The longtime friends and ‘Friday’ franchise co-stars are launching a new weekly podcast featuring some of entertainment’s biggest names, with Dr. Dre kicking off the show’s debut episode.
Ice Cube and Mike Epps are taking their longtime friendship and comedic chemistry to the podcast world with the launch of their new show, Listen & Laugh. The two entertainment veterans are joining forces for an unscripted weekly series that promises candid conversations, hilarious stories and plenty of unexpected moments with some of the biggest names in entertainment, music, sports and comedy.
Premiering November 6, 2026, the podcast brings together two personalities whose relationship dates back more than two decades, beginning with their collaboration in the 2000 comedy film Next Friday. Epps famously portrayed Day-Day, the cousin of Ice Cube’s character Craig, helping establish one of the franchise’s most memorable comedic partnerships.
The new podcast draws inspiration from that relationship, even incorporating a porch-style set reminiscent of the iconic neighborhood atmosphere from the original Friday movie. The concept gives the show a relaxed, familiar environment where guests can let their guards down and participate in conversations that move beyond the typical celebrity interview.
The debut episode features legendary music producer and rapper Dr. Dre, with the conversation touching on his career, the early days of his success and memorable experiences, including a discussion about the first time Ice Cube and Dre were booed at the Apollo Theater.
The guest lineup promises to be equally impressive, with appearances from Katt Williams, The Game, Stephen A. Smith, Regina King, Cedric the Entertainer, T.I., Bill Burr, Dana White, Lil Dicky, Benny Blanco, Michael Strahan, Michael Blackson, Luenell, Funny Marco and O’Shea Jackson Jr., among others.
For Ice Cube, the podcast represents an opportunity to create a platform where he and Epps can have conversations on their own terms rather than simply appearing as guests on other people’s shows. The duo hopes to combine their respective audiences while bringing some of their longtime friends and industry associates into the conversation.
The series is produced by Cube Vision in partnership with Blue Jay Partners. New episodes are scheduled to premiere every Friday at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT, with full video episodes available on YouTube and audio editions distributed through major podcast platforms.
The timing also comes as both entertainers continue to expand their entertainment portfolios. Ice Cube remains active across music, film and television, while Epps continues to build on his successful stand-up comedy and acting career. The two are also connected to the development of Last Friday, the anticipated next installment in the popular comedy franchise.
With its combination of celebrity interviews, comedy, music, sports and personal storytelling, Listen & Laugh is entering an increasingly competitive podcast marketplace with something many shows spend years trying to establish: a built-in relationship between two recognizable personalities who already have decades of shared history.
For fans who have watched Craig and Day-Day entertain audiences on the big screen, getting to hear Ice Cube and Mike Epps together again may be reason enough to tune in.
Sometimes the best conversations happen when friends simply pull up a chair, sit on the porch and start talking.
