Podcast
ATG - Against The Grain
Hosted by Ricky Cortez · EN
The concept & expectations of "Blackness" can be exhausting: "You have to like this"... "You can't do that"... This is a podcast about the different perspectives of being black in America. We talk about childhood experiences and things that we have strong feelings about like food, sports, movies and of course life. This is just our funny take on how we see things and if it offends you we apologize for you not being real enough to understand. To all the listeners we love you and to all the haters “Get well soon” cause we here to stay. Ya Dig
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Which MJ you taking: Jackson or Jordan?
3w ago00:26:31Tap to summarizeThanks for hangin’ out with “The Internet’s Favorite Cousins” on ATG!Shoutout to:Taylor Made Bakery - InstagramFresh Cut Co. Lawn Care - Facebook, Instagram This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit weagainstthegrain.substack.com
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ATG - Move Shakin, Road Trippin & Dance Debating
Apr 1700:38:47Tap to summarizeWe went audio only this time, Cuzzins! Sorry y’all don’t get to see our beautiful faces this week. We talkin bout our travel “Do’s & Don’ts”… See what really gets us annoyed and why you might not be invited on this ATG Road Trip that’s potentially in the works!We also jump into a little game of “Start, Bench, Cut” with some of everybody’s favorite Back Dance stables…and as always we talked about some food too… But you already know how we do here… No spoilers!Enjoy the episode and we’ll catch y’all next soon! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit weagainstthegrain.substack.com
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DB wants a... Wagyu Glizzy?!
Mar 2400:40:08Tap to summarizeFirst things first: Go stream our boy DB’s single: "Fire" by DB - Apple MusicNow onto business… The boyys have their first guest on the show! Big shoutout to Brotha PhD (_bigphd_) pullin’ up to the show! The guys jump into all kinds of topics… more cookout talk… they draft which celebs they want on cooking at their parties?They talk “exotic”… we’ll just leave it at that…Jump on in… and have some fun with your, your friends, & especially… “The Internet’s Favorite Cousins”.We looking for guests and sponsors!!! Hit us up!!Come work and grow with the Catch Cortez Family!! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit weagainstthegrain.substack.com
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ATG: "The Lost Tapes" #1
Mar 500:26:48Tap to summarizeSome episodes are fire... some are absolute trash. This one was on its way to being a masterpiece until we realized it was destined for the “Delete” folder… Or so we thought!Welcome to the first installment of “The Lost Tapes.” Every now and then, we’re dropping the “blooper” shows that didn’t quite make the cut. In this case, Ricky’s audio decided to identify as a robot yelling down a long hallway while fighting a case of strep throat. 🙄It’s still a vibe, though. For the OGs and the old heads: we threw in some pop-up notes throughout the video… shoutout to the classic Pop Up Video days on MTV/VH1. What a time... ✌🏾 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit weagainstthegrain.substack.com
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ATG Ep. 9: It's a 90s Baby Thing...
Feb 2600:32:46Tap to summarizeWhat’s good, Family!!ATG is back with an episode for the '90s babies! Taking a trip back to some better times... Ricky & DB, aka “The Internet's Favorite Cousins”, dive into a few different topics like:* Which ‘90s celebrities would have been social media stars today, * Which ‘90s movies would have broken the internet* and the best ‘90s starter jackets and attire. Plus, find out why they think black people favoritesYou Got Served and Coach Carter are ‘terrible’ movies, and why classics like Love Jones & Hitch are basically ‘glorified stalker stories! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit weagainstthegrain.substack.com
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ATG Ep. 8 - Cookout Etiquette
Feb 200:24:39Tap to summarizeIt’s been a long time, but the boys are back… this time jumping right back into ranting about what NOT to do at the cookout… Ahhh hell… what y’all fools do now? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit weagainstthegrain.substack.com
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ATG Ep. 7 - Favorite Cran Juice Flavors, Artificial Flavors
Oct 600:23:52Tap to summarizeThis episode of ATG is all about THE JUICE! (No not that juice.. although DB is a recovering "Juice Gawd" trying to get his Iife right...The guys rank their favorite Cranberry juice flavors, before diving into the best/worst artificial flavors!Yes we love food... mind your business and enjoy the episode!"The following podcast you are about to consume was NOT recorded recently, but rather at some point within the last 1-2 months. There may be references to things that happened in the past or at the time of recording hadn't happened yet, however has since happened at the time of your listening. Listen, enjoy & go Against The Grain." This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit weagainstthegrain.substack.com
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ATG Ep. 6 - Worst TV Parents & Kids, Prodigy Draft
Sep 2400:33:23Tap to summarizeThe guys rattle off their picks for worst TV Dads...and even throw a few kids in there for good measure! They also draft their top "Child Prodigies"! So let us know if/who we missed! As always like, follow, subscribe, go check us out on Youtube... blah blah!!"The following podcast you are about to consume was NOT recorded recently, but rather at some point within the last 1-2 months. There may be references to things that happened in the past or at the time of recording hadn't happened yet, however has since happened at the time of your listening. Listen, enjoy & go Against The Grain." This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit weagainstthegrain.substack.com
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ATG Ep. 5 - We getting old, Top Rapper Movie Roles & Rants
Aug 1400:43:20Tap to summarizeThe fellas complain about how much their Iives have changed since they met in college (10+ years ago) & complain about their 1st world adult problems.They also get into a list of the best Rapper turned Actor roles (not ranking the actors themselves, just the roles/movies).PSA:So, if you haven't noticed by now... these were recorded a while ago and are just now hitting the streets! If this sounds like new information to you, allow us to provide you with a disclaimer:"The following podcast you are about to consume was NOT recorded recently, but rather at some point within the last 1-2 months. There may be references to things that happened in the past or at the time of recording hadn't happened yet, however has since happened at the time of your listening. Listen, enjoy & go Against The Grain." This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit weagainstthegrain.substack.com
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ATG Episode 2 1 2 Fire Songs from the Beat ALONE
Aug 1300:08:49Tap to summarizeThe guys take a little time to rattle off songs they feel were instant classics based on the beat alone. (Or the instrumental for those watching/listening who need "correct verbiage". We appreciate y'all too but grow up!)Keep liking, sharing & subscribing PLEASE!! We NEED to get DB out of this brown shirt! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit weagainstthegrain.substack.com
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