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We Playin' Spades
by Wondery
Welcome to the backyard boogie, where the stakes stay high, the jokes land sharp, and the cards don't lie! We Playin’ Spades brings together comedians, actors, singers, and viral legends for unapologetic matchups around the now-iconic turquoise table. Hosted by Nick Cannon and Courtney Bee—two pros at talkin’ slick and playing slick—this show ain’t just about the game. It’s about the culture behind it. Each episode, a new set of celebrity guests pull up thinking they’re ready. But once the cards get dealt and the table starts talkin’, egos get checked and true colors show. From wild overbids to busted bags, the drama is loud, the laughs are real, and the gameplay is as cutthroat as it is hilarious. And it doesn’t stop at the cards. Nick and Courtney stay pulling folks’ cards too—calling out bad hands, messy moves, and even messier stories. By the time the last book drops, somebody’s been humbled, and a little tea’s been spilled. Whether you're here for the strategy
Episodes
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Life After the NFL: Antonio Brown on Freedom & Wild Viral Moments | 48
NFL legend Antonio Brown pulls up on We Playin’ Spades with Nick Cannon and Courtney Bee for a game that quickly turns into pure chaos. With bold wagers on the line and nonstop trash talk, the competition heats up fast as AB proves he’s just as confident at the card table as he was on the field.…
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From Comedy to Anime: Garrick Bernard & Keith Johnson Get Real On Black Nerd Culture | 47
Nick Cannon and Courtney Bee bring that backyard energy as they welcome comedians Garrick Bernard and Keith Johnson for a game that quickly turns into more than just spades. From the start, the conversation dives into “blurred” culture, strict upbringings, and how that shaped everything from...
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Dannon Green & Page Kennedy Tell Wild Comedy Stories, Hollywood Lessons, & OG Game | 46
On this episode of We Playin’ Spades, Page Kennedy and Dannon Green pull up to the Turquoise Table with Nick Cannon and Courtney Bee for a hilarious and unfiltered conversation about comedy, acting, and their journeys through Hollywood. From early stand up days to landing major roles, both guests...
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Slink Johnson & Dominique LaRue Talk GTA Black Jesus and LA Comedy Culture | 45
Comedy meets culture at the Spades Turquoise Table as Nick Cannon and Courtney Bee link up with Slink Johnson, also known as Black Jesus, and Dominique LaRue for a wild episode of We Playin’ Spades filled with laughs, real talk, and nonstop energy. From LA roots to entertainment success, the...
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Keith Sweat On R&B Legacy, New Jack Swing, & Fatherhood | We Playin’ Spades | 42
R&B legend Keith Sweat joins Nick Cannon and Courtney Bee on We Playin’ Spades with his son Justin for a game full of laughs, trash talk, and real talk. From the moment they sit down, the energy is high as the competition kicks off and the stories start flowing. Keith reflects on his journey from...
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Donell Jones: Living the Lyrics of "Where I Wanna Be", Gemini Energy & A High-Stakes Singing Wager | 43
On this episode of We Playing Spades, Nick Cannon and Courtney Bee welcome R&B royalty Donell Jones and his sister, "Squeaky" Jones, to the Turquoise Table for a game fueled by candid truth and origin stories and dream collabs. From the first shuffle to the final hand, the energy is pure…
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Flex Alexander & Brian Hooks on Comedy, Culture, & the Hollywood Hustle | 42
In this episode of We Playing Spades, Nick Cannon and Courtney Bee welcome comedy legends Flex Alexander and Brian Hooks to the Turquoise Table for a game full of laughs, trash talk, and real conversation. From “Black Card” moments to Spades culture, the energy is high from the start. Flex and...
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Warryn & Erica Campbell on Marriage, Faith & Spades | 41
In this episode, Nick Cannon and Courtney Bee set a sanctified backyard vibe before welcoming music legends Erica and Warryn Campbell to the table. The group dives right into real stories about the Campbells' marriage, their early courtship, and the realities of navigating celibacy. As they lay...
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WWE’s Bianca Belair & Montez Ford Bring the Heat to Spades | 40
Nick Cannon and Courtney Bee welcome WWE's ultimate power couple, Bianca Belair and Montez Ford, to the backyard boogie for a high-energy and incredibly competitive game of Spades. Right out of the gate, the wrestling superstars bring their in-ring swagger straight to the card table, letting Nick...
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Paris Sashay and Alex English Prove That the Gays Know How to Play Spades | 39
This week on We Playin’ Spades, the Turquoise Table becomes the unofficial headquarters of gay comedy as Paris Sashay pulls up with writer and comedian Alex English as her spades partner — repping for the gays and proving, loudly and proudly, that the community does in fact know how to play…
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SAG Awards, Geese Fights, and the Comedy Hustle with Lavell Crawford | 38
The episode kicks off with hosts Nick Cannon and Courtney Bee dealing out the jokes right away, welcoming comedy legend Lavell Crawford and his cousin, road manager, and Spades partner, Floyd "Big Black." When asked about the last time he got whooped at the table, Lavell shares a wild story about...
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‘Beauty in Black’ Stars Taylor Polidore and Ricco Ross Bring Chaos to the Turquoise Table | 37
This week on We Playin' Spades, Nick Cannon and Courtney Bee are joined by Taylor Polidore and Ricco Ross, the stars of Tyler Perry's hit Netflix series, ‘Beauty in Black’! Ricco Ross delivers a masterclass in acting longevity, sharing the legendary story of turning down a role in Stanley…
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Claudia Jordan & Annie Ilonzeh Talk Love, Hollywood & Wild Spades Moments | 36
This week on We Playin' Spades, Nick Cannon and Courtney Bee are joined by media powerhouse Claudia Jordan and actress Annie Ilonzeh! The ladies sit down at the Turquoise Table to talk about their brand new sci-fi movie, ‘Run’, hitting theaters on August 29th. Before the cards are dealt, Claudia...
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Wood & Steve Harris Talk Hollywood Longevity, Brotherhood, & Spades | 35
Pull up a chair! Wood Harris and Steve Harris just sat down at the Turquoise Table, and they brought an absolute masterclass with them. The kind you rewind to hear twice. The kind that becomes your new daily mantra. The kind that proves real recognizes real. Between hands, the brothers walk Nick...
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Jazze Phizzle Came to Talk His Shizzle with Jazze Pha | 34
Ladies and Gentleman! Jazze Pha has entered the Backyard Boogie, and he brought them “isms”. The kind you quote later. The kind that become captions. The kind that make you say, “This is a "Jazze Phizzle…product-shizzle!" When he pulls up to Turquoise Table, Jazze walks Nick and Courtney through...
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Boss Moves & Bad Behavior at the Turquoise Table with Mercedes Moné | 33
This week on We Playin’ Spades, the Turquoise Table turns into a global wrestling summit as AEW superstar Mercedes Moné pulls up with her spades tag-team partner Mina Shirakawa — and from the jump, it’s boss energy meets pure nonsense. Mercedes talks CEO life and puts Nick onto some real business...
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Boundaries, Baby Oil, and Brutal Honesty with Moniece Slaughter | 32
This week on We Playin’ Spades, the Turquoise Table gets messy, reflective, and just a little bit reckless when songwriter and reality star Moniece Slaughter pulls up with her Spades partner, stand-up comedian Kaneisha Buss — and the Backyard Boogie immediately goes left. Moniece wastes no time...
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Reading the Table, Not the Comments with Dulcé Sloan and Malcolm Barrett | 31
This week on We Playin’ Spades, the Turquoise Table gets real opinionated when comedian Dulcé Sloan pulls up to the Backyard Boogie — confident, clear, and not here for internet strangers. Right away, Dulcé is talking her talk. She breaks down why she loves herself too much to read the comments,...
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Rotten Tomatoes Snobbery & Senior Citizen Smash Lists with Kelly ‘K Dubb’ Walker | 30
This week on We Playin’ Spades, Nick and Courtney welcome Kelly “K Dubb” Walker to the Turquoise Table — and from the jump, he’s letting the chopper sing. K Dubb announces a personal boycott: If your movie doesn’t score 79% or better on Rotten Tomatoes, he will not be seated. Tyler Perry? Tubi?…
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TS Madison Gets ‘Cozy’ at the Turquoise Table | 29
This week on We Playin’ Spades, the Turquoise Table goes technicolor when TS Madison struts in—unfiltered, unbothered, and ready to run the whole Backyard Boogie. From the first card drop, Maddie is giving full “mouth of the South” energy. She’s breaking down her rise from internet legend to...
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Two Legends, Zero Filter with Jackée Harry and Kym Whitley | 28
This week on We Playin’ Spades, Nick and Courtney barely get a word in as comedy royalty Jackée Harry and Kym Whitley pull up to the Turquoise Table and immediately take over the Backyard Boogie. From the jump, it’s nonstop talk-yo-shhh energy—classic Hollywood stories, unfiltered shade, and the...
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The 90s TV Bag, Assistant Horror Stories and How to End Up On The Shade Room… Again, with Raven-Symoné & Miranda Maday | 27
It’s Must-See-Monday y’all, because a true icon of the Culture is on We Playin’ Spades this week! The incomparable icon of all things TV Raven-Symoné and her wife Miranda Maday pull up to the Turquoise Table, and nothing is off limits. From Cosby Show money to new money, the podcasting power…
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Love & Hip-Hop, Longevity, and Reality TV Villains with Kirk and Rasheeda Frost | 26
This week on We Playin’ Spades, Nick and Courtney are up against some real competition. IRL partners Kirk and Rasheeda Frost are in the Backyard to lay down some Spades and life knowledge. The Love & Hip-Hop stars break down what it’s like having your life out on Front Street all the time, why…
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Selling Out Arenas, the Weight Loss Roller Coaster, and Laughing Through the Pain with Rip Micheals | 25
This week on We Playin’ Spades, we’ve got a real heavy hitter of the NYC comedy world and a member of the Wild ‘n Out family at the Turquoise Table. Rip Micheals squares up against Nick and Courtney, along with his Spades partner comedian Joe Show, and they’re bringing the trash talk. Rip gives…
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Lyricists, Legends & Unexpected Confessions with Big Daddy Kane & Heather Hunter | 24
This week on We Playin’ Spades, Big Daddy Kane rolls up to the Turquoise Table with a partner as iconic as he is—adult-film legend Heather Hunter. And the stories? Instant classics. Kane breaks down the art of being a ladies’ man, why lyricism still rules the game, and drops rare…
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Good Genes, Ugly Headlines and The Pursuit of Cracker Greatness With Kordell Beckham and Odell Beckham Sr. | 23
This week on We Playin’ Spades, it’s generations of greatness in the bodega, as Nick and Courtney continue their NYC run with Kordell Beckham and his father Odell Beckham Sr. The dapper dad-and-son duo pull up to Turquoise Table with the family’s Spades legacy on the line. Kordell tells us how he...
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Alabama Gangs, Schoolhouse Paddles, and Oscar Night Chaos with Roy Wood Jr. and Andre Holland | 22
This week on We Playin’ Spades, Nick and Courtney welcome two Alabama slammers to the Turquoise Table: comedian and Daily Show alum Roy Wood Jr. and actor-director Andre Holland, the creative force behind their new film Love, Brooklyn. Roy and Andre take us back to their Birmingham and Bessemer...
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Business, Pleasure & Baby Mama Pressure with Bre Tiesi and Aminah Imani | 21
This week on We Playin’ Spades, business and pleasure get real tangled, real quick as Nick and Courtney face off with entrepreneur, Selling Sunset alum, and Nick’s baby mama Bre Tiesi, alongside Courtney’s homie Aminah Imani — comedian, actress, and mother with no filter. Both ladies air out the...
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Twerking, Spilling Tea and Real Housewives Fashion Tips with Gizelle Bryant and Ashley Darby | 20
This week on We Playin’ Spades, it’s getting reasonably shady at the Turquoise Table because Gizelle Bryant and Ashley Darby have entered the backyard! The reigning queens of Real Housewives of Potomac pull up ready to talk their talk—and Gizelle wastes no time arguing with Nick about which…
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Sleeping While Streaming, Dating Rumors, and The Limits to Going Viral With Zoe Spencer and Zeddy Will | 19
What’s up, chat?! Grab a pen and paper because we’re learning on this week’s episode of We Playin’ Spades! Nick Cannon and Courtney Bee welcome streaming superstars Zoe Spencer and Zeddy Will to the Turquoise Table, bodega style! And the youngins don’t hold anything back. Zoe and Zeddy talk…
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Prison Buddies, “Reasonable Doubt,” and Becoming Part of The Culture with Joseph Sikora | 18
This week on We Playin’ Spades, a true icon of The Culture pulls up to the Backyard Boogie. Joseph Sikora, aka Power’s Tommy Egan, drops in on Nick and Courtney to see if his Southside Chicago upbringing is enough to beat our hosts. And he brought the self-claimed spades-ologist and Reasonable...
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Paternity Tests, Talk Show Wars, and Staying On Par with Maury Povich | 17
This week on We Playin’ Spades, Nick Cannon and Courtney Bee welcome the legend himself—Maury Povich! The man who turned “You are NOT the father!” into an era-defining moment pulls up to the Turquoise Table to talk legacy, laughter, and lies detected. Maury gets candid about the wild west of...
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“Black” Shows, Auditioning in the 90s, and ReLiving Single with Erika Alexander and Kim Coles | 16
This week on We Playin’ Spades, Nick Cannon and Courtney B are reliving the nineties in the Backyard Boogie! Stars of the legendary show Living Single Erika Alexander and Kim Coles pull up to the Turquoise Table to talk about their iconic characters, auditioning for the show, and what happens…
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Crunk, Trap House Trauma, and Baby Mommas With Lil Scrappy and Momma Dee | 15
This week on We Playin’ Spades, it’s a family affair when our besties Nick Cannon and Courtney Bee square up against the unstoppable mother-son team Lil Scrappy and Momma Dee of Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta. The energy is chaotic and they’re working out some issues, from teenage birthday parties at…
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Met Gala Snubs, Island Pride, and the Power of Going Broke | 14
This week on We Playin’ Spades, Nick Cannon and Courtney Bee welcome the one and only Trinidad James to the backyard. The General of the Gold Gang talks about not letting your ego block your blessings, why the MET Gala might be overlooking him, why Trinidadian men just hit different, and how…
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Pokémon Pimping, The Puppet Illuminati, and The Dangers of Being a Roasting GOAT with Comedian CP | 13
What up doe!? It’s a full-on roast-session this week on We Playin’ Spades because one of the greatest to ever do it joins Nick and Courtney in the backyard. Standup, actor, writer and master roaster Comedian CP pulls up to the turquoise table and he isn’t holding back. CP dives into his harshest...
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The Many Perks and Dating Pitfalls of Being Lil Wayne’s Daughter With Reginae Carter | 12
This week on We Playin’ Spades, Nick Cannon and Courtney Bee welcome New Orleans legend in the making Reginae Carter to the turquoise table. The young actress and up-and-coming mogul talks about growing up Carter and getting out from under the shadow of her very famous father to make a name of…
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Early Cash Money, Friendly Competition and “Manniefesting” Success With Juvenile and Mannie Fresh | 11
Wassam Baby! This week on We Playin’ Spades, Nick Cannon and Courtney Bee welcome New Orleans icons Juvenile and Mannie Fresh to the backyard. The Cash Money duo pull up with that undeniable bounce—reminiscing on the days of cookin’ up platinum in the studio, making the world say “Ha,” and…
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Dating Scammers and Doing Hair with Ari Fletcher and Arrogant Tae | 10
This week on We Playin’ Spades, Nick Cannon and Courtney Bee welcome social media superstar Ari Fletcher and celebrity stylist Arrogant Tae to the backyard. Friends since high school back in Chicago, Ari and Tae bring that Windy City slick talk, as they swap stories about loyalty, hustle and the...
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Internet Comedians, Spinning the Block and the IRS's Timing With Karlous Miller | 9
This week on We Playin’ Spades, Nick Cannon and Courtney Bee welcome their Wild N’ Out colleague and 85 South star Karlous Miller to the backyard. The hilariously ornery standup and actor doesn’t hold back – everything from sharing the stage with unfunny people, not lending money to friends, and...
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Love Island’s Nic and Taylor on Newfound Fame, Old Flames and Villa Messiness | 8
It’s a spicy one on We Playin’ Spades this week, because we’ve got breakout stars of Love Island USA, Nic Vansteenberghe and Taylor Williams in the backyard! Our hosts Nick Cannon and Courtney Bee drill the new besties on island beefs, spinning the block on old flames, and life after reality TV....
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R&B Kings Charlie Wilson and El DeBarge Are Still Making Your Favorite Music | 7
Pull out the fancy lawn chairs because we’ve got real music royalty blessing the backyard this week on We Playin’ Spades! R&B legends Charlie Wilson and El DeBarge join Nick Cannon and Courtney Bee to dive deep into their impressive careers and catalogs, all with a little bit of falsetto along…
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Faking Death, Doing “Drag” and Going Viral With Emmanuel and Phillip Hudson | 6
It’s a family affair this week on We Playin’ Spades, because Atlanta’s own O.G. YouTubers Emmanuel and Phillip Hudson hit the Backyard Boogie to show off their homegrown spades skills in front of Nick Cannon and Courtney Bee. The hilarious brothers sit down at the turquoise table to break down…
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Hairlines, Bombing and Bus Stop Dating With Tyler Chronicles | 5
This week on We Playin’ Spades, we’re crying laughing with one of brilliant behind-the-scenes minds from Wild N’ Out. Comedian and writer Tyler Chronicles squares up against Nick Cannon and Courtney Bee in the Backyard Boogie. Tyler dives deep into his comedy GOATS, some questionable O.G advice…
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‘Wild N’ Out’ Was Part Of Pretty Vee’s Prophecy | 4
This week on We Playin’ Spades, it’s giving jokes and joy as viral sensation Pretty Vee slides through the backyard for a couple of rounds of laughs and spades slaps with Nick and Courtney. From dating industry dudes to navigating the pressures of plastic surgery in the public eye, Pretty Vee…
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Raising Kids Is Easy When You Have Gary Owen’s Nanny | 3
This week on We Playin’ Spades, we’ve got true Black comedy royalty in the backyard boogie! Legendary standup Gary Owen pulls up to the turquoise table to test his military spades skills against Nick and Courtney. The former “best Black comedian in San Diego” reminisces about meeting a young...
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KevOnStage and Tony Baker Bring Bald Brother Energy to the Spades Table | 2
This week on We Playin’ Spades, the Bald Brothers are in the building! Comedy kings KevOnStage and Tony Baker pull up to the backyard for a laugh-packed showdown with Nick and Courtney that’s equal parts slick talk and side-eyes. From roasting each other’s card skills to divulging which…
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RHOA Royalty Porsha Williams and Cynthia Bailey Throw Shade and Spades | 1
This week on We Playin’ Spades, two ATL queens take over the backyard as Porsha Williams and Cynthia Bailey join Nick and Courtney for a wild ride full of well-steeped tea, twerking techniques, and reality TV realness. From Nick and Cynthia's steamy photo shoot to the age-old question of who’s…
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More Spades, More Smoke | 50
Nick Cannon and Courtney Bee are back at the turquoise table with Part 2 of our Season 2 wrap-up—doubling down on the chaos, the comedy, and the clutch plays that defined the backyard this year. This episode brings even more unforgettable moments from a season packed with trash talk, twist…
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Spades, Shade & Shenanigans: Spinning the Block on Season 2 | 49
Nick Cannon and Courtney Bee are back at the turquoise table for Part 1 of our Season 2 highlight reel—serving up the best moments, wildest plays, and most unfiltered laughs from the Backyard Boogie. This episode features a stacked lineup of some of the funniest comedians, actors, singers, and...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to the backyard boogie, where the stakes stay high, the jokes land sharp, and the cards don't lie! We Playin’ Spades brings together comedians, actors, singers, and viral legends for unapologetic matchups around the now-iconic turquoise table. Hosted by Nick Cannon and Courtney Bee—two pros at talkin’ slick and playing slick—this show ain’t just about the game. It’s about the culture behind it.
Each episode, a new set of celebrity guests pull up thinking they’re ready. But once the cards get dealt and the table starts talkin’, egos get checked and true colors show. From wild overbids to busted bags, the drama is loud, the laughs are real, and the gameplay is as cutthroat as it is hilarious.
And it doesn’t stop at the cards. Nick and Courtney stay pulling folks’ cards too—calling out bad hands, messy moves, and even messier stories. By the time the last book drops, somebody’s been humbled, and a little tea’s been spilled.
Whether you're here for the strategy
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How many episodes does We Playin' Spades have?
We Playin' Spades currently has 115 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is We Playin' Spades about?
Welcome to the backyard boogie, where the stakes stay high, the jokes land sharp, and the cards don't lie! We Playin’ Spades brings together comedians, actors, singers, and viral legends for unapologetic matchups around the now-iconic turquoise table. Hosted by Nick Cannon and Courtney Bee—two pros...
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We Playin' Spades is created and hosted by Wondery.
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