For our last #SpinOff of the year, we reflect on some of our favorite podcasting moments of 2017. From our first Spin the Bottle: LIVE show to a romantic social experiment, it’s been a fun and crazy ride with all of you. Thank you for listening and we’ll catch you in the new year!
Ep. 32 - The 2nd Annual One About Christmas
Join us for our 2nd annual Christmas episode!!! It wouldn’t be right if we didn’t bring Alex Queen-Sneed back in the studio to do what she does best - bring us all some holiday cheer. To make sure the job was properly done, she even brought a special 4-year-old elf along; her daughter, Aliyah Sneed (AKA Dréa’s Goddaughter) to drop some jew-ells on us for a new segment, Aliyah’s Advice Corner. Find out why Dani feels a way about St. Nicholas being her Patron saint and what toothbrushes and Nintendo 64 have in common. We’ve also included our favorite Christmas songs and humbly suggest you check out Dru Hill’s new album “Christmas in Baltimore”. #doitfortheculture And last but not least, find out who takes serious umbrage with the “Pa Rum Pum Pum Pum” song. Hey, everything isn’t for everybody. From the STB family to yours, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.
SpinOff #35 - Mars Vs. Venus
On this week’s SpinOff we bring our resident engineer, Jarrett Johnson, to the mic representing Team Testosterone as we take a spin “Mars vs. Venus” style. Join us as we hash out a few hot topics like: “When is it okay to bring your boo home for the holidays” and “What to do when Uncle Junebug always has a new ‘friend’ on his arm at every family function”. Jarrett and Dani also go at it over prevailing stereotypes like the “Cat Lady” and “Distinguished Gentleman” while Dréa considers if she is actually Team Mars. Lastly, for kicks and giggles, find out why “You opened your mouth!” is our favorite quote of the show!
Ep. 31 - Things Every Adult Should Do
Let’s face it. Adulting is hard. From time to time we all need a little help from our family and friends to get by. Join us this week as we discuss a few of the things we think all adults should have in their “grown folk” arsenal. For a little extra fun, find out what threatening a butterfly and the “Fresh Prince of Bel Air” theme song have to do with it all.
SpinOff #34 - WWDDD
Join us for a SpinOff where we cover a range of questions and odd scenarios. That’s right! We are taking a walk in another's shoes with WWDDD (What Would Dani & Drea Do). Find out what scene in the movie “Bridesmaids" presents a very serious dilemma for Dani, how Dréa feels about marrying a stripper (with goals), and what incest has to do with it all. Hey, it’s Spin the Bottle. You never know what you’re gonna get.
Ep. 30 - The One About Gratitude
Pardon the delay, but that tryptophan did a job on us this year… ;-)
We’ve got a lot to be grateful for though; from family, to friends, to recent revelations about Magic Mike and our momma’s good cooking -- the list goes on. Today we say thanks for all the blessings we’ve received in 2017. Thanks for listening and being part of the Spin the Bottle fam. We’re grateful for you!
SpinOff #33 - That's Not In The Bible
Every now and again, someone takes liberty with the good Lordt’s messaging. And once in a while, Dani and Dréa take umbrage with incredulous interpretations. Oh, not your pastor, of course....just the folks who throw around “God told me” all willy-nilly and combine scripture with Cardi B. Whether it’s bad behavior or annoying Christian-speak, the truth is, sometimes you just gotta let people know...that’s not in the Bible. (And yes, that phrase should be soaked with judgement and accompanied with a Maxine Waters-like frown.)
Ep. 29 - Fall Back
In our world (Dani & Dréa here) it’s the most wonderful time of the year! We love the Fall. We love the holidays that this season brings. We love that this is the time of year when we "fall back" an hour and get some extra sleep. In honor of that custom, we are calling this episode our “First Annual Fallback” because there are a few people, places, and things that we’d like to see take several steps back. Hey, it’s not just clocks with us. Tune in to find out what Aslan has to do with “45", why Dréa won’t be responding to your Facebook event notification, and what seasonal spice Dani has beef with. We even threw in a few “quotables” for those moments when you need to end an awkward conversation…immediately.
SpinOff #32 - For Nostalgia's Sake
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
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