About Rickey Smiley Morning Show

Comedian. Television host. Movie Star. Top-rated syndicated Radio Personality. Father of 6. For over 20 years. Rickey Smiley is one of the most beloved performers in American media, earning a reputation for delivering boundless laughter on-air, on-stage, and on-screen. Every morning, millions of Americans in nearly 60 cities listen to Rickey Smiley and his 6 outrageous cast members on “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show.” His interviews with major celebrities, social political awareness and trademark prank phone calls have made Smiley one of the most listened to radio personalities in history. Rickey Smiley’s down home southern humor, opting to use insight rather than vulgarity to get laughs, is at the core of his success. His audiences are treated to such original characters as “Mrs. Bernice Jenkins”, “Lil’ Darrl,” “Joe Willie” and “Beauford.” Smiley is known for his clean comedic style and his reputation to sell out venues across the country. To movie audiences, Smiley is best known for “All About The Benjamins” and “Friday After Next”. He’s recorded 8 best selling CDs including iTunes #1 Best Selling Comedy Album, “Rickey Smiley- Prank Calls Number 6”. On television he”s hosted BET’s “Open Casket Sharp” and “Comic View”, appeared on “Showtime At The Apollo,” “Uptown Comedy Club”, HBO’s “Def Comedy Jam”and “Snaps”. Smiley graduated from Alabama State University, became KBFB’s (Dallas) morning show personality in 2004, and soon moved his show to WHTA Atlanta. When not performing, Smiley is the ultimate devoted father, single-handedly raising 6 kids, the subject of a soon to be released parenting book. QUOTE: “Success is when preparation meets opportunity”

Ciara and Russell Wilson announced they were growing their family earlier this year while on vacation.  Since coronavirus has everything on hold, they took to Instagram to have a quarantine-style gender reveal.  Ciara asked the family if they expected a boy or girl, and Russell made the comment that she already knew what he wanted, which we can imply to be a boy.

After decades of a feud, Ja Rule says he wants all the smoke!  Since the Instagram battles have been a thing, artists are constantly trying to top one another hit for hit and Ja Rule says he wants to go against long time rival 50 Cent. 

If you're having problems, check with your car insurance company because they are automatically offering discounts.  If you haven't noticed a change with your company, don't be afraid to ask questions. 

Nicole Ari Parker says she wishes Boris Kodjoe showed her more attention.  She went to Instagram live saying that she misses good morning texts and basically the "boyfriend stage" of her relationship.  The wife mentioned that she wants more attention from her husband and now everyone else knows that clearly, Boris doesn't have a happy home.

When quarantine food starts to look a little dry, ordering food is definitely the first option.  When you miss fast food, you just have to have it.  Since the coronavirus pandemic started, Uber's food delivery service has reported a 30 percent increase since March. Restaurants have rearranged their business models to make delivery services more available and efficient for those staying at home offering deals like family meals, free delivery charges, and contactless deliveries. 

Dr. Ian Smith comes to the show and shares ways to eat healthier while in quarantine by doing food substitutions.  We all have cravings but don't want to gain weight while on lockdown so he lists some ideas on how to feed those sweet and salty cravings.

Dr. Collier keeps us up to date with the latest on coronavirus.  He gives us three things that you can change in your everyday life to make a difference.  COVID-19 is highly preventable so he discusses ways that you can do right now to change your chance at risks.