Welcome to the backyard boogie, where the stakes stay high, the jokes land sharp, and the cards don't lie! We Playin’ Spades brings together comedians, actors, singers, and viral legends for unapologetic matchups around the now-iconic turquoise table. Hosted by Nick Cannon and Courtney Bee—two pros at talkin’ slick and playing slick—this show ain’t just about the game. It’s about the culture behind it. Each episode, a new set of celebrity guests pull up thinking they’re ready. But once the cards get dealt and the table starts talkin’, egos get checked and true colors show. From wild overbids to busted bags, the drama is loud, the laughs are real, and the gameplay is as cutthroat as it is hilarious. And it doesn’t stop at the cards. Nick and Courtney stay pulling folks’ cards too—calling out bad hands, messy moves, and even messier stories. By the time the last book drops, somebody’s been humbled, and a little tea’s been spilled. Whether you're here for the strategy, the side-eyes, or the smoke, We Playin’ Spades brings the culture to your screen—one hand at a time. 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.
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...
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 ...
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 teac...
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 abo...
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 respe...
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 foll...
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-u...
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...
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...
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 o...
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 d...
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...
This week on We Playin’ Spades, Nick Cannon and Courtney Bee welcome New Orleans legend in the making Reginae Carter to the turquoise table. The young actress and up-and-coming mogul talks about growing up Carter and getting out from under the shadow of her very famous father to make a name of her own. Reginae dishes on dating when your dad is Lil Wayne, why everyone is suddenly “Unc,” and the criteria for going out with a...
Wassam Baby! This week on We Playin’ Spades, Nick Cannon and Courtney Bee welcome New Orleans icons Juvenile and Mannie Fresh to the backyard. The Cash Money duo pull up with that undeniable bounce—reminiscing on the days of cookin’ up platinum in the studio, making the world say “Ha,” and changing the sound of the South forever. Juvenile reminds us why Back That Azz Up is still the cookout anthem of all cookout anthems, w...
This week on We Playin’ Spades, Nick Cannon and Courtney Bee welcome social media superstar Ari Fletcher and celebrity stylist Arrogant Tae to the backyard. Friends since high school back in Chicago, Ari and Tae bring that Windy City slick talk, as they swap stories about loyalty, hustle and the price of staying real on the internet, when everyone has something to say. Tae reminds everyone why he’s crowned the king of 50-i...
This week on We Playin’ Spades, Nick Cannon and Courtney Bee welcome their Wild N’ Out colleague and 85 South star Karlous Miller to the backyard. The hilariously ornery standup and actor doesn’t hold back – everything from sharing the stage with unfunny people, not lending money to friends, and jumping into relationships when the time ain’t right. Karlous and his partner, comedian Chris “Sett It Off” Jones, also spit some...
It’s a spicy one on We Playin’ Spades this week, because we’ve got breakout stars of Love Island USA, Nic Vansteenberghe and Taylor Williams in the backyard! Our hosts Nick Cannon and Courtney Bee drill the new besties on island beefs, spinning the block on old flames, and life after reality TV. Nick gives the Island boys some veteran wisdom on dealing with overnight fame, and we’re introduced to Nic’s alter ego, Marcel. A...
Pull out the fancy lawn chairs because we’ve got real music royalty blessing the backyard this week on We Playin’ Spades! R&B legends Charlie Wilson and El DeBarge join Nick Cannon and Courtney Bee to dive deep into their impressive careers and catalogs, all with a little bit of falsetto along the way. Charlie spills the tea about friendly rivalries with Earth, Wind & Fire, helping write “Computer Love,” and the ef...
It’s a family affair this week on We Playin’ Spades, because Atlanta’s own O.G. YouTubers Emmanuel and Phillip Hudson hit the Backyard Boogie to show off their homegrown spades skills in front of Nick Cannon and Courtney Bee. The hilarious brothers sit down at the turquoise table to break down some of their first viral hits, that one time they faked their own deaths, and explain what had happened when they bought those col...
This week on We Playin’ Spades, we’re crying laughing with one of brilliant behind-the-scenes minds from Wild N’ Out. Comedian and writer Tyler Chronicles squares up against Nick Cannon and Courtney Bee in the Backyard Boogie. Tyler dives deep into his comedy GOATS, some questionable O.G advice and bombing in front of college kids. Plus, he gets some serious side-eye from Courtney for standing on business when it comes to ...
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