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	Title	Pub. Date	Duration
	2024 GRAMMY DIVAS (Thank You, Celine Dion) + Usher Super Bowl Predictions	11 Feb 2024	01:26:49
Kicking off Season 4, Angie and Steffi discuss the diva-coded 2024 Grammys. They get into major moments like the return of Tracy Chapman, Jay Z’s speech & the Taylor Swift snubbing Celine Dion debacle. Plus, Usher Super Bowl setlist predictions! We also share our thoughts on our favorite Grammy winners of the night including Victoria Monet and Miley Cyrus and our favorite performances. DIVA DAILIES SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| TikTok \| Spotify Email us for show notes: divadailiespod@gmail.com STEFFI’S SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| Tiktok \| YouTube \| Letterboxd ANGIE’S SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| YouTube \| Letterboxd TIME STAMPS:* - Housekeeping (01:07) Grammy Discussion - General Thoughts (01:52) - Tracy Chapman Returns (13:12) - Jay Z SHAKES the Table (17:58) - Taylor Swift Wins AOTY & Celine Dion (28:29) - Rapid Fire Round (59:55) Usher & the Super Bowl - Usher Super Bowl Setlist Predictions (71:44) - Closing Thoughts (84:35)
	Season 3 Wrap Up! - MORE Listener Feedback & What's to Come	18 Jan 2024	01:38:39
In our FINAL episode of Season 3, Angie and Steffi answer additional listener feedback. We share the origins of our podcast theme song, tangential Whitney Houston / My Love is Your Love topics, posthumous albums, what’s the difference between an artist that is inspired by other artists and one that merely copies - and so much more! We also tease what we will be covering next season - Season 4 will be our experimental diva album. Because this is our final episode of the season, just wanted to say a huge thank you to all of our listeners that listened to us babble on about our favorite divas every week. It really means a lot that you take the time to support the pod in whatever way you do. We see you and appreciate you. And thanks so much for listening and loving the divas just as much as we do. DIVA DAILIES SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| TikTok \| Spotify Email us for show notes: divadailiespod@gmail.com STEFFI’S SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| Tiktok \| YouTube \| Letterboxd ANGIE’S SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| YouTube \| Letterboxd TIME STAMPS:* - Housekeeping (01:03) Listener Feedback - Questions (04:18) - Can you break down the podcast intro and outro? (04:34) - Whitney Houston’s evolution as an artist & person during the My Love is Your Love era? (18:51) - What could Whitney Houston have done differently, with the industry changing into the late 90s into the early 2000s for an artist that did not write her own stuff? How much control did she really have? (23:27) - Thoughts on Michael Jackson’s posthumous albums & posthumous albums in general? (30:23) - Would you have gone to Geri Halliwell’s book signing? (41:16) - Did Sanaa Lathan bite Beyoncé? (44:25) - Difference between artists who are copycats & artists who are inspired? (51:53) - Singer-Songwriters & Lack of A&R? (63:46) - Previewing Season 4 of Diva Dailies (72:54) Listener Feedback - Emails (74:00) Listener Feedback - Reviews (78:22) Random Diva Headlines - Halle Bailey is a Mom (88:08) - Angela Bassett Honorary Oscar (92:07) - Regina King is Back (94:48) - Closing Thoughts on Season 3 (96:23)
	"My Love is Your Love" (1998): WHITNEY HOUSTON - Track by Track Review \| Diva Discography {Part 2}	09 Nov 2023	01:13:32
In this episode, Angie and Steffi continue their review of Whitney Houston’s “My Love is Your Love” (1998) album. We are reviewing the album track by track. This is the second part of the album breakdown. The first five songs were discussed in part 1, and the era breakdown will take place in parts 3 and 4. As we do in all of our Diva Discography episodes, part 1 (technically this is part 2) is an in-depth review and discussion of EVERY SINGLE TRACK of the album. Because we - namely Steffi - are huge Whitney Houston stans, we are dividing our album breakdown into two separate episodes. Go back and listen to our thoughts on the first five songs in part 1. Album Info: My Love Is Your Love is the fourth studio album by American singer Whitney Houston, released worldwide on November 17, 1998. It was Houston's first studio album in eight years, following I'm Your Baby Tonight (1990) although she had participated on three movie soundtracks during that period. My Love Is Your Love is composed of mid-tempo R&B, hip hop soul, pop and dance music, produced by musicians such as Rodney Jerkins, Soulshock & Karlin, Missy Elliott, Wyclef Jean, David Foster, Lauryn Hill, and Babyface. DIVA DAILIES SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| TikTok \| Spotify Email us for show notes: divadailiespod@gmail.com STEFFI’S SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| Tiktok \| YouTube \| Letterboxd ANGIE’S SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| YouTube \| Letterboxd TIME STAMPS:* - Housekeeping (01:02) - Listener Feedback (01:47) Track by Track Review - In My Business (05:57) - I Learned from the Best (13:00) - Oh Yes (27:12) - Get It Back (39:05) - Until You Come Back (42:08) - I Bow Out (50:12) - You’ll Never Stand Alone (52:45) - I Was Made to Love Him (61:22) Rapid Fire Round - Top 3 Fave Songs (69:38) - 1 Song to Cut (70:44) - Underrated Gem (71:06) - Closing Thoughts (71:26)
	MILK (2008): HARVEY MILK & GUS VAN SANT	10 Jun 2020	01:18:07
Happy Pride month, everyone! To kick us off, Steffi is joined again by Stefan to talk about the activist biopic “MILK” (2008). In honor of Pride month, we have made an effort to choose movies/TV episodes that centered LGBTQ people both onscreen & off. Our “divo” of the week is the man that inspired the movie, Harvey Milk, the first openly gay elected official in California. AND...Gus Van Sant, the director of the film and an out gay man. LOGLINE: The story of Harvey Milk and his struggles as an American gay activist who fought for gay rights and became California's first openly gay elected official. DIVA DAILIES SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| TikTok \| Spotify Email: divadailiespod@gmail.com STEFFI’S SOCIAL MEDIA:* Twitter \| Instagram \| Tiktok \| YouTube STEFAN’S SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter TIME STAMPS: - Oscar & Razzie Moment of the Week (05:07) - Movie Breakdown (10:45) - Pop Corn & Pop Stars (50:36) - Spill the Technicolor Tea (54:15) - Tinseltown Showdown (66:51) - Show Me the Receipts (68:05) - Closing Thoughts/Impact (70:04) - Coming Attractions (73:51)
	The Show Must Be Paused - #BLACKLIVESMATTER	03 Jun 2020	00:27:21
Standing in solidarity with the Black community & the Black Lives Matter movement, the show must be paused. DONATE: Here are some organizations that can use your help: Black Visions Collective Reclaim the Block Black Lives Matter North Star Health Collective Campaign Zero The Unicorn Riot The National Police Accountability Project The Minnesota Freedom Fund VISIT: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/# - A comprehensive list of resources to where you can sign online petitions & donate to victims, protestors, Black owned businesses, organizations & other important funds. LEARN: “13th” (2016) - Netflix “When They See Us” (2019) - Netflix “If Beale Street Could Talk” (2018) - Hulu “Fruitvale Station” (2013) - Amazon Prime & other digital platforms “Just Mercy (2020) - Amazon Prime & other digital platforms SOCIAL MEDIA: @codyfern Instagram live conversation with Angelica Ross. MUSIC: - “Talkin’ Bout a Revolution” - Tracy Chapman DIVA DAILIES SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| TikTok \| Spotify Email: divadailiespod@gmail.com STEFFI’S SOCIAL MEDIA:* Twitter \| Instagram \| Tiktok \| YouTube TIME STAMPS: - Why Pausing the Show Matters (00:09) - Where to Donate (3:21) - Movie Recommendations (7:07) - Social Media Recommendation: (14:18) - 5 Minute Moment of Silence for Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, & All Black lives that have been lost due to police brutality (17:24) - “Talkin’ Bout a Revolution” (24:38)
	THE WIZ (1978): MICHAEL JACKSON & DIANA ROSS	27 May 2020	01:35:28
Closing out our first month of divos ever with my personal favorite of favorites: Mr. Michael Jackson. This week, Angie & Steffi are easing down the road and talking about The Wiz (1978). Our aforementioned divo of the week is Michael Jackson and our diva of the week (opening & closing divo’s month with 1 divo and 1 diva) is Ms. Diana Ross. LOGLINE: The Wiz is a movie musical adaptation of the 1974 Broadway musical “The Wiz” & reimagining of L. Frank Baum’s children’s novel “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” that features an all Black cast. It follows the adventure of Dorothy, a 24 year old school teacher who magically gets transported to the Land of Oz. She befriends a Scarecrow, a Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion on her quest to meet the Wiz - who may be the only being powerful enough to send her home. DIVA DAILIES SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| TikTok \| Spotify Email: divadailiespod@gmail.com STEFFI’S SOCIAL MEDIA:* Twitter \| Instagram \| Tiktok \| YouTube ANGIE’S SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| YouTube TIME STAMPS: - Oscar & Razzie Moment of the Week (02:00) - Movie Breakdown (10:12) - Pop Corn & Pop Stars (50:03) - Spill the Technicolor Tea (64:40) - Tinseltown Showdown (77:27) - Show Me the Receipts (79:06) - Closing Thoughts/Impact (82:07) - Coming Attractions (90:40)
	"HARRY STYLES" - THE MUSIC VIDEOS (2017): HARRY STYLES	20 May 2020	01:05:24
Another first for the podcast! This week, Steffi is joined by first time guest co-host Nikita Ray. Together, we review Harry Style’s self-titled debut era, “Harry Styes” (2017). We discuss the music videos & give our thoughts on each track! ALBUM INFO: Harry Styles is the eponymous debut studio album by English singer and songwriter Harry Styles. The album was released on 12 May 2017, through Columbia Records and Styles' own label, Erskine Records.For the album, Styles worked with producers Jeff Bhasker, Alex Salibian, Tyler Johnson and Kid Harpoon. The record has been described by various music publications as a collection of soft rock, rock, Britpop and pop. DIVA DAILIES SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| TikTok \| Spotify Email: divadailiespod@gmail.com STEFFI’S SOCIAL MEDIA:* Twitter \| Instagram \| Tiktok \| YouTube NIKITA’S SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| Tiktok TIME STAMPS: - Oscar & Razzie Moment of the Week (03:04) - Music Video Breakdown (10:53) - Track by Track Review (30:42) - Pop Corn & Pop Stars (41:03) - Spill the Technicolor Tea (49:38) - Tinseltown Showdown (54:33) - Show Me the Receipts (56:13) - Closing Thoughts/Impact (57:27) - Coming Attractions (61:21)
	THE FRESH PRINCE OF BEL AIR - PILOT EPISODE (1990): WILL SMITH	13 May 2020	01:14:00
It’s our first TV episode ever on the podcast. And this week, guest co-host Angie and Steffi are hopping in a yellow taxi cab with the dice in the mirror to talk about our divo of the week, Will Smith, in the pilot episode of “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” (1990). SERIES LOGLINE: The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is an American sitcom television series created by Quincy Jones, Andy and Susan Borowitz, that originally aired on NBC from September 10, 1990 to May 20, 1996. The series stars Will Smith as a fictionalized version of himself, a street-smart teenager from West Philadelphia who is sent to move in with his wealthy uncle and aunt in their Bel Air mansion after getting into a fight in his hometown. However, his lifestyle often clashes with the lifestyle of his upper-class relatives. It ran for 148 episodes over six seasons. EPISODE LOGLINE: A streetwise teenager is sent by his mother to live with wealthy relatives in an upper-class California neighborhood, where he must adjust to a new lifestyle. After getting reacquainted with the family, it leads to a formal dinner. DIVA DAILIES SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| TikTok \| Spotify Email: divadailiespod@gmail.com STEFFI’S SOCIAL MEDIA:* Twitter \| Instagram \| Tiktok \| YouTube ANGIE’S SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| YouTube TIME STAMPS: - Oscar & Razzie Moment of the Week (01:48) - TV Episode Breakdown (14:09) - Pop Corn & Pop Stars (42:24) - Spill the Technicolor Tea (48:23) - Tinseltown Showdown (56:23) - Show Me the Receipts (60:35) - Closing Thoughts/Impact (62:41) - Coming Attractions (67:02)
	PURPLE RAIN (1984): PRINCE	09 May 2020	01:43:42
It’s time to purify ourselves in the waters of Lake Minnetonka & give it up to the Purple One. This week, guest co-host Angie is back to talk with Steffi about another divo/legend, Prince, in his classic rock movie Purple Rain (1994). LOGLINE: Rock musical drama that follows “The Kid”, played by Prince, as he navigates life as a musician in the Minneapolis music scene, living in an abusive household, & a budding romance DIVA DAILIES SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| TikTok \| Spotify Email: divadailiespod@gmail.com STEFFI’S SOCIAL MEDIA:* Twitter \| Instagram \| Tiktok \| YouTube ANGIE’S SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| YouTube TIME STAMPS: - Oscar & Razzie Moment of the Week (02:34) - Movie Breakdown (12:29) - Pop Corn & Pop Stars (58:48) - Spill the Technicolor Tea (74:53) - Tinseltown Showdown (82:44) - Show Me the Receipts (84:22) - Closing Thoughts/Impact (88:36) - Coming Attractions (98:39)
	WE GOT OUR 1ST CALLER! - More Whitney & Janet and One's Gotta Go: Whitney, Janet, MJ, or Prince	29 Apr 2020	00:57:47
We got our 1st caller!!! In this episode, Angie & Steffi listen to the first ever voicemail that was left for the podcast! If you're interested in leaving a voicemail & are in the North American region, the number to call is 714-729-3121. If you're not within the North American region, you can email us a voice recording of yourself to divadailiespod@gmail.com. Additionally, Angie & I talk about Whitney and Janet - parallels in their careers, queer identity, religion, problematic family members, & their movie careers. We finish the episode off by playing a game of "One's Gotta Go" - Whitney, Janet, Prince, or Michael Jackson. DIVA DAILIES SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| TikTok \| Spotify Email: divadailiespod@gmail.com STEFFI’S SOCIAL MEDIA:* Twitter \| Instagram \| Tiktok \| YouTube ANGIE’S SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| YouTube TIME STAMPS - Oscar & Razzie Moment of the Week (02:48) - Listening & Responding to the 1st Voicemail! (11:51) - Whitney & Janet's Relationship to Queerness (20:56) - In Living Color's "Rhythmless Nation" Skit (27:16) - Whitney & Janet's Relationship to Religion & Family Dynamics (30:41) - Phyllis Hyman (34:59) - Other Queer Black Artists (39:07) - Madonna, Whitney, & Janet (41:26) - Whitney & Janet's Film Careers (44:28) - One's Gotta Go: Whitney, Janet, Michael or Prince (47:23) - What's Next for the Podcast (54:54)
	POETIC JUSTICE (1993): JANET JACKSON & TUPAC SHAKUR	22 Apr 2020	01:41:01
No, my first name ain’t baby...nor is it Miss Jackson (if ya nasty). This week, Steffi is once again joined by first time returning guest co-host, Angie, to talk about Janet Jackson AND our first DIVO Tupac Shakur in John Singleton’s “Poetic Justice” (1993). LOGLINE: A romantic drama centered on Justice, a hairdresser who is still dealing with the violent death of her boyfriend and finds comfort in writing poetry. She accompanies her friend Iesha on a road trip from South Central LA to Oakland with her boyfriend & his friend. The film is really a character study on how the inner city violence was affecting young, African American adults during this time. DIVA DAILIES SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| TikTok \| Spotify Email: divadailiespod@gmail.com STEFFI’S SOCIAL MEDIA:* Twitter \| Instagram \| Tiktok \| YouTube ANGIE’S SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| YouTube TIME STAMPS: - Oscar & Razzie Moment of the Week (03:02) - Movie Breakdown (10:14) - Pop Corn & Pop Stars (59:40) - Spill the Technicolor Tea (71:53) - Tinseltown Showdown (81:38) - Show Me the Receipts (82:34) - Closing Thoughts/Impact (92:02) - Coming Attractions (95:31)
	THE LAST SONG (2010): MILEY CYRUS	15 Apr 2020	01:08:52
The origin story of Miley & Liam (RIP). This week Steffi is joined by guest co-host, Cass, to talk about the diva of the week Ms. Miley Cyrus in a Nicholas Sparks romantic drama “The Last Song” (2010). LOGLINE: A rebellious girl is sent to a Southern beach town for the summer to stay with her father. Through their mutual love of music, the estranged duo learn to reconnect. DIVA DAILIES SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| TikTok \| Spotify Email: divadailiespod@gmail.com STEFFI’S SOCIAL MEDIA:* Twitter \| Instagram \| Tiktok \| YouTube CASS' SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| Tiktok \| YouTube TIME STAMPS: - Oscar & Razzie Moment of the Week (05:17) - Movie Breakdown (10:15) - Pop Corn & Pop Stars (47:14) - Spill the Technicolor Tea (55:04) - Tinseltown Showdown (60:57) - Show Me the Receipts (61:41) - Closing Thoughts/Impact (63:16) - Coming Attractions (65:18)
	CROSSROADS (2002): BRITNEY SPEARS	08 Apr 2020	01:12:32
It’s Britney, bitch. This week, Steffi is joined by my friend & OG Britney fan, Stefan, to talk Britney Spears in her silver screen debut: Crossroads (2002). We reminisce about Britney in her prime, road trip sing-alongs to the radio, & all the pop girls from the late 90s/early 2000s. LOGLINE: Crossroads is a coming-of-age, buddy comedy, road trip movie that follows 3 teenage girls who decide to take a last minute road trip from Georgia to L.A., along the way finding themselves & their friendship. DIVA DAILIES SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| TikTok \| Spotify Email: divadailiespod@gmail.com STEFFI’S SOCIAL MEDIA:* Twitter \| Instagram \| Tiktok \| YouTube STEFAN’S SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter TIME STAMPS: - Oscar & Razzie Moment of the Week (04:12) - Movie Breakdown (09:39) - Pop Corn & Pop Stars (49:31) - Spill the Technicolor Tea (56:23) - Tinseltown Showdown (61:11) - Show Me the Receipts (63:07) - Closing Thoughts/Impact (64:44) - Coming Attractions (68:29)
	"My Love is Your Love" (1998): WHITNEY HOUSTON - Track by Track Review \| Diva Discography {Part 1}	03 Nov 2023	01:48:10
In this episode, Angie and Steffi dive deep into Whitney Houston’s “My Love is Your Love” (1998). We are reviewing the album track by track. This is the first part of the album breakdown. The remaining songs will be discussed in part 2, and the era breakdown will take place in parts 3 and 4. As we do in all of our Diva Discography episodes, part 1 is an in-depth review and discussion of EVERY SINGLE TRACK of the album. Because we - namely Steffi - are huge Whitney Houston stans, we are dividing our album breakdown into two separate episodes. Stay tuned for the rest of the album break down review in part 2. Album Info: My Love Is Your Love is the fourth studio album by American singer Whitney Houston, released worldwide on November 17, 1998. It was Houston's first studio album in eight years, following I'm Your Baby Tonight (1990) although she had participated on three movie soundtracks during that period. My Love Is Your Love is composed of mid-tempo R&B, hip hop soul, pop and dance music, produced by musicians such as Rodney Jerkins, Soulshock & Karlin, Missy Elliott, Wyclef Jean, David Foster, Lauryn Hill, and Babyface. DIVA DAILIES SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| TikTok \| Spotify Email us for show notes: divadailiespod@gmail.com STEFFI’S SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| Tiktok \| YouTube \| Letterboxd ANGIE’S SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| YouTube \| Letterboxd TIME STAMPS:* - Housekeeping (01:01) - Listener Feedback (02:11) - Opening Discussions: Album Intro (11:56) - Opening Discussions: Our First Listening Experience & Initial Impressions (15:03) Track by Track Review - It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (34:51) - Heartbreak Hotel (46:42) - My Love is Your Love (64:11) - When You Believe (72:47) - If I Told You That (92:40) - Closing Thoughts (105:37)
	SPICE WORLD (1998): THE SPICE GIRLS	01 Apr 2020	01:23:00
Hold on to your knickas, gals! This week, Steffi is joined by guest co-host Kristen Maldonado as we jump into our double decker London bus and discuss our divas of the week: The Spice Girls. And of course, we’re covering their film debut in Spice World (1998). LOGLINE: The Spice Girls star as themselves in this parody/mockumentary style film in the days leading up to the girls’ concert at Royal Albert Hall. DIVA DAILIES SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| TikTok \| Spotify Email us for show notes: divadailiespod@gmail.com STEFFI’S SOCIAL MEDIA:* Twitter \| Instagram \| Tiktok \| YouTube KRISTEN’S SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \|Tiktok\| YouTube Pop Culture Planet: https://www.popcultureplanet.net/links TIME STAMPS:* - Oscar & Razzie Moment of the Week (04:23) - Movie Breakdown (12:33) - Pop Corn & Pop Stars (57:38) - Spill the Technicolor Tea (76:13) - Tinseltown Showdown (71:03) - Show Me the Receipts (72:14) - Closing Thoughts/Impact (74:08) - Coming Attractions (81:39)
	EVITA (1996): MADONNA	27 Mar 2020	01:19:39
Don’t cry for me, Diva Dailies Listeners. The truth is I never left you…(even though one of us did, lol.) Anywho- sorry this episode is late! But hopefully the wait is worth it in my first ever solo episode! This week, Steffi talks Madonna in her Golden Globe winning role as Eva Paron in “Evita” (1996). LOGLINE: Movie-musical based on the life of Eva Duarte Peron, an Argentinian actress who eventually became the wife of Argentinian president Juan Peró. Detailing her beginnings, rise to fame, political career and death at the age of 33, Evita is a story about one of the most beloved and hated woman in Argentina DIVA DAILIES SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| TikTok \| Spotify Email: divadailiespod@gmail.com STEFFI’S SOCIAL MEDIA:* Twitter \| Instagram \| Tiktok \| YouTube TIME STAMPS: - Oscar & Razzie Moment of the Week (02:00) - Movie Breakdown (06:25) - Pop Corn & Pop Stars (50:55) - Spill the Technicolor Tea (57:45) - Tinseltown Showdown (66:31) - Show Me the Receipts (69:11) - Closing Thoughts/Impact (72:16) - Coming Attractions (73:47)
	"And I Am Singing This Song for You..."- Whitney, Robyn, & the Music	18 Mar 2020	01:25:38
Continuing on from last week's discussion about Whitney Houston & all the drama in it, this week, guest co-host Angie & Steffi delve deeper into Robyn Crawford's memoir "A Song for You: My Life with Whitney Houston." In the 2nd & final installment of these bonus episodes, Angie & Steffi explore some interesting hypothetical situations: Would Whitney come out today if she were alive? If Bobby came out with his book & outed Whitney, would Whitney come out then? Additionally, we discover that we share the same favorite Whitney Houston album & we talk about some of our favorite Whitney Houston songs. We hope you enjoy the final part of this discussion and Whitney & Robyn: you deserved better. DIVA DAILIES SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| TikTok \| Spotify Email: divadailiespod@gmail.com STEFFI’S SOCIAL MEDIA:* Twitter \| Instagram \| Tiktok \| YouTube ANGIE’S SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| YouTube TIME STAMPS: - Housekeeping Business (00:44) - Whitney & the Media (02:59) - The Importance of Language & Context (05:33) - "Whitey" Houston (08:40) - Kim Burrell's Homophobia (09:51) - Would Whitney come out today? (13:52) - If Bobby came out with his book & outed Whitney, would Whitney come out? (15:57) - Did Bobbi Kristina know about Whitney & Robyn? (17:59) - Bobbi Kristina’s Death (19:02) - The Ripple Effects of Homophobia (20:03) - Robyn’s Interview with Wendy Williams (25:23) - Robyn’s Red Table Talk (30:33) - Songs We think are About Robyn (32:35) - Stanning the "I'm Your Baby Tonight" Album (40:46) - The Story Behind "Run to You" (46:54) - Bobby & Whitney's Wedding...and Robyn's Thoughts (52:12) - Robyn & Whitney’s First Impressions of Each Other (54:29) - It’s All in the Liner Notes!! (56:44) - Strategizing Affection (58:01) - Robyn Was on Her Shit (59:36) - Whitney Couldn't Be Herself (62:26) - Some of our favorite Whitney Live Performances (64:36) - Whitney the Songwriter? (66:56) - Whitney, Janet, Prince & MJ (67:35) - Whitney’s Financials - the 1st time she was broke & Bobby’s mama’s finances (69:16) - Did Robyn do this for the money? (73:09) - Why Robyn Crawford's Book Matters (73:32) - That Time Whitney's Family Tried Breaking Robyn's Legs (73:59) - The AIDS Epidemic (75:55) - "A Song for You" (79:50)
	The Wonderful Messy World of Whitney - Robyn, Bobby, Krissy & Cissy...and Pat, too (Bonus Episode Part 1)	12 Mar 2020	01:11:31
And this is when things get messy. Welcome to Part 1 of our bonus episode conversation with guest co-host Angie. In this bonus episode, Angie & Steffi discuss the wonderful, messy world of Whitney and all the people in it: Robyn, Bobby, Krissy, Cissy, Gary, Dee Dee, & Pat Houston aka Nicki Marron. We share our thoughts on Robyn Crawford's "A Song for You: My Life with Whitney Houston", the reality shows, the documentaries and even that damn hologram. Also, why "Love is a Contact Sport" is embarrassing. DIVA DAILIES SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| TikTok \| Spotify Email: divadailiespod@gmail.com STEFFI’S SOCIAL MEDIA:* Twitter \| Instagram \| Tiktok \| YouTube ANGIE’S SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| YouTube TIME STAMPS: - Housekeeping Business (00:43) - The Surprising Reception of Robyn's Book from Whitney Fans...or is it really that surprising? (05:45) - General First Impressions of Robyn’s Book (07:23) - Did things Really End Between Robyn & Whitney in 1982? (15:53) - The Joy Story aka Mess (20:39) - Eddie Murphy is a fuck boi (25:42) - Whitney’s Homophobic Family (29:39) - Pat Houston is the Real Nicki Marron (32:52) - Houston’s on Our Own & Bobbi Kristina (33:18) - The Hologram (37:30) - Dee Dee Warwick (38:10) - How did Pat Become in Charge of the Estate?! (41:34) - What Whitney Fans Want (& Deserve) (43:00) - YouTube Bootlegs & Why Japan Remains Superior (44:21) - Angie’s Biggest Wish of the Decade (aka Robyn if you’re listening to this, please release your footage) (46:02) - When Shit Got Real for Everyone (48:13) - Bobby & Whitney (49:10) - When Whitney Should've Left Bobby (49:51) - Jermaine & Whitney (51:32) - Is "Love is a Contact Sport" the Worst Whitney Song? (51:52) - Back to Jermaine (Again) (52:23) - THE BIBLE (53:27) - Robyn & Whitney Criticism and Why Context Matters (56:32) - Bobby & Janet (61:25) - Bobby & Robyn (63:18) - Being Bobby Brown (64:49)
	GLITTER (2001): MARIAH CAREY	04 Mar 2020	01:17:23
Are you a fan of the marimba? Do you enjoy wearing silver body paint that vaguely resembles body glitter for no apparent reason? Then, you’re going to love this episode! Steffi and Lisa break down Mariah Carey’s “Glitter” (2001). Lambily, this one’s for you. #justiceforGlitter LOGLINE: A young singer dates a disc jockey who helps her get into the music business, but their relationship become complicated as she ascends to super stardom. DIVA DAILIES SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| TikTok \| Spotify Email: divadailiespod@gmail.com STEFFI’S SOCIAL MEDIA:* Twitter \| Instagram \| Tiktok \| YouTube LISA’S SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| Tiktok TIME STAMPS: - Oscar & Razzie Moment of the Week (01:12) - Movie Breakdown (13:10) - Pop Corn & Pop Stars (41:41) - Spill the Technicolor Tea (47:29) - Tinseltown Showdown (64:06) - Show Me the Receipts (64:46) - Closing Thoughts/Impact (67:18) - Coming Attractions (71:58)
	THE BODYGUARD (1992): WHITNEY HOUSTON	26 Feb 2020	01:45:47
It’s time to honor the Patron Saint of the Podcast, Ms. Queen of the Night herself: Whitney Houston. In this episode, Steffi & special co-host guest Angie discuss Whitney Houston’s diva-making, legend-cementing film debut in The Bodyguard (1992). LOGLINE: Frank Farmer, a former secret service agent, is hired as a bodyguard to superstar singer/actress Rachel Marron. His job? To protect her from an unknown, crazed stalker who will seemingly stop at nothing to have her killed. DIVA DAILIES SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| TikTok \| Spotify Email: divadailiespod@gmail.com STEFFI’S SOCIAL MEDIA:* Twitter \| Instagram \| Tiktok \| YouTube ANGIE’S SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| YouTube TIME STAMPS: - Oscar & Razzie Moment of the Week (02:25) - Movie Breakdown (11:07) - Pop Corn & Pop Stars (69:39) - Spill the Technicolor Tea (81:13) - Tinseltown Showdown (90:40) - Show Me the Receipts (93:25) - Closing Thoughts/Impact (96:39) - Coming Attractions (103:53)
	A Special Update!	20 Feb 2020	00:05:51
Hey Divas! Just wanted to give you guys a quick update about the podcast since we've been off the air for about two weeks now. Sorry for the delay on the upcoming Bodyguard episode. But believe me, it will be worth it. And make sure you listen to a very special announcement! DIVA DAILIES SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| TikTok \| Spotify Email: divadailiespod@gmail.com STEFFI’S SOCIAL MEDIA:* Twitter \| Instagram \| Tiktok \| YouTube
	MOONSTRUCK (1987): CHER	05 Feb 2020	01:07:48
(INSERT CHER SLAP.) SNAP OUT OF IT. This week, Steffi & Lisa talk about the movie that won our diva of the week her Oscar, “Moonstruck” (1987). And of course, we’re talking about the incomparable Cher. LOGLINE:* Cher plays Loretta Castorini, a 37 year-old widow who accepts a marriage proposal from her not so passionate but safe boyfriend Johnny. Johnny has one request: that Loretta reach out to his estranged brother Ronny and invite him to the wedding. When she does so, she unexpectedly falls for Ronny and his untamed ways. As Loretta falls deeper in love, she comes to learn that she’s not the only one in her family with a secret romance. DIVA DAILIES SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| TikTok \| Spotify Email: divadailiespod@gmail.com STEFFI’S SOCIAL MEDIA:* Twitter \| Instagram \| Tiktok \| YouTube LISA’S SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| Tiktok TIME STAMPS: - Oscar & Razzie Moment of the Week (01:26) - Movie Breakdown (07:41) - Pop Corn & Pop Stars (44:29) - Spill the Technicolor Tea (51:28) - Tinseltown Showdown (55:59) - Show Me the Receipts (56:54) - Closing Thoughts/Impact (61:21) - Coming Attractions (66:03)
	BURLESQUE (2010): CHRISTINA AGUILERA & CHER	29 Jan 2020	01:05:46
Who’s ready for a little wagon wheel watusi? This week, Steffi & Lisa talk about everyone’s “favorite” burlesque movie aptly entitled, “Burlesque” (2010) and what it did for our divas of the week: Christina Aguilera & Cher. Pull up a chair & make sure you don’t forget to pour tequila over your cheerios! LOGLINE: Allie is a small town girl with a big-city voice. She leaves her home in Iowa behind to pursue her dreams in the city of angels and quickly finds herself down the rabbit hole of a burlesque club. Allie works her way up from bar maid to leading lady, learning “it’s a passion, an emotion, it’s a fashion...burlesque” DIVA DAILIES SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| TikTok \| Spotify Email: divadailiespod@gmail.com STEFFI’S SOCIAL MEDIA:* Twitter \| Instagram \| Tiktok \| YouTube LISA’S SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| Tiktok TIME STAMPS: - Oscar & Razzie Moment of the Week (01:42) - Movie Breakdown (13:43) - Pop Corn & Pop Stars (40:23) - Spill the Technicolor Tea (47:32) - Tinseltown Showdown (56:24) - Show Me the Receipts (58:35) - Closing Thoughts/Impact (60:51) - Coming Attractions (62:52)
	DREAMGIRLS (2006): BEYONCÉ & JENNIFER HUDSON	22 Jan 2020	01:11:10
This week, we’re your dreamgirls and we hope this episode makes you happy. Steffi & Lisa discuss the movie-musical “Dreamgirls” (2006) and the divas of the week: Beyonce & Jennifer Hudson. LOGLINE: Adapted from the 1981 Tony-award winning musical of the same name, “Dreamgirls” follows the evolution of R&B music in the 1960s & 70s through the eyes of a girl group called Deena & the Dreams. DIVA DAILIES SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| TikTok \| Spotify Email: divadailiespod@gmail.com STEFFI’S SOCIAL MEDIA:* Twitter \| Instagram \| Tiktok \| YouTube LISA’S SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| Tiktok TIME STAMPS: - Oscar & Razzie Moment of the Week (01:31) - Movie Breakdown (06:50) - Pop Corn & Pop Stars (40:11) - Spill the Technicolor Tea (50:45) - Tinseltown Showdown (58:10) - Show Me the Receipts (62:16) - Closing Thoughts/Impact (65:55) - Coming Attractions (70:22)
	"The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill" (1998): LAURYN HILL - Era Review \| Diva Discography {Part 3}	26 Oct 2023	01:54:52
In part 3 of our Lauryn Hill “Miseducation of Lauryn Hill” (1998) saga, Angie and Steffi break down the era. We discuss tension within The Fugees in the leadup to Lauryn Hill going solo, Robert Glasper’s (one-sided?) feud, the theme-specific marketing & rollout of the era, and how Lauryn bowed out of music when she was on top - much to the chagrin of the industry & the public. Plus, a discussion on Lauryn Hill’s post-Miseducation years and her “mis” reputation as a performer. We also briefly discuss our thoughts on Michelle Williams’ voice performance for Britney Spears’ memoir. “OH YEA. FO SHIZ. FO SHIZ. GINUWINE. WAT’S UP HOMIE?”. In our Era Breakdown episodes, we touch on so many topics like career context, controversies/scandals of the era, marketing, music videos, live performances, album stats, and the album & era’s ultimate impact and legacy. For this episode, we deep dive into Lauryn Hill’s very busy “Miseducation of Lauryn Hill” era. We talk about how Lauryn Hill may have been underestimated artistically as the only female in The Fugees & as a new mother in the leadup to the album. Additionally, we discuss claims of Lauryn Hill being difficult to work with, her notorious reputation as a live performer today and how a young 23 year old Lauryn Hill made Grammy history back in 1999. Again, this is part 3 of the conversation! So make sure you listen to parts 1 & 2 where we discussed the album track by track. We hope you enjoyed our Lauryn Hill “Miseducation of Lauryn Hill” journey. Album Info: The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill is the only solo studio album by American singer and rapper Lauryn Hill. It was released on August 25, 1998, by Ruffhouse Records and Columbia Records. The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill is a neo soul and R&B album with some songs based in hip hop soul and reggae. Its lyrics touch upon Hill's pregnancy and the turmoil within her former group the Fugees, along with themes of love and God. The album's title was inspired by the film and autobiographical novel The Education of Sonny Carson, and Carter G. Woodson's The Mis-Education of the Negro. DIVA DAILIES SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| TikTok \| Spotify Email us for show notes: divadailiespod@gmail.com STEFFI’S SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| Tiktok \| YouTube \| Letterboxd ANGIE’S SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| YouTube \| Letterboxd TIME STAMPS:* - Housekeeping (01:01) - Listener Feedback (04:57) Era Breakdown (09:26) - Pop Corn & Pop Stars (10:33) - Spill the Technicolor Tea (26:40) - But We Need the Audience to Buy the Album (51:56) - Video Killed the Radio Star (70:40) - The Mic Is On (84:51) - Show Me the Receipts (93:26) - Impact/ Closing Thoughts (102:10) - Preview Next Week’s Episode (112:14)
	A STAR IS BORN (2018): LADY GAGA	15 Jan 2020	01:27:36
WAAAHHHHHHHAHHHHHHAHHHHHAHHH (with Gaga affectation) This week, Lisa and Steffi dive off the deep end & discuss the fourth iteration of “A Star is Born” (2018) starring the diva of the week: Lady Gaga aka Stefani Germanotta. LOGLINE:* Jackson Mayne is a famous country/rock singer struggling with alcohol addiction. When he meets the talented singer-songwriter Ally at the club, he takes her under his wing. As their relationship grows, so does Ally’s star power, but ultimately Jackson’s own alcoholism sends his own career into a downward spiral. DIVA DAILIES SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| TikTok \| Spotify Email: divadailiespod@gmail.com STEFFI’S SOCIAL MEDIA:* Twitter \| Instagram \| Tiktok \| YouTube LISA’S SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| Tiktok TIME STAMPS: - Oscar & Razzie Moment of the Week (01:03) - Movie Breakdown (15:56) - Pop Corn & Pop Stars (64:10) - Spill the Technicolor Tea (70:23) - Tinseltown Showdown (78:05) - Show Me the Receipts (79:42) - Closing Thoughts/Impact (82:19) - Coming Attractions (85:15)
	HUSTLERS (2019): JENNIFER LOPEZ, CONSTANCE WU, & THE WOMEN OF HUSTLERS	08 Jan 2020	01:05:33
Everybody grab their portable pole because this week, Steffi & Lisa discuss the morally ambiguous but very entertaining movie "Hustlers" (2019). Our divas of the week are Jennifer Lopez (once again), Constance Wu & the rest of this female-led cast. LOGLINE: "Hustlers" is based on a true story covered in a 2015 NY Times magazine article entitled "The Hustlers at Scores". The movie follows a crew of strippers in NYC who, after the 2008 financial crisis, find themselves & their clients low on cash. They begin to steal money by drugging stock traders & CEOs who visit their club, then running up their credit cards. It's a story about female friendship, the dark side of the American dream, & greed. DIVA DAILIES SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| TikTok \| Spotify Email: divadailiespod@gmail.com STEFFI’S SOCIAL MEDIA:* Twitter \| Instagram \| Tiktok \| YouTube LISA’S SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| Tiktok TIME STAMPS: - Oscar & Razzie Moment of the Week (01:04) - Movie Breakdown (09:03) - Spill the Technicolor Tea (39:39) - Pop Corn & Pop Stars (49:52) - Tinseltown Showdown (56:37) - Show Me the Receipts (58:07) - Closing Thoughts/Impact (61:07) - Coming Attractions (63:29)
	SELENA (1997): JENNIFER LOPEZ & SELENA	23 Dec 2019	01:06:26
Join Steffi & Lisa as they “bidi bidi bom bom” their way through the inaugural episode of Diva Dailies in their discussion of the 1997 musical biopic, "SELENA". Our main divas of the week are Jennifer Lopez & Selena Quintanilla-Perez! LOGLINE: Featuring the one & only Jennifer Lopez in her diva break-out role, "Selena" centers on the life & career of Tejano music star Selena Quintanilla-Perez. DIVA DAILIES SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| TikTok \| Spotify Email: divadailiespod@gmail.com STEFFI’S SOCIAL MEDIA:* Twitter \| Instagram \| Tiktok \| YouTube LISA’S SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| Tiktok TIME STAMPS: - Oscar & Razzie Moment of the Week (01:51) - Movie Breakdown (13:30) - Pop Corn & Pop Stars (41:14) - Spill the Technicolor Tea (50:34) - Tinseltown Showdown (53:00) - Show Me the Receipts (54:55) - Closing Thoughts/Impact (58:05) - Coming Attractions (64:35)
	"The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill" (1998): LAURYN HILL - Track by Track Review \| Diva Discography {Part 2}	19 Oct 2023	01:07:08
In this episode, Angie and Steffi dissect Lauryn Hill’s “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill” (1998). We are reviewing the album track by track. This is the second part of the album breakdown. We discussed the first half of the album in part 1, and the era breakdown will take place in part 3. Album Info: The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill is the only solo studio album by American singer and rapper Lauryn Hill. It was released on August 25, 1998, by Ruffhouse Records and Columbia Records. The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill is a neo soul and R&B album with some songs based in hip hop soul and reggae. Its lyrics touch upon Hill's pregnancy and the turmoil within her former group the Fugees, along with themes of love and God. The album's title was inspired by the film and autobiographical novel The Education of Sonny Carson, and Carter G. Woodson's The Mis-Education of the Negro. DIVA DAILIES SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| TikTok \| Spotify Email us for show notes: divadailiespod@gmail.com STEFFI’S SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| Tiktok \| YouTube \| Letterboxd ANGIE’S SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| YouTube \| Letterboxd TIME STAMPS:* - Housekeeping (01:00) Track by Track Review - I Used to Love Him (feat. Mary J. Blige) (02:26) - Forgive Them Father (07:44) - Every Ghetto, Every City (15:02) - Nothing Even Matters (feat. D’Angelo) (23:10) - Everything is Everything (27:57) - The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill (33:43) - Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You (47:17) - Tell Him (55:38) Rapid Fire Round - Top 3 Fave Songs (60:28) - 1 Song to Cut (61:57) - Underrated Gem (62:36) - Closing Thoughts (63:25)
	"The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill" (1998): LAURYN HILL - Track by Track Review \| Diva Discography {Part 1}	12 Oct 2023	01:27:31
In this episode, Angie and Steffi dissect Lauryn Hill’s “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill” (1998). We are reviewing the album track by track. This is the first part of the album breakdown. The remaining songs will be discussed in part 2, and the era breakdown will take place in part 3. As we do in all of our Diva Discography episodes, part 1 is an in-depth review and discussion of EVERY SINGLE TRACK of the album. Because “The Miseducation…” is so dense and we had A LOT to say, we are dividing our album breakdown into two separate episodes. Stay tuned for the rest of the album break down review in part 2. Album Info: The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill is the only solo studio album by American singer and rapper Lauryn Hill. It was released on August 25, 1998, by Ruffhouse Records and Columbia Records. The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill is a neo soul and R&B album with some songs based in hip hop soul and reggae. Its lyrics touch upon Hill's pregnancy and the turmoil within her former group the Fugees, along with themes of love and God. The album's title was inspired by the film and autobiographical novel The Education of Sonny Carson, and Carter G. Woodson's The Mis-Education of the Negro. DIVA DAILIES SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| TikTok \| Spotify Email us for show notes: divadailiespod@gmail.com STEFFI’S SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| Tiktok \| YouTube \| Letterboxd ANGIE’S SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| YouTube \| Letterboxd TIME STAMPS:* - Housekeeping (00:55) - Listener Feedback (03:32) - Opening Discussions: Album Intro (18:10) - Opening Discussions: Our First Listening Experience & Initial Impressions (20:31) Track by Track Review - Intro (29:57) - Lost Ones (34:19) - Ex-Factor (45:26) - To Zion (51:28) - Doo Wop (That Thing) (61:52) - Superstar (73:46) - Final Hour (77:13) - When It Hurts So Bad (79:30) - Closing Thoughts (84:53)
	"Back to Black" (2006): AMY WINEHOUSE - Era Review \| Diva Discography {Part 2}	05 Oct 2023	01:54:18
In our part 2 episode of Amy Winehouses’s “Back to Black” (2006), Angie and Steffi break down the era. We discuss Amy Winehouse’s toxic relationship with Blake Fielder-Civil and how it helped inspire the album. We also discuss Amy’s other personal struggles from this era including her addiction, eating disorder, the pervasive 2000s media, and how this all ultimately led to her untimely death. In our Era Breakdown episodes, we touch on so many topics like career context, controversies/scandals of the era, marketing, music videos, live performances, album stats, and the album & era’s ultimate impact and legacy. For this episode, we detail Amy’s various personal struggles and how the pervasive 2000s media pushed down on her & other young women at the time. We also discuss Amy Winehouse’s musical legacy and how she paved the way for other up & coming British acts of the time - including of course, Adele. Again, this is part 2 of the conversation! So make sure you listen to part 1 where we discussed the album track by track. We hope you enjoyed our Amy Winehouse “Back to Black” journey. RIP Amy. Album Info: Back to Black is the second and final studio album by English singer and songwriter Amy Winehouse, released on 27 October 2006 by Island Records. Winehouse predominantly based the album on her tumultuous relationship with then-ex-boyfriend and future husband Blake Fielder-Civil, who temporarily left her to pursue his previous ex-girlfriend. Their short-lived separation spurred her to create an album that explores themes of guilt, grief, infidelity, heartbreak and trauma in a relationship. DIVA DAILIES SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| TikTok \| Spotify Email us for show notes: divadailiespod@gmail.com STEFFI’S SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| Tiktok \| YouTube \| Letterboxd ANGIE’S SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| YouTube \| Letterboxd TIME STAMPS:* - Housekeeping (00:56) - Listener Feedback (02:44) Era Breakdown (12:05) - Pop Corn & Pop Stars (13:29) - Spill the Technicolor Tea (33:10) - But We Need the Audience to Buy the Album (67:34) - Video Killed the Radio Star (78:00) - The Mic Is On (87:31) - Show Me the Receipts (94:06) - Amy Winehouse’s Estate (97:15) - Impact/ Closing Thoughts (102:00) - Preview Next Week’s Episode (111:48)
	100th Episode!!! - Trivia Game \| {Part 2}	28 Sep 2023	01:42:08
Continuing our 100th episode celebration, Angie and Steffi test each other’s knowledge on past episodes. We play little snippets from various songs and movies/TV episodes that we have previously covered, and see if the other can correctly guess what it is. Thanks again for celebrating reaching 100 episodes with us! Here’s to 100 more. DIVA DAILIES SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| TikTok *Email us for show notes: divadailiespod@gmail.com STEFFI’S SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| Tiktok \| YouTube \| Letterboxd ANGIE’S SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| YouTube \| Letterboxd TIME STAMPS: - Housekeeping (00:58) The Game (03:14) - Song Round (04:32) - Movie/ TV Episode Round (54:50) - Final Score (91:12) - Final Thank Yous (96:19) - Closing Thoughts (101:22)
	100th Episode!!! - Q&A \| {Part 1}	21 Sep 2023	02:20:40
To celebrate reaching our 100th episode, Angie and Steffi answer ALL of your questions. Some diva specific. Some related to how we make the podcast. Some even about ourselves. It’s a long one. Get comfortable. But thank you to everyone who sent in questions. We love hearing from our listeners and celebrating 100 with you! Couldn’t have done it without you. Truly. DIVA DAILIES SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| TikTok *Email us for show notes: divadailiespod@gmail.com STEFFI’S SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| Tiktok \| YouTube \| Letterboxd ANGIE’S SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| YouTube \| Letterboxd TIME STAMPS: - Housekeeping (01:01) - How did this idea come up? (05:51) Questions - When did you first decide, hey let’s make a podcast? (10:48) - What was that one episode that was hard to research for? (13:07) - How do you stay motivated to record episodes? (16:25) - Did you watch “Daisy Jones & the Six”? (20:26) - Which 4 divas would you pick for a 2023 version of “Lady Marmalade”? (22:39) - Are you planning to do a Divas Documentary series? (25:34) - What do you think of Adele’s Vegas residency & her 30 era overall? (26:00) - Have you ever discussed how you & Angie met on the podcast before? (29:43) - Who is someone you would like to cover, but they’re just not quite diva enough to qualify? (41:09) - For Steffi: Do you wish you were in LA to watch Beyoncé’s Renaissance birthday show? (46:24) - Thoughts on Beyoncé’s Renaissance LA show? (46:38) - Which VMA moments are the best, worst, and unforgettable? (48:16) - Which female singers will be covered for Divas 101 next? (56:42) - What is the worst album/ song by your all time favorite artist? (57:00) - At what point did you know Angie had to be the permanent co-host? (61:56) - When are we getting a non Superbowl Rihanna episode? (64:02) - Top 5 MJ songs? (64:37) - Thoughts on a RuPaul Diva 101? (70:18) - Have either of you pretended to like a movie or an album that you covered, but really it was just MEH to you? (72:18) - Was there an episode in particular that was hard to edit down? Which ones? (73:43) - Does Angie like Tinashe? (75:08) - Divas on Glee? (75:42) - How did you come up with the name? (77:57) - What is your recording process? (78:52) - Who is a diva on the rise? (82:07) - For Steffi: What is a movie you hate that other people enjoy? (90:53) - For Steffi: What movie do you think Cate Blanchett gives her best performance? (92:18) - For Angie: If you had the chance to create a movie or documentary on your favorite artist, who would it be and why? (94:04) - If you weren’t doing the show, what is another career path you would choose? (95:25) - Have you ever tried or thought about bringing on a guest to interview, somehow related to the diva movie/ album? (100:34) - Have you worked on other podcasts? How did you become so talented at editing? (102:44) - If you had to share your Top 3 favorite albums from any diva from any genre, what would they be? (109:50) - Is there a song by a particular diva that you wish another diva would’ve performed first or covered? (114:23) - Is there an artist that listeners may be shocked that you enjoy? (116:57) - For Steffi: What made you decide to do a podcast in the first place and was it a joint decision between you and Lisa? (126:55) - What is your favorite diva album from the year you were born? (127:34) - If you could only listen to one album forever, which album would you pick? (134:00) - 100th Part 2, Next Week! (136:57)
	"Back to Black" (2006): AMY WINEHOUSE - Track by Track Review \| Diva Discography {Part 1}	14 Sep 2023	01:36:50
In this episode, Angie and Steffi break down Amy Winehouse’s last album “Back to Black” (2006). We are reviewing the album track by track. As we do in all of our Diva Discography episodes, part 1 is an in-depth review and discussion of EVERY SINGLE TRACK of the album. We then end our conversation sharing our Top 3 favorite songs from the album, 1 song we’d cut, and the underrated gem. Make sure you tune in next week for part 2 when we talk about Amy Winehouse’s “Back to Black” era and how her death affected the album’s legacy. Album Info: Back to Black is the second and final studio album by English singer and songwriter Amy Winehouse, released on October 27, 2006, by Island Records. Winehouse predominantly based the album on her tumultuous relationship with then-ex-boyfriend and future husband Blake Fielder-Civil, who temporarily left her to pursue his previous ex-girlfriend. Their short-lived separation spurred her to create an album that explores themes of guilt, grief, infidelity, heartbreak and trauma in a relationship. DIVA DAILIES SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| TikTok Email us for show notes: divadailiespod@gmail.com STEFFI’S SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| Tiktok \| YouTube \| Letterboxd ANGIE’S SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| YouTube \| Letterboxd TIME STAMPS:* - Housekeeping (01:06) - Listener Feedback (02:10) - Opening Discussions: Album Intro (17:06) - Opening Discussions: Our First Listening Experience & Initial Impressions (19:23) Track by Track Review - Rehab (31:56) - You Know I’m No Good (38:19) - Me & Mr. Jones (45:30) - Just Friends (54:51) - Back to Black (64:04) - Love Is A Losing Game (68:02) - Tears Dry On Their Own (76:20) - Wake Up Alone (81:35) - Some Unholy War (83:40) - He Can Only Hold Her (86:03) - Addicted (88:53) Rapid Fire Round - Top 3 Fave Songs (92:05) - 1 Song to Cut (92:57) - Underrated Gem (93:39) - Closing Thoughts (94:27)
	Send Us Questions for Our 100th Episode!	13 Sep 2023	00:04:25
Just a little reminder that our 100th episode is next week. Angie & Steffi will be doing a Q&A for the first half, and then playing a fun game. So if you’ve ever had any questions regarding the podcast, past episodes, or divas in general - now’s your chance to ask! Send in your questions to any of our socials. AND if you’re brave enough, send it via voice message. We love hearing what you sound like. Oh - and let us know where you’re listening from. It’s always such a trip when we hear where in the world you’re listening. DIVA DAILIES SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| TikTok *Email us for show notes: divadailiespod@gmail.com STEFFI’S SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| Tiktok \| YouTube \| Letterboxd ANGIE’S SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| YouTube \| Letterboxd
	Carol (2015): CATE BLANCHETT & ROONEY MARA {Part 3}	11 Jan 2024	01:53:30
In this episode, Angie and Steffi’s “Carol” discussion comes to an end. They discuss “Carol” being overlooked by the Oscars, their lackluster marketing campaign, gay shaking, and why the movie will forever be a favorite for people with taste - including you, Harold. This is part 2 of 2 of our era breakdown episodes, and the final part of our “Carol” episodes. Continuing where we left off with tea - we get into some MAJOR TEA in this episode, including: Cate Blanchett’s controversial Variety interview, Harvey Weinstein, Rooney Mara & category fraud, and JUSTICE FOR CAROL (2015). We also hyper analyze “Carol”’s marketing material including that exquisite teaser trailer, the emotional first trailer…and that really sketchy second trailer. Plus, “Harold, they’re lesbians”. LOGLINE: Carol is a 2015 romantic period drama film directed by Todd Haynes. The screenplay by Phyllis Nagy is based on the 1952 romance novel The Price of Salt by Patricia Highsmith (republished as Carol in 1990). The film stars Cate Blanchett, Rooney Mara, Sarah Paulson, Jake Lacy, and Kyle Chandler. Set in New York City during the early 1950s, Carol tells the story of a forbidden affair between an aspiring female photographer and an older woman going through a difficult divorce. DIVA DAILIES SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| TikTok \| Spotify Email us for show notes: divadailiespod@gmail.com STEFFI’S SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| Tiktok \| YouTube \| Letterboxd ANGIE’S SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| YouTube \| Letterboxd TIME STAMPS:* - Housekeeping (01:04) - Trigger Warning (01:50) Era Breakdown - Spill the Technicolor Tea (03:08) - But We Need the Audience to Buy the Album (46:13) - Tinseltown Showdown (83:39) - Chaka Khan (87:06) - Show Me the Receipts (101:18) - Impact/ Closing Thoughts (105:56)
	Angie Went to the BEYONCÉ RENAISSANCE CONCERT	06 Sep 2023	01:12:17
In this episode, Angie shares with Steffi her FIRST EVER Beyoncé concert experience at the Renaissance Tour. Angie went to the Las Vegas stop on August 27, 2023. Also, happy belated birthday, Beyoncé. Angie shares the stress and frenzy prior to the concert. We discuss Beyoncé’s stage setup & tour visuals, set list, and choreography. Opinions are SHARED - some unpopular ones. Calm down, Beyhive. Angie also shares where Beyoncé’s Renaissance concert ranks in comparison to other concerts she has attended. We hope you enjoyed hearing Angie’s Beyoncé Renaissance concert experience. Album Info: The Renaissance World Tour is the ongoing ninth concert tour by American singer-songwriter Beyoncé. It was announced on February 1, 2023, in support of her seventh studio album, Renaissance (2022). The concert run began on May 10, 2023, at Friends Arena, in Stockholm, Sweden. It is her first solo tour since The Formation World Tour in 2016. DIVA DAILIES SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| TikTok Email us for show notes: divadailiespod@gmail.com STEFFI’S SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| Tiktok \| YouTube \| Letterboxd ANGIE’S SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| YouTube \| Letterboxd TIME STAMPS:* - Housekeeping (01:02) - Listener Feedback (02:28) Angie’s Beyoncé Concert Experience (10:53) - Pre-Concert Experience (11:43) - Beyoncé’s Opening Act aka Beyoncé (23:10) - Tour Visuals / Was Beyoncé onstage enough? (29:00) - Setlist (31:41) - Choreography & Dancers (32:56) - Angie’s Favorite Songs/ Performances (39:31) - Everybody on Mute (41:14) - Break My Soul Missed Opportunity (43:33) - Blue Ivy (46:04) - Beyoncé’s Best Song…According to Angie (48:24) - Spotted: Paula Abdul (49:19) - A Fight Broke Out at the Beyoncé Concert! (51:37) - More of Angie’s Favorite Performances (53:33) - Background Singers (53:51) - Overall Concert Show vs. Overall Concert Experience Rating (54:05) - Merch (54:28) - Post Concert Feelings/ Thoughts on Seeing Concerts in Vegas at Allegiant Stadium (56:45) - Final: Favorite Songs Performed (58:15) - Final: Least Favorite Song Performed (58:37) - Final: Song You Wished She Did, Not off of Renaissance (59:09) - Random Conversation about “4” (59:34) - Beyoncé Centric Episodes in the Future…(65:12) - Angie’s Final Thoughts on her Beyoncé Renaissance Experience (65:36) - Where does Beyoncé rank in comparison to other people Angie has seen? (67:56) - Closing Thoughts / Signing Off (70:46)
	"Dreaming of You" (1995): SELENA - Era Review \| Diva Discography {Part 2}	31 Aug 2023	01:46:58
In our part 2 episode of Selena’s “Dreaming of You” (1995), Angie and Steffi break down the era. We discuss Selena’s journey to what would’ve been major crossover success, her murder, the legacy she paved for other Latin crossover acts and how the Estate has managed the Selena brand. In our Era Breakdown episodes, we touch on so many topics like career context, controversies/scandals of the era, marketing, music videos, live performances, album stats, and the album & era’s ultimate impact and legacy. For this episode, we discuss the obstacles Selena faced to make her first English album, crossing over as a Mexican-American artist, fan clubs in the 90s, her impact on Latin music artists today, and of course, her death. Again, this is part 2 of the conversation! So make sure you listen to part 1 where we discussed the album track by track. We hope you enjoyed our Selena “Dreaming of You” journey. RIP Selena. Album Info: Dreaming of You is the fifth and final studio album by American singer Selena. Released posthumously on July 18, 1995, by EMI Latin and EMI Records, it was an immediate commercial and critical success, debuting atop the United States Billboard 200—the first predominately Spanish-language album to do so. It sold 175,000 copies on its first day of release in the U.S.—a then-record for a female vocalist. With first week sales of 331,000 units, it became the second-highest first-week sales for a female musician since Nielsen Soundscan began monitoring album sales in 1991. Billboard magazine declared it a "historic" event, while Time said the recording elevated Selena's music to a wider audience. It won Album of the Year at the 1996 Tejano Music Awards and Female Pop Album of the Year at the 3rd annual Billboard Latin Music Awards. DIVA DAILIES SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| TikTok Email us for show notes: divadailiespod@gmail.com STEFFI’S SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| Tiktok \| YouTube \| Letterboxd ANGIE’S SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| YouTube \| Letterboxd TIME STAMPS:* - Housekeeping (01:03) - Listener Feedback (03:41) Era Breakdown (09:17) - Pop Corn & Pop Stars (11:11)) - Spill the Technicolor Tea (22:30) - *Trigger Warning: Selena’s Death Discussion (30:12 - 50:44) - But We Need the Audience to Buy the Album (55:40) - Video Killed the Radio Star (59:20) - The Mic Is On (71:03) - Show Me the Receipts (80:17) - Impact/ Closing Thoughts (85:02) - Selena’s Estate (90:59) - Where Would Selena Be Today? (98:45) - Preview Next Week’s Episode (105:18)
	"Dreaming of You" (1995): SELENA - Track by Track Review \| Diva Discography {Part 1}	24 Aug 2023	01:46:28
In this episode, Angie and Steffi discuss Selena Quintanilla-Pérez’s posthumous album “Dreaming of You” (1995). We are reviewing the album track by track. As we do in all of our Diva Discography episodes, part 1 is an in-depth review and discussion of EVERY SINGLE TRACK of the album. We then end our conversation sharing our Top 3 favorite songs from the album, 1 song we’d cut, and the underrated gem. Make sure you tune in next week for part 2 when we talk about Selena’s short lived “Dreaming of You” era and how her death affected the album’s legacy. Album Info: Dreaming of You is the fifth and final studio album by American singer Selena. Released posthumously on July 18, 1995, by EMI Latin and EMI Records, it was an immediate commercial and critical success, debuting atop the United States Billboard 200—the first predominately Spanish-language album to do so. It sold 175,000 copies on its first day of release in the U.S.—a then-record for a female vocalist. With first week sales of 331,000 units, it became the second-highest first-week sales for a female musician since Nielsen Soundscan began monitoring album sales in 1991. Billboard magazine declared it a "historic" event, while Time said the recording elevated Selena's music to a wider audience. It won Album of the Year at the 1996 Tejano Music Awards and Female Pop Album of the Year at the 3rd annual Billboard Latin Music Awards. DIVA DAILIES SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| TikTok *Email us for show notes: divadailiespod@gmail.com STEFFI’S SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| Tiktok \| YouTube \| Letterboxd ANGIE’S SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| YouTube \| Letterboxd TIME STAMPS: - Housekeeping (01:05) - Listener Feedback (04:26) - Opening Discussions: Album Intro (20:27) - Opening Discussions: Our First Listening Experience & Initial Impressions (22:54) Track by Track Review - I Could Fall in Love (30:34) - Captive Heart (38:42) - I’m Getting Used to You (44:04) - God’s Child [Baila Conmigo] (47:55) - Dreaming of You (53:51) - Missing My Baby (64:59) - Amor Prohibido (69:03) - Wherever You Are [Donde Queria Que Estés] (74:32) - Techno Cumbia [Remix] (76:43) - El Toro Relajo (81:04) - Como La Flor (84:32) - Tú, Solo Tú (90:04) - Bidi Bidi Bom Bom (93:25) Rapid Fire Round - Top 3 Fave Songs (98:44) - 1 Song to Cut (101:20) - Underrated Gem (101:50) - Closing Thoughts (102:36)
	"Aaliyah" (2001): AALIYAH - Era Review \| Diva Discography {Part 2}	16 Aug 2023	01:41:17
In our part 2 episode of Aaliyah’s “Aaliyah” (2001), Angie and Steffi break down the era. We discuss Aaliyah’s career trajectory in the lead up to “Aaliyah”, her untimely death, and how the Estate has managed her legacy since. In our Era Breakdown episodes, we touch on so many topics like career context, controversies/scandals of the era, marketing, music videos, live performances, album stats, and the album & era’s ultimate impact and legacy. For this episode, we discuss how Aaliyah was making her way into films, her relationship with Damon Dash, the infamous “Rock the Boat” video shoot, and of course, her death. Again, this is part 2 of the conversation! So make sure you listen to part 1 where we discussed the album track by track. We hope you enjoyed our Aaliyah “Aaliyah” journey. RIP Aaliyah. Album Info: Aaliyah is the third and final studio album by American R&B singer Aaliyah. It was released on July 7, 2001, by Blackground Records and Virgin Records. Because of its packaging design, it is also known as "The Red Album". DIVA DAILIES SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| TikTok Email us for show notes: divadailiespod@gmail.com STEFFI’S SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| Tiktok \| YouTube \| Letterboxd ANGIE’S SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| YouTube \| Letterboxd TIME STAMPS:* - Housekeeping (01:03) Era Breakdown (04:06) - Pop Corn & Pop Stars (04:53) - Spill the Technicolor Tea (26:10) - *Trigger Warning: Aaliyah’s Death Discussion (32:15) - But We Need the Audience to Buy the Album (53:30) - Video Killed the Radio Star (60:54) - The Mic Is On (71:25) - Show Me the Receipts (74:19) - Impact/ Closing Thoughts (75:26) - Aaliyah’s Estate (78:06) - Where Would Aaliyah Be Today? (92:58) - Preview Next Week’s Episode (98:56)
	"Aaliyah" (2001): AALIYAH - Track by Track Review \| Diva Discography {Part 1}	10 Aug 2023	01:46:49
In this episode, Angie and Steffi discuss Aaliyah’s “AALIYAH” (2001) to kick off our “Last Album Of…” series As we do in all of our Diva Discography episodes, part 1 is an in-depth review and discussion of EVERY SINGLE TRACK of the album. We then end our conversation sharing our Top 3 favorite songs from the album, 1 song we’d cut, and the underrated gem. Make sure you tune in next week for part 2 when we talk about Aaliyah’s self-titled era and how her death affected the album’s legacy. Album Info: Aaliyah is the third and final studio album by American R&B singer Aaliyah. It was released on July 7, 2001, by Blackground Records and Virgin Records. Because of its packaging design, it is also known as "The Red Album". DIVA DAILIES SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| TikTok Email us for show notes: divadailiespod@gmail.com STEFFI’S SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| Tiktok \| YouTube \| Letterboxd ANGIE’S SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| YouTube \| Letterboxd TIME STAMPS:* - Housekeeping (00:56) - Explaining “Last Album Of…” Series (02:10) - Listener Feedback (05:08) - Opening Discussions: Album Intro (12:38) - Opening Discussions: Our First Listening Experience & Initial Impressions (14:20) Track by Track Review - We Need a Resolution (30:05) - Loose Rap (37:37) - Rock the Boat (41:18) - More Than a Woman (46:52) - Never No More (50:56) - I Care 4 U (55:16) - Extra Smooth (60:01) - Read Between the Lines (63:55) - U Got Nerve (65:19) - I Refuse (69:35) - It’s Whatever (74:54) - I Can Be (77:44) - Those Were the Days (87:20) - What If (90:02) - Messed Up (93:29) - Try Again (94:51) Rapid Fire Round - Top 3 Fave Songs (99:44) - 1 Song to Cut (101:23) - Underrated Gem (101:59) - Closing Thoughts (103:32)
	RANKED: Janet Jackson's Discography {Part 2}	03 Aug 2023	01:36:55
In this episode, Angie and Steffi finish ranking Janet Jackson’s discography. They also discuss Janet Jackson’s best and worst album covers and share their favorite & least favorite Janet songs. This is part 2 of the conversation! So make sure you tune into part 1 where we ranked Janet Jackson’s albums 11 through 5. Diva Info: Janet Damita Jo Jackson (born May 16, 1966) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and dancer. She is noted for her innovative, socially conscious and sexually provocative records, as well as elaborate stage shows. Her sound and choreography became a catalyst in the growth of MTV, enabling her to rise to prominence while breaking gender and racial barriers in the process. Lyrical content which focused on social issues and lived experiences set her reputation as a role model for youth. DIVA DAILIES SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| Threads \| TikTok \| Email us for show notes: divadailiespod@gmail.com STEFFI’S SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| Tiktok \| YouTube \| Letterboxd ANGIE’S SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| YouTube \| Letterboxd TIME STAMPS:* - Housekeeping (01:00) - Personal Catch Up (01:43) - Listener Feedback (06:19) - Ranking Janet’s Discography Discussion (31:20) - Janet Jackson’s Best & Worst Album Covers (73:33) - The Worst Janet Jackson Songs (83:06) - Our Personal Janet Top 5 Album Rankings (87:28) - Our Top 3 Favorite Janet Jackson Songs (90:26) - Closing Thoughts (94:24)
	RANKED: Janet Jackson's Discography {Part 1}	26 Jul 2023	01:04:02
Because Angie won the Super Bowl bet earlier in the season, Angie and Steffi rank Janet Jackson’s entire discography. In this episode, we share what albums ranked number 11 through 5. This is part 1 of the conversation! So make sure you tune into part 2 where we finish off ranking Janet’s discography and share our favorite & least favorite album covers, songs, and our personal ranking of Janet’s discography. Diva Info: Janet Damita Jo Jackson (born May 16, 1966) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and dancer. She is noted for her innovative, socially conscious and sexually provocative records, as well as elaborate stage shows. Her sound and choreography became a catalyst in the growth of MTV, enabling her to rise to prominence while breaking gender and racial barriers in the process. Lyrical content which focused on social issues and lived experiences set her reputation as a role model for youth. DIVA DAILIES SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| Threads \| TikTok \| Email us for show notes: divadailiespod@gmail.com STEFFI’S SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| Tiktok \| YouTube \| Letterboxd ANGIE’S SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| YouTube \| Letterboxd TIME STAMPS:* - Housekeeping (01:01) - Oscar & Razzie Moment (02:51) - Episode Set Up (10:33) - Ranking Janet’s Discography Discussion (16:08) - Recap (60:01) - Closing Thoughts (62:43)
	Diva 101: ARETHA FRANKLIN - Performances, Pop Culture Moments & Songs You NEED to Know {Part 2}	19 Jul 2023	01:10:05
Continuing with our Diva 101 on Aretha Franklin, Angie and Steffi share their favorite Aretha Franklin live performances and pop culture moments. We also share Aretha Franklin songs you MUST know, our personal faves, and underrated gems in her catalog. Our Diva 101 episodes are a general overview of a classic diva’s career and a very basic introduction to the diva. These OG divas helped define how we think of the term “diva”. They are the blueprints. The architects. And without them, a lot of the divas that we talk about would cease to exist. (Le gasp!) The goal of Diva 101s is to introduce a diva and give a general overview of who they are: their influences, their career, who they would eventually go on to influence, and most importantly, why they matter in the Diva Pantheon. This is part 2 of the conversation! So make sure you go back and listen to part 1 where we discuss Aretha’s career timeline and make diva connections to the past & present divas. Diva Info: Aretha Louise Franklin was an American singer, songwriter and pianist. Referred to as the "Queen of Soul", Rolling Stone twice named her as the greatest singer, and the ninth-greatest artist of all time. With global sales of over 75 million records, Franklin is one of the world's best-selling music artists. DIVA DAILIES SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| Threads \| TikTok Email us for show notes: divadailiespod@gmail.com STEFFI’S SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| Tiktok \| YouTube \| Letterboxd ANGIE’S SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| YouTube \| Letterboxd TIME STAMPS:* - Housekeeping (01:00) - Personal Catch Up (02:40) - Listener Feedback (18:09) Diva 101: - Favorites: Aretha Live Performances (30:42) - Favorites: Aretha Pop Culture Moments (40:10) - Songs: Everyone Needs to Know (45:28) - Songs: Underrated Gems (50:15) - Songs: Personal Favorites (53:16) - Why Aretha Franklin Matters (59:28) - Show Me the Receipts (64:22)
	Diva 101: ARETHA FRANKLIN - The Influences, Career Timeline, & Diva Connections {Part 1}	05 Jul 2023	01:21:11
Welcome to our first ever Diva 101 episode - a recurring series where we give an introduction to divas that we all need to know. And to kick things off, we’re talking the Queen of Soul: Ms. Aretha Franklin. In this part 1 episode, Angie and Steffi go through the timeline of Aretha’s illustrious career, and discuss divas/divos that influenced her and divas that she would later influence. Our Diva 101 episodes are a general overview of a classic diva’s career and a very basic introduction to the diva. These OG divas helped define how we think of the term “diva”. They are the blueprints. The architects. And without them, a lot of the divas that we talk about would cease to exist. (Le gasp!) The goal of Diva 101s is to introduce a diva and give a general overview of who they are: their influences, their career, who they would eventually go on to influence, and most importantly, why they matter in the Diva Pantheon. This is part 1 of the conversation! So make sure you stay tuned for part 2 where we share some of our favorite Aretha songs, live performances, and pop culture moments. Diva Info: Aretha Louise Franklin was an American singer, songwriter and pianist. Referred to as the "Queen of Soul", Rolling Stone twice named her as the greatest singer, and the ninth-greatest artist of all time. With global sales of over 75 million records, Franklin is one of the world's best-selling music artists. DIVA DAILIES SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| TikTok Email us for show notes: divadailiespod@gmail.com STEFFI’S SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| Tiktok \| YouTube \| Letterboxd ANGIE’S SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| YouTube \| Letterboxd TIME STAMPS:* - Housekeeping (01:02) Diva 101: - What is Diva 101? (03:27) - Our Earliest Memory of Aretha Franklin/ When We Began to Appreciate Aretha (06:19) - General Aretha Facts (10:43) - Aretha’s Influences (15:37) - Career Timeline (19:29) - Divas That Aretha Influenced (68:22)
	"Ray of Light" (1998): MADONNA - Era Review \| Diva Discography {Part 2}	28 Jun 2023	01:34:32
In our part 2 episode of Madonna’s “Ray of Light” (1998) celebration, Angie and Steffi break down the era. We discuss the “material girl to spiritual girl” narrative, motherhood, and why this may arguably be our favorite Madonna era. In our Era Breakdown episodes, we touch on so many topics like career context, controversies/scandals of the era, marketing, music videos, live performances, album stats, and the album & era’s ultimate impact and legacy. For this episode, we discuss how Madonna was in her “spiritual girl/finding myself” era, her infamous VMA performance, cultural appropriation and how “Ray of Light” ultimately solidified Madonna’s legitimacy as an artist. Again, this is part 2 of the conversation! So make sure you listen to part 1 where we discussed the album track by track. We hope you enjoyed our Madonna “Ray of Light” journey! Album Info: Ray of Light is the seventh studio album by American singer-songwriter Madonna, released in early 1998 by Maverick Records. A major stylistic and aesthetical departure from her previous work, Bedtime Stories, Ray of Light is an electronica and techno-pop record which incorporates multiple genres, including ambient, trip hop, art pop, psychedelic music and Middle Eastern music, while also seeing Madonna singing with greater breadth and a fuller tone. Mystical themes are also strongly present in both the music and lyrics, as a result of Madonna embracing Kabbalah, her study of Hinduism and Buddhism, and her daily practice of Ashtanga yoga. DIVA DAILIES SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| TikTok Email us for show notes: divadailiespod@gmail.com STEFFI’S SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| Tiktok \| YouTube \| Letterboxd ANGIE’S SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| YouTube \| Letterboxd TIME STAMPS:* - Intro Disclaimer: (00:00) - Housekeeping (01:15) Era Breakdown (03:08) - Pop Corn & Pop Stars (05:11) - Spill the Technicolor Tea (23:33) - But We Need the Audience to Buy the Album (43:57) - Video Killed the Radio Star (54:10) - The Mic Is On (63:26) - Show Me the Receipts (70:44) - Impact/ Closing Thoughts (83:21) - Preview Next Week’s Episode (91:00)
	Carol (2015): CATE BLANCHETT & ROONEY MARA {Part 2}	05 Jan 2024	01:48:39
In this episode, Angie and Steffi talk all about the “Carol” era in Cate Blanchett & Rooney Mara’s career. This is part 1 of 2 of our era breakdown episodes, and part 2 of 3 of our “Carol” episodes. We discuss what was going on at their careers during this time and how the roles of Carol & Therese ultimately contribute to their onscreen personas. We then get into Patricia Highsmith and tackle two big, controversial questions concerning “Carol”: 1) Is it okay for straight actresses to play lesbians onscreen? 2) Is Carol a predatory lesbian? LOGLINE: Carol is a 2015 romantic period drama film directed by Todd Haynes. The screenplay by Phyllis Nagy is based on the 1952 romance novel The Price of Salt by Patricia Highsmith (republished as Carol in 1990). The film stars Cate Blanchett, Rooney Mara, Sarah Paulson, Jake Lacy, and Kyle Chandler. Set in New York City during the early 1950s, Carol tells the story of a forbidden affair between an aspiring female photographer and an older woman going through a difficult divorce. DIVA DAILIES SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| TikTok \| Spotify Email us for show notes: divadailiespod@gmail.com STEFFI’S SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| Tiktok \| YouTube \| Letterboxd ANGIE’S SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| YouTube \| Letterboxd TIME STAMPS:* - Housekeeping (01:12) Era Breakdown (02:31) - Pop Corn & Pop Stars (03:32) - Spill the Technicolor Tea (58:40) - Previewing Next Week’s Episode (106:22)
	"Ray of Light" (1998): MADONNA - Track by Track Review \| Diva Discography {Part 1}	21 Jun 2023	01:38:30
In this episode, Angie and Steffi celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Madonna’s “Ray of Light” album. As we do in all of our Diva Discography episodes, part 1 is an in-depth review and discussion of EVERY SINGLE TRACK of the album. We then end our conversation sharing our Top 3 favorite songs from the album, 1 song we’d cut, and the underrated gem. Make sure you tune in next week for part 2 when we talk about Madonna’s Ray of Light era. Album Info: Ray of Light is the seventh studio album by American singer-songwriter Madonna, released in early 1998 by Maverick Records. A major stylistic and aesthetical departure from her previous work, Bedtime Stories, Ray of Light is an electronica and techno-pop record which incorporates multiple genres, including ambient, trip hop, art pop, psychedelic music and Middle Eastern music, while also seeing Madonna singing with greater breadth and a fuller tone. Mystical themes are also strongly present in both the music and lyrics, as a result of Madonna embracing Kabbalah, her study of Hinduism and Buddhism, and her daily practice of Ashtanga yoga. DIVA DAILIES SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| TikTok *Email us for show notes: divadailiespod@gmail.com STEFFI’S SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| Tiktok \| YouTube \| Letterboxd ANGIE’S SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| YouTube \| Letterboxd TIME STAMPS: - Housekeeping (02:00) - Listener Feedback (03:29) - Opening Discussions: Album Intro (25:03) - Opening Discussions: Our First Listening Experience & Initial Impressions (26:40) Track by Track Review - Drowned World/ Substitute for Love (35:47) - Swim (43:41) - Ray of Light (46:49) - Candy Perfume Girl (52:52) - Skin (56:55) - Nothing Really Matters (60:50) - Sky Fits Heaven (64:27) - Shanti/ Ashtangi (67:22) - Frozen (71:42) - The Power of Good-Bye (77:47) - To Have and Not to Hold (80:44) - Little Star (84:27) - Mer Girl (87:35) Rapid Fire Round - Top 3 Fave Songs (94:53) - 1 Song to Cut (96:11) - Underrated Gem (96:34) - Closing Thoughts (97:13)
	Diva Headlines #4: RIP Tina Turner, Unpopular Beyoncé Renaissance Tour Opinions, the Whitney Houston Biopic...and Kylie Minogue's PADAM PADAM	14 Jun 2023	01:28:52
Padam? Padam. In this episode, Angie & Steffi do another round of Diva Headlines and get into what’s been happening in the DCU - the Diva Cinematic Universe. We discuss the passing of legendary performer Tina Turner and the complicated legacy of the iconic film “What’s Love Got to Do With It”. Then, by popular demand, we continue our discussion on some of the touring divas - namely Beyoncé’s Renaissance Tour and Janet Jackson’s Together Again Tour. And plot twist: we have an unpopular Renaissance Tour opinion. Because this movie came out during our hiatus, we DRAGGG the Whitney Houston biopic and breakdown why we hated it. Spoiler Alert: It rhymes with Rat Rhouston. Angie also shares her thoughts on the constant public scrutiny that Chloe x Halle face & the strange revisionist history, and she also gives a review on TLC’s newest Lifetime documentary. And also - we discuss the Meme Song of the Summer: Kylie Minogue’s “Padam Padam”. Are you a citizen of Padam Padam? DIVA DAILIES SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| TikTok *Email us for show notes: divadailiespod@gmail.com STEFFI’S SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| Tiktok \| YouTube \| Letterboxd ANGIE’S SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| YouTube \| Letterboxd TIME STAMPS: - Housekeeping (01:02) - Listener Feedback (02:29) - Oscar & Razzie Moment of the Week (18:30) Diva Headlines #4 (21:31) - Tina Turner & the Complicated Legacy of “What’s Love Got to Do With It” (21:44) - Beyoncé’s Renaissance Tour (42:47) - Janet Jackson’s Together Again Tour (46:12) - Unpopular Renaissance Tour Opinions (47:28) - Why We Hated the Whitney Houston Biopic (53:32) - Chloe x Halle’s Public Scrutiny (72:21) - Kylie Mingoue’s “Padam Padam” Takeover (79:14) - TLC’s New Lifetime Documentary (81:55) Closing Segment (87:17) - Where You Can Find Us on Socials (87:23) - Goodbye (88:18)
	CATCH UP EPISODE: Beyoncé's Renaissance Tour, Cate Blanchett Movies & Unpopular Food Opinions	07 Jun 2023	01:19:19
WE’RE BACK! Did you miss us? Let’s catch up. In this episode, Angie & Steffi check in after an unexpected hiatus. We share life updates including getting tickets to Beyoncé’s Renaissance tour, Cate Blanchett movie deep dives and personal news! We also talk about popular YouTube music reactor AJAY’s Renaissance video and discuss the responsibility that music reactors have to their viewers - if any. We missed you all! DIVA DAILIES SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| TikTok \| Spotify Email: divadailiespod@gmail.com STEFFI’S SOCIAL MEDIA:* Twitter \| Instagram \| Tiktok \| YouTube ANGIE’S SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter \| Instagram \| YouTube TIME STAMPS: - Housekeeping (01:09) - Where Have We Been? (01:43) Angie’s Life Updates - Angie’s Health (04:18) - Angie’s New Relationship (08:40) - Beyoncé Renaissance Tickets (10:06) - Janet Jackson’s Concert (18:50) Steffi’s Life Updates - Room Makeover (22:57) - LEGOs (25:22) - Unpopular Food Opinions (29:24) - Cate Blanchett Movies (39:44) Diva Headlines - AJAY’s Renaissance Reaction & YouTube Music Reactors (60:50) Closing Segment - Episode Recap (74:31) - Angie’s Bonus Episode (75:18) - What’s Coming Up in the Season (77:31)

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