News, Booze & What We Choose

On this episode, we dig into Trump cutting $200 million from the Office of Violence Against Women, Republicans openly admitting they’d still back him even if he was implicated in Epstein’s sex crimes, and his quiet removal of parts of the Constitution from Congress’ website. And… is his mental health slipping? Allegedly.We also dive into Breast Milk Ice Cream (yep, that’s going to be a thing) and whether aliens are plotting a hostile takeover this November. Plus, the silver lining from the tragic Parkland shooting and the inspiring story of an autistic man who became Cambridge’s youngest Black professor.Lastly, we cover ALL of the things we watched (there was a lot) -- the new season of Wednesday, the cancellation of And Just Like That, and Happy Gilmore 2 to name a few. Dami's sipping on another Kirkland's finest Lager while Danielle sips on some crisp, cold rose.Grab a drink, get the news, and come hang with us!NEWS REFERENCEDhttps://www.instagram.com/p/DNAoi72BK3k/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==https://www.instagram.com/p/DM_DDcWTi9T/?img_index=1&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==https://www.instagram.com/p/DNBkTTISpf0/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==https://www.instagram.com/reel/DM_N6-dyyWp/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==https://www.instagram.com/p/DM-6MDvvHGt/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==https://www.instagram.com/p/DNDT2aSgUxf/?img_index=3&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==https://www.instagram.com/p/DM7j6a_vfag/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==https://www.instagram.com/p/DM2Axzxh7uK/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==What We WatchedYou’ve Got Mail (YouTube)And Just Like That (HBO Max) Buccaneers (Amazon Prime & AppleTV+) S2 FinaleSummer I Turned Pretty (Amazon Prime) Ep4Finished 90210 rewatch Blue Crush (Amazon Prime)Happy Gilmore 2 (Netflix) How To Train A Dragon (live action)Wednesday (Netflix) S2The Bear Ep 5 (Hulu)Alias Grace (Netflix)Gilded Age (HBO) Hunting Wives (Netflix)

Trump says he wants to pardon Diddy, we break down five lies he told about inflation, plus the GOP’s new scheme to rig the 2026 election, we chat about the obvious lunatic who runs the White House social media accounts. Real question, do you believe Epstein is alive? We discuss the outrageous bill that could let pesticide companies dodge cancer lawsuits, and before we jump into some lighter news, we review the most INSANE video of the fair ride that splits in half mid-air! We also talk about the world’s richest woman doing something amazing. We break down The Hunting Wives on Netflix, dive into Echo Valley on Apple TV+, revisit Center Stage, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and chat about Danielle finally starting Gilded Age. Now that it seems And Just Like That... is getting good, it's been announced that it is coming to an end this season. We also recap The Buccaneers Season 2, Episode 7, Ginny & Georgia, and Delicious in Dungeon on Netflix and The Summer I Turned Pretty. Grab a drink, get the news, and come hang with us. Dami's sipping on Modern Time's Perry Air beer while Danielle is having a large glass of Bogle Vineyards Cabernet!TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Since We Last Cheers'd 11:45 What The Fuck Trump News & Good News We're Sippin' 44:23 What We Watched: TV & Movie Recapshttps://www.instagram.com/p/DMuymPQRsyb/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==https://www.instagram.com/p/DMYtC3zMZRv/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==https://www.instagram.com/p/DMubaYzMmng/?img_index=1&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMlayH-xpka/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==https://www.cnn.com/2025/07/31/world/video/saudi-arabia-amusement-park-ride-breaks-vrtchttps://www.instagram.com/p/DMqYdJ-y29V/?img_index=2&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==https://carlykremer.substack.com/p/were-about-to-lose-our-ability-to?r=4pg8ho&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&fbclid=PAQ0xDSwLupxxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp66OG2dYuUlRMB1R4-jn9OKDerzPI2VJ22LXqL7mYBqozs-DO-qdpIbpPkak_aem_jPQaTJnbdTrKk4ihIu_8kQ&triedRedirect=truehttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DMo-NXVsjlv/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==https://www.instagram.com/p/DMqYdJ-y29V/?img_index=2&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

On this episode, we’re recapping the week with the Justice Dept confirming Trump is in the Epstein files, giant anti-Trump billboards lighting up Times Square, the J6 Shaman turning on his daddy, and Trump allegedly helping cancel The Late Show with Stephen Colbert — while threatening every comedian with a mic. Free speech, ever heard of her?In other news, women Uber drivers can finally opt for women-only passengers starting next month, and we dive into bed with Trump and Satan (literally) on the newest episode of South Park.But it’s not all doom and gloom — we’re sippin’ on some good news with Jaden Smith’s “I Love You” restaurant feeding the homeless for free!And of course, we recap everything we watched: Danielle binged all 14 episodes of The Buccaneers so we could fully unpack the insane and shocking Season 2, Ep 6!! It’s another week of hate-watching And Just Like That, Dami catches up on Ginny & Georgia, Danielle rewatches New York Minute (a true Mary Kate & Ashley classic), and Dami surprises with a new fave: Delicious in Dungeon, a fantasy anime on Netflix. She also drops her latest podcast rec: Bay Curious.Grab a drink, get the news, and come hang with us.TIME STAMPS:0:00 Since We Last Cheers'd15:23 What The Fuck Trump News39:26 Buccaneers Recap 1:08:00 The Rest of What We WatchedNEWS LINKS:https://www.instagram.com/p/DMdmAeAp4ri/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==https://www.instagram.com/p/DMdwNw8xRMR/?img_index=1&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==https://www.instagram.com/p/DMbslVlO9Fl/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==https://www.instagram.com/p/DMf4Wc_OdXl/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==https://www.instagram.com/p/DMeaxX0A6D1/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMfrkotAKyA/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==https://www.instagram.com/p/DMfy7a8uj-L/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==https://www.instagram.com/p/DMfpavVOi0I/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==https://www.instagram.com/p/DMeoixrgoWR/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==https://www.instagram.com/p/DMdMsHlzWW2/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==https://www.instagram.com/p/DMJU7rrMe_P/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==What We WatchedAnd Just Like ThatNew York MinuteBuccaneersGinny & GeorgiaDelicious in DungeonBay Curious KQED (Apple Podcast)

On this episode, we dive into the absolute chaos surrounding the Epstein files — one moment they “don’t exist,” and the next, Congress is voting on whether to protect their release. We’ve got updates on minors getting taken to Alligator Alcatraz, Trump’s smoking gun birthday letter to Epstein, and the suspiciously timed distractions the administration is rolling out.Then, we get into AI world domination (coming to you in 2037?), the Annabelle doll allegedly taking out its handler, and Jax Taylor "leaving" The Valley — sure, Jan. Plus, the Coldplay affair that's got everyone talking.Lastly, we cover everything we watched this week — the good, the bad, and the truly unhinged.LINKS REFERENCED: https://www.instagram.com/p/DMOsB_Pgszp/?img_index=1&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==https://www.instagram.com/p/DMGMAuMOyxj/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== https://www.instagram.com/p/DMEly_gtq8J/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== https://www.instagram.com/p/DMIma9TsiD-/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==https://www.instagram.com/p/DML-yC1u1em/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==https://www.instagram.com/p/DMOiJFLMB8m/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMJWuRCSdvK/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==https://www.instagram.com/p/DL7-x8YTK7S/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==https://www.instagram.com/p/DMLKnifvAvg/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== https://www.instagram.com/p/DMN8AtOpGef/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== https://www.instagram.com/p/DMN4WVWASf_/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==https://www.instagram.com/p/DMLSXOfs5zP/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==https://www.thewrap.com/superman-2025-dog-adoptions-increase-kryptoWhat We Watched Love Island Poker Face Drop movie Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 Home Again movie Jumanji 2017 movie 90210 Buccaneers The Gilded AgeIron Heart www.elementbrooklyn.com

In this episode, we unpack the mystery of the disappearing Epstein list (that supposedly doesn’t exist… sure, DOJan) and how the case is now closed. We talk about Trump deflecting and his complete absence — along with the National Guard — during the devastating Texas flooding. We shout out the brave people who stepped up to rescue others in the affected areas and cover the heartbreaking updates from Camp Mystic involving the campers and director. Then, we shift to what we have been watching this week: Love Island (including Cierra being sent home and a conversation about casual racism), The Bear, the 90210 (2008) reboot, The Gilded Age, The Buccaneers, and Danielle’s theory — shared by many — that season 3 of And Just Like That… might be written by AI (because how else does the same dad die twice?). Grab a drink, get the news, and come hang with us! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Since We Last Cheers'd 19:17 What The Fuck Trump News 44:07 What We Watched What We're Sippin': Liquid Death Cherry Obituary Clos Du Bois Sauvignon Blanc NEWS REFERENCED LINKED: https://www.instagram.com/p/DLy5TUkOVPM/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== https://www.instagram.com/reel/DL3HhkfTltY/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== https://www.instagram.com/p/DLzrBvZRtmW/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== https://www.instagram.com/p/DLxscExpu9o/?img_index=2&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLyL0IyRf7o/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== https://www.instagram.com/p/DLx99INx2GL/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== https://abcnews.go.com/US/tsa-end-shoes-off-policy-airport-security-screening/story?id=123556295 https://www.instagram.com/p/DLz0THhP2O9/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== https://www.instagram.com/p/DL0ytZCzjv8/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== WHAT WE WATCHED: Love Island (Peacock) https://www.instagram.com/p/DLqmRKeSk3_/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== The Bear (Hulu/Disney+) Rewatching 90210 (2008 - Amazon Prime) And Just Like That (HBOMax) - AI script and dad dies twice (video in our TV highlights in Instagram) Gilded Age (HBO Max) Buccaneers (Apple TV+ & Amazon Prime) Instagram & TikTok: @newsbooze.wwc Danielle IG: @danielledene Dami IG: @damiana.pierce

On this episode, we dive into: Alligator Auschwitz (after all, it is a concentration camp), the “Big Beautiful Bill” and what it means for Americans, Trump’s (alleged) dementia, Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s treatment in El Salvador, Trump building a merch empire, and the Diddy verdict. Then we shift gears to Khloe Kardashian and celebs finally admitting what work they’ve had done, Devil Wears Prada 2, fostering shelter pups, and our latest watchlist: Love Island (obviously), Motorheads, The Bear, and The Valley. Grab a drink, catch up on the news, and hang out with us!TIME STAMP: 0:00 Since We Last Cheers'd 13:00 What The Fuck Trump?! News Spot 1:00:00 What We WatchedWHAT WE WATCHED: Love Island (Peacock) Motorheads (Amazon Prime) The Bear (Hulu/Disney+) The Valley (Peacock)NEWS REFERENCED - LINKS: https://www.instagram.com/p/DLizsuJBM5g/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== https://www.instagram.com/p/DLko08IuQpN/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== https://www.instagram.com/p/DLk32sDTHb5/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== https://www.instagram.com/p/DLiYLI1JO9S/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== https://www.instagram.com/p/DLklYMrOxjm/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== https://www.instagram.com/p/DLlA3lZRXrQ/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1ZsBkMF26b/ https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLnSQ21OZ2v/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLoCFa3soGp/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLl1uBlKNXW/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== https://www.instagram.com/p/DLiUxFWBXcA/?img_index=1&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLnAALSpN5y/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== https://www.instagram.com/p/DLiAJ0KNwIv/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== https://www.instagram.com/p/DLinYOVx8Fh/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

On this episode, we dive into Trump’s pathological lying, his bogus ceasefire announcement, and alarming moves against birthright citizenship. We cover LGBTQ+ issues in schools, the latest on student loan forgiveness, and the horrifying conditions in U.S. detention centers. Plus — a Swedish billionaire’s effort to protect the Amazon (and why other billionaires should follow suit). On the lighter side, we recap everything we’ve been watching: Love Island and the Nicolandria drama, We Were Liars, Poker Face, And Just Like That, America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, The Gilded Age, Hacks, and The Traitors Season 2. Grab a drink, get the news, and come hang with us.TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Since We Last Sipped 10:30 What The Fuck Trump (Latest On The News) 46:30 What We Watched (TV Recaps)WHAT WE WATCHED: Love Island (Peacock), We Were Liars (Amazon Prime), Poker Face (Peacock), And Just Like That (HBO), Americas Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Season 2 (Netflix), The Gilded Age (HBO), Hacks (HBO), S2 Traitors US (Peacock)NEWS REFERENCED: https://www.instagram.com/p/DLaEZe3tnNh/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== https://www.instagram.com/p/DLaxyPzSTaG/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== https://www.instagram.com/p/DLXnxIaOzSk/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== https://www.instagram.com/p/DLXt04DO467/?img_index=1&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLVHwARRJoh/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== https://www.instagram.com/p/DLScJs3A9g1/?img_index=3&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

On this episode, we dive into Trump bypassing Congress to authorize a U.S. attack on Iran, edging us closer to World War 3. We also cover Trump’s release of personal data from immigrant Medicaid enrollees, the crackdown on student visa applications, and how social media is now being used to decide who gets access.We share a heartbreaking update on Adriana Smith’s baby and honor Mohamed Bzeek — the Muslim Mother Teresa — who’s fostered 80 terminally ill children over the past 30 years.Then we shift gears to discuss Dodgers player Andrew Toles and the importance of mental health, a man proposing to his A.I. girlfriend while having a wife and child, and, of course, everything we’ve been watching lately: Alex Cooper: Call Her Daddy, Poker Face, And Just Like That…, America’s Sweethearts, Love Island, and The Valley.Grab a drink, get the news, and come hang with us.TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Since we last cheers'd 13:30 News & What We Choose 44:20 What We Watched BOOZE: Dami’s Drink: Coconut Pomegranate Margarita Danielle’s Drink: Stella Rosa Low-Alcohol Red WineNEWS LINKS WE REFERENCED: https://www.instagram.com/p/DLF7rF6RIEy/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== https://www.instagram.com/reel/DK--yIoIa3U/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==https://www.instagram.com/p/DLDa95MSp4h/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==https://apnews.com/article/medicaid-deportation-immigrants-trump-4e0f979e4290a4d10a067da0acca8e22?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwK5YmxleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABp4NbVhTOHxm79GYVAQwOz7SPDRGzPY9WeLtMVYkovImKQhqkrm7RYS-lBRzw_aem_dIlnkkHsx3Plm6TtnWlpcQhttps://www.instagram.com/p/DLA7_y0SeV3/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLGXt9KyyIG/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== https://www.instagram.com/p/DLH9VgpNnoE/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==https://www.instagram.com/p/DK9qS3aOoYE/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==https://www.instagram.com/p/DKipe3pvarN/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==What We Watched Call Her Alex (Hulu)Love Island (Peacock)Poker Face (Peacock)The Valley (Peacock) And Just Like That (HBO)Americas Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Season 2 (Netflix)

On this episode, we discuss No Kings Day Protests across the nation (and our favorite protest signs) and the Army's 250th Anniversary Parade (aka DJT's excuse to have a $45million birthday parade). We also talk about the shooting of the two lawmakers in alleged political fueled murder, toddlers representing themselves in immigration court, and all things ICE (FUCK ICE). We chat about Candace Cameron's stance on watching horror movies and drinking Liquid Death being linked to demons entering your home and early deaths, Justin Baldoni's defamation dropped, Rules on Kindness and how to use AI for good. Lastly, we recap all of the things: Overcompensating, Love Island, And Just Like That..., Ginny & Georgia Season 3, The Valley, You Season 5, and a bunch of nostalgia movies. This ep is a first... Dami's drinking Coke Zero and explains why, while Danielle does her once a week wine night with some delicious rose. TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Since We Last Cheers'd 10:00 The News 1:00:07 What We Watched NEWS LINKS REFERENCED: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIwz-l5RSu3/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKsTOgOT4Fy/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== https://www.instagram.com/p/DKsCtthNIrb/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== - https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKo2NMvCGvI/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== https://www.instagram.com/reel/DK3n0h_sI5f/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== POUR ONE OUT FOR: The Atlantic, GOAT hot sauce, Liquid Death, Bravo Breaking News https://www.instagram.com/theatlantic https://www.instagram.com/g.o.a.t.hotsauce https://www.instagram.com/liquiddeath https://www.instagram.com/bravobreakingnews

On this episode, we discuss the breakup heard 'round the world and go through every insult and threat spouted publicly over the last week, including Trump being in the Epstein Files (duh). We also cover Blake Lively withdrawing claims of emotional distress from case and the Tom Girardi sentencing. Lastly, we recap all the things, including Love Island, The Better Sister, The Valley, Ginny & Georgia, and Dami continues getting caught up with Vanderpump Rules.TIME STAMPS 0:00 What We're Drinking & Since We Last Sipped 14:00 The News 42:38 What We WatchedBOOZE: Dami’s Drink: Frozen Mango coconut mojito Danielle’s Drink: Bogle Cabarnet Sauvignon NEWS REFERENCED: Elon outing Donald Trump being in the Epstein files https://www.instagram.com/p/DKh8kyTy3s2/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Every insult and threat https://www.instagram.com/p/DKkVrK_NMa6/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Blake Lively asked judge to drop claims Justin Baldoni caused her emotional distress https://www.instagram.com/p/DKazin_Ppgc/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Tom Girardi sentenced (on his 86th bday) to 87 months in prison https://www.instagram.com/p/DKcrDt2pxVY/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Lyft offers free rides to people going to job interviews https://www.instagram.com/p/DKe3hqAuXEe/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== and 3 weeks of free rides til they get their first paycheck Space Capsules for unhoused in Bay Area https://abc7news.com/post/bay-area-nonprofit-brings-space-capsules-provide-shelter-unhoused/16669859/ WHAT WE WATCHED: The Better Sister (Amazon Prime) Overcompensating (Amazon Prime) Love Island (Peacock) Ginny & Georgia S3 premiere (Netflix) You S5 (Netflix) The Valley & Vanderpump Rules (Bravo/Peacock)

On this episode we discuss Trump being pissed about T.A.C.O.s and briefly explain what it really means. Trump pardoning the Chrisley's. Elon Musk asking his 5 year old to punch him. Sydney Sweeney's bath water for sale. Harvard offering free courses on U.S. History, Democracy, and the Consititution. And finally this week we recap Sirens, the newest episode of And Just Like That, and have a little Bravo corner at the end. BOOZE: Mimosa & Aperol Coconut Margarita NEWS REFERENCED w/ LINKS: ‘TACO Trade’ sparks furore: What does it mean and why is Donald Trump angry about it? https://www.livemint.com/news/us-news/taco-trade-sparks-furor-what-does-it-mean-and-why-is-donald-trump-angry-about-it-11748537756848.html Trump pardons the Chrisley’s https://www.instagram.com/p/DKLR0nPOdBv/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Diddy trial update - freak off room description https://www.instagram.com/p/DKQGNRVxSBZ/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Sydney Sweeney bath water bar https://www.instagram.com/p/DKPbaDLOnOG/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== have Harvard offering free courses on US History, the constitution and democracy (122 free courses) amid the tensions growing with Trump Administration https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/harvard-free-political-courses?utm_campaign=feed&utm_medium=social&utm_source=later-linkinbio WHAT WE WATCHED: Sirens (Netflix) Grosse Pointe Garden Society (Peacock) And Just Like That S3 E1 (HBOMax) Poker Face (Peacock) The Valley (Peacock/Bravo) Vanderpump (Peacock) Pour one out for Sunday Scaries Nightlight CBD Oil. Get the deepest sleep by visiting https://sundayscaries.com/?snowball=DANIELLE34953 to snag yourself a bottle today! Instagram & TikTok : @newsbooze.wwc Danielle IG: @danielledene Dami IG: @damiana.pierceTIME STAMP: 0:00 Since We Last Cheers'd 20:00 The News 47:04 What We Watched

On this episode we are together, in person, discussing "The Big Beautiful Bill", the Notoway Plantation burning down while the Annabelle Doll is coincidentally on tour, more on the Diddy Trial and Kid Cudi taking the stand, the Cakes Company being amazing to their mama employees, and of course chatting about what we watched: Poker Face, Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, and Dami finally finished Severance and has a lot of confusing things to share. BOOZE: Passion Fruit Sangria made by Dami THE LINKS: Millions could lose food assistance under GOP’s ‘big, beautiful bill,’ https://www.cnn.com/2025/05/23/politics/food-assistance-gop-big-beautiful-bill-cbo Diddy Trial - the latest https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-blinds/id1577848888?i=1000709369496 and Kid Cudi takes the stand 5/22/25 GOOD NEWS WE'RE SIPPIN' LINKS: Classmates help buy a sweatshirt for classmate who isn’t able to afford it https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJ0GJAbMZTi/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Cakes announces they will be paying for childcare for employees with small children.https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2025-05-01/cakes-body-s-new-child-care-benefit-for-employees-36-000-a-year What We Watched: Poker Face (Peacock) Secret Lives of Mormon Wives (Hulu) Finished Severance (Apple TV) Traitors (Peacock) Pour One Out For: ⁨@TheTalkofShame⁩ for Diddy Trial coverage ⁨@cakesbody⁩ for being amazing employers to their mamasInstagram and TikTok: @newsbooze.wwc Danielle IG: @danielledene Dami IG: @damiana.pierce

On this episode we discuss all of the wild things Trump has been up to this week (Qatar, Taylor Swift, Military Parade), including potentially creating a real life Hunger Games show for immigrants to fight for their citizenship. We also give the latest on the Diddy case, talk about the "Heartbeat Law" in Georgia that is keep a dead woman alive, Blake Lively potentially blackmailing Taylor Swift, Ben & Jerry's interrupting RFK Jr.'s speech and some uplifting, yet dark news! As always, we also recap what we watched this week. So, grab a drink, get the news, and come hang with us. TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Mother's Day Recap 19:32 News 1:08:46 What We WatchedWhat We Watched: Poker Face (Peacock) Secret Lives of Mormon Wives (Hulu) The Valley (Bravo) Traitors S3 (Peacock) Because I Said So (Amazon Prime) Links to all News Articles are in our YouTube Episode 13 description!Instagram and TikTok: @newsbooze.wwc Danielle IG: @danielledene Dami IG: @damiana.pierce

This week is a two parter! If you're here for the new and recaps of what we watched, you're in the right place! We discuss the first American Pope, AI Trump photos going wild, updates to the Diddy trial and jury selection (shouting out The Talk of Shame for her real-time trial coverage), social media posts and how it could affect your next trip, Taylor Swift being subpoenaed in the Blake Lively Justin Baldoni case, and recap what we watched:The Four Seasons (Netflix)Another Simple Favor (Amazon Prime)The Valley (Peacock)The Studio (AppleTV)The Last of Us (Max)The Pitt (Max)Heart Eyes (Netflix)Where headlines meet happy hour — Grab a drink, get the news, and come hang with usInstagram & TikTok: @newsbooze.wwc Danielle IG: @danielledene Dami IG: @damiana.pierce

Where headlines meet happy hour — Grab a drink, get the news, and come hang with us! Part One of this week's episode is all about what we've been up to, our Mother's Day plans, and a little book talk. Check out Part Two for the latest news about Diddy, the first American Pope and all of the things we watched! Instagram & TikTok: @newsbooze.wwc Danielle IG: @danielledene Dami IG: @damiana.pierce

On this episode, we discuss the Bill Belichick interview, Amazon showing tariffs, defunding PBS and NPR, Damiana shares her experience with semaglutide injections, You Season 5, Another Simple Favor, The Valley, Babygirl, Gwyneth Paltrow, Timothee Chalamet, being a dominatrix, monogamy, open relationships, and more. TIME STAMPS: Booze: 0:00 What's Going On With Us: 5:48 News: 12:03 What We Watched: 40:55 BOOZE: Açaí You Later Ingredients: 1.5 oz vodka (or rum for a sweeter twist) 2 oz açaí juice 0.5 oz passion fruit syrup 0.25 oz simple syrup (optional, depending on sweetness) Splash of sparkling soda Dash of bitters Ice Garnish: cherry + orange or strawberry slice Instructions: In a shaker, combine vodka, açaí juice, passion fruit syrup, simple syrup, and a dash of bitters with ice. Shake well until chilled. Strain into a tall glass with fresh ice. Top with a splash of sparkling soda for fizz. Garnish with a cherry and a slice of orange or strawberry. Aperol Spritz Ingredients: Aperol Prosecco Sparkling water Navel Orange slice Ice Instructions: Over ice, add aperol (1/4 way up on the glass) Sparkling water up to halfway on the glass Prosecco to the top of the glass and add a slice of orange NEWS REFERENCED: Bill Belichick interview https://www.instagram.com/reel/DI_usY3y_z-/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== & his girlfriend is now required to be cc’d on all emails https://www.threads.com/@crimetimeteatime/post/DI-DPEXsnC0?xmt=AQGzxS_9AASrgNC_IcGkUnCYu4yqRF_t4a_1MkDuvyf1zw Defunding PBS https://www.instagram.com/p/DJKwnXSy1lQ/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Semaglutides https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/millions-of-people-are-taking-compounded-weight-loss-drugs-now-theyre-about-to-disappear-202621562.html WHAT WE WATCHED: Babygirl recap The Valley Another Simple Favor You Season 5 Gwyneth Paltrow Timothee Chalomet movie also by A24 https://variety.com/2025/film/news/gwyneth-paltrow-timothee-chalamet-sex-scenes-intimacy-coordinators-1236340258/ Anna Kendrick x Call Her Daddy Interview: https://youtu.be/-FjXRGxqpww?si=t3dtT5v2Pwmj2GI_ Instagram & TikTok: @newsbooze.wwc Danielle IG: @danielledene Dami IG: @damiana.pierce

On this episode we discuss the $5,000 Baby Bonus, Trump 2028 Merch, LGBTQ+ Hotline Cuts, The Trevor Project, The Oscars Voting, Andy Warhol, The Pitt, The Valley Recap, You Season 5, and more! News News Baby Bonuses: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-baby-bonus-5000-5k-2025-white-house/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/antoniopequenoiv/2025/04/23/trump-calls-5000-baby-bonus-for-new-mothers-a-good-idea-what-we-know-about-incentive-proposal/ https://chatgpt.com/share/680c18f5-9948-8004-aad0-852076b03925 Trump 2028 hats for sale in his storefront https://www.instagram.com/reel/DI1yftQu9wj/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Plan to cut funds for LGBTQ+ suicide hotline https://www.live5news.com/2025/04/25/trump-administration-proposes-defunding-suicide-hotline-lgbtq-youth/?outputType=amp More information on the future help: www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/ The Academy just announced voters now need to watch all movies before voting for the OSCARS - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/24/movies/oscars-voting-rules.html Warhol print accidentally thrown away - https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cnv58ejyrpzo SHOUT OUTS - www.instagram.com/Deanwithrs https://podcasts.apple.com/cd/podcast/dean-withers-vs-trump-supporter-ep-60/id1680818574?i=1000683960226 www.instagram.com/parkergetajob www.youtube.com/channel/UCBDRBytEt3WJ0deCBT9-clA www.instagram.com/jake_whan WHAT WE WATCHED The Pitt (MAX) The Valley Season 2 You Season 5 Companion Finished Love is Blind Will be watching: “PeeWee as himself” May 23Trailer: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIyxbjwMpKt/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Instagram & TikTok: @newsbooze.wwc Danielle IG: @danielledene Dami IG: @damiana.pierce

On this episode we discuss Blue Origin 11 minute space launch, Katy Perry, RFK Jr., Autism, Christians, Deportation of US Born Citizens, Coachella, Movies, TV, Companion, Bravo, You, Severance, Love is Blind, Black Mirror, and MORE! BOOZE: Hot Toddy w/ Tequila aka Hot Maria Avaline Organic Red Wine NEWS REFERENCED: Waste of billions on the Blue Origin space launch that lasted 11 minutes - only astronaut I’m super proud of is Amanda Nguyen https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIRI5BrxJY_/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Video of inside Blue Origin https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIbzi3nOyOs/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Why wasn’t it old fashioned rocket shape and instead a penis? RFK Jr and Autism https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIkBndRMhj_/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== US born citizens being detained Coachella https://edition.cnn.com/2025/04/16/style/coachella-celebrity-looks-fashion/index.html WHAT WE WATCHED:Companion (movie streaming on MAX) Bravo corner: Summer House and The Valley recap You Season 4 Love is Blind Severance Black Mirror Friends with Kids (movie) Others Referenced: Talk of Shame Your Favorite Thing Sorry We're Cyrus Instagram & TikTok: @newsbooze.wwc Danielle IG: @danielledene Dami IG: @damiana.pierce

On this episode we discuss Dire Wolves, dinosaurs, the stock market, toddler mayhem, the Hands Off protest, tariffs (always), the SAVE act, White Lotus gossip corner: Walton Goggins & Aimee Lou Wood alleged affair, Weezer bassist wife shooting, Peaky Blinders, Love Death and Robots, Black Mirror, Summer House, In Dispute Baldoni and Lively documentary, and more.On this episode we discuss Dire Wolves, dinosaurs, the stock market, toddler mayhem, the Hands Off protest, tariffs (always), the SAVE act, White Lotus gossip corner: Walton Goggins & Aimee Lou Wood alleged affair, Weezer bassist wife shooting, Peaky Blinders, Love Death and Robots, Black Mirror, Summer House, In Dispute Baldoni and Lively documentary, and more. TIME STAMPS:What’s Going On with Us?: 0:00News: 18:00What We Watched: 1:17:40LINKS:SAVE Act officially passed https://www.instagram.com/p/DIRiXwHpcC_/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== requiring all voters to have to present their birth certificate or their passport to vote. Will this affect mail in voters?The Dire Wolf - back from being extinct for 10,000 years - created from DNA. What’s next? Dinosaurs?! https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIJZvxjNyJ-/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==https://www.instagram.com/p/DIMdgkzReiB/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==Jason Issac’s alluded https://www.eonline.com/news/1415937/why-jason-isaacs-says-white-lotus-was-an-open-prison-campWeezer bassist wife shot by cops and booked with attempted murder https://www.instagram.com/p/DIPz4jwuBRK/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIRAE0GCjCf/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

On this bonus episode we discuss the season three finale of The White Lotus! We recap it all and talk about how we felt about the end and our predictions for season four! WHAT WE DRANK: "I'm The Boss" Old Fashioned La Vieille Ferme Wine

On this episode we discuss Trump, tariffs, Trumpers & Trumpettes, Death Penalties, Low Income, Morgan Wallen, Russell Brand, Tom Brady, Brock Purdy, White Lotus, Daisy Jones, Keke Palmer, Sza, and WAY MORE!TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 What We're Drinking 2:00 Mammogram Experience 6:53 Saloon and Polyamory 22:30 Let's Jump Into The News 1:16:30 What We WatchedREFERENCE LINKS:Potential Death Penalty for Luigi Mangione https://www.instagram.com/p/DH6PkEFxJ9B/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== but no death penalty for any of the gunman who killed children in schoolsLow income households could be impacted with Trump’s firing of entire federal staff that helps LIH pay utility bills https://www.instagram.com/p/DH9BZ61tyFM/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==Trump being an office a 3rd term https://www.instagram.com/p/DIB5bX0RAy6/?img_index=1&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==Russell Brand charged with rape https://www.instagram.com/p/DIBsYI1O_nu/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== (four separate women) & https://www.instagram.com/p/DICEuJzAZ9z/?img_index=1&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==Instagram & Tiktok: @newsbooze.wwcDanielle IG: @danielledeneDami IG: @damiana.pierce

On this episode we discuss the war plan group chat, Trump cutting funding, has he made America great again y'all? We also talk about stolen identities, DNA, lighthouses, fetishes, White Lotus, Adolescence and how we need to raise our boys in this day and age. TIMESTAMPS:0:00 Wine Chat 1:10 Shit Show//What's Going On With Us 7:20 What's Going On In The News? 23:08 A Little Lighthearted News 38:22 What We Watched WINE: Highway 12 Cabernet Sauvignon Firefly Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon NEWS REFERENCED: War Plan group chat leak - The Atlantic https://abcnews.go.com/amp/Politics/white-house-denies-war-plans-classified-information-discussed/story?id=120126088 Trump asked Supreme Court to block order to reinstate Federal Employees: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/trump-administration-asks-supreme-court-to-block-order-reinstating-federal-employees/ar-AA1Byu5e?ocid=winp2fptaskbarhover&cvid=485fd846e30e45e6aae59fafdfed093c&ei=9 Trump cutting Planned Parenthood funds https://www.instagram.com/p/DHontHeutw-/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== SPH is a thing?! https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHozP26S44E/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== LA county using faulty DNA test kits for MONTHS https://www.instagram.com/p/DHsM5TeMvTn/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== WHAT WE WATCHED: White Lotus AdolescenceInstagram: @newsbooze.wwc Tiktok: @newsbooze.wwcDanielle IG: @danielledene Dami IG: @damiana.pierce War Plan Group Chat, Trump Funding Cuts, MAGA Discussion, Stolen Identities, Faulty DNA Tests, White Lotus Recap, Raising Boys Today, Adolescence & Society, Weird Fetishes, White Lotus HBO, TV Show Recap, Adolescence, Trump Supreme Court Case, Planned Parenthood Defunding, War Plans Leak, LA County DNA Testing Scandal, Parenting & Adolescence, Social Commentary, Controversial News, Political Debate, Podcast Episode, Weekly News Roundup, Wine & Conversation, Unfiltered Podcast.

On this episode we discuss wine, Trump, Department of Education, the JFK files being released, Kanye West, PDiddy, Aliens, Robots, White Lotus, Bravo recaps, Adolescence, and Dami shares something truly shocking! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Wine Talk 6:44 Mom Life & Toddler Talk 16:04 What Grinds Our Gears 18:54 Let's Talk About The News 52:10 What We Watched WINE: 2018 Campovida Grenache 2022 Mont Pellier Cabernet Sauvignon REFERENCE LINKS: Trump Signing Defunding Department of Education https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHb2Tr6sudW/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== JFK files released https://www.forbes.com/sites/mollybohannon/2025/03/19/doj-reportedly-pushes-for-accelerated-release-of-mlk-files-after-jfk-files-widely-called-a-bust/ "Trump Scaring Big Law Firms Into Submission” Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-daily/id1200361736?i=1000699624726 Sia’s name for her baby Somersault https://www.instagram.com/p/DHZIjtizCks/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== WHAT WE WATCHED: White Lotus Younger Adolescence Summer House Southern Charm The Greatest Showman Instagram: @newsbooze.wwc Danielle IG: @danielledene Dami IG: @damiana.pierce

On this episode we discuss the Department of Education, Tariffs, a potential recession, the SAVE act, LEAD in Girl Scout Cookies, 49ers releasing Juszczyk, tracking your partner, White Lotus, Running Point, With Love Meghan, Kardashians, Curb Your Enthusiasm and more! BOOZE: Akira Wines Pinot Grigio @akirawines Gin Passion Fruit Spritzer with Hendricks Gin @hendricksgin REFERENCE LINKS: Tariffs Explained https://bit.ly/TariffsExplained101 "The Blonde Lady" getting called out https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHFSLnAxUIw/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Girl Scout Cookies and Heavy Metals Law Suit https://www.instagram.com/p/DHGuDRls-d5/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== WHAT WE WATCHED: Running Point White Lotus With Love, Meghan Kardashian Curb Your Enthusiasm Southern Hospitality Younger Barbarian Instagram: @newsbooze.wwc Danielle IG: @danielledene Dami IG: @damiana.pierce

On this episode we discuss Trumps threat to Hamas, Anna Kendrick dodging an awkward Blake Lively question at SXSW, horror movies, Paradise, Brian Laundrie still posting to IG and Spotify, White Lotus, and more. BOOZE: Old Fashioned Aperol Spritz Instagram: @newsbooze.wwc Danielle IG: @danielledene Dami IG: @damiana.pierce

On this episode we discuss THE meeting, Danielle updates Damiana on the Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively case, we also chat about Elon Musk's 14 child, National Parks, Diddy, reality TV and White Lotus.BOOZE: Hendricks Gin Pacific Redwood Organic MerlotARTICLE REFERENCED: Justin Baldoni/Blake Lively Forbes Article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/maryroeloffs/2025/02/28/justin-baldoni-vs-blake-lively-feud-explained-lively-hires-former-cia-official-for-legal-communications/SHOWS: Traitors, Southern Charm, Southern Hospitality, Paradise, House, White LotusInstagram: @newsbooze.wwcDanielle IG: @danielledeneDami IG: @damiana.pierce