Jay Scott Confidential

Jay is back with Episode 123 and he's talking about what it's like to be fired.Yep, this is a stream of consciousness life episode as he get's real about the feeling of hearing you're out of a job, his thoughts on how to approach and support friends and family who have been either fired or laid off -- hint: Reach out to them and just listen -- and he throws some shade at the entire job hunting process, including why y'all recruiters and hiring managers need to stop ghosting people.Plus: Jay remembers Detroit Sports fan Icon, and Hall of Fame good brother, Andy Isaac -- aka @WorldOfIsaac on Twitter -- who lost his 19-year cancer battle this week. Andy was in the Detroit (and MSU) sports trenches and was an example of what the best of us can be.RIP Andy and #FTB Forever!Also, Jay could use your help. Click here to donate: https://bit.ly/helpjss2025Jay Scott Confidential is on YouTube!!! Checkout the Archives and Be sure to subscribe, ring the bell for notifications, and check out the archived interviews and more: bit.ly/jsctubeCheck out Doc Illingsworth's dope sh*t on Spotify here: bit.ly/illingsworthspotifyCheck out "Synthetic Sounds, Vol. 1", from Ossim Jones on Spotify here: bit.ly/ossimsyntheticBe sure to drop a 5-Star Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts.Subscribe to the show NOW on Spotify, Amazon Music, Pandora, iHeartRadio, Spreaker, RadioPublic, Audacy, and everywhere else.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jay-scott-confidential--5836574/support.

It's time for Episode 122 and Jay is joined this week by the dynamic Julie Baker.You've seen her on Social Media with her "Stupid News" segments on TikTok and Instagram.She joins us from Colorado Springs and the news anchor, comedian, and certified yapper joins the People's Podcast In this wide ranging conversation, to talk about:Growing up in Southern MissouriLeaning into her Southern AccentWhat drew her into mediaHow her Divorce led to a "Rebirth"Why Women Should NOT Change their NamesDealing with Internet and TV fameMen being Scumbags in her DMsHer first time doing Stand Up ComedyAnd lots of talk about Wieners and FartsYou can check out Julie on Instagram and TikTok: @andjuliebakerYou can see her every morning on Fox 21 in Colorado Springs or hear her every afternoon on "The Julie Baker Show" on KOSP: https://www.929thebeat.com/the-julie-baker-show/Jay Scott Confidential is also on YouTube!!!Checkout the Archives and Be sure to subscribe, ring the bell for notifications, and check out the archived interviews and more: bit.ly/jsctubeLike us on Facebook at facebook.com/JSCRadioCheck out Doc Illingsworth's dope sh*t on Spotify here: bit.ly/illingsworthspotifyCheck out "Synthetic Sounds, Vol. 1", from Ossim Jones on Spotify here: bit.ly/ossimsyntheticBe sure to drop a 5-Star Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts.Subscribe to the show NOW on Spotify, Amazon Music, Pandora, iHeartRadio, RadioPublic, TuneIn, Audacy, and Spreaker.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jay-scott-confidential--5836574/support.

The People's Podcast is BACK and for the first time since 2023, Jay has an illustrious - and returning - guest: Leslie Rangel. She previously joined us back in 2020.She joins us from Austin, Texas and a lot has changed in 4 and a half years!In this wide ranging conversation, we talk about (Starting at the 4:25 mark):Her decision to leave TVHow she ended up becoming a writerWhat's it like living in Texas in 2025Clearing up some Common Misconceptions About the Lone Star StateWhat inspires her to stay a journalistHow she ended up writing about her sister's miscarriageHow she is processing grief after the death of her fatherDealing with anger and Writing "F--- You" LettersYou can see Leslie's work on The Barbed Wire at: https://thebarbedwire.com/author/leslie/You can find the feature on her sister at: https://thebarbedwire.com/2024/10/09/she-voted-for-trump-then-she-had-two-terrifying-miscarriages-in-texas/Jay Scott Confidential is also on YouTube!!! Checkout the Archives and Be sure to subscribe, ring the bell for notifications, and check out the archived interviews and more: bit.ly/jsctubeLike us on Facebook at facebook.com/JSCRadioCheck out Doc Illingsworth's dope sh*t on Spotify here: bit.ly/illingsworthspotifyCheck out "Synthetic Sounds, Vol. 1", from Ossim Jones on Spotify here: bit.ly/ossimsyntheticBe sure to drop a 5-Star Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts.Subscribe to the show NOW on Spotify, Amazon Music, Pandora, iHeartRadio, RadioPublic, TuneIn, Audacy, and PlayerFM.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jay-scott-confidential--5836574/support.

Happy New Year!After 15 Months, Jay is back...and has somethings to get off his chest about life in TV, leaving Philadelphia for Lancaster, where he's been and what's next for the pod.Here's a Hint: We're Back, Mother(bleep)er. It's a quick, raw, and to the point episode as we start 2025 with a bang!Jay Scott Confidential is also on YouTube!!!Checkout the Archives and Be sure to subscribe, ring the bell for notifications, and check out the archived interviews and more: bit.ly/jsctubeLike us on Facebook at facebook.com/JSCRadioCheck out Doc Illingsworth's dope sh*t on Spotify here: bit.ly/illingsworthspotifyCheck out "Synthetic Sounds, Vol. 1", from Ossim Jones on Spotify here: bit.ly/ossimsyntheticBe sure to drop a 5-Star Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts.Subscribe to the show NOW on Spotify, Amazon Music, Pandora, iHeartRadio, RadioPublic, TuneIn, Audacy, and PlayerFM.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jay-scott-confidential--5836574/support.

The People's Podcast is BACK and for the first time since 2020, Jay has an illustrious guest: Aundrea Cline Thomas.She is a longtime TV News Reporter turned entrepreneur who also hosts her own podcast "The Next Best Thing" Jay and Aundrea got together in New York City to talk about (Starting at the 4:25 mark): What inspired her to be a journalist How her first TV job was a crash course and a culture shock How she stoked her entrepreneurial spirit in Charlotte How Philadelphia brought the best out of her as a journalist How covering some of the difficult stories in Philly and NYC took a toll on her What inspired her to go off on her own How she is building her Next Best Thing Plus, Jay has a few words about the end of Mel Tucker at his alma mater, Michigan State University.If you're a working journalist and you're looking for a data base of experts to help your next story, check out Rolli. find out more and sign up today at https://rolliapp.com/Jay Scott Confidential is also on YouTube!!! Checkout the Archives and Be sure to subscribe, ring the bell for notifications, and check out the archived interviews and more: bit.ly/jsctubeLike us on Facebook at facebook.com/JSCRadioCheck out Doc Illingsworth's dope sh*t on Spotify here: bit.ly/illingsworthspotifyCheck out "Synthetic Sounds, Vol. 1", from Ossim Jones on Spotify here: bit.ly/ossimsyntheticBe sure to drop a 5-Star Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts.Subscribe to the show NOW on Spotify, Amazon Music, Pandora, iHeartRadio, RadioPublic, TuneIn, Audacy, and PlayerFM.

So...um...hi. After nearly 3 years, the People's Podcast is BACK!!! For the first time since 2020, Jay is back and he explains why this show went dark, talks about his journey into television, and talks about combatting the weird media stigma surrounding radio guys. Tell Him When He's Tellin' Lies. JSC is Back.Jay Scott Confidential is also on YouTube!!! Be sure to subscribe, ring the bell for notifications, and check out the archived interviews and more: bit.ly/jsctubeLike us on Facebook at facebook.com/JSCRadioCheck out Doc Illingsworth's dope sh*t on Spotify here: bit.ly/illingsworthspotifyCheck out "Synthetic Sounds, Vol. 1", the new EP from Ossim Jones on Spotify here: bit.ly/ossimsyntheticBe sure to drop a 5-Star Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts. Follow the show NOW on Spotify, Amazon Music, Pandora, iHeartRadio, RadioPublic, TuneIn, CastBox, Audacy, and PlayerFM.

Episode 117 brings a special Labor Day edition of the Podcast and it features a conversation with former HUD Secretary Julián Castro. Sec. Castro checks in (Starts at the 16:30 mark) to talk about his efforts with Latino outreach, the importance of voting in this year's election, the housing crisis that the U.S. is staring down that has been made worse by COVID, and why his home state of Texas turning Blue is not as far-fetched as it once seemed.Plus: Jay's birthday was this weekend and he reflects on the last couple of years and how so much has changed.Get registered to Vote: https://www.vote.org/register-to-vote/Jay Scott Confidential is also on YouTube!!! Be sure to subscribe, ring the bell for notifications, and check out the archived interviews and more: http://bit.ly/jsctubeIf you're trying to start or build up your podcast, check us out the JSC Amazon Store: http://www.amazon.com/shop/jayscottsmithGet one FREE month of Stitcher Premium when you use the promo code "JSC": http://stitcher.com/premiumLike us on Facebook at http://facebook.com/JSCRadioCheck out Doc Illingsworth's dope sh*t, including the new EP Trenches, on Spotify here: http://bit.ly/illingsworthspotifyFollow him on Twitch and check out Eternal Invite at http://twitch.tv/illingsworthCheck out "Synthetic Sounds Vol. 1", the new EP from Ossim Jones on Spotify here: http://bit.ly/ossimsyntheticBe sure to drop a 5-Star Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts and AudioBoom. Follow the show NOW on Radio.com, Spotify, iHeartRadio, RadioPublic, TuneIn, CastBox, Stitcher, PlayerFM.

Episode 116 of Jay Scott Confidential sees Jay come back early from a hiatus to talk candidly about the sports world's reaction to the shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wis. last Sunday.It's a "Stream of Consciousness" that hits at race, racism, entitlement, social justice, police, and why Athlete owe you nothing. Plus it hits on the impassioned words from Doc Rivers and Dominic Smith and how this powder keg around race is ready to blow.Jay Scott Confidential is also on YouTube!!! Be sure to subscribe, ring the bell for notifications, and check out the archived interviews and more: bit.ly/jsctubeIf you're trying to start or build up your podcast, check us out the JSC Amazon Store: www.amazon.com/shop/jayscottsmithGet one FREE month of Stitcher Premium when you use the promo code "JSC": stitcher.com/premiumLike us on Facebook at facebook.com/JSCRadioCheck out Doc Illingsworth's dope sh*t, including the new EP Trenches, on Spotify here: bit.ly/illingsworthspotifyFollow him on Twitch at twitch.tv/illingsworthCheck out "Synthetic Sounds Vol. 1", the new EP from Ossim Jones on Spotify here: bit.ly/ossimsyntheticBe sure to drop a 5-Star Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts and AudioBoom. Follow the show NOW on Radio.com, Spotify, iHeartRadio, RadioPublic, TuneIn, CastBox, Stitcher, PlayerFM.

As the 2020 season rolls on, Jay welcomes Katie Fehlinger back to the People's Podcast. Katie returns for the first time since her record-setting appearance on Episode 102 (Convo starts at the 14:10 mark). She talks about life after TV News the last 9 months, goes in greater depth about what truly drove her out, talks about her new book "My Happy Place" and the process of writing that book, working out of her car, and how an infamous 2017 JSC Quote found its way into the book and drove her spirit. Plus, Jay has had enough with people being idiots about COVID-19 and he nicely asks y'all to WEAR A DAMN MASK! For more on Katie and "My Happy Place", go to http://katiefehlinger.com Follow Katie on Social Media @KatieFehlinger You can order the book on Amazon: https://bit.ly/katiebookIt will also be at Barnes & Noble & Apple Books on July 22. Jay Scott Confidential is also on YouTube!!! Be sure to subscribe, ring the bell for notifications, and check out the archived interviews and more: http://bit.ly/jsctube If you're trying to start or build up your podcast, check us out the JSC Amazon Store: http://www.amazon.com/shop/jayscottsmith Get one FREE month of Stitcher Premium when you use the promo code "JSC": http://stitcher.com/premium Like us on Facebook at http://facebook.com/JSCRadio Check out Doc Illingsworth's dope sh*t, including the EPs Old Man Raps andTrenches, on Spotify here: http://bit.ly/illingsworthspotify Check out "Synthetic Sounds, Vol. 1", the new EP from Ossim Jones on Spotify here: http://bit.ly/ossimsynthetic Be sure to drop a 5-Star Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts and AudioBoom. Follow the show NOW on Radio.com, Spotify, iHeartRadio, RadioPublic, TuneIn, CastBox, Stitcher, PlayerFM.

As the 2020 season rolls into the summer, Jay is back in the "studio" and welcomes in Award Winning News Anchor Leslie Rangel, a.k.a. "The News Yogi" -- joining us from Austin, Texas.Leslie is the anchor of Good Day Austin on Fox 7, and is also a certified yoga instructor who is trying to help her fellow journalists find their peace. Leslie joined us to talk about her journey (Convo starts at the 17:45 mark) to talk about her journey including:*Growing up in Dallas*Her time on the University of Texas Marching Band*What drew her into Yoga*How she battled self-doubt and mental illness early in her career*Growing up in an immigrant family*Navigating her way through being a Latina Journalist*What people could do better in covering Latino issues*What being a 1st Generation American was like*The "Immigrant Bubble"...and morePlus, Jay opens the show with a monologue on everything that has happened the last 2 weeks in America. #BlackLivesMatterFor more on Leslie, go to thenewsyogi.comFollow Leslie on Social Media @TheNewsYogi on InstagramYou can see her on YouTube here: bit.ly/newsyogitubeJay Scott Confidential is also on YouTube!!! Be sure to subscribe, ring the bell for notifications, and check out the archived interviews and more: bit.ly/jsctubeIf you're trying to start or build up your podcast, check us out the JSC Amazon Store: www.amazon.com/shop/jayscottsmithGet one FREE month of Stitcher Premium when you use the promo code "JSC": stitcher.com/premiumLike us on Facebook at facebook.com/JSCRadioCheck out Doc Illingsworth's dope sh*t, including the EPs Old Man Raps andTrenches, on Spotify here: bit.ly/illingsworthspotifyCheck out "Synthetic Sounds, Vol. 1", the new EP from Ossim Jones on Spotify here: bit.ly/ossimsyntheticBe sure to drop a 5-Star Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts and AudioBoom. Follow the show NOW on Radio.com, Spotify, iHeartRadio, RadioPublic, TuneIn, CastBox, Stitcher, PlayerFM.

In this Special Edition of Jay Scott Confidential, Jay talks candidly about the killing of George Floyd as well as Amy Cooper's attempt to have the same thing done in Central Park.It's a "Stream of Consciousness" that hits at race, racism, entitlement, social justice, police, and why Black Men owe you no explanation for being anywhere.Jay Scott Confidential is also on YouTube!!! Be sure to subscribe, ring the bell for notifications, and check out the archived interviews and more: bit.ly/jsctubeIf you're trying to start or build up your podcast, check us out the JSC Amazon Store: www.amazon.com/shop/jayscottsmithGet one FREE month of Stitcher Premium when you use the promo code "JSC": stitcher.com/premiumLike us on Facebook at facebook.com/JSCRadioCheck out Doc Illingsworth's dope sh*t, including the new EP Trenches, on Spotify here: bit.ly/illingsworthspotifyCheck out "Synthetic Sounds Vol. 1", the new EP from Ossim Jones on Spotify here: bit.ly/ossimsyntheticBe sure to drop a 5-Star Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts and AudioBoom. Follow the show NOW on Radio.com, Spotify, iHeartRadio, RadioPublic, TuneIn, CastBox, Stitcher, PlayerFM.

As the 2020 season continues, Jay welcomes his longtime friend Chelsea-Lyn Rudder on to the Pod -- Checking in from New York City!Chelsea is the Communications Director for the Alzheimer's Association of New York City as well as an author, a former journalist, and a one time beauty queen (!!!) and she joins the People's Podcast (Convo starts at the 9:20 mark) to talk about her journey including:*How she has been coping with COVID-19's grip on NYC*How her Father's battle with Dementia pushes her work*The day that Jay met Chelsea at a convention in Philly*Why she is called a "Has Been Beauty Queen"*What she feels the misconceptions are about Pageant Winners*Being a Social Butterfly in Pre-COVID NYC*Her Midwest Influences*What led her to write her book "Ladylike Lessons"*Working in Journalism & Politics*Growing up in Metro DetroitPlus Jay has an major announcement about the premier of his first YouTube series.For more info on preventing COVID-19, got to cdc.govFollow Chelsea on Social Media @LadyLikeLessons on Instagram and twitter.com/ChelseaLynRSupport the work of the Alzheimer's Association at alz.org/nycJay Scott Confidential is also on YouTube!!! Be sure to subscribe, ring the bell for notifications, and check out the archived interviews and more: bit.ly/jsctubeIf you're trying to start or build up your podcast, check us out the JSC Amazon Store: www.amazon.com/shop/jayscottsmithGet one FREE month of Stitcher Premium when you use the promo code "JSC": stitcher.com/premiumLike us on Facebook at facebook.com/JSCRadioCheck out Doc Illingsworth's dope sh*t, including the EPs Old Man Raps andTrenches, on Spotify here: bit.ly/illingsworthspotifyCheck out "Unknown Key", the new EP from Ossim Jones at soundcloud.com/ossimjones/sets/unknown-keyBe sure to drop a 5-Star Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts and AudioBoom. Follow the show NOW on Radio.com, Spotify, iHeartRadio, RadioPublic, TuneIn, CastBox, Stitcher, PlayerFM.

As the 2020 season of rolls on, Jay welcomes his friend Erika Fernandez on to the Pod, checking in from New York City. Queens to be exact!Erika is a sports writer, blogger, and full-blooded New Yorker who has covered everything from Boxing to the NBA -- Yes, it's the Knicks, but still... -- and she joins us (Convo starts at the 17:00 mark) to talk about her journey including:*How the city has responded in the face of COVID-19*How her Brother's Influence led her to be a lifelong fan of the Mets*How much she LOVES Philly*What got her started in Sports Media*Why Baseball isn't boring, You Are!*How she uses her Spanish speaking ability to her advantage*How it felt to cover games in Madison Square Garden*Her biggest Sports Heartbreak*Why she describes herself as a "nice a**hole"Plus Jay has a few words for the dummies rushing to "open the country" as COVID continues to kick our arse.For more info on preventing COVID-19, got to http://cdc.govFollow Erika on Social Media @CurlsAndSportsShe's on YouTube too: http://bit.ly/CurlsAndSportsJay Scott Confidential is also on YouTube!!! Be sure to subscribe, ring the bell for notifications, and check out the archived interviews and more: http://bit.ly/jsctubeIf you're trying to start or build up your podcast, check us out the JSC Amazon Store: http://www.amazon.com/shop/jayscottsmithGet one FREE month of Stitcher Premium when you use the promo code "JSC": http://stitcher.com/premiumLike us on Facebook at http://facebook.com/JSCRadioCheck out Doc Illingsworth's dope sh*t, including the new EP Trenches, on Spotify here: http://bit.ly/illingsworthspotifyCheck out "Unknown Key", the new EP from Ossim Jones at http://soundcloud.com/ossimjones/sets/unknown-keyAnd BIG Shouts Out to Chef K-Dot for dropping "Breezy Nights." Check him out on YouTube: https://bit.ly/ChefTubeBe sure to drop a 5-Star Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts and AudioBoom. Follow the show NOW on Radio.com, Spotify, iHeartRadio, RadioPublic, TuneIn, CastBox, Stitcher, PlayerFM.

The 2020 Season continues and with a rare solo episode of the Pod. Jay comes to us from his bathroom in Philadelphia. No. Really. It has the best sound.He checks in from the Throne with a commentary on COVID-19 and how the outbreak has changed all of our lives along with talking about the toll that the outbreak -- and the quarantines -- take on people's mental well-being. Plus, he shouts out to his people in his home state of Michigan, particularly #Detroit, and thanks all the essential workers out there for doing this when no one else will. #StayHome #StaySafe #StayReadyFor real tho: #StayYourAssAtHomeJay Scott Confidential is also on YouTube!!! Be sure to subscribe, ring the bell for notifications, and check out the archived interviews and more: http://bit.ly/jsctubeIf you're trying to start or build up your podcast, check us out the JSC Amazon Store: http://www.amazon.com/shop/jayscottsmithGet one FREE month of Stitcher Premium when you use the promo code "JSC": http://stitcher.com/premiumLike us on Facebook at http://facebook.com/JSCRadioCheck out Doc Illingsworth's dope sh*t, including the new EP Trenches, on Spotify here: http://bit.ly/illingsworthspotifyCheck out "Unknown Key", the new EP from Ossim Jones at http://soundcloud.com/ossimjones/sets/unknown-keyBe sure to drop a 5-Star Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts and AudioBoom. Follow the show NOW on Radio.com, Spotify, iHeartRadio, RadioPublic, TuneIn, CastBox, Stitcher, PlayerFM.

In this Special Edition of Jay Scott Confidential, Jay talks with Dr. Jennifer Caudle about the Coronavirus Outbreak.Dr. Jen has been doing daily videos and updates on the perpetually developing outbreak that has gripped the planet and she joined the pod to discuss that along with:*How she is taking care of herself through this ordeal*Why the Coronavirus is different from H1N1, SARS, the Flu, and others*How to control the spread of the disease*Why spreading conspiracy theories and ignoring warnings is so dangerous*What do do if you think you have symptomsFollow Dr. Jen on Social Media @DrJenCaudleCheck out her daily videos on Facebook: Dr. Jennifer CaudleShe's on YouTube too: bit.ly/DrJenTubeCheck her out on the web at www.drjencaudle.com/Jay Scott Confidential is also on YouTube!!! Be sure to subscribe, ring the bell for notifications, and check out the archived interviews and more: bit.ly/jsctubeIf you're trying to start or build up your podcast, check us out the JSC Amazon Store: www.amazon.com/shop/jayscottsmithGet one FREE month of Stitcher Premium when you use the promo code "JSC": stitcher.com/premiumLike us on Facebook at facebook.com/JSCRadioCheck out Doc Illingsworth's dope sh*t, including the new EP Trenches, on Spotify here: bit.ly/illingsworthspotifyCheck out "Unknown Key", the new EP from Ossim Jones at soundcloud.com/ossimjones/sets/unknown-keyBe sure to drop a 5-Star Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts and AudioBoom. Follow the show NOW on Radio.com, Spotify, iHeartRadio, RadioPublic, TuneIn, CastBox, Stitcher, PlayerFM.

The 2020 Season continues and this episode is a double landmark: It's the 110th Episode and we celebrate our 4th Anniversary. This week's guest is branding guru Kate ObertKate is a fashion Stylist turned Brand Strategist who has an eye, ear, and nose for Branding. She joins the Pod from Los Angeles (Starts around the 25:00 mark) to talk about:• The Fundamentals of Branding• The Importance of the Long Game in Business• What you brand's colors say about you• How she first got into branding• What is the "Zone of Genius" and how she found her's• The importance of knowing your AudiencePlus, Jay has a monologue on how the Coronavirus has changed the world, and why it's past time to get serious about this. He also has a word or two for knuckleheads who talk a lot but say nothing during times like this.Thank You for 4 Years!!! Let's do 4 More!Follow Kate on Social Media @kate.obertCheck her out on the web at www.kateobert.com/Jay Scott Confidential is on YouTube!!! Be sure to subscribe, ring the bell for notifications, and check out the archived interviews and more: bit.ly/jsctubeIf you're trying to start or build up your podcast, check us out the JSC Amazon Store: www.amazon.com/shop/jayscottsmithGet one FREE month of Stitcher Premium when you use the promo code "JSC": stitcher.com/premiumLike us on Facebook at facebook.com/JSCRadioCheck out Doc Illingsworth's dope sh*t, including the new EP Trenches, on Spotify here: bit.ly/illingsworthspotifyCheck out "Unknown Key", the new EP from Ossim Jones at soundcloud.com/ossimjones/sets/unknown-keyBe sure to drop a 5-Star Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts and AudioBoom. Follow the show NOW on Radio.com, Spotify, iHeartRadio, RadioPublic, TuneIn, CastBox, Stitcher, PlayerFM.

The 2020 Season of The People's Podcast Continues and this week's guest comes to us from The Greatest City on God's Green Earth: Detroit, Michigan!Latasha James is a 27-year-old Social Media Specialist and a Digital Media Savant. She's the host of The Freestyle Friday Podcast and build her own company, James + Park, from the ground up.The Kalamazoo, Mich. native's path to success, however, has come with its own unique challenges. Latasha joins the Pod (Starts around the 6:40 mark) to talk about her incredible journey:• Growing up in West Michigan after being born in the U.P.• Getting her start blogging on Xanga• How she was one of the early YouTubers to build• How to build an audience on YouTube from the ground up• What Social Media Platforms she recommends• Working for Fortune 500 companies at a young age• How she landed in the Motor City & grew to love it• How the Death of Her Father nearly broke her down• Her life of sobriety following Alcohol addiction• Where the name "James + Park" came from• Dealing with harassment and covert racism in the industry• The meaning of that Star on her handFollow Latasha on Social Media @TheLatashaJamesSubscribe to her YouTube: http://bit.ly/latashayoutubeCheck out James + Park at https://www.jamesandpark.com/Listen to The Freelance Friday Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3srVgeMC39mYQRvneZgfSb?si=Zuaim2gJQ2ugMMSYumxvrQJay Scott Confidential is on YouTube!!! Be sure to subscribe, ring the bell for notifications, and check out the archived interviews and more: http://bit.ly/jsctubeIf you're trying to start or build up your podcast, check us out the JSC Amazon Store: http://www.amazon.com/shop/jayscottsmithGet one FREE month of Stitcher Premium when you use the promo code "JSC": http://stitcher.com/premiumLike us on Facebook at http://facebook.com/JSCRadioCheck out Doc Illingsworth on Homeboy Sandman's "Dusty Midwest Tour" in April. More information is here: http://www.oliverbooking.com/updates/2020/2/17/homeboy-sandman-dusty-midwest-tourCheck out "Unknown Key", the new EP from Ossim Jones at http://soundcloud.com/ossimjones/sets/unknown-keyCheck out Chef K-Dot's work on Nametag's "Soul Speak" https://soundcloud.com/nametagalexander/soul-speak-feat-chef-k-dotBe sure to drop a 5-Star Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts and AudioBoom. Follow the show NOW on Radio.com, Spotify, iHeartRadio, RadioPublic, TuneIn, CastBox, Stitcher, PlayerFM.

Episode 108 of The People's Podcast is here and the 2020 Season Officially continues and this week's guest has an incredible story: Stephanie Humphrey. You’ve likely seen her on Good Morning America, QVC, locally in Philadelphia on Fox 29, or on her "60-Second Tech Breaks" but there’s so much more to her. The Pittsburgh native is a former engineer at Lockheed Martin turned tech expert whose story of transition into the media world is one to behold.Steph joins the Pod (Starts around the 9:00 mark) to talk about her incredible journey in this super-sized episode including:• Growing up in Pittsburgh with dreams of going to MIT • How she dissed a phone call from Florida A&M's President • Her life in a windowless office at Lockheed Martin • When she was initially rejected by Penn's Masters Program • The meeting with an executive that led to an "epiphany" • The tough grind of getting into media after leaving Lockheed • Breaking through in local TV and eventually on QVC • How she landed on Good Morning America • Why she developed "Til Death Do U Tweet" • Taking on the scourge of Cyber Bullying We also would like to make a special s/o to Laura DiFrancesco (Episode 107) for allowing us to record this at her wonderful co-working space, Flourish in West Chester, PA.Check out Flourish and book your spot at http://www.flourishcoworking.com Follow Stephanie on Social Media @TechLifeSteph Subscribe to her YouTube: http://bit.ly/stephhumphreyyoutube Check out Til Death Do You Tweet at https://www.tildeathdoyoutweet.com/ Jay Scott Confidential is on YouTube!!! Be sure to subscribe, ring the bell for notifications, and check out the archived interviews and more: http://bit.ly/jsctube If you're trying to start or build up your podcast, check us out the JSC Amazon Store: http://www.amazon.com/shop/jayscottsmith Get one FREE month of Stitcher Premium when you use the promo code "JSC": http://stitcher.com/premium Like us on Facebook at http://facebook.com/JSCRadio Check out Doc Illingsworth on Homeboy Sandman's "Dusty Midwest Tour" in April. More information is here: http://www.oliverbooking.com/updates/2020/2/17/homeboy-sandman-dusty-midwest-tour Check out "Unknown Key", the new EP from Ossim Jones at http://soundcloud.com/ossimjones/sets/unknown-key Check out Chef K-Dot's work on Nametag's "Soul Speak" https://soundcloud.com/nametagalexander/soul-speak-feat-chef-k-dot Be sure to drop a 5-Star Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts and AudioBoom. Follow the show NOW on Radio.com, Spotify, iHeartRadio, RadioPublic, TuneIn, CastBox, Stitcher, PlayerFM.

Episode 107 of The People's Podcast is here and the 2020 Season Officially begins with a conversation with a dynamic entrepreneur: Laura DiFrancesco. Laura grew up on a farm In Chester County, PA and came up in a household of entrepreneurs. She eventually became an attorney and a master negotiator who wanted more from life, starting her own law firm -- Dean Street Law -- as well as her own co-working space in West Chester called Flourish.Laura joins the Pod (Starts around the 15:45 mark) to talk about her awesome journey including:• Why being a negotiator is in her blood• What drew her into Law• How she managed to leverage her way into Villanova Law School• Why she left a major law first to strike out on her own• The Work that goes into starting her own businesses• Her unfiltered thoughts the harassment she was subjected to as a student and a lawyer• The importance of work-life balance, flexibility, & down time• How Flourish came together in 2 monthsPlus, Jay clues us in on JSC Media, explains how JSC Radio will roll going forward...and he has a word for the idiots attacking Gayle King and Dwyane Wade.To contact Laura, drop her an e-mail to [email protected] more info on Dean Street Law, go to www.deanstreetlaw.comCheck out Flourish at www.flourishcoworking.comJay Scott Confidential is on YouTube!!! Be sure to subscribe, ring the bell for notifications, and check out the archived interviews and more: bit.ly/jsctubeIf you're trying to start or build up your podcast, check us out the JSC Amazon Store: www.amazon.com/shop/jayscottsmithGet one FREE month of Stitcher Premium when you use the promo code "JSC": stitcher.com/premiumLike us on Facebook at facebook.com/JSCRadioCop Illingsworth's EP "Trenches" now on Bandcamp: illingsworks.bandcamp.com/album/trenchesCheck out "Unknown Key", the new EP from Ossim Jones at soundcloud.com/ossimjones/sets/unknown-keyBe sure to drop a 5-Star Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts and AudioBoom. Follow the show NOW on Radio.com, Spotify, iHeartRadio, RadioPublic, TuneIn, CastBox, Stitcher, PlayerFM.

In this Special Edition of Jay Scott Confidential, Jay remembers and shoots straight on the legacy of Kobe Bryant. He talks about what was going on behind the scenes on Sunday when the info of the crash first reached the newsroom, how he felt breaking the news on air, shares memories of covering Kobe's last game in Philly in 2015, and he shoots straight on the Kobe Bryant the Dynamic Player...and Kobe Bryant the Flawed Human Being. Rest In Peace: *Kobe Bryant *Gianna Bryant *John Altobelli *Keri Altobelli *Alyssa Altobelli *Sarah Chester *Payton Chester *Christina Mauser *Ara Zobayan Be sure to drop a 5-Star Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts and AudioBoom. Follow the show NOW on Radio.com, Spotify, iHeartRadio, RadioPublic, TuneIn, CastBox, Stitcher, PlayerFM.

We've made it to the end of one of the most important and eye-opening year ever! In 2019, Jay Scott Confidential grew by leaps & bounds since the start of the year, finally found its focus, and became the home of great conversations.It's time once again to take a look back in this Super-Sized Year End Episode at some of the things that made JSC so damn great in 2019:*R. Kelly's enablers get the treatment they deserve*The Professor Takes Us Through the Art of Storytelling*Jemele Hill talks about the burden of having to "forgive" racism*Jasmine Washington & Josh David explain their #EbonyOWES experience*Josh gives an update on what's been going on since Ebony let them go*We Look Back At The Year in Conversations including Brooke Thomas, Leanne Weekes, and Erin Simon.*Katie Fehlinger lays into the Trolls*Jay breaks down why you need to #StayReady*We look ahead to 2020 and the Birth of JSC MediaThank you for supporting JSC in 2019. Let's Build this even more in 2020.Special Thanks to WDET for allowing me to record this at their studios in Detroit.Jay Scott Confidential is on YouTube!!! Be sure to subscribe, ring the bell for notifications, and check out the archived interviews and more: bit.ly/jsctubeGet one FREE month of Stitcher Premium when you use the promo code "JSC": stitcher.com/premiumLike us on Facebook at facebook.com/JSCRadioCop Illingsworth's re-released EP "Old Man Raps" now on Bandcamp: illingsworks.bandcamp.com/album/old-man-raps.Also Check out "Trenches" on Bandcamp: illingsworks.bandcamp.com/album/trenchesCheck out "Unknown Key", the new EP from Ossim Jones at soundcloud.com/ossimjones/sets/unknown-keyBe sure to drop a 5-Star Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts and AudioBoom. Follow the show NOW on Radio.com, Spotify, iHeartRadio, RadioPublic, TuneIn, CastBox, Stitcher, PlayerFM.

Episode 106 of The People's Podcast is the 4th annual Christmas episode and this year Jay shares his thoughts on his favorite time of the year and this year...we're focusing on Gratitude. After the incredible lows of 2018 (and early 2019), the back half of the year has been stronger than those drinks at your company Christmas Party and Jay expresses how grateful he is for everything and all of you guys.Plus, we get our yearly collection of Christmas foolishness from the homies Detroit CYDI & Stryfe. So get ready to Jingle your Bells with JSC Radio's last...ORIGINAL...episode of the Decade.Merry Christmas! Happy Hanukkah! Happy(?) Kwanzaa! Happy New Year!JSC Radio is on YouTube!!! Check it out here: bit.ly/jsctubeStuff Your Stocking with Detroit CYDI & Stryfe's Christmas classics on Bandcamp:SANTA: https://detroitcydi.bandcamp.com/track/santa-stuff-almost-never-transpires-accordingly-feat-stryfeWe Ain't Getting Nothin For Christmas (Feat. Jay Da Grate): https://illingsworks.bandcamp.com/track/we-aint-gettin-nothin-for-xmas-ft-jay-the-grateFrankincense & Myrrh: illingsworks.bandcamp.com/album/frankincense-myrrhJay Scott Confidential is on YouTube!!! Be sure to subscribe, ring the bell for notifications, and check out the archived interviews and more: bit.ly/jsctubeGet one FREE month of Stitcher Premium when you use the promo code "JSC": stitcher.com/premiumLike us on Facebook at facebook.com/JSCRadioCop Illingsworth's new EP "Trenches" now on Bandcamp: illingsworks.bandcamp.com/album/trenchesCheck out "Unknown Key", the new EP from Ossim Jones at soundcloud.com/ossimjones/sets/unknown-keyBe sure to drop a 5-Star Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts and AudioBoom. Follow the show NOW on Radio.com, Spotify, iHeartRadio, RadioPublic, TuneIn, CastBox, Stitcher, PlayerFM.

Episode 105 of The People's Podcast welcomes the incredibly talented Brooke Thomas. She currently is a host on The Young Turks network and has carved a circuitous path through the media industryThe Okie from Muskogee joined Jay Scott Confidential to talk about her career that has taken her from North Dakota to Texas, Memphis to Philadelphia, from the Red Carpet to the Political ArenaBrooke and Jay chat about (Interview starts at around the 14:20 mark):• Growing up in Oklahoma and what first drew her to news• That first gig in North Dakota• How her time in Memphis helped her grow in television• The wild morning where an accused carjacker approached her on air• How she landed at TYT• Her thoughts on Local News and "Bias"• Why she feels at home on TYT• Her advice for young Black Women coming in to the business• How she's adjusting to the podcast gamePlus: Jay goes in on the clowns who want Colin Kaepernick to beg his way back into the NFL.Check out Brooke's Podcast "Controlling Our Narrative" on Apple Podcasts and all other Podcast Providers: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cont…ve/id1469854905Jay Scott Confidential is on YouTube!!! Be sure to subscribe, ring the bell for notifications, and check out the archived interviews and more: bit.ly/jsctubeGet one FREE month of Stitcher Premium when you use the promo code "JSC": stitcher.com/premiumLike us on Facebook at facebook.com/JSCRadioCop Illingsworth's re-released EP "Old Man Raps" now on Bandcamp: illingsworks.bandcamp.com/album/old-man-raps.Check out "Unknown Key", the new EP from Ossim Jones at soundcloud.com/ossimjones/sets/unknown-keyBe sure to drop a 5-Star Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts and AudioBoom. Follow the show NOW on Radio.com, Spotify, iHeartRadio, RadioPublic, TuneIn, CastBox, Stitcher, PlayerFM.

Episode 104 of The People's Podcast welcomes our first international guest: Antoinette Newton-Acquah. You can call her Toni.Toni is an exceptionally brilliant 25 year-old entrepreneur who has started a health & wellness company called Flowers & Moondust based out of her parents' home country -- Ghana. The story behind how she ended up back in Ghana -- she was born in Upstate New York and grew up outside of Philadelphia -- is as compelling as it getsToni and Jay talk about (Interview starts at around the 17:25 mark):• Her childhood in the northeast• Fixing the differences between Africans & African Americans• How she persevered through a "dysfunctional" family• How a small college in Maine changed her life• Her foray into journalism• How the loss of her mostly absent father led her back to Ghana• Where "Flowers & Moondust" came from?• How she has been able to cultivate business partnerships• Her thoughts on the United States now that she sees it from AfricaPlus: Jay explains the sudden "name change" and we show love to a Detroit icon and extremely funny man: John Witherspoon.Check out all of the incredible products from Flowers & Moondust at flowersandmoondust.comJSC Radio is on YouTube!!! Be sure to subscribe, ring the bell for notifications, and check out the archived interviews and more: bit.ly/jsctubeGet one FREE month of Stitcher Premium when you use the promo code "JSC": stitcher.com/premiumLike us on Facebook at facebook.com/JSCRadioCop Illingsworth's re-released EP "Old Man Raps" now on Bandcamp: illingsworks.bandcamp.com/album/old-man-raps.Check out "Unknown Key", the new EP from Ossim Jones at soundcloud.com/ossimjones/sets/unknown-keyBe sure to drop a 5-Star Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts and AudioBoom. Follow the show NOW on Spotify, iHeartRadio, RadioPublic, TuneIn, CastBox, Stitcher, PlayerFM.

Episode 103 of The People's Podcast features a conversation -- which was originally recorded in Miami at #NABJ19 -- with PR Guru, Activist, and all around Bajan bad ass Leanne Weekes.Leanne and Jay talked in the middle of a convention hall in South Florida back in August and it was as raw as it gets (Interview starts at around 17:07):• What first drove her toward Journalism & later PR• How she side hustled covering the Met Gala• How her take no sh*t attitude has helped and hurt her• What her West Indian upbringing taught her about hard work• Why people need to realize how Black Miami really is• How Climate Change is helping to fuel gentrification in Miami• What her biggest challenge is in the business• Why she has a love/hate relationship with the 305Plus: Jay gives y'all an update on where he's been since Episode 102 (Thanks, Katie!) and he calls a few people out. We're back, baby!JSC Radio is also on YouTube!!! Be sure to subscribe, ring the bell for notifications, and check out the archived interviews and more: bit.ly/jsctubeGet one FREE month of Stitcher Premium when you use the promo code "JSC": stitcher.com/premiumLike us on Facebook at facebook.com/JSCRadioCop Illingsworth's album "You're No Fun" now. Order now on Bandcamp & Apple Music: mellomusicgroup.bandcamp.com/album/youre-no-funCheck out "Unknown Key", the new EP from Ossim Jones at soundcloud.com/ossimjones/sets/unknown-keyBe sure to drop a 5-Star Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts and AudioBoom. Follow the show NOW on Spotify, iHeartRadio, RadioPublic, TuneIn, CastBox, Stitcher, PlayerFM.

Episode 102 of The People's Podcast features a conversation with Katie Fehlinger -- the longtime morning meteorologist at CBS3 in Philadelphia. After eight years at CBS3, and 15 years overall, Katie voluntarily left TV to pursue new ventures -- including her new YouTube channel "Katie Fehlinger DIY" -- and reconfigure her life.Katie and Jay talked in her backyard earlier this week about her decision to leave TV, her career, online bullying, and a lot more (Interview starts at 6:40):• The process you have to go through to do morning news• How sleep became a commodity• How the loss of a close friend made her take stock in her life• Why weather was not her first choice• What she was truly feeling when she was body shamed by trolls during her pregnancy in 2015• Her unfiltered thoughts on trolls mocking her hair• How she got into the world of #DIY• Her plans for a book• What her mom said when she announced that she was leaving TVCheck out Katie Fehlinger DIY on YouTube: bit.ly/KatieDIYJSC Radio is also on YouTube!!! Be sure to subscribe, ring the bell for notifications, and check out the archived interviews and more: bit.ly/jsctubeGet one FREE month of Stitcher Premium when you use the promo code "JSC": stitcher.com/premiumLike us on Facebook at facebook.com/JSCRadioCop Illingsworth's album "You're No Fun" now. Order now on Bandcamp & Apple Music: mellomusicgroup.bandcamp.com/album/youre-no-funCheck out "Unknown Key", the new EP from Ossim Jones at soundcloud.com/ossimjones/sets/unknown-keyBe sure to drop a 5-Star Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts and AudioBoom. Follow the show NOW on Spotify, iHeartRadio, RadioPublic, TuneIn, CastBox, Stitcher, PlayerFM.

After the landmark 100th Episode of The People's Podcast, we keep the illustrious guests coming for Episode 101. This episode features a conversation with Cheddar eSports and Grass Routes Podcast host Erin Ashley Simon.Erin took time from her busy schedule to talk all things gaming and eSports plus we get to know more about her including (Interview starts at 20:00):• What her first game system was and how it set the course.• Her thoughts on the competitive nature of gaming• The rise of eSports• Why this generation of kids and young adults can be themselves• She has some choice words for media bums who talk slick about gaming• Why Hip-Hop is in her bloodlines• Rapid fire on games• What one game would she take on a desert island with her?Plus, we thank all of you for your support on Episode 100, Jay turned 40!, and what was his first gaming experience.Check out The Grass Routes Podcast here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gras…st/id1268888362You can also check out Erin on Cheddar eSports here: cheddar.com/search?q=Erin%20Ashley%20SimonJSC Radio is on YouTube!!! Check out the archived interviews and more here: bit.ly/jsctubeCop Illingsworth's album "You're No Fun" now. Order now on Bandcamp & Apple Music: mellomusicgroup.bandcamp.com/album/youre-no-funCheck out "Unknown Key", the new EP from Ossim Jones at soundcloud.com/ossimjones/sets/unknown-keyBe sure to drop a 5-Star Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts, AudioBoom, and Google Play and be sure to follow the show NOW on Spotify, RadioPublic, TuneIn, CastBox, Podcoin, Stitcher, PlayerFM, & iHeartRadio

It has finally arrived. After 3 and a half years, numerous guests, all kinds delays, highs, lows, breakdowns, and buildups.It's the landmark 100th Episode of The People's Podcast. And this episode features a conversation with not only the biggest guest ever on this podcast...but also a very good friend: Jemele Hill.Jemele takes time from her incredibly stacked schedule to talk about a number of topics, including (Interview starts at 8:15):• Growing Up in and being a representative for Detroit & MSU.• Her internal battle to stay balanced in life• The Ridiculousness of "Stick To Sports"• How Jay-Z is being used as a shield for the NFL• Whether Colin Kaepernick will ever get back in the NFL• "Being the Bigger Person" when dealing with Racism• Covering Sports vs. Covering Politics.• Where does Popeye's Chicken Sandwich stack up with the OGsPlus, we thank all of you for your support for all of these episodes and there's a retrospective salute to 100 Episodes of JSC Radio.Check out Jemele's Podcast "Jemele Hill is Unbothered" exclusively on Spotify here: spoti.fi/2ZuSKmyYou can read her work at The Atlantic here: www.theatlantic.com/author/jemele-hill/JSC Radio is on YouTube!!!: bit.ly/jsctubeCop Illingsworth's album "You're No Fun" now. Order now on Bandcamp & Apple Music: mellomusicgroup.bandcamp.com/album/youre-no-funCheck out "Unknown Key", the new EP from Ossim Jones at soundcloud.com/ossimjones/sets/unknown-keyBe sure to drop a 5-Star Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts, AudioBoom, and Google Play and be sure to follow the show NOW on Spotify, RadioPublic, TuneIn, CastBox, Podcoin, Stitcher, PlayerFM, & iHeartRadio

The 99th Episode of The People's Podcast follows up on last month's controversial #EbonySTILLOwes topic (spoiler alert: They STILL Owe). Jay talks about the fallout from the episode, explains in more detail why he did it, talks about how the companion piece ended up on Medium (Link Below) and further expands on how Ebony is still jerking people around.Then we shift gears and talk about the need for better leadership in not only media, but in business in general. Why there is a big difference between being "In Charge" and being a "Leader," going at my industry for its fear of being real about Racism...Plus he has a word to the wise for those of you headed to Miami for #NABJ19. (And I apologize in advance for that terrible rhyme at the end.)Thank you for making these last few episodes the greatest ever for this show and thanks for hanging with us as the #RoadTo100 comes to the finish line.Read the Companion Piece here: medium.com/@JayScottSmith/ebon…llowes-8e3d0584d9beJSC Radio is on YouTube!!! Check it out here: bit.ly/jsctubeCop Illingsworth's album "You're No Fun" now. Order now on Bandcamp & Apple Music: mellomusicgroup.bandcamp.com/album/youre-no-funCheck out "Unknown Key", the new EP from Ossim Jones at soundcloud.com/ossimjones/sets/unknown-keyBe sure to drop a 5-Star Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts, AudioBoom, and Google Play and be sure to follow the show NOW on Spotify, RadioPublic, TuneIn, CastBox, Podcoin, Stitcher, PlayerFM, & iHeartRadio

The 98th Episode of The People's Podcast hits one of the bigger scandals in the history of the Black Press: Ebony Magazine's failure to pay its Freelancers and -- now -- its staff. Our guests for this episode are former Social Media manager Josh David and former reporter Jasmine Washington, the young man and young woman who (along with a host of others) were fired from Ebony on June 7 after going without pay for months. (Interview Begins at 21:30). They talk about what happened, how much Josh is owed, what they told Jasmine when she was hired, how it was being the Social Media Manager when #EbonyOwes jumped off, and a ton more. We go there. Plus: Jay talks about how Ebony is not the only ones who owe as not paying freelancers and shaming them into silence is an unfortunate problem in the Black press. Thank you for making last week the greatest ever for this show and thanks for hanging with us as the #RoadTo100 continues. JSC Radio is on YouTube!!! Check it out here: bit.ly/jsctube Cop Illingsworth's album "You're No Fun" now. Order now on Bandcamp & Apple Music: mellomusicgroup.bandcamp.com/album/youre-no-fun Check out "Unknown Key", the new EP from Ossim Jones at soundcloud.com/ossimjones/sets/unknown-key Be sure to drop a 5-Star Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts, AudioBoom, and Google Play and be sure to follow the show NOW on Spotify, RadioPublic, TuneIn, CastBox, Podcoin, Stitcher, PlayerFM, & iHeartRadio.

Episode 97 of The People's Podcast returns with a discussion about Kevin Durant's injury and how it exposes the hypocrisy of people showing "concern" for his well-being just hours after questioning his dedication, his heart, and insinuating he was faking it. Plus Jay talks about the racial implications in making such insinuations. Then, it's LGBTQ Pride Month, and Jay tells his story of why he has been Pro-LGBT Rights for years and wonders aloud why more Black Men don't follow the lead of those battling for Equality. And he makes note of how it seems the Pride Edition of the new JSC Logo seems to not be quite as popular as the others. Thank you for making last week the greatest ever for this show and thanks for hanging with us as the #RoadTo100 continues. JSC Radio is on YouTube!!! Check it out here: bit.ly/jsctube Cop Illingsworth's album "You're No Fun" now. Order now on Bandcamp & Apple Music: mellomusicgroup.bandcamp.com/album/youre-no-fun Check out "Unknown Key", the new EP from Ossim Jones at soundcloud.com/ossimjones/sets/unknown-key Be sure to drop a 5-Star Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts, AudioBoom, and Google Play and be sure to follow the show NOW on Spotify, RadioPublic, TuneIn, CastBox, Stitcher, PlayerFM, & iHeartRadio.

The People's Podcast returns and change is afoot. In Episode 96, Jay explains how he ended up making a cameo in When They See Us, tells us about the day he inadvertently got the drop on the "District Detroit" project, and how he's come back from being told he "wasn't cut out for journalism" by a failed editor in 2014. Then we get into how to craft a story. Not just any story, but YOUR story, and we finally find out what the "C" in JSC stands for and why that will be the focal point of this podcast going forward. Thank you for hanging with us as the #RoadTo100 continues. Check out "When They See Us" on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/80200549 JSC Radio is on YouTube!!! Check it out here: bit.ly/jsctube Cop Illingsworth's album "You're No Fun" now. Order now on Bandcamp & Apple Music: mellomusicgroup.bandcamp.com/album/youre-no-fun Check out "Unknown Key", the new EP from Ossim Jones at soundcloud.com/ossimjones/sets/unknown-key Be sure to drop a 5-Star Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts, AudioBoom, and Google Play and be sure to follow the show NOW on Spotify, RadioPublic, TuneIn, CastBox, Stitcher, PlayerFM, & iHeartRadio.

The People's Podcast returns after a highly unexpected hiatus and Jay comes clean about the loss of his "Second Mom", getting evicted, being effectively homeless for three weeks, and bouncing back. The Podcast is back and it gets realer than ever. Thank you for hanging with us as the #RoadTo100 begins again. JSC Radio is on YouTube!!! Check it out here: bit.ly/jsctube Cop Illingsworth's album "You're No Fun" now. Order now on Bandcamp & Apple Music: mellomusicgroup.bandcamp.com/album/youre-no-fun Check out "Unknown Key", the new EP from Ossim Jones at soundcloud.com/ossimjones/sets/unknown-key Be sure to drop a 5-Star Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts, AudioBoom, and Google Play and be sure to follow the show NOW on Spotify, RadioPublic, TuneIn, CastBox, Stitcher, PlayerFM, & iHeartRadio.

The People's Podcast comes to you this week from Daytona Beach, Fla., home of this weekend's Daytona 500! Yep. We weren't joking. Jay checks in from the land of Palm Trees & Pit Stops with the story of how this unlikely trip came together, how a winter "storm" in Philly almost derailed everything, the wild Wednesday that got him to Florida, riding shotgun with 2-time Daytona 500 winner Michael Waltrip, and getting his eyes opened to NASCAR. Plus, we talk to Bubba Wallace, who made history at last year's 500, about his young career, being a ground breaker, and what NASCAR can do to help further diversify. Plus, last year's winner, Austin Dillon, talks about how he celebrated the victory, and Kyle Bush talks about how his love for Mario Kart turned into a cool video for his son. S/o to Jasmine Neely and everyone at NASCAR for making this happen this week. Check out the 61st Annual Daytona 500 this Sunday at 2:30 EST on FOX. For more info: http://www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com/ JSC Radio is on YouTube!!! Check it out here: bit.ly/jsctube Cop Illingsworth's album "You're No Fun" now. Order now on Bandcamp & Apple Music: mellomusicgroup.bandcamp.com/album/youre-no-fun Check out "Unknown Key", the new EP from Ossim Jones at soundcloud.com/ossimjones/sets/unknown-key Be sure to drop a 5-Star Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts, AudioBoom, and Google Play and be sure to follow the show NOW on Spotify, RadioPublic, TuneIn, CastBox, Stitcher, PlayerFM, & iHeartRadio.

The People's Podcast returns from an unexpected (but positive) hiatus for a rare Saturday night edition of the Big Show to talk about what was arguably the WORST Super Bowl ever. Plus, Jay hits on why the disgusting Patriots and their dynasty are low key awesome, we talk about how the refs didn't (totally) screw the Saints -- The Saints screwed the Saints; How the Pistons are still on the road to no where; Why we're still sick of hearing about the Knicks; and we make a big announcement about the Daytona 500! But first: Jay gives y'all an update you on the moves that he's been making, expresses gratitude for your support for this last crazy 365 days, and talks about how to get through Hard Times. JSC Radio is on YouTube!!! Check it out here: bit.ly/jsctube Cop Illingsworth's album "You're No Fun" now. Order now on Bandcamp & Apple Music: mellomusicgroup.bandcamp.com/album/youre-no-fun Check out "Unknown Key", the new EP from Ossim Jones at soundcloud.com/ossimjones/sets/unknown-key Be sure to drop a 5-Star Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts, AudioBoom, and Google Play and be sure to follow the show NOW on Spotify, RadioPublic, TuneIn, CastBox, Stitcher, PlayerFM, & iHeartRadio.

Happy New Year! For the first show of 2019, The People's Podcast goes headlong into the conversation surrounding the groundbreaking Lifetime Documentary "Surviving R. Kelly". As you recall, Episode 45 hit R. Kelly and his enablers right between the eyes. In this episode, Jay addresses those enablers and goes right at the people who would rather protect a pedophile rapist in the name of "Black Unity" as opposed to standing up for scores of Black Women and Girls. It gets raw and very real as we start 2019 with a bang. Get familiar with Ep. 45 (7/17/2017) here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-45-cult-of-personality/id1099545065?i=1000390169484&mt=2 JSC Radio is on YouTube!!! Check it out here: bit.ly/jsctube Cop Illingsworth's album "You're No Fun" now. Order now on Bandcamp & Apple Music: mellomusicgroup.bandcamp.com/album/youre-no-fun Check out "Unknown Key", the new EP from Ossim Jones at soundcloud.com/ossimjones/sets/unknown-key Be sure to drop a 5-Star Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts, AudioBoom, and Google Play and be sure to follow the show NOW on Spotify, RadioPublic, TuneIn, PlayerFM, & iHeartRadio.

Somehow we've made it to the end of one of the most ridiculous years ever! JSC Radio has grown by leaps and bounds since the start of the year and it's time once again to take a look back in this Super-Sized Year End Episode at some of the things that made JSC so damn great in 2018: *Michigan State University's protection and enabling of Larry Nassar has scarred us all. *The Perils of being a Black Journalist are real *The Philadelphia Eagles Won the Damn Super Bowl *Jazmine Duke and Her Dad tore down the house *Brittany Noble told her story and rattled cages in Dixie *Michelle Saahene & Melissa DePino describe how the Starbucks video went viral. *Bill Cosby is a trash human *Mauro Ranallo is a National Treasure *Jay recounts his scariest #WhileBlack experience Thank you for supporting me in 2018. Let's Build this even more in 2019. JSC Radio is on YouTube!!! Check it out here: bit.ly/jsctube Cop Illingsworth's album "You're No Fun" now. Order now on Bandcamp & Apple Music: mellomusicgroup.bandcamp.com/album/youre-no-fun Check out "Unknown Key", the new EP from Ossim Jones at soundcloud.com/ossimjones/sets/unknown-key Be sure to drop a 5-Star Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts, AudioBoom, and Google Play and be sure to follow the show NOW on Spotify, RadioPublic, TuneIn, PlayerFM, & iHeartRadio.

Episode 91 of The People's Podcast is the third annual Christmas episode and this year Jay shares his thoughts on his favorite time of the year despite 2018 being pretty damn rough. It's time, as we head into 2019, to start being better to people and being thankful to those who have stuck with us. So get ready to Jingle your Bells with JSC Radio's last...ORIGINAL...episode of 2018. Plus, stay tuned at the end for another special Christmas ditty from the homies Detroit CYDI & Stryfe. Merry Christmas! Happy Hanukkah! Happy(?) Kwanzaa! Happy New Year! But first: Jay takes some time to say "I told you so" about Matthew Stafford. And we have a big announcement about JSC Radio...and NASCAR!? JSC Radio is on YouTube!!! Check it out here: bit.ly/jsctube Stuff Your Stocking with Detroit CYDI & Stryfe's Christmas classic album "Better Than Nat King Cole." Order now on Bandcamp : illingsworks.bandcamp.com/album/better…at-king-cole Be sure to drop a 5-Star Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts, AudioBoom, and Google Play and be sure to follow the show NOW on Spotify, RadioPublic, TuneIn, PlayerFM, & iHeartRadio.

The Landmark 90th Episode of The People's Podcast welcomes another illustrious guest: Dr. Jennifer Caudle. Also known as "America's Family Doctor," you may know her from her appearances on CNN, Good Morning America, Today, Dr. Oz, Rachael Ray and more. Jennifer is a Family Physician and instructor at Rowan University in New Jersey. Jay sits down with her in her office (literally in an exam room!) to talk to her about growing up in Iowa, vying to become Miss America, what inspired her to get into medicine, how she balances multiple big time gigs and media appearances, how we can get more Black doctors, the misconceptions and conspiracy theories, and -- of course -- we talk about OUR health. (Interview starts at the 13:20 mark) But first, Jay takes a second to thank all of you guys for your amazing support and apologizes for the inconsistency. This show is for y'all and by y'all. You can follow Dr. Jen on Twitter & Instagram: DrJenCaudle She's on Facebook: http://facebook.com/DrJenniferCaudle Also be sure to check out her website: https://drjencaudle.com/ She is also on YouTube: bit.ly/DrJenTube JSC Radio is on YouTube!!! Check it out here: bit.ly/jsctube Stuff Your Stocking with Illingsworth's new album "You're No Fun" now. Order now on Bandcamp & Apple Music: mellomusicgroup.bandcamp.com/album/youre-no-fun Be sure to drop a 5-Star Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts, AudioBoom, and Google Play and be sure to follow the show NOW on Spotify, RadioPublic, TuneIn, PlayerFM, & iHeartRadio.

The 89th Episode of The People's Podcast welcomes another illustrious guest: Best Selling Author and Experienced Business Coach Marion E. Brooks joins us to talk about his first book "What You Don't Know Is Hurting You." He shares his wealth of knowledge from over 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, explains the what IQ and EQ(!?) are, talks about what political figures have high EQ, and he leaves Jay speechless when he talks about his biggest regret. (Interview starts at the 22:37 mark)But first, we're once again back to talking about gun violence, this time in the wake of the massacre in Thousand Oaks, Calif. on Wednesday night. Much like Episodes 11 (Orlando), 52 (Las Vegas), and 67 (Parkland), we get real about gun violence, how now is past the time to talk about gun control and putting an end to mass shootings, and why this country's alleged leadership is needs to do more than offer "thoughts and prayers".You can get Marion's book on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/2T1x1fPThe show is on YouTube!!! Check it out here: http://bit.ly/jsctubeCop Illingsworth's new album "You're No Fun" now. Order now on Bandcamp & Apple Music: mellomusicgroup.bandcamp.com/album/youre-no-funCheck out "Unknown Key", the new EP from Ossim Jones at soundcloud.com/ossimjones/sets/unknown-keyStay Tangy with Miracle Whip at whipwear.shop. Use the Promo Code "JSC" for 10% off at checkout!Be sure to drop a 5-Star Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts, AudioBoom, and Google Play and be sure to follow the show NOW on Spotify, RadioPublic, TuneIn, & iHeartRadio.

Episode 88 -- The Double Ocho! -- of The People's Podcast is here after a delay and we're back at it again despite everything. This week, we talk about how racism has become en vogue in this country -- from the shootings in Louisville & Pittsburgh to the MAGA Bomber to the Oval Office's insane fantasies about migrants. Remember: We warned you in 2016.Then, Jay talks about the DJ Durkin Debacle at the University of Maryland and wonders aloud "WTF were they thinking?" If you're in the United States, remember to vote next Tuesday!The show is on YouTube!!! Check it out here: bit.ly/jsctubeCop Illingsworth's new album "You're No Fun" now. Order now on Bandcamp & Apple Music: mellomusicgroup.bandcamp.com/album/youre-no-funCheck out "Unknown Key", the new EP from Ossim Jones at soundcloud.com/ossimjones/sets/unknown-keyStay Tangy with Miracle Whip at whipwear.shop. Use the Promo Code "JSC" for 10% off at checkout!Be sure to drop a 5-Star Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts, AudioBoom, and Google Play and be sure to follow the show NOW on Spotify, RadioPublic, TuneIn, & iHeartRadio.

Episode 87 of The People's Podcast does yet another unexpected follow-up on Episode 74!? This time, it touches on Kanye West, but not in the way you think. On #MentalHealthDay, Jay gets real about his mental health, why attributing Kanye's incredible ignorance to his Bipolar Disorder is irresponsible, and he implores you to get the help you need. Then, Jimmy Butler channeled his inner Ric Flair and had himself a day as he continues to try to get out of Minnesota, why the Pistons and Red Wings are changing seats at Little Caesars Arena, how he has been wrong (and right) about the Lions, and why you need to not take your life cues from Golden Tate. Cop Illingsworth's new album "You're No Fun" now. Order now on Bandcamp & Apple Music: https://mellomusicgroup.bandcamp.com/album/youre-no-funCheck out "Unknown Key", the new EP from Ossim Jones at https://soundcloud.com/ossimjones/sets/unknown-keyStay Tangy with Miracle Whip at whipwear.shop. Use the Promo Code "JSC" for 10% off at checkout!Be sure to drop a 5-Star Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts, AudioBoom, and Google Play and be sure to follow the show NOW on Spotify, RadioPublic, TuneIn, & iHeartRadio.

Episode 86 of The People's Podcast does an unexpected follow-up on Episode 74 back in April as Bill Cosby was formally sentenced to prison for sexual assault, capping of a fall from grace that was decades in the making.Jay shoots hard on the Cosby enablers who are trying to make a case about the assault of dozens of women over 50 years into a case of racism. We're not playing that here. Plus: We pull out the infamous 2004 speech that came back to bite Bill in the ass. But First: We thank ALL of you for making Episode 85 the MOST DOWNLOADED EPISODE EVER!!!!Illingsworth's new album "You're No Fun" drops on Friday. Pre-Order now on Bandcamp & Apple Music: bit.ly/nofunpreorderSupport Ossim Jones at @ossimjonesStay Tangy with Miracle Whip at whipwear.shop and miraclewhip.com. Use the Promo Code "JSC" for 10% off at checkout!Be sure to drop a 5-Star Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts, AudioBoom, and Google Play and be sure to follow the show NOW on Spotify, RadioPublic, TuneIn, & iHeartRadio.

The landmark 85th Episode of The People's Podcast welcomes another illustrious guest: Award-winning television journalist Brittany Noble. She's a St. Louis native who had spent nearly a decade in TV working around the country. Brittany is best known as the woman who first broke the story on St. Louis NBC Station KMOV of the death of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Mo. in 2014. She joins us to talk about her career, what inspired her to get into TV, what happened when she got the call to come in that day, the story behind her #BlackJournalistsMatter shirts, her work in Flint, Mich., how she battled a TV station in Mississippi to simply be treated fairly, and how she is starting her second act in New York as a reporter and author. (Interview starts at 32:25 mark)Plus: Jay shoots hard on being a black man in journalism, the importance of representation, his experiences with newsroom politics, the "controversial" 2016 column that got pulled off a news site in 90 minutes, and what needs to change to help the industry diversify.Check out more on Brittany at thenoblejournalist.comIllingsworth's new album "You're No Fun" drops Sept. 28. Pre-Order now on Bandcamp & Apple Music: bit.ly/nofunpreorderSupport Ossim Jones at @ossimjonesStay Tangy with Miracle Whip at whipwear.shop and miraclewhip.comBe sure to drop a 5-Star Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts, AudioBoom, and Google Play and be sure to follow the show NOW on Spotify, RadioPublic, TuneIn, & iHeartRadio.

Episode 84 is here and it's sure to be hotter than a white dude's Nikes. The People's Podcast returns to touch on the firestorm started by Nike's brave decision to re-up with the exiled Colin Kaepernick for its 30th Anniversary "Just Do It" campaign and the nationwide hissy fit it set off in Red Hat America.Then, Jay gives you his take on the upcoming NFL season, including his outlook on the Detroit Lions (hint: It could get ugly).Illingsworth's new album "You're No Fun" drops Sept. 28. Pre-Order now on Bandcamp & Apple Music: bit.ly/nofunpreorderSupport Ossim Jones at @ossimjonesStay Tangy with Miracle Whip at whipwear.shop/ and miraclewhip.comBe sure to drop a 5-Star Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts, AudioBoom, and Google Play and be sure to follow the show NOW on Spotify, RadioPublic, TuneIn, & iHeartRadio.

Episode 83 is here people! After a bit of a delay, the People's Podcast is back and Jay takes a look back at his time at #NABJ18, including the cool feeling of the convention being in the Motor City, what that means to him, and how Detroit has changed for the better.Then, we take time to remember the Queen of Soul -- Aretha Franklin -- including her influence on pop culture, her allegiance and love for the city of Detroit, her greatness, her legacy, and her influence on all of us. Plus, we take a second to remember Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart as pro wrestling has had a terrible month.Check out the Hogan piece on Medium here: bit.ly/hoganfeatureSupport Doc Illingsworth at illingsworks.com and look out for his new album "You're No Fun"Support Ossim Jones at @ossimjonesBe sure to drop a 5-Star Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts, AudioBoom, and Google Play and be sure to follow the show NOW on Spotify, RadioPublic, TuneIn, & iHeartRadio.

Episode 82 is here, brother. And it gets raw and to the point about WWE reinstating Hulk Hogan. As seen on Medium and in Vibe Magazine, we hit everything from Jay's first time seeing the Hulkster as a child, to what he was doing the day he saw Hogan's name trending on Twitter for the worst of reasons, to his thoughts on the history of Race, Rap, and Wrestling, to nostalgia will not heal this wound. (Warning: Very Strong Language; t/w: Racial Slurs)Then, DeMar DeRozan, a JSC favorite, became the latest victim of "loyalty" in pro sports. He stayed "loyal" to the Raptors through it all...only to end up getting shipped out of Toronto for a dude who doesn't wanna be there. I don't even hate to say I told you so. Come get this work!Check out the Hogan piece on Vibe Mag here: bit.ly/hoganvibe Or the Deeper Dive Original Medium piece here: bit.ly/hoganmediumSupport Doc Illingsworth at illingsworks.com Support Ossim Jones at soundcloud.com/ossimjonesBe sure to drop a 5-Star Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts, AudioBoom, and Google Play and be sure to follow the show NOW on Spotify, RadioPublic, TuneIn, & iHeartRadio.

The 81st Episode of the People's Podcast puts a bow on the epic Episode 80, including a big time follow-up and thank you to all of you for the support. Jay gets real about race and "civility", calls out the media for being complicit and gets right to the point about stepping up to injustice & race.Then, we switch gears and talk NBA Free Agency, including Bron going to the Lakers, the Sixers getting nothing, the Pistons getting table scraps, and the Warriors seeing the LA moves and saying "Hold my Beer..."Support Melissa & Michelle's From Privilege to Progress at www.facebook.com/fromprivilegetoprogress/Support Ossim Jones at soundcloud.com/ossimjones Support Doc Illingsworth at illingsworks.comBe sure to drop a 5-Star Rating & Review on iTunes, AudioBoom, and Google Play and be sure to follow the show NOW on Spotify, RadioPublic, & iHeartRadio.

The 80th Episode of the People's Podcast gets raw and real about Race. Simple and Plain. In this landmark, super-sized episode, Jay tells the story of his first experiences of Driving #WhileBlack, and talks about the perils of Living #WhileBlack.Then, we talk to the two women responsible for this year's most importantly viral video. Michelle Saahene and Melissa DePino are the reason the infamous Philly Starbucks video went nuclear back in April and they sit down to tell their story. (Interview begins at the 34:00 mark)Including: How the incident unfolded in front of them, how the video brought them together, Michelle's first experiences with racism in Central PA, when Melissa discovered her White Privilege, and why the two have teamed up to check people's privilege. Plus, Melissa has a special message for the MAGA crowd.Support From Privilege to Progress at https://www.facebook.com/fromprivilegetoprogress/Check out Jay's other #WhileBlack Story here: bit.ly/jaywhileblackSupport Ossim Jones at @ossimjones Support Doc Illingsworth at illingsworks.comBe sure to drop a 5-Star Rating & Review on iTunes, AudioBoom, and Google Play and be sure to follow the show NOW on Spotify & iHeartRadio.

The Golden State Warriors won their 3rd NBA title in 4 years last week and The People's Podcast gives you everything you need in the yearly breakdown of the NBA Finals including where the Warriors measure up among the all-time great squads, whether Steph Curry or Kevin Durant should've been MVP and what is LeBron's actual legacy.Plus, It's about time the millennials and bitter blog boys got over KD leaving Oklahoma City.Be sure to drop a 5-Star Rating on iTunes, AudioBoom, and Google Play and be sure to follow the show NOW on Spotify & iHeartRadio.Support Doc Illingsworth at illingsworks.com Support Ossim Jones at @ossimjonesCheck out the Exclusive "Mind of Jay Scott Smith" playlist on Spotify: bit.ly/JSCMusic