Just the Two of Us

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!

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 Emailthebates517@gmail.comDon't forget to subscrib

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 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!

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 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 Email

February 18, 2015 DISCLAIMER: 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: @JTTOUPodcast Stephen: @nipsey              Tracey: @trayrific Via Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/JustTheTwoOfUsPodcastVia Tracey's Youtube ChannelVia Tracey's Blog http://traybsays.com/Via Email

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 dance 04:17     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:

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 Twitter Stephen: @nipsey              Tracey: @trayrific Via Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JustTheTwoOfUsPodcast Via Tracey's Youtube Channel http://bit.ly/13F1RQf Via Tracey's Blog http://trayrific.wordpress.comVia Emailthebates517@gmail.comDon't forget to leave us a review on iTunes!

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 Dogs Here'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 Twitter Stephen: @nipsey              Tracey: @trayrific Via 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!

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 Tra

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!

Welcome to the FIRST episode of the "Just the Two of Us Podcast". We're still working out the kinks as this is our first time podcasting. If you have any suggestions, questions, comments, or concerns, please let us know by sending an email to thebates517@gmail.com.In this episode, we talk about Willow and Jaden Smith and ask the question: "Are they crazy?". Also, we talk about the recent comments of a GOP official about Sasha and Malia Obama calling the teen girls "classless" and dressed for a "stop at the bar".