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RICKEY SMILEY IN THE TRAP | 85 SOUTH SHOW PODCAST | 10.03.25

2025-10-03 Comedy
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Comedian Ricky Smiley Charts Journey from College Hustles to Hulu Special

Explore comedian Ricky Smiley’s journey from selling liquor in college stadiums to navigating TV edits covering negative appraisals, alongside crucial updates regarding upcoming 85 South Show tours and platform logistics.

Short Summary

  • Recount a past revenue stream where the guest made $1,000 selling Cokes laced with liquor at college games.
  • Detail Ricky Smiley’s strategy for handling a negative appearance on Showtime at the Apollo by leveraging broadcast editing.
  • Receive live updates regarding upcoming 85 South Show tours (Nashville, South Haven, Charlotte) and logistics for the "Mayback for Manny" charity drive.
  • Understand the pricing structure for the Channel 85 streaming service ($8.50/month or $85/year).

This episode features comedian Ricky Smiley detailing his early start in the competitive 90s comedy scene, which involved unique side hustles and early struggles like being booed on national television. The hosts also integrate significant self-promotion, covering upcoming live show dates for the 85 South Show, and a deep dive into the content and access model of their proprietary Channel 85 streaming service.

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Top Comments (10)

@HebrontheDon 2025-10-03

I guess they ain’t paying JON right, he over here playing Keith Sweat instead of some pimpin 😂😂

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@electriclioness4607naga 2025-10-04

I enjoy watching regular conversations like this for some reason

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@FoEverKingCoopa 2025-10-04

I love Rickey 😂 when he did the prank calls 📞🤙🏾

42 2 replies
@32White 2025-10-04

“Broke all in his car.. mosquitoes bit him” 😂😂😂 KDub a damn fool

41 1 replies
@jonmorganransom6607 2025-10-06

All Rickey Smiley ever want is to get his flowers, which are well desereved. That's why I forever rock with 85 South Show and Karlous! Real genuine love and respect.

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@keakgrandeur4189 2025-10-04

Social media has really spoiled me 😌 I can watch people have a conversation, not have to participate, and dont have to feel awkward for getting in on the laugh because we don’t know each other 😅 thanks guys!

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@bigplay404 2025-10-07

DC should been here for this one

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@nobodyexceptme7794 2025-10-04

K dubb too funny bruh he make the most simple stuff hilarious. "Shoutout Ricky Smiley them sharks ain't gone do nothing u can feed em out yo hand!" 😂😂😂😂😂😂

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@josofashoo564 2025-10-04

Remember unconditional love has no conditions. We’re a piece to this puzzle of life , it’s all connected.

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@EducatedPaper 2025-10-04

Everybody remembers the lady frying chicken in the bed 😂😂

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