PAUSE with Sam Jay

• Season 1
• Season 2

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.

Talk

1Fri, 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.

2Fri, 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.

3Fri, Jun 04, 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.

4Fri, Jun 11, 2021

Money and the American Way (a.k.a. NBA SamBoi, Never Broke Again)

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

5Fri, 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?

6Fri, 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.