Are Cane & Tariq Power Book II: Ghost Best Rivals? Star Woody McClain | EP 9 | The Crew Has It

Power Book II: Ghost star Woody McClain joins The Crew Has It to talk with Michael Rainey Jr. and Gianni Paolo on all things Power, playing Cane Tejada, dancing, Bobby Brown, cast stories, and what's next.
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[@4oreverent__]

I’m not gon lie man that scene when cane said to his mom “ but ma’ u made me this way “ I cried dude that hit home sooooo hard

[@jamming8148]

So many great scenes btw him and Mary J(Monet)

[@jerryesesay]

"u telling me that pussy ass nigga off his owns pops? Fuck it I'll do it."

[@milesgbtl2336]

Facts

[@twenty6deleted]

Powerful scene for sure 🤞🏽

[@xavierrichardson461]

God bless you and your family 🙏🏾

[@Aden1230]

Woody about to go make his own podcast now that he knows michael has one 😂 iykyk

[@wilsongaye2437]

🤣🤣

[@Dcutz]

hahaha xD

[@ktgaming2296]

Yooo 😂

[@cheffalina6732]

Yup!

[@RedTapeCrew]

Screaming😂😂😂

[@KBei]

What's crazy is, just like Michael & Gianni, I feel like Woody gets better every week, every job, every performance he does in acting. Everybody knows he killed it playin' Bobby but he's on another level with Power Book Ghost, no cap

[@Alltingzkaren]

Woody is so dope and talented it’s a shame BET doesn’t give him his flowers. I’m always in awe of his acting on ghost. He’s just so natural

[@quevonn88]

And Talented in alot of ways

[@missywhigham6923]

So humble too.

[@Ladyvirtue_1]

BET is doing him dirty. He definitely deserve his flowers. His acting range is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@mrg804]

Woody gave me jokes when he called brayden "machine gun Kelly" in ghost series 2 episode 4🤣🤣🤣

[@atob2056]

He very dope on screen

[@charlijodi]

Michael was more vocal in this episode. He is getting more and comfortable. Keep up the good work guys.

[@jagmari1566]

I feel like cause they hang out with each other & the vibes are good.

[@joeware8591]

Drank 😂

[@simplynea333]

Yea he just gotta learn not to cut people off but he doing better

[@AGEE_95]

@@simplynea333 Eh, they all cut each other off, and they don't really care.

[@isabelvaldez6622]

I was going to say that - he seems natural in this episode nice to see. Let's hope he don't bust out some food.

[@ijesssparkle]

Woody comes off mad mature, calm and humble. Def enjoyed getting to hear from him this episode

[@luzluna6808]

Yes, I like that.

[@lightsout630]

he's 34 so you he is that old 😅

[@life.as.a.youngan2462]

i would liketo hear from u🥰

[@troysullivan7343]

Method Man really deserves a Emmy for his performance in episode 9. You killed it.

[@ThatgirlB_gaming]

Michael was absolutely right when he said, “you have to have something the fans want to see”. We love y’all, but we love the Power content as well! Good seeing Woody!

[@aldenray8371]

idk maybe it’s because i’m an aspiring actor but i really liked courtney episode when she talked about writing and i love when they talk about the acting aspect. But u right, they know what they doin 😭

[@ThatgirlB_gaming]

@@aldenray8371 I enjoyed hers as well. I have aspirations of being a writer, just don’t know how to start. Wish you well on your career journey!

[@dantheman3546]

@@ThatgirlB_gaming honestly there's no correct way of doing this line of work. It's about putting yourself out there & doing it 💯

[@sondersonder9]

@@aldenray8371 Okk pojipii hi Okk Kk kk Klk lmk Kk lo m

[@daddysgurlo9]

It’s ridiculous how I be waiting every Tuesday for these videos like it’s a new sneaker release 😭

[@He_s11]

Same 😂😂

[@kerialove4878]

Literally me too lol

[@Valencia5_11]

Same 😂😂

[@sashanejay]

Facts

[@Moni11111]

Same I be stalking the clock

[@teejack8108]

Shouts out Woody. He's bodying his role as Cane. Special shouts out for also bodying that Bobby Brown role.

[@kristyclay770]

He played bobby great. I loved him in that

[@quintella94]

Lmaooooooo just like a black person “Erica Erica?” “Yeah Erica “ 🤣😂😂 we be knowing exactly who you talking about 😭

[@dt50170]

Bahahahaha!! I said the same thing 🤣🤣

[@kendallboultsjr]

Knowing without saying we know, to keep other people from knowing that we know 💀💀😂

[@neeshathomas1830]

You can tell Woody's social battery has been drained 😂😂😂😂 by his responses but you can also see how observant he is. He's really just taking them in and listening to how they interact

[@aminahpd]

He’s so mature and observant frfr

[@neeshathomas1830]

@@aminahpd veryyyyy !!

[@shirleyadonis6665]

Shout out to Gianni for saying “blank I know who you are” and Michael for adding emphasis

[@nagyyoung8129]

This the 1st ep Michael is talking more u can tell he's cool with Woody n Gianni

[@shakoyapatterson16]

Facts! You can tell its a true brotherhood here 🥰🙌🏾❤️

[@nagyyoung8129]

@@shakoyapatterson16 fareal Mike so shy but Woody brought it out if him lol

[@krAzybOi00]

Woody is actually a real good actor like seeing him in the other movies he is hella humble. All these guys deserve the love and spotlight they have. All love, no animosity, just real people appreciating each other fr.

[@DarrissaF]

What’s in that cup Michael? Cus u talkin yo ass off in this one 😂😂😂😂 & u was louder finally lmao Love it

[@Yablahblah]

RIGHT HAHAHAHHAAH cause he do be mumbling in the mic and shit 😂 but here he was hella talkative which is what we want 😂

[@miyakemp106]

“Everybody has a little Cane in them” That’s deep.

[@blackgirlmagic7478]

Whatever Woody, Elijah, Algee, Keith, and Luke are in, I’m supporting ✊🏾 love them

[@miyakemp106]

Same! I love all of them I can’t choose!

[@zingandkai4285]

Lmao no one talks about Bryshere Gray anymore

[@msmojo1]

We forgetting Elijah

[@msmojo1]

@@zingandkai4285 let’s just pray for him

[@blackgirlmagic7478]

Yess I had to fix it. I love Elijah as well ❤️

[@Heily24143]

This podcast literally has me going back to rewatch power, just so I can watch with a new understanding of everything that goes on behind the scenes

[@twenty6deleted]

I always say it’s best to watch things over whether show or movie because something is always missed or can be interpreted in many ways the script was probably written for the viewers understanding

[@carolmosley4918]

Facts

[@ImariDewayne]

Exactly

[@malcolmwhite1659]

Tariq sitting on Tommy's car is indeed an iconic moment.

[@Emeraldimanuel]

pls what episode was that

[@Nickojr1102]

@@Emeraldimanuel season 1, episode 10 of Book 2

[@PraiseThaDon]

Tommy should've whooped him just for that

[@anisahmahdi]

FOREVER ICONIC!!! 😂😂😂😂😂

[@achilles8936]

The part where they play “many men” is the best part of all of PowerBook 2

[@rachelkey969]

The fact this makes me wanna go back and watch allll power ghost, force, everything lol power is legit only reason why I keep my Starz subscription!!😂😂 no but fr this podcast really shows a different side of acting and not the regular bs questions

[@joeybates1911]

Pvalley ?

[@rachelkey969]

@@joeybates1911 Pvalley starting to loose me with all this hoodoo and spirits

[@Liciousss02]

@@rachelkey969 ong

[@TalayshaRoss]

I did 😂😂😂

[@Yablahblah]

Woody is so attractive 😭 the way he carries himself , everything about him. He's prolly my fav cast member on the show.. not for his character cane (which is also greattt) but for woody. U see a kinda vulnerability side of him in this podcast, like his true self/personality which I love sm.

[@saby7968]

This really fills the void of not having power for six months 🙏

[@anisahmahdi]

FACTS!!!!!! 😃

[@princessssskd]

LOVED THIS EPISODE, Michaels getting more comfortable with speaking, Giannis energy is freakin awesome and hands down to Woody nobody can’t play Bobby brown the way you did or Cane so I can’t wait for season 3

[@latoyabrown-rousseau2945]

Season 1 ep 4

[@makeupbyjmore3475]

M Mmo

[@makeupbyjmore3475]

M Mm

[@sheraydunbar729]

Yes so true❤❤👏👏👏❤

[@izmiller9606]

My favorite joke of Cane’s is in season 1 episode 10 when Tariq asked if Rameriz was dead and he responded “That nigga like R. Kelly he ain’t coming back” I screamed so loud

[@victorphan6274]

The New Generational Power Trio is finally complete. It would've been cool if they brought in Omari Hardwick, Joseph Sikora, & 50-Cent as a passing of the torch podcast. All 6 guys (2 Trios) podcasted in one room would be something. Like Omari/Ghost giving Michael/Tariq Advice, Joseph/Tommy giving Gianni/Brayden advice, & 50/Kanan giving Woody/Cane advice.

[@Jdotnelson]

this needs to happen for real that be dope omari,joseph,and 50 appear on there at the same time and woody pop up as a special guest

[@isiahsalim1688]

Nah this needs to happen 💯

[@ts3780]

That’s too predictable

[@keithb9774]

The next generation Ghost, Tommy & Kanan. Love these young Kings. 3 very talented young brothers. Salute. 🔥 🔥

[@SupportGamin2024]

Cane not making it to Kanan status

[@marcus_harris38]

@@SupportGamin2024stop with your nonsense

[@SupportGamin2024]

​@marcusharris1400 you got the wrong comment Busta

[@nana_kay]

THIS PODCAST GETS LEGENDARY ONLY IF ACTUAL GHOST COMES ON - OMARI GOTTA COME ON THIS SHOW

[@juicedadon2088]

Agreed I been anticipating it🎯💯

[@yessitsbritt1440]

I really hope he does!! That would be my fav episode if he did

[@jayrukks8039]

Be patient.. shit

[@yessitsbritt1440]

@@jayrukks8039 simmer down ..no one's rushing

[@jordangilliard7186]

Y’all be sucking him bro shut up

[@chef3041]

I’m 4 minutes in and these dudes really got me smiling from ear to ear😂 I love the crew

[@desnethacroker6932]

The chemistry between yall is everything yooooo.... it just kept me hooked

[@901NextDoor]

It’s crazy Michael say that! I’ve always said “damn they don’t have any other seasons on power?”. 😂 it’s always winter

[@anisahmahdi]

Tariq stay with a coat on 😂😂😂😂

[@bobbyface2754]

That’s so funny I’ve been saying that I said nine seasons of power and it’s always perpetual winter

[@gwenwilliams8305]

Man nobody could play Kane the way Woody does. I don’t think Woody realizes he’s an AMAZING actor, so happy Courtney saw that. Quincy is pretty good but Woody u are a BEAST n you proved that in the new edition movie. Give yourself more credit King ‼️‼️

[@luzluna6808]

💯

[@deeva_deeblock]

This bout to be the highest viewed vid! The way i WAITED for this ... Love Woody

[@twenty6deleted]

😂 for real tho‼️💯

[@coachhbosoccer]

"Oh sh*t my son Bobby Brown" 😭😂 That's MJB

[@Karma_slime]

“Do you want me to say it in Spanish” 😭😭😭

[@malcolmwayne8457]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@moniquefranklin1742]

This was the BEST one yet because they have a true friendship.

[@tweeks9896]

We need both Jukebox’s on the same episode 💯

[@ultimatevixn]

that would be a awesome show..

[@jusslovellyylinn4787]

That would be fire 🔥

[@TheodoreBakes]

yessss

[@shyybreadd3263]

Gotta get this comment pinned

[@trollsworstnightmare3769]

Anika Noni Rose will be hard tho.

[@SupportGamin2024]

The new Trio Reunited!!,Can't wait to see what these 3 do together book 2 Season 3!!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@poetlong2929]

Woody McClain is one of my favorite actors hope to see him grow more because he’s awesome❤️❤️

[@jaygabbana6852]

Woody will always be Bobby Brown to me lmao

[@rtb_milli8186]

The Trio we was waiting to see man The Crew has it keeps getting better and better Woody a top actor fr💯👏🏾

[@sheraydunbar729]

Oh yes❤❤❤

[@londonjennings9608]

faxxx

[@PowerFan5]

Facts

[@TheKidFrankie11]

The scene Gianni is talking about is at the end of 104. Holly is standing outside & Tommy appears and lights her cigarette. "No Regrets" by Pusha T is playing during that montage.

[@MOMO-436]

Was looking for this thank you

[@sarafinambwana736]

My favorite scene of all time was when cane and monet left tariq with no means of transport and was like all the shit I do for this family but u cnt give me a lift damn I still laugh at it.

[@YordyMaravilla]

So damn funny lmaooo

[@simonmutunzi7291]

I remember when Woody and Splack used to make Vines together and seeing him perform with Chris Brown. Now after The New Edition and Bobby Brown Story and with Ghost, his career is something of enjoyment. My favorite actor.

[@achilles8936]

The part where they play “many men” is the best part of all of PowerBook 2

[@itscalbi238]

An Hour of Woody?!? Oh yeah this bout to be🔥🔥

[@cw9474]

“Yo Bobby Brown’s here”….Gianna is so funny!! 😂😂😂

[@Beatbanguni]

Damn Tariq is finally active💯 Shout out to the trio🔥

[@ChristopherDisla]

The Crew Has It is the NEW Power Confidential, ya'll remember that?

[@celly9719]

Yep! It surely is...where is Terrance J? 😆

[@reginalddurden7280]

The scene Gianni is referring to is in: Season 1 episode 4-Who are you? The scenes: Ghost and Angie have sex for the first time in his club office, and Tommy tried to use his lighter for Holly to smoke her cigarette but instead she kissed his hand. The song during the scenes: Pusha T-No regrets

[@4293787]

This is by far the most Mike has talked and I’m only 20 minutes in lol

[@oso_skgbh]

We're crazy, they have a show right in front of our eyes with all 3 characters kanan, ghost and Tommy. Power book 6: The breezy beginning. Story of the kingpin Breeze

[@SupportGamin2024]

Facts!!

[@_nikki7442]

The fact that I pause and go rewatch every episode they talk about😭😂😻love this podcast soo much

[@kalyonniec7798]

I’m so happy you guys clarified who lavel was, it made the story even more interesting!

[@Oyindamolavd]

Lmaoo yes! I was a bit confused for a minute

[@YoQueue]

A Tejadas spinoff would be dope! Shoutout to Bobby Brown, Woody McClain 🫡

[@applenopie]

“Hot ball summer” 😂 all the crew interviews are great, but it be the ads for me lmao

[@shadonna9372]

I thought it was just me, it’s a real live guy convo and funny asf!!!!!!!!

[@stephaniewalltower2277]

Wavy balls 🤣

[@djthomas9237]

Iv been waiting on Woody to be on here!!! Every Tuesday i be waiting on the crew has it!!! Literally #1 best podcast on right now!!!!

[@vondellnelsonjr5892]

Nah what’s in 22’s cup bruh mad outgoing this episode 😂😂

[@anisahmahdi]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Captaintech219]

😂😂 Im sure in that moment Courtney thought she hit gold when Woody said to do it in Spanish, seeing that Cane family had a Spanish background.

[@sammiller3491]

“Cain opening” to the party scene with meeting Tariq for the first time was everything.. Dope scene and acting

[@mgreenbean1]

My new line is gonna be “You want me to say that in Spanish??” And when they say “you speak Spanish?”, I’m gonna say “Hell no!!!!”😆😆

[@theboylandon8435]

Michael definitely went 22 mode on this episode...something toxic in that red cup😂😂

[@avrosound2995]

"My name is Brayden and I'm in love" 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@kiaralevil4780]

They should bring Larenz Tate on here next ! It would be interesting to learn about his journey

[@Jdotnelson]

larenz tate I grew up on this man hell of an actor him appearing on power was great and his brother who also well known that played as a cop appear in sitcoms and movies in the 90s as well like to see both of them on the podcast that be cool because they deserve the recognition for real

[@theenlightenedintrovertron9181]

Literally this is the highlight of every one of my Tuesdays. Great show. I like how you guys talk about the art of acting 🎭. Makes me wanna be an actor lol 😂

[@tristandesvarieux3019]

42:24 my favorite part 😂

[@ZaydoEntertainment]

This the most Tariq talked in a podcast 😂

[@miyakemp106]

Not you calling him Tariq 😂

[@cheffalina6732]

@@miyakemp106 😆

[@anisahmahdi]

He talked a lot with Courtney Kemp's episode lol

[@mrbailey1]

@@anisahmahdi these next 2 episodes gonna be fun. Zeke is not like his character tho

[@anisahmahdi]

@@mrbailey1 Yep but Tasha's episode is coming first 😍

[@dmoney7165]

The show everyone's been waiting for.

[@acclaimedeats6768]

For realsaa

[@celly9719]

I think there is content for a Ghost prequel. We know nothing abt his mother....family, the events surrounding his dad being killed, etc. I would be interested

[@celly9719]

The robbery at the club was in Season 6 from the "Inside Man" episode. Tariq faked his own kidnapping with Vincent. Ghost and Tasha needed 2 mil to get him back. Tate was like "N-- what?" 😆 🤣 😂 😹

[@mushroom4705]

Crazy funny hw u guys get the guest to do anything u guys want!😂😂'Crew has it!'.Woody's a great actor,his face look's like he's been on TV all his life.Would love to see Lauren next.

[@CornOnThePod]

I feel like we don't really need a young Ghost, Tommy, and Kanaan story anymore simply because we have Cane, Tariq, and Brayden pretty much in the same positions

[@TraeRashaadKingFilms]

I mean with easing kanon go to season 5 or higher it may be inevitable

[@Timmy2Tough]

Ehh they’re similar but different. Having the background to compare to is something completely different

[@JONDOE-fp3ph]

Tommy wasn’t rich when he was young!! That’s a main difference between them that y’all keep forgetting

[@yessitsbritt1440]

Nah I still need them og stories ..but still here for Brayden Tariq n cane

[@wolfangel7492]

@@TraeRashaadKingFilms I mean we need a tommy story because he still alive yk we kno how kanan and ghost story ended

[@angiegirl8806]

I love Woody. He really makes Kane the star of book II. Such a great guy. Great speaker, he is funny and fine.

[@Cheyonce6]

OMG !!!! I love this podcast so much!! Much needed and never done in this way before. I appreciate that you guys are sharing and showing us the real chemistry that you have with your fellow cast members. Keep it popping !

[@MahoganyEWoods]

“I thought I was 50 bro😑” the straight face got me 😂😂

[@matthewhannah3113]

Woody has been super talented playing Bobby Brown and New Edition. Being on Power is just added another great time to his acting career

[@rachelkey969]

Oh and I think this the 1st time Michael wasn’t eating! I was like they don’t feed that baby!!!😂😂😂😂

[@mrbailey1]

He hasn't eaten last 3 episodes. He has got better with questions. They doing their thing fa real.

[@aleiterful]

I knew I was gonna like cane since the first episode now his comedic timing is so on point and he gets to steal the girl from riq lol love it

[@eddiesmith5617]

Woody was perfect as Bobby Brown. Loved that NE/BBrown series. Crazy thing is...Quincy Brown from Raising Kanan is Al B. Sure's son. He should have played his dad in that NE series where his Dad was portrayed in a backstage scene. Dude is a dead-ringer for his Father. He looks just like him. I grew up in the 70s-90s. Raising Kanan hits home.

[@Moni11111]

This is what I look forward to every single week. Thank you!!!!

[@ameedahhasan278]

I enjoyed this interview so much! I'm glad you created this platform so we can connect to the actors. Loved "Lobos" interview also. Love you Woody!!

[@Ghost-mh7rt]

Yoo this is soo fire i enjoy the podcast on spotify at work and when i get home i got to tune in here keep going boys THE CREW HAS IT! !!!

[@rochellebosslady123]

Every week am blown away not by the guest but the conversation. I mean these back story are amazing.

[@brandysutherland7756]

The best podcast ❤️❤️I look forward to this podcast every Tuesday ❤️

[@thekayfranshay]

i love the scenes where it shows Tommy killing his father and then transitions over to Angela getting called in and them showing to her that they know she’s helping Ghost, etc and Bishop Brigg’s ‘Dead Man’s Arms’ plays. 🔥

[@vonandhen5229]

I can’t wait to see so many more guest! 💯 Great podcast! I can’t went to see Omari, Joseph Sikora, Naturi, 50, Rotimi, Lala, Shane, Donshea Hopkins, Brandon Dixon and Andy Bean!! Really everyone !!!! Omg

[@mrbailey1]

Naturi is next

[@deedeehauxwell9378]

You guys are so FUCKING AMAZING… Every episode of “The Crew Has It” just gets better and better. Much love and respect 🖤

[@PlanetHoustn]

I love when the actual ghost cast members come on ☺️

[@AndresDCRealtor]

Hat's off to all 3 of these extraordinarily talented and hard working actors!!! Thanks for bringing CANE on.

[@hollywooddai7254]

We need Dre on here next Lmaoo I wanna know how he dealt with being the most hated right next to tariq

[@anisahmahdi]

Lmao there was no reason to hate Tariq he was a twisted all up angry emotional and confused young teen while Dre was dirty asf 😂😂😂

[@fyemusicplug6486]

Dre used to get on my NERVES dawg

[@angelbaker4352]

i love the story times 😭 we need a video on just a crazy story time with y’all

[@badchicdontcare]

This was so funny and very Raw, I enjoyed this it’s always great to see the trio together great job guys. I really appreciate the support and respect y’all showed Woody and for each other. 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿😍🔥🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️

[@randyconstance]

Went to FAMU same time as Woody. Cool peoples happy to see my contemporaries succeeding.

[@jameldadonbeatz]

Power has to go down as the best show series that probably ever came out. The acting is seconded to none. The writers really did they thing !

[@jarellbaya1899]

WE ARE BACK AGAIN, representing England! Shout out to this King - Woody. Gianni & Michael killing it per usual. Looking forward to the next act.

[@ashleyvoltaire1403]

knowing he from my hometown makes me love Woody more as a person, DUVALLLLLL❤️ keep doing yo thing!!

[@StandOnBizness5]

Bro I literally just watched when Tommie came to Power: Ghosts and i thought it would be dope to see Tommy meet Kane

[@dt50170]

Whatever’s in Michael’s red solo cup got him lit 🤣

[@DeeDee-ik9yg]

As usual....loved the episode. Woody is sooooo chill, laid back and definitely an observer. You can tell he listens, plays close attention and studies people. He ain't just watching them...he's STUDYING frfr. I dont think he gets the respect deserved tho, cause he is definitely a beast at his craft. I knew it from him playing Bobby. And to see him MURDER Cain week after week....🤯 Giannini is right by saying that he kills it!

[@lynette8347]

Bruh it’s Michael with the double cup for me 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣