This week on A Pod Named Kickback, me and Jacq kicked things off with her Jamaican getaway—specifically, our fascination with why Jamaica’s KFC is hyped as the best in the world. From crispy chicken to secret seasoning theories, we had questions. We then dove deep into the difference between eudaimonic happiness—that purpose-driven, soul-aligned fulfillment—and hedonic happiness, those quick bursts of pleasure from a drink, smoke, or night out. We broke down why the first one lasts longer and ho...
Aug 11, 2025•4 min•Season 7Ep. 310
On this episode, No Brakes Nu and Jacq pay tribute to the late, great Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who tragically passed in a drowning accident in Costa Rica. Nu opens up about his own near-death experience on a capsized boat during his recent trip—and the blessing of surviving when someone so impactful didn’t. The crew reflects on Warner’s legacy as a good man, a quiet cultural icon, and why real ones deserve to be mourned loudly, publicly, and with love. Then the convo shifts to the opposite—figures ...
Jul 28, 2025•1 hr 43 min•Season 7Ep. 309
On this emotionally unfiltered episode of A Pod Named Kickback, No Brakes Nu’ delivers his most vulnerable session to date. Inspired by the haunting chorus from Clipse’s new track “Birds Don’t Sing”—“they scream in pain”—Nu confronts some of his deepest wounds in real time, shedding real tears on camera for the first time in the podcast’s history. From the heartbreak of being kept from JB’s kids to the lifelong fracture with his own father, this one isn’t clean or polished—it’s raw, it’s jagged,...
Jul 21, 2025•1 hr 20 min•Season 7Ep. 308
No Brakes Nu’ is on fire in this raw, unfiltered episode of A Pod Named Kickback. From Dr. Cheyenne Bryant preaching accountability while playing a man for five years, to RG3 disrespecting Angel Reese with a racist meme—Nu’ holds everybody accountable. This ain’t no gender war—it’s truth time. Why do women defend wrong behavior when they criticize men for the same thing? Why are some women trying so hard to become the very f*ckboys that broke their hearts? 🔥 Topics: Dr. Bryant’s hypocrisy and t...
Jul 14, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Season 7Ep. 307
This week, No Brakes Nu’ and GetFitWithJacq dive into a heavy but necessary conversation. The tragic passing of Young Noble from Tupac’s group, The Outlawz, hit close to home—especially for Nu, who reflects on the pain of losing someone who once inspired him not to give up. From that raw emotion, they shift into a powerful dialogue on mental health, deal breakers in relationships, and why standing on your non-negotiables matters. They also break down the Diddy case, the murky lines between justi...
Jul 07, 2025•1 hr 35 min•Season 7Ep. 306
Nu' was a panelist with Sip & Spill podcast discussing all things love. It was a great event and we wanted to share a snippet with you. Nu' was joined by returning guest Whitney IG: @whitnichole86 and Kimberly @sassykrb , Carlton IG: @Carlton_Management _Group , Tee @TeeBaby24 (Instagram) Michelle @whoo_ome and a full audience that participated! Enjoy! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Jun 30, 2025•13 min•Season 7Ep. 305
On this powerful episode of A Pod Named Kickback, No Brakes Nu and GetFitWithJack hold space for a raw and unfiltered conversation in honor of Men’s Mental Health Month. Nu opens up about personal betrayals, mental health struggles, and what it means when your so-called “bros” move funny during your darkest hours. The convo widens into a deep dive on the importance of therapy, vulnerability, and the misunderstood power of manifestation — not just wishing, but working for what you speak into exis...
Jun 23, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Season 7Ep. 304
In this week’s episode of A Pod Named Kickback, No Brakes Nu' and Get Fit with Jacq take a deep dive into the viral Haley Bailey & DDG situation—specifically unpacking the controversial topic of postpartum depression. Nu' breaks down his viral social media post and the firestorm that followed: men vs. women, assumptions vs. empathy, and what it really means to support a woman through postpartum when even she may not know she’s struggling. “It’s not just crying in silence—it can be behavior t...
Jun 08, 2025•54 min•Season 7Ep. 303
On today’s episode of A Pod Named Kickback, we dive into a powerful Kickback Conversation about becoming your highest self—not by faking it, but by living like the person you want to be right now. This ain’t manifestation talk with no action—this is about shifting your mindset, your decisions, and your energy to match the version of you that’s already leveled up. Then we get into the Top 5 stories of the week: • Donald Trump’s wild wave of pardons—Larry Hoover, NBA Youngboy, and the Chrisleys? W...
Jun 02, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Season 7Ep. 302
On this powerful new episode of A Pod Named Kickback, No Brakes Nu’ is joined by co-host Jacq and special guest Heidi B — whose insight, presence, and perspective elevate the energy in a way that can only be described as a fresh new beginning for the show. This week’s conversation centers around the importance of knowing when to say goodbye — to people, habits, pain, and even parts of yourself. The crew also dives deep into: The latest revelations from Cassie’s testimony in the Diddy case How so...
May 19, 2025•1 hr 22 min•Season 7Ep. 301
This weeks episode was explosive!! Someone was fired live on the air!! We discuss polyamory and ethical non monogamy, the Rodney Hinton Jr. trial, Mother's day for those without mothers and so much more! This is a legendary episode!! Transistor says this is our actual 300th FULL episode so please enjoy!! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
May 12, 2025•1 hr 37 min•Season 7Ep. 300
This week we discuss in our inaugural episode of the 1st full season, The Cowboys trade for George Pickens what does that mean for them and the NFC East? NBA Playoffs and apologies to Tyrese Haliburton, are the Celtics still the favorites? Is the LeBron, KD, Steph days over? Why did Sheduer Sanders drop? Our finals predictions and much more!! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
May 08, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Season 7Ep. 299
The podcast is BIKE!!! This week our Kickback Conversation was based on the power of belief. Ask, Believe, Receive. We also speak on Shedeur Sanders' draft drop, Shannon Sharpe's controversary, and Tracee Eliss Ross enters the group chat, plus Target suffers at the hands of the boycott a lot of y’all didn’t even believe in. Plus a special visit from Brittani Sade. WE BIKE Kickbackers!! To watch the podcast live on Sunday’s at 7PM and get your thoughts read live on the podcast subscribe to the vi...
May 05, 2025•1 hr 55 min•Season 7Ep. 298
13 years. That’s not just time—it’s a legacy. On this special anniversary episode, No Brakes Nu is joined by Randy T, GetFitWithJacq, and surprise appearances from past hosts and day-one kickbackers for a celebration that hits the soul. We reflect on the journey—from the pain to the purpose, the frustrations to the funny moments, the losses, the growth, and the love. We honor our brother JB, revisit our favorite episodes, and open up about the real-life challenges behind the mic. This one’s for ...
Apr 14, 2025•1 hr 38 min•Season 7Ep. 297
This week we discuss what Trump's latest moves mean to the country, lot of cheating in the public eye when polyamory is an option, Kegel exercises for women and men, Alabama police corruption and white house suppression, a few good shows and a few good songs. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Feb 24, 2025•1 hr 25 min•Season 7Ep. 296
This week we discuss Kendrick's Superbowl performance and that weak ass game, NBA Allstar weekend, Drake is back asking for hugs and asserting his dominance, Trump's political blunders and how it effects us all. We all share Valentine's Day stories new and old, Our weekly Black Facts for BHM, Ye gets shut down once and for all, RIP Irv Gotti, Jay Z is innocent no thanks to Jaguar Wrong, a complete Harlem breakdown and so much more!! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...
Feb 17, 2025•2 hr•Season 7Ep. 295
This week we bring the cast from A Pod Named Kickback and Kickback Sports together to discuss the Luka and AD trade, Trump's first 2 weeks in office which include cancelling and reinstating Black History month, and other atrocities against Black people. Our official Super Bowl preview, and so much more! This episode was jam packed and full of good TV show recommendations!! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Feb 03, 2025•1 hr 46 min•Season 7Ep. 294
This week Nu' shares his Mahommes is more Jordan than LeBron theory which is sure to get folks talking. We preview the Superbowl and discuss how this game will be historic no matter who wins! Also we debate if any team in the NBA western conference can beat OKC. NBA Free agency and more! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Jan 30, 2025•51 min•Season 7Ep. 293
This week we go over Trump's first week in office and his agenda to erase Black history and marginalize our contributions to America. Starting with destroying DEI and ending Black History month, and removing pillars like The Tuskegee Airmen from military records. We also discuss thriving during Trump's presidency and not succumbing to his BS. TV show Harlem is back and we do our NFL Picks for Championship Sunday. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...
Jan 26, 2025•57 min•Season 7Ep. 292
This week we introduce Kickback Sports, discuss Drake vs LeBron and UMG, Cam vs Jim Jones and what it means to be a real man and carry yourself like one. They all failed. Goals and resolutions for 2025, Cali wild fires, the old rapper renaissance and much more!! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Jan 18, 2025•1 hr 37 min•Season 7Ep. 291
This week we discuss the controversy behind Fat Joe's comments on FBA, Tariq Nasheed and Lord Jamar and the origins of Hip Hop, Jaguar Wright is on the run behind here smear campaign against Jay Z, More orbs are seen this time over Atlanta, What does it mean to be a solid friend? Idiot youtuber films himself spraying bug spray on food in Walmart and gets arrested, Biden's exit strategy and more! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...
Dec 23, 2024•1 hr 50 min•Season 7Ep. 290
This week we tackle Jay ZX's false accuser and and how psychics etc are painting negative images of successful Black men and how many are just believing it with no proof. Papoose and Remy need to take us OUT of the group chat...Honesty in romantic relationships and why you shouldn't lie to get what you want, Aliens have arrived!! Travis Hunter wins Heisman and much more! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Dec 16, 2024•1 hr 36 min•Season 7Ep. 289
In the inaugural episode Nu', J Lew and KD discuss the biggest take aways from last week in NFL & NBA, our top 5 NFL MVP List, and what we are looking forward to most next week. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Dec 11, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 7Ep. 288
This week Nu' goes in again about Andrew Shultz's brand of race baiting comedy and Shultz' obsession with gay jokes and pretending he's gay. We also discuss the murder of United Healthcare CEO, We announce the return of Kickback Sports every Wednesday morning with Nu', J Lew and newcomer KD, the podcast landscape for 2025 including new weekly segments on sex and everyday motivation. We even get live reports of Jay Z being accused of rape with Diddy over a 13 year old girl but we don’t believe it...
Dec 09, 2024•1 hr 36 min•Season 7Ep. 287
This week we discuss Kendricks return, Drake suing UMG, 1 out of 4 adults will be single for life and why that is not that bad..Sex workers in Belgium get benefits, paid leave and health care. Trump's Project 2025 cabinet and only fans model brings in $48 million in 2024!! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Dec 02, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 7Ep. 286
This week we discuss Kendrick Lamar's surprise album GNX and his budding feud with lil Wayne, Nu' gives his take on loyalty and RN actions that explain why he say Wayne will NOT perform with Kenny at SuperBowl, we also discuss best health practices including Nu' has a poop stool and has started oil pulling. Jacq and Randy breakdown work out routines and being mentally resilient to stop and start up again. The Cowboys beat the Commanders and Nu' lets Randy hear it plus Whoreible Decisions podcast...
Nov 25, 2024•1 hr 31 min•Season 7Ep. 285
This week we discuss the Tyson vs Paul slow dance, the art of podcasting as we see it, Aliens in the ocean, Whoopi Goldberg's new channel for women's sports, November is m Men’s Mental Health month and we show love to men everywhere. Amazon Primes’s DC based show, Cross and other new TV shows, along with new music on the pod playlist. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Nov 18, 2024•1 hr 31 min•Season 7Ep. 284
Election results, how the FOKE(Fake WOKE niggas)influenced election, how white women and latinos LIED! What does this mean? Why so hard on Kamala? What to do going forward? Our unfiltered thoughts on it all! Nicole Kidman has to stop filming movies because she was having too many orgasms??!! Young Thug is free, and new music!! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Nov 11, 2024•1 hr 39 min•Season 7Ep. 283
WE BIKE!!! This week we discuss Lil Durk's arrest, Big Meech being freed, positive self talk and its importance, the Tesla bots, The Kamala Harris disrespect by niggaz put on TV including lord jamar, Tommy Richmond's million dollar non hip hop baby, DC gets a Go Go Museum and so much more!! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Oct 28, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Season 7Ep. 282
This week we discuss more Diddy updates, Garth Brooks being sued for rape, NBA and NFL action, The Tyree Nichols murder trial verdict, The Dock workers secure a victory after striking, We recap Ghost series finale and Tariq's ascension in the TV annuls. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Oct 14, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 7Ep. 281
