The Pre-Game with Kayla Nicole

Ladies, let's make some noise! This week on The Pre-Game, we are turning up the volume with singer-songwriter BJRNCK, who just dropped her new project, 'A Girl like Me'. We dive into the inspiration behind the album and BJRNCK's evolution as an artist. Then, get in the mix with the inside scoop on the Grammy's new 'Beyoncé rule' and the music industry in the TikTok era. Plus, how women can support...

This week on The Pre-Game, a special episode celebrating the one and only Kayla Nicole on her 34th birthday! Kayla shares a heart-to-heart with her mom about the day she was born, reflects on life's current blessings, and listens to birthday voicemails from friends and family. She opens up about celebrating her birthday simply yet meaningfully...and with a party bus full of friends on their way to...

What's good y'all? This week on The Pre-Game, we kick off a scary good Halloween episode of the show! From the great beyond, we are joined by Winter Blanco and Chy Fontenette, the endlessly entertaining dynamic duo of the hit podcast Behind the Likes. We're pulling no punches here! We're dishing on friendship expectations, clapping back on social media, and trichomoniasis??? All while dressed to t...

Lights! Camera! Action! Actor, producer, singer, and all-around businesswoman Sasha Lance joins The Pre-Game to get into the grind, the glow up, and the guardrails necessary for building a multifaceted career. From her time on-screen in the sports drama All American to her love life IRL, Sasha is giving us a peak behind the curtain. What you see, is what you get! What you get is all REAL! She's di...

This week on the Pre-Game, we are looking good and feeling gorgeous with Shayla Mitchell (@makeupshayla), breaking down beauty hacks, skincare must-haves and influencer-survival tips. We're also digging into discipline, wellness, and what it takes to stay at the top of your game. This episode is equal parts masterclass and motivation mixed with a splash of cranberry. Plus, the rap girlies are figh...

Breaking! Sports media maven Joy Taylor joins The Pre-Game for an exclusive conversation on navigating criticism and maintaining authenticity in a male-dominated industry. In her own voice, Joy gets personal discussing the importance of standing in your own power while surviving public scrutiny. Plus, we break down the full-court press on recent controversies in the WNBA and talk Bad Bunny at Supe...

This week on The Pre-Game, I am taking you down one of the wildest weeks of my life! From the runways of New York Fashion Week, to my first-ever event for my wellness brand Tribe Therepē. And most anticipated - the literal stage of the Chris Brown concert seen all over your timeline. I don’t spare any details. I dig into the DMs to answer your questions: Was I randomly selected to take the Breezy...

This just in! Actor, producer, and creator Melvin Gregg joins The Pre-Game for a behind-the-scenes look at his life off set. From his breakout days as Vine’s biggest starts to stealing scenes on Peacock’s The Paper, Melvin breaks down everything from auditions to the ego death necessary to succeed in Hollywood. There are no small parts! Plus, Melvin talks family, fatherhood, and the key to protect...

This week on the Pre-Game, we are standing on REAL business with multi-hyphenate boss Heather Sanders. We break into the birth of Sorella Boutique, reflections on her beef with a former BFF, and what it takes to be an influential mainstay on social media from the very beginning. Y’all remember Tumblr? Plus, we get personal on this one. Heather opens up about her life postpartum and how building he...

This week on The Pre-Game, former WNBA player and reality tv star Ty Young pulls up and gets real about the green dildo stunt that had everyone talking and why all press is good press when it comes to growing the league. We dive into NFL fans clutching pearls over male cheerleaders, the surprising truth about gender roles in lesbian vs. straight relationships (yes, Ty wants dinner waiting too!), a...

This week on The Pre-Game, I’m pouring it all out — no chaser. First, we’re diving into the messy truth about gender roles in dating, relationships, and society. Are they outdated, or do some still serve a purpose? Then we get serious, breaking down the early warning signs of an abusive relationship — because sometimes the red flags aren’t as obvious as we think. But it’s not all heavy. We open th...

This week on The Pre-Game, Les Alfred—wellness queen and host of She’s So Lucky—pulls up for a raw, woo-woo-meets-realness convo on what it actually takes to build a life you love. We talk best-case-scenario journaling, manifesting through pleasure (yes, including that Big O energy), and why your next man might be spotting you at the gym. Les shares the power of healing in private, having kids (or...

It’s just you and me this week, friend. I’m recapping my Summer 2025 Euro adventures — from dancing through the nights in Ibiza to chasing sunsets in Mykonos, plus the career wins that made this season even sweeter. I also open up about wanting a little romance (yes, the heart is soft again) and how attending a friend’s wedding made me believe in love one more time. Then, I take your calls: we’re...

This week on The Pre-Game, actor Jaylen Barron pulls up for an unfiltered conversation about life in the spotlight and behind the scenes. From hilarious improv moments to the emotional toll of carrying intense roles, Jaylen opens up about what it really means to be a Black woman taking up space in Hollywood. We dive into her recent role in the Aaron Hernandez series and how leading with empathy he...

This week on The Pre-Game, Sports Illustrated curve model and creator Ella Halikas joins us for a conversation that will bring you to tears. We talk about everything from navigating the LA nightlife scene to living with PCOS, building body confidence, and why being unapologetically authentic is her greatest flex. She opens up about the recent loss of her brother, the silent heartbreak of loving so...

This week on The Pre-Game, Shaniece Hairston pulls up and gets real about the audacity of calling women “hoes” for dating high-profile men, why gender roles are officially flipped, and whether women proposing is empowerment or a plot twist too far. Shaniece also clears the air on people questioning her personal life—including their opinion of her child’s father — with a simple message: mind your b...

This week on The Pre-Game, we’re chatting it up with powerhouse entrepreneur, and truth-teller Nicole Walters. From walking away from a marriage and Fortune 500 business that no longer served her, to calling out business partners who refuse therapy - Nicole is in her no bullsh*t era and it shows. She breaks down what it really takes to be a better businesswoman including: how to sell with confiden...

This week, it’s just you and me! I’m unpacking the power of the pivot: in career, in character, and in connection. From owning a major misstep by having a Trump supporter on the show, to confronting the ways I’ve been unlearning old behaviors and outdated beliefs, this episode is about growth in real time. And yes… I’m also spilling a little tea on how to get that old thing back — but this time, w...

This week on The Pre-Game, I’m chopping it up with the one and only Weezy — podcast pioneer, sex-positive powerhouse, and now, author of No Holds Barred. We get real about everything: her bold new book, embracing love through non-monogamy, finding freedom in BDSM, and the deeply personal story of surviving sexual assault. Weezy opens up like never before, and nothing is off limits. This episode is...

This week on The Pre-Game, I’m catching up with my girl Tatiana Elizabeth — model, entrepreneur, and founder of Skin Buttr. We dive into her jaw-dropping experience on America’s Next Top Model and the behind-the-scenes conditions that still haunt her. She opens up about what it’s really like balancing business and motherhood as a young single mom, and yes… we get into the baby daddy drama too. Fro...

After hiding out and healing, your girl finally stepped outside—and let’s just say, I still got it. In this solo episode, I talk about shaking off the recluse energy and tapping back into my flirty, fun, feminine self. But it doesn’t stop there! For the first time ever, I opened up the Pre-Game Hotline and y’all did NOT disappoint. We unpacked the heartbreak of finding out your “man” has a whole-a...

Think there’s a secret to dropping weight overnight? This week on The Pre-Game, I sit down with my longtime trainer G to break down the biggest myths in the fitness game. From the truth about Ozempic to the rise of “cozy girl” workouts (yes, you can work out in pj’s), we’re getting into what actually works — and what’s just hype. Plus, G shares his go-to hacks for handling panic attacks when your...

Buckle up, because this week I’m joined by my real-life bestie Georgie for a juicy deep-dive into all things love, friendship, and the wild world of dating. We’re talking our biggest icks in friendships, why a mama’s boy might actually be a green flag, and the absolute worst dates we’ve ever suffered through. Oh—and yes, we went there: falling in love and getting freaky with your ChatGPT boyfriend...

On this episode of The Pre-Game, Nazanin Mandi gets real about the quiet battles behind the beauty. We dive into the unspoken weight of grief, the sting of loneliness, and what it truly means to bloom after breakdowns. With grace and raw honesty, Nazanin opens up about her personal evolution and how she’s rewriting her story in this season of life. This is the conversation you didn’t know you need...

This week on The Pre-Game, I am joined by multi-hyphenate star Kamie Crawford for a hilariously honest conversation on her career, keeping relationships private, and learning when to walk away from things that no longer serve you. Plus, Kamie breaks down the science behind freezing your eggs and the price you pay to house your future family. This episode is sure to bring you to tears—from laughter...