Latest Lemme fix it Podcast Episodes
Sister Act 2: From Box Office Bomb To Certified Classic
Lemme Fix It! - May 08, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 426 ratingsThis week we're reviewing one of the best movie sequels of all time, Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit. While today there’s no denying the film's cultural impact, when it first hit theaters THIRTY YEARS AGO in 1993, it was considered a flop?! So how did this masterpiece go from box office bomb to ...
My Buddy And His Cousin Chucky
Lemme Fix It! - May 01, 2024 07:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 426 ratingsThe My Buddy doll burst onto the scene in 1985 with overalls, a bowl cut and a banging jingle. But by the mid 1990's My Buddy was a distant memory. So what happened? And how did My Buddy become synonymous with the murderous Chucky doll from Child's Play? This week we dig into the history of the ...
JNCOs: Size Matters
Lemme Fix It! - April 24, 2024 07:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 426 ratingsThis week we're reviewing ultra wide legs jeans that were all the rage in the 90's: JNCOs. Beloved by skaters, surfers and ravers, JNCOs were very wide, very cool and very much counter culture. And at the company's peak in 1998, they boasted a whopping $186.9 million in sales! But by 2001 their ...
Round Robin Games: The Restaurant Is Too Vibey
Lemme Fix It! - April 17, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 426 ratingsThis week we're doing another installment of the Round Robin Games! Instead of devoting the entire episode to one topic, instead we're taking turns sharing things on our heart and then as usual, pitching how we would fix them. Vote for us in the 2024 Webby Awards! Voting closes 4/18! https:/...
Lauryn Hill: Too Much, Too Late
Lemme Fix It! - April 10, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 426 ratingsLauryn Hill burst onto the music scene in 1996 as a member of the Fugees. But it was Lauryn's 1998 solo debut The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill that put her on the map. With over 12 million albums sold worldwide it went on to sweep the 1998 Grammys as Lauryn became the first woman to win 5 or mo...
What Would J.Lo Do?
Lemme Fix It! - April 03, 2024 07:13 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 426 ratingsThis week we're reviewing Jennifer Lopez's latest project, "This Is Me...Now: A Love Story" and then as usual we each pitch how we would fix it. --- Let's stay in touch! Email us [email protected] Follow us on instagram | http://instagram.com/fixitpod Franchesca Ramsey | http://instag...
Not Your Magical Negro with Nicole Byer
Lemme Fix It! - March 27, 2024 07:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 426 ratingsThis week we’re joined by Emmy nominated host, actress, comedian, podcaster and author Nicole Byer for a hysterical convo about her new movie, how she juggles 800 jobs & the importance carving out your own lane as a Black creative. Nicole's new movie The American Society of Magical Negros is in...
TGIF: The House That Steve Urkel Built
Lemme Fix It! - March 20, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 426 ratingsFrom 1989 to 2000 Friday night's were all about ABC's sitcom programming block, TGIF, "Thank Goodness it's Friday!" This week we dig into some of ABC's most successful shows from that era and then as usual we explore what it would take to revive the tv programming block for today. --- Let's st...
The Oscars: The Sketchy Vacation Home That Started It All
Lemme Fix It! - March 13, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 426 ratingsInstead of recapping the 2024 Oscars like every other podcast, this week we're looking back at the history of the Academy Awards and then pitching how we'd fix the ceremony. Mentioned in this episode: LFI episode: “Kodak: dropping the digital ball” VOX video: “bad typography has ruined more t...
Behind The Podcast
Lemme Fix It! - March 06, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 426 ratingsThis week we're switching it up and talking about the journey to bring Lemme Fix It, to life. Everything from producing the show, to what we’ve learned thus far and all the fixes that helped us get here. As mentioned this episode: Check out Fran's new Podcast Black History, For Real wherever y...
Look Who's Talking: The Egg Is Silent
Lemme Fix It! - February 28, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 426 ratingsThis week we're reviewing the 1989 blockbuster Look Who's Talking starring John Travolta and Kirstie Alley. And then after diving into the film's history we'll each try our best to fix it by fan casting a modern day reboot of the film. Mentioned in this episode: Men Have No Friends and Women B...
Ask A CEO with Chelsea Fagan of The Financial Diet
Lemme Fix It! - February 21, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 426 ratingsThis week we’re joined by Chelsea Fagan, the co-founder & CEO of The Financial Diet for a funny and honest convo covering everything from owning your past, the perils of internet discourse and the expense of being a bridesmaid. Check out Chelsea Fagan's work below! https://thefinancialdiet.com...
It Shoulda Been JC: The Meow Mix Remix
Lemme Fix It! - February 14, 2024 08:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 426 ratingsThis week we're re-running one of our favorite episodes. While we all know Justin Timberlake as the breakout star of 90's boyband N'Sync if you ask us, "it shoulda been JC." This episode we dig into the band's history and then each pitch how we'd revitalize JC Chasez's career for today. As ment...
All Apologies: Blood & Bones Or Somethin Like That
Lemme Fix It! - February 07, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 426 ratingsThis week we’re digging into public apologies from various celebrities, brands, comedians and even…a few podcast hosts. --- Let's stay in touch! Email us [email protected] Follow us on instagram | http://instagram.com/fixitpod watch full length episodes on new YouTube channel! https...
Vacations: Parisian Musk
Lemme Fix It! - January 31, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 426 ratingsThis week we're taking a trip down our "friendscation" timeline to unpack our past trips together and what we'd do to fix them. Mentioned in this episode: If you're in Boston check out De'lon's show! A CASE FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD : https://speakeasystage.com Shout outs to De'lon's Spain ...
The American Shopping Mall: It's Giving Pompeii
Lemme Fix It! - January 24, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 426 ratingsFor the latter half twentieth century the shopping mall was a cornerstone of American social life and accounted for most of the nation’s retail sales. In the 1980’s there were around 2,500 malls in the United States, but today that number has dwindled to around 700. This week we examine the rise...
Lisa Frank: Unicorns, Bad Bosses & Cocaine Rainbows
Lemme Fix It! - January 17, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 426 ratingsLisa Frank is the technicolor media giant best known for making school supplies that were all the rage with middle school girls in the 90s. At the company’s peak during the mid 90’s Lisa Frank was doing over 60 million a year in sales. Today it’s nearly impossible to find Lisa Frank products unl...
Round Robin Games: The Underbite
Lemme Fix It! - January 10, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 426 ratingsOur first installment of the "Round Robin Games" was such a success we decided to bring them back! So this week instead of devoting the entire episode to just one musician, one brand or one celebrity, we’re sharing different topics “round robin style” and then as usual, we’ll each try our best t...
Dream: P. Diddy's Forgotten Girl Group (ft. Kelechi Okafor)
Lemme Fix It! - January 03, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 426 ratingsThis week we're joined by writer, director and actress Kelechi Okafor to discuss the girl group Dream. In 2001 Dream seemed poised for success after the release of their hit single "He Loves U Not." But by 2003 their dream...was over. Together we dig into what happened and then we pitch how we’d...
The 2023 Glow Up Awards
Lemme Fix It! - December 27, 2023 08:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 426 ratingsWe're closing out 2023 with our inaugural Glow Up Awards, spotlighting the moments and people that didn’t need our point of view or perspective to shine. --- Let's stay in touch! Email us [email protected] Follow us on instagram | http://instagram.com/fixitpod Franchesca Ramsey | htt...
Blockbuster: The $50 Million Fumble
Lemme Fix It! - December 20, 2023 08:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 426 ratingsIn the 90’s and early 2000’s Blockbuster dominated the movie rental market with over 45 million customers. But by 2010 the company was forced to file for bankruptcy. And today, there’s only one physical location left standing. This week we dive into how the video rental giant went from “let’s ma...
Who's Playing Eartha Kitt?
Lemme Fix It! - December 13, 2023 08:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 426 ratingsThis week we’re digging into the life of Hollywood legend Miss Eartha Kitt and then fan casting the yet-to-be-made movie of her life. --- Let's stay in touch! Email us [email protected] Follow us on instagram | http://instagram.com/fixitpod Franchesca Ramsey | http://instagram.com/ch...
Affluenza: If At First You Don't Succeed, Buy Buy Again
Lemme Fix It! - December 06, 2023 08:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 426 ratingsAfter 16 year old Ethan Couch killed 4 people in a drunk driving accident in 2013, his legal team claimed "affluenza" (aka his family's wealth) was to blame. This week we dig into Ethan's case and the pseudoscience behind this ridiculous disorder, and then pitch how we would fix it. Mentioned i...
The Round Robin Games: Nobody Wins The iPad
Lemme Fix It! - November 29, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 426 ratingsThis week on the pod we’re trying something a little different with a “Round Robin” of topics that are on our hearts and then as usual, we’ll do our best to fix them. --- Let's stay in touch! Email us [email protected] Follow us on instagram | http://instagram.com/fixitpod Franchesca ...
Home For The Holidays: Where's Your Lil Friend?
Lemme Fix It! - November 22, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 426 ratingsThis week we've cooked up a special Thanksgiving episode full of fixes to help you navigate going home for the holidays. --- Let's stay in touch! Email us [email protected] Follow us on instagram | instagram.com/fixitpod Franchesca Ramsey | instagram.com/chescaleigh De'lon Grant | i...
Katy Perry: From Teenage Dream To Middle Aged Snooze
Lemme Fix It! - November 15, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 426 ratingsIn the late 2000's and early 2010's Katy Perry dominated the pop music charts. But in 2018 things took a turn. And while she’s remained a pop culture figure as a judge on American Idol, in the years since her music career has stagnated. So what the hell happened? This week we dig into Katy Perry...
Bad Apologies
Lemme Fix It! - November 08, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 426 ratingsAs the lead singer of OneRepublic once crooned, "It's too late to apologize, it too laaaaate" but is is that actually true? This week we're reviewing the public apologies of a number of celebrities and brands to see what worked, what didn't, and how would we would fix them. --- Let's stay in t...
Jussie Smollett: The "Gay Tupac" Returns? (featuring Laci Mosley)
Lemme Fix It! - November 01, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 426 ratingsThis week actress and comedian Laci Mosley joins us to discuss Jussie Smollett's career. How'd this promising young actor go from poppin' and lockin' on Empire, to being LOCKED UP for a hate crime hoax? And what would it take for him to get back in the public's good graces? We're not so sure but...
Online Dating: Ghosting & Haunting & Zombies, Oh My!
Lemme Fix It! - October 25, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 426 ratingsThis week we dive into the history of online dating, some of the apps we've been on and how we'd overhaul the whole thing if given the chance. As promised, here's Tinder's 2023 Future of Dating report --- Let's stay in touch! Email us [email protected] Follow us on instagram | instagr...
Kodak: Dropping the Digital Ball
Lemme Fix It! - October 18, 2023 04:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 426 ratingsFor decades Kodak was the top dog in the world of cameras and photography. But their failure to pivot to digital, completely tanked the brand. This week we dive into what led to their downfall and pitch how we'd revamp Kodak for today! --- Let's stay in touch! Email us [email protected]...
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