Sips & Scripts Podcast

This week on Sips & Scripts, we’re diving into Spike Lee’s legendary classic Do the Right Thing — a film that somehow feels just as timely, uncomfortable, funny, frustrating, and necessary today as it did in 1989. We’re unpacking: ☀️ the pressure cooker energy of the hottest day in Brooklyn 📻 Radio Raheem’s lasting impact 🍕 Sal’s, Mookie, and neighborhood tension 👀 the symbolism and mytholo...

🎬✨ “From Motown roots to global moonwalks… we’re stepping into the legend.” 🕺🏾🌍 This week on Sips & Scripts, we’re diving into Michael (2026) — a cinematic deep-dive into the life, legacy, and layered brilliance of Michael Jackson. 🎤✨ From childhood stardom with the Jackson 5 🎶 to the dizzying heights of global superstardom 🌎👑, we’re unpacking the artistry, pressure, perfectionism, a...

White Movies That Black People Heavily Love (Whether Hollywood Planned It or Not) “They weren’t made for us… but they were absolutely claimed by us.” We’re back!! This week on Sips & Scripts , we’re kicking off Season 5 with a list episode that’s already chaotic in the group chat: White Movies That Black People HeavilyF*ck With (aka Films That Accidentally Became Ours). From Cher Horowitz bein...

It’s getting chilly, but the vibes are HOT!  We’re on break until February 2026 but here’s a little treat!  Our last show of 2025 is now available on all podcast platforms!   When the North Pole starts feeling a little too small, Ms. Claus packs her bags and heads to Miami to figure out who she is beyond being Santa’s wife. This week on Sips & Scripts: LIVE! , we’re joined by Jason Mimms, one...

🎄🎤 “Christmas chaos, cousin drama & a broke-boy holiday miracle…” This week on Sips & Scripts, we’re stepping straight into the hood holiday classic Friday After Next (2002) — the movie that proves Christmas can still be merry even when your rent is due, your presents got stolen, and your landlord is threatening you with her freshly released-from-prison son. From Craig and Day-Day’s dust...

“He’s just a baby boy…” but growing up ain’t easy when you’re stuck between mama’s house and manhood. 👶🏽💭 This week on Sips & Scripts , Kirsten and Terrell are joined by special guest Krystal Hart — PR strategist, business consultant, and co-owner of Sunbury Coffee Bar — to unpack John Singleton’s 2001 classic, Baby Boy . A raw, emotional story about love, manhood, and the cycles we fight t...

Candyman (2021) — Season 4, Episode 13 Say his name… if you dare. 👁️ This week on Sips & Scripts , Kirsten and Terrell are joined by Chicago’s own Rapper, Sinatris Jackson to talk all things Candyman (2021) — the chilling sequel of the 1992 horror classic that blends legend, legacy, and social commentary. Together, we’re unpacking: 🪞 How mirrors and memory turn trauma into terror 🏙️ The haunt...

He Got Game (1998) — Season 4, Episode 12 Ball is life — but at what cost? This week on Sips & Scripts , Kirsten, Terrell, and Jeff are diving into He Got Game (1998), the Spike Lee classic that mixes hoops, hustle, and heartache. Starring Denzel Washington, Ray Allen, and Milla Jovovich, this film goes way beyond basketball — it’s about fatherhood, freedom, and forgiveness. We’re unpacking:...

It’s a family reunion… and not the fun kind... This week on Sips & Scripts, Kirsten and Terrell are diving into Kingdom Come (2001), the dramedy with a powerhouse ensemble cast: Whoopi Goldberg, LL Cool J, Loretta Devine, Jada Pinkett Smith, Vivica A. Fox, Toni Braxton, and Cedric the Entertainer. Joining us is a very special guest: Reginald L. Pierce, Sr., Coroner of Liberty County, who bring...

When everything falls apart, what does survival look like? This week on Sips & Scripts, we dive headfirst into Straw, Tyler Perry’s psychological crime drama starring Taraji P. Henson as a single mother pushed to the brink by poverty, trauma, and systemic failure. It’s gritty. It’s heart-wrenching. And it features one of the most haunting twists we’ve seen all year. We paired it with our cockt...

One band, one sound — and one bold cocktail to match! This week on Sips & Scripts, Kirsten and Terrell are turning up the volume with Drumline (2002), the HBCU marching band classic that gave us Nick Cannon’s breakout role, Zoe Saldaña’s early star power, and the unforgettable mantra: "one band, one sound". From ego clashes and hazing drama to heart-pounding halftime shows, we’re div...

Life, death, and second chances—with a side of stand-up. Welcome back to another fun-filled episode of Sips & Scripts ! This week, we’re heading straight to the pearly gates (and back) with Down to Earth —the 2001 comedy starring Chris Rock. It’s a lighthearted, feel-good ride that mixes stand-up wit, fish-out-of-water antics, and a dash of “what would you do if you had one more shot?” We’ve g...

I Am Legend (2007) – Sips & Scripts, Season 4, Episode 8 The last man alive… is not alone. This week, the Sips & Scripts crew unpacks I Am Legend — WillSmith’s chilling one-man show set in a deserted New York City crawling withinfected creatures. We explore loneliness, legacy, and loyalty (yes, Sam 😭). We paired it with a bold Jack Daniel’s & Lemonade — a simple sip for adeeply comple...

Welcome back to another episode of Sips & Scripts!  Today we're discussing the 1998 film, Belly, starring rappers Nas and DMX in their film debut, along with Taral Hicks, Method Man, and singer T-Boz from R&B/Pop group TLC. Anddddd we're sipping on a... … traditional Jamaican Breeze. Inspired by the heavy influence of Jamaican culture in the film. Today's cocktail is made by Gi...

Welcome to our ongoing Season 3 of Sips & Scripts! We're back with episode 15! We're discussing the 1994 film, Above the Rim, starring Duane Martin, Leon, Tupac, Bernic Mac & Marlon Wayans. Anddddd we're sipping on a... Hoops Highball! • Ingredients : Bourbon ginger beer lime juice mint leaves • Instructions : In a highball glass filled with ice, pour in 1 oz. bourbon and 1/4 o...

It's Season 3 of Sips & Scripts! We're back this Sunday with a new episode! We're discussing the 2001 film, Two Can Play That Game, starring Vivica Fox and Morris Chestnut. Anddddd we're sipping on a Whiskey Sour ! Ingredients : 2 ounces bourbon 3/4 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed 1/2 ounce simple syrup 1/2 ounce egg white (optional) Garnish: Angostura bitters Instructions...

We’re back with a new episode and today we're discussing:  Black Panther:  Wakanda Forever, starring Letitia Wright, Lupita Nyong’o, Danai Gurira & Angela Bassett. Anddddd we're sipping on a Wakanda Forever! INGREDIENTS: 1 oz. Cointreau 2 oz. Mezcal 1 oz. Fresh lime juice 0.25 oz. Fresh orange juice 3 Blackberries PREPARATION: Step 1:  Muddle blackberries in a shaker with Cointr...

“No sex. No *cocktails*. No men. No way!” Welcome back to Sips and Scripts!  In this week's episode we are watching and talking about Kirsten's movie pick:  Sister Act, the 1992 American comedy film directed by Emile Ardolino, written by Paul Rudnick and released by Touchstone Pictures.  Whoopi Goldberg stars alongside Maggie Smith, Kathy Najimy, Wendy Makkena, Mary Wickes, and Harv...

“Sometimes The Cocktail You're Looking For Is Right Where You Left It...” Welcome back to Sips and Scripts!  In this week's episode we are watching and talking about Kirsten's movie pick:  Sweet Home Alabama, 2002 American rom-com film directed by Andy Tennant and starring Reese Witherspoon, Josh Lucas, Patrick Dempsey, Mary Kay Place, Jean Smart, and Candice Bergen. It was released by B...

“Damn, it's quiet out here! I should've brought my cocktail!” Welcome back to Sips and Scripts!  We're back this week and in this episode we are watching and talking about Kirsten's movie pick:  Jason’s Lyric, the 1994 Black American film, written by Bobby Smith Jr., directed by Doug McHenry, and starring Allen Payne, Jada Pinkett, Bokeem Woodbine, Suzanne Douglas, Treach, Eddie Griffin,...

Welcome back to Sips and Scripts!  We took some time off but we're back and in this episode we are watching and talking about Terrell's movie pick:  House Party, the 1990 American comedy film directed by Reginald Hudlin. Starring Kid and Play of popular hip hop duo Kid 'n Play,  Full Force, Robin Harris, Martin Lawrence, Tisha Campbell, and A.J. Johnson. Terrell also shares his fail...

Welcome back to Sips and Scripts!  In this episode we are going LIVE on IG to talk about Kayla's movie pick:  The Tinder Swindler documentary on Netflix.  Terrell claims to have never EVER been scammed, Kirsten tells the tale of a near brush with being marriage scammed and Kayla shares her almost being scammed on cash app. Trigger Warnings:  criminal/scammer activity Our paired...

Welcome back to Sips and Scripts!  In this episode we have a special guest!  Health/Wellness Influencer, Shelly Carpenter of @riseandsustain on Instagram and www.shellyclately!  Her movie pick for us is Eve's Bayou:  written and directed by Kasi Lemmons, starring Samuel L. Jackson, Lisa Nicole Carson, Jurnee Smollett, Lynn Whitfield, Debbi Morgan, Meagan Good & Diahann Carr...

Welcome back to Sips and Scripts!  In this episode we are watching and talking about Terrell's movie pick:  Lean On Me, starring Morgan Freeman, Beverly Todd & Robert Guillaume.  Terrell also shares his initial fear of high school that was activated by this film, Kirsten remixes her high school fight song and Kayla gives her well wishes for Kaneesha's unborn baby. Trigger Warnin...

Welcome back to Sips and Scripts!  In this episode we are picking up where we left off with Terrell leading part 2 of: Women of the Movement TV series, starring Adrienne Warren, Cedric Joe & Glynn Turman.  Terrell also shares his conspiracy theory regarding Valentine's Day, Kirsten succumbs to the zombie apocalypse and Kayla's turns a portion of our podcast into...a musical?  &n...