Diva Decoded

Nelie Diverlus and Cameron Barbeau
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Join Nelie and Cam weekly for your pop culture fix on classic and new-age divas of our time. If you love legends like Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Celine Dion and more, you’ll loooove us. Each week is dedicated to different iconic albums - diving into the tracks, the history of the album, and ultimately a totally unbiased, accurate and objective grading system (don’t come for us!) Stay up to date on releases through our Instagram @divadecoded.pod!

Episodes

  1. Special Christmas Episode - The Perfect Diva Christmas Album

    12/24/2025 · BONUS

    Special Christmas Episode - The Perfect Diva Christmas Album

    Welcome to a special holiday episode of Diva Decoded! This week, we’re taking the best Christmas classics from all your favourite divas and building the ultimate Christmas album. Merry Christmas and happy holidays! Join Nelie and Cam every week as they decode the hits, the history, and the cultural impact of the classic divas who shaped pop music. Follow us on Instagram @divadecoded.pod for episode updates, behind-the-scenes content, and more diva deep dives.   Chapters (00:00:00) - Robert Downey Jr. Sings Mariah(00:00:31) - Divas(00:04:50) - Polar Express(00:08:04) - Polar Express Family Tradition(00:11:26) - Top 3 Christmas Movies(00:15:53) - The Most Perfect Christmas Album Ever Made(00:16:49) - Christmas Songs(00:19:03) - Mariah's Christmas Album Song(00:21:07) - Home Alone: Best Children's Choir Anthem(00:23:07) - Best Christmas Ballad(00:25:24) - Best Christmas Albums(00:26:33) - Best Christmas Mid Tempo Song(00:30:17) - The Best Christmas Songs(00:33:54) - Justin Bieber(00:35:43) - Best Romantic Christmas Song(00:38:11) - Whitney Houston's Christmas Album(00:41:42) - Best Romance Song(00:42:21) - Best Acapella Christmas Song(00:44:57) - Best Christmas Music Song(00:46:39) - Boys To Men(00:49:10) - Best Sad Christmas Song(00:53:37) - Diva Decoded: Merry Christmas!

    56 min

  2. 12/19/2025

    EP 6 - The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill - Lauryn Hill (1998)

    Welcome back to another episode of Diva Decoded, This week, we're diving into Lauryn Hill's iconic 1998 album, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill — her one and only record that defined her career, and showed that she can rap and sing better than anyone else in the game. Join Nelie and Cam every week as they decode the hits, the history, and the cultural impact of the classic divas who shaped pop music. Follow us on Instagram @divadecoded.pod for episode updates, behind-the-scenes content, and more diva deep dives.   Chapters (00:00:00) - "I don't like being perceived"(00:00:28) - Lauryn Hill(00:02:09) - The Fugees(00:05:07) - Nelly on Lauryn Hill's ''(00:07:24) - Miley Melton On X Factor(00:10:31) - Babyface vs. Tamara on Verses(00:12:07) - Nelly On The Bodyguard(00:13:36) - Boskoe100(00:16:27) - Superstar(00:20:17) - Reviewer: Final Hour(00:22:11) - Lauryn Hill vs Mary J. Blige Duet(00:24:39) - "Forgive Them, Father"(00:26:25) - "Every Ghetto, Every City"(00:27:43) - Pharrell & d' Angelo(00:29:29) - "Everything Is Everything"(00:30:52) - Nelly on The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill(00:32:41) - "Take My Eyes Off of You"(00:34:28) - The End of "Tell Him..."(00:35:54) - Lauryn Hill's '(00:40:12) - "Oh My God, It's The 25th Anniversary of '(00:40:53) - Lauryn Hill's Hidden Gems(00:42:10) - Lauryn Hill's 'I Am Iconic' Album Cover(00:43:47) - Nelly's Top 3 and Bottom 2(00:45:00) - What would be your second least favorite song on the album?(00:45:52) - Top 3 Songs From The Miseducation(00:48:06) - Diva Decoded: Lauryn Hill To Fergie(00:51:05) - Diva Decoded

    52 min

  3. 12/12/2025

    EP 5 - Forever Your Girl - Paula Abdul (1988)

    Welcome back to another episode of Diva Decoded, This week, we're diving into Paula Abdul's iconic 1988 album, Forever Your Girl — the record that helped to define the era of new jack swing and made Paula a huge international star. Join Nelie and Cam every week as they decode the hits, the history, and the cultural impact of the classic divas who shaped pop music. Follow us on Instagram @divadecoded.pod for episode updates, behind-the-scenes content, and more diva deep dives.   Chapters (00:00:00) - Diva Decoded(00:01:15) - Paula Abdul(00:06:13) - Janet Jackson(00:08:31) - Don't Stone Me(00:13:54) - Whitney Houston Talking About Paula Abdul In 1990(00:16:19) - Paul Abdul vs Whitney Houston Music Video(00:20:48) - Tate McRae's New Album Review(00:23:16) - The Way That She Love Me(00:27:35) - Nelly on Knocked Out(00:31:06) - The Way You Love Me(00:34:37) - State of Attraction(00:36:12) - Paula Abdul vs Yvette Marine(00:39:43) - Cam's I Need You, Cam(00:41:42) - Madonna's 'Forever Your Girl' Song(00:45:21) - Paula's 'I Love You'(00:46:51) - Whitney(00:50:48) - "Caught in a Hit and Run"(00:51:33) - Paula's '' Rush'(00:54:31) - Cold Hearted Mariah Carey(00:57:42) - COLD HEARTED(00:58:18) - "This One Is For Me"(00:59:06) - Camila's "One or the Other Cam"(01:01:16) - "This One's For You"(01:02:39) - Paul Abdul(01:06:54) - Paul Abdul's 'Eyes Are Closed' Album Cover(01:11:03) - What Are The Producers On The Songs?(01:13:09) - The Impact of Paula Jones's ''(01:15:11) - Top 3 Songs and Lowest Songs(01:16:47) - Paul Singer Reveals His Top 3 Songs(01:19:41) - Paula Abdul's 'Way That You Love Me'(01:20:54) - Nelly(01:23:40) - Diva Decoded

    1h 24m
  4. EP 4 - Private Dancer - Tina Turner (1984)

    12/05/2025

    EP 4 - Private Dancer - Tina Turner (1984)

    Welcome back to another episode of Diva Decoded, This week, we're diving into Tina Turner's iconic 1984 album, Private Dancer — the record that redefined her career, made her the queen of rock, and cemented her as a true music legend. Join Nelie and Cam every week as they decode the hits, the history, and the cultural impact of the classic divas who shaped pop music. Follow us on Instagram @divadecoded.pod for episode updates, behind-the-scenes content, and more diva deep dives.   Chapters (00:00:00) - "Scary Song" by The Killers(00:00:32) - Tina Turner's '' Private Dancer(00:04:24) - Tina Turner on her Sexual Past(00:06:26) - Mariah Carey's "I Did It"(00:07:42) - Okeefe on Tina Turner's Domestic Violence(00:11:33) - Funding Cam's Trip to Vegas to See Mariah Carey(00:12:13) - Tina's '' 30th Anniversary Album(00:13:26) - Nelly(00:17:40) - Tina on "One More Time"(00:19:25) - Camila's 'Revolution' Single(00:23:40) - Tina Turner On Beyonce's Mother(00:24:40) - Tina's 'Show Some Respect'(00:27:37) - Nelly on I Can't Stand The Rain(00:31:24) - Private Dancer(00:35:45) - Nelly's 'J' Adore(00:40:17) - Cover Song(00:42:22) - Better Be Good To Me(00:43:34) - Tina Turner's I Might Have Been Queen Song(00:45:45) - Steel Claw(00:48:53) - Miley on Tina Turner's '(00:52:24) - Tina's 'I Love You' Cover(00:56:50) - 1984: The Cringe(00:58:46) - Whitney Houston on Thrillers(01:01:20) - The 10 Temptations(01:03:18) - Nelly on Tina Turner's 1984 Number 1 Album(01:05:37) - Tina's 'Blast Off' Album(01:06:49) - Celebrity Interview(01:07:36) - Nicki Minaj(01:10:27) - Tina on her Love Got... The Alternate Album Covers(01:14:03) - Who Are the Producers On Bad?(01:14:45) - Tina Turner's '' Album(01:17:56) - Top 3 Songs From Diva Decoded(01:21:30) - Top 5 Songs on Private Dancer(01:23:12) - Nelly: Momentary Magic(01:27:46) - Diva Decoded(01:31:14) - Diva Decoded

    1h 32m
  5. EP 3 - The Colour of my Love - Celine Dion (1993)

    11/28/2025

    EP 3 - The Colour of my Love - Celine Dion (1993)

    Welcome to another episode of Diva Decoded, This week, we're diving into Celine Dion's breakout studio album from 1993, The Colour of my Love — the album that allowed Celine to take off with worldwide success and began her reign of the 90s and beyond. Join Nelie and Cam every week as they decode the hits, the history, and the cultural impact of the classic divas who shaped pop music. Follow us on Instagram @divadecoded.pod for episode updates, behind-the-scenes content, and more diva deep dives.

    1h 17m
  6. EP 2 - Rhythm Nation 1814 - Janet Jackson (1989)

    11/21/2025

    EP 2 - Rhythm Nation 1814 - Janet Jackson (1989)

    Welcome to the second episode of Diva Decoded! This week, we’re diving into Janet Jackson’s groundbreaking 1989 album, Rhythm Nation 1814 — a record that blended pop, rock, new jack swing, R&B, and provided a social commentary to define a generation. Join Nelie and Cam every week as they decode the hits, the history, and the cultural impact of the classic divas who shaped pop music. Follow us on Instagram @divadecoded.pod for episode updates, behind-the-scenes content, and more diva deep dives. Chapters (00:00:18) - Janet Jackson(00:04:25) - Janet Jackson on Being a Shadow(00:05:24) - Janet Jackson on Rhythm Nation: A Personal Collection(00:09:11) - Janet Jackson(00:12:00) - State of the World(00:16:01) - Rhythm Nation 1814(00:18:58) - Let's Dance(00:20:43) - Too Much Is A Fun Song(00:23:44) - "She's Targeting The Illiterate"(00:25:32) - Nelly on Love Will Never Do Without You(00:26:53) - Janet Jackson(00:29:32) - Nelly on Living In A World They Didn't Make(00:30:19) - "Best Love of All" by Whitney Houston(00:34:02) - Janet Jackson(00:37:36) - "I Love This Song"(00:37:55) - Janet Jackson(00:40:32) - "On An Escapade"(00:42:01) - Madonna(00:44:46) - Diana on "Love Will Never Do Without You"(00:47:01) - Lonely Cam(00:49:53) - Janet Jackson's 'Come Back To Me'(00:52:51) - Janet Jackson(00:55:44) - The Beatles(00:57:36) - Janet Jackson's "You'd Need Me" Single(00:58:03) - Pink on Her New Jack Swing Album Comparison To Aerosmith(01:01:22) - Janet Jackson's 1989 album(01:03:48) - Nelly On His Black and White Album Cover(01:04:55) - Rhythm Nation: Rock Nation 1814(01:05:53) - Mariah's "Cleanse My Face"(01:08:12) - Mariah Carey's '(01:11:49) - Top 3 Songs From Lonely's The World(01:13:44) - Top 3 Songs From The Album(01:17:02) - Top 2 Songs of The 90's(01:17:27) - Diva Decoded(01:19:40) - Diva Decoded

    1h 20m
  7. EP 1 - Debut - Whitney Houston (1985)

    11/14/2025

    EP 1 - Debut - Whitney Houston (1985)

    Welcome to the very first episode of Diva Decoded! This week, we’re diving into Whitney Houston’s legendary 1985 debut album, Whitney Houston — the record that introduced one of the greatest voices of all time and set the stage for her reign as the ultimate pop and R&B diva. Join Nelie and Cam every week as they decode the hits, the history, and the cultural impact of the classic divas who shaped pop music. Follow us on Instagram @divadecoded.pod for episode updates, behind-the-scenes content, and more diva deep dives.

    1h 3m
  8. An Introduction to Diva Decoded!

    11/14/2025

    An Introduction to Diva Decoded!

    Welcome to the Diva Decoded introduction episode! In this special kickoff, Nelie and Cam talk about the inspiration behind the show, what listeners can expect this season, and how they’ll be breaking down the music, moments, and legacies of the divas who defined pop culture. Join Nelie and Cam every week as they decode the hits, the history, and the cultural impact of the classic divas who shaped pop music. Follow us on Instagram @divadecoded.pod for episode updates, behind-the-scenes content, and more diva deep dives.

    26 min
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Join Nelie and Cam weekly for your pop culture fix on classic and new-age divas of our time. If you love legends like Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Celine Dion and more, you’ll loooove us. Each week is dedicated to different iconic albums - diving into the tracks, the history of the album, and ultimately a totally unbiased, accurate and objective grading system (don’t come for us!) Stay up to date on releases through our Instagram @divadecoded.pod!

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  • Creator
    Nelie Diverlus and Cameron Barbeau
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025
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    Diva Decoded