The Jigsaw

Happy Negro Appreciation Month! You don’t normally like to start the month off with no mess, but sometimes life can get messy. Especially in regards to relationships and conflicts with others. The question is, how do we deal with interactions with people we just don’t get along with?   On this episode of the Jigsaw, Josh & Bryan discuss Beefs. Using recent lyrical tussle between Megan the Stal...

New Year. Fresh Start. Still Black. Your favorite neighborhood Casanegros are back and better than ever. Did you miss them?    On this episode of The Jigsaw, Josh and Bryan discuss all the hot topics that took place during the break. From Katt Williams being Katt Williams to Swag Surfin saints.    Bless Up: The Doux - Maya Smith (CEO)   Song of the Week: Jesus, Jesus, Jesus - Ricky Dillard feat. L...

2023 was a great year for Josh & Bryan. They said it a few times that they were going to be booked and busy, and it was tested. While they stopped to figure some things out, the Casanegros found a way to bring quality episodes as much as possible.   2024 promises to be a great year, but the guys are on break. Catch them back with a brand new episode, some great announcements, and new energy ri...

There are a few things black folks don’t play about, they check, they family, they Pastor, and who all gonna be over there. Although, life isn’t a game, we love to have fun playing games together.    On this episode of The Jigsaw, Josh & Bryan hosted a virtual game night and invited friend of the podcast and friend in real life Chancey Page (@fashiondriven21) to the living room for some good o...

Music. It moves us. It soothes us. It’s literally the soundtrack to our daily lives. Good, bad, or indifferent  - has consistently been there throughout the years. The right song can transform us into spaces and places we haven’t been to for years or desire to go. Music Matters.   On this episode of the Jigsaw, Josh & Bryan discuss a topic near and dear to their hearts. Music. However, specifi...

It’s 2023 and unless you’re Amish or off the grid, we are consumed and surrounded by technology. Almost every function of our lives involves some sort of smart technology. As technology continues evolve and it’s imperative that we stay up to date the changes, but also have a seat at the table in a lucrative industry.    On this episode of The Jigsaw, Josh & Bryan invited Ngozi Eze, Chief Infor...

Gratitude is the best attitude. When so much in the world is going wrong, there’s something about still being grateful and saying thank you for everything that is right.    On this episode of The Jigsaw, Josh and Bryan provide a carefree and light-hearted episode to express their gratitude. Feel free to listen while on a road trip or cleaning greens and chitterlings for Thanksgiving festivities. ...

ATLANTA. A place that gave you cultural icons like Martin Luther King Jr., but also Nene Leakes and Atlanta Housewives. A home for hot wings and hot music. There is no place like Atlanta. Some people say it’s the black Mecca or Wakanda, and some just say it ain’t a real place at all.  On this episode of The Jigsaw, Josh and Bryan discuss their time living in Atlanta, their first impressions, what...

Artistry. Passion. Creativity. Authenticity. Oftentimes, people debate if music has lost those mentioned above, if good music has died, and if the future looks bleak. However, an artist will come along and remind you that the future is bright.    On this episode of The Jigsaw, Josh & Bryan invited a friend and favorite of the podcast and musical genius Samoht to the living room to discuss the...

Clutter. We all have it. During seasons of our lives we accumulate emotional, physical and spiritual clutter. However, when is it time to begin cleaning it all out? How do we do that?   On this episode of the Jigsaw, Josh & Bryan discuss “Fall Cleaning” and how to holistically declutter our lives to make space for a new season. Also, give their thoughts on Keith Lee shaking Atlanta up.    Song...

A well-known designer once said, “Fashions fade, style is eternal." If we are honest, we can look through our photo albums and instantly get humbled by some of our cringy fashion choices. However, those choices are a representation of who we are. So, from Fendi to Fashion Nova and Yves Saint Laurent to SHEIN by Sheree, what we wear will leave some type of impression.  On this episode of the Jigsaw...

“What happens in this house stays in this house” Although this statement can be problematic, at the core of this ideology is a culture of not airing family business to those who don’t deserve to see what’s going on in the house. However, do people still hold to this idea?   On this episode of the Jigsaw, Josh and Bryan discuss discretion and protecting privacy in relationships. Also, find out what...

Community is an important element of life. When created and cultivated, communities can provide safe spaces and opportunities for accountability, fellowship, laughter and dissemination of tea. The way communities continue to grow is through communication. In 2023 there is no greater representation of community and communication than the Group Chat.    On this episode of the Jigsaw, Josh & Brya...

Why do you think the song N*ggas in Paris is called N*ggas? Because n*ggas was in Paris!! Often, nobody knows what Kanye West means, but it’s provocative. It gets the people going. However, it might make sense after Bryan’s recent trip to Paris.   On this episode of the Jigsaw, Josh & Bryan discuss their international travel experiences, how American Black Culture can be felt abroad, and what...

Who am I whole when I only know me broken? The words of Kirk DeWayne Franklin. We all have life experiences. These experiences make us who we are. However, how do we deal with the folks around us who have caused the trauma fail to acknowledge it? What do you do when the folks you want the most reject you?  On this episode of The Jigsaw Podcast, Joshua and Bryan unpack the Kirk Franklin documentary...

We all get mad, but the internet takes it to another level when they are behind a phone or computer screen. Like, fam, what is your problem?!   On this episode of The Jigsaw, Bryan and Josh dig into some of the reasons they believe thrive in negativity and offer ways for people to thrive in positivity. Choosing joy over finding the worst in everything costs very little. Like, y'all were really mad...

A prominent philosopher, community organizer, social activist, miracle worker, natural healer, and martyr named Jesus often spoke about having childlike faith and the ability to believe in the impossible, making it a possibility. When did we stop believing we could be astronauts? When did make-believe turn into disbelief?    On this episode of the Jigsaw, Josh and Bryan discuss the essence of drea...

Fredrick Douglas Patterson. Ever heard of him? He’s the owner of a ridiculously strong black name, but he’s also the first African American to own and operate a car manufacturing company. Since his time in the early 1900’s, the blacks have loved cars. We love a good Cadillac, Duece and a Quarter, Caprice Classic, and Chrysler 300.    On this episode of the podcast, Josh...

Audacity. Two definitions come to mind—a willingness to take bold risks; and rude or disrespectful behaviors. On August 5, 2023, a day that will live in infamy, on the Montgomery Waterfront in Alabama, a group of boaters with rude and disrespectful behaviors took a bold risk to jump a black security guard. They messed around and found. Black history was made.    On this episode of...

Ever so often a movie comes along that truly gets it. It speaks to US. Both loudly and subtlety. The message transcends time. The acting is superb. The plot thickens and go into overdrive. You laugh, maybe cry, but question. They Cloned Tyrone is that movie.    On this episode of The Jigsaw, Josh and Bryan give their thoughts on They Cloned Tyrone and how it relates and speaks to the cul...

One Margarita may be a viral hit, but the person behind the catchy tune is just as phenomenal. Your favorite Casanegros sat down with Angel Laketa Moore, better known as That Chick Angel from the Here's The Thing Podcast with Kev On Stage, to discuss how she handles life as a wife, mom, creative, and entrepreneur. In this special episode, she dropped gems on how to handle multiple projects at once...

Shawn Carter once boasted that he had the “baddest b*tch in the game wearing his chain.” Have we ever seen a man so proudly support his wife?   On this episode of the Jigsaw Podcast, Josh and Bryan discuss male insecurities within relationships. The guys advise how to spot, diagnose, address, navigate, avoid, and remedy these insecurities and how to support your partner. Plus, you...

A woman of many names. Bey, Muva, Mrs. Carter, Yonce, Queen B, Sasha Fierce, Juju, Slayonce, Ms Knowles-it All, Houston’s Finest, Blue Mama, or Greatest of All-Time. Beyoncé is the name Ms Tina gave her and she deserves all the flowers.    All Beyonce, Stans, fans, family and friends, this episode is for you. Josh & Bryan invited friend of the podcast Chancey (IG: @fashiondriven21) to the livi...

In any healthy relationship, be it romantic, familial, or friendship, it’s imperative to to follow up with your loved ones to see how they are doing. We need Check Ins and Check Ups to see if folks have Checked Out.    On this episode of the Jigsaw, Josh & Bryan do a mid year check in to see how they feel about the past 6 months, and their outlook on the remaining 6 months of the year. In this...

Rhythm & Blues. Gospel. Hip Hop. Rock & Roll. These genres are the soundtrack and backdrop to the black experience. They speak to us, and we speak through them literally and physically as instruments that help us say it loud, we’re black and we're proud.    On this episode of the Jigsaw, Josh and Bryan close out United Negro Music Appreciation month by inviting the multi-talented and hyphenated St...