We Playin' Spades

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 spades.From the first deal, it’s nothing but jokes, chaos, and cultural correction. Paris gets into her former life dating men and running them for their money, why she eventually retired from men altogether (the men ain’t the same men no more), and how she never really had to come out of the closet because her family only had one condition: the woman better be a baddie. No press conference. No announcement. Just pure aesthetics.Alex breaks down the heckler that completely changed how he approaches stand-up, forcing him to expand his material and divulges the very specific way you can tell he's “not that gay.” Nick delivers the most unhinged pee-in-the-bed story ever told at the Turquoise Table, which somehow turns into a therapeutic breakthrough and then pivots into shaming Courtney, Paris, and Alex for their embarrassingly weak knowledge of Black cinema. Receipts are pulled. Legacies are defended.All four comedians bond over bombing on stage, the universal pain of a bad set, and why punching down is lazy comedy. It’s one of those episodes where the jokes are reckless, the lessons are real, and everybody leaves slightly more exposed than they planned.The Gays…they’re playing spades.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 playing Spades at his uncle's house while surrounded by massive, stallion-sized dogs that made him too nervous to focus.As the game heats up, the "Cut the Deck and Spill the Tea" questions bring pure chaos. Lavell boldly claims he writes great jokes while getting it on and passionately explains why he would rather fight 50 geese-sized men than risk getting kicked by a man-sized goose. Dropping some serious OG wisdom, Lavell shares the best advice he ever got from Rudy Ray Moore ("Use everything you got"), recalls struggling in front of 4,000 people in Oklahoma City, and reflects on career highs like winning a SAG Award for ‘Breaking Bad’ and walking past Oprah. Lavell also gives props to the new generation of internet comedians like King Bach for their daily hustle, then gets vulnerable about his weight loss journey and the wake-up call he had after eating 35 lemon pepper wings from Wingstop. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

‘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 Kubrick’s ‘Full Metal Jacket’, which ultimately led to him starring in James Cameron’s ‘Aliens’. He also reflects on spending 13 years living and acting in London, sparking a powerful conversation about UK actor training vs. Black American entertainers, and tells a hilarious behind the scenes story about improvising with a live spider on stage in Chicago.Taylor Polidore opens up about her journey into the Tyler Perry universe and the unforgettable audition that landed her role in ‘Beauty in Black’, including showing up in baggy pants and cornrows while others were fully dressed for a stripper role.Things take a hilarious turn during the "Deal With It" segment when the table debates a wild relationship hypothetical: a 30-day no-arguing rule where the person who starts the fight owes the other $5,000. Taylor proudly leans into her Virgo energy, admitting she lacks accountability and would easily flip the fine back onto her partner!From Hollywood history and Tyler Perry insights to relationship debates and unfiltered laughs, this episode is packed with unforgettable moments.Watch now and tap in — you don’t want to miss this one!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 drops a bombshell, claiming she might be the only woman in Hollywood Nick hasn't slept with, even though Nick insists he definitely tried back in the day!The trash talk heats up as Nick revokes Claudia's "Black Card" for refusing to eat greens and chitlins, and the group debates a truly wild billionaire hypothetical. With Claudia admitting she has never played Spades before, the stakes are high. Will the beginners pull off an epic upset, or will the backyard bosses send them packing? Tune in to find out!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 and Courtney through the reality of navigating the Hollywood machine without losing your soul. Steve gives a powerful breakdown on why he refuses to play the "schmoozing" game, while Wood takes us back to his legendary NYU drama days—including the wild story of getting expelled in his final year! Plus, Wood shares a surreal encounter with Prince that will completely change the way you look at counting your birthdays.Things get spicy when the "Black Card Revoked" questions hit the table. Nobody is backing down as they debate R&B legends, hip-hop trivia, and exactly who holds the crown as the greatest actor of all time.And don’t you dare click out early! Because the Harris brothers came to play. The sibling banter is undefeated, the trash talk is elite, and you have to see if they can actually back up their boasts at the card table.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.