Dipped With Sweet and Hot

Dipped With Sweet and Hot

Two friends with Southside-of-Chicago roots, break down the world in hilarious and thought-provoking fashion, from a Black female perspective.

Episodes

August 15, 2025 45 mins

Audacity is ON SALE in these dating streets, and not in a good way! Melanie Loren and Hollee Chanel have stories to tell. 

Plus, our new “I Know You Lying”  story time segment continues.

Join us for the tea!


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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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July 31, 2025 54 mins

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 on #DippedWithSweetandHot.


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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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March 10, 2025 48 mins

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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December 31, 2024 40 mins

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 ...

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October 26, 2024 47 mins

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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October 12, 2024 34 mins

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 ...

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September 4, 2024 44 mins

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.

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August 28, 2024 44 mins

We’re joined by two Black ‘Girldads’ in this episode. Robert Charles, father of two and brother to our co-host Hollee, and Titus Cooper, who has three daughters of his own. 
These dads share:

  • What they have discovered while being fathers
  •  What has been most rewarding 
  • How they felt and feel about raising Black girls

They also talk about tackling dating and sex.

 In Sweet and Hot, Mel turns over a new leaf online a...

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In “Sweet and Hot,” Mel chats about a popular celebrity at a listening party, which triggers Hollee, who went to a listening party of her own with a very different experience.

We also chat with two other VIPs, Renauda Riddle and Angela Barnes. They are co-owners of a popular, woman-centered bar and lounge called Nobody's Darling.  We dive into the bar and how it’s an expression of love from two Black women to their co...

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Black women under attack: Our hosts unpack the brutal shooting of Sonya Massey, the outrage and aftermath. They also discuss  Kamala Harris, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, who also has been dragged and targeted in different ways.

Stand up for and #ProtectBlackWomen.

On a lighter note, in Sweet and Hot, Hollee discusses finally taking a day to herself.

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We talk to Nathan Ollie, the President and Chairman of the Board for 100 Black Men of Memphis, one chapter of the 100 Black Men of America, a mentoring organization with the slogan: “What they see is what they'll be.”

Find out why Nate feels his organization is so important for the community,  the positive impact that is has, and how you can support the cause. We also discuss their new up and coming program L.I.F.E = ...

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July 12, 2024 44 mins

Our dynamic duo continues the topic of Black Love, focusing this time on the love between a Black mother and her children

In this episode, they interview The Coopers. Mother Geri Cooper and her daughter, Kiersten Cooper, discuss:

  • Their current relationship and hopes for the future
  • Mothering then and now
  • What Black parents and kids can do to improve their relationships with each other

In Sweet and Hot, Mel finds a good vacatio...

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July 3, 2024 32 mins

Our duo dives into the different ways Black folks show each other love (aka Black love languages) —like nick names and card games, for example. Which other ones come to mind for you?

Plus:

  • Hollee discusses her Juneteenth event. Did Mel show up? Listen and find out!
  • Mel discusses surging prices in these streets as she hunts down some caramel cake lol!
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June 19, 2024 32 mins

As America celebrates Juneteenth:

  • Mel and Hollee dig into the complex love relationships Black Americans have with their ‘free’ country. Some love it. Some, not so much. Others leave.  
  • Our duo shares their thoughts and plans for the now-federal holiday. 

Plus:

  • Mel’s “sweet” gratitude for recent experiences
  • Hollee’s “hot” summer
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 Our ladies are back for Season 2, and they’ve got the Men’s Panel with them! They delve into the focus for this DWSH second season. Plus, the men put our hosts in the hot seat and ask them impromptu questions. We also give Black women their flowers in a section we like to call, "Here's to You!" Welcome to Season 2!

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February 28, 2024 49 mins

Season Finale! Three gentlemen join us for our first Men’s Panel, weighing in on juicy topics covered this season, including: 

-dating (and sleuthing lol)
-cohabitation
-Broken ‘Bones’ in the bedroom
-mental health and self-awareness…

and more! Check it out and catch up on any episodes you missed.

Special thanks to our guests: Manny Johnson, Lorenzo Rush, Jr., and Olumiji Jones.

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February 9, 2024 38 mins
  • Y’all alright?? Special guest Dr. Tauchiana Williams joins us to chat about loneliness and other mental health issues.
  • What’s going on with Americans during  these trying times? 
  • How are you coping with or without therapy?

Listen and see if her advice could help you!

Plus, Mel and Hollee talk birthdays and car theft in the ‘hood. #sigh
 Join us!

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January 31, 2024 25 mins

The duo dives into friendships, which— like relationships—can be hard work. Hollee tries to mediate a dispute that doesn't go how you may think. The bigger question is: What do you do when a friendship is over?

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