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We Playin' Spades

We Playin' Spades

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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.

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Episodes
  • Two Legends, Zero Filter with Jackée Harry and Kym Whitley | 28

    Two Legends, Zero Filter with Jackée Harry and Kym Whitley | 28
    Jan 12 2026

    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. 🃏🔥


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    31 mins
  • The 90s TV Bag, Assistant Horror Stories and How to End Up On The Shade Room… Again, with Raven-Symoné & Miranda Maday | 27

    The 90s TV Bag, Assistant Horror Stories and How to End Up On The Shade Room… Again, with Raven-Symoné & Miranda Maday | 27
    Jan 5 2026

    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!

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Love & Hip-Hop, Longevity, and Reality TV Villains with Kirk and Rasheeda Frost | 26

    Love & Hip-Hop, Longevity, and Reality TV Villains with Kirk and Rasheeda Frost | 26
    Dec 29 2025

    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!

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    44 mins
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