The BLC Pod: After Dark Edition

SN103: The Problem w/ the WNBA, Equal Pay Conversation

In the third episode of #saidNICEly, Nic discusses the pay disparity between the WNBA and NBA players, highlights the reasons behind the pay difference, including the number of games, revenue generation, and interest in the game. The conversation also touches on negotiation tactics and the importance of considering business considerations. Nic emphasizes the need for nuanced discussions and solutions to improve the WNBA and elevate the game. The episode concludes with a call to support and be a fan of the WNBA. Tune in, turn up, & comment below. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, follow, share, etc.

SN102: Amanda Seales & lack of accountability, respectfully!

In the second episode of #saidNICEly, Nic discusses the recent bruhaha around Amanda Seales after she wondered aloud why she wasn’t invited into black spaces. When several outlets attempted to answer that question for her, her support train jumped into action to defend her at all cost. But is Amanda Seales a victim of a hate train or is she someone who suffers from lack of self-awareness and accountability? Nic takes his turn in answering the question and the broader implications. Tune in, turn up, & comment below. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, follow, share, etc.

SN101: Why J. Cole did the right thing by apologizing

In the premiere episode of #saidNICEly, Nic discusses J. Cole and the apology heard around the world! First Nic dispels the idea that Cole is scared of Kendrick, deep dives into who J. Cole is and has been, the pitfalls of rash decisions, friends influence on us, being a man and accountable. He concludes with the evolution of the game, uses Lebron and MJ as examples, what being a man is, how we judge being the GOAT, and why it’s time for all of us in the culture to evolve. Tune in and tune up! Comment below!

OSC Ep. 3: Cleared for Takeoff

In the third installment of off-season conversation, Nic Nice and SNM Jones have a blast from the past as they chop it up with a former Clubhouse guest Mr. Finley, an avid participant in "Black Women Need Love Too" and "Make Marriage Great Again" Clubhouses. As they reminisce on their Clubhouse connection and the evolution to today’s podcast, they get to know Mr. Finley aka “Penny” a bit more as he shares his experience with looking for love and finding it. They delve into his journey as a newly married man as he discussed dating woes, finding a compatible partner within his tax bracket, his preference for a college-educated woman, and the complexities of avoiding single mothers and women with unrealistic expectations. The conversation shifts to Mr. Finley's non-negotiables and his perspective on Candace Owens and her politics. The episode wraps up with a teaser of more to come from the @TheBLCPod. Tune in, like, subscribe, follow, and share!

HHE110: Fighting Back

On the season finale of @TheBLCPod: His and Hers Edition, Nic Nice shares how he’s teaching his son to fight back in daycare and SNM Jones comments on overextending herself (0:53). In Quick Takes, Nic discusses Clay’s reaction to the internet hate he received after the airing of the “Love is Blind” reunion (10:48), SNM reacts to Draya’s claims of depression after being shamed for getting pregnant by 22-year-old Jalen Green (12:45), Nic comments on Simon Guobadia’s post-divorce announcement behavior while SNM calls out Lil Scrappy’s spitefulness (14:13). Wrapping up Quick Takes, Nic explores the reasoning behind Dame’s willingness to sell his Roc-A-Fella shares to Cameron (18:25), before they dive into an update pertaining to Fani Willis (21:10), and their opinion of Candice Owens’ interview on the Joe Budden Podcast (25:05). Main Topics include Cardi B weighing in on the 50/50 convo (33:12), a stay-at-home wife’s secret escape fund (44:08), and Joie Chavis’ pregnancy announcement (59:19). They conclude the Main Topics with a discussion of the church’s impact on keeping Black women single (1:14:52). For Final Thoughts, the hosts reflect on @TheBLCPod's origin, social media's role in the gender war, and why the His and Hers edition made so much sense (1:30:28). Tune in, like, subscribe, follow, and share!

HHE109: Throwin’ Shade

On this week’s episode of @TheBLCPod, Nic Nice and SNM Jones engage in banter pertaining to Tyler Perry’s movie, “Mea Culpa” featuring Kelly Rowland (0:52). In Quick Takes, they discuss a recent interview by Usher’s mom and rumors about Usher and Russell Simmons (12:57), Draya confirms that she’s pregnant by 22-year-old Jalen Green (17:50), Tia Mowry and Cory Hardrict’s awkward red-carpet moment (21:17), Christina Mackay and Rick Ross splitting up (23:39), and Natalie Nunn exposed for cheating on her husband (28:41). The hosts then delve into the Main Topics, starting with Mike Epps vowing to treat women better and his apology to his wife (31:57), Lupita Nyong’o and Joshua Jackson interracial relationship and reaction from Black women (43:17), before moving to a clip by Steve Harvey where he asserts that men and women can’t be friends (51:29). They conclude the main topics with a discussion on Clay saying “I don’t” to AD Smith at the altar on Love is Blind, the reason why, and red flags (1:03:32). They wrap up the episode with His and Hers Final Thoughts, which includes Nic reflecting on women's reluctance to acknowledge uncomfortable truths and how this reluctance is contributing to the gender war. Shifting gears, SNM highlights the upcoming release of the movie "The American Society of Magical Negros," which satirizes white discomfort through a lens of black appeasement (1:18:38). Tune in, like, subscribe, follow, and share!

HHE108: Wash, Rinse, Repeat

On the 8th episode of @TheBLCPod: His & Hers Edition, Nic Nice and SNM Jones engage in lively banter from appearing manly while drinking through a straw to SNM self-reflection on Bantu Knots. They jokingly highlight a clip that indicates that only 2.7% of podcasts aren't toxic, positioning @TheBLCpod among this elite group (0:51). In Quick Takes, they revisit the drama surrounding Reesa Teesa's "Who TF Did I Marry" (8:40), Porsha Williams (RHOA) requesting the court enforce her prenup (11:16), Diddy accused of sexual assault by Lil Rod (13:54), Princess Love and Ray J’s divorce announcement (17:30), and Cameron Newton getting jumped at his own charity event (19:38). They wrap up “Quick Takes” by congratulating Stephen and Ayesha Curry on their pregnancy announcement (22:20). The hosts then delve into the Main Topics, beginning with Jada Pinkett Smith expressing her desire for her daughter to have a relationship like hers and Will Smith (22:34), followed by Russell Wilson’s interview on the “I am Athlete” podcast where he shares his thoughts on being a stepfather (34:54), before moving to the cultural expectations surrounding male vulnerability and Iyanla Vanzant's perspective that men often feel valued solely for their ability to provide (49:55). They conclude the main topics with their thoughts on whether social media is ruining relationships (1:10:36) and wrap up the episode with His & Hers Final Thoughts. SNM discusses a Call To Action for Jackson State University and other State funded schools in Mississippi. Nic wonders if credit score is a good indicator when it comes to relationships after hearing about a dating app that matches singles based on their credit scores (1:18:59). Tune in, like, subscribe, follow, and share!

HHE107: Love Is Blind

On this week's episode of @TheBLCPod, Nic Nice and SNM Jones provide an unexpected history lesson on watermelons. Nic Nice also shares a heartwarming father-son moment of his son's first haircut, while SNM gives commentary on her recent attendance at a 90s concert featuring Monica (0:54). They start with Quick Takes, highlighting Beyoncé single debuting as #1 on the Country Music charts and her impact on the genre; (9:56), Monica’s BBL accusations (13:38), Tiffany Haddish’s trip to Israel (17:37), Trump’s Golden High Tops (19:57), and Scrappy professing his love for Erica Dixon and being petty towards his ex-wife Bambi (23:57). The hosts then delve into the Main Topics, beginning with “Who TF did I Marry”, the 52-part viral series on TikTok (30:14), followed by Porsha Williams from the Real Housewives of Atlanta filing for divorce after only 15 months of marriage (47:40), the concept of the Netflix show Love is Blind (57:20), and Erica Pittman’s viral clip about why single corporate Black women are not getting married (1:07:18). Rounding the main topics, Nic and SNM share their thoughts on sexless marriages (1:18:40). The episode concludes with a clip of Gil Scott-Heron explaining what he meant by “The Revolution will not be televised” in honor of Black History Month (1:30:38). Tune in, like, subscribe, follow, and share!ion