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Some movies gave us unforgettable moments—but Waiting to Exhale gave us a soundtrack that felt like group therapy before group chats existed. This week, we’re revisiting the songs that defined 90s womanhood, friendship, and emotional release—no ashtray required.

On this bonus episode of No More Late Fees, hosts Jackie and Danielle are joined by Meah and Trish from the Shit Black Girls Watch podcast to deep-dive into the iconic Waiting to Exhale soundtrack. Produced by Babyface and stacked with legendary voices, this album didn’t just support the film—it became the emotional backbone for an entire generation. From tear-stained car rides to “I quit” anthems, these songs hit different then and still hit now.

Throughout the episode, the crew drafts their MVP tracks, debates best vocal performances, crowns underrated gems, and assigns very specific life uses to each song—like quitting a job, dragging a man on the phone, or calling your best friend after everything falls apart. Along the way, they share behind-the-scenes facts, personal nostalgia, character-driven context from the film, and plenty of funny, passionate fandom hot takes about Mary J. Blige, Brandy, Toni Braxton, Whitney Houston, SWV, and more.

If you love 90s R&B, movie soundtracks that carry emotional weight, pop culture nostalgia, and smart, funny conversations rooted in friendship and lived experience, this episode belongs on your playlist.

Enjoying the episode? Be sure to rate and review No More Late Fees, subscribe on your favorite podcast platform, and let us know which Waiting to Exhale song is forever on your personal rotation.

Keywords: Waiting to Exhale soundtrack, 90s R&B movies, Babyface soundtrack, Black women in film, movie soundtrack podcast, No More Late Fees podcast, 90s nostalgia podcast, R&B soundtrack draft, Waiting to Exhale review

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On this episode of No More Late Fees, we’re breathing deeply into Waiting to Exhale, the film that centered Black women’s friendships, love lives, ambition, and mess long before group chats and social media think pieces. Joined by Meah and Trish from the Sh*t Black Girls Watch podcast, we rewatch the movie through adult eyes and ask the hard questions our younger selves weren’t ready for.

We break down the cultural impact and box office legacy of Waiting to Exhale, including why critics were split while audiences showed up in droves. We dig into behind-the-scenes trivia about the cast, Forrest Whitaker’s directorial debut, and Terry McMillan’s influence on the era’s Black rom-com renaissance. We analyze each main character—Bernadine, Savannah, Robin, and Gloria—calling out the dating red flags, emotional blind spots, and moments that hit very differently on a modern rewatch. And yes, we talk about that car-burning scene, the soundtrack supremacy, and the fandom debates that still spark heated group chats.

This episode blends nostalgia, sharp character analysis, and funny commentary as we explore why Waiting to Exhale was revolutionary for its time—and why it still resonates, frustrates, and sparks conversation today.

If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, leave us a review, and share the show with the friend who made you watch Waiting to Exhale for the first time. Tell us which character you related to most then—and which one you side-eye now.

Keywords: Waiting to Exhale podcast, No More Late Fees, 90s movie review, Black film podcast, Waiting to Exhale analysis, Terry McMillan adaptation, Forrest Whitaker films, Black women in film, 90s nostalgia movies

·Season 5 Episode 33·
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High school reunions are all about confidence walks, fake careers, and pretending you absolutely peaked later—and this week, Jackie and Danielle are revisiting the ultimate millennial fantasy with Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion.

In this nostalgic, witty, and wildly fun episode of No More Late Fees, the hosts break down why Romy and Michele remains an iconic best-friend movie decades later. From the film’s unapologetic celebration of female friendship to its unforgettable fashion, music, and quotable moments, the conversation blends deep-cut trivia with laugh-out-loud commentary and fandom hot takes.

Jackie and Danielle dive into behind-the-scenes facts, character analysis of Romy and Michele’s chaotic confidence, and how the movie perfectly captures late-90s pop culture energy. They also explore why the film still resonates with audiences today, how it subverts traditional high school reunion tropes, and what makes its dance floor finale so timelessly unhinged.

Expect tangents, nostalgia spirals, and sharp observations about friendship, reinvention, and the joy of not having your life figured out—plus plenty of love for movies that let women be messy, funny, and fully themselves.

If you love 90s comedies, cult classics, and pop-culture deep dives with humor and heart, this episode is a must-listen.

Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share the episode with a friend who still knows every word to “Time After Time.”

Keywords: Romy and Michele podcast, Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion review, 90s movie podcast, No More Late Fees, female friendship movies, cult classic films, nostalgic movie review, 90s pop culture, comedy film analysis

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Gwen’s Previous Episodes
She’s All That
https://nomorelatefeespodcast.com/episode/shes-all-that

Gwen Carole is All That
https://nomorelatefeespodcast.com/episode/gwen-carole-is-all-that

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
https://nomorelatefeespodcast.com/episode/harry-potter-and-the-sorcerers-stone

Getting Witchy with Gwen Carole
https://nomorelatefeespodcast.com/episode/getting-witchy-with-gwen-carole

My Big Fat Greek Wedding
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Tea Time with Gwen Carole
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Bridget Jones’s Diary
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Gwen. Is. Back. Alright!
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Mean Girls
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Mean Girls Mayhem with Gwen Carole
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They lied with confidence, dressed like icons, and somehow made a high school reunion feel empowering. This week, we’re revisiting Romy & Michele’s High School Reunion—a movie that’s equal parts delusion, friendship goals, and Y2K fashion fantasy.

On this episode of No More Late Fees, Jackie and Danielle break down the 1997 cult classic Romy and Michele's High School Reunion, digging into why this movie still resonates decades later. From the infamous Post-it lie to the Time After Time dance sequence, we explore how Romy and Michele’s unapologetic bond turns insecurity into strength and why committing to the bit is sometimes the real glow-up.

We get into behind-the-scenes trivia, including casting what-ifs, costume design choices, and how Mona May’s looks helped define an era. There’s deep character analysis on Romy, Michele, Sandy Frink, and the A Group, plus honest conversations about high school hierarchies, confidence, and the joy of not peaking too early. Expect laugh-out-loud commentary, nostalgic tangents, fandom hot takes, and plenty of love for weird girls who never thought they weren’t cool.

If you love nostalgic movie rewatches, 90s fashion, cult classics, and pop culture deep dives, this episode is for you. Leave us a review, subscribe for weekly throwback episodes, and tell us your favorite Romy & Michele moment—or which lie you’d tell at your own reunion.

Keywords: Romy and Michele podcast, No More Late Fees, 90s movie review, cult classic comedy, Mira Sorvino Lisa Kudrow, Y2K movies, nostalgic film podcast, high school reunion movie, pop culture podcast

·Season 5 Episode 32·

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Gwen’s Previous Episodes
She’s All That
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Gwen Carole is All That
https://nomorelatefeespodcast.com/episode/gwen-carole-is-all-that

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
https://nomorelatefeespodcast.com/episode/harry-potter-and-the-sorcerers-stone

Getting Witchy with Gwen Carole
https://nomorelatefeespodcast.com/episode/getting-witchy-with-gwen-carole

My Big Fat Greek Wedding
https://nomorelatefeespodcast.com/episode/my-big-fat-greek-wedding

Tea Time with Gwen Carole
https://nomorelatefeespodcast.com/episode/tea-time-with-gwen-carole

Bridget Jones’s Diary
https://nomorelatefeespodcast.com/episode/bridget-joness-diary

Gwen. Is. Back. Alright!
https://nomorelatefeespodcast.com/episode/gwen-is-back-alright

Mean Girls
https://nomorelatefeespodcast.com/episode/mean-girls

Mean Girls Mayhem with Gwen Carole
https://nomorelatefeespodcast.com/episode/mean-girl-mayhem-with-gwen-carol-superlatives-sequels-and-shenanigans

Get ready to relive peak 90s sports-movie chaos, because this bonus episode of No More Late Fees is all about flying V energy, childhood crushes, and extremely serious hockey opinions. Jackie and Danielle are back on the ice, revisiting The Mighty Ducks trilogy in a way only they can—equal parts reverent, chaotic, and lovingly unhinged.

In this episode, the hosts break down Mighty Ducks lore through a full-on character draft, pulling players from all three films and debating who truly deserves a roster spot. Along the way, they dig into behind-the-scenes trivia, character arcs that aged surprisingly well (and some that absolutely did not), and the emotional weight of growing up on Disney Channel sports movies. Expect hot takes on Julie “The Cat,” Adam Banks’ undeniable talent, Bash Brothers strategy, and why Iceland may be the most iconic villain team of the era.

The conversation also veers into broader nostalgia, touching on kids sports movies that shaped an entire generation, questionable accents, rich-kid antagonists, and the cultural pipeline from The Mighty Ducks to modern sports fandom. With witty commentary, playful arguments, and deep-cut references, this episode feels like hanging out with friends who know way too much about 90s movies—and are proud of it.

If you grew up rewinding VHS tapes, yelling “quack, quack” at the TV, or forming lifelong opinions about fictional hockey teams, this episode is for you. Be sure to subscribe to No More Late Fees, leave a review, and share the episode with a fellow Duck who still knows all the words to the theme music.

Keywords: Mighty Ducks podcast, No More Late Fees, 90s movie podcast, Disney sports movies, Mighty Ducks trivia, Mighty Ducks character analysis, nostalgic movie podcast, millennial pop culture, kids sports films

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BASEketball
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Sports Comedies with Coach Ron
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Out Cold
https://nomorelatefeespodcast.com/episode/out-cold

Best Winter Y2K Movies
https://nomorelatefeespodcast.com/episode/best-winter-y2k-movies-from-slope-laughs-to-icy-disasters