Phone a Friend with Jessi Cruickshank
Jessi Cruickshank
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: 323-448-0068FOLLOW JESSI: @jessicruickshank Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 30, 2025 • 58min
A HOUSE DIVIDED (ft. Blue Jays vs Dodgers, Jessi vs Evan, Katy and Justin, Jeremy Allen White & Halloween!!)
Evan and Jessi are the Romeo and Juliet of The World Series… and NOW they have become international news sensations. Fresh off of their appearances on Fox and CBS Jessi brings Evan on the pod to talk about their rivalry, their whirlwind press tour and what it’s like being a Dodger fan, married to a Blue Jays fan. Then- Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau HARD LAUNCHED their relationship at a strip club in Paris during the Blue Jays game- it wasn’t cool but was it strategic? Why North West is shocking everybody with her new look and why Jessi wants Jeremy Allen White to arrange HER flowers. All that and Jessi reveals her kids Halloween costumes here, first! Let’s GO BLUE JAYS! C’est L’Halloween! As always, ask Jessi Anything, HERE: 323-448-0068 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 23, 2025 • 51min
Feel This Moment w/ Chantal Kreviazuk LIVE!
Did you know Chantal Kreviazuk has written HIT SONGS for Drake, Pitbull, P!nk, Christina Aguilera and MORE!?!? On this very special LIVE episode, she is TELLING ALL in front of a studio audience! How did a night out end up at a recording studio with Drake? Who is the most difficult star she's ever worked with? Which song does she regret giving to another artist? And WILL SHE SING HER HITS LIVE?! (SPOILER ALERT: SHE WILL and she will give you CHILLS).Plus! After 29 years with her hunky husband Raine Maida, what has she learned about love? This episode COULD save your marriage ... or, fantasize about theirs. So enjoy this episode and FEEL THIS MOMENT!VICTORIA! Wanna be a part of the next Phone A Friend LIVE? JOIN JESSI AT THE OAK BAY BEACH HOTEL ON NOV.12TH! One Night Only! TICKETS COME WITH DRINKS AND FOOD AND SO MUCH ONE-ON-ONE TIME WITH JESSI! GET THEM HERE: https://bit.ly/4nFyAya Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 16, 2025 • 1h 4min
Jeans on a Boat (ft. Katy Perry & Justin Trudeau, King Kylie, Laguna Beach & Taylor Swift)
Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry made out on a boat and Jessi has not stopped thinking about it. How serious are they? Do they make a good couple? What does his family think? When will Xav drop a verse about it? And WHY WAS HE WEARING JEANS!? Jessi has answers. Plus! Fans have tried to ‘improve’ the songs on Taylor Swift’s album- and you might like their versions better. Kylie Jenner just released her debut single and if King Kylie can do it, so can King Jessi. Then, did Dan and Jessi secretly host the Laguna Beach Reunion special? She’ll go back… back to the beginning… to tell all.Oh- and we’ll address the backlash we faced after last week’s episode. Are you listening yet? VICTORIA! COME RECORD ‘PHONE A FRIEND LIVE!’ WITH JESSI AT THE OAK BAY BEACH HOTEL ON NOV.12TH! One Night Only! TICKETS COME WITH DRINKS AND FOOD! GET THEM HERE: https://bit.ly/4nFyAya As always, ask Jessi Anything, HERE: 323-448-0068 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 9, 2025 • 1h 19min
Low Tier Swifties w/ Taylor Swift Scholar Crystal Haryanto
Does Jessi like The Life of a Showgirl? Does Jason My Producer? They weigh in on the bops, the flops and the WOOD on Taylor Swift’s most controversial album yet. Then Jessi phones Crystal Haryanto, the Berkeley Professor who teaches a course on Taylor Swift and her review on the album is MORE SHOCKING than Taylor’s line about opening up her thighs. Plus! Nicole Kidman alters the world with her BREAKUP BANGS! Keith Urban is dating a 25 YEAR OLD!! Meghan Markle is being shamed for a contraversial instagram post and Jojo Siwa is TERRIFYING. We’ll tell you why on the show.. because BABY, THAT’S SHOWBIZNESS FOR YOU! VICTORIA! COME RECORD ‘PHONE A FRIEND LIVE!’ WITH JESSI AT THE OAK BAY BEACH HOTEL ON NOV.12TH! One Night Only! GET TICKETS HERE: https://bit.ly/4nFyAya As always, ask Jessi Anything, HERE: 323-448-0068 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 2, 2025 • 1h 3min
Heartbreak Feels Good In A Place Like This (ft. Bad Bunny, Nicole Kidman & Keith Urban, Selena Gomez & Benny Blanco, The Golden Bachelor and Sydney Sweeney)
Jessi is officially in her ‘‘Under The Tuscan Sun’ era- she tells ALL from her scandalous trip to Cuba. Then- the surprising reason Taylor Swift is NOT playing the Superbowl and Bad Bunny is. Selena Gomez is married and Nicole Kidman is NOT. Plus- how would YOU feel if a guest brought their own food to your wedding? All that and Jessi’s husband is working on The Golden Bachelor- she’s got insider details on the shocking season premiere and why Bachelor Nation has TURNED on the Bachelor. Will you accept this episode? As always, ask Jessi Anything, HERE: 323-448-0068 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 25, 2025 • 1h 12min
Comedians In Cars Getting Cancelled w/ Whitney Cummings
This week Jimmy Kimmel was pulled off the air, then put back on the air, and we felt like it was more important than ever TO HEAR FROM COMEDIANS. So… Jessi is phoning world-renowned stand up comic Whitney Cummings to get her take on free speech, cancel culture and staying funny as a new mom. Plus! Is Hailey Bieber Putin’s love child and is Avril Lavigne dead? Whitney weighs in on the world's biggest celebrity conspiracy theories. Then, Jayden Smith just got a huge job and people are screaming “nepotism”… but is it? Plus Zac Efron is hot, blonde and shirtless on a yacht. Thank god we have the first amendment so we CAN DISCUSS! Now! Leave Jessi A Voicemail: 323-448-0068 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 18, 2025 • 1h 9min
That’s (too) Hot (ft. The Emmys, Paris Hilton, Avril Lavigne, Coachella & Taylor Swift vs Blake Lively)
Jessi gets (too?) HOT and bothered about the Emmy winners, the Emmy host and what it felt like to watch all of her high school friends win Emmys. Plus, Jessi’s kids had a DIRECT IMPACT on the Emmy nominations- she’ll tell you why. Also, IF YOU OWN A PARIS HILTON MINI-FRIDGE, SEND IT BACK NOW. And if you’ve always dreamed of owning Avril Lavigne Wine… now you can! We look at some shocking successful (and failed) celebrity products that you have to hear to believe.Then, is ‘Fleshwater’ a performer at Coachella 2026 or a food you can find at luxury grocery store Erewhon? Find out in a rousing game of ‘Coachella Performer or Erewhon Food’. All that and we break down the Taylor Swift Deposition DRAMA- will she be forced to testify in Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s trial? Jessi has answers and Taylor has a PARTITION (but WHY!?) We’ll discuss… on an ALL NEW episode of Phone A Friend!As always, ask Jessi Anything.. or just say Hi! HERE: 323-448-0068 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 11, 2025 • 1h 21min
K-Pop Demon Scammers (ft. the VMA’s, Gaylor Swift, Unknown Number, Glen Powell & Cardi B)
THIS PODCAST ALMOST GOT SCAMMED! Jessi shares the shocking details behind a celebrity “Podcast Scam” she practically fell for. Then, Mariah does nothing while Tate does EVERYTHING- the MTV VMA’s brought 2004 back and we love them (and Gay People!) for that. Speaking of Gay People- what are “Gaylors” and why are they devastated about Taylor Swift's engagement? Plus! Glen Powell bares his (fake) muscles on GQ and Jessi is (REAL) into it. All that and Jessi delves deep into "Unknown Number: The High School Catfish” ...the wild documentary that EVERYONE is texting about. Plus, Jason hears the soundtrack for "K-Pop Demon Hunters" for the FIRST TIME and Cardi B is the new Gwyneth Paltrow… Jessi will tell you why, NOW! Don’t text Jessi from an Unknown Number… CALL HER and leave her a voicemail about anything, HERE: 323-448-0068 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 4, 2025 • 57min
SEASON 3 Is Not For The Pearl Clutchers (ft. Jason My Producer, Sabrina Carpenter, Ciara, Sydney Sweeney & Scooter Braun)
It’s the SEASON 3 PREMIERE! Tears will run down your cheeks AND thighs at the triumphant return of “Jason My Producer!” Jessi and Jason have SO MUCH to catch up on- Sabrina Carpenter’s new album is out and the lyrics are SHOCKING-especially when sung by Jessi’s 8 year olds. A new study reveals that 77% of Gen Zers bring their parents to their job interviews. Yes, you read that right. Jessi will discuss WITHOUT her parents. Plus! Sydney Sweeney has ‘good genes’ and a bad new boyfriend. Ciara’s daughter dropped a bomb about her mom in a new interview and Jessi is SEETHING WITH JEALOUSY over Meghan and Harry’s children. Can you guess why? ALL WILL BE REVEALED in the Season 3 Premiere of Phone A Friend! The INBOX is OPEN! Leave Jessi a voicemail about ANYTHING, HERE: 323-448-0068 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 28, 2025 • 41min
Emergency Episode: Baby She Said YES! w/ Taylor Swift Scholar Crystal Haryanto
We were supposed to be off this week but TRAYVIS SWELCE HAD OTHER PLANS. So… here we are throwing an ENGAGEMENT PARTY and you’re invited! Jessi will sip champagne and get reactions from Taylor’s In-Laws, Friends and former-friend Blake Lively. Then, she’ll place an URGENT CALL to Crystal Haryanto the author of ‘The Glory of Giving Everything: The Taylor Swift Business Model’ to tell ALL about the proposal, the ring, the easter eggs, the new album and SO.MUCH.MORE.Plus! Jessi is furious with one of Taylor’s best friends and she’s not holding back. It’s A Love Story Baby She SAID YES! Congratulations to ALL OF US. Season 3 premieres NEXT WEEK! Help Jessi kick things off with a voicemail about anything: 323-448-0068 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
