Episodes
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Dance Connects Us ft Jennifer Geyer
Jack of all Spades presents Jennifer Geyer! She is the owner of Rumbao Latin Dance Company and her story is one of sticking to your craft until you master it. We talk the forbidden dance, the African roots of Salsa, and why you don’t do tricks during Social Dancing! Jennifer gives us her Top 5...
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Raise Frequency and Vibrations ft J. Reid
Jack of all Spades presents J. Reid! We made sure we put out good energy to the universe with this one. J. Reid talks why he branded his movement under his name, the benefits of reminding yourself who you are, and what he believes is the biggest currency. He drops too many gems during the episode...
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Message to the Community ft Pride of Africa (Wabibi)
As the year comes to a close we want to give thanks to all our supporters. Without y'all there would be no Jack Of All Spades and we're very appreciative. I'm not going to get too wordy with this description because all know what happens with that. We just simply say.....Thank You! Talk to us, we...
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Master These Bars ft Tony P the Phaze Gawd
Jack of all Spades presents Tony P the Phaze Gawd! Phaze talks his family musical roots, the influences on his earliest bars, and his showman qualities. Let’s be clear, You’re Not Travis Bro!!! We also hear how Phaze Gawd connected with the Based God and get his Top 5 moments performing live....
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The Most Colorful Story ft Dammit Wesley
Jack of all Spades presents Dammit Wesley! Charlotte’s Most Hated Man does not disappoint as he talks how Art has always been used as a weapon, American capitalism y consumerism in regard to Black bodies, and his many inspirations. We also get the wildest Top 5 Dead or Alive in show history!…
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The Love for Media ft. Jalon Hill
Jack of all Spades presents Jalon Hill! This Reporter and Writer is passionate about his craft! Jalon talks the differences between working for white and Black publications, what it takes to excel in his field, and shares a message for Black Men. We also get the Top 5 things Jalon has to…
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Paid In Exposure(+) ft. Gavin Bowlware
Jack of all Spades presents Gavin Bowlware! This episode is a masterclass on life! Gavin talks how creators cheapening their crafts hurts everyone, a photo walk turned into a PSA, and Coke is the nickname NOT the profession. From Sunset Blvd to White Acceptance, you get to see all sides of Gavin....
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Conduct Yourself Accordingly ft. Gi Grier
Jack of all Spades presents Regina Grier aka Queen Gi! This master of many crafts is also the creative behind The Black Vibrations (TBV) Podcast. Gi explains the origins of TBV, her constant love for her tribe, and how she is really Charlotte Made. This episode showcases Black Excellence and we…
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Preservation of Culture ft. Cheryse Terry
Jack of all Spades presents the Queen of Black Ephemera Cheryse Terry! We learn about Archive Book Cafe and all about the importance of preserving Black History. Be You since that’s your power! Cheryse also shares her Top 5 Holy Grail items so help her find these amazing pieces! Follow Cheryse on...
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Continue to Thrive ft. Lute
Jack of all Spades presents Luther Nicholson aka Lute! From Beatties Ford to gracing stages worldwide we learn about the Love/Hate relationship people had for his first project West 1996. Lute also talks his tribe, struggles being in the rap game, and shares some exclusive ass stories. Make sure…
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Embrace Everything ft. Camille Hughes
Jack of all Spades presents the creator of The Frame CLT, Camille Hughes! This self taught Photo Journalist narrates her journey of visiting over 20 countries to heartbreak to rediscovering herself through a personal renaissance. Camille definitely loves that for you and we get her Top 5 ways to...
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Enjoy The Little Things ft. Taylor Robinson
Jack of all Spades presents Taylor Robinson! We talk how a drive on I-85 led to her broadcasting career with The Queen City Podcast Network, will podcasts takeover television, and her experience producing CLT Shout! Production nightmares, pickles, y 2pac are included and we get her Top 5 Disney...
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As You Elevate Up, Always Pour Back ft. Javarian Holley aka Skinny Jay
Jack of all Spades presents Javarian Holley aka Skinny Jay and his message of it always being about his friends! Big Skinny details how he helps others get to their success, lessons he has learned from Nipsey Hussle y Pharrell, and how he decompresses. No episode is complete without Top 5 Dead or...
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Word of Mouth ft. Dion Galloway
Jack of all Spades presents Dion Galloway aka Dupp of The Mighty Dupp & Swat! We finally learn the meaning behind that nickname and get stories about his time growing up in Winston-Salem. Dion also shares gems on the power of writing a proposal, where to get exclusive kicks, and what drives him…
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You Don’t Have to be Your Past ft. Alicia Tetteh
Jack of all Spades presents Alicia Tetteh! She is a Black Therapist and we talk her responsibility in that role, decreasing the stigma around Black Mental Health, and what it’s like running her own private practice. Do Therapist engage in Therapy? Best places to boost your mood? You’ll also get...
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We are all Divine ft. Fatima Rodriguez-Caba aka Potent Pen
Jack of all Spades presents Fatima Rodriguez-Caba aka Potent Pen! This talented Poet and Author discusses her past struggles and how she overcame them to write her book Resilience Vol. 1. This conversation will put you on the path of being who you want to be and we get the Top 5 things she wants…
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Tap Into Your Inner Joy ft. Ashley Mora
Jack of all Spades presents “Goddess” Ashley Mora! Y’all ready for a slice of that NY State of Mind!? Life, Energy, Passion, Love, and Connection are the things we should associate it with Ashley’s movement Poussey Powa! We also talk BIG Frida Energy, Guy Fieri, and Dominican Slang. There is also…
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Friends. Tribe. Service. ft. Brittany Rose
Jack of all Spades presents Brittany Rose! Unemployable Personality?? Entrepreneurship may be your best bet and Brittany gives us the blueprint on creating a successful business. What’s your Why? How are you providing Value? Are you building a Tribe of educated people? Brittany shares how you can...
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I Tie Myself to my Craft ft. Jalen Marlowe aka Mrlo
Jack of all Spades presents our brother, Jalen Marlowe aka Mrlo! Learn how a track team from Gastonia gave him life lessons that he’s used throughout his journey. We also talk his ever evolving photo style, inspiration, and the photography legacy he comes from. Mrlo gives us his Top 5 things to...
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You are a Citizen of the Earth! ft. Shefalee Patel
Jack of all Spades presents Shefalee Patel! We not only learn about the Art of a Food Scientist but we get some many gems about the Rich Culture of India! We also discuss how Charlotte is trying to bring impact through the Arts, the power of being in different spaces, and why the Mona Lisa is so...
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We Are The Gold Standard ft. Ashley Blackmon & Arnett Banks
Jack of all Spades presents The Power Couple behind Popup Datez, Ashley Blackmon and Arnett Banks! We learn how a love story that began in Midnight Diner and a fear of bugs birthed a wildly successful Luxury Tent Business. Come for the gems dropped but stay for the laughs. We get their Top 5…
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Cowboys From the Hood ft. Gregg "Django" Lockhart
Jack of all Spades presents Gregg “Django” Lockhart! This brother can go from an eighteen wheel Road Warrior to an Urban Cowboy on four legs without losing a step! We learn about how the apple really doesn’t fall far from the tree, Black Bike Week BUT with horses, and Gregg’s Top 5 ways he brings...
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True Life: I’m Katie Black ft. Katie Black
Jack of all Spades presents the creator of The Katie Black Show, Katie Black!! This Charlotte native and lover of all things pop culture shares the stories, people, and experiences that have shaped her media journey. Body Double for Britney Spears? Facebook being led by Aliens? Streaming or…
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Behind The Curtains Vol. 4 ft. The Jacks
Jack of all Spades presents the 4th installment of Behind The Curtains to kick off season 4!! In this episode we take an in-depth look into the life of the Pride of Africa, 18 years… 18 years!? Banks shares his thoughts about moving on after Fat Boy Tires, and DJ talks bringing Hip Hop into the...
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Let The People NameUs ft. Samuel Massey aka Sam Nameus
Jack of all Spades presents the brains behind the legendary AMCS Bodega, Samuel Massey aka Sam Nameus! This episode is definitely a Christmas gift to JOAS Nation for the business gems, crazy stories, and truths about the city that are shared. Let’s focus on the soul of Charlotte and we get Sam’s...
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The Food Gon Slap ft. Cory Wilkins aka DailySpecialCLT
Jack of all Spades presents the diet killer and 1st guest to bring s’mores, Cory Wilkins aka Mr. DailySpecialCLT!! This episode is going to make you hungry as Cory talks about the food that changed his life, how the hole in the wall spots have the best food, and what side of Charlotte has the...
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Kickin It In The Kitchen ft. Chef Andarrio Johnson
Jack of all Spades presents the creator of The World Famous Lobster Mac & Cheese, Chef Andarrio Johnson!! We keep it pushin Gullah style as Chef Andarrio tells his story from getting kicked out of the house to owning the Cuzzo’s Cuisine Empire. Hear his keys to restaurant success, food scenes…
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Live In Your Light ft. Dj Micki Blendz
Jack of all Spades presents DJ Micki Blendz! This future New York Times Best Seller and one time Grinch of Christmas has a message for all, Respect and Value the DJ!! We learn how everywhere she goes she prospers, does EDM = Gentrification, and we get a few JOAS Exclusives. Manifestation is REAL…
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Poetry In Motion ft. Kendria Holmes
Jack of all Spades presents CLT native Kendria Holmes who is a former pro baller and 1/3 of the Queendom behind Rollin’ CLT!! We learn about how 2016-2021 represents The Journey for Kendria, the vibe you’ll get at Rollin’ CLT, and how headlines are vital to the content machine. Crazy stories…
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Behind The Curtains Vol. 3 ft. The Jacks
Jack of all Spades presents the 3rd installment of our Behind The Curtains Series! We get deep about this Podcast Life! What makes us different from other podcasts and what are some of our biggest L’s are just a couple things we touch on. Who’s the glue? Who’s the real Joe Goldberg? And who wants…
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Inspiration Through Information ft. Drew Milden
Jack of all Spades presents fellow podcaster Drew Milden aka Drew Vs The World!! Drew wants his audience to become better versions of themselves and we can easily see how by the gems he dropped during the episode. He shares knowledge about the podcast game, a High Thought, and his Top 5 Podcasts....
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The.Kool.Nerd ft. Charles McBryde
Jack of all Spades presents the self taught creative Charles McBryde but he goes by many names! Cartoon Charlie is one of the BIGGEST TikTok stars in the Charlotte region so respect his grind. We get the inspiration behind the kneecap loving Twigga the Bird, how he overcomes low performing…
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Know That You’re Priceless! ft Tempestt Harris
Jack of all Spades presents Tempestt “Not Tiffany” Harris, the Queen of the Level 21 Operations! This lover of the Red Carpet is a NBA (Natural Born Artist) who is passionate about animation. We talk her first magazine, the power of the number 21, and her motto of More Work Less Talk. You’ll hear...
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Your Vision is for You! ft Lorri Lofton
Jack of all Spades presents the Official Unofficial Mayor of Charlotte, Ms. Lorri Lofton! First and foremost Roll Tide! Lorri has mastered the art of networking and shares some of her playbook during the episode. Listen as she shares how she embraces sharing the spotlight, how she might not be…
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Find Your Pace ft Mez
Jack of all Spades presents Mr. Drinks and Chill with our first show for a show, Mez! This Proud Eritrean is always bringing what the game is missing and he does it with Good Vibes. We learn how Mez transitioned from party promoting to creating DVDs to now hosting a podcast. Travels spots, nearly...
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Welcome to the City! ft. Samir Hamid
Jack of all Spades presents a Charlotte Legend Mr. Samir Hamid! He is the Founder of F4mily Matters and played a big part in creating the AMCS Bodega. Samir shares how attending trade shows helped his brand grow, how live music venues focus mainly on alcohol sales, and why he is not paying…
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Live at The Gorilla Playground! ft Eric Ndelo and Rod V
Jack of all Spades presents our first LIVE podcast with the creative cousins behind MacFly Fresh and DRC ApeParel, we introduce Ndelo and Rod V! Please take notes as you listen to the knowledge dropped during this episode. We learn about the many symbolic meanings of the Gorilla, where the heart…
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My Inspiration is Living ft. Jeffery "El Jefe" Lockhart
Jack of all Spades presents Jeffrey “El Jefe” Lockhart who is the Co-Founder and Designer at The Clean Slate USA, 1234 Agency, and The Free Breakfast Podcast! We listen as this creative entrepreneur tells us how it feels when celebrities rock his merch, working for a major streetwear brand, and...
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More Than Music ft. Kevin "Black Pearl" McCloskey
Jack of all Spades presents Kevin “Black Pearl” McCloskey! This Grammy nominated Multi-Platinum Mixer / Producer wants your dreams to stay BIG and your worries to remain small but he is more than his musical accolades. Kev enlightens us on how he received the nickname Black Pearl, the importance…
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Behind The Curtains Vol. 2 ft. The Jacks
Part one was wild! Now we are back with Volume 2 as Jack of all Spades presents our musical side. We are built on Hip-Hop but we got love for all styles. Tune in as you will hear our 1st memories of music, favorite musicians, and lyrics we could never forget. We also take a deep drive into the...
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No Limits With Creativity ft. Ade Adisa
First off, this episode is different!! Jack of all Spades presents Ade Adisa who is the Founder of The Be YOU Lifestyle! Going from Royal-Tee to Ade, he shares the maturation process that redefined him. Learn how a tweet and the year 2016 became the genesis of his brand. Stories about Nipsey...
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Behind The Curtains Vol. 1 ft. Ashley Rogers
The people have spoken so this episode Jack of all Spades presents Jack of all Spades featuring the homie Ashley Rogers! Learn which Jack is also the car Zaddy! Are the Jacks romantic?? Which Jack thinks Michael B. Jordan is overrated and what are some of our proudest moments. Hold tight the...
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This Is My Calling ft. Fametta Darling
Jack of all spades presents the Big Jue, Fametta Darling! Fametta is the Founder of My Darling Doula and the Women In Support and Empowerment (W.I.S.E) Community Doulas. Class is in session as we learn all about Doulas and why they are important before, during, and after the birthing process. We...
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The Essence of Blackness ft. Camillya Masunda
Mboté to the Congolese people all over the World as Jack of all Spades presents the multi-hyphenate Camillya Masunda! Camillya is a student of life and she shares how Johnson C. Smith, being a young mother, and working on street teams formed who she is today. Is your sales pitch undeniable? Are…
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Validated in Real Life ft. Keiosha Jordan
Jack of all Spades presents Keiosha Jordan and she urges the culture to stay woke! Keiosha is also the Founder of The Behind Every Story Foundation where the mission is to break chains and build change. We learn about her passion for the underserved, her creatives outlets, and how your cup needs…
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From Ramen to Red Bottoms ft. Ohavia Phillips
Jack of all Spades presents Ms. What’s Up Beautiful People, Ohavia Phillips! The Media Maven of CLT shares how her head is on the work and her acrylics are in the dirt. Learn how Red Lobster, old tapes of 106 & Park, and being a student of the game helped her on this journey. We get an exclusive...
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My Angels Got My Back ft. Marcelo Peña
Jack of all Spades presents Marcelo Peña, and the Angels will be necessary as he walks us through a few levels of Hell. Marcelo was diagnosed with a kidney disease early in his life which led to numerous health issues. The story isn’t all bad though. Discover how his nephew, a trip to Houston…
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Can’t Stop Won’t Stop ft. Yashira Mejia
Big Up todo gente Boriqua as Jack of all Spades presents Yashira Mejia aka Yosh! This mixologist is literally the life of the party behind the bar and in real life. We finally answer the age old question of do you say Bartender or Mixologist? Yashira explains how she saves lives from the bar. We...
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Take Control of Your Destiny ft. Alex Smereczniak
Jack of all Spades presents Alex Smereczniak! He is the Co-Founder and CEO of 2U Laundry. Alex shares some great stories about leaving corporate America to how driving for Uber led to his first customers. Of course we talk business but the most important question is, What are in your Weekend...
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We Rise by Lifting Others ft. Matt Skeen
Jack of all Spades presents Matt Skeen who is the Founder of The GREY Foundation. Matt shares how the Ferguson and George Floyd incidents sparked his non-profit’s movement. He also talks about his plan to prepare the next generation for success, the challenges GREY faced with starting during the...