We Playin' Spades

This week on We Playin’ Spades, the Turquoise Table gets messy, reflective, and just a little bit reckless when songwriter and reality star Moniece Slaughter pulls up with her Spades partner, stand-up comedian Kaneisha Buss — and the Backyard Boogie immediately goes left. Moniece wastes no time getting real. She talks about almost getting cancelled, what being celibate has taught her about herself (and everybody else), and her complicated feelings about living part of her life on reality TV. She opens up about cutting off fake friends, protecting her peace, and draws a very clear line in the sand when it comes to one specific dealbreaker: a hairless man covered in baby oil. Hard no. Absolutely not. Across the table, Seattle brawler Kaneisha is in pure table-talk mode. She shares her deep love for Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, talks about why she doesn't believe in therapy, breaks down why it’s not the size of the boat but the motion of the ocean, and describes why she is an out and proud dead beat mother. It’s funny, it’s uncomfortably honest, and everybody’s standing ten toes down. Proceed with caution. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on We Playin’ Spades, the Turquoise Table gets real opinionated when comedian Dulcé Sloan pulls up to the Backyard Boogie — confident, clear, and not here for internet strangers. Right away, Dulcé is talking her talk. She breaks down why she loves herself too much to read the comments, why she’s holding out for a husband who’s equally yoked, and what really happens when a comic is bombing onstage (she has no chill and even less sympathy). She also reminds the table that she already made it crystal clear on New Year’s Eve with Don Lemon: she is officially dating no more broke dudes. Period. Her partner, The Boys actor Malcolm Barrett, keeps the table laughing with some painfully real Hollywood talk — the pros and cons of having the longest résumé of someone who’s not currently in a leading role, plus he and Nick take a trip down memory lane about working together on a show that was filmed in a wildly questionable warehouse…where an adult film was also being shot. Somewhere between the side commentary and the accusations of being raggedy, Dulcé lets us know she’s deep in her K-drama bag and Nick drops a little money game about licensing Korean shows for U.S. audiences. It’s funny, messy, and very on-brand — Jokes told? Innumerable. Lies told? Not a one. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on We Playin’ Spades, Nick and Courtney welcome Kelly “K Dubb” Walker to the Turquoise Table — and from the jump, he’s letting the chopper sing. K Dubb announces a personal boycott: If your movie doesn’t score 79% or better on Rotten Tomatoes, he will not be seated. Tyler Perry? Tubi? He wishes them well…from a distance. He also drops one of the wildest takes of the season: while most comedians are dodging cancellation, K Dubb is inviting it — just once — so people finally know his name. When the table pivots to “who you riding with in a fight,” K Dubb leaves the rest of HaHa Mafia on read and picks comedian Erica Duchess as his spades partner and tag-team warrior. The vibes morph into a mini group therapy session as Erica shares the grounded, loving advice she gives her boys, while K Dubb admits the wisdom from his mama might be the reason he’s like this today. And speaking of mamas...the conversation swerves into AARP thirst traps, with everyone confessing which Hollywood geriatric they’d like to get some arthritic lovin' from. And just when he thought he was leaving the Backyard unscathed, Courtney reveals K Dubb's Diddy-adjacent history that takes the table out completely. The jokes get reckless. The truth gets messy. Anybody could catch a stray. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on We Playin’ Spades, the Turquoise Table goes technicolor when TS Madison struts in—unfiltered, unbothered, and ready to run the whole Backyard Boogie. From the first card drop, Maddie is giving full “mouth of the South” energy. She’s breaking down her rise from internet legend to Hollywood mainstay, recalling what it really feels like to get that call from Beyoncé (!!), and sharing the OG wisdom she picked up from Mama Ru herself (RuPaul, if ya nasty) — the kind of game that’ll shift your whole hustle if you’re paying attention. But then in comes the curveball: Rodney Chester, Mr. Noah’s Arc royalty, who decides it’s his turn to talk across the board — to everybody. Rodney is giving unsolicited strategy and saying things that probably should’ve stayed in the drafts. TS tries to reel him in… but honestly? It’s too late. The table is fully in cancel-adjacent territory. Meanwhile, TS keeps reminding us what makes her a force — she’s lifting others up every step of the way, pulling the next generation through the door instead of shutting it behind her, and dragging anyone who thinks she’s gonna dial it back to fit in. The cards? Chile…barely a factor. The chaos? Peak. The shade? USDA prime. The laughs? Unholy. It’s loud, it’s legendary, it’s a LGBTQ+ royalty takeover — and the Turquoise Table may never recover. Pull up, if your edges can withstand it. 🃏🌈🔥 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on We Playin’ Spades, Nick and Courtney barely get a word in as comedy royalty Jackée Harry and Kym Whitley pull up to the Turquoise Table and immediately take over the Backyard Boogie. From the jump, it’s nonstop talk-yo-shhh energy—classic Hollywood stories, unfiltered shade, and the kind of auntie humor you cannot rehearse. Jackée and Kym trade wild memories from Detroit to Def Comedy Jam days, break down how Hollywood really works, and prove why they’ve been legends for decades: fearless, funny, and absolutely ungovernable. The Spades game? Almost secondary. Between eating chitlins with Aretha Franklin, reneging accusations, OG advice from icons like Diahann Carroll, and wagers that spiral completely out of control, this episode turns into a masterclass in Black table talk. It’s loud, it’s legendary, it’s lovingly disrespectful—and it might be the most Black-ass game of Spades we’ve ever played. Pull up… if you can keep up. 🃏🔥 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s Must-See-Monday y’all, because a true icon of the Culture is on We Playin’ Spades this week! The incomparable icon of all things TV Raven-Symoné and her wife Miranda Maday pull up to the Turquoise Table, and nothing is off limits. From Cosby Show money to new money, the podcasting power couple lay it all out. Raven breaks down the 90s bag and why it just isn’t what it used to be, tells us why family TV needs a makeover, and shows us how real bosses move in silence. Miranda’s got some personal assistant horror stories, tells us about her culturally specific nighttime routine, puts the family business out on the street. Everyone gets real about parental discipline. Plus, what is a “Black name” anyway? We’re spilling all the tea! It’s a hilarious trip down memory lane and serious game of Spades. Make sure to moisturize, ‘cause y’all ain’t ready! It’s so We Playin’ Spades! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on We Playin’ Spades, Nick and Courtney are up against some real competition. IRL partners Kirk and Rasheeda Frost are in the Backyard to lay down some Spades and life knowledge. The Love & Hip-Hop stars break down what it’s like having your life out on Front Street all the time, why you sometimes have to play the villain, and what the secret to their very public 25 years of marriage is. Plus, the crew debates the value of therapy, and Rasheeda gives Courtney some tips on how to find love, because it’s rough out here in these single streets. Take out your dangly earring, stay out the way, and get ready to watch Spades! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on We Playin’ Spades, we’ve got a real heavy hitter of the NYC comedy world and a member of the Wild ‘n Out family at the Turquoise Table. Rip Micheals squares up against Nick and Courtney, along with his Spades partner comedian Joe Show, and they’re bringing the trash talk. Rip gives us some game on selling out arenas in NYC, how he learned the comedy business on his own, and why standup is more important than most things in his life. The crew gives Madea her flowers and debates whether she could beat Big Momma. And Rip opens up about his weight, recent health issues, and his love life. But the deep talk isn’t bigger than the smack talk at the bodega. Oh, and if you owe Rip some money, give him a shout! We’re laughing through the tears on this week’s episode of We Playin’ Spades! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on We Playin’ Spades, Big Daddy Kane rolls up to the Turquoise Table with a partner as iconic as he is—adult-film legend Heather Hunter. And the stories? Instant classics. Kane breaks down the art of being a ladies’ man, why lyricism still rules the game, and drops rare, behind-the-scenes gems about Tupac, Queen Latifah, and a young Jay-Z. Meanwhile, Heather flips everyone’s expectations—opening up about becoming a mom, confessing she still can’t twerk (despite the résumé), and explaining how she’s actually a conservative “Disney freak” with a wild past and a wholesome core. It’s legends linking up, secrets spilling out, and the cards hitting the table harder than a Brooklyn beat. Pull up—this one’s for the culture and the plot twists. 🃏✨ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on We Playin’ Spades, it’s generations of greatness in the bodega, as Nick and Courtney continue their NYC run with Kordell Beckham and his father Odell Beckham Sr. The dapper dad-and-son duo pull up to Turquoise Table with the family’s Spades legacy on the line. Kordell tells us how he went from fueling planes on the tarmac to becoming head mack on Love Island, his path to acting on Reasonable Doubt, and how he became the King of Cheez-It Mountain. Plus, he settled once and for all who the best-looking Beckham is. Hint: it’s not big bro Odell Beckham Jr. The senior Beckham also lays out why it’s always important to speak up for family, the wisdom he’s passing down to the younger generation, and why a mani-pedi once in a while is just fine. It’s a family affair, but will the Beckhams beat the besties? Grab some crackers, put up your pedicured feet, and watch the show to find out. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on We Playin’ Spades, Nick and Courtney welcome two Alabama slammers to the Turquoise Table: comedian and Daily Show alum Roy Wood Jr. and actor-director Andre Holland, the creative force behind their new film Love, Brooklyn. Roy and Andre take us back to their Birmingham and Bessemer roots — from Roy debunking the myth that Alabama is all civil rights history and sweet tea — yes, there are gangs — to the teachers who stayed armed with paddles like it was part of the curriculum. The Table dives into bummy fathers, debates masculinity in Black media, and why emotional honesty still feels like a foreign language to half the men they know. Roy breaks down the state of free speech in comedy(and why some folks just aren’t gonna vibe with what you’re saying, no matter how you say it), while Andre recounts the pure chaos and confusion he and the Moonlight cast lived through the night that infamous Oscar card got read. Shuffle up and sip slow — these two are dealing all the wild stories today. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletter Listen to We Playin' Spades on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Watch new episodes on YouTube and listen ad-free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/we-playin-spades/ now. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on We Playin’ Spades, business and pleasure get real tangled, real quick as Nick and Courtney face off with entrepreneur, Selling Sunset alum, and Nick’s baby mama Bre Tiesi, alongside Courtney’s homie Aminah Imani — comedian, actress, and mother with no filter. Both ladies air out the raggedy sides of motherhood, while Bre drops her most toxic traits and how she and Nick really linked up. Aminah testifies about dating herself (yes, solo sessions count), Courtney argues that a good diner date can out-do half these fancy restaurants and Nick lectures them all about raising “soft kids.” And trust, the jokes land harder when everybody’s got history and the shade is coming from inside the house. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletter Listen to We Playin' Spades on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Watch new episodes on YouTube and listen ad-free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/we-playin-spades/ now. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on We Playin’ Spades, it’s getting reasonably shady at the Turquoise Table because Gizelle Bryant and Ashley Darby have entered the backyard! The reigning queens of Real Housewives of Potomac pull up ready to talk their talk—and Gizelle wastes no time arguing with Nick about which school is the real HU (Hampton or Howard… let us know in the comments). We get into the Grand Dame’s homecoming (with all due respect to the throne), Ashley gives us a live dissertation on Twerkonomics 101, and the table debates which Housewives franchise shows up to brunch looking… less than grand (we’re just calling a spade a spade, okay?) The shade is light, the laughs are loud, and the bids are locked. Grab your drink, grab your partner — because today? It’s not for the faint of wig. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletter Listen to We Playin' Spades on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Watch new episodes on YouTube and listen ad-free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/we-playin-spades/ now. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What’s up, chat?! Grab a pen and paper because we’re learning on this week’s episode of We Playin’ Spades! Nick Cannon and Courtney Bee welcome streaming superstars Zoe Spencer and Zeddy Will to the Turquoise Table, bodega style! And the youngins don’t hold anything back. Zoe and Zeddy talk dating rumors, deal-making, and bedroom talk. They drop some of their own knowledge about how they connect with their millions of followers, how to deal with fame this early in the game, and what their limits for going viral are. Plus, Zoe and Zeddy put some of the biggest speculations around their own viral moments to rest. The youths can talk that talk, but will it be enough to shake our spadeologists? Get your snacks and settle into your streaming chair. The future is for the young folks, but this week is about these spades! Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletter Listen to We Playin' Spades on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Watch new episodes on YouTube and listen ad-free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/we-playin-spades/ now. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on We Playin’ Spades, a true icon of The Culture pulls up to the Backyard Boogie. Joseph Sikora, aka Power’s Tommy Egan, drops in on Nick and Courtney to see if his Southside Chicago upbringing is enough to beat our hosts. And he brought the self-claimed spades-ologist and Reasonable Doubt co-star Angela Grovey to lead the charge. They talk “Power,” possible “Reasonable Doubt” spoilers, visiting buddies in lock-up, and Joseph’s early rise to stardom on stage. Plus, they answer some plus-sized questions. Joseph is known for his sinister roles, but will he bring that intensity to the Turquoise Table? Grab your pen and paper, because We Playin’ Spades! Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletter Listen to We Playin' Spades on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Watch new episodes on YouTube and listen ad-free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/we-playin-spades/ now. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on We Playin’ Spades, Nick Cannon and Courtney Bee welcome the legend himself—Maury Povich! The man who turned “You are NOT the father!” into an era-defining moment pulls up to the Turquoise Table to talk legacy, laughter, and lies detected. Maury gets candid about the wild west of daytime talk in the ‘90s, why he walked away from sports journalism as a cub reporter, and how he managed to convince broadcast queen Connie Chung to say yes. Plus, he dishes on his latest chapter—his new podcast On Par with Maury Povich. Joining him at the table is sharp-witted sports journalist Pablo Torre, known for mixing humor, intellect, and chaos in equal measure, and who recently broke the Kawhi Leonard saga. Together, Maury and Pablo turn the tables on Nick—asking the self-proclaimed “father of many” a few paternity questions of their own. It’s old-school media meets new-school mayhem—and when the cards hit the table, will the truth set ‘em free, or will somebody be shamed into running off set? Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletter Listen to We Playin' Spades on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Watch new episodes on YouTube and listen ad-free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/we-playin-spades/ now. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on We Playin’ Spades, Nick Cannon and Courtney B are reliving the nineties in the Backyard Boogie! Stars of the legendary show Living Single Erika Alexander and Kim Coles pull up to the Turquoise Table to talk about their iconic characters, auditioning for the show, and what happens when you’re “too Black” (or “not Black enough”) for a role. They also dig into classic scenes, throw some digs at our hosts. But will the spades rookies’ trash talk be enough to beat our hosts? Check it out! We play regular twos, but we’re “still tight like glue!” Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletter Listen to We Playin' Spades on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Watch new episodes on YouTube and listen ad-free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/we-playin-spades/ now. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on We Playin’ Spades, it’s a family affair when our besties Nick Cannon and Courtney Bee square up against the unstoppable mother-son team Lil Scrappy and Momma Dee of Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta. The energy is chaotic and they’re working out some issues, from teenage birthday parties at the trap to Momma Dee’s pimpin’ past. Plus, they talk about what it’s like being in the public eye and how they deal with the online haters. Speaking of talking smack, they bring it when it comes to these spades – letting Nick and Courtney know that they don’t want no problem. Grab your pen and paper, because this is Hood 101. Let’s get crunk! Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletter Listen to We Playin' Spades on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Watch new episodes on YouTube and listen ad-free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/we-playin-spades/ now. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on We Playin’ Spades, Nick Cannon and Courtney Bee welcome the one and only Trinidad James to the backyard. The General of the Gold Gang talks about not letting your ego block your blessings, why the MET Gala might be overlooking him, why Trinidadian men just hit different, and how going broke will show you, quicker than anything, who’s really down for you. He also gives flowers to Black women—breaking down why they’ve always been the blueprint when it comes to knowing how to treat people. It's an episode filled with good energy, wardrobe changes and solid gold game. Don't believe me? Just watch! Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletter Listen to We Playin' Spades on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Watch new episodes on YouTube and listen ad-free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/we-playin-spades/ now. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What up doe!? It’s a full-on roast-session this week on We Playin’ Spades because one of the greatest to ever do it joins Nick and Courtney in the backyard. Standup, actor, writer and master roaster Comedian CP pulls up to the turquoise table and he isn’t holding back. CP dives into his harshest hater, why who you cheat with matters, and the times roasting went wrong. Nick’s outfit also takes a beating, but CP doesn’t only dish ‘em out, he gets some heat from our hosts for everything from collecting Pokémon cards and playing with puppets, to his past jitting days. There’s also some quantum physics breaking our brains. The Detroit smack-taking is strong in this one, but is it enough to beat Nick and Courtney. Hit play, sit back and talk to your future self about this episode. It’s a good one! Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletter Listen to We Playin' Spades on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Watch new episodes on YouTube and listen ad-free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/we-playin-spades/ now. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.