Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast

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 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.  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. 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.  Website: https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-morning-show 

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. 

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.

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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 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. 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. Plus, 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.  Website: https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-morning-show 

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. 

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. 

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.

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. 

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. 

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.

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 restaurants to investing in stocks, rather than abandoning his love for the brand.  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. Meanwhile, 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. 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.  Website: https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-morning-show 

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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 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. 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. Plus, the crew debates store brands versus name brands, revealing where saving money makes sense and which grocery favorites they refuse to compromise on.  Website: https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-morning-show 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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 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. 

Culture, celebrity milestones, business fallout, and a heartbreaking demand for accountability drive this powerful episode of The Rickey Smiley Morning Show. The crew reacts to Nas urging artists and executives to honor and fairly compensates the Black pioneers who built modern music instead of chasing temporary trends. Gary also celebrates Jamie Foxx becoming a father for the third time at 58 after the actor recently joked about returning to the school drop-off line, then unpacks the $550,000 auction of Dame Dash’s life-story rights, archival footage, memorabilia, and an unfinished documentary—with the proceeds designated for creditors.  Rock-T and Krystal Turner bring relationship realness while celebrating The Perfect Pair Podcast joining the Urban One Podcast Network, opening up about therapy, childhood trauma, emotional baggage, boundaries, listening to understand, and learning to become right for each other rather than pretending to be perfect. The show then turns to the devastating death of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley: newly surfaced footage captures the chaotic moments before a Senatobia, Mississippi, officer fired into a vehicle outside Walmart, killing the child. Although the state attorney general ruled the shooting justified, the family continues pressing for transparency, and reporting notes that the released compilation did not include the body-camera view of the officer who fired.  Website: https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-morning-show 

Gary shares the latest on Jamie Foxx expanding his family at 58, sparking a lively conversation about returning to fatherhood later in life. The crew reacts to Dame Dash’s life-story rights selling for $550,000 in bankruptcy proceedings, including archival material and an unfinished documentary, with the money earmarked for creditors. 

New footage of the fatal police shooting of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley raises renewed questions about transparency after Mississippi officials ruled the use of force justified. 

Rock-T and Krystal Turner celebrate The Perfect Pair Podcast joining the Urban One Podcast Network and share candid lessons about therapy, trauma, communication, boundaries, and lasting partnership. 

The crew reacts to Dame Dash’s life-story rights selling for $550,000 in bankruptcy proceedings, including archival material and an unfinished documentary, with the money earmarked for creditors. 

Gary shares the latest on Jamie Foxx expanding his family at 58, sparking a lively conversation about returning to fatherhood later in life. 

Nas challenges artists and industry leaders to protect Black music’s legacy, properly recognize its pioneers, and value cultural purpose over temporary trends. 

Faizon Love then sets off a movie debate by accusing Ben Affleck’s Netflix thriller Animals of copying Spike Lee’s Highest 2 Lowest, pointing to both films’ kidnapping-and-ransom storylines while the cast weighs his unproven claim. Gary brings the laughs with Michelle Williams’ response to anyone trying to shame her for taking a cab: the Destiny’s Child singer calls saving her money a flex, and Rickey’s crew agrees that convenient transportation needs no apology. 

The show also revisits President Donald Trump’s tense Oval Office exchange with The Independent reporter Andrew Feinberg, who questioned a new federal fraud-reward program before Trump warned him to “be careful” and later called him a “sick person.”

Dr. MJ Collier breaks down the dangers of blood clots and encourages travelers to keep blood moving by getting up regularly on long trips 

Gary brings the laughs with Michelle Williams’ response to anyone trying to shame her for taking a cab: the Destiny’s Child singer calls saving her money a flex, and Rickey’s crew agrees that convenient transportation needs no apology.

Celebrity tea, Hollywood controversy, and a heated White House exchange keep the conversation moving on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show. The crew reacts as stylist Law Roach explains why Keke Palmer ended their professional partnership, admitting that his vision for presenting her pregnancy did not match what she wanted—even as their friendship remained intact. Faizon Love then sets off a movie debate by accusing Ben Affleck’s Netflix thriller Animals of copying Spike Lee’s Highest 2 Lowest, pointing to both films’ kidnapping-and-ransom storylines while the cast weighs his unproven claim.  Gary brings the laughs with Michelle Williams’ response to anyone trying to shame her for taking a cab: the Destiny’s Child singer calls saving her money a flex, and Rickey’s crew agrees that convenient transportation needs no apology. The show also revisits President Donald Trump’s tense Oval Office exchange with The Independent reporter Andrew Feinberg, who questioned a new federal fraud-reward program before Trump warned him to “be careful” and later called him a “sick person.” Plus, Dr. MJ Collier breaks down the dangers of blood clots and encourages travelers to keep blood moving by getting up regularly on long trips.  Website: https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-morning-show 

Faizon Love then sets off a movie debate by accusing Ben Affleck’s Netflix thriller Animals of copying Spike Lee’s Highest 2 Lowest, pointing to both films’ kidnapping-and-ransom storylines while the cast weighs his unproven claim. 

The crew reacts as stylist Law Roach explains why Keke Palmer ended their professional partnership, admitting that his vision for presenting her pregnancy did not match what she wanted—even as their friendship remained intact.

From global unrest to music-industry power moves, The Rickey Smiley Morning Show crew brings the headlines, humor, and hot takes. The team examines President Trump’s claim that immigration fueled violent protests in France, while reports trace the unrest to student anger over overcrowded schools and teacher shortages that expanded into demonstrations about the cost of living, austerity, and public services. Gary also spotlights Yandy Smith’s candid business lesson from Love & Hip Hop: although she says the franchise made her millions, she believes stronger contracts and television-savvy legal representation could have secured her a much larger share of the empire she helped create.  The conversation heats up over reports that Jay-Z may headline the 2027 Super Bowl halftime show after years of helping Roc Nation curate the event, with the crew debating whether the still-unconfirmed selection would be a well-earned boss move or a conflict of interest. Cardi B closes things out on a high note with her Tiny Desk debut, transforming eight songs—including “Up,” “Bodak Yellow,” and “I Like It”—with a full live band and the humor, confidence, and energy fans expect. Plus, the cast delivers relationship talk, celebrity news, listener reactions, and plenty of laughs along the way.  Website: https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-morning-show 

Gary also spotlights Yandy Smith’s candid business lesson from Love & Hip Hop: although she says the franchise made her millions, she believes stronger contracts and television-savvy legal representation could have secured her a much larger share of the empire she helped create. Also, Gary spoke about reports that Jay-Z may headline the 2027 Super Bowl halftime show after years of helping Roc Nation curate the event, with the crew debating whether the still-unconfirmed selection would be a well-earned boss move or a conflict of interest. 

During What’s Trending, Rickey and the crew spoke about Jay-Z potentially being the next act to perform at the Super Bowl. The crew asked if this is true, is this a boss move or a conflict of interest.  

Cardi B closes things out on a high note with her Tiny Desk debut, transforming eight songs—including “Up,” “Bodak Yellow,” and “I Like It”—with a full live band and the humor, confidence, and energy fans expect. 

Gary spoke about reports that Jay-Z may headline the 2027 Super Bowl halftime show after years of helping Roc Nation curate the event, with the crew debating whether the still-unconfirmed selection would be a well-earned boss move or a conflict of interest. 

Gary spotlights Yandy Smith’s candid business lesson from Love & Hip Hop: although she says the franchise made her millions, she believes stronger contracts and television-savvy legal representation could have secured her a much larger share of the empire she helped create. 

The team examines President Trump’s claim that immigration fueled violent protests in France, while reports trace the unrest to student anger over overcrowded schools and teacher shortages that expanded into demonstrations about the cost of living, austerity, and public services. 

The tea is hot, the headlines are wild, and the crew has plenty to say! The show breaks down Sean “Diddy” Combs’ transfer from FCI Fort Dix in New Jersey to FCI Allenwood Low in Pennsylvania after reports involving contraband, disciplinary action, and a head injury; federal officials confirmed the move but did not disclose the reason. The team also tackles the viral rumor that Kevin Hart could replace Chris Tucker in Rush Hour 4, debating whether anyone could recreate Tucker’s iconic chemistry with Jackie Chan—even as current production reporting still links Tucker and Chan to the sequel and no official Hart casting has been confirmed.  Plus, Gary brings the latest on Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors as the newlyweds talk about building a family, while the crew weighs in with plenty of jokes and relationship commentary; despite online speculation, recent reporting says the couple is planning for children rather than confirming a pregnancy. The episode also revisits President Trump’s viral rally remarks about examining Senator Jon Husted’s physique after learning about his college football career, prompting stunned reactions as Husted campaigns to keep the Ohio Senate seat he assumed after J.D. Vance became vice president.  Website: https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-morning-show