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In Episode 2 of 3rd & Short, Nic Nice and Jason Plummer go full court press on the latest NBA playoff action and the bigger stories behind the headlines. From Ant-Man’s coming-of-age performance to OKC’s playoff legitimacy and whether Golden State still has another run in them, no topic is off-limits. The duo digs deep into the Celtics’ financial future and Jalen Brown’s trade rumors, before wrapping up with a hilarious and tho...

In this fire-packed episode of The BLC Pod, Nic Nice, SNM Jones, Just J, and Delvin the Expert dive headfirst into the culture’s hottest debates — starting with Terrence Howard turning down a Marvin Gaye role over sexuality concerns. Then it gets wild: a woman borrows $3,800 from her ex (and tells her husband!), Jayden Daniels’ mom is being called a “son-husband,” Mary J. Blige celebrates her child-free life (is it selfish?), and Q...

In this spicy episode of The BLC Pod, Nic Nice and the crew dive headfirst into some of the wildest viral relationship debates dominating Black culture. From Omarion’s brother claiming he couldn’t be a good dad and partner, to a viral video asking if Black men are even husband material, things get deep. The crew tackles Kelley Steele’s “graced by God” confession about helping her husband cheat, Shannon Sharpe’s $50M OnlyFans scanda...

In this explosive episode of The BLC Pod, we unpack the chaos and contradictions of modern Black life — from Wallo’s controversial take on Black businesses, to Tracee Ellis Ross opening up about regret, to a homeless woman dating while living at Planet Fitness. We also break down a viral story about a stay-at-home wife who gave it all up, and close out with a heavy conversation about the Texas teen stabbing case where race, media b...

In this episode of #saidNICEly, Nic Nice gets unfiltered about a topic that touches everything from your job to your relationships: honesty. We live in a world where we claim to want the truth, but flinch the moment it’s delivered — especially if it comes with a little tone. So now we’re using words like “unalive” instead of “dead,” hiding behind euphemisms, and avoiding real conversations because we’re afraid of emotional backlash...

Welcome to the Season 5 premiere of The BLC Pod — and we’re kicking it off with some heat! This episode dives into the viral list titled “Men Who Shouldn’t Be Dating” and pulls no punches. 🎙️ The crew debates whether broke men deserve love, if living with your mom should disqualify you from dating, and what society gets wrong about “value” in relationships. But we don’t stop there — we also roast LeBron James for his new Barbie do...

In this explosive prelude to Season 5 of The BLC Pod, the crew dives deep into everything shaking the culture—starting with celebrity breakups like Teyana Taylor & Iman Shumpert, all the way to baby momma drama with NBA star Anthony Edwards. We cover the viral McDonald’s father, Chris Louis, and take a hard look at classism in the Black community after Lil Duval’s controversial post. And finally, we examine the ri...

Fellas, let’s have a real conversation. Y’all love to scream “she took half” every time a high-profile divorce hits the timeline—but what happens when the woman actually leaves with her own bag? Teyana Taylor didn’t just walk away from Iman Shumpert—she walked away with her own money, assets, and peace of mind. Meanwhile, the streets are buzzing about her possible new romance with Aaron Pierre. So why are some men still mad? In thi...

In this episode of Off-Season Conversation, the crew tackles controversial conversations about relationships, money, and identity.

We kick things off with a Quick Take on Sherri Shepherd, who had strong words about how women were dressed at the Oscars. Is she policing women’s bodies or simply calling out a lack of class? Should celebrities set a standard, or is modesty outdated?

Then, we dive into Anthony Edwards’ messy situation—h...

In this episode of Off-Season Conversations, we dive into some of the most heated discussions in culture right now. From Trump’s $5M ‘Golden Pass’ for citizenship to Joy Reid’s shocking MSNBC cancellation during Black History Month, we break down the real implications. We also take on the suspicious death of Telvin Osborne, a Black man who openly denigrated Black women but was later found dead in a case that now has his white girlf...

In this week’s off-season conversation, the fellas dive into some of the hottest trending topics, sparking debates and calling out the culture’s biggest contradictions. 50 Cent vs. Big Meech—is 50 just petty, or does he have a point? The crew weighs in on whether holding grudges for decades is a sign of power or emotional immaturity. Kofi Siriboe reveals he’s into ethical non-monogamy, and women are suddenly turned off—do ladies re...

In this episode of Ridiculous, we’re bringing back a heated conversation from “#saidNICEly” about accountability—or lack thereof. But this time, we’ve got a licensed therapist breaking down why women struggle to take responsibility, why criticism feels like an attack, and how their egos protect them from self-reflection.

Men—this is a must-watch. If you’ve ever tried to communicate with your woman, only ...

Welcome to POV with SNM, where we cut through the noise and get straight to the real. In this episode, we break down the Serena Williams Super Bowl Crip Walk backlash—was it really about Drake, or is this just another example of society’s obsession with policing Black women’s joy? From cultural norms and gender roles to media narratives and misplaced outrage, we unpack why Serena’s moves always seem to rattle the internet. Plus, wh...

Serena Williams did a Crip Walk at the Super Bowl, and suddenly the internet lost its mind—again. In this episode of POV with SNM, we break down the backlash, the double standards, and the media’s obsession with policing Black women’s joy. Why did people assume her dance had anything to do with Drake? Why is a 2012 celebration still sparking debates about "appropriateness"? And most importantly, why does society keep making Black w...

In this episode of POV with SNM, bestselling author SNM Jones breaks down the cultural moment of Serena Williams’ Crip Walk at the Super Bowl halftime show. From the backlash in 2012 to its revival in 2024, we explore the deeper layers of the conversation—was this about Drake? Was it really "for the culture"? And why do black women's expressions of joy always spark debates? Tune in as we unpack the intersection of sports, race, gen...

In this episode of #saidNICEly, we take a deep dive into Kendrick Lamar’s Not Like Us and the bigger conversation it sparked. Beyond the rap beef, what does “Not Like Us” really mean? Is it about music? The culture? Race? Class? Identity?

Nic Nice explores the layers of black identity, colorism, and cultural division, breaking down how the us vs. them mentality extends beyond rap. Is the real divide betw...

Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Show sparked major debates, but let’s be real—this wasn’t about art, culture, or storytelling. It was about business. Kendrick made a calculated move to push his album and maximize his financial return, and I respect that. But y’all? Y’all act like this was some deep, untouchable masterpiece.

Let’s break down why the setlist felt off, how the performan...

The Super Bowl was supposed to be a night of epic performances, but instead, we got Kendrick Lamar delivering one of the most underwhelming halftime shows in recent history. Let’s be real—this wasn’t it.

Leading up to the performance, the hype was through the roof—coming off his beef with Drake, the leaked setlist, and the chance to make a major statement. But when it came time to deliver? The energy was...

For years, men have played a major role in women’s lack of accountability—by lying, sugarcoating, and avoiding the truth. Society coddles women, fathers shelter their daughters, and men refuse to be honest out of fear of backlash. But now? The truth is coming out, and women aren’t used to hearing it. In this episode of #saidNICEly, Nic Nice breaks down why men are responsible for this culture of dishonesty and why men stepping up t...