Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast

Live from the One Voyage Cruise in Nassau, the Rickey Smiley Morning Show delivers four hours of must-hear radio. A 3-year-old soccer prodigy gets sent to Spain by Roc Nation, Iyanla Vanzant says the Black community owes R. Kelly an apology, and Roger Goodell confirms Jay-Z is headlining the Super Bowl. Gary With Da Tea defends Ayesha Curry against movie backlash and goes in on Deion Sanders, 50 Cent, and Lil Durk. The legendary Teddy Riley sits down for an unforgettable interview about New Jack Swing, Bobby Brown, and Michael Jackson. Battle of the Sexes returns, Trump takes another L...

Gary With Da Tea is back serving piping hot mess from the One Voyage Cruise. First up, Gary defends Ayesha Curry against backlash for starring in a movie with a white man and calls out the double standard while the crew debates whether fans are being unfair to Steph Curry's wife. Then Gary stirs the pot on Jay-Z's Super Bowl halftime show and why John Legend should've gotten the call first. In part two, things get even messier as Gary breaks down Deion Sanders allegedly offering $50,000 to silence his critics, 50 Cent securing a restraining order against Rick Ross' ex...

The godfather of New Jack Swing himself, Teddy Riley, sits down with the Rickey Smiley Morning Show live from the One Voyage Cruise for an interview you don't want to miss. Teddy reveals his favorite song he ever produced, breaks down the real origin of New Jack Swing and whether Keith Sweat can claim the title, and tells a wild story about Bobby Brown walking out of the studio during "My Prerogative." He opens up about his relationship with Michael Jackson, the last conversation they ever had, and how MJ sent him on vacation to the Bahamas. Plus Teddy...

Battle of the Sexes returns with Frenchie from Jackson taking on Dre for Dollar Tree prizes. Alfreda drops news on Trump losing in court over California ballots and Obama clapping back at critics over his Cheesecake Factory joke. Rock D covers Ernie Johnson's retirement, the CTE study, and Jake Paul's fight plans. The Hot Spot closes it out with Nelly and Ashanti's reality show returning for season 2, Ashanti reclaiming her masters, and Kim Kardashian revealing her co-parenting secret with Kanye West from her new biography.

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Gary With Da Tea brings the mess with Deion Sanders downplaying a $50,000 offer to silence critics, 50 Cent securing a restraining order against Rick Ross' ex Tia Kemp, and Jay-Z and J. Cole writing letters for Lil Durk. Then the legendary Teddy Riley joins the show live from the One Voyage Cruise to break down creating the New Jack Swing, his favorite song, working with Bobby Brown and Michael Jackson, and a potential collaboration with Da Brat. You don't want to miss his stories.

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Gary With Da Tea stirs the pot defending Ayesha Curry against backlash for doing a movie with a white man while calling out double standards in Hollywood. The crew debates whether fans are being unfair to Steph Curry's wife and Gary has plenty to say about John Legend, Beyonce, and Jay-Z's Super Bowl plans. Plus, Rickey Smiley delivers a hilarious prank phone call between two grandmothers ready to throw down over a schoolyard fight that will have you in tears.

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Pastor Yavis Ellis kicks things off with a powerful morning prayer on hope before Alfreda hits the front page with jaw-dropping news: Roc Nation sends a 3-year-old soccer phenom to Spain after he was kicked out of a Florida league, Georgia voters beware of fake early voting signs, and a historic Black golf course faces a Trump administration makeover. Rock D delivers sports with Ernie Johnson's retirement from Inside the NBA, a stunning CTE study, and Jake Paul's next fight lineup. Plus, the Hot Spot heats up as Iyanla Vanzant says the Black community owes R. Kelly an apology...

Singer and actress LeToya Luckett joins Rickey live to discuss Tyler Perry’s Divorced Sistas, her unexpected acting breakthrough in Preacher’s Kid, and the preparation behind Perry’s fast-paced productions. She also shares a touching Set It Off stage-tour memory about discovering her pregnancy and how Da Brat and her castmates helped protect her—bringing sisterhood, laughter, and behind-the-scenes warmth to the episode. 

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Former NBA star Lamar Odom launches an OnlyFans account, teasing a more personal, playful side of his life; girlfriend Rachel Bradley has also joined, with a possible collaboration reportedly ahead. 

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Gary With the Tea turns to fans’ concerns about Keyshia Cole after clips from her Houston-area performances circulated online, including moments when she leaned on the audience to sing. The crew shares concern and calls for support, while speculation about the cause of her performance difficulties remains unconfirmed.

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The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast spotlights rising Black early-voter turnout across the South amid battles over congressional maps and representation, with reporting pointing to strong participation in Louisiana, North Carolina, and Georgia. 

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Big voices at the ballot box, big questions onstage, and celebrity moves nobody saw coming—Rickey and the crew bring the headlines and humor live from the One Voyage Cruise in Nassau, Bahamas. The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast spotlights rising Black early-voter turnout across the South amid battles over congressional maps and representation, with reporting pointing to strong participation in Louisiana, North Carolina, and Georgia. Gary With the Tea turns to fans’ concerns about Keyshia Cole after clips from her Houston-area performances circulated online, including moments when she leaned on the audience to sing. The crew shares concern and...

From a life-changing medical breakthrough to headline-making money and music moves, The Rickey Smiley Morning Show brings hope, humor, and plenty to debate. The crew celebrates 15-year-old Phillip Mullin, who endured more than 100 hospitalizations before becoming Louisiana’s first child functionally cured of sickle cell disease through Lyfgenia, a treatment that modifies a patient’s own stem cells. Gary With Da Tea then unpacks Paul Pierce’s claim that he is “drowning financially” after his Fox Sports payments ended, even as court filings detail major support obligations, significant monthly expenses, and remaining assets. The conversation also turns to Mary J. Blige’s...

Gary With the Tea unpacks Paul Pierce’s claim that he is “drowning financially” after his Fox Sports payments ended, even as court filings detail major support obligations, significant monthly expenses, and remaining assets.  

Gary also discusses Mary J. Blige’s new partnership with Primary Wave, which covers undisclosed shares of publishing and recorded-music rights tied to classics including “Family Affair,” “My Life,” and “Be Without You”—with the financial terms kept private. 

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Broadcasting aboard Virgin Voyages’ Resilient Lady, Rickey also welcomes actor Clifton Powell for a warm, candid conversation about coaching him through Friday After Next, adapting to streaming and AI, the discipline behind Powell’s four-decade career, and his upcoming horror film The Wrong Number with Kid Cudi.

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The Hot Spot shifts genres as Boyz II Men signs with Warner Records Nashville for a country album expected in 2027—the group’s first full-length project in a decade. Shawn Stockman says the trio has long admired country storytelling, and their path already includes the Grand Ole Opry, a “Take Me Home, Country Roads” performance, and a recent Lady A collaboration. 

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Gary discusses Mary J. Blige’s new partnership with Primary Wave, which covers undisclosed shares of publishing and recorded-music rights tied to classics including “Family Affair,” “My Life,” and “Be Without You”—with the financial terms kept private. 

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Gary With the Tea unpacks Paul Pierce’s claim that he is “drowning financially” after his Fox Sports payments ended, even as court filings detail major support obligations, significant monthly expenses, and remaining assets. 

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The crew celebrates 15-year-old Phillip Mullin, who endured more than 100 hospitalizations before becoming Louisiana’s first child functionally cured of sickle cell disease through Lyfgenia, a treatment that modifies a patient’s own stem cells. 

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From a troubling homecoming update to unforgettable celebrity confessions, The Rickey Smiley Morning Show brings the news, laughs, and culture talk in one packed episode. The crew reports on the 15-year-old arrested after the shooting near FAMU’s Bragg Memorial Stadium that injured 12 people—including six children—with prosecutors saying he will face adult charges and police warning the investigation remains active. Gary With Da Tea then leads a thoughtful conversation about Stephanie Mills’ belief that Gladys Knight should be allowed to step away from touring with dignity; the show stresses that Knight remains an icon while acknowledging that concerns...

Gary With the Tea then leads a thoughtful conversation about Stephanie Mills’ belief that Gladys Knight should be allowed to step away from touring with dignity; the show stresses that Knight remains an icon while acknowledging that concerns about her health and schedule are disputed and do not amount to a confirmed diagnosis. Things take a hilarious turn when boxing champion Claressa Shields reveals her unconventional alternate-career idea—before also naming singing and basketball—and the crew tries to make sense of it. 

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112 founding member Q. Parker joins the show to discuss keeping grown-and-sexy R&B alive, his single “Stare,” the November 20 release of Evolution of Romance, Volume 2, his Romance Dealer tour, and a possible collaboration with Tamar Braxton. 

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Erykah Badu offers her own memorable comparison, likening her classic catalog to durable Tupperware: the music has held up so well that fans may resist anything new, even as she embraces the challenge.

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Things take a hilarious turn when boxing champion Claressa Shields reveals her unconventional alternate-career idea—before also naming singing and basketball—and the crew tries to make sense of it. 

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Gary With the Tea then leads a thoughtful conversation about Stephanie Mills’ belief that Gladys Knight should be allowed to step away from touring with dignity; the show stresses that Knight remains an icon while acknowledging that concerns about her health and schedule are disputed and do not amount to a confirmed diagnosis. 

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The crew reports on the 15-year-old arrested after the shooting near FAMU’s Bragg Memorial Stadium that injured 12 people—including six children—with prosecutors saying he will face adult charges and police warning the investigation remains active.

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Big headlines, celebrity moves, and a spirited relationship debate take center stage on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast. Broadcasting live from South Florida ahead of the cruise, Rickey and the crew discuss the shooting near FAMU’s stadium during homecoming weekend that left 12 people injured, including six children. Eleven suffered gunshot wounds, while another was hurt fleeing; police have since announced the arrest of a teenage suspect, and the investigation remains active. Gary With the Tea tackles Rick Ross’s response to reports of his shrinking Wingstop franchise footprint: Ross says he has shifted his focus from operating rest...

Gary With the Tea tackles Rick Ross’s response to reports of his shrinking Wingstop franchise footprint. Ross says he has shifted his focus from operating restaurants to investing in stocks, rather than abandoning his love for the brand. Also, La La Anthony opens up about dating again and explains why someone in entertainment might better understand her demanding schedule—but she remains open to a partner outside the industry, putting genuine connection first. 

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The crew also gets the audience talking with a What’s Trending debate: are couples wearing matching outfits cute or corny? From coordinated colors to identical looks, everyone has an opinion on where togetherness ends and twinning begins. 

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Drake celebrates turning 40 with a lavish New York City bash featuring designer-handbag giveaways, a game-show-style chance at a $1 million prize, and a surprise Backstreet Boys performance.

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La La Anthony opens up about dating again and explains why someone in entertainment might better understand her demanding schedule—but she remains open to a partner outside the industry, putting genuine connection first.

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Gary With the Tea tackles Rick Ross’s response to reports of his shrinking Wingstop franchise footprint. Ross says he has shifted his focus from operating restaurants to investing in stocks, rather than abandoning his love for the brand. 

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Rickey and the crew discuss the shooting near FAMU’s stadium during homecoming weekend that left 12 people injured, including six children. Eleven suffered gunshot wounds, while another was hurt fleeing; police have since announced the arrest of a teenage suspect, and the investigation remains active. 

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Politics gets painfully personal, celebrity advice takes an unexpected turn, and hip-hop keeps it refreshingly respectful in this headline-packed episode of The Rickey Smiley Morning Show. The crew reacts to President Trump defending Vivek Ramaswamy’s controversial Ohio governor campaign ad featuring Democratic rival Amy Acton’s estranged mother—even after Republican Gov. Mike DeWine urged that it be removed and Trump acknowledged he did not know the family’s traumatic backstory. Gary then unpacks Kourtney Kardashian’s revelation that Kanye West once advised her to avoid casual hookups until she found her husband, guidance she says she followed before mar...

Gary unpacks Kourtney Kardashian’s revelation that Kanye West once advised her to avoid casual hookups until she found her husband, guidance she says she followed before marrying longtime friend Travis Barker in 2022. The conversation turns to Pinky Cole as a lender seeks permission in her ongoing bankruptcy case to pursue remedies that could include foreclosure on an Atlanta-area rental property over more than $164,000 in alleged mortgage debt; Cole’s attorney says the home is not her primary residence, is already addressed in the reorganization plan, and that the motion is being reset. 

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Lil Wayne also responds to Boosie BadAzz’s proposed 20-song Verzuz with playful humility, conceding the matchup while showing love to his fellow Louisiana rap veteran—without any official battle being announced. 

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During What’s Trending, the crew debates store brands versus name brands, revealing where saving money makes sense and which grocery favorites they refuse to compromise on. 

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The conversation turns to Pinky Cole as a lender seeks permission in her ongoing bankruptcy case to pursue remedies that could include foreclosure on an Atlanta-area rental property over more than $164,000 in alleged mortgage debt; Cole’s attorney says the home is not her primary residence, is already addressed in the reorganization plan, and that the motion is being reset. 

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Gary unpacks Kourtney Kardashian’s revelation that Kanye West once advised her to avoid casual hookups until she found her husband, guidance she says she followed before marrying longtime friend Travis Barker in 2022. 

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The crew reacts to President Trump defending Vivek Ramaswamy’s controversial Ohio governor campaign ad featuring Democratic rival Amy Acton’s estranged mother—even after Republican Gov. Mike DeWine urged that it be removed and Trump acknowledged he did not know the family’s traumatic backstory. 

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