GIN & JUICE Podcast

Sep 3 · 1h 20m

Shop our hair care favorites from Bask & Lather: https://www.baskandlatherco.comStart your free trial with Shopify today: https://www.shopify.com/gjShop at http://REVOLVE.com/GJ and use code GJ for 15% off your first order.#REVOLVEpartnerFind and book the right doctor with Zocdoc for free: https://www.zocdoc.com/gj #sponsoredSisters Melissa and Melanie are back for another week of real talk, pop culture, and unfiltered sisterly banter. This episode kicks off with Mel going unexpectedly viral on TikTok as thousands of people were literally looking for her online. Then Melanie opens up about the emotional toll of attending the Durk trial every single day -- the exhaustion, the heavy evidence, and the pressure of being a public figure in the courtroom. Melissa shares exciting news about her screenwriting journey, working with a mentor who believes in her raw talent. The sisters also talk about dropping Jo off at college, the chaos of lost wallets and DMV trips, and Isaiah's high school friends learning the hard way that paying rent does not equal having groceries.In pop culture, the sisters review Jackie Aina's new fragrance "Not Your Type" from Forever Mood, break down the unbelievable Dejon Love scammer story where a man posed as a 49ers player to con women out of $1.3 million, and dive deep into the Married at First Sight reunion -- from Belle's long-overdue energy to Courtney's unchecked disrespect to Shawn and Nikki's toxic dynamic. They also recap the Love Island reunion, which turned out to be a two-hour snooze fest, and recommend Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 9 as required viewing.CHAPTERS0:00 - Intro & Welcome1:08 - Long Story Short: Mel Goes Viral on TikTok2:52 - Covering the Durk Trial: Exhaustion & Impact13:11 - Melissa's Screenwriting Journey17:00 - Dropping Jo Off at College25:11 - Isaiah's Friends & Empty College Apartments30:45 - Jackie Aina "Not Your Type" Fragrance Review34:05 - The Dejon Love Scammer Story44:30 - Married at First Sight Reunion Breakdown73:30 - Love Island Reunion Recap80:10 - Outro & Real Housewives of Atlanta RecommendationNew episodes weekly. Subscribe and follow the Gin and Juice Podcast wherever you listen.Send Your Pop The Trunk Story: https://www.speakpipe.com/gjLet'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.comShop My Outfits: https://www.liketoknow.it/mrskevonstage

Aug 27 · 1h 23m

Thank You To Our Sponsors:Download the Vinted app for free and start selling your pre-loved clothes with zero seller fees. Keep every dollar you earn. Download here: https://www.vinted.comVisit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/GJ and use code GJ and get $150 if you win your first $5 lineup! Shop our Revolve favorites and use code GJ for 15% off your first order. Offer ends September 10th. Shop here: https://www.revolve.com/gjDownload Earnin on the App Store or Google Play and type in Gin Juice under podcast when you sign up. Get access to money you've already earned, up to $150 a day. Download here: https://www.earnin.comMelissa and Mel are back with another late-night session. Melissa shares her experience attending the Durk trial in person, meeting Drew Findling, and navigating the trial coverage landscape on Twitter. The conversation shifts to kids going back to school -- Jo starting his college freshman year and Isaiah his college junior year -- and Melissa reflects on entering her "second act" of life now that her kids are growing up. The ladies react to the hilarious "Call the Grave" viral thread, break down the TikTok imposter who faked attending Duke's physician assistant program, give their Married at First Sight finale predictions, and dive deep into the Real Housewives of Atlanta finale -- from Drew recording Kelli's closed restaurant to Shamia's heartbreaking loss and Kelli's ungratefulness toward Phaedra. Tune in every Tuesday at 8 PM Pacific.0:00 - Intro & Welcome1:01 - Durk Trial Coverage & Trial Life8:14 - Kids Back to School & Entering the Second Act18:20 - Vanilla Extract, Random Hobbies & Mid Gumbo20:37 - Call the Grave Viral Thread25:35 - TikTok Physician School Imposter Exposed35:40 - Patreon Shoutout & Threads Love37:05 - Married at First Sight Finale Predictions59:07 - Real Housewives of Atlanta Finale82:50 - OutroSend Your Pop The Trunk Story: https://www.speakpipe.com/gjLet'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.comShop My Outfits: https://www.liketoknow.it/mrskevonstage

Aug 20 · 1h 28m

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/gjShopify Start your free trial at https://www.shopify.com/gjBetterHelp Visit https://www.betterhelp.com/gjHungryroot — 49:41Go to https://www.hungryroot.com/gj and use code GJ for 40% off your first box + a free item for life

Aug 13 · 1h 40m

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 checkoutTime 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

Aug 6 · 1h 29m

Thank you to our sponsors:Revolve: https://www.revolve.com/gj (code GJ for 15% off your first order, offer ends August 20th)Bask & Lather: https://www.baskandlatherco.comHungryroot: https://www.hungryroot.com/gj (code GJ for 40% off your first order + a free item for life)BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com/gjWe're back! After a whole month off in July, Melissa and Mel catch up on everything that happened this summer — starting with Mel's first-ever sold-out live interactive trial shows in Atlanta, complete with improv actors going completely off script. Then it's on to Kevin's TIME100 Creators honor in NYC, meeting influencer icon Desi Perkins, and a deep dive into Real Housewives of Atlanta's chaotic finale, the Kandi vs. Tamar feud, and a full breakdown of every Married at First Sight couple. Plus: an Applebee's debate for the ages, Five Star Weekend and 90 Day Fiance thoughts, and a wild story about the police showing up at Melissa's house in the middle of the night.Send Your Pop The Trunk Story: https://www.speakpipe.com/gjLet'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.comShop My Outfits: https://www.liketoknow.it/mrskevonstage0:00 Intro0:26 Welcome Back After Summer Break1:11 Melanie's Sold-Out Atlanta Live Trial Shows18:10 Kevin's TIME100 Creators Honor & Meeting Desi Perkins35:29 Real Housewives of Atlanta Finale Recap44:39 Kandi Vs. Tamar Drama47:18 Random Tangents: The Great Applebee's Debate50:40 Married At First Sight: Full Couples Breakdown1:10:36 Pop Culture Roundup: 90 Day Fiance & Five Star Weekend1:18:32 Joe's Late-Night Police Encounter1:28:41 Wrap-Up & Goodbyes

Jul 2 · 1h 48m

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

Jun 25 · 1h 30m

ZocDoc - Find and book a doctor you actually love, in-network, near you. Visit https://www.zocdoc.com/gjCure Hydration - Get 20% off electrolyte packets at https://www.curehydration.com with code GJBask and Lather - Black-owned hair care for all textures. Get 20% off at https://www.basqandlatherco.com with code GJEarnin - Access up to $150 a day of money you have already earned before payday. Download on the App Store or Google Play at https://www.earnin.com and type Gin and Juice under podcast when signing upMelissa and Mel are back with a packed episode. They kick things off recapping their Juneteenth Family Fun Day in North Carolina, complete with a bullhorn, a rhinestone visor, an inflatable bounce house for the little ones, and a cotton candy machine cleaning debacle that ended with a $5 fee after Melissa scrubbed down a military base bathroom for nothing. Melissa then delivers a live courtroom report from the T.I., Tiny, and OMG Girlz punitive damages trial in Orange County, breaking down jury selection, the absence of Black jurors, how punitive damages trials differ from liability trials, and why IP theft cases like this one matter for small creators and business owners everywhere. From there the sisters break down the Real Housewives of Rhode Island reunion, including the slam pig definition argument, the most savage read of the season in the first two minutes, and Joellen delivering a boomerang comeback that the hosts cannot stop replaying. Then it is on to Love Island USA and the Casa Amor disappointment, specifically Aniya spending 40 minutes hyping up her big one and then keeping zero Black men. The episode closes with Real Housewives of Atlanta, covering Kelly's $8,500 monthly clothing budget, the sock-and-heel basketball game situation, and Angela's layered falling out with her daughter and wife.0:00 - Intro and welcome0:54 - Long Story Short segment1:50 - Juneteenth Family Fun Day in North Carolina14:28 - T.I., Tiny, and OMG Girlz trial courtroom report37:31 - Real Housewives of Rhode Island reunion breakdown55:30 - Love Island USA Casa Amor and Aniya fallout1:12:27 - Real Housewives of Atlanta: Kelly's budget, Angela and her daughter, Scotland tripSend Your Pop The Trunk Story: https://www.speakpipe.com/gjLet'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.comShop My Outfits: https://www.liketoknow.it/mrskevonstage

Jun 18 · 1h 20m

SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:Cure Hydration - Get 20% off with code GJ at https://www.curehydration.comCozy Earth - Get 20% exclusive discount with code GJ at https://www.cozyearth.comBetterHelp - Get 10% off your first month of therapy at https://www.betterhelp.com/gjSend Your Pop The Trunk Story: https://www.speakpipe.com/gjMelissa and Mel are back with another unfiltered episode of The Gin and Juice Podcast. This week: the sisters break down all the chaos happening on Love Island USA Season 8, and they catch up on Real Housewives of Atlanta and Rhode Island including Porsha's breakdown, Dennis's audacity, Phaedra's lawyer mode, and the Ty Young rumor mill. Plus three sponsor reads and the usual laughs along the way.New episodes every week. Subscribe so you never miss one.EPISODE TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Cold open and pre-show banter15:55 - Love Island USA Season 7 discussion begins46:47 - After Sun recap and Bea's exit52:50 - Zach and Kayda - timing issues1:03:22 - Sol and Sincere - the lies pile up1:03:22 - Last Love Island thoughts and Casa Amor predictions1:03:22 - Real Housewives talk begins1:04:10 - RHOP Rhode Island - Rula and the tracking device1:07:07 - RHOA Atlanta - Drew, Porsha, Ralph in the basement1:08:49 - Phaedra in full lawyer mode1:09:16 - Dennis shows up with the ring - Porsha crashes out1:23:06 - Ty Young, Drew, and the Atlanta rumor spiral1:23:16 - Outro and sign-offLet'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.comShop My Outfits: https://www.liketoknow.it/mrskevonstage

Jun 11 · 1h 30m

SPONSORS - Support the show:Hungryroot - Get 40% off your first order plus a free item in every box for life. Go to https://www.hungryroot.com/gj and use code GJShopify - Start your $1/month trial today at https://www.shopify.com/gjEarnin - Download the app on the App Store or Google Play and type in Gin and Juice under podcast when you sign up: https://www.earnin.comI'm Not a Lawyer But LIVE Show (You Be the Judge) - Interactive live trial show in Atlanta, August 2nd. Two shows: 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM. Get tickets at https://www.dadsgarage.com/showsMelissa and Mel are back with another unfiltered week. We break down the Karmelo Anthony murder verdict LIVE as it drops, talk jury selection failures and the Batson case, recap the latest Love Island drama, and rant about the true cost of living in America.Send Your Pop The Trunk Story: https://www.speakpipe.com/gjEPISODE CHAPTERS0:00 - Intro and Welcome1:27 - Long Story Short: Palm Springs Birthday Trip2:35 - Karmelo Anthony Trial and Jury Deliberations19:23 - Pop the Trunk: Concert Etiquette and Seat Entitlement21:13 - Pop the Trunk: Floor Seats vs. Stadium Seats Debate24:50 - Pop the Trunk: Fast Food Chicken Tenders and No Pennies37:13 - Gas Prices, Hidden Taxes, and California Cost of Living Rant38:59 - World Cup Ticket Pricing and Americans Ruining It for Everyone43:37 - Pop the Trunk: Digital College Textbooks and the Subscription Scam46:22 - Karmelo Anthony Verdict Drops LIVE: Guilty of Murder1:07:23 - The Batson Case, All-White Jury Controversy, and the Appeal1:14:51 - Love Island Season 7: Casey, Anaya, and First Impressions1:23:18 - Love Island: Melanie and Sincere Drama1:30:53 - Love Island: Beatrice vs. Melanie Confrontation1:18:07 - Love Island: Trinity and Bryce, Kenzie and Corbin1:24:20 - Love Island: New Bombshells Soul and Cada1:30:31 - Real Housewives of Atlanta and Rhode Island RecapsLet'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.comShop My Outfits: https://www.liketoknow.it/mrskevonstage