Episodes
In this episode, Angie and Steffi discuss Aaliyah’s “AALIYAH” (2001) to kick off our “Last Album Of…” series. In part 1, we are reviewing the album track by track. If you have any feedback, find us on all social media platforms (@divadailiespod) or email us at [email protected]
Published 08/10/23
In this episode, Angie and Steffi finish ranking Janet Jackson’s discography. They also discuss Janet Jackson’s best and worst album covers and share their favorite & least favorite Janet songs. If you have any feedback, find us on all social media platforms (@divadailiespod) or email us at [email protected]
Published 08/03/23
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 2 episodes. If you have any feedback, find us on all social media platforms (@divadailiespod) or email us at [email protected]
Published 07/26/23
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. If you have any feedback, find us on all social media platforms (@divadailiespod) or email us at [email protected]
Published 07/19/23
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. If you have any feedback, find us on all social media platforms (@divadailiespod) or email us at...
Published 07/05/23
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. If you have any feedback, find us on all social media platforms (@divadailiespod) or email us at [email protected]
Published 06/28/23
In this episode, Angie and Steffi celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Madonna’s “Ray of Light” (1998). For our part 1 of 2 celebrations, we are reviewing the album track by track. If you have any feedback, find us on all social media platforms (@divadailiespod) or email us at [email protected]
Published 06/21/23
In this episode, it’s another Diva Headlines! Angie & Steffi talk all about what’s been happening in the DCU - the Diva Cinematic Universe. We discuss the passing of legendary performer Tina Turner, more thoughts on Beyoncé’s Renaissance Tour & Janet Jackson’s Together Again Tour, and fully drag the Whitney Houston biopic. Plus our thoughts the constant public scrutiny of Chloe & Halle, the latest TLC documentary and of course…Kylie Minogue’s “Padam”. If you have any feedback,...
Published 06/14/23
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. If you have any feedback, find us on all social media platforms (@divadailiespod) or email us at [email protected]
Published 06/07/23
In 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...
Published 02/23/23
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 #JusticeforRenaissance In 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...
Published 02/15/23
Alright, 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 latest...
Published 02/01/23
Happy 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 (@poetrysoul3) and Steffi (@inn_mho) 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...
Published 12/28/22
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 (@poetrysoul3) and Steffi (@inn_mho) 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...
Published 12/01/22
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 (@poetrysoul3) and Steffi (@inn_mho) 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...
Published 11/11/22
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 (@poetrysoul3) and Steffi (@inn_mho) 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...
Published 10/27/22
We are back for PART 2 of our Janet Jackson “The Velvet Rope” journey. In this episode, Angie (@poetrysoul3) and Steffi (@inn_mho) 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...
Published 10/20/22
Continuing on with our Anniversary Divas series, Angie (@poertrysoul3) and Steffi (@inn_mho) 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...
Published 10/13/22
We are back for PART 2 of our Mariah Carey “Butterfly” journey. In this episode, Angie (@poetrysoul3) and Steffi (@inn_mho) 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...
Published 10/06/22
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...
Published 09/29/22
We are back for PART 2 of our Chloe x Halle “Ungodly Hour” journey. In this episode, Angie (@poetrysoul3) and Steffi (@inn_mho) 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 #TEAMHALLE 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...
Published 09/14/22
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 (@poetrysoul3) and Steffi (@inn_mho) 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...
Published 09/07/22
We are back for PART 2 of our Destiny’s Child “Destiny Fulfilled” journey. In this episode, Angie (@poetrysoul3) and Steffi (@inn_mho) 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...
Published 08/31/22
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 (@poetrysoul3) and Steffi (@inn_mho) 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....
Published 08/24/22
Welcome back to PART 2 of our Beyoncé “Act 1: Renaissance” journey. In this episode, Angie (@poetrysoul3) and Steffi (@inn_mho) 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,...
Published 08/17/22