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Phone a Friend with Jessi Cruickshank

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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



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Episodes

Here Comes Honey Labubu w/ “Labubu Queen” Kelly Ann Shuman (ft. P.Diddy, Lauren Sanchez Beso &  Miley Cyrus)

DIDDY DO IT? Not according to the Jury. Jessi breaks down the shocking P.Diddy verdict. Then, what the F&%K is a LABUBU? Jessi has been wondering for approximately 10 days. That’s why she’s calling the content creator dubbed “Labubu Queen” Kelly Ann Shuman to explain where the toys came from, how they exploded so quickly and why Katy Perry can’t have one. Speaking of Katy Perry- she missed the world’s tackiest wedding- which is her first big WIN of the year! Jessi discusses the celebrity gue...

Jul 03, 20251 hr 11 min

Sizzling Chemistry (ft. Justin Bieber, Jeff Bezos & Lauren Sanchez, Katy Perry & Orlando Bloom, Justin Baldoni, Beyonce & Evan)

Jessi is STANDING ON BUSINESS in this all new episode! That business includes a full explainer of the Justin Bieber Meme “You’re Not Clocking That I’m Standing On Business”, an It Ends With Update (did Blake Lively FINALLY WIN!?) an angry voicemail for Beyonce and a celebrity sighting in the wild! Plus, America’s cringiest billionaires Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos are getting married in Venice whether Venice wants them to or not. Jessi breaks down the celebrity guest list, the Vogue spread, the...

Jun 26, 202553 min

Why So Sexy If So Dumb? (ft. Sabrina Carpenter, Meghan Markle, Pedro Pascal (‘s lookalike), Justin Baldoni, Blake Lively & Alex Cooper)

Jessi is BACK from tour and vacation to catch up on every lawsuit, every lookalike, every twerk and every album cover that she missed. She starts with a very important 'It Ends With Update"- Justin Baldoni's lawsuit was dismissed but IT does not END here... Jessi tells you why. Sabrina Carpenter's new single contains one of the greatest song lyrics of all time but her new album cover has caused GLOBAL OUTRAGE! Should we be mad? Then, Meghan Markle twerked and the king may be "horrified" but Jess...

Jun 19, 202555 min

ICYMI: Vulnerable JOY w/ Cat and Nat

In Case You Missed It... We're revisiting this VERY SPECIAL EPISODE featuring Cat and Nat LIVE from Jessi's GUESTHOUSE where they are staying as her Airbnb guests! (And when people stay in your house… you’re allowed to ask them ANYTHING right?) Over champagne, the girls talk about friendship, crushes, marriage, weight loss and experiencing “Vulnerable JOY” in their most candid conversation yet. Plus! Rememeber when Prince William danced like a dad and Travis Kelce became Jessi’s DADDY after his ...

Jun 12, 20251 hr 14 min

Money. Power. Bleach Blonde Hair. (ft. Heidiwood, Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, Brad Pitt & "Moana Girl")

HOORAY FOR HEIDIWOOD! Heidi Montag's New Album is HERE and it is everything Jessi dreamed it would be and SO.MUCH.MORE. She listened to all 23 tracks to bring you a comprehensive breakdown of the best, dirtiest and most shocking lyrics. Speaking of musical GREATS- Taylor Swift bought her masters back! But do you remember the WHOLE scandalous backstory? In case you were too Dumb & Busy to keep up, Jessi is filling you in on the SWIFTIE SAGA and Travis Kelce's reaction to it all. Then- where d...

Jun 05, 202549 min

Chia Seeds & Pickled Beets w/ Ilana Glazer (ft. Lindsay Lohan, Hailey & Justin Bieber, Kourtney Kardashian, Kris Jenner, JLo & Heidi Montag’s Wig)

Jessi drinks water with Chia Seeds throughout this ALL NEW EPISODE because Lindsay Lohan said it’s the reason for her glow up. You won’t believe what else she said. Kris Jenner has a new face and Jessi has big feelings about it. Kourtney Kardashian thinks sending your kids to school is “dated” so pull yours out IMMEDIATELY. Plus Justin Bieber said TOO MUCH about Hailey Bieber on the cover of Vogue - so, is he a bad husband? And everything you missed at the American Music Awards- from Jlo’s catsu...

May 29, 202547 min

RIP Jessica w/ Shawn Desman (ft. Jennifer, Michelle, Stephanie, Lisa, Laura, Karen & Katie)

This all new mid-season banger will leave you SHOOK! Jessi spent the weekend at her friend and Phone A Friend Collaborator Jay Malinowski’s wedding and it made her believe in LOVE AGAIN. Plus! Do you have an “old lady name”? Jessi reveals the list of girls names that Gen Z thinks make you seem old. Spoiler Alert: Jessica IS on the list and Jessi (full name: Jessica) is NOT happy about it. Plus- should a Phonie bring her 11 yr old to a Pitbull concert? How dirty do Mr. Worldwide’s lyrics actually...

May 22, 20251 hr 1 min

The Holy Spirit Of Pitbull w/ Amanda Walsh (ft. Pitbull, Beyonce, Taylor Swift, Kim Kardashian, Halle Berry & Kimothee)

Every day above ground is a great day and so is this episode! What happens in Vegas is being revealed on this podcast as guest co-host Amanda Walsh (Much Music, Supernatural, Pretty Hard Cases) joins jessi to TELL ALL about their wild weekend with Pitbull ! Are bald caps and goatees the secret to meeting men?! Jessi also saw Beyonce and her take on the ‘Cowboy Carter’ tour might upset the BeyHive. Then, Amanda has inside scoop on the trailer for ‘Alls Fair’ starring Kim Kardashian, Jessi has not...

May 15, 20251 hr 27 min

It’s Gonna Be May December (ft The Met Gala, Xav & Justin Trudeau, Bill Belichick and his chick, Katy Perry, Rihanna & Rihanna Jr Jr Jr)

While Jessi was on Tour… POP CULTURE WAS POPPING! We start with the Met Gala- Jessi breaks down the looks in the categories of Best! Worst! Stop It! I Can’t! I Question! I’m Scared! Where will Rihanna’s pregnancy reveal and the Kardashians low-key looks fit in? Listen to find out! Then… Xav Trudeau has a new single and his dad Justin Trudeau gives his hot take on it. (plus- is JT Hot Again!?) Then- an all new Dumb and Busy will fill you in on the scandal unfolding around legendary NFL coach Bill...

May 08, 202556 min

A Lower Back Tattoo That Says “Good Charlotte” w/ Joel Madden

Jessi is on her 2000’s themed tour, so we are celebrating with a 2000’s Pop Punk Themed Episode! Dye your asymmetrical haircut black because Jessi is counting down her top 5 Pop Punk Emo Bangers with her friend and musician Jay Malinowski (because Pierre Bouvier did not return her calls). Then, we’re revisiting Jessi’s favorite guest of the past year- Good Charlotte’s Joel Madden. In this intimate, personal conversation Jessi asks what was it like being an icon of the 2000’s? How did it feel to ...

May 01, 20251 hr 2 min

A Babygirl Moment (ft. Walton Goggins, Anne Hathaway, The Obamas, The Clooneys, Michelle Williams & Michelle Williams)

Hold on to your banana hammocks- this all new episode sounds as good as Anne Hathaway looks! First, Jessi reveals her current infatuation with her high school crush and basically begs him to come to her Vancouver show. Then, she welcomes her real life crush, her husband Evan, to weigh in on Hot Couples doing questionable things. Barack and Michelle take vacations alone!? George and Amal have never had an argument?! Meghan Trainor and her husband are taking weight loss medication together?! This ...

Apr 24, 202547 min

Snatched In Space (ft. Katy Perry & Blue Origin, Aimee Lou Wood vs SNL, Walton Goggins and Coachella)

Snatched In Space (ft. Katy Perry & Blue Origin, Aimee Lou Wood vs SNL, Walton Goggins and Coachella) This episode is out of this Woman’s World! First, 6 women went to space and 1 million people criticized them for it. Why did Katy Perry in a rocket ship make people so mad? Then, the Walton Goggins DRAMA we didn’t know we needed. Was he having an affair with co-star Aimee Lou Wood? The internet thinks so and Jessi always believes the internet. Plus, was SNL out of line mocking Aimee’s teeth?...

Apr 17, 202543 min

The Mind of A Boy w/ Arkells’ Max Kerman (ft. Walton Goggins, Robert Irwin & Michelle Williams)

For the first time in Phone A Friend HISTORY… Jessi invites a straight man to guest co-host! Max Kerman, frontman of multi-platinum selling band Arkells is BACK to give us his male perspective on everything happening in pop culture. The White Lotus finale was WILD, but was it satisfying? We’ll discuss. Then, Jessi attempts to make Max deeply uncomfortable with her thirst for Steve Irwin’s son Robert in his new underwear campaign. And is it ok to go barefoot on a plane? Michelle Williams doesn’t ...

Apr 10, 20251 hr

Whose Bed Have Your Thigh High Boots Been Under (ft. Benny Blanco & Selena Gomez, Prince William, Chappell Roan, Kesha and Pedro Pascal)

Jessi is getting emoshi in Winnipeg! She shares the unexpected moment at her Live Show in Saskatoon that made her weep and celebrates the phonies that made their own Phone A Friend merch! Then, if you’ve been too Dumb & Busy to keep up on Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s new album and press tour… Jessi did it for you! She will make you fall in love with Benny Blanco harder than Selena did. Plus- Chappell Roan just pissed off all moms, Prince William is hot again and Pedro Pascal is wearing th...

Apr 03, 202547 min

Hollaback Evan (ft. Pedro Pascal & Jennifer Aniston, Mariah Carey & Anderson Paak, Channing Tatum, White Sneakers and 2000’s Pop Girls)

Does wearing White Sneakers mean you don’t fornicate? Are Pedro Pascal and Jennifer Aniston Secretly DATING? Does Evan know ANY pop songs from the 2000’s? All of these IMPORTANT questions will be answered (and MORE) on this week’s mid-season banger! First, Jessi puts her husband to the test to see if he can identify pop girl bangers from the 2000’s - and you WILL BE AS SHOCKED by the results as she was. Then, do we SHIP hot new couples or hope that they consciously un-ship? Jessi weighs in on Je...

Mar 27, 202550 min

Bad Bunny Baby (ft. The White Lotus, Gwynethée, Chris Evans vs Pedro Pascal, Cameos from Nikki Blonsky and Snow White)

Piper NOOOO! Bad Bunny YESSS… this Mid-Season-Banger BANGS. First, Jessi is breaking down The White Lotus- the toxic friends, romantic brothers and the internet’s inexplicable thirst for Walton Goggins. Then, Calling All Thirsty Moms! Bad Bunny is in his underpants. I REPEAT: Bad Buny está en calzoncillos and Jessi is having BAD THOUGHTS. Then- the movies that are causing a Scandal before they even hit the theatres. Why the new Snow White movie has liberals, conservatives AND Disney fans outrage...

Mar 20, 202549 min

Divorce Dust (ft. Ben Affleck & Jennifer Garner, Blake Lively & Anna Kendrick, Timothee & Kylie, Gigi Hadid & Bradley Cooper, Meghan Markle, Brian Littrell and Evan)

Who is getting back together, who is breaking up and who is spraying on the Divorce Dust? Jessi’s husband Evan is making his triumphant return to this Mid-Season Banger to weigh in on these important matters of the heart. They dive into why Timothee and Kylie might be over, why Ben Affleck and Jen Garner might be back on and why Gigi Hadid is the perfect match for Bradley Cooper (even if Jessi was NOT). Plus! New controversy around Meghan Duchess of Sussex and a major ‘It Ends With Update’ - doe...

Mar 13, 202559 min

With Love, Jessi (ft. The Oscars, Meghan Duchess of Sussex & Katy Perry)

Give this mid-season banger an award, already! Jessi reveals her Highs and Lows of the Oscars and why Kylie Jenner was the biggest winner of the night. Plus- the wait is over! We can finally harvest honey with Meghan Markle-excuse me- Meghan, Duchess of Sussex- on her new Netflix show “With Love, Meghan”! Jessi watched it so you don’t have to and her review. is. SHOCKING. All that and Katy Perry is going to space!? Hold on to your rocket ships, this all new episode is out if this world! (sorry.)...

Mar 06, 202543 min

Slutty Little Loafers (ft. Timothee Chalamet, Xavier Trudeau, Luigi Mangione, Lady Gaga & The White Lotus)

There's a reason Jessi LOVES a Mid-Season Banger and THIS EPISODE IS IT. Unhinged in all the best ways, Jessi goes deep discussing Luigi Mangione's Slutty Little Loafers and how YOU can send him a picture in prison! Then, Lady Gaga was on The Hills and she barely remembers it. Patrick Schwarzenegger showed his FULL Schwarzenegger on the White Lotus and Adam Brody and Leighton Meester are DTF in a bathroom stall. Plus- the hot new single from... Justin Trudeau's son Xavier just dropped and Jessi ...

Feb 27, 202546 min

Reheating The Nachos (ft. SNL 50, Beyonce, The Backstreet Boys and The Cyber Truck)

It’s our Season 2 Finale and we are celebrating by reheating ALL the nachos (don’t worry, we’ll explain). First, Jessi watched all 6.5 hours of SNL 50 and she’s counting down the Top 5 Moments you missed, apologies in advance to Drake. Then, Beyonce fans are turning on…. Beyonce? A mom makes an INSANE request for her toddler’s birthday party and hide your kids, hide your wives, hide your Cyber Trucks ?… Why Tesla owners are getting bullied in the streets! All that plus The Backstreet Boys have a...

Feb 20, 202556 min

Apple Bottom Jeans, Smurfs With The Fur (ft. Kendrick Lamar, Trayvis Swelce, Rihanna, Adam Brody & Blippi)

Superbowl! Valentines Day! Awards Season! We have SO.MUCH.TO.CELEBRATE! First, Jessi breaks down EVERYTHING that happened at the Superbowl, except the sports part. The Halftime Show! Sad Drake! Sad Travis! Sad Travis’s Floppy Hair! Taylor’s Bedazzled Shorts and THOSE BOOT CUT JEANS. Then, Adam Brody did something hot again- we’re telling you every shocking thing you missed at the awards shows you didn’t watch! Plus, Rihanna has NEW MUSIC coming out (but it’s not what you think) and Jessi puts he...

Feb 13, 20251 hr 6 min

All The Boob Things (ft. The Grammys, David Beckham, Ryan Reynolds vs Justin Baldoni & Pitbull)

The Grammy’s featured boobs, upper thigh, lower pelvis, full frontal nudity and music… a little music- Jessi breaks down the wins, the snubs and THOSE looks. Then, speaking of full frontal, David Beckham takes his underwear OFF to promote underwear (and it’s working). And Justin Baldoni has launched a website featuring his awkward texts to Ryan Reynolds. All that plus Katy Perry is BACK and people like her? Lady Gaga has new music but do people like it? And Heidi Montag is playing Madison Square...

Feb 06, 20251 hr 8 min

A Touch Of Ballad (ft. Blake vs Justin, Heidi vs LC, Taylor & Travis, Cardi B and Xavier Trudeau)

Jessi watched “It Ends With Us” and it ends with her having STRONG.THOUGHTS. She’s breaking down the movie, Justin Baldoni’s new 400 million dollar lawsuit and all the leaked texts, voice memos and cringey footage that came with it. Then, Heidi Montag’s new single “Forgive and Forget” is an attack on Lauren Conrad and Xavier Trudeau’s new R&B song is a gift to Canada. All that plus, Jessi fills you in on Cardi B’s crack piercing (you read that right), Travis Kelce’s latest antics, Britney Sp...

Jan 30, 20251 hr 8 min

Air-Horny in Punta Cana (ft. Carrie Underwood, Brooke Shields, Melania Trump’s hat, Harry and Meghan)

Jessi has escaped America for Punta Cana! Where she is trying not to let her Dominican LOVE AFFAIR distract her from important things- like the BOMBSHELL ALLEGATIONS against Harry & Meghan in Vanity Fair. Plus, she breaks down the FUN PARTS of Donald Trump’s inauguration - like Hats! Cleavage! And Carrie Underwood! Then, Brooke Shields has a new Tell-All and she’s telling WAY TOO MUCH about her accidental Vaginal Rejuvenation. All that, and Jessi celebrates the NEW ‘Now That’s What I Call Mu...

Jan 23, 202558 min

Stream Superficial! (ft. Heidi & Spencer, Mandy Moore, Carrie Underwood, Mark Zuckerberg & Allison Holker)

IT'S BEEN... A WEEK. Jessi is back home after evacuating from the L.A wildfires to share her personal experience of living through this heartbreaking natural disaster. Heidi and Spencer were reality TV villains, now they are international HEROES- Jessi breaks down this unexpected plot twist (and Spencer makes her cry). And justice for Mandy Moore (and Hilary Duff)! Then, Carrie Underwood is singing at Trump's inauguration, Mark Zuckerberg is bringing toxic masculinity back and Britney Mahomes na...

Jan 16, 20251 hr

It Ends With A Lawsuit (ft. Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni, Meghan Markle, Nikki Glaser, Glinda & Elphaba)

Like Meghan Markle on Instagram JESSI IS BACK BABY! It’s the first new episode of the year but it feels like we have a DECADE worth of pop culture to talk about. FINALLY Jessi can share her thoughts on Blake vs. Justin then unpack the NEW, EXPLOSIVE interview that could change everything. On her new Netflix show, Meghan Markle, excuse me, “Meghan” wants you to know that she is just an relatable girl next door… if you live in a 20 million dollar mansion. Plus! Jessi gives her Elder Millennial Tak...

Jan 09, 20251 hr 10 min

A Swiftmas Miracle w/ Santa

After MONTHS of desperately (pathetically) trying to get Eras Tour Tickets… 2 days before the FINAL SHOWS, Jessi GOT THEM. She’s telling you HOW she scored tickets, WHO she took to the show and why she and her friends now have BAD BLOOD. So was the concert LIFE-CHANGING? Jessi’s answer will shock you (no death threats pls!) Speaking of death, does murder make you horny? Jessi unpacks the internet’s lust for Luigi Mangione, the “Hot Assassin”. Plus, the internet also discovered Vanna White’s hot ...

Dec 12, 20241 hr 19 min

Holding Space for Good Charlotte w/ Joel Madden

Good Charlotte? More like GOOD EPISODE! Jessi is holding space… for Joel Madden in an intimate, personal conversation. What was it like being an icon of the 2000’s? How did it feel to be paparazzi fodder? Is he close with his twin? Does he get along with his sister in-law Cameron Diaz? And no offense, but how did he score Nicole Richie? Joel Madden tells ALL and dares to play a game of ‘Never Have I Ever’. Speaking of the 2000’s… The OG Laguna Beach cast had their 20 year high school reunion and...

Dec 05, 20241 hr 30 min

Make the Yuletide Gay w/ Clay Aiken

Deck the Halls with Clay Aiken’s Balls on this VERY FESTIVE episode! We are kicking off the holiday season with one of Jessi’s ALL-TIME DREAM GUESTS… Clay Aiken! And he does NOT DISAPPOINT. Not only does Jessi celebrate his new holiday album “Christmas Bells Are Ringing” she gets him to TELL ALL… about American Idol, his time on The Apprentice, his real take on Donald Trump, JLo, Simon Cowell and all those horny ‘Claymates’. Plus! Gwyneth Paltrow has blessed us all with her Goop Holiday Gift Gui...

Nov 28, 20241 hr 9 min

Netflix and NO CHILL w/ Lindsay Lohan (AND Chad Michael Murray, Lacey Chabert, Kristin Chenoweth & Dustin Milligan)

THIS IS NOT A DRILL. Lindsay Lohan is on Phone A Friend! Jessi asks about her Lohanaissance, her ex-boyfriends, unflattering paparazzi photos and her new rom-com ‘Our Little Secret’. And as if that wasn’t enough, Jessi is ALSO phoning Lacey Chabert, Chad Michael Murray, Dustin Milligan and Kristin Chenoweth to talk about their new Netflix movies and also Chad’s abs. PLUS! Ariana Grande and Cyntha Erivo can’t stop crying about the Wicked movie, but is it too much? Mark Zuckerberg might be Jessi’s...

Nov 21, 20241 hr 11 min
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