A Pod Named Kickback

Nu’ and Jacq hag out with the sip & spill podcast and discuss love, dating and relationships. 

On this episode of A Pod Named Kickback, Nu and Jacq pull back the curtain and share the real stories that shaped them—growing up in different worlds, facing loss, faith, and constant change, and how those experiences created the voices behind this mic. From Nu’s journey of loss, resilience, and being different in a world that punishes difference, to Jacq’s life as a military kid seeing life through many perspectives, the Kickback Convo gets raw and personal.

Two hangings of young Black men in Mississippi that go unanswered and unexplored. 

Then we dive into the heavy lifting: calling out Charlie Kirk, boycotting Hulu and Disney, and refusing to let Trump act like a dictator who censors culture. We speak truth on Gaza and Israel—naming genocide for what it is, no matter how uncomfortable. The episode balances laughs with hard truths, and ends with a reminder: the truth can always be questioned, but it must always be told.

On this episode of A Pod Named Kickback, Nu’ and Jacq dive into the wild mix of headlines and hard truths. First, we break down the killing of Charlie Kirk — from learning who he was, to unpacking his racist legacy, and why not everyone deserves a “rest in peace.” Then we pivot to the real struggles hitting farmers as tariffs and rising costs push them toward bankruptcy, and what that could mean for the rest of us. We also talk Young Thug’s public apology, the leaked jail calls, and why sometimes private words shouldn’t carry public weight. Plus, is Bud Crawford officially on boxing’s Mount Rushmore after beating Canelo?

All that, plenty more, and of course the brand-new drop inspired by Thugger himself: “Whoop-Dee-Doo.” Some things just ain’t worth stressing — and we’re calling it like it is.

This week on A Pod Named Kickback, Nu and Jacq kept it light(ish) with laughs, nostalgia, and a little mess. We kicked things off with the Petty Hall of Fame—what’s the pettiest thing you’ve ever done? From there we compared the old Atlanta vs. new Atlanta (and how Nu saw the same shift from the old D.C. vs. new D.C.), from jumbo slices to Waffle House, from go-go nights to trap anthems.

Then we got into the culture: Young Thug’s court case, pillow talk gone public, and why snitching ain’t always what it seems. We also debated Ciara changing her son’s last name to Russell Wilson’s, what it says about Future, and whether that’s parenting or just bitter energy.

All that plus plenty more Kickback energy. Pull up, pour up, and let’s talk about it.

This week on A Pod Named Kickback, Nu’ and Jacq bring the journey full circle. From breaking down the amygdala to choosing purpose over pleasure, it all leads to Stoicism—mastering your emotions, living in the now, and walking the steady path to becoming your best self.

We also get into the wild “WTF Story” of Trump’s mysterious disappearance, the snitching chaos in Atlanta’s rap scene and YSL trial, and how history shows it could spiral if egos go unchecked. Plus: Coco vs. Naomi at the U.S. Open, the new Magic City documentary, and why locking in for the last month of Q3 is the key to winning the fourth quarter.

Tap in, Kickbackers—it’s grown talk, real talk, and the mindset shift you need to finish strong.

The inaugural episode of Kickback Travel kicks off with No Brakes Nu’ and special guest Heidi B as she takes us through her solo adventures across Athens, Santorini, Mykonos, Kusadasi, Istanbul, Milan, Florence, Pisa, Venice, Versailles, and Paris.

From the party life of Mykonos to the postcard beauty of Santorini, Heidi paints the perfect picture of Greece. We explore the culture of Turkey—spice racks, castles, shisha flavors, and the art of bartering—and dive into the romance (and grit) of Paris, where a dinner cruise with the Eiffel Tower as your backdrop is the ultimate date. Along the way, we accidentally discover that “The Eiffel Tower” is also a wild sex position 👀.

And then came the pistachio cream… a sweet liqueur in Florence that Heidi described as “a liquid dessert in her mouth.” That sent the convo down a hilarious, raunchy detour—almost turning Kickback Travel into Kickback After Dark.

We also get into:

• Solo travel safety tips for Black women abroad.
• Why Santorini is one of the most beautiful places on Earth.
• The sexiness (and realness) of Paris.
• Dream trips: Africa, Thailand, and beyond.

What was supposed to be a 20-minute check-in turned into a 90-minute laugh-filled, culture-rich kickoff to a whole new podcast journey.

On this week’s episode of A Pod Named Kickback, we dove deep into the amygdala—your brain’s biggest liar. Nu broke down how it tricks you into thinking you’re in danger when you’re not, and shared personal therapy lessons and mantras like “I am not in danger right now” and “I did the best I could with the information I had.” We talked about the positive and negative sides of the amygdala, how it ties into relationship trauma, and why healing before you love is just as important as who you love.

From there, we pivoted to the culture—Trump’s political distractions versus the Epstein files, BigXthaPlug’s genre-bending rap-country album, Teyana Taylor’s beautiful but skit-heavy project, Ciara and Russell Wilson’s independent masterpiece, and Ghostface Killah stepping back into the Album of the Year conversation alongside Clipse, J.I.D., and Chance.

The episode brought unexpected laughs too—Nu’s high school girlfriend calling live on air just to check in (30 years later!), a spontaneous call about goat yoga (“goats chewing on your hair while you stretch?”), and back-and-forths with our live Kickbackers like Dialed In and Inside the Music.

We also announced new moves: Patreon exclusives like Random Ass Nu Thoughts and Kickback Travels, plus Jack’s new spinoff That’s That with Jacq, focused on sexual health and wellness.

It was a classic kickback—raw, funny, thought-provoking, and full of good energy. Make sure you’re tapped in: YouTube Live every Sunday at 7 p.m., then everywhere podcasts stream. Join the Patreon, hit that subscribe, and really be a Kickbacker.

This week on A Pod Named Kickback, me and Jacq kicked things off with her Jamaican getaway—specifically, our fascination with why Jamaica’s KFC is hyped as the best in the world. From crispy chicken to secret seasoning theories, we had questions.

We then dove deep into the difference between eudaimonic happiness—that purpose-driven, soul-aligned fulfillment—and hedonic happiness, those quick bursts of pleasure from a drink, smoke, or night out. We broke down why the first one lasts longer and how we can all do a better job chasing it.

From there, we got real about Trump’s plan to charge D.C. youth as adults starting at 14. While violent crime in my hometown is undeniably up, I questioned what federal control over D.C. would mean for our future—and for the rest of the country.

We also took a moment to honor Robert T. Hood, who was tragically killed in Atlanta, sending love to his family while steering clear of the rumor mill.

Finally, we gave y’all a peek at what’s next—relaunching the Patreon, bringing back Kickback Sports, new segments like That’s That with Jacq, and collaborations with other creators. The vibe’s different now that it’s me and Jack—and the Kickbackers seem to be loving it.

Special Note: The audio you’re hearing is just a snapshot. To watch the full episode, you gotta hit the YouTube channel: No Brakes Nu.
https://www.youtube.com/live/PiWpSk08OiM?si=QAN7BkrD6uoZhH3V

On this episode, No Brakes Nu and Jacq pay tribute to the late, great Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who tragically passed in a drowning accident in Costa Rica. Nu opens up about his own near-death experience on a capsized boat during his recent trip—and the blessing of surviving when someone so impactful didn’t. The crew reflects on Warner’s legacy as a good man, a quiet cultural icon, and why real ones deserve to be mourned loudly, publicly, and with love.

Then the convo shifts to the opposite—figures like Hulk Hogan and Neon, who used their platforms to demean Black people and now seek sympathy or silence. Nu keeps it real: if you were a piece of shit in life, don’t expect sainthood in death. Just because you shaped a childhood doesn’t mean you get a pass. Racism doesn’t come with a redemption tour over time—we don’t mourn you the same, and we don’t forget.

Jacq also breaks down the controversial “T-App,” a platform where women anonymously share dating info on men. We call out the corny, the lazy, and the dangerous, and talk accountability on all sides. Plus: heat check on the latest fire music from Chris Brown, Benny the Butcher, and Alfredo 2 by Alchemist x Freddie Gibbs—heavy contenders for album of the year.

It’s a full-circle conversation on who we honor, who we hold accountable, and who we just keep it movin’ on from. Real talk. Real mourning. Real music. Real kickback.

#Kickbackers, tap in.

On this emotionally unfiltered episode of A Pod Named Kickback, No Brakes Nu’ delivers his most vulnerable session to date. Inspired by the haunting chorus from Clipse’s new track “Birds Don’t Sing”—“they scream in pain”—Nu confronts some of his deepest wounds in real time, shedding real tears on camera for the first time in the podcast’s history.

From the heartbreak of being kept from JB’s kids to the lifelong fracture with his own father, this one isn’t clean or polished—it’s raw, it’s jagged, and it’s real. The Clipse reunion album opens wounds about loss, love, and grief, reminding Nu of losing Aunt Joyce, his mother, and the emotional debris they left behind.

The episode also dives into the biggest stories of the week, including Trump reportedly destroying $97 million in contraceptives, new music from Raekwon, Benny the Butcher, Giveon, and Justin Bieber, plus thoughts on Love Analytics and the latest episode of BMF—with the usual BMF jokes about co-host Jacq, of course.

This is an episode where the birds didn’t sing—they screamed. And so did the truth