The Jigsaw

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 b...

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 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 cours...

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 thing...

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 Wee...

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...

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.   ...

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 We...

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.   Email us your questions and...

This is the season of giving and at The Jigsaw Podcast, we want you to get it right this Christmas. On this episode, we invited a few friends to join us in the living room to discuss the art of gift-giving, if the thought really counts, gifts we hate, and gifts we love.       Song of the Week: Just Listen LOL Bless Up Report: Mayor Brandon M. Scott - 52nd Mayor of Baltimore, MD   Kevin Fredricks A...

Christmas isn't Christmas without food, music, and movies. On this episode, Josh and Bryan discuss their favorite Christmas traditions, the Mount Rushmore of Black Christmas movies, Black Santa, Christmas songs they can do without, and how Josh almost died one Christmas Eve.      Song of the Week: Jingle Bell Rock - Big Freedia   Bless Up Report: Timothy Webb and Rashae Bey - MoreThanA9to5.com   C...

Fam! It's a December to Remember and we are kicking it off with a bang. It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas all over here. We have our new friend Justin Cornwell aka Young Jeronicus Jangle in the Living Room, and we are talking all things Christmas and the Black Excellence that is Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey.      Song of the Week: What Do the Lonely Do At Christmas - The Emotions  ...

After the year that we've had, Thanksgiving will be the day that helps us make it out of 2020. In this episode, we discuss Thanksgiving's importance, our favorite dishes, family traditions, and the do's and dont's of this sacred Black Holiday. Read that again. Yes. Thanksgiving is a Black Holiday, and we'll tell you why.      Song of the Week: Thank You Lord - Walter Hawkins   Bless Up: The Jigsaw...

Taking an L on the biggest stage in the world isn’t easy. However, in a presidential election, somebody has to do it. On this episode, we discuss how to lose and transition to the next phase of our lives gracefully. And we may or may not do a ton of singing.      Song of the Week: Said Sum - Moneybagg Yo   Bless Up Report: Stacy Abrams - Founder of Fair Fight Action Fairfight.com  and Fair Count ...

Whew, chillay! There is so much going on, and we needed a safe space to process it all. So, here we are with this special, short version of today's show. There is no Bless Up Report (except to all the Black folk who showed up during the election), no Billboard, or any of the other things. We simply gather in the Living Room to talk about where we are as Black people, where we are as a nation, and...

The Jigsaw Podcast was designed to provide insight on how to navigate this puzzle called life. We never considered a pandemic would be a piece of the puzzle. On this episode, we discuss the perils, the praises, and the productivity we've experienced during the pandemic. Get into it.      Song of Week: Bless Me - Donald Lawrence and the Tri-City Singers   Bless Up:  Monica Henderson -  Minklife Mot...

Since we live in the ghetto called America, there is always work to be done. Author, Activist and National Co-Chair of Our Black Party Dr. Wes Bellamy stops by the living room to discuss the importance of local elections, voter suppression, actionable steps to effect change, and his new book  When White Supremacy Knocks, Fight Back!       Song of the Week: Change for Me - Samm Henshaw     Bless Up...

It's getting more and more ghetto out here. We all need to figure out how to keep our mental health intact during this crazy political season.      Bless Up: Jacquelyn Rodgers - Greentop Gifts (greentopgifts.com)   Song of the Week: This is America - Childish Gambino     Join Bryan and Josh during two dope virtual conferences. Register using the links below.    Next Global Virtual Conference Mispe...

Oh, Mike Pence learned last night. Senator Kamala Harris was giving us good, Black Mama vibes all during the debate. He got some smoke that he didn't really want, and we love to see it.       Bless Up: Black Market Vintage and Caleb Anderson Song of the Week: FUBU - Solange   Be sure to submit your questions, thoughts, or stories to us at askthejigsaw@gmail.com   Instagram: @thejigsawpodcast    

S-E-X! This week, we talk about the beauty of sex and debunk some myths, particularly as it pertains to black men. The conversation doesn't get too raw, but you may want to keep the kids away for this one.      Bless Up: Calvin Quallis -Scotch Porter @scotchporter Song of the Week: Let's Talk About Sex - Salt-N-Pepa   Be sure to submit your questions, thoughts, or stories that you want answers or...

We are not our hair. Except, we kind of are our hair. Today, we explore the nuances of black men and their care and appreciation for their hair and the barbershop experience. Black men are hair goals too!      Bless Up: Stefan Hawkins of House of Vegans   Song of the Week - Money Maker - 2 Chainz (feat. Lil Wayne)     Please support Humans of New York (@humansofny) as they spotlight the full and c...

Whew, chile! The ghetto. This week we discuss all the terrible things that come with being a real-life adult in Harriet Tubman's 21st Century. This is not what we signed up for! Okay?   Bless Up: Naomi Osaka Song of the Week: Superwoman - Gladys Knight (feat. Dionne Warwick & Patti LaBelle)   Email: thejigsawpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @thejigsawpodcast

This is the finale of our mini-series - Sunday School. We end it with a banger discussing the intersectionality of Blackness and Faith. Tap into this good, Black inspirational conversation.   This week's guest: Michael Wortham - @michaelswortham   Email: thejigsawpodcast@gmail.com   Instagram: @thejigsawpodcast

The day has finally come. Bryan Haire is here, and we welcome him in with an entire conversation centered around brotherhood. This week, we leave nothing on the table. This week's guests: Chris Moore - @realchrismoore Marcus Thomas - @marcus_thomas86   Email: thejigsawpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @thejigsawpodcast

School has started back for most students across the United States, and it has been a historic roll out to an unprecedented academic term. This week, we dig into some of those nuances in a thought-provoking conversation regarding the current state and future of our education system. This week's guest: Robert N. Wallace, Jr., M.Ed   Email: thejigsawpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @thejigsawpodcast