The Pre-Game with Kayla Nicole

Everybody say LOVE! This week, Australia's finest reality TV titan Harry Jowsey joins The Pre-Game to talk healing, heartbreak, and spit takes. Harry breaks the fourth wall to spill some behind-the-scenes tea on his new Netflix dating show, Let's Marry Harry, and his upcoming cameo on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. Then, Harry chronicles his journey to self-love. All roads lead through ayahuasc...

This week on The Pre-Game, we're putting you on to the multitalented JayDon. He's a triple threat and a rising star in R&B, certified fresh by legends like Chris Brown and Usher. We break down his new album, 'Me My Songs & I, and discuss the transition from childhood star to adult artist. Plus, JayDon shares insights into his personal life, musical inspirations, and future plans, including his upc...

This week on The Pre-Game, you asked and we answered all of your burning questions on fitness, nutrition and wellness. We're working out the practical tips for structuring your exercise routine, while prioritizing your mental health and self-love. The body is tea when the mind is right! Plus, balancing fitness with a busy schedule and how to love your hip dips.  Have a question? Need some advice?...

Happy New Year and welcome back to The Pre-Game! We're kicking off the year and catching you up on a few holiday escapades, from family trips in Big Bear to New Year's shenanigans in Miami. Then, we're tackling 2026 trends. What's in? What's out? Kiss those Apple Watches goodbye, babe! Plus, wellness tips that will have you holding off on that morning cup of coffee and setting attainable goals for...

This week on The Pre-Game, we're sipping and spilling with the baddest and best, Drea Nicole and Lex P of the hit podcast Pour Minds. We're getting into everything from best friend drama to boric acid suppositories! You heard that right! Plus, building an honest brand, love, loss and boundaries. Pour yourself a drink and get ready for an episode like no other. Have a question? Need some advice? Hi...

Hot off the press! This week on The Pre-Game, we sit down with the incomparable Nina Parker. From her days in the TMZ newsroom to the stage of the Love & Hip Hop reunions, no subject is off limits! Nina outlines her journey across industries, from hosting major entertainment events to launching her plus-size clothing line, the Nina Parker Collection at Macy's. Plus, the insider scoop on celebrity...

This week on The Pre-Game, we're sitting down with a certified renaissance man, actor and artist Olly Sholotan. We get into his iconic reimagining of Carlton Banks on 'Bel-Air', his latest single 'Hot Shot', and the time Kelly Rowland cupped his face at an Oscars party. It was destiny, child! Plus, we break down Olly's love for Las Vegas and answer the hard-hitting question: Is Las Vegas the Miami...

This week on The Pre-Game, we're breaking for halftime! Well, we're going on hiatus for Thanksgiving. But first, our thanks to you for listening. We'll be back NEXT FRIDAY with a fresh episode of your favorite show. Have a question? Need some advice? Hit The Pre-Game hotline here. We might just play it in a future episode! The Pre-Game is hosted by Kayla Nicole. Need more? Keep up with the show on...

Attention! This week on The Pre-Game, we're joined by Bravo's finest, all-around boss Gia Giudice. From growing up on The Real Housewives of New Jersey and growing into her own on Next Gen NYC to besting the most recent season of Special Forces: World's Toughest Test, Gia leaves it all on the battlefield. We break down her triumphant victory, how she navigates family dynamics, and how's she embrac...

Ladies, let's make some noise! This week on The Pre-Game, we are turning up the volume with singer-songwriter BJRNCK, who just dropped her new project, 'A Girl like Me'. We dive into the inspiration behind the album and BJRNCK's evolution as an artist. Then, get in the mix with the inside scoop on the Grammy's new 'Beyoncé rule' and the music industry in the TikTok era. Plus, how women can support...

This week on The Pre-Game, a special episode celebrating the one and only Kayla Nicole on her 34th birthday! Kayla shares a heart-to-heart with her mom about the day she was born, reflects on life's current blessings, and listens to birthday voicemails from friends and family. She opens up about celebrating her birthday simply yet meaningfully...and with a party bus full of friends on their way to...

What's good y'all? This week on The Pre-Game, we kick off a scary good Halloween episode of the show! From the great beyond, we are joined by Winter Blanco and Chy Fontenette, the endlessly entertaining dynamic duo of the hit podcast Behind the Likes. We're pulling no punches here! We're dishing on friendship expectations, clapping back on social media, and trichomoniasis??? All while dressed to t...

Lights! Camera! Action! Actor, producer, singer, and all-around businesswoman Sasha Lance joins The Pre-Game to get into the grind, the glow up, and the guardrails necessary for building a multifaceted career. From her time on-screen in the sports drama All American to her love life IRL, Sasha is giving us a peak behind the curtain. What you see, is what you get! What you get is all REAL! She's di...

This week on the Pre-Game, we are looking good and feeling gorgeous with Shayla Mitchell (@makeupshayla), breaking down beauty hacks, skincare must-haves and influencer-survival tips. We're also digging into discipline, wellness, and what it takes to stay at the top of your game. This episode is equal parts masterclass and motivation mixed with a splash of cranberry. Plus, the rap girlies are figh...

Breaking! Sports media maven Joy Taylor joins The Pre-Game for an exclusive conversation on navigating criticism and maintaining authenticity in a male-dominated industry. In her own voice, Joy gets personal discussing the importance of standing in your own power while surviving public scrutiny. Plus, we break down the full-court press on recent controversies in the WNBA and talk Bad Bunny at Supe...

This week on The Pre-Game, I am taking you down one of the wildest weeks of my life! From the runways of New York Fashion Week, to my first-ever event for my wellness brand Tribe Therepē. And most anticipated - the literal stage of the Chris Brown concert seen all over your timeline. I don’t spare any details. I dig into the DMs to answer your questions: Was I randomly selected to take the Breezy...

This just in! Actor, producer, and creator Melvin Gregg joins The Pre-Game for a behind-the-scenes look at his life off set. From his breakout days as Vine’s biggest starts to stealing scenes on Peacock’s The Paper, Melvin breaks down everything from auditions to the ego death necessary to succeed in Hollywood. There are no small parts! Plus, Melvin talks family, fatherhood, and the key to protect...

This week on the Pre-Game, we are standing on REAL business with multi-hyphenate boss Heather Sanders. We break into the birth of Sorella Boutique, reflections on her beef with a former BFF, and what it takes to be an influential mainstay on social media from the very beginning. Y’all remember Tumblr? Plus, we get personal on this one. Heather opens up about her life postpartum and how building he...

This week on The Pre-Game, former WNBA player and reality tv star Ty Young pulls up and gets real about the green dildo stunt that had everyone talking and why all press is good press when it comes to growing the league. We dive into NFL fans clutching pearls over male cheerleaders, the surprising truth about gender roles in lesbian vs. straight relationships (yes, Ty wants dinner waiting too!), a...

This week on The Pre-Game, I’m pouring it all out — no chaser. First, we’re diving into the messy truth about gender roles in dating, relationships, and society. Are they outdated, or do some still serve a purpose? Then we get serious, breaking down the early warning signs of an abusive relationship — because sometimes the red flags aren’t as obvious as we think. But it’s not all heavy. We open th...

This week on The Pre-Game, Les Alfred—wellness queen and host of She’s So Lucky—pulls up for a raw, woo-woo-meets-realness convo on what it actually takes to build a life you love. We talk best-case-scenario journaling, manifesting through pleasure (yes, including that Big O energy), and why your next man might be spotting you at the gym. Les shares the power of healing in private, having kids (or...

It’s just you and me this week, friend. I’m recapping my Summer 2025 Euro adventures — from dancing through the nights in Ibiza to chasing sunsets in Mykonos, plus the career wins that made this season even sweeter. I also open up about wanting a little romance (yes, the heart is soft again) and how attending a friend’s wedding made me believe in love one more time. Then, I take your calls: we’re...

This week on The Pre-Game, actor Jaylen Barron pulls up for an unfiltered conversation about life in the spotlight and behind the scenes. From hilarious improv moments to the emotional toll of carrying intense roles, Jaylen opens up about what it really means to be a Black woman taking up space in Hollywood. We dive into her recent role in the Aaron Hernandez series and how leading with empathy he...

This week on The Pre-Game, Sports Illustrated curve model and creator Ella Halikas joins us for a conversation that will bring you to tears. We talk about everything from navigating the LA nightlife scene to living with PCOS, building body confidence, and why being unapologetically authentic is her greatest flex. She opens up about the recent loss of her brother, the silent heartbreak of loving so...

This week on The Pre-Game, Shaniece Hairston pulls up and gets real about the audacity of calling women “hoes” for dating high-profile men, why gender roles are officially flipped, and whether women proposing is empowerment or a plot twist too far. Shaniece also clears the air on people questioning her personal life—including their opinion of her child’s father — with a simple message: mind your b...