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J. Bryson Podcast

J. Bryson

This is a weekly Music & Entertainment podcast meant to be light hearted hosted by rapper/podcaster extraordinaire, J. Bryson. Come kick it with J and frequent friends every week as they discuss the latest going on in the hip hop and R&B scenes, the journey of grinding in the music industry and entertaining the hard working folk with some good laughs. Enjoy the show!

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#147
Monday · 1 hr 6 min
Episode 147 | TY AND JEREMY ft. Offworld CJ
Send us Fan Mail J. Bryson and Offworld CJ get candid about creative ambition, music, and making the most of a reset season. They talk about their plans to release more music and grow the podcast, what they learned from a five-mic roundtable, and why having the right environment can make all the difference when it's time to create. The conversation takes plenty of funny detours, from church and neighborhood lawn care to fast-food job stories, music debates, and Chicago Bears reactions. It wraps with a reminder not to wait until January to start working toward your goals. Support the show
Friday · 2 hr 21 min
Episode 146 | Rads Roundtable ft. Crazy Brain Cory, Double Ontendre, Offworld CJ & Rads
Send us Fan Mail J. Bryson, Offworld CJ, Double Ontendre and Crazy Brain Cory have been recording music at Cinnamon Sound Studio with engineer Rads for years. With Rads closing up shop at the end of the year after 16 years, they get together to look back on his career, celebrate and reflect. From learning drums and playing in bands to building a welcoming studio where artists could create and collaborate. Along the way, they talk about how music-making has changed, what it takes to make it as an artist, and the memories and friendships built at Cinnamon. The crew also shares what Rads and the studio have meant to them. The longtime Cinnamon crew celebrates engineer Rads as he prepares to close the studio after 16 years, reflecting on his career, the music they made together, and the friendships formed along the way. As always, until next time..... RAZZLE DAZZLE Support the show
Thursday · 34 min
Episode 145 | Professor of Ethics
Send us Fan Mail J. is back for a freewheeling solo episode about the challenge of having a searchable name, music music and anticipating Snoh's album, second chances, local voting, the strange priorities we get caught up in, and sports as a source of connection—with a Bears preview and a shout-out to the upcoming Rads Roundtable podcast dropping tomorrow. Don't forget to be grateful, and until next time..... Support the show
November 2 · 1 hr 3 min
Episode 144 | Hold On For a Second
Send us Fan Mail J. Bryson is back solo for episode 144 and opens up with being a year older, reflecting on the past year, why he's done judging himself by social milestones, and what he's proud of from the past year, like keeping the podcast consistent and growing at the gym. J. also shares some of his weaknesses and things to improve over the next year. He shares that he's in "rap mode" and teases the five person Radzs Roundtable from Cinnamon Studio dropping Friday. Then he reacts to 2 Chainz saying celebrities deserve to skip the line at restaurants, in a clash with Keith Lee, and shares his take on food reviewer SoberFacts. He celebrates the Valkyries' Game 7 win and Gabby Williams' big second half, then breaks down the Bears' 34-17 win and the tough NFC North race. He also gets into the Aikman and Buck contract tension. Of course we close with the grateful segment. Hope you enjoy and until next time..... Support the show
October 30 · 1 hr 22 min
Episode 143 | More Important Than a Hawks Game or Nah ft. Offworld CJ
Send us Fan Mail Recorded Wednesday October 28th, J. Bryson and Offworld CJ are back for a freewheeling conversation that jumps from office holiday party stories and hip-hop debates to the state of the NBA and a deep dive into the Bears, Vikings, and Seahawks. They play the “more important than an Atlanta Hawks game?” game, trade opinions on Jay-Z’s Super Bowl halftime show, and get into Caleb Williams, NFL predictions, and the rules that seem to bend whenever they feel like it. Later, they look back on the memories and music made at Cinnamon Sound Studios—and share what they’ll miss about having it as a creative home. Expect sports takes, side quests, inside jokes, and plenty of Friday energy. Support the show
October 29 · 48 min
Episode 142 | End Of An Era
Send us Fan Mail J. Bryson is back! After missing a couple of episodes, J. comes back solo to face the music. He opens up about burning himself out. Then it's off to the races. Is Halloween the next Thanksgiving? J. burns some gallons to get to the bottom of the origins and looks up where the holiday actually came from, and tells the story of the night he lost his keys at a Halloween party. Amazon drones dropping stuff in your backyard? You sure bout that? Stay tuned for a deep dive at a world filled with drones flying around your backyard. In music, J. gives a shout-out to The Forge in Joliet as it closes its doors after nine and a half years of live local music. He shares his honest feelings on Jay-Z doing the Super Bowl halftime show. Moving onto sports J. talks about the end of an era with Ernie Johnson, rants about all the traveling in the NBA, and tells some very questionable high school and rec-league basketball stories. As usual, we close out with something we're grateful for., So kick back, welcome back and tell a friend, the J. Bryson Podcast is back. Support the show
October 19 · 1 hr 4 min
Episode 141 | Protein Baiting
Send us Fan Mail Halloween feels quieter, Christmas seems to arrive earlier every year, and holiday spending is already on everyone’s mind. In this episode, J. Bryson jokes about the vanishing Halloween spirit, makes the case for gift cards, and reacts to a season full of expensive expectations. Then it’s on to curious 2026 trends—from protein Doritos and Pop-Tarts to smart goggles and flying Teslas—before J. Bryson shares music picks and weighs in on Eminem, artistic legacy, the Bears, and the Valkyries. He wraps up with a grateful reflection on the gym, mental health, and finding small ways to keep going. A funny, candid mix of holiday chaos, pop culture, music, and sports, all delivered in J. Bryson’s conversational style. Support the show
October 17 · 3 hr 1 min
BEST OF Part 3 (Episodes 51-60)
Send us Fan Mail The funniest, most unfiltered era of the J. Bryson Podcast is packed into this nearly three-hour best-of - and if you love inside jokes, chaotic hot takes, and laugh-out-loud arguments, this is the one to press play on. These are the moments that nearly made Jay laugh himself sick while cutting the episode together, and they capture exactly why this stretch of the show felt like the blueprint. Episodes 51 through 60 mark a turning point for the podcast - from the Barefoot-fueled Sunday recordings and the return of the Brysie's award show, to the moments that reminded Jay why he kept going in the first place. CJ is the undeniable MVP of this era, nudging the show forward when Jay was in a dark place creatively, while Dre, Skywalker, and Benny Wavy all bring their own chaos, chemistry, and memorable energy into the mix. You'll hear the full personality of the pod come alive through a whirlwind of music debates, ridiculous sports arguments, and classic Jay-and-CJ banter. The Brysie's take center stage with category-by-category music takes, while the conversation veers into everything from Andre 3000, Gunna, Taylor Swift, and DJ Khaled to Tiny Desk performances, Kendrick vs. Drake, and the state of albums in the streaming era. Along the way, the episode spirals into the kind of off-the-rails comedy that somehow still lands with precision. This era also captures the evolution of the show itself - upgraded audio, bigger creative momentum, more clips, more confidence, and a stronger sense of what the podcast wants to be. It is part nostalgia trip, part victory lap, and part proof that the show is getting better while still refusing to take itself too seriously .Perfect for longtime listeners who want the best moments from one of the pod's strongest stretches, or new listeners who want a fast, entertaining introduction to the world of Jay Bryson. If you came for the jokes and stayed for the chemistry, this one is essential listening. Support the show
#140
October 15 · 47 min
Episode 140 | Snoh Daze
Send us Fan Mail J. is back solo and has a point about everything from gym etiquette to boomers, AI, and why hip hop still matters. If you need a funny, fast-moving reset from the news cycle, this one is built for you. J. opens with a grocery-store mix-up, then runs straight into the stuff that actually keeps the week interesting: Snoh Aalegra’s mysterious return, the art of staying off-camera, and why some artists build way more intrigue by saying less. He also teases the return of the Brysie's. You’ll also get Jay’s unfiltered take on a Shane Gillis SNL monologue, gym culture, and the line between confidence and being completely oblivious. From there, he goes all in on the everyday chaos of Planet Fitness, the best and worst gym personalities, and the one rule that should apply everywhere: mind your own business. We also break down a wild Gas Station Encounters clip, a hilarious debate from Jubilee featuring Gen Z vs. Boomers, and the mentality gap that makes student debt, housing, and generational fairness feel like a full-blown culture war. J. doesn’t just rant about it - he connects it to how people think about work, money, and what younger generations are being asked to accept. And because this is J. Bryson, he still finds time for sports: Bears hope, a Caleb Williams update, WNBA Finals picks, a show parlay, and a very specific prediction for who is about to take over the series. He closes by reflecting on human interaction, the temptation to lean too hard on AI, and why sometimes the most valuable thing you can do is think for yourself. Support the show
October 12 · 1 hr 5 min
Episode 139 | Restrunt
Send us Fan Mail Episode 139 is a solo conversation covering independent artists, new R&B, Chicago sports, and the WNBA Finals. J. revisits his interview with Alaoda Rich, highlighting her work in sync licensing and the value of building an independent music career. He shares thoughts on Joyce Rice’s new album, including its production and number of guest features, and reacts to Snoh Aalegra’s “Run Free” teaser with excitement for her upcoming project. J. also reflects on the passing of RJ Mitte and Mike Ditka, vents about the Bears’ loss to the Packers, and previews the WNBA Finals between the Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream. He closes with a reminder that how we respond to adversity matters. Support the show
October 8 · 42 min
Episode 138 | Balance ft. Alonda Rich
Send us Fan Mail The J. Bryson Podcast family tree expands as J. welcomes Alonda Rich, a multifaceted artist known for her work in music, sync licensing, and artist consulting. The singer songwriter drops in to speak with J. as they open with finding Alonda on beatstars and working together on the song "Reset." They also discuss Alonda's journey in the music industry, her experiences with burnout, and the importance of finding balance between work and creativity. Alonda shares insights on songwriting for sync licensing versus personal projects, how she navigates as an independent artist, and the significance of community and knowledge sharing among artists. The conversation also touches on the resources available for aspiring musicians, including Alonda's ebook, consulting services and sync recources. Learn more about Alonda Rich's journey and free information about sync licensing on her youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@AlondaRich/videos Alonda Rich artist consultation and more sync recourses thesyncsource.com Alondarich.com IG https://www.instagram.com/alondarich/?hl=en Alonda Rich Music https://open.spotify.com/artist/7jRa28pxwziRbZYA63V0Mf https://music.apple.com/us/artist/alonda-rich/1461422780 Support the show
#137
October 5 · 1 hr 18 min
Episode 137 | Qualify Today ft. Offworld CJ
Send us Fan Mail J. Bryson and Offworld CJ turn this episode into a candid, funny, and surprisingly practical look at what it actually takes to keep creating when you're balancing work, life, and the pressure to level up. J. Bryson uses the five-year anniversary of Grievances to reflect on the early days of his music journey, the artists who helped shape that era, and why those first steps mattered even if the project wasn't his best work. Offworld CJ shares how he's refining his sound through trial and error, what he's learned about vocal chains versus mastering, and why experimentation beats endless tutorials when you're trying to build your own style. You'll also hear them break down the realities of promotion, the importance of self-marketing for independent artists, and why low-budget clips, hooks, and short-form content can matter more than polished visuals. They get into the changing landscape of music, the pressure of ageism in rap, the risks of AI-powered streaming fraud, and the difference between hustle and straight-up cheating the system. And because this is J. Bryson and CJ, the episode doesn't stay in one lane for long. They revisit local music memories, salute The Drunken Donut's Alex for supporting the scene, debate recent rap releases, and detour into movie talk, gym habits, and the kind of sports arguments that only get better when you've been talking to each other for years. Essential listening if you're an artist, creator, or anyone trying to stay consistent, stay creative, and stay honest while building your own lane. Start your own podcast with BUZZSRPOUT Start your own podcast and easily upload on all platforms with Buzzsprout! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show
October 1 · 56 min
Episode 136 | Case Closed
Send us Fan Mail J. Bryson kicks off the fourth quarter with a reset on goals, then covers a wide range of culture and sports topics. He reflects on retail store closures, TV revivals like Scrubs, new music from Jhené Aiko and Joyce Wrice, and a busy stretch of playoff basketball, baseball including the White Sox advancing and the Cubs disappointing playoff appearance and Bears talk. Will Case Keenum start this Sunday? Support the show
September 28 · 1 hr 15 min
Episode 135 | 1st Team All Teeth
Send us Fan Mail J. Bryson returns for episode 135 with a wide-ranging solo conversation on work, culture, sports, music, and staying motivated. He weighs in on the Millennials vs. Gen Z workplace debate—including whether bringing iced coffee to an interview is a dealbreaker—and talks honestly about building a career, chasing creative goals, and finding ways to keep moving forward. He also shares updates from a recent open mic, his plans to perform more, and the push to keep growing as an artist. Later, J. breaks down podcast drama, reacts to the upcoming John Madden movie, sounds off on the VMAs and the current state of music, then dives into the NFL, the Bears, Caleb Williams, playoff baseball, and the WNBA postseason. He closes with gratitude for playoff season, fresh sheets, and the people who keep everyday spaces clean—plus a reminder to stay positive, keep grinding, and keep leveling up. Start your own podcast with BUZZSRPOUT Start your own podcast and easily upload on all platforms with Buzzsprout! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show
September 21 · 1 hr 6 min
Episode 134 | Uncle Joey ft. Offworld CJ & RockiWhoa
Send us Fan Mail A raw, hilarious, and unexpectedly deep hang with J, CJ, and D Roc turns into everything from GTA 6 to hip hop identity, and why the future of rap might already be slipping into something unrecognizable. What starts as a loose football-and-gaming check-in quickly becomes one of those episodes where the conversation keeps leveling up. The crew gets into music, culture, and the internet’s never-ending argument about what counts as real rap. They break down Lil Yachty, the SoundCloud era, whether being “uncultured” even means anything anymore, and why certain artists get dismissed even when they’re clearly shaping the sound of the moment. The episode also goes personal and nostalgic, with stories about meeting at Taco Bell, living together during COVID, and building the J. Bryson podcast from an idea that started years before it ever launched. There are even deep-cut detours into Bob Barker, Full House, beat selection talk, fantasy football misery, and the eternal struggle of finding a producer who actually understands your sound. By the end, it is more than just a hangout episode. It is a snapshot of friendship, creative ambition, and the weird, funny, frustrating process of making art while trying to stay entertained by life. Start your own podcast with BUZZSRPOUT Start your own podcast and easily upload on all platforms with Buzzsprout! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show
September 18 · 33 min
Episode 133 | 5 Years Ago with SOLO Offworld CJ
Send us Fan Mail Episode 133 is a raw solo reset from Offworld CJ, built around one big idea: five years can change everything, but most of us are still just figuring it out as we go. If you need a reminder that progress, stress, money, relationships, and self-worth are all part of the same messy process, this one hits hard. CJ opens by correcting a few mistakes and then turns the episode into a candid reflection on who he was five years ago, what he would tell his younger self, and why the future is far less settled than people pretend. He gets brutally honest about debt, career pressure, anxiety, and the pressure to “have it all figured out” — while making the case that growth usually looks more like survival, adjustment, and learning than victory laps. He also pulls the conversation into music and sports, breaking down the rise of country crossover hits, the feeling that the industry is manufacturing some artists for the machine, and why he misses the era when talent had to be discovered through radio, MTV, American Idol, and local scenes. Then he shifts to the Chicago Bears, where Ben Johnson, Caleb Williams, and the team-first identity have him optimistic about what’s ahead. Start your own podcast with BUZZSRPOUT Start your own podcast and easily upload on all platforms with Buzzsprout! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show
#132
September 17 · 51 min
Episode 132 | I HATE with SOLO Offworld CJ
Send us Fan Mail Lil Yachty gets crowned, coffee drinkers get called out, and the Chicago Bears get a full-season hype train behind them. Offworld CJ comes in hot for a chaotic solo episode that swings from savage rap takes to fantasy football wins, existential spirals, and one wildly unhinged Ben Johnson movie pitch you will not see coming. CJ uses the first half of the episode to go all in on the things he hates—from cupping, tipping culture, and slow drivers to artists he thinks are wildly overrated. He doubles down on his love for Lil Yachty, torches the idea that coffee dependency is a personality trait, and turns his “hater” bit into a full-blown rant that is as ridiculous as it is entertaining. You'll also get his no-filter reactions to the Bears' dominant win, why DeAndre Swift and Jameer Gibbs have him fired up, and why Carson Wentz might be more dangerous than people think. He breaks down his return to fantasy football, including an auction draft, waiver wire strategy, late-round steals, and the players who either carried or tanked his Week 1 matchup. CJ also gets personal about music, creativity, and what it actually means to keep making art when the internet wants you to chase validation. He talks through being overwhelmed, staying consistent, and choosing the path that feels right instead of the one that looks good online. Support the show
September 14 · 1 hr 25 min
Episode 131 | I Am Ben
Send us Fan Mail A drill outside the front door, a new Jhene Aiko album, and one of the wildest turnaround stories in Chicago sports collide in this chaotic, funny, and unexpectedly honest episode. J. opens with a full-throttle reaction to Jhene Aiko’s “Ceiling Freestyle,” calling it an early Song of the Year contender and using it as a launch point for a bigger conversation about why some artists still feel impossible for AI to replicate. From there, he breaks down the energy of a live show at The Forge in Joliet, where Dre put on a masterclass opening for Lil Skies, and gets into the eternal debate over live performance, backing tracks, and what separates a real stage presence from just pressing play. You’ll also hear his unfiltered take on Lil Durk’s legal news, why Big Sean remains one of the most underrated hitmakers in hip hop, and why a Quavo and Pharrell collaboration is exactly the kind of producer-artist pairing he wants more of. John B shares what albums are on deck, why Janae moves to the top of the queue, and why the music conversation keeps circling back to authenticity. Then the episode pivots into a very real life detour: a hangover so brutal it forces him to miss his niece’s concert, leading to a candid decision about stepping away from alcohol for the foreseeable future. He talks through the social habits, the anxiety, the regret, and the accountability that comes with realizing moderation is not always enough. From there, the episode widens out into sports and culture. John B reacts to Anthropic’s CEO trying to answer the question everyone’s asking about AI risk, weighs in on LeBron’s Polymarket move and the weird future of prediction markets, and tears into the latest NFL chatter, including Aaron Rodgers’ latest run of commentary, Rex Ryan’s impossibly white teeth, and the return of Sunday morning pregame TV. And yes, there’s Bears football. J. celebrates Caleb Williams, Ben Johnson, DeAndre Swift, and a 59-point explosion against the Panthers, while also admitting where he was wrong about the team and why the offense has him dreaming big. He also hits the rest of Week 1, looks ahead to the NFC North race, and gives a sharp, skeptical take on the Broncos, Chiefs, Bengals, Jaguars, and more. Finally, he closes with the WNBA and the Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese conversation, pushing back on the forced drama and focusing instead on how well they actually complement each other on the floor. It’s part music recap, part sports rant, part personal confession, and part “how is there still drilling outside my door?” — classic J. Bryson energy. Support the show
September 11 · 47 min
Episode 130 | Parlaying Our Lives
Send us Fan Mail J. Bryson is at his most unfiltered here—talking late uploads, the pressure of showing up twice a week, and why he’s done waiting for the “right time” to release music, hit the stage, or lock in on his goals .This solo episode starts loose and turns into a surprisingly real conversation about discipline, creativity, and what it means to stay ready. J. opens up about balancing a full-time job with podcasting, music, the gym, and the constant feeling that there is never enough time to do it all well. If you’ve ever felt torn between building your art and keeping life together, this one will hit home. Support the show
September 7 · 1 hr 18 min
Episode 129 | I'm Not Here for a Haircut ft. Offworld CJ
Send us Fan Mail Happy Labor Day!! Hope you're off work but if you're not, we're with you in spirit and appreciate you. Bryson and CJ open with their usual chaos and banter, then quickly settle into the kind of unfiltered back-and-forth that makes this show work: football season is here, the Bears are under the microscope, and the guys are already making their season-long bets. They break down the Panthers matchup, argue over whether Ben Johnson's hard-nosed camp is a good thing, and make their division winner picks with confidence, hot takes, and a little bit of fan-induced delusion. You'll also hear them go all in on the current Chicago sports moment, from PCA's MVP-level ceiling to the Cubs' explosive offense and why this feels like a special year across the city. They even zoom out to talk about the bigger picture in the NFL, including the Chiefs' future, the Chargers, the Ravens-Bengals race, and why the league is taking over every day of the week. On the music side, they get into Kanye West's recent reunion with Big Sean, Kid Cudi, Chief Keef, and others, what forgiveness looks like in public, and why Kanye's influence still feels larger than life even after years of controversy. They also react to Drake's next move, debate whether music videos still matter, and talk about the importance of owning your art, mixing, mastering, and staying in control of your own catalog. By the end, the episode lands on a surprisingly thoughtful note about gratitude, decompressing, and appreciating the moments when life finally slows down. Perfect for anyone who wants a funny, high-energy episode that mixes sports takes, music opinions, and the kind of off-the-rails chemistry only John B and CJ can deliver. Support the show

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