Happy New Year from She Said it First and Darren Brand | Episode 85

The ladies kick off the new year with Wild ’N Out star Darren Brand, and let’s just say—this episode is like your favorite group chat on speakerphone. From sleep deprivation confessions to throwing kids into Christmas trees (don’t worry, it’s all jokes), the trio dives into everything from TikTok touchdown dances to why January gym memberships expire faster than New Year’s resolutions. Darren shares his comedy journey, dropping gems about grinding since 2008, seven seasons on Wild ’N Out, and why making people laugh is more than entertainment—it’s healing. And yes, there’s a Snoop Dogg blunt story that’ll make you wish you were backstage.  But it’s not all laughs—well, mostly it is. They get real about mental health, safe spaces for Black men, and why intimacy isn’t just romantic—it’s about being able to take your emotional wig off without judgment. Sprinkle in some hilarious tangents about R&B bingo, strip clubs during COVID (masks on, everything else off), and the cultural struggle of explaining “ain’t nobody coming to see you, Otis” to someone outside the race, and you’ve got an episode that’s equal parts comedy and culture. Darren even teases his upcoming “Too Grown Too Real” tour and R&B Bingo road show—because who doesn’t want prizes with their nostalgia?  Bottom line: If you need a laugh, a little wisdom, and a reminder that Black love and Black laughter are undefeated, this episode is your vibe. Just don’t blame us if you start planning a karaoke night or Googling “Cracker Barrel dumplings” by the end.  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@u1pn  Follow:  @urban1podcast   @indeskribeabull    @lynee_monae  Executive Producer:  Jahi Whitehead/ @Jahi_TRG  Video/Social Media Producer:  Walter Gainer II See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.