We Playin' Spades

Wondery

Yoo! Grab yo cousin, granny, mama and friends - cause we playin’ spades!! We got them cards and we not holding back!! Influential rapper Waka Flocka and rising comedian Desi Banks are pulling up to the table with some of the biggest names in entertainment for no holds barred competition and convos where anything is up for debate! This ain’t no cookie cutter game.

We’re playing real spades just like at the family cookout. So no talking across the table and if you renege - Waka and Desi are gonna call you out! So our celebrity guests better be tough or they will get run off the table. Join us every week on Wondery’s latest show for mad jokes, conversation and games as we dig into some of your favorite folks’ lives, get their insight on the world, and most importantly find out if they can handle themselves when it comes to playing spades.

(Warning: You will get yelled at if you play spades with Black people. Be prepared to get whiplash from the slaps of cards hitting the table. Come correct or don’t come at all. No whining allowed.)

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Introducing: We Playin’ Spades

Introducing: We Playin’ Spades

Follow We Playin' Spades wherever you get your podcasts and watch all episodes on YouTube. You can listen early and ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery app or on Apple Podcasts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episodes

“I am STRESSED OUT!” With B. Simone | 16

“I am STRESSED OUT!” With B. Simone | 16

This week comedian and actress, B. Simone is in the building to challenge our hosts, Waka and Desi, in a game of spades. B. Simone talks about being one of the Millennial Queens of Comedy, how she deals with people trying to cancel her, and shares the hardest part about pleasing a man. B. Simone shows up “ready” for her first-ever spades game, but she gone learn today that we don’t take it easy on rookies!We saved the best for last and in ‘We Playin Spades’ fashion, we’re pulling out all the stops! Can B. Simone take home a victory in her first spades game or will Waka and Desi have the last laugh? Lock in and find out!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“I’m Not A Lyrical Miracle Rapper” with LARussell | 15

“I’m Not A Lyrical Miracle Rapper” with LARussell | 15

This week, Bay Area rapper LARussell comes through the studio to challenge our hosts, Waka and Desi, in a game of spades. LARussell talks about starting his viral backyard concerts, how being different helped his career, and why he doesn’t regret anything in life. LARussell brings his infectious energy to his first ever spades game — whether it’s enough to beat our hosts is a different story. In ‘We Playing Spades’ fashion, we hold nothing back! Can LARussell pull off a spades miracle in his first game or will Waka and Desi send him to his backyard with an L? Lock in and find out!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“It’s Hard To Stay Humble” with K Camp | 14

“It’s Hard To Stay Humble” with K Camp | 14

This week, rapper K Camp pulls up on our hosts, Waka and Desi, for a game of spades. K Camp talks about why he loves being an independent artist, his methods for chasing the bag, and being catfished on Instagram. K Camp and Bobby Kritical, bring their A-game to the table in this nail-biter game of spades. In ‘We Playin’ Spades’ fashion, we dodging catfishes, avoiding reneges, and giving out free game! Can K Camp come out with the W or will Waka and Desi send him home empty-handed? Lock in and find out! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“The King of Crunk Music” with Duke Deuce | 13

“The King of Crunk Music” with Duke Deuce | 13

This week, rapper Duke Deuce pulls up to challenge our hosts, Waka and Desi, to a game of spades. Duke Deuce talks about keeping crunk music alive, leaving his label QC, and how he makes his best music when he’s mad! In ‘We Playin’ Spades’ fashion, we talking smack and taking people’s black cards. Can Duke Deuce get the W or will Waka and Desi have him yelling ‘WTF’ all the way back home? Lock in and find out!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“I Ain’t in The Streets…But They Think I Am” with Zaytoven | 12

“I Ain’t in The Streets…But They Think I Am” with Zaytoven | 12

This week Zaytoven pulls up to the studio to challenge our hosts Waka and Desi to a game of Spades. Zaytoven talks about what it was like running with and producing for Gucci Mane, how growing up in the church inspired his music, and the importance of therapy in the black community. Zaytoven holds nothing back in this enlightening and inspiring episode of We Playin’ Spades!We passing out black cards, recalling childhood punishments, and having deep conversations. In Spades fashion, nothing is off-limits! Can Zaytoven pull out the win or will Waka and Desi send him back to the studio with an L? Lock in and find out!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“This Is How We Really Play In The Hood” with DJ Whoo Kid | 11

“This Is How We Really Play In The Hood” with DJ Whoo Kid | 11

This week, DJ Whoo Kid, pulls up to the studio to challenge our hosts, Waka and Desi, to a game of Spades. DJ Whoo Kid talks about stealing records from Dr. Dre, being kidnapped by Big Pun, and his awkward run-in with Halle Berry. DJ Whoo Kid plays to win, with card master Mikki Mase, in this intense and hilarious episode of We Playin’ Spades!It’s a WILD one! We talking trash, sharing insane stories, and even Kodak Black makes a “special appearance!” Can DJ Whoo Kid score the win or will Waka and Desi scratch him off the board and send him home empty-handed?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“I Just Learned Spades Literally This Morning” with KenTheMan | 10

“I Just Learned Spades Literally This Morning” with KenTheMan | 10

This week, rapper KenTheMan shows up with Renni Rucci to try and spank our hosts Waka and Desi in a game of Spades. KenTheMan talks about the pros and cons of the music industry, why she won’t date a broke dude, Houston’s best food spots, and how she’d describe her rapping style. KenTheMan and Renni Rucci bring their ‘A’ game to their first spades game and they ain’t playin’ around!Things are getting heated! We breaking rules, and in Spades fashion, someone is getting their black card took! Can KenTheMan and Renni Rucci get a dub, or will Waka and Desi send them home empty-handed? Tap in and find out!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“So This is Like Uno Right?” with Funny Marco | 9

“So This is Like Uno Right?” with Funny Marco | 9

This week, comedian Funny Marco pulls up to challenge our hosts, Waka and Desi to a game of spades…well kinda. Funny Marco talks about his favorite comedians, his worst heckler, and whether PBS Kids had the best shows back in the day. In “We Playing Spades” fashion, nothing is off-limits. Will Funny Marco joke his way to a win or will Waka and Desi beat him to the punchline and send him back home? Tune in and find out!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"We Kept Our Black Cards" with Flyana Boss | 8

"We Kept Our Black Cards" with Flyana Boss | 8

This week, Tiktok and rap sensations Flyana Boss pull up on Waka and Desi for a game of spades. Folayan and Bobbi break down how they came up with the name ‘Flyana Boss,’ the inception of their first viral TikTok, and what artists they would like to collab with in the future. These girls ain’t nothing to play with; they bring their infectious competitive spirits to their first-ever spades game.We slapping cards, talking across the table, and giving life lessons — in Spades fashion! Can Flyana Boss run Waka and Desi off the table or will our hosts end up sending them back home to their mama? Lock in and find out!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"I’m a Champion On Every Level!" with Stephen Jackson | 7

"I’m a Champion On Every Level!" with Stephen Jackson | 7

This week, former NBA player Stephen Jackson challenges Waka and Desi to a game of spades — the OG way! Stephen talks about when he knew he was destined for the league, why he doesn’t like to be called an ‘activist’, his honest thoughts on how the “Malice at the Palace” affected his career, and why Kobe Bryant is the best basketball player he’s gone up against. We cussing, trying to not get our black cards took, and throwing cards all across the table…you know what this is! Can Stephen Jackson show them how an OG does it and take the game, or will Waka and Desi send him home empty handed? Lock in and find out!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"Free Thug" with Mariah the Scientist | 6

"Free Thug" with Mariah the Scientist | 6

This week, singer-songwriter MariahTheScientist pulls up to battle it out with our hosts, Waka and Desi. Mariah talks about her unappreciative ex who jump-started her music career, what mood she needs to be in to write music, and why she’s longer going on tour with rappers.Cards are flying, Desi is trying to freestyle, and Waka might get beat up… Experiences you only get at the spades table! Can MariahTheScientist sing her way out of this competition, or will Waka and Desi send her and her “evil girls” running back home? Lock in and find out!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“That’s What Happens When Money’s on the Line” with Trae Young | 5

“That’s What Happens When Money’s on the Line” with Trae Young | 5

This week, one of the NBA’s brightest young stars, Trae Young challenges Waka and Desi to a game of Spades. Trae gives us his top 5 players of all time, whether Kobe still gets his flowers, and his frustrations in his first couple seasons with the Hawks. He brings his humbleness, competitive fire, and his wallet to the table — cause you already know we putting money on this ass whooping!We’re back with cussing, laughs, and card slapping, so you know it’s a real spades game! Can Trae bring his best defense to the table, or will Waka and Desi send him back to the locker room? Lock in with us and find out!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“I Twerk for Jesus” with Kamillion | 4

“I Twerk for Jesus” with Kamillion | 4

This week, actress and rapper, Kamillion comes through with her partner and hairstylist Keith The Great to go head-to-head with Waka Flocka Flame and Desi Banks. Kamillion talks about working with HER, the project that stopped her from being broke, and finds out if Waka and Desi are toe suckers. Uh huh - this one gets freaky y’all! Kamillion brings the energy, laughs, and her boss moves to the table — all while trying to spank that ass in spades!We got cussing, card slapping, and luxurious hair flips. Can Kamillion take the W from Waka and Desi or will she go twerking back home? Lock in with us and find out!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“Don’t Prank Black People in the Hood” with Lil Rel Howery | 3

“Don’t Prank Black People in the Hood” with Lil Rel Howery | 3

This week, comedian and actor, Lil Rel Howery pulls up to the table with his partner Young Wayne to take on Waka and Desi. Lil Rel gets into everything from his audition for Get Out, to why it’s a good idea to listen to black women and a bad idea to pull pranks on black people in the hood! Lil Rel brings the jokes, knowledge and shit talking - all while trying to whoop ass in spades!It's gonna be a whole lot of cussing, laughs, and cards slapping the table. Will Lil Rel get sent packing by Waka and Desi or spank that ass in a game of spades? Tap in and find out! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“Will Smith Be Trippin” with Jay Pharoah | 2

“Will Smith Be Trippin” with Jay Pharoah | 2

This week, SNL comedic legend, actor and impressionist Jay Pharoah pulls up to the table with his spades partner DJ Whoo Kid, to battle Waka and Desi. Well wait, actually Jay Pharoah, Denzel Washington, Katt Williams, 50 Cent and about a dozen other people Jay does spot on impressions of, pull up. Jay opens up about everything from going toe to toe with Lorne Michaels at SNL, to women requesting impersonations during sex, to the actor who said Jay’s impression of him wasn’t good enough. And as always….Issa whole lotta cussing, laughing, and shit talking. Will Jay and Whoo Kid get run off the table, or live to see another day?!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“I Get Canceled Every Week!” with Nick Cannon | 1

“I Get Canceled Every Week!” with Nick Cannon | 1

On the premiere episode, Nick Cannon pulls up to the table with his spades partner, Courtney B, to take on our hosts – hip hop heavy hitter, Waka Flocka Flame and comedian, Desi Banks. Waka and Desi tap into everything from Nick’s biggest movie career regret, the history behind Wild n’ Out, and why Nick needs 100 Million Dollars a year. Nothing is off limits! Issa whole lotta cussing, laughing, and shit talking… and of course we gon see if Nick and Courtney gon get run off the table or take home the crown!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Introducing: We Playin’ Spades

Introducing: We Playin’ Spades

Follow We Playin' Spades wherever you get your podcasts and watch all episodes on YouTube. You can listen early and ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery app or on Apple Podcasts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.