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 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.
Aug 21, 2025 • 1h 8min
In An MMMBop… We're Skinny w/ Dietitian Abbey Sharp (ft. Taylor Swift, Hanson, Jonas Brothers & Fake Justin Bieber)
Do you want to lose weight? Are you thinking about trying Ozempic? Or do you just want to understand how to have a healthier relationship with food? World-renowned dietitian Abbey Sharp is taking Jessi's call to answer ALL of your questions about food, diet, the rise of 'Skinny Talk' and why the Kardashians are telling us ALL ABOUT their breast implants. Plus! Is Taylor Swift performing at the SuperBowl? Jessi is unpacking the easter eggs. A fake Justin Bieber made hundreds of concert-goers 'sorry', and the Jonas Brothers - Hanson collab you did not know you needed. Listen to this all new episode... in an MMMBop! SEASON 3 LAUNCHES Sept. 4th - be the FIRST to ask Jessi Anything, HERE: 323-448-0068 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 14, 2025 • 1h 18min
The Life Of A Hunting Wife w/ Katie Lowes (ft. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce)
It’s a Honky Tonk of an EPISODE! Travis Kelce is shirtless and hairy in GQ magazine, Jessi saw The Naked Gun, Taylor Swift announced a NEW ALBUM AND… Jessi listened to her entire appearance on The New Heights Podcast (MULTIPLE TIMES) to break down the key takeaways and play you the highlights. (and there are SO MANY HIGHLIGHTS!!!) All that and Katie Lowes, STAR of Scandal and the record-breaking HIT SHOW ‘The Hunting Wives’ TELLS ALL about her scandalous new series and why EVERYONE is freaking out over it. Plus! Katie and Jessi talk about their friendship, their kids, their husbands and SO MUCH MORE in an open, honest, revealing conversation. The only thing they don’t do is body shots! Jessi is standing by her answering machine, waiting for your voicemail HERE: 323-448-0068 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 7, 2025 • 1h
A Little More Better w/ Jessi’s BFFs (ft The Backstreet Boys at The Sphere, Justin Trudeau & Katy Perry, Justin Timberlake and Kim Kardashian)
Jessi saw The Backstreet Boys at The Sphere and she WILL NEVER BE THE SAME. But what happened in Vegas is NOT staying in Vegas! That’s why she is phoning her High School Best Friends and lifelong Backstreet Boys fans Anji, Kelsey and Laura (AKA Brian, Kevin and AJ) - to relive the entire concert with YOU Phonies. The Highs, The Lows, The Botox, The Bulges, Kevin’s jawline, B-Rock’s voice, Nick’s raw sex appeal and So.Much.More. If you’d like to know what we discussed in our hotel room at 4am after the concert… this episode is basically that. Plus! Jessi issues a formal apology to Justin Timberlake, has questions about Kim Kardashian’s ‘Ultimate Face’ and has NEW INTEL on Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry… come for The Backstreet Boys, stay for the Hot Newfoundland goss… I know you WANT IT THAT WAY! Jessi is freezing in Siberia, waiting for your voicemail about ANYTHING: 323-448-0068 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
