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We Playin' Spades

We Playin' Spades

By: Wondery
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Yoo! Grab yo cousin, granny, mama and friends - cause we playin’ spades!! We got them cards and we not holding back!! Actor, comedian, and television host Nick Cannon, alongside comedian and actress Courtney Bee are pulling up to the table with some of the biggest names in entertainment for no holds barred competition and convos where anything is up for debate! This ain’t no cookie cutter game. We’re playing real spades just like at the family cookout. So no talking across the table and if you renege - Nick and Courtney are gonna call you out! So our celebrity guests better be tough or they will get run off the table.


Join us every week on Wondery’s latest show for mad jokes, conversation and games as we dig into some of your favorite folks’ lives, get their insight on the world, and most importantly find out if they can handle themselves when it comes to playing spades. (Warning: You will get yelled at if you play spades with Black people. Be prepared to get whiplash from the slaps of cards hitting the table. Come correct or don’t come at all. No whining allowed.)


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Episodes
  • “My Car Didn’t go in Reverse” With DoBoy | 47
    Jun 16 2025

    This week on We Playin’ Spades, DoBoy slides through with Nick and Courtney—and you already know the energy is high and the laughs are loud. The comedian, actor, and all-around creative chops it up about his journey through comedy, the ups and downs of fame, accountability, and the work it takes to grow in public. He opens up about getting healthy—physically and mentally—and what it really took to make lasting changes. DoBoy also talks about what it meant to get the Wild ’n Out logo tatted on him, and why that chapter will always be a part of his story. From wild sketches to hard-earned lessons, he breaks down how he's flipping the script and leveling up. It’s honest, inspiring, and real from start to finish. Trust, you don’t wanna miss this one. Tap in!

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    Listen to We Playin' Spades on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Watch new episodes on YouTube and listen ad-free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/we-playin-spades/ now.


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    45 mins
  • “Put the Cowboy Hat on the Clothesline” With Van Lathan | 46
    Jun 9 2025

    This week on We Playin’ Spades, Van Lathan steps in with Nick and Courtney—and he’s coming with heat and honesty. The media powerhouse and cultural commentator gets into everything from his days at TMZ to finding his voice in the chaos, and why speaking truth—even when it’s uncomfortable—is non-negotiable. Van opens up about having more time, what slowing down has taught him, and how he's learning to move with intention instead of just momentum. He talks about winning an Oscar, what that moment meant for him personally and culturally, and how legacy is built one choice at a time. Mental health, purpose, and staying real in a world full of noise—it’s all on the table. Don’t miss this one. Tap in!

    Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletter

    Listen to We Playin' Spades on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Watch new episodes on YouTube and listen ad-free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/we-playin-spades/ now.


    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    49 mins
  • “This is my Corporate Voice” With Michael Blackson | 45
    Jun 2 2025

    This week on We Playin’ Spades, the one and only Michael Blackson pulls up to the table with Nick and Courtney—and things get hilarious real quick. The comedy king talks about his grind from cracking jokes in Philly to becoming an international star with his unfiltered, no-holds-barred humor. He opens up about staying true to himself in an industry full of copycats, what it meant to bring his Ghanaian roots to the big stage, and how laughter became his passport to the world. It’s raw, it’s wild, and of course, it’s funny as hell. You already know what time it is. Tap in!

    Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletter

    Listen to We Playin' Spades on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Watch new episodes on YouTube and listen ad-free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/we-playin-spades/ now.


    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    48 mins
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