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The Pretty Peculiar People Puzzle

Pudgee Tha Phat Bastard / Ekko Seven

50 episodes

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THE PRETTY PECULIAR PEOPLE PUZZLE is a bold, honest, thought-provoking podcast hosted by Pudgee with powerful conversations featuring Ekko Seven and special guests from all walks of life.

This podcast is built around real people, real stories, real culture, and the complicated puzzle pieces that shape who we become. Each episode explores the unusual, emotional, funny, painful, inspiring, and sometimes uncomfortable parts of the human experience — from family, fatherhood, motherhood, relationships, trauma, healing, faith, creativity, entrepreneurship, hip-hop, film, mental health, community, and personal reinvention.

With a mix of humor, street wisdom, research, emotional honesty, and raw conversation, Pudgee creates a space where guests can open up about the moments that changed them, the lessons that shaped them, and the purpose that keeps them moving forward. Whether the topic is absent fathers, AI and creativity, women reinventing themselves, protecting elders, building businesses, surviving setbacks, or understanding the culture around us, the show always comes back to one central question: what pieces made you who you are?

THE PRETTY PECULIAR PEOPLE PUZZLE is not about perfect people. It is about peculiar people — people with layered stories, unexpected journeys, hidden gifts, strong opinions, painful lessons, and powerful truths. It is a podcast for thinkers, survivors, creators, parents, artists, entrepreneurs, dreamers, and anyone trying to make sense of life one puzzle piece at a time.

This series brings together mature conversations, cultural reflection, personal testimony, music, laughter, and healing in a way that feels real, unfiltered, and necessary. Some episodes feel like therapy without being therapy. Some feel like a family debate. Some feel like a masterclass in survival. But every episode is designed to leave listeners with something to think about, something to question, and something to carry forward.

At its heart, THE PRETTY PECULIAR PEOPLE PUZZLE is about connection, accountability, growth, and truth. It reminds us that people may be complicated, flawed, and sometimes the problem — but with honesty, purpose, and community, people can also become part of the solution.

Episodes

  1. Hallelujah Girls---S1EP October Bonus D

    · 1 h 10 min · Episode 49

    THE HALLELUJAH GIRLS Faith, Judgment, Sexual Shame & the Holier-Than-Thou Mentality The Pretty Peculiar People Puzzle Podcast Hosted by Pudgee and EKKO SEVEN Hallelujah! But why are you in somebody else's bedroom?…

  2. Pillow Talk Becomes Ammunition--It's Okay To Date!!

    · 1 h 27 min · Episode 48

    ❤️ STOP TURNING EVERY DATE INTO A MARRIAGE PROPOSAL! You just met somebody, and you're already calling them THE ONE! Whatever happened to dating, laughing, having fun, and actually getting to know somebody? Pudgee…

  3. THE CHILD WHO NEVER HAD A CHOICE

    · 29 min · Episode 47

    🎙️ THE PRETTY PECULIAR PEOPLE PUZZLE PODCAST Episode: THE CHILD WHO NEVER HAD A CHOICE Hosted by Pudgee Tha Phat Bastard What if a child's greatest challenges began before they ever took their first breath? In this…

  4. S1EP October Bonus A (The Academy Poughkeepsie)

    · 53 min · Episode 46

    What begins as a celebration of the Hudson River Hip Hop Festival becomes a powerful conversation about culture, ego, boundaries, and respect. Pudgee Tha Phat Bastard and EKKO SEVEN revisit an unforgettable night of…

  5. Candice's Story_ From Bronx To Park Jams (part 2)

    · 46 min · Episode 45

    She didn’t disappear—life simply gave her more chapters to write. 🎤🔥 From sneaking into legendary Bronx park jams and hearing her own record on the radio, to navigating the music industry, building a successful food…

  6. Candice's Story_ From Bronx To Park Jams (part 1)

    · 36 min · Episode 44

    She didn’t disappear—life simply gave her more chapters to write. 🎤🔥 From sneaking into legendary Bronx park jams and hearing her own record on the radio, to navigating the music industry, building a successful food…

  7. S1 SEPT Bonus Love On Airplane Mode

    · 1 h 08 min · Episode 43

    LOVE ON AIRPLANE MODE ✈️ How do you stay in love with someone who is never truly present? No phone calls. No dates. Barely seeing each other—and even when you’re in the same room, they feel mentally miles away. In this…

  8. Fake Player Real Damage--September Bonus A

    · 49 min · Episode 42

    On this episode of The Pretty Peculiar People Puzzle Podcast, hosts Pudgee Tha Phat Bastard and EKKO SEVEN examine the disturbing allegations surrounding a man accused of posing as a San Francisco 49ers player and…

  9. S1 Ep: August Bonus M: KNOW YOUR TRIGGERS

    · 1 h 00 min · Episode 41

    Episode Synopsis — Know Your Triggers In this episode of The Pretty Peculiar People Puzzle Podcast, Pudgee Tha Phat Bastard sits down with Qiana The Goddess for a raw, funny, and deeply honest conversation about what…

  10. Scott Modlin for Senate Part Two

    · 54 min · Episode 40

    Part Two: Scott Modlin Interview In Part Two of this powerful conversation on The Pretty Peculiar People Puzzle Podcast, hosts Pudgee Tha Phat Bastard and EKKO SEVEN continue their sit-down with Scott Modlin, shifting…

  11. The People's HERO: Scott Modlin for SENATE

    · 38 min · Episode 39

    Episode Synopsis (Pretty Peculiar People Puzzle Podcast) Hosts Pudgee Tha Phat Bastard and Ekko Seven sit down with Scott Modlin — a fifth-generation Brooklynite turned Connecticut public adjuster and now a candidate…

  12. Why You Sill Chasing (July Bonus J)

    · 47 min · Episode 38

    Married But Still Not Chosen: Some women spend years chasing men who never fully show up — and even after the wedding, the chase doesn't end. On this episode of The Pretty Peculiar People Puzzle Podcast, Pudgee and…

  13. FAITH STIGMA SURVIVAL HIV BATTLE RECAST of Episode 21

    · 1 h 05 min · Episode 37

    Synopsis Pink, an HIV case manager in Nigeria with over 300 clients, shared the challenges of providing HIV care in Nigeria including funding shortfalls, client denial, religious barriers, and medication adherence…

  14. The Rude cashier-Your Billion-Dollar Moment July Bonus (Episode J)

    · 52 min · Episode 36

    🎙️ The Rude Cashier — Don’t Miss Your Billion-Dollar Moment, Pudgee delivers a sharp message about attitude, opportunity, customer service, and the danger of short vision. More than a story about a cashier, this…

  15. Let’s Cancel This Cancel Culture (JUNE BONUS EPISODE I)

    · 1 h 05 min · Episode 35

    Episode SynopsisIn this thought-provoking episode of THE PRETTY PECULIAR PEOPLE PUZZLE, Pudgee and EKKO SEVEN take the conversation outside the studio and into real life for a powerful discussion about cancel culture,…

  16. Humanity Is Losing Its Humanity

    · 39 min · Episode 34

    Podcast Series Synopsis THE PRETTY PECULIAR PEOPLE PUZZLE is a bold, honest, thought-provoking podcast hosted by Pudgee with powerful conversations featuring Ekko Seven and special guests from all walks of life. This…

  17. A Father’s Day Reflection_Good Father, Bad Father_ (June Bonus E)

    · 35 min · Episode 32

    In this heartfelt Father’s Day episode of THE PRETTY PECULIAR PEOPLE PUZZLE, Pudgee Tha Phat Bastard takes listeners into a real, layered, and mature conversation about fathers, absence, grief, gratitude, and the…

  18. Weak Men Make Bad Fathers (June Bonus F)

    · 1 h 05 min · Episode 33

    In this powerful follow-up to the Father’s Day reflection episode, Ekko Seven and Pudgee return to THE PRETTY PECULIAR PEOPLE PUZZLE for a raw, honest, and deeply necessary conversation about fatherhood, parenting,…

  19. (June Bonus) Episode C -- Get AI Before It Gets You

    · 30 min · Episode 31

    In this bonus catch-up episode of THE PRETTY PECULIAR PEOPLE PUZZLE, Pudgee Tha Phat Bastard returns with a powerful solo conversation about the changing world of work, creativity, artificial intelligence, digital…

  20. (June Bonus) Episode C -- The Catch Up

    · 36 min · Episode 30

    In this bonus episode of THE PRETTY PECULIAR PEOPLE PUZZLE, Pudgee Tha Phat Bastard steps to the mic solo for a raw, reflective, and thought-provoking catch-up episode filled with culture, creativity, concern,…

  21. (June Bonus) Episode B-- Narcissist VS. Emotionally Immature Adults (EIA)

    · 1 h 05 min · Episode 29

    The Pretty Peculiar People Puzzle Podcast, hosted by Pudgee Tha Phat Bastard with co-host Qiana The Goddess, dives into the strange, complicated, and deeply human behaviors that shape our relationships, families,…

  22. Episode 25: Don't Do Prison

    · 2 h 01 min · Episode 28

    Episode 22: "Don’t Do Prison — Don’t Worship Street Idols" The Pretty Peculiar People Puzzle Podcast presents a raw, unfiltered 2-hour deep dive into the harrowing realities of the American carceral system and the…

  23. EPISODE 24: Navigating Elder Care: Protecting Our Roots

    · 1 h 00 min · Episode 27

    Episode Title: Navigating Elder Care: Protecting Our Roots System Inspections, and the Fight Against Abuse Hosts: Pudgee Tha Phat Bastard & Qiana (The Purple Goddess) Special Guest: Isaiah Witcher (Personal Care Home…

  24. EPISODE 23: Let's Talk A.I. with THE CYBER GODMOTHER

    · 1 h 01 min · Episode 26

    Tanara, the "Cyber Godmother," shares comprehensive guidance on entering cybersecurity and AI fields, emphasizing that most people already possess transferable skills from their current roles (HR, project management,…

  25. S1EP 22 QUEEN OF HEMP--Privilege Nicole M. N' diaye

    · 1 h 19 min · Episode 25

    On this episode of The Pretty Peculiar People Puzzle, Pudgee Tha Phat Bastard sits down with QUEEN OF HEMP aka Privilege, also known as Nicole/Nik D, for an inspiring, educational, and deeply personal conversation…

  26. Episode 21: HIV Cries In Nigeria

    · 1 h 05 min · Episode 24

    Synopsis: Pink, an HIV case manager in Nigeria with over 300 clients, shared the challenges of providing HIV care in Nigeria including funding shortfalls, client denial, religious barriers, and medication adherence…

  27. Bonus Episode 2 Fake Friends vs. Real Friends

    · 33 min · Episode 23

    Podcast Synopsis — On this episode of The Pretty Peculiar People Puzzle, Pudgee Tha Phat Bastard dives into a raw, funny, and brutally honest conversation about fake friends versus real friends. What starts as a…

  28. Episode 20: Part two-The Rule of High Profile Dating

    · 45 min · Episode 21

    EPISODE 20: BAR TV and T4P PART 2 Key Outcomes This collaborative episode between Bar TV and Pretty Peculiar People Puzzle Podcast explored modern relationships through the lens of the Klay Thompson and Megan Thee…

  29. Episode Synopsis: The 31K Celebration & The Power of Connection

    · 1 h 02 min · Episode 22

    In this milestone episode of the Pretty Peculiar People Puzzle Podcast, hosts Ekko Seven and Pudgee Tha Phat Bastard take a moment to celebrate a massive win: crossing 31,000 downloads in just one month. Despite the…

  30. Ep 19: Part 1 --THE RULE OF HIGH PROFILE DATING--BAR TV and T4P

    · 45 min · Episode 20

    EPISODE 19: BAR TV and T4P PART 1 Key Outcomes This collaborative episode between Bar TV and Pretty Peculiar People Puzzle Podcast explored modern relationships through the lens of the Klay Thompson and Megan Thee…

  31. Episode 18: The Friend Blueprint & Boundaries

    · 1 h 13 min · Episode 19

    In this powerful homecoming episode, the puzzle pieces start coming together as Ekko Seven makes her long-awaited return to the mic. Between celebrating her birthday and navigating the heavy realities of family health…

  32. Episode Interlude: BRAINFEST--- THE MOVIE

    · 8:23 · Episode 20

    Synopsis: In this episode of Pretty Peculiar People Puzzle, K Boogie and Pudgee lock in on Brainfest—an unfiltered, behind-the-scenes look at the making of an independent film rooted in real-life energy and Bronx…

  33. Episode 17: BOUNDARIES- When No Becomes a Death Sentence

    · 1 h 06 min · Episode 18

    Episode Overview: When "No" Becomes a Death Sentence In this heavy-hitting episode of the Pretty Peculiar People Puzzle, Pudgee and Gweekes tackle a terrifying and growing trend: the violent retaliation against women…

  34. Weak Men Are Envious

    · 1 h 23 min · Episode 17

    Episode Synopsis: “Weak Men Are Envious” Pudgee Tha Phat Bastard, alongside Gweekes and Eternal, dive into a raw and unfiltered conversation about a silent epidemic affecting men today—envy rooted in insecurity. What…

  35. Episode 15: “Keep Your Fear to Yourself”

    · 58 min · Episode 16

    Pudgee Tha Phat Bastard and Ekko Seven dive into a powerful, unapologetic conversation about one of the most dangerous forces in your life… other people’s fear. In “Keep Your Fear to Yourself,” they expose how fear,…

  36. Make People Respect your Time

    · 45 min · Episode 15

    Pretty Peculiar People Puzzle Podcast Episode 14: Make People Respect Your Time Hosted by Pudgee Tha Phat Bastard Featuring Special Guest: Eminence Time is blood. Time is breath. Time is life. And in Episode 14, Pudgee…

  37. Episode 13: Energy Vampires

    · 1 h 05 min · Episode 14

    Episode Synopsis “Energy Vampires & The Art of the Shield” Pudgee and Ekko Seven dive into the conversation by discussing something most people overlook—physical health, minerals, and electrolytes. They challenge the…

  38. Episode 11: Why Are You Still There? (The Valentine's Day Massacre)

    · 1 h 06 min · Episode 13

    Synopsis: Coming off the heels of Valentine's Day, Pudgee Tha Phat Bastard, Ekko Seven, and the crew dive into the messy reality of unmet romantic expectations and the roots of toxic relationships. The team unpacks the…

  39. Episode 12: LOVE AND OTHER THINGS P2

    · 37 min · Episode 12

    "Episode 12 Synopsis: Love and Other Things The Open-Link Party, Global Frequencies, & Valentine’s Day Realities RELEASE DATE: 02/29/2026 Host: Pudgee Tha Phat Bastard, Guests: DA Duchess, DJ Steady Ready, Eminence,…

  40. Episode 12: LOVE AND OTHER THINGS P1

    · 40 min · Episode 11

    "Host: Pudgee Tha Phat Bastard, Guests: DA Duchess, DJ Steady Ready, Eminence, Finessa La Diva, GWEEKES and Andre Mosaic Overview: In this spontaneous and globally connected episode of The Pretty Peculiar People Puzzle…

  41. Episode 10– Black Education: Who Should Be Teaching Our History?

    · 1 h 01 min · Episode 10

    In this powerful and emotionally layered episode of Pretty Peculiar People Puzzle Podcast, the hosts (Ekko Seven and Pudgee Tha Phat Bastard) along with guest Host Sharita mamita, dive deep into a bold and necessary…

  42. Episode 9: Cultural Pride or Racism?

    · 51 min · Episode 9

    Episode Synopsis: "Cultural Pride or Racism?" In this thought-provoking episode, we dive into the complex debate around cultural pride and whether it can sometimes cross the line into racism. Is embracing your…

  43. Expectations

    · 1 h 13 min · Episode 8

    Pretty Peculiar People Puzzle Podcast: Episode Synopsis In this episode, host Pudgee Tha Phat Bastard sits down with producer, artist, and engineer Gweekes for a candid conversation about the complex nature of…

  44. SOMEBODYS WATCHING ME (The Observer Effect)

    · 1 h 09 min · Episode 7

    New Episode Alert! Pudgee is back with the incredible Mz. Melony on the Pretty Peculiar People Puzzle Podcast. We’re breaking down the Observer Effect and the Bandwagon Effect—why people do what they see YOU doing.…

  45. Withholding

    · 59 min · Episode 6

    Synopsis: What happens when the person closest to you feels a million miles away? In this episode of The Pretty Peculiar People Puzzle, host Pudgee is joined by a very special guest, Aunt Janet, to unpack the heavy…

  46. 🎙️ Episode 4: Cougars & Cubs — Older women + younger men: Empowerment… or exploitation?

    · 1 h 03 min · Episode 5

    Age gaps. Side-eyes. Assumptions. In this episode, Pudgee and Ekko Seven step straight into the fire as they unpack the often-debated world of older women dating younger men. Is it confidence and liberation — or…

  47. Men and The Back Office

    · 39 min · Episode 4

    Men And The Back Office Episode 3 — Men and the Back Office Podcast: The Pretty Particular People Podcast Hosts: Ekko Seven & Pudgee Episode Synopsis (Combined & Refined): In Episode 3 of The Pretty Particular…

  48. Black Women vs Everybody

    · 54 min · Episode 3

    Episode 2: Black Women vs Everybody In this powerful and honest episode of The Pretty Peculiar People Podcast, Pudgee and Ekko Seven dive into Black Women vs Everybody—a raw conversation about the emotional, cultural,…

  49. EP.1 (EXPANDED) "UNRAVELING MANIPULATION"

    · 53 min · Episode 2

    Episode 1: "Unraveling Manipulation" In the premiere episode of Pretty Particular People Puzzle, hosts Pudgee and Ekko Seven dive into the complex topic of manipulation. As hip-hop and R&B artists, actors and…

  50. Episode #1 Manipulation

    · 26 min · Episode 1

    Episode one of the People Puzzle podcast features Ekko Seven and Pudgee Tha Phat Bastard diving into the world of manipulation. They're discussing the various tactics manipulators use to get what they want and how to…

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