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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 Mar 11, 2021
Thursday Mar 11, 2021
In 1988 the cultural phenomenon Coming to America was released and now 30 years later we have a sequel in Coming 2 America. The question is, did we want it? Did we need it? or Did we even like it? On this episode, Josh & Bryan express their views on the movie and discuss the creation of black cultural moments and their level of significance in the advancement or destruction of black culture.
Song of the Week: Outstanding - The Gap Band
Bless Up Report: Renee Montgomery - Owner of the Atlanta Dream and WNBA Executive
Thursday Mar 04, 2021
Thursday Mar 04, 2021
From Fresh Prince to Family Matters, Good Times to Girlfriends, and In Living Color to Living Single, black television is an important part of black culture. On this episode, Josh & Bryan discuss some of their favorite black television shows, what makes a television show black, iconic characters, and the best theme songs. Oh, and as always the guys bring you a new song of the week, some Bless Up black excellence, The Billboard, and black man self care. Press play and don’t touch that dial.
Song of the Week: March Madness - Future
Bless Up Report: Up to Par Golf & Lifestyle Brand - Chris Moore
(weareuptopar.com)
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Thursday Feb 25, 2021
Thursday Feb 25, 2021
It's the last episode of the Jigsaw Black History Month series and Josh & Bryan invited Actress/Comedian Angel Laketa Moore aka That Chick Angel to the living room to discuss black productivity, versatility, self-care, and why If I Ever Fall In Love by Shai is on her do not play list. Also, get your Song of the Week, Bless Up, Billboard, and P.O. Box fix as the guys break down hot topics, salute black folks, and answer listener questions. Put on your dashiki, light some incense, apply your African Pride pomade on them edges and enjoy this black excellence.
Today's Guest: Angel Laketa Moore - @thatchickangel
Click the link in her bio, and check out all of the things she has to offer!
Song of the Week: Back That Thang Up - Juvenille
Bless Up: Kinsely Bridal - Roshunda Stokes (kinselybridal.com)
Black History Moment - Dr. Carter G. Woodson - The Father of Black History
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Thursday Feb 18, 2021
Thursday Feb 18, 2021
Black History Month provides the world the opportunity to reflect on the accomplishments of black people and appreciate the culture we created. On this episode, Scott Roberts joins Josh and Bryan in the living room for a discussion on the importance of Black Culture, Sacred Black Spaces, the differences between cultural appreciation and appropriation, and potential enemies of the culture. Of course, the guys will give you the Bless Up report, Billboard, and a great letter from the P.O. Box.
Song of the Week: Say it Loud, I'm Black & I'm Proud - James Brown
Bless Up: Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett - Impeachment Manager
Bless Up Black History Moment: Jane Bolin - 1st Black Woman judge in the US and 1st Black Woman to attend Yale Law School
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Thursday Feb 11, 2021
Thursday Feb 11, 2021
Being that it's Black History Month and Black Love Day (February 14th) is approaching, The Jigsaw Podcast thought it would only make sense to invite our friends Jennifer Trotter and John Wood to the Living Room to discuss the feels, smells, nuances, and importance of black love. Of course, Josh and Bryan will discuss the hot topics, salute black folk, answer P.O. Box questions, and get a few things off their chests. Light your Sex on The Beach incense and enjoy this episode.
Song of the Week: Love U 4 Life - Jodeci
Bless Up Report: PJ Morton partnership with Dillard University
Black History Moment - Something Good - Negro Kiss (1898)
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Thursday Feb 04, 2021
Thursday Feb 04, 2021
Just when you think the Jigsaw Podcast couldn’t get any blacker, Josh and Bryan invited Charles and Chancey, hosts of the As F*ck Podcast, to the living room to discuss Black Authenticity and to play a couple of games. Of course, the guys discuss hot topics, bless up black folks, and respond to this week’s letters in the P.O. Box. Happy Black History Month. Heavy on the Black.
Song of the Week - Life Every Voice and Sing (Black National Anthem)- James Weldon Johnson and J. Rosamond Johnson.
Bless Up Report - Nic King and Proud Puff Cereal - proudpuffcereal.com and @proudpuffcereal on IG
Bless Up Black History Moment - Christina Mae Jenkins - Creator of the hair weave/sew-in technique
Checkout our brothers, Charles and Chancey, on the As F*ck Podcast and follow them on IG @asfxckthepodcast
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Thursday Jan 28, 2021
Thursday Jan 28, 2021
Often times we’ve heard the term, "new year new me.” However, in most cases, we are the same people in a new year who are in dire need of self-evaluation and self-care. On this episode, Josh & Bryan discuss some lessons learned, pockets of joy, personal themes, and goals. Oh, and of course they will talk about what’s happening in culture and why Gregory Hines needs to call Maury.
Song of the Week: Walking Shoes - Mali Music
Bless Up Report: Jennifer King -1st Full-time Black Woman football coach - IG: @Jennifer King
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Thursday Jan 21, 2021
Thursday Jan 21, 2021
On January 20, 2021, America gave a collective peace out to Donnie and said hello to Joe and Kamala. On this episode, Political Scientist Wayne Martin Jr. stops by the living room to discuss the Chaos at the Capitol, a Post Trump America, Hope for a Future, and How we hold the Biden Administration accountable. Of course, Josh and Bryan discuss the highs and lows of an Inauguration for the ages.
Song of the Week: I Don't F With You - Big Sean (feat. E-40)
Bless Up Report: Amanda Gorman - Inauguration Poet and Community Activist
Eugene Goodman - Capitol Police Officer and Acting Deputy Sergeant at Arms
Thursday Jan 14, 2021
Thursday Jan 14, 2021
Josh and Bryan are back! Did you miss them? After a hellacious 2020 and a crazy start to 2021, the guys have so much to get off their chest. On this episode of The Jigsaw Podcast, the fellas discuss how Georgia saved the world, Caucasity at the Capitol, MBJ being lost to the streets, and all the hot topics. Plus, find out who got their jingle jangled during the Christmas break.
Song of the Week: 10 Seconds - Jazmine Sullivan
Bless Up Report: Nike Yard Runners Campaign
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Thursday Dec 31, 2020
Thursday Dec 31, 2020
In 2020 we’ve experienced the praises, perils, a pandemic, and pomp and circumstances. Although things may not have been easy or what we envisioned at the start of the year, we are grateful for the pockets of joy we’ve had along the way. Here are a few of the memorable moments from The Jigsaw Podcast for you to enjoy. Happy New Year from Josh & Bryan. See you in 2021.
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