Just the Two of Us

#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!

#5 Can We Separate Art from the Artists?

January 12, 2015In this episode, Tracey and Stephen discuss whether you can separate the art from the artist. Also, they talk about whether they can support a business accused of shady business practices. Bill Cosby, R. Kelly, Uber, Chick-fil-a. Can you enjoy them knowing about the bad things they do?Here is how you can reach of 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 Channelhttp://bit.ly/13F1RQfVia Tracey's Bloghttp://trayrific.wordpress.comVia Emailthebates517@gmail.comDon't forget to leave us a review on iTunes!

#4 New Year Potpourri: Where's My Flying Car?

Happy New Year! In this episode Tracey and Stephen tackle New Year's Resolutions, Inventions we would like to see, Man/Woman Platonic Relationships, and HGTV Home Buying Shows.04:24 - New Year's Resolutions11:36 - Future Inventions: Where's My Flying Car30:12 - Are True Platonic Relationships Possible?43:34 - HGTV: Buying Homes For DogsHere's the link to the Robot Butler Commercial Stephen was talking about.Here is how you can reach of 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 Channelhttp://bit.ly/13F1RQfVia Tracey's Bloghttp://trayrific.wordpress.comVia Emailthebates517@gmail.comDon't forget to leave us a review on iTunes!

#3 Fall 2014 TV Shows

December 28, 2014: In this episode, Tracey and Stephen talk about a few of the television shows they've watched this fall. They give you the good, bad, and ugly of Black-ish, Marvel's Agents of SHIELD, Gotham and Sleepy Hollow.01:40 --- Black-ish15:29 --- Marvel's Agents of SHIELD30:28 --- Gotham46:36 --- Sleepy HollowBe sure to visit Tracey's Youtube Channel for her video reviews of How To Get Away With Murder.Here is how you can reach of if you have any tips, feedback, suggestions, comments, topic ideas or concerns:Via Twitter@nipsey@trayrificVia Tracey's Youtube Channelhttp://bit.ly/13F1RQfVia Emailthebates517@gmail.com

#2 Whitewashing by Hollywood

December 6, 2014: In this episode, Stephen talks about going to the red carpet premiere of Chris Rock's new movie "Top Five". Also, Stephen and Tracey discuss Hollywood's propensity to exclude people of color from movies and the fanboy/girl outrage about the "Black" Stormtrooper in the new Star Wars movie.Don't forget to check out our new intro and outro music!