Da Kickback is a weekly invitation to come chill with Cherika, EB and Sabrina as they catch up on a variety of current and past events through lively discussions. Get ready to laugh, cry, and get hype as they discuss what should and shouldn’t fly in life. podcast weblog
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Friday Sep 12, 2025
Friday Sep 12, 2025
Getting into the mess, the state of the U.S. & taking all the thoughts and prayers.
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Cherika is bringing the wisdom with KevonStage's latest book "Successful Failure" and his conversation on the "Let's Try This Again" podcast with B. Simone. It's all about how your biggest mess-ups can be the path to your biggest blessings.
Sabrina is getting into some real true-crime with not one, but two podcasts for you. There's "Scamanda" podcast and Hulu documentary about a woman who faked cancer to scam her community, and "Unicorn Girl," about a woman who seemed to have a perfect life but was actually a master of deception.
And finally, EB has a couple of powerful picks for the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina: the National Geographic documentary "Hurricane Katrina: Race Against Time" and Spike Lee’s follow-up documentary, "If God Is Willing and Da Creek Don’t Rise."
Successful Failure (Book)
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/752158/successful-failure-by-kevin-fredericks/
Faith, Failure & Forever Love: My Candid Conversation with KevOnStage ( Let’s Try This Again with B. Simone Podcast )
https://open.spotify.com/show/4GW3COSbRJ4phig6ErsXvy
Scamanda
- Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3UNxeZPD5fDSzm26mqTjgc
- Documentary (Hulu): https://www.hulu.com/series/scamanda-f4ec2a4c-e234-4658-8728-1d17d1725b89
Unicorn Girl
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unicorn-girl/id1813180252
Hurricane Katerina: Race Against Time
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/tv/show/835e484d-dbd3-426b-97e2-97000a792748
If God Is Willing and Da Creek Don’t Rise
https://www.hulu.com/series/ba5383cd-f1db-4016-9f02-b9b34cf15a11
Monday Aug 04, 2025
Monday Aug 04, 2025
Show Notes
This week on Da Kickback, we’re trading in the chaos for some calm (well, sort of) as we dive deep into Netflix’s southern comfort series Sweet Magnolias. From Maddie's mama bear moments to Dana Sue's kitchen therapy and Helen's endless love triangle, we break down the big themes, messy relationships, and those small-town secrets that keep Serenity anything but peaceful.
💬 Is it giving Hallmark vibes or hiding something deeper?
❤️ Who’s growing, who’s stuck, and who needs to go sit down somewhere?
🍷 And yes, we’re spilling tea and margaritas.
Whether you're a longtime fan or a curious newcomer, tune in as we unpack the sweetness and the spice of Sweet Magnolias—Kickback style.
🕺 Tap in, laugh with us, and don’t forget: bring your feelings to the porch.
We Recommend
Humans of New York: Tanqueray
Amazon.com: Tanqueray: 9781250278272: Stanton, Brandon, Johnson, Stephanie: Books
Real, raw, and unapologetically honest, this is the full story of Tanqueray as told by Brandon Stanton―a book filled with never-before-told stories of Tanqueray's struggles and triumphs through good times and bad, personal photos from her own collection, and glimpses of New York City from back in the day when the name “Tanqueray” was on everyone’s lips.
Forever
FOREVER | Official Trailer | Netflix
Reunited as teens, two childhood friends fall deeply in love, experiencing the joy and heartache of a first romance that will change their lives forever.
Train Wreck
Trainwreck: Poop Cruise | Official Trailer | Netflix
An engine fire leaves 4,000 passengers stranded at sea without power and plumbing in this wild documentary about the infamous "poop cruise" of 2013.
Friday May 23, 2025
Friday May 23, 2025
EB will give good vibes & words of encouragement for 25k. 🤷🏿♂️
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This month our recommendations are a blend of personal safety, dramatic storytelling, and supporting black businesses. Sabrina offers "Bo Society & Books" which promotes personal growth and empowerment through a range of Christian books and an optional membership program. She also recommends "The Gift of Fear," a book offering insights into intuition and self-protection. For screen time, Cherika suggests the film "Sinners". EB came through with two Netflix series: "Sweet Magnolias" a heartwarming story of female friendship and life in a small Southern town, and "Ransom Canyon" a romantic Western saga centered on ranching families and their struggles in Texas. Cowboy Carter must have EB in a country mood. Check it all out below!
Bo Society & Books
The Gift of Fear
Sinners
Sweet Magnolias (Netflix)
https://www.netflix.com/title/80239866
Ransom Canyon (Netflix)
https://www.netflix.com/title/81459107
Saturday Apr 19, 2025
Saturday Apr 19, 2025
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In this episode of DaKickback, we’re chopping it up about all the recent family fun — from epic vacation memories and out-of-the-country adventures to the unforgettable moments from a family wedding. We’re sharing laughs, reflecting on what made it all so meaningful, and even diving into some of the biggest stories in politics. You know the vibe — good convos, good energy, and nothing but real talk at DaKickback.
We Recommend
The Lion King follows a young lion, Simba, who flees his kingdom when his father, King Mufasa, is murdered by his paternal uncle, Scar. After growing up in exile, Simba returns home to confront his uncle and reclaim his throne.
The Lion King | Original Trailer | Disney+
Immerse yourself in the most compelling and consequential stories from around the globe. The world is changing in big ways every day. State of the World from NPR takes you where the news is happening — and explains why it matters.
State of the World from NPR : NPR
Attend a city council or county commissioner meeting in your area.
Sunday Mar 16, 2025
Sunday Mar 16, 2025
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In this episode, we share some personal life updates and dive into the excitement and highlights of award season. Our recommends are "The Telepathy Tapes," the fascinating capabilities of ChatGPT, and the gripping "American Murder" series. Tune in for all this and more as we chat about the latest in entertainment and life!
We Recommend
The Telepathy Tapes dares to explore the profound abilities of non-speakers with autism—individuals who have long been misunderstood and underestimated.
ChatGPT is an AI chatbot developed by OpenAI. It uses deep learning to generate human-like text based on prompts from users.
What happened in the final days of Gabby Petito's life? In this gripping true-crime series, her loved ones reveal the untold story of her tragic murder.
Friday Feb 07, 2025
Friday Feb 07, 2025
A year away?! Yeah, we know.
But we're BACK, and we've got a lot to catch you up on, from what we've been doing to how we're feeling about 2025 so far (whew!).
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This week we're serving up a little something for everyone! Whether you're looking for a thrilling mystery to binge-watch via Netflix's "The Night Agent", a deeper dive into scripture with "The Bible Recap", or just a good laugh and insight into hip hop music with the "No Life Shaq" youtube page, we've got you covered. From political conspiracies to spiritual growth and hilarious social commentary, these recommendations are sure to keep you entertained and engaged. Check them out below!
The Night Agent
https://www.netflix.com/title/81450827
The Bible Recap
https://www.thebiblerecap.com/
No Life Shaq
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKUCm3FepRrl-VKhq0Wwajg
Saturday Dec 30, 2023
Saturday Dec 30, 2023
Wrapping up 2023, thanks for listening Kickbackers!
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Our greatest recommendations will always be tied to getting to know Jesus Christ and being a light in this world. It's no surprise then that our final recommendations are all resources to stay in God's word and grow in your knowledge of Him and yourself! Sabrina kicked things off with Devotional Classics edited by Foster and Smith. This book puts together some of the best thoughts from the family of Christ. Cherika's recommends, 52-weeks In the Word, comes with a book, podcast and workbook as it leads you on a journey to finish the Bible in a year. EB closes us out with two recommends from Jackie Hill Perry, the first being a 60 day devotional entitled, Upon Waking, to help break into the habit of being in the word and the second, Gay Girl, Good God, being a look at Jackie's path to settling in to who Christ called her to be.
Devotional Classics (Amazon)
https://www.amazon.com/Devotional-Classics-Selected-Readings-Individuals/dp/0060777508
52-weeks in the Word
https://www.trillianewbell.com/52-weeks-in-the-word
Upon Waking and Gay Girl, Good God
Saturday Dec 23, 2023
Saturday Dec 23, 2023
SHOW NOTES
This week we discuss a variety of hot topics, from Johnathan Majors to Halle Bailey.
We Recommend...
Spirited (Apple TV)
A musical version of Charles Dickens's story of a miserly misanthrope who is taken on a magical journey.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnAJntI3NNs
Candy Cane Lane (Prime)
A man is determined to win the neighborhood's annual Christmas decorating contest. He makes a pact with an elf to help him win--and the elf casts a spell that brings the 12 days of Christmas to life, which brings unexpected chaos to town.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9d2G3l3UO4
A Madea Christmas
Madea dispenses her unique form of holiday spirit on a rural town when she's coaxed into helping a friend pay her daughter a surprise visit in the country for Christmas.
Tyler Perry's A Madea Christmas Official Trailer #1 (2013) HD (youtube.com)
Saturday Dec 16, 2023
Saturday Dec 16, 2023
Finacial Wellness!
SHOW NOTES
We talk Financial Planning, Stability, and Retirment with Entrepeneur and Financial Coach Maggie Charles.
We Recommend...
Get a Library Card
Enjoy Christmas stories on Hoopla during your Christmas travels.
Hoopla
Cloud-based service uses your library membership to give you books, music, and movies.
Check on your friends and loved ones who may be struggling through the holiday season.
Do a random act of Kindness.
The Dave Ramsey Show
American radio personality who offers financial advice. He hosts the nationally syndicated radio program The Ramsey Show.
Listen to or Watch The Ramsey Show - Ramsey (ramseysolutions.com)
Saturday Dec 09, 2023
Saturday Dec 09, 2023
Special guest, C.J., shares how he continues to be his best self following his ten year stint in and out of prison.
SHOW NOTES
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Getting into the holiday spirit by watching on Dashing Through the Snow on Hulu or Family Switch on Netflix, enjoying some artificial intelligence vs mankind action via the movie The Creator on Amazon Prime (or fmovies cc if you can find it) and being inspired to fight the injustices in our legal system by checking out Netflix's Trial 4.
Dashing Through the Snow (Hulu)
https://www.hulu.com/movie/dashing-through-the-snow-980811b4-a497-4bdb-8554-f3126117d8a6
Family Switch (Netflix)
https://www.netflix.com/title/81305096
The Creator (Amazon or f movie dot cc or something 👀)
https://www.amazon.com/Creator-John-David-Washington/dp/B0CM7T9C2Q