Send us a Text Message. Mental health care in the 1800s wasn't always a hellscape of overcrowded asylums filled with patients chained to floors and beds. In the 1840s and 1850s, a new treatment paradigm called "the moral treatment movement" offered patients dignity, respect, individualized treatment plans and creative outlets. One Birmingham man, W…

Smallies, It's been too long - we miss alyuh. Tune into this episode where we discuss one of the best reality television shows we have ever seen, The ultimatum South Africa. Join us as we catch up with one another! We'd love to hear from you! Follow us on our socials. xoxoBy Raven-Symone & Jaeda Stoute

Send us a Text Message. Friendship can be a very powerful thing. It can empower an individual and redirect their life and sometimes it can reshape the fabric of an entire community. Today’s podcast has two subjects because it is impossible to cover one of these individuals without talking about the other. Almeron Whitehead and George Mitchell met a…

Hey smallies, Long time, no see! Join Jaeda and Raven as they catch up and discuss work life and personal life (its all about balance) They also chat about some things that does piss them off and the age old question of how other races of people from NY typically greet one another. Leave your comments in the discourse and drop ah lil flag, nuh. xox…

Send us a Text Message. What image comes to mind when I say the word “Birmingham”? I’m going to take a wild guess and say that it’s probably not Shetland Ponies. But, for a period of a few decades in the late 1800s and early 1900s, Birmingham was the premier place in the country to get a purebred Shetland Pony. And the subject of this podcast episo…

Send us a Text Message. Minnie Hunt Saltzer considered herself the foremost expert on the lives of Birmingham’s pioneers made it one of her life’s goals to educate everyone on it. Unfortunately, her stories contained more prejudice, unchecked gossip and pettiness than facts. We take a look at her life, her writings and just what they can tell us ab…

Hey Smallies, Today on Gossip and Lime, Raven and Jaeda discuss friendships. Whether good, bad or ugly - Black friendships are so special and so unique. Chime in while we chat about famous friendships, friendship scandals and our own personal friendship with one another. As always, we look forward to hearing from you! Keep up with us on our socials…

Send us a Text Message. It is just not fair that the life and work of Harris Machus gets overshadowed by the disappearance of a certain Teamster from the parking lot of his restaurant. This is us putting some respect back on Machus’ name by exploring his exciting life and business savvy that changed dining in Birmingham forever. This is the fourth …

Hello smallies, Welcome to Season 2 of Gossip & Lime! In this episode, we chat about Jaeda's amazing trip to sweet sweet T&T, her visit with Uncle Clyde of Paramin and her lesson on rouco. We also chat about MLK aka Michael King Jr. and our hopes for the new year. As always, keep up with us on our socials! we'd love to hear from you in the new year…

Send us a Text Message. When Nathan Rosenfield brought Jacobson’s Department store to Birmingham in 1950 there was only one huge problem-shoppers didn’t have anywhere to park! Rosenfield would radically alter not just the shopping landscape forever but the urban planning one as well. This is the third episode in a limited series with the Birmingham…

Hey smallies! Question: What do you wear to a wedding where the dress code is "dress to impress"? Jaeda and Raven discuss white weddings, love languages and apology styles. As the holiday season approaches, the best gift is the gift of subscription - So like, subscribe and interact with us on our socials. xoxo…

Send us a Text Message. For some Birminghamsters, the story of department stores in Birmingham begins and ends with Jacobson's, but the story doesn't start there. In 1896, two Jewish immigrants from Eastern Europe changed the retail environment in Birmingham forever by opening up the first department store. Gitel and Morris Levinson weren't just re…

Hello smallies, Welcome back to another fabulous episode of GAL. This week, Jaeda and Raven chat with Jordann, Jaeda's little sister. Join us as we dive into the life of a professional dancer. Jordann rates Jaeda as a sister and they do their BEST impersonations of aunt Jackie and uncle Kenny. Remember to stay in touch with us via our socials - Ins…

Do you prefer shaving or waxing? Jaeda and Raven discuss their preferences for getting rid of hair down there, Sexxy Red, Jada Pinkett Alsina Shaker Smith and more. Make sure you keep up with us on our socials, leave us a review and participate in our polls.By Raven-Symone & Jaeda Stoute

Send us a Text Message. When Edwin O’Neal opened his harness shop in 1885 he probably never dreamed of exactly what the landscape of Birmingham would look like at his retirement. His business straddles the period where horsepower was shifting from literal horses to how we measure a car’s engine’s power. This is a the first episode in a limited seri…

Happy Indigenous People's Day, smallies! Jaeda and Raven dive into some of the tactics Haiti used to win the bloody Haitian revolution, Chat about Love is Blind Season 5 and discuss hoodoo in Louisiana. Tell us what we should do next and participate in our Spotify polls! We'd love to hear from you. Remember: You can own the earth and STILL all you'…

Send us a Text Message. What Birmingham would be like today without Martha Baldwin is hard to picture. She has an outsized legacy that would be far too much to cover in one episode, so over however long this podcast runs we are going to be breaking up her life and legacy into thematic chunks. And since I write the scripts, the first chunk that I’m …

Join Jaeda and Raven as they speak with NY's finest - Raven's boo, Corey. In these episode, they discuss NYPD life and growing up Caribbean in Brooklyn as a Trini-maican. Grab your rum punch and bammy as we dive into these stories. As always, stay in touch with us on Instagram and Tik Tok - We'd love to hear from you because your interaction amplif…

Send us a Text Message. Robert Opdyke took a train from Birmingham to Detroit and was never seen again…until his son received an alarming telegram several years later. Robert’s story is one of business and failure in mid-late 1800s Birmingham. To access a full episode transcript as well as to access additional material about the mill and the Opdyke…

Afternoon smallies, We have a very special guest in this episode! Come chat with Raven and Jaeda as they speak with Mr. Nigel, the yogi and music history buff. Listen to his stories of old carnival in Trinidad and what it takes to fine peace as an adult. As always, we would LOVE to hear from you! Interact with us on all of our socials. See you soon…

Ackee and Saltfish or Saltfish Buljool - You decide? In this one, Jaeda and Raven talk about the notorious Christopher Coke, "The Don of Tivoli Gardens" who single-handedly changed the world with his export and sale of cocaine. Tune in and let us know what you think by liking, commenting and subscribing. We'd love to hear from you!…

Send us a Text Message. John Allen Bigelow was a man of many talents but taking life too seriously wasn’t one of them. Come along with us as we sneak into the Union Army to fight in the Civil War twice, form a love connection with a good friend’s sister, steal a train, brand ourselves as a one-armed insurance salesman and give future historians hea…

Rolling Loud? Beyonce Tailgate? and dancehall discussions. Yes please! Did you know that Jay- Z sampled "Pass the Dutchie" by The Musical Youth or that Ini Kamoze sampled "Heartbeat" by Taana Gardener? Caribbean music has been inspired by American music of all eras from Yacht rock to Motown. Let us know what songs you'd like to hear remixed as a da…

Send us a Text Message. The world has always been ending, which means there's always a candidate or two around waiting to be cast in the role of the Antichrist. In the late 1700s, a friend or family member of Rhoda Bingham Daniels wrote an 8 page manifesto about how Napoleon Bonaparte was the figure the book of Revelations in the Bible warned about…

Send us a Text Message. Rhoda Bingham Daniels was a direct descendant of a famous puritan minister back East, which meant letters from the family contained more hellfire and information on how babies are evil than you might expect. This story has everything: TULIPs, sex cults, lying toddlers and an intimate look at religion and family life in early…

Jaeda and Raven chat about the late and great, Ms. Cicely Tyson. We go on about her relationship with Miles Davis, her family life and her illustrious acting career. We also chat about our opinions on UK monarchy. We'd love to hear from you - Send on questions on IG.By Raven-Symone & Jaeda Stoute

Send us a Text Message. It took George Taylor 4 weeks along the Underground Railroad before he achieved freedom. In the following decades he got married, adopted a child and helped to found a still active church community in Kansas before settling in Birmingham, where he became the village’s first Black property owner. Come along with us as we trac…

Join Jaeda and Raven as they dive into their firsts! The onliest thing is that sometimes you can outgrow people. Do the smallies agree? Follow us on IG! We'd love to hear from you!By Raven-Symone & Jaeda Stoute

Send us a Text Message. Ziba Swan was an early Birmingham settler who is perhaps best known today for donating the first ½ acre of land to make Greenwood Cemetery, but he was a lot more than just a land-donator. Ever wondered just what a battlefield doctor during the War of 1812 would have done? Come along and find out. To access a full episode tra…

Join Jaeda and Raven as they dive into the history of parties. From Juke joint to rent parties, melanated folks have been getting down since the dawn of time. Also tune in for a surprise at the end where Jaeda and Raven get to do a little partying of their own at Luge Lime. Ww'd love to hear from you! Follow us on IG at Gossip and Lime.…

Send us a Text Message. The lives of Margaret, Olive and Mariah Prindle were three sisters who really did everything together-including moving out to the middle of nowhere. When Margaret and her husband, John West Hunter, moved to what would become Birmingham in 1819 they also brought his parents, and siblings along with Margaret’s unmarried sister…

Lets dive into this shoot the shit episode to learn about the shows hostesses with the mostest. Get a feel for our vibe as we talk about dumb laws and ChatGpt. Dangerous or tool? Let us know what you think!By Raven-Symone & Jaeda Stoute

Another #truecrimetrini where Jaeda and Raven discuss the very interesting story of Adul Malik aka Michael X. Listen in as they chat about Tina Turner and train safety in NYC. The onliest thing: How do you rebel? Share some thoughts with us on IG, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.By Raven-Symone & Jaeda Stoute

Send us a Text Message. The term “founder” can be a tricky thing. Can someone really “found” a place that already had people living in it? Does a “founder” have to do anything other than just be the first? In some older historical material for Birmingham, four men get called Birmingham’s “founders”, which is problematic in itself because three of t…

Romance is in the air with Gossip and Lime. Tune in to hear our very special guest Brandis in a throwback episode where we all speak candidly about relationships as well as test Brandis' knowledge of sweet sweet TnT foods and snacks, It's an oldie BUT goodie, ya'll Enjoy!By Raven-Symone & Jaeda Stoute

Send us a Text Message. Elijah Fish was a prominent abolitionists and his gravesite is part of the National Park Service Underground Network to Freedom. How did one brother become a respected minister and human rights campaigner while the other committed Oakland County’s first murders? And how did Birmingham and Oakland County become a hotbed of th…

Jaeda and Raven dive into old seasons of Real Housewives of Atlanta and discuss their favorite cast members. Raven is team #Phaedra while Jaeda is more of a #Nene girl. Who are some of your faves? Comment and let us know! We'd love to hear from you.By Raven-Symone & Jaeda Stoute

Send us a Text Message. In 1825 a tiny settlement along the Saginaw Trail was rocked by a double murder. The intertwining stories of Imri Fish and his victims, Polly and Cynthia Utter, can tell us a lot about early migration to Oakland County, early 1800s mental health care and how that small settlement started congealing into the Birmingham we kno…

Catch up with Jaeda and Raven as they discuss the gripping HBO documentary on the infamous Miss Cleo's rise to fame and inevitable fall from grace. Are West Indians considered to be mystical and more familiar with the unknown? Chime in on IG or Tik Tok! We'd love to hear from you.By Raven-Symone & Jaeda Stoute

Jaeda and Raven discuss one of the first female pioneers of Calypso and Soca. Tune in to hear our expert advice on NY lingo and a bit of Calypso Rose's history. Are you on the spice rack? Interact with us on IG, and Tik Tok.By Raven-Symone & Jaeda Stoute

Jaeda and Raven get up close and personal for International Women's Month. In this episode, Raven and Jaeda chat with Jaeda's mummy, Jackie. She shares stories of her own childhood growing up with the matriarchs of her family and her experiences raising her children. Tune in for personal anecdotes of bad hair days, spelling lessons and lots of limi…

NOT ON OUR WATCH! Jaeda and Raven discuss love, loss and the lovely Iyanla Vanzant. Fix your lives as we laugh and talk candidly about our past and present while we delve into the life of our favorite TV therapist.By Raven-Symone & Jaeda Stoute

Our Carnival Series has come to a close and we have MAJOR FOMO. Listen in as we discuss the outcome of the Rihanna-Bowl (Were we right about our predictions?) See you at next years fete! Gossip and Lime would love to connect with you! Follow us on IG for more of our quirky adventures.By Raven-Symone & Jaeda Stoute

February is Carnival Month! Raven and Jaeda continue to discuss Carnival, The Rihanna-bowl and everything in between.By Raven-Symone & Jaeda Stoute

February is Carnival month! Jaeda and Raven candidly discuss the history of Carnival and its dark origins. This episode also features a special guest (feat. Sydney Forbes)By Raven-Symone & Jaeda Stoute

Jaeda and Raven discuss some very important Caribbean news.By Raven-Symone & Jaeda Stoute

Jaeda and Raven sit among the stars with Dayana S. as they learn about the mysteries of the zodiac.By Raven-Symone & Jaeda Stoute

Raven and Jaeda present Trini Holiday Traditions.By Raven-Symone & Jaeda Stoute

Raven and Jaeda get spooky as they hilariously discuss some of the most prolific crimes in Trinidadian history.By Raven-Symone

Jaeda and Raven discuss the infamous "How Stella got her groove back", starring Angela Bassett and Whoopi Goldberg. This story is loosely based off its author, Terry McMillan. Tune into listen to Jaeda and Raven discuss Caribbean/ West Indian topics, movies, music and culture as two first generation Trinidadians from New York.1…