Just the Two of Us

Follow Just the Two of Us
Share on
Copy link to clipboard

We're a dynamic husband & wife team that talks about stuff we like. Music, movies, television, with occasional snark. Tracey & Stephen got it all covered.

Stephen and Tracey


    • Dec 30, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 9m AVG DURATION
    • 49 EPISODES


    Search for episodes from Just the Two of Us with a specific topic:

    Latest episodes from Just the Two of Us

    #54 Dune: Prophecy Season 1 Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2024 84:46


    #54 Dune: Prophecy Season 1 Review We discuss Season 1 of Dune: Prophecy. Does it have the same panache as the films? Are the Harkonnens and Atreides the new Skywalkers and Palpatines? Let's find out! *** Here is how you can reach us if you have any tips, feedback, suggestions, comments, topic ideas or concerns:   Via Bluesky   Stephen:    @stephenballer  Tracey: @trayrific   Via Twitter Just the Two of Us: @JTTOUPodcast   Via Facebook   https://www.facebook.com/JustTheTwoOfUsPodcast     Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, Amazon Music,   Spotify,   PlayerFM,   TuneIn,   Stitcher,   SoundCloud,  iHeartRadio and Podbean!   Intro Music: Clobber - Silent Partner Outro Music: Groovy Hip Hop - Bensound.com

    #53 The Best Shows of 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2022 117:59


    #53 The Best Shows of 2022 Listen as Tracey & Stephen count down the best shows of 2022 along with the best characters, scenes, lines and more! *** 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     Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music,   Spotify,   PlayerFM,   TuneIn,   Stitcher,   SoundCloud,  iHeartRadio and Podbean!   Intro Music: Clobber - Silent Partner Outro Music: Groovy Hip Hop - Bensound.com

    #52 NOPE Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2022 72:01


    #52 NOPE Review   Our review and reactions to Jordan Peele's 3rd film. Is it worthy of the hype and your time? We discuss. SPOILER FREE AND SPOILER FILLED for your convenience!   *** 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     Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music,   Spotify,   PlayerFM,   TuneIn,   Stitcher,   SoundCloud,  iHeartRadio and Podbean!   Intro Music: Clobber - Silent Partner Outro Music: Groovy Hip Hop - Bensound.com

    #51 The Harder They Fall Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 94:47


    The Harder They Fall Review   Idris. Regina. Delroy. Lakeith. Jonathan. In a Black Cowboy Flick? What more do you want? How ‘bout a good film? Is that too much to ask for? Tracey and Stephen Discuss "The Harder They Fall".   *** 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 Blog   https://trayrific.wordpress.com/       Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music,  Spotify,  PlayerFM,  TuneIn,  Stitcher,  SoundCloud,  iHeartRadio and Podbean!   Intro Music: Clobber - Silent Partner Outro Music: Groovy Hip Hop - Bensound.com

    #50 What Grinds Our Gears

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 77:35


    What Grinds Our Gears You know what really grinds our gears? You’re about to find out. Listen as Stephen and Tracey enumerate all our grievances with common film and television show tropes.  *** 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 Blog   https://trayrific.wordpress.com/       Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, PlayerFM, TuneIn, Stitcher, SoundCloud, iHeartRadio and Podbean!   Intro Music: Clobber - Silent Partner Outro Music: Groovy Hip Hop - Bensound.com

    #49 Malcolm and Marie

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2021 74:15


    Malcolm & Marie   When a Woman’s Fed Up...she makes you late night Kraft Macaroni & Cheese. Tracey and Stephen discuss the divisive relationship film starring Zendaya and John David Washington. ***   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 Blog   https://trayrific.wordpress.com/       Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, PlayerFM, TuneIn, Stitcher, SoundCloud, iHeartRadio and Podbean!   Intro Music: Clobber - Silent Partner Outro Music: Groovy Hip Hop - Bensound.com

    #48 Star Trek Discovery Season 3 Episodes 1 -4 Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2020 75:59


    Star Trek Discovery Season 3 Episodes 1-4   Tracey and Stephen Recap Episodes 1-4 of Star Trek Discovery. We ask the hard hitting questions like “Where did Michael Burnham get those microbraids?” and “What are the names of the Discovery Bridge Crew again?”.   ***   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 Blog   https://trayrific.wordpress.com/       Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, PlayerFM, TuneIn, Stitcher, SoundCloud, iHeartRadio and Podbean!   Intro Music: Clobber - Silent Partner Outro Music: Groovy Hip Hop - Bensound.com

    #47 Lovecraft Country - Are criticisms of the show unfair?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2020 92:37


    Lovecraft Country Lovecraft Country has taken television by storm, but it's not without its critics. Tracey and Stephen explore some of the criticism of show while offering their own critiques and praise of HBO’s supernatural series that weaves good ole fashioned racism with magic and monsters. New York Times Piece on “Lovecraft”: https://tinyurl.com/NYT-Lovecraft The Atlantic Review: https://tinyurl.com/TheAtlantic-Lovecraft   ***   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 Blog   https://trayrific.wordpress.com/       Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, PlayerFM, TuneIn, Stitcher, SoundCloud, iHeartRadio and Podbean!   Intro Music: Clobber - Silent Partner Outro Music: Groovy Hip Hop - Bensound.com

    #46 Brave New World - Will 2020 be an Inflection Point for Entertainment?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2020 89:44


    Brave New World   What can we expect in a Post-COVID and Post-George Floyd Murder Entertainment world? Will we look back at 2020 as the year Movies and Television changed forever? ***   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 Blog   https://trayrific.wordpress.com/       Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, PlayerFM, TuneIn, Stitcher, SoundCloud, iHeartRadio and Podbean!   Intro Music: Clobber - Silent Partner Outro Music: Groovy Hip Hop - Bensound.com

    #45 Bingeworthy - What to Watch While the World Burns

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020 89:20


    Stuck inside due to the quarantine? Don’t fret. We’ve got you covered with our guide to great films and television shows you can stream in:   a night a weekend a week a month or beyond   ***   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 Blog   https://trayrific.wordpress.com/       Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, ACast, PlayerFM, TuneIn, Stitcher, SoundCloud, iHeartRadio and Podbean!   Intro Music: Clobber - Silent Partner Outro Music: Groovy Hip Hop - Bensound.com

    #44 We Are Not a Monolith

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2020 47:49


    We Are Not a Monolith Tracey and Stephen talk about the depiction of the Black Experience in entertainment and why critics can’t seem to grasp that there is a diversity of experiences in Black art.   ***   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 Blog   https://trayrific.wordpress.com/       Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, ACast, PlayerFM, TuneIn, Stitcher, SoundCloud, iHeartRadio and Podbean!   Intro Music: Clobber - Silent Partner Outro Music: Groovy Hip Hop - Bensound.com

    #43 Signature Show Recap —Watchmen Season 1, Episode 3 and 4 “She Was Killed By Space Junk"; "If You Don't Like My Story, Write Your Own"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2019 68:23


    Signature Show Recap —Watchmen Season 1, Episode 3 and 4   “She Was Killed By Space Junk” gives us the Watchmen Backstory we thought we needed and “If You Don’t Like My Story, Write Your Own” introduces a mysterious new character.   *SPOILERS AHEAD*   *** 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 Blog   https://trayrific.wordpress.com/       Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, ACast, PlayerFM, TuneIn, Stitcher, SoundCloud, iHeartRadio and Podbean!   Intro Music: Clobber - Silent Partner Outro Music: Groovy Hip Hop - Bensound.com

    #42 Signature Show Recap —Watchmen Season 1, Episode 2 "Martial Feats of Comanche Horsemanship"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2019 55:39


        Signature Show Recap —Watchmen Season 1, Episode 2 Second episode of our “Signature Show Recap” series. We break down “Martial Feats of Comanche Horsemanship”. Episode #2 of “The Watchmen”. *SPOILERS AHEAD* ** 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 Blog   https://trayrific.wordpress.com/       Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, ACast, PlayerFM, TuneIn, Stitcher, SoundCloud, iHeartRadio and Podbean!   Intro Music: Clobber - Silent Partner Outro Music: Groovy Hip Hop - Bensound.com

    #41 Signature Show Recap —Watchmen Season 1, Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2019 45:52


      Signature Show Recap —Watchmen Season 1, Episode 1 Stephen and Tracey begin a new feature called “Signature Show Recap”. Where we do an episode by episode recap of an entire season of a show. First up is HBO’s adaptation of the Alan Moore comic book, “The Watchmen”. *** 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 Blog   https://trayrific.wordpress.com/       Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, ACast, PlayerFM, TuneIn, Stitcher, SoundCloud, iHeartRadio and Podbean!   Intro Music: Clobber - Silent Partner Outro Music: Groovy Hip Hop - Bensound.com

    #40 Captain Marvel Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2019 74:00


    Captain Marvel Review   Stephen and Tracey give a SPOILER-FREE review of Captain Marvel. Where does it stack up in the MCU filmography? *** 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 Blog   https://trayrific.wordpress.com/       Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, ACast, PlayerFM, TuneIn, Stitcher, SoundCloud and Podbean!   Intro Music: Clobber - Silent Partner Outro Music: Groovy Hip Hop - Bensound.com

    #39 If Beale Street Could Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2019 49:41


    If Beale Street Could Talk Recap   “If Beale Street Could Talk” is more than a love story. It serves as a treatise on Racism and the Industrial Prison Complex that destroys so many families. Tracey and Stephen discuss Barry Jenkins' adaptation of James Baldwin's masterpiece. *** 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 Blog   https://trayrific.wordpress.com/       Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Google Play, ACast, PlayerFM, TuneIn, Stitcher, SoundCloud and Podbean!   Intro Music: Clobber - Silent Partner Outro Music: Groovy Hip Hop - Bensound.com

    #38 Infinity War Review

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2018 84:18


    Avengers Infinity War Review   In this spoiler-filled recap, Tracey and Stephen recap the movie ten years in the making. Be sure to listen before you turn to ash and float away. *** 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 Blog   https://trayrific.wordpress.com/       Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Google Play, ACast, PlayerFM, TuneIn, Stitcher, SoundCloud and Podbean!   Intro Music: Clobber - Silent Partner Outro Music: Groovy Hip Hop - Bensound.com

    #37 Black Panther Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2018 93:41


        Black Panther Recap   Wakanda King would T'Challa be? Did Killmonger kept it too real?  And Wakandas was really about “Not all skinfolk are our kinfolk.” huh? Join Tracey and Stephen as we daiscuss these questions and more. *SPOILERS*   ***     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 Blog   https://trayrific.wordpress.com/       Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Google Play, ACast, PlayerFM, TuneIn, Stitcher, SoundCloud and Podbean!   Intro Music: Clobber - Silent Partner Outro Music: Groovy Hip Hop - Bensound.com

    #36 The Last Jedi Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2017 101:14


    The Last Jedi Recap   Is this the film you’ve been looking for? Tracey and Stephen explore the themes, characters and conflicts in the newest Star Wars flick.   ***   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 Blog   https://trayrific.wordpress.com/       Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Google Play, ACast, PlayerFM, TuneIn, Stitcher, SoundCloud and Podbean!   Intro Music: Clobber - Silent Partner Outro Music: Groovy Hip Hop - Bensound.com

    #35 Agents of SHIELD Season 5 Premiere Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2017 44:24


    Agents of SHIELD Season 5 Premiere Recap   We discuss the Season 5 Premiere of “Agents of SHIELD”, why Mack is the MVP this episode, and how much of this episode ties into the greater MCU. Kinda spoiler-y.   ***   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 Blog   https://trayrific.wordpress.com/       Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Google Play, ACast, PlayerFM, TuneIn, Stitcher, SoundCloud and Podbean!   Intro Music: Clobber - Silent Partner Outro Music: Groovy Hip Hop - Bensound.com

    #34 Star Trek Discovery Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2017 53:03


    Star Trek Discovery Review   Tracey and Stephen review the first TWO episodes of “Star Trek: Discovery”. Is it worth your $10/month for CBS All Access or is it the death knell for Star Trek on the small screen? We discuss in a (relatively) spoiler free episode! ***   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 Blog   https://trayrific.wordpress.com/       Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Google Play, ACast, PlayerFM, TuneIn, Stitcher, SoundCloud and Podbean!   Intro Music: Clobber - Silent Partner Outro Music: Groovy Hip Hop - Bensound.com

    #33 Insecure Season 2 Halfway Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2017 67:47


    Insecure Season 2 Halfway Recap   Halfway through Season 2, Tracey and Stephen breakdown where the characters are, who’s taken the biggest L, and whether Insecure is a PSA or just a television 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 Blog   https://trayrific.wordpress.com/   Via Email   thebates517@gmail.com   Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Google Play, ACast, PlayerFM, TuneIn, Stitcher, SoundCloud and Podbean!   Intro Music: Clobber - Silent Partner Outro Music: Groovy Hip Hop - Bensound.com

    #32 Agents of SHIELD Season 4 Finale Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2017 48:34


    Agents of Shield Season 4 Finale Recap Take a listen as we breakdown the Season 4 Finale of Agents of Shield. A show that gets better every season. ***   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 Blog   https://trayrific.wordpress.com/   Via Email   thebates517@gmail.com   Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Google Play, ACast, PlayerFM, TuneIn, Stitcher, SoundCloud and Podbean!   Intro Music: Clobber - Silent Partner Outro Music: Groovy Hip Hop - Bensound.com

    #31 Master of None Season 2 Review

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2017 69:18


      Master of None Season 2 Review Tracey and Stephen do an episode by episode review of season 2 of Aziz Ansari’s masterful show. *SPOILERS* if you haven’t seen it yet.   ***   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 Blog   https://trayrific.wordpress.com/   Via Email   thebates517@gmail.com   Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Google Play, ACast, PlayerFM, TuneIn, Stitcher, SoundCloud and Podbean!   Intro Music: Clobber - Silent Partner Outro Music: Groovy Hip Hop - Bensound.com

    #30 Get Out Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2017 58:56


    Get Out Film Review Is Get Out a masterpiece film that deftly balances humor, horror and racial commentary? We discuss Jordan Peele’s directorial debut in a spoiler-free AND spoiler filled edition of the Just the Two of Us Podcast.   0:00: Spoiler - Free review 29:34: Spoilers Zone   ***   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 Blog   https://trayrific.wordpress.com/   Via Email   thebates517@gmail.com   Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Google Play, ACast, PlayerFM, TuneIn, Stitcher, SoundCloud and Podbean!   Intro Music: Clobber - Silent Partner Outro Music: Groovy Hip Hop - Bensound.com

    #29 2017 Grammys Recap: Time to Boycott the Grammys?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2017 89:14


    Grammys 2017 Recap Beyonce snubbed at the Grammy’s….AGAIN! Also, we discuss whether Black artists need to coordinate a full scale boycott of mainstream awards shows.   ***   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 Blog   https://trayrific.wordpress.com/   Via Email   thebates517@gmail.com   Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Google Play, ACast, PlayerFM, TuneIn, Stitcher, SoundCloud and Podbean!   Intro Music: Clobber - Silent Partner Outro Music: Groovy Hip Hop - Bensound.com

    #28 Hidden Figures Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2017 68:43


    In this episode we review "Hidden Figures" and somehow get sidetracked into how mad "Twelve Years a Slave" made us.***   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 Blog   https://trayrific.wordpress.com/   Via Email   thebates517@gmail.com   Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Google Play, ACast, PlayerFM, TuneIn, Stitcher, SoundCloud and Podbean!   Intro Music: Clobber - Silent Partner Outro Music: Groovy Hip Hop - Bensound.com

    #27 Fences Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2017 48:25


    Will Denzel ever finish that fence? Will Viola wipe the snot off her face? Is this Denzel’s most “Denzeliest” performance? We discuss all of that in our review of August Wilson’s “Fences”. ***   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 Blog   https://trayrific.wordpress.com/   Via Email   thebates517@gmail.com   Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Google Play, ACast, PlayerFM, TuneIn, Stitcher, SoundCloud and Podbean!   Intro Music: Clobber - Silent Partner Outro Music: Groovy Hip Hop - Bensound.com

    #26 Ain't That Insecurr: Insecure Season 1 Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2016 82:45


    Just finished your shift at Best Buy? Unwind by listening to us as we recap the first season of Issa Rae’s HBO Sitcom on the Just the Two of Us Podcast!       ***   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 Blog   https://trayrific.wordpress.com/   Via Email   thebates517@gmail.com   Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Google Play, TuneIn, Stitcher, SoundCloud and Podbean!   Intro Music: Clobber - Silent Partner Outro Music: Groovy Hip Hop - Bensound.com

    #25 Self-Care in a Post Trump Election World

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2016 45:22


    Feeling down because of the election results? Tracey and Stephen’s Self Care Guide to Feel Good Entertainment will lift your spirits.  Slip on your headphones and take a relaxing journey as we give you our choices in Movies, Television and Music to prop us up when we’re feeling down.   ***   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 Blog https://trayrific.wordpress.com/   Via Email thebates517@gmail.com   Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Google Play, TuneIn, Stitcher, SoundCloud and Podbean!   Intro Music: Clobber - Silent Partner Outro Music: Groovy Hip Hop - Bensound.com

    #24 The UnBlackening of Late Night: Comedy Central Cancels The Nightly Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2016 61:45


    In this episode, Tracey and Stephen discuss The Nightly Show’s Cancellation and Comedy Central’s UnBlackening of Late Night. Is Trevor Noah next? *** 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 Blog https://trayrific.wordpress.com/   Via Email thebates517@gmail.com   Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Google Play, TuneIn, Stitcher, SoundCloud and Podbean!   Intro Music: Clobber - Silent Partner Outro Music: Groovy Hip Hop - Bensound.com

    #23 Star Trek Beyond Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2016 39:27


    In this episode, Tracey and Stephen review Star Trek: Beyond and discuss the new Star Trek series, “Star Trek: Discovery” set to debut on CBS in 2017. Red Alert. Spoilers are on our port bow Captain! *** 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 Blog https://trayrific.wordpress.com/ Via Email thebates517@gmail.com Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Google Play, TuneIn, Stitcher, SoundCloud and Podbean! Intro Music: Clobber - Silent Partner Outro Music: Groovy Hip Hop - Bensound.com  

    #22 Game of Thrones Season 6 Finale Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2016 64:52


    In this episode, Tracey and Stephen recap the Best. Game of Thrones. Ever. Cersei makes a power move. Dany finally sails for King's Landing. Jon is the King in the North and Arya checks another name off her list. Caution: Watch out for that Wildfire cause Hot Spoilers are Ahead!!! ***   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 Blog   https://trayrific.wordpress.com/     Via Email   thebates517@gmail.com     Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Google Play, TuneIn, Stitcher, SoundCloud and Podbean!  

    #21 2016 BET Awards and Prince Tribute Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2016 65:58


    In this episode, Tracey and Stephen breakdown the 2016 BET Awards: Jesse L Williams’ speech (Awesome) and The Prince Tributes (AWESOMER). Tune in as we discuss Beyonce, Erykah Badu, Janelle Monae, Maxwell, Sheila E and more.     ***   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 Blog   https://trayrific.wordpress.com/   Via Email   thebates517@gmail.com   Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Google Play, TuneIn, Stitcher, SoundCloud and Podbean!  

    #20 Fall 2016 New Television Show Trailer Reviews

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2016 84:09


    In this episode, Tracey and Stephen discuss the trailers for the pilots of the new shows debuting in the Fall 2016. 24, Lethal Weapon, Prison Break, Training Day and More!  Check out this link to see all the trailers we discussed in this episode: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKO150fynIWkXwLO0I0tTrnfG3qDmMov0 *** Here is how you can reach us if you have any tips, feedback, suggestions, comments, topic ideas or concerns:   Via Twitter @JTTOUPodcast @nipsey @trayrific Via Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JustTheTwoOfUsPodcast   Via Tracey's Blog https://trayrific.wordpress.com/ Via Email thebates517@gmail.com Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Google Play, TuneIn, Stitcher, SoundCloud and Podbean!

    #19 Captain America: Civil War Review

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2016 60:56


    This episode is an ALL-Marvel Podcast as Tracey and Stephen discuss Captain America: Civil War, Black Panther’s solo pic (which is shaping up to the BLACKEST movie ever), Agent Carter: The Movie, and Black Widow’s spinoff film. ***SPOILERS ABOUND*** 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 Blog http://traybsays.com/    Via Email thebates517@gmail.com Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Google Play, TuneIn, Stitcher, SoundCloud and Podbean!

    #18 Prince

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2016 83:07


    In this episode, our resident Prince Snob Stephen and Tracey discuss Prince. His Music. His Legacy. What should happen to the music in the Vault? What artists should do the inevitable Prince tribute? What artist will be the next "Prince"? Playlist: Controversy Batdance 17 Days I Would Die 4 U Here is how you can reach us if you have any tips, feedback, suggestions, comments, topic ideas or concerns: Via Twitter   @JTTOUPodcast @nipsey @trayrific Via Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JustTheTwoOfUsPodcast Via Tracey's Blog https://trayrific.wordpress.com/ Via Email thebates517@gmail.com Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Google Play, TuneIn, Stitcher, SoundCloud and Podbean!  

    #17 I'm Not BLACK. I'm OJ! (The People v OJ Simpson Recap)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2016 75:38


    In this episode, Tracey and Stephen recap FX’s The People vs OJ Simpson. And yes, he wasn’t “Black” he was OJ! Cause he actually got off! Here is how you can reach us if you have any tips, feedback, suggestions, comments, topic ideas or concerns: 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                       https://trayrific.wordpress.com/ Via Email                                    thebates517@gmail.com Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes! Also available on Stitcher Radio!

    #16 The Carmichael Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2016 45:26


    In this episode, Tracey and Stephen discuss “The Carmichael Show”. Spoiler Alert: We like it…but with caveats! It's not a situation comedy. It's a conversation comedy! 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                       https://trayrific.wordpress.com/ Via Email                                    thebates517@gmail.com   Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes! Also available on Stitcher Radio!

    #15 #OscarsSoWhite

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2016 57:24


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2016 90:38


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2015 74:06


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2015 74:07


    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?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2015 56:17


    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.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2015 67:19


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2015 74:41


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2015 50:43


    #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

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2015 66:55


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2015 69:37


    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!

    Claim Just the Two of Us

    In order to claim this podcast we'll send an email to with a verification link. Simply click the link and you will be able to edit tags, request a refresh, and other features to take control of your podcast page!

    Claim Cancel