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
Ep. 19 - The One About Grit
We’re getting down and gritty this episode with our framily member Greg Davis, or as most people know him, @Klarity—the funny guy from the interwebs. Knowing Greg’s back story made him an easy pick to talk about grit, perseverance, and success. From dancing on "Gullah Gullah Island" to shining next to Kevin Hart to collaborating with some of your fave brands, Greg is an ongoing millennial success story. But he wants you to know that it didn’t happen overnight, and that he’s not finished yet. Learn how @Klarity keeps it pushing after hitting both rock bottom and major success. Hopefully, you’ll be inspired to make your own dreams come true.
SpinOff #21 - Guilty Pleasures
On this week’s episode, we introduce a new spin we've aptly dubbed “Guilty Pleasures". Join us for a conversation about the movies, books, music, and content we secretly consume against our better judgment and alleged principles. Don't judge us. Our inner goddess is already cringing.
Ep. 18 - The One About 1997
Because Dréa is amazing and lovingly obliged Dani’s birthday wish, join us for our first flashback episode. Everyone has a year that they remember fondly and this episode is all about 1997. Join us as we take a trip back to a time when R&B was king, Steve Jobs was an underdog, and Dani & Dréa were coming of age. This one is filled with nostalgic moments and birthday festivities. Dani even got her 90’s crew together to join in on the reminiscing. Kick off your shoes and relax your feet, party on down to STB’s beat. Just kick it. See what we did there?
SpinOff #20 - Message In A Bottle
As you know, we love hearing from you guys. So when you ask, we answer! This week's mini-spin is in response to a letter from Andrea Breath. Tune in to find out who our favorite artists are from “across the pond”. That’s right! This episode is our tribute to the excellence that has been contributed to our music culture from the UK. Of course it wouldn’t be us if we didn’t infuse a bit of ourselves in there. Hence, a top 5 format. It’s "Spin the Bottle" guys. You know us.
Ep. 17 - The One About Boundaries
Build boundaries…not walls. This is one of our more serious casts, but it’s incredibly worth it. In this episode, our special guest, Marriage and Family Therapist Kirstin Carl, is letting us in on a few ways to be healthy, happy, and free. Dréa is imploring you to GO TO SLEEP, while Dani contemplates why her mom never rocked a beat face. She is also pretty sure that beauty is in the eye of the male beastly beholder…not the other way around. (You’ll get it on the way home.)
Come kick it with us! Fair warning, when it comes to recent revelations, Dréa is in a dark place. In fact, she thinks we all are. We’re hoping she comes out of it soon…you’ve been warned. Someone needs a quality Care Bear stare.
SpinOff #19 - Boundaries: The Preview
On this mini-spin, we are giving you a preview to the forthcoming “Boundaries" episode we have next week. Today, we delve into the personal responsibility that each of us has to show up in our relationships authentically. In order to do so, we must commit to honesty within ourselves and vulnerability with our loved ones. Sounds a little scary, huh? Not to worry. We are in this thing with you, doing the work. Join us for a man in the mirror moment. Let's make that change together! Damn...MJ truly was a visionary.
SpinOff #18 - Beauty & Body Image (Continued...)
Hey guys heyyyy! Remember our last convo about beauty and body image? Well, we weren't quite done sharing food for thought with you. This week's SpinOff is a special beauty outtake on how we - yes, this means you too - can shift culture by starting with the wo/man in the mirror and using our social influence to spread some love, light, and positivity. Of course there's more to it than that, but feeling empowered to act is a huge step in the right direction. Join our challenge and show the world when you feel the most beautiful! You may just change someone's perspective…
#currentlycrushingonmyself
#ddspinthebottle
Ep. 16 - The One About Beauty & Body Image
Join us on this week’s episode as we dive into a subject near and dear to both our hearts (and most women for that matter) - Beauty & Body Image. To unpack this topic, we brought Damaris Chambers to drop some quality jew-ells and share her journey to self love and body acceptance. We've also got a little Ben Carson and Salt-N-Pepa mixed in for some fun and good measure. Make sure to listen all the way through; we left you a little present!
SpinOff #17 - California Love
It's Dani's time to shine on this mini spin as we discover a few historical facts that make California amazing. It's not just "Hollywood" with us. So join us as we pay homage to the Golden State. You're welcome 😊
Ep. 15 - The One About Feminist Tendencies
Women’s issues are everyone’s issues - at least that’s our perspective. Listen as we gripe about the best and worst parts about the feminist movement. From a completely usable 'Word of the Day', to some great tips on saving cash, you’re bound to have a few real life takeaways. Fair warning: we make no promises about potential alternative facts surrounding cucumbers in this episode. We’re just trying to make your eating habits great...again?
SpinOff #16 - All Black EVERYTHING!
We couldn’t let Black History Month go by without our very own "All Black Everything" episode!! This show is filled with melanin amazingness from way back...back into time, right up to Black Twitter. Find out who got a shot out all the way from the 1700’s and which song Dréa has dubbed the new “hustler’s anthem". In true STB fashion, we covered the gamut. So whether it’s a little history, a lot of music, or our many shout outs - join us in celebrating the brilliance that is Black people. After all, we did put somebody on the moon… *Insert Slow Clap*
SpinOff #15 - Lyrically Tho (Nostalgic Edition - Vol. I)
On this mini-episode, we dig a little deeper into the lyrics behind the music we have been listening to. Dani discovers that she has to retire one of her tried and true 90’s R&B jams, Dréa learns what Usher really means by "No Limit", and we finally discover who actually put the “Miss" in Misdemeanor. Prepare yourself. It’s not Missy Elliott. Who knew? Lyrically tho?! Because once you know what people are really talking about, it’s hard to bob your head to tomfoolery.