Drink About It

We all know that this is the most anticipated episode of the season. The leaves are falling, Mariah season is around the corner and most importantly grammy nomination applications have been submitted. So we’re breaking down the biggest albums of the year by the IT girls in music! The argument for Camillo Cabello, the argument against Ariana, why Beyonce and Shakira need a re-do and why Dua Lipa ha...

Proceed with caution as in this episode, you’re going to hear some of Ibrah’s most iconic letterbox reviews. We’ve all been waiting for it, we’re finally tackling our favourite movies and this will also be a multi-episode analysis so enjoy part one! Today we break down cult classics, A24-bros, Mel’s selective movie habits, what is marketable and what isn’t and of course your two favourite twenty-s...

Divorce shaming, contract relationships, stage families, family channels, the blended family timeline, the adoption era, The Kardashian Kase study. How did we get to a stage where even the Mormon families are sharing their chaos on Reality TV!! This episode is a messy but families are messy so sit back and relax as we pour one out for the white picket fence families because they not like us.  Foll...

Welcome to the greatest reality show the world has ever seen, Kamala vs Trump!! We’re back with part 2 of our Celebrity Political and Philanthropy series and things are getting weird because Ibrah is voting for Cher and Melanie thinks Pitbull and Keke Palmer are viable candidates. Basically we’re just as confused as the rest of y’all so buckle up as we reminisce on Kony 2012, break down why cancel...

If everyone is a little bit gay is queer-baiting a concept or are your two favorite twenty something drinking a bit too much. In a summer full of Chappell Roan and JoJo Siwa it would be a crime not to discuss queer identities and performativity in the TikTok era. Can your brand lead with your sexuality? Is musical theatre part of the gay agenda? Can you be straight and metal? As always we’re only...

For some god forsaken reason, Tom Cruise is back in the Zeitgeist so we’re bringing back the cult conversation because scientology is an epidemic. Cults are rampant, and if celebrities use them to further their careers. So if you think about it it only makes sense that we do our part and talk/drink about it.  Follow us or slide into our DMs  Ibrah - @the_hashish  Melanie - @msmel0die  Always pract...

Brat, Bad Girl, Baddie or something in between, the girls that get it get it and the girls that don’t aren’t listening to this episode. This week we’re trying something new with a deep dive on the lime green phenomenon that is Charli XCX’s brat and the subculture it spawned. We unpack the demographic of the herd of gworls experiencing bratdom for the first time, how Charli got to this moment and a...

Ibrah is boycotting all traditional media in the US and today you’re going to find out why. Tis election year girlies and we’re cementing ourselves as the news podcast you never dreamed of having. Today we’re kicking things off with the state of celebrity philanthropy. Should A-listers have a voice, even if we don’t like what they have to say? Is being Apolitical the way forward? Honestly we barel...

The sun is out, the Aperol spritz are flowing and your favourite yappers have returned, it’s officially summer!! This week is a re-introduction of sorts that will get you hyped for this season's shenanigans. Our Songs & Sets of the Summer : Illusion - Due Lips (The Blaze Remix) LP Giobbi at EDC Mexico 2023 Hayden James Just Friends Sydney Set Too Sweet - Hozier Follow us or slide into our...

So the oscars happened… AGAIN and we are  triggered! For the first time ever we take a look at the receipts to see who has received their flowers and it’s honestly horrifying. So we breakdown Hollywood’s race issue, characters within our media diet that made us feel seen and why POC animated characters are top tier. Your Homework: Rina Sawayama’s Article Black Academy Award Winners Asian Academy A...

HERE YE HEAR ME! 2024 shall henceforth be known as the battle of the pop girlies. So before the girls start fighting we’re taking some time map out the state of the music and touring industry, our best concert experiences and the crowds that didn’t give what they needed to give. TLDR everyone is a thief, don’t fight 16 year old girls at gigs but you can guarantee that brah and Mel will be fist fig...

We’re looking for a man in finance, trust fund, 6”5 blue eyed…. Or just a short king who understands real love! Society naturally puts all of our bodies on tier lists so this week we’re dissecting how body policing feeds the cycle of misogyny and how celebrity culture feeds into it. We also take deep dive into society’s body politics yearbook, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition.  TRIGGER WARNING:...

Did you know that Brooklyn Beckham has a sake brand…. well neither did we! In this episode we’re breaking down the most iconic celebrity business ventures of recent history, everything from Haus Labs to Beats. Instead of eating the rich we’ll be asking for a seat at the table because the cost of living crisis is too real. P.S Ibrah did not disclose his itinerary and you’re probably all better for...

It’s hard out here in these streets, so we’re giving a second chance to cupid because love is in the air and the only way to cope is by living vicariously through celebrities! We’ll be breaking down the biggest power couples, the most iconic breakups and a whole load of celebrity couples that Mel didn’t know. If you’re curious about the ode to Ibrah or Mel’s love of medium ugly this is the episode...

It’s award season baby and this time we’re taking a look at the Grammys! In true drink about it fashion we fight all the way through but finally we have a good excuse to!  Ibrah overestimated Taylor’s influence, Melanie underestimated boy genius and both of us are ready to be the new hosts of fashion police!!  Give us a like and review so that we win best new podcast artist next year at our own aw...

What do Barry Keoghan, River Phoenix, and Amal Clooney’s husband have in common??  They’ve never been roasted by Ibrah in an elevator and they’re allegedly hunks.  This episode we break down what it takes to be a heartthrob and secure Ken status. We also argue over who we think will come out on top. #charlesmelton4president #devgirliesunite  Please note that this episode includes a heartfelt apolo...

Absence doesn’t make the heart grow fonder! It leads to underwear being stolen, two hospital visits and your favourite duo speeding down the highway in Cairo. WE’RE BACK BABYYYYY!!!!!! This episode is a pick n mix of pop culture topics including our analysis of Love Island All Stars, our first fight of the year (spoiler alert it was over Coachella), Ibrah’s 19 hour drive to see Madonna and the mos...

Welcome back to the wonderful world of Drink About It, your weekly deep dive into the pop culture things you need to drink about! All good things go on hiatus, but before we go we have to tell you about the time Ibrah got frosted tips, why Mel has to issue an official apology to Jacob Elordi and how Pitbull and John Travolta became besties. This is our Pick'n'Mix pop culture finale! We&#39...

Welcome back to the wonderful world of Drink About It, your weekly deep dive into the pop culture things you need to drink about! We know you've been waiting for this one, it is Reality TV week!! Have you ever wondered how many reality TV shows Ibrah thinks he could win, or how many Mel has applied for? In this episode we map out the modern reality TV landscape and unpack our favourite tropes,...

Welcome back to the wonderful world of Drink About It, your weekly deep dive into the pop culture things you need to drink about! If you're a Disney adult this episode is not for you! In honour of the 100 year anniversary, we unpack the reasons why and how Disney has remained a strong cultural force. From CEO tea to riding a vespa in Italy like Lizzie, two Disney sceptics ponder the power off...

Welcome back to the wonderful world of Drink About It, your weekly deep dive into the pop culture things you need to drink about! This week we're tackling the men that underpin the patriarchal structures we all know and love to hate. The insignificant fish in the deep pop-culture pond, everyone from Johnny Depp to Jacob Elordi, with a special shoutout to Drake?? As always please practice safe...

Welcome back to the wonderful world of Drink About It, your weekly dive into the pop-culture things you need to drink about! We're letting the dark side take over this week as we cosplay as white women podcasters and dissect crime! What do politicians, the Black Dahlia, vodka and the wig industry have in common? You're about to find out! As always, don't forget to practice safe sips, e...

Welcome back to the wonderful world of Drink About it, your weekly dive into the pop-culture things you need to drink about! We're channeling our inner supermodels and breaking down the whirlwind that is fashion month! From New York to Milan, we're your front row ticket to the shows that actually mattered this season. As always, don't forget to practice safe sips xxx

Welcome back to the wonder world of Drink About It, your weekly deep dive into the pop culture things you need to drink about! This week Ibrah & Mel discuss the "It Girl" of it all! From pop princesses to a real princess, they discuss and debate the women who shaped our current pop culture landscape. Always practice safe sips! xxx

Welcome to the wonderful world of Drink About It, your weekly deep dive into pop culture and the things in life you need to drink about! Join Ibrah and Mel as they give you a brief insight into their origin stories and how they became the duo the world didn't need. Always practice safe sips! xxx