Rickey Smiley and comedian-writer Rita Brent get real about what happens before the laugh—why nerves never fully go away, the brutal pressure of following Darnell Rollins on the Martin Lawrence tour in Atlanta, and the very unglamorous ways anxiety shows up minutes before hitting the stage. 

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Rita shares how meeting Rickey at the Stardome in 2016 helped shape her move from corporate life to full-time comedy, including his advice to ditch the pre-show Jack Daniels and own her talent sober. 

They talk about the unseen grind behind building a special, weeks on the road, and why young comics can’t skip the club reps. Rickey also breaks down the late-night work behind his “Fix It Jesus” Wednesday segment and the role of musical comedy, before they dig into cancel culture, classic TV comedy, and why audiences can always change the channel.

CHAPTERS
00:00 First Time Stepping On Stage
01:35 Comedy Craft Mentorship
04:22 Fix It Jesus Segment
05:42 Cancel Culture Debate
08:06 Mental Health and Bombing

Rickey Smiley and comedian-writer Rita Brent get real about what happens before the laugh&mdash;why nerves never fully go away, the brutal pressure of following Darnell Rollins on the Martin Lawrence tour in Atlanta, and the very unglamorous ways anxiety shows up minutes before hitting the stage.&nbsp;
Listen to the full interview on
Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rickey-smiley-on-the-spot/id1884458858">Listen On Apple Podcasts</a>
Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3wCyy4E3qdBSrBZVOY7ZA0?si=d524fa4c3fae4c10">Listen On Spotify</a>
Learn more about the podcast: <a href="https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-on-the-spot">https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-on-the-spot</a>
Rita shares how meeting Rickey at the Stardome in 2016 helped shape her move from corporate life to full-time comedy, including his advice to ditch the pre-show Jack Daniels and own her talent sober.&nbsp;
They talk about the unseen grind behind building a special, weeks on the road, and why young comics can&rsquo;t skip the club reps. Rickey also breaks down the late-night work behind his &ldquo;Fix It Jesus&rdquo; Wednesday segment and the role of musical comedy, before they dig into cancel culture, classic TV comedy, and why audiences can always change the channel.
CHAPTERS 00:00 First Time Stepping On Stage 01:35 Comedy Craft Mentorship 04:22 Fix It Jesus Segment 05:42 Cancel Culture Debate 08:06 Mental Health and Bombing

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Did you miss Rickey and the gang this morning? Well, now you can catch up ANYTIME and EVERYWHERE. So, if you didn’t govern yourself accordingly, maybe you overslept, and missed the tea – don’t trip! Just hit “Follow” or the little check mark and never miss an episode again. Hear Rickey, Da Brat, Gary with Da Tea, Special K, and Rock-T on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast right here at your fingertips.

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Did you miss Rickey and the gang this morning? Well, now you can catch up ANYTIME and EVERYWHERE. So, if you didn’t govern yourself accordingly, maybe you overslept, and missed the tea – don’t trip! Just hit “Follow” or the little check mark and never miss an episode again. Hear Rickey, Da Brat, Gary with Da Tea, Special K, and Rock-T on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast right here at your fingertips.
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RSOTS | Rita Brent on Joining The Rickey Smiley In The Morning Show, Working For Rickey + MORE

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From a stunning federal search to old celebrity drama and a history-making comedy milestone, this episode keeps the headlines moving and the laughs coming. The Rickey Smiley Morning Show crew examines the court-authorized search of Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Washington-area home by Homeland Security Investigations in an ongoing criminal probe focused on immigration paperwork completed when she was a child; Omar has not been charged, denies wrongdoing and calls the action political intimidation. The team also breaks down Cassie Ventura’s effort to permanently dismiss Clayton Howard’s $35 million lawsuit, with her attorneys arguing that his latest claims conflict with earlier filings; a judge previously dismissed the claims against Ventura but allowed another amendment, and a hearing is scheduled for October 21. 

On the lighter side, Saweetie brushes off Quavo’s renewed explanation for taking back the customized Bentley he gave her before their 2021 breakup, questioning why the story is still being discussed and saying she is glad he found God; the crew turns the moment into a spirited debate over whether gifts should ever be reclaimed after a relationship ends. Plus, Druski is reportedly headed to Studio 8H for the November 7 episode of Saturday Night Live, a booking that would make the viral comedian the show’s first host primarily known for work as a digital creator. The episode also celebrates Rickey Smiley’s Radio Hall of Fame induction, with Rickey crediting faith, service, discipline and the show’s community impact for the milestone. 

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

From a stunning federal search to old celebrity drama and a history-making comedy milestone, this episode keeps the headlines moving and the laughs coming. The Rickey Smiley Morning Show crew examines the court-authorized search of Rep. Ilhan Omar&rsquo;s Washington-area home by Homeland Security Investigations in an ongoing criminal probe focused on immigration paperwork completed when she was a child; Omar has not been charged, denies wrongdoing and calls the action political intimidation. The team also breaks down Cassie Ventura&rsquo;s effort to permanently dismiss Clayton Howard&rsquo;s $35 million lawsuit, with her attorneys arguing that his latest claims conflict with earlier filings; a judge previously dismissed the claims against Ventura but allowed another amendment, and a hearing is scheduled for October 21.&nbsp;
On the lighter side, Saweetie brushes off Quavo&rsquo;s renewed explanation for taking back the customized Bentley he gave her before their 2021 breakup, questioning why the story is still being discussed and saying she is glad he found God; the crew turns the moment into a spirited debate over whether gifts should ever be reclaimed after a relationship ends. Plus, Druski is reportedly headed to Studio 8H for the November 7 episode of Saturday Night Live, a booking that would make the viral comedian the show&rsquo;s first host primarily known for work as a digital creator. The episode also celebrates Rickey Smiley&rsquo;s Radio Hall of Fame induction, with Rickey crediting faith, service, discipline and the show&rsquo;s community impact for the milestone.&nbsp;
Website: <a href="https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-morning-show">https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-morning-show</a>&nbsp;

Full Show | Federal Agents Search Home of Sitting Congresswoman; Cassie Wants Lawsuit Dismissed; Saweetie Not Worried About Quavo; Druski Set to Host SNL and More  

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Gary breaks down Cassie Ventura’s effort to permanently dismiss Clayton Howard’s $35 million lawsuit, with her attorneys arguing that his latest claims conflict with earlier filings; a judge previously dismissed the claims against Ventura but allowed another amendment, and a hearing is scheduled for October 21. Saweetie brushes off Quavo’s renewed explanation for taking back the customized Bentley he gave her before their 2021 breakup, questioning why the story is still being discussed and saying she is glad he found God; the crew turns the moment into a spirited debate over whether gifts should ever be reclaimed after a relationship ends. 

Gary breaks down Cassie Ventura&rsquo;s effort to permanently dismiss Clayton Howard&rsquo;s $35 million lawsuit, with her attorneys arguing that his latest claims conflict with earlier filings; a judge previously dismissed the claims against Ventura but allowed another amendment, and a hearing is scheduled for October 21. Saweetie brushes off Quavo&rsquo;s renewed explanation for taking back the customized Bentley he gave her before their 2021 breakup, questioning why the story is still being discussed and saying she is glad he found God; the crew turns the moment into a spirited debate over whether gifts should ever be reclaimed after a relationship ends.&nbsp;

Gary With the Tea | Cassie Wants Lawsuit Dismissed & Saweetie Not Worried About Quavo 

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Druski is reportedly headed to Studio 8H for the November 7 episode of Saturday Night Live, a booking that would make the viral comedian the show’s first host primarily known for work as a digital creator.

Druski is reportedly headed to Studio 8H for the November 7 episode of Saturday Night Live, a booking that would make the viral comedian the show&rsquo;s first host primarily known for work as a digital creator.

RSMS Hour 4 | Druski Set to Host SNL 

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RSOTS | Rita Brent on Joining The Rickey Smiley In The Morning Show, Working For Rickey + MORE

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