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The BLC Pod #BetterListenClosely

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The BLC Pod is where unfiltered conversations meet cultural clarity. This season, we’re diving headfirst into the heart of relationships, identity, and modern life in the Black community—with bold takes, honest disagreements, and the kind of commentary that cuts through the noise. Whether we’re unpacking gender roles, marriage expectations, viral debates, or what it really means to be “high value,” every episode sparks thought, laughter, and introspection. Hosted by voices committed to nuance—not

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01:43:55

BLCAD405: Swingers and Misses: Lifestyle & Curveballs

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2024/11/23

The fifth episode of The BLC Pod: After Dark Edition features hosts Nic Nice, S.N.M. Jones, Kim Jones, and Just J as they dive into a lively discussion on modern relationships and societal norms. The episode kicks off with the buzzworthy engagement of Jonathan Majors and Meagan Good, sparking debates about public perception and the dynamics of their relationship. This segues into a thought-provoking conversation on whether waiting until marriage for sex remains relevant in 2024, exploring its pros,

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01:29:53

BLCAD404: S3x as a Weapon, Polygamy & Open Relationships

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2024/11/16

In the fourth episode of The BLC Pod: After Dark Edition, Nic Nice, S.N.M Jones, and guest, Delvin The Expert engage in a lively discussion about the intersection of sex, politics, and relationships. They start the show exploring the recent rise in the 4B Movement, where women are reportedly withholding sex as a political statement following the recent election (00:05:13). The conversation delves into the implications of using sex as a weapon in relationships, the dynamics of withholding intimacy,

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01:54:26

BLCAD403: Politics, Passion, & P3nis Size (The Great...

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2024/11/09

On this special third episode of The BLC Pod: After Dark Edition, Nic Nice, SNM Jones, Kim Jones, and Just J break the show’s usual format to dig into the outcome of the 2024 U.S. Election (00:06:30). With Nic’s unique take on Kamala Harris’s loss to Donald Trump, the panel examines how voter demographics and social issues like misogyny and racism played into the result, debating whether the race was ever as close as it appeared. They question the state of the American electorate, and Nic suggests

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01:42:45

BLCAD402: Head Over Bills: Bad S3x, 50/50 & Oral:...

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2024/11/02

In the second episode of The BLC Pod: After Dark Edition, Nic Nice, SNM Jones, Kim Jones, and Just J dive into a range of taboo and hilarious topics. They kick off with a lighthearted chat on Halloween traditions—are they dressing up this year, and is the “sexy costume” thing still alive? Things take a spicy turn as they talk politics, touching on whether objectifying a female candidate holds up as “equality” when figures like Barack Obama have been subject to the same. Of course, they remind

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01:49:50

BLCAD401: Why Sex is Taboo in the Black Community?!

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2024/10/26

In the Season 4 premiere of The BLC Pod: After Dark Edition, Nic Nice, SNM Jones, Kim Jones, and Just J kick things off with a lighthearted discussion about a playful campaign concept called #Kewchie4Kamala, exploring the idea of women using their influence to encourage their partners to vote for Kamala Harris (05:52). The conversation then shifts to a more serious topic: why sex is taboo in the Black community (12:56). They examine factors such as the influence of the church, the legacy of slavery,

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95:57

OSC Ep. 5: Common Denominator: F*ckboys, V-Cards, &...

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2024/10/12

In this episode of Off-Season Conversation, after acknowledging and wishing those dealing with Hurricane Milton the best, Nic Nice, SNM Jones, Kim Jones, & Just J start the show revisiting a topic discussed in the previous season, rapper/actor Common being a f*ckboy. In a recent appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show, Jennifer asked Common about his recent comments about marrying her and he seemed to double down on his f*ckboy antics. Sides were clearly drawn, arguments made, and YOU get to be

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108:52

OSC Ep. 4: No Way Out! Diddy Indicted & hit w/ the...

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2024/09/21

In this episode of Off-Season Conversation, Nic Nice, SNM Jones, Kim Jones, & Just J discuss the recent arrest of Sean “Puffy” Combs on charges of racketeering, sex trafficking and more. The gang get into the details of the accusations, the alleged victims, enablers, co-conspirators, the process, the likely outcomes and implications. The dive head first (pause) into the Freak Off conversation and the implications that sex will have on this case and how it's perceived, as well as whether some of

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108:56

BLC312: Throwing Out the Babies w/ the Bath Water:...

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2024/09/07

On the season finale of @theBLCod, Nic Nice, SNM Jones, Kim Jones, & Just J start with the double standard between men and women when it comes to choosing not to have children (04:30). According to SNM, John Cena's conversation with Shannon Sharpe about not wanting kids was met with acceptance, while Amanda Seales received criticism for expressing the same sentiment. The discussion touches on the societal expectation for women to be vessels for procreation and the challenges and risks associated

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6:55

SN117: Standing Room Only! Why We're Standing on...

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2024/09/02

On this special episode of #saidNICEly, Nic Nice highlights the overuse of the phrase, "Standing on business" and its various cousins, "I stand on that”, “I stand ten toes down”, etc. He starts with appreciate the concept of having morals, values, and core principles that should be immovable. He then points out how people are using these phrases for trivial and trite situations and conversations with the goal of seeming solid. He cautions against the rigidity that comes with standing on things and

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9:01

SN117: Calling Cap on CAM & Men’s “Fear” of Divorce &...

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2024/08/31

On this special episode of #saidNICEly, Nic responds to the Cam Newton conversation with Dr. Cheyenne Bryant on his show, Funky Fridays. The part that really piqued Nic’s interests was when Cam mentioned how his desire for marriage was less than his fear of divorce. After hearing men on social media express the same “fears” for the past several years, Nic finally had ENOUGH and calls out Cam, and men like him, for what’s really holding them back from marriage, and it’s NOT fear of divorce. He also

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98:33

BLC311: The DNC, LaLa & Women Keeping his Last Name,...

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2024/08/24

On the eleventh episode of @theBLCPod, Nic Nice, SNM Jones, Kim Jones, & Just J start the show talking about the Democratic National Convention (03:17). Although the episode was being filmed during the last night of the convention and when Vice President Kamala Harris would give her speech, the crew discussed what they saw at the convention up to that point, the speakers and celebrities at the event, and the overall messaging going into the final leg of the election season. From there, the gang

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128:52

BLC310: Jonathan’s Major FAIL, Weaponizing Marriage,...

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2024/08/17

On the tenth episode of @theBLCPod, Nic Nice, SNM Jones, Kim Jones, & Just J start the show talking about Jonathan Major’s emotional tribute to Meagan Good at the Hollywood Unlocked Awards (03:32). The consensus was strong as the crew gave their thoughts on the authenticity of the speech and whether the relationship, as a whole, is genuine. From there, the gang discusses Kirk Franklin’s recent commentary regarding how the church weaponizes marriage against people, particularly single women

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125:44

BLC309: Big Sean won’t Marry Jhene! Preggo Cardi...

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2024/08/10

On the ninth episode of the @theBLCPod, Nic Nice, Kim Jones, Just J, & Mr. Finley start the conversation with the Olympics and the storylines that resonated with them (06:52). For some, Noah Lyles winning the Gold after his remarks about the NBA champs not being true world champions stood out. Others highlighted some of the behind-the-scenes events that spilled onto the track, which was the case for Sha’Carri Richardson. And of course, the crew discuss the bounce back and dominance of Simone

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101:18

BLC308: With Biden Out, Can Kamala Win? Sonya...

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2024/07/27

On the eighth episode of the @theBLCPod, Nic Nice, SNM Jones, Kim Jones, & Just J start the conversation with Joe Biden’s announcement that he will step aside and not seek reelection for a second term (3:50). They delve into the President’s public address, the “real” reason for his withdrawal, the timing of this decision and the implications for Kamala Harris. Speaking of the VP, the crew discuss her chances of winning, the position she’s in, whether she can win, and the role that black men and

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120:40

BLC307: Trump Assassination Attempt, Amber at the...

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2024/07/20

On the seventh episode of @theBLCPod, the Fantastic Five unite for the first time after a short hiatus. After brief introductions and banter, Nic Nice, SNM Jones, Just J, Mr. Finley & Kim Jones start the show by discussing the assassination attempt on Donald Trump (7:18). They talk about whether people believed it was real when it first happened, why so many think it was staged or at the very least suspicious, who could’ve been behind it, the impact it might have on the election, and whether

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4:51

SN115: Why Criticism ≠ Hate & is Important for...

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2024/07/17

On this special episode of #saidNICEly, Nic begins by addressing some of the people that commented on his video about why he thought ‘Not Like Us’ was not ‘Like That’, the impact hate for Drake had on the success of the song and so on. One of the common accusations was that Nic was hating on Kendrick Lamar and he rebuts that he did no such thing. In fact, Nic expands the conversations and argues that we’re in a culture where anything that seems critical is perceived as hate and why that’s

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9:58

SN114: How I Accidentally became a Passport Bro

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2024/07/13

On this special episode of #saidNICEly, Nic discusses his recent trip to Medellin, Colombia, which started with Costa Rica in 2016. From exploring alternative places to live with lower cost of living and higher quality of life to the emergence of Passport Bros to explosion of Digital Nomads and Expats, Nic talks about how he accidentally became a Passport Bro. He also talks about the impact of perception, how it affects us moving towards our goals, why travelling gives us more real-life experiences

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7:14

SN113: Why 'Not Like Us' is not 'Like That"!

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2024/07/13

On this special, pop-up episode of #saidNICEly, Nic questions the impact of Kendrick Lamar’s mega diss against Drake, Not Like Us, and his concert at the forum on Juneteenth. While the conversation starts with whether the hype around the song is based on the song’s merits or hate for Drake, it evolves into larger issues including being prisoners of the moment & hyperbole around current events. Join the conversation and let's communicate respectfully! Don’t forget to like, subscribe, follow,

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85:04

BLC306: Happily Never After: Piss in the Dating Pool...

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2024/06/29

On the sixth episode of @theBLCPod, Nic Nice, SNM Jones, Just J & Kim Jones start the show talking about the popular internet dating show, Pop The Balloon, if it’s a microcosm of what’s happening in the dating space, the challenges people face in dating, and if there’s pee in the dating pool (02:47). After a complete breakdown, and questionable analogies, the crew shift gears to discuss if polygamous relationships is something black women and black people should consider (29:20). This topic was

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81:49

BLC305: A Fairytale Ending: Why Some SBW🤦🏾‍♀️ like...

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2024/06/22

On the fifth episode of @theBLCPod, Nic Nice, SNM Jones, & Just J welcomes new cast member, Kim Jones, to the show. Kim brought her experience and expertise to the discussion as they started the show with trying to answer the question of why black women are more single than other races of women as well as their male counterparts (04:21). Kim kicks off the discussion with a conversation about the incarceration rate and its impact on black women being single before all hell breaks loose. After

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