Black and Snerdy Podcast

In this episode of Black and Snerdy, Ode (⁠@thatsod.e⁠ / ⁠@thatsod_e⁠) and Mo AKA Kid Licorish (⁠@licorishislegit⁠) are joined by fellow podcaster and friend of the show Chiquita Johnson (Chronicles of a Virgo Podcast) to share her podcast origin, therapy-driven mission, and recent health and grief struggles that shaped her return. Together, they honor the legacy of Georgie E. Johnson, tracing how...

On this episode of Black and Snerdy, Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo AKA Kid Licorish (@licorishislegit) sit down with Wordplay T. Jay and Icarus Gray for a bonus conversation that starts with the origins of their podcasting lane and quickly moves into hip hop culture, generational perspective, and the pressure of staying authentic in a changing media landscape. The discussion moves through V...

In this episode of Black and Snerdy, Ode (⁠@thatsod.e⁠ / ⁠@thatsod_e⁠) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (⁠@licorishislegit⁠) talk with Supreme Sensai about DreamCon hosting, creator finances, and postpartum pressures. The panel react to the Pooh Shiesty leaked footage and the Gucci Mane connection, break down the Ray J versus Orlando Brown viral clip and the “show all the hundreds” moment, and the...

In this episode, Ode (⁠@thatsod.e⁠ / ⁠@thatsod_e⁠) and Mo aka Kid Licorish (⁠@licorishislegit⁠) welcome Jared and D'Marcus of the Black Geek Energy podcast for a Pride‑themed round of “This or That” that pits queer icons head‑to‑head. The conversation names and weighs Ryan Wilder versus Renee Montoya, North Star versus Iceman (Bobby Drake) and the implications of legacy characters coming out,...

In this episode, Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) take on a week of viral culture and personal moments: Lil Nas X’s update after a three‑month rehab stay and his public discussion of a bipolar diagnosis, Beyoncé’s short documentary about Jay‑Z’s multiday hair‑unlocking process prompted by Blue Ivy’s insecurity, and the strange Knicks‑parade saga in which JPMor...

In this bonus Watch Out Now episode of Black and Snerdy, Ode (⁠@thatsod.e⁠ / ⁠@thatsod_e⁠) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (⁠@licorishislegit⁠) break down Gore Verbinski and Matthew Robinson’s film Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die with scene‑level attention: the diner setup at Norm’s, Sam Rockwell’s time‑looping man from the future, and vignettes centered on teachers Janet and Mark, Ingrid’s Wi‑Fi a...

On this episode of Black and Snerdy, Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) celebrate Father’s Day by ranking the most legendary Black dads in pop culture history. They are joined by guests Matt Scott (@MattScottGW) and Mari Forth (@MariTalks2Much) from the Wrestling Kickback Podcast to breakdown the legacy of icons like Uncle Phil from The Fresh Prince of...

On this Bonus episode of Black and Snerdy , Ode (⁠@thatsod.e⁠ / ⁠@thatsod_e⁠) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (⁠@licorishislegit⁠) open in full victory mode as they recap the Knicks winning the NBA Finals and what it felt like watching the city go feral in real time. They talk packed Brooklyn bars, the post-game chaos in the streets, and how “Empire State of Mind” by Jay-Z and Alicia Keys becomes...

In this episode of Black and Snerdy , Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) dive straight into the Knicks’ wild Finals run against the Spurs, reacting to the twenty-nine-point comeback, the chaos around Madison Square Garden, Taylor Swift’s courtside cameo, and the larger conversation about who gets priced out of big sports moments. They turn that adrenal...

Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) examine Netflix’s three‑part documentary Michael Jackson: The Verdict and interrogate why the documentary arrived so close to the new Michael biopic, which the hosts cite as a major box‑office event. They name Leaving Neverland and Wade Robinson while contrasting contemporary documentary coverage with past court recor...

In this episode, Ode (⁠@thatsod.e⁠ / ⁠@thatsod_e⁠) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (⁠@licorishislegit⁠) discuss a surprise Jay-Z freestyle, play the clip, and break down the bars and implications for Beyoncé’s public posture. They examine the Diddy tape, voice concern for Daphne Joy while offering frank reactions that mix empathy with disbelief. The hosts interrogate the Lena the Plug and Adam22 d...

In this episode of Black and Snerdy, Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) speak with writer-director Gregory Pellerito about his movie Moments of Youth , a single-night coming-of-age film built around a scavenger-hunt structure and a major traumatic event that is explored two years later. Gregory describes the decision to keep the traumatic moment implic...

In this episode Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) react to viral moments and heavyweight confessions: Ray J’s knockout against Supa Hot Fire and the photos that followed spark questions about a possible rigged fight and a familiar publicity pattern, while Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical Magnifica Humanitas prompts discussion of AI and an unprecedented apolo...

In this episode, Ode (⁠@thatsod.e⁠ / ⁠@thatsod_e⁠) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (⁠@licorishislegit⁠) are talking about Drake’s surprise multi-album rollout, reviewing Maid of Honour and Habibti while referencing Iceman and how the new records fit into his catalog. They name specific standouts and lowlights—tracks like “Classic,” “Princess,” and the cha‑cha slide moment—call out features from Se...

On this episode of Black and Snerdy, Ode (⁠@thatsod.e⁠ / ⁠@thatsod_e⁠) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (⁠@licorishislegit⁠) break down the Netflix roast of Kevin Hart, diving into standout appearances from Usher, Pete Davidson, Chelsea Handler, and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, while unpacking why the lineup of comedians—including Shane Gillis, Jeff Ross, and Tony Hinchcliffe—sparked deeper conversat...

On this episode of Black and Snerdy, Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) celebrate Mother's Day with an all-new segment called "This or That: Mother's Day Edition," ranking and debating the greatest Black mothers in pop culture history. They kick things off with a spirited Claire Huxtable vs. Aunt Viv showdown — weighing Phylicia Rasha...

On this episode of Black and Snerdy, Ode (⁠@thatsod.e⁠ / ⁠@thatsod_e⁠) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (⁠@licorishislegit⁠) examine the disturbing criminal case involving the artist David (D4VD) and the tragic death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez. They detail how online platforms like Discord and Twitch created the environment for alleged grooming and discuss the broader implications of parasocial rel...

On this episode of Black and Snerdy, Ode (⁠@thatsod.e⁠ / ⁠@thatsod_e⁠) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (⁠@licorishislegit⁠) dive into a chaotic week of national security scares and celebrity heartbreak. The duo kicks things off with a deep dive into the shocking shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, where an intruder managed to bypass security despite the high-profile guest list....

On this bonus episode of Black and Snerdy, Mo "Kid" Licorish (⁠@licorishislegit⁠) and Ode (⁠@thatsod.e⁠ / ⁠@thatsod_e⁠) sit down for a chaotic, laugh‑filled deep dive into anime culture and storytelling. Mo runs Ode through a series of anime‑centric games — “Anime or Aninay,” “Trope Court,” and “Protag Therapy Sessions” — to test Odie’s knowledge, challenge classic tropes, and diagnose t...

It’s officially the Unk Phase . On this episode of Black and Snerdy , Ode ( ⁠@thatsod.e⁠ / ⁠@thatsod_e⁠ ) and Mo "Kid" Licorish ( ⁠@licorishislegit⁠ ) celebrate Mo’s birthday, unpack the realities of getting older, and get into a lively conversation about internet culture, trolling, and the weird ways trends spread online. They also dive into wrestling talk, from WrestleMania reactions t...

Black and Snerdy returns with another conversation full of music, culture, laughs, and strong opinions. In this episode, hosts Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo “Kid” Licorish (@licorishislegit) kick things off with a pop culture discussion around Usher, Chris Brown, Offset, Jack Harlow , and the ongoing conversations about legacy, influence, and who gets the proper credit. The episode also tou...

Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) get into the LeBron and Memphis conversation, whether some discussions should happen in mixed company, and what it really means to judge people by their actions instead of their image. They also talk Trick Daddy and AKA, Kanye West’s audience evolution, creative ownership and credit, and whether billionaires can ever...

On this episode of Black and Snerdy, Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) tackle the "shenanigans" of late-night TV and the surprising conservative turns of variety show legends. They start by breaking down the Drewski comedy skit that targeted conservative women like Erica Kirk, exploring the sharp divide between satirical makeup and the &quot...

In this episode: Ode ( @thatsod.e / @thatsod_e ) and Mo "Kid" Licorish ( @licorishislegit ) sit down with filmmaker Will Adams to talk about the making of his latest project, Tube-E Movie . From the creative process to the challenges of independent filmmaking, Will shares insights, stories from set, and what it really takes to bring a vision to life on screen. Tube-E Movie is now availab...

On this episode of Black and Snerdy, Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) are catching "Oscar Fever" as they dive into the high-stakes world of the 2026 Academy Awards. They start by looking back at the nearly perfect legacy of Black Panther and the emotional fallout of the 2019 Oscars, debating the "curated" buildup that saw Chadwick...