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Stakes is High Podcast

Stakes is High Podcast

Stakes is High is social commentary podcast that discusses everything from being Black in America, guest driven topics, to current events and entertainment. Stakes is High is a real podcast, having real conversations with real people, so join us! Tune in weekly with Jones and TC. Share and subscribe on iTunes and Soundcloud. Keep up with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Email questions, comments or feature requests to: stakesishighpod@gmail.com

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01:35:39

My Marriage License Is Expiring (Ft. King K) (Ep: 261)

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2021/05/05

This week on Stakes is High Podcast, Jones is joined by King K @iamkingkao of the Drunken Knights Podcast. Listen as the two discuss many topics such as is loyalty a selfish act, having more confrontation and less retreat, is energy the new religion, and should marriage licenses be renewed every 4 years. Please sit back and enjoy! Tune in, like, comment, and share.

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01:06:08

God's Goons (Ft. Damion & Brandon) (Ep: 260)

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2021/04/28

This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC are joined by Damion and Brandon, founders of @GodsGoons. Listen as Damion and Brandon shed light on their past lives that lead to incarceration, and how time in prison lead to them finding their purpose. Have you ever judged a book by its cover? Well, these are two men you may want to think twice about prejudging. Tune in, like, comment, and share.

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01:27:37

A Chat With Pastor J (Ft. Rev. R. Janae...

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2021/04/21

This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC are joined by the Senior Paster of Light Of The World Christian Church, Janae Pitts-Murdock. Listen as Pastor Janae tells her journey on being called by God to serve as one of his messengers. Pastor Janae also discuses the difficulties of being a woman in a male dominated profession. Why do subpar male pastors would get more acknowledgment than women pastors? Please enjoy this power episode. Tune in, like, comment, and share.

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01:36:42

#WeekendAtRussells (Ft. Da Fellas) (Ep: 258)

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2021/04/14

This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC are in Vegas celebrating TC's bachelor weekend. Drinks were flowing, vibes were right, energy was matched, so the mic was turned on to capture some good conversation. Shout out to "da fellas" Marko, Marq Moore, Boz, and Trez for joining us! Why do we compare our growth to others? Is it easier to be motivated by the success of someone you know personally or is celebrity success more inspirational? Timelines are not created equally. Tune in, like, comment, and

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01:24:55

Humping Around (Ft. Des) (Ep: 257)

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2021/04/07

This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC are joined by Des @furiousbeast06 for another of the Bruh Show. Listen as the trio catches up on one another's personal lives and some of the shenanigans we've seen in the media. From Instagram angles to crooked pastors to air humps in a massage parlor, all bases get covered in this episode. Oh, and yall are really out here checking for Ron Isley? Tune in, like, comment, and share.

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01:18:06

Wellness From Within (Ft. Nicole) (Ep: 256)

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2021/04/02

This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC are joined by Nicole Muhammad, nutrition health coach and founder of @ignitewellnesswithin, for our final Women's History Month episode. Listen as Nicole shares why she started Ignite Wellness Within and how she's been able to help those in need of good nutrition. Wellness is more than being free from illness, so are your mind as often as your body? Did you know that the food you eat can a direct effect on your mental wellness? You should think twice before

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01:12:12

Through It All (Ft. Mel) (Ep: 255)

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2021/03/24

This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC are joined by Melanie Scott-Bennett @mel_strong, cancer survivor and author of Through it ALL, for our fourth Women's History Month episode. Listen as Melanie discusses her battle with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia, and how her victory over the illness opened a door for her to inspire others. Through It All, a survivor's memoir, was written not only to tell her story but to be a resource for those who are going/have gone through the same battle. Tune in, like,

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01:21:57

A Path To Greatness(Ft. Alicia) (Ep: 254)

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2021/03/17

This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC are joined by Alicia Hervey, founder of @the_path_school in Indianapolis, IN, for our third Women's History Month episode. Listen as Alicia highlights her path to becoming an educator which eventually lead her to create her own charter school. The PATH School's goal is to provide a purpose-driven, culturally responsive learning environment to youth across the city while supporting their social and emotional growth. Find out what The PATH School does

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01:04:32

The John Effect (Ft John) (Ep: 250)

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2021/02/10

This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC are joined by John, creator of @thejohneffectpodcast. Join us for a transparent conversation about sexuality, lack of LGBTQ support from the black community, and prioritizing your health. Do you feel as if you're on the frontline for issues that don't pertain to you directly? Is that support reciprocated for issues that do affect you directly? What happens when you can't even get the support you need at home? Tune in, like, comment, and share!

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01:19:52

Food For Your Sol (Ft. Dr. Jarrod Dortch) (Ep: 249)

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2021/02/03

This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC are joined by fellow Ball State alum, Dr. Jarrod Nicholas Dortch @jarroddortch, founder of Solful Gardens, LLC @solfulgardens. Join us as Dr. Dortch sheds light on his journey from student to professor, strategizing the fusion of art, education, and urban gardening to help enrich the experiences of communities and their denizens. All things need to be fed in order to grow, but are you prioritizing the time needed for nourishment? Tune in, like, comment, and

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01:10:58

Failure Is A Necessity (Ft. Rhyan) (Ep: 248)

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2021/01/27

This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC are joined by returning guest Rhyan @rhyanjsmith , Chief Curator at The Curate Development Firm. Join us as Rhyan shares past and recent experiences in failure and how she used those experiences to propel her further in life. Sometimes we fail to achieve certain goals because they were goals that weren't meant for us to achieve. Are we so stuck on our personal goals that we don't listen closely enough to God's plan? Tune in, like, comment, and share!

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01:24:19

Stand Tall, Lay Flat (Ft. Titus & Des) (Ep: 247)

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2021/01/20

This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC are joined by Titus @3pic_eddie and Des @furiousbeast06 for our first BRUH SHOW of 2021. It's been a while, so the fellas share a quick update on what's been going on in their personal lives and drop their 2 cents on last week's convo of overcoming your fears, and stepping outside of your comfort zone... then the convo goes left. Tune in, like, comment, and share!

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01:10:04

Fear Not (Ft. Jaz & Marko) (Ep: 246)

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2021/01/13

This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC are joined by returning guests Marko @sir_marko_rocks and Jaz @jazminesade321 for a conversation on faith and authority. Do you fear failing? Are you afraid of success? Does the thought of letting someone down prevent your progress in some way? We need to talk more about having authority over your own life, starting now. Tune in, like, comment, and share!

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00:59:18

Garden Gossip (Ft. Eden) (Ep: 245)

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2021/01/06

This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC are joined by Eden @mseden05, founder of Women Word Warriors Ministry. Listen as Eden shares her journey from pain to a purpose that lead her to create a ministry focused on helping women that have struggled post life-changing experiences. How do you find a purpose beyond the traumas you've experienced? How do you gain a renewed sense of faith? Sometimes it takes having a circle of people with similar experiences, good energy, and a little gossip. Tune in,

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01:29:36

Take Care of Home First (Ft. Jacqui) (Ep: 244)

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2020/12/30

This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC are joined by Jacqui @jessjacqui. Listen as the group has a discussion about friendship boundaries while in a relationship. Would you be comfortable with your mate's close friend telling your mate they love them at the close of every conversation? Would it matter if that friend was of the same sex? If it's an issue, what's the next move? Tune in, like, comment, and share!

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01:20:26

Living Your Truth (Ft. MJ) (Ep: 243)

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2020/12/23

This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC are joined by returning guest MJ @younganddebtfreeatl. Listen as MJ explains his journey through childhood, hiding a traumatic experience that changed the trajectory of his life and sexuality. You'd think it would be difficult to come out to your parents, but what about to a chapter of frat brothers? Also, COVID hits home as TC reminds us to social distance during the upcoming holidays. Tune in, like, comment, and share!

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01:46:45

I Got a Hustler's Spirit (Ft. Jacqui) (Ep: 242)

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2020/12/02

This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC are joined by returning guest Jacqui @jessjacqui. Listen as the group discusses a few topics, starting with a recent incident at a black-owned restaurant in Dallas, TX where the owner addressed a group of women asking them to stop tweaking or leave the restaurant. Is 19 too young to decide on what your career will be for the remainder of your adult life? Is the hustler spirit a natural gift or is it learned? Tune in, like, comment, and share!

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01:34:35

Becoming a Better Me (Ft. Jesse) (Ep: 241)

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2020/11/25

This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC are joined by returning guest Jesse @signedmistertoar. Listen as the group has a discussion on therapy in the black community, its stereotypes, and the healing so many of us are missing out on. Though it may look different between individuals, the stress we carry daily can weigh you down more than you realize. Sometimes, a trusting conversation with a neutral party could be all the healing you need. Tune in, like, comment, and share!

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01:42:56

Read the Signs (Ft. Ana) (Ep: 240)

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2020/11/18

This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC are joined by returning guest Ana @missanamartina. Catch up with how Ana has been surviving the dating scene with her belief in nonmonogamous relationships. Have blurred lines between gender roles changed our confidence levels for the worse in dating situations? Asking for consent in all situations is the right thing to do, but what happens when a lack of confidence and initiation becomes a turnoff to someone you're dating? Is it safe to simply read the

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01:38:12

King of the Kastle (Ft. King K)(Ep: 239)

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2020/11/12

This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC are joined by King K of @3drunkenknights_ podcast. How many hats do you think a man has to wear in life? After a long workday, there are still roles like being a father, husband, brother, son, friend, and this is all before having any personal time. Does society put more on men than they can handle, or is the pressure self-inflicted? Tune in, like, comment, and share!

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