GIN & JUICE Podcast

Melissa (@MrsKevOnStage) and Melanie (@Youvegtmel)
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Sisters, Melissa (the juice) & Melanie (the gin), discuss all things pop culture, motherhood, being a wife, the ghettos of adulthood and reality TV in this refreshing new podcast about everything and nothing at all.  Melissa & Melanie are two sides of the same coin: very much similar and very much different in almost every way. 

  1. 6D AGO

    The StubHub Scam, Raising Black Kids in LA & Taylor Frankie Paul Is UNWELL

    Thank you to our sponsors:BetterHelp — Sign up and get 10% off at https://www.betterhelp.com/gjHungry Root — Get 40% off your first box plus a free item in every box for life at https://www.hungryroot.com/gj using code GJMint Mobile — Premium wireless plans starting at $15/month. Shop plans at https://www.mintmobile.com/gjCure Hydration — Grab Cure on Amazon or find a store at https://www.curehydration.com/gj Melissa and Mel kick off the episode  with an epic long story short about Mel's chaotic adventure at a concert featuring B2K, Bow Wow, Crime Mob, Young Joc, Waka Flocka, Pretty Ricky, and more — complete with a StubHub ticket scam, a meet-and-greet meltdown, and a backstage pass heist. The sisters also get into real talk about parenting in predominantly non-Black spaces, the importance of diversity in college decisions, and teaching kids through real-life examples. Then it's pop-the-trunks, a Married to Medicine reunion recap (Mel is OVER Dr. Jackie), a deep dive into Secret Lives of Mormon Wives(Taylor and Dakota are a mess), and a spirited Paradise spoiler session with multiverse theories. Send Your Pop The Trunk Story: https://www.speakpipe.com/gj Let'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.com Shop My Outfits: https://www.liketoknow.it/mrskevonstage

    1h 36m

  2. MAR 19

    Fired on My Day Off + Love Is Blind, Mormon Wives, & Age of Attraction + AfroMan Trial

    Thank you to our sponsors:Revolve — Go to https://www.revolve.com/gj to shop our faves. Use code GJ for 15% off your first order. Offer ends April 2nd. Earnin — Download Earnin on the App Store or Google Play. Type "gin and juice" under podcast when you sign up. Access up to $150/day of money you've already earned. Cozy Earth — Head to https://www.cozyearth.com and use code GJ for up to 20% off. Mention you heard about Cozy Earth on the Gin and Juice Podcast in any post-purchase survey. PrizePicks — Download the PrizePicks app and use code GJ to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup. This week we're kicking things off with some family chaos — Melissa made lasagna and nobody was home, Kevin ran into a superfan in Mexico City, and we're still trying to figure out The Stand's menu. Then Melissa shares the wild story of how she landed a dream TV opportunity... only for the whole company to get shut down hours later.  We also get into Jo's college journey — he got accepted to his reach school (!) but can't seem to make a decision, so we're pulling out the pros and cons lists this weekend. Then we dive deep into the Love is Blind Season 10 Reunion: Nick and Vanessa finally showed up, Chris got all the smoke (deservedly so), Devonte skated by way too easily, Amber and Jordan's mess, and why Brie is still not the girl's girl she thinks she is. Plus — our thoughts on single parents going on marriage-focused dating shows. We also talk TikTok's algorithm getting too curated, Facebook trying way too hard to be Instagram, the Afroman trial, Love is Blind: Age of Attraction (a solid hate-watch), and Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 2 — specifically the Taylor and Dakota chaos that takes over the final episodes. Send Your Pop The Trunk Story: https://www.speakpipe.com/gj Let'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.com Shop My Outfits: https://www.liketoknow.it/mrskevonstage

    1h 8m

  3. MAR 12

    Gin & Juice Podcast | Don't Be Dumb, Invest like Shaq & Love Is Blind Chaos

    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 GJ Better Help - Get 10% off therapy sessions → https://www.betterhelp.com/gj Cure Hydration - Find on Amazon or local stores → https://www.curehydration.com/gj Earnin - Download app (App Store/Google Play), enter "Gin and Juice" under podcast when signing up In 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/gj Let'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.com Shop My Outfits: https://www.liketoknow.it/mrskevonstage

    1h 26m

  4. MAR 4

    Gin & Juice | 50 Cent vs TI Beef + Traitors Season 4 Finale Reaction + Love is Blind Season

    Thank you to our sponsors:• Masterclass - Get 15% off: https://www.masterclass.com/gj• ZocDoc - Find a doctor you love: https://www.zocdoc.com/gj IN 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 & AJ Send Your Pop The Trunk Story: https://www.speakpipe.com/gj Let'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.com Shop My Outfits: https://www.liketoknow.it/mrskevonstage

    1h 10m

  5. FEB 26

    Tyra Banks + Tourette’s & BAFTA Discussion + The Traitors & Love is Blind

    Thank you to our sponsors:Cure Hydration — Grab Cure on Amazon or find a store near you at https://www.curehydration.com/gj Mint Mobile — Switch now at https://www.mintmobile.com/gj BetterHelp — Get 10% off at https://www.betterhelp.com/gj Hungry 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 humanity Of course, we break down the latest from The Traitors and Love is Blind It’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/gj Let'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.com Shop My Outfits: https://www.liketoknow.it/mrskevonstage

    1h 30m

  6. FEB 19

    Tyra Banks ANTM Netflix Doc + The Traitors Recap + ABFF Honors Recap

    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/gj Let'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.com Shop My Outfits: https://www.liketoknow.it/mrskevonstage

    1h 31m

  7. FEB 12

    From Courtroom Tea to “Mob Sisters” to Traitors

    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 - 00:52:17 Melanie 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 scoop A 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/gj Let'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.com Shop My Outfits: https://www.liketoknow.it/mrskevonstage

    1h 2m

  8. FEB 5

    Sundance Recap, Lisa Barlow’s Restaurant & Traitors

    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/GJ This 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.

    1h 22m
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Sisters, Melissa (the juice) & Melanie (the gin), discuss all things pop culture, motherhood, being a wife, the ghettos of adulthood and reality TV in this refreshing new podcast about everything and nothing at all.  Melissa & Melanie are two sides of the same coin: very much similar and very much different in almost every way. 

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  • Creator
    Melissa (@MrsKevOnStage) and Melanie (@Youvegtmel)
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    165
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2022
  • Show Website
    GIN & JUICE Podcast

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