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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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All Episodes

102:35

When Independence Meets Reality

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2025/11/01

In this all-new episode of The BLC Podcast, SNM Jones leads the crew — Delvin the Expert, Just J, and Tia Bee — through a no-filter breakdown of modern relationships, accountability, and economics in the dating market. The conversation opens with viral clips that set the tone: David Banner’s take on loyalty and cheating, Mase telling his girlfriend to buy her own engagement ring, and the rise of men marrying five years later than before. The panel digs deep into why “good men get punished,” how

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S6E8: High Value or High Delusion?

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2025/10/25

In this explosive episode of The BLC Pod, Nic Nice, SNM Jones, Delvin the Expert, and Just J unpack modern love’s biggest contradictions. From Jennifer Lopez claiming she’s “never been loved” to the internet’s obsession with intuition, the crew asks the hard questions about self-awareness, patterns, and accountability. They debate whether men really have it harder in today’s dating market, if being a single mom is a dealbreaker or just a deflection, and how vulnerability is sometimes used as

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6:38

NKIAE2: Boxers In A Bunch

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2025/10/18

In this episode of Nic Knows It All, Nic Nice breaks down the Ayesha Curry controversy and why so many men are secretly triggered by it. 🔥 From the gender wars to emotional intelligence in relationships, Nic calls out the projection, insecurity, and lack of empathy that make men twist women’s words into attacks. 💭 Why do brothers get mad when women express their truth? Why does a wife sharing her journey turn into a debate about loyalty? Nic unpacks it all — from the fear of not being “enough,” to

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S6E7: Fight or Flight

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2025/10/18

In this fiery episode of The BLC Pod, Nic Nice, SNM Jones, Delvin the Expert, Just J, and guest host Natalie tackle the contracts, confusion, and contradictions behind modern marriage and gender dynamics.The crew kicks things off with Stephen A. Smith’s viral clash with Jasmine Crockett and Serena Williams’ husband Alexis Ohanian, asking when political debates turn into personal attacks — and whether powerful women are treated with the same respect as men. Then, the conversation heats up as Delvin

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113:41

S6E6: Call Of Duty

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2025/10/11

In this explosive new episode of The BLC Pod (Season 6 Episode 6), Nic Nice, SNM Jones, Delvin the Expert and Just J go all in on the week’s most viral relationship and culture headlines. From Diddy’s 50-month sentence and Trump pardon request to Ayesha Curry admitting she wasn’t ready for marriage, the panel asks the real questions that social media dodges.They tackle the so-called “Hoe Phase” debate – is it empowerment or emotional avoidance? Delvin breaks down Cam Newton’s “list” and the

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S6E5: Sticks and Stones

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2025/10/04

This week on The BLC Pod, Nic Nice, SNM Jones, Just J, and Delvin the Expert dive head-first into the week’s wildest culture clashes—from Nicki Minaj vs Cardi B’s “mommy beef” and soft sexism in hip-hop, to Devin Haney’s $350K breakup lawsuit, Pastor John Gray’s “meta-cheating” confession, and the rise of separate-account marriages that could kill generational wealth. The crew debates whether women are held to double standards when they beef, if emotional affairs count as real cheating, and why

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6:14

NKIAE1: The Cautionary Tale of Cardi B!

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2025/09/29

Welcome to the premiere of Nic Knows It All—where Nic Nice talks his talk, unfiltered. In this first episode, Nic dives into the biggest headline of the week: Cardi B’s messy breakup with Offset, her new album Am I the Drama?, and her baby news with Stefon Diggs. But is this really an upgrade—or just another Offset in disguise? Nic breaks down the cautionary tale for women who jump too fast into new relationships, chasing “better” without taking time to heal. From toxic patterns to the danger of

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104:06

S6E4: When It's Up & It's Stuck!

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2025/09/27

On this week’s episode of The BLC Pod, Nic Nice, SNM Jones, Just J, and special guest Christal Jordan tackle the hottest debates in culture, love, and celebrity drama. From Diddy recruiting Yung Miami as a character witness, to Michael Porter Jr. insisting on 50/50 bills despite a $200M contract, the crew asks: when does loyalty, money, or control cross the line? The conversation heats up around Offset allegedly stalling divorce papers while Cardi B is pregnant by Stefon Diggs—who’s really “winning”

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103:33

S6E3: Drama or Trauma Response?

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2025/09/20

On this episode of The BLC Pod (Season 6, Episode 3), Nic Nice, SNM Jones, Delvin the Expert, and Just J dive into the week’s biggest cultural debates and celebrity controversies. From Saweetie claiming “pretty privilege” comes with punishment, to Cardi B’s pregnancy with Stefon Diggs while still married to Offset, the crew doesn’t hold back. The conversation gets even deeper with Nick Cannon admitting his 12 kids are a trauma response, Dame Dash calling out Charlamagne tha God’s masculinity, and

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98:41

S6E2: Happy Wife, Happy Life

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2025/09/13

On this episode of The BLC Pod, the crew takes on the controversial phrase “Happy Wife, Happy Life” and asks whether it’s timeless truth or outdated folklore. Nic Nice, SNM Jones, Delvin the Expert, and Just J dive into the hottest debates in love and culture, from Ciara adding “Wilson” to her son’s last name and what that means for Future’s legacy, to Ayesha Curry admitting Steph wasn’t her type in high school and how women often reframe attraction once a man levels up. The panel also tackles

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101:20

S6E1: Four Better or Worse

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2025/09/06

Season 6 is here! The BLC Pod returns with Nic Nice, SNM Jones, Delvin the Expert, and Just J diving headfirst into the hottest culture and relationship debates of the week. From Britney Renner’s baby mama drama with PJ Washington to Offset telling men not to get married, the crew doesn’t hold back. They break down Dr. Umar’s “pregnancy ≠ marriage” stance, the scandal around Sadia Khan and the idea of a “high-value side chick”, and the heated question: how bad does it have to get for a man to be the

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01:08:18

BLC-In-Person Ep 2: Cultural Commentary

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2025/08/23

In this in-person episode of The BLC Pod, Nic Nice is joined by SNM Jones, Just J, and special guests Christal Jordan and Scorpio Moe for a raw, unfiltered conversation about the state of the culture. From the decline of love in R&B, to the rise of podcasting during the pandemic, to social media’s addictive grip and the dangerous chase for clout — the crew breaks down how music, media, and validation have reshaped our communities. Are we evolving, or just losing ourselves in the noise?

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39:32

BLC-In-Person Ep 1: Trusting The Process

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2025/08/16

The BLC Pod is officially in the building! After countless virtual sessions, Nic Nice, SNM Jones, and Just J reunite in Atlanta for the very first in-person episode of the BLCPod. From Clubhouse to the studio, this live conversation brings raw energy, humor, and tough love as the crew dives into the topics shaking today’s culture. They ask: Are single mothers undateable or just misunderstood? Do Black women truly love, like, and respect Black men? And is Black love built on dysfunction—or is it time

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01:07:27

BLC-OSC11: Paid The Cost, To Be The Boss

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2025/08/09

Season 5 might be over, but Nic Nice, SNM Jones, and Just J aren’t done talking their talk. In this off-season conversation, the crew recaps a fiery Season 5 and dives into some of the most unfiltered takes yet — from Shannon Sharpe’s defamation case win and whether public figures should be held accountable for their off-duty behavior, to Paul Pierce’s claim that a side piece saved his marriage. The conversation gets even spicier with debates on men receiving spousal support, the rise of single and

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01:36:02

S5E15: Terms & Conditions May Apply

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2025/08/02

From being left behind in paradise to being left behind in marriage, the Season 5 Finale dives into what happens when the terms & conditions of relationships, race, and responsibility go unspoken — but not unnoticed. We break down Deandre Ayton’s “Stranded in Turks” fiasco, Dreka finally divorcing Kevin Gates, and the rise of anonymous exposé apps like Tea — while also tackling new white-only settlements popping up across the U.S. and whether marrying between 28–32 actually leads to long-term

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01:47:32

S5E14: A Hard Pill to Swallow

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2025/07/26

In this raw and fiery episode of The BLC Pod, the full crew is finally back—and they waste no time jumping into the drama. Tia Bee leads the discussion on Shannon Sharpe’s OnlyFans scandal and the $10M settlement that has people calling him a simp. Just J breaks down the CEO Coldplay cheating fiasco, asking whether there’s ever a “right way” to cheat—and why the HR mistress got off easy. From there, Nic Nice opens a tense conversation on “boss b*tch energy” and whether it’s repelling masculine men

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S5E13: Truth Be Told

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2025/07/19

In Episode 513 of The BLC Pod, the crew goes all the way there with no punches pulled. First, we unpack Shaquille O’Neal threatening to put hands on RG3 for shading Angel Reese. Was it protection or performance? Then, Amber Rose sets the internet on fire claiming older women have that “snatchback power” and younger men can’t get enough. The main convos go deeper—Dr. Cheyenne Bryant says men raised by single mothers are too emotionally feminine, sparking debate on whether that’s truth… or reckless

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01:31:57

S5E12: Are Women Over 35 Cooked?

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2025/07/12

In this spicy, culture-shifting episode of The BLC Pod, Nic Nice, Delvin the Expert, and SNM Jones take on four major hot-button topics with humor, honesty, and hella insight. First, the crew debates YouTube’s crackdown on AI-generated content—are they protecting originality or just gatekeeping the bag? Then, it’s all aboard the controversy cruise as Carnival’s new rule changes are dissected—is this policy reform or anti-Black performance? The team dives deep into the fallout from this year’s

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47:03

BLC-BREAKING NEWS: Diddy Found Guilty(ish): The...

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2025/07/03

In this Breaking News Edition of The BLC Pod, Nic Nice, S&M Jones, and Just J dive deep into the controversial verdict in the federal case against Sean “Diddy” Combs. From a guilty verdict under the Mann Act to being cleared of sex trafficking and RICO charges, the crew unpacks every layer — legal loopholes, cultural hypocrisy, internet reactions, and what this case says about power, celebrity, and gender dynamics in America. Was this accountability or a slap on the wrist? Did the system fail

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01:42:25

S5E11: High Earners, Low Expectations

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2025/06/28

In Episode 511 of the BLC Pod, Nic Nice, SNM Jones, and Just J deliver raw, unfiltered commentary on the Diddy RICO trial and what it reveals about unchecked power and lifestyle optics. From there, the crew dives deep into accusations that men are trapping women with babies—featuring KD, DDG, and Naomi Osaka—and whether emotional manipulation is gendered. Kiki Palmer’s take on high-earning women in love sparks a conversation about modern femininity, financial intimidation, and why emotional

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