Jones Hall Podcast

Hello JHP family! TRU traveled to Phoenix so we could get a few episodes with the team together! In this episode Tim & TRU start off talking about the Grammy's and if artist really care if they are recognized. TRU talks about the possibility of moving to Phoenix. How should you conduct your friendships with friends who you are not a fan of their wives? How do you navigate different friend...

Hello JHP Family!! We kick this episode off asking Tim to talk about one of his guilty pleasures. TRU gives us another story time which leads into him breaking down a couple of topics related to the story. Is your spouse considered your family? Tim questions TRU on why he takes things so personally. TRU gives his philosophy on apologizing. The team breaks down the five love languages. These topics...

Starting this episode Tim talks about his job search and how he isn't a fan of motivation. TRU gives us updates on various topics discussed in the previous episodes. The team discusses being called "brother" at work by non-black people. As a man, should you step in if you see a woman getting attacked? Would you say something if you saw your best friends significant other cheating? W...

Hello JHP family! TRU starts this episode of talking about another homeowner maintenance issue. After that Tim & TRU discuss the different categories someone who "just wants" to get married can fall into. After that the group discusses the five stages of a relationship and makes personal comparisons. After a breakup, do you keep in contact with the family? How do you know when it is...

Happy New Year! Tim & TRU start off by giving us their holiday recap and how they spent their holidays. Do you exchange gifts with your significant other? Should you buy your kids everything they want for Christmas? Thoughts on the quote "I am going to make sure my kids have everything that I didn't growing up." As a friend, should you tell your friends when they are being a bad...

Tim & TRU dive deep into friendships on this episode! As you know this podcast was built on discussing friendships, and the time has come to dive deep and really speak on what a good friend and friendship is. The duo compares low maintenance versus hi maintenance friendships. What makes a good friend? What are "day 2 friends" and how do they compare to "day 1 friends?" When...

Happy Holidays Jones Hall Podcast family! In this episode TRU discusses his career future, and how he is forced to make a career change. Can a relationship survive someone losing their job? What does it mean to be "financially responsible?" How important are friends and a support group when you lose your job? Can you leave or breakup with someone who stuck by you during tough times? Will...

Hello Everyone! In this episode Tim & TRU discuss various collegiate  homecomings they have attended. Also a visit back to a high school football game, and how the experience was of seeing old classmates 20 years later. TRU admits he doesn't care for high school because of how he was treated. Do people still hold on to grudges from high school or college? The team discusses how important...

Tim & TRU break down a lot in this full episode all about weddings. Letting someone know you can't be in their wedding after you already committed. If you travel to wedding should you still get the couple a gift? Should you have a wedding during football season? Do people have the right to be upset if they are not invited to, or in the wedding? Should you pay to have a wedding or use the...

Tim & TRU have Konrad stop by the show, and shares personal information on this episode. Konrad and Tim open up about how their parents divorce effected them as adults. Should parents stay together for their kids? Can you be pro-black with a non-black wife or partner? Professional athletes supporting kids in need. OJ Simpson's hatred for black people. Black women dating outside of their r...

Tim & TRU start with TRU's latest experience at Essence Festival 2023. From there the team dives deep into the history of, and their thoughts about Essence Festival. From there they ask and answer the question, should politics be allowed at the Essence Festival? Should all celebrities speak on political issues? Also, do you tip on to go orders? These topics and more on this episode!  Inst...

Tim & TRU cover a lot in this episode so let's get the rundown. What age should you move out of your parents house, and couples living with their parents to save for a house. Do you curse in front of our parents? Is it ok to curse around children? TRU gives us his thoughts on if his daughter dates someone who curses. When you are married, is it still ok to financially support your parents...

Tim and TRU go in depth with black business on this episode. TRU discusses his current lawn situation, and Tim discusses his experience with black contractors. The duo gives their views on a clip of Charlamagne saying how family is tied to success. Within that they breakdown the lifestyle of dating an entrepreneur. They break down maturity in a friendship, and having understanding for each others...

Tim & TRU step out of the box and gives us a "sports" episode. Guest Marcel joins the show to discuss politics and racism in sports. The group breaks down their personal stories along with prominent historical sports moments as they tie to racism. They discuss how politics play a role in high school and college sports, along with how 9/11 changed patriotism in sports on and off the f...

It is officially back to school season and all the kids and teachers are starting a new school year. Tim & TRU go back in time and talk about their life as students as they breakdown their school history. TRU talked about getting bullied in school how he dealt with it while Tim opens up about how he clowned people to combat getting clowned about his glasses. They both answer the question is co...

Let's kick off season 2! Tim & TRU dive deep into brunch culture. The history along with the social class and status it depicts. Is it a sign of something good or an underline problem that is overlooked when it comes to social class? Also, are you a fan of eating at a restaurant with a DJ and people dancing all over the venue? Once again, Tim & TRU touch on the topic of splitting the...

Tim & TRU have officially been podding for 1 year! Starting off they discuss the importance of being celebrated via birthday or by friends. Followed by a review of the first year of Jones Hall Podcast! Thank you to all who have listened and supported the podcast! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joneshallpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/joneshallpod Email: JonesHallPodcast@gmail.com

Yes...another travel episode, BUT this time Tim & TRU go in depth with some travel etiquette and some things you should, and shouldn't do when it comes to traveling. For example, should you give up your seat on a flight for someone else? Should you bring your significant other on a guys/girls trip? TRU gives an in depth breakdown of going on a cruise. Those topics and more! Instagram: htt...

Tim & TRU have guest Stew on the show! They discuss single fatherhood, and dating with kids. Should you raise your son differently than our daughter?  Do people give too much weight to cheating? What is relationship freedom and where do you draw the line? Those topics and much more!  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joneshallpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/joneshallpod Email: JonesHa...

Tim & TRU go through many topics in this fast pace episode. When you are married should you go to sleep mad at each other? Is it okay to sleep in separate rooms? Since we are both college graduates we discuss if having a college degree was a requirement for women we dated. Many feel marriage is a contract and business decision...is it? Can a marriage handle someone deciding to have a career ch...

Tim & TRU have guest Allen on the show as they fully breakdown generational curses. Allen goes into detail about his life and upbringing and how he strives to change things from his past for the future. The life moments and challenges that pushed him to work hard and be better. On the other hand we breakdown some of the habits that are still present because of past trauma and decision making....

The name Freaknik was inspired by Le Freak by CHIC, a popular song and dance in the early 1980s. First held in John A. White Park in Atlanta in April 1982, it was attended by at most 150 students, featuring a potluck and dancing. Tim and TRU discuss their thoughts on the upcoming documentary. Can you date someone who talks about people? Can you date someone who seems to be the perfect person, but...

Code Switching, what does that mean? Do you do it? Is it needed for survival in life or corporate America? Also would you take a job that pays well although it might cause stress or unhappiness? Guest Ronnie joins us to dive deep into this topic as we share our personal experiences concerning this topic.  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joneshallpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/joneshall...

Happy Easter! Tim & TRU dive deep and discuss personal self care and men being vulnerable. Also their thoughts about the difference in public and private schools. Those topics and more in this episode! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joneshallpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/joneshallpod Email: JonesHallPodcast@gmail.com

How much can you change your lifestyle after being married? Is it important to know someone's past that you are dating? Should you have couples therapy before marriage? Plus, Tim & TRU break down the different levels of dating! Those questions discussed and much more on this episode!  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joneshallpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/joneshallpod Email: J...