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...
Dec 11, 2020•47 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 St...
Dec 07, 2020•1 hr 38 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. * wine.com/hottakes for $50 off your first order * Follow @thebravobreakdown, @jessxn...
Nov 30, 2020•56 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 ...
Nov 12, 2020•51 min
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 as...
Nov 09, 2020•1 hr
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! [ RHOBH: 1:00 ] [ RHOP: 12:00 ] [ RHONJ: 21:00 ] [ Vanderpump Rules: 31:00 ] [ LVP: 37:30 ] Follow @jessxnyc, @hottakesdeepdives, @facesbybravo * wine.com/hottakes for $50 off your first order *...
Nov 02, 2020•47 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. 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 ]...
Oct 30, 2020•52 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 Mari...
Oct 19, 2020•45 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. [ Intro...
Oct 13, 2020•1 hr 12 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 c...
Oct 05, 2020•41 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. Follow @astrologywithandy , @jessxnyc , @hottakesdeepdives...
Sep 29, 2020•49 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, G...
Sep 24, 2020•1 hr 20 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...
Sep 22, 2020•46 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! Follow @jessxnyc & @hottakesdeepdives...
Sep 17, 2020•1 hr 18 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." Follow @katecasey , @jessxnyc & @hottakesdeepdives...
Sep 14, 2020•52 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. PS: Don’t miss our Top 10 Britney songs debate released back in May! Follow @jessxnyc , @hottakesdeepdives & @astrologywithandy...
Sep 10, 2020•53 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. Follow @jessxnyc & @hottakesdeepdives
Sep 07, 2020•37 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. Follow @petshopboy , @jessxnyc , @hottakesdeepdives...
Sep 01, 2020•47 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. Follow @anthonylario , @jessxnyc , @hottakesdeepdives Bonus eps on patreon.com/hottakesdeepdive...
Aug 26, 2020•45 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! Bonus eps on p...
Aug 20, 2020•49 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. Bri...
Aug 13, 2020•1 hr 14 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 5t...
Aug 10, 2020•1 hr 2 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...
Aug 07, 2020•1 hr 8 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. **Announcing Bonus eps on Patreon!** patreon.com/hottakesdeepdives Follow @anthonylario , @jessxnyc , @hottakesdeepdive...
Jul 30, 2020•1 hr 4 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 & performi...
Jul 23, 2020•48 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. * Announcing Patreon! * patreon.com/hottakesdeepdives for bonus episod...
Jul 15, 2020•1 hr 9 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! * Announcing Patreon! * patreon.com/hottakesdeepdives for bonus episodes! Follow @t.kyle , @jessxnyc , @hottakesdeepdives...
Jul 13, 2020•1 hr 2 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 rag...
Jul 09, 2020•1 hr 6 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 ...
Jul 06, 2020•55 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. [ Denise Richards: 6:15 ] [ Leah McSweeney: 18:15 ] [ Erika Jayne: 28:00 ] [ Stassi: 34:00 ] Follow @astrologywithandy & @jessxnyc...
Jul 01, 2020•49 min
