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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Aug 1, 2024 • 1h 1min
Let The (Very Gay) Games Begin!
Gaga, Celine, Hot Gymnasts, Cold Rooms, Canadian Scandals- Jessi is bringing you IN DEPTH Olympic Games coverage, minus the sports part! Then, Hawk Tuah girl has been replaced by … Margarita Butt Couple? After hearing this story, you may never set foot in a Chili’s again. Plus, Jessi watched Dirty Pop, the new Lou Pearlman documentary which was too much dirty, not enough pop. All that and a Nickleback mashup that will give you Celine Dion-atop-the-eiffel-tower-level chills. This episode deserves a GOLD MEDAL (but Jessi is Canadian so she’d be THRILLED with a Bronze). Enjoy!NOW THAT’S WHAT I CALL LIVE TOUR is happening in WEEKS, get TICKETS HERE: https://www.ticketmaster.ca/jessi-cruickshank-tickets/artist/2734331As always, ask Jessi Anything, HERE: 323-448-0068 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 25, 2024 • 1h 2min
Your Voicemail IS Brat
In this very special episode, Jessi is clearing out her inbox and checking YOUR voicemails, LIVE! You force her to tell all about a celebrity friend, reveal details about Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner’s house and share a shocking story about her Celebrity nanny. Plus! 2000’s trends, Kidz Bop takes on Beyonce and why is the internet saying ‘Kamala IS BRAT’? Jessi finds out Brats! So LET’S CHECK MY VOICEMAIL!NOW THAT’S WHAT I CALL LIVE TOUR is happening in WEEKS, get TICKETS HERE: https://www.ticketmaster.ca/jessi-cruickshank-tickets/artist/2734331As always, ask Jessi Anything, HERE: 323-448-0068 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 18, 2024 • 1h 15min
It’s My Party and I’ll Cry If I Want To w/ TikToker V Spehar
It’s Jessi’s Birthday! And we’re celebrating in the only way we know how… by forcing her to take a Tiger Beat Quiz from 2001! Then, Katy Perry’s new single “Woman’s World” is out, so why women don’t like it? Plus, the Kesha vs Katy feud heats up with… a Ted Talk, Kim and Khloe take… a Billionaire’s Wedding and if you’re too dumb and busy to know who the “Hawk Tuah Girl” is… Jessi does a deep dive so you don’t have to. Then, Jessi has questions after the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, so she phones political expert, podcast host and hugely popular Tik Toker V Spehar to understand why/how it happened and what this means for the future of America. It’s a must hear conversation whether you follow politics or not. Jessi’s birthday gift to YOU… is this episode! NOW THAT’S WHAT I CALL LIVE TOUR is happening in WEEKS, get yours HEREAs always, ask Jessi Anything, HERE: 323-448-0068 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 11, 2024 • 51min
Sax on the Beach, Poop in the Hamptons
Jessi is back from Cancun where she was serenaded by a solo saxophone player, playing Pitbull… WHO SAYS ROMANCE IS DEAD?! Evan pops in to unpack their glorious, if slightly geriatric, couples vacation. Then, Emily Blunt and Meryl Streep are IN for a Devil Wears Prada re-make, but… is Jessi? Sorry expectant moms, opening Baby Shower gifts is OVER according to Tik Tok and the internet has voted on the most LOVED and HATED couples (sorry SpongeBob and Ariana). Plus! An angry voicemail about a Disney Star’s newborn baby and Jessi reviews ‘The Idea of You’- the steamy rom-com about a 40 year old mom who falls in love with a hot, young Boy Band member. Which should honestly be the plot for her autobiography. Enjoy! NOW THAT’S WHAT I CALL LIVE TOUR is happening in WEEKS, get yours HERE: https://www.ticketmaster.ca/jessi-cruickshank-tickets/artist/2734331As always, ask Jessi Anything, HERE: 323-448-0068 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 4, 2024 • 47min
Wet Hot Summer w/ Heidi Montag
It’s a Special (wet, hot) Summer Throwback Episode! Jessi revisits her phone call with Heidi Montag, that Heidi later called “awkward” so… was it? YOU DECIDE. Did Heidi HATE The After Show? What did she REALLY think of Dan and Jessi? Was Spencer ACTUALLY a threat to their safety at the series finale? Does Heidi still want to be the new Michael Jackson? All that, and SHOCKING revelations about money, fame, motherhood and plastic surgery.Plus, Jessi debuts Heidi’s new single ‘Wet Hot Summer’ … is it the song of summer? We discuss, in wet white t-shirts. Tickets to NOW THAT’S WHAT I CALL LIVE TOUR are going fast… get yours HERE: https://www.ticketmaster.ca/jessi-cruickshank-tickets/artist/2734331 Leave Jessi A Voicemail about Anything, HERE: 323-448-0068 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 27, 2024 • 1h 14min
Vulnerable JOY w/ Cat and Nat
It’s a VERY SPECIAL EPISODE featuring Cat and Nat LIVE from my GUESTHOUSE where they are staying as my 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! Prince William dances like a dad and Travis Kelce can be Jessi’s DADDY after his appearance on stage at Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour. Then, bombshell details have emerged about Justin Timberlake’s DWI … can Jessi still defend him? 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!Tickets to NOW THAT’S WHAT I CALL LIVE TOUR are going fast… get yours HERE: https://www.ticketmaster.ca/jessi-cruickshank-tickets/artist/2734331As always, ask Jessi Anything, HERE: 323-448-0068 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 20, 2024 • 1h 22min
“What Tour? The World Tour.” w/ Sofia Camara
Justin Timberlake committed the MOST 2008 crime ever and as the world’s preeminent Justin Timberlake apologist, Jessi finds a way to give him the benefit of the doubt (sort of). Plus, is Pop in its Flop Era? Why Taylor Swift, Beyonce, Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa and JLo have tried- but FAILED- to give us the song of the summer. Could Katie Perry or Heidi Montag save the day? Then, throw out your ankle socks, STAT! Jessi breaks down everything you (and your kids) MUST be wearing in case you weren’t in Milan for fashion week. All that and 21 year old pop sensation Sofia Camara explains how she blew up on Tik Tok, reveals what it was like to tour with Shawn Desman and thinks One Direction is more influential than The Beatles. We agree. Listen and Drive, don’t Drink and Drive and ENJOY!Get tickets to see NOW THAT’S WHAT I CALL LIVE TOUR: https://www.ticketmaster.ca/jessi-cruickshank-tickets/artist/2734331As always, ask Jessi Anything, HERE: 323-448-0068 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 13, 2024 • 60min
Hot Rat Boy Summer
Now That’s What I Call PODCAST! This week we celebrate Jessi’s ALL NEW 2000’s themed Live Tour with Shawn Desman! Soul Decision! b44 and MORE! Plus- Men who look like rodents are… HOT? Tweens are thirsting after “Rat Boys”, Jessi finds out why. Then, in an all-new edition of Kardashian Kontent with a K, Gary The Golden Bachelor is hot for Kris Jenner, Khloe is accused of being a bad mom and Kim is a serious actor now. Plus! Rob Schneider was kicked out of a charity event in Regina and Jessi knows what went wrong. Oh and Jessi is a Disney Adult now- she breaks down her 4 days in Disneyland and why she’ll never go back without Disney Bounding. As always, ask Jessi Anything, HERE: 323-448-0068Get Tickets to NOW THAT’S WHAT I CALL LIVE TOUR here: https://www.ticketmaster.ca/jessi-cruickshank-tickets/artist/2734331 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 6, 2024 • 49min
F*** Me Up Florida
Jessi is recording Live from Florida! Recently named “the least pride-friendly state” in North America! Which means she needs to celebrate Pride Month LOUDER and PROUDER than ever with our gayest episode yet! Adele calls out a bigot, Madonna gets sued for showing Live Boob and Zachary Quinto is ruining brunch. Plus, has J-Lo lost her J-Glow? Why is Chris Pratt doing THE MOST? And do Millennials look YOUNGER than Gen X? Spoiler alert, the answer is YES… according to science. Also Tik Tok. Put on your SPF and enjoy!As always, leave Jessi a message HERE: 323-448-0068 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 30, 2024 • 53min
Laughing, Crying & Drizzling w/ Ilana Glazer
Jessi chats with comedian and actor Ilana Glazer about shocking motherhood experiences, North West's debut, Travis Kelce's advocacy, and Taylor Swift. They also discuss the movie 'Babes,' pregnancy, childbirth, and a dilemma about post-birth meals.
