About The Rickey Smiley Morning Show

Rickey Smiley is the host of the nationally syndicated radio program, \"The Rickey Smiley Morning Show\" and CEO of Breakwind Entertainment. He is known for having made millions laugh for over 27 years. As a celebrated comedian, television host and top-rated nationally-syndicated radio personality, Rickey has earned a reputation for delivering to audiences both on and off stage. With the distinct ability to take everyday observations and turn them into comedic gold, Rickey is one of the few “clean” comics amongst the upper echelon of contemporary comedians. At any given performance, audiences are treated to such original characters as Bernice Jenkins, Lil’ Daryl, Joe Willie and Beauford. In addition, his comedy shows often include a live band, which he often accompanies (he is an accomplished pianist and organist). Rickey has recorded eight best-selling albums, including iTunes #1 best-selling comedy album, “Rickey Smiley: Prank Calls Number 6.” Smiley has hosted BET’s “Open Casket Sharp” and “Comic View,” and has appeared on “Showtime At The Apollo,” “Uptown Comedy Club,” HBO’s “Def Comedy Jam” and “Snaps.” In addition to being featured on \"Dish Nation,\" his nationally syndicated morning radio show can be heard in over 50 markets. Rickey hails from Birmingham, Alabama. He graduated from Woodlawn High School and went on to attend college at Alabama State University in Montgomery, Alabama. Rickey joined forces with Radio One-owned television network, TV One as the star, executive producer and namesake of his own top rated docu-series, “Rickey Smiley For Real.” In its fifth season now, the amusing series features the balancing act of a working radio host, comedian, business mogul, and philanthropist with the joys and pains of being a single father. Continuing to grow his fan base Rickey’s arresting natural talent is best demonstrated in his major feature film roles in urban classics including “All About The Benjamins” and “Friday After Next,” along with his most recent starring turn in the hit romantic comedy “Baggage Claim.” Life off-stage, Rickey is dedicated to empowering and enriching the communities in which he serves daily. This performer has a heart of gold reflected in his burning commitment and ongoing desire to champion underserved communities through The Rickey Smiley Foundation. A non-profit organization founded to help serve underserved communities. Rickey also is an esteemed and honored member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, and Kappa Kappa Psi National Band fraternity. He is the proud father of six children. Gallery Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, will publish Smiley\'s first book in the fall of 2017 entitled \"STAND BY YOUR TRUTH: And Then Run for Your Life,\" which is already expected to be a best seller.

A few clips have surfaced from the Michelle Obama and Oprah Winfrey interview, scheduled to air on CBS on Monday night. One of Michelle’s comments has already hit social media – she told Oprah that ‘now we know what it means to not have hope.’ Donald Trump has already responded by saying that comment wasn’t […]

  12/16/16- Comedian Steve Brown weighs in on a marriage proposal gone viral for all the wrong reasons.  

  12/16/16- Jacque Reid goes Inside Her Story with Suzannah Weiss, a contributor for Everyday Feminism. The two talk about why Suzzanna says having an orgasm is not always the goal during sex. “I think that I always thought I had to orgasm during sex because that’s how I was told it was supposed to […]

A white high school football player was forced to issue and apology after a Snapchat went viral. Why? Because of the caption that referred to a Black cheerleader at his school as the ‘n’ word. The Root reports: Tyler Tackett, a student at Western High School in Russiaville, Ind., posted a Snapchat showing him, a fellow […]

  12/15/16- 60 days ago comedian Rodney Perry suffered a near fatal stroke. While the severity of his situation was no laughing matter, the funny man has turned his pain into the 2017 F.A.S.T & Funny Tour. Listen above to learn more.  

  You can take the sexy cast of When The Bough Breaks home with you on December 27th when the sexy thriller is released on Blu-Ray and DVD. Regina Hall talks to the Tom Joyner Morning Show about how she celebrated her 46th birthday, being the crock pot guru and possibly going on tour with […]

  With a successful background in property and real estate, Egypt Sherrod is no stranger to covering the intense journey of house hunting for first-time buyers. She does this and more as the host of Property Virgins and Flipping Virgins on HGTV. https://www.instagram.com/p/BLHt0e6gxli/?taken-by=egyptsherrod The author, wife and former radio personality talks to the Tom Joyner Morning […]

  12/15/16- Find out just how much Kevin Durant still loves OKC, what medicine gave men breasts and why Comedian Chris Paul is comparing Blac Chyna to a Range Rover. Listen!

The Panthers may be off the championship mark they set last year in the Superbowl, but quarterback Cam Newton is still winning in his personal life. He and his girlfriend, Kia Proctor, welcomed a son, Chosen, last December. People.com reports that the couple is expecting a second child soon. Via People.com: The Carolina Panthers quarterback, […]

  12/14/16- Roland Martin talks to NFL Hall of Famer Jim Brown about his meeting with President-Elect Donald Trump this week. “We had about 45 minutes. The main thing was how to make America a better country but specifically how to deal with the African American community. It was a great meeting for me. I […]