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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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Apr 8, 2021
Apr 8, 2021
1hr 37 min
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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Apr 1, 2021
Apr 1, 2021
1hr 36 min
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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Mar 25, 2021
Mar 25, 2021
1hr 38 min
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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Mar 18, 2021
Mar 18, 2021
1hr 59 min
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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Mar 11, 2021
Mar 11, 2021
1hr 38 min
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
Mar 4, 2021
Mar 4, 2021
1hr 51 min
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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Feb 25, 2021
Feb 25, 2021
1hr 33 min
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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Feb 18, 2021
Feb 18, 2021
2hr 11 min
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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Feb 11, 2021
Feb 11, 2021
2hr 4 min
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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Feb 4, 2021
Feb 4, 2021
1hr 53 min
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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