On this powerful episode of A Pod Named Kickback, No Brakes Nu and GetFitWithJack hold space for a raw and unfiltered conversation in honor of Men’s Mental Health Month. Nu opens up about personal betrayals, mental health struggles, and what it means when your so-called “bros” move funny during your darkest hours.

The convo widens into a deep dive on the importance of therapy, vulnerability, and the misunderstood power of manifestation — not just wishing, but working for what you speak into existence.

Then things heat up as the squad breaks down Trump’s latest military aggression and the U.S.’s thirst for war, especially in the Middle East. Nu doesn’t hold back on the realities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, calling out the historical and ongoing injustices with brutal honesty.

But it’s not all fire and fury — Billboard’s Top 75 R&B Artists list brings the laughs, eye-rolls, and passionate debates. How you got a Top 10 with no Luther? No Babyface? Miss us with that.

From deep soul wounds to soulful debates, this episode balances truth, humor, and healing. A grown-ass convo for grown-ass kickbackers.

In this week’s episode of A Pod Named Kickback, No Brakes Nu' and Get Fit with Jacq take a deep dive into the viral Haley Bailey & DDG situation—specifically unpacking the controversial topic of postpartum depression.

Nu' breaks down his viral social media post and the firestorm that followed: men vs. women, assumptions vs. empathy, and what it really means to support a woman through postpartum when even she may not know she’s struggling.

“It’s not just crying in silence—it can be behavior that’s unsafe, unstable, and unpredictable. So how do we protect the baby, the mother, and the family unit?”

From there, the convo expands to:

How celebrity custody battles affect the children long-term
Diddy’s dark spiral and the bizarre pattern of free-for-all sexual requests
The ongoing genocide in Gaza, with heartbreaking footage of Palestinians being gunned down while trying to get food
The brewing cold war between Trump & Elon Musk—money vs. political power, and who really wins when billionaires and world leaders clash

It’s deep. It’s wild. It’s real.

And it’s a conversation you need to hear before forming your opinion.

🎙️ A Pod Named Kickback: Grown, sexy, ratchet, and responsible.

On today’s episode of A Pod Named Kickback, we dive into a powerful Kickback Conversation about becoming your highest self—not by faking it, but by living like the person you want to be right now. This ain’t manifestation talk with no action—this is about shifting your mindset, your decisions, and your energy to match the version of you that’s already leveled up.

Then we get into the Top 5 stories of the week:

• Donald Trump’s wild wave of pardons—Larry Hoover, NBA Youngboy, and the Chrisleys? What’s really going on behind the scenes?

• New developments in the Tory Lanez case—Rep. Luna reveals evidence that could change everything. Is Tory innocent? What does that mean for Meg?

• Elon Musk steps down from the White House—wait, what? Is this about Dogecoin? Is it a distraction to protect Tesla? We dig in.

• My grocery delivery showed up mid-episode, so shoutout to Jack for holding it down while I ran to the door 😂

• We wrapped with new music recs, including heat from Coco Jones, and the latest drops added to our official Apple Music playlist.

https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/a-pod-named-kickback-playlist/pl.u-55D6x62HYRXb11

All that, plus your weekly dose of motivation, accountability, and real ones talking real life.

On this powerful new episode of A Pod Named Kickback, No Brakes Nu’ is joined by co-host Jacq and special guest Heidi B — whose insight, presence, and perspective elevate the energy in a way that can only be described as a fresh new beginning for the show.

This week’s conversation centers around the importance of knowing when to say goodbye — to people, habits, pain, and even parts of yourself. The crew also dives deep into:

• The latest revelations from Cassie’s testimony in the Diddy case
• How social media is turning a complex situation into another gender war — and why that’s hurting more than it’s helping
• New developments in the Tory Lanez / Megan Thee Stallion case — and what the bodyguard’s statement could mean
• The unbelievable survival story of a hiker stranded for weeks in the mountains
• The success of “Sinners,” a Black horror film making big box office noise
• Plus, the debut of Nu’s official new segment: RANT (Random Ass Nu’ Thoughts) — raw, honest, and unfiltered

In a heartfelt moment, Nu’ addresses the recent on-air tension with Randy T, and the two extend love, respect, and closure — reminding the #kickbackers what real brotherhood looks like.

This episode has laughter, accountability, vulnerability, and a brand new spark.

A reset for the pod.

A statement of growth.

A reminder of why you tune in.

Tap in.

Kickbackers, we back.

#APodNamedKickback #NoBrakesNu⛽️ #RANT #HeidiB #DiddyCassie #ToryLanez #KnowingWhenToSayGoodbye #KickbackersUnite #getfitwithjacq #kickbackers

To listen to our music playlist on Apple:
https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/a-pod-named-kickback-playlist/pl.u-55D6x62HYRXb11

This weeks episode was explosive!! Someone was fried live on the air!! We discuss polyamory and ethical non monogamy, the Rodney Hinton Jr. trial, Mother's day for those without mothers and so much more! This is a legendary episode!! Transistor says this is our actual 300th FULL episode so please enjoy!!

This week we discuss in our inaugural episode of the 1st full season, The Cowboys trade for George Pickens what does that mean for them and the NFC East? NBA Playoffs and apologies to Tyrese Haliburton, are the Celtics still the favorites? Is the LeBron, KD, Steph days over? Why did Sheduer Sanders drop? Our finals predictions and much more!!

The podcast is BIKE!!! This week our Kickback Conversation was based on the power of belief. Ask, Believe, Receive. We also speak on Shedeur Sanders' draft drop, Shannon Sharpe's controversary, and Tracee Eliss Ross enters the group chat, plus Target suffers at the hands of the boycott a lot of y’all didn’t even believe in. Plus a special visit from Brittani Sade. WE BIKE Kickbackers!!

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13 years. That’s not just time—it’s a legacy. On this special anniversary episode, No Brakes Nu is joined by Randy T, GetFitWithJacq, and surprise appearances from past hosts and day-one kickbackers for a celebration that hits the soul.

We reflect on the journey—from the pain to the purpose, the frustrations to the funny moments, the losses, the growth, and the love. We honor our brother JB, revisit our favorite episodes, and open up about the real-life challenges behind the mic. This one’s for the ones who never stopped believing—even when it got heavy.

It’s not a comeback—it’s a recharge. A reminder that sometimes you just need to breathe… not break. This is SoulFuel.

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