Gem Nation Radio

We been gone all year! We had to make time to discuss the life events of 2024. From Katt Williams opening up the portal, to the FSK bridge collapse, Diddy, Luigi, of course the Bey Bowl, Kendrick gettin drake outta here, but also the music that went under the radar when that happened, the Olympics, WNBA's breakout szn for the casual fan, the Fashion shift, Met Gala 2025, and ending with our resolutions. Enjoy the content and see you next year!For any inquiries reach out to gemnationpodcast@gmail.com

We back from sabbatical.  Prayers to everyone impacted by the FSK Bridge collapse, Diddy do it? Dan Schneider definitely did.  The evolution of freaknik, and it's the galactic cowgirl era, act ii is here. enjoy!For any inquiries reach out to gemnationpodcast@gmail.com

We're back! BUT FIRST! We recapping 2022 in entertainment, fashion, music, and TV. Enjoy and have a very happy and prosperous 2023For any inquiries reach out to gemnationpodcast@gmail.com

First things first RIP Takeoff! We briefly get into the election, clarify these student loan check allegations, fashion collabs and pieces, the BK Nets transitions, Commanders for sale and people collaborating to buy, bron lacking authenticity and lying, and gems in tv/film and events..we also predict who is gonna headline MIA 2023..but it could be wishful thinking lol enjoy!For any inquiries reach out to gemnationpodcast@gmail.com

yeeeaaa Kanye is being held accountable by another group of people, BG appeal was denied and that is the heartbreaker, they playing about these student loans being forgiven..what is the problem? Make sure yall vote..Bey auctioned her ticket package for a few salaries, but new music from our favorites have arrived for free..  some fashion pieces are dropping to keep you warm. Russ in a bind, may the basketball gods favor him again. enjoy!For any inquiries reach out to gemnationpodcast@gmail.com

This is a gem address from our mini pod U know what.  We address Kanye's freedom of speech and mental health being exploited. enjoy!For any inquiries reach out to gemnationpodcast@gmail.com

Breaks Over! We have have returned and we cover a few things like the Chaos of Kanye, midterm elections, the women's rap civil war, Alex Jones paying big money for his lies, fall fashion and releases, gems in TV of course, and we cover what we missed like..Beyonce and Ari Lennox's album! Enjoy!For any inquiries reach out to gemnationpodcast@gmail.com

On this episode we give a brief update on Maria. We also get into people abusing the construct of the church to deliver messages that can be misleading when it comes to human interactions and relationships.  We salute Aliyah Boston for standing her ground with mistreatment. Bey and the City Girls are coming to end summer strong. Enjoy!

This is a brief update on Gem Natty as we are approaching our 2 year anniversary.  We wanna wish Maria a healthy third trimester and delivery and also let you know what's in store for this summer! Enjoy

Episode 66 is here! We originally had an episode titled Hoochie Daddies and Guns but due to technical difficulties we had to scratch that fun and informative episode..BUT we decided to discuss these topics AGAIN and give you some more. So enjoy this episode as we also cover the roots picnic, gems in tv and film, music, and upcoming events.

episode 65 is loaded starting with the discussion of RICOs and Rappers, Jack Harlow not knowing significant ppl in black culture, Mike Tyson, Dani Leigh learning life lessons, Trump selling, A school in Michigan having alcohol and cannabis smuggling activity, JESSIE WILLIAMS, a fashion gem, WNBA players slaying the SI swim suit issue, but also bothered with commercial flights, circle recap, and gems in events.  Enjoy!

ep 64 is here n listen! We talk about Kevin Samuels passing, Dave Chappelle being attacked at the Hollywood bowl, ppl who don't follow the met gala theme, roe vs wade overturn leak, sex ed month, mental health awareness month, the NBA and WNBA, and gems in tv and music. enjoy!

We return on Episode 63 discussing the autism acceptance and sexual assault awareness month, verzuz, RIP to DJ Kay Slay and Gilbert Gottfried, Hollywood Stars are bought not blessings, recreational weed use is now legal in Jersey, the ultimatum recap, WNBA making history drafting another HBCU player, and gems in tv and music. enjoy!

Ep 62....yea we did what everyone else did...have thoughts on the hottest topic of the week..do we even need to say what the topic is?  IYKYK...we also cover the passing of the anti-lynch bill, Jamaica and other islands removing the Queen of England as head of state, the Verzuz announcement, another Telfar collaboration, and the Final Four.  Enjoy!

Ep 61 is here and it is STILL Women's History Month.  We discuss historical women figures who fought for equality in education.  It's also mental health awareness month, so we share gems on how we maintain good mental health. We segue into Kanye being uninvited to the Grammy's, Latto being tried just to do her job, the CROWN act being passed, Kentanji's hearing that could be triggering for every minority woman in the world!, Met Gala 2022, Upsets in March Madness and the NCAA swimming controversy, and gems in tv, music, and fashion.  Enjoy!

EPISODE 60 is here! It's still Women's Month.  We talk about why we're proud to be women and our influences, we talk about SCOTUS, The House making lynching federally illegal, Biden's remote work requests, Quinta Brunson donating school supplies, fashion releases and gems in TV and music. Enjoy!

Ep 59 is here at the top of International Women's History Month! We acknowledge our most recent mark in history with our new Judge Ketanji Brown, We discuss the allegations surrounding Teyana Taylor, Kanye West doc and latest antics, we lightly cover Euphoria szn 2, the war in Ukraine, fashion collab releases, March Madness, the Virginia Commanders? and gems in events.  Enjoy

On episode 58 we start off with some BHM facts honoring 2 black men who helped push our people forward, then we discuss verzuz and it's current state, we discuss Kanye's recent behavior and if its acceptable regardless of status, the lifting of vax and masks restrictions, super bowl halftime recap, trey getting another lawsuit which somehow leads us to segue into Bill Cosby and the recent documentary, Tremaine Emory winning in fashion, and then get into gems in TV and music. Enjoy!

On episode 57 we step outside the box and discuss love and relationships. We start off by briefly discussing what Kanye and Kim signed up for in their marriage.  We tap into the Tinder Swindler making millions off desperate women.  Then we discuss the dating pool..is it really contaminated or are you a contributor?  Do "relationship experts" matter?  Once we wrap these things up we discuss gems on going out on dates for anybody in any state of their love life, rom coms, and love songs (Playlist coming on Monday!) Enjoy!

Ep 56 is here and its Black History Month. We start off with a BHM gem and then we get into Rihanna and Nick Cannon having babies otw, Rona shots for the babies, Fed prisons on lockdown, Brian Flores, The COMMANDERS?, verzuz is back w/ romance, and gems in fashion, tv, film, music, and events. Enjoy!

Episode 55 is here! We have a mini obituary segment then we get into Cardi B winning big in the courtroom, VA battle with masks in schools, Brittany Renner and Ari Lennox having interacions with dorks, #JusticeforLaurenSmithFields, Telfair droppin a new logo purse, Winter Olympics, Super bowl predictions, Kevin Ollie winning big in the courtroom, and last but not least gems in TV and film. Enjoy!

WE BACK!  2022 is here and we get right into giving a mini obituary, Trey Songz en route to having a packed up 22. Then we dive into our personal goals and give gems on how to have a great 2022! We also give a couple gems on TV shows now that insecure is no longer. Enjoy!

Ep 52 is here. We discover a gem called the National R&B hall of fame, drake withdraws from the Grammys, Rihanna is a powerful woman in this world, RG3's  spicy tell all in 2022, the US partaking in the diplomatic boycott of the Winter Olympics, Nick Cannon and the tragic loss of his son,  Alicia Keys on Drink Champs, Brandon Blackwood, Top 2021 street brands, Pele, and more gems. Enjoy!

Ep 51 is here! A lot happened! A few people transitioned.  A couple trials started. A social media site makes some changes, another shooting happened and parents were held accountable for the first time, an island becomes a republic, awards shows and nomination recaps, fashion releases, NIL deals and coaches taking new deals, GEMS in TV and events. and of course...being it's the holiday season, we discuss a few rules we should abide by to make it a safe and enjoyable szn. ENJOY!

This is EPISODE 50! IT was a heavy week with a lotta news. Starting w/ DaBaby, RIP Yung Dolph, Julius Jones, 2 men being exonerated after being falsely accused of killing Malcolm X,  Zac Stacy, Kyle Rittenhouse being acquitted, Cool Grey XI early release, and Gems in Music, TV, Business, and Events. Enjoy!

We catch up on a lot on episode 49 as we recap on a few things: Jesse Jackson hospitalization, Henry Ruggs III, Kanye Drink Champs, Captain White's being removed, Missy Elliot's overdue Hollywood Star, The holiday szn! CFDA Award winners, Robert Sarver, ATL Braves, PSG women's soccer team, Insecure ep 1-3 recap, and Gems in businesses and events.  Enjoy!

This is a Music Gems edition where we do an album review of Summer Walker's album.  Concerts are a thing again so we also review H.E.R and Larry June's concert experience.  We also discuss the recent Astroworld fiasco.  Enjoy!

Episode 48 is here! We talk about Meta World Facebook to kick it off, then we get into biases and the misinterpretation of Jada's statements this week, then we discuss Boosie cyber harassing Lil Nas X, then Amanda Seals being Cyber attacked over her fictional character being an AKA, we segue into a lil education discussion DCPS mandated vaccine that may be coming for the Chirrens, then the nutty student-staff lap dances in Kentucky. In sports we discuss the new NBA rule and Carli Lloyds retirement, and last Gems in TV/Film and music. Enjoy!

Ep. 47 is here! We start off with acknowledging Colin Powell's transition.  May he Rest in Power! We then get straight to the Netflix protest in relation to Dave Chappelle's closer special. THEN we segue to Sydnee Starr and Eddie Winslow's alleged romance, Grammy Inclusion, VOTE in you STATE OR CITY/TOWN, Soul Train x Showtime at the Apollo collaboration, Coquito Szn is coming, DC proposing re-naming Woodrow Wilson by a district legend,  Wegmans hiring, Bey eating us up on the gram, NBA is BACK but not Ben Simmons, Chicago Sky 2021 WNBA champs, Gems in TV/Film and a album review of Dom Kennedy's From the Westside w/ love 3. Enjoy

Ep 46 is live! We recap Cardi B's dancehall themed birthday party like we were there! We remind you of election szn again! UGG x Telfar Collab, the WNBA Finals and Kyrie and the Nets decisions. Them Gruden emails.  Last but not least, gems in TV/Film and Music Enjoy!

Ep 45 is here! Being we took a week off we are catching up on just about everything.  It's still HHM so show a hispanic some love!  We discuss the R.Kelly trial verdict, The social media shut down, Verzuz and Iconz, The NJ serial killer, Something in the water comes to a strong halt in VA, and last but not least gems in TV and Music ENJOY!

Episode 44 is another loaded week! We have a light Emmys recap, Dr. Proctor making black history, dropping HHM gems, RIP AJ Johnson aka Ezel from Friday, Karen Civil making bad business decisions, US and Haiti, Jeannie Mai n Jeezy expecting, Jehlani Day and Gabby Petito, Vax updates, and TV gems. Enjoy!

Ep 43 is here as we recap this past weeks shenanigans. BUT FIRST HAPPY HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH!  New York was the place to be earlier this week, another R. Kelly trial update, T.I and Tiny take a stride forward in their accusations, a couple TV gems and a brief spoiler of the first 4 episodes of Netflix's The Circle.  Enjoy!

On Episode 42 we review Drakes discography and career with his recent release of CLB.  We go in depth and indulge in other topics, but the focus is Drake.  But firs, we give our roses to Michael K. Williams (RIP). Enjoy!

On episode 41 we get straight to it discussing the Bishop Sycamore debacle, Irene bringing apocalyptic damages to the trip-state area, the DA in the Ahmaud Arbery case getting indicted, cloth masks being banned in Europe, Fat Joe verzuz Ja Rule, Cam Newton and Ben Simmons divorcing their teams, a brief review on Donda, and what's new on Netflix! Enjoy!

We hit another milestone baby! This is episode 40!  We cover the drake and Kanye spice session which is leading to their release dates, Jay-Z and Beyonce's Tiffany/Basquiat photo shoot, R. Kelly trial update, Pfizer vax FDA approval, Dell and Sonya headed for Splitsville, Aaliyah being gone for 20 years, the crate challenge, Sha'carri gets smoked, Insecure returns in October and C-Man's movie release! Enjoy!

Ep 39 is here and we get straight to it! We're talking about Lizzo being cyber bullied, a 3rd booster shot is being recommended, Kanye is slowly creating a listening party tour and the album still aint here. The world is crumbling. The slut general announced that her soldiers are committing treason. R. Kelly trial finally begins and it's giving what's expected. Only Fans making scary money so amateur porn stars must apply to bang bros as a sex analyst.  In sports the race we were anticipating will happen this weekend: Sha'Carri vs Jamaica, Naomi Osaka collaboration with Levi,  Telfar continues to deliver, and Amanda Gorman is hosting Met Gala. Enjoy!

Episode 38 is here and we are talking about Bey being Bazaar and her Ivy Park releases, Cuomo giving in and resigning due to sexual assault allegations, RIP Chucky Thompson, and we add a twist in music gems by doing an album review for Nas King's Disease II.  We also drop gems on TV/Film. Don't forget it's tax free week depending where u are located. Enjoy!

It's been a while since we've done the Gem Address. We'll call it our back 2 school special as we have a layered discussion on millennial parenting, and commend all the millennial parents.  Before we dive into the Gem Address we praise olympians making history and acknowledge Rihanna is a billionaire.  Enjoy!

Ep 36 gets right to it sharing our thoughts on the DaBacle! Issa's wedding in France, Chicago leading the way in police reform, then we get into sports giving an update on the Olympics, Simone Biles, Naomi Osaka, and Megan Rapinoe, Gems in TV, then we end it discussing the Fyre Festivalish event lovers & friends and break down the ticket package options! Enjoy!

Ep 35 is here! We are celebrating our podcast approaching its 1st birthday, we're celebrating our young black girls being mental Olympians and more, Roc Nation crypto investments, protests in Cuba, Chris Brown being sued for plagiarism,  Jamaica seeking reparations from UK, Sports Illustrated making history, the weekly drama surrounding the Tokyo Olympics, Allyson Felix sponsoring other Olympians, Cappie Pondexter: a former Olympian, Gems in Movies, Music, and Events. Enjoy!

Episode 34 is here! We start off with the ESPN fiasco, then get into Hercy Miller's 2 Million NIL deal at TSU, BoltBUS, Doula Bills in Rhode Island, Lil Uzi being violent and breakdancing, the president of Haiti being assassinated, Dan Snyder, NBA Final predictions, Sha'Carri being excluded from the relays, but Tokyo in a state of emergency anyway, Yara Shahidi is Dior'd and adored, Gems in TV and Music. Enjoy!

Ep 33 is here! We discuss Pill Cosby's freedom, Kanye lawsuit vs Walmart, NORE and Lil Kim challenging artists for verzuz, Melo winning the Social Justice award and his alma mater HOT scandal Kerby Jean taking strides in Paris, Gems in TV, MUSIC, and Events. Enjoy!

We will number this episode 32.5.  We are recapping on the 2021 BET awards. Enjoy!

Episode 32 is light on the topics but heavy on the thoughts.  We start off with a gem recommending a tequila that aint Casa.  We then get into Nick Cannon, Trick Daddy  randomly hatin' on the Carters, IKEA's tone deaf approach to Juneteenth, Subway serving fake tuna in LA, but everywhere else is a gamble, SHA'CARRI RICHARDSON. Telfar making power moves again, and last but not least GEMS in TV, Music and Events.  Enjoy!

We are BACK and CHARGED UP! EPISODE 31 Reunited and it feels so good! We discuss Verzuz, Pose, Juneteenth, In the Heights Colorism, Gen Zs beef with Cater 2 U, Flavored Tobacco and DC, Star players being injured during the NBA playoffs, Telfar and Kerby Jean Raymond's collabs, Gems in TV/Film, Music, and Events (Music Festival SZN has returned) Enjoy! 

Ep 30. is here and we calling this one the recharge.  This is our last episode as we recharge for a month and return serving more gems. We discuss Verzuz, DC statehood, Derek Chauvin verdict and the wrong people in uniform, The Bryant estate and Nike, Gems in TV and film, and details for DMX memorial this weekend. RIP to Black Rob and Shock G.  Enjoy and don't forget to TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF! 

Episode 29 is covering the landscape and journey of youth sports. Ranging from the different types of parents and support, recognizing the potential in a future prospect, and the probabilities of going to college and/or professionally.  Alexxis Hutchinson joins us this episode to share her views as well as gems.  We make sure we recap the EWF & The Isley Brothers verzuz first and briefly congratulate the NCAA champions for the Men's and Women's big dance. Enjoy!

We have a drink champs length episode for the first time since our first episode lol! We have Ron AP join us to discuss the history and current climate of the police force (1:02:50).  BEFORE we go into depth, we recap on what happened this past week from Issa's 8 figure deal (2:07) to Saweetie and Quavo elevator episode (20:17). We also discuss Little Nasty X briefly and his high risk kink for shock value (42:00). Enjoy!

EP 27! A Krispy Kreme Donuts near you got something for ya if you took the vaccine, Cinnamon Toast Shrimp! Verzuz had a big week, Miami Beach declares a state of emergency, Big Pun is getting love in his borough, Saweetie and Quavo break up b/c he was actin up, Derrick Jaxn actin a fool too..they're "healing" their way tho... NCAA disparities in the tournament that are disrespectful and not Title IX friendly. GEMS in TV/Film and business. Enjoy!

Episode 26! We discuss the B Scott and BET reunion, Hillman Grad Records? Fenty Bundles OTW so save some of that STIMMY! Ye got 6.6Bs, The Grammy winners and performances, The Franklin Family business in the cyber streets, #KillWhiteSupremacy, Drew Brees retiring, March Madness, Anniversary of DNice and Verzuz. Enjoy!