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.

Ep 75E: Will Smith Rocked Chris (Emergency Episode)

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.

Ep 74 - African American vs Black and the womblands

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.

Episode 73: Ode to Hip Hop (DMX vs Snoop Verzuz Throwback)

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.

Episode 72: Stop Asian Hate

Gwen takes a quick break from hiatus to share some thoughts on Coming 2 America 2. Minimal spoilers.

Episode 71: Coming 2 America 2 Review

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 NOT leaders. Follow @gabwithgwen on Instagram and Twitter for the latest updates.

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 NOT leaders.  Follow @gabwithgwen on Instagram and Twitter for the latest updates.

Episode 70: Entertainers are NOT Leaders

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.

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.

Episode 69: Club and Dating Chronicles Teaser

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 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!

Episode 68: Reading Rainbow

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 and Instagram for the latest updates and commentary.

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 and Instagram for the latest updates and commentary.

Episode 67: $750 Hustle

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 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.

Episode 66: Homage to Breonna Taylor

Gwen goes high. Gwen goes low. Not Michelle Obama. Real talk not for the faint at heart. Gab with Gwen about life, love, sex, dating, relationships, identity, politics and randomness!

This life is crazy and Gwen facilitates open and honest talk about it. Grab yourself a cup and sip on some tea!!

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Episode 29: Lift every Voice In this episode, new guest, Tiff, joins Gwen to discuss and debate the benefits and experiences of attending HBCUs vs PWIs. We also talk about men of this generation NOT being handy and dating blue collar vs white collar. We go deep about exposure and the experience of mainstream American culture and navigating career trials and tribulations due to cultural differences that most Americans take for granted.

Episode 29: Lift every Voice In this episode, new guest, Tiff, joins Gwen to discuss and debate the benefits and experiences of attending HBCUs vs PWIs. We also talk about men of this generation NOT being handy and dating blue collar vs white collar. We go deep about exposure and the experience of mainstream American culture and navigating career trials and tribulations due to cultural differences that most Americans take for granted.

Episode 29: Lift Every Voice

Episode 28: Dear Dominicans (We All Black!)Gwen is back in the building with Trinity, Rose and new guest, Alicia. We talk tensions and stereotypes within the Black community and why African-Americans are NOT the only Black people in this World. We discuss slave mentality, segregation, tribalism, colorism and Dominican confusion. Lots of problematic hot takes in this episode. Gwen apologizes in advance!  Enjoy :)

Episode 28: Dear Dominicans (We All Black!) Gwen is back in the building with Trinity, Rose and new guest, Alicia. We talk tensions and stereotypes within the Black community and why African-Americans are NOT the only Black people in this World. We discuss slave mentality, segregation, tribalism, colorism and Dominican confusion. Lots of problematic hot takes in this episode. Gwen apologizes in advance! Enjoy :)

Ep 28: Dear Dominicans (We All Black!)

Episode 30: Living a LieTiff is still in the building to gab with Gwen about dating in college, black church, homophobia in the black community, being chaste for Jesus, and being set free.

Episode 30: Living a Lie Tiff is still in the building to gab with Gwen about dating in college, black church, homophobia in the black community, being chaste for Jesus, and being set free.

Episode 30: Living a Lie

Episode 26: Green Card Hustle (90 Day Fiance Recap)Ms. Trinity comes by to gab with Gwen about the TV Gold that is "90 Day Fiance, Before the 90 Days." Gwen and Trinity talk about intercultural dating, culture shock, love vs infatuation vs lust, ignoring red flags and the delight that TLC brings to us every Sunday night with this crazy show. Lots of relationship insight and hot takes. Listen even if you've never seen the show. Hilarious conversation, regardless. Enjoy!

Episode 26: Green Card Hustle (90 Day Fiance Recap) Ms. Trinity comes by to gab with Gwen about the TV Gold that is "90 Day Fiance, Before the 90 Days." Gwen and Trinity talk about intercultural dating, culture shock, love vs infatuation vs lust, ignoring red flags and the delight that TLC brings to us every Sunday night with this crazy show. Lots of relationship insight and hot takes. Listen even if you've never seen the show. Hilarious conversation, regardless. Enjoy!

Episode 26 - Green Card Hustle (90 Day Fiance Recap)

Episode 25 - Motherland Mandingo. Samantha stayed a little bit longer in Chateau Gwen to discuss sex and dating abroad, experiences with interracial dating and share her feedback on some previous gab with Gwen podcast episodes. Enjoy!

Episode 25 - Motherland Mandingo

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 and Gwen share their different takes and feelings on the new Netflix show #blackaf and the representation of mixed-race and/or Black people in the media.

Episode 49: BlackAF in Colorado

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.

Episode 47: Gym Class Hero

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 and break down how the  Black Church is being used as a political tool.

Episode 46: ADOS Gatekeepers of Blackness

Teddy Riley

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!

Episode 45E: EMERGENCY EPISODE - Teddy Riley vs Babyface

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.

Episode 45: Acknowledging My Privilege

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.

Episode 44: Adult Entertainment

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!

Episode 43: American Psyche

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!

Episode 42: The Emperor Has No Clothes

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!

Episode 41: ER Nurse Survival Mode

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.

Episode 40: Live Your Truth

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.

Episode 39: Flatten the Curve

Gab with Gwen podcast Episode 38: Stay WokeIn 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.

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.

Episode 38: Stay Woke

Cruise

Gab with Gwen Podcast Episode 37: Cancel Your Corona CruiseIn 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.

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.

Episode 37 - Cancel Your Corona Cruise

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 on Twitter

Episode 36: Bag Secured (90 Day Fiance Recap)

Episode 35: Nightmare on Pennsylvania AveBeen 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

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: <a href="https://twitter.com/GabwithGwen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/GabwithGwen</a>

Episode 35: Nightmare on Pennsylvania Ave

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