Lemme Fix It!

When American Idol first premiered in the June 2002 it quickly became a surprise summer hit. That September, over 23 million people turned in to the season finale as Kelly Clarkson was crowned our first American Idol. But after 22 seasons, today's Idol's viewership pales by comparison. The most recent February 2024 premiere clocked in with just 4 million viewers. And despite many reboots, network changes and rotating judges, the most recent winners have failed to make their mark. This week we dig into American Idol history including some of the famous, infamous and forgettable contestants and then as usual each pitch how we'd fix the show for today.---Let's stay in touch!Email us lemmefixitpod@gmail.comFollow us on instagram | http://instagram.com/fixitpodFranchesca Ramsey | http://instagram.com/chescaleigh De'lon Grant | http://instagram.com/thedelondotcomPlease consider rating us on your favorite podcast app! New episodes every Wednesday! 

This 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 certified cult classic? This week we dig into the film's history and then pitch our dream cast for the still yet to be released Sister Act 3.---Let's stay in touch!Email us lemmefixitpod@gmail.comFollow us on instagram | http://instagram.com/fixitpodFranchesca Ramsey | http://instagram.com/chescaleigh De'lon Grant | http://instagram.com/thedelondotcomPlease consider rating us on your favorite podcast app! New episodes every Wednesday! 

The 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 first "doll for boys" and then as usual pitch how we'd fix My Buddy for today.Let's stay in touch!Email us lemmefixitpod@gmail.comFollow us on instagram | http://instagram.com/fixitpodFranchesca Ramsey | http://instagram.com/chescaleigh De'lon Grant | http://instagram.com/thedelondotcomPlease consider rating us on your favorite podcast app! New episodes every Wednesday! 

This 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 parent company was forced to close their massive LA factory due to declining sales. So we're diving into JNCO's history and then as usual we each pitch how we'd fix the brand for today.---Let's stay in touch!Email us lemmefixitpod@gmail.comFollow us on instagram | http://instagram.com/fixitpodFranchesca Ramsey | http://instagram.com/chescaleigh De'lon Grant | http://instagram.com/thedelondotcomPlease consider rating us on your favorite podcast app! New episodes every Wednesday! 

This 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://wbby.co/40072N---Let's stay in touch!Email us lemmefixitpod@gmail.comFollow us on instagram | http://instagram.com/fixitpodFranchesca Ramsey | http://instagram.com/chescaleigh De'lon Grant | http://instagram.com/thedelondotcomPlease consider rating us on your favorite podcast app! New episodes every Wednesday! 

Lauryn 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 more awards in one night including Grammys for best new artist, best r&b album and album of the year. But after her follow up unplugged album failed to make a splash she all but disappeared. This week we dive into her fascinating story and then pitch how we'd fix her career for today.P.S. We're nominated for a 2024 Webby award! You can vote for us here until 4/18/24https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2024/podcasts/shows/arts-culture---Let's stay in touch!Email us lemmefixitpod@gmail.comFollow us on instagram | http://instagram.com/fixitpodFranchesca Ramsey | http://instagram.com/chescaleigh De'lon Grant | http://instagram.com/thedelondotcomPlease consider rating us on your favorite podcast app! New episodes every Wednesday! 

This 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 lemmefixitpod@gmail.comFollow us on instagram | http://instagram.com/fixitpodFranchesca Ramsey | http://instagram.com/chescaleigh De'lon Grant | http://instagram.com/thedelondotcomPlease consider rating us on your favorite podcast app! New episodes every Wednesday! 

This 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 theaters now!You can watch Nicole's new crowd work special on YouTubeListen to Why Won't You Date Me? with Nicole Byer wherever you get your favorite podcasts! Nicole on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/nicolebyer---Let's stay in touch!Email us lemmefixitpod@gmail.comFollow us on instagram | http://instagram.com/fixitpodwatch full length episodes on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@FixItpod Franchesca Ramsey | http://instagram.com/chescaleigh De'lon Grant | http://instagram.com/thedelondotcomPlease consider rating us on your favorite podcast app! New episodes every Wednesday! 

From 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 stay in touch!Email us lemmefixitpod@gmail.comFollow us on instagram | http://instagram.com/fixitpodwatch full length episodes on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@FixItpod Franchesca Ramsey | http://instagram.com/chescaleigh De'lon Grant | http://instagram.com/thedelondotcomPlease consider rating us on your favorite podcast app! New episodes every Wednesday!