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GIN & JUICE Podcast

Melissa (@MrsKevOnStage) and Melanie (@Youvegtmel)

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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  • #182
    Thursday · 1 hr 20 min

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

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  • #181
    August 27 · 1 hr 23 min

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

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  • #180
    August 20 · 1 hr 28 min

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

    This week: Mel recaps her day in court and the wild lineup of high-profile trials happening right now (Tupac, Lindsay Clancy, and the Durk case), and Melissa gives an update navigating the estrogen patch shortage. Then we dive into the "blowout" QVC viral moment, a wild TikTok story time about infidelity, Janelle from Sister Wives going Instagram official, Married at First Sight drama, and a stacked Real Housewives of Atlanta recap. Thank you to our sponsors: Rocket Money Join at https://www.rocketmoney.com/gj Shopify Start your free trial at https://www.shopify.com/gj BetterHelp Visit https://www.betterhelp.com/gj Hungryroot — 49:41 Go to https://www.hungryroot.com/gj and use code GJ for 40% off your first box + a free item for life

  • #179
    August 13 · 1 hr 40 min

    179: 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/gj Earnin — 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.com Zocdoc — Find and book the right doctor, fast. Free to use: zocdoc.com/gj Cozy 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 Banter 1:02 — Intro 1:45 — Long Story Short: Life Updates 14:52 — Long Story Short: College Move-Ins & Joshua & Amara's Wedding 25:42 — Two Topics, Two Takes: Jools LeBron GoFundMe & Influencer Culture 52:20 — Estrogen Patch Shortage & Pharmacy Struggles 57:42 — Married at First Sight 1:34:00 — Real Housewives of Atlanta Reunion & Ultimate Girls Trip 1:37:30 — RHOA Rewatch — Cynthia & Peter

  • #178
    August 6 · 1 hr 29 min

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

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  • #177
    July 2 · 1 hr 48 min

    177: 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/gj Follow The Gin and Juice Podcast for new episodes every week. Chapters 0:00 Cold Open: Vacation Planning & Airline Drama 15:36 Welcome to the Gin and Juice Podcast 22:30 T.I., Tiny & the OMG Girls Trial Recap 57:08 Pop the Trunk: NBA Finals Rant 1:02:31 TV Talk: Love Island Discourse 1:36:49 Real Housewives of Rhode Island 1:45:01 Real Housewives of Atlanta & BET Awards Recap 1:48:02 Outro

  • #176
    June 25 · 1 hr 30 min

    176: The Gin & Juice Podcast | Juneteenth Family Day, Love Island Casa Amor, & RHORI Reunion

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  • #175
    June 18 · 1 hr 20 min

    175: The Gin & Juice Podcast | Love Island Breakdown, Real Housewives Mess & Summer Survival Tips

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  • #174
    June 11 · 1 hr 30 min

    174: Gin & Juice Podcast | Karmelo Anthony Verdict + Jury Duty Tips, Love Island Drama & Cost of Living

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  • #173
    June 4 · 1 hr 35 min

    173: Gin and Juice Podcast | Blocking People, Jury Duty, and Real Housewives Atlanta Recap

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  • #172
    May 28 · 1 hr 23 min

    172: The Gin & Juice Podcast | Graduation Tears, Dr. Cheyenne Bryant, Floyd's Broke? & Real Housewives

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  • #171
    May 21 · 1 hr 44 min

    171: The Gin & Juice Podcast | Real Housewives, Couples Therapy Breakdown, and Keith Lee's FamLee Day

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  • #170
    May 14 · 1 hr 19 min

    170: Gin and Juice Podcast | Roast Reactions, Murder Trial Breakdown & RHOA Drama

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  • #169
    May 6 · 1 hr 7 min

    169: Jeezy Concert, Red Pill Documentary & Real Housewives Atlanta Recap

    Thank you to our sponsors: BetterHelp - Mental health support. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Get 10% off your first month. Visit: https://www.betterhelp.com/gj Earnin - Access up to $150 a day of money you have already earned, plus up to $1,000 between paychecks. No mandatory fees. Download the app and type in Gin and Juice under podcasts when you sign up. Download on App Store or Google Play: https://www.earnin.com Shopify - Start your online store for $1 per month. Build, launch, and grow your business with Shopify. Start your trial: https://www.shopify.com/gj Two real-life sisters, Melissa and Mel, are back with another unfiltered episode of the Gin and Juice Podcast. This week: the internet went wild over Kevin Hart's Jeezy concert moment, Meg Thee Stallion and Klay Thompson split, one of them got into a gym debate about city boys, they break down the Inside the Manosphere documentary, and Real Housewives of Atlanta is finally getting interesting again. Plus, Secret Millionaire finale reactions, airplane seat reclining discourse, Law Roach's flight complaint, and a whole lot more. If you enjoy real talk, pop culture, and two sisters who do not hold back, subscribe and leave a comment below. 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 Episode Chapters 0:00 - Intro and Welcome 0:18 - Jeezy Concert and Internet Backlash 4:45 - Jeezy Concert in Vegas for Kevin's Birthday 8:20 - Law Roach Airplane Seat Controversy 9:46 - Airplane Seat Reclining Debate 11:54 - Flight Attendant Resets Seat Mid-Sleep Story 17:30 - Meg Thee Stallion and Clay Thompson Breakup 18:12 - Gym Debate: City Boys Are Up 21:40 - Manosphere and Red Pill Documentary Review 29:16 - Candace Owens, Trump Voters and Race in America 43:07 - Secret Millionaire Season 2 Finale Recap 47:34 - Real Housewives of Atlanta: Dallas Trip 50:55 - Porsha's Glam vs. Everyone Else 57:35 - Real Housewives of Rhode Island: Sugar Baby Breakup

  • #168
    April 30 · 1 hr 14 min

    168: Gin and Juice | Ky wants "Space", Jo's Medieval Promposal, Al, Housewives + Secret Millionaire

    SPONSORS - Support the show by checking out our partners: Shop Cozy Earth and use code GJ for 20% off: HTTPS://WWW.COZYEARTH.COM Get 20% off Cure Hydration with code GJ: HTTPS://WWW.CUREHYDRATION.COM Download Prize Picks and use code GJ to get $50 in lineups after your first $5 lineup: Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/GJ and use code GJ and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Sign up for BetterHelp and get 10% off your first month: HTTPS://WWW.BETTERHELP.COM/GJ Melissa and Mel are back with another week of real-life chaos, real talk, and real laughs. This week: Ky is only 4 and already asking for personal space, Jo pulls off a full medieval-themed promposal while his mom is in Atlanta, the sisters debate whether men should be allowed to do Instacart shopping (specifically around bananas), and they go deep on AI and what parents actually need to say to their kids about it. Plus full recaps of Real Housewives of Rhode Island, Real Housewives of Atlanta, and Secret Millionaire on Netflix. And yes, someone's husband definitely is not going to the gym. New episodes every Tuesday. Subscribe so you never miss one. EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 - Cold Open and Intro 2:49 - Long Story Short: Ky Asks for "Paste" (Space) 6:22 - Weekend Recap: The Black Filmmaker Network in Atlanta 6:55 - Prom Drama: Jo Defends His Friend's Girl 8:05 - Jo Asks Who He Is Taking to Prom 11:06 - The Medieval Promposal Story 16:36 - Senior Year Winding Down / Volleyball Is Over 19:42 - Jo Heads to College: Decisive Leaders vs. Ruminating Thinkers 23:55 - AI Documentary, Raccoons Have Knives, and Parenting Teens About AI 25:14 - Using AI Against AI: The TikTok Appeal Hack 28:11 - Using AI to Get Airline Refunds via DOT Regulations 32:00 - The Future of AI and What It Means for the Next Generation 37:57 - Instacart Banana Debate: Men vs. Women as Shoppers 38:01 - Real Housewives of Rhode Island: Rula's Husband Is 100% Cheating 46:01 - Real Housewives of Atlanta: Portia and Dennis Chemistry, Slutty Vegan Drama, and AI Defamation 1:02:50 - Secret Millionaire (Netflix): Nick, Ko, and Why Nobody Lies on This Show 1:14:20 - Closing Remarks / See You Next Tuesday 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

  • #167
    April 23 · 1 hr 3 min

    167: The Gin and Juice Podcast | JoJo Goes to College, Kev Goes Viral, and Real Housewives RH & ATL.

    Thank You To Our Sponsors: - CURE Hydration (code GJ for 20% off at curehydration.com) - Shop at REVOLVE.com/GJ and use code GJ for 15% off your first order. #REVOLVEpartner - Earnin (download on App Store or Google Play, enter "Gin and Juice" at signup). This week on the Gin and Juice Podcast, sisters Melissa and Melanie are back after spring break and they have a lot to catch up on. Melissa opens up about an emotional moment imagining dropping her son JoJo off at college now that he has officially enrolled. Then the ladies get into Kevin's viral moment on the Cam Newton podcast, breaking down their faith journey and why clip culture misrepresents who people really are. They address the online backlash directly, talk about what it means to have "heirloom faith," and why unsolicited opinions hit differently when real people in your life are affected. From there it's all reality TV: Secret Millionaire on Netflix, Real Housewives of Atlanta, and the absolute chaos happening in Rhode Island. Send Your Pop The Trunk Story: https://www.speakpipe.com/gj 0:00 Intro 0:26 Welcome & Intro 0:38 Long Story Short + Sponsor Shoutouts 1:42 Josiah Enrolls in College 5:37 Kevin on the Cam Newton Podcast 8:00 Kevin Goes Viral / Addressing the Backlash 9:33 Heirloom Faith & Deconstructing Religion 21:32 "I'm Built for This" - Melissa on Standing With Kevin 30:34 Secret Millionaire on Netflix 38:34 Real Housewives of Atlanta Recap 56:14 Real Housewives of Rhode Island Recap 1:04:01 Outro 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

  • #166
    April 16 · 1 hr 36 min

    166: The Gin and Juice Podcast | Real Housewives of Atlanta, Lamar Odom Documentary & Parenting Wins

    Thank You To Our Sponsors: Earnin — Access your pay before payday. Download the Earnin app on the App Store or Google Play. Type in "Gin and Juice" under Podcast when you sign up to support the show. Visit earnin.com for full details. Better Help — Get 10% off your first month of online therapy. Sign up at betterhelp.com/gj Hungry Root — Get 40% off your first order plus a free item in every box for life. Go to hungryroot.com/gj and use code GJ. Cozy Earth — Get 20% off sitewide. Visit cozyearth.com/gj and use code GJ. If you see a post-purchase survey, mention you heard about Cozy Earth on the Gin and Juice Podcast. Send Your Pop The Trunk Story: https://www.speakpipe.com/gj This week on Gin and Juice, sisters Melissa and Melanie are back with a packed episode. Melissa opens up about her son Josiah's emotional college decision process — and the powerful lesson about intuition and self-trust she passed down to him. Melissa and Kevin attend Sterling K. Brown's 50th birthday party roast, catch up on the new season of Real Housewives of Atlanta (K. Michelle! Portia! Drew's divorce drama!), react to the wild Lamar Odom Netflix documentary, dive into the chess cheating scandal on Untold, and weigh in on the latest season of Temptation Island. Plus, all four sponsors covered: Earnin, Better Help, Hungry Root, and Cozy Earth. New episodes every week. Subscribe and leave a review! 0:00 - Intro & Welcome 0:56 - Long Story Short: Josiah's College Decision 23:20 - Sterling K. Brown's 50th Birthday Party 50:07 - Real Housewives of Atlanta 1:12:24 - Lamar Odom Netflix Documentary Reaction 1:29:01 - Temptation Island New Season 1:35:49 - Outro 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

  • #165
    April 2 · 2 hr 12 min

    165: The Gin & Juice Podcast | Church Retreats, Chili's Trump Drama & Love Overboard's Race Problem

    Melissa and Melanie are back with a packed episode of Gin & Juice! We kick things off with a heartwarming story about Jo's Catholic school church retreat — and the emotional closing ceremony that had Melissa crying for an hour and a half. Then, the conversation takes a turn when tragic news hits close to home. From there, we dive into the Chili (TLC) drama — did she intentionally repost something anti-Michelle Obama, and is she a Trump supporter? Melissa breaks down the algorithm, the accidental repost theory, and what the donations actually tell us. We also get into the epidemic of AI-generated deepfakes and misinformation spreading across TikTok, Instagram, and X — including the fake Druski/Erika Kirk beef that had everyone fooled — and why these platforms need to be held accountable. Then it's a full rant on the state of hairstylists today (location in your bio, please!), followed by a deep dive into the Hulu dating show Love Overboard — and why, once again, black women were set up to fail on a reality dating show. We wrap up with quick takes on Paradise Season 2 finale, Married to Medicine reunion drama (Steve, sit DOWN), and hype for the return of Real Housewives of Atlanta. ZBiotics – zbiotics.com/GJ | Code: GJ for 15% off Shopify – shopify.com/GJ | $1/month trial Bask & Lather – baskandlatherco.com | Code: GJ for 20% off BetterHelp – betterhelp.com/GJ | 10% off your first month 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 0:00 Intro 1:19 Long Story Short: Joe's Church Retreat 17:34 Pop the Trunk: Chili (TLC) & the Trump Allegations 31:38 The Versus Battle & Druski Drama 32:10 AI Deepfakes & Misinformation on Social Media 35:13 Holding Platforms Accountable for Misinformation 53:56 Rant: Hairstylists Need to Put Their Location in Their Bio 1:03:47 Love Overboard: Intro & Show Overview 1:07:00 Love Overboard: Black Women on Dating Shows 1:22:09 Love Overboard: The Plank Ceremony Drama 1:22:06 Love Overboard: David & Lauren's Storyline 1:43:23 Paradise Season 2 Finale Discussion 1:51:25 Married to Medicine Reunion Recap 2:07:05 Real Housewives of Atlanta

  • #164
    March 26 · 1 hr 36 min

    164: 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/gj Hungry Root — Get 40% off your first box plus a free item in every box for life at https://www.hungryroot.com/gj using code GJ Mint Mobile — Premium wireless plans starting at $15/month. Shop plans at https://www.mintmobile.com/gj Cure 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

  • #163
    March 19 · 1 hr 7 min

    163: 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

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