Black and Snerdy Podcast

On this episode of Black and Snerdy, Ode ( @thatsod.e / @thatsod_e ) and Mo "Kid" Licorish ( @licorishislegit ) wrap up this batch with a focus on institutional legacy and the road ahead. They dive into the controversy surrounding HBCU "Homecoming" season during a pandemic, testing the balance between tradition and safety. The duo also discusses the fallout from Dave Chappelle’...

On this episode of Black and Snerdy, Ode ( @thatsod.e / @thatsod_e ) and Mo "Kid" Licorish ( @licorishislegit ) get nostalgic about the "Biscuits in the Sun" energy of classic black cinema before jumping into the current state of R&B. They discuss Summer Walker’s rollout, the pressure of sophomore albums, and why Silk Sonic is bringing back a "live music" feel tha...

On this episode of Black and Snerdy, Ode ( @thatsod.e / @thatsod_e ) and Mo "Kid" Licorish ( @licorishislegit ) finally give Lil Nas X’s "Montero" the full-album flowers it deserves, breaking down the vulnerability, the visuals, and why he is the master of the modern troll. They also pivot to the high-stakes world of the 73rd Emmy Awards, celebrating the historic wins for Jada...

On this episode of Black and Snerdy, Ode ( @thatsod.e / @thatsod_e ) and Mo "Kid" Licorish ( @licorishislegit ) dive into the chaos of the 2021 MTV VMAs. From the "battle of the fans" to Doja Cat’s eccentric hosting and wardrobe choices, they break down who won the night and who felt like a "participation trophy" winner. The duo also discusses the viral confrontation...

On this episode of Black and Snerdy, Ode ( @thatsod.e / @thatsod_e ) and Mo "Kid" Licorish ( @licorishislegit ) dive into the "Hunger Games of Activism" with a critique of the short-lived reality show The Activist . They break down why grassroots organizing doesn't fit a competition format and the importance of true coalition building. The energy picks up as they celebrate...

On this episode of Black and Snerdy, Ode ( @thatsod.e / @thatsod_e ) and Mo "Kid" Licorish ( @licorishislegit ) reflect on a heavy New York week following the devastating flooding from Hurricane Ida. They discuss the city's crumbling infrastructure, the fear of natural disasters in an island city, and the urgent reality of climate change. The conversation takes a somber turn as they...

On this bonus Watch Out Now edition of Black and Snerdy, Ode ( @thatsod.e / @thatsod_e ) and Mo "Kid" Licorish ( @licorishislegit ) tackle the cultural phenomenon that took the internet by storm: the Milk Crate Challenge. They explore where all these crates came from, the physics of failing on plastic, and the intersection of boredom and the PlayStation 5 shortage. The focus then shifts...

On this episode of Black and Snerdy, Ode ( @thatsod.e / @thatsod_e ) and Mo "Kid" Licorish ( @licorishislegit ) open with a dive into the "snerdy" world of binaural beats, singing bowls, and aligning your chakras. They quickly shift into the chaotic return of the Drake and Kanye West beef, reacting to leaked group chats and the "Joker mode" energy surrounding the Dond...

On this episode of Black and Snerdy, Ode ( @thatsod.e / @thatsod_e ) and Mo "Kid" Licorish ( @licorishislegit ) balance heavy global headlines with the complicated world of pop culture. They start with a moment of reflection on the crises in Haiti and Afghanistan before pivoting to the strange news of Shyne’s transition from deported rapper to Belizean diplomat. The duo also tackles the...

On this bonus Watch Out Now episode of Black and Snerdy, Ode ( @thatsod.e / @thatsod_e ) and Mo "Kid" Licorish ( @licorishislegit ) dive deep into the legendary Verzuz battle between The Lox and Dipset. They break down Jadakiss’s goat-level performance, the difference between preparation and "champagne energy," and why the Yonkers duo took the crown at Madison Square Garden. Al...

On this episode of Black and Snerdy, Ode ( @thatsod.e / @thatsod_e ) and Mo "Kid" Licorish ( @licorishislegit ) bring the titular New York energy to a rapid‑fire pop culture stack: more on DaBaby’s cancellation and the urgent HIV education response, the long‑awaited Aaliyah catalog rollout to streaming (why it matters), celebrity hygiene takes gone viral (Jake G., Mila & Ashton), Ang...

On this episode of Black and Snerdy, Ode ( @thatsod.e / @thatsod_e ) and Mo "Kid" Licorish ( @licorishislegit ) head to the MCU to breakdown the first few episodes of the Disney+ series Loki . They react to the God of Mischief’s new role within the TVA, the chemistry between Tom Hiddleston and Owen Wilson, and Wunmi Mosaku’s standout presence. From time-variant logic to the future of Pha...

On this episode of Black and Snerdy, Ode ( @thatsod.e / @thatsod_e ) and Mo "Kid" Licorish ( @licorishislegit ) leap from the ridiculous (household “terror flies”) into the unsettling: a trailer deep‑dive on the eerie Icelandic film Lamb and how its imagery reads (supernatural, allegory, or worse). They also react to Simone Biles’ mental‑health Olympic exit and unpack DaBaby’s ongoing fa...

On this bonus Watch Out Now edition of Black and Snerdy, Ode ( @thatsod.e / @thatsod_e ) and Mo "Kid" Licorish ( @licorishislegit ) take a movie‑night trip through the 1998 film Why Do Fools Fall in Love. They break down the three‑wife scandal plot, the performances (Halle Berry, Vivica A. Fox, Lorenz Tate), and how late‑night TV rotation reshapes our childhood memories. The convo pivots...

On this episode of Black and Snerdy, Ode ( @thatsod.e / @thatsod_e ) and Mo "Kid" Licorish ( @licorishislegit ) mix tribute, history, and nostalgia into a heartfelt pop‑culture hour. They open with a round of celebrity remembrances (Suzanne Douglas, Bismarck, Gloria Richardson), then riff on the power of legacy, grief, and why some songs and films stay with us — sometimes painfully so. A...

On this episode of Black and Snerdy , Ode ( ⁠⁠@thatsod.e⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠@thatsod_e⁠⁠ ) and Mo "Kid" Licorish ( ⁠⁠@licorishislegit⁠⁠ ) are back with a lively, no-holds-barred conversation about Black excellence on TV and at the 2021 BET Awards . They start by reacting to the cancellations of Watchmen and Lovecraft Country , then break down why those one-season wonders still left a major mark on po...

Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) bring Juneteenth energy and full Texas flavor to Black and Snerdy, starting with Galveston beach vibes and a long, affectionate roast of Turkey Leg Hut (including their surprise dress code banning bonnets—yes, really). The hosts use the restaurant’s over‑the‑top rules as a launchpad to talk respectability politics, outdoor dini...

Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) stage a delightfully chaotic birthday episode that reads like a gift‑unwrapping variety show. Mo surprises Odie with a smorgasbord of presents—custom shirts (from cheeky tank tops proclaiming self‑declarations to kawaii slogans), a smart Wi‑Fi outlet extender (practical, obviously), Tile trackers for her fanny pack, plush slipp...

Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) kick off Black and Snerdy by deciding they are, officially, mental-health advocates with a PhD in "life shit we survived." What starts as a playful drinking-game prompt about the word “journey” turns into a candid, hilarious unpacking of therapy logistics, ADHD forgettery, and the little rituals (Planet Fitness memberships, rem...

Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) return from hiatus with travel recaps, taco truck triumphs, and a full-on cultural roast of “bonnet gate.” Between sunlit California stories (lengua tacos in Oakland; the Butterhouse in Monterey) and wardrobe nostalgia, the hosts land on the viral airport bonnet photo, respectability politics, and the baffling string of think‑p...

Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) approach Amazon Prime’s Them like cultural surgeons who also happen to enjoy a good spooky story—scalpels out, sarcasm ready. They parse when racialized horror illuminates history and when it leans too hard on spectacle, balancing sharp critique with droll asides that keep the conversation lively rather than doomscrolling. They...

Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) open this installment of Black and Snerdy like two people who have spent a little too much time staring at their own walls—bringing a mix of lockdown cabin fever and high-octane snark to the mic. They tackle the "Verzuz" phenomenon with the intensity of sports commentators, debating the legendary battles (SWV vs. Xscape, anyone...

On this episode of Black and Snerdy, Ode ( @thatsod.e / @thatsod_e ) and Mo "Kid" Licorish ( @licorishislegit ) take a deep dive into 90s R&B nostalgia with a review of Dru Hill’s legendary "5 Steps" video. They break down the group’s undeniable vocal talent, the specific energy of the "Dragon" era, and why Sisqó, Jazz, Woody, and Nokio were a force to be reckoned...

Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) knit together tributes, festival chatter, and celebrity-mindreading with the kind of buoyant weirdness that becomes their superpower. They honor Shock G, take a side-eye to fitness-posting celebrities, and riff on the oddities of public persona like cultural anthropologists who binge memes for data. The hosts also sli...

Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) stare down the ethics of dramatizing trauma and somehow manage to keep the laughs coming—think grave matters handled with a wink and excellent timing. They debate when stark depictions of history force reckoning and when they veer into exploitative territory, balancing seriousness with a sly running commentary that disarms with...