Black and Snerdy Podcast

On this episode of Black and Snerdy, Ode (⁠@thatsod.e⁠ / ⁠@thatsod_e⁠) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (⁠@licorishislegit⁠) open the show by tackling the oppressive heatwave, reflecting on how New York City is being reclassified as a subtropical climate due to climate change. They dive into a lively discussion about their recent vacation to Tobago, celebrating the beautiful wedding of Danny and Fo...

Mo "Kid" Licorish (⁠@licorishislegit⁠) opens up to Ode (⁠@thatsod.e⁠ / ⁠@thatsod_e⁠) about navigating a heavy period of burnout and depression following an intense work stretch. They discuss the physical and emotional toll of exhaustion, specifically the "nap trap" where short periods of rest leave them feeling more depleted. Their conversation focuses on the necessity of menta...

Ode (⁠@thatsod.e⁠ / ⁠@thatsod_e⁠) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (⁠@licorishislegit⁠) mark the 55th anniversary of Pride by honoring Marsha P. Johnson and the Black and Brown trans pioneers of the movement. They discuss the historical weight of June, weaving together community tributes with their signature rapid-fire wordplay. The conversation covers a range of LGBTQIA+ experiences and inclusive...

Ode (⁠@thatsod.e⁠ / ⁠@thatsod_e⁠) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (⁠@licorishislegit⁠) hit a major milestone in this 150th episode of Black and Snerdy , kicking things off with a playful argument over whether their birthday special should have reset the episode count. The celebration serves as a springboard for a deeper look at the podcast’s longevity and their commitment to "shooting the shi...

On this birthday-centered episode of Black and Snerdy , Ode (⁠@thatsod.e⁠ / ⁠@thatsod_e⁠) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (⁠@licorishislegit⁠) celebrate a milestone weekend starting with a Brazilian churrascaria outing and a seafood feast featuring garlic-butter shrimp, pancier salmon, and jumbo crab legs. They dive into a high-octane 90s and 2000s throwback night hosted by DJ Herbert Holler, wher...

Ode (⁠@thatsod.e⁠ / ⁠@thatsod_e⁠) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (⁠@licorishislegit⁠) jump into a wild news cycle on Black and Snerdy , starting with Donald Trump’s latest viral stumble and the explosive public feud between Elon Musk and Trump involving Epstein-related claims. They celebrate Black joy with a look at Zaya Wade’s star-studded 18th birthday party, supported by the ever-presence of D...

On this episode of Black and Snerdy , Ode (⁠@thatsod.e⁠ / ⁠@thatsod_e⁠) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (⁠@licorishislegit⁠) pay tribute to the legendary Charlie Rangel and the historic service of Anna May Robinson of the Six Triple Eight battalion. They dive into the local excitement in Clarksdale as Ryan Coogler returns to screen his new film Sinners alongside Zinzi Evans, marking a major moment...

Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) open with a pair of tributes — remembering writer/filmmaker Sasha Jenkins and Ode's dog Brooklyn — then move into current headlines: the U.S. Mint’s move to halt new penny production and the practical/cultural reactions that follow. The hosts riff on small‑change economics and coin‑collection anecdotes before shif...

Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) open with a recap of their trip to a half-sumo tournament at Industry City, highlighting matches involving competitors like Kofi, Dilo, and Kendall Perry while discussing the diversity and energy of the live event. The conversation moves into a series of news reports, starting with the massive fire at the Nottoway pla...

Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) open with Mother’s Day tributes and "rest in peace" notes for professional wrestler Sabu (Terry Michael Brunk). They transition to the 111th birthday celebration of Viola Ford, the oldest living survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, before discussing the election of Pope Leo (Robert Francis Prevost) and the r...

Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) start with May the Fourth and the White House’s AI-generated Star Wars image, using the moment to examine the intersection of political PR and fandom alongside the environmental costs of large-scale AI generation. They move into Shannon Sharpe’s $50M lawsuit, detailing the reported texts and the roles of Gabriella Zan...

Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) dedicate this special .5 installment to an exhaustive review of Ryan Coogler’s Sinners . They break down the film’s unique setting in the 1930s Mississippi Delta, praising the "Blackness" and cinematography while noting specific historical inclusions like the Choctaw and "Sundown Towns." The hosts...

Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) open with tributes and national headlines—Val Kilmer’s recent passing and a tragic helicopter crash over the Hudson—before steering into music and industry news. They lay out Kendrick Lamar’s new video for “Luther,” noting the Luther Vandross sample and the song’s surge to the top of the charts, then trace Missy Ellio...

Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) center this episode on television and representation, holding a detailed bracket that pits generation‑spanning Black woman–led series against each other — from The Proud Family and Girlfriends to Insecure and Queen Sugar. They read through and debate each matchup, naming specific shows and performers, and explain why...

Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) open by tracing a cluster of political and civic stories: the episode lays out the president’s proposals to tighten federal voting rules and an executive order aimed at reshaping Smithsonian exhibits, then moves into a detailed account of the Tufts doctoral student Ramessa Ulsterk’s detention and interstate transfer a...

Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) open with obituaries and remembrances, noting the recent passings of David Steven Cohen and George Foreman before moving into political developments around the Department of Education and new federal contractor guidance on non‑discrimination. They detail a harrowing West Virginia courtroom story about an adoptive coup...

In this episode of Black and Snerdy, Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) open by discussing current astrology cycles, specifically the impacts of Mercury and Venus retrogrades and the recent eclipse. They transition into a tribute to Caleb Wilson, discussing the details surrounding the fraternity intake process that led to his death. The hosts then move...

Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) open with a hot‑pot recap and then lower the tone for a round of tributes: they mark the passings of Roberta Flack and Angie Stone and describe Gene Hackman’s unexpected death and the strange circumstances around his and his wife’s passing. The hosts reflect on each artist’s body of work—Flack’s classics and Stone’s R...

Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) kick off with real‑world rhythms: she describes the exhaustion and paperwork of teaching after winter break, the daily logistics of classroom management, and the larger worries about COVID’s learning‑loss ripple and whether parents can realistically replace school routines. They move into the IP segment to honor recen...

Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) open with a Valentine’s Day recap that involves a lost steak and a night at Sip & Play participating in a board-game session of Risk. They break down the Kendrick Lamar Super Bowl halftime performance, identifying the specific "GNX" staging elements, the cameo by Samuel L. Jackson, and the conversation s...

Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) explore New Year habits by analyzing why resolutions often fail and how to implement sustainable changes. They cite the Dive Research study on "Quitters Day" and discuss the use of multiple calendars — such as the lunar and Ethiopian systems — to frame goal-setting beyond the standard Gregorian timeline. The...

Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) open with year‑end updates that include a short Jamaica trip on the calendar, a recent job layoff that reshaped priorities, and noticeable audience growth in Ireland, Germany, and the Philippines. They walk through the logistics of holiday timing — how the rush from Thanksgiving into December compresses plans — and tr...

Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) open with pre‑vacation planning for a short trip to Jamaica, drilling into the chores and packing logistics that truncate their pre‑trip time — they trade concrete details about coats, storage, and the dread of returning to winter. She contrasts summer ease with the layering morass of cold weather and its day‑to‑day a...

On this episode of Black and Snerdy, Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) open with a memorial segment honoring Robert Dixon, Peter Westbrook, and Bob Breyer, then move into entertainment dispatches that range from Courtney B. Vance taking the role of Zeus in Percy Jackson to a spotlight on Tiedra Moses (referred to as T‑Dra/Teacher Moses) and her Tiny D...

On this episode of Black and Snerdy, Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) celebrate the surprise drop of Kendrick Lamar’s GNX , breaking down the album’s West Coast influences and the strategic features of mariachi singer Deira Barrera. They discuss the immediate cultural impact of tracks like "Squabble Up" and "Luther," while analyzi...