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PAUSE with Sam Jay - Episode Guide

Season 1

Coons

Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: May 21, 2021

Coons

Sam goes on a journey to unpack the negative effects of tribalism in America and questions whether she owes any special loyalty to Black people or the queer community as she navigates the world.

Tea-M.Z.

Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: May 28, 2021

Tea-M.Z.

Sam investigates the benefits and downfalls of fame as it relates to the status of Black people in America.

Let Freedom Freak

Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Jun 4, 2021

Let Freedom Freak

Sam explores personal freedom in its many forms, digging into ways to open people's minds, hearts, and legs to discover their most liberated selves.

Money and the American Way

Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: Jun 11, 2021

Money and the American Way

Determined to never be broke again, Sam looks at the morality of money in America.

Pregnant Studs

Episode: 1x05 | Airdate: Jun 18, 2021

Pregnant Studs

Sam shares her fears about motherhood and wonders whether having a baby is a good way for her to contribute to society. Also, will this f*** up her bag?

N.A.H.S.O.N.

Episode: 1x06 | Airdate: Jun 25, 2021

N.A.H.S.O.N.

Sam learns how to navigate bureaucracy like a rich white man instead of a broke "Black b****" and live above the political clouds without government institutions determining her health or her safety.

Season 2

Eyes Wide Butt

Episode: 2x01 | Airdate: May 20, 2022

Eyes Wide Butt

Sam goes on a journey to make homosexuality more intersectional.

The Crackas Is Coming

Episode: 2x02 | Airdate: May 27, 2022

The Crackas Is Coming

Sam goes on a journey to get Black people to recalibrate as it relates to racism.

I Know Why the Caged Homie Sings

Episode: 2x03 | Airdate: Jun 3, 2022

I Know Why the Caged Homie Sings

Sam grapples with the person her brother could have been without prison, versus the man prison made him become.

SMDK

Episode: 2x04 | Airdate: Jun 10, 2022

SMDK

Sam reflects on her past as a contrarian kid to better understand how society can redirect the young rebels in the future.

Breakfast at Julia's

Episode: 2x05 | Airdate: Jun 17, 2022

Breakfast at Julia's

Sam and her fiancé, Ya, go on a journey to understand how cheating has influenced their relationship's growth and its future.

Forever Drunk

Episode: 2x06 | Airdate: Jun 24, 2022

Forever Drunk

Sam sets out to understand addiction and prove she's not an alcoholic to all the haters.

Sexual Miscalculations

Episode: 2x07 | Airdate: Jul 1, 2022

Sexual Miscalculations

Sam looks to reconcile her history of sexual miscalculations.

Dead Momma Episode

Episode: 2x08 | Airdate: Jul 8, 2022

Dead Momma Episode

Sam goes on a journey to conquer her fear of death.

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