Black and Snerdy Podcast

On this nostalgia-heavy episode Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) take a deep dive through ’90s cultural memory—from the snack aisles filled with Dunkaroos and Doritos to the cinematic impact of Terry McMillan's Waiting to Exhale . She guides the run-through of the decade's pervasive branding, while he keeps bringing the conversation back to t...

On this birthday-centered episode, Ode (⁠⁠⁠@thatsod.e⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠@thatsod_e⁠⁠⁠) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (⁠⁠⁠@licorishislegit⁠⁠⁠) celebrate Mo turning 35 with a celebratory shot of Tito's and some real talk about entering an "eight-year" in numerology. Mo shares his personal goals for the upcoming year—starting with shedding some "baby weight"—while thanking Ode for her...

On this episode Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) break down the headline moments from WrestleMania XL—focusing on Cody Rhodes finally finishing his family’s story while Roman Reigns’s four-year run is dissected for its historical weight. She calls out the presence of black excellence with Jade Cargill and Bianca Belair on the grandest stage, while he...

On this special birthday edition of Black and Snerdy, Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) welcome a very special guest to the home studio: Mo’s father, Maurice Sr. (affectionately dubbed M2). The trio kicks things off by celebrating M2’s 67th birthday with a breakdown of a high-end birthday meal prepared by Ode, featuring a shrimp and oyster seafood pas...

On this milestone episode of Black and Snerdy, Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) jump headfirst into the high-stakes rap war involving Drake, J. Cole, and Kendrick Lamar. They break down the lyrical fallout from "First Person Shooter," Kendrick’s seismic verse on the Future and Metro Boomin project, and J. Cole’s subsequent EP release and pu...

On this episode of Black and Snerdy, Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) mark episode 100 by breaking down a string of headline moments: Lil Nas X’s Montero-era moves and what they signal for pop‑rap, the passages pulled from Britney Spears’ memoir and the cultural reactions they spark, and a sharp look at the Jardiance commercial spot that got everybod...

On this episode of Black and Snerdy, Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) react to Andre 3000’s surprise instrumental release, New Blue Sun, and its meditative, frequency‑driven angle — they unpack what an experimental drop like that means for legacy artists. She riffs on the artistic risk while he wonders aloud about audience readiness, then they shift...

On this episode of Black and Snerdy, Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) open with the Lori Harvey and Damson Idris split, using the breakup to talk about how public relationships age under media pressure. She teases apart the timeline and he explores how celebrity pairings — like the Jennifer Hudson/Common sighting referenced in the episode — are read...

On this episode of Black and Snerdy, Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) dive into a stacked pop‑culture roundup that starts with Missy Elliott’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame moment and what it means for women in rap. She breaks down the performance highlights while he pulls apart the industry reaction, then they pivot to the Magic Johnson billionaire h...

In this episode of Black and Snerdy, Ode (@thatsod.e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) open with a dive into the superstitions that shaped their lives, ranging from "don't split the pole" to the mystery of why one should never whistle at night in Baltimore. The duo quickly pivots to the week's messiest headlines, starting with the legal drama surrounding DJ Envy...

In this episode of Black and Snerdy, Ode (@thatsod.e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) settle in for a "late-night" recording, kicking things off with a nostalgic dive into the gritty reality of early HBO programming like Taxicab Confessions . The duo explores their curiosity regarding family history, specifically focusing on the intersection of mental health and geneti...

Ode (@thatsod.e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) dive into the "spookiest month of the year" with a debate over the logistics of adult trick-or-treating and the dexterity issues that come with life as a neurodivergent person. Ode details how her ADHD-related clumsiness often leaves her with a lack of coordination, while Mo recalls a painful childhood cooking catastroph...

In this episode of Black and Snerdy, Ode (@thatsod.e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) open the show by discussing the heavy "teeter-totter" of adulting, specifically focusing on Mo's recent struggles with job anxiety and the emotional toll of "drip-drop" information at work. The conversation quickly pivots to the entertainment world as they break down the...

In this episode of Black and Snerdy, Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) open with a deep dive into nostalgia as they debate their favorite seasons and the glory days of their freshman years at Howard University. They share stories of "escapades" in D.C., meeting future stars on campus, and the life-changing realizations that come with an HBCU...

In this episode of Black and Snerdy, Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) open with an honest mental-health check that digs into neurodivergence, therapy, and daily maintenance. They discuss bipolar and ADHD realities, what counts as progress when you’re managing mental-health challenges, and why practicing self-compassion and better communication in rel...

On this episode of Black and Snerdy, Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) check in on mental health and slice into the real-life stuff that’s been on their minds this week. Ode opens with a childhood memory about getting lost in a grocery store and how those small traumas echo into adulthood, while Mo lays out the grind of a long job hunt—rejections, wri...

On this episode of Black and Snerdy, Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) balance remembrance with immediate national crises, beginning with recognition of the March on Washington’s 60th anniversary and moving quickly into fresh headlines: newborns from Serena Williams and Rihanna, and a devastating mass shooting at a Jacksonville Dollar General that aut...

On this episode of Black and Snerdy, Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) dig into parenting, privacy, and viral culture, opening with a long Q&A about what kids are missing today—privacy, discipline, and the consequences of being raised online. Ode traces how parents’ constant posting and early tech exposure shapes kids’ sense of self and safety, wh...

On this episode of Black and Snerdy, Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) cover a series of heavy legal conclusions and cultural flashpoints that dominated the news cycle. They break down the ten-year prison sentence handed to Tory Lanez in the Megan Thee Stallion shooting case and the legal fallout from the Montgomery riverfront brawl, while also parsin...

On this episode of Black and Snerdy, Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) transition from a lighthearted Q&A about childhood snacks into a serious breakdown of high-profile legal settlements and public accountability. They highlight the landmark settlement for the Henrietta Lacks family against Thermo Fisher and analyze the public chaos surrounding K...

On this episode of Black and Snerdy, Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) open with a listener Q&A regarding dream hobbies—leading to discussions on learning the piano, clarinet, and painting—before navigating a dense lineup of news and cultural reports. They provide updates on the YNW Melly retrial and the Broward County death penalty proceedings, D...

On this episode of Black and Snerdy, Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) jump straight into listener Q&A and a fierce debate regarding the world's best inventions—pitting the internet against menstrual technology—before pivoting to a deep dive into the entertainment industry. They break down the ongoing actors’ and writers’ strikes, specifically...

On this episode of Black and Snerdy, Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) kick things off with a deep dive into the art of the nickname and the abstract symbolism of Ode’s latest "coffin-shaped" nail design before tackling a Q&A about legendary family love stories and childhood cereal nostalgia. The pop-culture rundown is packed with heavy...

On this Watch Out Now edition of Black and Snerdy, Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) break down Episode 4’s central plot beats and what they reveal about care, power, and secrecy in the palace. They focus on the king’s panic and anxiety as shown through flashbacks and the arrival of a controversial doctor whose experimental treatments—ice baths, leech...

On this installment of Black and Snerdy, Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) open with listener Q&A and city life gripes before zeroing in on headline culture: the Titan submersible investigation and the Coast Guard’s recovery updates, Travis Scott’s legal status after Astroworld and what accountability might look like, and the latest twists around...