This Is Bullsh*t
33 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 months ago -Ever wonder if Democrats are really Republicans? If that reality show is actually propaganda? What happens at a protest? If red light tickets are legal? Or perhaps there's a social media craze you just can't trust? Join real-life sisters, Keisha and Courtney Banks as they call BS on it all! Black, progressive, childless, carefree and curious (yes, all of those things). Come open your mind! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/this-is-bullshit-podcast/support
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Does Los Angeles Suck Now? 2023 - 10 yr veteran vs 2 yr Newbie Debate Pros and Cons
May 17, 2023 11:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBCourtney hates LA. Keisha loves it. Courtney lived there for 10 years. Keisha lived there for 2ish and part of that was a pandemic! We discuss the pros and cons of LA and if the City of Angels has still got it. (Keisha wants everyone to remember that Joe Rogan has kids...and LA isn't really a place for kids). #debate #losangeles #pro #con --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/this-is-bullshit-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotif...
America’s Time is Up: Inflation, Interest Rates, Petro Dollar, Chaos, Confusion - Mini
May 05, 2023 11:00 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBThis is a mini-episode pulled from 2 videos on our Youtube channel on the current state of the economy. The fate of the petrodollar and sound advice from Glenn Beck?? The world is indeed crazy right now! Professor Richard Wolff was a guest on @KimIversen’s show where they discussed the state of the American economy. This clip from Glenn Beck caught Courtney’s attention- do you think america is entering an economic period worse than we’ve ever seen or that people are over-reacting? #glen...
Americans are being TRICKED by the Tiktok Ban Bill aka The Restrict Act
May 03, 2023 03:28 - 23 minutes - 22 MBThe Senate met to discuss TikTok and Foreign Threats to debate the ethics and merits of The Restrict Act of the “TikTok Ban Bill” as it’s known. Sen Josh Hawley presents the bill while Sen Rand Paul objects with a very persuasive response. Do y’all think this bill is a good idea? Is this the Patriot Act 2.0? #reaction #randpaul #tiktok #debate --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/this-is-bullshit-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters....
Are the Democrats Done with Joe Biden? Can They Win Again? Even with the Laptop?
February 03, 2023 03:12 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBIn case you missed these on our Youtube channel. Here are two quick little quips about Joey B and 2024! (pardon the weird transitions :) Pt 1: Are the Democrats Done with Joe Biden? All of my Democrat friends (our Uncle) says this was a set up from inside the House! Was the DNC or DCCC involved? Do they have another candidate in mind? Pt 2: Biden/ Harris 2024 : Can They Win Again? Even with the Laptop? A clip from our livestream We ask can Biden/Harris win in 2024? Will voters car...
Andrew Tate tells the Truth? (Balenciaga)
December 05, 2022 12:07 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBThe Banks Sisters react to controversial commentator, Andrew Tates explanation of whats really behind the inappropriate & dark Balenciaga ad campaign with children and hidden innuendo. Music: DRIFT Musician: Philip E Morris Downtown: Bensound Clips: Utopia (US) / Amazon / 2020 The Feed / Amazon / 2019 They Live / 1988 E! News : Letitia Wright Dark Secrets : Inside Bohemian Grove --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/this-is-bullshit-podcas...
Who Gets to Play? : Women’s Sports & Trans Athletes
November 13, 2022 19:45 - 1 hour - 67.7 MBA deep-dive discussion on an issue at the intersection of Women’s Rights and Trans Rights: Sports and fair play. The Banks Sisters discuss while watching a Jake Tapper clip where he sits down with Virginia Governor Glenn Younkin on CNN. Tons of clips, studies & interviews are included to add context and more information on this nuanced issue. This podcast was originally made for YouTube, so if you’d like to see the visuals that go along with all those pings and bells you’re hearing…check u...
5 Years on Testosterone - Easily Reversible? / Hormones & Kids
October 30, 2022 01:49 - 34 minutes - 32 MBWe talk about a recent Twitter video where a young trans man, KC Miller, has some regrets and warnings about giving kids hormones. We discuss the nuance of this intense reaction from some of the trans community like influencer, @ContraPoints, really enjoyed Buck Angel’s interview with KC (which Courtney saw after her discussion with Keisha was recorded). Links: 1. Buck Angel interviews KC Miller / YouTube / Oct 15, 2022 / https://youtu.be/b2vVZMnKlUo2. John Oliver / HBO / Oct. 17, 2022 /h...
5 Years on Testosterone - Easily Reversible? / Hormones & Trans Kids
October 30, 2022 01:49 - 34 minutes - 32 MBWe talk about a recent Twitter video where a young trans man, KC Miller, has some regrets and warnings about giving kids hormones. We discuss the nuance of this intense reaction from some of the trans community like influencer, @ContraPoints, really enjoyed Buck Angel’s interview with KC (which Courtney saw after her discussion with Keisha was recorded). Links: 1. Buck Angel interviews KC Miller / YouTube / Oct 15, 2022 / https://youtu.be/b2vVZMnKlUo2. John Oliver / HBO / Oct. 17, 2022 /ht...
We React to Discussion on Macy Gray, Trans Rights & Language
July 22, 2022 04:18 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBWe watch a segment from The Hill’s Rising where the panel discusses the recent comments of Macy Gray and Better Middler surrounding language and inclusion. There aren’t enough cis-women talking about these issues so we thought I was important to lend our voice. This was originally a Youtube video, so hopefully it translates well to audio. Please be like, sane, and realize we support Trans Rights. We also support robust discussion where all subjugated parties are heard. This is a discussion ...
Tik Tok Stars Save the World- Episode 18
March 23, 2022 17:42 - 39 minutes - 36.7 MBPresident Biden & White House press Secretary, Jen Psaki invite Tik Tok influencers to help America!?! Let's look at which influencers they chose and why! Maybe one of these kids has a political parent?? Remember these politicians are not smarter than you are! --- This episode is also a VIDEO! Help us get those watch hours up on our YouTube channel: The Banks Sisters Follow the Banks Sisters @Banks.Sisters on Instagram or @InsubordinateS5 on Twitter Follow Courtney @CourtneyBanks on T...
Cancel Joe Rogan & Jimmy Dore is Not your Enemy
February 11, 2022 17:46 - 1 hour - 76.7 MBSometimes we just gotta talk it out and shift the focus back to the people who actually affect our lives (ahem...politicians write laws not comedians). When CNN is talking about Joe Rogan, something’s gone wrong in the matrix. Everyone’s dad is pissed that a podcaster is costing them Neil Young and getting more views than mainstream media. After the break we break down Jimmy Dore going on Tucker Carlson's laid back daytime show. We think he stuck to his leftist guns, but let us know you...
Tara Reade on Time's Up, Democratic elitism & giving others a voice: An Interview
January 26, 2022 02:40 - 1 hour - 82.2 MBAfter a much needed break, we sit down with Tara Reade to catch up with her two years after she went public with allegations against President Biden. We talk about everything from the high-jacking of #MeToo to Twitter battles and what democratic elites really say behind closed doors. Thanks for checking us out and a big THANKS to Tara Reade for hanging out. You can find Tara's new podcast "The Politics of Survival" on Apple and elsewhere - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-politics-...
Ep 17 - Impeachment: Breakdown & Review Pt 2
November 09, 2021 23:35 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBWe've got 2 episodes to go in Impeachment so we better talk about all these political cameos before sh*t gets real. In Pt 2, we get into the supporting cast. Luckily, they're just as messy and spiteful as the Clintons! What motivates Ann? Should Hillary have apologized to Monica? Why was Betty so loyal? And a surprise clip for the Bravo crowd! This episode is also a VIDEO! Help us get those watch hours up on our YouTube channel: The Banks Sisters Follow the Banks Sisters @Banks.Sisters o...
Ep 16- Impeachment: Breakdown & Review Part 1
November 09, 2021 20:32 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBHave y'all seen Impeachment?? It's a quaint story about two young lovers, Monica and Bill..... We're 8 episodes in and this show has got us thinking. How far did the Clintons go to protect their status? Did Monica's wealth play a role? How amazing was Linda Tripp's plastic surgery? Are we any better on power dynamics and sexual assault nowadays (did you forget about Tara already)? Why didn't George Conway marry Ann Coulter? We have no clue but this show is definitely worth a watch! This e...
Ep. 15 - We (almost) Got Scammed
September 30, 2021 07:46 - 1 hour - 93.7 MBOur apartment may be a cursed portal to hell and keeps attracting the crazies... we have a LOT of tales about Courtney's bad roommates over the years but this most recent "friend" made a long and confusing tale trying to trick the Banks Sisters into paying for his rent and stealing the apartment out from under them? Music: Hotel California by The Eagles --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/this-is-bullshit-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://podc...
Ep. 14 - How Do You Scale "Punching a Nazi?" - A Bad Faith Podcast Reaction
September 14, 2021 03:01 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBIs "punching a nazi" the scalable practice or does the strategy of de-radicalization make more sense for the left? We break down the discussion that took place on "Bad Faith Podcast" between Brie Joy Gray and Talia Lavin asking the tough questions like, "how many physical fights have you been in?" Is that a position only privilege can assume? The conversation got heated to the point that Talia leaves the convo but we are focusing our chat on the 24 minutes that are readily available online. ...
Ep. 13 - We Almost Got Evicted: Part 2
August 13, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 70 MBOnce again Congress has let another COVID relief measure expire. As of July 31, 2021 the CDC's eviction moratorium expired, opening millions of American's up to the threat of eviction as the Delta variant grows. Cori Bush and the Squad with some help from Bernie Sanders, swooped in to put pressure on Biden but we aren't entirely impressed by the late action. We open up about our own experience facing eviction and what the confusing and terrifying process is like and how tenants could slip th...
Ep. 13 - We Almost Got Evicted: Part 1
August 11, 2021 02:29 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBOnce again Congress has let another COVID relief measure expire. As of July 31, 2021 the CDC's eviction moratorium expired, opening millions of American's up to the threat of eviction as the Delta variant grows. Cori Bush and the Squad with some help from Bernie Sanders, swooped in to put pressure on Biden but we aren't entirely impressed by the late action. We open up about our own experience facing eviction and what the confusing and terrifying process is like and how tenants could slip th...
Ep. 12 - Getting Back to Normal
June 29, 2021 22:04 - 1 hour - 74.5 MBReady or not, the powers that be said it's time to get back to normal, but, what does that really mean? We kick off with a clip from Tucker Carlson whining about something that is extremely necessary but would never happen: Joe Biden instating a "climate lockdown" to help save the world. Why don't Republicans want infrastructure if they're so big on business? Why do all of these rich people seem content to let the world burn? The future of work and the climate seem bleak and we don't sugarco...
Ep. 10 - The #Squad Votes Alone
June 25, 2021 19:14 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MB#Squad member and freshman Representative, Cori Bush, was asked by CNN's Abby Phillip why they don't vote as a block to get more progressive policy concessions. That's right, even the mainstream media is noticing that no one seems to be applying the political pressure. We found Rep. Bush's answer more than underwhelming but jump into the episode and see if we said it that kindly! Follow the Banks Sisters @Banks.Sisters on Instagram or @InsubordinateS5 on Twitter Follow Courtney @CourtneyB...
Ep. 11 - Living With Your Parents
May 19, 2021 12:05 - 1 hour - 67.7 MBYou guys, you guys... maybe it's, like, not a horrific abject failure to live with your parents as an adult and maybe, rich people do it all the time and maybe, America's distaste for multigenerational living is truly just a capitalistic ponzi scheme. LOL. We unpack the good, the bad and the truth about living with your parents. Follow the Banks Sisters @Banks.Sisters on Instagram or @InsubordinateS5 on Twitter Follow Courtney @CourtneyBanks on Twitter and @TheCourtneyBanks on Instagram F...
Ep. 9.5 - Prisoner Mail
March 26, 2021 15:56 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBBiden doesn't show any signs of reversing a cruel and inhumane Trump admin directive to privatize US prisoners' mail. Catch this mini-sode to learn about something the MSM isn't going to cover. Follow the Banks Sisters @Banks.Sisters on Instagram or @InsubordinateS5 on Twitter Follow Courtney @CourtneyBanks on Twitter and @TheCourtneyBanks on Instagram Follow Keisha @OneofTheseKeishas on Instagram and Twitter @OneofTheseKeis1 Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to This Is Bullsh*t on iTunes, Anchor.FM,...
Ep 9. - America's Rescue Plan?
March 19, 2021 01:40 - 1 hour - 90.3 MBWe're Saved! The Democrats single-handily passed the $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill that the mainstream media is claiming will cut child poverty in half and cure your adult acne. We're a little suspect so join us as we explore key components on the bill including the stimulus check, the red-tape of Unemployment Insurance and how much we hate/ don't understand COBRA. There's also a clip from AOC's Instagram live, that we had to give our thoughts on. So come on and lets be critical of our pol...
Crossover Ep. 8 - Undercover Billionaire
February 22, 2021 20:28 - 1 hour - 86 MBKeisha and Courtney dive into the nitty-gritty details of runaway hit, "Undercover Billionaire." A millionaire claims they can make a million dollar business with only $100, a phone, a car and an attitude that says, "Hey, I'm gunna play with those poors like toys." Since we know how much it costs to actually pay for things and live, we decided it was our duty to call out the bullsh*t in this propaganda machine. Let's go make fun of some millionaires, shall we? Follow the Banks Sisters @Bank...
Crossover Ep. 7 - Reality TV Needs Racists: Part 2
November 16, 2020 17:15 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBPART 2: Whoa, whoa, whoa... just listen before you call the PC police and lets have a real conversation about reality TV and racism. Bravo TV has been under scrutiny about it's diversity on the network for years but with the culmination of the 2020 Presidential Election smashing up to the premiers of controversial Bravo shows, "Real Housewives of Orange County" and "Southern Charm"... and of course the undeniable entertainment of "Real Housewives of Potomac"; we thought now is the best time ...
Crossover Ep. 7 - Reality TV Needs Racists: Part 1
November 11, 2020 06:02 - 54 minutes - 50.5 MBWhoa, whoa, whoa... just listen before you call the PC police and lets have a real conversation about reality TV and racism. Bravo TV has been under scrutiny about it's diversity on the network for years but with the culmination of the 2020 Presidential Election smashing up to the premiers of controversial Bravo shows, "Real Housewives of Orange County" and "Southern Charm"... and of course the undeniable entertainment of "Real Housewives of Potomac"; we thought now is the best time to cross...
Ep. 6 - The Future of Jobs
September 09, 2020 22:22 - 1 hour - 77.7 MBThe most recent unemployment numbers are in and America did better than expected at an 8.4% rate but what does that mean for real people? The issues are piling up for working class Americans: permanent job loss, losing employer-based healthcare, finding new work... Join Keisha and Courtney as they discuss the challenges facing workers in the coming months & how work today compares to work of the past. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE on iTunes, Anchor.FM, Spotify or wherever you like to podcast! Follo...
Ep. 5 - Voter Shame & Blame
August 20, 2020 00:23 - 1 hour - 88.7 MBJust in time for DNC Convention we're back to remind you that politicians should court voters, not the other way around. Buckle up for a dismantling of the voter shaming myth. We talk the USPS, Elizabeth Warren and the path forward to beat Trump. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE on iTunes, Anchor.FM, Spotify or wherever you like to podcast! Follow the Insubordinate Sisters @Insubordinate_Sisters on Instagram or @InsubordinateS5 on Twitter Follow Courtney @CourtneyBanks on Twitter or @TheCourtneyBanks...
Ep. 4 - Kanye For President
July 09, 2020 03:00 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBIs Kanye West really running for President? Debra Messing vs. Nina Turner. Boomers vs. the world! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE on iTunes, Anchor.FM, Spotify or wherever you like to podcast! Follow the Insubordinate Sisters @Insubordinate_Sisters on Instagram or @InsubordinateS5 on Twitter Follow Courtney @CourtneyBanks on Twitter or @TheCourtneyBanks on Instagram Follow Keisha @OneofTheseKeishas on Instagram... she can't remember her Twitter password! :) And if you need a break from the real w...
Ep. 3 - White Words Matter
June 17, 2020 19:43 - 1 hour - 111 MBThe slogan fueling the Black Lives Matter movement, "DEFUND THE POLICE" is making white people uneasy and they have some suggestions on how to change the wording to a more appeasing tune. Along with those Karen's, Pastor Louie Giglio in Atlanta, GA had a good discussion with Christian rapper, Lacrae and CEO of Chik-fil-a, Dan Cathy; about Christianity, the police and the Black Lives Matter movement's goals. All seemed well until he suggested we stop referring to "White Privilege" as "White B...
Ep. 2.5 - #BlackOutTuesday Mini-sode
June 16, 2020 21:00 - 9 minutes - 13.1 MBLast week support of the #BlackLivesMatter movement continued to grow, reflected in huge protests around the country and the world. An online form of protest popped-up seemingly out of nowhere, making Keisha and Courtney a bit weary of it's actual goal and origins. Join the Insubordinate Sisters as they reflect on thoughts about #BlackOutTuesday in this mini-episode. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE on iTunes, Anchor.FM, Spotify or wherever you like to podcast! Follow the Insubordinate Sisters @Insub...
Ep. 2 - Protest Thirst Trap
June 05, 2020 05:55 - 1 hour - 138 MBGeorge Floyd's murder sparked a demand for justice across the country and the world. Keisha and Courtney give you the rundown of their experience protesting in Los Angeles at the 20k strong Black Lives Matter and Build Power March to Beverly Hills. We saw inconsistencies from the local news and our own first hand experience, painting the protesters as the agitators and the police as the victims. We cover our day from beginning to end and our theories on who really started the looting and rio...
Ep. 1 - Joe Biden Thinks You're Stupid
June 05, 2020 00:37 - 1 hour - 113 MBJoe Biden may be our last black hope but is he out of black scrutiny? I don't think so! Join us for a non-bullshit discussion about Joe Biden and how he uses the black community. This is Bullshit Podcast Episode 1 May 29, 2020 Episode Breakfast Club Biden Interview: Joe Biden on Black Woman Running Mate, Democrats Taking Black Voters for Granted + Wiping Weed Crime youtu.be/KOIFs_SryHI Clip on CSPAN 1994 Crime Bill Speech from Senate floor (not used but worth a listen) Joe Biden's "Y...