Jerk, Jollof and Collard Greens Podcast

Wah Gwan? How you Dey? What’s Good?! On Episode 27, the JJC panel delivers Part 2 of their discussion on life, dating, relationships, family and careers, with our returning guest panel of young, black, independent singles from Part 1 (Danie, Chandrelly and Champ “Early”).Part 2 of this discussion was focused on gathering the thoughts and opinions of our multi-generational cast regarding partner selection, the struggles of finding/keeping a long term relationship today, partner roles, and whether the institutions of “marriage” and “family” have declined or increased in importance today. We also revealed thoughts on whether having children played a pivotal role in completing today’s standard family “make-up” and why some may opt to not include children into their potential family structure. Today’s guests and host panel also ranked and identified the traits they felt were essential to make a relationship work, and why MARRIAGE is both an emotional and financial investment. If you missed Part 1, where we spoke exclusively on today’s dating scene feel free to check out Episode#23 now to get caught up. Huge shoutout to our guest panel once more for returning and lending their insight on this discussion, be sure to show them some love using the tags below:

Danielle a.k.a. Danie Photography/Business Instagram: @excellense.photography Personal Instagram: @ayo_stokely 

Chandrell a.k.a ChanieInstagram/Facebook/Twitter: @chandrellly

Champ “Early-Never Late”Instagram: @CHAMP_33Twitter: @extrodinaire8 REP’ YOURs: Now I’m a Jamaican and that means we like big tings, yuh zimme, but I do have a heart for “Small Businesses” and with that said before we jump into today’s discussion I’d like to dedicate this episode's “Rep Your’s” shout-out to Top Hats and Tails, which is a black owned formal wear store located in Maplewood, NJ. Top hats and tails specializes in men’s formal wear and casual attire, suit/tux rentals and tailoring to keep you in top shape and fitted in the latest drip for that next big event, date or special outing. I’ve personally shopped here and it’s always been a pleasure working with the staff and  they’ve been my go-to source locally whenever I’m looking for unique finds or the seldom splurge on domestic and international designer fits. So, If you're attending or planning a wedding, or looking for some new fits, feel free to visit their website @tophat-tails.com for their latest specials or check out their brick and mortar location @ 1856 Springfield Ave in  Maplewood, NJ to show them some jjc love.

Wah Gwan? How you Dey? What’s Good?! For today’s topic, the JJC panel is going to discuss America's western lifestyle. For centuries, America has followed traditions that are outdated and quite possibly behind other first world countries. America continues to modernize its technology, but not the way it handles providing better public services such as health care, emergency services, work benefits, and tackling humanitarian issues within the country. The panel will discuss their opinions, experiences, and suggestions on how to make a utopian western society. So let's, “Make America Equal For Once!” 

Follow us@ JerkJollofCollardPod on Instagram for more podcast related content, such as our post podcast discussion questions, RepYour business shouts, or to send us your questions, thoughts or express interest in joining one of our discussions. You can contact us  via  DM or Email@[email protected]. We’d greatly appreciate it if you left us a review on your preferred streaming platform of choice. Feel free to like or share our content with your family and friends! REP’ YOURs: Before we jump into the discussion we’d like to dedicate this episode's “Rep Your’s” to Clarissa Lee Jewelry. Clarissa Lee Jewelry is a female-run, black owned jewelry business. The label was conceived through the CEO’s desire to share unique accessories that highlight beauty and style in intricate gold pieces. This modern jewelry label features trinkets for every occasion. There is something for everyone, as each item was carefully chosen to cater to a specific individual. Whether you need small to large hoops, knobs, necklaces, chains, or wrist and ankle accessories, Clarissa Lee Jewelry has a piece for you. They can be found at https://www.clarissaleejewelry.com/ 

Wah Gwan? How you Dey? What’s Good?! For today’s topic, the JJC panel strives to answer the age long question: can Men and Women truly maintain 100% platonic, non-intimate relationships? To do so, both effectively and inclusively, we’ve invited the charismatic, personable, real, uncensored and sensuous leading ladies behind the BlackWomenHealShow podcast to lend us their opinions, thoughts and experiences on the matter. We’ll uncover various views on whether it is essential to set boundaries within opposite-sex friendships, whether there’s value behind said relationships, and  tips for  developing and maintaining healthy relationships with members of the opposite sex. For a little extra spice, we’ll uncover which member and/or guest of the pod has  played the “rebound” or been “rebounded.” We’ll also address the following question dropped to us from our online JJC Family:  Why are the sexual rules different for men and women? 

To learn more about today’s guest please see links and tags below:

Follow them on IG @blackwomenhealshow

Website: Blackwomenhealshow.com Follow us@ JerkJollofCollardPod on Instagram for more podcast related content, such as our post podcast discussion questions, RepYour business shouts, or to send us your questions, thoughts or express interest in joining one of our discussions. You can contact us  via  DM or Email@[email protected]. We’d greatly appreciate it if you left us a review on your preferred streaming platform of choice. Feel free to like or share our content with your family and friends! Stay Blessed! REP’ YOURs: We’d like to dedicate this episode's “Rep Your’s” to F.A.D Fine African Dining Restaurant located in Marietta, GA. F.A.D specializes in West African and Nigerian cuisine and invites guests to partake in their rich worldly offerings in either a chic dining room and/or banquet-hall styled setting. F.A.D boasts a roomy venue, and offers live jazz music on weekends. F.A.D is the perfect location for an intimate dining experience or to add some West African flair to your next big event. To learn more about F.A.D’s. Banquet hall, dine-in and/or catering options, menu or make a reservation be sure to visit their website @: http://fadfinedining.com/

On this episode the JJC panel shares their experiences on how they are surviving the Pandemic. From the onset of COVID-19 shutting down business, essential functions, and being sent home. To being vaccinated in order to travel and enjoy life again, just to get partially shut down because of the delta variant. The panel will share their tips, tricks, and opinions on how they made it this far in the pandemic.

Make sure to Follow us@ JerkJollofCollardPod on Instagram for more podcast related content, such as our post podcast discussion questions, RepYour business shouts, or to send us your questions, thoughts or express interest in joining one of our discussions via DM or Email them to: [email protected]. REP’ YOURs: Before we jump into the discussion we’d like to dedicate this episode' Rep Your’s shout out to Latia's Collection. Afrocentric and Ethnic themed apparel and accessories for women - All handmade by Latia Melody- Available for purchase on Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/latiacollection/ You can also find her on Instagram @latiascollection. https://www.instagram.com/latiacollection/ 

Wah Gwan? How you Dey? What’s Good?! On today’s topic, the JJC panel took on a guest panel of young, black, independent Millenials and Gen Z’s, to speak on the nuances, challenges and trends of today’s dating scene, navigating career and  finances, starting a family and more. Part 1 of the discussion covers our guest panel's thoughts and views on partner selection, dating “do’s and don'ts,” qualities that deem a person “attractive,” the impact of social media and dating apps on dating, and whether it is good or bad to date multiple people at once. Have today’s dating standards taken a turn for the worse? Is it more difficult for black singles to find true love ? Or, are there simply not  enough eligible singles to pick from? Tune in to find out! Huge shoutout to our guest panel for lending their insight on this discussion, be sure to follow and show them some love using the tags below:

Danielle a.k.a. Danie 

Photography/Business Instagram: @excellense.photography Personal Instagram: @ayo_stokely 

Chandrell a.k.a Chanie

Instagram/Facebook/Twitter: @chandrellly

Champ “Early Never Late”

Instagram: @CHAMP_33Twitter: @extrodinaire8

Stay tuned for part 2 of this discussion dropping later this year, where we’ll cover family, career and finances.

Follow us@ JerkJollofCollardPod on Instagram for more podcast related content, such as our post podcast discussion questions, RepYour business shouts, or to send us your questions, thoughts or express interest in joining one of our discussions  via  DM or Email: [email protected].

We’d greatly appreciate it if you left us a review on your preferred streaming platform of choice. Feel free to like or share our content with your family and friends! Stay Blessed!

REP’ YOURs: Before we jump into the discussion and introduce our guest we’d like to dedicate this episode's “Rep Your’s” shout-out to Juice Cafe Organic Market which is a Black owned and operated juicery based in Hackensack, NJ supplying fresh, homemade and organic blended smoothies and juices as well as health supplements such as protein powders, bars, nutritional supplements and prepared and precooked meal plans for those of us that would like to eat clean but never seem to have the time. They are located at 260 D Main St, in Hackensack, NJ 07601 and open 7 days a week. You can check ‘em out online at: https://hackensacksmoothies.com/ or follow them on IG at @juicecafe_260d https://www.instagram.com/juicecafe_260d/

On this episode the JJC panel shares their experiences on overcoming and/or submitting to cultural expectations placed upon them by family in regards to significant life choices pertaining to family, marriage, career, finances, relationships and love. The panel reflects on how these expectations impacted their lives.

Follow us@ JerkJollofCollardPod on Instagram for more podcast related content, such as our post podcast discussion questions, RepYour business shouts, or to send us your questions, thoughts or express interest in joining one of our discussions  via  DM or Email them to: [email protected]. REP’ YOURs: Before we jump into the discussion we’d like to dedicate this episode' Rep Your’s shout out to Excellense photography. An amazing NJ based photographer with a keen eye for capturing life's most wonderful moments on film. Danielle Ingram, the owner of the company, has great camera work and editing skills to ensure every picture comes out perfect. You can check them out on IG where you can find samples of their great work. https://www.instagram.com/excellense.photography/ 

Wah Gwan? How you Dey? What’s Good?! That’s right Y’all Season 3 of the world’s most cultured podcast has arrived and we’ve got 10 brand new episodes lined up starting with today’s season premiere “Y’all Wildin’ for that One.” On today’s episode the fearless five also known as the JJC panel shares their perspectives, personal experiences and honest opinions on some of this year’s “need to know” and latest happenings in American society and culture, such as the panoramic pandemic, returning to the workplace and our outlook for the remainder of 2021 and beyond. The Era of Great Resignations, black culture deemed “trashy,” and more.. We’ll also address questions from our followers and reveal exactly what it is that we do during our “Hiatus” period and other details you probably didn’t know and surely wouldn’t want to miss about the world’s most cultured podcast.  

Follow us@ JerkJollofCollardPod on Instagram for more podcast related content, such as our post podcast discussion questions, RepYour business shouts, or to send us your questions, thoughts or express interest in joining one of our discussions  via  DM or Email them to: [email protected].

We’d greatly appreciate it if you left us a review on your preferred streaming platform of choice. Feel free to like or share our content with your family and friends! Stay Blessed! REP’ YOURs: Before we jump into the discussion we’d like to dedicate this episode's “Rep Your’s” shout-out to “Pray the Impossible” the spiritual wellness and development site by Author, Certified Spiritual and Certified Life Coach  Brandi McAlister. Checkout the “Pray the Impossible” website below:      WWW.PRAYTHEIMPOSSIBLE.COM to begin your spiritual wellness journey and meet with a Spiritual Friendvisor. You can also follow “Pray the Impossible” on Instagram @ Praytheimpossible https://www.instagram.com/praytheimpossible/  

You can also follow and learn more about Brandi’s non-profit organization “BlessedbyBrandi'' on Instagram@ blessed_by_brandi and purchase tickets to the Kentucky Derby themed Fundraising Brunch “Fall for the Possible” taking place  on  Sept. 12th.  Tickets to “Fall for the Possible” may also be purchased by using the following link: 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fall-for-the-possible-kentucky-derby-fundraising-brunch-tickets-165777670475?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

On Part 2 of Episode 19 we conclude our discussion on Black Mental Health Awareness, which is also the first installment of our “What ah Gwan” Series and final line of bonus content we’ve released post season. We were lucky and fortunate enough to be rejoined by Psychologist, Professor, Podcaster and Artist Dr. Cynthia Northington-Purdie as a member to our guest panel to bring this discussion full circle. Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Cynthia focuses on tips, advice and the tech’ to STAYING WELL mentally, as well as, ways we can help cease stigmas towards mental health wellness within African American, Black and Minority communities. #STOPTHESTIGMA. So, If you missed Part 1 of this topic, where we spoke on how to IDENTIFY if you, a friend or loved one may be in need of help as well as best practices for Seeking or Getting Help then be sure to browse our content catalog for Part 1 of this discussion to get caught up. Resources mentioned: https://www.betterhelp.com https://www.ayanatherapy.com https://liberatemeditation.com https://blackmenheal.org https://www.talkspace.com https://www.headspace.com National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255 https://blackmentalhealth.com  https://therapyforblackgirls.com

JJC Crew and panel decides if there truly is a “Superior” Gender, and closes out the topic discussion with a few rounds of “Hit or Miss” to debate the validity of a few pre-selected  double standards and biases frequently pitted towards Men & Women in several facets of life. We hope you enjoy this bonus content!

On Episode 20 of the Jerk, Jollof and Collard Greens Podcast we close out with our notorious season ender, What Would You Do. Kick back and laugh at our outlandish questions and responses to hypothetical situations. Thanks again for rocking with us through another season and we’ll be back soon for Season 3. REP’ YOURs: Before we jump into the topic we’d like to dedicate this episode's “'RepYour'' Business, to The Brooklyn Circus. The Brooklyn Circus is a menswear brand that finds inspiration in the pages of history books. https://thebkcircus.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thebkcircus/.