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OK VibesOK VibesMy Girlhood Hobbies Became Labors of LoveWe made it to the series finale! Justine explains what led her to podcasting and features the Play Q&Ayyyy segment recorded live on Instagram. This isn't "goodbye", only "see ya later". 💌 Part of this episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2022/12/12/my-girlhood-hobbies-became-labors-of-love/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/support2024-05-091h 29OK VibesOK VibesNo More FictionGather 'round, it's fcukin' storytime! Justine shares some of her fictional faves posted to the OK Vibes blog. Tales include a strip club drama, a leaked Santa interview, literal ghosting, a super salty holiday dinnertime, and a couple of examples of why it sucks to work in an office. Sources: Prideful #flashfiction | https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2019/05/27/prideful-flashfiction/ Bottoms Up: POV Exercise | https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2010/10/05/bottoms-up-pov-exercise/ Santa Expose #flashfiction | https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2020/11/30/santa-expose-flashfiction/ Ghosting #flashfiction | https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2018/10/29/ghosting-flashfiction/ Mashed Hopes & Shady Gravy #flashfiction | https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2018/11/26/mashed-hopes-shady-gravy-flashfiction/ On the Rag #flashfiction | https://o...2024-05-0249 minOK VibesOK VibesThree Nights in The TriangleLife is better with a serving of real Southern sweet tea! Justine hit The Triangle area of North Carolina this month and tells all about her trip, including the worst part–being rejected from a strip club. Check out Triangle Cycle Tours for a unique touring experience of downtown Raleigh, NC: www.trianglecycletours.com Intro source: North Carolina's Anti-Gay Tourism Commercial: https://youtu.be/BU63gAvA3DI?si=sOfpJQJyiNPopG1t Part of this episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2024/04/22/three-nights-in-the-triangle/ --- Send in a...2024-04-2535 minOK VibesOK VibesTo be Vegan, or Not to be Vegan?Hold the cheese! Justine shares her chronicled month of veganism while battling a gut-crunching case of lactose intolerance (AKA lack toast and taller ants). No gas expulsions were recorded during this episode for the emotional safety of listeners. 🙃 Sources: I'm Sick of Fat Vegans - Comedian Brian Tucker - Chocolate Sundaes Standup Comedy: https://youtu.be/czVFB6vjuV8?si=c4lR7du_QeLzCHBJ How a vegan diet affects your brain – BBC REEL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdnEbJZoNg8 Going #Vegan for a Month: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2018/04/09/going-vegan-for-a-month/ Gassy #Vegan: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2018/04/16/gassy-vegan/ #Vegan...2024-04-1835 minOK VibesOK VibesVenusians, Anyone?Are you a believer? ...of extraterrestrials, that is! Justine gets into the Roswell, NM UFO sighting, how she acquired a virtual alien pet and more. Strap on your space belts and keep your hands inside the spaceship as we coast down the intergalactic highway of truth and phenom. Sources: Danny Brown and A$AP Rocky Play Smash or Pass: Alien Edition | DANNY'S House: https://youtu.be/VqM7uhXhhaI?si=9NB7Sj7BBVHpls09 Classic Alien Arrival Sound Effect: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZipOstSTsg FBI Records: The Vault – Roswell UFO: https://vault.fbi.gov/Roswell%20UFO Wh...2024-04-1139 minOK VibesOK VibesMixed Social Media BagAre you a doom-scroller or someone that overshares on socials? Stop it! Justine gets into the pros and cons of social media plus the benefits for introverts of leaving it all alone. Sources: Uncle on social media | Andrea Jin: https://youtu.be/PRHMv5-vqUQ?si=Kv49BVH_R374GY62 Why I Stopped Using Social Media as an Introvert (and What I Do Instead): https://introvertdear.com/news/why-i-stopped-using-social-media-as-an-introvert-and-what-i-do-instead/ Part of this episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2015/08/06/mixed-social-media-bag/ --- Send in a voice message: https...2024-04-0437 minOK VibesOK VibesForever Young-LookingAre you still gettin' carded when you have visible gray hairs? Justine questions this while discussing the alleged pros and confirmed cons of looking younger than your age. #BlackDontCrack Sources: KT Tatara - Looking Young Sucks (Stand Up Comedy): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lGzLZuCrs8 Pros and Cons of Looking Young: https://youtu.be/_AvZOP0V4sE?si=gPn86_HgO0cKFuFE Part of this episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2022/05/16/forever-young-looking/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/message Support this...2024-03-2831 minOK VibesOK VibesReal ShadyDon't blind yourself to history! Justine shares the origins of sunglasses and spectacles, after discussing her current sight struggle. Part of this episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2023/04/24/real-shady/ Sources: The Struggle of Wearing Glasses: https://youtu.be/ZEMRJlC4--Q?si=4037fEnWBdIzvgiU A Brief History of Sunglasses: https://www.sunglassmuseum.com/blogs/news/a-brief-history-of-sunglasses What is Photokeratitis — Including Snow Blindness? https://www.aao.org/eye-health/diseases/photokeratitis-snow-blindness When were glasses invented: https://www.glasses.com/gl-us/blog/when-were-glasses-invented --- Send in a voice message: https://po...2024-03-2132 minOK VibesOK VibesTo Hell with RagweedAre allergies on the rise? Justine tackles this while getting into why she started getting weekly allergy shots and rarely meeting highly allergic kids in childhood. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2023/03/20/to-hell-with-ragweed/ Sources: MADtv Levitrol Commercial: https://youtu.be/WGNhNlBYK_E?si=rMQ_sklju33RZLSt What are Allergies and Its Symptoms: https://www.pollen.com/allergy/what-is-allergy Dirty Air Could Be Raising Your Alzheimer's Risk: https://www.pollen.com/allergy/news/1708096463475 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/message Support...2024-03-1433 minOK VibesOK VibesWhen Friends Become Family–Pt. 2In the second half of this two-part covo, Justine continues discussing the concept of blood being thicker than water with Autiiee J, and ElReco "Ghost" Ramon. Tips for finding your soul tribe are shared in addition to the importance of loving yourself before anyone else. Can I get an amen? This episode is linked to a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2018/02/12/when-friends-become-family/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/support2024-03-0757 minOK VibesOK VibesWhen Friends Become Family–Pt. 1Is blood thicker than water? Justine explores this ideology with two returning guests: classy mom of three and herbal enthusiast, Autiiee J, plus polyamory historian, author, and podcaster, ElReco "Ghost" Ramon. In this first of a two-part covo, the trio gets into how their families affected their senses of self and how the next generation is embracing individuality versus groupthink on a kin level. Part of this episode is available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2018/02/12/when-friends-become-family/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/message ...2024-02-2945 minOK VibesOK VibesI’m Now a Cat Mom-MomMeow meow meow meow...JJ (@CyneTyme) returns for a cat chat with Justine. Stories about their feline experiences are shared, and as usual, JJ says something questionable. #AdoptDontShop This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2021/03/08/im-now-a-cat-mom-mom/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/support2024-02-2236 minOK VibesOK VibesThe B-style in JapanLong live the debate on cultural appropriation versus cultural appreciation! Justine revisits the Japanese B-Style controversy and wishes for a diverse panel committee. Sources: Black lifestyle in Japan - vpro Metropolis | https://youtu.be/_Qe4AZRkFYE 'B-Stylers' Are Japanese Teens Who Want to Be Black | https://www.vice.com/en/article/9bzqdp/b-style-japan-desir-van-den-berg-photos B-Style is Not a Thing | https://medium.com/thsppl/b-style-is-not-a-thing-868db217cb6f Are Japanese B-Stylers Racist? - The Jim Jefferies Show | https://youtu.be/SkSBcRDhjN0?si=DohxSs8bEzwiTgR4 This episode is also available as a blog post: https...2024-02-1539 minOK VibesOK VibesCon-drag-ulations!Shantay, you stay! Justine gushes over her love for RuPaul in this episode dedicated to the world-renowned author, artist, and mother of many drag queens. If you can't love yourself, how in the hell are you gonna love somebody else? Sources: Reality Competition Program: 75th Emmy Awards | https://youtu.be/tdlFV6da6R0?si=xLby8KwV72DwkNbi RuPaul interview on Arsenio 1993 | https://youtu.be/WbINxJJY7u4?si=plLW9hPbK2SbDjNr RuPaul interviewed by Arsenio February 20, 2014 (full) | https://youtu.be/wwkQg9IQFM0?si=hhMRq_Km2e6t0a3T This episode is also...2024-02-0833 minOK VibesOK VibesBook ItAre you a bookworm to the core? Justine has always been into reading books and shares her thoughts on the good and questionable ink she partook in during 2023. #ReadOrDie Check out Drake Said My Name (Justine) by AfroBanger on SoundCloud! https://soundcloud.com/afrobanger/drake-said-my-name-justine This episode is available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2023/01/16/book-it/ This episode is also linked to a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2023/11/20/slaying-my-2023-reading-challenge/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes...2024-02-0142 minOK VibesOK VibesMonogamy is a Choice, Not a Must–Pt. 2ElReco "Ghost" Ramon continues filling Justine in on his experience with alternative forms of companionship and offers strong advice to the poly-curious. Highly jealous individuals need not apply! This episode is linked to a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2013/01/11/monogamy-is-a-choice-not-a-must/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/support2024-01-2557 minOK VibesOK VibesMonogamy is a Choice, Not a Must–Pt. 1As promised, ElReco "Ghost" Ramon (@multimonogamous on Instagram) returns to discuss his experience as a solo poly individual. Justine and "Ghost" also touch on sex drive compatibility, controlling your narrative, the colonization of certain terms, and more! This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2013/01/11/monogamy-is-a-choice-not-a-must/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/support2024-01-181h 00OK VibesOK VibesToo Old to Get DrunkShots, shots, shots, shots, shots, everybody! Justine reveals her liquor limitations and then gets into the history of tiki drinks. Did you know "tropical" and "tiki" aren't synonymous? Sources: Tiffany Haddish Partied Too Hard In Miami | Netflix Is A Joke: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOJY4Oh3-9M One Mai Tai, Hold the Colonialism Please: https://www.eater.com/2019/10/7/20895319/tiki-tropical-drinks-colonialism-appropriation-lost-lake-pina-colada This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2018/02/26/too-old-to-get-drunk/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/message Support this podcast: https...2024-01-1142 minOK VibesOK VibesDefining New HabitsNew year, same you? Justine talks about the importance of defining new habits as opposed to making New Year's resolutions, and why a book she had in progress nine years ago is on hold. Work with yourself, not against yourself! Intro Source: Resolution Revolution - SNL | https://youtu.be/9lnkgrJtiyU?si=D6LMQHYuelqtat_M This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2015/02/19/defining-new-habits/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/message Support this podcast...2024-01-0438 minOK VibesOK VibesFarcical HolidaysChesnuts roasting on an open...lie? Justine shares the history of modern Christmas and the origins of Santa's little Hellian, Krampus. #TeamKrampus Sources: Weekend Update: Krampus on Kidnapping Naughty Children - SNL | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgJ6lWIwJnY History of Christmas | https://www.history.com/topics/christmas/history-of-christmas#is-christmas-really-the-day-jesus-was-born Have you been naughty? Then beware: Krampus is coming | https://today.usc.edu/have-you-been-naughty-then-beware-krampus-is-coming/# This episode is available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2021/11/29/farcical-holidays/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes...2023-12-2840 minOK VibesOK VibesTackling Two Decades of ClutterClean up your act! Justine discusses her decluttering project from last winter, defines the KonMari Method, and shares the purpose of döstĂ€dning AKA "Swedish death cleaning". Sources: Tidying Up with Abuela (KonMari Parody): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jy-4LPYpZTo About the KonMari Method: https://konmari.com/about-the-konmari-method/ What is 'Swedish death cleaning' and should you be doing it? : https://www.nbcnews.com/better/health/what-swedish-death-cleaning-should-you-be-doing-it-ncna816511 This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2023/02/20/tackling-two-decades-of-clutter/ --- Send in a voice me...2023-12-2136 minOK VibesOK VibesSunday Audio IntrusionsWhat makes a good neighbor? Justine shares her bad neighbor experiences along with a few tales from the interwebs! No HOA fees were collected during the production of this episode. 😏 Sources: My Neighbor Shot Me - Comedian J Snow - Chocolate Sundaes Standup Comedy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CyJL5_8d6A What is it like to have really bad neighbors? https://www.quora.com/What-is-it-like-to-have-really-bad-neighbors What is your worst "neighbor from hell" story? https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/208c7d/what_is_your_worst_neighbor_from_hell_story/ Consideration for...2023-12-1430 minOK VibesOK VibesMarriage is Dead–PT. 2The saga continues! In the second half of this two-part episode, ElReco "Ghost" Ramon(⁠@multimonogamous⁠), continues to chat with Justine about the overall state of marriage and his own experiences with courting. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2022/03/21/marriage-is-dead/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/support2023-12-0753 minOK VibesOK VibesMarriage is Dead–PT. 1On the first of this two-part episode, the author of "Multi-Monogamous: 3 FiancĂ©s Later" and solo host of the Normal? - Lol and Multimonogamous podcasts, ElReco "Ghost" Ramon(@multimonogamous), joins Justine to discuss the evolving landscape of coupling in the USA. Due the options outweigh the benefits? This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2022/03/21/marriage-is-dead/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/support2023-11-3055 minOK VibesOK VibesPumpkin or Sweet Potato Pie?The classic pie rivalry continues! Justine explores the ongoing debate between pumpkin pie and sweet potato pie along with the origins of the latter. Let's just agree that we'll all want seconds if either earns an A+ from our taste buds. Sources: Black Grandmas Try Other Black Grandmas' Sweet Potato Pie - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=caN8V3jtyNA Just Folks. Pumpkin Pie vs. Sweet Potato Pie? - https://www.thehummingbirdpost.com/home-page/2018/11/9/just-folks-pumpkin-pie-vs-sweet-potato-pie Reddit | Pumpkin pie is way better than sweet potato pie. - https://www.reddit.com/r/TrueUnpopularOpinion...2023-11-2330 minOK VibesOK VibesExploring Enchanted LandAre you listening to this or no? Justine went to visit New Mexico aka The Land of Enchantment and dives into the details of her visit. She explored Albuquerque and Alamogordo, which involved Sweet T's first lap dance! Intro audio: Shit Burqueños (New Mexicans) Say - https://youtu.be/IucBp1yrr7A?si=bZOmUAHNVNWrMo-C This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2023/11/13/exploring-enchanted-land/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.s...2023-11-1640 minOK VibesOK VibesWild Animals Aren’t Your BFFIf you see a bear, don't treat it like the teddy variety! Justine gets into the topic of wild animal attacks on humans and reads a couple of articles on the subject. Sources: No Such Thing As A Shark Attack: https://youtu.be/RLwYkZUNvKo?si=yukZUbIQGolhyJtZ Top Ten Wildest Animal Attacks of 2022: https://listverse.com/2023/01/26/top-ten-wildest-animal-attacks-of-2022/ Animal Attack? Odds Are, It’s Your Fault: https://daily.jstor.org/animal-attack-odds-are-its-your-fault/ This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2019/03/18/wild-animals-arent-your-bff/ --- Send in a voice me...2023-11-0930 minOK VibesOK VibesOvercoming the Winter BluesDo you suffer from summertime sadness or the winter blues? Justine has been dealing with the latter for years and has tips to fight it. Per an article by The Atlantic, SAD may be all hype, but it may also be a case of living the #grindculture life, per MUDWTR. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2010/11/29/overcoming-the-winter-blues/ + Natural Light = Natural Meds: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2021/02/08/natural-light-natural-meds/ Sources: Ilana's Sad Lamp Makes Her Happy | Broad City: https://youtu.be/gPMnmEP-URM?si=3zUeEMaZuhqM1JYH Is it...2023-11-0234 minOK VibesOK VibesSpooky Stuff Vs Scary Sh!tBust out the Ouija board and grab a tall glass of apple cider(preferably the hard kind)! Justine is ready for Halloween and gets into the spirit by asking Jen Curseo(@spookybitchjen) ten spooky questions. One, two, Freddy's coming for you... Sources: “I Almost Died Trick-or-Treating” - Get to Know Godfrey in Seven Jokes: https://youtu.be/kW0ZBv4yY3g?si=Ind4j1xQKJF0ypmk 50 Spooky Questions To Ask Your Friend Group To Get Into The Halloween Spirit: https://thoughtcatalog.com/holly-riordan/2017/10/50-spooky-questions-to-ask-your-friend-group-to-get-into-the-halloween-spirit/ Free audio files in this episo...2023-10-2636 minOK VibesOK VibesJuicyAre you a juice fiend? Justine dives into the history of the juicing craze and why she enjoys juice detoxing. Wine > Grape Juice This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2021/02/15/juicy/ Sources: Jim Carrey Juice Weasel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b21MQqHthPs&t=12s Juice: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juice License to Kale: A Concentrated History of Juice Crazes: https://www.vice.com/en/article/epvaxp/cosori-food-dehydrator-review --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/message Support...2023-10-1936 minOK VibesOK VibesEnding FriendshipsAll friendships aren't built to last! Justine shares why she walked away from an ex-BFF in 2014, then tells the story of "Teddy Bear", whom she betrayed in high school. Also, Sweet T and Jen Curseo(@spookybitchjen on IG) share their experiences with faulty friends. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2014/06/20/ending-friendships/ Sources: Joey Diaz - True Friendship at a Memorial Service - This Is Not Happening - Uncensored: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9k5vTZL50Is 5 Types of Toxic Friends: https://youtu.be...2023-10-1248 minOK VibesOK VibesNo More FWB!It's official: non-committal sex is on the rise! Justine's tried it and discusses her failures of engaging in FWB-type relationships. No matter what, wrap it up! Friends With Benefits Define Their Relationship | Truth or Drink | Cut: https://youtu.be/GXjZqSBotgQ?si=xn7-pSw9reO9wLUT A Friends With Benefits Arrangement Isn’t What It Used To Be: https://www.refinery29.com/en-gb/friends-with-benefits-study How to Start a Friends With Benefits Relationship: https://youtu.be/Ves0HKp-I4I?si=xy4aqXsR3-_Zs_Yp This episode is also available as a blog po...2023-10-0535 minOK VibesOK VibesThe Third Gender: Intersexed HumansHow much do you know about the sex and gender spectrums? Justine learns about Intersex Awareness Day and how the intersex community has been overwhelmingly underserved. Become an intersex ally by visiting InterAct via interactadvocates.org. What Is Intersex, Here Is What The Term Means And How It Can Appear.: https://youtu.be/-dTRJzBIBkE?si=49ojArvaXN78TwQH A different kind of superpower: what it means to be intersex | Susannah Temko | TEDxLondon: https://youtu.be/Vaq4Ij0qmog?si=6Jp5IuTKPLpjWnF5 26 Ways Allies Can Support Intersex Awareness Day on 10/26: https://interactadvocates.org/intersex-awareness-day-for-allies/ 2023-09-2831 minOK VibesOK VibesThe Obsession with Female PurityDitch the white dress already! Justine gets into the concept of female purity and how it impacts girls and ladies. The topic of hatpins as weapons in the 1900s also pops up. The Bacchae Short Film-Perspective on Purity Culture: https://youtu.be/PuvtTPh3Egk?si=pWOz6IwDq7UX7KWk Using purity as a means to control women through Christianity and female genital cutting: https://sahiyo.com/2021/06/15/using-purity-as-a-means-to-control-women-through-christianity-and-female-genital-cutting/ via sahiyo.org American Women in the 1900s Called Street Harassers ‘Mashers’ and Stabbed Them With Hatpins: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/women-1900s-called-street-harassers-mashers-and-stabbed-them-hatpins-180956816/ This...2023-09-2135 minOK VibesOK VibesMercury Retro GrazeDamn you, Mercury Retrograde! Justine shares insight into planetary retrogrades via Forever Conscious while discussing her recent cosmic surprises. She also weaves in the unwanted return of "Gary", an ex-friend mentioned in a previous episode. #KeepingThatSameEnergy What is Mercury Retrograde?: https://youtu.be/hLkQhaFOT58?si=5bXZHbzVmTwUE7NY Cosmic Astrology Forecast Aug 27-Sept 2, 2023: Pisces Blue Moon: https://youtu.be/zeln_GkxkhA?si=-1cjH-Oxn17SDXsd Cosmic Astrology Forecast Sep3-9, 2023: https://youtu.be/0lehB8H-Zrw?si=L6onPTNIkNtlsgOP This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2019/07/15/mercury-retro-graze/2023-09-1442 minOK VibesOK VibesMy Fave InsultsYou better watch how you speak to me...unless it's funny. Justine shares her favorite insults and clips from the Top 100 Roast Moments đŸ”„ Comedy Central Roast plus some LOL moments from BBC Radio 1's Playground Insults. Laughter is the best medicine, after all. 😈 Top 100 Roast Moments đŸ”„ Comedy Central Roast: https://youtu.be/8Ampk-nAx54?si=8DTl0xI2T8tYQ5Nh Will Smith & Margot Robbie Insult Each Other: https://youtu.be/yKC7vOhr2vM?si=IJeXrmL5CDwYJ0f4 Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart Insult Each Other: https://youtu.be/_mHSkHjInS4?si=V_ND5-S3B_AFfYXG 2023-09-0731 minOK VibesOK VibesDo You Trust Your Struggle?It's hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel when you're stumbling in the dark. Justine speaks with the pink-haired, ADHD-proud, jewelry-making maven, Mal of Iskra Made! Mal talks about what led to the discovery of her craft along with her artful inspirations. The topic of "getting old" pops up and the desire to leave Earth. Follow Mal on Instagram: @iskramade Featured intro audio - Ms. Pat Talks New Season Of "The Ms. Pat Show", Being Emmy Nominated + More: https://youtu.be/JWXAjn3wsps?si=7sX51-2mjq1umm3b 2023-08-3144 minOK VibesOK VibesLipsticks and Left HooksDoes having ovaries equal automatic aggression? Justine finally tells her domestic violence story that landed her in jail and anger management. If you or anyone you know is suffering from domestic violence, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233. My Neighbor's Domestic Violence Is Oddly Entertaining - Sydney Castillo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-s4Pb4nuUs This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2022/05/09/lipsticks-and-left-hooks/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com...2023-08-2432 minOK VibesOK VibesI Want Roller Skates, But
...they may end up being for novelty use! Justine relives the day she fell face first at a roller rink then gets into the history of roller skating and roller derby. Say NO to Crack, Say YES! to Roller Skating: https://youtu.be/t0LSkX46dS4 The History Behind the Roller Skating Trend: https://daily.jstor.org/the-history-behind-the-roller-skating-trend/ Welcome to Roller Derby!: https://wftda.com/roller-derby-basics/ This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2022/12/19/i-want-roller-skates-but/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com...2023-08-1730 minOK VibesOK VibesWhy I Love/Hate PinkHow do you feel about the color pink? Justine gets into the evolution of Barbiecore and the color psychology behind the red tint. She also reminisces about playing with Barbies in her girlhood. Weekend Update: Barbie on Her 50th Birthday - SNL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDkjI7YMNbg The Long, Complicated, and Very Pink History of Barbiecore: https://time.com/6290606/barbiecore-trend-history/ The Color Psychology of Pink: https://www.verywellmind.com/the-color-psychology-of-pink-2795819 This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2022/10/24/why-i-love-hate-pink/ --- Send in...2023-08-1036 minOK VibesOK VibesBaby Daddies & MommasJust because you can reproduce at max doesn't mean you should! Justine rants about the concept of birthing children with multiple partners then addresses the situation between Keke Palmer and the father of her child. Sorry NOT sorry to this man! Source links: My Baby's Daddy movie trailer: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0332712/ Keke Palmer's Boyfriend Explains Standards He Held Her to and Suddenly Everything Makes Sense: https://www.theroot.com/keke-palmers-boyfriend-explains-standards-he-held-her-t-1850642466 Order OK Vibes: The Poetry on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C2SCP16Z ...2023-08-0331 minOK VibesOK VibesGlamour Mug ShotsIf ya go to jail, make it fun! Justine touches on the case of glamour mugshot queen, Kaylin Ransom, then gets into a list of dumb criminals. Per the popularity of the Florida Man meme, she then reads off headlines that fueled the meme and shames an alligator-throwing hooligan. This episode is linked to a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2010/12/01/496/ Mark Curry⎱How to end all crime and save the economy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7pbEqYE8aY 10 of the Stupidest Criminals of All Time: https://people.ho...2023-07-2737 minOK VibesOK VibesPush-Up Bras? No Thanks!Milkers, ta-tas, melons, maracas...Tatty Bo Jangles! Whatever you call mammaries, Justine shares a list of nicknames for nature's milk bottles after getting into the history of bras. She also discusses the struggle of finding 32B non-push-up bras while shopping in-store. How to Get a Free Boob Job: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/qhUnZaBQNmw The History of The Bra: A Timeline: https://www.herroom.com/blog/the-history-of-the-bra-a-timeline/ 101 Words for Boobs: https://us.curvykate.com/blogs/news/101-words-for-boobs Order your copy of OK Vibes: The Poetry on Amazon! This episode is also available as a blog...2023-07-2031 minOK VibesOK VibesAmerican WhorephobiaThere are a lot of phobias, but are you familiar with "whorephobia"? Justine is pro-sex work and explains why, plus reads an Inside Hook article on the topic in addition to how you can support someone experiencing it. Sex workers are people too! This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2014/10/23/american-whorephobia/ “Whorephobia” Is a Real Word. Here’s What It Means and Why You Should Care.: https://www.insidehook.com/article/sex-and-dating/whorephobia How you can support someone experiencing Whorephobia: https://www.rainbow-project.org/how-you-can-support-someone-experiencing-whorephobia/ What It’s Really Like to...2023-07-1330 minOK VibesOK VibesHangry for BreakfastDo you prefer a savory or sweet breakfast? Justine explores typical breakfasts around the world via The Daily Meal post, What Breakfast Looks Like In 50 Countries, after discussing her breakfast preferences. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2018/10/15/hangry-for-breakfast/ Key & Peele – Continental Breakfast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=st21dIMaGMs The Daily Meal – What Breakfast Looks Like In 50 Countries: https://www.thedailymeal.com/travel/what-people-eat-breakfast-around-world-slideshow Order OK Vibes: The Poetry on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C2SCP16Z --- Send in a voice message: https://podc...2023-07-0631 minOK VibesOK VibesThink WigGo wig or go home! Justine talks about the history of wigs and addresses the stereotypes around Black women wearing false hair. She also gushes about her time at Delaware Pride and shouts out Iskra Made, a small jewelry company based in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2021/01/11/think-wig/ Shangela vs Mimi Imfurst: Queens from Outer Space Fight | RuPaul's Drag Race Season 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmK3ghfsSVM The History & Evolution of Wigs (From 3400 BC to Present Day): https://www.wigs.com/blogs...2023-06-2932 minOK VibesOK VibesYour Zodiac Sign Isn’t an Excuse NoteDo you believe all Libras are flakey, every Pisces on Earth is a liar, and every Scorpio is intense? Justine is over people basing their lackluster behaviors on their Western astrological sun signs. She also tells a story about a former Scorpio(who was intense) lover in her life, that was served walking papers. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2020/01/20/your-zodiac-sign-isnt-an-excuse-note/ Opening audio: Adam Ray performing at The Laugh Factory in 2012 Order your copy of OK Vibes: The Poetry on Amazon! 2023-06-2233 minOK VibesOK VibesNaturally Treating My ADHD KidJJ (@CyneTyme ) returns, this time in barely-an-adult form! Justine interviews her secondborn and gets a load of info she wasn't ready for, like how JJ managed to skip school so stealthily. School isn't for everyone! "You just gotta survive"– JJ This episode links to three blog posts: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2014/01/19/naturally-treating-my-adhd-kid/ https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2016/03/13/naturally-treating-my-adhd-kid-pt-2/ https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2017/03/22/naturally-treating-my-adhd-kid-pt-3/ Get your copy of OK Vibes: The Poetry, only on Amazon! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.co...2023-06-1558 minOK VibesOK VibesBubble Gum StatusDo you remember the days of gum scavengers? Were you one of those kids in school that always had gum and refused to share? Justine gets nostalgic about gum, a childhood treat she no longer enjoys. She also shares a post by Candy Funhouse and facts about the chewing gum industry. Order your copy of OK Vibes: The Poetry on Amazon! This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2019/01/14/bubble-gum-status/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com...2023-06-0830 minOK VibesOK VibesNo More Nights in PhillyR.I.P. Tina Turner! Philly is known as "The City of Brotherly Love", but Justine hasn't always felt it. In this episode, she recounts a few times in the city that didn't end well. Despite those times, she discovered Black and Nobel on her latest visit. Highly recommend! Order your copy of OK Vibes: The Poetry on Amazon! This episode links to a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2023/05/29/no-more-nights-in-philly/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show...2023-06-0140 minOK VibesOK VibesThird Times a Charm!Justine and a friend visit NYC during Mother's Day weekend to see Jess Wood perform in The Best Punk Rock Band in Conway Missouri, but it wasn't easy! There was a rude bus driver, a scammy Uber dude, rejected entry to a bar, and a feast of the White Castle variety...and more. This episode is linked to a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2023/05/22/third-times-a-charm/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/support2023-05-2534 minOK VibesOK VibesWhen It’s Over, It’s OverIn honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Justine discusses the importance of cutting unhealthy relationships. She also reveals how going to therapy helped her move on from a dismal connection. #MoreThanEnough If you or a loved one needs help, please contact NAMI at The NAMI HelpLine, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., ET at 1-800-950-NAMI (6264), text "HelpLine" to 62640 or email at helpline@nami.org Order the OK Vibes: The Poetry paperback or preorder the eBook here. This episode is also available as...2023-05-1832 minOK VibesOK VibesBushwhacked–Pt. 1Pardon my petticoat! The provocative Canadian poet, Jono Borden, makes his debut in the first half of this two-part episode. Justine and Jono cackle and wax poetic through multiple dropped calls about having sex outdoors, throwback celeb scandals, their stances on removing body hair, a wild faux origin story of the Wawa stores, and a lot more! Order your copy of OK Vibes: The Poetry here. This episode is linked to a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2023/05/08/bushwhacked/ --- Send in a voice message...2023-05-111h 08OK VibesOK VibesMorning or Night Showers?Is it better to shower every morning or night? When was the shower invented? Justine attempts to address these questions while side-barring about littering and shower sex. Also, there's a special announcement! Pre-order OK Vibes: The Poetry on Amazon This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2022/10/10/morning-or-night-showers/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/support2023-05-0431 minOK VibesOK VibesVibing in Loud Angeles–Pt. 2Would you support a shrimp and go-go bar? In the second half of this two-part episode, Justine, Jen(⁠@jencurseo⁠), and Clark(⁠@otherclarksy⁠) continue their discussion on living in LA. After they wrap up talking about the recent instances of extreme weather, job horror stories are shared. In the midst of it, Bugs(Jen's fur baby) makes an unexpected appearance! This episode is linked to a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2022/11/14/vibing-in-loud-angeles/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/support2023-04-2749 minOK VibesOK VibesVibing in Loud Angeles–Pt. 1What's with all of those damn helicopters? LA transplant and storytelling pro, Jen Curcio(@jencurseo), returns along with a first-timer on the show, LA native and potential vampire, Clark Canez(@otherclarksy)! Justine discusses why she calls the City of Angels "Loud Angeles" after her visit in October of 2022, then asks Jen and Clark about their experiences in La La Land. This is the first half of a two-part episode. This episode is linked to a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2022/11/14/vibing-in-loud-angeles/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod...2023-04-201h 00OK VibesOK VibesIs He Gay? –Pt. 1Box Cutter Mel(@CutterMel) returns to tell the story of "Tito", a man she dated that she's convinced was bisexual, despite his protests. Justine weighs in and agrees that the man was definitely sus! This is the first half of a two-part episode. This episode is linked to a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2023/03/27/box-cutter-mel-returns-with-two-new-stories/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/support2023-04-0632 minOK VibesOK VibesI’m Attempting to Totally Accept OthersDo you get easily agitated by the behavior of others? Justine does and admits to making up tiny wars in her own head. She reads the Tiny Buddha article, Accepting People You Dislike as They Are: How It Benefits You and How to Do It by Daniel A. Miller, to regain perspective. Peopling is a struggle! This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2016/01/07/im-attempting-to-totally-accept-others/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show...2023-03-3033 minOK VibesOK VibesAnnoying In-Store Habits of the PublicJustine expresses her perspective on folks wearing their night clothes outside and even reads off a few Quora comments in response to: How  do you feel about people wearing pajamas, bedroom slippers, nightgowns  and robes out in public? Does it bother you? Do you think companies  should ban people from wearing these clothing items in public places and  why? Wall-to-wall carpet also gets addressed in this rant-based episode. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2015/11/26/annoying-in-store-habits-of-the-public/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/message Supp...2023-03-2332 minOK VibesOK VibesThe Single Introverted MomDo you know your Myers–Briggs personality type? Justine explores her life as an INFJ-T and shares the Introvert, Dear article, Are You an Introvert, a Highly Sensitive Person, or Both? that confirmed her status as an HSP (Highly Sensitive Person). This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2012/11/23/the-single-introverted-mom/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/support2023-03-1646 minOK VibesOK VibesMarriage Proposal Via Text MessageIs your relationship worth taking to the next level if you're not willing to propose marriage in real-time face-to-face? Justine received a proposal via iMessage and gets into her dismay about it, plus why she'll never marry someone with rock-bottom level self-esteem. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2013/08/20/marriage-proposal-via-text-message/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/support2023-03-0932 minOK VibesOK VibesPicket Fence TeethDid you know having gapped teeth is considered good luck? Justine explores the beliefs surrounding diastema via Rose Xi Man Poon(British Dental Journal) and Astrotalk. She also tells of how braces became useless to her, and why she'll never get Invisalign. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2021/04/26/picket-fence-teeth/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/support2023-03-0232 minOK VibesOK VibesDating is a Drag–Pt. 2Are you ready for another glass of Sweet T? In the second half of this two-part episode, Justine and Sweet T continue discussing their dating and sexual experiences. They get into being racially fetishized, attempted religious conversion, polyamory vs. ethical non-monogamy, and more! Trigger warning: this episode mentions sexual assault This episode is linked to the following OK Vibes blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2010/10/17/dating-is-a-drag/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/support2023-02-231h 23OK VibesOK VibesDating is a Drag–Pt. 1Don't drop salmon on your phone! This is a legit warning, since the long-time gluten-free friend of Justine, Sweet T, did this while chatting about food allergies and egg smuggling. Justine reads a rant-based blog post and then discusses her experience with divorce, female sexual liberation, and the origin of the vibrator with Sweet T, who may not be as sweet as you think! Trigger warning: this episode mentions suicide. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2010/10/17/dating-is-a%c2%a0drag/ --- Send in a voice message: https...2023-02-1644 minOK VibesOK VibesDeath of the Mixtape #musicHave you heard the Tubular Mixtape by J-Mo? Before you listen in full, get a taste of it in this episode! Justine relives the process of making the mixtape after getting into why artists, particularly music artists, shouldn't give away their music. The 80s-themed plug theme she made for Comedy Bang Bang in 2012 is also featured. Creativity has no limit, but perhaps after listening to this episode, you'll disagree! This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2014/09/18/death-of-the-mixtape-music/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes...2023-02-0930 minOK VibesOK VibesFallen for FelonsBox Cutter Mel(Instagram: @Melanie390 | TikTok: @melaniemoore6) returns with an intertwined tale about a couple of halfway-house romances, one of which is still going strong. Beforehand, Justine goes off about a shady exchange she had with an ex-con that slid into her DMs. Prison baes do exist! This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2023/01/09/fallen-for-felons/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/support2023-02-021h 11OK VibesOK VibesOld Man, Please #thirstyMay-December romances aren't all that! Justine's cousin, Box Cutter Mel(Instagram: @Melanie390 | TikTok: @melaniemoore6), makes her guest debut in this episode and tells the tale about her wrinkled cowboy boot-wearing ex, "David". Laughter ensues throughout, and Justine shares her own story about an old dude she dated who, unbeknownst to her, was a sex offender. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2017/09/10/old-man-please-thirsty/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/support2023-01-2652 minOK VibesOK VibesAll Black EverythingAre you aware of what the color black symbolizes? Justine reads her blog post about it and then dives into Color Symbolism & Meaning of Black by Kate Smith. Her not-so-brief fashion history is mentioned in addition to why she wasn't allowed to dress in all black as a kid. Parents just don't understand [womp womp]. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2022/01/17/all-black-everything/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/support2023-01-1930 minOK VibesOK VibesDon’t Touch My PensPen lovers, unite! Justine gushes about her fancy for ink pens and reads the article, 12 things you’ll only understand if you really love pens, while side-barring with her own yays and nays. Major shade is thrown at users of stick pens and a freestyle featuring instrumental pen clicking happens! This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2021/08/23/dont-touch-my-pens/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/support2023-01-1230 minOK VibesOK VibesMy Goals for 2013Happy 2023! Justine revisits a blog post and journal entry from 2013 while mentioning an old flame, recounting old ticket stubs, why she's trying to stop saying "muthaf***a", discussing her wins from the previous year then declaring her 2023 mantra. Making new years resolutions is so 2020! This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2013/01/03/my-goals-for-2013/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/support2023-01-0544 minOK VibesOK VibesBanana Pudding is OkayDid you know bananas aren't native to the USA? Justine explores the history of banana pudding via Southern Living, why she never fell for ambrosia, and how food hasn't saved us from bias. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2015/09/17/banana-pudding-is-okay/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/support2022-12-2931 minOK VibesOK VibesI Have the Shortest Xmas List EverHo ho ho and all that! Jae and JJ (@CyneTyme) return...together! Both join their mother, Justine, to discuss their likes and dislikes of the winter holiday season plus the farce of other US holidays. Are you Team Krampus or Team Santa? This episode is based on a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2014/12/04/i-have-the-shortest-xmas-list-ever/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/support2022-12-2244 minOK VibesOK VibesTea Will Save Us AllHow much do you know about tea? Justine illustrates her love for it and shares facts via Foodal.  This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2020/07/20/tea-will-save-us-all/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/support2022-12-1530 minOK VibesOK VibesIs It That Hard to Park?Justine rants about parking violators and admits to her own unauthorized vehicular actions. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2018/10/22/is-it-that-hard-to-park/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/support2022-12-0829 minOK VibesOK VibesI Gotta Practice More Self Control, SeriouslyHave you been challenged by your own levels of self-control? Justine has, and she gets into what her struggles were in 2013 and what her current battles are, in addition to what she'd like to accomplish before the end of 2022. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2013/06/06/i-gotta-practice-more-self-control-seriously/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/support2022-12-0133 minOK VibesOK VibesThe Worst Halloween Ever–Pt. 2In the last half of this two-part episode, Justine gets into a list of red flags via BetterUp, Red flag warning: What to look out for in your relationships that she recognized in her recent courtship. Return guest, @_autumnjoi, tells her side of Justine's breakup story plus reveals why she wasn't confident in the relationship before the inevitable. This episode is linked to the blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2022/10/31/the-worst-halloween-ever/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/support2022-11-241h 34OK VibesOK VibesThe Worst Halloween Ever–Pt. 1In the first of this two-part episode, Justine reveals details about her trauma-bonded romance that went up in flames on Hallow's Eve of 2021. Return guest, @JenCurseo, shares her scary dating tale, and why you should think twice before setting up your first same-sex courtship through the world's most popular dating app. Special shout out to Kindall D. for her self-help book, Getting Over Him & Back to You This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2022/10/31/the-worst-halloween-ever/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes...2022-11-171h 26OK VibesOK VibesNo Jury Duty for MeDo you believe jury duty should come with a free meal and a virtual option? Justine does! Jury duty is a civic duty and an alleged privilege, but perks would make it truly worthwhile. But would it bump up the Google ratings for local courthouses? ÂĄQuizĂĄs! This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2019/11/11/no-jury-duty-for-me/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/support2022-11-1028 minOK VibesOK VibesCeleb Nude Pics Hacked-Really?Why are leaked nudes still a thing? It seems like it'll never end, and Justine wonders why it's still a part of pop culture after so many years of leak after alleged leak. She also wonders why dudes think d!ck pics are a love language while sharing her celeb nudes wishlist. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2011/09/15/celeb-nude-pics-hacked-really/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/support2022-11-0332 minOK VibesOK VibesBitchy Witchy #flashfiction[Insert scary audio here] Justine reads one of her flash fiction pieces and then goes on about her love for the spooky season. Favorite witch and vampire movies are mentioned along with her aversion to haunted attractions. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2020/10/26/bitchy-witchy-flashfiction/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/support2022-10-2729 minOK VibesOK VibesFriend Zone DramaHave you ever been tricked into going out on a date? Justine has! The importance of the friend zone and a sexy high school memory are touched on in this episode. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2018/07/30/friend-zone-drama/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/support2022-10-2031 minOK VibesOK Vibes40 Things I’m Grateful for NowWhat are you grateful for today? Can you name at least forty? Justine dives into her list and why staying single isn't the end-all-be-all. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2016/04/10/40-things-im-grateful-for-now/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/support2022-10-1329 minOK VibesOK VibesNachos Before Bed is a No-noWatch what you eat before you sleep! Justine cautions against eating the "wrong" food before bedtime and gets into her feelings for Raja Gemini. She also stresses the importance of catching Zs, then admits to being a flatulent beast. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2011/12/15/nachos-before-bed-is-a-no-no/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/support2022-10-0627 minOK VibesOK VibesThe Power of the Flip PhoneJustine remenisces about the good ole days of being a flip phone owner and throws up a middle finger to screen time. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2014/11/20/the-power-of-the-flip-phone/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/support2022-09-2925 minOK VibesOK VibesThe Neapolitan ChatAre you Team Vanilla, Strawberry, or Chocolate? In this controversial episode, return guest, Autiiee J(Team Strawberry), and first-time guest, Melly-Mel(Team Vanilla), join Justine(Team Chocolate) for a Black versus White race-based Q&A while under various influences. Sidebars include the mysterious “Bonnie”, an uninvited skunk, and a lustful appreciation of Margot Robbie. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2022/08/29/the-neapolitan-chat/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/support2022-09-221h 46OK VibesOK VibesBlue Blur of HappinessJustine's second born, CyneTyme AKA JJ and Jaeden, returns to discuss his black belt achievement fueled by the power of his ADHD. He also explains why he's not into social media like his peers and how it's helped him do more of what he loves. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2019/06/10/blue-blur-of-happiness/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/support2022-09-1529 minOK VibesOK VibesQuestions With One AnswerPeople should stop asking questions if they're not prepared to handle the answer! Justine digs into this pet peeve and why she requires social breaks. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2011/12/09/questions-with-one-answer/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/support2022-09-0826 minOK VibesOK VibesTransparenting ThemJustine's eldest child, Jae, returns to discuss their trans identity and how the American gender construct is more harmful than helpful. They also address the difficulties of moving through a sexual world as an asexual person. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2017/03/19/transparenting-them/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/support2022-09-0134 minOK VibesOK VibesDrake’s LipsJustine expresses her admiration of Aubrey Drake Graham AKA Drake's lip game, plus addresses some of the star's actions that made her cringe. In addition, the origin of her lip insecurity is revealed! This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2011/01/05/drakes-lips/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/support2022-08-2527 minOK VibesOK VibesFollow the Golden Brick RoadGolden Girls for life! Justine's soul sister of 13+ years and classy mom of three, Autiiee_J, guests on this episode and gets into the origin of their friendship. Opposites really do attract. 💞 The infamous "napkin story" is also told–a cautionary tale involving acts of idiocy under the influence.  This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2022/08/15/follow-the-golden-brick-road/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/support2022-08-1859 minOK VibesOK VibesWorking vs Working HardHas a coworker thrown a piece of chocolate in your cubicle? Have you dealt with clueless bosses? Justine discusses her struggles with work/life balance and toxic work environments that ran her away. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2019/09/09/working-vs-working-hard/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/support2022-08-1131 minOK VibesOK Vibes5-Year Difference of MindBoundaries are beautiful! Guyanese-American goddess, Valley Rain, chats with Justine about the changes she made to improve her life, along with her food cravings. The ladies also express their fondness for crystals, their quests for self-love, and wonder how gynecologists do their jobs on the reg. Follow Valley Rain's biz page on IG to see all of her delicious creations! This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2021/09/20/5-year-difference-of-mind/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod...2022-08-0441 minOK VibesOK VibesRed is a Whore ColorShould colors be stigmatized based on associations with societal constructs? Justine explores this topic along with her distaste for the color, red. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2012/07/17/red-is-a-whore-color/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/support2022-07-2828 minOK VibesOK VibesWhat’s Killing My iPod?Born to hippies and raised by gangs, the funny and witchy @TheJessWood is a guest on this episode. Justine and Jess share laughs and discuss relocating for spiritual growth, Albuquerque’s other less enchanting nickname, why the Get Wood podcast went from audio to Instagram Live, people that complain about the rain in NYC, and more! Keep up with Jess and support her at GetJessWood.com This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2015/08/20/whats-killing-my-ipod-aug-2015/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/message Support this po...2022-07-211h 01OK VibesOK VibesI ♄ Strippers!Justine understands why T-Pain fell in love with a stripper. 😅 This episode explores her three experiences at strip clubs, including a wild night in New Orleans! This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2010/12/02/i-%e2%99%a5-strippers/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/support2022-07-1432 minOK VibesOK VibesIs HE on the Pill?Los Angeles storyteller and writer, @JenCurseo, joins Justine to LOL plus discuss male birth control, anti-abortion, and their experiences with female birth control. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2022/03/28/is-he-on-the-pill/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/support2022-07-0436 minOK VibesOK VibesLobster Is OverratedJustine and her firstborn discuss their food gripes. If you're #TeamChick-fil-A and/or a climate change denier, beware! This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2021/12/20/lobster-is-overrated/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/support2022-06-2732 minOK VibesOK VibesWhere’s My Check?Being Black in America is exhausting AF! The rage is real in this episode and not for the weak. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2022/02/28/wheres-my-check/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/support2022-06-2026 minOK VibesOK VibesHe is Vengeance!Justine and her second-born(@CyneTyme on YouTube) share their thoughts on The Batman(2022) movie along with the earlier Batman films.  *SPOILER WARNING!* This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2022/05/23/he-is-vengeance/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/support2022-06-1349 minOK VibesOK VibesNi Hao-Hola-Bonjour :DJustine reads and discusses the first blog post on OK Vibes, formerly known as The J-Filez, on what changed and stayed the same in her life since 2010. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2010/09/14/hello-world-2/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okvibes/support2022-06-0626 min