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Hot Takes & Deep Dives

Jess Rothschild
Madonna
Reality Television
The Traitors
The Real World
Survivor
New York City
Brooklyn
Reality TV Stars
The Simple Life
LGBTQ Representation
Soulcycle
Peloton
The L Word
The Real Housewives Of New York
Fire Island
Marianne Faithfull
NYC Nightlife
Joe's Pub
Kiki and Herb
Lesbian Culture

Podcast serving quick hits & deep cuts on LGBT pop iconography & NYC culture. Recent guests include Rosie O'Donnell, Sandra Bernhard, Fortune Feimster, Roxane Gay, Fran Drescher, Isaac Mizrahi, Lea DeLaria, Melissa Etheridge, Rachel Dratch, Gina Gershon, Margaret Cho, L Word creator Ilene Chaiken, Jenifer Lewis, Judy Gold, Mario Cantone, Michael Musto & more!

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Latest Episodes

Jess is joined by Broadway & cabaret star NATALIE JOY JOHNSON (Kinky Boots, Legally Blonde, Lempicka)! Topics — performing on an Atlantis Cruise to Tahiti with Patti LuPone, her many, MANY lesbian theater roles, winning the Tony for playing Jackie Wa... more

Jess is joined by TV writer & producer (Will & Grace, Ugly Betty) — JON KINNALLY! Topics — living in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn in 1988, working in ACT UP, The Cut article “We’ve Reached Peak Gay Sluttiness,” his writing partner Tracy Poust was one of th... more

Jess is joined by “The Shakespeare of Pop Culture” (per NYT), writer-performer Ryan Raftery (@ryanraftery), to debut his new show exploring society’s obsession with true crime. Topics — Stephen Sondheim summoning Ryan to his townhouse, a Kabbalah cir... more

Jess is joined by TV producer, comedian & co-host of Fixing Famous People, Dominick Pupa to wax poetic about why and how we adore Provincetown. Topics — John Waters, Divine & Cape Cod Vampire lore, Aubrey Plaza at Ryan Landry’s Showgirls, the season ... more

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Justin Elizabeth Sayre
A playwright and performer noted for their contributions to the LGBTQ+ community and cabaret scene.
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Lisa Kudrow
Famed actress known for her roles in Friends and The Comeback
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Katharine Quinn
Owner of And That's Showbiz, a Broadway media and marketing agency
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Peaches Christ
Drag performer and producer celebrated for her work in cult film performances and events.
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Episode: Showgirls, Midnight Movies & Camp Classics (w/ Peaches Christ)
Page Hurwitz
Director and producer, known for her work on queer comedy and as EP of Last Comic Standing.
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Tabatha Coffey
Star of Tabatha Takes Over & Shear Genius
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Chris DeRosa
Reality TV and Housewives producer, co-host of Fixing Famous People
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Ryan Raftery
A one-man musical juggernaut renowned for his pop culture satire.
Episode: Ryan Raftery IS Anna Wintour, Martha Stewart, Andy Cohen, Kris Jenner & more

Host

Jessica Rothschild
Host known for her engaging interview style and deep cultural insights, especially about LGBTQ+ topics and pop culture.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 1k ratings
  • Awesome Podcast

    Jess is an AMAZING interviewer, she asks great questions, prompts the guest enough, shares herself but doesn’t talk over the guest. So many podcast hosts or interviewers today ask the same boring, generic questions but with Jess the questions are always insightful

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ash From Coffee
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Ruthless, arrogant host

    Could you please stop re-airing episodes without indicating anywhere in the description that it’s a repeat?? It’s very rude to your listeners and against common practice. It actually feels intentionally misleading. People who haven’t already heard the episode will still want to listen. But those of us who have already given you our time won’t have to listen again to try and figure out if we’ve already heard it.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Reb026
    United States2 months ago
  • Endless insights!

    I loveeee these deep dives into pop culture topics and learn so much with every episode! 🙌 🎤 ✨

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Madelyn Glory
    United States2 months ago
  • this show is a treasure

    Jesse is one of the most knowledgable, engaging podcasts hosts ever. I can’t even speak highly enough about her and this podcast. No matter who she’s talking to, no matter the topic, it pulls me in immediately and THAT’S because of the incredible host.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Susan E.G.
    United States3 months ago
  • 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈

    Happy pride month!!!! 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dedeferre
    United States3 months ago

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Overall, the podcast is recognized for its high production quality and thought-provoking discussions.
Some criticism arises over content repeats and marketing tactics, suggesting an interest in more transparent communication.
Many appreciate the diversity of guests, celebrating their contributions to the cultural conversation.
Listeners praise the intelligent and engaging interviews, highlighting the host's deep research and unique insights into LGBTQ+ culture.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Showgirls, Midnight Movies & Camp Classics (w/ Peaches Christ)
Q: What do you say about the inherent Hollywood misogyny that surrounds female performers?
Peaches discusses the unfair treatment of female performers like Elizabeth Berkley, asserting that while men associated with failed films often go unscathed, women are disproportionately blamed and marginalized.
Showgirls, Midnight Movies & Camp Classics (w/ Peaches Christ)
Q: Take me back. Like, where were you? Did you see it in the theater? I wanna hear your Showgirls journey.
Peaches shares her journey of discovering "Showgirls" and how it resonated with her camp sensibilities, including memories of watching it in various contexts and its personal significance over the years.
Will & Grace Writer & Producer — Jon Kinnally on ACT UP, The Cut Gay Sex / Drugs Exposé & more
Q: How did the activist in you start to emerge?
It was a confluence of events during the height of the HIV and AIDS crisis, and my own anger at society and the Catholic Church that drove me to get involved with ACT UP.
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Q: Did anything surprise you about what you filmed compared to the final product?
The pacing of the scenes surprised me; they are much quicker in the final cut than the long hours we spent shooting.
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Q: What were the COVID protocols on set?
You have to be tested twice before you can get on set, wear a mask the whole time, and masks are only removed when you are shooting.

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This podcast focuses on the intersection of LGBTQ+ culture and New York City, particularly through the lens of pop iconography and media. Featuring a range of guests from various entertainment backgrounds, the conversations often explore deep cultural insights, behind-the-scenes stories, and personal anecdotes that reflect on the state of LGBTQ+ representation in media. Notable guests have included prominent figures such as Rosie O'Donnell and Sandra Bernhard, contributing to a rich tapestry of discussions around social issues and celebrity culture. The show is characterized by its informative yet entertaining approach, likely appealing to listeners who appreciate both candid interviews and critical examinations of cultural phenomena.

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1. Jenny Bicks
2. Justin Elizabeth Sayre
3. Lisa Kudrow
4. Katharine Quinn
5. Peaches Christ
6. Page Hurwitz
7. Tabatha Coffey
8. Chris DeRosa

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