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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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01:05:55

The Emerald Doula (Ft. Kailah) (Ep: 238)

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2020/11/04

This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC are joined by Kailah King @__killagram, owner of The Emerald Doula @theemeralddoula. Black women are more than 3 times more likely to have a maternal death than white women in the United States. Pregnancy-related mortality can be defined as the death of the mother during pregnancy, delivery, or within one year postpartum. A doula is a source of peace during your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum periods. Wouldn't it be nice to have someone be a source of

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01:29:19

The Balance of Love and Hustle (Ft. Tunisia Offray)...

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2020/10/28

This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC are joined by Tunisia Offray @tunisiaoffray, mother of 4, business owner, and a boss. Becoming a single mother at age 16 could feel like a future ruined, but what about being a mother of 2 by the age of 18? What if your child was the product of spousal rape? It took our guest roughly 20 years to heal from a trauma that caused her to continually put herself in the same toxic, and abusive relationships with men, often being left feeling alone and discarded

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01:37:50

Coffee With A Black Guy (Ft. James Joyce III) (Ep: 236)

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2020/10/21

This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC are joined by Brother James Joyce III, owner, and host of Coffee with a Black Guy @cwabg. Taking on the responsibility of bridging the gap between races, classes, and cultures can be a daunting task, but a fresh cup of coffee could ease the tensest situations, right? There's an election coming up, but many people are solely focused on the presidential candidates, ignoring their local candidates and positions. Who do you turn to for information on local

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01:22:12

Our Customer Service Sucks (Ft. Geaux Dee) (Ep: 235)

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2020/10/14

This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC are joined by fellow podcaster Geaux Dee of @talkabrothas podcast. Listen as the trio discusses how they deal with stress and mood swings. As men, we're often told to toughen up and suppress our moods or feelings, but how damaging is that to our mental and physical health? Also, everyone loves good customer service, but why is it hard to find in our own neighborhoods? Gotta think, is the craving worth dealing with my cousin in the drive-thru window?... Tune

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01:08:37

Reporting Live From Channel 27 (Ft. Richarh) (Ep: 234)

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2020/10/07

This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC are joined by returning guest, Richarh Tyson @wmtvchannel27. Listen as the trio discusses Richarh's journey from incarceration to owning and operating his own news and entertainment media outlet. Have you ever had an idea that people close to you thought was crazy? What would happen if you ignored the naysayers and focused on your goals and mission? Richarh did just that, and now he's reporting the news to millions of viewers via social media platforms. Tune

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01:18:28

Husbands, Submit to Your Wives (Ft. BJ) (Ep: 233)

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2020/09/30

This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC are joined by first-time guest BJ @dergobj of @thesubjectchange podcast. Listen as the group has a discussion on what submission means to them. Should only wives submit to husbands or should husbands submit as well? Does your upbringing shape your idea of what the head of a household looks like? But, the Bible says!... Tune in, like, comment, and share! September is National Suicide Prevention Month. If you or a loved one are in distress, please call the

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01:11:10

No Excuse Just Execute (Ft. Dez) (Ep: 232)

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2020/09/23

This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC are joined by fitness professional, Dez Jones @dez.fitclub. Listen as the group discuss some myths about the fitness industry and learn what it truly means to be a fitness professional. Are you taking care of your mind, body, and soul equally? Are you interested in learning how your mind can be transformed along with your physique? Do you have fitness goals but don't know where to start, or the idea of going to the gym intimidates you? Tune in, like,

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01:33:12

Our Trauma is For Sale (Ft. J. Moore) (Ep: 231)

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2020/09/16

This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC are joined by J. Moore @jmoore1977 of @newoldheads podcast. Listen as the group discusses some of the troubles black youth are facing regarding confidence and pride in their race and skin color. It's sad when a child expresses that they wish they weren't black, but how should we properly approach that conversation to change the child's point of view? Being black and proud starts at home, and should be taught at an early age, right? Is it better to protect

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01:20:00

Black Trumps Trump (Ft. Kris)(Ep: 230)

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2020/09/09

This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC are joined by first-time guest, Kris @chaise_banks. Listen as the group discusses Kris's experiences being a black man in today's society while simultaneously being a supporter of Trump. Can you say that black lives matter while supporting a man who seemingly could care less about black lives? Is there a difference between supporting Trump and agreeing with some of his policies? Does the Black Lives Matter organization truly care about all black lives as

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01:22:27

From My Heart, To Your Soul (Ft. Rosako) (Ep: 229)

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2020/09/03

This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC are joined by fellow BSU Alumni and member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., Rosko Bailey, owner of @rosakossoulfoodbbq. Listen as the group discusses Rosako's humble beginnings growing up in Gary, IN, and his journey to owning and operating a million-dollar restaurant business in Bedford, TX. What happens when you focus and stay faithful to your dreams, regardless of the obstacles placed before you? Are you willing to step out on faith to build your own

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01:14:27

I Miss Her (Ft. Jackie) (Ep: 228)

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2020/08/26

his week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC are joined by first-time guest, Jackie @im_just_jackie of #LetsKeepIt100 webcast. Listen as the group has a conversation based on a poem written by Jackie. Are you guilty of losing yourself when in a relationship? Do you sometimes looking in the mirror and not recognize the current version of yourself? Do you miss the old you? Tune in, like, comment, and share!

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01:15:16

Short Yellow Bus (Ft. Paco) (Ep: 227)

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2020/08/19

This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC are joined by first-time guest, Paco @blk_paco. Listen as the group has a conversation on the projection of personal fears and experiences unto others, and how that can projected fear can change someone's life path. Has anyone ever lessened your value or had little faith in your success? Have negative projections from loved ones lowered your expectations of what one should expect from a close friend or family member? I mean, some of us are still being judged

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01:54:22

To WAP, or Not To WAP (Ft. Jacqui & CK) (Ep: 226)

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2020/08/12

This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC are joined returning duo, CK @originalck and Jacqui @jessjacqui. Listen as the group discusses who we have as role models, with a focus on youth and young black women. Kamala Harris was recently selected to run with Biden as VP of the United States, but there's also a hit song called WAP by Meg Thee Stallion and Cardi B. Where will the focus be for young black voters, a sexually vulgar hit or helping vote the first black woman VP into office? Do we know how

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01:17:47

I'm More Than My Trauma (Ft. Danny Mac) (Ep: 225)

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2020/08/05

This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC are joined by first-time guest, Danny Mac @djmacmane574. Listen as the trio discusses how childhood trauma can negatively shape who we become as adults. Can a mentor fill a void by being a father-figure in your life? How can a boy grow to be a loving father if he himself has been missing that love since birth? There are tons of resources out there to help heal and grow past traumas in our lives, we share a couple during the episode. Tune in, like, comment,

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02:03:10

Self Care is Greater (Ft. King K) ( Ep: 224)

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2020/07/29

This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC are joined by returning guest, King K of @3drunkenknights_. Listen as the trio discusses how taking care of yourself is greater than the instant gratification that social media provides. Have we as a society lost what it means to love yourself? Are the pressures of society the root cause of our insecurities, or are they self-imposed? Lastly, should a son let his mother sit in the front seat of the car, or his wife? Here's a twist, it's the wife's car! Tune

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01:40:19

Everything is Trash (Ft. Jesse ) (Ep: 223)

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2020/07/22

This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC are joined by returning guest Jesse @signedmistertobar. Listen as the trio discuss what everyone's favorite rapper, Kanye West, and his mental state as he announces his candidacy for the 2020 presidential race. Is Kanye really going through a bipolar episode or is this all for album promotion? Black women feel they're the most unprotected in the world, but why? Lastly, is Pop Smoke overrated or do we give artists a pass when they face an untimely demise

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01:07:58

It's Scary To Remarry (Ft. Shon Hyneman) (Ep: 222)

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2020/07/15

This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC are joined by first-time guest and YouTuber, Shon Hyneman @shon.hyneman. Listen as the trio discuss what it's like marrying at a young age, the level of maturity it requires, and the strength it takes to realize you're the toxic one of the relationship. We all battle with insecurities, but how can we grow past those issues without seeing yourself at fault, and seeking help to heal? How does that healing process prepare you for the next relationship? Could

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01:42:28

Running For The American Dream (Ft. Des & Q) (Ep: 221)

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2020/07/07

This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC are back with another Bruh Show joined by returning guests, Des and Q. Listen as the fellas catch up over what's going on in their personal lives and how they're navigating through as surreal 2020. College kids are throwing COVID parties, a black man was almost lynched near Bloomington, IN, and Breonna Taylor's killers still aren't arrested. Do we need a leader to get us through these tense times or are Vezuz battles on the weekends as good as it gets? Tune

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01:14:57

I Am Not Your Maid (Ft. Kim Hawthorne) (Ep: 220)

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2020/07/01

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01:28:16

White Privilege Explained (Ft. Deuce Touché) (Ep: 219)

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2020/06/24

This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC are joined by Deuce Touché of @thepregamepodcast. Listen as the trio attempt to explain what white privilege is, and how its meaning can become misconstrued. Do people of color have a better understanding of privilege than white people? How do we explain to our children what white privilege is and how can we prepare them for some of the injustices that they will, unfortunately, face throughout their lifetime? Our approach, teach them the truth then listen to

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