90's Divas - Matteo Lane & Nick Smith - I Never Liked You Ep 45

[@faye391]

never have i ever seen such laser focus on the topic lmao

[@bethany5525]

Same. This was astonishingly serious although given the topic, I'm not sure why I'm surprised lol.

[@gelsonpagan383]

Never have I ever seen these two so focused on anything else

[@Ago2904]

Never have I ever seen the two bicker less and agree more throughout the episode😊

[@jessjess23brooks89]

This is an exceedingly important topic, so I understand why.

[@Mr.Viviano]

"What? Do you think I turned gay yesterday?!" 😂

[@mbr4797]

Its similiar to 'Am I a nicky fan?' 😂

[@blu48]

Much respect and appreciation to this dynamic duo for calling out the inappropriate treatment of Brittany at age 17.

[@KyleWheeler-eb8sv]

Y’all deep dive on this stuff like two professors, debating the tactics of Roman Generals

[@galept]

Where the hell is Cher in all this???

[@kimebopper]

I thought the same!

[@FishareFriendsNotFood972]

Nick's blouse game STRONG

[@zetnaashton8176]

That is a very nice blouse actually 👀

[@delsings]

Forreal. Looks great on him

[@marilynkozlow8400]

Never disappoints, lol

[@bml559]

I want a closet tour !! How fun would that be !

[@623jermar]

Oh it would be a cool show if they go shopping for each other and pick their individual styles… Matteo in some of Nick’s clothes 😂😂😂

[@MissBlueEyeliner]

I got so absorbed in this that I forgot I was listening to _I Never Liked You._ This was genuinely fascinating and I could listen to an hour of it.

[@ispoilers9535]

Just listen to 4 in a row.

[@MissBlueEyeliner]

@@ispoilers9535 I’ve listened to them all as they came out. I can’t believe it’s episode 45 already 😮 I was also talking about wanting an hour long podcast just on the two of them talking about pop culture and divas.

[@DuckyyFuzzz]

Subscribe

[@MissBlueEyeliner]

@@DuckyyFuzzz have been since the first episode, I’ve been watching Matteo for years

[@skrysiak]

I love how the timer goes off and Matteo's all "Keep talking, we're having a grand old time riffing about iconic 90s divas💅"

[@TrioSonata]

Whitney is literally the Queen of 90s Divas, but Mariah Carey definitely was a contender on all fronts. ❤

[@ConLustig]

Untrue-Whitney is Queen of all Divas ❤️ (full respect to Mariah of/c)

[@robbiewiliams1974]

Her first three albums were recorded in the 80s, so pegging her to just the 90s seems to be a disservice.

[@yuyutubee8435]

My favorite thing about _all_ of the divas is that they're unsalvageably terrible people.

[@chrissisinni5057]

This podcast is the gayest thing I do every week. you never disappoint!

[@CRandyGamble]

I could listen to you two talk about 90s divas all day. Please do more! Maybe one on each diva? Madonna episode, Whitney episode, Celine episode, etc. That might not fit this format but this was one of your best podcasts for sure. And Nick, that blouse is so fun! Matteo, hi. (I'm just being silly, love you both)

[@danielnunes001]

The perfect spin off

[@Bdjsbwhskw]

I know we're always asking for longer episodes but this one really could be a very interestinh hour long deep dive. Loved it

[@TakeAwayRenee]

They could do the occasional “very special episode” that calls for a bit more of a dive into the topic. ❤

[@wen6519]

"do you think I entered gay yesterday?" Is the funniest way of showing your gay card. Also Nick's blouse is chefs kiss.

[@jessicaemmit4062]

The fact that 90's Divas is the topic the Matteo and Nick are the most in agreement on. I love everything about this.

[@jeffsanders3453]

I’m surprised Matteo didn’t mentioned Annie Lenox as a 90s Diva since he loves her. She was like alternative diva. Also the beauty of the 90s was the variety of music and how regardless of your taste in music, there was amazing selection in all genre. Even in country, the divas were Reba, Shania Twain, Faith Hill, Martina McBride, etc. For R&B, it was Mary J Bligr, Lauryn Hill, Brandy, Toni Braxton, En Vogue, etc. Yes! There is something about the 90s that Divas were just iconic!!!

[@bigtdgothgf]

I could watch them talk about Divas for hours. So much knowledge and insight and context 💖

[@nickisue8066]

In 1998, I was 10 years old and was obsessed with Brandy’s Never Say Never album. I listened to it on repeat for months. I’m sure I drove my mom crazy 😂 Her and Whitney in Cinderella together was the best 🩵

[@orielwiggins2225]

This was an amazing episode. We've without all the normal banter I needed this. The wall down memory lane for me, with your commentary helped my chaotic late teens and early twenty's feel a bit more clear to me. Divas of the 60s 70s and 80s next please!?

[@SuperKen6184]

I didn’t want this topic to end! It was so good! 😊❤️

[@tomlab6390]

Céline Dion forever!❤❤❤ I knew little boy like me weren’t supposed to liked her, but idgaf. She made my little gay heart happy😊

[@dbot1969]

I cried when she sang at Olympics 😅❤

[@tomlab6390]

@@dbot1969 guuurl me too! I waited all the ceremony just to the point I believed she wasn’t going to sing finally and boom! Started crying at the first note ahah

[@smw4020]

Celine Dion is the Queen 👸

[@cristenstrickland6622]

❤ that's sweet

[@JorgeC-0486]

she has been a queen since her 12

[@maudlinbear8583]

I’m going to need a podcast episode dedicated to each diva mentioned here because this is important and necessary discourse!!

[@GuyT-z7o]

We’re so blessed to have shared the earth with Whitney. I always preferred Christina over Brittany. I never really got the impression that Christina was unlikable. Perhaps it’s the Pittsburgh in us lol

[@bambams87]

I was so obsessed with the Come on Over music video, especially the part Matteo sang 😂. And I was obsessed with her outfits in it. Except back then there wasn’t KZbin so I had to wait until it would come on MTV or VH1. Kids have it so good these days lol

[@feelthejoy]

My friend Peter and I always used to sing the Spanish version “ven con migo, ven con migo baybay”

[@a_d_a_m]

I love how this was by far your most focused, serious episode. also that doesn’t surprise me at all 😆

[@ron100]

Whitney was the most beautiful woman as well as the most beautiful voice of anyone in history. My second favorite is Kelly Clarkson. Both in voice and looks. Plus, Kelly is very humble and real. ❤ Love you guys.

[@rydbthatsme]

Kelly is one of the most versatile vocalists of all time for sure!

[@chanlee4019]

Love this 15 minutes of my days lol

[@toniprekker]

I mostly was a grunge chick. But I loved Janet and Whitney as a kid/tween. Janet's music videos were always so great to watch. Brittany and Christina - I was in college by then and they felt a little too young for me. However - one of my strongest memories of that era - Christina playing The Peach Pit After Dark on BH 90210. That's just a defining moment of that era of music for me.

[@heatherandrews3299]

This may have been my favorite episode so far! Could listen to you talk about the 90s divas all day 😀

[@ActualChef]

This is a killer conversation. I was deep into the post-metal and grunge era so your perspective is enlightening. And yeah, “they don’t make them like they used to” is era-dependent. They don’t make them like Helen Merrill, Ella Fitzgerald, or Billie Holiday, either. 😂

[@archangel115]

That Mickey Mouse imitation had me rolling!!! You guys just ruined my childhood 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@MrDonanthony]

Donna Summer was "the voice". When the woman sang, it was like a shock wave reverberating through you. She had so much control over her voice. The only reason she's not mentioned in the same breath as Whitney, Mariah, Barbra etc, is because she was originally a disco artist. The woman was the original dance~pop diva. She was absolutely HUGE! from the mid 70's to mid 80's.Gaga, Madonna and Janet all stand on her giant shoulders. As a matter of fact, Janet would use Donna's former producers (Pete Bellotte & Giorgio Moroder) on her second album, 1984's "Dream Street".

[@crystalmonaghan412pgh]

Best podcast yet!!! You could have gone on for hours on this topic. Love you both! ❤

[@user-bi3wk5rx6w]

One of my favorite podcasts!!! ❤❤❤

[@SurrealSurrender]

9:00 And Tina Turner, Gladys Knight, Dionne Warwick, Etta James, Nina Simone, Karen Carpenter, and Janis Joplin.

[@TheQueenBee575]

Love these podcasts, I wish they were longer!

[@forallthestupidshit3550]

I know!! I saw 17 mins and got so happy!! I want these to get 10-15 seconds longer with each episode, until Nick realizes these are hour long podcasts, hahaha

[@adamtoronibyrne1086]

I love this episode. I’m a huge fan of ALL pop divas pretty much in this era. Whitney is the queen. Janet is my favorite (innovative and always criticized for her vocals but she actually sings VERY well, just not a belter…), and Celine was it in the 90’s because she was eclectic in ways people don’t credit her for. Britney and Christina are fab on their own merits too. I love that you mentioned the people who set the tone - Aretha, Cher, Barbra, Diana… so good to pay homage. We can’t forget about Natalie Cole who brought a jazz album to the mainstream and sang her face off until she died. She was the classy pop diva, and even if her biggest era was the 80’s she deserves to be included next to Whitney and Mariah and Celine as vocal powerhouses. Great episode boys!!!

[@theolla840]

I love listening to you all talk on topics you are knowledgeable about, especially when it's something I'm not familiar with. I am almost the same age as Matteo and my '90s music experience was so different! This was really insightful, thank you.

[@alimos76harrington62]

This needed a longer podcast as it's clearly their specialist subject!

[@mmh290]

I think this is my favorite episode - plus, bonus minutes! Bravo! 👏 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏💐💐💐

[@andreaus.]

Uuummm…..sssooo… This comment serves as the official petition for a special ‘90’s Divas Hour’ episode, because while we’ve all seen countless talks/podcasts on this sorta topic, it’s SO rare that people are ACTUALLY WELL-VERSED and take it SERIOUSLY, giving the level of RESPECT that y’all showcased in this mere 15’ish minute moment. We. Need. Mooooorreee!! 💫✨⭐️❤️

[@wellhi2430]

I LOVE when you guys go over 15 mins. I could listen for hours.

[@sanpritilife]

Matteo’s French Canadian Celine impression…new ringtone.

[@bumblebee-c9s]

Excellent podcast! I really enjoyed it. Thank you and your team for posting.

[@patriciatapia1710]

this needs a part 2, evidently

[@Alison1973]

Best episode yet! I could listen to y'all talk about this topic all night. Do a #2 !!!

[@masters1313]

This has been a smooth controlled video in a loooooong time...very much appreciated & enjoyed! Have grown tired of the chaotic ones....

[@vloy3080]

I LOVEDDD this conversation. It was weird hearing you and Nick being nice to eachother during conversations lmao. But would love more deep dives on subjects like these by you two!

[@Alienist]

You all wrote dissertation this episode. Like honed in and serious! I kinda lived. I was listening to this from my kitchen. I had to pause it, finish making breakfast, sit down and restart the episode.

[@jaimiepaquin4262]

This was by far your best video as far as discussion. You weren’t talking over each other, making fun of each other and you couldn’t tell that you both enjoyed this discussion. Loved it.

[@mmaamam]

Out of all the videos, I am glad this is the one where both of you gave a dissertation.

[@aranielleb7718]

I love how Matteo goes hard for our butterfly queen 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@tc2334]

I never knew I needed this episode until now. 😂❤

[@fikanera838]

Love the intensity in this one, & the extra minutes!

[@adelia6488]

Love y'all so much, could listen to conversations like this one all day long!

[@OMguyhait]

All these Pop Diva names from 80,90s, 00, 10, and 20s and yet Lady Gaga was untouched. Mother Monster live on!! 🐾

[@amyscott6702]

Matteo your Britney/Xtina impressions are jaw droppingly good

[@brettpotter4478]

Best episode lately. Loved it! Ready for another

[@alexloopdesign]

You did not mention KYLIE MINOGUE! hahaha

[@sufyanlowel4631]

@@alexloopdesign I'm highly doubt that USA gays even knows Kylie exist in 90s 😂 No internet, no yt, only MTV.

[@cincydude72]

@@sufyanlowel4631agree! She was more popular outside of the U.S.

[@nunyabeezwax810]

She had the cover of the locomotion in the 80's in the U.S. but Tiffany and Debbie Gibson took over and Kylie never really could overcome until she had Can't you you out of my head. For us in the U.S., she was a 2 hit wonder.

[@doniellerobinson6680]

P!NK. Don't let me get me. That was my anthem growing up

[@josephusana3855]

We really need a part 2 im so into this topic plssss make part 2!!!!

[@amarie0908]

I (still) have the same Janet shirt that Matteo is wearing. 😆

[@someperson8547]

matteo mentioning pokemon crater inflicted psychic damage to me omfg what a random deep cut

[@GavinJamesDrake]

Nick dominated this topic today. Loved it

[@andreamarie6501]

You know it's a hot topic when Matteo says "we can keep talking" after the timer 😂😂

[@meghanxox]

What’s a Thursday morning without breakfast and I never liked you ❤

[@moglaiparata]

Grace Jones, Tina Turner, Donna Summer, Kylie Minogue

[@flannelsaurus]

Great conversation, this was an excellent ep 👌👌

[@gioalessandromack96]

Can't get enough of this podcast! 🎉

[@macks7291]

We can't forget about Selena!

[@marolborrough6355]

I love selena gomez! *insert cornbread

[@Elphaboy]

@@marolborrough6355gurl😂🤣😂🤣😂⚰️

[@juken16]

Or Brandy

[@Liliarthan]

Or Beyoncé, via Destiny’s Child 😆

[@Liliarthan]

@@marolborrough6355Selena Gomez wasn’t a 90s diva, she was only born in ‘92. She only started releasing albums from 2009.

[@najadahmer4862]

Christina in her “Dirty” era, yes pls, ANY day of the week!!

[@PokhrajRoy.]

OOOOOOOOH this is so exciting! Also, what a range to choose from! Edit: Las Culturistas got Mariah. Now it’s your turn, gentlemen.

[@transideo]

i could listen to you two talk about THIS for hours

[@wanderingfool27]

Nick has never been more on point and serious than this eppisode.

[@yvettebennett6170]

Loved the bonus minutes.

[@Pasleycase]

In the 90s it was Whitney and Toni Braxton for me. And Whitney IS the queen of the 90s. All these girls you mentioned idolized Whitney, even today she is THE gold standard.

[@Utadaboy]

This was their topic! Episode flowed so well 😂

[@jj-xm2kc]

one of the best episodes so far❤

[@ashleyswaney1029]

You guys singing lucky was terrible yet completely accurate

[@HanRMurph]

YES TO BONUS MINUTES!!!

[@rachel87k]

this podcast needs to be longer, bc it's good but also so Nick has time to speak 😂😂

[@sammie578]

This episode is the thesis for their overall podcast..perfection!!

[@jeremyallennossette6426]

JANET was the 3rd biggest selling female in the 80's and 2nd biggest selling female behind Mariah in the 90's (per billboard) JANET is my ultimate 90's Diva!❤🎉

[@crystalbepsi9087]

Pokemon Crater?! I feel like a core memory just unlocked 💀

[@MrHenry84]

Ok, but now I need you two to start a new podcast just talking about 90's divas. And the irony of Matteo saying "let me finish talking" when he will break out in song at any given moment while Nick is talking 😂

[@pelasion5099]

Not me discovering Celine Dion from my sister’s time capsule and immediately and instinctively falling in love with her voice

[@countmomula4719]

I always thought of the 80s/90s divas as queens, but when Britney and Christina came along they were just princesses. Love them all though ❤

[@erinkelly2964]

You guys are soooo serious about this subject! 😂

[@Trailer__Swift]

Putting Ashley Simpson on the same level as Celine or Mariah or Whitney is f%#*ing anathema 🤣 (I’ll give Nick a minute to look the word anathema up…)

[@nurarihion]

When conservatives talk about the gay Agenda, this is the Gay Agenda, two queens deep diving on Diva culture until our ears fall off, and I’m here for it ❤️❤️❤️

[@jelppt]

Annie Lennox!

[@feralhomunculus]

Yes! Her solo album Diva is sublime

[@sufyanlowel4631]

Annie Lenox rules!

[@ODKON93]

but she's from the 80s and is not as popular in the US.

[@sufyanlowel4631]

@@ODKON93 then Houston and Janet are from 80s also!

[@ODKON93]

@@sufyanlowel4631 by your definition then, Annie is of the 70s.

[@stepps511]

Fantastic podcast! You two nailed this one - to the floor!

[@gilliganmcneuter4550]

This is what I get after a long day at school and I am so grateful 💟

[@guadalupebuenrostro2965]

Tina Turner ❤

[@pamtrebell3966]

Yes! She's in her own category altogether!

[@mYcRiSpDiScK]

I stan this podcast as much as Nick and Matteo stan 90s divas / film icons

[@maloojisloves6586]

This is such a great topic! Loved how serious you got discussing divas. I love it! I’m team Mariah by the way. My parents named me after her after hearing “Vision of Love” on the radio. My mom just decided to add an extra “r” to match the double “r” in my last name! ❤M

[@liviatrevisol3791]

I could hear you guys speak about pop divas and pop girlies all day love it!

[@rosee8911]

Nick - your shirt is gorgeous!! You're a fashion icon

[@paayal649]

Awesome episode!! Love you guys!!! 🙌💖✨

[@amandapandamarie]

This is the only episode Matteo didn’t drag Nick for his blouse 😂

[@ahmstfamus]

For certain my most favorite episode ever. Also, there is no Britney, there is no Christina without JANET!

[@eddy8446]

What Britney had (and still has today and people somehow give her more trash, mostly because society changed) was the ordinary girl turned popstar. Britney was a regular southern girl following her dreams. She was a beast on stage, with a look in her eyes so sharp it would cut steel but the moment the performance was over, the sweet girl would be back. She was a constant reminder for young people that average jane can still do great things and get to the top of the world and remain the sweetest and most humble person. When everyone was trashing her, from celebs to american mothers, she just never said a bad word. She would leave the house with no make up and in the most ugly outfits but it was cool. Now, social media made it different. No make up is seen as ugly, unkept, washed up. What hurt Aguilera, more than the round of celebs and coworkers saying she is a tough person to deal (pink, jojo, and so on) was that she was always forced to play nice, and when she stopped and released Dirrty... it was too late because by then, I'm A Slave 4 U had already been out for a year. So the "britney copycat" allegations would never stop. I think Aguilera's lack of support these days could be tracked to the same lack of support Nicole from the PCD music's career had. They are both insanely talented but as young artists they felt entitled to success and when america's sweetheart was an average jane, Britney fans were rabid and quick to protect their innocent and virginal queen. There was room for both because Britney always focused more on album sales and Christina on single sales. That's why you name britney hits and her biggest hits weren't #1 but feel like #1, but Christina has a bunch. Even with Britney's album sales declining over the years due to radio bans and tarnished reputation because of Justin, she managed to release a #2 album (#1 if Billboard didn't change the rules last minute) and she was the face of a billion dollar fragrance line. I will say this, a lot of people benefited from the downfall and trafficking of Britney Spears and that's the reason everyone knew, just like Cher pointed out, and nobody said a word.