Join us for a SpinOff where we take it back. WAAAAAY back. Back into time… YES, you guessed it! Today, we are talking about the things that give us all the nostalgic feels. Find out what country Dréa represented in the Olympics, the playground game Dani is an undisputed champion in, and what Cotton Candy & Tiki Punch have to do with being boo’d up.
Ep. 28 - The Spooky One
Join us for our 1st ever Super Spooky Shenanigans episode (AKA Halloween)! Also, give it up for that QUALITY alliteration. ;-) On today’s episode we have some tricks and treats for you. Find out which Disney villain Dani & Dréa turn out to be (per Buzzfeed), along with our "Top 10 Worst Halloween Candies”. Also find out why Dani is being called a trollop and why Dréa’s got beef with roller coasters.
SpinOff #31 - For Your Consideration
On this week’s SpinOff, join Dani & Dréa as they discuss the people, places, and things they think you ought to be familiar with. Find out which late night host is giving us All. The. Feels. (Hint: It’s not just comedy with him) and which app has got Dani seeing stars. We’ve also got a quiz for you to take in the event you are trying to live your best life… (you know how we feel about self-improvement). "For Your Consideration”, because when something is awesome, you’ve just got to pass it on!
SpinOff #30 - Guilty Pleasures
We’ve got a brand new SpinOff for you this week! Tune in as we discuss the things we love...on the low. Find out what TV show has Dani feeling a bit more romantic than she’d like to admit and which restaurant Dréa can’t help popping into from time to time. Guilty Pleasures...everyone’s got them. Although our inner nerd doth protest, sometimes a bit of ratchetry prevails. After all, there are levels to this thing…
Ep. 27 - The Gift of Goodbye
It’s the most wonderful time of the year – Autumn. As we head into the final months of 2017, we are doing a little bit of “healthy housekeeping”. Join us on this episode as we tell you all about the things we are throwing the “deuces” to. Some stuff has Just. Got. To. Go. Find out what Calculus has got to do with authenticity and why we still stand for Captain Crunch. Also, we are open to suggestions on how to keep a head scarf on at night because we’ve been unsuccessful thus far.
SpinOff #29 - Unsolicited Relationship Advice
Join us this week for one our favorite SpinOff topics, Unsolicited Relationship Advice. This one is for all those people out there who love to give advice about what other people should be doing in their relationships. It’s also for the people out there on the receiving end of said advice. Hey, we are all just trying to live our best life. Find out what Dani considers “faux pas” in the prophetic realm, what Dréa thinks we all need to take responsibility for, and what Swarovski earrings have got to do with it.
SpinOff #28 - Hypothetically Speaking... sort of ;-)
Join us this week for a brand new SpinOff where we give practical advice to our favorite fictionals. You’ll find out what we have to say to Tasha & Keisha from Power and why we have second thoughts about open relationships. Hint: Molly, you in danger girl. Lastly, find out how the term “Black Brown Magic and a White Woman” is an adequate byline for history making in Hollywood. Hypothetically Speaking, if you can’t join ‘em, at the very least you can give unsolicited advice.
Ep. 26 - Wine & Whiskey: Episode 5 (LGBTQ+)
In the final episode of our Wine & Whiskey series, we chat it up with @domkelley. He was kind enough to sit down with us and discuss love and life from the LGBTQ+ perspective. We are warning you now...this is one of our deeper episodes, but "jew-ells" aboundeth! Trust us. On the lighter side, find out what fad Dani now has major misgivings about, which Disney characters you might want to take a second look at, and what Brandon's Jesus sounds like. We are giving you all the levels on this one...
Ep. 25 - Wine & Whiskey: Episode 4 (Marriage)
Hey you. Yeah...you with the brown eyes. We ain’t gettin’ no younger, so you might as well...hit play on this podcast and listen to Dani, Dréa, and Brandon pontificate on the wonders and mysteries of marriage. But first, a PSA, from the nineties.
We’re so excited! So much so, that Dréa reluctantly offers up some truly outrageous karaoke ‘Jems'. #blessed
Today’s “guest” is none other than Jarrett A. M. Johnson, a crucial member of this podcasting trio, and Dréa’s #hubsforlife. Learn how J and Dré came to be as Brandon and Danielle ask for the low-down on what marriage is really like (at least in the Johnson Household.)
And shout out to all our grown and married friends who slid some relationship jew-ells in our inboxes and blessed us with a little maturity. God knows we need it.
#adulting #cartoons #wedontwanttochoose
Ep. 24 - Wine & Whiskey: Episode 3 (Intimacy)
On this third installation of Wine & Whiskey, we dig a little deeper and intimacy is the name of the game. Join us as we unpack what it is, what it isn’t, and how we can achieve true connectivity and closeness in our relationships. This episode is full of fun extras as Dani goes on a blind date in the name of social experimenting, #doitforscience, while Dréa joins in on the married front with Jarrett. In other news, Brandon finally discovers what “does it all” for him, Dani gives pigs in a blanket a whole new meaning, and Dréa dishes about the documentary that’s currently got her crushing. (We also suspect all the Compton City G’s will concur). Also, we have to give a special shot out to TJ Wilkins. Truly, he is an all around gem and we are here for it. Why you ask? Tune in to find out!
Ep. 23 - Wine & Whiskey: Episode 2 (Sex)
Let’s talk about sex baby…let’s talk about you and me… This episode of "Wine & Whiskey" (or "Whiskey & Wine", we can never decide), is all about the "Behind the Scenes" thinking of sexual intercourse. Dani, Dréa, Brandon and friend of the show, Marc Cunningham break down their own process of developing a positive sexual identity. Per use, Brandon drops some gentlemanly wisdom and encouragement, while Dani pontificates on the POWER of being self aware. Dréa is adamant about establishing trust with your partner and Marc let’s us in on a private fetish….that’s not so private anymore. We're going deep on this one guys...and yes, you already know that pun is very much intended!
Ep. 22 - Wine & Whiskey: Episode 1 (The Game, The Players, The Rules)
Join us for the introductory episode of our very first series - Wine & Whiskey. This summer we are focusing on relationships and we couldn’t do the subject justice alone. So, we brought along Brandon Alexander from New Age Gents to help us navigate these relationship streets. We’ve got the wine. He brought the whiskey. #fusion. On this episode we discuss what it’s like to be single in LA. As many of you know, the dating game has changed drastically since we were asking for phone numbers back in the day. So, tune in to hear all about the 2017 state of dating as Brandon & Dani see it. Also you’ll get to find out what movie release Brandon is anxiously awaiting, what’s got Dani feeling super zen, and a jew-ell Dréa’s cousin dropped on her back in the day.
#newagegents #dating #winenwhiskey
Be sure to follow Brandon Alexander and New Age Gents:
@thebrandonalexander @newagegents
SpinOff #27 - I Feel A Way
You know we can’t go too long without a good old fashioned rant. Enter 'I Feel A Way’; because sometimes you just have to vent about tomfoolery that seems to abound these days. Tune in to find out what disturbing trend Dani is noticing in these dating streets, along with her thoughts about Kevin Hart and the media. Dréa muses about what it means to be "woke" and why most people who think they are ... would be incorrect. What can we say? We take umbrage.
SpinOff #26 - Lyrically Tho
Join us this week as we delve a little deeper into the context of some our favorite songs. Because sometimes, you’ve just got to dig a little deeper. On this week’s Lyrically Tho, find out what lyrics has Dréa cringing on in hindsight and how we feel about Usher. Dani discovers what Nurse Jackie & Future have in common and gives a quality PSA. And for good measure, we figure out the prerequisites to owning a Mercedes Benz. You're Welcome. It takes a village.
SpinOff #25 - 'Rom-Com', You Did Us Wrong
Tune in to this SpinOff as we debunk the myths that 'Rom-Coms' so boldly attempt to sell us. Find out why Dréa thinks Insecure may have a hand in changing the genre and if we are still #TeamLawrence. We’ve also got Dani’s musings on what Nazi’s have got to do with romance. And to top it all off, enter J. Cole for some quality jew-ells. 'Rom-Com', you are an enigma but we still love you.
#romcom #insecure #jcole #hedontwannabesaved #ddspinthebottle
SpinOff #24 - Currently Crushing
What up, guys! Please enjoy our short #CurrentlyCrushing session on the chubby, smiling, baby fresh perfection of Asahd Tuck (yes, Tuck) Khaled and some quality TV. Specifically, Hulu's dystopian saga The Handmaid's Tale. Also, we should all join the HASAN MINHAJ movement. As the kids say, "It's LIT." Who's ready?
#spinthebottle #wethebest #djkhaled #anotherone #hulu #thehandmaidstale #hasanminhaj
Ep. 21 - The One Where We Turn ONE!
This is a very special episode because it’s our first live show EVER! *allows time for overwhelming applause* We hope you’re ready for this. If you couldn’t be there in person..say no more. We got you, fam. We celebrated one year of podcasting by inviting our friends and family to party with us! Enjoy the comedic emceeing of Crista Jackson, the melodious vocal stylings of Kenyon Dixon, and DJ Leeclaybang on the 1’s and 2’s! We had a great time and we hope you have an even better time reliving it with us!
Also, we’re honored to have partnered with TradeWorks Foundation in an effort to raise funds for their efforts to cultivate economic opportunity in impoverished areas all over the world.
If you wish to donate, PLEASE click on the link below.
http://www.trade-works.org/donate/
ALSO, Kenyon Dixon’s latest release “We Should Talk” is available NOW on all media outlets. Be sure to check him out!
Follow….
Kenyon Dixon
www.kenyondixon.com
IG: @kennygotsoul
Twitter: @kennygotsoul
Soundcloud/Spotify/Apple Music: Kenyon Dixon
DJ Leeclaybang
IG: @leeclaybang
Twitter: @leeclaybang
Soundcloud: Leeclaybang
Ep. 20 - The One About Gentlemen
We do our best to be “the ladies in the place with style and grace," (Yes…we took it back to "Big Poppa") but every now and again we have an episode where testosterone is required and for this particular show nothing short of a classic man would do. This week we delve into the realm of mystery and magic. You know. Unicorns, leprechauns, GENTLEMEN. We kid…sort of. Seriously though, in a world that is saturated with less than stellar depictions of men, where are the good guys at? Enter Brandon Alexander to hold it down for New Age Gents. He’s here to drop a few jew-ells about this gentleman life. We on the other hand, have thoughts about Captain Crunch and the new Baywatch movie because…content!
You can follow Brandon and "New Age Gents” at the following…
IG: @newagegents
Twitter: @newagegents
Facebook: facebook.com/newagegents
#newagegents #ddspinthebottle #classicmen
SpinOff #23 - It's A Celebration! Be Our Guest!
Do you ever find yourself wondering why being an adult is a thing? US TOO! So we made a podcast about it. Wanna hear it? Here it goes....LIVE!
Join us for a special 1 year celebration of our podcast: Spin The Bottle w/ Dani and Dréa!
It's been one exciting, fun, wine-drinking, self-learning, politically confusing, random yet revelatory ride!
We can't wait to coast into year two with YOU! Drinks on US!
DD Spin The Bottle Live!
Doors Open: 7:00pm
Show Begins: 7:30pm
RSVP: BIT.LY/spinthebottlelive
SpinOff #22 - 'Rom-Com', You Did Us Wrong
Join us this week for giggles and shenanigans as we discuss one of our favorite spin topics, "Rom-Com, You Did Us Wrong". On this episode we dispel some myths, rebuff the idea that breaking up someone’s wedding is romantic, and take umbrage with “dates” at the studio. Hey guys, the home studio date doesn’t work for everyone. You gotta know your audience. But, then again, Dani was on a date with an R&B thug who demanded to be called by his stage name. So, no real surprises there…
#mamanamehimclayimmacallhimclay