The Diva who paused her PHD to open a wine bar (Ft. Kirstie Petrie) | Ep 50 | Okay Diva Podcast

Our Fav Brisbane Foodie Diva (Ft. Jackson Bennett) | Ep 51 | Okay Diva Podcast

Episode 51 features Jackson Bennett (@iamjacksonbennett) — Brisbane's foodie influencer who's having his full diva moment right now. If you live in Brisbane and follow food content, you already know Jackson. If you don't, you're about to. Jackson breaks down the food influencer life, going from casual content to full-time career, and why his diva moment is happening exactly when it should. This conversation goes full Brisbane gay culture and nightlife: The Beat's legendary dag dog, the lesbian floor at The Beat that plays actual good music, and why Precious at Spice Club is the current move. Brisbane locals: where's your go-to after-club food spot? Non-locals: does your city have a Beat equivalent? Let us know. Jackson Bennett (@iamjacksonbennett) is Brisbane's food influencer. Full-time creator, certified diva. Chapters: 0:00 Intro: The Beat Food Video That Started It All 4:30 Jackson's Diva Moment (Full-Time Food Influencer Era) 15:42 Drag Race Discourse (Season 13, All Winners, Tapping Out) 29:08 Ed No Mo Drag Performance ($200 Winner) 36:25 Brisbane Nightlife: Precious, Fluffy, The Beat 45:12 The Beat's Secret Dag Dog (Ask For It) 56:34 Karaoke Culture & Not Drinking Anymore 1:46:48 Planning The Hangover Episode #JacksonBennett #BrisbaneFood #FoodInfluencer #Brisbane #TheBeat #Precious #DragRace #BrisbaneNightlife #OkayDiva #QueenslandFood #BrisbaneFoodie #LGBTQ #QueerPodcast #LocalBrisbane #FoodContent

The Diva who paused her PHD to open a wine bar (Ft. Kirstie Petrie) | Ep 50 | Okay Diva Podcast

Episode 50 features Kirstie Petrie — wine expert, entrepreneur, and the diva who paused her PhD to open a wine bar in 8 weeks. This conversation is about action over overthinking, impulsivity as strategy, and trusting yourself enough to just do the thing before your brain talks you out of it.Kirstie breaks down how taking impulsive action builds confidence faster than planning ever could, why dialogue beats writing for processing ideas, and the difference between gut feelings (quiet whispers) and anxiety (loud screaming). Plus: Kirstie's diva collection includes Beyoncé's work ethic, Kanye's delusional self-belief, and Leslie Knope's eternal optimism. Because you can't find everything you need in one person, so you build your own pantheon.What's stopping you from doing the thing you keep thinking about? Let us know.Kirstie Petrie is a wine expert and entrepreneur. Follow her work and learn more about fabulous wine and taking action without permission.Insta: @kapetrie_._Chapters:0:00 Intro3:49 Diva Moment: Opening A Wine Bar In 8 Weeks35:22 Impulsivity As Confidence-Building Strategy1:06:23 Shapeshifting & Code-Switching1:37:02 AI Therapy: Claude vs ChatGPT (ChatGPT Is Toxic)1:41:17 The Power Of Debate & Confrontation1:44:37 Democracy Table: Multiple Selves In Your Head1:46:19 Gut vs Anxiety (Gut Is A Whisper)1:56:09 Diva of the Week: Kirstie's Collection (Beyoncé, Kanye, Leslie Knope)#Wine #Entrepreneurship #Impulsivity #Overthinking #TakeAction #OkayDiva #Productivity #SelfBelief #AITherapy #Claude #QueerPodcast #BrisbanePodcast #WineExpert #DoBigThings

Met Gala 2026 Looks Rated: The Serves and Chops | Ep 49 | Okay Diva Podcast

Episode 49: We're rating every look from Met Gala 2026!! GIRL let's be clear, there were alot that completely missed the assignment and others who changed the game. The theme was "Fashion Is Art". We break down who understood it and who showed up in a basic gown thinking they nailed it. Beyoncé returned to the Met Gala after a 10-year absence as co-chair, wearing a sheer crystal skeleton gown with a feathered train that had everyone losing their minds. Sabrina Carpenter wore an actual dress made from 1960s film strips from the movie "Sabrina." Sam Smith served one of the best looks of the night. Emma Chamberlain gave us Starry Night realness without it being costume-y. And Robert Wun (designer) absolutely dominated this year with multiple incredible pieces. We promise to skip every man who showed up in a boring suit because if you're not going to try, neither are we. Which Met Gala 2026 look was your favorite? Who completely missed the theme? Let us know in the comments. 0:00 Intro: Diva Moments & Purple = Death Debate7:35 Met Gala 2026 Begins: Rihanna, A$AP Rocky11:30 Beyoncé's 10-Year Return (Skeleton Diamond Gown)18:02 Sabrina Carpenter's Film Strip Dress (STUNNING)23:27 Emma Chamberlain's Starry Night Moment35:40 Sam Smith Serves (Best Look Of The Night)42:00 Robert Wun Designer Appreciation46:36 Katy Perry AI-Generated Realness50:54 Diva of the Week: Ros Hernandez, Sam Smith, Robert Wun

A Heated Diva Rivalry | Ep 48 | Okay Diva Podcast

Episode 48 features Ashanti; actress, YouTuber, writer, and the most passionate hockey fan you'll ever meet. We dive deep into "Heated Rivalries," the gay hockey romance show taking over the internet, debate whether the actors are actually dating, and break down why Hudson Williams is absolutely a bottom. Ashanti walks us through her hockey obsession, from NHL teams to the 2026 Olympics figure skating drama (shout out Alyssa Liu). We also get into a country music debate after she names Kelsea Ballerini and Gracie Abrams as her favorite artists, discuss why 22-episode TV seasons had too much filler (One Tree Hill, Grey's Anatomy, Teen Wolf), and argue about whether Cheetah Girls 3 is actually good (Ashanti says yes, the soundtrack slaps). Plus: Drag Race Season 12 recommendations, single mom appreciation, Justin Bieber's Coachella performance, and Ashanti's hot take that men suck. This episode gets heated in the best way. Are you Team Heated Rivalries or have you not watched it yet? Drop your hockey takes below. 0:00 Intro: Ashanti's Diva Moment (Self-Funded NYC Trip) 5:15 Hockey Obsession & Heated Rivalries Deep Dive 12:40 Are François Arnaud & Connor Jessup Dating? 18:30 Figure Skating Icon Alyssa Liu 22:45 Country Music Debate (Kelsea Ballerini vs The Haters) 28:10 TV Show Filler Episodes: 22 vs 10-16 Episode Seasons 35:20 Cheetah Girls 3 Is Good Actually 38:45 Diva of the Week: Single Moms & Activists #Hockey #HeatedRivalries #FigureSkating #CountryMusic #OkayDiva #QueerPodcast #GayHockeyRomance #AlyssaLiu #DragRace #BrisbanePodcast #LGBTQ #PopCulture

Madonna Tribute: The Diva Queen of Pop | Ep 47 | Okay Diva Podcast

This is our Madonna tribute. We break down the Queen of Pop's most iconic eras, debate why she's still the blueprint every pop star is chasing, and ask the question: can anyone reach Madonna-level impact in 2026? We walk through Material Girl, Vogue, True Blue, Confessions on a Dance Floor, and preview Confessions 2 (dropping soon). We discuss Madonna's fierce marketing genius like taking over the Grindr grid to promote the new album. At 67 she's still redefining what pop stardom looks like. We also debate whether current artists like Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, or Charli XCX have what it takes to sustain decades of cultural dominance the way Madonna, Beyoncé, and Gaga have. This episode also covers how music has evolved from the distinct sounds of the 80s, 90s, and 2010s into the oversaturated landscape of the 2020s, and what that means for the next generation of megastars. 0:00 Intro: Diva Moments & Noah Kahan's New Album 5:42 Madonna on Grindr? 8:15 Breaking Down Madonna's Eras: Material Girl, Vogue, True Blue 15:30 Confessions on a Dance Floor & The Hung Up Revolution 22:18 Can Anyone Be The Next Madonna? (Sabrina, Chappell, Charli) 28:45 Music Industry Evolution: 2020s Oversaturation Problem 35:12 Diva of the Week: Crystal Methyd (All Stars Hype) 38:50 Diva of the Week: Adele (Divorce babes, Divorce) #Madonna #PopMusic #MusicHistory #MaterialGirl #Vogue #PopCulture #DivaEnergy #OkayDiva #MadonnaEras #CrystalMethyd #Adele #DragRace #QueerPodcast #BrisbanePodcast #LGBTQ #PopIcons