OK Vibes

We made it to the series finale! Justine explains what led her to podcasting and features the Play Q&Ayyyy segment recorded live on Instagram. This isn't "goodbye", only "see ya later". 💌 Part of this episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2022/12/12/my-girlhood-hobbies-became-labors-of-love/

Gather 'round, it's fcukin' storytime! Justine shares some of her fictional faves posted to the OK Vibes blog. Tales include a strip club drama, a leaked Santa interview, literal ghosting, a super salty holiday dinnertime, and a couple of examples of why it sucks to work in an office. Sources: Prideful #flashfiction | https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2019/05/27/prideful-flashfiction/ Bott...

Life is better with a serving of real Southern sweet tea! Justine hit The Triangle area of North Carolina this month and tells all about her trip, including the worst part–being rejected from a strip club. Check out Triangle Cycle Tours for a unique touring experience of downtown Raleigh, NC: www.trianglecycletours.com Intro source: North Carolina's Anti-Gay Tourism Commercial: https://youtu.b...

Hold the cheese! Justine shares her chronicled month of veganism while battling a gut-crunching case of lactose intolerance (AKA lack toast and taller ants). No gas expulsions were recorded during this episode for the emotional safety of listeners. 🙃 Sources: I'm Sick of Fat Vegans - Comedian Brian Tucker - Chocolate Sundaes Standup Comedy: https://youtu.be/czVFB6vjuV8?si=c4lR7du_QeLzCHBJ How...

Are you a believer? ...of extraterrestrials, that is! Justine gets into the Roswell, NM UFO sighting, how she acquired a virtual alien pet and more. Strap on your space belts and keep your hands inside the spaceship as we coast down the intergalactic highway of truth and phenom. Sources: Danny Brown and A$AP Rocky Play Smash or Pass: Alien Edition | DANNY'S House: https://youtu.be/VqM7uhXhhaI?...

Are you a doom-scroller or someone that overshares on socials? Stop it! Justine gets into the pros and cons of social media plus the benefits for introverts of leaving it all alone. Sources: Uncle on social media | Andrea Jin: https://youtu.be/PRHMv5-vqUQ?si=Kv49BVH_R374GY62 Why I Stopped Using Social Media as an Introvert (and What I Do Instead): https://introvertdear.com/news/why-i-stopped-using...

Are you still gettin' carded when you have visible gray hairs? Justine questions this while discussing the alleged pros and confirmed cons of looking younger than your age. #BlackDontCrack Sources: KT Tatara - Looking Young Sucks (Stand Up Comedy): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lGzLZuCrs8 Pros and Cons of Looking Young: https://youtu.be/_AvZOP0V4sE?si=gPn86_HgO0cKFuFE Part of this episode i...

Don't blind yourself to history! Justine shares the origins of sunglasses and spectacles, after discussing her current sight struggle. Part of this episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2023/04/24/real-shady/ Sources: The Struggle of Wearing Glasses: https://youtu.be/ZEMRJlC4--Q?si=4037fEnWBdIzvgiU A Brief History of Sunglasses: https://www.sunglassmuseum.com/...

Are allergies on the rise? Justine tackles this while getting into why she started getting weekly allergy shots and rarely meeting highly allergic kids in childhood. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2023/03/20/to-hell-with-ragweed/ Sources: MADtv Levitrol Commercial: https://youtu.be/WGNhNlBYK_E?si=rMQ_sklju33RZLSt What are Allergies and Its Symptoms: ht...

In the second half of this two-part covo, Justine continues discussing the concept of blood being thicker than water with Autiiee J, and ElReco "Ghost" Ramon. Tips for finding your soul tribe are shared in addition to the importance of loving yourself before anyone else. Can I get an amen? This episode is linked to a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2018/02/12/when-friends-become...

Is blood thicker than water? Justine explores this ideology with two returning guests: classy mom of three and herbal enthusiast, Autiiee J, plus polyamory historian, author, and podcaster, ElReco "Ghost" Ramon. In this first of a two-part covo, the trio gets into how their families affected their senses of self and how the next generation is embracing individuality versus groupthink on...

Meow meow meow meow...JJ ( @CyneTyme ) returns for a cat chat with Justine. Stories about their feline experiences are shared, and as usual, JJ says something questionable. #AdoptDontShop This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2021/03/08/im-now-a-cat-mom-mom/

Long live the debate on cultural appropriation versus cultural appreciation! Justine revisits the Japanese B-Style controversy and wishes for a diverse panel committee. Sources: Black lifestyle in Japan - vpro Metropolis | https://youtu.be/_Qe4AZRkFYE 'B-Stylers' Are Japanese Teens Who Want to Be Black | https://www.vice.com/en/article/9bzqdp/b-style-japan-desir-van-den-berg-photos B-Style...

Shantay, you stay! Justine gushes over her love for RuPaul in this episode dedicated to the world-renowned author, artist, and mother of many drag queens. If you can't love yourself, how in the hell are you gonna love somebody else? Sources: Reality Competition Program: 75th Emmy Awards | https://youtu.be/tdlFV6da6R0?si=xLby8KwV72DwkNbi RuPaul interview on Arsenio 1993 | https://youtu.be/WbINx...

Are you a bookworm to the core? Justine has always been into reading books and shares her thoughts on the good and questionable ink she partook in during 2023. #ReadOrDie Check out Drake Said My Name (Justine) by AfroBanger on SoundCloud! https://soundcloud.com/afrobanger/drake-said-my-name-justine This episode is available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2023/01/16/book-it/ This epi...

ElReco "Ghost" Ramon continues filling Justine in on his experience with alternative forms of companionship and offers strong advice to the poly-curious. Highly jealous individuals need not apply! This episode is linked to a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2013/01/11/monogamy-is-a-choice-not-a-must/

As promised, ElReco "Ghost" Ramon (@multimonogamous on Instagram) returns to discuss his experience as a solo poly individual. Justine and "Ghost" also touch on sex drive compatibility, controlling your narrative, the colonization of certain terms, and more! This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2013/01/11/monogamy-is-a-choice-not-a-must/

Shots, shots, shots, shots, shots, everybody! Justine reveals her liquor limitations and then gets into the history of tiki drinks. Did you know "tropical" and "tiki" aren't synonymous? Sources: Tiffany Haddish Partied Too Hard In Miami | Netflix Is A Joke: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOJY4Oh3-9M One Mai Tai, Hold the Colonialism Please: https://www.eater.com/2019/10/7/...

New year, same you? Justine talks about the importance of defining new habits as opposed to making New Year's resolutions, and why a book she had in progress nine years ago is on hold. Work with yourself, not against yourself! Intro Source: Resolution Revolution - SNL | https://youtu.be/9lnkgrJtiyU?si=D6LMQHYuelqtat_M This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com...

Chesnuts roasting on an open...lie? Justine shares the history of modern Christmas and the origins of Santa's little Hellian, Krampus. #TeamKrampus Sources: Weekend Update: Krampus on Kidnapping Naughty Children - SNL | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgJ6lWIwJnY History of Christmas | https://www.history.com/topics/christmas/history-of-christmas#is-christmas-really-the-day-jesus-was-born Have...

Clean up your act! Justine discusses her decluttering project from last winter, defines the KonMari Method, and shares the purpose of döstädning AKA "Swedish death cleaning". Sources: Tidying Up with Abuela (KonMari Parody): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jy-4LPYpZTo About the KonMari Method: https://konmari.com/about-the-konmari-method/ What is 'Swedish death cleaning' and shou...

What makes a good neighbor? Justine shares her bad neighbor experiences along with a few tales from the interwebs! No HOA fees were collected during the production of this episode. 😏 Sources: My Neighbor Shot Me - Comedian J Snow - Chocolate Sundaes Standup Comedy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CyJL5_8d6A What is it like to have really bad neighbors? https://www.quora.com/What-is-it-like-to-ha...

The saga continues! In the second half of this two-part episode, ElReco "Ghost" Ramon(⁠@multimonogamous⁠), continues to chat with Justine about the overall state of marriage and his own experiences with courting. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2022/03/21/marriage-is-dead/

On the first of this two-part episode, the author of "Multi-Monogamous: 3 Fiancés Later" and solo host of the Normal? - Lol and Multimonogamous podcasts, ElReco "Ghost" Ramon( @multimonogamous ), joins Justine to discuss the evolving landscape of coupling in the USA. Due the options outweigh the benefits? This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress....

The classic pie rivalry continues! Justine explores the ongoing debate between pumpkin pie and sweet potato pie along with the origins of the latter. Let's just agree that we'll all want seconds if either earns an A+ from our taste buds. Sources: Black Grandmas Try Other Black Grandmas' Sweet Potato Pie - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=caN8V3jtyNA Just Folks. Pumpkin Pie vs. Sweet Pot...