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Hot Takes & Deep Dives

Jess Rothschild
Madonna
New York City
Reality Television
Fire Island
Broadway
The L Word
AIDS Crisis
Queer As Folk
Mental Health
Reality TV
Provincetown
Cabaret
Sex and the City
LGBTQ+ Community
Theater Marketing
Los Angeles
Soulcycle
Bravo
Betty
The Traitors

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

ANNOUNCEMENT! 🌲🍒Finding Fire Island returns for Season 2 on June 11, with two episodes premiering on launch day.This season features interviews with Billy Porter, John Waters, Julio Torres, DJ Lina Bradford, Broadway Bares creator Jerry Mitchell, F... more

Jess is joined by playwright and "male actress" CHARLES BUSCH! Topics include: ROSIE O'DONNELL producing the disastrous Boy George musical 'Taboo,' performing at The Duplex in the late 70s, becoming close with JOAN RIVERS, the chaos of interviewing L... more

Jess is joined by empath & intuitive JAMIE STEIN (@jamiestein) for a SUMMER HOUSE psychological deep dive. We unpack the subconscious dynamics behind West Wilson, Amanda Batula, Ciara Miller, Kyle Cooke, Lindsay Hubbard and Carl Radke. Topics— Kyle &... more

Jess is joined by RACHEL DRATCH — beloved for her seven-season run on Saturday Night Live. Topics: Rachel's decades-long friendship with TINA FEY, her SNL casting story, being replaced by JANE KRAKOWSKI on 30 ROCK, and the surprise of discovering she... more

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Charles Busch
Playwright and performer known for Tale of the Allergist's Wife, Vampire Lesbians of Sodom, Psycho Beach Party, Die Mommy Die
Episode: Charles Busch on Liza & Judy, Rosie O'Donnell, Joan Rivers & more
Jamie Stein
Guest, advisor on the episode
Deep Dive with Jamie Stein
Episode: Is West Wilson The Talented Mr. Ripley of Summer House? (w/ Jamie Stein)
Rachel Dratch
Actor and comedian known for SNL, 30 Rock, Broad City; Broadway performer
SNL, 30 Rock, Broadway
Episode: Rachel Dratch on SNL, 30 Rock & Countess Luann Cabaret
Steven Canals
Co-creator and executive producer of Pose
Pose (FX/Disney+)
Episode: Ballroom Culture, POSE & How a Ryan Murphy Show Gets Made (w/ POSE's Steven Canals)
Amber Martin
Performer known for recreating Bette Midler at the Continental Baths; touring with Scissor Sisters
Independent artist
Episode: Amber Martin on Bette Midler at The Baths, Touring w/ Scissor Sisters & more
Hedda Lettuce
Drag performer with decades of stage work in NYC, Fire Island, and Puerto Vallarta
Independent artist
Episode: Hedda Lettuce on Madonna, Kim Cattrall & Surviving Drag
Damian Bellino
Co-host of You Might Know Her From
You Might Know Her From
Episode: Culture Catch-Up: Jill Zarin, Twinless, Pillion & Heated Rivalry vs. Queer as Folk
Dale Saylor
Interior designer and host of the discussion
Hollymount
Episode: Inside Celebrity Home Tours: Bethenny, Andy Cohen, Madonna, Amy Sedaris & more (w/ Dale Saylor)
Guinevere Turner
Acclaimed writer and filmmaker known for her work on 'The L Word' and 'American Psycho'.
Episode: Guinevere Turner on Writing The L Word & American Psycho, Taxicab Confessions & more!

Host

Jessica (Jess)
Host of Hot Takes & Deep Dives; known for deep cultural analysis and interview rigor.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • Wow

    Great Episode analyzing West and Summer House. I love the thoughtful look at supposedly low brow entertainment. Excellent!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MDubs212
    United Statesa month ago
  • All we need for Christmas/Hanukah is

    Jess and mark! It’s got a ring to it! You guys have such a chemistry we need a series of podcasts with you guys together! This year has been too rough and sad we need you both to make 2026 bearable! 💙💙💙💙💙

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dedeferre
    United States6 months ago
  • 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 Kingdom10 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 States10 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 Statesa year ago

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Complaints exist about repeats without clear labeling.
Guests and topics consistently praised for niche cultural depth.
Listener feedback highlights Jess's incisive interviewing and deep prep.

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Ballroom Culture, POSE & How a Ryan Murphy Show Gets Made (w/ POSE's Steven Canals)
Q: Tell me how you got your pilot script, the initial screenplay into the hands of Ryan Murphy to actually get this produced in Hollywood.
Steven describes a long, network-building journey starting with Paris Is Burning's influence, writing the pilot in UCLA, meeting Sherry Marsh who connected him to Ryan Murphy, and a multi-year process of meetings, pitches, and eventual collaboration that brought Pose to life.
Hedda Lettuce on Madonna, Kim Cattrall & Surviving Drag
Q: What was it like performing with Madonna at the 1999 VMAs?
Hedda describes an overwhelming, almost surreal energy from Madonna, a moment of intense attention and a lasting, almost hypnotic influence that left her feeling exhilarated for hours after the performance.
Jonah Wheeler on Quitting Broadway to Become a S*x Work Sensation
Q: Was it a slow transition into like, did you just call it sex work?
Jonah states that the transition was fairly sharp, happening during the pandemic when he decided to fully pursue pornography as live entertainment was not available.
Jonah Wheeler on Quitting Broadway to Become a S*x Work Sensation
Q: What was the fucking breaking point?
Jonah explains that after ten years of working in musical theater, he realized he didn't love the management aspect of it and found fulfillment in pursuing a career in sex work.
Lola Rocknrolla on Dean Johnson: '80s Genderf*ck Icon, Mysterious Death
Q: How did you order the narrative of the documentary?
The narrative was structured chronologically using Dean's diary to provide a spine for the storytelling, showcasing his life from early days to the events leading up to his death.

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What is Hot Takes & Deep Dives about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show pairs sharp cultural critique with deep-dive interviews focused on LGBTQ+ pop iconography and New York City culture. Episodes frequently center theater, nightlife, and iconic entertainment figures, blending career retrospectives with behind-the-scenes stories and industry insights. Noteworthy is the host's eclectic guest slate across theatre, television, music, and nightlife, which often yields candid anecdotes, historical context, and practical takeaways for aspiring guests and sponsors seeking authentic connections to LGBTQ+ communities and NYC arts scene. The format tends to mix rigorous research, personal storytelling, and timely pop culture analysis, making it appealing to listeners who crave both entertainment and cultural co... more

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1. Charles Busch
2. Jamie Stein
3. Rachel Dratch
4. Steven Canals
5. Amber Martin
6. Hedda Lettuce
7. Damian Bellino
8. Dale Saylor

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