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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 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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Thursday Apr 01, 2021
Thursday Apr 01, 2021
First giving honor to God who is the head of our life, and to the saints, aints, family, and friends. This is not only another episode of the Jigsaw Podcast but the day that the Lord has made, and we will rejoice and be glad in it! Duality is a thing on the Jigsaw Podcast and with it being Holy Week Josh and Bryan felt it necessary to take you to church. The Black Church. Pastor Matthew Brown stopped by the living room to discuss the nuances of Black Church culture and its relevance within the black community and world at large. So turn to your neighbor and tell them to put on their helmet of salvation, black stockings, and white shoes, and get all the mints, strawberry candy, and butterscotch from the church mother because this is an episode you don’t want to miss. And that’s on Mary had a little lamb and that lamb was slain for our sins.
Song of the Week: The Blood - James Hall
Bless Up Report: Mother, Dr. Laverne Ford Wimberly
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Thursday Mar 25, 2021
Thursday Mar 25, 2021
If you didn’t know by now, black folks are serious about our food. We don’t eat everyone’s cooking and we definitely don’t let just anyone in our kitchens. On this episode, Josh and Bryan invited world-renown chef and Chopped (The Food Network) contestant Desmond Robinson aka Chef D. Arthur to the living room to discuss the beauty, culture, and traditions of black food, where raisins belong, and who the Beyonce of BBQ is. As always, you’ll hear the Bless Up Report, the Billboard, P.O. Box, and the Song of the Week.
Song of the Week: Stir Fry - Migos
Bless Up Report: Gretta Jackson - Restaurant Owner
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Thursday Mar 18, 2021
Thursday Mar 18, 2021
If you want to find out how and why black folks do what they do, look no further than the household as the foundation of the black experience. Although no black house is exactly the same, you can definitely find some similarities. On this episode, Josh and Bryan discuss black household dynamics, parenting, siblings relationships, and common practices that should and should not be normalized. Also, find out what bone Josh has to pick with Bryan, why Beyonce is the queen of queens, and how Josh’s soul got happy with the Song of the Week.
Song of the Week: Where Dem Dollas At - Gangsta Boo
Bless Up Report: Nadine Ijewere - Photographer - The 1st Black Woman to shoot a cover for American Vogue
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