Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast

From a troubling homecoming update to unforgettable celebrity confessions, The Rickey Smiley Morning Show brings the news, laughs, and culture talk in one packed episode. The crew reports on the 15-year-old arrested after the shooting near FAMU’s Bragg Memorial Stadium that injured 12 people—including six children—with prosecutors saying he will face adult charges and police warn...

Gary With the Tea then leads a thoughtful conversation about Stephanie Mills’ belief that Gladys Knight should be allowed to step away from touring with dignity; the show stresses that Knight remains an icon while acknowledging that concerns about her health and schedule are disputed and do not amount to a confirmed diagnosis. Things take a hilarious turn when boxing champion Claressa S...

112 founding member Q. Parker joins the show to discuss keeping grown-and-sexy R&B alive, his single “Stare,” the November 20 release of Evolution of Romance, Volume 2, his Romance Dealer tour, and a possible collaboration with Tamar Braxton.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Erykah Badu offers her own memorable comparison, likening her classic catalog to durable Tupperware: the music has held up so well that fans may resist anything new, even as she embraces the challenge. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Things take a hilarious turn when boxing champion Claressa Shields reveals her unconventional alternate-career idea—before also naming singing and basketball—and the crew tries to make sense of it.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary With the Tea then leads a thoughtful conversation about Stephanie Mills’ belief that Gladys Knight should be allowed to step away from touring with dignity; the show stresses that Knight remains an icon while acknowledging that concerns about her health and schedule are disputed and do not amount to a confirmed diagnosis.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The crew reports on the 15-year-old arrested after the shooting near FAMU’s Bragg Memorial Stadium that injured 12 people—including six children—with prosecutors saying he will face adult charges and police warning the investigation remains active. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big headlines, celebrity moves, and a spirited relationship debate take center stage on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast. Broadcasting live from South Florida ahead of the cruise, Rickey and the crew discuss the shooting near FAMU’s stadium during homecoming weekend that left 12 people injured, including six children. Eleven suffered gunshot wounds, while another was hurt fleeing; poli...

Gary With the Tea tackles Rick Ross’s response to reports of his shrinking Wingstop franchise footprint. Ross says he has shifted his focus from operating restaurants to investing in stocks, rather than abandoning his love for the brand. Also, La La Anthony opens up about dating again and explains why someone in entertainment might better understand her demanding schedule—but she remai...

The crew also gets the audience talking with a What’s Trending debate: are couples wearing matching outfits cute or corny? From coordinated colors to identical looks, everyone has an opinion on where togetherness ends and twinning begins.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drake celebrates turning 40 with a lavish New York City bash featuring designer-handbag giveaways, a game-show-style chance at a $1 million prize, and a surprise Backstreet Boys performance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

La La Anthony opens up about dating again and explains why someone in entertainment might better understand her demanding schedule—but she remains open to a partner outside the industry, putting genuine connection first. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary With the Tea tackles Rick Ross’s response to reports of his shrinking Wingstop franchise footprint. Ross says he has shifted his focus from operating restaurants to investing in stocks, rather than abandoning his love for the brand.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rickey and the crew discuss the shooting near FAMU’s stadium during homecoming weekend that left 12 people injured, including six children. Eleven suffered gunshot wounds, while another was hurt fleeing; police have since announced the arrest of a teenage suspect, and the investigation remains active.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Politics gets painfully personal, celebrity advice takes an unexpected turn, and hip-hop keeps it refreshingly respectful in this headline-packed episode of The Rickey Smiley Morning Show. The crew reacts to President Trump defending Vivek Ramaswamy’s controversial Ohio governor campaign ad featuring Democratic rival Amy Acton’s estranged mother—even after Republican Gov. Mike De...

Gary unpacks Kourtney Kardashian’s revelation that Kanye West once advised her to avoid casual hookups until she found her husband, guidance she says she followed before marrying longtime friend Travis Barker in 2022. The conversation turns to Pinky Cole as a lender seeks permission in her ongoing bankruptcy case to pursue remedies that could include foreclosure on an Atlanta-area rental pro...

Lil Wayne also responds to Boosie BadAzz’s proposed 20-song Verzuz with playful humility, conceding the matchup while showing love to his fellow Louisiana rap veteran—without any official battle being announced.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During What’s Trending, the crew debates store brands versus name brands, revealing where saving money makes sense and which grocery favorites they refuse to compromise on.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The conversation turns to Pinky Cole as a lender seeks permission in her ongoing bankruptcy case to pursue remedies that could include foreclosure on an Atlanta-area rental property over more than $164,000 in alleged mortgage debt; Cole’s attorney says the home is not her primary residence, is already addressed in the reorganization plan, and that the motion is being reset.  See omnystu...

Gary unpacks Kourtney Kardashian’s revelation that Kanye West once advised her to avoid casual hookups until she found her husband, guidance she says she followed before marrying longtime friend Travis Barker in 2022.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The crew reacts to President Trump defending Vivek Ramaswamy’s controversial Ohio governor campaign ad featuring Democratic rival Amy Acton’s estranged mother—even after Republican Gov. Mike DeWine urged that it be removed and Trump acknowledged he did not know the family’s traumatic backstory.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Culture, celebrity milestones, business fallout, and a heartbreaking demand for accountability drive this powerful episode of The Rickey Smiley Morning Show. The crew reacts to Nas urging artists and executives to honor and fairly compensates the Black pioneers who built modern music instead of chasing temporary trends. Gary also celebrates Jamie Foxx becoming a father for the third time at 58 aft...

Gary shares the latest on Jamie Foxx expanding his family at 58, sparking a lively conversation about returning to fatherhood later in life. The crew reacts to Dame Dash’s life-story rights selling for $550,000 in bankruptcy proceedings, including archival material and an unfinished documentary, with the money earmarked for creditors.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

New footage of the fatal police shooting of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley raises renewed questions about transparency after Mississippi officials ruled the use of force justified.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rock-T and Krystal Turner celebrate The Perfect Pair Podcast joining the Urban One Podcast Network and share candid lessons about therapy, trauma, communication, boundaries, and lasting partnership.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.