The Pre-Game with Kayla Nicole

Are you ready for an extra special episode of The Pre-Game? We are fresh off the 2026 BET Awards and we had a time at BET Media House. 15 interviews with your favorite artists, influencers, and culture-makers on Black excellence, rhinestones off the runway, hot takes on reality TV, and some iconic BET Awards moments. #BETAwards #BETMediaHouse Follow The Pre-Game Guests: Kym Whitley  Vic Mensa  Chl...

The influence! The artistry! He is the moment. This week on The Pre-Game, it's family first for a special Father's Day episode of the podcast. Roosevelt Brown (Kayla's dad and day one) joins the show to share simple pleasures in fatherhood and stories from Kayla's upbringing. Mexican pizza, anyone? Then, the two share a heartfelt moment remembering Kayla's grandmother and her enduring legacy. It's...

Read 'em and weep! Love Island alum and America's finest bookworm Jeremiah Brown joins The Pre-Game to talk self-mastery, steamy fantasy novels and navigating overnight fame. Then, Jeremiah shares behind-the-scenes tea on Love Island USA (no sleep, sober challenges, and dissociation when necessary). Plus, spelling bees and sports rivalries! Can you spell SPURS? Have a question? Need some advice? H...

Get into all this beauty! This week on The Pre-Game, magnetic model and beauty guru Melinda Melrose struts onto the set to give a masterclass in authenticity, glamour and brand diversity. Then, hot takes on the latest high drama in the beauty community: Patrick Ta's claim and commercialization of transition blushes. We see you, @paintedbyester! Plus, Melinda divulges the worst kiss she's ever expe...

Did you know it takes 13 first dates to find the one? Reality TV veteran and Bachelor star Rachel Recchia does and she's joining The Pre-Game to spill the details on what it takes to find love on her new podcast The Dating Debrief. Then, we break down why Rachel is banned from Hinge, why you should never ghost someone, and why the smartest people watch reality television. Plus, why do men have pod...

This week on The Pre-Game, all's fair in love and boxing! Kayla sits down with comedian and actor Malik Bazille to talk dating culture and the chaos he’s witnessed from the front row of modern romance on his digital dating show. We're breaking down thirst traps, location sharing, and Kayla’s Raya profile. She's an astronaut! Plus, we share a few fight stories: a backstage boxing scuffle between Al...

This week on The Pre-Game, Dr. Cheyenne Bryant joins the show for a conversation on her new book Live Your Promise: Escape Your Wilderness, Heal Your Pain, So You Can Manifest the Life You Want with some life coaching thrown in the mix. She's breaking down codependence, compatibility, and cheating in relationships. Plus, Bryant gets personal sharing her experiences with abandonment and rebuilding...

This week, it's family matters for a very special Mother's Day episode of The Pre-Game! Robin Curry (mother to four beautiful daughters) joins her eldest baby girl to share lessons on unconditional love and how you should text your parents more often. We're talking helicopter parenting, hand-me-downs and rating Kayla's life from her teen years to dating history. Then, we get in the mix with conver...

Coming to The Pre-Game stage! Jess Hilarious (comedian, actress, and co-host of The Breakfast Club) joins the show to talk her new book 'Til Death Do We Parent. She shares the breakthroughs that led to her blended family, co-parenting dos and don'ts and necessary boundaries. Then, we get in the mix: Age-gap relationships, The Breakfast Club's move to Netflix, and the topics that are off-limits in...

STORYTIME! This week on The Pre-Game, Kayla is joined by friends Angel "Mac Daddy" Merino & Heather Sanders for a tequila-fueled recap of their Coachella weekend. The trio are talking the good (fashion trends and backstage benefits), the bad (busted bodysuits and breakdowns), and everything in between (Kayla's disappearing act). Then, we breakdown the best and worst artists to take the desert stag...

We love mess! Brandon Kyle Goodman—writer, mental health and sexual wellness advocate, and host of the unfiltered podcast Tell Me Something Messy—joins the Pre-Game for a shameless conversation on relationships, self-work, and p*rnography on Substack. Read'em and weep! Then, we're in the mix: Spring breakups, non-monogamy, and the pros of Lexapro despite cultural stigma. Plus, Brandon teaches us h...

This week on The Pre-Game, we go beyond the surface with OG beauty veteran Jackie Aina Asamoah. Jackie joins the show to talk about laying the foundation for makeup artistry online, her luxury home and fragrance brand FORVR MOOD and how influencers are here to stay (whether we like it or not). We stir things up a bit for In The Mix: Thievery by AI influencers, Cardi B's Grow-Good Beauty and a brea...

Strike a POSE! This week on The Pre-Game, confidence curator and Sports Illustrated supermodel Achieng Agutu joins the show for a laugh-out-loud conversation on self-worth, Scorpio sisterhood and how to serve it to the camera. From Kenya to college (multiple degrees) to the catwalk, Achieng bares it all! She sharing her personal hair journey and how it feels to be under 30 and thriving! Plus, how...

Let's get down to business! Bozoma Saint John is an author, entrepreneurial powerhouse, and an all-around badass. This week on The Pre-Game, Boz breaks down everything, from how to build a career based on authenticity to life beyond corporate titles. We're talking motherhood, fertility, friendship, learning to love after loss, and the key to a FLAWLESS wig. Plus, behind-the-scenes tea on The Real...

This week on The Pre-Game, decorated sports journalist Cari Champion with coverage you can count on! From Magic City Night at the Atlanta Hawks to the deal or no deal of the WNBA's collective bargaining agreement (they've since reached a deal), Cari's schooling us on the latest on and off the court. We get into Cari's longstanding career, the importance of female friendships, and why you should be...

"Who do you think I am?" AUDACIOUS. Come with me behind-the-scenes to center stage at the Kia Forum with the legend and icon herself, Toni Braxton. Extended choreography, full wardrobe, and one pair of four-inch heels. Then, you asked and I answered your questions on friendship drama and dating app dilemmas. Plus, how in the hell do you help a man with his personal hygiene? Practical advice by ME!...

Everybody say LOVE! This week, Australia's finest reality TV titan Harry Jowsey joins The Pre-Game to talk healing, heartbreak, and spit takes. Harry breaks the fourth wall to spill some behind-the-scenes tea on his new Netflix dating show, Let's Marry Harry, and his upcoming cameo on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. Then, Harry chronicles his journey to self-love. All roads lead through ayahuasc...

This week on The Pre-Game, we're putting you on to the multitalented JayDon. He's a triple threat and a rising star in R&B, certified fresh by legends like Chris Brown and Usher. We break down his new album, 'Me My Songs & I, and discuss the transition from childhood star to adult artist. Plus, JayDon shares insights into his personal life, musical inspirations, and future plans, including his upc...

This week on The Pre-Game, you asked and we answered all of your burning questions on fitness, nutrition and wellness. We're working out the practical tips for structuring your exercise routine, while prioritizing your mental health and self-love. The body is tea when the mind is right! Plus, balancing fitness with a busy schedule and how to love your hip dips.  Have a question? Need some advice?...

Happy New Year and welcome back to The Pre-Game! We're kicking off the year and catching you up on a few holiday escapades, from family trips in Big Bear to New Year's shenanigans in Miami. Then, we're tackling 2026 trends. What's in? What's out? Kiss those Apple Watches goodbye, babe! Plus, wellness tips that will have you holding off on that morning cup of coffee and setting attainable goals for...

This week on The Pre-Game, we're sipping and spilling with the baddest and best, Drea Nicole and Lex P of the hit podcast Pour Minds. We're getting into everything from best friend drama to boric acid suppositories! You heard that right! Plus, building an honest brand, love, loss and boundaries. Pour yourself a drink and get ready for an episode like no other. Have a question? Need some advice? Hi...

Hot off the press! This week on The Pre-Game, we sit down with the incomparable Nina Parker. From her days in the TMZ newsroom to the stage of the Love & Hip Hop reunions, no subject is off limits! Nina outlines her journey across industries, from hosting major entertainment events to launching her plus-size clothing line, the Nina Parker Collection at Macy's. Plus, the insider scoop on celebrity...

This week on The Pre-Game, we're sitting down with a certified renaissance man, actor and artist Olly Sholotan. We get into his iconic reimagining of Carlton Banks on 'Bel-Air', his latest single 'Hot Shot', and the time Kelly Rowland cupped his face at an Oscars party. It was destiny, child! Plus, we break down Olly's love for Las Vegas and answer the hard-hitting question: Is Las Vegas the Miami...

This week on The Pre-Game, we're breaking for halftime! Well, we're going on hiatus for Thanksgiving. But first, our thanks to you for listening. We'll be back NEXT FRIDAY with a fresh episode of your favorite show. Have a question? Need some advice? Hit The Pre-Game hotline here. We might just play it in a future episode! The Pre-Game is hosted by Kayla Nicole. Need more? Keep up with the show on...

Attention! This week on The Pre-Game, we're joined by Bravo's finest, all-around boss Gia Giudice. From growing up on The Real Housewives of New Jersey and growing into her own on Next Gen NYC to besting the most recent season of Special Forces: World's Toughest Test, Gia leaves it all on the battlefield. We break down her triumphant victory, how she navigates family dynamics, and how's she embrac...