Episode 54 features actress, writer, and producer Grace, a small country town diva with dreams too big for the backroads and who at 16 packed up her life and moved to Sydney alone to attend Newtown Performing Arts High School. No safety net. Just a gut feeling and the courage to trust it.That one decision led to everything. Her people. Her career. Her husband. A marriage proposal on the stage of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in London!! The universe rewards the ones who move first.Grace talks about the moment she knew she was exactly where she was supposed to be, what her mum said when other parents questioned the decision, and why that leap of faith at 16 became the defining move of her life.We also get into Grace's work at Qtopia Sydney's Pridefest (This June - go if you're in Sydney), Audrey Hepburn as the original diva, and why the Globe Theatre proposal is the most theatrical love story we've ever heard on this pod.What's the bravest decision you've ever made before you were ready? Let us know below.Grace is an actress, writer, and producer performing in Everything Is Falling Apart But It's So Nice To See You at Qtopia Sydney for Pridefest this June.FOLLOW GRACE:Insta: @graceyswadCHAPTERS:0:00 Intro: Grace Arrives In Chaos3:15 Diva Moment: Leaving Country Town At 16 For Acting School7:00 Moving To Sydney Alone & Finding Her People19:35 Qtopia Sydney & Pridefest This Pride Month28:56 The Globe Theatre Proposal (We Genuinely Cry)38:45 Audrey Hepburn Is The Original Diva40:30 Diva Of The Week#OkayDiva #Grace #ActressLife #TheatreKid #FollowYourDream #NewtownPerformingArts #GlobeTheatre #Qtopia #Pridefest #PrideMonth #LGBTQ #QueerPodcast #SmallTownGirl #BrisbanePodcast #AustraliaPodcast #Pride2026

Episode 53 and we're eating vegan pastries and connecting dots between creepypasta and cinema.

We're back on our horror sh*t: movies, Silent Hill 2, all of it. Backrooms got us thinking about where it all really began for our generation... on creepypasta and the internet, and now WE are the ones making mainstream horror.

We reminisce on old YouTube nostalgia, the creepypasta-to-conspiracy-video pipeline, and random stanship of Tana Mongeau. We break down every horror film we're genuinely excited about this year and like usual there are a lot.

Diva of the Week: Tana Mongeau, always and forever. And Pippa from Pippa's Pantry in Camp Hill, fully vegan, open Friday and Saturday only, and the banana caramel croissant is not a joke. Go immediately.

Were you a creepypasta kid? And do you think our generation owns the horror resurgence? Drop it below.

CHAPTERS:0:00 Diva Moment: Pippa's Pantry Vegan Bakery Review

13:30 The Horror Resurgence & Why Gen Z Started It

14:35 Silent Hill 2 Destroyed Sam's Nervous System

22:15 Every Horror Film We're Excited About In 2026

27:15 The Creepypasta To Old YouTube Pipeline

30:55 Tana Mongeau Deserved Better (Full Defence)

34:10 Diva Of The Week: Tana Mongeau & Pippa's Pantry

Episode 52. One year. 52 episodes. We're still here and we're still the biggest, the best, the most fierce...divas.

Welcome to the First Annual Diva Awards, our one year anniversary episode special where we're going back through the archives; for the most unhinged things ever said on this podcast, and hand out awards for the most diva, most chaotic, most underrated, and most iconic moments of year one.

We revisit our favourites, our most unhinged, divalicious quotes ever said on this pod, our c*ntiest episodes, our most cooked episodes. Its everything that has made us what we are today and a celebration of all thats too come.

We get a little emotional about what this year actually meant, building something from nothing, finding our community, hitting our first million views on TikTok, and why Diva Nation is just getting started.

What's your favourite Okay Diva moment from the last year? Drop it in the comments, we wanna know.

CHAPTERS:0:00 Diva Awards Ceremony Begins

3:27 Sam's Diva Moment Of The Year: Edna Mode At Hello Gorgeous

5:00 Brock's Diva Moment Of The Year: Psychoanalysing Everyone In Ep 19

6:39 Most Underrated Episode: Ep 33 Unhinged Stories

8:35 Most Underrated Episode: Ep 10 Childhood Diva

13:47 Most Iconic Diva Things Said (Ep 1, 2, 9, 10, 23)

20:17 Diva Of Chaos Award: Ep 9 Divas At War

23:36 Biggest Spiral Award: Ep 19 Diva-licious Veggie

24:42 What Has This Podcast Meant To Us

31:22 Year Two Goals & Where We're Headed

36:19 Most Diva Episode Of The Year: Ep 45 Brisbane Clubs

39:27 Final Thoughts & Happy Pride Month

Episode 51 features Jackson Bennett (@iamjacksonbennett) — Brisbane's foodie influencer who's having his full diva moment right now. If you live in Brisbane and follow food content, you already know Jackson. If you don't, you're about to.

Jackson breaks down the food influencer life, going from casual content to full-time career, and why his diva moment is happening exactly when it should.

This conversation goes full Brisbane gay culture and nightlife: The Beat's legendary dag dog, the lesbian floor at The Beat that plays actual good music, and why Precious at Spice Club is the current move.

Brisbane locals: where's your go-to after-club food spot? Non-locals: does your city have a Beat equivalent? Let us know.

Jackson Bennett (@iamjacksonbennett) is Brisbane's food influencer. Full-time creator, certified diva.

Chapters:

0:00 Intro: The Beat Food Video That Started It All
4:30 Jackson's Diva Moment (Full-Time Food Influencer Era)
15:42 Drag Race Discourse (Season 13, All Winners, Tapping Out)
29:08 Ed No Mo Drag Performance ($200 Winner)
36:25 Brisbane Nightlife: Precious, Fluffy, The Beat
45:12 The Beat's Secret Dag Dog (Ask For It)
56:34 Karaoke Culture & Not Drinking Anymore
1:46:48 Planning The Hangover Episode

#JacksonBennett #BrisbaneFood #FoodInfluencer #Brisbane #TheBeat #Precious #DragRace #BrisbaneNightlife #OkayDiva #QueenslandFood #BrisbaneFoodie #LGBTQ #QueerPodcast #LocalBrisbane #FoodContent

Episode 50 features Kirstie Petrie — wine expert, entrepreneur, and the diva who paused her PhD to open a wine bar in 8 weeks. This conversation is about action over overthinking, impulsivity as strategy, and trusting yourself enough to just do the thing before your brain talks you out of it.Kirstie breaks down how taking impulsive action builds confidence faster than planning ever could, why dialogue beats writing for processing ideas, and the difference between gut feelings (quiet whispers) and anxiety (loud screaming). Plus: Kirstie's diva collection includes Beyoncé's work ethic, Kanye's delusional self-belief, and Leslie Knope's eternal optimism. Because you can't find everything you need in one person, so you build your own pantheon.What's stopping you from doing the thing you keep thinking about? Let us know.Kirstie Petrie is a wine expert and entrepreneur. Follow her work and learn more about fabulous wine and taking action without permission.Insta: @kapetrie_._Chapters:0:00 Intro3:49 Diva Moment: Opening A Wine Bar In 8 Weeks35:22 Impulsivity As Confidence-Building Strategy1:06:23 Shapeshifting & Code-Switching1:37:02 AI Therapy: Claude vs ChatGPT (ChatGPT Is Toxic)1:41:17 The Power Of Debate & Confrontation1:44:37 Democracy Table: Multiple Selves In Your Head1:46:19 Gut vs Anxiety (Gut Is A Whisper)1:56:09 Diva of the Week: Kirstie's Collection (Beyoncé, Kanye, Leslie Knope)#Wine #Entrepreneurship #Impulsivity #Overthinking #TakeAction #OkayDiva #Productivity #SelfBelief #AITherapy #Claude #QueerPodcast #BrisbanePodcast #WineExpert #DoBigThings

Episode 49: We're rating every look from Met Gala 2026!! GIRL let's be clear, there were alot that completely missed the assignment and others who changed the game. The theme was "Fashion Is Art". We break down who understood it and who showed up in a basic gown thinking they nailed it.

Beyoncé returned to the Met Gala after a 10-year absence as co-chair, wearing a sheer crystal skeleton gown with a feathered train that had everyone losing their minds. Sabrina Carpenter wore an actual dress made from 1960s film strips from the movie "Sabrina." Sam Smith served one of the best looks of the night. Emma Chamberlain gave us Starry Night realness without it being costume-y. And Robert Wun (designer) absolutely dominated this year with multiple incredible pieces.

We promise to skip every man who showed up in a boring suit because if you're not going to try, neither are we.

Which Met Gala 2026 look was your favorite? Who completely missed the theme? Let us know in the comments.

0:00 Intro: Diva Moments & Purple = Death Debate7:35 Met Gala 2026 Begins: Rihanna, A$AP Rocky11:30 Beyoncé's 10-Year Return (Skeleton Diamond Gown)18:02 Sabrina Carpenter's Film Strip Dress (STUNNING)23:27 Emma Chamberlain's Starry Night Moment35:40 Sam Smith Serves (Best Look Of The Night)42:00 Robert Wun Designer Appreciation46:36 Katy Perry AI-Generated Realness50:54 Diva of the Week: Ros Hernandez, Sam Smith, Robert Wun

Episode 48 features Ashanti; actress, YouTuber, writer, and the most passionate hockey fan you'll ever meet. We dive deep into "Heated Rivalries," the gay hockey romance show taking over the internet, debate whether the actors are actually dating, and break down why Hudson Williams is absolutely a bottom.

Ashanti walks us through her hockey obsession, from NHL teams to the 2026 Olympics figure skating drama (shout out Alyssa Liu). We also get into a country music debate after she names Kelsea Ballerini and Gracie Abrams as her favorite artists, discuss why 22-episode TV seasons had too much filler (One Tree Hill, Grey's Anatomy, Teen Wolf), and argue about whether Cheetah Girls 3 is actually good (Ashanti says yes, the soundtrack slaps).

Plus: Drag Race Season 12 recommendations, single mom appreciation, Justin Bieber's Coachella performance, and Ashanti's hot take that men suck. This episode gets heated in the best way.

Are you Team Heated Rivalries or have you not watched it yet? Drop your hockey takes below.

0:00 Intro: Ashanti's Diva Moment (Self-Funded NYC Trip)
5:15 Hockey Obsession & Heated Rivalries Deep Dive
12:40 Are François Arnaud & Connor Jessup Dating?
18:30 Figure Skating Icon Alyssa Liu
22:45 Country Music Debate (Kelsea Ballerini vs The Haters)
28:10 TV Show Filler Episodes: 22 vs 10-16 Episode Seasons
35:20 Cheetah Girls 3 Is Good Actually
38:45 Diva of the Week: Single Moms & Activists

#Hockey #HeatedRivalries #FigureSkating #CountryMusic #OkayDiva #QueerPodcast #GayHockeyRomance #AlyssaLiu #DragRace #BrisbanePodcast #LGBTQ #PopCulture

This is our Madonna tribute. We break down the Queen of Pop's most iconic eras, debate why she's still the blueprint every pop star is chasing, and ask the question: can anyone reach Madonna-level impact in 2026?

We walk through Material Girl, Vogue, True Blue, Confessions on a Dance Floor, and preview Confessions 2 (dropping soon). We discuss Madonna's fierce marketing genius like taking over the Grindr grid to promote the new album. At 67 she's still redefining what pop stardom looks like.

We also debate whether current artists like Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, or Charli XCX have what it takes to sustain decades of cultural dominance the way Madonna, Beyoncé, and Gaga have.

This episode also covers how music has evolved from the distinct sounds of the 80s, 90s, and 2010s into the oversaturated landscape of the 2020s, and what that means for the next generation of megastars.

0:00 Intro: Diva Moments & Noah Kahan's New Album

5:42 Madonna on Grindr?

8:15 Breaking Down Madonna's Eras: Material Girl, Vogue, True Blue

15:30 Confessions on a Dance Floor & The Hung Up Revolution

22:18 Can Anyone Be The Next Madonna? (Sabrina, Chappell, Charli)

28:45 Music Industry Evolution: 2020s Oversaturation Problem

35:12 Diva of the Week: Crystal Methyd (All Stars Hype)

38:50 Diva of the Week: Adele (Divorce babes, Divorce)

#Madonna #PopMusic #MusicHistory #MaterialGirl #Vogue #PopCulture #DivaEnergy #OkayDiva #MadonnaEras #CrystalMethyd #Adele #DragRace #QueerPodcast #BrisbanePodcast #LGBTQ #PopIcons