

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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Jul 31, 2025 • 46min
Jessi Cruickshank Has Ok Genes (ft. Justin Trudeau & Katy Perry, Travis Kelce & Bad Bunny, Sacha Baron Cohen, Justin Timberlake and Sydney Sweeney)
Are Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry dating? Jessi knows the truth and she’s ONLY REVEALING IT on this episode! Plus, Sydney Sweeney has “Good Jeans” and Jessi has "Controversial Opinions” on everything from Sacha Baron Cohen’s new ripped physique, to Justin Timberlake’s viral performance to the Sydney Sweeney American Eagle campaign that has the internet OUTRAGED. (don’t cancel Jessi though, ok? PLEASE?!)Plus! THIS IS NOT A DRILL: Bad Bunny is covering Travis Kelce in honey and Harry Styles is making sex toys. You might want to slip into something more comfortable for this one. PSST… leave Jessi a VOICEMAIL with INTEL FROM NEWFOUNDLAND (you know what I'm talking about) or ANYTHING AT ALL: 323-448-0068 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 24, 2025 • 46min
COLDPLAY WARM HEART (ft. Astronomer CEO, Stephen Colbert, Pacey & Joey and Justin Bieber)
Phonies, you can’t even cheat at a COLDPLAY concert anymore! What has become of this WORLD? Jessi gives her HOT TAKES on the COLD PLAY Astronomer CEO cheating scandal and the resignations, the fake apologies and the fallout that has happened since. Then, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert was cancelled suddenly- if you’ve been too Dumb & Busy to understand the shocking reason why, Jessi will fill you in. Plus, she knows you’re not staying up until 11:30 to watch anything so she’s playing Late Night clips you probably missed, but need to hear. All that plus Pacey and Joey are back together! Why Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson were photographed canoodling, excuse me, back hugging, in New York City. Hide from the Kiss Cam! It’s an ALL NEW EPISODE!Bless Jessi with a Voicemail, HERE: 323-448-0068 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 17, 2025 • 1h 10min
It's Your F*ing Birthday w/ Taylor Swift Scholar, Crystal Haryanto (ft Justin Bieber, Jeremy Allen White & The Backstreet Boys)
It's Jessi's F*ing Birthday! It's A F*ing Celebration! And we're celebrating with all the things that are making today a VERY Happy Birthday! Like Justin Bieber's New Album SWAG, The Backstreet Boys at the Sphere, Jeremy Allen White's Flowers, The Emmy Nominations and MORE.Plus, Jessi phones Taylor Swift Scholar Crystal Haryanto. She founded a course on Taylor Swift at Berkley and her new book is called The Glory Of Giving Everything: The Taylor Swift Business Model. So how did Taylor become the biggest artist in the world? Crystal has answers about Taylor's marketing genius, the Blake Lively legal drama and why Travis Kelce might not be the ONE.Wish Jessi a Ratchet Happy Birthday, or ask her anything, HERE: 323-448-0068 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 10, 2025 • 46min
Step Into Magic (ft. Jennifer Aniston & Jennifer Aniston’s hypnotist, Ashley Tisdale, Charlize Theron & Anne Hathaway)
This episode is for the ladies (and about the ladies). First, Ashley Tisdale invited Jessi to a party and didn’t show up! Jennifer Aniston has a new man and he’s a… hot hypnotist? Is there such a thing? Charlize Theron is having great sex and telling us all about it. Plus, Anne Hathaway is on the cover of Vogue and Miranda Priestly would NEVER approve. DO NOT sell Jessi Halloween Decor but DO listen to this all new episode!Next week is Jessi’s BIRTHDAY! Leave her a birthday message (or a voicemail about ANYTHING) HERE: 323-448-0068 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 3, 2025 • 1h 11min
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 guest list, the dress, the Vogue cover, the Kardashian drama and the pure excess of Laren Sanchez and Jeff Besoz’s 50 million dollar nuptials. Plus, Miley Cyrus ignored her fans at a meet and greet, Matty Healy called paid Meet and Greets “F*ING DISGRACEFUL” and Chris Brown’s Meet and Greets are X-Rated. So should stars do Meet and Greets in the first place? Jessi is telling you how much Drake, Lady Gaga, Billy Eilish and MORE would charge YOU to meet THEM. PSST July 17th is Jessi’s BIRTHDAY- leave her a birthday message (or a voicemail about ANYTHING) HERE: 323-448-0068 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 26, 2025 • 53min
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 Italian protests and the shocking reason Katy Perry might not be in attendance. Speaking of weddings, it’s Jessi’s 11th wedding anniversary so she brings Evan on the pod against his will to celebrate! Enjoy their SIZZLING CHEMISTRY, NOW! Your Voicemails give us LIIIIIFE! Leave them anytime about ANYTHING, here: 323-448-0068 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 19, 2025 • 55min
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 Jessi is finally on board. Plus, a thorough breakdown of the Pedro Pascal lookalike contest, including the shocking thing it revealed about Pedro Pascal.All that and Call Her Daddy's Alex Cooper made shocking sexual harassment claims against her college soccer coach, compelling Jessi to share her own eerily similar experience with a college professor. Put on your "DJ AIRHORN SOUND EFFECT" Friendship Bracelets for an ALL-NEW EPISODE!Your Voicemails give Jessi LIIIIIFE! Leave them anytime about ANYTHING, here: 323-448-0068 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 12, 2025 • 1h 14min
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 appearance on stage at Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour!? Then, Jessi tries to defend Justin Timberlake after bombshell details emerge about hs DWI … All that and a deep dive into the trendiest haircut of the year, called “The Broccoli” because it looks like Broccoli… on your head. THAT’S HOT!As always, ask Jessi Anything, HERE: 323-448-0068E Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 5, 2025 • 49min
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 do YOU stand on the viral "Moana Girl" scandal? And do you think Brad Pitt is Hot Again??? (spoiler alert: Jessi DOES. In a dirty, rugged, doesn't speak to his children anymore kind of way...) Jessi is LIVE from Halifax for this all new EPISODE! OTTAWA! TORONTO- get tickets to see Jessi 's FINAL SHOWS Here: www.jessicruickshank.com/tour As always, ask Jessi Anything, HERE: 323-448-0068 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 29, 2025 • 47min
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 catsuit to Heidi Montag wearing the “worst wig in the world”. All that plus Jessi re-visits her call with Actor, Comedian, Writer, creator of “Broad City” and star of “Babes” Ilana Glazer. This conversation will change your perspective on pregnancy, childbirth and mom guilt! So eat those pickled beets and enjoy! HALIFAX! OTTAWA! TORONTO- get tickets to see THE FINAL SHOWS: www.jessicruickshank.com/tour As always, ask Jessi Anything, HERE: 323-448-0068 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.