Black and Snerdy Podcast

Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) return for a spirited weekly update, kicking off with a Q&A about their favorite childhood movies like Toy Story, The Jungle Book, and Ode’s questionable early love for The Fifth Element. They honor the Tuskegee Airmen for Black History Month, celebrating the legacy of the all-Black pilot group and their impact on World War II....

Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) jump into the aftermath of the heist with the "Red" episode of Netflix’s Kaleidoscope, taking place the morning after the chaos. They break down the "gray sunrise" boat ride where Leo, Judy, and Stan regroup, realizing that the bonds they risked everything for have been replaced with construction paper. The hosts roast Leo’s ne...

Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) deliver a Super Bowl Sunday special packed with "fun, mirth, and arguments" about the week’s biggest cultural moments. They open with the historic Super Bowl matchup featuring two Black starting quarterbacks and the debut of the "Black National Anthem" by Sheryl Lee Ralph. The hosts dive into the Grammys fallout, celebrating Vi...

Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) take a trip 24 years into the past with the fifth episode of Netflix’s Kaleidoscope (Episode Violet), finally getting the answers they’ve been craving. Directed by Robert Townsend, this "racism episode" reveals the origin story of Ray (Leo) and Graham (Roger). Back in the late 90s, the duo operated as a thief-thief tag team, bu...

Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) kick off the first episode of Black History Month with a vibrant mix of personal deep-dives and urgent news. The show begins with a reflection on how the hosts differ from their families—Ode embracing her "unapologetic uniqueness" and quirky earmuffs, while Mo riffs on his "sandglass theory" of social energy and his preference...

Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) jump into the fourth episode of Netflix’s Kaleidoscope (Episode Orange), delivering a heated breakdown of the show’s high-stakes prequel. They dissect the harrowing backstory of FBI agent Nazan, exploring how her drug addiction led to the loss of her son and how a simple act of reporting by Ava—Leo’s lawyer and "...

Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) open with playful listener Q&A (spoiler: sledding with a trash-bin lid = peak childhood energy, hence the episode title) before pivoting into a weightier pop-culture and civic-news block. The hosts begin with a clear content warning and a careful discussion of the Tyre Nichols footage and its aftermath—how the Mem...

Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) take their Watch Out Now mini-episode into Netflix’s Kaleidoscope (Episode Blue), delivering a scene-by-scene, enthusiast-friendly breakdown of the heist mechanics and character friction. They map out the show’s seven-step heist plan—armored-truck tracking, biometric gait sensors, vault climate controls—and zero in on...

Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) open this episode with their usual Q&A energy—reminiscing about childhood theme-park rides, arguing over travel hacks (yes, incognito mode + Kayak tips make the list), and celebrating small internet wins like the viral “Popeyes kid” who’s now cashing in with college football and a Popeyes sponsorship. The hosts mo...

On this episode of Black and Snerdy, Ode (⁠@thatsod.e⁠ / ⁠@thatsod_e⁠) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (⁠@licorishislegit⁠) are back for another "Watch Out Now" installment to review the "Green" episode of Netflix’s Kaleidoscope . They focus on the origins of the heist crew, specifically the prison-break plot involving Leo and his cellmate Stan, while analyzing the "Prison...

On this episode of Black and Snerdy, Ode (⁠@thatsod.e⁠ / ⁠@thatsod_e⁠) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (⁠@licorishislegit⁠) kick off the first full episode of 2023 with a high-energy Q&A, revisiting the funniest corners of YouTube including the "Battle at Kruger" buffalo-vs-lions standoff and a cringe-worthy "clipping" of teenagers grinding on ottomans from their college da...

On this episode of Black and Snerdy, Ode (⁠@thatsod.e⁠ / ⁠@thatsod_e⁠) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (⁠@licorishislegit⁠) introduce a special edition of their "Watch Out Now" segment, a deep-dive review of the non-linear Netflix heist series, Kaleidoscope . They break down the show's unique gimmick—episodes named after colors like "Yellow," "Green," and "Vi...

On this episode of Black and Snerdy, Ode (⁠@thatsod.e⁠ / ⁠@thatsod_e⁠) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (⁠@licorishislegit⁠) celebrate episode sixty‑one with behind‑the‑scenes banter and a Q&A that surfaces childhood mischief (broken glass doors, a kid‑run “COS” club, a dog‑rescue caper) and personal talismans—Ode's evil‑eye bracelet and Mo’s grandfather’s ring—that anchor their stories. Th...

On this episode of Black and Snerdy, Ode (⁠@thatsod.e⁠ / ⁠@thatsod_e⁠) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (⁠@licorishislegit⁠) open with listener Q&A about cherished memories and life milestones, landing on both hosts’ Howard graduation stories and the complex pride that comes with getting through school. The pair trade travel daydreams—Mo plotting an all‑inclusive Barbados getaway for immediate...

On this episode of Black and Snerdy, Ode (⁠@thatsod.e⁠ / ⁠@thatsod_e⁠) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (⁠@licorishislegit⁠) kick things off with big shout-outs to their “Bison” crew and a laughs-first Q&A that quickly turns into intimate family storytelling. They unpack childhood memories and multi-generational family lore—Mo's fond, quiet moments with “Pop” and Ode's epic great‑grandf...

Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) celebrate nearly two years of the show with playful question-card banter about time, lineage, and the small joys of inbox wins and family email threads — a cozy, candid opener that quickly turns reverent as they honor recent cultural losses, including actors and musicians whose work shaped listeners’ lives. That gentl...

Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) open this episode with their usual get-to-know-you questions — everything from favorite national parks to the childhood movies that shaped them — trading goofy nostalgia, sleep-snore confessions, and the kind of pop-culture pedigree talk that makes listeners feel like they’re on the couch with old friends. That warmth...

Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) start with the cozy familiarity of their Q&A: family dynamics, eldest-sibling responsibilities, and the small creative dreams they’re nursing (comic-book and novel ideas get teased). That warmth flips to grief as they honor recent losses — notably Kevin Conroy, the voice of Batman, and UFC fighter Anthony “Rumble”...

Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) open this episode with affectionate debate territory — who has the greatest singing voice, what books they'd gift family members — before shifting into a somber, soulful tribute section. They honor the sudden loss of Takeoff and the trauma around that shooting, mourn other tragic, too-soon deaths (including a hear...

On this episode of Black and Snerdy, Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) kick off with the kind of playful, wig-and-holiday banter listeners love — from Alexa gone rogue to hair, wigs, and the nostalgia of childhood jams — before moving into their weekly Q&A and listener-ready riffing. The hosts trade hot takes on Beyoncé dance cuts, confess holiday...

On this episode of Black and Snerdy, Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) return from a two-week break with a candid look at their "real lives" outside the studio, including a hilarious and slightly "slothful" confession about a childhood hygiene bet. After a nostalgic trip through the PS (Public School) naming conventions of 90s cart...

On this episode of Black and Snerdy, Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) settle into a feisty but fun groove, debating the efficiency of their live transition before diving into a Q&A session focused on the "best meals" and personality evolution. Mo reminisces about the melted cheese fountain at the long-gone Cactus Willie’s, while Ode hig...

On this episode of Black and Snerdy, Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) kick off a post‑50 milestone episode by testing more live formats and keeping things playful with their signature Q&A “take a card” segment. The hosts mix personal check‑ins and therapist shoutouts with reflective conversation about money, childhood personality, and the ways tr...

On this episode of Black and Snerdy, Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) celebrate the show’s 50th episode with guests Keith and Sam, popping champagne and running a live Q&A/AMA. The hosts check in on life: gratitude for health and steady work, Ode’s excitement about his nephew Baby Keta, and the aftermath of his wisdom-tooth surgery (including a m...

In this episode of Black and Snerdy, Ode (⁠@thatsod.e⁠ / ⁠@thatsod_e⁠) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (⁠@licorishislegit⁠) start with a nostalgic Q&A about family heritage, travel to Barbados and Nigeria, and the personal habits they are proudest of breaking. The conversation quickly shifts into a heartfelt tribute to the legendary Chadwick Boseman and Motown’s first female solo artist, Mabel...