Phone a Friend with Jessi Cruickshank

Comedy

Comedian Jessi Cruickshank HAS A PODCAST! Because she needed a safe space to talk about EVERYTHING without getting in trouble. Each week, she’ll give her hot takes on what’s happening in the world, in her home and in Pop Culture. But when she wants to...

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Comedy

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Comedian Jessi Cruickshank HAS A PODCAST! Because she needed a safe space to talk about EVERYTHING without getting in trouble. Each week, she’ll give her hot takes on what’s happening in the world, in her home and in Pop Culture. But when she wants to dive deeper, learn more, or just understand important things like Who the F*&# is Bhad Bhabie? She’ll get to Phone a Friend! This can be a real-life friend, a celebrity friend, a sassy tween, a serious news anchor, a gay man who knows about The Real Housewives, a straight man who knows about sports, or the only person she could find who actually got Taylor Swift tickets. The conversations might last three minutes or the entire episode. They can be deep or petty, but they’ll all be eye-opening and HILARIOUS. New episodes drop EVERY THURSDAY wherever you get your podcasts! And if you read this entire description, you’re pretty much obligated to CLICK SUBSCRIBE and leave a 5 STAR REVIEW! LEAVE JESSI A VOICEMAIL: 323-448-0068 FOLLOW JESSI: @jessicruickshank Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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English

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Episodes

Raised by Rosie O’Donnell w/ Spencer West

4/23/2026

Live from Cancun… Jessi skips a foam party to catch you up on the Alix vs Alex feud (or lack thereof?), the Harry Styles engagement news, Jill Biden on Heated Rivalry and Madonna at Coachella. Plus! Gen Z and Millennials are officially AT WAR (if we could have typed that in “Squeeze” we would have). Then, Jessi phones a longtime friend, world-renowned queer and disability rights activist, content creator and author Spencer West to talk about his inspiring new book, 90’s queer icons and Rosie O’Donnell. Catch this Koosh ball and enjoy! As always, ask Jessi Anything, HERE: 323-448-0068 EVENING CLUB LAUNCHES IN 2 WEEKS! Get tickets: www.jessicruickshank.com/tour Pre-order Spencer’s book “Breaking Free”: www.spencer2thewest.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:15:39

Justin Time for Coachella w/ Xav Trudeau AGAIN!

4/16/2026

It’s a TEENAGE DREAM! Bieberchella divided the desert, and the internet- so did we LOVE or HATE Justin Bieber’s performance? Then, Jessi phones a friend who was THERE- Xav Trudeau returns to de-brief his experience at Coachella and make a MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT ON PHONE A FRIEND … you’re hearing it here FIRST, Phonies! Plus! Feud Updates! Meghan Markle is BACK IN at Netflix? Chappell Roan does NOT hate 11 yr olds and Alix vs Alex…if you don’t know what in the Alex we’re talking about- Jessi has an all-new Dumb and Busy to help you understand the Alex Cooper vs Alix Earle DRAMA. All that plus Tik-Tok Self-Care trends you MUST TRY and MUST SKIP. Baby, Baby, Baby … it’s another life-changing episode! Jessi is waiting for your message, about ANYTHING, HERE: 323-448-0068 GET YOUR ‘EVENING CLUB’ TICKETS BEFORE THEY’RE GONE! www.jessicruickshank.com/tour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:07:06

Let’s go Back…Back To The Beginning… w/ Talan Torreiro & Morgan Smith from Laguna Beach

4/9/2026

Jessi is filling your RED CUP with NOSTALGIA and re-visiting Laguna Beach with Season 1 cast members Talan and Morgan! What was real and what was fake? Did Talan really hook up with all of the girls in the cast? What are they embarrassed to re-watch? What was in their red cups? And what are they up to now!? Then, Talan reveals why he had to apologize to Kristin Cavallari during the reunion special and did he really did date Nicole Scherzinger!? Don’t Cha wish Jessi would ask? (spoiler: she will). Plus- Backstreet Boy Brian Littrell is using homophobic slurs to defend his private beach and Kris Jenner can make you RICH! We’ll tell you HOW… NOW! As always, ask Jessi Anything, HERE: 323-448-0068 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:11:02

My Lovely Lady Lumps (ft. Tate McRae, Celine Dion, The Backstreet Boys, Nickelback, Jake Shane, Travis & Taylor and Jon Bernthal vs.Naps)

4/2/2026

Jessi’s kids are on Spring Break but Pop Culture is NOT! From Celine’s return, to Nickleback's collab with Megan Thee Stallion and The Backstreet Boys collab with Paw Patrol we’re covering all of this week’s exciting/confusing music news! Plus, do Travis and Taylor have “cousin chemistry?” And should Traitor McRae have gone to the Junos? We have (patriotic) thoughts. Then, is it time to ban influencers from Red Carpets? Why Jane Shane is getting cancelled for what he said on the Vanity Fair red carpet. All that and what is your stance on NAPS? If you’re taking one right now… WAKE UP! It’s an all new episode! Shake your lovely lady lumps with Jessi at “Evening Club” : www.jessicruickshank.com/tour As always, ask Jessi Anything, HERE: 323-448-0068 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:06:32

Rock Your Bodycam (ft. Justin Timberlake, Taylor Frankie Paul, Chappell Roan & Meghan Markle)

3/26/2026

This is gonna ruin the episode. What episode? THIS ALL NEW EPISODE. Justin Timberlake’s arrest footage has been released and Jessi has a surprising take. Taylor Frankie Paul’s season of The Bachelorette was cancelled - or was it? We have the real tea from behind-the-scenes that you won’t hear anywhere else. Plus, Chappell Roan hates children. Ok not ALL children, just one sweet, innocent 11 year old - so who is at fault? Then- we have important updates on The Glambot Guy! The scorned Pussycat Dolls! The creator behind ‘Very Mindful, Very Demure’! And the demise of Meghan and Harry’s Netflix deal! All that plus YOU weigh in on hot cartoon characters and even HOTTER redheaded men. Don’t Drink and Drive. DO listen to this ALL NEW EPISODE! Dance with Jessi from 7-10pm … get tickets to EVENING CLUB, here: www.jessicruickshank.com/tour As always, ask Jessi Anything, HERE: 323-448-0068 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:07:14

I Need A Big Cuddle (ft. Evening Club, The Oscars, The Pussycat Dolls & Groundskeeper Willy)

3/19/2026

DRAMA! COMEDY! PUSSYCAT DOLLS! This episode covers every important genre. First, Jessi breaks down everything you didn’t see at The Oscars- Who PUSHED Teyana Taylor? What did Timothée whisper to Kylie? When did Leo become FUN? And why does the academy hate K-Pop Demon Hunters? Then, the Pussycat Dolls are reuniting without THE REDHEADS. Jessi is seeking justice. Plus, is Groundskeeper Willy the hottest cartoon? Or is it Aladdin? Prince Eric? The dad from Inside Out? We weigh in on this divisive issue. And Jessi’s husband Evan makes a surprise appearance to share intimate details about their personal finances with the world! If you need a cuddle, curl up with this ALL NEW EPISODE! Meet Jessi at EVENING CLUB: A Dance Party from 7-10pm. Tickets are going FAST get them HERE: www.jessicruickshank.com/tour And ask Jessi Anything, HERE: 323-448-0068 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:15:20

A Dying Art… A Potent Fart (ft. Timothee Chalamet, Harry Styles, Kylie Jenner & Donna Kelce)

3/12/2026

What does Timothee Chalamet have against CULTURE? Jessi INVESTIGATES... and discovers a shocking twist to this story that no one is talking about. Then - a HUGE story about Travis Kelce’s… mom. Jessi breaks down the details if you’ve been too Dumb and Busy to keep up. Plus! What do WE think of the new Harry Styles album and his Netflix doc? We’ve got HOT TAKES on the (very occasional) Disco. All that and your reactions to the Xav Trudeau and finally and answer to the age old question - Whose farts smell worse? Men’s or Women’s? The answer will surprise you! As always, ask Jessi Anything, HERE: 323-448-0068 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:51:38

An Official MAN w/ Xav Trudeau

3/5/2026

IT’S THE EPISODE WE’VE BEEN WAITING 18 YEARS FOR. Xav Trudeau is officially a MAN and he’s taking Jessi’s call to talk about EVERYTHING from his music and his critics, to his childhood, his dad, his dad’s relationship with Katy Perry and how his MOM is handling it ALL. Plus! Are Benny Blanco’s feet ground for divorce? Was Jim Carrey cloned? Has Rihanna aged terribly? The internet thinks so, but we’ll be the judge. All that and Jessi went to a child’s birthday party with Hilary Duff. Jason may never recover. Roll one, light one and ENJOY! As always, ask Jessi anything, HERE: 323-448-0068 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:11:46

Glitter & Bronze w/ Olympic Medallist Piper Gilles

2/26/2026

Canadian Ice Dancer Piper Gilles JUST returned from winning a Bronze Medal at the Winter Olympics and she’s TAKING JESSI’S CALL! She spills the TEA on the DRAMA that unfolded at her event- Was the judging corrupt? Should she have won Silver or Bronze? Piper TELLS ALL- Plus! She answers Jessi’s stupid questions about Sex at the Olympics and Sidney Crosby (unrelated, unfortunately). You will laugh and you will cry -Jessi did all of the above. There’s more! Is Katy Perry pregnant? Are the Spice Girls reuniting? WHAT did Hilary Duff say about Ashley Tisdale? All that plus a guest appearance by Rio and Dray and Jessi recounts her run in with her childhood (/adulthood) crush, Taylor Hanson. As always, ask Jessi Anything (even about your TAXES) HERE: 323-448-0068 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:15:23

Rippin This Sh*t 🔥🤯🔥(ft. Killa Trav, Taylor Swift, Tyra Banks, Spencer Pratt, Ana Wintour & Hilary Duff)

2/19/2026

Dawg! I’m F*ing PUMPED for this episode!🍻Before you spend 5k on tickets, Jason has a VERY HONEST REVIEW of Hilary Duff in Las Vegas. Did Taylor Swift throw shade at her exes in the Opalite music video? Jessi breaks down the fan theories and reads Travis Kelce’s DM’s. They are not poetry, but BRO-ETRY. 🔥🤯🍻 Is Tyra Banks America’s Next Worst Apologizer? We break down the most shocking moments from the new documentary “Reality Check”. All that, plus Jessi’s husband Evan interrupts to share his (unwelcome) thoughts on Jessi’s Olympic viewing habits. Should Jessi vote Spencer Pratt for Mayor of LA? His sister Stephanie Pratt doesn't think so. And did Ana Wintour just teach us all a lesson in passive aggressiveness? Her new interview with Vogue successor Chloe Malle is The Devil Wears Prada, IRL. That’s All. ENJOY BRUH! RIP THIS Sh*TTTT!!! Jessi is waiting to answer your voicemails about anything, HERE: 323-448-0068 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:02:09

Puerto Rico Down w/ Sutton Stracke

2/12/2026

SUPERBOWL! OLYMPICS! REAL HOUSEWIVES! BAD BUNNY’S GROIN! It’s all the BIGGEST THINGS ON EARTH in one episode! First Up- Ricky Martin, Lady Gaga, Dancing Trees, Thrusting Benito… Jessi didn’t like the Superbowl Halftime Show… SHE LOVED IT. But others DID. NOT. We have all the reaction. Then, is Tate McRae really Traitor McRae? We take sides in the Canada/US Tate War. Plus, ALL of the stars, scandals, Tik Toks and Penises at the Olympics. All that, and Jessi phones Real Housewife of Beverly Hills Sutton Stracke in the midst of Season 15 to get HER take on the new housewives, Rachel Zoe’s style, body shaming, plastic surgery and her divorce. Plus, Sutton gives her unfiltered thoughts on fellow housewife Jill Zarin’s controversial remarks about Bad Bunny’s halftime show. TE AMO PHONIES, DISFRUTA this all new episode! As always, ask Jessi Anything, HERE: 323-448-0068 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:18:48

Lipsync For Your LIFE w/ Milli Vanilli’s Fab Morvan

2/5/2026

Girl, You Know It’s True - Fab Morvan of Milli Vanilli is HERE to tell his side of the scandal! Why did he lipsync? How much money did he make at the peak of his fame? And can he actually SING? Jessi is about to find out Plus- it’s our GRAMMY’S episode! Jessi breaks down the highlights, lowlights, winners, nipples, boxers, and Bad Bunny’s of music’s biggest night. Who was her best dressed? Who is KATSEYE? You’ll find out. Then- is Heated Rivalry’s toxic fandom ruining the show? Which star is doing the best press? Why is Francois Arnaud getting death threats? And is the Canadian Prime Minister as horny for Hudson Williams as the rest of us? We think so. All that and the trailer for The Devil Wears Prada 2 is here and Miranda would NOT approve. Put on your shoulder pads and your leather berets and do the runningman, its an all new episode! Baby… Don’t Forget My Number… LEAVE JESSI A VOICEMAIL HERE: 323-448-0068 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:16:20

Buckets of Dumb Dumb Juice (ft. Harry Styles, Taylor Swift, Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni, Sydney Sweeney & Victoria Beckham)

1/29/2026

Somehow Jessi has access to Taylor Swift’s deeply personal text messages with Blake Lively and she’s performing dramatic readings of them ALL. Meanwhile, Justin Baldoni is doing just FINE according to his VERY impressive paparazzi shots. Harry Styles is BACK but do we like his new music? Are we selling our kidneys to see him LIVE? All that and Sydney Sweeney’s bras might get her in trouble with the law and Breaking Penis News you WILL NOT BELIEVE (or… ok…maybe you will.) Leave voicemails, not text messages that could be subpoenaed…. HERE: 323-448-0068 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:06:07

End It Like Beckham (ft. Brooklyn Beckham, Hilary & Hailey Duff, JLo, The Glambot Guy & Elle Fanning’s Short King)

1/22/2026

This episode is filled with FEUDS! DRAMA! SCANDAL! So listen to it before Jessi gets cancelled by a loved one in an Instagram story! First we are taking sides in the Beckham family drama- is Brooklyn an entitled nepo baby ruining his parents legacy? OR are Posh and Becks fame-obsessed parents who only care about their ‘brand’? WE’LL DECIDE. But that’s not the only family drama unfolding this week. Hilary Duff re-ignited the feud with her sister Hailey, while performing live onstage in London. You better believe Phone A Friend WILL investigate. Then… JLo was rude to the Glambot Guy and somehow… the Glambot Guy is the one getting cancelled? We have the resurfaced emails sent by Cole Walliser that aren’t glamorous, even in slow motion. Plus, would you date a short king? Elle Fanning is, and the internet (and Jessi) CAN’T HANDLE IT. This is the most scandal-filled episode in the history of Phone A Friend so… what are you waiting for? Press play already! As always, leave Jessi a message about anything, HERE: 323-448-0068 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:11:58

LET THEM… go to The Golden Globes! (ft. Heated Rivalry, The Beckhams, Leonardi Dicaprio & Nikki Glaser)

1/15/2026

EVERYTHING YOU DIDN’T SEE BACKSTAGE AT THE GOLDEN GLOBES will be revealed on this VERY special episode! Jessi and Jason My Producer were on the red carpet with all the stars and they’re spilling tea they can’t share anywhere else. Exclusive celebrity interview clips! Surprising Behind-The-Scenes moments! Best and Worst Dressed! Plus- did Jessi meet Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie!? She reveals the Heated Rivalry-related medical emergency that happened behind the scenes. All that plus everything you need to know about the Beckham family drama- why did Brooklyn officially cut ties with his parents? Jessi is breaking it ALL down. It’s Jason’s Birthday Episode… so compliment him against his will as you listen and enjoy! As always, ask Jessi Anything, HERE: 323-448-0068 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:17:35

Calling All Toxic Moms w/ Abbey Sharp

1/8/2026

New Year, New Mom Group! Jessi takes sides (!!) in the Ashley Tisdale vs her “toxic” mom group controversy. Then, she fills you in on everything else you missed while you were on winter break… Tom Brady had a shocking New Years Eve Hook Up! Meghan and Harry’s 11th publicist quit! Travis Barker bought his daughter lingerie! Kylie and Timothee are officially KIMOTHEE! ‘Jessica’ is the new ‘Karen’! And Xav Trudeau (finally) dropped a verse about Katy Perry! All that PLUS registered dietician and author of “The Hunger Crushing Combo Method” Abbey Sharp returns to tell us all why we should STOP dieting and start eating MORE in 2026. She reveals the surprising side effects of Ozempic, weighs in (pun intended) on Victoria Beckham's diet and answers YOUR questions about weight loss, nutrition and surviving the Panzempic. Grab a (high protein) snack and enjoy! New Year, New Voicemails! Ask Jessi Anything, HERE: 323-448-0068 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:20:13

Face Down, Booty Up Into 2026

1/1/2026

It’s a New Year and we’re celebrating with a NEW EPISODE! This week we’re clearing out the old answering machine by answering your voicemail questions and NOTHING is off limits. One Phonie tells us about her shocking encounter with Harry Styles, another Phonie is ANGRY with Jessi for being too hard on Meghan Markle and an OG phonie wants to know what ever happened with the beef between Dan Levy and Kristin Stewart. New Year, OLD Drama, ENJOY! Our Inbox is CLEAR so ask Jessi anything, HERE: 323-448-0068 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:04:39

Hoe Hoe Hoes, Merry Christmas! w/ Matt Rogers

12/25/2025

Our gift to YOU this Christmas is a BRAND NEW EPISODE! First, we’re discussing every pore (literally) of the most unflattering photos ever taken in the White House. Plus, we’re throwing in the most unflattering photo of Jessi ever taken, just for festive cheer! Then, is Timothee Chalamet underground rapper EsDeeKid!? If you’re Dumb & Busy, we fill you in on everything we know. Then, Martha Stewart is absolutely unhinged- for the way she eats bagels. And Jessi is FURIOUS with the hunk who is covering playgirl. All that and the “Prince Of Christmas” comedian Matt Rogers (Las Culturistas, The Today Show, Palm Royale) is under our Christmas tree, singing us his sexy Christmas bangers to put us in the mood. As always, ask Jessi Anything, HERE: 323-448-0068 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:05:58

Circle Back Energy w/ Joey McIntyre

12/18/2025

Step By Step… OOH BABY it’s New Kids On The Block’s Joey McIntyre making Jessi’s Boy Band dreams COME TRUE! In this unfiltered, unhinged conversation- Joey reveals what cosmetic work he’s had done and what plastic surgery procedures he wants. He shares intimate secrets about each member of NKOTB and tells-all about his hit holiday movie ‘Jingle Bell Wedding’. Listener Discretion Advised: Joey is SO DREAMY Jessi takes her pants off for him. Immediately. Plus! Taylor Swift’s documentary series ‘The End Of An Era’ is HERE, so did it live up to our expectations? And how much DID Taylor give to her dancers in those was-sealed envelopes… we found out! Then- Canada’s hottest (and only) gay hockey show ‘Heated Rivalry’ is causing HOT DEBATE- do the actors have to be Gay to play Gay? All that and Jessi unpacks the tragic loss of Rob and Michele Reiner and the media circus that has followed. Get in on our all-voicemail episode! Ask Jessi Anything, HERE: 323-448-0068 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:18:25

“I’ve Never Seen A Kardashian” w/ Molly Burke (ft. Heated Rivalry, Katy & Justin, The Golden Globes)

12/11/2025

This might be our favorite episode of 2025! Jessi and Jason reveal their Spotify Wrapped Lists- but whose is more humiliating? Jessi watched ‘Heated Rivalry’ for the hockey. And stayed for the male bums. Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau are Instagram Official and officially creeping people out. Plus, why the Golden Globes owe K Pop Demon Hunters an apology. Then, blind activist, content creator, author and generally inspiring woman Molly Burke answers Jessi’s STUPIDEST questions about what it is like to live without sight. How does she do her makeup? Choose her clothes? Is she insecure about her appearance? Has she ever seen a Kardashian!? This conversation will change the way you see (pun intended) disabled people forever. SHOP JESSI’S MERCH FOR THE HOLIDAYS: https://6oh4clothing.com/collections/jessi-cruickshank We’re ending the year with an ALL-VOICEMAIL EPISODE!! Leave your questions or comments about ANYTHING on Jessi’s answering machine, HERE: 323-448-0068 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:21:53