PAUSE with Sam Jay
Let's talk it out.
This late night talk series sees host Sam Jay hosting a party at her apartment, where she and her guests explore current topics. Conversations are further expanded upon throughout the episode with additional interviews, sketches, and animation.
Seasons
1. Coons
Air Date: 2021-05-21
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.
2. Tea-M.Z
Air Date: 2021-05-28
Sam investigates the benefits and downfalls of fame as it relates to the status of Black people in America.
3. Let Freedom Freak
Air Date: 2021-06-04
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.
4. Money and the American Way (a.k.a. NBA SamBoi, Never Broke Again)
Air Date: 2021-06-11
Determined to never be broke again, Sam looks at the morality of money in America.
5. Pregnant Studs
Air Date: 2021-06-18
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?
6. N.A.H.S.O.N.
Air Date: 2021-06-25
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.
1. Eyes Wide Butt
Air Date: 2022-05-20
Sam goes on a journey to make homosexuality more intersectional.
2. The Crackas Is Coming
Air Date: 2022-05-27
Sam goes on a journey to get Black people to recalibrate as it relates to racism.
3. I Know Why the Caged Homie Sings
Air Date: 2022-06-03
Sam grapples with the person her brother could have been without prison, versus the man prison made him become.
4. SMDK
Air Date: 2022-06-10
Sam reflects on her past as a contrarian kid to better understand how we as a society can redirect the young rebels in our future.
5. Breakfast at Julia's
Air Date: 2022-06-17
Sam and her fiancé Ya go on a journey to understand how cheating has influenced their relationship’s growth and its future.
6. Forever Drunk
Air Date: 2022-06-24
Sam sets out to understand addiction and prove she’s not an alcoholic to all the haters.
7. Sexual Miscalculations
Air Date: 2022-07-01
Sam looks to reconcile her history of sexual miscalculations.
8. Dead Momma Episode
Air Date: 2022-07-08
On the season finale, Sam goes on a journey to conquer her fear of death.
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Rating
4.3/10
Release Date
2021-05-21
Episodes
14 (2 seasons)
Status
Returning Series
Cast
Production Companies
Avalon Television
A Penny For Your Thoughts
Art & Industry