Damn! This is Hard.

Rudy & Nicole

It’s hard balancing adulting, parenting, and a social life all while trying to remain zen. Join Rudy &; Nicole two friends navigating through. We’re 80’s babies raised in the 90’s, so you can only imagine what’s in store. It’s basically a like your favorite old school sitcom depicting friends going through life. We'll discuss parenthood, dealing with family, significant others, state of the country, politics, doing it for the culture, all while giving you somes major laughs.

  1. 08/08/2025

    When Life has Been “Life-ing”

    Y’all this episode was recorded in June. Of course at that time we had vacations coming up and…. Well no excuses but this episode didn’t get posted. We promise y’all we will be more consistent going forward. Sorry for our absence but we Baaaaaaaccccccckkkkk!! Periodt 💅🏾💅🏾

    2h 10m

  2. 08/07/2025

    Guess Who's Bizzack

    Summary In this episode of the Damn This Is Hard podcast, hosts Rudy Johnson and Nicole Gibbs reconnect after a long hiatus, discussing their lives, current events, and the complexities of relationships in today's world. They delve into the controversies surrounding Diddy, the impact of wealth and fame on behavior, and the importance of accountability. The conversation also touches on personal growth, family dynamics, and the lessons learned from their experiences. As they navigate through various topics, they emphasize the significance of being present in their lives and the lives of their loved ones.

    40 min

  3. 08/07/2025

    Back & Bolder: Where We've Been

    Summary In this episode of the Damn This Is Hard podcast, hosts Rudy Johnson and Nicole Gibbs reconnect after a long hiatus, discussing their lives, current events, and the complexities of relationships in today's world. They delve into the controversies surrounding Diddy, the impact of wealth and fame on behavior, and the importance of accountability. The conversation also touches on personal growth, family dynamics, and the lessons learned from their experiences. As they navigate through various topics, they emphasize the significance of being present in their lives and the lives of their loved ones. Takeaways The hosts express gratitude for reconnecting after a long break. Life continues despite the chaos happening in the world. Listeners are encouraged to share their experiences and feedback. Dating experiences can be influenced by age and cultural references. Diddy's controversies raise questions about accountability in the industry. Wealth can lead to a sense of untouchability and poor decision-making. Personal growth is essential, especially after life-altering experiences. Family support is crucial during challenging times. Actions have consequences, and accountability is necessary. The importance of being present for loved ones is emphasized. Chapters 00:00 Welcome Back and Life Updates 05:01 Dating Adventures and Age Gaps 10:35 Justice and Accountability in the Entertainment Industry 20:01 The Aftermath of the Diddy Trials 25:15 The Impact on Victims and Families 30:59 The Role of Wealth in Morality

    40 min

  4. 10/11/2022

    It’s Been Four Weeks! What the Fu******k!

    Let’s get back to it! Welcome back everyone to Damn This is Hard Podcast. Thank you so much for your patience with our delay in posting our episodes. It’s been a hectic couple of weeks. But we as moms are trying to figure this thing called life and responsibility out. Today, we will be discussing our children returning back school and how everyone is adjusting to there new schedules and things!

    56 min

  5. 09/22/2022

    Side Hustle Pro; we Multi-hyphenate Yo!

    Good Morning y’all you see us dropping back to back episodes. So remember we were telling y’all about how life has been life-ing. We’re out here being multi-hyphenated, melanated pros. We dove deep in self care, solo trips, just talking about living life.

    45 min

  6. 08/03/2022

    Vacation Where?

    Y’all we really discuss everything regarding our recent vacation to Ocean City Maryland. Dating and life with children. We pose a question in this episode you for or opposed to dating someone with children?

    56 min
  7. Is Roe about to Go?

    05/17/2022

    Is Roe about to Go?

    As Many of you should be aware of now the Supreme Court is lobbying to overturn the historical ruling of Roe v. Wade. Nicole and I discussed what this means as to black woman in the USA. Rudy is a Philly area Doula and definitely get a bit passionate on this episode. But we want to know your opinion on this topic? Let's discuss.

    42 min

  8. 05/02/2022

    Justice Scales, or Twitter Fails

    * Please excuse the audio, not exactly sure what happened*. On this episode we really get into racial constructs in America. We discussed the uptick of shootings, Black Chyna in court, And the upcoming voting season

    1h 2m
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It’s hard balancing adulting, parenting, and a social life all while trying to remain zen. Join Rudy &; Nicole two friends navigating through. We’re 80’s babies raised in the 90’s, so you can only imagine what’s in store. It’s basically a like your favorite old school sitcom depicting friends going through life. We'll discuss parenthood, dealing with family, significant others, state of the country, politics, doing it for the culture, all while giving you somes major laughs.

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  • Creator
    Rudy & Nicole
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    56
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Rudy & Nicole
  • Show Website
    Damn! This is Hard.