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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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02:07:53

My Big Cousin's Porno Tapes (Ft. Swoop G &...

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2020/01/29

This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC are joined by the Drunken Knights for a lengthy, candid conversation. Listen as the group discusses how they learned about the birds and the bees? Do we as a culture do a bad job at preparing our children for those curious teen years? How many of us learned about sex from our big cousin's porno stash? Tune in, like, comment, and share! RIP Kobe. #MambaOut

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01:00:40

Dr. King Listens to Migos (Ep: 197)

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2020/01/22

This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC have a quick sitdown to cover a couple of topics. Listen as they discuss how people may seem luckier than others in certain avenues, but is what you perceive as luck truly that person's reality? Also, would you think your ex was on games if he continued to buy your child birthday gifts years after the separation? Lastly, if MLK came back from the grave, would he appreciate or be disgusted by the Migos and their influence to our culture? Tune in, like,

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01:31:23

Protect My Man At All Cost (Ft. Jacqui & Jesse) (Ep....

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2020/01/15

This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC are joined by returning guests @jessjacqui and @signedmistertobar to chat over a few topics. Tune in as the group discusses how family dynamics can play a huge role on how you treat your significant other. Do you ever feel there are certain situations where you have to protect your partner from the opinions of your family? At what point does this level of protection become damaging to the relationship? Also, what commitment look like for you? We all take

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01:29:41

Patience and Relations (Ft. Jacqui) (Ep: 195)

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2020/01/08

This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC are joined by returning guest @jessjacqui Jacqui. Tune in as the trio discuss a multitude of topics. They also address questions sent from a Stake is High listener. This episode is full of scenarios, questions, and hypotheticals that are inspired by Patience and Relations. Be sure to stay connected with The Stakes is High; by following @stakesishighpod on FB, IG and Twitter. Send comments, feedback and feature request to stakesishighpod@gmail.com. Also,

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01:16:33

Love Over Family (Ft. Des) (Ep: 194)

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2020/01/01

This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC are joined by returning guest @desfury. Tune in as the trio chat discuss how forgiveness of a lover often looks different than forgiveness of a family member. Also, what is obtainable success in the back community? Is it more for fetched for our youth to believe they'll someday become a fortune 500 business owner or a famous athlete? Tune in, like, comment, and share!

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01:45:23

Nonaggressive Men (Ft. Jacqui) (Ep: 193)

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2019/12/25

This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC are joined by returning guest @jessjacqui. Tune in as the trio discuss some double standards in relationships and dating when it comes to income, gender roles, and sexuality. How often is the woman the aggressive one in a relationship? Can women handle some of the situations they put men in if the shoe was on the other foot? Tune in, like, comment, and share!

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01:09:01

Miss Me With The Shame Talk (Ep: 192)

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2019/12/18

This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC are catch up to discuss Lizzo's shenanigans at the Staples Center where she attended a game with her butt cheeks exposed. Is she truly being fat-shamed, or are her supporters mad because of personal disagreements with people's opinions? Also, what's up with Oprah targeting Russell Simmons instead of her buddy Harvey? Should Russell get a pass because he's another successful black business person and an icon within our culture? Lastly, imagine your

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01:13:07

We're All Broken (Ft. Kyren Monteiro & Aireal) (Ep: 191)

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2019/12/11

This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC are joined by Marion, IN recording artist Kyren Monteiro and returning guest Aireal of MIMS Management. Listen as the group discusses how Kyren got his start in the music industry, some of the personal downfalls he had to face throughout the recent years, and how he turned to Christ to make a change in his life. Should someone's past determine their future? Does being transparent about our experiences allow us to be helpful to others possibly facing the same

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01:01:22

Legendary Leftovers (Ep: 190)

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2019/12/04

This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC follow up on their holiday weekend by discussing family traditions within black households. For example, how long is too long to enjoy Thanksgiving leftovers? Are chitterlings a must-have or a no way? Also, what does it mean to be legendary? Whether music or film, does your longevity in your craft make you a legend or is it your work outside of your career that elevates you? Tune in and join the discussion with comments.

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01:05:33

Black Card Revoked (Ep: 189)

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2019/11/27

This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC get into the spirit of family with the holidays approaching. How often do you reach out to your loved ones? Should we do better at taking the lead on checking in on those we consider friends or family, or should it be a 50/50 effort? Also, how similar are we within our culture? Do our similarities whether it be food choices, pop culture, or family structure, define our blackness? Tune in and join the discussion with comments. Be sure to listen to this

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01:00:10

Tap Dancin' Kap (Ep: 188)

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2019/11/20

This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC discuss the Colin Kaepernick workout this past weekend and what it means for his career. If Colin gets picked up by a team, what does that mean for his stance against the NFL? Is all forgiven or will he continue to kneel? With the fiasco around his workout changing locations and missing out on the opportunity to be scouted by a larger amount of NFL teams, some wonder if Colin truly wants to play and if this is all for publicity. Tune in and join the

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01:15:52

Spare the Rod, Spoil the Child (Ep: 187)

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2019/11/14

This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC discuss YG and the negative attention he's been receiving for allowing his 3-year-old daughter to identify, hold, and smell a rather large bag of marijuana, which she identified as broccoli. Though marijuana has become legal for recreational use in multiple states, should we still be shielding our children's access to the drug? Also on this episode, our hosts discuss what's considered "too far" when disciplining your child. Would you visit your child's

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01:10:30

My Wife, Not My Kids (Ep: 186)

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2019/11/06

This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC discuss false memory, better known as the Mandela effect. Take a listen and test your recollection of a few items and events mentioned in this week’s episode. You’ll be interested to find out that some things that you thought you have known all your life is actually false. Tune in and share some of your own Mandela effects. Be sure to stay connected with The Stakes is High; by following @stakesishighpod on FB, IG and Twitter. Send comments, feedback and

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01:17:48

Jesus is King of Hip-Hop (Ft. Aireal) (Ep: 185)

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2019/10/30

This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC are back with a returning guest, Aireal of Make it Make Sense Management. Take a listen as Aireal highlights her business of managing recording artists in the Indianapolis area. Also in this episode, they dig into some hot trending topics. Is there still a bro code/ girl code? Is it ok for your friend to date an ex-boyfriend/girlfriend of yours? Would you stand in the way of happiness, or congratulate them on finding their soulmate? Jones and TC would love

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01:15:21

Men Have Periods Too (Ep: 184)

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2019/10/23

This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC discuss Dwayne Wade’s “post and delete” photo of his wife, son, and daughter with the caption “my girls.” Was D Wade wrong for calling his son a girl? Were the internet trolls out of line by shaming Dwayne for supporting his son’s sexual orientation? Take a listen to this topic and much more! Be sure to stay connected with The Stakes is High; by following @stakesishighpod on FB, IG and Twitter. Send comments, feedback and feature request to

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01:25:03

I Was Naked When You Married Me (Ep: 183)

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2019/10/16

This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC discuss the “new masculinity” in men’s fashion and change and compromise in relationships. Should you change upon your significant other's request? What should you compromise in a relationship? Take a listen to these topics and more. Be sure to stay connected with The Stakes is High; by following @stakesishighpod on FB, IG and Twitter. Send comments, feedback and feature request to stakesishighpod@gmail.com. Also don't forget to shop for your Stakes is

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01:22:25

God Forgives, I Don't (Ep: 182)

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2019/10/09

This week on Stakes is High; Jones and TC are back with another episode. Tune in as they discuss, the controversial act of kindness that was displayed after the Amber Guyger conviction, Simone Biles being penalized for being great, Lavar Ball possibly embezzling money and much, much more! Be sure to listen to this episode, past episodes and future episodes! Share Stakes is High with your networks and don’t forget to purchase Stakes is High apparel at

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01:28:01

Be Patient Black Women (Ft: Jacqui) (Ep: 181)

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2019/10/02

This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC are joined by returning guest @jessjacqui. Tune in as the trio discusses JLo and Shakira being chosen to perform in the Super Bowl Halftime Show, men putting their careers before significant others, and if speaking to an ex can cause problems in your current relationship. Could Jay-Z have done something to influence the artist selection for the Super Bowl? How long do women have to wait for men to figure out their lives and career? If you saw your ex coming,

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01:27:58

What Does it Mean to Submit (Ft. Brotha2DaKnight)...

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2019/09/25

This week on Stakes is High, Jones is joined by Brotha2DaKnight from the Drunken Knights Podcast. Join in on this convo as they discuss Kanye West and his Sunday Service. Do Christian have a point on Kanye doing too much mixing secular music with gospel? Are they being too sensitive and wearing blinders to his artistic creativity? They also discuss Fantasia’s guest appearance on the Breakfast Club when she discussed, submission and being head of the household. What does it mean to be submissive

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01:21:15

We Need a New Blueprint (Ep:179)

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2019/09/18

This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC catch up over a few recent events. Celebrities are being accused and sued for sexual harassment, but why are suits being filed instead of charges being pressed? Are these situations all about a quick come up or are the ones who spoke up truly victims? Also, how long will our culture continue to talk about the issues we face in the same manner? How will we spark change and inspiration in our people if the message we share with one another is the same one

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