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POSE & Ballroom Culture (w/ POSE creator/ writer Steven Canals)
30 oktober 2023 · 49 min
Jess is joined by the co-creator / writer / director of the FX series POSE — STEVEN CANALS! Canals discusses the series' inspiration via the landmark documentary PARIS IS BURNING and getting his script into the hands of RYAN MURPHY. We discuss ballroom culture, Houses, MADONNA, "Vogue," and the song choices used throughout. We also discuss the casting of MJ RODRIGUEZ (Blanca), INDYA MOORE (Angel) and SANDRA BERNHARD. Lees meer
IG: @jessxnyc
Check out Jess' docu-pod series FINDING FIRE ISLAND about the history, mystique and lore of Cherry Grove & The Pines.
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Culture Debate: Come Thru Queen (w/ Brendan Davis & Dan Calabrese)
9 oktober 2023 · 1 uur 15 min
Jess is joined by the boys of COME THRU QUEEN, Brendan Davis & Dan Calabrese, for the official HOT TAKES COME THRU CULTURE DEBATE! We start with local categories including: Best Brooklyn Neighborhood, Best Gay Bar (Brooklyn, Manhattan) before diving into Best City (US, International) and Best Gay Destination. Lees meer
We then move on to the Bravo cinematic universe with categories including Best Season of: RHONY, Vanderpump Rules and Summer House. Plus: Best Early Era Bravo Series (one season wonder, on-going) and most iconic Christina Aguilera / Housewife duo.
IG: @jessxnyc | @brendandavis | @dancalabrese
Check out Jess' docu-pod series FINDING FIRE ISLAND about the history, mystique and lore of Cherry Grove & The Pines.
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Melissa Etheridge on Sex, Love & Behind the Music
2 oktober 2023 · 1 uur 6 min
Jess is joined by bonafide rock icon MELISSA ETHERIDGE! Melissa discusses all the dyke drama in her early Hollywood friendships with ROSIE O'DONNELL, ELLEN, KD LANG and BRAD PITT and nearly being outed when her first record was released. We also go behind the music for "Bring Me Some Water," "Brave and Crazy," "Similar Features" and more! Lees meer
34:00 -- Jess is joined by Tony Trius, co-host of MLVC (the Madonna podcast) to go deeper on the female singer-songwriters who defined the '90s Lilith Fair era. We discuss Sarah McLachlan, Ani Difranco, Fiona Apple, Tegan & Sara, Tracy Chapman, Aimee Mann, The Murmurs (and many more!)
IG: @jessxnyc
Check out Jess' docu-pod series FINDING FIRE ISLAND about the history, mystique and lore of Cherry Grove & The Pines.
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Ira Madison III on Ranking Madonna Albums, Fire Island & Keep It
18 september 2023 · 45 min
Jess is joined by IRA MADISON III to discuss staying "too long" on Fire Island, his definitive ranking of MADONNA albums, interviewing PATTI LUPONE and BETHENNY on his podcast "Keep It," NENE LEAKES inspiring the title of his upcoming memoir, appearing on YOU and WENDY WILLIAMS, his recent 3x BEYONCÉ Renaissance Tour stint and helping SARAH MICHELLE GELLAR with the wifi when he was a barista. Lees meer
IG: @jessxnyc | @irathethird
Check out Jess' docu-pod series FINDING FIRE ISLAND about the history, mystique and lore of Cherry Grove & The Pines.
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And Just Like That Postmortem w/ Every Outfit on SATC (Chelsea Fairless & Lauren Garroni)
11 september 2023 · 54 min
Jess is joined by the queens of "Every Outfit on Sex and the City" (@everyoutfitonSATC)— Chelsea Fairless and Lauren Garroni. We discuss which show has more severely tarnished its legacy: SATC with AJLT vs. The L Word with Gen Q, The Writer's Room podcast scabbing during the WGA strike, Sara Ramirez's response to the hilarious/scathing The Cut profile, the SJP-ification of Carrie, Candace Bushnell's original column & more! Lees meer
IG: @jessxnyc | @everyoutfitonsatc
Check out Jess' docu-pod series FINDING FIRE ISLAND about the history, mystique and lore of Cherry Grove & The Pines.
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Empath Jamie Stein Channels Jenna Lyons, Bethenny's Summer of Chaos, Kim Cattrall
5 september 2023 · 1 uur 6 min
Empath and intuitive Jamie Stein (@jamiestein) returns to burn through a plethora of hot topics. We discuss: Kim Cattrall's relationship to Sex and the City, Jenna Lyons' r-ship to her inner diva and Jamie's intuitive take on RHONY reboot's Jessel Tank and Erin Lichy. Plus, the underbelly of Bethenny's summer of chaos w/ Jill Zarin, Raquel Leviss and the betrayal of Andy Cohen. Finally, we look ahead toward Vanderpump Rules and Summer House. Lees meer
[ 2:30 - Kim Cattrall ~ SATC ]
[ 12:30 - Jenna Lyons ~ RHONY ]
[ 34:30 - Bethenny ~ Raquel ]
[ 57:00 - Vanderpump Rules ]
[ 60:00 - Summer House ~ Lindsay, Carl, Danielle ]
IG: @jessxnyc | @jamiestein
Check out Jess' docu-pod series FINDING FIRE ISLAND about the history, mystique and lore of Cherry Grove & The Pines.
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Provincetown Deep Dive (w/ Brandon Ward)
28 augustus 2023 · 1 uur 8 min
Jess is joined by Boston native Brandon Ward (@the.bottoms) for the Provincetown deep dive of our dreams. We break down the theme weeks (Bear Week, July 4th, Girlsplash, Carnival, Spooky Bear, Holly Folly). Plus, Tea at the Boatslip vs. Tea on Fire Island, A-House vs. Paramount (where to go out) and the Dick Dock. Finally, goss about Adam Lambert, Billy Eichner and Brandon pitches a Summer House: Provincetown. Lees meer
IG: @jessxnyc | @the.bottoms | @brandon_onbrand
Check out Jess' docu-pod series FINDING FIRE ISLAND about the history, mystique and lore of Cherry Grove & The Pines.
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Bethenny & Jill Zarin's Reunion Producer, Chris DeRosa (RHONY & RHONJ)
8 augustus 2023 · 56 min
Jess is joined by Chris DeRosa, veteran reality TV producer with credits including five (5) seasons of RHONY, last season's (and newly in production) RHONJ, The Big Shot with Bethenny, various food competition series (ie: Chopped), Summer House, plus Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga: Cheek to Cheek. He is also the producer behind Bethenny and Jill Zarin's reunion and Bethenny's YouTube series. We mention it all, including production companies vs. The Network (Bravo), Tom Sandoval filming w/ Vanderpump Rules and a lot more! Lees meer
IG: @jessxnyc | @thechrisderosa
Check out Jess' docu-pod series FINDING FIRE ISLAND about the history, mystique and lore of Cherry Grove & The Pines.
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DJ Lina Bradford on Barbie, Candis Cayne, Fire Island & more
24 juli 2023 · 52 min
Jess is joined by New York icon LINA BRADFORD to discuss her Barbie ~ pop culture doll collection, being raised as a girl since age four, growing up in New York nightlife, best friend CANDIS CAYNE — the Linda Evangelista to her Naomi Campbell. Plus, career evolution from dancer > nightclub host > DJ as performance art, why she feels the "trans" label limits her, 10-year reign on Fire Island + a lot more! Lees meer
Listen to Finding Fire Island everywhere!
IG: @jessxnyc | @thelinabradford
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Madonna Tell-All by Brother Christopher Ciccone (w/ Tony Trius)
12 juni 2023 · 1 uur 13 min
Jess is joined by MLVC Madonna podcast co-host Tony Trius to deconstruct the 2008 tell-all "Life With My Sister Madonna," written by her brother Christopher Ciccone. We go deep on Christopher's ever-evolving role in M's life and career, including backup dancer, live show dresser, Blond Ambition/Girlie Show stage designer, artistic director & home interior designer. Through his lens, we also explore her relationships with Sean Penn, Sandra Bernhard, Warren Beatty, Ingrid Casares, Guy Ritchie and more! Lees meer
IG: @jessxnyc | @mlvcpodcast
Check out Jess' docu-pod series FINDING FIRE ISLAND about the history, mystique and lore of Cherry Grove & The Pines.
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Survivor's Jerri Manthey: OG Villainess of Reality TV
5 juni 2023 · 1 uur 2 min
Jess is joined by iconic Survivor castaway Jerri Manthey, known for her three season arc (spanning 15 years) appearing on The Australian Outback (season 2), All Stars and Heroes vs. Villains. Dubbed "The Black Widow" due to her love-hate relationship with Colby Donaldson, Jerri goes deep about the publicity surrounding The Australian Outback which turned the cast into overnight celebrities (Letterman / Rosie appearances). Jerri discusses fellow season 2 castaway Elisabeth Hasselbeck, Survivor's evolution + her picks for best (and most overrated) players. Finally, Jerri makes her pitch for Real Housewives of Napa Valley. Lees meer
IG: @jessxnyc | @jerrimanthey
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MTV's Dave Holmes on Britney, The Real World, TRL, Jesse Camp
22 mei 2023 · 58 min
Jess is joined by iconic MTV VJ DAVE HOLMES! Dave was the "runner-up" in the infamous Wanna Be a VJ contest who turned his "loss" to Jesse Camp into a 5-year career at MTV. Dave chats about being gay in the TRL days, BRITNEY, N'SYNC, EMINEM, MANDY MOORE, CARSON DALY's rise, JOHN NORRIS, the MTV Beach House, his favorite seasons of The Real World, transforming his body and more! Lees meer
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Rachel Dratch on SNL, 30 Rock, Countess Luann Cabaret & more
1 mei 2023 · 56 min
Jess is joined by RACHEL DRATCH, known for seven (7) seasons on SNL, beloved for the Boston Teens (w/ Jimmy Fallon) and bringing the name "Debbie Downer" into the cultural lexicon. We go deep on Rachel's long-standing friendship with TINA FEY, her SNL audition, getting cast and replaced by JANE KRAKOWSKI on 30 ROCK and discovering she was pregnant at 43 years old. We also discuss WINE COUNTRY, the movie based on her real-life 50th birthday trip and her experience performing in Countess Luann's cabaret show. Lees meer
IG: @jessxnyc | @raedratch
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Kara DioGuardi (American Idol): Songwriter - Kelly Clarkson, XTina, Pink, Britney & Ashlee
17 april 2023 · 1 uur
Jess is joined by American Idol judge and prolific songwriter KARA DioGUARDI to reflect on her incredible contributions to pop music throughout the 2000s. We go deep behind the music of her iconic songs, including... KYLIE MINOGUE "Spinning Around," PINK "Sober," CHRISTINA AGUILERA "Ain't No Other Man," KELLY CLARKSON "Walk Away," BRITNEY's Blackout album, and co-writing the bulk of the ASHLEE SIMPSON and LINDSAY LOHAN albums. Kara also reflects on helping secure ADAM LAMBERT's spot on American Idol, and her experience on Bravo's songwriting competition show Platinum Hit. Lees meer
IG: @jessxnyc
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Lady Bunny on 'Drag Race' vs Drag, RuPaul, Wigstock
3 april 2023 · 46 min
Jess is joined by drag legend LADY BUNNY! Lady Bunny discusses Drag Race's impact on modern day queens vs. experimental avant-garde style, questionable music choices on RPDR, gender & identity politics, organizing Wigstock in Tompkins Square Park & Pier 17, creating culture vs. mimicking reality TV, being held at gunpoint in the East Village and her rise alongside RuPaul at The Pyramid Club. Lees meer
See Lady Bunny at The Green Room 42 in May & June!
IG: @jessxnyc
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Nightlife Impresario Daniel Nardicio — The Ice Palace, Club Cumming, Liza Minnelli, Bianca del Rio
21 maart 2023 · 42 min
Jess is joined by the king of New York City nightlife, Daniel Nardicio. Throughout his career, Nardicio has produced events for Liza Minnelli, Alan Cumming, Chita Rivera, Carol Channing, Margaret Cho, Sandra Bernhard, Bianca del Rio and more. He chats about creating The Underwear Party on Fire Island, opening Club Cumming and his latest endeavor, now owning The Ice Palace in Cherry Grove. We also discuss Adele & Jennifer Lawrence at Club Cumming and Liza Minnelli's infamous stay in the Fire Island Pines. Lees meer
IG: @jessxnyc
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Ariana Madix on Tom Sandoval Romance, Kristen Doute + Astrology of Tom & Ariana
13 maart 2023 · 54 min
Jess chats with VANDERPUMP RULES' ARIANA MADIX about her pre-SUR life in NYC, her friendship > relationship with TOM SANDOVAL and becoming friends with KRISTEN DOUTE behind the scenes. Ariana also reacts to JAX TAYLOR's "glorified roommates" claim, her sexuality and buying their home. Original air date: Apr 2020 Lees meer
[ 36:00 ] At 36 minutes in, Jess is joined by Andy Bellatti (@astrologywithandy), astrologer to the Housewives, pop queens and Vanderpump kids for a deep dive on the astrology of the Tom & Ariana relationship. Original air date: May 2020
IG: @jessxnyc | @astrologywithandy
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Queer Eye's Jai Rodriguez on RENT, Bros, Fire Island & more
27 februari 2023 · 52 min
Jess welcomes actor/singer JAI RODRIGUEZ — known as the OG Culture Guy on QUEER EYE. Jess fell in love with Jai as a teen, starring on Broadway as the beloved HIV+ drag queen Angel in RENT. We discuss his reign in NYC nightlife as a cabaret performer and his eventual big break on Queer Eye. We chat about his recent roles in BROS and Netflix's UNCOUPLED, and the irony of Jai relating more to Joel Kim Booster's FIRE ISLAND than the film he appeared in (BROS). Lees meer
* Catch Jai's cabaret show LIVE at Oscar's Palm Springs on March 4th - oscarspalmsprings.com for tix! *
IG: @jessxnyc | @jairodriguez
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Jill Kargman on Cult of SoulCycle, UES Mom Scene, Drew Barrymore
20 februari 2023 · 57 min
Jess welcomes back writer/actress Jill Kargman! Jill was born and raised on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, creating the perfect setting and inspiration for her novel Momzillas, adapted into the Bravo scripted series "Odd Mom Out" (streaming on Peacock!). We discuss: the cult of SoulCycle, her father's role as the President of Chanel, attending high school with Gwyneth Paltrow, Andy Cohen's pivotal role in her career in TV & SiriusXM + her gig on sister-in-law Drew Barrymore's talk show. Lees meer
IG: @jessxnyc | @jillkargman
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Bravo Casting Producer — Below Deck, Tabatha's Takeover, Millionaire Matchmaker
6 februari 2023 · 37 min
Jess is joined by reality TV casting producer Frank Garrity, who has worked on Below Deck, The People's Couch, Millionaire Matchmaker and Tabatha's Takeover. We discuss how to break into reality TV casting & production, background checks (ie: Jen Shah; unearthing racist tweets), getting yelled at by Patti Stanger on set of Millionaire Matchmaker, MTV's Real Friends of WeHo and a lot more. Lees meer
IG: @jessxnyc
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Jamie Babbit on Directing But I'm A Cheerleader, Natasha Lyonne, Clea DuVall, The L Word
30 januari 2023 · 1 uur 3 min
Jess is joined by prolific film & TV director JAMIE BABBIT! Jamie is best known for writing/directing the cult classic BUT I'M A CHEERLEADER w/ Natasha Lyonne and Clea DuVall. Over the past two decades she has directed HBO's GIRLS, THE MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL, GILMORE GIRLS, THE L WORD, A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN, ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING and more. We discuss all of those experiences, plus! shooting around different actors' nudity clauses, how to fix bad acting & bad dialogue in post-production and a lot more! Lees meer
IG: @jessxnyc
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Inside The L Word Scripts, Set Visits, Contracts, Behind the Scenes
19 januari 2023 · 58 min
In the final installment of our L Word trilogy, Jess is joined by L Word historians Ash Silver (renowned YouTuber) and Chris Lintner (@thelwordonline). Chris shares her story of getting confronted by Ilene Chaiken in Vancouver for putting pieces of the scripts online in 2006 and Ash reveals how she ingratiated herself to Showtime in present day, with an invitation to the Gen Q set several months ago. Together, we discuss actor contracts, why Sepideh Moafi (Gigi) left, the alledged truth behind Erin Daniels (Dana) exiting the show, where are Rachel Shelley (Helena) and Sarah Shahi (Carmen)... and more behind the scenes sapphic chaos than you asked for. Lees meer
IG: @jessxnyc | @theashsilver | @thelwordonline
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L Word Gen Q Showrunner Marja Lewis Ryan Answers Each Storyline
16 januari 2023 · 50 min
Jess is joined by The L Word Generation Q showrunner, Marja Lewis Ryan! We discuss how Marja got the job, her connection to Abbi Jacobson coming out, if the writers have seen The L Word (OG), Jennifer Beals' influence on Bette Porter and Marja's very first meeting with JB, Leisha Hailey and Kate Moennig. We probe for answers to fan frustrations around the loss of Gigi (Sepideh Moafi), Gigi & Dani's romance and the Jenny vs. Dana of it all. Plus, Marja's thinking around Angie dating her male professor, the choice to make Jamie Clayton's Tess cis vs. trans, Shane's direction, Joey Lauren Adams, if we will ever meet queen Bette Porter's mysterious mom and A LOT more! Lees meer
IG: @jessxnyc | Watch video on YouTube!
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Ilene Chaiken on Creating The L Word, Bette & Tina, Jennifer Beals, Kate Moennig
9 januari 2023 · 50 min
Jess is joined by THE L WORD creator and show-runner Ilene Chaiken! Ilene discusses running Aaron Spelling's production company, her real-life version of The Planet, the head of Showtime wanting to cast Leisha Hailey as Shane, Jennifer Beals choosing Laurel Holloman as Tina, and Mia Kirshner's brilliant improv as Jenny. Also discussed: Ilene's original plan for Bette & Tina, contributions to Gen Q, is Gen Q canon, Sepideh Moafi as Gigi, the mistreatment of Daniel Sea (Max) on set, Holland Taylor as Peggy Peabody and a LOT more! Lees meer
IG: @jessxnyc
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Comedian Jared Freid on Late Night Eating, Headshots, Instagram Relationships, Deuxmoi
2 januari 2023 · 52 min
Jess is joined by comedian Jared Freid (co-host of Betches' modern dating pod U Up?) to discuss relationship "soft launches" and breakups on Instagram, dating app profile makeovers, Jared's journey with late night eating addiction, being heckled over his headshot and being spotted in Deuxmoi. Plus, why fast-moving celebrity r-ships like Pete Davidson / Ariana Grande / Kim Kardashian / Ben Affleck / JLo make sense mathematically, and dating app convos in the hetero vs. gay universe. Lees meer
IG: @jessxnyc | @jaredfreid
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Interview w/ Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You" co-writer Walter Afanasieff — Celine Dion, Beyonce, Titanic
22 december 2022 · 1 uur 1 min
Jess is joined by WALTER AFANASIEFF, the Grammy-winning songwriter and producer responsible for co-writing and producing the majority of MARIAH CAREY's '90s hits, including "Anytime You Need a Friend," "My All," "Hero," "One Sweet Day," and of course "All I Want For Christmas Is You." Afanasieff walks us through the creation of the modern Christmas classic and his professional fall-out with Mariah. We also discuss how the music and songwriting industry has changed since the '90s, producing CELINE DION's "My Heart Will Go On" from TITANIC, writing with BEYONCÉ, BARBRA STREISAND and the story of how a record company sabotaged the career of a singer destined to win American Idol. Lees meer
IG: @jessxnyc & @hottakesdeepdives
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Real World Seattle's Irene McGee on The Slap, Stephen, Homecoming
12 december 2022 · 59 min
Jess is joined by The Real World Seattle's IRENE MCGEE, infamous for the season which she battled Lyme disease and was slapped in the face by cast member Stephen Williams. Irene discusses cast member David Burns' relationship with the show's casting director Kira and everything surrounding Stephen chucking her childhood teddy bear in the cold Seattle water, calling him a "homosexual" and Stephen slapping her across the face. Plus, Irene's reaction to Stephen's eventual coming out and arrest, the idea of RW Seattle "Homecoming," Irene's present life as a mom and Real Housewife of New York City, her comedy career and a lot more! Lees meer
IG: @jessxnyc | @hottakesdeepdives
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Flipping Out's Megan Weaver on Jeff Lewis, Teddi Mellencamp's All In, Interior Design Advice
5 december 2022 · 46 min
Jess is joined by Flipping Out interior designer Megan Weaver! Megan chats about her fateful meet-cute with Jeff Lewis in a restaurant bathroom which led to filming 7 seasons of Bravo's Flipping Out and her current gig as co-host on RadioAndy SiriusXM's Jeff Lewis Live. We discuss her experience on Teddi Mellencamp's "All In" weight loss program, working on Lala Kent & Randall Emmett's house and Jeff's falling out with Jenni Poulos. Megan also discusses her former career as a production assistant for Steven Spielberg, working on '90s classics Twister & Forces of Nature and gives her interior design style advice. Lees meer
IG: @jessxnyc | @hottakesdeepdives
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Bethenny Ever After (w/ Ryan Bailey) + Interview w/ Bethenny's Therapist Dr. Amador on Jason Hoppy & more
21 november 2022 · 1 uur 11 min
Wow Bethenny, Wow. Jess is joined by Ryan Bailey, (So Bad It's Good), for an epic deep dive on Bethenny Ever After (avail on Peacock). We review episodes including Bethenny's 40th Birthday Breakdown, Lost at Sea with Dr. Amador and the series finale. Plus, observations of her #2 Julie, food blogger Nick & try to psychoanalyze what exactly was going on with Jason Hoppy behind the scenes. Lees meer
[39:00] THEN, Jess welcomes Dr. Amador, Bethenny Frankel's therapist on her spinoffs + RHONY season 7. We go deep on the infamous "Lost at Sea" episode in which Dr. Amador took Bethenny & Jason on a sailing trip to Nantucket in which he lost GPS signal and they were stranded at sea for 30 hours. Dr. Amador shares his observations of Jason Hoppy and why he was not surprised at his behavior during the divorce. We also chat about the authenticity of "reality TV therapy" and Dr. Amador sheds light on Bethenny's addiction (or habit) to being seen.
IG: @jessxnyc | @sobaditsgoodwithryanbailey
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Lesbian Bar Project & Celesbian Hot Goss (w/ Erica Rose & Elina Street)
14 november 2022 · 50 min
Jess is joined by the filmmakers behind The Lesbian Bar Project (Erica Rose & Elina Street), a new TV docu-series inspired by the decline in women's queer spaces in the US (from 200 in the 1980s to under 25 today). The Lesbian Bar Project has evolved from a short film into a full-fledged TV series exec. produced by Lea DeLaria -- now airing on the Roku channel! -- showcasing the stories of queer bar owners and the spaces they have created. We go deep on how "gay bars" aren't just "bars" - but performance spaces and restaurants, discuss iconic NYC establishments (Cubbyhole, Henrietta Hudson & Stonewall), as well as gay bar culture of the '70s & '80s. We then move on to fave celesbian sightings around town, including some L Word gossip, Sarah Paulson, Cherry Jones and...Ricki Lake? Lees meer
Find The Lesbian Bar Project series on the Roku Channel!
IG: @jessxnyc | @lesbianbarproject
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Sudi Green on Surviving SNL, Bowen Yang & Matt Rogers, NYU Culture
7 november 2022 · 55 min
Jess is joined by 5x Emmy-nominee SUDI GREEN for her work on SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE! Sudi joined the writing staff of SNL at age 24, after becoming best friends with fellow NYU & UCB alumni Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers. Sudi discusses getting the SNL call, the highs and lows, her biggest f-up's on the job and the cultural shift of openly gay cast members. We also discuss NYU culture, writing the second season of I LOVE THAT FOR YOU, how 30 min comedies are actually dramas & a lot more! Lees meer
IG: @jessxnyc | @hottakesdeepdives
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Showgirls, Midnight Movies & Camp Classics (w/ Peaches Christ)
31 oktober 2022 · 46 min
Jess is joined by legendary drag performer Peaches Christ to analyze the legacy of the cult classic SHOWGIRLS and to answer the questions of why and how did this "masterpiece of sh*t" get made. Peaches Christ has been producing full-blown Showgirls drag theatrical extravaganzas in San Francisco for 20 years. Peaches also sheds insider light on Elizabeth Berkley's Showgirls journey herself and also discusses camp classics DEATH BECOMES HER & HOCUS POCUS. Lees meer
IG @jessxnyc | @peacheschrist
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Fortune Feimster on Chelsea Lately, Jennifer Aniston, The L Word + Jenna Lyons RHONY
24 oktober 2022 · 54 min
Jess is joined by stand-up comedian Fortune Feimster! We chat about her time on CHELSEA LATELY, spending Thanksgiving with Jennifer Aniston at Chelsea Handler's house, auditioning for SNL 2x, Jeff Lewis pressuring Fortune to sell her house and meeting her wife at Chicago Pride. Plus, Tina Fey producing a show about her life, the nonsensical innerworkings of showbiz and naturally, THE L WORD. At the top of the episode, Jess addresses the manifestation of Jenna Lyons' RHONY casting. Lees meer
IG: @jessxnyc | @fortunefeimster
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Bruce Bozzi on RHOBH, Andy Cohen, Madonna, Bethenny, Carrie Fisher & more
17 oktober 2022 · 50 min
Jess is joined by Bruce Bozzi to answer the age-old question of who is Bruce Bozzi, and how does he fit into the Bravo zeitgeist? We chat about why he and best friend Andy Cohen never dated, his friendships with Madonna and Bethenny Frankel, Madonna's instagram and his wish to become the first gay Househusband / Housewife of Beverly Hills. We also discuss being the step-father to actress Billie Lourd, daughter of Carrie Fisher and his husband, Bryan Lourd - managing director & co-chairman of CAA and lot more! Lees meer
IG: @jessxnyc | @brucebozzi
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Billy Eichner's 'Bros' & 'Fire Island' Discourse Power Hour (w/ Carolyn Bergier)
10 oktober 2022 · 47 min
Jess is joined by writer/comedian Carolyn Bergier for an honest review and conversation around both Billy Eichner's "Bros" and Joel Kim Booster's "Fire Island." We review the movies, dissect the Twitter discourse, analyze the marketing and theorize why "Bros" failed at the box office. Jess attended an event with Billy Eichner and Harvey Fierstein the night before recording (Billy's first interview since his ~bad week~ on Twitter) and recaps that evening. We also discuss the true target audience for "Bros," Carolyn's MoviePass trauma, the difference between gay men & women in supporting queer content and more! Lees meer
IG @jessxnyc | @dykingout | @tgicarolyn
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Inside the Rise & Fall of Gawker (w/ Rich Juzwiak)
3 oktober 2022 · 1 uur 3 min
Jess is joined by Rich Juzwiak, senior writer at Jezebel, Slate advice columnist and co-host of Pot Psychology. Rich takes us inside the culture at GAWKER, the epicenter for Manhattan media news and gossip where he was a senior writer from 2012-2016. Gawker began as small blog founded in 2002, which grew into a full-fledged media company, before going bankrupt due to a $140 million legal judgement. We go deep on: Gawker Stalker, outings, dealing with nightmare publicists, Gawker's landmark articles, Peter Theil funding the Hulk Hogan case and the site's shutdown. We also cover two of Juzwiak's fave topics: The Drew Barrymore Show and Mariah Carey. Lees meer
IG: @jessxnyc | @hottakesdeepdives
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Guinevere Turner on Writing The L Word & American Psycho, Chasing Amy, Taxicab Confessions
19 september 2022 · 1 uur 12 min
Jess is joined by queer indie cinema queen, Guinevere Turner! Guinevere Turner wrote and starred in the breakout '90s film GO FISH which launched her career at the Sundance Film Festival. While at Sundance, she met CLERKS filmmaker Kevin Smith who based his film CHASING AMY on his friendship with Guinevere. She later went on to write the iconic Christian Bale film AMERICAN PSYCHO and launch THE L WORD where she wrote on several seasons, titled the show, created The Chart and played Alice's ex Gabby Deveaux. Did we mention that she was also caught on surveillance camera in HBO's TAXICAB CONFESSIONS, dated Portia de Rossi, Tracy Chapman and Kd Lang? Get into this! Lees meer
IG: @jessxnyc | @hottakesdeepdives
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Madonna's Unreleased Songs (w/ Tony Trius & Stefan Mreczko)
12 september 2022 · 45 min
Jess is joined by Tony Trius & Stefan Mreczko, hosts of MLVC: The Madonna Podcast, to chat about their favorite unreleased Madonna tracks across her different eras (80s, 90s, 00s). We also touch down on the gayness of the A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN TV series, status of the Madonna biopic, Tony's recent move to San Francisco, Stefan's work as our AND JUST LIKE THAT background actor correspondent and a lot more! Lees meer
IG: @jessxnyc | @mlvcpodcast
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Jenifer Lewis on Bette Midler, Shangela & Mother of Black Hollywood
29 augustus 2022 · 41 min
Jess is joined by the powerhouse Mother of Black Hollywood, the one and only Jenifer Lewis! Jenifer discusses living with DRAG RACE's Shangela (aka DJ Pierce) for 10 years, working with Bette Midler as a Harlette at the height of Bette's career, Whitney Houston and putting a con artist behind bars. Plus, appearing as the first Black person on FRIENDS, working with Molly Shannon and Matt Rogers on I LOVE THAT FOR YOU and a lot more! Lees meer
IG: @jessxnyc | @hottakesdeepdives
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Mario Cantone on Sex and the City, And Just Like That, The View, Liza Minnelli & more
15 augustus 2022 · 51 min
Jess is joined by comedian, actor and Broadway star MARIO CANTONE! We go deep on his friendships with Michael Patrick King & Sarah Jessica Parker, critic & fan reaction to AND JUST LIKE THAT, not reading the script for SEX AND THE CITY 3, Willie Garson's death and the original plans for Stanford & Anthony's storyline. Plus, his impressions of Liza Minnelli & Julia Child, turning down THE LION KING on Broadway, his time at THE VIEW, Andy Cohen asking him to do a "LIFE ON THE D LIST" type reality show & more! Lees meer
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Queer as Folk (Peacock vs. OG) vs. L Word Gen Q (w/ Damian Bellino & Anne Rodeman)
8 augustus 2022 · 58 min
Jess is joined by your fave Queer as Folk & L Word Historians, Damian Bellino & Anne Rodeman (You Might Know Her From), for a truly unhinged episode centered on the new Queer as Folk (Peacock). We review the QAF reimagining and discuss Kim Cattrall living out Miranda's storyline on And Just Like That, singing "Maybe This Time" from Cabaret and QAF filming at The Real World New Orleans' Belfort Mansion. Plus, Damian's take on Brian Kinney as a toxic villain, Melanie & Lindsay, The L Word Gen Q's acting, Jess's obsession with Jesse James Keitel (Ruthie) & more! Lees meer
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Max Martin - Pop Music Svengali Deep Dive (w/ Andy Bellatti)
1 augustus 2022 · 47 min
Jess is joined by Andy Bellatti (Astrology with Andy) to explore the unparalleled career and influence of pop songwriter-producer Max Martin. While pop stars come and go, Max Martin is the constant in the modern music era. We go through his many reinventions and flexibility with genre from the Britney, Backstreet Boys, NSync early days to his popified version of punk rock music with Pink, Kelly Clarkson & Katy Perry to his EDM era with Kesha, Usher, Demi Lovato & Britney (again) to his work with established musicians like Taylor Swift & The Weeknd. Lees meer
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Dorinda's Housewives Girls Trip RHUGT Review (w/ Jamie Stein)
25 juli 2022 · 1 uur
Jess is joined by empath & intuitive Jamie Stein for a review of Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip season 2. We go inside Dorinda Medley's house of horrors to explore the pathology behind Vicki Gunvalson, Tamra Judge, Brandi Glanville, Taylor Armstrong, Phaedra Parks, Eva Marcelle, Jill Zarin and of course the mistress of torture, Dorinda. Plus, Tamra's return to RHOC, Marco the Butler is an actor, why Dorinda & Jill dislike each other, Brandi charming us, Vicki motivating Jess to watch OC and RHUGT3 in Thailand. Lees meer
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Roxane Gay on The L Word, Queer as Folk, Che Diaz
18 juli 2022 · 51 min
Jess is joined by ROXANE GAY, best selling author (Bad Feminist & Hunger) and cultural commentator for a wild culture catchup. We discuss Roxane's desire to write for THE L WORD GEN Q, how she would have handled the Miranda/Che Diaz storyline on AND JUST LIKE THAT and her work as a writer/producer on the new QUEER AS FOLK. Plus, how Roxane's wife chased (and won) her over, Shonda Rhimes vs. Aaron Sorkin's TV writing Masterclass, the Dorinda Medley "She's Startin'" meme on QAF, Wanda Sykes on Fire Island and more! Lees meer
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Dissecting How Madonna's Songs Were Written & Recorded (w/ Edward Russell)
11 juli 2022 · 52 min
Jess is joined by Edward Russell, host of "Inside the Groove," to dissect the stories behind a plethora of Madonna songs via the use of multi-tracks, demos, isolated vocals and interviews. We reveal the stories behind "Erotica," "Deeper & Deeper," "Vogue," "Music," "Don't Tell Me," "Hung Up" and "Live to Tell." Plus, discussion around unreleased songs, the Erotica album artwork, "Rain," "American Life," and the polarizing "Bitch I'm Madonna." Lees meer
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Top 5 Formative Queer Movies (w/ Damian Bellino & Anne Rodeman)
28 juni 2022 · 1 uur 9 min
Jess is joined by Damian Bellino & Anne Rodeman (You Might Know Her From), to discourse on the films that defined our young gay cultural experience. Movies discussed include: The Broken Hearts Club, Gia, Fame, American Psycho, Set It Off, The Talented Mr. Ripley, But I'm A Cheerleader, Carol, Fried Green Tomatoes and a LOT more. Plus a major deep dive into Chasing Amy and Kissing Jessica Stein. Finally, we play rounds of Star or Actress with Angelina Jolie, Jennifer Beals, Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, etc. Lees meer
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Michael Musto on Village Voice, Gossip, Andy Warhol
20 juni 2022 · 50 min
Jess is joined by legendary Village Voice gossip columnist Michael Musto! Musto discusses the origin of outing, psychology of blind items, how an unknown Madonna prevented him from sound-checking with his band in 1982, Gaga's Oscar campaign for House of Gucci and the trouble he got into after Andy Warhol's funeral. He also dishes on Malcolm Forbes, camp John Waters, Fran Lebowitz, getting banned from Twitter and the annoying parts of being a conduit to people becoming fabulous. Lees meer
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Matt Rogers on Fire Island, Las Culturistas & Housewives
13 juni 2022 · 1 uur 3 min
Jess is joined by Fire Island scene stealer and leading man of Las Culturistas, Long Island's own Matt Rogers! Jess and Matt discuss growing up on LI, the death-trap amusement park Action Park and Cherry Grove vs The Pines. Matt gives behind the scenes tea on Fire Island, ie: improv'd scenes, filming on/off island and alternate titles for the film. Plus, Joel Kim Booster advising Las Culturistas to lay off the Housewives talk, Matt auditioning for (and nearly getting) SNL, attending a Countess Luann show with Molly Shannon and Jess delivers her very own "I Don't Think So, Honey!" Lees meer
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Real World New Orleans Roundtable (w/ Ryan Bailey & Jamie Stein)
6 juni 2022 · 1 uur 10 min
Jess is joined by Ryan Bailey (So Bad It's Good) and Jamie Stein (empath/intuitive AND former Assoc. Editor on four seasons of The Real World), for the final act of our NoLa Homecoming trilogy! Jess, Ryan & Jamie come together to analyze the production & editing and discuss picks for next Homecoming city. We take a psycho-spiritual look at Julie's pathology, Julie+Jamie, Julie's husband (!), Matt's suppressed anger, and the cast's clear distrust of production. Lees meer
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Fran Drescher - The Flashy Nanny From Flushing!
31 mei 2022 · 38 min
Jess is joined by the flashy girl from Flushing... FRAN DRESCHER! Fran chats about her best friendship with Rosie O'Donnell, Rosie using The Nanny's opening credit animation for her talk show, The Nanny's campy gay sensibility, working with Trump on his guest role and why Barbra Streisand never appeared. Plus, Fran's relationship with her gay ex-husband Peter Marc Jacobson and a lot more! Lees meer
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