Drink About It

We’re back, mildly hungover and continuing our pop girl post-mortem – rating, reviewing, and roasting everything. Not only do we add a few new It girls to the agenda, we keep working through the longlist from Rosalía’s divine era to Doja Cat’s misunderstood masterpiece. We listened so you don’t have to.Follow or slide into our DMs:Ibrah — @the_hashishMel — @msmel0dieAlways practice safe sips 🥂

We listened so you don’t have to. This week Mel and Ibrah rate, review, and roast their way through the year’s biggest pop releases, from Addison Rae’s surprise slay to Teyana Taylor’s visual fever dream and Kiki Palmer’s demo reel detour. They call out the chaos that is 2025's biggest pop girl release and praise the few bangers that survived the mess. This episode is extra long and this is part one, look forward to part two next week. Follow or slide into our DMs:Ibrah — @the_hashishMel — @msmel0dieAlways practice safe sips 🥂

It's the most wonderful time of the year and this week, Mel and Ibrah go full spooky-season delulu as they investigate who’s really dying, who’s getting away with it, and who might be hosting a seance about it. From Brandy and Caitlyn Jenner’s car crashes to Tupac, Marilyn, and Princess Diana conspiracies, they spiral through hit-and-runs, cults and secret societies. It's a hot mess, but so are we. Follow or slide into our DMs:Ibrah — @the_hashishMel — @msmel0dieAlways practice safe sips 🥂

After two years of ranking, dragging, and defending the pop girlies, Mel and Ibrah are back to see if their hottest takes still hold up in The It Girl Report Card. From Normani’s pivot to Sabrina’s TikTok reign, they revisit every bold prediction they made last year.Follow or slide into our DMs:Ibrah — @the_hashishMel — @msmel0dieAlways practice safe sips 🥂

Your fav chaotic duo celebrates two years of Drink About It with Truth Serum a game of random questions, questionable answers, and mild self-reflection. Mel’s lip is fighting for its life, Ibrah’s on a “PR tour,” and together they’re spilling their summer confessions, ranking their chaos, and predicting which celebrities might crumble before Christmas.Happy Anniversary y'all. Follow or slide into our DMs:Ibrah — @the_hashishMel — @msmel0dieAlways practice safe sips 🥂

After a long summer break, your favs have returned in full chaotic glory with a whirlwind catch-up on everything that broke the internet and them this summer. From Coachella’s lineup drama, Cardi B’s courtroom memes and tour plans, Coldplay’s PR scandals, the rise (and fall) of certain white women. We're sharing our POV on the stalest of tea, because we know you want to know how we feel. Follow us or slide into our DMs Ibrah - @the_hashish Melanie - @msmel0die Always practice safe sips 🥂

Lying about cancer, cheating your way into college, anti semitic merch drops, feeling broke, maybe even murder nothing seems to be off-limits anymore. So we’re asking Ibrah's favourite question: is it time to bring back public shaming!!!This week, we trace the downfall of cancel culture and the rise of shamelessness with a side of a fun little game called Crisis Control, where we put our PR hats on to fix the unfixable.

This one’s for the girlies with notifications on, a WeVerse account, at least two tour tickets and a bank account in shambles. Ibrah is away so Mel FINALLY gets to do an episode about her deepest passion, being a stan. She's joined by the Hive's finest to discuss, our stan origin stories, just how much time, money, and emotional stability we’ve sacrificed for our craft and whether stanning in your 20s is a red flag or a lifestyle choice.Grab a drink and let’s get into it! 🍸

We’re only a few months into 2025 and we’ve already had enough. The vibes? Non-existent. The drops? Mid at best. In this episode, we ask the hard questions, Why does Mel only have 8 songs in her monthly playlist? Who asked for Will Smith and Jeff Goldblum to release an album? Is rap dead?  And most importantly, will we have a chance to shake ass this summer!?!? The forecast is not looking good so join us as we spiral. 🙃💿🍸Honestly Sip a little extra hard during this episode.

This week, we’re catching up on everything we missed, and hun it’s been a lot. The meltdowns (ours and the celebs’), the scandals, the breakups and the pop culture moments that had us spiralling at 2 AM, we’re back on our bullshit.Grab a drink and let’s get into it! 🍸

And just like that, we’ve made it to the final fire pit… 🏝️🔥This season has been moving mad, and we’re here to break it all down. Who’s actually lasting on the outside? Who’s got a brand deal waiting at the airport? And who left way too soon? Plus, we’re diving into Liv’s bombshell receipts, the in-fighting, the downfall of the show, and the moments that had us gagged.One last debrief before we close the villa doors! So grab a bevvy and let’s get into it! 🍹💥🔥🍹🏝️Follow us or slide into our DMs Ibrah - @the_hashish Melanie - @msmel0die Always practice safe sips 🥂

Listen, before you come for us, do not fact-check Mel, I beg. She came with the receipts, but they might be giving Tesco Value , so let’s just vibe. 😅This week, we’re diving into Love Island and race, from the POC tropes (token bestie? Punching bag? We see it) to the interracial dating patterns that keep repeating every season. We’re also talking about who secured the bag and who got left behind, plus the real question! Does the public actually back POC Islanders, or is it all just for show? Grab a bevvy and let’s get into it. 🔥🍹🏝️Follow us or slide into our DMs Ibrah - @the_hashish Melanie - @msmel0die 

First things first we’d like to thank Beyoncé. And next, a round of applause for the Recording Academy for actually stepping their game up and giving us a show worth talking about! We couldn’t help ourselves, we had to dive into the Grammy shenanigans. The wins, the snubs, the performances that had us gagged, and the moments that almost made us believe in the Academy again. 🎶💃 Grab a drink and let’s get into it! 🍸 Follow us or slide into our DMs  Ibrah - @the_hashish  Melanie - @msmel0die  Always practice safe sips 🥂

I don’t know if we’re master manifesters or just straight-up psychic, but somehow, we keep predicting the villa antics week after week. But the real shocker? A Drink About It episode where we actually… praise men. Yeah, we didn’t see that one coming either.Not much more to say, really—just don’t mug us off for it. We might not always know who’s who, but allegedly, we don’t hate them. 👀😂🔥🍹🏝️Follow us or slide into our DMs Ibrah - @the_hashish Melanie - @msmel0die Always practice safe sips 🥂

From a game-changing, taste-making, genre-defying TV phenomenon to a global franchisee with a lacklustre impact, being outshone by your American counterpart... It’s tough being an Islander these days! And it’s even harder being a woman in the villa! Maintaining a certain aesthetic and lifestyle both inside the villa and beyond it is honestly something to drink about. This week, we’re joined by the unofficial Drink About It producer, the lovely Hunter!!! We hope you enjoy our wee chit-chat about the Islander lifestyle, the boxes you're placed in, the rebrand you want, and what it truly means to be an All-Star! #theproducerhasenenteredthevilla #bombshellsonly #grwmtodrinkaboutit 🔥🍹🏝️ Follow us or slide into our DMs  Ibrah - @the_hashish  Melanie - @msmel0die  Always practice safe sips 🥂

Huns, we're back!!!! And trust us, you’re not ready for our latest shenanigans. Love Island season is basically the Drink About It Superbowl, so for the next 5 weeks, we’ll be cracking on with all things All Stars. You’re welcome 💅🏽 This week, we’re kicking things off with our predictions, favorite Islanders, and who we’d proper mug off if we had the chance. Grab your bevvies and buckle up, this will be fun🔥🍹🏝️ Follow us or slide into our DMs  Ibrah - @the_hashish  Melanie - @msmel0die  Always practice safe sips 🥂

And with that, the 2024 season comes to an end... Sit back, grab a drink and relax as your favs reflect on their favs of the year. Follow us or slide into our DMs  Ibrah - @the_hashish  Melanie - @msmel0die  Always practice safe sips 🥂

What do Alex Cooper & The Grammys have in common? We’re coming for their necks!!! It’s the long awaited sequel, to what will be a Drink About It tradition and this time Ibrah is in charge. All I can say is that this is the best episode of the season, so play along with us and post your picks in the comments!! Follow us or slide into our DMs  Ibrah - @the_hashish  Melanie - @msmel0die  Always practice safe sips 🥂

It's mid-December, life is life-ing, and we're actually out in the streets living our best lives. So, instead of diving into a full topic, we're kicking off a new series: the Drink About It Happy Hour! Our Happy Hour is an extended version of Ibrah's pop culture updates, and today's special is 80% Spotify Wrapped and 20% everything else, we had fun with it. Enjoy. Follow us or slide into our DMs  Ibrah - @the_hashish  Melanie - @msmel0die  Always practice safe sips 🥂

Hear me out, Rogan, Dave Portnoy, and Theo Von are the founding fathers of the manosphere and are responsible for the rise of republicanism among Gen-Z & Millennials. Hot take I know, but today your favs fight about it and spend way too long making their case on if being a tradwife centers around men or women. This may be the last thing y’all want to hear after your thanksgiving dinner debates but we don’t celebrate thanksgiving so enjoy listening to our debate instead.   Follow us or slide into our DMs  Ibrah - @the_hashish  Melanie - @msmel0die  Always practice safe sips 🥂

Since it's dark, damp, and downright depressing right now, we're dreaming of a different world—one with the sun beating down, a sandy beach, and unlimited cocktail refills. Or, if you're Ibrah, kite surfing on a pink beach in Brazil. Mentally, we're in summer 2025.  This week, we break down our travel mindsets, ultimate travel destinations, and even where we'd go for medical tourism.  If you want Ibrah to drop the map call him out in the comments and he might change his mind.  Follow us or slide into our DMs  Ibrah - @the_hashish  Melanie - @msmel0die  Always practice safe sips 🥂

'Tis the season for a bunch of overqualified nobodies to create wild rankings of underqualified somebodies—Awards Season has truly begun. And because we're the best nobodies you know, we decided to join the fun! Welcome to Part 1 of the First Annual Drink About It Awards. After setting the scene with the Grammy nominations and spilling the lukewarm tea from the EMAs, we dive into our official awards, ranking the most absurd pop culture moments of 2024. Stay tuned for Part 2 in a few weeks when Ibrah hosts the episode.  Follow us or slide into our DMs  Ibrah - @the_hashish  Melanie - @msmel0die  Always practice safe sips 🥂

What do your favourite twenty somethings love to hate, a good honest comeback. From Eddie Murphy and J-Lo to Katy & Christina why is everyone trying to get down with the kids when they are ready for retirement? This week Ibrah and Mel unpack the art of the comeback, why people need to act their age if they want to stay relevant and why becoming a Yu-Gi-Oh Shadow Dualist is the best way to soft launch a comeback.  Follow us or slide into our DMs  Ibrah - @the_hashish  Melanie - @msmel0die  Always practice safe sips 🥂

Like all good twenty-somethings, Ibrah and Mel have some problematic hot takes that they keep in their group chats. But this is the official launch of Drink About Season 4, so we’re celebrating by airing out our dirty laundry, standing on business when we have no business doing so, and doing it with one of our best friends—a serious pop culture girlie, the lovely Georgiana!!!

Welcome to the sequel nobody asked for but everyone needed, our extended cut of our iconic pop girls are fighting episode. This week instead of ranking and rating, we take a look at all of the gworls on the list and share our honest thoughts on their new releases. If you want to know who received Fletcher's rejected songs, who is competing with themself and why Ibrah's Shakira standom is put into question, then pour yourself a bevvie and drink about it with us. Follow us or slide into our DMs  Ibrah - @the_hashish  Melanie - @msmel0die  Always practice safe sips 🥂

We all know that this is the most anticipated episode of the season. The leaves are falling, Mariah season is around the corner and most importantly grammy nomination applications have been submitted. So we’re breaking down the biggest albums of the year by the IT girls in music! The argument for Camillo Cabello, the argument against Ariana, why Beyonce and Shakira need a re-do and why Dua Lipa has no bad songs. this week we're drinking about it all. PART TWO COMING SOON Follow us or slide into our DMs  Ibrah - @the_hashish  Melanie - @msmel0die  Always practice safe sips 🥂

Proceed with caution as in this episode, you’re going to hear some of Ibrah’s most iconic letterbox reviews. We’ve all been waiting for it, we’re finally tackling our favourite movies and this will also be a multi-episode analysis so enjoy part one! Today we break down cult classics, A24-bros, Mel’s selective movie habits, what is marketable and what isn’t and of course your two favourite twenty-somethings FIGHT!!! Follow us or slide into our DMs  Ibrah - @the_hashish  Melanie - @msmel0die  Always practice safe sips 🥂

Divorce shaming, contract relationships, stage families, family channels, the blended family timeline, the adoption era, The Kardashian Kase study. How did we get to a stage where even the Mormon families are sharing their chaos on Reality TV!! This episode is a messy but families are messy so sit back and relax as we pour one out for the white picket fence families because they not like us.  Follow us or slide into our DMs  Ibrah - @the_hashish  Melanie - @msmel0die  Always practice safe sips 🥂

Welcome to the greatest reality show the world has ever seen, Kamala vs Trump!! We’re back with part 2 of our Celebrity Political and Philanthropy series and things are getting weird because Ibrah is voting for Cher and Melanie thinks Pitbull and Keke Palmer are viable candidates. Basically we’re just as confused as the rest of y’all so buckle up as we reminisce on Kony 2012, break down why cancelling your favourite white women doesn’t matter and giggle as the world burns. Follow us or slide into our DMs  Ibrah - @the_hashish  Melanie - @msmel0die  Always practice safe sips 🥂

If everyone is a little bit gay is queer-baiting a concept or are your two favorite twenty something drinking a bit too much. In a summer full of Chappell Roan and JoJo Siwa it would be a crime not to discuss queer identities and performativity in the TikTok era. Can your brand lead with your sexuality? Is musical theatre part of the gay agenda? Can you be straight and metal? As always we’re only talking about the important things.  The Receipts  The Diddy Lawsuit South China Morning Post Follow us or slide into our DMs  Ibrah - @the_hashish  Melanie - @msmel0die  Ibrah needs Letterbox validation so check him out there and make Mel Spotify famous.  Always practice safe sips 🥂

For some god forsaken reason, Tom Cruise is back in the Zeitgeist so we’re bringing back the cult conversation because scientology is an epidemic. Cults are rampant, and if celebrities use them to further their careers. So if you think about it it only makes sense that we do our part and talk/drink about it.  Follow us or slide into our DMs  Ibrah - @the_hashish  Melanie - @msmel0die  Always practice safe sips 🥂

Brat, Bad Girl, Baddie or something in between, the girls that get it get it and the girls that don’t aren’t listening to this episode. This week we’re trying something new with a deep dive on the lime green phenomenon that is Charli XCX’s brat and the subculture it spawned. We unpack the demographic of the herd of gworls experiencing bratdom for the first time, how Charli got to this moment and a day in the life of a brat girl. P.S - We know the audio is trash in this one, but it’s honestly too good not to post. Next week we’ll do better! Follow us or slide into our DMs  Ibrah - @the_hashish  Melanie - @msmel0die  Always practice safe sips 🥂

Ibrah is boycotting all traditional media in the US and today you’re going to find out why. Tis election year girlies and we’re cementing ourselves as the news podcast you never dreamed of having. Today we’re kicking things off with the state of celebrity philanthropy. Should A-listers have a voice, even if we don’t like what they have to say? Is being Apolitical the way forward? Honestly we barely scratched the surface so enjoy us setting the foundation for what will be a multi-episode dissection this season. Follow us or slide into our DMs 💌 Ibrah - @the_hashish  Melanie - @msmel0die  Always practice safe sips 🥂

The sun is out, the Aperol spritz are flowing and your favourite yappers have returned, it’s officially summer!! This week is a re-introduction of sorts that will get you hyped for this season's shenanigans. Our Songs & Sets of the Summer : Illusion - Due Lips (The Blaze Remix) LP Giobbi at EDC Mexico 2023 Hayden James Just Friends Sydney Set Too Sweet - Hozier Follow us or slide into our DMs  Ibrah - @the_hashish  Melanie - @msmel0die  Always practice safe sips 🥂

So the oscars happened… AGAIN and we are  triggered! For the first time ever we take a look at the receipts to see who has received their flowers and it’s honestly horrifying. So we breakdown Hollywood’s race issue, characters within our media diet that made us feel seen and why POC animated characters are top tier. Your Homework: Rina Sawayama’s Article Black Academy Award Winners Asian Academy Award Winners Muslim Academy Award Winners Hispanic Academy Award WinnersMel’s Note: Crisis averted yall, I fixed the mic! Thanks for the patience 🙏🏽 Follow us or slide into our DMs  Ibrah - @the_hashish  Melanie - @msmel0die  Always practice safe sips 🥂

HERE YE HEAR ME! 2024 shall henceforth be known as the battle of the pop girlies. So before the girls start fighting we’re taking some time map out the state of the music and touring industry, our best concert experiences and the crowds that didn’t give what they needed to give. TLDR everyone is a thief, don’t fight 16 year old girls at gigs but you can guarantee that brah and Mel will be fist fighting next award season.  Mel’s Message: I tried to do a thing… I bought a new mic, it sucks and I’ll be returning it soon.  Our artists to watch Mel: Tkay Maidza  WUACV Ring-a-Ling Love Again  Ibrah: Chelsea Cutler - I don’t feel alive Nemahsis - I wanna be your right hand Follow us or slide into our DMs  Ibrah - @the_hashish  Melanie - @msmel0die  Always practice safe sips 🥂

We’re looking for a man in finance, trust fund, 6”5 blue eyed…. Or just a short king who understands real love! Society naturally puts all of our bodies on tier lists so this week we’re dissecting how body policing feeds the cycle of misogyny and how celebrity culture feeds into it. We also take deep dive into society’s body politics yearbook, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition.  TRIGGER WARNING: Suicide, Body Shaming, Body Politics, Thin bodies, Heroin Chic, Tumblr era eating disorders  Your homework: ⁠The Dune 2 article⁠ Follow us or slide into our DMs  Ibrah - @the_hashish  Melanie - @msmel0die  Always practice safe sips 🥂

Did you know that Brooklyn Beckham has a sake brand…. well neither did we! In this episode we’re breaking down the most iconic celebrity business ventures of recent history, everything from Haus Labs to Beats. Instead of eating the rich we’ll be asking for a seat at the table because the cost of living crisis is too real. P.S Ibrah did not disclose his itinerary and you’re probably all better for it.  Follow us or slide into our DMs  Ibrah - @the_hashish  Melanie - @msmel0die  Always practice safe sips 🥂

It’s hard out here in these streets, so we’re giving a second chance to cupid because love is in the air and the only way to cope is by living vicariously through celebrities! We’ll be breaking down the biggest power couples, the most iconic breakups and a whole load of celebrity couples that Mel didn’t know. If you’re curious about the ode to Ibrah or Mel’s love of medium ugly this is the episode for you.❤️‍🩹 Follow us or slide into our DMs  Ibrah - @the_hashish  Melanie - @msmel0die  Always practice safe sips 🥂

It’s award season baby and this time we’re taking a look at the Grammys! In true drink about it fashion we fight all the way through but finally we have a good excuse to!  Ibrah overestimated Taylor’s influence, Melanie underestimated boy genius and both of us are ready to be the new hosts of fashion police!!  Give us a like and review so that we win best new podcast artist next year at our own awards!    This video is also filmed in two problems, if you have a problem with that slide into our DMs  Ibrah - @the_hashish  Melanie - @msmel0die  Always practice safe sips 🥂

What do Barry Keoghan, River Phoenix, and Amal Clooney’s husband have in common??  They’ve never been roasted by Ibrah in an elevator and they’re allegedly hunks.  This episode we break down what it takes to be a heartthrob and secure Ken status. We also argue over who we think will come out on top. #charlesmelton4president #devgirliesunite  Please note that this episode includes a heartfelt apology to a white man with money and followers so proceed with caution.  Also if you’re Barb this is is not the episode for you, but feel free to fight us online and follow the Nicki and the Meg  Ibrah - @the_hashish  Melanie - @msmel0die  Always practice safe sips 🥂

Absence doesn’t make the heart grow fonder! It leads to underwear being stolen, two hospital visits and your favourite duo speeding down the highway in Cairo. WE’RE BACK BABYYYYY!!!!!! This episode is a pick n mix of pop culture topics including our analysis of Love Island All Stars, our first fight of the year (spoiler alert it was over Coachella), Ibrah’s 19 hour drive to see Madonna and the most passionate letterbox review yet #fetch If you want to fly us out to Coachella slide into our DMs or follow us first Ibrah - @the_hashish Melanie - @msmel0die Always practice safe sips 🥂

Welcome back to the wonderful world of Drink About It, your weekly deep dive into the pop culture things you need to drink about! All good things go on hiatus, but before we go we have to tell you about the time Ibrah got frosted tips, why Mel has to issue an official apology to Jacob Elordi and how Pitbull and John Travolta became besties. This is our Pick'n'Mix pop culture finale! We'll be back whenever we feel like it! Always practice safe sips! xxx

Welcome back to the wonderful world of Drink About It, your weekly deep dive into the pop culture things you need to drink about! We know you've been waiting for this one, it is Reality TV week!! Have you ever wondered how many reality TV shows Ibrah thinks he could win, or how many Mel has applied for? In this episode we map out the modern reality TV landscape and unpack our favourite tropes, our least favourite trends and who the winner of Big Brother 2024 will be. Always practice safe sips, especially on the live feeds. xxx

Welcome back to the wonderful world of Drink About It, your weekly deep dive into the pop culture things you need to drink about! If you're a Disney adult this episode is not for you! In honour of the 100 year anniversary, we unpack the reasons why and how Disney has remained a strong cultural force. From CEO tea to riding a vespa in Italy like Lizzie, two Disney sceptics ponder the power off the mouse. Always practice safe sips xxx

Welcome back to the wonderful world of Drink About It, your weekly deep dive into the pop culture things you need to drink about! This week we're tackling the men that underpin the patriarchal structures we all know and love to hate. The insignificant fish in the deep pop-culture pond, everyone from Johnny Depp to Jacob Elordi, with a special shoutout to Drake?? As always please practice safe sips, but take a deep gulp this week xxx

Welcome back to the wonderful world of Drink About It, your weekly dive into the pop-culture things you need to drink about! We're letting the dark side take over this week as we cosplay as white women podcasters and dissect crime! What do politicians, the Black Dahlia, vodka and the wig industry have in common? You're about to find out! As always, don't forget to practice safe sips, even if it's just sparkling water! xxx

Welcome back to the wonderful world of Drink About it, your weekly dive into the pop-culture things you need to drink about! We're channeling our inner supermodels and breaking down the whirlwind that is fashion month! From New York to Milan, we're your front row ticket to the shows that actually mattered this season. As always, don't forget to practice safe sips xxx

Welcome back to the wonder world of Drink About It, your weekly deep dive into the pop culture things you need to drink about! This week Ibrah & Mel discuss the "It Girl" of it all! From pop princesses to a real princess, they discuss and debate the women who shaped our current pop culture landscape. Always practice safe sips! xxx

Welcome to the wonderful world of Drink About It, your weekly deep dive into pop culture and the things in life you need to drink about! Join Ibrah and Mel as they give you a brief insight into their origin stories and how they became the duo the world didn't need. Always practice safe sips! xxx