Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast

“Fix It Jesus” opens with viral funeral moments where unplanned speakers go rogue, sparking debate about needing DJs and producers at funerals. Front-page news turns heavy with Mississippi declaring a public health emergency after Black infant mortality spikes, while Trump stirs more controversy trying to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook despite his own fraud rulings. Sports brings updates...

Gary with the Tea reports Erica Mena is moving beyond Love & Hip Hop with her new movie Run and upcoming projects, while Tina Knowles celebrates the sell-out of her Sacred Heart hair oil inspired by Black beauty traditions. The team jokes through haircare favorites before shifting to Kris Jenner’s candid confession about getting her second facelift at 69. Wellness Wednesday with Dr. MJ C...

Rickey and the crew kick thigns off with the some energetic wake-up calls before diving into the “Good, Bad, and What the Hell” headlines — from Aldi giving superfans free groceries for a year to a man setting fire to a café over mayonnaise, to Burning Man’s “Orgy Dome” getting wrecked by a dust storm. The Cracker Barrel logo controversy sparks laughs and...

The Rickey Smiley Morning Show kicks off with Pastor Frederick Douglass Haynes reminding listeners they “deserve to win,” followed by front-page news digging into Trump’s economy spin, Mizzou’s “Black to Class” controversy, and a wild British Airways scandal. Sports talk heats up with Deion Sanders speaking on son Shilo’s NFL future, and in entertainment B...

Today’s  Rickey Smiley Morning Show brings a mix of faith, news, laughs, and celebrity tea. Pastor Haynes reminds us that God makes a way when life feels impossible. Headlines cover Trump’s crime politics, Fed shake-ups, and viral campus hoaxes. Brat spills on Kanye West’s new documentary and Lionel Richie’s late-night scare, while Gary gets into Tyrese’s jaw-dro...

News headlines hit hard with President Trump firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, his new cash bail executive order, and another plane incident where a passenger lit up mid-flight. Rock-T runs through sports from Venus Williams’ strong showing to the Browns’ QB shuffle. Brat reports Lil Nas X’s release on bond after facing felony charges for allegedly injuring officers, plu...

Gary clears up the latest on Cardi B—she claps back at fans speculating about a pregnancy while gearing up to drop her sophomore album. Snoop Dogg sparks backlash after questioning LGBTQ representation in children’s movies, leading TS Madison to call out his double standards. The trending topic of the day is the viral “T App,” where women anonymously review men they’v...

Listeners check in with wake-up calls before Tech Tuesday breaks down Apple lawsuits, foldable iPhones, and even a robotic womb experiment in China. Gary With Da Tea shares Tyrese’s confession about his wild “body count” to Kirk Franklin, actress Jameela Jamil calling out Serena Williams’ weight loss claims, and speculation that Lil Nas X’s arrest may have been sparke...

Pastor Frederick Douglass Haynes opens with an inspiring word about God being a way maker before the team dives into breaking news—Trump’s latest comments on Chicago crime, Arkansas swatting hoaxes, and Zoran Mamdani’s bold campaign promises. Rock-T covers sports highlights from Venus Williams at the US Open to Shilo Sanders landing third-string for the Browns, and Stephen A. Smi...

From Bishop Joseph Walker’s morning word to Special K’s outrageous Man Law Monday, the Rickey Smiley Morning Show is packed with news, laughs, and hot takes. Ricky and the crew break down Trump’s threats to flood Black cities with armed troops, with Roland Martin warning it’s really about controlling votes. Gary’s tea spills on Raven-Symoné’s wife Miranda...

Special K sets off Man Law Monday with hilarious “violations,” from what jerseys you can’t wear in bed to rules for messy affairs. The front page covers Hakeem Jeffries pushing back on gerrymandering in Texas, Philly transit cuts, and a bizarre “butt sniffer” arrest in California. Rock-T updates us on Shilo Sanders’ NFL release, while Brat dives into Serena Will...

Gary reveals that Raven-Symoné’s wife Miranda Maday makes more money than the actress herself and shuts down claims she married for cash. Megan Good rings in her 44th birthday in Cartagena with Jonathan Majors, sparking chatter but plenty of love. Money expert Jini Thornton shares Labor Day shopping hacks, from scoring deals on mattresses and appliances to when to wait for Black Frida...

Listeners call in to “Wake Up” the country before Gary dishes on Spike Lee’s latest film with Denzel Washington, A$AP Rocky, and Ice Spice — which shockingly flopped at the box office. Kanye West’s raw new documentary promises 3,000 hours of behind-the-scenes footage from bipolar struggles to Kim Kardashian drama. Roland Martin joins the show, warning about Trump&rsqu...

Bishop Joseph Walker kicks things off with a powerful word about moving from shallow waters to deep faith. The news gets heated as Trump threatens to send troops into Baltimore, with Governor Wes Moore firing back. Wildfires rage out West, tariffs hit overseas shipping, and record heat spikes utility bills. Rock-T breaks down Deion Sanders’ tough love rules for his players and if his son She...

This episode of The Rickey Smiley Morning Show is packed! Pastor Frederick Douglass Haynes delivers a message of hope, Gary With Da Tea breaks down Gladys Knight’s response to elder abuse claims, and the crew debates Paul Pierce’s wild “date a 5 or 6” advice. Sports bring drama with Jake Paul vs. Gervonta “Tank” Davis and Paige Bueckers’ record-breaking ga...

The crew gets real about “Black card revoked” moments, debating everything from not watching The Color Purple or Friday to not knowing how to play spades or skipping Frankie Beverly classics. Listeners call in with their own confessions—from choosing pumpkin pie over sweet potato pie to not eating mac & cheese. Things get wild with food debates (cube steak vs. Salisbury steak...

Comedian Corey Holcomb fires things up with raw relationship jokes before callers check in from across the country during “Wake Up” calls. Ricky shares love for Miles College and its band before the laughs turn into headlines. Gary With Da Tea clears up rumors about Tiffany Haddish and Jason Lee having a baby and dives into Offset admitting he “messed up” in his marriage to...

Pastor Frederick Douglass Haynes starts the morning with a powerful message on God’s presence in tough times before Gary With Da Tea drops bombshell celebrity news about Gladys Knight responding to her son’s claims of elder abuse. The crew debates Paul Pierce’s “date a 5 or 6” comments, we get updates on Hurricane Aaron hitting the East Coast, and the sports desk ligh...

This episode had it all: Pastor Haynes’ uplifting word, hurricane updates, and John Wall’s emotional NBA retirement. The team prayed for comedian Guy Torry after his hospitalization and celebrated Busta Rhymes’ MTV honor. Gary with da Tea stirred conversation about Gabrielle the Nubian’s multi-million-dollar church tithe, while shocking news came of Colin Kaepernick’s...

The Fix It Jesus segment spotlighted a white pastor quoting Boosie and Webbie lyrics during a sermon, leaving the congregation confused. News headlines covered Target’s CEO resigning after a Black-led boycott and Trump’s controversial push to reframe Smithsonian exhibits. John Wall’s retirement was revisited, followed by backlash against male NFL cheerleaders. In the Hot Spot, Ta...

Megan Good showed off new tattoos dedicated to her boyfriend Jonathan Majors, sparking a heated debate about tattooing a partner’s name. Meanwhile, NBA star Ja Morant won a lawsuit against Memphis’ Wing Guru for using his likeness without pay. Dr. MJ Collier joined Wellness Wednesday to talk about weight-loss injection side effects, addressing concerns like “Ozempic face” a...

The crew opened with lively wake-up calls before Gary with da Tea reported that Gabrielle “the Nubian” is leaving OnlyFans and donating millions to her church. They then discussed Colin Kaepernick’s documentary with Spike Lee being dropped by ESPN over creative differences. The show highlighted Erica Banks’ surgery struggles and then shifted to wild news: a man trapped behi...

Pastor Frederick Douglass Haynes opened with a message on the realness of Jesus, followed by updates on Hurricane Erin’s path and the Texas Capitol standoff. NBA star John Wall shocked fans by officially announcing his retirement. Comedian Guy Torry revealed he was hospitalized after a pulmonary embolism but is recovering. Meanwhile, Busta Rhymes is set to receive the first MTV VMA Rock the...

This episode of The Rickey Smiley Morning Show is packed! Pastor Haynes inspires with “rearview faith” while front page news covers Trump’s Ukraine talks, D.C. protests, and a major Air Canada strike. Brat reveals Monica’s secret marriage and Maybach surprise, plus Sean Kingston’s fraud sentencing. Gary delivers tea on the Combs twins’ roller coaster drama, Drew...

Gary tries (and struggles) to teach the crew the word “reconciliatory” before the front page covers the Air Canada strike, Texas redistricting battles, and a shocking Seattle shooting involving a disabled vet. Rock T reports on Spike Lee’s Colin Kaepernick documentary being pulled and Scottie Pippen declaring Michael Jordan the GOAT over LeBron. Brat’s Hot Spot turns up wit...