We Playin' Spades

We Playin' Spades

Yoo! Grab yo cousin, granny, mama and friends - cause we playin’ spades!! We got them cards and we not holding back!! Actor, comedian, and television host Nick Cannon, alongside comedian and actress Courtney Bee are pulling up to the table with some of the biggest names in entertainment for no holds barred competition and convos where anything is up for debate! This ain’t no cookie cutter game. We’re playing real spades just like at the family cookout. So no talking across the table and if you renege - Nick and Courtney are gonna call you out! So our celebrity guests better be tough or they will get run off the table. Join us every week on Wondery’s latest show for mad jokes, conversation and games as we dig into some of your favorite folks’ lives, get their insight on the world, and most importantly find out if they can handle themselves when it comes to playing spades. (Warning: You will get yelled at if you play spades with Black people. Be prepared to get whiplash from the slaps of cards hitting the table. Come correct or don’t come at all. No whining allowed.) 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.

Episodes

June 16, 2025 44 mins

This week on We Playin’ Spades, DoBoy slides through with Nick and Courtney—and you already know the energy is high and the laughs are loud. The comedian, actor, and all-around creative chops it up about his journey through comedy, the ups and downs of fame, accountability, and the work it takes to grow in public. He opens up about getting healthy—physically and mentally—and what it really took to make lasting changes. DoB...

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This week on We Playin’ Spades, Van Lathan steps in with Nick and Courtney—and he’s coming with heat and honesty. The media powerhouse and cultural commentator gets into everything from his days at TMZ to finding his voice in the chaos, and why speaking truth—even when it’s uncomfortable—is non-negotiable. Van opens up about having more time, what slowing down has taught him, and how he's learning to move with intention in...

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This week on We Playin’ Spades, the one and only Michael Blackson pulls up to the table with Nick and Courtney—and things get hilarious real quick. The comedy king talks about his grind from cracking jokes in Philly to becoming an international star with his unfiltered, no-holds-barred humor. He opens up about staying true to himself in an industry full of copycats, what it meant to bring his Ghanaian roots to the big stag...

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This week on We Playin’ Spades, Rapsody slides through to chop it up with Nick and Courtney—and she’s bringing gems. She opens up about her journey in the rap game, launching her own record label, and why building something for the next generation matters just as much as bars. She speaks on staying grounded, pushing through industry noise, and how her love for all kinds of music shapes her sound. From hip hop to soul to th...

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It’s a wild one at the Spades table this week! Comedy king Affion Crockett and the beat-droppin’, joke-crackin’ DJ D-Wrek pull up on We Playin’ Spades with Nick and Courtney, and the energy is off the charts. From wild stories to improv voices, these two bring the laughs, the vibes, and a whole lotta trash talk. They dig into the hustle behind the humor, their long-standing friendship, and what it really takes to stay fres...

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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 a...

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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 mis...

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"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 w...

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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 g...

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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 ...

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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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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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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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This week on We Playin’ Spades, Ryan Clark and Channing Crowder pull up to the spades table. They discuss getting a vasectomy, cleaning meat before putting it on the grill and having crabs. Ryan talks about throwing up during sex, while Channing tells a story about being chased by horses. This episode is full of insane stories, jokes and trash talk. Ryan and Channing aren’t rookies at this spades thing. Tune in to see if N...

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This week on We Playin’ Spades, Cordae stops by to keep it real with Courtney Bee and Nick Cannon. He talks about stepping into fatherhood, grinding harder than anyone, and proudly never paying for a feature! He also reveals his dream of working with Eminem and opens up about being in love, a new dad and his latest music moves. With plenty of laughs, some spades drama, and Cordae’s signature wit, this episode is one f...

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This week on We Playin’ Spades, the legendary Don Juan pulls up to drop gems and keep the table laughing. He breaks down the art of the pimping game, shares tips on managing your “team,” and opens up about retirement and his next chapter. Plus, he gives Courtney Bee a surprising compliment, claiming she’s got what it takes to be a madam herself! With top-tier game, wild stories, and plenty of spades action, this episode is...

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JB Smoove pulls up to We Playin’ Spades with legendary stories and straight OG wisdom! He breaks down his journey through comedy—from writing the funniest skits on SNL to becoming a scene-stealer on Curb Your Enthusiasm. And if you ever wondered why JB keeps two wallets, he’s got a philosophy for that too!

But he ain't playing solo—he brought his daughter, Jerrica, as his spades partner, proving that game (on and off the ta...

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Kountry Wayne slides through We Playin’ Spades and ain’t nothing off-limits! He keeps it all the way real about juggling life with multiple baby mamas, why he believes big girls are the real prize, and how he stays ahead of the game in this fast-moving social media world.

Between hands, Wayne breaks down his grind from Facebook skits to Hollywood, drops gems on staying relevant in comedy, and of course, keeps the whole tabl...

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This week on We Playin’ Spades, things heat up as Jason Lee and Rosa Acosta join Courtney Bee and Nick Cannon at the table. Rosa keeps everyone distracted with her nonstop flirting, while Jason comes through with the tea—spilling on why he’s over the Diddy drama, his new move into politics and why he’s officially done with broke guys. He also dishes on the Wild ’N Out episode that had fans shook and the jaw-dropping moment...

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Meagan Good pulls up to We Playin’ Spades and brings all the vibes! She chops it up about life on Harlem, what makes the show so special, and why she’s all about uplifting her girls. Meagan also gets real about her relationship with Jonathan Majors—how they connected, how she’s holding him down, and what she’s learned about love in the public eye.

But don’t get it twisted—Meagan came to play! She holds her own at the spades...

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