Black and Snerdy Podcast

In this episode, Ode (⁠@thatsod.e⁠ / ⁠@thatsod_e⁠) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (⁠@licorishislegit⁠) kick off with Q&A and personal asides — favorite flowers, where they’d move if the whole family uprooted, and the little life lessons that shaped them — before launching into a wide pop‑culture roundup. The hosts react to the latest reality‑TV splits (Love Is Blind couples), updates on Britt...

In this episode, Ode (⁠@thatsod.e⁠ / ⁠@thatsod_e⁠) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (⁠@licorishislegit⁠) open with their Q&A rhythm and then move through a somber round of obituaries and hard national news items before landing back in pop culture. They mourn the recent losses of Anne Heche and Olivia Newton‑John, review developments around the FBI search at Mar‑a‑Lago, and respond to the shocki...

In this episode, Ode (⁠@thatsod.e⁠ / ⁠@thatsod_e⁠) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (⁠@licorishislegit⁠) kick off with their usual Q&A and playful banter before moving into a string of news and remembrances. They-led RIPs honor Albert Woodfox and Nichelle Nichols, then pivot to legal and international headlines including the Department of Justice charging officers in the Breonna Taylor case and...

In this episode, Ode (⁠@thatsod.e⁠ / ⁠@thatsod_e⁠) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (⁠@licorishislegit⁠) lead with rapid Q&A banter and move into an extended news-and-entertainment block that reacts to industry shakeups and cultural debates. They break down Vince McMahon’s exit from WWE amid scandal, debate the First Avenue cancellation of a headline comedy show and the fallout around free spee...

In this episode, Ode (⁠@thatsod.e⁠ / ⁠@thatsod_e⁠) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (⁠@licorishislegit⁠) open with cartoons, comic-strip nostalgia and a breezy Q&A before moving into a dense pop-culture and news segment that juxtaposes the silly with the sobering. They riff on childhood favorites and then respond to hard headlines: the death of comedian Jack Knight; a disturbing report about an...

In this episode, Ode (⁠@thatsod.e⁠ / ⁠@thatsod_e⁠) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (⁠@licorishislegit⁠) welcome guest Sam Bourne for a warm, wide-ranging check-in that moves between playful riffs and serious personal moments. The trio opens with a singalong and stories about family RSVPs and surprise parties, then runs a long mental-health segment: honest therapy updates, how social media and emai...

In this episode, Ode (⁠@thatsod.e⁠ / ⁠@thatsod_e⁠) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (⁠@licorishislegit⁠) trade cartoons-and-comics nostalgia before moving into the news and pop-culture pileup readers of Black and Snerdy will recognize: Q&A riffs about childhood comics and local Brooklyn life, a heartfelt tribute to voice actor Billy Kametz, and a wide-ranging pop block that covers Saucy Santana...

Ode ( @thatsodie / @thatsod_e ) and Mo "Kid" Licorish ( @licorishislegit ) open with rapid-fire table‑topics — favourite shoes, wedding traditions and the Nigerian “bride price” / dowry conversation — and move into warm family stories about heirlooms, grandparents and the comforts that shaped them. They trade pantry‑guilty‑pleasure confessions and game picks (Jenga wins), keeping the moo...

On this episode of Black and Snerdy, Ode ( @thatsodie / @thatsod_e ) and Mo "Kid" Licorish ( @licorishislegit ) kick off with a "table topics" session where they reflect on childhood crushes and school memories. Mo "Kid" Licorish shares stories from his time at an all-boys year-round middle school, St. Ignatius Loyola Academy, including a humorous and scandalous memor...

In this episode of Black and Snerdy, Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) dig into pop‑culture detritus and weekend‑warrior confessions — from late‑night VHS memories of Def Comedy Jam and “ghetto books,” to prank stories that go way too far (yes, there’s a suction‑cup hijinx). The hosts riff on childhood crushes and the comedy road, trade prank war stor...

In this episode of Black and Snerdy, Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) finally lean into their namesake after a trip to see "Hamilton" on Broadway. Before deep-diving into the musical, they swap stories about their favorite social networks—ranging from the "dumpster fire" of Twitter to the "auntie-core" comfort of Facebook—and the absolute absurdity of "Degrass...

On this episode of Black and Snerdy, Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) kick things off with a high-energy debate over the most important pillar of domestic life: how much sugar actually belongs in pre-sweetened Kool-Aid. After settling their "best meal" rankings (centering on Fogo de Chão and Nobu), they reflect on the "four pillars" of their social circles and...

In this installment of Black and Snerdy, Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) celebrate Mo’s "Jesus year" birthday with a detailed breakdown of his celebratory dinner at the iconic Nobu. They recount their top culinary highlights—including the beef kushiage, yellowtail jalapeno rolls, and wagyu nigiri—while navigating the humorous interruptions of a very needy hou...

On this episode of Black and Snerdy, Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) open with a festive holiday greeting—celebrating Easter, Passover, and Ramadan—before diving into their signature table topic questions. They reveal their most valued household appliances (unanimously the air fryer) and take a nostalgic trip down memory lane to discuss the legacy o...

In this episode, Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) open with listener questions and nostalgic asides before returning to the major threads of the week: continued analysis of the Oscars confrontation and its ripple effects, updates on Brittany Griner’s detention timeline, ongoing reporting about Tory Lanez and Megan Thee Stallion, and the latest legal and reputa...

In this episode, Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) lead with pop‑culture primers—favorite classic movies and comedy picks—then dive into the week’s largest entertainment flashpoint with a detailed, name‑specific unpacking of the Academy Awards incident: Chris Rock’s joke about Jada Pinkett Smith, Will Smith’s onstage reaction, the immediate fallout from present...

In this episode, Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) admit to running on low power while opening with wardrobe and prep talk, favorite airlines, and the pleasures of naps and low‑effort comfort. They jump quickly into headline science and culture: a close read of promising male contraceptive research that seeks effective non‑hormonal options, followed by a critiq...

In this episode, Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) answer listener icebreakers—favorite meals (salmon, steak and mashed potatoes) and the small domestic choices that define comfort—then move into a wide pop‑culture and news roundup that stays grounded in named people and incidents. They pay respects and note obits—Tony Braxton’s family loss and Emilio Delgado’s...

In this episode, Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) trade rapid‑fire personal answers and college nostalgia—Howard pride dominates favorite‑decision talk—before turning to everyday habits like naps, sleep apnea, and the snacks that make a mood about town. They compare “go‑to” airlines and dream neighbors, riff on streaming platforms and the cost of fandom, and r...

In this episode, Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) open with playful icebreakers and personal stories—Ode’s “feverish” hunger moments and biting ADHD anecdotes—then pivot into conversations about how they get the news, family group‑chat culture, and weekend energy that leaves you wiped by Sunday. They trade car fantasies (Jeep Wrangler vs. Chrysler 300C), argue...

Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) kick off Black and Snerdy with a playful freestyle that quickly gives way to a far-ranging pop culture conversation. They get genuinely excited about the news of the Martin 30-year reunion, riffing on the impact of Tisha Campbell, Tichina Arnold, Carl Anthony Payne and the show’s place in 90s TV history while debating...

On this somber episode of Black and Snerdy, Ode ( @thatsod.e / @thatsod_e ) and Mo "Kid" Licorish ( @licorishislegit ) unpack the devastating events at Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival. They discuss crowd safety, corporate negligence, and the cultural implications of "rage" culture in hip-hop. The duo also touches on the verdict in the Ahmaud Arbery case, discussing the slow...

On this episode of Black and Snerdy, Ode ( @thatsod.e / @thatsod_e ) and Mo "Kid" Licorish ( @licorishislegit ) fight through the "Lethargy Allergy" to celebrate the Soul Train Awards and the undeniable dominance of Maxwell. They dive into Adele’s 30 and discuss the concept of the "Saturn Return," vulnerability in songwriting, and why we all needed a good cry this yea...

On this episode of Black and Snerdy, Ode ( @thatsod.e / @thatsod_e ) and Mo "Kid" Licorish ( @licorishislegit ) tackle the rebranding of Facebook to "Meta." They explore the existential dread of the "Metaverse," the privacy implications for the Black community, and whether we're actually ready to live in a virtual world. Turning to music, they celebrate Summer Wal...

On this bonus Watch Out Now edition of Black and Snerdy, Ode ( @thatsod.e / @thatsod_e ) and Mo "Kid" Licorish ( @licorishislegit ) dive into the "un-cancelable" nature of Dave Chappelle and the fallout from The Closer . They discuss the internal walkouts at Netflix, the power of corporate backing, and the nuances of the "GOAT" status in comedy. The duo also pivots to...