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Shop our hair care favorites from Bask & Lather: https://www.baskandlatherco.comStart your free trial with Shopify today: https://www.shopify.com/gjShop at http://REVOLVE.com/GJ and use code GJ for 15% off your first order.#REVOLVEpartnerFind and book the right doctor with Zocdoc for free: https://www.zocdoc.com/gj #sponsoredSisters Melissa and Melanie are back for another week of real talk, pop culture, and unfiltered sisterly banter. This episode kicks off with Mel going unexpectedly viral on TikTok as thousands of people were literally looking for her online. Then Melanie opens up about the emotional toll of attending the Durk trial every single day -- the exhaustion, the heavy evidence, and the pressure of being a public figure in the courtroom. Melissa shares exciting news about her screenwriting journey, working with a mentor who believes in her raw talent. The sisters also talk about dropping Jo off at college, the chaos of lost wallets and DMV trips, and Isaiah's high school friends learning the hard way that paying rent does not equal having groceries.In pop culture, the sisters review Jackie Aina's new fragrance "Not Your Type" from Forever Mood, break down the unbelievable Dejon Love scammer story where a man posed as a 49ers player to con women out of $1.3 million, and dive deep into the Married at First Sight reunion -- from Belle's long-overdue energy to Courtney's unchecked disrespect to Shawn and Nikki's toxic dynamic. They also recap the Love Island reunion, which turned out to be a two-hour snooze fest, and recommend Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 9 as required viewing.CHAPTERS0:00 - Intro & Welcome1:08 - Long Story Short: Mel Goes Viral on TikTok2:52 - Covering the Durk Trial: Exhaustion & Impact13:11 - Melissa's Screenwriting Journey17:00 - Dropping Jo Off at College25:11 - Isaiah's Friends & Empty College Apartments30:45 - Jackie Aina "Not Your Type" Fragrance Review34:05 - The Dejon Love Scammer Story44:30 - Married at First Sight Reunion Breakdown73:30 - Love Island Reunion Recap80:10 - Outro & Real Housewives of Atlanta RecommendationNew episodes weekly. Subscribe and follow the Gin and Juice Podcast wherever you listen.Send Your Pop The Trunk Story: https://www.speakpipe.com/gjLet's Connect on Socials:- Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mrskevonstage/- TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@mrskevonstage-Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MrsKevOnStage-Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/kevonstagestudios-Business Inquires: [email protected] My Outfits: https://www.liketoknow.it/mrskevonstage

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This week: Mel recaps her day in court and the wild lineup of high-profile trials happening right now (Tupac, Lindsay Clancy, and the Durk case), and Melissa gives an update navigating the estrogen patch shortage. Then we dive into the "blowout" QVC viral moment, a wild TikTok story time about infidelity, Janelle from Sister Wives going Instagram official, Married at First Sight drama, and a stacked Real Housewives of Atlanta recap.Thank you to our sponsors:Rocket Money Join at https://www.rocketmoney.com/gjShopify Start your free trial at https://www.shopify.com/gjBetterHelp Visit https://www.betterhelp.com/gjHungryroot — 49:41Go to https://www.hungryroot.com/gj and use code GJ for 40% off your first box + a free item for life

This week Melissa and Mel catch up on life — from kindergarten orientation meltdowns and sudden espresso addictions, to college move-ins and a beautiful wedding. Then they dive into the bigger conversation about influencer fatigue, pocket watching, and who "deserves" to ask for money online. Plus: a full Married at First Sight recap, Real Housewives of Atlanta reunion reactions, Ultimate Girls Trip first impressions.Thank You to Our Sponsors!Masterclass — Learn from the best in the world. Get 15% off any annual membership: masterclass.com/gjEarnin — Get access to your money when you need it. Download Earnin (spelled like earning money without the G) on the App Store or Google Play and type "Gin & Juice" under podcast when you sign up: earnin.comZocdoc — Find and book the right doctor, fast. Free to use: zocdoc.com/gjCozy Earth — Luxury sheets, pajamas, and now beach & bath towels. Get 20% off with code GJ: cozyearth.com — use code GJ at checkoutTime Stamps:0:00 — Pre-Show Banter1:02 — Intro 1:45 — Long Story Short: Life Updates14:52 — Long Story Short: College Move-Ins & Joshua & Amara's Wedding25:42 — Two Topics, Two Takes: Jools LeBron GoFundMe & Influencer Culture52:20 — Estrogen Patch Shortage & Pharmacy Struggles57:42 —  Married at First Sight1:34:00 —  Real Housewives of Atlanta Reunion & Ultimate Girls Trip1:37:30 — RHOA Rewatch — Cynthia & Peter

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