This is a show about a little bit of everything, and a whole lot of nothing.
Jarrod, Demaine, and Jarvez discuss the upcoming NFL Draft. They call Marc up, and they all give their predictions on who will get drafted in the 1st Round on Thursday Night.
Desiree makes her Keeping It Real With Jarrod Lawrence debut. It is a very entertaining conversation.
Jarrod's cousins (Jarrell, KJ, Sydnee, and Tameka) are in town, and they have a lot to get off their chest. Sorry for the delay, but enjoy the first episode of 2023!
Jarrod returns re-energized after a hiatus partly due to the Portland Trail Blazers being 3-0, and no thanks to the rest of his sports teams playing badly right now. He talks about the changes the Blazers have made and why they look impressive, Brett Favre stealing money, why is Ime Udoka cheating on Nia Long? Hurricane Ian, Maverick City kicking out Dante Bowe, what's Jarrod's idea of a relationship? are podcasts the new tv shows? Why Keeping It Real With Jarrod Lawrence will not be going to YouTube, is it okay to try to holla at a woman's sister if she has already put you in the FriendZone? and much more! Music: Mac Miller - Doodling In The Key of C-Sharp Mac Miller - Just My Imagination
Jarrod starts things off with an apology, then he discusses the tragic murder of PnB Rock and who is really at fault? Should we be sharing our locations when we go out? and should DJ Akademiks be compared to Adam22 for posting interview clips after someone has died? Scott Frost gets fired on his day off, Jarrod chastises Nebraska for taking so long to finally hire a Black head coach, and Jarrod advises people not to rush and buy things in this current climate. Music: Meek Mill - Left Hollywood Kanye West feat. Jay Z & J. Ivy - Never Let Me Down Joe Budden - Unnecessary Pain
Parysh and Seye join Jarrod and D'Angelo in studio
Marc, Jarvez, and Kyle stop by the studio to talk about Fantasy Football and Real Life topics. Be sure to subscribe to Kyle's Fantasy Ozone Podcast wherever you get your podcast! Music: Beyonce - Heated Roman Reigns Head of The Table Entrance Music
Jarrod starts the episode off by explaining the J-Law Jinx and the correlation between it and his dating life, he contemplates a return to F.U.F.N. ponders if non-monogamy is really meant for him, and can he be satisfied emotionally in a relationship? Then he gets to some topics and discusses Fanni Willis trying to clean Atlanta up, Aquib Talib's brother charged with murder, 21 Savage says put the guns down, Angela Yee is leaving the Breakfast Club, the importance of Struggle meals, Jarrod bought a new tv, he explains why men should avoid Toxic Women at all costs, and remembers Mac Miller on the 4 year anniversary of his passing :( Music: Drake feat. Bryson Tiller - 100x Remix Mac Miller - Alarm Clock
Jarrod recaps the last year of his life, and what to expect in the upcoming year. Music: Jay Electronica - Real Magic Jadakiss - Still Feel Me
Jarrod recaps his summer vacation trip to Las Vegas and Texas! Music: Beyonce - Church Girl Beyonce - Heated
Throwback Episode: April 9, 2009 Pt. 3 (The Finale) by Jarrod Lawrence
Throwback Episode: April 9, 2009 Pt. 2 (The Finale) by Jarrod Lawrence
Throwback Episode: April 9, 2009 Pt. 1 (The Finale) by Jarrod Lawrence
Jarrod starts this Pre-Birthday episode off by jumping into the hottest topic going on in the streets. Baby Mama vs. Baby Daddy vs. McDonald's, then he dives into Roe V. Wade being overturned and what that means going forward, he gives a few thoughts on the Uvalde school tragedy, Jarrod attempts to figure out what's going on with Deshaun Watson, Rest in Peace Trouble (Jarrod tells a story of being put in an a scary situation after going on a date), why are guys mad at Lorie Harvey? Beyonce has a new song, R. Kelly and Ghislaine Maxwell were both sentenced this week, and much much more! Jarrod also hops back on after the show to talk about the Brittany Griner situation going on in Russia. Music: Mach-Hommy - 26th Letter Homeboy Sandman - Gun Control Benny The Butcher feat. Rick Ross - Where Would I Go
No topics on this one, just life talk and a slight rant Music: Yves: Cry in the Car Yves: Melanin 5000
Mike is back on the mainland! He stops by the studio to kick it with Jarrod, along with Demaine. They are joined by Jarvez at the 32 minute mark... A lot is covered, but is anything accomplished? lol. Enjoy! Music: Busta Rhymes feat. Kendrick Lamar - Look Over Your Shoulder Jay Rock feat. Kendrick Lamar & Chantal - Pay For It
Throwback Episode: December 17, 2008 by Jarrod Lawrence
Damian joins Jarrod in studio and they discuss Jarrod's upcoming Vegas trip and why he feels the need to bring so much luggage. Jarrod admits that he is addicted to Social Media. They attempt to discuss the recent leaked draft that discusses overturning Roe V. Wade, then Damian suggest adding Sara to the conversation. They spend some time discussing the draft and the ramifications. And what exactly is the Republican's Ultimate goal with all of this? They shift gears and Jarrod and Sara discuss the Real Housewives, Jarrod's Coffee Dates, sliding into DM's on Instagram, and much more! Music: Lil Baby - Frozen Willow Smith - I Am Me
The long awaited, much anticipated Cousins Episode is finally here! Tameka, Kenya, and Jarrell join Jarrod in studio to discuss Non-Monogamy, Love, Relationships, upbringing, and they finally get to the bottom of Jarrell's "Situationship". Tameka's daughter Sydnee joins the conversation at 1 hour and 4 minute mark to give us an inside look into what life is like for an 18 year old. Also, be sure to subscribe to her YouTube page, J'adore Syd. This episode is a Classic! Music: King George - Keep on Rollin Monica - Commitment
This episode is a week late, but Jarrod makes up for lost time. He starts off by showing Love to his friend Los Acie's music, he talks about the part episodes on The Daily podcast about "When Texas Went After Transgender Care" and The Daily podcast episode "How Two Friends Beat Amazon and Built a Union". Jarrod gives a stock update and how he is moving forward in this uneven market. He talks about the tragedy at Icon Park that took Tyre Sampson's life, and who is to blame? Ron DeSantis passes the "Don't Say Gay" bill and goes to War against Disney. Zaya Wade has parents outraged after she posts a picture of herself kissing a transgender boy (Is that appropriate at 14?), A Federal Judge has lifted the mask mandate in the United States and it has the Country divided. Kevin Durant has the Nets on the verge of getting swept, and Ben Simmons still isn't ready to play. Plus, much more! Music: Los Acie - Got Soul Los Acie - High vs Low Vibes
Jarrod calls Kaala and poses the question: Should a woman pay for the first date if she asks a guy out? The conversation takes a few twists and turns and gets deep at the end. This is definitely an episode where you will learn a few things. Music: Joe Budden - I Gotta Ask Joe Budden feat. Emanny - Only Human
Joe Ferneezy joins Jarrod and Demaine in studio for the first time!
After 2 weeks of Will and Jada/Marriage talk, Jarrod finally gets back to discussing actual topics. He starts things off by discussing the Dwayne Haskins tragedy and why some things still don't make sense, then he revisits the Winter Park Wedding shooting of Daniel Knight and tries to make sense of it all. After that, Jarrod attempts to tackle the new 15 week abortion bill that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently signed, and who the bill really benefits? Markeith Loyd finally receives his sentence and it is the Death Penalty (Is that the right punishment?), and Jarrod closes things off with a deep dive (no pun intended) into all of the Lia Thomas drama. That conversation begins at the 34:55 mark. Music: Goodie Mob - Black Ice Goodie Mob - Distant Wilderness
Jarrod returns with another 5 mic episode. This time he calls Mike and they discuss if Dame Dash was trying to motivate Kanye West when he ignored him, they get deep into relationship talk and discuss why people get married, is marriage even necessary? What constitutes a happy relationship? The influence that the older generations had on our views of Love. They talk a little bit more about Jada and Will, Jarrod tells Mike about his summer vacation plans, and Mike surprises Jarrod by talking about A Madea Homecoming! Music: Lupe Fiasco - WAV Files John Legend feat. Kanye West - Number One
Jarrod discusses the slap heard around the World that Will Smith delivered to Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars, and then he does a deep dive into what's really going on in the marriage between Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith Music: Meek Mill - Intro (Championships) Meek Mill - Issues Meek Mill - Going Bad
Jarrod calls D'Angelo to discuss the new Kanye West Netflix documentary Jeen-Yuhs. They give their opinions on it and Jarrod tries to figure out if Kanye is really a Genius or is he suffering from Mental Health issues?
Throwback Episode: June 18, 2008 by Jarrod Lawrence
Jarrod kicks things off by recapping his busy weekend, including nice win by the UCF women's basketball team, and some interesting restaurant experiences. Jarrod touches on the Russia/Ukraine situation, and then he ponders the idea of buying a fake wedding ring to use to pick up women, and then shows some Love to the LGBTQ community by playing a song by an artist named Yves. Jarrod gives his opinion on the Juwan Howard situation, and he discusses the new Kanye West "Jeen-Yuhs" documentary on Netflix, and Tyler Perry's "A Madea Homecoming", also on Netflix Music: Nappy Roots - Dreamin Yves - N***as Can Be Gay Too Showbiz & AG - Runaway Slave
Jarrod finally has the long awaited conversation with Marc about Joe Rogan. They discuss his remarks and if they feel that he is racist. Then they talk about Awkwafina and the accusations of her using a Blaccent and AAVE. They talk about the Black Mercedes that has been terrorizing East Orlando, and they delve into recent cases of Police Brutality, and Jarrod explains why he doesn't like the term Defund The Police. This was a great conversation overall. Music: Big K.R.I.T. - Another Naive Individual Glorifying Greed and Encouraging Racism Big K.RI.T. - Drinking Sessions
Jarrod kicks things off by recapping the Super Bowl, but he is more focused on the halftime show and Mary J. Blige's legs. Jarrod also claims that Nuthin But a G Thang was played during the halftime show (and he has proof!). He then discusses Jay Z and Meek Mill's efforts to not have rappers lyrics used against them in court, he proposes "Hip Hop Reform", he continues his CJ McCollum farewell tour with CJ's Top 5 Blazer moments, he gets a Jewish person's perspective on the whole Whoopi Goldberg situation, he explains why Popeye's has the WORST service in the history of fast food, and he closes things out by discussing the Adrian Peterson, why Kim is right not to go back to Kanye, and why Mike McDaniel is right to claim biracial instead of Black. Music: Skip Coon - Color Complex Public Enemy - Burn Hollywood Burn
Jarrod starts the show off with reaction to the CJ McCollum trade, and he looks back at his time in Portland. Then he calls D'Angelo and gets his Super Bowl prediction, and they discuss what they think will happen during the halftime show. They also talk a little about the Brian Flores situation. After that, Jarrod calls Jaki to have him on the show for the first time. They discuss a multitude of topics including the Super Bowl, Blue Lives Matter/Black Lives Matter, racial inequality, the CJ McCollum trade, is Jalen Ramsey overrated? The state of Nebraska football, and much more! Music: Field Mob - Nothin 2 Lose Plies - Why U Hate
Throwback Episode: April 1, 2009 by Jarrod Lawrence
Jarrod starts the show off by paying his respects to his late friend Doreen, another wild week of NFL football, shooting his shot at the club, Chris' new song, Jarrod's new phone plan, the mysterious deaths of Lauren Smith-Fields and Brenda Rawls in Bridgeport, Connecticut, Kendrick Johnson update, meeting a female Blazer fan at Publix, a deep conversation with a Walmart worker in the detergent aisle, Royal Rumble recap, Impossible Burger is good? Not spending any money this week, Is Tom Brady really retiring? and much more! Music: Oddisee - Contradiction's Maze Crissanji - Heart Attack (Subscribe to his YouTube page! Big K.R.IT. - I Gotta Stay
Happy 30th Birthday Mac Miller!
Jarrod celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day by discussing and offering insight into MLK's famous "I Have a Dream" and I've Been to The Mountaintop" speeches
Jarrod pays his respects to Bob Saget, he recaps the Steelers wild Overtime win over the Ravens and stress of them almost missing the playoffs, Police have identified Young Dolph's killer, Jarrod shares some upcoming 2023 podcast news, he gives updates on Dominique and Kaala, offers his predictions for the College Football Championship game, and details his Taco Bell experience from last night and why the fast food industry is in trouble. Music: Drake feat. Playboi Carti - Pain 1993 Tyler, The Creator - Corso
Throwback Episode: January 12, 2008 by Jarrod Lawrence
No topics written down. Just straight off the top of the Dome. Happy New Year Everyone! Music : Macklemore - Next Year Young Dolph - While U Here
Jarrod kicks things off by discussing his new job and his Christmas plans. With the new Omicron variant invading the Country, has Jarrod's opinion changed on COVID? Adam Silver says that the NBA won't pause their season. Is that the right decision? Why are fans still allowed in arenas? Jarrod gives a new timeline on his return to dating, Judge Faith Jenkins was on the Breakfast Club dropping gems. Jarrod takes a different look at the Travis Scott/Astro World Tragedy, What's going on with all of the crime in Orlando? and he takes a look at the state of all of his sports teams. Merry Christmas Everyone! Music: James Brown - Santa Claus Goes Straight To The Ghetto Run DMC - Christmas in Hollis
Jarrod returns with some news on his future, he recaps the past few weeks including his thoughts on Henry Ruggs DUI car crash, Brian Laundrie being found dead, the Miya Marcano story, new age creeps, did Urban Meyer technically cheat? Will Smith finally admits he has an open marriage, the Kryie Irving situation, Aaron Rodgers lied to all of us, PTI's 20 Year Anniversary, Is Joe Budden bi-sexual? Jarrod's current view on stocks, and much more! For any questions, comments, or concerns, e-mail JLawRadio@Outlook.com Music: 2Pac & Outlawz - Still I Rise Goodie Mob - Me Tyme
Throwback Episode: November 2, 2007 by Jarrod Lawrence
Jarrod tries to get back to normal. He recaps his trip to Tallahassee, the greatness that is A-Town wings, Crafty Crab's Boom Sauce! (Pause), more car trouble, the murder of Gabby Petito and disappearance of Brian Laundrie (Is there a double standard in how these stories are covered vs. stories involving people of color?), Ben Simmons wants out of Philadelphia (Where and when will he be traded?), Ben Roethlisberger is injured again, and Jarrod ends the episode with some stock updates Music: Cee Lo Green - I'm Selling Soul Nas - Street Dreams
Catching everyone up on what's been going on in the past month. Music: Big K.R.I.T. - Some Days Freestyle Wale - SHIT DON'T STOP
Jarrod starts off the episode by explaining what Mac Miller Monday is, then he recaps his trip to Clearwater to visit Mike and Clarissa. He talks about the Steelers preseason game against the Cowboys and which players impressed him, he gives his thoughts on the NBA Draft, The Portland Trailblazers draft, Blazers Summer League, and Jarrod is finally starting to come around to the idea of Chauncey Billups as the Blazers coach! Music: Mac Miller - That's Life Mac Miller - These Dayz
Seye makes on appearance on Keeping It Real With Jarrod Lawrence
Not sure if I'm losing my mind or if I'm finding it :)
Jarrod catches everyone up on what his work week has been like. He has an impromptu phone call with Mike to finalize their plans for the week, and then that leads to a discussion about does Damian Lillard want out of Portland? Mike's upcoming move to Puerto Rico, the Bucks winning the NBA Championship, how much should the Government have a say about people getting the vaccine? Have the my body my choice people and the anti-abortion people become what they were against? Marc played one of Jarrod's podcast in a car ride with his family (It didn't turn out well), and much more! Music: Leon Bridges - Sho Nuff Leon Bridges - Why Don't You Touch Me
Kaala and Jarrell return to the podcast 1 year later to give an update on what's going on in there lives. Jarrell calls in at the 33 minute mark and makes a BIG announcement, Kaala and Jarrell try to explain to Jarrod what it means to be Single and in a Relationship at the same time. They discuss Bill Cosby getting released from prison and was it the right decision? The Champlain Towers collapsing in Surfside, FL. Trick Daddy says Beyonce can't sing? and much more! Music: Tweet - Cab Ride Big K.R.I.T. feat. Lil Wayne & Saweetie - Addiction
Jarrod does a deep dive on Megan Thee Stallion's new song "Thot Shit" and breaks down the message, the song, Megan wanting to reclaim the word "Thot" and Hoe" and make them positive. He talks about Sexual Freedom, and the issues that arise from it. What age is appropriate to discuss these things with children? Jarrod recommends eliminating "Body Counts" altogether. He discusses the current state of the Portland Trail Blazers and the team deciding to part ways with Terry Stotts, he gives his opinion on everything happening in the NBA playoffs, ends the show with a few more Stock Tips and what he's learned so far. Music: 21 Savage - RIP Luv Styles P, Ransom & Smoke DZA - S.R.D.