Spin The Bottle - Spin the Bottle Podcast

Although many things may have changed, our vote for this Summer has not! No, you are not in the Twilight Zone. This is, in fact, the US of A and the tomfoolery that is the Presidential Election has reached an apex. With that being said, join us for some dialogue (or ranting) about the candidates for Commander-in-Chief. For what it’s worth, we will take ours straight up and hold the racism and misogyny. *drops mic*

Can you believe we haven't talked all summer?! We've just been "spinning" all over the place (see what we did there). Well, we are back and thought the best way to start would be with a SpinOff to let you know what we've been up to and, of course, what we've learned because life is like a box of chocolates, you know? No? Ok! We missed you guys! Be on the lookout for more SpinOffs in the coming weeks as we prepare for our exciting new season!

Have you ever been told you live in a fairy tale or have impossibly unrealistic expectations for love? If so, you may be one of the many victims of the "'Rom-Com’ Effect". In this mini episode, we explore some of the hilarious ways romantic comedies have misguided us all. If you've ever found yourself taking a page from your favorite silver screen character only to find it didn't quite translate the same way in reality, this episode is for you. 'Rom-Com', you did us wrong. We'll keep watching, but know that we are on to you.

"It's all about Me, Me, Me, Me, ME. Forget about You, You, You, You, You". We don't mean that, but thank you Mya for the lyrics that sum up today's episode. Today, we're talking about the rising epidemic of Narcissism and sharing some legit research that might help us all. Don't worry, you won't have to give up your selfies. OH...and you may want to grab a glass of wine now in preparation for today's recent revelations. Don't say we didn't warn you.

But wait…there’s more! This mini-spin gets real…hypothetical. We’ve got bones to pick with the cast of How to Get Away with Murder and "Ms. Earn Me" herself, Olivia Pope. Short, sweet, and full of spoilers—but only if you’ve been living under a rock or taking a very LONG Shondaland hiatus.

We debated whether or not an episode covering Beyoncé’s Lemonade was still relevant. Are people still talking about it? Have our short attention spans left speculations of “Becky with the good hair” behind? Then we decided…we didn’t care. We’re tipping our wine glasses to Queen Bey. The symbolism, the imagery, the storytelling. So much to discuss. Also, we get a chance to read our very first “listener letters”! Thanks for the love!

So listen, we have a lot to say (if you haven't gathered that by now). We know we can't ever get it all into 1 episode which is why we typically trust the force behind the wine bottle to guide our convos. However, sometimes we just need to get some stuff out but just not a whole episode worth of stuff. That said, please enjoy our newest addition to the STB Podcast...#SPINOFF. It's basically a mini episode, a mini spin, a SPIN-NI if you will. Get it? No? Anyway, here's a little topical ranting from us until the next show arrives! ENJOY!

There's some extra testosterone in the studio today, and it's getting a little serious...but Dani + Drea are not ones to shy away from the deep end of the conversation pool. Listen as Marc Cunningham, creator of the web series and book "Why Men Become Dogs", and Brandon Davis, founder of B Royal Fitness, discuss their experiences with over-investing in relationships, learning to communicate and moving on from disappointment.

Isn't it crazy how some memories are vividly marked by music? How songs become forever attached to a break-up, a melt-down, or a giddy celebration? On this episode we decided to vibe out to the lyrics and melodies that powered us through the past and talk about what they mean to us today. Also, we give some very deserving honor where it's due. Take a load off and join us?

FRIENDS uh uh uh....HOW MANY OF US HAVE THEM? If you're anything like us you are probably realizing with every new year that the word "friendship" seems to take on new looks and meanings. In this episode we discuss the roles our friends play in our lives and lessons we've learned along the way that have made us better. Also Dani SCHOOLS us on how to really be about that friend life in a rather....biblical way. Special Guest and Dani's bestie, Christina Vidal, also joins us in the studio to talk about their nearly lifelong best friendedness and how that journey has brought them to today!