• Consent: The Audacity to Ignore 'No!'
    Aug 7 2025

    In the wake of the Diddy trial and the era of the Me Too movement, Hollee and Melanie talk about consent, assault, boundaries, and the audacious act of ignoring them. (trigger warning)

    Plus, we continue our new, juicy 'story time' segment. Check it out!


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    54 mins
  • FTK - Offspring Audacity
    Jul 31 2025

    Season 3 continues! Just in time for #backtoschool, we chat with a mom of three about the jaw-dropping audacity and entitlement of the younger generation—plus, how she handles it. FTK! Ha!

    Also, co-hosts Hollee Chanel and Melanie Loren introduce a new audacious ‘Story Time’ segment, aka “I Know You Lyin’!”

    Tune in for shenanigans and enlightenment.


    Credits and Instagram handles:

    Special guest: Cori Saulsberry @bronzecori

    Co-Creators and Hosts: Melanie Loren @iammellodrama and Hollee Chanel @holleechanel

    Social media: Ashley Creative @anashadventure

    Music: E. Songbird @ms_songbrd and IC @icthenoiz

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    54 mins
  • Juneteenth With 'Sweet and Hot:' Season 3 Sneak Peek
    Jun 19 2025

    We. are. BACK! Your favorite irresponsible podcasts hosts celebrate this beautifully Black holiday with you -- while also getting you ready for what we're going to 'dip' into for Season 3: The Audacity! Join Melanie Loren and Hollee Chanel for a grand time LOL.

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    26 mins
  • Black Love Blind Dates: Season 2 Finale
    Mar 10 2025

    We finally get the scoop on the blind dates for our hosts! What happened and why did it take so long to share here on the pod?!? Dating with Dipped with Sweet and Hot.

    We also toss around some possibilities for Season 3, and we want to hear from YOU!

    In Sweet and Hot, Hollee is Hot, or green with envy, rather— while Mel takes on Sweet, and what a sweet story it is.

    Tune into this Season finale and let’s continue the ride.

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    48 mins
  • Black Love Black Hair
    Dec 31 2024

    Listen, hair care is a special kind of Black love language! Actors and hair stylists Jos N. Banks and Keirsten Hodgens join us to share their stories, including funny tales of using their siblings as guinea pigs. One thing about it: "We won't let each other go out in these streets looking crazy!" Also, we discuss how hair care is therapeutic for both client and stylist.
    Plus, Mel shares 'Sweet' details of an upcoming TV appearance-- while Hollee tackles 'Hot" with seasonal depression and how she's handling it.

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    41 mins
  • Kings and Queens: Black Romantic Love Pt 2
    Oct 26 2024

    In this second episode on Black Romantic Love, we discuss money and relations. Does it play a huge role and if so how?

    Do men have issues with their women making more money then they do?

    In a relationship, should finances be dealt with separately?

    In Sweet and Hot, Hollee is currently in a position for a new career and Mel is frustrated with car issues.

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    47 mins
  • Kings and Queens: Black Romantic Love Pt 1
    Oct 12 2024

    Why is it so hard for some of us to find healthy, loving relationships?!? Mel and Hollee turn their attention to heterosexual love among Black people in this episode.

    Shoutout to @datingcoachanwar for his intriguing IG post about why he feels “Black men are the hardest to date.” Y’all know your girls have some thoughts!

    Plus, Mel is ‘Sweetly’ anticipating being set up on blind dates, while Hollee is “Hot” about a musician asking her for an interesting favor.

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    34 mins
  • My Dawg: Black Bromance Love
    Sep 4 2024

    As we know, Mel and Hollee have a strong sisterly love, and for this episode, they dip into some brotherly love.

    Our duo chops it up with Dr. Nathan Connolly and Dipped’s own Super Producer Louis Jacques, addressing what makes their best-friend bond so strong and deep. The fellas
    discuss origin stories, supporting each other through life changes and what brought about a recent bro “pilgrimage” to Europe.

    In Hot and Sweet, Hollee speaks on the DNC bringing about a Wellesley reunion while Mel talks about someone rather close to her ignoring her calls. Entertaining to say the least!

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    44 mins