• “Lyte As a Rock, Harder Than You Ever Was” With MC Lyte | 42
    May 12 2025

    It’s ladies first at the Spades table this week! Hip-hop legend and trailblazer MC Lyte joins Nick and Courtney on We Playin’ Spades, and she’s bringin’ the wisdom, the bars, and the spades heat. From her early days breaking barriers in rap to her work empowering the next generation of artists, Lyte shares stories that span decades in the game. They chop it up about her evolution from emcee to entrepreneur, her voiceover and acting work, and what it takes to stay sharp—on the mic and at the card table. Will her strategic mind and lyrical finesse help her come out on top in this week’s game? Pull up and watch a real one play!

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    46 mins
  • “Everybody in my house play Spades” With Golden Brooks & Jill Marie Jones | 41
    May 5 2025

    This week on We Playin’ Spades, we have our “Girlfriends” Golden Brooks & Jill Marie Jones at the table. Golden and Jill tell stories about terrible outfits, having good skin and running out of an awards show. They share stories about their life behind the camera, favorite curse words & OG wisdom. The energy is high and these two kiki their way through this crazy game. This episode is wild and you don’t want to miss it. Tune in!

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    40 mins
  • “I was an Escort” With DeStorm Power | 40
    Apr 28 2025

    "This week on We Playin’ Spades, DeStorm Power and Don Benjamin chop it up with Nick and Courtney. DeStorm talks about how he started making content before social media was a thing. He talks about his decision to not drink or smoke, which confirms that all his crazy decisions are made sober. DeStorm also shares wild stories from a time in history when he was an exhibitionist and escort! This episode is wild and you don’t want to miss it. Tune in!

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    43 mins
  • “If they think you handsome, make ‘em pay the ransom” With Pimpin Ken | 39
    Apr 21 2025

    In this wild episode of We Playin' Spades, Pimpin Ken pulls up to the spades table, but he doesn’t come alone. Pimpin Ken talks about how he started in the game and ended up in jail. Nick and Courtney also talk to him about his transition from the wild lifestyle, to being an author and businessman. He talks about being the “OG” Offering Game and says he’s married to the game! This game gets so good that Nick and Courtney get massages at the table. This is one you don’t want to miss. Tune in!

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    41 mins
  • “I’ve Become a Professio-NO!” With Eric Bellinger | 38
    Apr 14 2025

    This week on We Playin’ Spades, Eric Bellinger chops it up with Nick and Courtney. Bringing all of his talents, hustles, trash talking and vibes to the spades table. Eric talks about his family, writing for artists for too long as well as his favorite song he’s written. Eric touches on how he got into writing and shares that he’s written more than music. The game gets serious as the stakes are high! You don’t want to miss this one!

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    31 mins
  • “I don’t eat collard greens” With Jack Funny | 37
    Apr 7 2025

    This week on We Playin’ Spades, Jack Funny slides on Nick and Courtney! He talks about working at a plant, forever Reppin’ Detroit and pooping his pants. Jack Funny discusses his process for making skits and when he realized he’d “Made It”. Courtney was excited to have someone from her hometown visit the spades table. Tune in to see which side of Detroit got the Win. You don’t want to miss this one!

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    37 mins
  • “I thought this was a safe space” With Conscious Lee & Franchesca Ramsey | 36
    Mar 31 2025

    Conscious Lee & Franchesca Ramsey pull up to We Playin’ Spades to chop it up with Nick and Courtney. Conscious spits facts about black culture, while Franchesca stays zoned in on her game. They discuss their podcast “Black History, for Real”, loving cornbread and not knowing much Aretha music. This game gets serious as a twerk lesson is on the line. You don’t want to miss this one!

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    46 mins
  • “I’m Just Very Demure” With Baby Tate | 35
    Mar 24 2025

    This week on We Playin’ Spades, Baby Tate chops it up with Nick and Courtney. She discusses friendship, losing love and how she responds to social media comments. Baby Tate shares her thoughts on doing more musicals, nepotism and being independent. She also discusses her Reality TV past and If she’ll ever circle back on that. The energy and vibes were high, but somebody might lose their Black Card. Don’t miss it!

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    44 mins