GIN & JUICE Podcast

Thank you to our sponsors:Hungry Root - Get 40% off first box + free item in every box for life → https://www.hungryroot.com/gj using code GJBetter Help - Get 10% off therapy sessions → https://www.betterhelp.com/gjCure Hydration - Find on Amazon or local stores → https://www.curehydration.com/gjEarnin - Download app (App Store/Google Play), enter "Gin and Juice" under podcast when signing upIn this episode of Gin & Juice, Melissa and Mel kick things off by clapping back at anyone who thinks they don't look alike (spoiler: they're sisters, so duh). Melissa admits she's been "pre-luteal angry" all weekend and had to take herself to a nap like a cranky toddler.The sisters dive into legal tea with Brian Steele joining Lil Durk's defense team, then rave about seeing "Bigfoot" - Robin Thede's hilarious, politically-charged play in New York. The conversation takes a wild turn when they discover Shaquille O'Neal's insane investment portfolio (155 Five Guys, 40 gyms, Ring cameras, and apparently the reason we all need printer subscriptions). They joke about partnering with Shaq despite having a combined total of 25 cents between them.Melissa becomes volleyball's biggest advocate after watching Joe's tournament, declaring it more exciting than basketball and begging parents everywhere to keep their kids in the sport for scholarship opportunities. McKinley just started playing, and the family enthusiasm is infectious.Pop the Trunk segment brings complaints about nail salons (stop suggesting daisies!), restaurants changing menus (RIP California Pizza Kitchen's Jamaican Jerk Pizza), and a Labradoodle's year-long ear infection that cost $1,000+.The bulk of the episode breaks down Love is Blind's latest season with zero mercy:Emma gets dragged for saying yes despite not wanting kidsAlex H shows up to his own wedding looking homeless and gets righteously read at the altar by AshleyBrittany desperately clings to Devonte after he literally shakes her hand and says "we'll be in touch"The couple's therapy discussion reveals one man lied about a vasectomy for 20 years, another hasn't worked in 2 months but wants to buy an AudiThey wrap with a scathing review of Netflix's "Blue Therapy" - calling it an unfinished knockoff of Showtime's superior "Couples Therapy," where the therapist opens wounds and says "good luck!" before kicking couples out.Send Your Pop The Trunk Story: https://www.speakpipe.com/gjLet's Connect on Socials:- Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mrskevonstage/- TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@mrskevonstage-Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MrsKevOnStage-Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/kevonstagestudios-Business Inquires: hello@mrskevonstage.comShop My Outfits: https://www.liketoknow.it/mrskevonstage

Thank you to our sponsors:• Masterclass - Get 15% off: https://www.masterclass.com/gj• ZocDoc - Find a doctor you love: https://www.zocdoc.com/gjIN THIS EPISODE:• The 50 Cent and TI beef explained - what started it and why it's escalating• Melanie's wild celebrity encounter at a private LA school concert (Beyoncé, Blue Ivy, Kelly Rowland!)• Bow Wow & B2K concert stories and accidental meet & greet tickets• NAACP Image Awards tea featuring TI, Tiny, and Nick Cannon• Traitors Season 4 Finale - why we're FURIOUS about the ending• Love is Blind Season 10 updates and breakups• Sad news: Mary Cosby's son TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Intro2:00 - Long Story Short: Bow Wow Concert & Meet & Greet Mix-Up10:00 - Celebrity School Concert (Beyoncé, Blue Ivy Sighting!)31:00 - NAACP Awards: TI & Tiny Show Up Mid-Beef44:00 - 50 Cent vs TI Beef Breakdown & Fire Allegations95:00 - Traitors Season 4 Finale Discussion (SPOILERS!)136:00 - Beast Games Talk147:00 - Love is Blind Season 8 Drama172:00 - RIP Mary Cosby's Son & AJSend Your Pop The Trunk Story: https://www.speakpipe.com/gjLet's Connect on Socials:- Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mrskevonstage/- TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@mrskevonstage-Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MrsKevOnStage-Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/kevonstagestudios-Business Inquires: hello@mrskevonstage.comShop My Outfits: https://www.liketoknow.it/mrskevonstage

Thank you to our sponsors:Cure Hydration — Grab Cure on Amazon or find a store near you at https://www.curehydration.com/gjMint Mobile — Switch now at https://www.mintmobile.com/gjBetterHelp — Get 10% off at https://www.betterhelp.com/gjHungry Root — Get 40% off your first box + a free item for life at https://www.hungryroot.com/gj (use code GJ).”This week we had a LOT to get into.We’re talking about the Tyra Banks / America’s Next Top Model Netflix documentary and the conversations it’s reignited — what holds up, what doesn’t.We also dive into Tourette’s syndrome & the BAFTA Awards and Black humanityOf course, we break down the latest from The Traitors and Love is BlindIt’s pop culture, perspective, and a little “strongly worded email” energy all in one episode.Send Your Pop The Trunk Story: https://www.speakpipe.com/gjLet's Connect on Socials:- Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mrskevonstage/- TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@mrskevonstage-Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MrsKevOnStage-Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/kevonstagestudios-Business Inquires: hello@mrskevonstage.comShop My Outfits: https://www.liketoknow.it/mrskevonstage

Thank you to our sponsors:Cozy Earth -  https://www.cozyearth.com/GJ for up to 20% off!Revolve - Shop at https://www.REVOLVE.com/GJ and use code GJ for 15% off your first order. #REVOLVEpartnerEarnin App - Download EarnIn today! Spelled “E” “A” “R” “N” “I” “N” in the Google play or Apple app store.Episode Description: We break down the Tyra Banks America’s Next Top Model Netflix documentary and whether the backlash is justified. Did Tyra lose the plot? Was ANTM ahead of its time or completely out of line? We talk executive producer accountability, reality TV culture, and what didn’t age well.Then we recap the latest episode of The Traitors — strategy, betrayals, and who is playing the smartest game right now. Is Rob running the castle? Did the ice skaters fumble the bag? We unpack the gameplay and what’s coming next.Plus, we’re talking about the American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Honors, Kevin hosting in a room full of Hollywood heavy hitters, and what it means to find your voice in big spaces.Send Your Pop The Trunk Story: https://www.speakpipe.com/gjLet's Connect on Socials:- Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mrskevonstage/- TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@mrskevonstage-Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MrsKevOnStage-Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/kevonstagestudios-Business Inquires: hello@mrskevonstage.comShop My Outfits: https://www.liketoknow.it/mrskevonstage

Thank you to our sponsors for sponsoring today's episode:Better Help - Sign up and get 10% off at https://www.BetterHelp.com/GJCure Hydration - You can grab Cure on Amazon, or find a store near you at https://www.curehydration.com/GJHungry Root - https://www.Hungryroot.com/gj, code gj to get 40% off your first box and a free item of your choice for life.TIMESTAMPS:Long Story Short - 00:00:57Mel Takes TV - 00:28:52Pop The Trunk - 00:52:17Melanie gives a courtroom recap (and why leaving the house is actually exhausting), plus the latest on prosecutors trying to use rap lyrics as evidence — and the judge finally shutting ONE lyric down. Then we spiral into the very important topic of whether we could ever be “mob sisters” (spoiler: absolutely not… allegedly).We also get into:Why Bad Bunny’s performance had folks in a meltdown (and why that made us love it more)Melissa’s teen son Jo's turning into a J. Cole fan and calling Joshua for the inside scoopA full Traitors breakdown: Rob playing chess, the faithfuls playing… checkers, and Candace’s table moment and Married to Medicine opinions that might ruffle feathers And of course: POP THE TRUNKS Send Your Pop The Trunk Story: https://www.speakpipe.com/gjLet's Connect on Socials:- Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mrskevonstage/- TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@mrskevonstage-Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MrsKevOnStage-Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/kevonstagestudios-Business Inquires: hello@mrskevonstage.comShop My Outfits: https://www.liketoknow.it/mrskevonstage

Thank you to our sponsors:Earnin: Download EarnIn today! Spelled “E” “A” “R” “N” “I” “N” in the Google play or Apple app store.Prize Picks: Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/GJ and use code GJand get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup!Master Class: Right now, our listeners get an additional 15% off any annual membership at https://www.MASTERCLASS.com/GJZocDoc: Visit https://www.Zocdoc.com/GJThis week on the Gin & Juice Podcast, the sisters Melissa and Mel recap Melissa's first-ever Sundance experience, spill the tea on Salt Lake City, and review Lisa Barlow's watery tequila. Then Melissa talks about when the parents get kicked out of a high-school soccer game, followed by Grammy reactions, thoughts on Justin Bieber, and a real conversation about who should (and shouldn’t) speak out publicly. Plus, reality TV chaos with The Traitors and Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. 

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Thank you to our sponsors:Cozy Earth:  Go to https://www.cozyearth.com/GJ for up to 20% offEarnIn: Download EarnIn today! Spelled “E” “A” “R” “N” “I” “N” in the Google play or Apple app store.Better Help: Sign up and get 10% off at https://www.BetterHelp.com/GJRevolve: Shop at https://REVOLVE.com/GJ and use code GJ for 15% off your first order #REVOLVEpartnerIn this episode, Melissa and Mel are back talking about life, kids, and the chaos in between. They vent about adult children who won’t fully move out, gym struggles, and why school fundraisers need to leave everybody alone. The conversation jumps from hair tension, sew-ins, and wigs to Sky Zone adventures, bedtime battles with little kids, and the very real exhaustion of parenting at every stage.Of course, they also get into reality TV mess — breaking down the latest drama on The Traitors, the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City reunion, and Married to Medicine (because whew). There’s plenty of laughing, side commentary, and “did that really just happen?” moments along the way. Plus, Melissa explains why she absolutely refuses to do her niece’s hair.As always, it’s stories, opinions, and unfiltered sister talk — just like you’d get sitting in the room with them.Timestamps:00:00 Hair struggles & gym mishaps01:07 Welcome to Gin & Juice02:23 Long story short: weekly recap03:22 Sky Zone with the kids06:20 Skating rink nostalgia11:48 Hair care, sew-ins & tension talk16:39 Cozy Earth shoutout19:55 Empty nest (with training wheels)32:14 Earnin shoutout42:15 Money stress, pennies & inflation44:19 Why everyone needs to stop asking us to round up46:31 The Traitors drama (Michael Rappaport & Colton)50:39 Traitors recap & cast chaos01:01:01 Revolve fashion finds01:04:19 RHOSLC reunion yelling (again)01:11:05 Housewives relationships & rumors01:15:21 Married to Medicine breakdown01:22:54 Wrap-up & goodbyeSend Your Pop The Trunk Story: https://www.speakpipe.com/gjLet's Connect on Socials:- Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mrskevonstage/- TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@mrskevonstage-Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MrsKevOnStage-Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/kevonstagestudios-Business Inquires: hello@mrskevonstage.comShop My Outfits: https://www.liketoknow.it/mrskevonstage

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