The Grey Roots Theory Podcast
by Rashina Carter & Princton Brennan
Real life discussions about everyday life from careers, relationships, entertainment, end everything in between. From the perspectives of two black minds, one Gen X and the other a millennial, things aren't always black and white... but can we agree on the grey area? Come into our living room and ride along with us as we figure this thing out!
Episodes
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What Self Awareness???
In this episode, Shina deals with Pryns' rant about self awareness and his annoying coworker that lacks it.
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Is it Social Media Or Us???
Shina & Pryns are sick of it! People keep saying that social media has made thing better, but we're questioning if social media is just exposing what already was.
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Is Zodiac Fugazi???
Everybody talks Zodiac with meeting people, dating, parenting, etc.... but does it even matter though???? Shina & Pryns express their experiences.
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So... My Money, Now????
Pryns has to admit he's been slippin on recording, and explains that the jobs search is a part of it. Shina & Pryns rant about interviews being trash.
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Why you always lying?!
WE'RE NOT TALKING ABOUT JADA, WE PROMISE LOL! The real topic is U AIN'T GOTTA LIE CRAIG! We dig into why friends lie about situations, and then get embarrassed after the truth comes out. WHAT WAS THE REASON?!
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Variants & Great White Buffalo???
Pryns & Shina venture into the tangent world of their criminal variants, but bring it back into debate Great White Buffalo...
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Heavy is the Head???
Pryns comes back and explains the delay and his internal conflict as a man in society, a father, and a husband.
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Transparent Moments : Shina Dives
It's been a while since we've done a deep dive with Dr. Shina, and in this episode it gets heavy as our doctor discusses loss, stress, and perseverance.
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18 and out???
In this episode we talk about the never-ending question: should kids HAVE to get out when they turn 18? Is that helping them or hurting them? Should we let them stay longer with stipulations?
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Smells, School, & First Jobs
Iight y'all, here's another random episode, and you know when these come we're gonna take you around the world and back! Shina & Pryns go through funky ppl, high school differences, and first jobs. What were y'all first jobs?
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What is Cheating???
In this episode, things get heated as Shina & Pryns debate what exactly is cheating and what counts? Who do you agree with???
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What them Ex's Look like?
SSSSssssooo Shina doesn't like when your previous relationship partners aren't consistent and Pryns says it doesn't matter. Should all of his/her ex's look like you? Should there be variety? Come in the living room with us to figure this out.
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Dress, Surfers, or Insecurities???
In this episode Pryns drags Shina into the modern world of social media, and they dig into the crux of the matter with Usher x Keke Palmer & Jonah Hill x Surfer Bae. *Spoiler* Shina thinks it's all stupid
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High Value or Unrealistic Expectations???
Over the last 4 years, the phrase "High Value Men/Women" is used over and over again. Some get annoyed while some claim these titles... is the issue the title or the expectations??? Shina & Pryns hash it out.
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Y'all be settin boundaries???
Pryns has questions for Shina to put her Doctor hat on... to ask about "boundaries". This word gets thrown around a lot, but Pryns is looking for clarification on who it's really for. Y'all be setting boundaries?
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What is trash???
Shina & Pryns have a discussion on what exactly defines someone bring "trash", does everybody have a little trash in them?
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Pick the bones then bury them???
Shina has some bones to pick in this episode, and we dig deep before we bury them.
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Friends, how many of us have them?
In this episode Shina & Pryns argue about making or dropping friends after 30... who do y'all agree with?
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Is stroking an ego just lying???
In this episode, Pryns has a gripe to get off his chest about "Ego Stroking"... Shina is subjected to a story of Pryns being a previous ignorant highschool boy, y'all send some virtual help for Shina.
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Pryns never watched the Color Purple?!
This time on the show, Shina is in absolute disgust w/ Pryns not watching Roots or The Color Purple. Let's take a dive into our love for film and tv.
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Gen X x Millennials x Gen Z
In this episode we bring on a Gen Z'er to figure out our differences... or we at least try lol
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Conform or be "Weird"?
This time on the podcast Shina asks the question "What is normal" and why is conforming so important?
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Is unsolicited advice ever ok?
In this episode Shina shares a moment when someone provides her w/ some unsolicited advice, and while we all agree that we find it annoying... we discuss if there are times where unsolicited advice is necessary.
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Blu's landing & Camping???
In this episode Pryns argues why camping is overrated and we get an impromptu guest host... Blu.
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Double Standards on Social Media???
On this episode we ask the question, are there double standards on social media? Is there validity to this, and should you consider this when sharing your business on social media?
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Dating Questions that Need Answers???
This time on the podcast Shina speaks on dating in a new social media world, and she wants some questions answered about what's a Go and what's a No-Go...
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Am I In The Right Room?
Pryns puts on his faux Therapist hat and we dive deep into Shina's feelings of imposter syndrome, and why mothers should take more time for themselves.
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Chris vs Will vs The Red Table Talk?
After letting the fire from the "slap heard around the world" die down, and then the year after's "response to the slap" fire, Pryns & Shina debate if there's any understanding that can happen from either side... Who do y'all agree with?
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Yesterday's Music v Today's Music
The older generations are always complaining about the lack of quality in today's hip hop, but in this episode Pryns challenges Shina to question the real "Quality" of 80's and 90's Hip Hop. Was it really that great or was it all just nostalgia???
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Dr. Shina the Introvert???
This time Dr. Shina takes a seat on the virtual couch and describes being literal black girl magic, but also the anxiety that comes with it. Come dive with us in the living room today...
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Pilot Episode - Is this thing on???
In our first episode Shina & Pryns get their "podcast legs" while they argue about actors and comic-book movies! Who do you agree with?
About this show
Real life discussions about everyday life from careers, relationships, entertainment, end everything in between. From the perspectives of two black minds, one Gen X and the other a millennial, things aren't always black and white... but can we agree on the grey area?
Come into our living room and ride along with us as we figure this thing out!
Hosted by
Rashina Carter & Princton Brennan