In The Fries

Hosts Playboy August and guests dive into a heated October episode covering the arrest of 60 foreign nationals for alleged counterfeiting, debates over political corruption and lawmakers’ accountability, the viral Vani engagement scandal, and MC Carol’s controversial comments about Liberian music. The conversation mixes news, cultural critique, and calls for systemic change.

Two Liberian women—humanitarian nurse Rosanna Shack and advocate Georgie Davis—share memories of childhood in Liberia, wartime trauma, and the work of their nonprofit THINK to support vulnerable women and children.

The episode explores identity as third-culture kids, disability, child soldiers, Ebola, and post-war rebuilding, and highlights mentorship, political advocacy, and the power of telling personal stories to heal and inspire change.

This episode breaks down Liberia's recent football disappointment and argues for open tryouts, better scouting, youth academies and local player development to rebuild the national team.

It also tackles media bias, the controversial AI image arrest under new cyber laws, political corruption, and the need for constitutional and grassroots change to restore accountability and opportunity.

In this episode PlaybioAugust and JBizz sit down with CaneJuice Papi to discuss his move from the U.S. to Liberia, starting farms and food businesses, and the challenges of doing honest work on the ground.

They cover environmental damage and foreign mining influence, cultural beliefs and local trust issues, strategies for diaspora engagement, and the idea of building new towns and economies to restore Liberia’s future.

On this episode of In The Fries, the hosts and guests discuss Liberia's urgent challenges: a rising drug epidemic, corruption and weaknesses in the judicial system, illustrated by prison scandals and the spread of casinos and betting.

They examine cultural issues affecting young women — sexualization, broken family structures and limited opportunities — and debate how parenting, accountability and diaspora engagement can help reposition and protect Liberia's youth.

The episode closes with calls for community-driven solutions, improved governance, and actionable steps to combat drugs, support families and rebuild trust across Liberian society.

This episode explores building businesses and real estate wealth between Liberia and the United States. Hosts and guests discuss the push for diaspora investment, challenges of doing business in Liberia, and practical steps for homeownership and real estate investing in the U.S.

They cover credit repair, down payment assistance, cooperative economics, and collaboration over competition, and preview the AfroPlus activation “From Homeland to Homeowner.” Practical tips, real experiences, and resources for nurses and entrepreneurs looking to create generational wealth are included.

On this episode Gvrden Boy, Holy Moe and Lowkey sit with the hosts to celebrate Gvrden Boy’s Obama playlist cosign and to unpack the realities of the Liberian music scene — from networking, presentation and industry systems to cross‑border careers and upcoming projects.

They share personal stories about grit, respect, collaborations, and plans to grow Liberia’s sound globally while urging the community to unite behind artists and build sustainable structures.

In this lively episode the hosts welcome Liberian–French entrepreneur Laura Brown, founder and CEO of Brown & Perry. Laura shares her journey from France to Liberia, the influence of her family and soccer legacy, and how she created a crystal glassware brand rooted in hospitality, culture and community.

The conversation covers building a brand across Europe, Africa and the U.S., challenges faced by diaspora entrepreneurs, the power of media and storytelling, and practical ideas for scaling—like content studios and local production in Liberia.

Laura offers encouragement to young creators and business owners, discussing trust in the process, representation in luxury industries, and her long-term vision for team growth, B2B gifting and potentially a production hub in Liberia.

On this episode the hosts sit down with Dr. Simmons to explore shame, silence, and healing in faith communities and everyday relationships. They discuss how churches often bypass emotional pain, the difference between guilt and shame, and how narcissistic patterns and love-bombing impact people—especially within the Liberian/African diaspora.

Dr. Simmons offers clear steps to begin healing: acknowledge your wounds, find trusted support, consider counseling, use creative outlets, and integrate faith as part of a broader recovery plan. The conversation mixes personal stories, cultural critique, and practical advice for anyone wanting to move from hurt to wholeness.

Panelists unpack the Vicky Gray–Master Queen altercation, the role of bloggers and PR in escalating the conflict, and questions of responsibility and accountability.

They also debate July 26th independence events, Duke Concept’s influence in diaspora markets, and broader challenges facing Liberian artists, promoters and community leaders.