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Ep 114: Everything is finite

This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC are joined by returning guest, King K of @3drunkenknights_. Listen as the trio discusses how taking care of yourself is greater than the instant gratification that social media provides. Have we as a society lost what it means to love yourself? Are the pressures of society the root cause of our insecurities, or are they self-imposed? Lastly, should a son let his mother sit in the front seat of the car, or his wife? Here's a twist, it's the wife's car! Tune in, like, comment, and share!

Self Care is Greater (Ft. King K) ( Ep: 224)

This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC are joined by first-time guest, Paco @blk_paco. Listen as the group has a conversation on the projection of personal fears and experiences unto others, and how that can projected fear can change someone's life path. Has anyone ever lessened your value or had little faith in your success? Have negative projections from loved ones lowered your expectations of what one should expect from a close friend or family member? I mean, some of us are still being judged from the one time they rode the short yellow bus in grade school. Tune in, like, comment, and share!

Short Yellow Bus (Ft. Paco) (Ep: 227)

I'm Just Minding My Beautiful Black Business ft. Jackie

00:00 Is Game 4 a must-win for the Lakers?
23:44 Would the Chiefs/Patriots outcome have been different with Cam Newton on the field?
37:20 How impressive was Aaron Rodgers in the Packers’ win over the Falcons?
50:52 Are the 1-3 Cowboys actually an elite team?
1:04:09 Chris Broussard joins to preview Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
1:15:54 Was firing Bill O’Brien the right move for Houston?
1:24:34 Reggie Bush joins to discuss whether Dak Prescott is overrated. 
1:38:20 Who do you believe started Game 3 trash talk: LeBron or Butler?
1:47:37 Is Tom Brady the GOAT?
1:52:48 Who will win Game 4: Lakers or Heat?

Full Show (NBA Finals Game 4 preview, Chiefs/Patriots, Packers/Falcons, Bill O'Brien, Cowboys)

00:00 Bigger reason for the Lakers’ Game 4 win: LeBron or AD?

23:00 What would a 4th ring do for LeBron’s quest to become the GOAT?

40:15 Can the Cowboys overcome their defensive struggles and make the playoffs?

50:30 Are you surprised Tom Brady is thriving in Bruce Arians’ offense?

1:03:15 Chris Broussard joins to recap Game 4 of the NBA Finals.

1:17:22 Chris Broussard returns to preview Game 5 of the NBA Finals.

1:26:26 Who has been Finals MVP: LeBron or AD?

1:35:57 Do you like Aaron Rodgers’ confidence in his recent play?

1:45:22 Are you surprised Kevin Durant included LeBron on his list of top MVP seasons?

1:51:51 Could Josh Allen ever dominate like prime Brady?

Full Show (NBA Finals Game 4 recap, Cowboys' defensive struggles, Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers)

Episode 116
Is preparation for what is to come. I got quiet and now I'm ready to go!!!

Sometimes silence is the noise of the focused - Christal Clear

Be Quiet, Get Prepared

This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC are joined by fellow podcaster Geaux Dee of @talkabrothas podcast. Listen as the trio discusses how they deal with stress and mood swings. As men, we're often told to toughen up and suppress our moods or feelings, but how damaging is that to our mental and physical health? Also, everyone loves good customer service, but why is it hard to find in our own neighborhoods? Gotta think, is the craving worth dealing with my cousin in the drive-thru window?... Tune in, like, comment, and share!

Our Customer Service Sucks (Ft. Geaux Dee) (Ep: 235)

00:00 Why does LeBron keep defending himself after winning his 4th ring?
23:50 Should a contender pursue Le’Veon Bell after his release from the Jets?
36:20 Skip & Shannon discuss Dak’s surgery and expected return to the Cowboys next season, plus his contract.
51:22 Was Derrick Henry’s stiff-arm last night the best of all time?
1:01:35 Any issue with Tom Brady shouting at his teammates last week?
1:12:51 Skip & Shannon discuss Jeff & Steve Van Gundy both being in the running for coaching gigs with the Rockets & Pelicans.
1:19:45 Orlando Scandrick joins to discuss Dak Prescott’s injury and road to recovery.
1:32:03 Orlando Scandrick returns to discuss Andy Dalton’s outlook as the Cowboys’ starting QB.
1:43:40 Do LeBron’s 10 career Finals appearances bolster his GOAT case over MJ?
1:53:19 Does KD deserve credit for getting 2 rings with a super team?

Full Show (LeBron, Le'Veon Bell, Dak's contract, Derrick Henry's stiff-arm, Orlando Scandrick joins)

00:00 How do you explain Dallas losing by 28 points at home?

24:51 Are the Chiefs proving they are on track for a Super Bowl return?

37:16 Will Dallas or Philadelphia end up on top of the NFC East?

47:29 Did the Packers’ loss to the Bucs show that Rodgers is no longer an MVP-caliber QB?

1:02:15 Will Zeke be able to carry the Cowboys’ offensive load with Dak out of the lineup?

1:15:20 Is George Kittle the best tight end in the NFL?

1:28:22 Did the Cowboys have too much confidence in Dalton as their backup QB?

1:37:42 Is Kyler Murray showing that he’s the next young QB capable of winning a Super Bowl?

1:47:33 Has CeeDee Lamb already proven he’s worth the first-round pick for Dallas?

1:51:00 Skip & Shannon discuss the news that the Dolphins have named Tua Tagovailoa as a starter for their week 8 matchup vs. the Rams.

Cowboys/Cardinals + Chiefs Bills recap, NFC East, George Kittle, Kyler Murray, CeeDee Lamb

00:00 Skip & Shannon discuss the Eagles 22-21 win over the Giants in Thursday Night Football.
19:18 Will Dallas get back on track with a victory against Washington this weekend?
32:05 Any issue with Tom Brady’s explanation for snubbing Nick Foles two weeks ago: “Didn’t even think about that”? 
46:11 Any truth to the idea that LeBron is being less than authentic to the public?
1:01:03 Michael Vick joins to recap the Eagles’ win over the Giants.
1:14:28 Could Kyler Murray end up being better than Russell Wilson?
1:22:24 T.I. joins the show 
1:32:40 Will Jimmy G make the Patriots regret moving on from him on Sunday?
1:40:44 Which version of Team USA would win: MJ’s ’92 squad or LeBron’s ’08 group?
1:47:58 Bigger key for a Cowboys win this weekend: Zeke or Dalton?

Full Show (Eagles/Giants recap, Cowboys/Washington + Patriots/49ers preview, T.I. joins the show)

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Full Show (NBA Finals Game 4 recap, Cowboys' defensive struggles, Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers)

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