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!

  1. APR 25

    EP 12 - Lady Soul - Aretha Franklin (1968)

    Welcome back to another episode of Diva Decoded. This week, we're covering Lady Soul by Aretha Franklin — a landmark soul record that cemented her as the Queen of Soul, featuring some of the most powerful and enduring songs of her career, with timeless hits that defined an era of music and emotion. 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) - "You Were Not Born Yet"(00:00:34) - Diva Decoded: The End of The Season(00:01:27) - Drumroll Lady Soul(00:06:37) - Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston(00:08:48) - Demi Lovato On Shania Twain's New Album(00:11:56) - Blake On Aretha Franklin's Last Album(00:14:28) - Chain of Fools(00:17:56) - Aretha Franklin(00:20:32) - Mariah Carey(00:24:31) - Mariah Carey's "Oh My God"(00:25:37) - Nikki Hokey Cam(00:26:49) - Celine Dion's "You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman(00:30:56) - Kelly Clarkson's "Since You've Been Gone" Song(00:33:53) - "What's Missing?"(00:35:35) - Janet Jackson's Come Back To Me(00:38:07) - Body Checking My Math Teacher(00:40:02) - The Watcher(00:42:55) - Aretha Franklin's "" "(00:46:37) - Aretha Franklin On The Bridges(00:49:25) - 1989(00:50:13) - Aretha Franklin's 'Respect' Song(00:54:44) - Aretha Franklin's Legacy(00:59:04) - "Aretha's Voice Still Resonates 30 Years Later"(01:02:21) - Pink's 'Hello' Album Cover(01:04:06) - Jerry Wexler and George Michael(01:05:06) - Aretha Franklin's Soul Album(01:06:19) - Maroon 5 on The album's(01:07:56) - Top 3 Songs on Mariah's Natural Woman(01:11:02) - A Taste Of Season 1(01:13:49) - diva decoded(01:15:39) - Beautiful Wedding Gowns

    1h 16m

  2. APR 3

    EP 11 - Diana - Diana Ross (1980)

    Welcome back to another episode of Diva Decoded. This week, we're covering Diana Ross’s iconic 1980 album Diana — a genre-defining record that reinvented her sound with a fresh, modern edge, delivering timeless hits that helped shape the future of pop and R&B. 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 Had A Vision That Was Mariah Carey(00:00:44) - Diana Ross VS Janet Jackson(00:05:02) - Diana's Wedding Album Review(00:10:11) - Cover Song: Diana Ross(00:11:57) - Whitney Houston's '' Album Review(00:16:00) - Upside Down(00:18:52) - Mariah's 'Tenderness'(00:21:45) - "Tenderness Is The Best" by Blake Shelton(00:23:21) - Mariah Carey(00:26:01) - Diana Ross(00:29:34) - Coming Out: The Song(00:32:56) - Cam Coming Out(00:35:41) - Blake Shelton(00:39:14) - "No, This Song Doesn't Mean Anything"(00:39:59) - "Now That You're Gone"(00:42:14) - Nelly sings Give Up on ''(00:44:44) - Gladys On "Go Off Diana"(00:46:47) - Diana Ross's 'One Voice'(00:49:44) - My Old Piano(00:51:15) - Janet Jackson's CD Cover Art(00:53:35) - The Making of Madonna's Coming Out(00:56:22) - Favorite Song From ''(00:58:24) - Carly Jepsen's Top 3 Songs Of The Year(01:00:57) - Pharrell on '(01:03:05) - DIANA ROSS(01:05:13) - Diva Decoded

    1h 6m

  3. MAR 27

    EP 10 - Heart Of Stone - Cher (1989)

    Welcome back to another episode of Diva Decoded. This week, we're covering Cher’s iconic album Heart of Stone — a powerhouse record that blends rock, pop, and emotional ballads, featuring some of her most enduring hits and marking a defining era in her career. 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) - Cher on Life After Love(00:00:37) - Diva Decoded(00:02:56) - Cher(00:06:28) - Nelly on her New Album(00:08:08) - Nelly on her New Album(00:11:22) - That's Cher's Opening(00:11:31) - Mariah Carey's "This Reminisces Of Jesse St.(00:14:13) - Mariah Carey on "Jesse James"(00:15:39) - "You Wouldn't Know Love"(00:17:24) - "Let It Out..."(00:19:34) - Cher(00:22:26) - Tina Turner(00:25:07) - Boring Songs For Women(00:27:15) - "This Is My Favorite Song on the Album..."(00:28:53) - Nelly On The Department Store Song(00:32:06) - "What's Wrong With Me?"(00:32:58) - Emotional Fire(00:35:13) - Mariah Carey(00:37:39) - Cher(00:40:44) - "Starting Over" By Cher(00:41:55) - Cute Kiss To Kiss(00:43:52) - Nelly(00:46:51) - Cher on The Music Market In The 80s(00:48:39) - Cover Story: Beyonce's Renaissance(00:52:53) - Cher's Black Cat Art(00:54:01) - Cher on her 'Still in Love With You'(00:55:59) - Favorite Songs on Love on a Roof(00:57:45) - Three of Cam's Favorite Songs From The 80s(00:59:43) - Cam on her Top 3(01:02:07) - Diva Decoded: Forgotten Flops(01:05:42) - Diva(01:06:42) - Diva Decoded

    1h 7m

  4. MAR 20

    EP 9 - On The Radio: Greatest Hits - Donna Summer (1979)

    Welcome back to another episode of Diva Decoded, This week, we're covering Donna Summers iconic greatest hits album On The Radio: Greatest Hits Volume I and II — The album contains some of the most coveted songs in disco history and remain Donna Summer's legacy to this day. 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) - Donna Summers On The Radio Greatest Hits(00:03:36) - Beyonce's Renaissance Album Review(00:07:41) - Donna Summer(00:10:33) - Mariah's 'Love to Love You' Song(00:14:02) - Donna Summer's Cancer Death(00:15:49) - Trying Me(00:17:07) - What I Feel Love(00:19:12) - "Our Love"(00:21:32) - Tina Turner on Bad Girls(00:23:33) - Donna's Love Songs: Side 2(00:25:44) - "I Love You, Cam"(00:27:22) - Donna's Love for You Duet With Brooklyn Dreams(00:29:03) - "Fighting temptation"(00:30:47) - Nelly's "Last Dance"(00:33:16) - Jacqueline Harris(00:37:01) - Bad Girls(00:39:28) - Donna's Summer(00:41:31) - Bad Girls(00:44:22) - Donna Summer(00:47:46) - The Weakest Song On Bad Girls 2(00:50:19) - No More Tears, Enough Is Enough(00:54:04) - Taylor Swift(00:56:47) - Donna Summer's Greatest Hits Volume 1(01:02:01) - "The Queen of Disco"(01:02:33) - Donna Summer's 'One Dance' Album Cover(01:06:18) - Donna Summer's Songwriting Credits(01:08:23) - Beyonce's 'On the Run'(01:10:36) - Favorite Songs On The Album(01:12:44) - Nelly on Her Top 3 Songs(01:14:10) - Donna Summer's Top 3 Songs(01:18:23) - Babs and Donna Duet(01:19:35) - Diva Decoded

    1h 24m

  5. MAR 13

    EP 8 - Mariah Carey (1990)

    Welcome back to another episode of Diva Decoded, This week, we're diving into Mariah Carey's self titled debut album — the album began a streak of Mariah having a number one in the US every year of the 90s. This album alone spawned 4 number one singles. Get ready to dive in as we cover one of the biggest debuts in diva herstory! 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) - Mariah Carey's 'I Love Mariah'(00:00:38) - Mariah Carey's Debut(00:04:12) - Mariah Carey's Vision Of Love Song(00:07:50) - "I Love Mariah Carey's Voice"(00:08:42) - Celine on 'There's Got to Be A Way'(00:10:22) - Mariah Carey's "Key Change" On "(00:14:32) - "Easy Way Out"(00:14:58) - Mariah Carey's "You Were You..." Cover(00:17:45) - Whitney Knowles(00:21:27) - Nelly on "All In Your Mind"(00:23:44) - Mariah Carey's 'I Love This Album'(00:25:15) - Mariah Carey(00:26:54) - Mariah Carey's "Wanna Kiss Me..." Song(00:29:50) - Nelly Reacts To Mariah's 'This Is So Good(00:33:23) - Mariah Carey(00:36:03) - Mariah Carey on her 1989 Album(00:41:27) - Mariah Carey Would Have Had More Success If She Had Been Dark(00:46:54) - Mariah Carey On Her Magnum Opus(00:48:36) - Mariah Carey's '' Single Art(00:50:31) - Top 3 Songs From The Lion's Mouth(00:52:45) - Nelly's Top 3 Songs(00:54:09) - Nelly's Prisoner(00:55:35) - Mariah Carey's Debut Album(00:57:35) - Diva Decoded

    58 min

  6. MAR 6

    EP 7 - Madonna (1983)

    Welcome back to another episode of Diva Decoded, This week, we're diving into Madonna's debut album, Madonna — the record that introduced Madonna to the world of pop music which she later redefined. 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) - Nelly(00:01:21) - Nelly On His Qualms With Madonna(00:05:37) - "It's so sad that Madonna's music is so predatory"(00:06:35) - We Did Cover Madonna's 'Divine' Album(00:07:53) - No More Nostalgia On This Album(00:11:58) - Lucky Star(00:13:42) - Madonna hospitalized after falling off her bed(00:15:48) - Breed in Madonna's Music Video(00:16:38) - Lily's "Open Your Heart" Song(00:18:43) - Madonna's 'Calling All The Monsters'(00:20:18) - Taylor Swift's "Mediocracy"(00:23:06) - Madonna's Holiday Song(00:25:27) - "Think Of Me"(00:28:36) - Madonna's "Physical Attraction"(00:30:31) - Bew Bew(00:33:49) - Madonna's Madonna(00:34:40) - Lucky Star(00:36:09) - Madonna's 'Revolution' Album Covers(00:37:43) - Biggie On May 3rd(00:40:22) - Madonna's '(00:43:05) - Madonna's Debut Album, Madonna

    45 min
  7. 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

  8. 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
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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
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025
  • Show Website
    Diva Decoded