This Is Thirty Podcast

"I'm actually going crazy" "You deserve better ****..." "White people started it"  "Save the drama for mama Denise"  On this episode of This is Thirty, Gernique and James break down getting your mind right before dating. They also revisit Election 2020, Tory Lanez behavior, goals for 2021 and much more..    (8:00) 4th Quarter of 2020: What to expect? (16:00) Side hustle pride; let it go.... (22:00...

"what are you doing, my guy?"  "take your L and go"  "love us, respect us"  "Election 2020 aka the Hunger Games"   On this episode of This is Thirty, Gernique is joined by friend of the show Pearls. The two discuss acting, the upcoming election, disrespect towards black women and much more.  The episode begins (6:00) as Pearls responds to some of Reggie's statements from last week's show. (8:00) T...

"Cheaterationships" "I need you to make me a wife"... "that sneaky nut"... "I'm bomb, but I'm boring" "number block **** is the best ****"   On this crazy episode of This is Thirty, Gernique and James are joined by Reggie of the Reggie Roundz Show! The three discuss relationships, coming of age, cheating, breakups and much more.  The podcast begins as Reggie discusses his start and love for public...

On this episode of This is Thirty, Gernique and James talk love, weddings, marriage, divorce and much more.  The episode begins (6:00) as the two try to determine the real definition of "settling for love". (16:00) Keeping the Love Alive: "I want to be in love with my husband forever!" At the (20:00) mark, James and Gernique discuss how important friendships are to the foundation of romantic relat...

On this episode of This is Thirty Gernique and James are joined by Quatley. The three discuss some crazy things, including: P-Valley,  rear activity, black men & Hollywood, childish mistakes, and much more.  The REAL conversation starts (13:00) as the three discuss some non-negotiables as it relates to family, jobs, social and relationship arenas. (26:00) Birthday Dinner Etiquette: To split or not...

The switcharoo!  On this episode of This is Thirty, James takes over. He and Gernique discuss spending habits, couples, marriage, and more.  The podcast begins with a conversation surrounding the many (6:00) ways in which men spend money trying to impress women. At the (13:00) mark, they talk about couple-related pet peeves. (19:00) How Do You Want It: Love, Marriage, Baby Carriage? (31:00) Love T...

On this episode of This is Thirty, Gernique and James talk about Chadwick Boseman, the Jacob Blake shooting, James' birthday plans and much more.    The podcast begins (2:00) as James and Gernique discuss Chadwick Boseman's unexpected death. (14:00) 2020: A blessing or a curse. (17:00) Racism in America: Jacob Blake. (21:00) Gernique recaps her time in DC for the #MarchonWashington2020. (23:00) Is...

On this episode of This is Thirty, Gernique is joined by her cousin and friend of the show Quatley. The two discus 90s & 00s television from a #thisisthirty lens. They also discuss relationships with wealthy men, cheating, break babies, and much more.  The podcast begins as the two discuss (11:00) Moesha, the show's impact on the culture, and whether or not the show would be able to survive in the...

On this episode of This is Thirty, Gernique and James are joined by friend of the show Jean. The group discuss hoods & suburbs, dating do's & dont's in 2020 and much more.  (7:00) The conversation begins as the three discuss why people of color predominantly label white neighborhoods as a marker for success. (14:00) What are some important factors to pay attention to when choosing a city to live a...

On this episode of This is Thirty, Gernique and James discuss sexual harassment, domestic violence, chivalry, double standards in transgender culture and much more.  The podcast begins around (7:00) the never-ending trend of sexual harassment allegations that constantly surface. (15:00) Abuse of Power vs Rape: Are they the same or different? (21:00) What precautions can men take to ensure that the...

  On this episode of This is Thirty, Gernique talks about Black is King, advertising, social media pet peeves, men & their emotions and much more.   Gernique talks about her paid promotion experience with Instagram (5:00). Gernique goes into detail about why she wants to go back to work (13:00). (23:00) Why we should normalize men keeping diaries and expressing themselves in written form. At the (...

5K GIVEAWAY: Remember, there are chances to win all throughout this episode. Listen for the questions, see if you're interested in the prize and DM your answers to @ghurneek! Good Luck.    Episode 50 is here! On this episode of This is Thirty, Gernique & James are joined by Pierreline. The three discuss baby fever, parental accountability, adoption, pregnancy announcements, and much more.   The co...

We're back! After a two-week hiatus, This is Thirty is back. On this episode, Gernique and James discuss Megan the Stallion and Tory Lanez drama, entanglements, the 2020 presidential election, Kanye West, spending habits, black women constantly supporting black men while getting nothing in return, gambling and much more.  The podcast begins (5:00) with a convo surrounding open marriages. (13:00) G...

On this episode of This is Thirty, Gernique and James are joined by friend of the show Quatley. They discuss vacationing, baecationing, internet criticism, black lives matter and more.  (9:00) The episode begins as James recounts the incident that sparked his abstinence from alcohol. (20:00) Baecations & Datecations! How comfortable do you have to be with someone to go on a datecation? (34:00) Are...

On this episode Gernique and James discuss James' isolated attraction to a certain type of woman, controlling black dollars and information, 2020 gems, and much more.  The episode begins as James recounts meeting the little person of his dreams. (6:00) James and Gernique discuss Juneteenth and refusal to celebrate July 4th moving forward. (10:00) Purposeful Positivity: Name 3 good things about 202...

On this episode of This is Thirty, James and Gernique discuss continued racial tension, interracial relationships, cancel culture, male mental health, healthy conversations and more.  The podcast begins as (4:00) Gernique and James discuss B.Simone and cancel culture. (10:00) Gernique does a male mental health checkin with James. (17:00) James talks about why he isn't interested in protesting. (22...

On this episode of This Is Thirty, Gernique furthers the talk about racism, education, community and more.  (3:00)  Awesome News: This is Thirty podcast is now available via the IHeartRadio App! (8:00) Gernique talks about her personal experience with protests and racism. (19:00) The importance of educating oneself on politics and policy. (22:00) Black Power: Word Association. (26:00) Ratings Over...

R.I.P George Floyd R.I.P Breonna Taylor R.I.P to the countless black people who have lost their lives to senseless police brutality.  On this episode of This is Thirty, Gernique & James are joined by Francis, Kevin, and Solomon (The Misanthropik One). They discuss the current state of the nation, being a black male in America, fear, media, politics and much more.  (3:00) The conversation beings as...

Happy Memorial Day!  On this episode of This is Thirty, Gernique and James are joined by friend of the show, Quatley. The three have a long discussion on friendship and business, false advertising, plastic surgery and more.  The podcast begins (9:00) as the group recaps Beanie Man and Bounty Killer's VERZUZ battle. They also discuss 112 & Jagged Edge's upcoming competition. (17:00) The conversatio...

On this episode of This is Thirty, Gernique and James discuss their recent live session, foreign culture, the never-ending tension between men and women, Tekashi 69 and much more.  The podcast begins as (3:00) James talks about what Haitian Flag Day means to him. (10:00) They both discuss how they continuously stay productive during quarantine. (28:00) Gernique addresses men, their egos, and their...

On this episode of This is Thirty, Gernique is joined by East Orange police officer Xavier Vassel. The two discuss the current tensions that exist between law enforcement and urban communities, race relations, excessive force and much more.  The podcast begins as Xavier discusses his quarantine life, goals, and approaching thirty-hood. (11:00) Xavier discusses what inspired his interest in law enf...

On this episode of This is Thirty, Gernique and James are joined by Dolph. The three discuss gender roles, double standards, natural hair and self love, Insecure drama and much more.  The episode begins and Dolph talks about his journey into thirty-hood (5:00). He also discusses the importance of good friends and accountability partners (9:00). At the (15:00) mark, a conversation surrounding healt...

How do you date in a community when it seems like everybody has messed with everybody?!? On this short and sweet episode of This is Thirty, Gernique discusses podcasting, her Easter-week fast (5:00), and mental health (11:00). She also has a quick INSECURE-inspired discussion on dating complications in tight-knit communities.    Stay Home.  Stay Safe. 

On this episode of This is Thirty, Gernique is joined by James and Quatley. They talk about some attraction preferences, marriage perks, and "instagram models" messing up the game!  (2:00) The podcast starts as Quatley and Gernique shame James for the way he eats crab legs. (7:00) The trio talk about some semi-superficial requirements they expect out of the opposite sex. (18:00) They discuss the t...

...because everybody's got a degree.  On this episode of This is Thirty, Gernique and James talk about the continuing worries that Coronavirus is causing, oversharing misleading information, what they’re doing to pass the time, and some future expectations they have for life at 40 and beyond. (3:00) Gernique talks about the dangers of everyone trying to be an informer on social media. (8:00) James...