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Real World San Fran's Mohammed Bilal on Pedro's Legacy, MTV Contracts & Racial Inclusion
5 april 2021 · 55 min
Jess welcomes Mohammed Bilal — the musician, poet and voice of reason on the groundbreaking third season of The Real World: San Francisco. Back in 1994, while Friends and Reality Bites were depicting Gen X as lazy slackers, The Real World: San Francisco cast its most racially diverse group of housemates who were trying to change the world (well, except Puck). Mohammed describes the cultural impact of Pedro Zamora, Pam Ling, Judd Winick and Rachel Campos, and chats about his friendship with Real World: New York's Kevin Powell. Mohammed also discusses Pedro putting a face to HIV, successfully changing his MTV contract, his current work leading workshops on diversity and inclusion and a lot more! Lees meer
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Inside Britney + Tom Girardi's Conservatorships & Court Docs (w/ Emily D. Baker, Esq)
29 maart 2021 · 1 uur 5 min
Jess welcomes back former LA prosecutor Emily D. Baker, Esq to understand the parallels between the Britney Spears and Tom Girardi conservatorships. We dig into: recent Britney court hearings & documents, risks of ending her conservatorship and a lot more. We then explore updates in the Tom Girardi / Erika Jayne forced bankruptcy/criminal investigation, specifically a close look at Tom Girardi's recent Alzheimer's + dementia diagnosis medical records. Finally, we dip our toe into why Bethenny & Jason Hoppy's divorce has taken eight years to finalize. Lees meer
[ 11:40 - Britney court documents ]
[ 41:45 - Erika Jayne/Tom Girardi updates ]
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ROSIE O'DONNELL (!!!) on Britney, Madonna, The Rosie Show, The View & more!
22 maart 2021 · 1 uur 4 min
Jess is joined by fellow Long Islander ROSIE O'DONNELL for the kiki of our dreams. Rosie discusses the inception of The Rosie O'Donnell Show, the infamous episode where Whitney Houston no-showed, her experiences with Britney and reaction to the Framing Britney documentary, being in the studio as Madonna recorded "This Used to Be My Playground" for A League of Their Own, why Barbara Walters disappointed her on The View, Kathy Griffin and Roseanne not taking her advice, Woody Allen offering her a movie role despite her public disdain for him, her upcoming role on the The L Word re-boot and a lot more! Lees meer
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Survivor's Jerri Manthey: OG Villainess of Reality TV
15 maart 2021 · 1 uur 6 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
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Housewives Empath Jamie Stein Deep Dives Summer House
9 maart 2021 · 1 uur 15 min
Jess welcomes Housewives Empath Jamie Stein back to the pod, this time to dissect the unconscious fears and desires of the Summer House cast. Jamie goes deep on the personal journeys and interpersonal relationships of Carl Radke, Kyle Cooke, Lindsay Hubbard and Hannah Berner. We then transition to The Real World: New York and review the landmark reunion series. Jess previously interviewed Jamie about his career as an Associate Editor on four RW seasons, so we have a true RW aficionado on our hands. Lees meer
[ 7:00 - Carl & Lindsay ]
[ 30:00 - Kyle, Hannah & Amanda ]
[ 47:00 - Vanderpump Rules vs. Summer House ]
[ 53:20 - The Real World Reunion ]
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Housewives All Stars, Real World Nostalgia & Clubhouse App (w/ Kate Casey)
4 maart 2021 · 32 min
Jess is joined by friend of the show Kate Casey for some predictions on Housewives All Stars (aka Mash-Up) and what to watch this week (Real World New York) + (It's a Sin, HBOMax). Kate also shares a story about the Housewife interview she never aired and why she no longer cares to interview Bethenny or Andy Cohen. Finally, Kate explains why we should get into the new Clubhouse app. Lees meer
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Finding Prince Charming's (Logo's Gay Bachelor Show) Brandon & Justin
1 maart 2021 · 54 min
We finally get to bask in the glory of a deep dive on Logo's gay bachelor show, Finding Prince Charming. We are joined by TWO of our fave suitors: Brandon Kneefel and Justin Roisom. We go behind the scenes of casting and production, Brandon and Justin's reaction to the rentboy controversy surrounding their "prince" Robert Sepulveda, Jr., before we blow the lid off the damn thing half way through. We also discuss which Bravolebrity had a recent medium reading with Brandon + Justin gives his Bravo wish list. Lees meer
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Gina Gershon on Showgirls, Bound & Being a Gay Icon
22 februari 2021 · 50 min
Jess is joined by the one... the only... Gina Gershon!! Gina Gershon is a legitimate gay icon for her back-to-back iconic roles as Cristal Connors in Showgirls and Corky in Bound. We chat about everything --- Bound, Showgirls, NYC vs. LA in the 90s, high school w/ Lenny Kravitz, appearances on Curb Your Enthusiasm as the Hassidic dry cleaner + her impressions of Sarah Palin and Melania Trump. Lees meer
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Madonna Deep Cuts Debate! (w/ MLVC's Tony & Stefan)
15 februari 2021 · 1 uur 1 min
Jess is joined by Tony Trius and Stefan Mreczko, hosts of MLVC - The Madonna Podcast - for the deep dive of your dreams. Together, we pour through each of Madonna's albums and reveal our fave "deep cuts" from each. We also discuss our favorite live tour performances and which "single" is criminally under-appreciated. The taste WILL. JUMP. OUT. Lees meer
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H'wives Unpopular Opinions + Wendy Williams (w/ PetShopBoy)
8 februari 2021 · 45 min
Jess welcomes back PetShopBoy, aka "B," to review the four-hour Wendy Williams extravaganza on Lifetime. We also discuss Ramona Singer's jaunts to St. Barth and Mar-a-lago while Sonja Morgan is home recovering from COVID. Finally, we put PetShopBoy to the test with "But Now We Said It: Unpopular Opinions" where he gives his unpopular takes on each Housewives franchise. Lees meer
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Actress/Singer Jackie Tohn on Glow, American Idol, The Nanny & more
1 februari 2021 · 51 min
Jess is joined by her high school classmate: actress, singer, performer Jackie Tohn! Jackie Tohn moved to LA at 18 to pursue her Hollywood dreams after growing up on Long Island and appearing on "The Sopranos" and "The Nanny" (as a young Fran Drescher). Jackie reminisces about her experiences on those shows, plus her stints on "American Idol," Bravo's "Platinum Hit" and her big break as "Melrose" on Netflix's "GLOW" for three seasons. We also chat about dating Jason Mraz and hosting the new Netflix cooking competition show "Best Leftovers Ever." Lees meer
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Interview w/ Bob the Drag Queen: Drag Race's Reigning Stand-Up Comedian
25 januari 2021 · 44 min
Jess is joined by stand-up comedian and winner of RuPaul's Drag Race season 8, Bob the Drag Queen! Bob tells stories about actress Kathy Najimy calling RuPaul directly to recommend him, why Whoopi Goldberg is his #1 influence, the story behind the "Bob" drag name and his reign in New York City nightlife headlining at Barracuda. We also discuss why he won't appear on "Watch What Happens Live" as a drag diva impersonator ever again. Lees meer
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Princesses Long Island Deep Dive (w/ Emerson Collins of The People's Couch)
19 januari 2021 · 55 min
Jess is joined by friend of the pod and The People's Couch fave Emerson Collins for an epic re-watch of Bravo's one-season wonder Princesses: Long Island. We discuss: cast favorites and most hated, show highlights, why the show was canceled and where they are now. Jess also sheds light on the truths displayed in the series, having grown up a fellow Long Island Jew. Lees meer
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RHONJ Trailer Reaction + GaysOverCovid (w/ Anthony Lario)
14 januari 2021 · 43 min
Jess is joined by New Jersey's own Anthony Lario to gauge our reactions to the RHONJ trailer which dropped today. We also discuss the psychology surrounding the whistleblower Instagram account @GaysOverCovid, what Anthony has learned from working for Housewives like Dorinda, Braunwyn and Margaret Josephs + Anthony's new podcast "Sh*tShow." Lees meer
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Moving to NYC, State of Housewives, The View & Wendy Williams (w/ Grants Rants)
11 januari 2021 · 1 uur
Let the ranting begin… Jess is joined by veteran Housewives podcaster Grant Rutter of "Grants Rants" to go deep on his recent move from West Hollywood to the West Village. We then move onto the current State of Housewives, weighing in on SLC, RHOA & RHOD and take a temperature check on what's in the oven for RHONY & RHOBH. We also dip into the latest development in Bethenny vs. Carole. Finally, we touch down on The View and Wendy Williams. Lees meer
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Jackie Warner (Work Out) Returns! Sex, Love & SoulCycle
4 januari 2021 · 1 uur 3 min
Bravo's "Work Out" star Jackie Warner returns to the pod! In her second appearance, Jackie chats about training A-listers including Alanis Morissette and Pink at her iconic Beverly Hills gym "Sky Sport & Spa." Jackie shares her life-long passion for Stevie Nicks as her #1 influence and we go deep on the female-centric '90s music scene that shaped us (Ani DiFranco, Sarah McLachlan, etc). We also discuss Jackie's encounters with The L Word's Kate Moennig (Shane), how SoulCycle was built on housewives projecting their fantasies onto instructors + Jackie's wild NYC nights while doing press for "Work Out." Lees meer
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Erika Jayne & Tom Girardi Legal Deep Dive (w/ Emily D. Baker, Esq)
28 december 2020 · 57 min
Jess is joined by Emily D. Baker, Esq, former LA prosecutor and current Housewives fan to help us understand the specifics of the federal lawsuit and criminal investigation currently underway regarding Erika Jayne and Tom Girardi. We dig into: the frozen assets, Judge Tricia Bigalow, the lien and judgments on the law firm building Tom owns, the forced bankruptcy and a lot more. Emily also compares the crimes here to Teresa/Joe Giudice and gives a best vs. worse case scenario for Tom and Erika. Lees meer
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Housewives Empath Jamie Stein Channels RHOP, RHOSLC, Erika Jayne Divorce, Braunwyn
15 december 2020 · 1 uur 15 min
Jess welcomes Housewives Empath Jamie Stein back to the pod for a deep dive into the subconscious psychology surrounding the Erika Jayne / Tom Girardi divorce and RHOC Baunwyn's alcoholism & coming out. We then move on to the star shows of the hour: Real Housewives of Potomac & Salt Lake City. Jamie channels Ashley & Michael Darby, Monique & Candiase, T'Challa, Meredith Marks and of course, Mary Cosby. PS: Jamie is watching Bethenny Ever After for the first time (!) so we dip into Bethenny / Jason Hoppy at the top of the show. Lees meer
[ 2:10 - Bethenny/Jason Hoppy ]
[ 10:45 - Erika Jayne Divorce ]
[ 22:00 - Baunwyn's Journey ]
[ 30:45 - Jax & Brittany firing ]
[ 34:00 - Potomac ]
[ 56:10 - Salt Lake City ]
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Reaction to Jax Taylor Firing, Fate of Vanderpump Rules (w/ Zack Peter)
11 december 2020 · 47 min
Jess is joined by our buddy Zack Peter, gossip king and host of #NoFilter to understand what the hell is going on with Vanderpump Rules. Together, we recap the timeline of events in the past week, including a Zoom meeting between Bravo/NBC Universal, Evolution Media and Lisa Vanderpump, Jax Taylor's firing, the cast's contracts about to expire and Andy Cohen's response on his radio show. Zack also shares some insider goss about the new season of RHOBH that is currently filming and we discuss the shitstorm he started between Jillian Michaels and Teddi Mellencamp. Lees meer
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Bravo Retrospective Power Hour (w/ Ryan Bailey)
7 december 2020 · 1 uur 38 min
Jess welcomes back the host of So Bad It's Good - Ryan Bailey! Jess & Ryan hunker down for a good ole Bravo retrospective where we revisit the Bravo shows of yore. We trace the history of Bravo, from Andy Cohen joining the network as VP of Original Programming to the 2nd tier shows we loved (NYC Prep, Being Bobby Brown, Princesses Long Island, Blow Out, Work Out, Shear Genius, etc). Remember "Hey Paula?" with Paula Abdul? We do. Plus a few tangents on Drag Race + our shared love of Howard Stern & David Letterman. Lees meer
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RHOSLC, RHOP + New Miley Cyrus & Ariana Grande Albums (w/ Sasha Morfaw)
30 november 2020 · 56 min
Jess is joined by actress Sasha Morfaw from @thebravobreakdown to break down where we stand with Real Housewives of Salt Lake City & Potomac. We dive into Heather Gay, Mary Cosby, Meredith Marks and the rest, as well as how we're feeling as we round home base with Potomac. Finally, we dive into the new Ariana Grande "Positions" and Miley Cyrus "Plastic Hearts" with our fave tracks and overall album reviews. Lees meer
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Interview w/ Drag Race's Peppermint: First Openly Trans Woman on Drag Race, Broadway
12 november 2020 · 51 min
Jess is joined by performer, activist and runner-up of Season 9 of RuPaul's Drag Race, Miss Peppermint! Peppermint shares her story as a theatre kid in Delaware who moved to NYC in 1998, where she worked in the clubs as a drag performer for 10+ years. We chat about the NYC nightlife scene through the '90s and how it changed once Drag Race hit the air. We also discuss the impact of RuPaul's recent statement that they would not cast an openly transgender contestant on the show, Peppermint's debut as the first trans actress on Broadway and more. Lees meer
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Inside MTV's The Real World Edit Bay w/ Assoc. Editor Jamie Stein
9 november 2020 · 1 uur
We all know Jamie Stein as the Housewives empath / intuitive, but back in his early Hollywood days he had the unique job of working as an Associate Editor on FOUR seasons of The Real World! Jamie worked on Real World: Vegas, Paris, San Diego and Philly where he had an unedited look at Trishelle, Steven, CT, Ace and first impressions of Karamo Brown and Cameran Eubanks who would go on to Queer Eye and Southern Charm. Jamie takes us inside watching endless unedited footage, the San Diego sexual assault scandal and who editing favored the most. Finally, we touch on the fourth-wall breaking on Housewives. Lees meer
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But Now We Said It: Unpopular Opinions Part 2! (w/ FacesByBravo)
2 november 2020 · 47 min
This is PART TWO of "But Now We Said It" with @FacesByBravo (Steve), where we confess our Unpopular Opinions on every single Housewives franchise + Vanderpump Rules. Don't miss Part 1 in the previous episode! Lees meer
[ RHOBH: 1:00 ]
[ RHOP: 12:00 ]
[ RHONJ: 21:00 ]
[ Vanderpump Rules: 31:00 ]
[ LVP: 37:30 ]
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But Now We Said It: Unpopular Opinions Pt 1 (w/ FacesByBravo) + RHOA Trailer Reaction
30 oktober 2020 · 52 min
Jess is joined by FacesByBravo aka Steve to react to the freshly dropped RHOA season 13 trailer. We then settle in for an epic "but now we said it," where we admit our Unpopular Opinions on every single Housewives franchise + Vanderpump Rules. See where we agree on our unpopular hot takes, and where we leave each other speechless. Lees meer
PS: This is Part ONE. Part Two with RHOP, RHONJ, Pump Rules & LVP is in next ep.
[ RHOA Trailer Reaction: 5:00 ]
[ Best/Worst Bravo shows: 15:00 ]
[ RHONY: 19:00 ]
[ RHOC: 31:00 ]
[ RHOBH: 43:00 ]
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Below Deck Med Colin Macy O'Toole's Hot Takes on This Season
19 oktober 2020 · 45 min
Jess catches up with our favorite yachtie — Below Deck Med's Colin Macy O'Toole — to get his hot takes on this hot mess of a season. We mention it all, including Captain Sandy's "cameo" where she speculates that Malia is gay, deckhand Rob Westergaard making his way through the Bravo world trying to date Jess, Madison (Below Deck Sailing Yacht) and lying about "talking to" Hannah Berner (Summer House). We also discuss Captain Lee's contradiction of Captain Sandy's statement that according to Maritime Law there cannot be any drugs on board, Colin's friendships with Carl Radke & Kyle Cooke + the Pump Rules firings. Lees meer
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Mariah Carey Book Review + Top 10 Songs (w/ Andy Bellatti)
13 oktober 2020 · 1 uur 12 min
Jess is back with Andy Bellatti, the #1 Lamb in this fam! Jess and Andy hunkered down over the last week and consumed both the audiobook and written word in order to properly review The Meaning of Mariah Carey. We also spent weeks pouring over our Top 10 Mariah song lists which we reveal after the book review. We are prepared with trivia, deep cuts and moments! Finally, Andy shares his story of writing a four page fan letter to Mimi and attempting to give it to her on the set of Glitter. Lees meer
[ Intro/Andy's Glitter story: 1:00 ]
[ Book review: 14:00 ]
[ Top 10 songs: 35:00 ]
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Real World Boston's Kameelah Phillips on Housemates (Genesis, Syrus) & H'wives
5 oktober 2020 · 41 min
Jess is joined by Kameelah Phillips, fave Real World alum from season six: Boston! Kameelah chats about auditioning when she was a 19-year-old Stanford University student and goes deep on her current friendships with Genesis, Syrus, Elka, Montana and polarizing congressman Sean Duffy. Kameelah is now a successful OBGYN in New York City but still loves reality TV, and is ready with hot takes on Potomac. Kameelah also chats about being approached for Married to Medicine as well as having a RHONY cast member as a patient at her Upper East Side practice. Lees meer
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Astrology of RHOP (Potomac) Cast (w/ Andy Bellatti)
29 september 2020 · 49 min
The time has come for Astrology with Andy... Potomac Edition! Jess welcomes back our resident astrologer to the Housewives, Andy Bellatti, this time to dissect the birth charts of Karen Huger, Gizelle Bryant, Ashley Darby and the relationship compatibility chart of Monique Samuels / Candiace Dillard. Andy breaks down their sun & moon signs and also gives a deeper reading into their planets, aspects & transits. Lees meer
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Madonna Tell-All by Brother Christopher Ciccone: A Deep Dive (w/ Tony Trius)
24 september 2020 · 1 uur 20 min
Jess is joined by Madonna podcast "MLVC" producer/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 a lot more! Lees meer
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Flipping Out's Megan Weaver on Jeff Lewis, Teddi Mellencamp's All In & more
22 september 2020 · 46 min
Jess is joined by Flipping Out interior designer Megan Weaver! Megan chats about first meeting Jeff Lewis in a restaurant bathroom which eventually led to filming 7 seasons of Flipping Out on Bravo. We discuss: her work on Lala & Randall's house, losing weight on Teddi Mellencamp's All In program & Jeff's falling out with Jenni Poulos. We also discuss her former career as a production assistant for Steven Spielberg which led to working on '90s classics like Twister & Forces of Nature. Lees meer
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Big Gay Culture Power Hour w/ Danny Pellegrino
17 september 2020 · 1 uur 18 min
Jess has an epic kiki with Mr. Everything Iconic himself, Danny Pellegrino!! Together, Danny & Jess hunker down and go deep about the formative gay culture that shaped our youth. We go deep on The View, The Rosie O'Donnell Show, Kathy Griffin, Survivor, The Real World, Showgirls, Queer as Folk, Will & Grace, The Ashlee Simpson Show & more! Lees meer
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RHOSLC & RHOC Predictions, Class Action Park & The Vow (w/ Kate Casey)
14 september 2020 · 52 min
Jess is joined by Kate Casey (Reality Life) to gather their hot takes and gauge anticipation for the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, new season of RHOC, react to Denise Richards leaving Beverly Hills & touch on Selling Sunset vs. Million Dollar Listing. We then go deep on our top two picks for non-Housewives content to consume: the HBOMax documentary "Class Action Park" & HBO docuseries "The Vow." Lees meer
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Christina Aguilera Top 10 Songs Debate (w/ Andy Bellatti)
10 september 2020 · 53 min
The time has come! In honor of Bionic's 10 year anniversary + "Reflection," Jess welcomes back Andy Bellatti (@astrologywithandy) to go head to head on our Top 10 X-Tina songs. Look out for the deep cuts... the taste WILL. JUMP. OUT. Lees meer
PS: Don't miss our Top 10 Britney songs debate released back in May!
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Behind the Scenes of RHONY: Leah's Mob Party & Luann's Rehearsal
7 september 2020 · 37 min
Jess attended two RHONY tapings that aired in this season's penultimate & final episodes: Leah's 15th anniversary of Married to the Mob party + Luann's F Marry Kill rehearsal. She hangs with her friend Dale Saylor, interior designer and Housewives historian, who pumps her with questions about the production & filming process. Lees meer
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Blocked by Kelly Dodd, RHOBH finale & Madonna's Biopic (w/ PetShopBoy)
1 september 2020 · 47 min
Jess is joined by PetShopBoy aka "B" and very quickly learns why he was recently blocked by Kelly Dodd (despite meeting on Fire Island). We chat about casting on RHONY in Dorinda's wake, unnecessary fourth-wall breaking on the RHOBH finale, the thrill of a Karen Huger sighting & attending high school with Beyoncé. We also brainstorm ideas for Madonna's upcoming biopic and discuss our mutual adoration for Debi Mazar. Lees meer
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Reaction to Dorinda Leaving RHONY (w/ Anthony Lario)
26 augustus 2020 · 45 min
Jess summons Anthony Lario back to the pod to react to the breaking news that Dorinda Medley is leaving RHONY after 6 seasons. We discuss firing vs. quitting and muse on why this announcement came before the season's end. We also discuss Garcelle's casting on "The Real" and how this will impact her RHOBH future. Finally, Anthony chats about his incredible 100 pound weight loss over the last two years. Lees meer
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Interview w/ Kathy Griffin's My Life on the D-List Assistant Tiffany Rinehart!
20 augustus 2020 · 49 min
Jess catches up with Tiffany Rinehart — Kathy Griffin's long-time assistant as featured on My Life on the D-List! Tiffany now works for Google, but we do a deep dive on her time with Kathy including: getting the gig via MySpace, receiving financial advice from Suze Orman, ordering pizza to Cher's house in Malibu and her 80lb weight loss after seeing herself on TV. Plus her take on Kathy's falling out with Andy Cohen & Anderson Cooper, working CNN New Year's Eve and a lot more! Lees meer
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Top 10 RHOP (Potomac) Episodes feat. Mixing with Mani
13 augustus 2020 · 1 uur 14 min
Jess hangs with "Mixing with Mani" host (and DC/Potomac area native) Mani to present the Top 10 Episodes of Real Housewives of Potomac you must watch to get up to speed. We cover Monique & Candiace's entrances, the Grande Dame's finances press conference, Gizelle's hazy past with her ex slash future pastor husband + the Michael Darby hot mic heard 'round the world. Jess & Mani then recap Bravo's "Race in America" special airing this week starring Kandi, Porsha, Gizelle, Garcelle, Dr. Britten Cole, Leah & Braunwyn. Lees meer
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Vulture's Brian Moylan on RHOP, RHOBH, RHONY, Fire Island, Ellen & more!
10 augustus 2020 · 1 uur 2 min
Jess hangs with Brian Moylan — King of the Housewives Recaps, Erika Jayne co-author, Vulture writer & Gawker alum — for his State of Bravo Address 2020. We dissect the current moments in which we're living: Bravo exposing Denise's private affair to their benefit, why it's hard to support Ramona "All Lives Matter" Singer, the Leah McSweeney version of New York City that RHONY should pursue & marvel how the unconventional relationships on RHOP enable the show to break new story in their 5th season. We also chat about the Ellen DeGeneres scandal & why there should be a version of Summer House set on Fire Island. Lees meer
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Jonathan Antin (Blow Out) on Styling the Iconic Hair of Madonna, Courtney Love, Ricky Martin, Lisa Rinna & more!
7 augustus 2020 · 1 uur 8 min
Jess catches up with Jonathan Antin, once referred to as a "scissors-wielding lunatic," and star of Bravo's Blow Out which aired from 2004-2006. Jonathan chats about growing up in Beverly Hills with his sister Robin Antin (choreographer & creator of The Pussycat Dolls), to eventually become the world-renowned hair stylist with a wild personality. Jonathan shares stories of cutting & styling the iconic hair of Madonna, Courtney Love, Ricky Martin, Steven Tyler, Lisa Rinna, Brad Pitt and a lot more! Lees meer
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Working for the Housewives + RHOBH + RHONY Analysis (w/ Anthony Lario)
30 juli 2020 · 1 uur 4 min
Jess is joined by social media brander & Housewives Whisperer Anthony Lario to chat about his experience working on set during the filming of RHONY this year. We also discuss his HOT take on the Denise & Brandi showmance, franchises currently in production (OC, NJ), the absence of Elyse & Brandi from their respective reunions, and the inevitable Lisa Rinna takedown. Lees meer
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Orange is the New Black's Vicci Martinez & Emily Tarver on Falling in Love, The Voice & more
23 juli 2020 · 48 min
Jess sits down with actors / musicians / co-stars & couple Vicci Martinez & Emily Tarver from Orange is the New Black! Vicci Martinez is best known for playing Daddy on OITNB as well as her big break on Season 1 of The Voice. Emily Tarver played guard CO McCullough for four seasons, and shined in the final season opposite Laura Prepon/Alex Vause. We chat about their auditions/experiences on The Voice, OITNB, Ruby Rose's influence, falling in love on set, musical influences & performing live. Lees meer
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Work Out's Jackie Warner on Dating Jillian Michaels, Early Days of Bravo, Leaving LA & more!
15 juli 2020 · 1 uur 9 min
Jess catches up with Work Out queen JACKIE WARNER to learn how she opened her high profile gym Sky Sport & Spa in Beverly Hills that served as the backdrop for drama on Bravo's Work Out. Jackie chats about dating in West Hollywood, her long-term relationship with Jillian Michaels, the heavy production/soft scripting on the reality show, and why she left LA for good to move back to her home state of Ohio earlier this year. Lees meer
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Behind the Scenes of WWHL & The Tonight Show w/ T.KYLE (feat. Britney, Gaga, XTina)
13 juli 2020 · 1 uur 2 min
Jess hangs with T.Kyle, co-host of Legends Only & It's Britney, Bitch! We kiki about his career in digital media at MTV, Watch What Happens Live and currently The Tonight Show. We also discuss how both reality & awards shows (VMAs) have changed since the early 2000s. Finally, T.Kyle reveals his Top 3 Britney, XTina & Gaga songs and a lot more! Lees meer
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Empath & Intuitive Jamie Stein Channels Denise Richards, Stassi Schroeder, Leah McSweeney, Lisa Rinna & more
9 juli 2020 · 1 uur 6 min
Jess welcomes back empath & intuitive Jamie Stein! Jamie is therapeutically trained, with an ability to channel (feel, see and hear) what is going on inside of an individual on an unconscious level. This time he does an exploration on Denise Richards' marriages to Truther Aaron & Charlie Sheen, and a deeper look at the rest of the RHOBH women, particularly Lisa Rinna's pot stirring. Plus, Leah McSweeney's journey with alcohol, Tinsley's journey with Scott, and what's behind Dorinda's rage. Finally, Jamie takes a look at Stassi & Beau, plus casts a wider lens at Bravo in general. Lees meer
[ RHOBH: 4:45 ]
[ RHONY: 33:15 ]
[ Stassi & Beau: 52:45 ]
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Kiki w/ Carson Kressley on '90s NYC Nightlife, Housewives Hot Takes, Drag Race & more!
6 juli 2020 · 55 min
Jess has a glorious kiki with Queer Eye OG Carson Kressley where we go deep on his relationship to the Housewives (including filming WWHL w/ Alex McCord) & his fave franchises. We chat about his days & nights in NYC in the early 1990s which led to his first career as a fashion show producer & advertiser for Ralph Lauren. Carson reflects on the sparse Bravo landscape back when Queer Eye debuted in 2003, and how the show led the way for Top Chef, Project Runway, Sheer Genius, Work Out etc. We also touch the Wendy Williams and Dolce & Gabbana controversies, judging Drag Race, NY vs. LA fashion, how to elevate your wardrobe & apartment on a budget & much more! Lees meer
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Astrology of Denise Richards, Leah McSweeney, Stassi Schroeder & Erika Jayne (w/ Andy Bellatti)
1 juli 2020 · 49 min
Our very own Astrologer to the Housewives — Andy Bellatti aka @AstrologyWithAndy — is back! This time we dissect the birth charts and astrological insights of Denise Richards, Leah McSweeney, Stassi Schroeder & Erika Jayne. Andy breaks down their sun & moon signs and also gives a deeper reading into their planets, aspects & transits. Lees meer
[ Denise Richards: 6:15 ]
[ Leah McSweeney: 18:15 ]
[ Erika Jayne: 28:00 ]
[ Stassi: 34:00 ]
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Selling Sunset, Tinsley Mortimer's RHONY Finale, Psych of a Housewife & more (w/ Kate Casey)
29 juni 2020 · 46 min
Jess has a freewheelin' kiki with true OC insider (and Reality Life host) Kate Casey to touch down on the Netflix pseudo-reality real estate show "Selling Sunset," the comparison of Selling Sunset to Million Dollar Listing, and some final thoughts on Tinsley's abrupt RHONY finale. We also discuss the new Netflix doc "Disclosure," devoted to the history of trans representation in TV & film, and go deep on the psychology of a housewife. Lees meer
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Watch What Crappens' Ben Mandelker: Behind the Scenes of the #1 Bravo Podcast
26 juni 2020 · 1 uur 1 min
Jess is joined by Watch What Crappens co-host Ben Mandelker and we go DEEP into the Bravo podcasting rabbit hole. We chat about the origins of Watch What Crappens, how Ben & Ronnie attended LeeAnne Locken's wedding, their insane audition for The People's Couch, stalking Alex McCord at The Ivy in LA, Ben's former TV recap site, Jess' former career as an SNL cast stalker, how interning for Conan O'Brien taught Ben comedy tools he uses today, his top franchises & 'wives, why Summer House is a must watch & a LOT more! Lees meer
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