Vodka Melanade is the podcast where I share my thoughts on life and love. I give my two cents about my generation and share my experiences as a young black woman living in LA.

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This week was all about love! I hope you all had a great week and a loving Valentine&#39;s Day. I had a great time with Blue. Duh.I also share a poem I discovered and a new podcast I stumbled upon.Thanks for listening! Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/vodkamelanade/donations'>https://redcircle.com/vodkamelanade/donations</a>

Vodka Melanade |Ep. 57| "Valentine's Day, Shared Poem, New Podcast Discovery"

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I&#39;m back! Again! Miss me?Let&#39;s chat about what I&#39;ve been up to over the last month. And let&#39;s get into this Usher Halftime Show. He definitely did his thing!I also talk about an observation I&#39;ve made regarding Mrs Knowles-Carter and Miss Swift.Thanks for tuning in! Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/vodkamelanade/donations'>https://redcircle.com/vodkamelanade/donations</a>

Vodka Melanade |Ep. 56| "Where I've Been, Usher Halftime Show, Musical Haterade"

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Hey there!Let&#39;s chat about movies! My favorite topic. I watched Saltburn and have a lot of feelings about it. My jaw was on the floor the entire time.I also talk about the new Mean Girls musical movie and how non-fetch I think it&#39;ll be.Gypsy Rose Blanchard was released from prison recently and I have some thoughts on the trajectory her fame is taking her and ideas on how her team can do better for her.Thanks for tuning in!XOXO Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/vodkamelanade/donations'>https://redcircle.com/vodkamelanade/donations</a>

Vodka Melanade |Ep. 55| "Saltburn Trauma, Mean Girls Flop, Gypsy Rose Blanchard"

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Happy New Year, ya&#39;ll.I am back with a fresh start and a new attitude for 2024. Let&#39;s talk about personal goals for the year and get back to basics for living our best lives.Thanks for tuning in! Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/vodkamelanade/donations'>https://redcircle.com/vodkamelanade/donations</a>

Vodka Melanade |Ep. 54| "Happy New Year - 2024"

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Hey guys!This week was all about rest after my car accident last Tuesday. I&#39;m healing well and feeling more optimistic. The sun truly does shine after the storm.This week I discuss updates on my injury, relationship musings, and my newfound interest in Game of Thrones.Thanks for tuning in! Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/vodkamelanade/donations'>https://redcircle.com/vodkamelanade/donations</a>

Vodka Melanade |Ep. 53| "Accident Update, Keeping The Mystery In Relationships, Game of Thrones Newbie"

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I was in an unfortunate car accident this week that has taken a toll on me both mentally and physically. But talking about it does help...This week I&#39;ve been resting and taking it easy - which means plenty of time to watch movies. So naturally I have to give my two cents on the movie Harriet starring Cynthia Erivo streaming on Netflix.Thanks for listening! Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/vodkamelanade/donations'>https://redcircle.com/vodkamelanade/donations</a>

Vodka Melanade |Ep. 52| "Car Accident + Harriet Movie Review"

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I&#39;m baaaaaaack! I really missed talking to you guys. Wanted to get back into the swing of things and briefly explain where I&#39;ve been. Jury Duty took up so much of my mental and emotional bandwidth over the last couple of months. Then I went on vacation. Then I just got a little complacent tbh.Let&#39;s chat about it...*Trigger Warning* The case I was on was a murder trial and I discuss a few details that may be difficult to hear.Thanks for tuning in! Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/vodkamelanade/donations'>https://redcircle.com/vodkamelanade/donations</a>

Vodka Melanade |Ep. 51| "Recording Again, Jury Duty, Family Vacation"

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Welcome back, guys!This week was Blue&#39;s birthday! I got him out of his comfort zone as much as I could to treat him to some nice things. He deserves the world.I also talk about how much back-to-school season has changed. As well as touch on my thoughts on the emerging PR for the new Snow White remake.Thanks for tuning in! Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/vodkamelanade/donations'>https://redcircle.com/vodkamelanade/donations</a>

Vodka Melanade |Ep. 50| "Blue Turned 40, Back To School Woes, Snow White Remake"

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I finally saw Barbie... twice!This week I discuss all my thoughts, comments, and concerns about the film. As girly and pink as I am - this movie fell a little short of my expectations. Thanks for tuning in! Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/vodkamelanade/donations'>https://redcircle.com/vodkamelanade/donations</a>

Vodka Melanade |Ep. 49| "I'm A Barbie... Critic?"

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A quick episode this week, ya&#39;ll.So, aliens are real? But rent is still due on the 1st so like... I don&#39;t really have time for any of that. Let&#39;s discuss though!I also give my review of Christoper Nolan&#39;s new movie Oppenheimer. There aren&#39;t any spoilers though . . . mostly because I walked out of it early.Thanks for tuning in! Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/vodkamelanade/donations'>https://redcircle.com/vodkamelanade/donations</a>

Vodka Melanade |Ep. 48| "So About Those Aliens + Oppenheimer Review"

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That girl done lied, ya&#39;ll. This week I circle back to discuss the updates on the Carlee Russell disappearance. It was apparently all a hoax. Let&#39;s get into her thought process.I also talk about an interaction I had with an old friend that inadvertently caused me to reflect on my relationship with Blue. I&#39;m very proud of and grateful for having him in my life.I&#39;m also back with another tarot reading.Thanks for tuning in! Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/vodkamelanade/donations'>https://redcircle.com/vodkamelanade/donations</a>

Vodka Melanade |Ep. 47| "Carlee Russell Update, Grateful For Blue, Historical Coincidence, Tarot Reading"

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Hey guys!I had a very lovely trip down memory lane rewatching the beloved American classic film... A Walk To Remember. Starring Mandy Moore and Shane West.This movie shaped my impressionable 13-year-old mind and a lot of the nostalgia still stands the test of time. But today I discuss my observations while watching as a fully formed adult.I also touch on the tragic incident involving the young Alabama woman who was abducted while trying to assist who she thought was a small child in danger.Thanks for tuning in! Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/vodkamelanade/donations'>https://redcircle.com/vodkamelanade/donations</a>

Vodka Melanade |Ep. 46| "Revisiting A Walk To Remember + Missing Alabama Woman"

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I&#39;m back ya&#39;ll. Did you miss me?Let&#39;s talk about my Saturday adventure at Universal Studios. It was my first time going and if it was my last - I wouldn&#39;t cry about it.I also give my two cents on the KeKe Palmer/baby daddy drama and pull a few tarot cards for the week ahead.Thanks for tuning in! Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/vodkamelanade/donations'>https://redcircle.com/vodkamelanade/donations</a>

Vodka Melanade |Ep. 45| "My First Time At Universal Studios, Team KeKe Palmer, Tarot Reading"

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Oh you know we&#39;re talking about his submarine situation! We also talk about Johnathan Majors and the poor style choice he made at his court hearing this week.Thanks for tuning in, ya&#39;ll. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/vodkamelanade/donations'>https://redcircle.com/vodkamelanade/donations</a>

Vodka Melanade |Ep. 44| "#EatTheRich, Johnathan Majors, Negativity Overload"

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This week I&#39;m getting lots off my chest.Just putting it all in the burn book, baby.There was a major snafu with acquiring Blue&#39;s birth time for his chart reading. It sure did throw me for a loop. Is he really deep down a Virgo???I also discuss an experiment I conducted with the help of the universe and talk about an unfortunate conversation I had with a coworker.Thanks for tuning in! Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/vodkamelanade/donations'>https://redcircle.com/vodkamelanade/donations</a>

Vodka Melanade |Ep. 43| "Birth Chart Gate, Signs From The Universe, Bigot Coworkers"

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Bear with me this week as I am in the middle of battling a cold for control of my body.This week I discuss an interaction I had with an internet troll sparked by a seemingly innocuous comment I left on a post about a lobster roll!I also share my emotional reaction to a documentary clip I came across about a sad little lion and his struggle to fit in with his family. I could cry right now...Lastly, I touch on my thoughts about a recent news story involving a potential alien sighting. Do you believe?Thanks for tuning in! Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/vodkamelanade/donations'>https://redcircle.com/vodkamelanade/donations</a>

Vodka Melanade |Ep. 42| "Internet Trolls, Sad Lion Cub, Are Aliens Among Us?"

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Is this episode devoted solely to my every thought and feeling about The Live Action Little Mermaid?YUP.This episode does include a couple of spoilers so listen at your own risk if you haven&#39;t seen it yet and plan to.Thanks for tuning in! Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/vodkamelanade/donations'>https://redcircle.com/vodkamelanade/donations</a>

Vodka Melanade |Ep. 41| "The Little Mermaid Full Review *Spoilers*"

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Hey, guys!This week I discuss my day spent with Blue&#39;s sons last weekend. There was lots of bonding and lots of revelations. Maybe I really can do the mom thing.I also reflect on a few stand-out moments from my childhood and muse about the very fortunate way I was raised.I also pull some heavy cards during this week&#39;s tarot reading. Ya&#39;ll better buckle up! Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/vodkamelanade/donations'>https://redcircle.com/vodkamelanade/donations</a>

Vodka Melanade |Ep. 40| "Bonding With Blue's Kids, Charmed Childhood, Weekly Tarot Reading"

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Hey, ya&#39;ll.Is it any surprise I have more crazy neighbor stories this week? Yes, the cops were called.I also get into one of my major pet peeves of working in an office environment: birthday celebrations.Lastly, I discuss my opinion on a clip going around of Maya Angelou correcting a young woman who addressed her as &#34;Maya&#34; vs &#34;Ms. Angelou&#34; and the controversial comment section I couldn&#39;t resist diving into.Thanks for tuning in! Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/vodkamelanade/donations'>https://redcircle.com/vodkamelanade/donations</a>

Vodka Melanade |Ep. 39| "Crazy Neighbor Chronicles, Office Birthday Culture, Respecting Your Elders"

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Hey, ya&#39;ll!This week marks one year since I met my Blue. I reflect on the last year and what I&#39;ve learned. Time really flies when you&#39;re falling in love.I also discuss the viral Eboni K. Williams interview and the backlash she&#39;s received regarding her perceived view of black working-class men. Thanks for tuning in! Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/vodkamelanade/donations'>https://redcircle.com/vodkamelanade/donations</a>

Vodka Melanade |Ep. 38| "One Year Relationship Reflection, Eboni K. Williams, Pee In The Dating Pool"

Vodka Melanade is the podcast where I share my thoughts on life and love. I give my two cents about my generation and share my experiences as a young black woman living in LA.