Sinister Girlz

Get to know pop artist Macy, who is a singer-songwriter from South Wales, UK, and is ready to make her mark on the music scene. Her new single, "Please Keep Talking," is a tongue-in-cheek pop anthem you are bound to love. Listen to us dream up collaboration scenarios, and I took it one step further by generating an AI version of this dream collaboration. It's available on our Substack, Instagram, Threads, and our website.  The podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, and SINISTERGIRLZ.COM Follow our guest, Macy:  https://macy.komi.io/ https://www.instagram.com/macymusic__/ https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMe8pVvy2/ https://twitter.com/Macy_Music https://www.youtube.com/c/MACYmusic https://www.facebook.com/MacyMusic/ Follow us @sinistergirlz  Substack: https://substack.com/@sinistergirlz   

This is by far our longest episode, packed with all kinds of good stuff. This week, we welcome members of the Gotham Roller Derby league (Real Quick, Sin Diesel, and Yeti or Not, Here I Come) to the podcast. In anticipation of the 2025 Championship Finals, we caught up with three members of New York's Gotham Roller Derby league for full game coverage. Listen to us discuss ways we can assist the league in securing a playing and practicing facility. Donations are always welcome, and you can still catch the Gotham Roller Derby at the Silence of the Jams Tournament in North Arlington, NJ (10/24-10/26). Get tickets here https://www.universe.com/events/silence-of-the-jams-roller-derby-tournament-october-24-26-2025-tickets-R3V4HF    Website: https://www.gothamrollerderby.com/ Social Media  https://www.instagram.com/gothamderby   Timestamp 00:29 Introduction 02:25 Real Quick's origin 05:29 Roller Derby Names 08:23 Gotham Roller Derby Needs a practice space 23:31 Follow Gotham Roller Derby 24:14 Interview with Sin Diesel begins 29:31 What to expect from a championship game 36:04 Interview with Yeti or Not, Here I come 39:52 Yeti or Not, Here I come on the need for a permanent location 43:53 The results of the championship games   Like and subscribe to the SINISTER GIRLZ podcast on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Amazon Music. Follow the show on social @sinistergirlz Website: www.SINISTERGIRLZ.com

This episode almost made me lose my damn mind–it crashed a bunch of times, had to re-record the opening segments and remaster, imagine what I could do with real equipment! But I digress, this week  Broadway star Kelsie Watts returns to the podcast. We catch her in between performances of "Six: The Musical" literally! We get a sneak peek of her new single, "Fit In," and talk about her crazy schedule and upcoming releases.    Follow her on social:  Listen to: "Fit In"  Instagram: Kelsie Watts Music Artist LinkeTree Timestamp 00:22 Introduction to podcast 00:36 Mariah Carey has done it all 01:40 Sports: New mascot enters the WNBA, Ellie the Elephant remains the blueprint 02:44 Sabrina Ionescu gets a Welcome to the W commercial 03:50 Natasha Cloud and Jonquel Jones  05:32 Pop Culture Talk ends 05:49 Kelsie Watts Returns Like and subscribe to the SINISTER GIRLZ podcast on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Amazon Music. Follow the show on social @sinistergirlz Website: www.SINISTERGIRLZ.com

We kick off the episode with some pop culture news and commentary, and then welcome a guest. British singer-songwriter Sydney Jo Jackson joins us this week from Bali. Listen to us chat about finding her musical voice, her creative journey, her upcoming EP, and her most honest and revealing single to date, "Stone Cold," which explores the heartbreak of exiting a toxic marriage characterized by domestic abuse and the subsequent journey of self-recovery. Follow her on social media Listen to "Stone Cold": Spotify Link Instagram: @sydneyjojackson  TikTok: @sydneyjojackson    Like and subscribe to the SINISTER GIRLZ podcast on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Amazon Music. Follow the show on social @sinistergirlz Website: www.SINISTERGIRLZ.com

We take a quick look at some pop culture stories that the internet can't stop talking about, including Miley Cyrus, Aerosmith, and Black Sabbath retirements. JLO performs a new song, and we chat Sports, sports, sports…This week, we celebrate the WNBA All-Star weekend and the New York Liberty sweep.   Like and subscribe to the SINISTER GIRLZ podcast on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Amazon Music. Follow the show on social @sinistergirlz Website: www.SINISTERGIRLZ.com  

In this mini-episode, we take a quick look at pop culture, including Kelly Clarkson's Vegas residency snafu, Cardi B's new album coming out in September, "Am I the Drama?", and we celebrate the announcement of Miley Cyrus' star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. We check in with Jessica Simpson (girl, we got you, come on the podcast!) and get a quick WNBA, New York Liberty update, including Sabrina Ionescu's new kicks!    Like and subscribe to the SINISTER GIRLZ podcast on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Amazon Music. Follow the show on social @sinistergirlz Website: www.SINISTERGIRLZ.com  

Week of June 16th, 2025 In this super-sized episode, we welcome Laura Jinn and Tatum Gale of Mercy Land. The duo discusses the band's formation, their independent status, and we have an honest conversation about music and the music industry. The beginning of the episode features our usual pop culture/music segment, and then we welcome Laura and Tatum Gale.  The featured song is "Get Lost!" by Mercy Land.  Follow the band on social, links below:  https://www.instagram.com/thankgodformercyland/ https://www.tiktok.com/@thankgodformercyland?_t=ZT-8wzSr8Jz2q3&_r=1   Timestamp below: 00:42 Mariah Carey releases new single, "Type Dangerous" 03:57 Rick Astley's 1987 hit, "Never Gonna Give You Up," surpasses 1 billion Spotify streams 04:49 Miley Cyrus is put on the spot during the unveiling of her album 06:31 Nicole Scherzinger wins a Tony for her Broadway debut in Sunset Blvd.  10:32 Cole Escola's historic Tony win 12;24 Doechii's acceptance speech at the BET Awards 13:38 Mariah Carey wins first BET award, the Icon Award to be exact 14:57 Mercy Land Interview   Like and subscribe to the SINISTER GIRLZ podcast on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Amazon Music. Follow the show on social @sinistergirlz Website: www.SINISTERGIRLZ.com  

Taylor Swift now owns all of her masters! Janet Jackson receives the Icon Award from the American Music Awards, Mariah Carey is teasing new music, and we party with New York Liberty mascot Ellie the Elephant!  Like and subscribe to the SINISTER GIRLZ podcast on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Amazon Music. Follow the show on social @sinistergirlz Website: www.SINISTERGIRLZ.com

Sports, sports, sports…This week, we celebrate the return of the WNBA season and the New York Liberty. Have you ever said, "Wouldn't it be funny if I ran into so and so," and BOOM, they appear?! That happened with the New York Liberty! Long story short, it was a time.  We spin the Wheel of Rock and interact with the Backstreet Boys! Like and subscribe to the SINISTER GIRLZ podcast on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Amazon Music. Follow the show on social @sinistergirlz Website: www.SINISTERGIRLZ.com

This week, we skip the Billboard charts (sorry, we will get back to them, but the same people are basically on top). I get to attend a Town Hall with the Tony Award-nominated cast of the Broadway show Sunset Blvd, discuss Jessica Glitter (Nicole Scherzinger) and the How I Met Your Mother tie-in. We shout out to Craig Thomas, co-creator of HIMYM, and Josh Radnor, "haaavveee you met Ted?" (Hi Josh!), More Gaga talk, Miley, and we pay tribute to two fallen icons, Jill Sobule (1959-2025) and drag superstar Jiggly Caliente (1980-2025).  HIYMYM/Sunset Blvd talk (03:19) Lady Gaga holds a concert in Brazil (05:58) Miley Cyrus (06:23) RIP Jill Souble (06:47) RIP Jiggly Caliente (08:42) Seafoam Season begins, let's go Liberty! (10:00) Like and subscribe to the SINISTER GIRLZ podcast on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Amazon Music. Follow the show on social @sinistergirlz Website: www.SINISTERGIRLZ.com  

This week, we skip the Billboard charts and focus on catching up. Topics include Lady Gaga speaking in Spanish, catching up with Kelsie Watts, and a review of Six! The Musical (time  stamp: 11:45) - We discuss the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2025 inductees, while Jessica Simpson is working on a comeback, and Katy Perry ventures into space, alienating most of the population. Also, is Katy Perry copying Miley Cyrus' career? Miley Cyrus' brother Trace Cyrus seems to think so. Lastly, we rage against scalpers!   Like and subscribe to the SINISTER GIRLZ podcast on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Amazon Music. Follow the show on social @sinistergirlz Website: www.SINISTERGIRLZ.com

This week, we examine pop culture and discuss some of the headlines. We talk about Lady Gaga, Doechii, Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco, and Miley Cyrus makes an announcement. Also, Jessica Simpson is drinking what to help her vocals? Snake Sperm!  We spin the wheel of rock and travel to the 90s.  We love you, Selena Quintanilla! (1971-1995)  You can check out past Selena-themed episodes:  https://sinistergirlz.com/album/bonus-selena-quintanilla-celebration-special-2021/ https://sinistergirlz.com/album/bonus-selena-quintanilla-celebration-special-2019/ https://sinistergirlz.com/album/episode-166-selena-special-2019/   Like and subscribe to the SINISTER GIRLZ podcast on Apple Podcast, Audible, and Amazon Music. Follow the show on social @sinistergirlz Website: www.SINISTERGIRLZ.com

This week, we celebrate the many accomplishments of Lady Gaga, the iHeart Radio Innovator Award recipient, Mariah Carey's iHeart Radio Icon Award, and Billie Eilish's "Album of the Year" award win. We spin the wheel of rock and check the charts for the week of March 22, 2025.  We close the show with a long-overdue tribute to the late Michelle Trachtenberg (1985-2025), the former child star and actress of Eurotrip, Ice Princess, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, among other credits.  Like and subscribe to the SINISTER GIRLZ podcast on Apple Podcast, Audible, and Amazon Music. Follow the show on social @sinistergirlz Website: www.SINISTERGIRLZ.com

In this episode, we chat with multi-talented recording artist Kelsie Watts, who tells us about her exciting Broadway debut as Queen Jane Seymour in the hit Broadway musical Six The Musical. We talk about her working with Backstreet Boys' AJ McLean; listen to me begrudgingly admit that Joey Fatone is a genuinely lovely guy. We also reminisce on TRL and the Backstreet Boys vs. NSYNC wars of the late 90s and early 00s.  For More Information on Kelsie Watts Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/kelsiewattsmusic    TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@kelsiewatts      YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/kelsiewattsmusic  Like and subscribe to the SINISTER GIRLZ podcast on Apple Podcast, Audible, and Amazon Music. Follow the show on social @sinistergirlz Website: www.SINISTERGIRLZ.com

In this episode, we dive into a captivating conversation with Toronto's CMAGIC5! This talented singer-songwriter brings new life to the Pop Punk music scene, rewriting fairytale endings and singing them proudly.  CMAGIC5's "Happy Never After" leads us into the interview.  Follow CMagic5 on social and visit her website https://www.instagram.com/cmagic5 https://www.facebook.com/Cmagic5/ https://twitter.com/5Cmagic https://www.cmagic5.com/   Like and subscribe to the SINISTER GIRLZ podcast on Apple Podcast, Audible, and Amazon Music Follow the show on social @sinistergirlz Website: www.SINISTERGIRLZ.com

This week, we ingest Lady Gaga's latest album, "Mayhem," and celebrate its success. I make my case as to why Cyndi Lauper should be inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. We spin the wheel of rock and pay tribute to Dolly Parton's late husband, Carl Dean. Like and subscribe on Apple Podcast, Audible, and Amazon Music. Follow the show on social @sinistergirlz Website: www.SINISTERGIRLZ.com  

The 97th Academy Awards (Oscars) were held last night (3/2/25), and we have some thoughts! They opened with Wicked performances and concluded with the biggest twist/upset of the night (Demi Moore was robbed!). Doja Cat performed, and the internet is buzzing with reactions. Still, the main focus is celebrating Zoe Saldaña's historic Oscar win as the first Dominican (American) to receive an Academy Award for her role in Emilia Perez. We play some clips, share some quips, and celebrate pop culture. Like and subscribe on Apple Podcast, Audible, and Amazon Music. Follow the show on social @sinistergirlz Website: www.SINISTERGIRLZ.com

Quickie Episode: This week, we're covering topics for the week of March 1, 2025 (following the Billboard Music Charts date format). We'll look at the charts, spin the wheel of rock, and discuss the Oscars (tomorrow!).  The next episode will cover the Oscars ceremony and results. Good Luck WICKED!  Website: www.SINISTERGIRLZ.com Follow the show on social @sinistergirlz Like and subscribe on Apple Podcast, Audible, and Amazon Music Past and current episodes can be found on our website https://sinistergirlz.com/podcasts/  *we are working on adjusting the audio for future recordings* 

This week, we are covering topics for the week of February 22, 2025: Backstreet Boys announce their Las Vegas summer residency. We also look at the charts, spin the wheel of rock, discuss A$AP Rocky's not guilty verdict, review the 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee Nominations, and advocate for the Latin Grammy and Grammy-winning rock band Maná, known for their Spanish-language music and record-breaking sales across Latin America. Vote for your favorite artist for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction https://vote.rockhall.com/ This week's main story is Lady Gaga and her Vanity Fair lie detector test, which teased a sequel to her song "Telephone."  Website: www.SINISTERGIRLZ.com Follow the show on social @sinistergirlz Like and subscribe on Apple Podcast, Audible, and Amazon Music

We are changing formats and revisiting our radio show format (SINISTER GIRLZ LIVE) with segments, guests, what's topping the charts, and pop culture shenanigans.  This week, we are covering topics for the week of February 15t,h 2025; take a look at the charts, spin the wheel of rock, and talk about the Grammys, Lady Gaga, Chappelle Roan, and did former President Obama predict this epic rap battle (Kendrick v. Drake) back in 2016? Also, Sabrina Carpenter and Dolly Parton?!   Website: www.SINISTERGIRLZ.com Follow the show on social @sinistergirlz Like and subscribe on Apple Podcast, Audible, and Amazon Music