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 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
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United States
Description:
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.
Language:
English
Episodes
Smells Like Satsuma
5/2/2024
Jessi is LIVE from TORONTO for her official Joe Fresh Collection Launch (IN STORES & ONLINE NOW) and she's taking you along for the ride. From stalking-I mean- meeting Cindy Crawford at the airport, to hosting a roller-skating rager, it's been a (fun-filled fashionable) week and Jessi's sharing it all! Then, we issue a formal apology to Taylor Swift and we should probably issue one to Blue Ivy and Beyonce as well after Jessi GOES OFF on the new Lion King prequel. #BRINGBACK90SDISNEY
Plus! We found the ONLY PERSON ON EARTH who has never heard of "Baby Shark" , and we contemplate smelling like Fried Chicken with the new KFC Fragrance (this is not a joke, it's a perfume that smells like BBQ Chicken and it MUST BE DISCUSSED). Oh and we'll listen to the new Sabrina Carpenter single and LAUGH at Jessi LAUGHING? Spray on your Satsuma for an all new EPISODE!
As always, ask Jessi Anything, HERE: 323-448-0068
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Duration:00:54:45
The Tortured Billionaires Department w/ KNIX founder Joanna Griffiths
4/25/2024
Swifties BEWARE: this week, Jessi is sharing her unfiltered opinion about The Tortured Poets Department, please don’t torture her for it! Her 6 year old son Dray also stops by to give his (hilarious) thoughts on Taylor Swift. Then, Kim Kardashian clears up online rumors about herself and so does Jessi, Victoria Beckham turned 50 and Mark Zuckerberg is HOT??
Plus! Jessi phones one of the most successful female business owners in Canadian history, Knix founder Joanna Griffiths. How did she create a $400 million dollar underwear business? What is the first thing she spent her millions on? Is it true she auditioned for MTV with Jessi? If you’ve ever thought about starting your own business, this episode will give you the motivation to GO FOR IT. Jessi is leaking in her leakproof knix underpants with excitement for you to listen to it.
As always, leave Jessi a voicemail about ANYTHING, HERE: 323-448-0068
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Duration:01:33:56
Airhorny in Cabo
4/18/2024
wow. wow. WOW. Jessi has emerged from a foam party in Cabo to tell you EVERYTHING about her girls trip; including who hit on her, who danced with her and why she ended up semi-nude and covered in foam.
While she was in Mexico, everyone born before 2001 was at Coachella! Jessi breaks down the stories you NEED TO KNOW about the music festival, that have NOTHING TO DO with music. Plus, there were devastating breakups for the Golden Bachelor AND Ryan Gosling so we heal their pain with our favorite break up songs! All that plus Taylor Swift vs Joe Alwyn and Nike vs Pubic Hair - DJ AIRHORN SOUND EFFECT- jump in the pool in nothing but a thong, this episode is WILD.
As always, ask Jessi Anything, HERE: 323-448-0068
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Duration:01:00:14
Total Eclipse of the Eggplant
4/11/2024
It’s our first post-eclipse episode and we are reaching TOTALITY (still not sure what that means). Jojo Siwa has officially entered her Bad-Girl Era and it’s Good?! Prince William’s dirty text messages are uncovered, Rihanna spent the afternoon at a Color Me Mine and it’s about time we made some rules about airplane etiquette. Which armrest can you use? Should you recline your seat? What do you do if someone else’s hair is in your space? Jessi has answers.
Plus, Jillian Anderson went back to work on the X-Files 10 days after a C-Section and Jessi feels her pain. For the first time, Jessi talks about her regrets returning to work after birthing twins and there. are. tears. Send someone an aubergine emoji and let’s DO THIS.
As always, ask Jessi Anything, HERE: 323-448-0068
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Duration:00:55:23
COWBOY CRUICKSHANK
4/4/2024
This episode is a Real Life Boogie and a Real Life Hoedown as Jessi tries to convince Jason to listen to Beyonce’s COWBOY CARTER (instead of Melissa Joan Hart’s Sabrina The Teenage Witch Soundtrack). Then, she thirsts after, I mean, discusses the appeal of Travis Kelce’s “Dad Bod” in the name of SCIENCE, a Tik Tok therapist explains why listening to Pitbull is good for our mental health, Ariana Madix is the bad guy now and how much would you pay for the Titanic door?
Plus! Jessi lied last week when she said flying alone with three kids was easy. The flight home was a disaster, Jessi explains why she had to PAY the woman sitting in front of her.
As always, CALL JESSI OUT on anything, ask a question or just say Hi! HERE: 323-448-0068
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Duration:00:58:54
Airplane Rides and Plain White Guys
3/28/2024
Turns out it wasn’t The Masked Singer. This week, Jessi (and the WORLD) issue a formal apology to Kate Middleton. Then, Rebel Wilson joins the #MEANtoo Movement and calls out yet another A-List A-Hole. Plus! Would you work out with your partner NAKED and when is the last time you PEED YOUR PANTS? Apparently game show contestants do it… A LOT.
All of this is coming to you LIVE from Vancouver, BC where Jessi has flown ALONE WITH THREE KIDS. She survived to tell you all why it wasn’t actually so bad. (don’t tell Evan).
As always, leave Jessi a Voicemail about ANYTHING, HERE: 323-448-0068
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Duration:00:54:32
Jessi Cruickshank featuring *NSYNC
3/21/2024
It’s the episode Jessi has waited A LIFETIME to record! She’s giving ALL the insider details about being at the Justin Timberlake concert when *NSYNC performed together for the first time in 20 years! Warning: She did BLACK OUT for most of the performance, but she’s piecing it back together for YOU. Plus, was the new *NSYNC single rejected from the TROLLS soundtrack? Jessi has EVIDENCE that it was.
Then- we get into Royal News! Kate Middleton is back (or is she?) Prince William had an affair (or did he?) and will you buy Meghan Markle's legume-based spreads? Jessi watched Love Is Blind Season 6 and turns out, Love is NOT Blind, nor does it look like Meghan Fox. Plus, we dive into the Oprah Ozempic Special and it will change your perspective on weight loss. All that AND a voicemail about John Cena?! Let’s DO THIS.
As always, ask Jessi Anything, HERE: 323-448-0068
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Duration:01:07:23
Forgive Me or Forget Me w/ Heidi Montag
3/14/2024
It’s our SEASON 2 PREMIERE!! To celebrate, Jessi reunites with Heidi Montag for the first time in 10 years to clear the air. Did Heidi HATE The After Show? What did she REALLY think of Dan and Jessi? Was Spencer ACTUALLY a threat to their safety at the series finale? Does Heidi still want to be the new Michael Jackson? All that, and SHOCKING revelations about money, fame, plastic surgery, motherhood and making NEW MUSIC! (stream ‘SUPERFICIAL’ now)
Plus, Jessi breaks down the HIGHS and LOWS of The Oscars, investigates Kate Middleton’s disappearance and unpacks the explosive behind-the-scenes DRAMA on Queer Eye. If this was a visual medium, you could read Jessi’s Body Language to see HOW EXCITED SHE IS FOR THIS PREMIERE… but it is a podcast, so trust us on this one, and enjoy!
We’ve FIRED UP THE OLD ANSWERING MACHINE… leave Jessi A Voicemail about Anything, HERE: 323-448-0068
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Duration:01:27:28
Naked in Saskatchewan with Debra DiGiovanni
3/7/2024
Hot off her sold-out comedy show, Jessi is coming at you LIVE from a blizzard in SASKATCHEWAN ! Yes, this final mid-season banger is as glamorous as it seems, as Jessi gets empowered by Pitbull’s new single and discusses Bradley Cooper naked.
Plus, when you should you stop being nude in front of your kids? Is it OK for Kristin Cavallari to date a 24 yr old Tik Toker? And, on the eve of International Women’s Day, Jessi revisits her surprisingly deep and moving conversation with comedian Debra Digiovanni. Put on your toques, your snow boots, your bunny hugs and ENJOY!
Psst... SEASON 2 officially launches NEXT WEEK! It’s time to FIRE UP THE OLD VOICEMAIL… so leave Jessi a message about ANYTHING… HERE: 323-448-0068
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Duration:00:58:01
The People Vs Franklin the Turtle with a Paparazzi
2/29/2024
BENNIFER 4EVA! Jessi was moved to TEARS (and AROUSED) watching the new Jlo & Ben Affleck documentary “The Greatest Love Story Never Told”, Pitbull is opening a restaurant in a Walmart, Trayvis Swelce spent a romantic day at … The ZOO? And Beyonce might be facing legal action from Franklin The Turtle… But does “Texas Hold ‘Em” sound like the “Franklin” theme song? Jessi lets YOU, The PEOPLE decide.
Then, make sure you’re wearing underpants, because the Paparazzi is here! Jessi revisits the time she went on on a STAKEOUT with NYC Paparazzi Cesar Pena. As they wait for Ashley Olsen to emerge with her new baby, Jessi asks him EVERYTHING she has ALWAYS WANTED TO KNOW. How does he know where famous people are? What is the most money he’s made off a single photo? Which celebrities call him? Which celebrities swear at him? Cesar TELLS ALL.
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Duration:00:59:34
Canadian Girl Doll with Only Fans’ Elle Brooke
2/22/2024
This is Me… Jessi in an ALL-NEW MID SEASON BANGER! I watched Jlo’s “This Is Me… Now: A Love Story” so you don’t have to! I take back everything I said about Beyonce’s country album and I get shamed for not believing in Trayvis Swelce. Also, I took my daughter to the American Girl Doll Store and I WILL NEVER BE THE SAME.
Plus! Only Fans has been all over the news this week, so I re-visit my conversation with top creator and viral sensation Elle Brooke. She tells me EVERYTHING I EVER wanted to know about Only Fans but was too embarrassed to ask… until now. How does it work? How much money does she make? And why is she grateful to Piers Morgan for shaming her on Live TV? She’s telling Jessi EVERYTHING and selling her knickers to the highest bidder! Enjoy!
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Duration:01:05:12
BIG OAF ENERGY with Taylor Swift’s Security Guard
2/15/2024
“VIVA LAS VEGAS!” This is the SUPERBOWL of mid-season bangers… and Jessi is tackling (pun intended) The GAME! The HALFTIME SHOW! The NUDITY! The LOVE STORY! The AFTER PARTIES! The BEYONCE SINGLES! And …will Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift stay together after what transpired on Sunday Night? Jessi has THOUGHTS. Plus, we revisit her call with Taylor Swift’s Security Guard, because, if we’ve learned one thing from the NFL, it’s capitalize on Taylor Swift while you can!
Speaking of love and romance, this episode was recorded on Valentines Day so Jessi’s husband Evan drops by to tell her why she’s not getting flowers or candy this year, and her 6 year old son Dray weighs in on love, romance and… his girlfriend? To quote Usher ‘Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh… OH MY GOD.” Enjoy!
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Duration:01:10:53
Chaos Queens with Alyssa Mastromonaco
2/8/2024
It’s a mid-season banger filled with Chaos Queens: Miley Cyrus! Jay Z! Taylor Swift! Donald Trump! Jessi breaks down the most UNHINGED moments at the Grammys- if you are a #swiftie… maybe skip that part. While you’re skipping things, Jessi suggests you skip the movie Saltburn (controversial take!) and reveals her family member featured in the new Netflix Doc ‘The Greatest Night in Pop’.
Plus! Trump is creeping back into your news feeds, and possibly, into the White House - need someone smart and funny to explain WHY? HOW? WHAT? So does Jessi, so she called Barack Obama’s Former White House Chief of Staff Alyssa Mastromonaco to explain it all (and share NEVER BEFORE TOLD STORIES about her time in the White House) 🤯🤯🤯
*This episode is brought to you by the people of Saskatchewan
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Duration:01:12:54
Chaos Queens with Alyssa Mastromonaco
2/8/2024
It’s a mid-season banger filled with Chaos Queens: Miley Cyrus! Jay Z! Taylor Swift! Donald Trump! Jessi breaks down the most UNHINGED moments at the Grammys- if you are a #swiftie… maybe skip that part. While you’re skipping things, Jessi suggests you skip the movie Saltburn (controversial take!) and reveals her family member featured in the new Netflix Doc ‘The Greatest Night in Pop’.
Plus! Trump is creeping back into your news feeds, and possibly, into the White House - need someone smart and funny to explain WHY? HOW? WHAT? So does Jessi, so she called Barack Obama’s Former White House Chief of Staff Alyssa Mastromonaco to explain it all (and share NEVER BEFORE TOLD STORIES about her time in the White House) 🤯🤯🤯
*This episode is brought to you by the people of Saskatchewan
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Duration:01:12:54
Dad Pop with Scheana Shay
2/1/2024
Ready or Not… It’s a mid-season banger filled with COMEBACKS! Justin Timberlake is BACK with new music! Vanderpump Rules is BACK with Season 11! And Heidi Montag is BACK with her first single in 16 years! JESSI. HAS.THOUGHTS. Plus- Coachella will make you feel geriatric and Jessica Biel wants you to eat in the shower?
Then, we re-visit Jessi’s call with icon, legend, reality TV QUEEN Scheana Shay to get you Vanderpumped UP for the scandalous new season of Vanderpump Rules. Change your name to “Raquel” and enjoy!
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Duration:00:53:21
On Wednesdays We Wear Pink Eye with Whitney Port
1/25/2024
IT’S A MID-SEASON BANGER MIRACLE! Jessi survived pink eye, lice, covid and a work trip with her 3 children and she’s here to tell you all about it. Plus, it’s JUST KEN at the Oscars and Jessi has THOUGHTS. You won’t believe what Elder Millennial Song is climbing to the top of the charts again and tips on how NOT to buy your husband a Man Spank.
Then, for the first time ever, we release our inhibitions AND the complete Whitney Port interview. Was The Hills FAKE? Is she still FRIENDS WITH LAUREN? Were those SEX TAPE rumors REAL? Does Whitney love “Bongs and Butt Sex”? Whit goes THERE in this shocking, hilarious, fan-favorite call!
JESSI’S STAND UP COMEDY TAPING IS 75% SOLD OUT! GET TICKETS HERE: https://www.ticketmaster.ca/jessi-cruickshank-tickets/artist/2734331
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Duration:01:12:29
Just Duvet It with NSYNC’s Chris Kirkpatrick
1/18/2024
Jessi says “Yes, and?” to EVERYTHING in this Mid-Season Banger! Including Ariana Grande’s new, controversial single ‘Yes, And?’ Then she delves into the winners, the wives, the speeches, the jokes and Matty Matheson at the Emmys. Plus, Jessi’s husband Evan returns for a HOTLY ANTICIPATED review of The Scandinavian Sleep Method. Will it save their marriage? Or are they destined for sleep divorce? Find out today!
All that AND Chris Kirkpatrick… We Want You Back. So we re-visit Jessi’s hilarious, honest and unforgettable conversation with NSYNC’s founding father. Would he have hooked up with her at a concert? Does he regret those dreadlocks? Are NSYNC reuniting? Chris answers everything (but struggles to recognize his own song in a rousing game of Name That Boyband Tune). This episode will take you to a Better Place.
THERE IS STILL TIME TO GET TICKETS TO JESSI’S STAND UP COMEDY TAPING HERE: https://www.ticketmaster.ca/jessi-cruickshank-tickets/artist/2734331
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Duration:01:12:39
Just Duvet It with NSYNC’s Chris Kirkpatrick
1/18/2024
Jessi says “Yes, and?” to EVERYTHING in this Mid-Season Banger! Including Ariana Grande’s new, controversial single ‘Yes, And?’ Then she delves into the winners, the wives, the speeches, the jokes and Matty Matheson at the Emmys. Plus, Jessi’s husband Evan returns for a HOTLY ANTICIPATED review of The Scandinavian Sleep Method. Will it save their marriage? Or are they destined for sleep divorce? Find out today!
All that AND Chris Kirkpatrick… We Want You Back. So we re-visit Jessi’s hilarious, honest and unforgettable conversation with NSYNC’s founding father. Would he have hooked up with her at a concert? Does he regret those dreadlocks? Are NSYNC reuniting? Chris answers everything (but struggles to recognize his own song in a rousing game of Name That Boyband Tune). This episode will take you to a Better Place.
THERE IS STILL TIME TO GET TICKETS TO JESSI’S STAND UP COMEDY TAPING HERE: https://www.ticketmaster.ca/jessi-cruickshank-tickets/artist/2734331
As always, ask Jessi Anything, HERE: 323-448-0068
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Duration:01:12:39
The Golden Divorce with The Birds Papaya
1/11/2024
It’s a GOLDEN Mid-Season BANGER ! First, Jessi watched The Golden Wedding with her mom and her reaction was platinum. Then, there was romance, drama and sexist jokes at The Golden Globes, and Evan makes his 2024 Phone A Friend debut to talk SPORTS! (Because sports coverage is what the Phonies are looking for.)
Plus! We revisit Jessi’s conversation with Sarah Nicole Landry of The Birds Papaya, to give you a fresh perspective on how to love yourself and your body this year. Sarah tells Jessi how she went from hurting her body to embracing every curve, why everybody needs a “Hoe period” and why she met, then unfollowed, a Kardashian. ENJOY!
THERE IS STILL TIME TO GET TICKETS TO JESSI’S STAND UP COMEDY TAPING HERE: https://www.ticketmaster.ca/jessi-cruickshank-tickets/artist/2734331
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Duration:01:01:54
New Year, Same Elder Millennial Me with Dan Levy
1/4/2024
It’s our first MID-SEASON BANGER ! These are mini episodes before we launch Season 2, and this one is a BANGER. Jessi reveals why the end of 2023 was ROUGH, how she ended up vacationing at a 5 star kids resort, where she spent Christmas and why she is READY FOR HER KIDS TO GO BACK TO SCHOOL. Plus! After holding it in for MONTHS, Jessi finally tells the story of the time she saw a former (married) Bachelorette canoodling with Kris Jenner’s MAN. I know, it's basically Deux Moi up in here, prepare to be SHOOK.
Then, we revisit the conversation with Dan Levy that made international headlines. From behind-the-scenes struggles at MTV to the highs and lows of SCHITTS CREEK to DEEPLY PERSONAL QUESTIONS ABOUT DAN’S LOVE LIFE (because they’ve been friends for so long, Jessi can pretty much ask him ANYTHING). ENJOY!
GET TICKETS TO JESSI’S STAND UP COMEDY TAPING HERE: https://www.ticketmaster.ca/jessi-cruickshank-tickets/artist/2734331
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Duration:01:36:19