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DIVA DAILIESThe Holiday (2006): KATE WINSLET & CAMERON DIAZIn this episode, Angie and Steffi are continuing on their holiday diva movie journey with the modern day Christmas romcom classic “The Holiday” (2006) featuring our divas of the week: Kate Winslet & Cameron Diaz.For this episode, we combined what would normally be two parts of an episode into one episode because that’s what we used to do when covering movies. However, this will probably change in future episodes. But the first part of this episode is reviewing the movie via various scene discussions, while the second part of this episode is us talking about “The Holiday” era in Kat...
2023-12-071h 52DIVA DAILIES"My Love is Your Love" (1998): WHITNEY HOUSTON - Era Review | Diva Discography {Part 4}In the FINAL part of our Whitney Houston “My Love is Your Love” (1998) extravaganza, Angie and Steffi continue their deep dive into the era. We discuss all the promo Whitney & Mariah did for “When You Believe”, Whitney’s appearance at a Pride event, the iconic music videos, Super Tuesday and of course, the legacy of the “My Love is Your Love” album & era. Has Steffi’s feelings evolved since episode 1? We shall see.This is the second part of our era breakdown and the final part of our “My Love is Your Love” discussion.In our Era Breakdown ep...
2023-11-231h 38DIVA DAILIES"My Love is Your Love" (1998): WHITNEY HOUSTON - Track by Track Review | Diva Discography {Part 2}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...
2023-11-091h 13DIVA DAILIES"My Love is Your Love" (1998): WHITNEY HOUSTON - Track by Track Review | Diva Discography {Part 1}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...
2023-11-031h 48DIVA DAILIES100th Episode!!! - Q&A | {Part 1}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.comSTEFFI’S SOCIAL MEDIA:Twitter | Instagram | Tiktok | YouTube | LetterboxdA...
2023-09-212h 20DIVA DAILIESRANKED: Janet Jackson's Discography {Part 1}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 record...
2023-07-261h 04DIVA DAILIESDiva 101: ARETHA FRANKLIN - Performances, Pop Culture Moments & Songs You NEED to Know {Part 2}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...
2023-07-191h 10DIVA DAILIESDiva 101: ARETHA FRANKLIN - The Influences, Career Timeline, & Diva Connections {Part 1}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 o...
2023-07-051h 21DIVA DAILIES"Ray of Light" (1998): MADONNA - Era Review | Diva Discography {Part 2}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 s...
2023-06-281h 34DIVA DAILIES"Ray of Light" (1998): MADONNA - Track by Track Review | Diva Discography {Part 1}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-song...
2023-06-211h 38DIVA DAILIESDiva Headlines #4: RIP Tina Turner, Unpopular Beyoncé Renaissance Tour Opinions, the Whitney Houston Biopic...and Kylie Minogue's PADAM PADAMPadam? 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 durin...
2023-06-141h 28DIVA DAILIESCATCH UP EPISODE: Beyoncé's Renaissance Tour, Cate Blanchett Movies & Unpopular Food OpinionsWE’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.comSTEFFI’S SOCIAL MED...
2023-06-071h 19DIVA DAILIESRihanna's Half Time Show & Our Top 5 Super Bowl Halftime Shows...OF ALL TIMEIn this episode, Angie & Steffi discuss their thoughts on Rihanna’s much anticipated Super Bowl halftime show performance. Was it underwhelming? Overwhelming? Or just whelming? Angie also takes this moment to gloat that she accurately predicted Rihanna’s closer (yet again!). Plus, we share what Diva Dailies listeners thought of Rihanna’s performance as well.We then share our personal TOP 5 Favorite Halftime Show performances OF ALL TIME. And discuss why we think these performances stand above from the rest. From Beyoncé to Michael, and everyone else in between - did your favorite performance make the Diva Dailies...
2023-02-231h 25DIVA DAILIESBeyoncé, Break Up with the Grammys (Grammys 2023 Rant)Apologies for the late episode - we are pop culturally behind by a week. But we are back to bitch & complain about the Grammys 2023!#JusticeforBeyonce#JusticeforRenaissanceIn this episode, Angie & Steffi respond to some listener feedback that was received over the break. We then get into some Diva Headlines & discuss our thoughts on Beyoncé’s Renaissance tickets - specifically those prices. Yikes. Down with Ticketmaster processing fees!We then get into the bulk of the episode where we share our thoughts on the 2023 Grammys. We share our personal highlights including our fav...
2023-02-151h 20DIVA DAILIESDiva Headlines #3: Oscar 2023 Nominations, Janet and Madonna are Touring, Shakira's Jam, Michael Jackson Biopic, & Rihanna Super Bowl PredictionsAlright, it’s Diva Time!It’s Season 3, people. So to kick off this new year, we are doing a Diva Headlines episode where we talk about the latest happenings in the DCU (Diva Cinematic Universe) as well as some news that we might have missed over the break. At the top of the episode, Angie tells us all about her amazing trip to Costa Rica and what she got up to over the break. Steffi has nothing to report because she leads a very uninteresting life.In this episode we discuss the Oscar...
2023-02-011h 26DIVA DAILIESHoliday Special 2022: Naughty or Nice - Season 2 DivasHappy Holidays, everyone!!Apologies for this episode coming out after Christmas, but we thought to round out Season 2 of Diva Dailies, we’d play a little holiday game on the pod. Perhaps we can make this a holiday tradition?In the final episode of Season 2, Angie and Steffi sort our Season 2 divas on the Naughty or Nice List. Then, we also reflect on what hypothetical gift we would give to the diva. It’s a festive time and a great review of all the divas we’ve covered this season.Thank you to everyo...
2022-12-281h 26DIVA DAILIES"Spiceworld" (1997): SPICE GIRLS - Era Review | Diva Discography {Part 3}Finally finishing up our Spice Girls, “Spiceworld” journey. Sorry for the delay once again, but we hope you guys enjoy this one. In this episode, Angie and Steffi break down the rest of the Spiceworld era.To begin the episode, we read through some of our listener feedback. Again, thanks so much for sending in your thoughts! We also go through some quick Diva Headlines - Spice Girls reunion at Geri’s 50th birthday part (Mel B, where you at???) and the trailers for the upcoming Whitney Houston biopic. In our Era Breakdown episodes, we touch o...
2022-12-011h 36DIVA DAILIES"Spiceworld" (1997): SPICE GIRLS - Era Review | Diva Discography {Part 2}Apologies for the delay, but we are back for PART 2 of 3 (yep, it’s our first 3 parter) of our Spice Girls “Spiceworld” journey. In this episode, Angie and Steffi break down the era! To begin the episode, we read through some of our listener feedback. Again, thanks so much for sending in your thoughts!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 talk about Spicemani...
2022-11-111h 52DIVA DAILIES"Spiceworld" (1997): SPICE GIRLS - Track by Track Review | Diva Discography {Part 1}It’s the episode that Steffi has been waiting for since Girl Group Divas summer. Hold on to your knickers, girls.Get ready for our Spice Girls takeover on Diva Dailies! Once again, Angie and Steffi are hopping in a time machine to 1997 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Spice Girls’ sophomore album “Spiceworld” (1997). As we do in all of our Diva Discography episodes, part 1 is an in-depth review and discussion on 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...
2022-10-271h 41DIVA DAILIES"The Velvet Rope" (1997): JANET JACKSON - Era Review | Diva Discography {Part 2}We are back for PART 2 of our Janet Jackson “The Velvet Rope” journey. In this episode, Angie and Steffi break down the era! This week, Angie is back for our intro and we catch up on our Oscar & Razzie Moment of the Week. We also read an updated review from THE Nicole Scherzinger (Nicole, this is between me, and you, and you) and discuss our thoughts on Janet’s - if we can call it that - The Velvet Rope 25 campaign. In our Era Breakdown episodes, we touch on so many topics like career context, controve...
2022-10-201h 41DIVA DAILIES"The Velvet Rope" (1997): JANET JACKSON - Track by Track Review | Diva Discography {Part 1}Continuing on with our Anniversary Divas series, Angie and Steffi go track by track, discussing & analyzing Janet Jackson’s deeply personal album: “The Velvet Rope” (1997). As we do in all of our Diva Discography episodes, part 1 is an in-depth review and discussion on 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 Janet Jackson’s The Velvet Rope era.Album Info: The Velvet Rope...
2022-10-131h 40DIVA DAILIES"Butterfly" (1997): MARIAH CAREY - Era Review | Diva Discography {Part 2}We are back for PART 2 of our Mariah Carey “Butterfly” journey. In this episode, Angie and Steffi break down the era! This week, we read listener feedback and reviews and discuss our thoughts on Mariah’s Butterfly 25 campaign. 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 talk about Tommy Motttola, Derek Jeter, and that one time Da Brat & Mariah escaped Sing Sing to get some fries...
2022-10-061h 40DIVA DAILIES"Butterfly" (1997): MARIAH CAREY - Track by Track Review | Diva Discography {Part 1}Welcome to our Anniversary Divas Series! 2022 marks the 25th anniversary and several career cementing and music defining projects for our divas. Picture it: the year is 1998. And within several weeks of one another, Mariah Carey’s “Butterfly”, Janet Jackson’s “The Velvet Rope”, Whitney Houston & Brandy’s “Cinderella” and the Spice Girls’ “Spiceworld” were all released into the world and pop culture was never quite the same again. Oh, and a little album called “Thriller” by an up and coming artist named Michael Jackson is also celebrating its 40th anniversary year, as well. We hope you enjoy these next episodes as we celebrate the...
2022-09-291h 35DIVA DAILIES"Ungodly Hour" (2020): CHLOE X HALLE - Era Review | Diva Discography {Part 2}We are back for PART 2 of our Chloe x Halle “Ungodly Hour” journey. In this episode, Angie and Steffi break down the era! At the top, and how apropos to our Chloe x Halle episodes, we share our thoughts on The Little Mermaid teaser trailer. #OURARIEL #TEAMHALLEIn 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 talk about how the era of social media and 2020 (WOOF) i...
2022-09-141h 29DIVA DAILIES"Ungodly Hour" (2020): CHLOE X HALLE - Track by Track Review | Diva Discography {Part 1}And our last girl group for Girl Group Divas Summer 2022 is…Chloe x Halle!!!To round out our Girl Group Divas Summer series, we’re talking about one of the top girl groups of the current music generation, the protégés of Beyoncé (and Solange), Chloe x Halle. In this episode of Diva Dailies, Angie and Steffi are going track by track, reviewing an album that helped many people get through the pandemic: Ungodly Hour (2020) - the Chrome Edition. We also read some listener feedback for our Destiny’s Child episodes and of course, get into o...
2022-09-071h 32DIVA DAILIES"Destiny Fulfilled" (2004): DESTINY'S CHILD - Era Review | Diva Discography {Part 2}We are back for PART 2 of our Destiny’s Child “Destiny Fulfilled” journey. In this episode, Angie and Steffi break down the era! For the first 20 minutes of this episode, we read and play your voice messages regarding thoughts on Part 1 of our Destiny’s Child “Destiny Fulfilled” episode plus a continued discussion on Beyoncé’s “Renaissance” and cultural appropriation. As always, a huge shout out and thank you to those of you who submitted your thoughts! In our Era Breakdown episodes, we touch on so many topics like career context, controversies/scandals of the era, marketing, music...
2022-08-311h 43DIVA DAILIES"Destiny Fulfilled" (2004): DESTINY'S CHILD - Track by Track Review | Diva Discography {Part 1}Enter Destiny’s Child.Continuing on with the Beyoncé takeover and (finally!) resuming our Girl Group Divas Summer, we breakdown and discuss Destiny’s Child’s final (at least as of right now) studio album: Destiny Fulfilled. In this episode of Diva Dailies, Angie and Steffi review Destiny’s Child’s final studio album, “Destiny Fulfilled” (2004). We also read some Apple Podcast reviews and share some listener feedback. And there’s tons of singing on this one. Specifically from Steffi.As we do in all of our Diva Discography episodes, part 1 is an in-depth review an...
2022-08-241h 38DIVA DAILIES"Act 1: RENAISSANCE" (2022): BEYONCÉ - Era Review | Diva Discography {Part 2}Welcome back to PART 2 of our Beyoncé “Act 1: Renaissance” journey. In this episode, Angie and Steffi break down the era! For the first 20 minutes of this episode, we read and play your voice messages regarding thoughts on Beyoncé’s “Renaissance” album. So a huge shout out and thank you to those of you who submitted your thoughts! We really appreciated and loved hearing from you. 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 impac...
2022-08-171h 44DIVA DAILIES"Act 1: RENAISSANCE" (2022): BEYONCÉ - Track by Track Review | Diva Discography {Part 1}Let the Beyoncé takeover on Diva Dailies begin. We’re putting a temporary pause on Girl Group Divas Summer, because Bey is back (and I’m sleepin’ real good at night.) For the next two weeks, we are deep diving into Beyoncé’s Renaissance…so far.In this episode of Diva Dailies, Angie and Steffi review Beyoncé’s 7th solo studio album, “Renaissance” (2022). We also give a brief but much needed and deserved tribute to the passing of iconic, legendary diva Olivia Newton-John. As we do in all of our Diva Discography episodes, part 1 is an in-depth...
2022-08-111h 43DIVA DAILIES"It's About Time" (1992): SWV - Era Review | Diva Discography {Part 2}Welcome back to PART 2 of our SWV “It’s About Time” journey. In this episode, Angie and Steffi break down the 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 SWV’s faulty contract and (yet again) how one particular member was more or less pushed as the lead of the group which caused major tension within SWV. We also talk about Michael Jackson’s generosity...
2022-08-0359 minDIVA DAILIES"It's About Time" (1992): SWV - Track by Track Review | Diva Discography {Part 1}We’re going back to the 90s and talking about one of Angie’s favorite girl groups of all time, the Sisters With Voices: SWV. In this episode of Diva Dailies, Angie and Steffi review SWV’s debut album entitled, “It’s About Time” (1992). But before we talk about the album, we read listener feedback (which, THANK YOU FOR THAT) and briefly talk about our anticipation (or lack thereof) for Beyoncé’s imminent Renaissance. Also fair warning: a very cringe/corny/unexpected edit happens in this episode. That one goes out to the Killing Eve fans, lol....
2022-07-271h 35DIVA DAILIES"PCD" (2005): PUSSYCAT DOLLS - Era Review | Diva Discography {Part 2}Welcome back to PART 2 of our Pussycat Dolls’ “PCD” journey. In this episode, Angie and Steffi break down the era! In our Era Breakdown episodes, we give context and explain where the Pussycat Dolls was at this point in their career and why they made this particular album. We then talk about the glaringly obvious, unequal power dynamics and how that ultimately played into the Pussycat Doll’s demise. We also try to solve one of the GREATEST POP MYSTERIES: Why did Nicole Scherzinger never make it as a solo artist? We then get into a deep dive into...
2022-07-201h 36DIVA DAILIES"PCD" (2005): PUSSYCAT DOLLS - Track by Track Review | Diva Discography {Part 1}It’s time to grab your pink boas, black heels, and chunky belts because we are talking about one of our favorite girl group divas from the 2000s: the Pussycat Dolls. In this episode of Diva Dailies, Angie and Steffi review the Pussycat Dolls’ debut album entitled, “PCD” (2005). As we do in all of our Diva Discography episodes, part 1 is an in-depth review and discussion on 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...
2022-07-131h 22DIVA DAILIES"Danity Kane" (2006): DANITY KANE - Era Review | Diva Discography {Part 2}Welcome back to PART 2 of our Danity Kane “Danity Kane” journey. In this episode, Angie and Steffi break down the era! Before we get into the meat of the episode, we read some of your listener feedback and have a mini DIVA HEADLINE’S segment. We briefly discuss the various summer concert performances from our favorite divas like Diana Ross, TLC, Melanie C, and Mariah’s appearance at the BET Awards - how does Latto NOT know Mariah Carey’s “Fantasy”!?! We then share our thoughts on Janet Jackson’s amazing Essence Festival performance and rant about Lena Waithe’s new...
2022-07-061h 26DIVA DAILIES"Danity Kane" (2006): DANITY KANE - Track by Track Review | Diva Discography {Part 1}Get ready to jingle your keys & boom kack like it’s 2006, because we are talking about DANITY KANE!In this episode of Diva Dailies, Angie and Steffi review Danity Kane’s debut album entitled, “Danity Kane” (2006). We also share our thoughts on Beyoncé’s lead single, “Break My Soul”, for her upcoming Renaissance era.As we do in all of our Diva Discography episodes, part 1 is an in-depth review and discussion on 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 underrate...
2022-06-291h 28DIVA DAILIES"Funky Divas" (1992): EN VOGUE - Era Review | Diva Discography {Part 2}Welcome back to PART 2 of our En Vogue “Funky Divas” journey. In this episode, Angie and Steffi break down the era! Before we get into the meat of the episode, we read some of your listener feedback and talk about BEYONCE’S imminent RENAISSANCE. Some controversial Beyoncé opinions are shared. Plus, our album predictions! Like in all our Diva Dailies episodes, we give context and explain where En Vogue was at during this point in their career and why they made this particular album. We then talk about their experience being the opening act for Luther Van...
2022-06-221h 23DIVA DAILIES"Funky Divas" (1992): EN VOGUE - Track by Track Review | Diva Discography {Part 1}Enter our 2nd girl group for our GIRL GROUP DIVAS summer series…it’s En Vogue!! In this episode of Diva Dailies, Angie and Steffi review En Vogue’s sophomore album entitled, “Funky Divas” (1992). We also do a mini Diva Headlines update to discuss who has officially been offered the role of Madonna in her upcoming biopic, diva funko pops, and an exciting announcement for Diva Dailies’ upcoming schedule.As we do in all of our Diva Discography episodes, part 1 is an in-depth review and discussion on EVERY SINGLE TRACK of the album. We then end our conve...
2022-06-151h 12DIVA DAILIES"CrazySexyCool" (1994): TLC - Era Review | Diva Discography {Part 2}Welcome back to PART 2 on our Crazy, Sexy, Cool journey of TLC’s 2nd album. In this episode, Angie and Steffi breakdown the era. Like in all our Diva Dailies episodes, we give context and explain where TLC was at in their careers and why they made the album. We then discuss the controversies that plagued the group during this time including their infamous bankruptcy, boyfriend troubles, and yes - the fire incident. Because this is an era breakdown, we also introduce some new segments to the podcast: Video Killed the Radio Star (sharing our favorite music vid...
2022-06-091h 18DIVA DAILIES"CrazySexyCool" (1994): TLC - Track by Track Review | Diva Discography {Part 1}It’s time to pay our respect to the women who believe in “strength in numbers”. It’s GIRL GROUP DIVAS month(s)! For the next couple weeks on Diva Dailies, Angie and Steffi will be deep diving into girl group albums and eras. To kick things off, we’re talking about “CrazySexyCool” (1994) by the biggest selling American girl group of all time: TLC. (Also, Angie’s favorite girl group of all time). Because this album and era are so iconic, we will be breaking down our CrazySexyCool deep dive into two. In part 1, we review and discuss EVERY SIN...
2022-06-011h 26DIVA DAILIESDiva Headlines #2: Janet Thrives in Her 50s, Spice Jesus Weeps, Adele Postpones Vegas Residency, & Madonna Boom Kacks at Biopic BootcampWe are back from our spring slumber!To ease back into the show, Angie & Steffi return with another DIVA HEADLINES episode. We discuss the latest happenings in the DCU (the Diva Cinematic Universe) and some major diva updates that happened while we were away from the mic. With Janet thriving in her 50s, Mel B & Victoria Beckham FINALLY reuniting, Adele postponing her Vegas residency, and Madonna boom kacking the girls into shape for her anticipated biopic, there was no better time for Diva Dailies to make a triumphant return. And of course, we give you o...
2022-05-251h 25DIVA DAILIESJANET JACKSON. (2022): JANET JACKSON - Documentary Episodes 3 & 4*cue Janet’s “Together Again”Continuing (quite literally) where we last left off in Part 1 of our Janet Jackson episode. Angie and Steffi are breaking down Night 2 - episodes 3 & 4 - of Janet Jackson’s docuseries “JANET JACKSON.” (2022). In this episode, we express our disappointment in the lack of Janet. & Velvet Rope eras and debate if there was too much focus on Michael Jackson & his allegations - especially part 3. We also share our thoughts on Janet & Renee’s relationship and Janet’s “bonus” vertical Super Bowl footage. Do we forgive Justin Timberlake? Is Renee really THAT bad? Is the Black Diamond er...
2022-02-241h 27DIVA DAILIESOur Top 5 Whitney Houston Moments: A Whitney Houston TributeOn February 11, 2012, the world lost THE VOICE. And 10 years later, Diva Dailies is celebrating that voice and all the moments she gave us. In this episode, we are paying tribute to Whitney Elizabeth Nippy Houston - the Patron Saint of Diva Dailies. Angie and Steffi go back & forth sharing their Top 5 Favorite Whitney Moments. (Of course, this is always subject to change because she gave us so many. But at the time of recording this, these were their Top 5.)And then, we end the episode with fun Whitney trivia and share some of our...
2022-02-161h 42DIVA DAILIESJANET JACKSON. (2022): JANET JACKSON - Documentary Episodes 1 & 2Divas, Divos, and Divs! We are back from our winter slumber. A certain diva by the last name of Jackson is ready to reflect and share with the class..or is she? No, it’s not Legend-Toya. And her first name ain’t baby. Today we’re talking about Janet (Miss Jackson, if ya nasty). Angie and Steffi are back to break down Night 1 - episodes 1 & 2 - of Janet Jackson’s docuseries “JANET JACKSON.” (2022). We talk about our first impressions and whether this truly satisfied our inner Janet stan. Was Joseph Jackson a tyrant or strict parent...
2022-02-091h 30DIVA DAILIESCounting Down Our Favorite Diva Holiday Moments!Happy Holidays, divas and divos!For our final episode of 2021, Angie and Steffi share their favorite Diva holiday moments. Diva Holiday moments are basically anything that is diva related that puts us in the FESTIVE mode. Angie has picked 5 diva moments from some of her favorite holiday movies…while Steffi went for funny commercials and memes. Typical. Wishing you all a safe and happy holiday season. Whether you’re spending it with loved ones or by yourself, we’re sending you positivity and warmth as we finish off 2021 and head into 2022. Also, if you need...
2021-12-241h 13DIVA DAILIESBuilding Our 2021 DIVA HOLIDAY PLAYLIST!We’re (finally) getting into the festive spirit! So in this week’s episode, Angie and Steffi go track by track, building a Holiday Diva Playlist that is filled with some of our favorite holiday songs from the divas & divos.You can find the playlist on Spotify here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7Kw96X5BKdP6hkDP1gGMvf?si=05d08117c0a04296And you can follow us on Spotify, too! Just search “Diva Dailies” & add us. DIVA DAILIES SOCIAL MEDIA:Twitter | Instagram | TikTok | Spotify*Email us for show note...
2021-12-151h 13DIVA DAILIES"30" (2021): ADELE - Era Review | Diva Discography {Part 2}Continuing where we left off last episode, Angie and Steffi are back to discuss our thoughts on Adele’s “30” era. We discuss our favorite moments from the Zayn Lowe interview and decide who are “the ten” that Adele considers to be part of “the last of a dying breed”. And you know it wouldn’t be a classic Diva Dailies episode without some tea! So I share some of the gossip/controversy surrounding the era like the real story behind Adele’s infamous Australian interview and the ruckus that Mel B caused during Adele’s “An Audience With” across the pond. (I still love...
2021-12-0851 minDIVA DAILIES"30" (2021): ADELE - Track by Track Review | Diva Discography {Part 1}In honor of Adele’s newest album, 30, Angie and Steffi review and discuss EVERY. SINGLE. TRACK. We then end our conversation sharing our Top 3 favorite songs from the album and the underrated gem. This is just part 1 of the conversation! Tune in next week for part 2 when we cover the other Diva Dailies segments like Spill the Technicolor Tea, Show Me the Receipts, and more!Angelo, leak the 15 minute version of “I Drink Wine”. Please and thank you.#DivorceBabesDivorceAlbum Info: 30 is the fourth studio album by English singer-songwriter Adele, released on 19 N...
2021-12-021h 25DIVA DAILIESMALFUNCTION - THE DRESSING DOWN OF JANET JACKSON (2021): JANET JACKSON#JusticeforJanetSteffi is joined once again by premiere Janet stan and fan favorite of Diva Dailies, Angie, to discuss and break down our thoughts on the New York Time’s most recent TV documentary about Janet Jackson entitled, “Malfunction: The Dressing Down of Janet Jackson). Angie and Steffi give their honest opinions on the documentary and discuss various topics we wish the documentary went more in depth with such as the conservatives’ moral values campaign, the complicity of major corporations in the take down of Janet, race, the Jezebel archetype, and why Justin Timberlake was & still is trash...
2021-11-291h 31DIVA DAILIESDiva Headlines #1 - Britney is Free, Adele is Coming, Justice for Janet...and a Spice-y Meeting?Diva Dalies is NOT dead. With so much happening in the DCU - the Diva Cinematic Universe - we had to come back and break down the divas making the headlines in our first ever DIVA HEADLINES episode. Together with Diva Dailies fan favorite Angie, Angie and Steffi discuss Britney FINALLY being free from her conservatorship, Twitter’s sexualization of Chloe Bailey, Taylor Swift’s rerelease of RED, and the latest music from Beyoncé and Mariah Carey. We also spend quite a bit of time talking about all the ways the Whitney Houston Estate continues to disappoint us. (W...
2021-11-181h 37DIVA DAILIESMARIAH CAREY'S MAGICAL CHRISTMAS SPECIAL (2020): MARIAH CAREYThere’s only one person who can save 2020, the Queen of Christmas herself, Ms. Mariah Carey. In the Season 1 finale of Diva Dailies and to help wrap up our Christmas extravaganza, Steffi is joined once again by Diego to break down “Mariah Carey’s Magical Christmas Special” (2020) featuring our diva of the week Ms. Mariah Carey. Diego and Steffi share their Top 3 Favorite moments from the special and reflect on the many ways she has fed us in 2020. We also discuss “All I Want For Christmas Is You”’s impact on the holiday season, Mariah the songwriter, and of course, that M...
2020-12-231h 23DIVA DAILIES"8 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS" (2001): DESTINY'S CHILDYou know Christmas? Was made for the children. Destiny’s children. This week, Steffi is joined by Justin for an in-depth discussion on Destiny’s Child’s, “8 Days of Christmas” (2001). We share our Top 3 Favorite songs & our least favorite song from the album and dive deep into the drama of Destiny’s Child’s “Survivor” era. We also discuss our personal theories as to why Beyonce was the one with producer credit on almost every single song, while Kelly and Michelle were MIA. And of course, our thoughts on Mathew Knowles. Were LaTavia and LeToya wrong for speaking up? What happened to F...
2020-12-161h 15DIVA DAILIES"A TORI KELLY CHRISTMAS" (2020): TORI KELLYJoy to the world...Miss Tori Kelly has come. Let earth receive the newest holiday diva album. Steffi is joined by Kristen to celebrate and breakdown Tori Kelly’s newest Christmas album entitled, “A Tori Kelly Christmas” (2020). We share our Top 3 Favorite songs & our least favorite song from the album and discuss our theories as to why Tori Kelly is still underrated after all these years. Kristen also shares several work experiences with Tori Kelly and reveals what a true stan she is. Tori Kelly, I think we’ve found your number 1 fan...and she deserved that picture you drew for...
2020-12-101h 09DIVA DAILIES"CHRISTMAS & CHILL" (2015): ARIANA GRANDE‘TIS THE SEASON. For the month of December, we are taking a departure from film and TV & ringing in the holiday season with Holiday Diva albums. In our first official “Diva Discography” episode, Steffi is joined by Diego to discuss a member of his “Legends Only Club”, Miss Ariana Grande’s, sophomore Christmas EP entitled, “Christmas and Chill” (2015). Not only do we share our Top 3 Favorite songs & our least favorite song from “Christmas and Chill”, we also discuss Ariana’s “Christmas Kisses” (2013) EP and get into a very heated debate over a particular song. As an Ariana stan, Diego also gives us some #Ariant...
2020-12-031h 12DIVA DAILIESCRAZY RICH ASIANS (2018): MICHELLE YEOH & CONSTANCE WU - PART 2Asians, let’s inhale and exhale. Time for a heart-to-heart talk on some deep underlying issues within our community. This week, Diego and Steffi continue their “Crazy Rich Asians” discussion by talking about some of the controversies surrounding the movie such as Henry Golding’s casting as a biracial person, the movie not doing so well in China, and Awkwafina’s “Blaccent”. We also share our personal experiences with not feeling “Asian enough” and how we really feel about some specifically toxic Filipino traits within the community. And of course, we make note of and celebrate the strides in Asian representati...
2020-11-301h 12DIVA DAILIESCRAZY RICH ASIANS (2018): MICHELLE YEOH & CONTANCE WU - PART 1Who’s up for a destination wedding?! To finish off our Comfort Divas Month, Steffi is joined by Diego to breakdown a movie that means so much to both of us because...Asian. Yep, we’re discussing the romantic-comedy “Crazy Rich Asians” (2018) starring our divas of the week: Michelle Yeoh and Constance Wu in our Two Part Crazy Rich Asians episodes. In today’s episode, part 1, Diego and I share our favorite scenes of the movie including that Mahjong scene, airplane proposal, and of course the iconic wedding sequence that all of us are too poor to ever experience in this li...
2020-11-251h 12DIVA DAILIES"NOSEDIVE" - BLACK MIRROR (2016): BRYCE DALLAS HOWARDSteffi continues Comfort Divas Month with the help of my friend and brand new guest, Justin, host of Polar Opposites podcast. Together, we breakdown Black Mirror - Season 3, Episode 1 - “Nosedive” (2016) starring diva of the week: Bryce Dallas Howard. We discuss the dangers of social media, fake friends, nepotism, and why Justin finds comfort in shows like Black Mirror. Also, listen to me have a mental nosedive of my own as I try to come to terms with the fact that someone gave this podcast a two star rating. SO PLEASE...GIVE THIS PODCAST A FIVE STAR RATIN...
2020-11-181h 21DIVA DAILIESTHE NAMESAKE (2006): TABU AND MIRA NAIRThis week, Steffi is joined by Diva Dailies fan favorite, Angie, to break down one of her favorite comfort movies, The Namesake (2006) starring our divas of the week: Tabu & Mira Nair. As a fan of Indian movies, Angie shares how she became a fan of the genre and some personal experiences of traveling to India. We also discuss how the Oscars treat non-Western films, the immigrant experience, and the “Maxines” of the world.LOGLINE: The Namesake depicts the struggles of Ashoke and Ashima Ganguli (Irrfan Khan and Tabu), first-generation immigrants from the East Indian state of West Beng...
2020-11-111h 21DIVA DAILIESROMY & MICHELE'S HIGH SCHOOL REUNION (1997): MIRA SORVINO & LISA KUDROWYa know...2020 has been quite a year. And considering that November is also the time we indulge in a little comfort food for the holiday season, I thought it’d be appropriate to do a month’s worth of COMFORT DIVA MOVIES.To kick off Comfort Divas month, Steffi is joined by Stefan to discuss one of his favorite comfort movies: Romy & Michele’s High School Reunion (1997). We talk about our favorite scenes, why this story of friendship has continued to endure after all these years, & this week’s comfort divas: Mira Sorvino & Lisa Kudrow. LOGLINE: T...
2020-11-041h 01DIVA DAILIESHOCUS POCUS (1993): BETTE MIDLERIt’s just a bunch of Hocus Pocus. To round up our divas for the month of October, Steffi is joined by diva enthusiast & arguably one of Bette Midler’s biggest fans, Dino, to discuss “Hocus Pocus” (1993) and our diva of the week: Bette Midler. Aka the Divine Miss M herself. We breakdown that iconic musical number, discuss Bette Midler’s commercial peak, and decide if we’re #TeamThackeryBinx or #TeamMax. Dino also talks about the inspiration behind his Twitter account that celebrates the divas!LOGLINE: A curious youngster moves to Salem, where he struggles to fit in before aw...
2020-10-281h 22DIVA DAILIESJENNIFER'S BODY (2009): MEGAN FOXJustice for Jennifer’s Body. Justice for Megan Fox. This week Stefan & Steffi discuss the underrated dark comedy, horror movie: “Jennifer’s Body” (2009) featuring our Horror/Halloween Diva of the Week: Megan Fox. We discuss the movie’s relationship to the #MeToo Movement, the hypersexuality of Megan Fox in the media, and why “Jennifer’s Body” & Megan Fox deserve to no longer be overlooked.LOGLINE: Jennifer’s Body is a 2009 American supernatural horror black comedy film. It follows a high school cheerleader Jennifer (played by Megan Fox), who has turned into a succubus who specializes in killing her male classmate...
2020-10-211h 04DIVA DAILIESSCREAM (1996): NEVE CAMPBELLDo you like scary movies? Because this week Stefan & Steffi breakdown yet another scary movie classic: “Scream” (1996). We discuss horror movie tropes, the many references to “Halloween” (*check out our previous episode for “Halloween”) and of course, this week’s iconic scream queen diva, Neve Campbell. LOGLINE: A year after the murder of her mother, a teenage girl is terrorized by a new killer, who targets the girl and her friends by using horror films as part of a deadly game.DIVA DAILIES SOCIAL MEDIA:Twitter | Instagram | TikTok | Spotify*Email: divadailiespod@gmail.com
2020-10-141h 12DIVA DAILIESHALLOWEEN (1978): JAMIE LEE CURTISTime to get into the spooky spirit! October is the month of Horror/Halloween Divas!! This week, Steffi is joined by returning guest co-host, Stefan, to discuss “Halloween” (1978) & the legendary scream diva herself: Jamie Lee Curtis. THE KEYSSSSSS.LOGLINE: Fifteen years after murdering his sister on Halloween night 1963, Michael Myers escapes from a mental hospital and returns to the small town of Haddonfield, Illinois to kill again. He starts stalking a babysitter, Laurie Strode & her friends, while unknowingly under the pursuit of his psychiatrist.DIVA DAILIES SOCIAL MEDIA:Twitter | Instagram | TikTok | Spotify*E...
2020-10-071h 02DIVA DAILIESMEAN GIRLS (2004): LINDSAY LOHAN - PART 2Happy Mean Girls Day, divas & divos!! Aka October 3rd. Kristen Maldonado & Steffi continue on our “Mean Girls” journey and turn back the clock to 2004 to reflect on a time when our diva of the week, Lindsay Lohan, was the biggest teen star on the planet. We discuss Lindsay in her prime, Tina Fey’s 1st foray into writing for film, why Rachel McAdams deserves more, & the legacy and pop culture impact of “Mean Girls”. I hope you guys enjoy Part 2 of our “Mean Girls” deep dive and don’t forget to listen to Part 1 if you haven’t already. LOGLINE: After...
2020-10-031h 00DIVA DAILIESMEAN GIRLS (2004): LINDSAY LOHAN - PART 1The girls. The girls have gone wild. Kristen Maldonado & Steffi close out our Back to School Divas month with the Citizen Kane of our childhood: “Mean Girls” (2004). And of course, our diva of the week is everyone’s favorite “home schooled jungle freak” (Regina George’s words, not mine) Cady Heron aka Lindsay Lohan. Our “Mean Girls” discussion is so deep that I had to break down our “Mean Girls” extravaganza into two parts! So in this episode, we do a deep dive into the movie and discuss why Regina George is an evil genius, who really is Caesar & who really is Brutus...
2020-09-301h 15DIVA DAILIESBRING IT ON (2000): KIRSTEN DUNSTI SAIDDDDD….BRR. IT’S COLD IN HERE. THERE MUST BE SOME...cultural appropriation in the atmosphere? This week, Steffi is joined by returning guest co-host, Kristen Maldonado, to talk about one of the greatest cheerleading movies (PERIODT) “Bring It On” (2000), starring our Back to School Diva of the week: Kirsten Dunst. In this episode, we talk about how the movie successfully avoided the “white savior” narrative, cultural appropriation, and why the Clovers deserve everything. Hope you guys enjoy this episode...and don’t drop the spirit stick. Or else you go to Hades.LOGLINE: A champion high school ch...
2020-09-231h 15DIVA DAILIESLEGALLY BLONDE (2001): REESE WITHERSPOONDust off your pink resumes and warm up those hamstrings for the good ole’ bend & snap, ladies and gents. This week, Steffi is joined by returning guest co-host, Diego Cagara, to discuss the forever inspirational movie of our youth, Legally Blonde (2001), starring our Back to School Diva of the week: Reese Witherspoon. *Cue motivational montage of us getting our shit together whilst listening to this episode.LOGLINE: Elle Woods, a sorority girl who attempts to win back her ex-boyfriend, played by Matthew Davis, by getting a Juris Doctor degree at Harvard Law School, and in the process, ov...
2020-09-161h 29DIVA DAILIESCLUELESS (1995): ALICIA SILVERSTONEUGH. AS IF! This week, Kristen Maldonado & Steffi continue on our journey of Back to School Divas by talking about one of the most iconic teen movies of our time: “Clueless” (1995) starring our diva of the week: Alicia Silverstone. So dust off your plaid yellow skirts & get ready to roll with the homies!LOGLINE: Clueless is a coming-of-age teen comedy that is loosely based on Jane Austen's 1815 novel Emma, with a modern-day setting of Beverly Hills. The plot centers on Cher Horowitz, a beautiful, clever and rich high school student who befriends a new student named Tai Fras...
2020-09-091h 21DIVA DAILIES10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU (1999): JULIA STILESClass is in session, divas & divos! New month: new theme. For the month of September, we are hitting the books & talking Back to School Divas! To kick off Back to School Divas month, Steffi is joined by guest co-host, Kristen Maldonado, to breakdown the teen rom-com classic: “10 Things I Hate About You” (1999) starring our diva of the week: Julia Stiles.LOGLINE: 10 Things I Hate About You is a 1999 American romantic comedy and is a modernization of William Shakespeare's late-16th-century comedy The Taming of the Shrew, retold in a late-1990s American high school setting. In the stor...
2020-09-021h 24DIVA DAILIESISN'T IT ROMANTIC (2019): REBEL WILSONRomCom divas comes to a meta conclusion. This week, Steffi is joined by my guest co-host, Jess Sylvestre, to discuss “Isn’t It Romantic” (2019) starring our romcom diva of the week: Rebel Wilson. The movie may be a PG-13 RomCom...but this review isn’t! LOGLINE: A young woman disenchanted with love mysteriously finds herself trapped inside a romantic comedy.DIVA DAILIES SOCIAL MEDIA:Twitter | Instagram | TikTok | Spotify*Email: divadailiespod@gmail.comSTEFFI’S SOCIAL MEDIA:Twitter | Instagram | Tiktok | YouTubeJESS’ SOCIAL MEDIA:Twitter
2020-08-261h 16DIVA DAILIESMY BEST FRIEND'S WEDDING (1997): JULIA ROBERTSI’m opening the vault. On a very special throwback episode of Diva Dailies, Lisa and Steffi discuss “My Best Friend’s Wedding” (1997) and wonder who really is Jules’ (Julia Roberts) best friend. We also talk about how Michael (aka Dermot Mulroney) is literally such a dud in this movie and how George (Rupert Everett) is the true unsung diva of the movie. Then of course, we get into our diva of the week, Ms. Julia Roberts, and what starring in romcom at this point in her career possibly meant for her.*This episode was the first e...
2020-08-191h 09DIVA DAILIESWHEN HARRY MET SALLY (1989): MEG RYANI hope you have what we’re having...in this episode! This week, Steffi is joined by first time guest co-host, Jess Sylvestre, to discuss the romcom that - along with “Pretty Woman” - helped launch the modern romcom era. Yep, we’re talking “When Harry Met Sally” (1989) and our romcom diva of the week: Meg Ryan. LOGLINE: The story follows Harry & Sally from the time they meet just before sharing a cross-country drive, through twelve years of chance encounters in New York City. The film raises the question "Can men and women ever just be friends?" and advances m...
2020-08-121h 20DIVA DAILIESBOOMERANG (1992): ROBIN GIVENS & HALLE BERRY (...AND TONI BRAXTON)Bang, bang, bang. Love should’ve brought your ass home last night. Steffi is once again joined by Angie to break down “Boomerang" (1992) and our divas of the week: Robin Givens & Halley Berry...and unofficially Toni Braxton. You’ve got to coordinate. COORDINATE.LOGLINE: A commitment-phobic & successful ad executive, Marcus Graham (Eddie Murphy), falls into a love triangle with the similarly ruthless Jacqueline (Robin Givens) and the sweet Angela (Halle Berry). DIVA DAILIES SOCIAL MEDIA:Twitter | Instagram | TikTok | Spotify*Email: divadailiespod@gmail.comSTEFFI’S SOCIAL MEDIA:Twitter...
2020-08-051h 26DIVA DAILIESHOW TO LOSE A GUY IN 10 DAYS (2003): KATE HUDSONDivas & divos, get ready to “frost yourself”. This week Steffi is joined by Kristen Maldonado to discuss “How To Lose a Guy in 10 Days” (2003) and the comedic antics & improvisational skills of our rom-com diva of the week: Kate Hudson. Grab your love fern & get ready to brainstorm how to bring peace to Tajikistan.LOGLINE: “How To Lose a Guy in 10 Days” is an American rom com centered on Andie Anderson (played by Kate Hudson) & Benjamin Barry (played by Matthew McConaughey). She is a “How To” columnist who has been tasked with writing an article on how to lose a guy in 10...
2020-07-291h 15DIVA DAILIESTHE LOVEBIRDS (2020): ISSA RAEIn an effort to find a modern-day romcom to talk about, Angie & Steffi watch “The Lovebirds” (2020) & talk about the journey, growth, & glow-up career of our diva of the week: Issa Rae.(Additionally, we spend a good 20ish minutes talking about “Killing Eve” Season 3 - which, yes - I will figure out a way to do a proper Diva Dailies episode about our favorite MI6 agent & assassin in a future season. Until then, refer to Oscar & Razzie time stamp)LOGLINE: A couple experiences a defining moment in their relationship when they are unintentionally embroiled in a murder m...
2020-07-221h 18DIVA DAILIESROMAN HOLIDAY (1953): AUDREY HEPBURNIt’s a rom com travel movie! This week Steffi is joined by 1st time guest co-host/designated member of the unofficial Audrey Hepburn fan club, Diego, to discuss the classic Hollywood rom-com film “Roman Holiday” (1953) and our legendary, iconic, diva of the week: Audrey Hepburn.LOGLINE: A bored and sheltered princess escapes her guardians and falls in love with an American newsman in Rome, who has secretly made a deal with his editor to write a story about the princess for a price.DIVA DAILIES SOCIAL MEDIA:Twitter | Instagram | TikTok | Spotify*Ema...
2020-07-151h 21DIVA DAILIESPRETTY WOMAN (1990): JULIA ROBERTSWho’s ready for a summer romance?! For the next 2 months, love is in the air as we embark on our rom-com diva journey!This week, Steffi flies solo and talk about the mother of the modern romantic comedy: Pretty Woman (1990) starring America’s sweet heart & our diva of the week, Ms. Julia Roberts.LOGLINE: A man in a legal but hurtful business needs an escort for some social events, and hires a beautiful prostitute he meets... only to fall in love.DIVA DAILIES SOCIAL MEDIA:Twitter | Instagram | TikTok | Spoti...
2020-07-091h 26DIVA DAILIES"SAN JUNIPERO" - BLACK MIRROR (2016): GUGU MBATHA-RAW & MACKENZIE DAVISClosing our PRIDE series, Steffi is joined by Angie in a conversation about one of my absolute favorite things ever created: the “San Junipero” episode of Black Mirror. Our divas of the week are the wonderful leading ladies of the episode, Gugu Mbatha-Raw & Mackenzie Davis.SERIES LOGLINE: Black Mirror is a British dystopian science fiction anthology television series created by Charlie Brooker. He and Annabel Jones are the program's show runners. It examines modern society, particularly with regard to the unanticipated consequences of new technologies. Episodes are standalone, usually set in an alternative present or the near futu...
2020-07-011h 34DIVA DAILIESPARIS IS BURNING (1990): THE WOMEN & MEN OF PARIS IS BURNINGContinuing with our PRIDE series, this week, Steffi talks about the LEGENDARY documentary “Paris is Burning” (1990) with the one and only Matty Rants. Our divos/divas of the week are the LGBTQ+ women & men featured in the movie: Pepper Lebeija, Kim Pendavis, Freddie Pendavis, Dorian Corey, Venus Xtravaganza, Angie Xtravaganza, Willi Ninja, & Octavia Saint Laurent.LOGLINE: Filmed in the mid-to-late 1980s, this documentary chronicles the sub ball culture of New York City and the African-American, Latino, gay, and transgender communities involved in the scene. DIVA DAILIES SOCIAL MEDIA:Twitter | Instagram | TikTok | Spotify*Em...
2020-06-241h 33DIVA DAILIES"THANKSGIVING" - MASTER OF NONE (2017): LENA WAITHEFor our second PRIDE episode, Angie joins Steffi to discuss the semi-autobiographical, Emmy winning episode of “Master of None” entitled “Thanksgiving” (2017). This TV episode was written by and stars our diva of the week: Ms. Lena Waithe. SERIES LOGLINE: Master of None is an American comedy-drama web television series, which was released for streaming on November 6, 2015, on Netflix. The series was created by Aziz Ansari and Alan Yang, and stars Ansari in the lead role of Dev Shah, a 30-year-old actor, mostly following his romantic, professional, and personal experiences. The first season was set in New York City, and...
2020-06-181h 26DIVA DAILIESMILK (2008): HARVEY MILK & GUS VAN SANTHappy 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 an...
2020-06-101h 18DIVA DAILIESTHE WIZ (1978): MICHAEL JACKSON & DIANA ROSSClosing 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 2...
2020-05-271h 35DIVA DAILIES"HARRY STYLES" - THE MUSIC VIDEOS (2017): HARRY STYLESAnother 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 coll...
2020-05-201h 05DIVA DAILIESTHE FRESH PRINCE OF BEL AIR - PILOT EPISODE (1990): WILL SMITHIt’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 Philad...
2020-05-131h 14DIVA DAILIESPURPLE RAIN (1984): PRINCEIt’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 romanceDIVA DAILIES SOCIAL MEDIA:Twitter | Instagram | TikTok | Spotify*Email: divadailiespod@gmail.comSTEFFI’S SOCIAL MEDIA:Twit...
2020-05-091h 43DIVA DAILIESWE GOT OUR 1ST CALLER! - More Whitney & Janet and One's Gotta Go: Whitney, Janet, MJ, or PrinceWe 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...
2020-04-2957 minDIVA DAILIESPOETIC JUSTICE (1993): JANET JACKSON & TUPAC SHAKURNo, 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...
2020-04-221h 41DIVA DAILIESTHE LAST SONG (2010): MILEY CYRUSThe 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.comSTEFFI’S SOCIAL MEDIA:Twitter | Instagram | Tiktok | YouTubeCA...
2020-04-151h 08DIVA DAILIESCROSSROADS (2002): BRITNEY SPEARSIt’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...
2020-04-081h 12DIVA DAILIESSPICE WORLD (1998): THE SPICE GIRLSHold 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.comSTEF...
2020-04-011h 23DIVA DAILIESEVITA (1996): MADONNADon’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 abo...
2020-03-271h 19DIVA DAILIES"And I Am Singing This Song for You..."- Whitney, Robyn, & the MusicContinuing 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...
2020-03-181h 25DIVA DAILIESThe Wonderful Messy World of Whitney - Robyn, Bobby, Krissy & Cissy...and Pat, too (Bonus Episode Part 1)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:T...
2020-03-121h 11DIVA DAILIESGLITTER (2001): MARIAH CAREYAre 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.comSTEFFI’S SOCIAL MEDIA:...
2020-03-041h 17DIVA DAILIESTHE BODYGUARD (1992): WHITNEY HOUSTONIt’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.comSTEF...
2020-02-261h 45DIVA DAILIESMOONSTRUCK (1987): CHER*(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 co...
2020-02-051h 07DIVA DAILIESBURLESQUE (2010): CHRISTINA AGUILERA & CHERWho’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 ma...
2020-01-291h 05DIVA DAILIESDREAMGIRLS (2006): BEYONCÉ & JENNIFER HUDSONThis 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.comSTEFFI’S SOCIAL MEDIA:Twitter | Instagram | Tiktok | YouTubeLISA’S SOCIAL MEDIA:
2020-01-221h 11DIVA DAILIESA STAR IS BORN (2018): LADY GAGA*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...
2020-01-151h 27DIVA DAILIESHUSTLERS (2019): JENNIFER LOPEZ, CONSTANCE WU, & THE WOMEN OF HUSTLERSEverybody 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...
2020-01-081h 05DIVA DAILIESSELENA (1997): JENNIFER LOPEZ & SELENAJoin 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.comSTEFFI’S SOCIAL MEDIA:Twitter | Instagram | Tiktok | YouTubeLISA’S SOCIAL MEDIA:Twi...
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