This Is The G Podcast

EPISODE 238 FREAK OF THE WEEK

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In this episode host Tommy B, Tonya B and Talib

Shabazz discuss a range of topics including the recent passing of Tito Jackson,

the legal troubles facing Sean Diddy Combs, and the implications of these

events on the music industry. They delve into the culture of manipulation and

coercion within the industry, drawing comparisons to other high-profile cases

like R. Kelly's. The conversation shifts to political commentary, focusing on

figures like Mark Robinson and the grift culture in politics. The episode

concludes with reflections on the current political climate and the need for a

return to substantive policy discussions.

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#Diddy #TitoJackson #Jackson5 #musicindustry #coercion

#politics #MarkRobinson #grift #culture

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GEORGIA ABORTION

ARTICLE:

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https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/09/supreme-court-abortion-ban-roe-life-lie.html

EPISODE 237 OUR TAKE: HARRIS V TRUMP

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In this episode host Tommy B and the panel - Tonya

B, Vi, and Talib discuss a range of topics including the legacy of James Earl

Jones, the challenges of streaming services, highlights from the recent debate

between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, and the impact of celebrity

endorsements. They also delve into the Tyreek Hill police incident, the

importance of police accountability, and pay tribute to the late Frankie

Beverly. The conversation wraps up with reflections on the current state of

R&B music and a call to action for listeners.

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#JamesEarlJones #streamingservices #KamalaHarris

#DonaldTrump #TaylorSwift #immigration #policeaccountabilit #TyreekHill #FrankieBeverly

#podcast

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MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY GREENLIGHTS GRANT INITIATIVE

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EPISODE 236 TRAGEDY IN GEORGIA  

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A community vigil and night of prayer was held

in response to a mass shooting at a high school in Winder, Georgia. The

shooter, a 14-year-old student, killed four people and injured nine others. The

shooter's father was also arrested and charged with multiple counts, including

involuntary manslaughter. The conversation discusses the need for stricter gun

control laws, including a ban on AR-style weapons and universal background

checks. It also highlights the issue of radicalization among young white boys

and the role of parents in preventing such incidents. The conversation

transitions to the upcoming debate between Kamala Harris and a former

politician, with advice for Harris to be concise and factual in her responses.

In this conversation, the hosts discuss the upcoming election and offer advice

to Kamala Harris on how to debate Donald Trump. They also touch on topics such

as the sentencing of former President Donald Trump, the passing of musician

Sergio Mendes and rapper Rich Homie Quan, and various entertainment news.

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Chapters

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00:00 Mass Shooting in Winder, Georgia

02:50 The Need for Stricter Gun Control Laws

05:18 Radicalization Among Young White Boys

08:11 Parental Influence and Inaction

14:01 The Issue of Radicalization

20:48 Inaction and Allowing the Problem to Persist

25:09 Advice for Kamala Harris in the Debate

26:54 Debate Advice for Kamala Harris

34:37 Speculation on Bias in the Sentencing of Donald Trump

45:06 Remembering Sergio Mendes and Rich Homie Quan

49:23 Entertainment News: Adele, Jamie Foxx,and Sade

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#massshooting #highschool #WinderGeorgia #shooter

#guncontrol #ARstyleweapons #backgroundchecks #radicalization #parents #debate #KamalaHarris #election #DonaldTrump #sentencing #SergioMendes

#RichHomieQuan #entertainmentnews

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PORTIONS OF “HOLD ON I’M COMING” BY SAM & DAVE

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What’s up Ya’ll! It’s Tommy B from “This Is The G

Podcast.”

I hope you're all enjoying your Labor Day weekend! We

just wanted to take a moment to let you know that we'll be taking this week off

to recharge…

That means no new episode this week, but don’t worry!

We'll be back next week, ready to dive into all the latest news, politics, pop

culture, and, of course, the tea with your favorite, Tonya B.

In the meantime, feel free to catch up on any

episodes you may have missed. You can find all our episodes at

www.castropolis.net.

Enjoy your long weekend, take care of yourselves, and

we’ll see you next week!

EPISODE 235 HOPE MAKES A COMEBACK  

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In this episode, Tommy B, Vi and Talib discuss

the recent Democratic National Convention and share their thoughts on the

speeches and the overall mood of the event. They highlight the energetic roll

call, the star-studded lineup of speakers, and the impactful speeches by

Michelle Obama and Kamala Harris. They also touch on the long-windedness of

Bill Clinton's speech and the perception of Kamala Harris as a strong and

intelligent candidate. The conversation also delves into the racial dynamics

and assimilation of Indian Americans in politics. In this conversation, the

hosts discuss various topics including Kamala Harris, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.,

Michelle Obama, Phil Donahue, and celebrity news from Tonya B.

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Chapters

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00:00 Introduction and “Fake Fall”

01:22 Discussion on the Falcons' Preseason Game

04:09 Review of the Democratic National Convention

07:27 Highlights from the Convention

11:47 Kamala Harris' Acceptance Speech

13:09 Bill Clinton's Speech and Perception of Kamala Harris

16:20 Discussion on Kamala Harris' Speech and Family

18:16 Racial Dynamics and Assimilation of Indian Americans

23:35 Vice President Harris' Platform

24:32 Kamala Harris: Setting Herself Up for a Presidential Run

26:31 Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Endorsement of Donald Trump

33:01 Michelle Obama: Speaking Her Mind

38:19 Remembering Phil Donahue and His Talk Show Legacy

43:29 Celebrity News: Beyoncé's Whiskey Line and Tamar Braxton's Return to Reality TV

#DemocraticNationalConvention #rollcall #starpower

#MichelleObama #KamalaHarris #BillClinton #racialdynamics #IndianAmericans #KamalaHarris,

#RobertFKennedyJr  #PhilDonahue #celebritynews

#politics #voting #currentevents #thetea

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EPISODE 234 THE OPPORTUNITY ECONOMY  

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In this episode, Tommy B, Talib and Hitman

Howie discuss Kamala Harris's opportunity economy speech and analyze her policies

on how to address the cost of living. The conversation covers topics such as

differentiation from previous administrations, cutting red tape, and lowering

the cost of living. The hosts express their thoughts on the effectiveness of

government programs, the need for equal opportunity, and the impact of

collusion on prices. They also highlight the influence of the Obama team and

the potential of the Harris-Waltz administration. The conversation covers

various topics including accountability in politics, the housing market, and

the importance of relatability in political leaders. The hosts discuss the need

for communities to increase their donor base and visibility in order to have a

voice in politics. They also highlight the importance of affordable housing and

the need to address predatory lending practices. The conversation concludes

with a discussion on the Stand Your Ground law  and the value of differentiation in political

messaging.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Kamala Harris's Opportunity Economy Week

06:56 Differentiation and the Importance of Equal Opportunity

17:58 Cutting Red Tape and Addressing Collusion

19:35 Government Programs: Common Sense Approach and Oversight

25:29 The Influence of the Obama Team

28:40 The Potential of the Harris-Walz Administration

29:37 Increasing Donor Base and Visibility in Politics

32:13 The Importance of Affordable Housing

33:59 Cracking Down on Predatory Lending Practices

42:29 Challenging the Stand Your Ground Law

53:47 The Power of Differentiation in Political Messaging

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#KamalaHarris #opportunityeconomy #policyaddress

#economy #foodprices #differentiation #redtape #costofliving #collusion #governmentprograms #equalopportunity #Obamateam #HarrisWalzadministration #accountability #politics #housingmarket #donorbase #affordablehousing #predatorylending #StandYourGroundlaw

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EPISODE 233 KAMALA & THE COACH  

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In Episode 233 Tommy B, Talib & Hitman

Howie discuss various topics including the achievements of Sha'Carri Richardson

and break-dancing being added to the Olympics. The conversation then shifts to

the selection of Kamala Harris and Tim Waltz as the Democratic ticket for the

upcoming election. The hosts express their excitement and hope for a more

positive and diverse campaign. They also discuss Donald Trump's recent press

conference and his obsession with crowd size. They highlight the growing

dissatisfaction within the Republican Party and the need for a new direction. Tonya

B brings her brand of entertainment news with “Sippin’ The Tea With Tonya B”.

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Chapters

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00:00 Introduction and Celebration of Sha'Carri Richardson

04:32 Introduction of Kamala Harris and Tim Waltz as the Democratic Ticket

21:01 Donald Trump's Obsession with Crowd Size

25:22 Growing Dissatisfaction within the Republican Party

29:06 The Divisiveness and Lack of Collaboration in Politics

30:05 Trump's Disrespectful Behavior towards Historical Figures

32:53 The Economic Impact of Undocumented Workers

36:09 The Controversy Surrounding the Dream Team Selection

41:50 Updates on Pop Culture News and Celebrities

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#Sha'CarriRichardson #Olympics #breakdancing #KamalaHarris

#TimWaltz #Democraticticket #DonaldTrump #pressconference #crowdsize #RepublicanParty #politics #divisiveness #unity #leadership #disrespect #collaboration #undocumentedworkers #economy #DreamTeam  #popculture #news #celebrities

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EPISODE 232 SAY IT TO MY FACE  

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In Episode 232, Tommy B and Talib discuss

Kamala Harris' campaign rally in Atlanta and Donald Trump's appearance at the

National Association of Black Journalists event. They also talk about the

importance of the youth vote and potential vice-presidential candidates for

Harris. Tonya B touches on various entertainment news headlines, including the

deaths of Alma Powell and DJ Polo, and updates on Cardi B, Tiffany Haddish, and

Latoya Luckett. They congratulate Simone Biles on her Olympic success and

discuss the embarrassing Celebrity Family Feud episode featuring Earth, Wind

& Fire and the Isley Brothers.

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Chapters

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00:00 Introduction and Kamala Harris' Campaign Rally in Atlanta

02:43 Donald Trump's Controversial Appearance at the NABJ Event

04:12 The Importance of the Youth Vote and Celebrity Support for Harris

05:10 Speculating on Potential Vice-Presidential Candidates for Harris

13:40 News Headlines: Deaths, Updates, and Congratulations

16:05 The Embarrassing Celebrity Family Feud Episode.

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#KamalaHarris #campaignrally #Atlanta #DonaldTrump

#NationalAssociationOfBlackJournalists #NABJ #youthvote #vicepresidentialcandidates

#newsheadlines #CardiB #TiffanyHaddish #LatoyaLuckett #SimoneBiles #Olympics #CelebrityFamilyFeud #EarthWind&Fire #IsleyBrothers

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EPISODE 231 #SAYHERNAME Sonya Massey

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In this episode, Tommy B, Vi and Talib discuss

the excitement and awakening in the country following Biden's resignation from

the 2024 Presidential Campaign and Kamala Harris becoming the favorite to

replace him. They also touch on the lack of empathy in society, the death of

Sonya Massey at the hands of a sheriff deputy, and various entertainment news in

The Tea With Tonya B. The conversation ends with a call for support and

feedback from listeners.

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Chapters

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00:00 Introduction and Excitement for Harris

02:24 The Awakening and Time Progression

05:37 Challenges and Backlash for Harris

09:30 Supporting Vice President Harris

13:51 The Impact of Manchin and Sinema (George Floyd Bill)

27:23 Accountability in Law Enforcement (Sonya Massey)

33:06 Preserving Black History Education

36:11 Misogynistic Language and Actions

43:27 Entertainment News

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#Bidenresignation #KamalaHarris #awakening #lackofempathy

#SonyaMassey #SpringfieldPolice #sheriffdeputy #entertainmentnews

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EPISODE 230 UNITY?

(TAPED PRIOR TO PRESIDENT BIDEN STEPPING DOWN)

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In this episode Tommy B, Vi and Talib discuss

various topics including UGA’s Kirby Smart’s acknowledgement of problems with

players driving recklessly, the assassination attempt at the Trump rally, and

calls for President Biden to step down. They also touch on the Secret Service's

role in protecting the former president and the overall state of violence in

America. The conversation covers various topics including propaganda, the

Democratic Party, the impact of a Microsoft glitch, teachers having

relationships with students, and entertainment news from Tonya B’s tea report.

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Chapters

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00:00 Acknowledging Problems at The University of Georgia

03:51 The Shooting Incident at a Trump Rally

20:16 Calls for President Biden to Step Down

25:03 The Expose of American Politics

26:01 The Impact of Propaganda and Deception

27:01 The Democratic Party's Nomination Process

28:53 Speculation on Kamala Harris and Mark Kelly

36:24 The Vulnerability of America's Infrastructure (CrowdStrike Failure)

38:47 Inappropriate Relationships Between Teachers and Students

46:55 Notable Deaths and Legal Troubles in the Entertainment Industry (The Tea)

48:43 Controversy Surrounding the Documentary on Prince (The Tea)

51:02 Listener Feedback and Support for the Podcast

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#KirbySmart #UGA #AssasinationAttempt #TrumpRally

#SecretService #PresidentBiden #callstostepdown #violenceinAmerica #propaganda #DemocraticParty #Microsoftglitch #CrowdStrike #teachers #entertainmentnews #celebritygossip

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