Life, death, and second chances—with a side of stand-up. Welcome back to another fun-filled episode of Sips & Scripts ! This week, we’re heading straight to the pearly gates (and back) with Down to Earth —the 2001 comedy starring Chris Rock. It’s a lighthearted, feel-good ride that mixes stand-up wit, fish-out-of-water antics, and a dash of “what would you do if you had one more shot?” We’ve got laughs, heart, and just enough absurdity to keep you floating between heaven and Earth. 😇✨ And o...
Aug 12, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Season 4Ep. 9
I Am Legend (2007) – Sips & Scripts, Season 4, Episode 8 The last man alive… is not alone. This week, the Sips & Scripts crew unpacks I Am Legend — WillSmith’s chilling one-man show set in a deserted New York City crawling withinfected creatures. We explore loneliness, legacy, and loyalty (yes, Sam 😭). We paired it with a bold Jack Daniel’s & Lemonade — a simple sip for adeeply complex film. #SipsAndScripts #IAmLegend#WillSmith #MovieNight...
Jul 28, 2025•1 hr 27 min•Season 4Ep. 8
Welcome back to another episode of Sips & Scripts! Today we're discussing the 1998 film, Belly, starring rappers Nas and DMX in their film debut, along with Taral Hicks, Method Man, and singer T-Boz from R&B/Pop group TLC. Anddddd we're sipping on a... … traditional Jamaican Breeze. Inspired by the heavy influence of Jamaican culture in the film. Today's cocktail is made by Giovanni Lubin, our guest bartender/host! Ingredients: 1 slice fresh ginger 1½ oz aged Jamaican rum (like an Applet...
Apr 25, 2024•1 hr 51 min
Welcome to our ongoing Season 3 of Sips & Scripts! We're back with episode 15! We're discussing the 1994 film, Above the Rim, starring Duane Martin, Leon, Tupac, Bernic Mac & Marlon Wayans. Anddddd we're sipping on a... Hoops Highball! • Ingredients : Bourbon ginger beer lime juice mint leaves • Instructions : In a highball glass filled with ice, pour in 1 oz. bourbon and 1/4 oz lime juice. Top with ginger beer. Garnish with mint leaves for a refreshing twist! DRINK RESPONSIBLY! Cheers!...
Apr 11, 2024•1 hr 15 min
It's Season 3 of Sips & Scripts! We're back this Sunday with a new episode! We're discussing the 2001 film, Two Can Play That Game, starring Vivica Fox and Morris Chestnut. Anddddd we're sipping on a Whiskey Sour ! Ingredients : 2 ounces bourbon 3/4 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed 1/2 ounce simple syrup 1/2 ounce egg white (optional) Garnish: Angostura bitters Instructions : Add bourbon, lemon juice, simple syrup and egg white, if using, to a shaker, and dry-shake for 30 seconds without ...
Jan 31, 2024•1 hr 34 min•Season 3Ep. 1
We’re back with a new episode and today we're discussing: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, starring Letitia Wright, Lupita Nyong’o, Danai Gurira & Angela Bassett. Anddddd we're sipping on a Wakanda Forever! INGREDIENTS: 1 oz. Cointreau 2 oz. Mezcal 1 oz. Fresh lime juice 0.25 oz. Fresh orange juice 3 Blackberries PREPARATION: Step 1: Muddle blackberries in a shaker with Cointreau. Step 2: Add remaining ingredients with ice and shake Step 3: Strain over ice in a smoke salt-rimmed rocks glass. ...
Dec 19, 2022•1 hr 45 min•Season 1Ep. 13
“No sex. No *cocktails*. No men. No way!” Welcome back to Sips and Scripts! In this week's episode we are watching and talking about Kirsten's movie pick: Sister Act, the 1992 American comedy film directed by Emile Ardolino, written by Paul Rudnick and released by Touchstone Pictures. Whoopi Goldberg stars alongside Maggie Smith, Kathy Najimy, Wendy Makkena, Mary Wickes, and Harvey Keitel. Terrell defines a “romp” movie, Kirsten discusses strong female friendships and Kayla wants to go undercove...
Jul 20, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 12
“Sometimes The Cocktail You're Looking For Is Right Where You Left It...” Welcome back to Sips and Scripts! In this week's episode we are watching and talking about Kirsten's movie pick: Sweet Home Alabama, 2002 American rom-com film directed by Andy Tennant and starring Reese Witherspoon, Josh Lucas, Patrick Dempsey, Mary Kay Place, Jean Smart, and Candice Bergen. It was released by Buena Vista Pictures. Terrell shares his frustration with the Black representation in this film, Kirsten discusse...
Jun 07, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 11
“Damn, it's quiet out here! I should've brought my cocktail!” Welcome back to Sips and Scripts! We're back this week and in this episode we are watching and talking about Kirsten's movie pick: Jason’s Lyric, the 1994 Black American film, written by Bobby Smith Jr., directed by Doug McHenry, and starring Allen Payne, Jada Pinkett, Bokeem Woodbine, Suzanne Douglas, Treach, Eddie Griffin, Lisa Nicole Carson, and Forest Whitaker. Terrell shares his confusion at grown working men still sleeping in tw...
May 24, 2022•1 hr 34 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Welcome back to Sips and Scripts! We took some time off but we're back and in this episode we are watching and talking about Terrell's movie pick: House Party, the 1990 American comedy film directed by Reginald Hudlin. Starring Kid and Play of popular hip hop duo Kid 'n Play, Full Force, Robin Harris, Martin Lawrence, Tisha Campbell, and A.J. Johnson. Terrell also shares his failed house party attempt, Kirsten discusses light skin/dark skin stereotypes and Kayla "high-fives" Robin Harris' parent...
May 10, 2022•1 hr 42 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Welcome back to Sips and Scripts! In this episode we are going LIVE on IG to talk about Kayla's movie pick: The Tinder Swindler documentary on Netflix. Terrell claims to have never EVER been scammed, Kirsten tells the tale of a near brush with being marriage scammed and Kayla shares her almost being scammed on cash app. Trigger Warnings: criminal/scammer activity Our paired movie cocktail is: Cherry Bomb Mimosa (via: https://www.delish.com/) INGREDIENTS: 1/4 c. pineapple juice Splash of maraschi...
Apr 12, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Welcome back to Sips and Scripts! In this episode we have a special guest! Health/Wellness Influencer, Shelly Carpenter of @riseandsustain on Instagram and www.shellyclately! Her movie pick for us is Eve's Bayou: written and directed by Kasi Lemmons, starring Samuel L. Jackson, Lisa Nicole Carson, Jurnee Smollett, Lynn Whitfield, Debbi Morgan, Meagan Good & Diahann Carroll. Topics discussed: Will Smith's new book, family jealous, who's to blame in an affair, and different perspectives of the...
Mar 29, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Welcome back to Sips and Scripts! In this episode we are watching and talking about Terrell's movie pick: Lean On Me, starring Morgan Freeman, Beverly Todd & Robert Guillaume. Terrell also shares his initial fear of high school that was activated by this film, Kirsten remixes her high school fight song and Kayla gives her well wishes for Kaneesha's unborn baby. Trigger Warnings: physical/sexual assault, drug sales/addiction, abortion, suicide Our paired movie cocktail is: Black Russian via J...
Mar 15, 2022•1 hr 35 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Welcome back to Sips and Scripts! In this episode we are picking up where we left off with Terrell leading part 2 of: Women of the Movement TV series, starring Adrienne Warren, Cedric Joe & Glynn Turman. Terrell also shares his conspiracy theory regarding Valentine's Day, Kirsten succumbs to the zombie apocalypse and Kayla's turns a portion of our podcast into...a musical? Trigger Warnings: physical/sexual assault, racism, lynching, murder Our paired movie cocktail is: Mississippi Punch via:...
Feb 22, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Welcome back to Sips and Scripts! In this episode we are watching and talking about Kirsten's pick: Women of the Movement TV series, starring Adrienne Warren, Cedric Joe & Glynn Turman. Terrell gives a parent's perspective/reaction while we also discuss Kirsten's love of #BlackBoyJoy and Kayla's hilarious and STRONG aversion to hot, southern summers. Trigger Warnings: physical/sexual assault, racism, lynching, murder "Black people weren't allowed vanilla ice cream" article: https://www.thegu...
Feb 08, 2022•1 hr 43 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Welcome back to Sips and Scripts! In this episode we are watching and talking about Terrell's movie pick: Love & Basketball, starring Sanaa Lathan & Omar Epps. We also hilariously discuss Terrell's basketball career, Kirsten's claim that "Q" is TRASH, and Kayla's missed opportunity in middle school to play for the Harlem Globetrotters (sorta?). Our paired movie cocktail is: Amaretto Sour via Amaretto Sour - Shake Drink Repeat Recipe: Fill a cocktail glass with ice, Add 1.5 oz of Amaretto...
Jan 25, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Welcome back to Sips and Scripts! In this episode we are watching and talking about Kayla's movie pick: The Greatest Showman, starring Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron, Michelle Williams & Zendaya. We also hilariously discuss Terrell's hatred of musicals, Kirsten triggered by White Savior tropes, and Kayla's infatuation with Zendaya- plus everyone shares their favorite Halloween candy! Our paired movie cocktail is: Circus Rickey via https://www.absolutdrinks.com/ Recipe: Ice Cubes, 1 Part Lime Juice,...
Jan 25, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Welcome to Sips and Scripts! In our first episode we are watching and talking about Last Holiday, the Christmas movie starring Queen Latifah and LL Cool J. Our paired cocktail is: Mulled Wine. We also hilariously discuss Kirsten's hatred of snow and 500 year cemetery program, Terrell being oblivious to flirting and Kayla's hypothetical bicycle accident bills!
Jan 25, 2022•2 hr•Season 1Ep. 1
