Just the Two of Us

#15 #OscarsSoWhite

In this episode, Tracey and Stephen break down the 2016 Oscars. Did Chris Rock go too far? Not far enough? And WTF was that Stacey Dash bit? Join us as we break down this year’s show.
Here is how you can reach us if you have any tips, feedback, suggestions, comments, topic ideas or concerns:
 
Via Twitter
Just the Two of Us: @JTTOUPodcast
 
Stephen: @nipsey            Tracey: @trayrific
 
Via Facebook
 
https://www.facebook.com/JustTheTwoOfUsPodcast
 
Via Tracey's Youtube Channel
 
Via Tracey's Blog
Via Email
thebates517@gmail.com
 
Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes!

#14 2016 Grammys Recap and Maxwell's Comeback Concert

In this episode, Tracey and Stephen recap the 2016 Grammys (#GrammysSoWhite?) and discuss Maxwell’s Valentine’s Day concert.
00:54 Grammy’s Initial Thoughts
06:08 White Artists Feting BLACK Icons
13:40 Natalie Cole Snub vs. David Bowie Tribute
17:40 Lauryn Hill. Late…again
24:26 Taylor Swift throws shade at Kanye
32:37 Pitbull. He’s STILL a thing?
39:29 Kendrick Lamar. He’s Gonna Be Alright
54:54 Maxwell and Nas Concert
1:16:58 Jaheim on the same level as Maxwell? Aroo?
Here is how you can reach us if you have any tips, feedback, suggestions, comments, topic ideas or concerns:
Via Twitter
Just the Two of Us: @JTTOUPodcast
Stephen: @nipsey            Tracey: @trayrific
 
Via Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/JustTheTwoOfUsPodcast
 
Via Tracey's Youtube Channel
Via Tracey's Blog  Trayrific
Via Email thebates517@gmail.com
 
Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes!
 

#13 TV Shows That Missed the Mark

In this episode, Tracey and Stephen discuss television shows that started off with so much promise, but soon lost that mojo and eventually sputtered. We discuss Extant, The Blacklist, Sleepy Hollow and throw a few shots at Scandal and Quantico.
 
01:40 Extant
16:13 The Blacklist
26:45 Sleepy Hollow
 
Here is how you can reach us if you have any tips, feedback, suggestions, comments, topic ideas or concerns:
Via Twitter
Just the Two of Us: @JTTOUPodcast
Stephen: @nipsey            Tracey: @trayrific
 
Via Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/JustTheTwoOfUsPodcast
 
Via Tracey's Youtube Channel
 
Via Tracey's Blog
http://traybsays.com/
 
Via Email
thebates517@gmail.com
 
Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes or listen on Stitcher!
 

#12 Fall 2015 New TV Shows Reviewed

In this episode, Tracey and Stephen break down some of Fall 2015’s new shows and whether you should watch them or dump then. Hear our thoughts on “Minority Report”, “Blindspot”, “The Muppets”, “Rosewood”, “The Player”, and “Quantico”.
 
4:35 Minority Report
21:51 Blindspot
31:33 The Muppets
35:03 Rosewood
45: 02 The Player
54:41 Quantico
Here is how you can reach us if you have any tips, feedback, suggestions, comments, topic ideas or concerns:
Via Twitter
Just the Two of Us: @JTTOUPodcast
Stephen: @nipsey            Tracey: @trayrific
 
Via Facebook   https://www.facebook.com/JustTheTwoOfUsPodcast
 
Via Tracey's Youtube Channel
Via Tracey's Blog    http://traybsays.com/
 
Via Email   thebates517@gmail.com
 
Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes or find us on Stitcher!
 

#11 Is Modern Comedy TOO Politically Correct?

In this episode, Tracey and Stephen discuss whether modern comedy has gotten too politically correct. Are we sacrificing laughs to avoid offending people?
 
Louis CK SNL Monologue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzh7RtIJKZk
 
Here is how you can reach us if you have any tips, feedback, suggestions, comments, topic ideas or concerns:
 
Via Twitter
 
Just the Two of Us: @JTTOUPodcast
 
Stephen: @nipsey            Tracey: @trayrific
 
Via Facebook
 
https://www.facebook.com/JustTheTwoOfUsPodcast
 
Via Tracey's Youtube Channel
 
Via Tracey's Blog
 
http://traybsays.com/
 
Via Email
 
thebates517@gmail.com
 
Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes or Stitcher!
 

#10 Social Media is the Worst. Invention. Ever.

In this episode, Tracey and Stephen breakdown all the things that make social media the worst invention ever. So Hashtag Activists, Compulsive Stunters, and Subtweeters beware. We're taking aim at you.
 
 
Here is how you can reach us if you have any tips, feedback, suggestions, comments, topic ideas or concerns:
 
Via Twitter
Just the Two of Us: @JTTOUPodcast
Stephen: @nipsey            Tracey: @trayrific
Via Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/JustTheTwoOfUsPodcast
 
Via Tracey's Youtube Channel
 
Via Tracey's Blog
http://traybsays.com/
 
Via Email
thebates517@gmail.com
 
Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes!

#9 Empire Season 1 Finale Recap

In this episode, Tracey and Stephen recap the finale of Empire Season 1. The highs. The lows. And Terrence Howard’s atrocious singing. So check it out Mayne.Here is how you can reach us if you have any tips, feedback, suggestions, comments, topic ideas or concerns:Via TwitterJust the Two of Us: @JTTOUPodcastStephen: @nipsey            Tracey: @trayrificVia Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/JustTheTwoOfUsPodcastVia Tracey's Youtube ChannelVia Tracey's Bloghttp://traybsays.com/Via Emailthebates517@gmail.comDon't forget to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes!

#8 SAE Don't Want Me

#8 SAE Don’t Want MeMarch 17, 2015In this episode, Tracey and Stephen discuss the controversy at one of the country’s oldest fraternities “SAE”.  Are universities doing enough to curb racist behavior? Do young racists turn into old racists? And what the heck is a “house mother”?Here is how you can reach us if you have any tips, feedback, suggestions, comments, topic ideas or concerns:Via TwitterJust the Two of Us: @JTTOUPodcastStephen: @nipsey            Tracey: @trayrificVia Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/JustTheTwoOfUsPodcastVia Tracey's Youtube ChannelVia Tracey's Bloghttp://traybsays.com/Via Emailthebates517@gmail.comDon't forget to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes!

#7 Black Present Month

February 18, 2015DISCLAIMER: We originally wanted to publish this episode the beginning of February. However, after we recorded it, we realized that the audio quality was compromised by some interference. So we held off publishing it until we could improve the quality of the audio. Unfortunately, the audio issues were significant and were only able to improve the quality minimally. We really enjoyed recording this episode, so we decided to release it any way. Please give it a listen and forgive us for the sound quality.In this episode, Tracey and Stephen talk about "Black Present Month". Where does the Black Community stand today? Have we made strides since the height of the civil rights movement? What work is left to do?01:01     Are Blacks being left out of Detroit's renaissance?14:05     Are there ANY benefits to gentrification?28:08     Are Black folks better off economically now or 50 years ago?45:08     Do Black celebrities do enough social activism?Here is how you can reach us if you have any tips, feedback, suggestions, comments, topic ideas or concerns:Via TwitterJust the Two of Us: @JTTOUPodcastStephen: @nipsey              Tracey: @trayrificVia Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/JustTheTwoOfUsPodcastVia Tracey's Youtube ChannelVia Tracey's Bloghttp://traybsays.com/Via Emailthebates517@gmail.comDon't forget to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes!

#6 2015 Grammy Awards Wrap Up

February 12, 2015In this episode, Tracey and Stephen talk about the 2015 Grammy Awards. From Kanye going "Kanye" to Beyonce stealing Ledisi's shine to Sam Smith being "The New Face of Soul". We're talking about it ALL.00:20     Kristen Wiig's interpretive spastic dance04:17     Kanye Lets Beck Finish, but....24:48     Annie Lenox puts her foot in her Grammy's performance37:17     The New Face of Soul is a white guy from England49:50     Take My Shine, Precious BeyonceHere is how you can reach us if you have any tips, feedback, suggestions, comments, topic ideas or concerns:Via TwitterStephen: @nipsey              Tracey: @trayrificVia Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/JustTheTwoOfUsPodcastVia Tracey's Youtube ChannelVia Tracey's Bloghttp://traybsays.com/Via Emailthebates517@gmail.comDon't forget to leave us a review on iTunes!