen episode recorded in 2018. Ms. Trinity came by to gab with Gwen about our favorite show, #90DayFiance. This was at the beginning of last season with LOTS of hot takes about our impressions of the couple and just the climate of immigration in the United States under 45. Even if you don't watch this show (which you NEED to get into), still check out this episode as you'll surely learn something and laugh!
Mar 24, 2019•1 hr 26 min
Episode 33: Uncomfortable Black Excellence O.G. Slim and Tiff come by to gab with Gwen for the first episode of 2019! We talk Black History Month and the wild news events over the past several weeks of the new year including the Jussie Smollett shenanigans, Paul Manafort sentence, Khloe Kardashian/Tristan Thompson and the passion the black community has for R. Kelly, Bill Cosby and Michael Jackson (R.I.P.)
Mar 18, 2019•55 min
