DIVA DAILIES

Kicking off Season 4, Angie and Steffi discuss the diva-coded 2024 Grammys. They get into major moments like the return of Tracy Chapman, Jay Z’s speech & the Taylor Swift snubbing Celine Dion debacle. Plus, Usher Super Bowl setlist predictions! We also share our thoughts on our favorite Grammy winners of the night including Victoria Monet and Miley Cyrus and our favorite performances. DIVA DAILIE...

In our FINAL episode of Season 3, Angie and Steffi answer additional listener feedback. We share the origins of our podcast theme song, tangential Whitney Houston / My Love is Your Love topics, posthumous albums, what’s the difference between an artist that is inspired by other artists and one that merely copies - and so much more! We also tease what we will be covering next season - Season 4 will...

In this episode, Angie and Steffi ’s “Carol” discussion comes to an end. They discuss “Carol” being overlooked by the Oscars, their lackluster marketing campaign, gay shaking, and why the movie will forever be a favorite for people with taste - including you, Harold. This is part 2 of 2 of our era breakdown episodes, and the final part of our “Carol” episodes.  Continuing where we left off with te...

In this episode, Angie and Steffi talk all about the “Carol” era in Cate Blanchett & Rooney Mara’s career. This is part 1 of 2 of our era breakdown episodes, and part 2 of 3 of our “Carol” episodes. We discuss what was going on at their careers during this time and how the roles of Carol & Therese ultimately contribute to their onscreen personas. We then get into Patricia Highsmith and tackle two...

For our final Holiday Diva Movie of the season, everything comes full circle. This week, Angie and Steffi discuss “Carol” (2015, directed by Todd Haynes), starring our divas of the week: Cate Blanchett & Rooney Mara. Because there is so much to talk about when it comes to the masterpiece that is “Carol”, we have decided to divide our discussion into two parts. In part one, we review the movie via...

In this episode, Angie and Steffi discuss the holiday sequel to 1999’s “The Best Man”. It’s time to get into “The Best Man Holiday” (2013) starring our divas of the week: Nia Long, Sanaa Lathan, Regina Hall, and Melissa De Sousa.  For this episode, we combined what would normally be two parts of an episode into one episode because that’s what we used to do when covering movies. However, this will...

In this episode, Angie and Steffi are continuing on their holiday diva movie journey with the modern day Christmas romcom classic “The Holiday” (2006) featuring our divas of the week: Kate Winslet & Cameron Diaz. For this episode, we combined what would normally be two parts of an episode into one episode because that’s what we used to do when covering movies. However, this will probably change in...

In this episode, Angie and Steffi are going back to the movies in honor of the holiday season. To kick off our Diva Holiday Movies month, we are discussing the VH1 TV movie classic “A Diva’s Christmas Carol (2000) starring our diva of the week: Vanessa Williams. We review the movie and also talk about the “A Diva’s Christmas Carol” era in Vanessa Williams’ career. For this episode, we combined wha...

In the FINAL part of our Whitney Houston “My Love is Your Love” (1998) extravaganza, Angie and Steffi continue their deep dive into the era. We discuss all the promo Whitney & Mariah did for “When You Believe”, Whitney’s appearance at a Pride event, the iconic music videos, Super Tuesday and of course, the legacy of the “My Love is Your Love” album & era. Has Steffi’s feelings evolved since episod...

In part 3 of our Whitney Houston “My Love is Your Love” (1998) journey, Angie and Steffi break down the era. We discuss Whitney’s rise as a movie star leading up to the album, her chaotic relationship/ marriage to Bobby Brown, Robyn Crawford’s departure, the iconic Dolce & Gabbana looks, and the narratives that Team Whitney & Arista leaned on during the promotion of the album. This is the first pa...

In this episode, Angie and Steffi continue their review of Whitney Houston’s “My Love is Your Love” (1998) album. We are reviewing the album track by track. This is the second part of the album breakdown. The first five songs were discussed in part 1, and the era breakdown will take place in parts 3 and 4.  As we do in all of our Diva Discography episodes, part 1 (technically this is part 2) is an...

In this episode, Angie and Steffi dive deep into Whitney Houston’s “My Love is Your Love” (1998). We are reviewing the album track by track. This is the first part of the album breakdown. The remaining songs will be discussed in part 2, and the era breakdown will take place in parts 3 and 4.  As we do in all of our Diva Discography episodes, part 1 is an in-depth review and discussion of EVERY SIN...

In part 3 of our Lauryn Hill “Miseducation of Lauryn Hill” (1998) saga, Angie and Steffi break down the era. We discuss tension within The Fugees in the leadup to Lauryn Hill going solo, Robert Glasper’s (one-sided?) feud, the theme-specific marketing & rollout of the era, and how Lauryn bowed out of music when she was on top - much to the chagrin of the industry & the public. Plus, a discussion o...

In this episode, Angie and Steffi dissect Lauryn Hill’s “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill” (1998). We are reviewing the album track by track. This is the second part of the album breakdown. We discussed the first half of the album in part 1, and the era breakdown will take place in part 3.  Album Info: The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill is the only solo studio album by American singer and rapper Laury...

In this episode, Angie and Steffi dissect Lauryn Hill’s “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill” (1998). We are reviewing the album track by track. This is the first part of the album breakdown. The remaining songs will be discussed in part 2, and the era breakdown will take place in part 3.  As we do in all of our Diva Discography episodes, part 1 is an in-depth review and discussion of EVERY SINGLE TRA...

In our part 2 episode of Amy Winehouses’s “Back to Black” (2006), Angie and Steffi break down the era. We discuss Amy Winehouse’s toxic relationship with Blake Fielder-Civil and how it helped inspire the album. We also discuss Amy’s other personal struggles from this era including her addiction, eating disorder, the pervasive 2000s media, and how this all ultimately led to her untimely death.     ...

Continuing our 100th episode celebration, Angie and Steffi test each other’s knowledge on past episodes. We play little snippets from various songs and movies/TV episodes that we have previously covered, and see if the other can correctly guess what it is. Thanks again for celebrating reaching 100 episodes with us! Here’s to 100 more. DIVA DAILIES SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter | Instagram | TikTok *Email...

To celebrate reaching our 100th episode, Angie and Steffi answer ALL of your questions. Some diva specific. Some related to how we make the podcast. Some even about ourselves. It’s a long one. Get comfortable. But thank you to everyone who sent in questions. We love hearing from our listeners and celebrating 100 with you! Couldn’t have done it without you. Truly. DIVA DAILIES SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter...

In this episode, Angie and Steffi break down Amy Winehouse’s last album “Back to Black” (2006). We are reviewing the album track by track. As we do in all of our Diva Discography episodes, part 1 is an in-depth review and discussion of 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 yo...

Just a little reminder that our 100th episode is next week. Angie & Steffi will be doing a Q&A for the first half, and then playing a fun game. So if you’ve ever had any questions regarding the podcast, past episodes, or divas in general - now’s your chance to ask! Send in your questions to any of our socials. AND if you’re brave enough, send it via voice message. We love hearing what you sound li...

In this episode, Angie shares with Steffi her FIRST EVER Beyoncé concert experience at the Renaissance Tour. Angie went to the Las Vegas stop on August 27, 2023. Also, happy belated birthday, Beyoncé. Angie shares the stress and frenzy prior to the concert. We discuss Beyoncé’s stage setup & tour visuals, set list, and choreography. Opinions are SHARED - some unpopular ones. Calm down, Beyhive. An...

In our part 2 episode of Selena’s “Dreaming of You” (1995), Angie and Steffi break down the era. We discuss Selena’s journey to what would’ve been major crossover success, her murder, the legacy she paved for other Latin crossover acts and how the Estate has managed the Selena brand.    In our Era Breakdown episodes, we touch on so many topics like career context, controversies/scandals of the era...

In this episode, Angie and Steffi discuss Selena Quintanilla-Pérez’s posthumous album “Dreaming of You” (1995). We are reviewing the album track by track. As we do in all of our Diva Discography episodes, part 1 is an in-depth review and discussion of 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 g...

In our part 2 episode of Aaliyah’s “Aaliyah” (2001), Angie and Steffi break down the era. We discuss Aaliyah’s career trajectory in the lead up to “Aaliyah”, her untimely death, and how the Estate has managed her legacy since.     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...

In this episode, Angie and Steffi discuss Aaliyah’s “AALIYAH” (2001) to kick off our “Last Album Of…” series  As we do in all of our Diva Discography episodes, part 1 is an in-depth review and discussion of 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...