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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 subscri…

Stakes is High Podcast


    • Nov 16, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 17m AVG DURATION
    • 320 EPISODES

    4.9 from 57 ratings Listeners of Stakes is High Podcast that love the show mention: great episode, real people, dialogue, gotta, black, great pod, culture, thought provoking, smart, chemistry, community, weekly, relevant, every week, topics, bring, different, point, great work, conversations.



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    Latest episodes from Stakes is High Podcast

    What is Depression (Ep: 311) (Ft. King K & Brotha2DaKnight)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2022 87:52


    What is Depression (Ep: 311) (Ft. King K & Brotha2DaKnight) by Stakes is High Podcast

    I Love Me (Ep: 310) (Ft. TC & Jesse)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2022 89:39


    I Love Me (Ep: 310) (Ft. TC & Jesse) by Stakes is High Podcast

    You MUST recover (Ep: 309) (Ft. Drunken Knights)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 83:12


    You MUST recover (Ep: 309) (Ft. Drunken Knights) by Stakes is High Podcast

    Cheers & Boos (Ep: 308) (Ft. Monday)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2022 48:55


    This week Jones is joined by his fellow firefighter, Monday! Join in as the two discuss the perspective being cheered and being booed. They also discuss the importance of not taking life for granted. Tune in for these topics and many more. Please like, share, and enjoy

    Some Things Are Worth Fighting For (Ep: 307) (Ft. Dr. Rickey McCray)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2022 113:37


    Some Things Are Worth Fighting For (Ep: 307) (Ft. Dr. Rickey McCray) by Stakes is High Podcast

    Manifesting This Chokehold (Ep: 306)(Ft. The Drunken Knights)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2022 76:55


    Manifesting This Chokehold (Ep: 306)(Ft. The Drunken Knights) by Stakes is High Podcast

    I'm Scared To Get Old (Ep: 305)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2022 49:38


    I'm Scared To Get Old (Ep: 305) by Stakes is High Podcast

    Why Should I Go To Therapy (Ep: 304) (Ft. Shon Hyneman)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2022 75:33


    Why Should I Go To Therapy (Ep: 304) (Ft. Shon Hyneman) by Stakes is High Podcast

    Imma Keep Smiling (Ep: 303) (Ft. Boogie Da Kid)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2022 67:31


    This week on the Stakes is High Podcast, Jones is joined by a hometown friend, Boogie Da Kid. Tune in as Boogie Da Kid discusses his journey of life from boys school, prison, and now his music. Please like, share, and enjoy.

    Therapy Ain't For Everyone (Ep: 302) (Ft. The Fellas)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2022 84:40


    Therapy Ain't For Everyone (Ep: 302) (Ft. The Fellas) by Stakes is High Podcast

    Indy Juneteenth (Ep: 301) (Ft. James Webb)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2022 56:24


    This week on the Stakes is High Podcast, Jones is joined by James Webb from Indy Juneteenth. Listen in as Brotha Webb discuses his journey of building the non profit from a 30 person party to having major sponsors. Brotha Webb also discusses his passions and goals with Indy Juneteenth. Please like, share, and enjoy.

    Sentenced to 30 Years (Ep: 300) (Ft. Matt Wills)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2022 65:30


    This week on the Stakes is High Podcast, Jones is joined by Matt Wills, AKA “Big Matt”. Tune in as Big Matt discusses his life journey from being the top recruited football player in the country, to being sentenced 30 years in prison for murder. This episode is an example of how one poor decision can alter your freedom. Please like, share, and enjoy.

    I Trust People To be People (Ep: 299) (Ft. Shane Shephard)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2022 68:18


    This week on the Stakes is High Podcast, family member Shane Shepherd returns. Join in as he and Jones have transparent dialogue relating to Shane's ups and downs since being released from prison. Shane also discussed the obstacles he faced as he built his 5 organizations from the ground up. This episode is a true testament of passion, self reflection, and humbleness. Please enjoy!!

    I've Turned Into The Fake Me (Ep: 298)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 54:52


    This week TC makes a return to the show. Join in as the duo discuss a multitude of topics. Is it wrong for people to celebrate Kevin Samuels' death? Also, if you have to code switch 90% of your day, aren't you becoming that person? Please enjoy, like, comment, and share.

    Be The Church, Not Churchy (Ep: 297) (Ft. ZeNai)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2022 64:22


    This week Jones connects with one of the Stakes is High family members, ZeNai. Listen in as ZaNai gives an update on some of her recent accolades and accomplishments since the last time on the show. The duo also discuss many topics from ZaNai's blog, Lady Z Speaks. Hopefully this discussion will encourage and motivate. Please enjoy, like, comment, and share.

    Professional Escort (Ep: 296) (Ft. Kim)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 52:53


    This week Jones sits down with Kim, a professional escort. Listen in as Kim gives some insight on the worlds oldest profession. Kim also shares some of her ups and downs within the profession. This episode will educate and give you some transparency in the world of a sex worker. Please enjoy, like, comment, and share.

    I Am My Trauma (Ep: 295)(Ft. Brotha2DaKnight)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2022 80:24


    This week Jones is recapping an episode he had the honor to host for the Drunken Knights Podcast. Listen as Jones and Brotha2DaKnight discuss a slew of topics that are necessary to be discussed. Hopefully our perspective will make you think and possibly be an helpful guide to real life situations. Please like, share, and review.

    Your Perception Is Your Perception (Ep: 294) (Ft. King K & BJ)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2022 113:11


    This week Jones is joined by King K, from the Drunken Knights Podcast. Listen in on the conversation as the two discuss the importance of your perception and how it determines the rights and wrongs of your life. Jones also phones in BJ from The Subject Change Podcast. BJ drops some knowledge on how men need to come together in a safe place to support each other. This episode is full of many gems. Please tune in, rate, like, and share.

    Knowledge Of Self (Ep: 293) (Ft. Matthew Queen)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2022 77:08


    This week Jones is joined by childhood friend, Matthew Queen. Listen in on the conversation as the two discuss the importance of having knowledge of self and how to turn off the noise of the world. Please tune in, rate, like, and share.

    Why Your Old Lady Calling Me (Ep: 292) (Ft. King K & Brotha2DaKnight)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2022 98:04


    This week Jones is joined by King K and Brotha2DaKnight from the Drunken Knights Podcast. Take a listen as the crew drops facts and many laughters. Tune in, like, comment, and share.

    Truth & Happiness (Ep: 291)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2022 77:37


    This week Jones is joined by guest cohost, Anthony Monday. Listen as the duo discuss multiple topics such as: What's more important truth or happiness? Are we as adults a decision away from death or prison? Tune in, like, comment, and share.

    Addicted To Jesus (Ep: 290)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2022 57:54


    This week TC and Jones catch up during a quick conversation on Jesus and addiction. Tune in, like, comment, and share.

    Don't You Know No Good (Ep: 290)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2021 66:43


    TC and Jones catch up before the holiday to have a spiriting convo on what "doing good" looks like. Is there good in everything or is that phrase a mind trick to keep us in check? Tune in, like, comment, and share.

    Saturday Morning Cartoons (Ep: 289)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 87:52


    This week TC and Jones welcome Jesse back for a discussion on Jesus, Judas, free will, and the best cereals to eat during Saturday morning cartoons. Tune in, like, comment, and share.

    Voters (Ep:287)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2021 75:00


    TC and Jones catch up with Jesse for a conversation on Kyle Rittenhouse, the justice system, voting, and stem cell research. Oh, and Three 6 Mafia absolutely bodied Bone Thugs in the latest Verzuz battle, would you agree? Tune in, like, comment, and share.

    Pay Yourself First (Ep. 286)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021 59:51


    Pay Yourself First (Ep. 286) by Stakes is High Podcast

    (REWIND)Time is Non-Refundable (Ft. Nuri Muhammad) (Ep: 200)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 73:10


    This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC celebrate episode 200; with special guest, Brother Nuri Muhammad. Brother Muhammad is a renowned author and Student Minister of The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan. Brother Muhammad serves out of the Indianapolis Indiana, Mosque #74 Complex. Tune in to hear how Brother Muhammad escaped the street life and became a member and minister of the Nation of Islam. Tune in and join the discussion with comments! Happy 200th Stakes is High!!!!

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 98:12


    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!

    The Harder They Fall (Ep: 285)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 148:28


    The Harder They Fall (Ep: 285) by Stakes is High Podcast

    American and Proud (Ep: 284)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2021 57:40


    TC and Jones catch up during a quick conversation on American pride, racist teachers, and watching the company you keep. If someone were to ask you what's great about America, what would you tell them? Why are grown adults challenging little children about prideful statement tees? Tune in, like, comment, and share.

    Too Many Resourses (Ep: 283) (Ft. King K & Brotha2DaKnight)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 134:37


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    International J (Ep: 282) (Ft. Jesse)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 88:16


    TC and Jones link up with Jesse @signedmistertobar while he's working remotely in another country for a little R&D. Do you have a responsibility to be available at all times to the people that are closest to you? If you're putting other people's needs first, when do you have time to prioritize yourself? And what in the world is Legos doing to their toys? Tune in, like, comment, and share.

    My Business is Black (Ep: 281) (Ft. Nita)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 99:25


    TC and Jones link up with TC's cousin Nita @just.nita_ to talk about the "black-owned" being added to business names and advertisements. Is there an issue that comes with the black-owned label that we should consider? Is there ever a time that you should not advertise that your business, brand, or product is black-owned? TC and Nita think it's a necessity, but Jones doesn't quite agree. Tune in, like, comment, and share.

    Empathy is Everything (Ep: 280) (Ft. Jesse)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021 122:55


    TC and Jones link up with Jesse @signedmistertobar to talk about what empathy should look like. Why are we less forgiving of our people when it comes to customer service? Is it that we expect more from black-owned businesses or are we groomed to think they will drop the ball? Shout out to the Indy collaborators putting on major events for the city. Tune in, like, comment, and share.

    Holy Agenda, Batwoman (Ep: 279) (Ft. Jesse)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 87:07


    This episode we link up with Jesse @signedmistertobar to talk CLB vs Donda, representation vs agenda, giving thanks, and pop warner coaches with face tats and gold teeth. Jones watches Batman on CW and TC doesn't say his prayers at night, sometimes. Tune in, like, comment, and share.

    The Hamster Wheel of Life (Ep: 278)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 56:23


    This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC discuss mental health breaks, projecting feelings unto others, and Certified Lover Boy is certified mid-grade. RIP Michael K. Williams. Tune in, like, comment, and share.

    God's Time Can't Fit on a Wrist (Ep: 277)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 76:21


    This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC catch up over a few topics. Do you believe that God has stamped us all with an expiration date? Do we really have free will if our steps are ordered? Nia DaCosta made history at the box office with Candyman, becoming the first Black female director to debut at No. 1. And lastly, TC thinks Donda will be a classic... too soon? Tune in, like, comment, and share.

    Watch Out for Snakes (Ep: 276)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2021 81:14


    This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC catch up over a few topics. How do you handle a close friend that starts to ghost you? How do you treat family that speaks negatively about you? Some people place loyalty over their own protection. Others choose to protect their energy and remove negativity from their lives. Oh, and elephant ears over funnel cake! Tune in, like, comment, and share.

    A Wing and a Prayer (Ep: 275)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2021 66:42


    This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC catch up over a few topics. We've been outside all summer, do you think a new round of shutdowns is coming? Are you willing to risk death in an attempt for a better life? Step out of your comfort zone, sometimes being bad at something you're new to is the first step in achieving greatness. Tune in, like, comment, and share.

    Talking in Circles (Ep: 274) (Ft. Jesse & King K)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2021 122:36


    This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC link up with Jesse @signedmistertobar and King K @iamkingkao for a few topics. Is America bad enough for you to make you want to live in another country? Do you think that people of color are treated better elsewhere or is it the same old song and dance? Wherever you go, just be sure to have a real plan or you'll end up right back where you started. Tune in, like, comment, and share.

    Gots To See It Thru My Boy (Ep: 273)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2021 72:14


    his week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC catch up over a few topics. How strong is the word of someone you're close to? If you listened to everyone's advice how close would you get to your dreams? If you choose to listen, you could be turning your back on your dream. Sometimes you just have to see it through. Tune in, like, comment, and share.

    Ignorance is Bliss (Ep: 272)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 87:25


    This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC catch up over a few topics. Why are people coming for Simone Biles for prioritizing her mental health? Will DaBaby get canceled due to his homophobic remarks at Rolling Loud last weekend? We should always strive to help loved ones in need, but what if that person tells you that you aren't the help they need no matter how much you've previously invested? Tune in, like, comment, and share.

    God, I Got Some Questions (Ep: 271)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2021 70:39


    This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC catch up over a few topics. How strong is your faith? Do you think that mansions and streets of gold are waiting for us in the afterlife? When you come face to face with God, what's the one thing you've been dying to ask? Tune in, like, comment, and share.

    Christianity Made Us Lazy (Ep: 270)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2021 67:43


    This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC catch up over a few topics. Do you think a Black Wall Street would thrive today as it did in the past? Are there more church-going Christians in the hood or in the suburbs? Are they really your friend if they don't text you bible scriptures randomly, or when necessary? Tune in, like, comment, and share.

    Come See Me (Ft. Anthony Monday) (Ep: 269)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2021 75:30


    This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC are joined by Anthony Monday to discuss racist neighbor Edward Cagney Mathews and Sha'Carri Richardson, American track and field star and Nike athlete. Accountability is key, but we as a culture tend to overlook accountability when race could be a possible issue. Should we be so quick to pull the race card? Also, be careful sharing your address when you're in a viral video being racist, because we will pull up! Tune in, like, comment, and share.

    Crab Legs on a Plane (Ft. King K) (Ep: 268)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 66:08


    This week on Stakes is High, King K @iamkingkao of @3drunkenknights_ pulls up to the mic to chop it up with Jones and TC on a few topics. We all choose paths to take throughout life, but what can we learn from those that choose the road less traveled? Have we as black people lost pride in our public appearance? If someone next to you on a plane whipped out a full crab boil, what's your next move? Tune in, like, comment, and share.

    The Curse Stops Here (Ft. Marko) (Ep: 267)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2021 92:58


    The Curse Stops Here (Ft. Marko) (Ep: 267) by Stakes is High Podcast

    Integration Ruined Us (PT 2) (Ft. Jesse) (Ep: 266)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 73:45


    Integration Ruined Us (PT 2) (Ft. Jesse) (Ep: 266) by Stakes is High Podcast

    Integration Ruined Us (PT 1) (Ft. Jesse) (Ep: 265)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 81:04


    This week on Stakes is High, Jones welcomes TC's return from the Honeymoon as the two of them are joined by Jesse @signedmistertobar for a 2-part conversation on black ownership, prejudice vs racism, and celebrating black love. Are there levels to how we support one another? Does supporting someone's relationship or business in private hold as much weight as publicly supporting? Lastly, how would we view success today had massacres like Tulsa and Rosewood never happened? Tune in, like, comment, and share.

    Life Is A Struggle (Ft. King K & Brotha2DaKnight) (Ep: 264)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 108:40


    This week on Stakes is High Podcast, Jones is joined by King K and Brotha2DaKnight from The Drunken Knights Podcast. This episode is full of information that will make you think about life. Are you balancing the order and chaos of your life? Please sit back, listen, and enjoy! Tune in, like, comment, and share.

    Sacrifice Vs. Happiness (Ft. J. Moore & DJ Lloyd Willin) (Ep: 263)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 101:55


    This week on Stakes is High Podcast, Jones is joined by J. Moore @jmoore1977 of the New Old Heads Podcast as well as DJ Lloyd Willin of the Pregame Podcast @thepregamepodcast. The trio discusses "How should you run a business with your friends or family?", "Do you sacrifice your happiness for a 30 year career?", and many other topics, too. Please sit back, listen, and enjoy! Tune in, like, comment, and share.

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