On this episode of A Pod Named Kickback, we kick off the New Year with a real conversation about mental calibration, alignment, and why your thoughts, words, and actions have to match if you want real change.

We talk New Year’s goals and plans, break down global power moves involving oil, money, and the U.S. dollar, and dig into celebrity rumors, accountability, and the danger of jumping to conclusions. We also cover the Power universe, the Diggs brothers, and why power never really dies — it just changes form.

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New year. New alignment. No Brakes

On this episode of A Pod Named Kickback, No Brakes Nu and the squad dive into mental calibration — the connection between what you think, what you say, and what you do… and how aligning those three shapes who you’re becoming. We break down real-life conversations around growth, discipline, and moving like your future self.

We also talk Dave Chappelle and the outrage over his Saudi Arabia comments, separating facts from emotional overreactions. Jacq (J-A-C-Q — spell it right 😤) weighs in as we discuss perception, intention, and people hearing what they want to hear.

From there, we get into the real reasons Nicki Minaj has lost the plot, her political alliances, and why accountability still matters — especially when Black communities are impacted. We call out Trump’s record on Black America, cut through the fear-mongering accusations, and keep it honest about what’s actually happened.

We also touch on Welcome to Derry and why the IT universe is way deeper than just a clown, react to the final stretch of Power Book IV: Force and Tommy’s run, and close out with new music and good energy — Payroll Giovanni, Conway the Machine, Wale, 21 Savage — setting the tone as we move into 2026 focused, aligned, and behaving like who we’re becoming.

Brick by brick. No brakes.

“Fuck The Streets” isn’t disrespect—it’s growth.

On this episode of A Pod Named Kickback, No Brakes Nu and Jack break down what it really means to evolve when the very mindset that once saved you can destroy the life you’re building now.

We talk about pulling from your future self, not your past survival instincts. About knowing when to put the boat down once it’s gotten you to shore. About why the streets fed us when we were hungry—but can’t raise us when we’re trying to build.

From rappers finally saying what they’ve lived, to navigating corporate America without dragging street responses into grown-man rooms, to why real progress requires letting go—this episode is about elevation, not erasure.

If you’re still clinging to what kept you alive instead of what will help you thrive… this one’s for you.

Fuck the streets. Long live the future. Brick by brick.

Tonight’s Kickback gets unconventional — and unfiltered.

Inspired by a Joe Budden Podcast moment, we jump into a heated real-world debate sparked on Facebook: Is a $400 tomahawk steak appropriate on a first date? What started as jokes turned into a serious conversation about dating culture, entitlement, character, and expectations. Is it about affordability… or principle?

The debate spills into the studio as Randy joins the conversation live, with Jacq adding perspective, and we break down what first dates should look like, how men are being judged by spending instead of substance, and why Uptown DC “talk-your-way-in” culture sees things very differently.

From there, we pivot into the 50 Cent–produced documentary Diddy: The Reckoning — unpacking power, abuse, motivation, bias, and accountability. We acknowledge the layers: Diddy as a victim who became a perpetrator, and how cycles of harm often create more victims. The conversation gets heavy, honest, and necessary.

We close with motivation for the final stretch of the year — how to finish strong, reflect honestly, and set yourself up to win going into next year. Plus, quick hits on new music from 21 Savage, Nas & DJ Premier, Conway the Machine, Max B, and French Montana.

Heated debates. Real talk. Good energy.

This is the Kickback.

On this episode of A Pod Named Kickback, No Brakes Nu’ and Jacqui dive into something we all feel but rarely talk about — real connection. Not DMs, not algorithms, not emojis… we’re talking old-school connection. Eye contact. Energy. Physical interaction. Real conversations that mean something.

We dig into how the world has shifted so far into scrolling and swiping that we barely talk anymore — not deeply, not intentionally, not romantically, not platonically. And that’s the real issue: not what the connection is based on, but the fact that most people ain’t connecting at all.

From there, we take it deeper —

• Family, legacy, and building the right business that gives the right reward

• Why we still chase the creative itch, whether it’s music or content, and how it means something different now than it did when we were younger

• And ultimately, why humans still want to be part of something real… something meaningful… even if it costs us pieces of our old identity

This ain’t just a conversation — it’s a reminder that purpose, connection, and community still matter. That’s why the Kickback exists. That’s why you pull up every week. #Kickbackers

No Brakes Nu’ and Jacqui barely made it this week — blame J Lew and that wild Cowboys comeback — but the Kickback crew still pulled up with a tight 20-minute episode.

They break down Netflix’s thriller “All Her Fault,” diving into the twists, misdirections, and the kind of plot tricks that make you question everything you think you saw. Nu’ and Jacqui imagine what life would look like for the characters a year later… ten years later… and how the story would really play out after the credits roll.

Then things take a left turn as Nu’ shares the return — and sudden disappearance — of one of his legendary “best eaters.” She texted she was on the way… and then ghosted with zero explanation. No call, no show. Subscription canceled. The crew debates whether Nu’ was too tough or just keeping the rules consistent.

Short episode, big laughs, wild honesty, and a little petty energy.

Tap in and get ready for the next one — because the Kickback never stops.

This week on A Pod Named Kickback, No Brakes Nu welcomes back Mr. Man Up Monday himself — Randy T — for a powerful conversation on Men’s Mental Health Month.

The crew gets real about what it means to be a man battling silent struggles: from being told “don’t cry” as boys, to unlearning that conditioning as grown men. Nu opens up about his own mental health journey — from dark moments and suicidal thoughts to finding healing through therapy, Tupac’s music, and real support.

They dive into how to show up for the men in your life, how anger often masks pain, and why acknowledging emotion is strength — not weakness. The episode also touches on Antonio Brown’s spiral, Ketanji Brown Jackson’s policy debates, fake pregnancies, and the reality of people going hungry due to delayed benefits.

It’s an open, honest kickback centered on one truth: Black men deserve to heal too

When does “just friends” really mean just friends? This week on A Pod Named Kickback, Nu’ and Jacquie (yeah, that’s J-A-C-Q-U-I-E!) dive into the messy truth about the friend zone — why most people waiting there aren’t real friends, and why being “the nice guy” doesn’t entitle you to anything.

From there, the crew flips into a packed Kickback: celebrating SNAP benefits staying intact (and saying fuck Trump for trying to starve the people), breaking down new music from rising artist Chino, and sharing Nu’s Halloween movie review of X — the wild horror flick about a killer old lady with a thirst for sex.

Nu’ also opens up about his love for romance stories with Ruth & Boaz, the upcoming New Edition x Boyz II Men x Toni Braxton tour (and his real-life connection to every one of them), and how October turned out to be his best month yet — in sales, in streaming, and in spirit.

Now he’s claiming “Nu’-vember” as the next level. Manifestation in motion. No brakes, no limits.