Sips & Scripts Podcast

Kirsten A. Jackson
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Welcome to Sips and Scripts! The podcast where we make a drink and talk about our favorite movies from the past and present! New episodes every other Tuesday!

  1. 26 de mai.

    Episode 27: Do the Right Thing (1989) 🎬 Sips & Scripts – Season 5, Episode 6

    This week on Sips & Scripts, we’re diving into Spike Lee’s legendary classic Do the Right Thing — a film that somehow feels just as timely, uncomfortable, funny, frustrating, and necessary today as it did in 1989. We’re unpacking: ☀️ the pressure cooker energy of the hottest day in Brooklyn 📻 Radio Raheem’s lasting impact 🍕 Sal’s, Mookie, and neighborhood tension 👀 the symbolism and mythology hidden inside the film 🔥 and of course… the debate people have been having for DECADES: Did Mookie do the right thing? Tonight’s cocktail: Sal’s Special 🍋✨ 📺 LIVE on Facebook, Instagram & YouTube 🎧 Missed the live? Catch the replay wherever you get your podcasts. #SipsAndScripts #DoTheRightThing #SpikeLee #BlackCinema #MovieDiscussion #BlackPodcasts #RadioRaheem #FilmCulture #CocktailCulture #MovieNight #Brooklyn #FightThePower #Season5

    Episode 27: Do the Right Thing (1989) 🎬 Sips & Scripts – Season 5, Episode 6

  2. 19 de mai.

    Episode 28: Michael (2026) 🎬 Sips & Scripts – Season 5, Episode 5

    🎬✨ “From Motown roots to global moonwalks… we’re stepping into the legend.” 🕺🏾🌍 This week on Sips & Scripts, we’re diving into Michael (2026) — a cinematic deep-dive into the life, legacy, and layered brilliance of Michael Jackson. 🎤✨ From childhood stardom with the Jackson 5 🎶 to the dizzying heights of global superstardom 🌎👑, we’re unpacking the artistry, pressure, perfectionism, and cultural impact of a man who quite literally changed the shape of music and performance forever. We’re talking evolution, expectation, genius, and the cost of being “the biggest” in a world that never knew how to stop watching. 👀 🍸 Cocktail of the Week: The Moonwalk MuleCool, electric, and a little unpredictable ⚡🍑Ginger spice with a smooth glide finish… built for a story that never stood still. 📺 We’re LIVE Sunday at 3:30 PM EST📱 Facebook • YouTube • Instagram🎧 Miss it? Catch the replay wherever you get your podcasts Grab your glass and step into the spotlight with us—because this one is legacy, rhythm, and reflection all in one pour. 🥂✨ #SipsAndScripts #Michael2026 #BlackCinema #MusicLegends #Season5 #MovieTalk #PodcastVibes #MoonwalkMule

    Episode 28: Michael (2026) 🎬 Sips & Scripts – Season 5, Episode 5

  3. 24 de fev.

    Episode 26: Sips & Scripts — Season 5 Premiere

    White Movies That Black People Heavily Love (Whether Hollywood Planned It or Not) “They weren’t made for us… but they were absolutely claimed by us.” We’re back!! This week on Sips & Scripts, we’re kicking off Season 5 with a list episode that’s already chaotic in the group chat: White Movies That Black People HeavilyF*ck With (aka Films That Accidentally Became Ours). From Cher Horowitz being spiritually adopted by Black girls everywhere, to Harry Potter belonging to Black Hermione before Hollywood caught up, to Grease, Forrest Gump, The Craft, and The Devil Wears Prada living rent-free in our cultural canon—we’re breaking down whycertain films crossed racial marketing lines and landed squarely in Black hearts, homes, and memes. We’re talking nostalgia, cable TV upbringing, problematic faves, characters we claimed as cousins, and the moviesthat raised us whether they meant to or not. ✨ Season 5 Premiere!🗓️ Sunday, February 22nd @ 3PM EST📺 Live on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.🎧 Miss it live? Catch the replay on Spotify or whereveryou get your podcasts! Pour up, log in, and come argue respectfully in the comments—because we KNOW your list is different.

    Episode 26: Sips & Scripts — Season 5 Premiere

  4. 13 de jan.

    Episode 25: Hot Girl Winter (2023) w/ Actor Jason Mimms

    It’s getting chilly, but the vibes are HOT!  We’re on break until February 2026 but here’s a little treat!  Our last show of 2025 is now available on all podcast platforms!   When the North Pole starts feeling a little too small, Ms. Claus packs her bags and heads to Miami to figure out who she is beyond being Santa’s wife. This week on Sips & Scripts: LIVE!, we’re joined by Jason Mimms, one of the stars of Hot Girl Winter (2023), for a special interview-style episode that explores reinvention, desire, and what happens when a woman finally chooses herself. We’re unpacking:🎅🏽 Why Ms. Claus’s journey is really about reclaiming identity and agency.🌴Miami as a playground for self-discovery, freedom, and temptation.🔥What “Hot Girl Winter” means when you’re rewriting your own story.🎬Jason’s behind-the-scenes perspective — from audition stories to set secrets! Pour something festive with a twist and join us as we talkreinvention, independence, and what it means to choose yourself, even when the world expects you to stay put. Cheers!

    Episode 25: Hot Girl Winter (2023) w/ Actor Jason Mimms

  5. 09/12/2025

    Episode 24: Friday After Next (2002)

    🎄🎤 “Christmas chaos, cousin drama & a broke-boy holiday miracle…”This week on Sips & Scripts, we’re stepping straight into the hood holiday classic Friday After Next (2002) — the movie that proves Christmas can still be merry even when your rent is due, your presents got stolen, and your landlord is threatening you with her freshly released-from-prison son. From Craig and Day-Day’s dusty security jobs to Money Mike’s pink-suit pimp chronicles to Damon’s “fresh out and WAY too friendly” energy… we’re breaking down every scam, every squabble, and every wild moment this Christmas Eve delivers. ✨ Cocktail: Today’s sip is Ms. Pearly’s Peach Threat — a sweet-but-disrespectful peach lemonade cocktail that will have you yelling “PAY ME MY RENT!” after one sip.✨ Guest: No guest today — it’s just me and Terrell holding it down while Jeff is out on assignment. Pour up something festive and slightly petty, because this episode is pure holiday foolishness from start to finish. 🎄🔥🍹 #FridayAfterNext #IceCube #MikeEpps #SipsAndScriptsPodcast #HoodClassics #ChristmasMovies #Comedy #BlackCulture #MovieTalk #PodcastVibes #SipsAndScriptsmas

    Episode 24: Friday After Next (2002)

  6. 12/11/2025

    Episode 23: Baby Boy (2001) w/ PR strategist Krystal Hart

    “He’s just a baby boy…” but growing up ain’t easy when you’re stuck between mama’s house and manhood. 👶🏽💭 This week on Sips & Scripts, Kirsten and Terrell are joined by special guest Krystal Hart — PR strategist, business consultant, and co-owner of Sunbury Coffee Bar — to unpack John Singleton’s 2001 classic, Baby Boy. A raw, emotional story about love, manhood, and the cycles we fight to break. Together, we’re diving into:💔 What Baby Boy says about Black masculinity and emotional growth🏠 Why “mama’s house” is both a comfort and a cage💅🏽 The complicated love between Jody and Yvette👊🏾 And how John Singleton’s storytelling still mirrors our culture today This week’s sip? The Georgia Girl — a peachy, grown-folks twist of lemonade, peach schnapps, peach gin, and Grand Marnier. 🍑✨ Sweet, smooth, and a little strong — just like this episode. Pour up and join the conversation — because sometimes, you have to face your reflection before you can grow up. 🥂 #SipsAndScriptsPodcast #BabyBoy #JohnSingleton #BlackCinema #TyreseGibson #TarajiPHenson

    Episode 23: Baby Boy (2001) w/ PR strategist Krystal Hart

  7. 28/10/2025

    Episode 22: Candyman (2021) w/ Rapper Sinatris Jackson

    Candyman (2021) — Season 4, Episode 13 Say his name… if you dare. 👁️ This week on Sips & Scripts, Kirsten and Terrell are joined by Chicago’s own Rapper, Sinatris Jackson to talk all things Candyman (2021) — the chilling sequel of the 1992 horror classic that blends legend, legacy, and social commentary. Together, we’re unpacking:🪞 How mirrors and memory turn trauma into terror🏙️ The haunting link between gentrification and ghosts🎨 What art, storytelling, and vengeance have in common👻 And whether Candyman offers redemption, warning… or something in between... This week’s sip? The Honey Hook — a smooth but sinister mix of dark rum, honey, lemon, and a hint of smoke. Sweet at first… but it stings in the end. 🍯🪝 Pour up and join us as we explore how horror reflects us back to ourselves. Toast the tale, share the truths, and mind the mirrors... 🥂

    Episode 22: Candyman (2021) w/ Rapper Sinatris Jackson

  8. 14/10/2025

    Episode 21: He Got Game (1998)

    He Got Game (1998) — Season 4, Episode 12 Ball is life — but at what cost? This week on Sips & Scripts, Kirsten, Terrell, and Jeff are diving into He Got Game (1998), the Spike Lee classic that mixes hoops, hustle, and heartache. Starring Denzel Washington, Ray Allen, and Milla Jovovich, this film goes way beyond basketball — it’s about fatherhood, freedom, and forgiveness. We’re unpacking:🏀 How Spike Lee turned a sports drama into a social commentary💔 The complicated love between fathers and sons💸 Who really profits from Black athletic excellence🎓 And whether redemption is ever truly possible This week’s sip? The Recruiter — a smooth yet surprising mix of vodka, peach schnapps, cranberry juice, and pineapple juice. Sweet on the outside, sharp underneath… just like the game itself. Pour up and join us as we break down one of the most powerful father-son stories in Black cinema. Cheers! 🥂

    Episode 21: He Got Game (1998)
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Welcome to Sips and Scripts! The podcast where we make a drink and talk about our favorite movies from the past and present! New episodes every other Tuesday!

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  • Criado por
    Kirsten A. Jackson
  • Anos de atividade
    2022 - 2026
  • Episódios
    29
  • Classificação
    Explícito
  • Copyright
    © Kirsten A. Jackson
  • Site do podcast
    Sips & Scripts Podcast