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| Is Our Community the Problem? | The Jaam Black History Awards | 28 Feb 2025 | 01:42:52 | |
Black culture gets blamed for everything, but that’s not the real issue. In this episode, we break down the myths, challenge narratives, and uncover the real forces shaping our communities. From systemic barriers to media manipulation, we’re setting the record straight. Plus, we’re celebrating the visionaries making history with the JAAM Black History Awards. Hosted by @jwilliamj, @abeetheartist, @wyomatt, & @SohoStudios Chapters: 0:00 Welcome to The JAAM 1:52 Episode Overview 5:38 Diddy’s Case Updates 15:13 Gucci’s All-White Design Team 19:09 Dapper Dan’s Rise 28:08 The Dapper Dan Raids & His Gucci Partnership 34:12 Joy Reid’s Show Cancelled 43:56 Becky Joo & the Black Women’s Call of Duty Tournament 53:55 Doom of the Day / The Real Issue with Black Culture 01:05:31 Elon Musk, Nick Cannon, & Donald Trump 01:14:05 Different Standards for Black People 01:24:31 Being a Black Man in our Industries 01:33:06 The Jaam Black History Awards 01:40:21 Closing / We Appreciate You for Watching! Thank you so much for watching #thejaampod ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| PREMIERE: A$AP Rocky Not Guilty?! & the NBA All-Star Weekend's Decline | 22 Feb 2025 | 01:41:59 | |
Welcome to The JAAM! This week, the faam covers A$AP Rocky's trial, the NBA All-Star Weekend, the latest with Kendrick & Drake, and much more. Subscribe so you don’t miss out on future episodes! Hosted by @jwilliamj, @abeetheartist, @wyomatt, & @SohoStudios Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to The JAAM 1:24 Valentine’s Weekend Review 7:19 NBA All-Star Weekend 12:13 Kai Cenat, Shaq, & Kevin Hart 16:12 G League vs the Pros 21:38 Is Sneaker Culture Back? 31:00 A$AP Rocky Not Guilty! 36:00 A$AP Rocky & Timothée Chalamet Fits 46:00 Kendrick & Drake Updates 55:33 Conservative Reactions to Kendrick 01:07:28 Doom of the Day / Kanye’s N*zi Rant 01:18:40 Musk Raiding Government Services 01:24:50 Trump's Tax Breaks for Billionaires 01:31:10 Final 10 / Fresh and Sh*t Thank you so much for watching! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Tank Davis vs. Roach Ends in CHAOS + D9 Hazing HORROR | 07 Mar 2025 | 01:46:30 | |
This week, we cover the Tank Davis vs. Lamont Roach fight that ended in chaos, how Dune Part 2 was snubbed at the Oscars, Donald Trump exploiting a 13-year-old cancer survivor, and much more. These episodes are getting WILD, so let’s get into it. Subscribe now so you don't miss out: Hosted by @jwilliamj, @abeetheartist, @wyomatt, & @SohoStudios This Week on the Pod: 0:00 Intro & Episode Preview 1:47 - The Dallas Mavericks Collapse 5:02 - Oscars Breakdown: Winners, Snubs, & Wtf Moments 17:19 - The Best Oscars Fits 21:37 - Boxing Recap: Tank Davis vs. Lamont Roach 36:05 - D9 Fraternity Hazing: How Far is Too Far? 50:36 - Understanding the Telvin Osborne Scandal 01:02:06 - Doom of the Day / State of the Union Nonsense 01:15:12 Trump, Zelensky, and Russia's War in Ukraine 01:28:13 Ben Shapiro & Elon Musk Want to Free Derek Chauvin?? 01:33:58 Takashi Murakami x MLB x Complex Thank you so much for watching #thejaampod ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ashton Hall Clownery, Signal-Gate Chaos & Bronny Nepo Drama | 28 Mar 2025 | 01:58:31 | |
Ashton Hall’s grindset clownery, Signal-Gate chaos from Trump’s inner circle, and Bronny James facing nepo baby backlash — all while top Democrats uplift right-wing figures who peddle lies and racism. Sneakers, masculinity, politics, and pure foolishness — it’s all in this one. Subscribe now so you don't miss out! 🚨 Connect with the hosts! JJ: @jwilliamj / https://www.tiktok.com/@jwilliamj/ Abee: @abeetheartist / https://www.instagram.com/abeetheartist/ Matt: @wyomattt / https://www.twitch.tv/wyomatt/ Allen: @SohoStudios / https://www.instagram.com/sohostudios.co/ This Week on the Pod: 0:00 Intro, Episode Preview, & Fit Check 8:15 When We Tried to Resell Sneakers… 12:55 Reseller Zadeh Kicks BUSTED 24:55 Men Policing Other Men’s Style 34:36 Our Fashion: Then & Now 44:04 Ashton Hall’s Hilarious Morning Routine 53:48 Our Morning Routines 1:00:38 Signal-Gate: Trump’s National Security Scandal 1:14:08 Signal-Gate: Lying to Congress & Blaming the Media 1:27:42 Doom of the Day / Democrats Coddling F*scists 1:39:12 The Democrats Fighting Back + How YOU Can Get Involved 1:47:56 Final 10 / #JaamTalks Comment Reactions ———— Thank you so much for watching #thejaampod ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Kanye’s Chaos, Carti’s Album, & Kim's Power Grab | 21 Mar 2025 | 01:55:29 | |
Kanye West spirals, Playboi Carti makes a wild bet, and Kim Kardashian hijacks culture for clout—again. From MAGA energy in fashion to Trump’s push for segregation(?!?), this episode breaks it all down. Drama, power grabs, and chaos—don’t miss this one. Subscribe now so you don't miss out! 🚨 Connect with the hosts! JJ: @jwilliamj / https://www.tiktok.com/@jwilliamj. Abee: @abeetheartist / https://www.instagram.com/abeetheartist/ Matt: @wyomattt / https://www.twitch.tv/wyomatt/ Allen: @SohoStudios / https://www.instagram.com/sohostudios.co/ This Week on the Pod: 0:00 Intro and Episode Preview 1:50 JAAM Fit Check 6:20 Paris Fashion Week Fits 11:30 Doechii Owns the Runway 19:33 Telsas, X, and Elon’s Terrible Week 28:20 Abee Hacked?! 32:08 Trump’s Tariffs Trashing the Stock Market 41:44 Mahmoud Khalil’s Arrest: A Dangerous Precedent 52:01 Criminalizing Mahmoud’s Free Speech 01:07:10 Doom of the Day / The Culture of Clip Farming 01:10:28 Stephen A. Smith Interviews Candace Owens 01:26:50 DDG Clip Farming Custody Battle 01:33:37 Our Funniest Clip Farming Stories 01:40:16 Final 10 / Sam Seder vs. a Black Conservative 01:47:14 Send Us Your Comment #JaamTalks ———— Thank you so much for watching #thejaampod ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Elon Musk's COLLAPSE and Doechii’s Fashion Dominance | 14 Mar 2025 | 01:55:11 | |
Elon Musk’s Cybertruck is a total disaster, Doechii is taking over Fashion Week, and Trump’s ICE is out of control—deporting protesters like Mahmoud Khalil for speaking out. We break it all down, plus the stock market crash, the culture of click farming, and Allen's new hair. This episode is a MUST-WATCH. Subscribe now so you don't miss out! 🚨 Hosted by @jwilliamj, @abeetheartist, @wyomatt, & @SohoStudios This Week on the Pod: 0:00 Intro and Episode Preview 1:50 JAAM Fit Check 6:20 Paris Fashion Week Fits 11:30 Doechii Owns the Runway 19:33 Telsas, X, and Elon’s Terrible Week 28:20 Abee Hacked?! 32:08 Trump’s Tariffs Trashing the Stock Market 41:44 Mahmoud Khalil’s Arrest: A Dangerous Precedent 52:01 Criminalizing Mahmoud’s Free Speech 01:07:10 Doom of the Day / The Culture of Click Farming 01:10:28 Stephen A. Smith Interviews Candace Owens 01:26:50 DDG Click Farming Custody Battle 01:33:37 Our Funniest Click Farming Stories 01:40:16 Final 10 / Sam Seder vs. a Black Conservative 01:47:14 Send Us Your Comment #JaamTalks Thank you so much for watching #thejaampod ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Kanye’s Klan Fit & Marvin Sapp's Hostage Sermon | 04 Apr 2025 | 01:58:53 | |
Kanye West wore a klan outfit. A pastor locked folks in a church over tithes. Billionaires want to invade Greenland. Cory Booker broke the filibuster record without shitting his pants. From fashion fails to hostage sermons—this might be America’s most unhinged week yet. Subscribe now so you don't miss out! 🚨 Connect with the hosts! JJ: @jwilliamj / https://www.tiktok.com/@jwilliamj/ Abee: @abeetheartist / https://www.instagram.com/abeetheartist/ Matt: @wyomattt / https://www.twitch.tv/wyomatt/ Allen: @SohoStudios / https://www.instagram.com/sohostudios.co/ This Week on the Pod: 00:00 – Intro, Episode Preview, & Fit Check 05:05 – Senator Cory Booker’s INSANE 25-Hour Filibuster 09:42 – Trump's DOJ Wants Luigi on Death Row?? 12:31 – Chicago's Wild Week in Sports 15:09 – Democrats Win In Wisconsin?! Susan Crawford Beats Trump Loyalist 16:32 – How to Build Your Fire Fits 27:00 – Allen's 2025 Fashion Forecast 33:29 – Kanye Interviews Wearing A Terrible Outfit (sigh) 52:06 – Marvin Sapp Locks Church Doors for Donations?! 1:00:01 – Choose Your Leaders Carefully... 1:07:03 – Trump’s Plan to INVADE Greenland?! 1:15:44 – The Real Reason? Trump's Crypto Billionaire Supporters 1:21:29 – Doom of the Day / Deportations That Nobody’s Talking About 1:28:31 – Free Speech? Nah, They To Be Racist 1:46:29 – Final 10 / #JaamTalks Comment Reactions ———— Thank you so much for watching #thejaampod ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Shay Shay's $50M Lawsuit, Sinners Movie Review, & Metcalf's Dad vs the Klan | 25 Apr 2025 | 02:06:22 | |
Ryan Coogler took the studio’s lunch. Shannon Sharpe's voice got subpoenaed. Trump’s threatening Harvard like a mob boss. And misinformation's out here catching bodies. JAAM dives into the mess—power, lies, violence, and who really owns the mic when the culture goes to war. Subscribe now so you don't miss out! 🚨 Connect with the hosts! JJ: @jwilliamj / https://www.tiktok.com/@jwilliamj Abee: @abeetheartist / https://www.instagram.com/abeetheartist/ Matt: @wyomattt / https://www.twitch.tv/wyomatt/ Allen: @SohoStudios / https://www.instagram.com/sohostudios.co/ This Week on the Pod: 00:00 What’s Up, What’s On, and What’s Cookin’ 3:50 Fit Check: Coach Shirts, Painted Nails, & Fazos 6:03 Banter Hegseth a Snitch?, Vance Smoked the Pope?, Cubs Cookin’ 12:45 Correcting the Record for Austin Metcalf / Karmelo Anthony 38:29 Metcalf's Dad Shuts Down Jan 6er & White Supremacist Jake Lang 44:18 Trump vs. Harvard?? The Lawsuit Nobody Asked For 55:40 How the Florida State Tragedy Ties In 1:07:30 Shay Shay vs. Allegations: A PR Chess Match 1:20:04 $10 Million to Make It Go Away? Allegedly! 1:29:21 King Kendrick x Chanel: Black Royalty Gets the Bag 1:33:57 Doom of the Day / Sinners Review (Spoilers!!) 01:51:20 Ryan Coogler’s Deal Got Execs Crying in Their Teslas 2:01:01 Final 10 / #JaamTalks Listener Reactions ———— Thank you so much for watching #thejaampod ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| JAAM Lore Dump: Beef Since the Fourth Grade | 25 Apr 2025 | 00:37:29 | |
In this special JAAM lore dump, we’re telling our origin story: how four Chicago kids ended up cousins, creators, and co-conspirators in this wild digital ride. Family ties, fourth-grade drama, streaming breakthroughs, and how “Six Milk” got his name—it’s all in here. You want the real? This is it. No bots, no agents, no starter packs. Just JAAM. Subscribe now so you don't miss out! 🚨 Connect with the hosts! JJ: @jwilliamj / https://www.tiktok.com/@jwilliamj/ Abee: @abeetheartist / https://www.instagram.com/abeetheartist/ Matt: @wyomattt / https://www.twitch.tv/wyomatt/ Allen: @SohoStudios / https://www.instagram.com/sohostudios.co/ This Week on the Pod: 00:00 – Intro: Special Episode Drop 03:56 – Chicago Kids & Suburb Stories 11:18 – JJ vs. Matt: The Fourth Grade Beef 17:06 – Allen’s YouTube-to-Friend Pipeline 21:48 – The Legend of Six Milks 26:42 – Abee Becomes @AbeeTheArtist 28:55 – JJ’s TikTok Went From ASMR To Politics 31:16 – How Being Broke Got Us Started 36:38 – Want More Lore? Let Us Know! ———— Thank you so much for watching #thejaampod ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Tariff of Doom, the Viral Punch, and the Chicago Takeover | 11 Apr 2025 | 01:38:58 | |
Conservative agitator Savannah Craven Antao got straight-up punched trying to go viral. Chicago’s “takeover” hit the bougie neighborhoods—now folks want a curfew. TikTok faces extinction (again), Kendall Jenner’s out here directing culture (??), and Trump’s tariffs? Still wreaking havoc on the working class. Welcome to America 2025—where clout is currency and chaos is king. This is The JAAM. Laugh. Cry. Scroll. Repeat. Subscribe now so you don't miss out! 🚨 Connect with the hosts! JJ: @jwilliamj / https://www.tiktok.com/@jwilliamj/ Abee: @abeetheartist / https://www.instagram.com/abeetheartist/ Matt: @wyomattt / https://www.twitch.tv/wyomatt/ Allen: @SohoStudios / https://www.instagram.com/sohostudios.co/ This Week on the Pod: 00:00 – Intro & What We’re Covering This Week 3:28 Fit Check: Dunks, Yeezys & Recycled Pants 5:08 Banter: JJ Turns 21, Dodgers In the White House, & Stephen A. for Prez?! 10:47 Why Every Celebrity Is a Creative Director Now 19:33 The Downsides for Fashion & Culture 27:05 Chicago Takeovers: Teens, Donuts, & Curfews? 40:43 Conservative Influencer F**ks Around & Finds Out 49:48 Who's Funding This Anti-Abortion Clout Machine? 1:01:30 Will TikTok Actually Get Banned? An Update 1:10:16 Doom of the Day: Trump’s Tariffs Are Screwing Us 1:22:08 Why the Rich Are Crashing the Economy 1:32:50 Final 10 / #JaamTalks Listener Reactions ———— Thank you so much for watching #thejaampod ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Epidemic of Lame Dudes, Diddy’s Freak-Offs, & DDG’s Restraining Order |The JAAM Ep 13 | 16 May 2025 | 01:54:56 | |
DDG hit with a restraining order. Diddy’s freak-offs exposed. Red Pill clowns rushing to defend the indefensible. We break it all down—from “Black fatigue” to why lame dudes keep getting platforms while Black women get dragged. Now white folks claim they're tired? We unpack the violence, the racism, and the rise of weak men with big mics. Subscribe now so you don't miss out! 🚨 Connect with the hosts! JJ: @jwilliamj / https://www.tiktok.com/@jwilliamj Abee: @abeetheartist / https://www.instagram.com/abeetheartist/ Matt: @wyomattt / https://www.twitch.tv/wyomatt/ Allen: @SohoStudios / https://www.instagram.com/sohostudios.co/ This Week on the Pod: 0:00 What We On Today 5:09 We Forgot the Fit Check?! 8:08 Cubs Got The Walk-Off W! 12:20 The Mavs Cooking or Nah? 18:50 Shedeur BEEN That Guy 22:46 The Diddy Case Has Begun.... 35:44 "Black Fatigue" Is CRAZY 44:44 Shiloh Hendrix $700k For Racism 58:10 Y’all LOVE When Artists Suffer 1:12:50 The DDG Case Is A MESS 1:28:02 They Stay Hating Black Women 1:36:36 Guys, DO BETTER 1:48:43 #jaamtalks | Prom Fit Reviews ———— Thank you so much for watching #thejaampod ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Black Dandyism Ran the Met Gala, GTA 6 Trailer Reactions & the Tyre Nichols Verdict | 09 May 2025 | 02:26:27 | |
Rockstar Games dropped a bomb then ghosted. GTA VI ain’t coming till 2026. Tyre Nichols was beaten to death—and his killers just walked. Meanwhile, the Met Gala turned into a Black fashion warzone, and your favorite rappers got outdressed by Zendaya. Oh—and the Pope? He’s from Chicago now. Figure that out. This episode is jokes, rage, and dandy-ass drip. Buckle up. Subscribe now so you don't miss out! 🚨 Connect with the hosts! JJ: @jwilliamj / https://www.tiktok.com/@jwilliamj Abee: @abeetheartist / https://www.instagram.com/abeetheartist/ Matt: @wyomattt / https://www.twitch.tv/wyomatt/ Allen: @SohoStudios / https://www.instagram.com/sohostudios.co/ This Week on the Pod: 0:00 – New Pope Just Dropped?! 0:56 – What We On Today 4:36 – Fit Check: Prom Edition 7:45 – The Cubs Took a Big L 12:52 – The Time We Shopped with the OKC Thunder 18:46 – Kai Cenat’s “Streamer University” 25:24 – GTA 6 Delay Drama 39:09 – GTA 6 Trailer & Screenshot Reactions 47:00 – The Cops Who Killed Tyre Nichols Got Off… 58:25 – Memphis’s Corrupt Police Department 1:16:12 – Marvel’s Thunderbolts Was Mid AF 1:32:48 – Our Prom Fits REVIEWED 1:42:25 – Met Gala 2025: Black Dandyism For The Win 1:52:51 – The Wildest Met Gala Looks 2:01:35 – Pharrell's Louis Vuitton Fits 2:14:58 – Rihanna, A$AP, and the Real Winners of the Night 2:19:01 – #JaamTalks Listener Reactions ———— Thank you so much for watching #thejaampod ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Shedeur Gets Done Dirty, Trump Deports Sick Toddler, & Saquon Golfs with the Ops | 02 May 2025 | 02:01:12 | |
Trump deports a U.S.-born cancer-stricken toddler. The NFL disrespects Shedeur on purpose. Saquon hits the green with MAGA. Meanwhile, we debate if 100 men could fight a gorilla and why sperm races are the dumbest flex ever. America’s broken—and so is this episode. Watch the chaos unfold. Subscribe now so you don't miss out! 🚨 Connect with the hosts! JJ: @jwilliamj / https://www.tiktok.com/@jwilliamj Abee: @abeetheartist / https://www.instagram.com/abeetheartist/ Matt: @wyomattt / https://www.twitch.tv/wyomatt/ Allen: @SohoStudios / https://www.instagram.com/sohostudios.co/ This Week on the Pod: 0:00 Welcome Back!! 2:03 What We On 4:01 Fit Checks Go Stupid 7:34 100 Dudes vs Gorilla... We Winning? 13:45 Racing Sperm: White Folks Got Too Much Time 16:22 Kilmar’s Knuckles: Trump Got Cooked by Photoshop 20:16 The Met Gala's Theme Is Black Dandyism?! 33:46 Trump's Out Here Deporting Citizen Children... 43:42 …One Has Stage 4 Cancer 55:50 Saquon Barkley Simping for Trump 01:08:45 Sinners *Breaking* the Box Office 01:18:38 Doom of the Day / Shedeur Was Done DIRTY 01:26:06 Eli Manning Crashed Out: Double Standards!! 01:39:08 Even Trump Was On the Right Side Here 01:50:03 Final 10 / #JaamTalks Listener Reactions ———— Thank you so much for watching #thejaampod ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Reclaiming Masculinity in the Age of Bullsh*t |The JAAM Ep 14 | 23 May 2025 | 02:16:16 | |
This might be the realest episode we’ve ever done. No trending topics. No performative takes. Just 4 men unpacking what it really means to be a man — in a world full of noise, pressure, trauma, and fake advice. We talk love. Insecurity. Healing. Boundaries. We admit where we f*cked up — and how we’re trying to grow. No echo chambers. No red pill BS. Just honesty. If you’ve ever asked, “What kind of man do I want to be?” — this one’s for you. Subscribe now so you don't miss out! 🚨 Connect with the hosts! JJ: @jwilliamj / https://www.tiktok.com/@jwilliamj Abee: @abeetheartist / https://www.instagram.com/abeetheartist/ Matt: @wyomattt / https://www.twitch.tv/wyomatt/ Allen: @SohoStudios / https://www.instagram.com/sohostudios.co/ This Week on the Pod: 0:00 – Cold Open & What We On 4:46 – Fit Checks: Summer Style 7:24 – Abee Went Viral Over Jordans?! 13:41 – NBA Playoffs: Who’s Really Got Next 17:29 – The Weeknd's Movie: Art or Ego Trip? 24:19 – Politics: Plantations, Gaza, & Old Democrats 35:42 – Voicemail Time: Dating & Body Counts 43:50 – The Bikini Clip: Can Men Take Accountability? 57:11 – How Has Insecurity Showed Up in Our Relationships 1:18:45 – What Had Us Sick in Our Last Relationships 1:37:48 – Healing Ain’t Pretty: What It Took Us To Grow 2:00:42 – What We’d Tell Our Younger Selves ———— Thank you so much for watching #thejaampod ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Kai’s Streamer University Critique, White Validation, & Diddy’s Court Chaos |The JAAM Ep 15 | 30 May 2025 | 02:20:38 | |
Kai Cenat’s Streamer University left a lot on the table. The fashion world keeps praising Black designers like Telfar Clemens—but won’t give them power. Diddy’s court case spirals into firebombs, threats, and brutal testimony. And Mr. Beast’s “hood cosplay”? Yeah, we saw that too. This episode dives into clout-chasing, white validation, and the cost of staying quiet. Subscribe now so you don't miss out! 🚨 Connect with the hosts! JJ: @jwilliamj / https://www.tiktok.com/@jwilliamj Abee: @abeetheartist / https://www.instagram.com/abeetheartist/ Matt: @wyomattt / https://www.twitch.tv/wyomatt/ Allen: @SohoStudios / https://www.instagram.com/sohostudios.co/ This Week on the Pod: 0:00 What We On 3:40 Fit Check: It's Shorts SZN 6:39 We Got Recognized?! Our Wild Week 11:25 Shaboozy's Viral Side Eye 14:40 The Liverpool Car Attack 17:24 Charlie Kirk L Tour Continues 20:15 Diddy Court Update: It Gets Worse 32:50 Carpicorn Clark's Bombshell Testimony 43:51 Stop Chasing White Validation (In Fashion & Beyond) 51:45 Telfar Clemens's Rise | The Big Houses Ripped Him Off!! 1:08:18 Travis Hunter Got Married & the Internet Lost It 1:26:32 Streamer University: Great Idea, Mid Execution 1:41:59 Kai Cenat with Hood Mr. Beast Was Wild 1:51:39 Kai Got Baited by a N*zi?! 2:10:50 Final 10 / How We Avoided The Red Pill ———— Thank you so much for watching #thejaampod ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Trump Diddy Pardon, Akademiks Is a Loser & TACO Tanks the Economy |The JAAM Ep 16 | 06 Jun 2025 | 02:06:10 | |
Trump is considering pardoning Diddy, men are breaking down in the gym, and TACO Trump's tariffs crash the economy. JAAM goes scorched earth on toxic masculinity, corrupt politicians, and why lonely men keep listening to DJ Akademiks. Y'all missin' the point of Magazine Dreams! This one's wild, unfiltered, and necessary. Subscribe now so you don't miss out! 🚨 Connect with the hosts! JJ: @jwilliamj / https://www.tiktok.com/@jwilliamj Abee: @abeetheartist / https://www.instagram.com/abeetheartist/ Matt: @wyomattt / https://www.twitch.tv/wyomatt/ Allen: @SohoStudios / https://www.instagram.com/sohostudios.co/ This Week on the Pod: 0:00 'Please Stop Hitting Me' 1:59 What We On This Week 2:59 Fit Check: Matt's New Tat 6:26 JJ's 1st Concert: The Weeknd!! 15:42 Pride Month Got ‘Em Mad Again 16:48 Trump Tryna Pardon Diddy?? 19:54 Elon On That Special K 😈 22:47 “TACO” Trump’s Tariffs Dumb AF 34:30 NYC Mayor Race: Who's Zohran Mamdani? 46:10 Eric Adams & Andrew Cuomo Stay Wild 55:16 Why Local Media D**ckriding Cuomo 1:07:02 Young Men’s Mental Health 1:23:16 The Men's Loneliness Epidemic 1:32:07 Red Pill Dudes Making It Worse 1:52:51 How To Get Your Mind Right ———— Thank you so much for watching #thejaampod ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Beyoncé vs The Grammys, Angel Reese Dragged, Trump’s Sad Parade | 22 Aug 2025 | 02:18:33 | |
Beyoncé made history, and the Grammys still found a way to snub her. We unpack the Cowboy Carter backlash, the Grammys’ shady rule change, and why Beyoncé might need to stop showing up altogether. Then we get into Angel Reese’s villain era, the media’s role in framing her as a threat, and the deadly No Kings protests that rocked the nation. Meanwhile, Trump throws a lame-ass military birthday parade, wishing it were North Korea, but looking more like a TEMU coup. And if that’s not enough: Democratic leaders are being gunned down in targeted assassinations, and the world might be on the brink of WW3 with Iran. Subscribe now so you don't miss out! 🚨 Connect with the hosts! JJ: @jwilliamj / https://www.tiktok.com/@jwilliamj Abee: @abeetheartist / https://www.instagram.com/abeetheartist/ Matt: @wyomattt / https://www.twitch.tv/wyomatt/ Allen: @SohoStudios / https://www.instagram.com/sohostudios.co/ This Week on the Pod: 0:00 'Name 5 Beyonce Songs' 2:17 What We On This Week 3:57 Fit Check: JJ Rockin' a Sweater & Tie 6:46 Will OKC Get That W?? 11:52 Kendrick v Drake is PLAYED OUT 17:33 Put Matt On Love Island!! 25:07 They Stay Hatin’ on Angel Reese 39:53 Stop Comparing Reese vs. Clark 48:27 “Best Black Country Album”? GRAMMYS, BE SERIOUS 1:03:00 Take Back BET!! 1:10:59 No Kings Was The Largest Protest EVER 1:21:04 Florida Man Said WHAT About Protesters?! 1:34:00 Trump-Voter K*lled Melissa Hortman. We Gotta Talk. 1:42:45 Israel vs Iran? This Is Bad. 2:03:25 Final 10 / We Will Not Be Silent ———— Thank you so much for watching #thejaampod ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Doechii Stands on Business, Trump’s ICE War Hits LA, & Interviewing Pro Golfer Brice Peake |The JAAM Ep 17 | 13 Jun 2025 | 02:08:46 | |
Doechii stood on business, calling out Trump’s ICE raids, fascism, and state violence at the BET Awards. We break down the lies, the raids, and the right-wing media fueling a full-on fascist crackdown. PLUS: our first guest ever, pro golfer Brice Peake, pulls up to talk Black excellence, country club classism, and betting on yourself. His new movie coming up is 'Outta The Rough' We even hit the range. Brice rates our golf swings (spoiler: it’s brutal). Protest. Power. FORE!! Tap in. Subscribe now so you don't miss out! 🚨 Connect with the hosts! JJ: @jwilliamj / https://www.tiktok.com/@jwilliamj Abee: @abeetheartist / https://www.instagram.com/abeetheartist/ Matt: @wyomattt / https://www.twitch.tv/wyomatt/ Allen: @SohoStudios / https://www.instagram.com/sohostudios.co/ Chapters: 0:00 ‘First of all, Sabrina…’ 1:36 What We On This Week 2:50 Car Parades, Protests, & Gettin Recognized 9:51 LA Protests Backstory | Doechii Was SPITTIN 22:28 What Even *Is* A Sanctuary City? 30:04 Black & Brown | They Want Us DIVIDED 39:35 BRICE PEAKE JOINS THE JAAM 42:02 Fit Check! | Ya’ll Thought We Forgot… 47:01 Brice’s 9 Core Values (Clip) 52:09 Day-One Advocate Energy (Clip) 56:24 Brice Been Nice Since Age 4 1:04:06 What It Took To Go Solo 1:10:40 Why Not Hoops? 1:15:44 Brice’s Coldest Golf Moment 1:19:27 Brice Judges Our Swings 😭 1:23:30 His Toughest Day on the Course 1:30:19 “If I Had Your Athleticism…” | Brice’s Viral Clip 1:44:22 Golf Gear is 2 Bands?! The Access Problem 1:49:36 Don’t Shrink to Fit Their Box 1:59:20 Acting Is Harder Than Golf?? What’s Next ———— Thank you so much for watching #thejaampod ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Racism Stronger Than the Constitution. Happy July 4th | 22 Aug 2025 | 02:10:40 | |
Trump signs the Big Bullsh*t Bill into law on the 4th of July like a psychopath, slashing Medicaid, supercharging ICE, and gutting birthright citizenship while calling it “beautiful.” Zohran Mamdani wins with a mandate and still gets dragged. 50 Cent stays acting like a double agent for Trump. Chuck Schumer? Quiet while ICE gets a raise, probably too busy drafting a tweet and pretending bipartisanship still exists. Plus: Love Island drama, fashion updates, and the usual chaos from the faam. In this episode, the JAAM crew breaks down how white supremacy keeps beating the Constitution, and how America just proved it on its birthday. Connect with the hosts! JJ: @jwilliamj / https://www.tiktok.com/@jwilliamj/ Abee: @abeetheartist / https://www.instagram.com/abeetheartist/ Matt: @wyomattt / https://www.twitch.tv/wyomatt/ Allen: @SohoStudios / https://www.instagram.com/sohostudios.co/ This Week on the Pod: 0:00 Schumer: "Change the Name of the Bill" 3:49 What We On This Week 5:15 Fit Check: Abee Rockin’ the Satchel 7:46 Linked w/ Chi Legends Lstreetz & D-LO 12:10 Paris Fashion Week (Minus Allen 😭) 18:04 Diddy Not Guilty?? 22:03 Love Island Updates: Switchin' Men?! 31:37 XXL Freshman List Dropped 33:48 Is 50 Cent A Double Agent?? 50:22 Trump's 'Big Billionaire Bill' Passed 57:25 They Takin' Healthcare From Kids 1:02:53 But ICE Got $170 Billion?? 1:07:52 Doom of the Day / Your Citizenship Ain't Safe 1:25:18 Trump Tryna Deport Zohran 1:34:37 Dems Callin’ Zohran Anti-Semitic... 1:50:22 Democrats: Stand Up or Get Out 1:58:47 #JaamTalks Reactions ———— Thank you so much for watching #thejaampod ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Love Island Bombshells, Zohran’s Win, & Why the Left Can’t Talk to Men (feat. Josh Doss) | 22 Aug 2025 | 02:17:40 | |
This week on JAAM: a Love Island bombshell drops (and Ace might be the most diabolical short king of all time), Zohran bodies Cuomo, and political strategist-slash-influencer Joshua Doss pulls up to break down why Democrats still talk to Black men like we’re in Sunday school. We dig into who actually votes and why politicians should stop pitching poverty and start pitching power. Josh also reveals how he got scouted at the free throw line, his wildest DMs, and why white consultants love telling Black men to cut their hair. Plus: Trump fake-posts a ceasefire while literally bombing Iran, Chicago turns into a heatwave Hunger Games, and the gang ranked-choice votes JJ’s, Harold’s, Sharks, and Remus like a South Side ballot. Connect with Josh Doss! Josh Doss: @doss.discourse / https://www.instagram.com/doss.discourse/ Connect with the hosts! JJ: @jwilliamj / https://www.tiktok.com/@jwilliamj. Abee: @abeetheartist / https://www.instagram.com/abeetheartist/ Matt: @wyomattt / https://www.twitch.tv/wyomatt/ Allen: @SohoStudios / https://www.instagram.com/sohostudios.co/ This Week on the Pod: 0:00 Allen's Voodoo Curse 😭 2:05 What We On This Week 4:30 Zohran Mamdani's Big W In NYC 10:35 Love Island Was Wild This Week!! 18:49 Black Yacht Week Chaos 22:37 JOSH DOSS JOINS THE JAAM 24:09 Fit check | That 'Everything Fake' Drip 26:28 Federal Bureau of ABEE: Doss’s Ball Highlights 34:32 Growing Up On The West Side 42:32 Pollster & Influencer?! | Josh Doss Livin' Different 56:06 How To Become A Pollster 1:02:43 Where Are Black Folks At Politically? 1:10:27 How We Get White Dudes Back 1:25:35 Coalition Building & Is Zohran The Future? 1:37:33 Is Policing the N-Word Worth It? 1:46:23 Do Black People Want War? 1:52:01 NBA Finals Recap 2:00:42 HOT TAKES: Doss on Chicago Staples ———— Thank you so much for watching #thejaampod ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Kids Die and Billionaires Get Richer | 22 Aug 2025 | 02:21:18 | |
Billionaires getting richer while kids drown, and y’all still calling Trump "anti-establishment"? We torch MAGA lies, the buried Epstein files, and Project 2025’s plot to gut FEMA while Texas floods. Paris Fashion Week romanticizes prison life with "racist fits" while Willy Chavarria shows what real storytelling looks like. Then we drag Love Island — because nothing sums up Gen Z dating dysfunction like a house full of unserious, emotionally illiterate people pretending to find love for the camera. Pure chaos, sharp critique, and no punches pulled. Connect with the hosts! JJ: @jwilliamj / https://www.tiktok.com/@jwilliamj/ Abee: @abeetheartist / https://www.instagram.com/abeetheartist/ Matt: @wyomattt / https://www.twitch.tv/wyomatt/ Allen: @SohoStudios / https://www.instagram.com/sohostudios.co/ ———— Thank you so much for watching #thejaampod ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Maxwell Frost on ICE Camps + Rightwing Grifters, Fear of God Drops | 18 Jul 2025 | 02:09:25 | |
The JAAM is in rare form this week — dragging Fear of God’s scammy shirts, culture vultures, and Jackboys vs. Clipse while cooking Paul Pierce and anyone else playing themselves. We sit down with Rep. Maxwell Frost for a wild interview about ICE’s “Alligator Alcatraz” and what he saw inside. Meanwhile, the GOP is folding as usual — backpedaling on the deportation machine they built while literally out here trying to “reclaim Nazi” on Fox News. Republicans are wimps, old heads are mad, and culture vultures are still stealing. If you’re gonna steal from us, at least do it with some taste. Lock in or keep lurking. Connect with the hosts! JJ: @jwilliamj / https://www.tiktok.com/@jwilliamj. Abee: @abeetheartist / https://www.instagram.com/abeetheartist/ Matt: @wyomattt / https://www.twitch.tv/wyomatt/ Allen: @SohoStudios / https://www.instagram.com/sohostudios.co/ This Week on the Pod: 0:00 “You Can’t Detain 3k People Per Day Without Discrimination…” 2:11 What We On This Week 4:35 Fit Check: Allen in the Jorts & Chains 8:59 We Met Ray Vaughn!! 16:20 Love Island Finale: Chris & Huda Was Wildin’ 23:36 Pierce & RG3 Are 🤡 33:22 38 Homers with a Wooden Bat?! 37:22 Gillie On Gatekeeping: When Is It Fair Game? 56:17 Fear of God's $500 "Freedom" Hoodie.... 1:12:11 Clipse vs JackBoys: Why We Gotta Pick Sides? 1:30:59 Congressman Maxwell Frost on Alligator Alcatraz 1:41:47 Don't Trust These Mfs Pt 1: Gutfeld, Tucker, Kirk 1:50:39 Don't Trust These Mfs Pt 2: Schultz, Candace, Mead 2:04:32 #JaamTalks Reactions ———— Thank you so much for watching #thejaampod ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Bonus Episode: Trump’s DC Takeover HARASSES Black America | 15 Aug 2025 | 00:50:12 | |
Trump hijacks D.C. police to target Black and Brown neighborhoods, spewing propaganda from his limo on the way to his golf course — lying to Americans while cracking down on them. --- Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@TheJAAMPod?sub_confirmation=1 Want to watch all of our episodes? Catch them here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0nquUqSmmJBBd_hyzmCrDh762z7bHqqi Have 10 minutes? Check out a clip from our episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0nquUqSmmJBXkCqeETdgfQs4k6oY2Bvg Connect with the hosts! JJ: @jwilliamj / https://www.tiktok.com/@jwilliamj. Abee: @abeetheartist / https://www.instagram.com/abeetheartist/ Matt: @wyomattt / https://www.twitch.tv/wyomatt/ Allen: @SohoStudios / https://www.instagram.com/sohostudios.co/ ———— Thank you so much for watching #thejaampod ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The WAR on History & Weird N*****s | 08 Aug 2025 | 02:22:28 | |
This country don’t protect kids — it protects the grown men trying to f* ‘em.** From Shannon Sharpe to Lil Tay to Trump lurking like predator-in-chief, it’s open season on young girls and nobody’s stopping it. Stephen A. Smith out here moving like a Real Housewife, weighing in on politics like he’s never read a policy — loud, wrong, and embarrassing. We talk algorithm rot, fashion elitism, and how Republicans are gerrymandering Texas into the ground while threatening democracy to keep power. The culture’s cooked. Protect the kids. 00:00 – Intro + Michelle Obama Shoutout 01:15 – Today’s Topics Rundown 04:06 – Big Check Fits 07:22 – Meeting Deonte’ K & Van Lathan Co-Sign 16:05 – KSI Black Doll Controversy 21:00 – UK Age Verification Laws 26:52 – Fantastic Four Review 33:34 – Social Media Killed Individuality 39:07 – Fashion, Classism, and Fake Exclusivity 48:03 – Why Wisdom’s Fashion Content Wins 54:59 – Stephen A Smith vs Michelle Obama 1:19:22 – Texas Gerrymandering & Democrats Fleeing 1:31:06 – How Republicans Rig Elections 1:50:39 – DOOM OF THE DAY: Weird Men in Power 2:00:08 – Lil Tay, OnlyFans & Male Hypocrisy 2:17:29 – Final Word: Young Men, Do Better 2:19:14 – JAAM Talks Comment + Jamaican Pride 2:20:55 – Outro: Subscribe or You’re Weird --- Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@TheJAAMPod?sub_confirmation=1 Want to watch all of our episodes? Catch them here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0nquUqSmmJBBd_hyzmCrDh762z7bHqqi Have 10 minutes? Check out a clip from our episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0nquUqSmmJBXkCqeETdgfQs4k6oY2Bvg Connect with the hosts! JJ: @jwilliamj / https://www.tiktok.com/@jwilliamj. Abee: @abeetheartist / https://www.instagram.com/abeetheartist/ Matt: @wyomattt / https://www.twitch.tv/wyomatt/ Allen: @SohoStudios / https://www.instagram.com/sohostudios.co/ ———— Thank you so much for watching #thejaampod ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| They Enable N**is and Call it Comedy | 01 Aug 2025 | 02:22:49 | |
N3on’s racist ass is on an apology tour, but crying on Breakfast Club ain’t how you earn your place back in the culture. DJ Akademiks is still a fat-ass blogroach profiting off Chicago pain while doing jack sh*t for the people. And Jerry Lorenzo tried clapping back at our critique — so we break down why selling overpriced civil rights t-shirts ain’t the same as honoring Black legacy. We also dig into the Jubilee pipeline and ask why these platforms keep giving fascists a stage in the name of “free speech.” Rest in p*ss, Hulk Hogan. Connect with the hosts! JJ: @jwilliamj / https://www.tiktok.com/@jwilliamj. Abee: @abeetheartist / https://www.instagram.com/abeetheartist/ Matt: @wyomattt / https://www.twitch.tv/wyomatt/ Allen: @SohoStudios / https://www.instagram.com/sohostudios.co/ This Week on the Pod: 0:00 "We Have Fun Too, But We Don't Enable N@zis" 1:25 What We On This Week 4:51 Fit Check: JJ in Baggy Jeans & Trav 1s 8:46 We Moved And It Was Hell 15:46 Lollapalooza Back Outside 18:21 Tyler's Dance Album is 🔥 21:33 Sydney Sweeney Got Great Genes? Pause. 28:40 Luca Gonna Bang This Season 31:27 We Got Jerry Lorenzo Shook 53:14 Ralph Lauren's Oak Bluffs Campaign Slaps 1:11:08 JJess Hilarious Ethered N3on’s Racism 1:18:10 Kai Gotta Stop Letting These Folks Punk Him 1:27:02 Akademiks Crashed Out Over Charity… 1:39:03 Don't Forget: Hogan Used the Hard R 1:41:12 Hasan v Nazis?! Jubilee Y’all Look Dumb 2:05:28 Druski & Kai Need to Stand TF Up 2:15:32 #JaamTalks: Is Unconditional Love Real? ———— Thank you so much for watching #thejaampod ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Hasan Piker Eats Cake with a Spoon | 15 Aug 2025 | 02:09:49 | |
Hasan Piker pulls up to The JAAM for a full-blown, no-filter episode. We roast his wildest fits, talk about why dudes need to quit dressing like NPCs, and get into how he built one of the biggest Twitch empires after leaving TYT. Hasan drops his pre-stream rituals, how he handles the hate, and why young men need left-wing policies that actually speak to them. We drag the Dems for their flop game, talk why public broadcasting matters, and call out the bigots hiding in plain sight. Plus: anime tangents, fit checks that go way off the rails, and enough chaos to make your group chat light up. --- Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@TheJAAMPod?sub_confirmation=1 Want to watch all of our episodes? Catch them here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0nquUqSmmJBBd_hyzmCrDh762z7bHqqi Have 10 minutes? Check out a clip from our episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0nquUqSmmJBXkCqeETdgfQs4k6oY2Bvg Connect with the hosts! JJ: @jwilliamj / https://www.tiktok.com/@jwilliamj. Abee: @abeetheartist / https://www.instagram.com/abeetheartist/ Matt: @wyomattt / https://www.twitch.tv/wyomatt/ Allen: @SohoStudios / https://www.instagram.com/sohostudios.co/ This Week on the Pod: 0:00 - The Haters Are PDFs… 0:42 - HASAN PIKER PULLED UP 3:20 - Streaming from the South Side 10:25 - Fit Check: Birkenstocks & Chrome 15:02 - Federal Bureau of ABEE: 6th Grade Hasan 23:14 - Trump Admin DETAINED Hasan… 28:55 - Handling the Haters on Twitch 37:20 - Navigating Twitch Collabs 44:22 - Persevering Through Professional Bullsh*t 54:25 - Building Aura with Fashion 1:13:15 - Red Pill Losers & the Black Hebrew Israelites 1:21:12 - Building a Better Normal 1:30:04 - Zohran & A Politics for Young Men 1:39:55 - Conservatives Whine About Cancel Culture Then Cancel PBS… 1:49:13 - Hasan’s HOT TAKES 1:56:14 - Attack on Titan’s Ending & Anime Deep Dive ———— Thank you so much for watching #thejaampod ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| MrBeast Antichrist & Cold Civil War | 22 Aug 2025 | 02:09:01 | |
MrBeast the Antichrist. TikTok’s gender wars melting men’s brains. Trump’s goons locking Black lawmakers inside the Capitol while he laughs off slavery. Welcome to America’s Cold Civil War. We also break down Chance the Rapper’s new album, roast Target’s downfall, and call out Lil Yachty for that George Floyd bar. Culture, politics, chaos — all in one. Subscribe now so you don't miss out! 🚨 Have 10 minutes? Check out a clip from our episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0nquUqSmmJBXkCqeETdgfQs4k6oY2Bvg Connect with the hosts! JJ: @jwilliamj / https://www.tiktok.com/@jwilliamj. Abee: @abeetheartist / https://www.instagram.com/abeetheartist/ Matt: @wyomattt / https://www.twitch.tv/wyomatt/ Allen: @SohoStudios / https://www.instagram.com/sohostudios.co/ This Week on the Pod: 0:00 Free Who?! 👀 0:47 What We On This Week 2:54 Fit Check: Painted Nails, Aunt May Drip 7:21 Target Fired Its CEO… Like That Fixes Anything 10:47 Filming w/ Hasan Was CRAZY 11:56 Lil Yachty's Corny George Floyd Bar 18:52 Amanda Seals vs Repackaged Talking Points 24:56 John Wall Hangs It Up 🥲 26:38 Michelle Obama ATE On 'All The Smoke' 33:46 Chance's STAR LINE Was Straight 🔥 40:35 Breaking Down Chance’s Bars 58:00 MrBeast’s “Charity” Content Brain 1:12:34 MrBeast Couldn’t Even Say Free Palestine… 1:23:27 What Is A Performative Male Contests? 1:39:18 The FOR-PROFIT Gender War 1:47:47 Doom of the Day: The Cold Civil War 😵💫 2:02:09 Black Folks Always Stuck in the Middle ———— Thank you so much for watching #thejaampod ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Trump PLOTTING a War Zone in Chicago, Bombs a Boat | JAAMergency Episode | 04 Sep 2025 | 00:54:21 | |
🚨 JAAMergency 🚨 Trump is days away from invading Chicago while bragging about bombing a boat near Venezuela. Murders are at a sixty year low but he wants the Guard in our streets and ICE running raids during Mexican Independence Day. Eleven people were killed by a two million dollar missile in waters near Venezuela because he called it a drug bust. This is not protection, this is occupation. 0:00 – Republican Crime Frame Exposed 0:22 – Chicago & National Guard Threat 1:22 – Stats as Pretext (Bowser, DC) 3:36 – “Tank on Every Block” Fallacy 7:24 – Labor Day Myths vs Reality 8:59 – Gaslighting & Clapback 13:11 – Black Codes → Mass Incarceration 17:00 – National Guard Isn’t Trained for This 22:04 – Chicago Pushback; Texas Guard?! 25:16 – ICE Raids & Mexican Independence Day 34:15 – U.S. Bombs Venezuelan Boat 49:05 – Stay Safe: Record & Know Your Rights Military Deployment Prep Kit Gov. Pritzker announced that Trump is staging the Texas National Guard for deployment to Chicago. And, along with ICE, will likely target Mexican Independence Day celebrations (Sept 14-16). With that in mind, we'd like to share a number of resources to help you get loud about what's happening and support our neighbors. ☎️ Immigrant Family Support Hotline, Know Your Rights Materials, and Reporting ICE Sightings (ICIRR) - https://www.icirr.org/fsn 🪧 Free Chicago Protest Signs / Window Signs / Flyers - https://icnw.social/free-chi 📷 How to safely record and document events - https://indivisiblechicago.com/safety-guidelines-and-tips-for-protest#enforcement Finally, the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant & Refugee Rights (ICIRR) is planning a snap protest (as seen in the attached image) to be held at the intersection of IDA B. Wells & Michigan Ave downtown. If troops arrive before 3pm, a same-day protest will take place at 5pm. If they arrive after 3pm, a next-day protest will take place at 5pm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Messaging Battle for Chicago | 29 Aug 2025 | 02:17:20 | |
Trump paints Chicago as a war zone to sell his fake law-and-order but the numbers blow his lie apart. JAAM drags American Eagle’s “better genes” ad — straight-up eugenics cosplay in denim, a cracker fetish for the culture war and breaks down GAP’s clapback with Katseye that actually pushed inclusivity. We call out the NFL for burying Shedeur and Shilo Sanders, and torch Trump’s Chicago takeover fantasy for what it really is: propaganda to justify an authoritarian flex. Subscribe now so you don't miss out! 🚨 Have 10 minutes? Check out a clip from our episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0nquUqSmmJBXkCqeETdgfQs4k6oY2Bvg Want to be featured on the show? Leave a comment with #JaamTalks Connect with the hosts! JJ: @jwilliamj / https://www.tiktok.com/@jwilliamj. Abee: @abeetheartist / https://www.instagram.com/abeetheartist/ Matt: @wyomattt / https://www.twitch.tv/wyomatt/ Allen: @SohoStudios / https://www.instagram.com/sohostudios.co/ This Week on the Pod: 0:00 "Rhythm is passed down through generations..." 1:05 What We On This Week 3:31 Fit Check: Turtleneck & Short Sleeves 5:38 Freddie Gibbs Pulled Up + Jamie Foxx Is Tappin’ In 13:51 These Lil Nas X Takes Are Trash 20:03 Snoop's "Fear" Ain't It 25:12 “Thoughts & Prayers” Don’t Stop Bullets 30:12 Shedeur & Shilo Deserve to Be Seen as Human 49:50 Raja Jackson’s Crashout & Emotional IQ 1:12:10 Katseye BODIED American Eagle 1:33:32 Trump Lying on the Chicago 1:52:49 Trump's "Black Support" Is Fake AF ———— Thank you so much for watching #thejaampod ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Unconditional Love FUELS Toxic Cycles | 05 Sep 2025 | 00:57:25 | |
Unconditional love sounds perfect but in real life it can get messy fast. The JAAM breaks down why love without boundaries often turns toxic, how family dynamics shape the way we think about loyalty, and why guilt keeps so many people stuck in bad situations. From yelling parents and food shaming to being labeled the angry kid or ignored when therapy was needed, this is an unfiltered conversation about breaking cycles and choosing self respect over blind loyalty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Surviving Charlie Kirk | 13 Sep 2025 | 01:07:34 | |
Charlie Kirk has been killed at an event in Utah. His death is not an isolated tragedy. It is the consequence of the violent and dehumanizing culture the right has been building for years. Guns treated like toys. People reduced to enemies. Politics turned into bloodsport. The JAAM unpacks how empathy has been stripped out of American life, how demonizing communities for clout always comes back around, and why this moment will be used to justify even more chaos. This is not about mourning a single man. It is about confronting the system of hate and violence he helped fuel. Join the Email list for the SOHO Studios “FREEDOM TEE” HERE: https://sohostudios.store/password?fbclid=PAdGRleAMxgMxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp_D__xjt04VbYN0PwCIAIM13LakSiiAxNx64I6gIbKKfKj9I4irp5Iloplcw_aem_4RPh7yTioqmzIWtkOgADLQ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@TheJAAMPod?sub_confirmation=1 Want to be featured on the show? Leave a comment with #JaamTalks Want to watch all of our episodes? Catch them here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0nquUqSmmJBBd_hyzmCrDh762z7bHqqi Have 10 minutes? Check out a clip: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0nquUqSmmJBXkCqeETdgfQs4k6oY2Bvg Connect with the hosts! JJ: @jwilliamj / https://www.tiktok.com/@jwilliamj. Abee: @abeetheartist / https://www.instagram.com/abeetheartist/ Matt: @wyomattt / https://www.twitch.tv/wyomatt/ Allen: @SohoStudios / https://www.instagram.com/sohostudios.co/ ———— Thank you so much for watching #thejaampod ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Trump’s Department of Race War WRECKS America | 12 Sep 2025 | 02:17:40 | |
Trump’s so-called Department of Race War is nothing but propaganda — a way to scapegoat Black and Brown people while the country slides into chaos. Epstein survivors are dropping receipts, including Trump’s own creepy birthday sketch, and the culture isn’t any less cursed. Fashion’s in freefall with Miley fronting Margiela and SZA cosplaying as Vans’ “creative visionary,” proving how deep parasocial exploitation runs. Meanwhile, Angel Reese is sidelined, Caitlin Clark’s season is done, and Young Thug’s trial drags on. From politics to sports to fashion, everything feels wrecked — and JAAM’s here to torch it all. ☎️ Immigrant Family Support Hotline, Know Your Rights Materials, and Reporting ICE Sightings (ICIRR) - https://www.icirr.org/fsn 🪧 Free Chicago Protest Signs / Window Signs / Flyers - https://icnw.social/free-chi 📷 How to safely record and document events - https://indivisiblechicago.com/safety... --- Check out our Substack - https://thejaampod.substack.com/ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@TheJAAMPod?sub_confirmation=1 Want to be featured on the show? Leave a comment with #JaamTalks Connect with the hosts! JJ: @jwilliamj / https://www.tiktok.com/@jwilliamj. Abee: @abeetheartist / https://www.instagram.com/abeetheartist/ Matt: @wyomattt / https://www.twitch.tv/wyomatt/ Allen: @SohoStudios / https://www.instagram.com/sohostudios.co/ This Week on the Pod: 0:00 GOP = Grand Old PDF 2:16 What We On This Week 4:55 Fit Check: SOHO Freedom Tees 8:08 iPhone 17's Backpack is TRASH 15:25 D4vd Had a BODY In The Trunk?! 18:35 Ben Shapiro Cappin' on Breakfast Club 35:06 Angel Reese Suspended?? 44:39 Young Thug & Snitching Culture 53:57 Margiela x Miley Cyrus is FIRE 1:17:58 Trump's Creepy Epstein Letter 1:33:32 Trump's Department of Race War 1:40:17 Chipocolypse Now? GTFO 1:55:37 Supreme Court Greenlights Racial Profiling 2:13:32 #JAAMTalks Comment Reaction ———— Thank you so much for watching #thejaampod ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Charlie Kirk’s Death Sparks Right-Wing Power Grab | 19 Sep 2025 | 02:23:30 | |
The fallout from Charlie Kirk’s killing shows how “free speech” only matters when the right’s in charge. Empathy only flows one way in America, and the culture keeps proving it. Canelo vs. Crawford split the fight world, NY Fashion Week’s a circus, FaZe Clan collapses in scandal, and the Trey Reed case exposes how selective America’s outrage really is. Power keeps rewriting the rules, and we’re left living inside the contradictions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Breakfast Council w/ Deante Kyle | 03 Oct 2025 | 02:19:58 | |
The JAAM links up in Atlanta with Deante Kyle, host of the award-winning Grits and Eggs Podcast. His journey runs from the streets to the trucking industry to finally finding his voice behind the mic. He talks about the illusion of “street money,” the grind of warehouse jobs, and how a CDL became a way to provide for his family. We dive into Black history from Wilmington to Chicago, the hidden cost of childcare, and the weight of raising kids while chasing stability. Deante also unpacks how fronting, pressure, and performative toughness hurt men more than they help. This one covers damn near everything—sneakers, steaks, gangs, grief, fatherhood, and finding your lane. It feels like JAAM on a whole other level. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Do the Kids gotta CHANCE? Interview with CHANCE THE RAPPER | 26 Sep 2025 | 02:40:08 | |
Do the kids gotta CHANCE? We sat down with Chicago’s own Chance the Rapper for a convo that feels less like an interview and more like catching up with family. He breaks down his new album Star Line, why betting on yourself always pays off, and how he built a lane without cosigns or labels calling the shots. But this sit-down goes deeper than music. Chance talks Chicago history, Harold Washington and coalition politics, the open-mic grind that shaped him, and why the Black church has always been about people not power. He shares lessons on resilience, faith, and community that cut way beyond headlines. And it’s still cousin energy the whole way through: sneaker talk, a wild Usher story, and Chance’s vision for linking Chicago to Ghana. Funny, unfiltered, and real — straight family table vibes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The S*** Hits The Fan | 10 Oct 2025 | 02:19:23 | |
Chicago’s under siege — ICE kicking in doors while the media looks away. White-on-white violence is wildin’ but nobody wanna name it. And the Kyren Lacey tragedy shows what happens when cops lie, the press plays dumb, and fascists pick who gets protected. Meanwhile, the same creators who fed chaos for clicks (Theo Von, Adin Ross, all them) are scrambling to walk it back and jump ship. It’s too late and The JAAM isn’t letting anything slide. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Grift Economy | 17 Oct 2025 | 02:10:51 | |
Stephen A’s back on his bullshit harder than ever. Cool Kicks got greedy for no reason, moving stolen shoes like they weren’t already up millions. Racist grifter Joel Patrick reappears out of nowhere after three years, coming for JJ again after already getting smoked more than once. The internet’s full of fake confidence this week, but The JAAM’s here to keep it a bean. The following episode contains discussions of mental health, self-harm, and related topics that might be distressing to some listeners. If you would like to avoid these topics, we advise you to skip from 30 minutes to the 1 hour mark. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, you are not alone, and help is available: For US listeners, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. You can also chat online at 988lifeline.org. For international listeners, use findahelpline.com or search online for a local mental health helpline in your country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Attack on the Poor: SNAP Cuts & Shutdown Lies | 31 Oct 2025 | 01:38:17 | |
While millions brace for SNAP benefit cuts and another government shutdown, the people in charge are sipping champagne in a gold-plated ballroom. This week, The JAAM breaks down America’s warped priorities, where there’s always money for war, ICE raids, and photo ops, but never for food, housing, or care. From billionaires building luxury halls to politicians telling hungry families to “get a job,” this episode tears into how class warfare gets dressed up as fiscal responsibility. It’s the war on the poor in real time, straight from the marble floors of a government that forgot who it serves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Future Is TERRIFYING | 24 Oct 2025 | 02:24:48 | |
From couture to chaos. Grace Wales Bonner makes history at Hermès, Adrien Broner loses his mind, Taylor Swift might be the Antichrist, and the Young Republicans’ terrifying racist group chat reveals what we might have to look forward to from the next generation of politicians. Because of course it doesn’t stop there, AI keeps proving humans can’t be trusted with power. Did we just noclip straight into Hell? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Lakeside Chat with Chicago’s Mayor Brandon Johnson | 07 Nov 2025 | 01:33:51 | |
While Trump’s ICE agents are kidnapping people off the streets of Chicago and federal courts fight to keep people fed, Chicago is still holding the line. In this week’s Lakeside Chat, The JAAM sits down with Mayor Brandon Johnson to talk about what real leadership looks like when fascism isn’t just on the news, it’s on your street. They unpack how the SNAP funding crisis, migrant raids, and national cowardice are testing the limits of city power. Mayor Johnson explains how Chicago is driving down crime without doubling down on police, defending residents from lawless immigration tactics, and preparing Chicago workers and residents for strikes and coordinated protests if Trump’s government grinds the country to a halt again. He also breaks down his plan to treat violence as a public-health issue by investing in mental-health clinics instead of prisons and taxing social-media giants to fund it. This is not a fireside. It’s a frontline. Chicago is standing tall while America burns, and The JAAM is documenting the resistance. Subscribe and stay ready. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Democrat(s) Problem | 14 Nov 2025 | 02:14:30 | |
Everything is still on fire and nobody’s holding the hose. Nikki Minaj is out here pretending she’s a foreign policy expert, talking wild about Nigeria, while the Grammys disrespect The Weeknd again for no reason. Zohran Mamdani is ready to show New York City what real leadership looks like, and Paul Pierce might’ve just set a new world record for the dumbest take ever recorded. Back in Chicago, ICE is terrorizing Little Village, CPD is playing security for the wrong team, and Democrats somehow managed to fumble the government shutdown like they were actively trying to lose. Just another week of America speed-running its own collapse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Fractured State of America | 21 Nov 2025 | 03:01:36 | |
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| Black Friday Blackout: Starve the Billionaires | 26 Nov 2025 | 00:10:24 | |
Black Friday is basically a fundraiser for the billionaire villains ruining your life. These corporations cut your food, killed your healthcare, raised your rent, and then had the audacity to email you a 12 percent off coupon like that’s supposed to fix generational trauma. So this weekend, keep your money in the hood. Buy local, buy Black, buy from people who would actually notice if you died. Stop donating to Jeff’s space cult. Stop feeding CEOs who think you’re a line item. Starve the rich. Feed your block. Let these corporations choke. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Ignorance of Empire | 05 Dec 2025 | 02:20:26 | |
America is out here cosplaying global supercop again, and the funniest part is they don’t even understand the shit they’re breaking. This week the JAAM digs into how U.S. leaders keep stumbling into international disasters with the confidence of a man who can’t read but insists he “gets the vibes.” We talk Venezuela, the “drug boat” lies, the propaganda videos nobody asked for, and the media gremlins trying to sell regime change like it’s a Black Friday sale. It’s empire, but dumb. Empire, but unserious. Empire run by people who still think socialism is a haunted house. Plus all the chaos you expect: quarter-zip cults, Nike Tech slander, Chicago’s tax mess, Starbucks settlements, Shedeur’s shaky debut, Sabrina Carpenter ethering the deportation video, and whatever else we yelled about before remembering the world is on fire. Welcome to The Ignorance of Empire. Grab a plate. America cooked itself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Nick Fuentes Is The Antichrist | 12 Dec 2025 | 03:18:10 | |
The JAAM takes on another GTA 6 delay, Met Gala announcements, Jasmine Crockett’s Senate bid, and the hard emotional labor of being a Chicago Bears fan. Then we dive into the advent of Kalshi, the probability-market betting app trying to turn politics, news, and daily decisions into tradable wagers. The boys break down the ethics,the influencer pressure and accountability, exploring the disturbing reality that Kalshi lets users bet on things like famine in Gaza, polio coming back, and other crises that should never be treated like sportsbook props. We also break down the dumpster fire that was the Streamer Awards; terrible production, cameras cutting to the wrong Black streamers, tension between the “poggers” side and the W/L community, and the general chaos of the whole thing. From India Love’s “Kanye moment” to Kai’s responsibility as the face of the platform, the crew asks what these awards even do for Black creators and why everyone still chases white validation. And then, unfortunately, it’s finally time to talk about Nick Fuentes. His latest viral moment forced its way into the discourse, so we break down what happened and why he keeps resurfacing. We also get into why he might literally be the antichrist of American politics and why the direction he’s dragging young men in is deeply concerning. Tap in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Weight of Silence in 2025 | The JAAM Episode 42 | 19 Dec 2025 | 02:14:39 | |
In the final regularly scheduled episode of the year, we reflect on a chaotic, transformative season for both the podcast and the world around us. We dive into men’s mental health conversations, celebrity accountability, gun violence, and systemic failures across politics, healthcare, and justice. We appreciate the love and support you all showed us this year! Next year is GOING TO GET CRAZY! STAY TUNED!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| OPEN YOUR MIND w/ The Chicago Legend Vic Mensa | 25 Dec 2025 | 01:41:49 | |
This week on The JAAM, we’re closing out the year with a special holiday episode featuring Chicago legend, Grammy nominated, multi platinum artist Vic Mensa. Vic pulls up for a wide-ranging conversation covering everything from his early Chicago roots and the Internet Tape era to hip-hop culture, artistic independence, mental health, African history, and navigating fame in the internet age. We dive deep into creativity, ownership in the music industry, politics, spirituality, and what it really means to stay authentic while evolving. HAPPY HOLIDAYS!! Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@TheJAAMPod?sub_confirmation=1 Want to be featured on the show? Leave a comment with #JaamTalks Want to watch all of our episodes? Catch them here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0nquUqSmmJBBd_hyzmCrDh762z7bHqqi Have 10 minutes? Check out a clip: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0nquUqSmmJBXkCqeETdgfQs4k6oY2Bvg Connect with the hosts! JJ: @jwilliamj / https://www.tiktok.com/@jwilliamj. Abee: @abeetheartist / https://www.instagram.com/abeetheartist/ Matt: @wyomattt / https://www.twitch.tv/wyomatt/ Allen: @SohoStudios / https://www.instagram.com/sohostudios.co/ ———— Thank you so much for watching #thejaampod ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| New Year, SAME U.S. BULL S*** | The JAAM Ep. 44 | 09 Jan 2026 | 02:45:33 | |
Sub to the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/thejaampodcast HAPPY NEW YEAR JAAM FAMILY!! Hopefully yall had a wonderful transition into 2026 because we're 9 DAYS in and this administration has already started with the BS. In this episode we talk about our New Years celebration, grifters like Fresh and Fit and Adin Ross's unwarranted hatred for Doechii. We also dive into the controversy behind the Critics Choice Awards and the ongoing conflict in Venezuela. Based on how this month started.... ITS GOING TO BE A LONG YEAR Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@TheJAAMPod?sub_confirmation=1 Want to be featured on the show? Leave a comment with #JaamTalks Connect with the hosts! JJ: @jwilliamj / https://www.tiktok.com/@jwilliamj. Abee: @abeetheartist / https://www.instagram.com/abeetheartist/ Matt: @wyomattt / https://www.twitch.tv/wyomatt/ Allen: @SohoStudios / https://www.instagram.com/sohostudios.co/ ———— Thank you so much for watching #thejaampod ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Media to Murder Pipeline | JAAM EP 45 | 16 Jan 2026 | 02:19:12 | |
Sub to the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/thejaampodcast What looks like entertainment, policy debate, and internet culture is really a map of power and who it serves. The conversation then tightens around policy and culture. We break down how Zohran Mamdani helped make universal childcare a reality in New York City and why billionaire-owned media rushed to frame it as “impossible.” We unpack what it means for Timothée Chalamet to be crowned “White Boy of the Year,” who benefits from cultural proximity without responsibility, and how Hollywood’s comfort zone keeps rewarding the same archetypes. We also discuss Kai Cenat signaling burnout with the streaming economy and searching for something more substantive beyond clout. We close with ICE escalating violence in Minneapolis, where federal agents are operating with impunity, misinformation, and open political cover. What’s happening isn’t a failure of procedure. It’s a system doing exactly what it was designed to do. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@TheJAAMPod?sub_confirmation=1 Want to be featured on the show? Leave a comment with #JaamTalks Connect with the hosts! JJ: @jwilliamj / https://www.tiktok.com/@jwilliamj. Abee: @abeetheartist / https://www.instagram.com/abeetheartist/ Matt: @wyomattt / https://www.twitch.tv/wyomatt/ Allen: @SohoStudios / https://www.instagram.com/sohostudios.co/ ———— Thank you so much for watching #thejaampod ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The NEW Confederacy Problem | The JAAM EP 46 | 23 Jan 2026 | 02:07:01 | |
Sub to the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/thejaampodcast In this episode, we break down the disconnect between rhetoric and reality among prominent right-wing internet figures and call out how the personas they preach online fall apart in a real world setting. We discuss the irony of “alpha” branding colliding with insecurity, contradiction, and performative behavior. We also pivot to politics, examining Donald Trump’s push to acquire Greenland and why. Finally, we draw parallels between ICE and the mindset of Confederate power structures, questioning whether current policies echo what the Confederacy might have looked like had it succeeded after the Civil War. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@TheJAAMPod?sub_confirmation=1 Want to be featured on the show? Leave a comment with #JaamTalks Connect with the hosts! JJ: @jwilliamj https://www.tiktok.com/@jwilliamj Abee: @abeetheartist https://www.instagram.com/abeetheartist/ Matt: @wyomattt https://www.twitch.tv/wyomatt/ Allen: @SohoStudios https://www.instagram.com/sohostudios.co/ ———— Thank you so much for watching #thejaampod ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||