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. 5d ago

    The Gin and Juice Podcast | Durk Acquitted, Urban Romance Books & Housewives Drama

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  2. Sep 10

    The Gin and Juice Podcast | Durk Trial, Phaedra & CT, and the Pastor's Wife

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  3. Sep 3

    The Gin and Juice Podcast I Trial Burnout, Empty College Apartments & MAFS Reunion

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  4. Aug 27

    The Gin and Juice Podcast | Durk trial, MAFS finale predictions, and RHOA finale thoughts

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  5. Aug 20

    Gin & Juice Podcast | Grief Tour, Durk Hearing, Radioactive Burgers

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  6. Aug 13

    From Coffee to Adderall: Melanie's Gateway Drug Confession + MAFS Drama

    This week Melissa and Mel catch up on life — from kindergarten orientation meltdowns and sudden espresso addictions, to college move-ins and a beautiful wedding. Then they dive into the bigger conversation about influencer fatigue, pocket watching, and who "deserves" to ask for money online. Plus: a full Married at First Sight recap, Real Housewives of Atlanta reunion reactions, Ultimate Girls Trip first impressions. Thank You to Our Sponsors!Masterclass — Learn from the best in the world. Get 15% off any annual membership: masterclass.com/gjEarnin — Get access to your money when you need it. Download Earnin (spelled like earning money without the G) on the App Store or Google Play and type "Gin & Juice" under podcast when you sign up: earnin.comZocdoc — Find and book the right doctor, fast. Free to use: zocdoc.com/gjCozy Earth — Luxury sheets, pajamas, and now beach & bath towels. Get 20% off with code GJ: cozyearth.com — use code GJ at checkout Time Stamps:0:00 — Pre-Show Banter1:02 — Intro 1:45 — Long Story Short: Life Updates14:52 — Long Story Short: College Move-Ins & Joshua & Amara's Wedding25:42 — Two Topics, Two Takes: Jools LeBron GoFundMe & Influencer Culture52:20 — Estrogen Patch Shortage & Pharmacy Struggles57:42 —  Married at First Sight1:34:00 —  Real Housewives of Atlanta Reunion & Ultimate Girls Trip1:37:30 — RHOA Rewatch — Cynthia & Peter

  7. Aug 6

    The Gin and Juice Podcast | Melanie's Sold-Out Atlanta Show + RHOA Recap

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  8. Jul 2

    The Gin & Juice Podcast | Hotel *Almost* Fight, Love Island, and RHORI Reunion

    Melissa and Mel are back with another jam-packed episode. They kick things off talking vacation planning, airline loyalty drama, and why Delta might be pricing out its day-one fans. Then Melissa gives a full courtside recap of the T.I., Tiny, and OMG Girls trial against MGA, including a wild moment of alleged perjury on the stand. She also spills the tea on a hotel lobby confrontation at a VidCon event that had everybody talking. Plus, a Pop the Trunk voicemail rant about the NBA Finals coverage, and the girls dive deep into Love Island, Real Housewives of Rhode Island, and Real Housewives of Atlanta. This episode is sponsored by MasterClass. Get at least 15% off any annual membership at https://www.masterclass.com/gjFollow The Gin and Juice Podcast for new episodes every week. Chapters0:00 Cold Open: Vacation Planning & Airline Drama15:36 Welcome to the Gin and Juice Podcast22:30 T.I., Tiny & the OMG Girls Trial Recap57:08 Pop the Trunk: NBA Finals Rant1:02:31 TV Talk: Love Island Discourse1:36:49 Real Housewives of Rhode Island1:45:01 Real Housewives of Atlanta & BET Awards Recap1:48:02 Outro

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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
    185
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2022
  • Show Website
    GIN & JUICE Podcast

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