Mainstage Episode 20

On this episode Onika McLean and Ania Hall speak to comedian, actor, and good friend Napoleon Emill. They discuss his upbringing, living/traveling between New York and North Carolina his whole life. They also discuss his start to comedy career, his progression, and more. Follow everyone @napoleonemill @onikacomedy @aniahall @mainstagepodcast

This week on The MainStage Podcast, Onika McLean and her daughter Ania Hall get real — and ridiculous — as they break down everything from Diddy’s RICO trial and Cardi B & Remy Ma’s messy relationships, to financial independence for women, gentrification, and the chaos of dating in NYC. Phew! 💎 Onika drops gems for the women who need a wake-up call — “Name your price, sis — you’re worth it!" — while Ania speaks honestly (and hilariously) about navigating love, loyalty, and a changing neighborhood. In this episode, we’re talking: 💄 Why Diddy’s RICO trial feels insane 💄 Cheating, financial independence & wage transparency in love 💄 Cardi B, Offset, Remy Ma, Papoose & other messy relationships 💄 Gentrification and the erasure of Black Spaces — when people move in for the Culture and then make every effort to erase it. 💄 The magic of Black spaces and the feeling of refuge 💄 Healing, empowerment & navigating dating in NYC with humor Grab a glass, sit back, and laugh with us as we keep it 100 — because sometimes you just have to! 🍹 📣 Join the conversation!! 💭 What do YOU think about gentrification and cultural erasure? Do you agree or disagree with Ania about having more pay transparency in relationships? ⬇️ Drop a comment and tell us what you think! 💄 Don’t forget to like and subscribe for more & hit that notification bell 🔔 so you never miss an episode. 🎧 LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE on Spotify, Apple & everywhere you get your pods. 🛍️ Shop MainStage Cosmetics: https://www.onikamclean.com/store-1-2 📲 Follow Us on TikTok: @themainstagepod and Instagram: @mainstagepodcast @onikacomedy @aniahall 👀 WATCH: Onika's "PLAYTIME" Comedy Special on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9isk-Lp-2k&t=0s 📩 Want to collab or sponsor an episode? Contact us at [email protected]. #TheMainStage #OnikaMcLean #AniaHall #Diddy #CardiB #Gentrification #FinancialIndependence #BlackWomen #BlackCulture #PopCulture #Healing #Relationships #NYC #BedStuy #TompkinsSquarePark #HerbertVonKingPark Just a few keywords for the algo: Diddy trial, gentrification, Cardi B, Offset, relationships, financial independence, wage gap, MainStage Podcast, Onika McLean, Ania Hall, Black culture, Black spaces, healing, strong women, dating in NYC, cheating, empowerment, comic relief, mother-daughter bond, humor, real talk, lifestyle podcast, pop culture commentary, NYC podcast, Bed-Stuy, Tompkins Square Park, Herbert Von King Park, Black voices, women’s empowerment, relationship advice, New York City culture

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We’re back with a no-guest, no-holds-barred episode of The MainStage Podcast and baby… it’s giving confession time. 🎭💄Onika McLean and her daughter Ania Hall return to the mics after catching the film Sinners—and they’ve got thoughts. From vampires and hoodoo to cultural critiques and biblical breadcrumbs, your favorite duo breaks down the film’s layered commentary and Michael B. Jordan’s twin performance (yes, Lindsay Lohan got a shoutout).PLUS: Ania has a bone to pick 😤. Onika’s been running off with her clothes, stealing vacation fits, and posting up on IG like she’s fresh off a fashion Nova runway. We’re talking ripped dresses, Ciara in the comments, and mother-daughter wardrobe wars.✨ Highlights:Why the devil needs an invitation 😈Hoodoo vs. Hollywood: reclaiming Black spiritualityThe Met Gala, Black dandyism & fashion failsAnia’s closet robbery and Onika’s IG takeover📌 Follow, like, comment & subscribe — and don’t forget to check out past episodes with Gorgeous Gordy, Reg Thomas, and Katie Blunt!📱💋 Follow @onikacomedy & @aniahall on IG for Onika’s outfit pics (yes, those ones) + lipstick drops. #TheMainStagePodcast #OnikaMcLean #AniaHall #SinnersMovie #Hoodoo #BlackSpirituality #MotherDaughter #Podcast #MichaelBJordan #ClosetWars #MetGala #BlackDandyism

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I was on drugs. I was on coke..." But he was also on his way to God.In Part 2 of his unforgettable story, comedian Gorgeous Gordy returns to The MainStage Podcast to talk with Onika McLean and Ania Hall about faith, fatherhood, and finding purpose after jail.Fresh out of the Shock incarceration program, Gordy shares how getting saved (for real), staying clean, and a dare from Brooklyn Mike led him to the stand-up stage. From divine timing to Mike Tyson in a red Ferrari, this episode is packed with real talk, raw laughs, and redemption.🎧 Listen now & follow for new episodes every week.#MainStagePodcast #GorgeousGordy #FaithJourney #Fatherhood #Brooklyn #Comedy

Gordy Keelan — a.k.a. Gorgeous Gordy — joins Onika & Ania for a raw, hilarious, and powerful episode.Gordy shares how he went from being shot at 15 and arrested 50+ times to finding his voice in comedy. From jailhouse wisdom to Brooklyn childhood memories to his emotional transformation in the Shock incarceration program, this convo is full of unforgettable moments.🎤 “Shock made me love me.”Follow: Gordy: @gorgeousgordy9 The MainStage: @themainstagepodcast

This week on The MainStage Podcast, we’re talking comedy, psychic gifts, and single motherhood with Katie Blunt — stand-up comic, intuitive reader, and full-time mama.Katie gets real about: How she discovered her psychic abilities (hint: it wasn’t all love and light) ✨ 🎤 How stand-up comedy became Katie’s healing space 💬 Dating women vs. men — who’s really here to assist 🔮 The live psychic reading that had us in our feelings (yes, there were tears)This episode is funny, raw, and healing in the best way.Follow Katie Blunt: katiebluntcomedy.com @katiebluntcomedy Follow us on IG @MainStagePodcast @OnikaComedy @AniaHall for more behind-the-scenes!

Welcome back! This week Onika & Ania discuss Lizzo’s Weight Loss Journey, Onika’s Ex crashing her special taping & Biggie’s Mom’s Legacy | MainStage Podcast Ep14

Whew, chile… where do we even start?! This episode of The MainStage Podcast is a rollercoaster of chaos, comedy, and hard-hitting truths. From Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show to Wendy Williams’ latest troubles, mother & daughter duo Onika McLean & Ania Hall dive into Black culture, politics, and the importance of rest—plus, why time waits for no one.👀 Did Eric Adams just sign up to be a puppet?🤦🏾‍♀️ The controversy around Wendy Williams and her son💵 Reparations & why America can afford them💨 Why Serena Williams hit a Crip Walk at Wimbledon.🚀 Do we really need to go to Mars, or is America just giving up?🕰️ The realest takeaway of all: time waits for nobody.Come for the hot takes, stay for the wild tangents. Drop a comment and tell us what you think!📣 Join the conversation and let us know your thoughts in the comments!! Don’t forget to like and subscribe for more! Hit that notification bell 🔔 so you never miss an episode.🛍️ Shop MainStage Cosmetics: https://www.onikamclean.com/store-1-2📲 Follow Us on Social Media: @onikacomedy @mainstagepodcast @aniahall👀 WATCH: Onika's "PLAYTIME" Comedy Special on YouTube: https://youtu.be/v9isk-Lp-2k📩 Want to collab or sponsor an episode? Contact us at [email protected].#Podcast #SuperBowl #WendyWilliams #Reparations #BlackCulture #MainStage #KendrickLamar #MainStagePodcast #OnikaMcLean #AniaHall #mother #mom #comedy