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Josh Rodgers and Bryan Haire are ultra-black, busy millennials trying their best to figure out this thing called life. Join us each week in the Living Room as we take a deep dive into various topics that help us grow, unlearn things that no longer serve us, laugh ourselves into a frenzy, and get closer to solving life’s craziest puzzle piece.
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Thursday Jun 10, 2021
Thursday Jun 10, 2021
It’s still Black Music Appreciation Month and the hits keep coming. On this episode, Josh and Bryan celebrate Hip Hop and discuss its current state, influence on culture, and evolution. Also, the guys go head to head in a Hip Hop Verzuz. Disclaimer: It’s Hip Hop Music. Hide ya kids. Hide ya wife. It's unedited. Wherever you’re from, North, South, East, or West, enjoy this celebration of Hip Hop music.
Song of the Week: It's Bigger Than Hip Hop - Dead Prez
Bless Up: Simone Biles - Won 7th National Championship
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Thursday Jun 03, 2021
Thursday Jun 03, 2021
It’s Black Music Appreciation Month so you know Josh & Bryan had to celebrate their heritage. On this week’s episode of The Jigsaw Podcast, the guys are giving all the R&B vibes as they discuss their favorite songs, the current state of R&B and give you the Verzuz battle that you didn’t know you needed. Press play and listen to the smooth sounds of The Jigsaw because it's an episode you don’t want to miss.
Song of the Week: On and On - Erykah Badu
Bless Up Report: Jeremiah Paprocki - Chicago Cubs 1st Black PA Announcer
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Thursday May 27, 2021
Thursday May 27, 2021
The Jigsaw Podcast understands that health is wealth, so in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, the guys invited a professional to the living room. Clinical Social Worker and Therapist Brandy Shavon joined Josh & Bryan for an amazing discussion surrounding all things mental health. Plus, you get black excellence with the Bless Up report, hot topics from the Billboard, and hear one a read of all reads by Joshua during A Greater Conversation. Take a self-care day and listen to this episode. You deserve it.
Song Week: Anniversary - Tony! Toni! Tone!
Bless Up: Kristen Clarke - Assistant Attorney for Civil Rights
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Thursday May 20, 2021
Thursday May 20, 2021
Faith is an important part of black culture because it shapes individuals' views and influences everyday actions. On this episode, Josh & Bryan discuss their spiritual upbringing and evolution from young dogmatic Christians to the mature men of faith they are today. Of course, you’ll still get the Song of the Week, Bless Up Report, Billboard, Black Man Self Care, and find out if Pam should tell Gina that she and Martin had sex back in the day. Welp, the doors of the church are now open. Get your communication crackers, wine, church fan, and pompeian olive oil, and meet the guys in the living room for this great conversation.
Song of the Week: Lost Ones - Lauryn Hill
Bless Up Report: 2021 Graduates
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Thursday May 13, 2021
Thursday May 13, 2021
Oh, the cap on these here apps. With May being Mental Health Awareness Month, Josh and Bryan felt it necessary to discuss the platforms, pressures, posting, privacy, pitfalls, protection of peace, and pockets of joy regarding social media. Of course, you will get the Song of the Week, Bless Up report, Billboard, Black Man Self-care, PO Box, Greater Conversation, and hear which songs best describes Porsha Williams’ love life.
Song of the Week: Down in the DM - Yo Gotti feat. Nicki Minaj
Bless Up Report: Darren E. Bryant - Youngest Black Mayor in Illinois
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Thursday May 06, 2021
Thursday May 06, 2021
The Jigsaw Podcast believes that self-care is the best care. If you don’t take care of yourself, who will? On this episode, Josh and Bryan talk about all things grooming. From head to toe and from the rooter to the tooter, because cleanliness is next to godliness and we want to make it in. So, get your deodorant, body wash, skin cream, face masks, coco butter, and wave grease and meet us in the living room.
Bless Up Report: Cerelyn Davis - 1st Woman Police Chief of Memphis
Song of the Week: Leave the Door Open - Silk Sonic
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Thursday Apr 29, 2021
Thursday Apr 29, 2021
On the Jigsaw Podcast Josh and Bryan believe in living out black excellence 366/25-8. And when you think about excellence and success, you can look no further than Kevin Fredericks aka Kevonstage. The actor, comedian, and media mogul stopped by the living room to discuss ownership, partnership, and the highs and lows of entrepreneurship. As always, you don’t want to miss the Song of the Week, Bless Up Report, Billboard, P.O. Box, I Am My Brother's Keeper, and a Greater Conversation.
Song of the Week: Independent - Webbie
Bless Up Report: Randall Woodfin - Mayor, Birmingham, AL
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Thursday Apr 22, 2021
Thursday Apr 22, 2021
This week people all over the United States were anxiously holding their breath in anticipation of a decision. And then there was a big, collective sigh of relief. On this episode, Josh and Bryan discuss their conflicting feelings regarding a guilty verdict, finding spaces to process a plethora of emotions, justice vs accountability, and what it all means for the future of black folks in America. Of course, you’ll get the Bless Up report, The Billboard, PO Box, and see whatever songs Josh has on his spirit.
Bless Up Report: Micky Guyton - Country Music star and First Black Female to his the America Country Music Awards
Song of the Week Sittin' Up in My Room - Brandy
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
Dreams do come true. If you’re a fan or friend of the Jigsaw Podcast you know that Joshua loves all things Memphis and a good Femcee (Female Emcee). Well, on this episode the rap icon, legend, Memphis native, and queen of the south Lola Mitchell AKA Gangsta Boo from Three Six Mafia stopped by the living to discuss the current state of hip hop, her legacy, and what motivates her to create timeless hits. Disclaimer: This one ain’t for the kids. You’ve been warned. Everyone else, pour up and listen up because it’s a good one.
Song of the Week: Ruff Ryders Anthem - DMX
Bless Up Report: Morris Brown College, Atlanta, GA
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Thursday Apr 08, 2021
Thursday Apr 08, 2021
If you had the opportunity, what would you say to your younger self? On this episode, Josh and Bryan get vulnerable and address their past issues, challenges, struggles, trials, and triumphs that got them to where they are now. Get your tissues ready. You may find yourself crying tears of Joy with the Bless Up Report and Billboard and tears of love in the Living Room. The Jigsaw Podcast is Real, Relatable, and Raw.
Song of the Week: The Lord Will Make a Way Somehow - Al Green
Bless Up Report: Tishaura Jones - 1st Black Woman Mayor of St. Louis, MO
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