Join media insider Geneva S. Thomas on ‘Inside the Culture’ for thoughtful and provocative commentary on news, pop culture, politics and issues that matter. New episodes go live every Tuesday night.
The Problem with Birkins, Hip Hop Wealth & Other Concerns
It’s episode 10 of ‘Inside the Culture’ (can you believe it?!) and Geneva is taking listeners on the frontlines of the latest polarizing issue heating up the Black Twitter streets. To Birkin or not is the question heating up conversation. On the heels of Saweetie, rapper and girlfriend to The Migo’s Quavo, suggesting that if men aren’t buying Birkins and paying bills, women should throw them back to the streets—the Internet has been ablaze with fierce debate. But there’s also been thinly veiled racist chatter online suggesting rappers are depreciating the iconic and super exclusive Hermès novelty. And you know Geneva has thoughts about it all!
22 Oct 2020
Ice Cube’s Contract With Black America Plan and Respectability Politics
Welcome to episode 9! You know Geneva had to dive into Ice Cube and allegations of his so-called treason to Black America by working with Trump on his Contract With Black America plan. But is it a partnership or lobbying? Big difference. Geneva talks respectability politics, miseducation on the political process and territorial folks in the culture.
14 Oct 2020
Pain is Private: Tamar Braxton’s Messy Boyfriend Saga
It’s episode 8 of ‘Inside the Culture’ and Geneva is sharing a profound lesson inspired by Tamar Braxton and her toxic personal drama with boyfriend David Adefeso that’s unfortunately become public fodder. Geneva also dives into the topic of submission—has the practice evolved like marriages and relationships? Let’s talk about it!
7 Oct 2020
Real Friends vs. Industry Friends: A Masterclass
The public dissolution of the friendship between Wendy Williams and Nene Leakes is a masterclass on knowing the critical difference between real friends & industry friends. Geneva reflects on the hard lessons she’s had in this area after over a decade in the media and entertainment business. Today, Geneva is abundantly clear where to place folks. Come #InsideTheCulture on episode 7, family!
30 Sept 2020
RHOP Fight & Why Black Women Are Held to Higher Standards on Reality TV (I’ve Been There)
On episode 6 of “Inside the Culture”, Geneva shares her personal take on the unfortunate physical altercation between Monique Samuels and Candiace Dillard-Bassett on Bravo’s “Real Housewives of Potomac”. Geneva shares her personal experience dealing the very same thing and what Bravo TV viewers don’t know. G also dives into the powerful episode 7 of “Lovecraft Country”, which she calls a personal call to action and masterclass on spiritual alchemy for Black women. Finally, G shares her thoughts on Toni Braxton and why on earth she feels she can compete with Mary J. Blige and Mariah Carey on a Verzuz—is this a yoga-level reach, family? Let’s go!
23 Sept 2020
Will Black Women Ever Forgive Alicia Keys? And Why We Should Pay Attention to Jaguar Wright
On episode 5 of “Inside the Culture”, Geneva wonders if Black women will ever forgive Alicia Keys and how the Swizz Beats, Mashonda saga has had a negative impact on her once wildly successful music career. Geneva also explores why mass media ignores singer Jaguar Wright and the serious allegations she made against The Roots and Common. Finally, Geneva attempts to unpack super nuanced and complex episode 6 of “Lovecraft Country”. Are you watching yet?!
15 Sept 2020
Patti LaBelle & Gladys Knight was the Best Verzus Yet! Andrew Gillum & Wife’s Secret Covenant Broken
On episode 4, Geneva goes in! She kicks things off celebrating the AuntChella Verzuz experience featuring the legendary Patti LaBelle & Gladys Knight. Will today’s R&B stars have staying power like Patti and Gladys? Geneva has thoughts. Next on the agenda, Geneva dives deeply into this episode’s main topic: Andrew Gillum, the former candidate for Governor in Florida came out as bisexual. Did his wife know? The real question is how long did she know. Geneva has many, many thoughts. Whew chile.
9 Sept 2020
Candace Owens, Who Taught You To Hate Yourself? Empathy for Black Reality Stars & Power Recap
On episode 3 of “Inside The Culture”, Geneva discusses conservative, political operative Candace Owens and her hypocritical beef with Cardi B. Geneva also explores why we aren’t more emphatic of Black female reality stars, and dives into recaps of ‘Power Book II’ and ‘Lovecraft Country’ show theories. Spoilers!
2 Sept 2020
Monica’s Energy Report, Lovecraft Country, and Adele’s Bantu Knots
Monica is problematic and Brandy was carrying a rose quartz crystal. On episode 2 of “Inside the Culture”, Geneva unpacks Brandy and Monica’s Verzuz experience. She dives in on ‘Lovecraft Country’, Nas’s ‘King’s Disease’ and talks Adele’s Bantu knots—is it cultural appropriation?
25 Aug 2020
No More Playing Small, Why Was Meg the Stallion Even Dating Tory Lanez? And Other Concerns
Join Geneva on the pilot episode of “Inside the Culture” as she tackles the pathology of playing small, Meg the Stallion and the Canadian dwarf, the pastoral cheater John Gray, and the very much needed jubilance of Brandy and Monica’s upcoming Verzuz experience.
25 Aug 2020
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