Episodes
#TimesUp was trending but what now? The Oscars is quickly approaching and what better time to talk about Hollywood's sexual assault problem than now. Join us as we discuss #metoo, social media activism, and some really good music.
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Gatekeeper - Jessie Reyez
The Body is a Blade - Japanese Breakfast
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About the podcast: Join the Very Important Playlist Podcast, Jane and Bianca, as they craft playlists around hot celebs and kewl people they love. Oh! They also like talking about...
Published 02/05/18
Do you know her from her amazing book, her web series or maybe her AH-MAH-ZING television show Insecure??? However you know her, you can’t deny that Issa Ray is a queen *crown emoji* She even curved Drake ?!?! Listen to us gab about Los Angeles, black women in the entertainment industry and the importance of networking! --
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LA Love - Fergie
Lover is a Day - Cuco
Away Away - Ibeyi
Female Energy - Willow Smith
Phone - Lizzo
Lotus Flower Bomb - Wale feat. Miguel
White Ferrari - Frank...
Published 01/15/18
RA RA RA-A-A MAMA OOH LA LA This is the LAST episode of 2017! And who better to end this year with than Lady Gaga. In the year of #metoo, Stefani Germanotta has had quite a year and we talk all about it in this newest episode. Tune in if you want to hear more about her iconic looks, her artistry, her musicality, and her legacy.
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What's a Girl To Do - Bat for Lashes
Come - Lee Jung Hyun
Radio Ga Ga - Queen
Pelo Suelto - Gloria Trevi
Tik Tok - Kesha
Tiny Dancer - Elton John
Dress You Up -...
Published 01/01/18
Imagine being the hostess with the mostest and also a comedian, TV host, actress, writer, and producer and so much more … well if you’re Ellen Degeneres it’s easy peazy! Listen along to this soon-to-be-viral episode as we talk about all white outfits, coming out in Hollywood, and the GAYTIES!!!
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Waiting for a Sloth - The Gregory Brothers on Youtube
Come On Feel The Noize - Quiet Riot
White Flag - Dido
I Think We’re Alone Now - Tiffany
Come To Me Baby - Sechskies
Million Dollar Secret -...
Published 12/18/17
Does the name Jimmy Brooks from Degrassi sound familiar? Well, it SHOULD because we’re talking about DRAKE today! From acting to rapping to comedy, Mr. Aubrey Graham can do it all (or can he?) Listen along to this meme-riffic episode as we rank Drake’s albums, dish on his street cred (or lack of?), and beg him to bring back Outkast.
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Hoja en Blanco (Monchy y Alexandra)
Prom (SZA)
Bump, Bump, Bump (B2K, P Diddy)
Black (G-Dragon feat Sky Ferreira)
Say Something Loving (The XX)
JamCome On...
Published 12/03/17
Laverne Cox is our VIP, our very important podcastee and she is here to PAVE THE WAY! She is a first for everything and we are HERE for it! Hear Jane and Bianca discuss everything from the ideal Laverne rom-com to a drag reunion with Destiny’s Child to a one petite Paul Rudd.
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Love On Top - Beyoncé
Lose My Breath - Destiny’s Child
Spaceman - 4 Non Blondes
Stand Tall - Childish Gambino
Demons - Fatboy Slim ft Macy Gray
Meg Ryan - Ah Mer Ah Su
Perfidia - Los Panchos
La Nuit - Ah Mer Ah...
Published 11/20/17
Preggo my eggo cuz we’re talking about PREGNANCY TODAY. More importantly, we’re talking about the eternally pregnant Ali Wong. If you haven’t caught her show BABY COBRA on Netflix, literally leave and watch that cuz it will make your life whole. Then, after you binge it 3 times, come back and listen to us chat about bad Asians, periods, and a weirdly belated Halloween.
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They Say I’m Different - Betty Davis
Everybody Wants to Love You - Japanese Breakfast
My Vag - Awkwafina
Bitch Better...
Published 11/06/17
NURTS. We are dropping tears like Annalise Keating at how amazing Viola Davis is. Crank the volume WAY up to listen to us talk about Viola’s tears of gold, women of color winning awards in Hollywood and the Shonda Rhimes classic Crossroads.
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Is This How You Feel? - The Preatures
Muddy Waters - LP
이 밤이 지나면 - 임재범
Tiempo - Profetas
Hit The Ceiling - LION BABE
Cussin’, Cryin’, And Carryin’ On - Ike and Tina Turner
I Need My Girl - The National
Don’t Touch My Hair - Solange
I Can’t Make You...
Published 10/22/17
Our love for Y Tu Mama Tambien is never-ending and we already talked about Diego Luna so how can we not talk about Gael Garcia Bernal! This prolific-ass, chunky hunky funky monkey dude is an international golden star, and what better way to keep celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month than gabbing about good ol’ Gael? Open your earholes to this smarticles episode as we chat about acting, immigration, and Etsy keychains.
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Peach Boy - Jay Som
Chupetazos - Caloncho
Your Heart is an Empty Room -...
Published 10/08/17
Get ready to ja ja ja with us while we rave about our #fav Gina Rodriguez. Here’s your reminder to start celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, this month and every month with VIP Podcast. Join us as we get in the boxing ring with topics like Hollywood diversity, telenovelas & kdramas, and the awful summer jam that was Despacito.
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Chantaje - Shakira ft. Maluma
Into You - KOLAJ x Eric Nam
Oh Oh - Marineros
Quien Manda - Mala Rodríguez
Ourselves The Elves- Wounds
Maria - Kim Ah...
Published 09/25/17
This episode's a little different... but can you smell what The Rock is cooking? We do... so obvi we had to have an episode on Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson! From football to wrestling to tooth fairy to now presidential candidate, The Rock is unstoppable. Join us as we discuss his Black Samoan heritage, his acting and wrestling, and of course, that 90's meme pic.
Song List:
You're Welcome - Dwayne Johnson/Maui
The Good Stuff - Kenny Chesney
Back in Black - AC/DC
Let's Do It Again - J...
Published 09/10/17
Guess which mean green mother is fresh off the boat? That’s right, we’re talking about Constance Wu! From sitcoms to theatrics, Constance Wu is a superstar and we couldn’t resist an episode on her. Join us as we discuss raccoon cafes, Dennis Quaid, and, as always, Sailor Moon.
Song List:
Intro - Little Shop of Horrors
Argonauts - The Little Ones
Lottery - Kali Uchis
Wind, Stop Blowing - Loveholic
Girlfriend - Girl’s Generation
Happy - Mitski
Mean Green Mother From Outer Space - Little Shop...
Published 08/06/17
Dope bae? Nah bae. We want our woke bae. Hate our overuse of the word bae? Sorry bae, we can’t help it cuz we’re talking about Aziz Ansari! If you wanna hear about love, rom-coms, and Master of None, treat yourself to this episode!
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Song List:
Too Bad I Have to Destroy You Now - Kid Cudi
Treat Yourself - Eric Bellinger feat. Wale
Do Your Own Thing - Raven Symone
HYFR (Hell Ya F*****g Right) - Drake feat. Lil Wayne
Crazy Dog - Big Bang
Space Song - Beach House
Remember - The Melody
How...
Published 07/09/17
MEEGAN! MEEGAN! Listen to our podcast! We have your jacket! HA! HA! But low-key we wish we had Jordan Peele's jacket cuz he's the talk of the town. In this brand new ep, we talk about black bodies, black culture, and as always... that iconic scene in Love Actually.
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Rockit - Herbie Hancock
Green Light - Lorde
Redbone - Childish Gambino
Walk On By - Thundercat feat. Kendrick Lamar
Shadow Man - Noname feat. Saba, Smino & Phoelix
Lady Villain - Daye Jack
I Get Out - Lauryn Hill
Andromeda...
Published 06/11/17
Hey girl! We picked our first yt dude and it was weird. But we can’t hide our crushes on Eva Mendez’s man, Ryan Gosling! #sorryboutit
If you want to hear about heavy bokeh lighting, potential potato themed movie sequels and child acting, check out this episode!
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It’s Your Voodoo Working - Charles Sheffield
U-Go-Girl - Lee Hyori
She Don’t Care - Dumbfounded
Skeletons - JR JR
Old Friends - Pinegrove
You and Me - Penny & The Quarters
XO - Beyonce
She Will Be Loved - Maroon...
Published 05/29/17
Here’s to a mama that we really love! The legendary af Rita Moreno! You know her, we know her, we couldn’t not do an episode on her. If you wanna hear about her insane dancing skills, abusive fuckboys, and our future aqua-aerobics class, check out this special Mother’s Day episode!
Song List:
Lola - Tito Puente and La Lupe
Tumbao - Kat Dahlia
Danzon No 2 - Arturo Marquez, conducted by Gustavo Dudamel
Perhaps Perhaps Perhaps - Doris Day
So Gone/Sirena - La Favi
Lo Que Construimos - Natalia...
Published 05/14/17
Jane and Bianca can speak perfect French. JK. They can't. But you know what they can do? Talk forever about Mindy Kaling! Check out all the very important things we have to say about the greatness that is Mindy!
Song List:
Ride - Lizzo
Ain’t No Stopping Nancy - Sister Nancy
Spectrum (GEOTHEORY Remix) - GoldLink
Ca Plane Pour Moi - Plastic Bertrand
Would’ve Been The One - Solange
Picture Perfect - Little Simz
Call It What You Want - Foster The People
She’s a Rainbow - Rolling Stone
Dancing...
Published 04/30/17
Y’all… we really f*****g love Rashida Jones. We simply had no choice but to dedicate this episode specially to her. She’s smart af, hot af, dope af, and you know it. Listen up and lend an ear to our amazeballs playlist as we fangirl over Rashida, television, race, and fame!
Song List:
Are You That Somebody - Aaliyah
Think Of You - Ibeyi
I Wanna Sex You Up - Color Me Badd
All Night Long (All Night) - Lionel Richie
Black Happiness - Yoon Mi Rae
I Know There’s Something Going On - Frida
Girl...
Published 04/16/17
We are psyCHO for M CHO! We cannot help but talk about our undying love for the most badass All American Girl Margaret Cho! Are women funny? You bet they are! Check out the songs we have in store today while we discuss all things love, sex, gender, race… and Rihanna.
Song List:
Cherry Bomb - Runaways
Boys Wanna Be Her - Peaches
I Wanna Kill My Rapist - Margaret Cho
손대지마 (Don’t Touch Me) - 에일리 (Ailee)
Fat, Fem & Asian - Lucian Piane / Kim Chi
SAFE - Dumbfoundead
I Feel Love (Every...
Published 04/02/17
Hey huntyyyyys! Y’all ready to make HERstory today? The one and only Rupaul Charles is on the chopping block for this week’s episode. See what songs we have in store for Mama Ru as we discuss our fav drag queens, what we would lip sync to, and the importance of drag culture. Forget Rolaskatoxx, here comes RuJanca.
Song List:
Supermodel (You Better Work) - Rupaul Charles
I’m Not Gonna Teach my Boyfriend how to dance with you - Black Kids
Keep it Gay - The Producers
She’s a Lady - LION...
Published 03/19/17
We are so thankful to have DIEGO LUNA in our lives (and not Matt Da-Mon). That's right, your favorite woke Mexican cutie is in the hot seat for episode 2 of our VIP Podcast. Tune in to check out what songs we put together for him and as we discuss other very important things like Diego’s activism, Jar Jar Binks, and Korean Mexican weddings.
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Song List:
Have You Ever Seen the Rain - Juan Gabriel
Limon Y Sal - Julieta Venegas
(I Can't Help) Falling in Love - UB40
Besame Mucho -...
Published 03/05/17
Happy Presidents Day! We ain’t happy about Cheeto-trash-can human bean and we can’t stop thinking about the MOST WONDERFUL Michelle Obama so we made a nice playlist that we hope you enjoy too! Get to know us in our very first episode as we talk about ourselves and very important stuff like white ladies’ love of Sheryl Crow, Princess Diaries and our trip to Hongdae.
Song list:
Run the World (Girls) - Beyonce
Angels - Chance The Rapper ft. Saba
BO$$ - Fifth Harmony
Get Your Freak On - Missy...
Published 02/20/17