In this episode of Blue Shades Podcast, Jaret and SNRL Rocky discuss dealing with the hurdles we all have to overcome in our path to reaching our goals. The rent’s due everyday, and each day we have to pay ourselves what we owe. --- Send in

The Obstacle Is The Way

Aug 30th, 2023 32m 2s

In this episode of Blue Shades Podcast, Jaret and SNRL Rocky discuss a concept from stoic philosophy, “The Obstacle Is The Way”. Life is a series of problems we have to solve. True growth comes from embracing this struggle and overcoming these

Casting Shadows

Aug 15th, 2023 32m 38s

In this episode of Blue Shades Podcast, Jaret and SNRL Rocky discuss “nigredo” and “the shadow”. We all have imperfections, but in a perfect world where we’re told to be perfect, how can we fight our own nature? --- Send in a voice message:

Romance Has No Gender

Jul 26th, 2023 43m 6s

In the long-awaited premier episode of season 3 of Blue Shades Podcast, Jaret and SNRL Rocky discuss romance, the meaning of the word, and what it means to them. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blueshade

Roadtrip: Emily

Dec 17th, 2022 36m 14s

In this episode of Blue Shades Podcast, Jaret and Rocky talk to Blue Shades Publishing's seventh author, Emily Lutin. She discusses topics such as her book, Soul Composition, as well as her inspirations and her publishing journey.--- Send i

Roadtrip: Dominique

Dec 10th, 2022 52m 3s

In this episode of Blue Shades Podcast, Jaret and Rocky interview an old friend: Dominique. The trio talk of times past, lessons learned, and relationships, following up on the discussion in "Toxic Masculinity." Dominique gives a woman's perspe

Roadtrip: Goofygang Will

Sep 3rd, 2022 34m 15s

In this episode, Jaret and SNRL Rocky interview up-and-coming Detroit rapper, Goofygang Will (IG: @goofygang_will). The group talks about Will's newly released music video, Memphis Grizzlies, as well as his struggles being a rapper. --- Sen

Road Trip: Cassandra Moore

Aug 13th, 2022 1h

In this episode of Blue Shades Podcast, Jaret and SNRL Rocky talk with an old friend of Rocky's, Cassandra Moore. Miss Moore gives background information on herself, and the trio discuss friendship, and whether there's a place for friends for w

Toxic Masculinity

Jul 30th, 2022 53m 44s

In this episode of Blue Shades Podcast, Jaret and SNRL Rocky discuss masculinity, and the emphasis men put on sex, and material things, to value themselves. They also discuss the lessons they would want to teach their own sons.--- Send in a

Roadtrip: CJ Monet Part 2

Jul 23rd, 2022 32m 49s

In the second part of the interview, CJ Monet discusses the beginning of her career as an up-and-coming musical artist, starting with a song in a dorm room shower. She also talks about her soon-to-be-released, first studio album, The Garden, an

Road Trip: CJ Monet

Jul 5th, 2022 51m 31s

In this episode of Blue Shades Podcast, Jaret and SNRL Rocky talk with CJ Monet, an artist of many talents, and author of the book, Aftersome, as well an up-and-coming musical artist. CJ discusses some of her views on art, business, and music w

The Price of Social Media

Jun 27th, 2022 47m 11s

Billions of people use social media everyday. Our day to day lives are shaped by it, but at what cost? In this episode of Blue Shades Podcast, Jaret and SNRL Rocky discuss the effects social media has had on social interaction and people in gen

Road Trip: Sol, ft. Solar Juicing

May 26th, 2022 1h

Jaret and SNRL Rocky interview author and artist, Sol, as well as the CEO of Solar Juicing Company. The group discuss art, Sol's novel: Wisdom Sighs, business, and life as a multi-faceted artist in episode 12 of Blue Shades Podcast.IG: @sol.le

Paying Homage

May 14th, 2022 34m 14s

In this episode of Blue Shades Podcast, Jaret and SNRL Rocky reminisce on some of the lessons learned from their dearly departed loved ones. The ones who came before us, who touched our lives, and who helped shape us into who we are today.---

The Benefits of Fear

May 2nd, 2022 39m 19s

In this episode of Blue Shades Podcast, Jaret and SNRL Rocky talk about that penultimate emotion we all feel: fear. Fear is the emotion that drove kings to ruin. It is also the emotion that made activists martyrs for their cause. We all know th

Diera's Ambition

Apr 23rd, 2022 47m 40s

In this episode of Blue Shades Podcast, Jaret and SNRL Rocky visit Diera, a young, black female entrepreneur from Fayetteville, NC. Diera discusses her businesses, as well as a few of her trials as she comes into her own and makes a name for he

Raised By Circumstance

Apr 16th, 2022 34m 35s

In this episode of Blue Shades Podcast, SNRL Rocky and Jaret discuss upbringing, and how it effects our lives. We all have different upbringings, raised in households with different views and values. How might that affect our day-to-day choices

Nia Wright Interview

Apr 8th, 2022 36m 40s

In this episode, SNRL Rocky and Jaret interview first-time author, Nia Wright (their fifth author overall), and discuss her book, The Epiphany: Sex, Support, $$$. We also discuss her job as a school teacher, and her views on education as it sta

Roadtrip w/ flexx.aj

Mar 26th, 2022 27m 7s

In this episode of Blue Shades Podcast, Jaret and SNRL Rocky talk with an old friend of Jaret's, Johnny a.k.a. Mr. 37K (flexx.aj on TikTok). Johnny talks about college life, finding balance in the struggle, his growing TikTok career, and findin

Bound by Excuses

Mar 20th, 2022 49m 36s

In this episode, Jaret and SNRL Rocky discuss excuses, and why people make them. Everybody makes them, they're an integral part of how we operate. But excuses restrain us, and honesty unchains us.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcas

Trailer

Blue Shades Podcast (Trailer)

Mar 19th, 2022 44s

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The Obsession of Youth

Mar 5th, 2022 43m 17s

In episode 4 of season 2, Jaret and SNRL Rocky talk about society's obsession with the fleeting days of youth. We all grow older as time goes on; aging is the natural progression of life. No one can be young forever. So, why do we obsess over i

Who Is SVNMOREDAYS?

Feb 15th, 2022 40m 2s

In this episode a long-time friend of Jaret's and Christian-Rap artist, SVNMOREDAYS, comes onto the show for an interview. He discusses the inspirations for his music, his new album, and his goals as an artist.--- Send in a voice message: h

Wellness Check

Feb 8th, 2022 42m 34s

After an unplanned 1-month hiatus, the Blue Shades crew discusses mental health and their struggles with taking care of theirs.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blueshades-radio/messageSupport this podcas

New Year, Same Shades

Jan 2nd, 2022 33m 5s

In the first episode of 2022 for Blue Shades Podcast, Jaret and SNRL Rocky reflect on the past year and some of their experiences. It's a new year, but the goal remains the same: be a better you.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcaste