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Isaac Mizrahi Returns! Madonna Love Triangle, RuPaul, Unzipped + AJLT Review Feb 28, 2022

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ISAAC MIZRAHI returns for his second appearance! Jess and Isaac discuss why he never attempted drag, his friendship w/ RUPAUL and the idea of him being a permanent judge on DRAG RACE. Isaac also confirms the truth behind the legendary MADONNA - SANDRA BERNHARD - INGRID CASARES break-up, gives his AND JUST LIKE THAT review and discusses the repercussions of his seminal documentary, UNZIPPED. Isaac also discusses his version of "Borderline" and pivoting his career from fashion to a live cabaret act — at Cafe Carlyle this month.

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Bevy Smith — Harlem Fashion Queen & Bevelations Feb 21, 2022

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Jess is joined by the star of SiriusXM's BEVELATIONS and Fashion Queens, BEVY SMITH! Bevy Smith is a quintessential Harlem girl and life-long New Yorker. Bevy discusses how she reinvented her successful corporate career to TV host at age 38, how ANDY COHEN changed her life, turning down Bravo's TIM GUNN'S Guide to Style, her fashion pilot w/ BETHENNY and how Louboutin became the "it shoe" after Manolo Blahnik. Plus, profiling a new RIHANNA for Paper magazine, growing a following by live-Tweeting THE VIEW, hustle vs. strategy mentality + best & worst advice.

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Relationships of Summer House, RHOSLC, RHONJ, James Kennedy (w/ Jamie Stein) Feb 14, 2022

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Housewives empath & intuitive Jamie Stein returns to burn through a plethora of Bravo Hot Topics. We go deep on Lindsay Hubbard & Carl Radke's healing, Kyle Cooke's relationship to alcohol and the outlook of his marriage to Amanda Batula. We also touch on Lisa Barlow's unbridled rage toward Meredith Marks, why RHOSLC is self-combusting, why Teresa Giudice is afraid to ask fiancé Luis for a prenup, and Margaret Joseph's obsession with Jennifer Aydin. Finally, we explore ideas around James Kennedy's anger and sexuality and have a wider discussion about society's evolving language around gender and sexual fluidity.

[ 1:00 - RHOSLC ]

[ 11:15 - Summer House ]

[ 36:00 - RHONJ ]

[ 44:30 - James Kennedy ]

[ 54:45 - Sexual/Gender Fluidity ]

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Behind the Scenes of And Just Like That - Filming Insider Tells All Jan 24, 2022

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Did you know our friend Stefan from MLVC (the Madonna podcast) spent the summer working as a background actor for And Just Like That!? Well, Stefan is here and ready to SPILL on... the scenes he filmed, experiencing Che Diaz in the wild, Cynthia Nixon's wig, the erasure of Chris Noth/Big's flashback scenes, 14-hour days, being directed by Michael Patrick King, how much background actors are paid, production's deal w/ paparazzi and more. PLUS, how his And Just Like That experience compared to filming the upcoming season of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel!

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Queer as Folk w/ Peter Paige (Emmett) & Scott Lowell (Ted)! Jan 18, 2022

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Jess welcomes TWO of the stars of the groundbreaking Showtime series Queer as Folk: Peter Paige & Scott Lowell (aka: Emmett Honeycutt & Ted Schmidt)!! We discuss the infamous Larry King interview where they were grilled on their sexuality, how QAF changed the way sex & sexuality was depicted on cable, why The L Word was able to break into the mainstream zeitgeist in a way QAF was unable to, the Brian Kinney/Gale Harold enigma, lack of diversity on the show, how Pose's Billy Porter was up for the role of Emmett, how Peter Paige was nearly cast as Jack on Will & Grace, and a lot more!

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Housewives Homes Design & Style Deep Dive (w/ Interior Designer Dale Saylor) Jan 10, 2022

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Ever wonder how a professional interior designer would feel about the furniture, lighting and other questionable choices of our Housewives? Jess welcomes Dale Saylor, NYC interior designer and owner of Hollymount Design, for expert critiques on the many homes of Bethenny, Bluestone Manor, Gizelle Bryant's house of horrors, Carole's apartment reno, Sonja's Townhouse, LVP's SUR aesthetic, and trends in the McMansion castles of RHONJ. Dale also discusses Housewives closets, digitally locked glam rooms, bad Ikea shelving, Heather & Terry Dubrow's mansion and more.

Dale Saylor @hollymountLTD | hollymountltd.com

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Jackie Warner (Work Out) Returns! DUI Ambien Arrest, Jillian Michaels, Faking Reality TV Jan 03, 2022

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Bravo's "Work Out" star Jackie Warner returns for her third appearance! For the first time, Jackie discusses her ambien-induced car accident that led to her arrest at gunpoint by the LAPD. Jackie reveals how the incident ended her career in Hollywood and led to her weight gain and her ultimate move from LA. Jackie also talks Sex and the City, how she would manipulate reality tv/"Work Out" today, goes deeper on her relationship with ex-girlfriend Jillian Michaels, gives fitness tips, and invites you to train with her over FaceTime!

Text or call 323-301-3522 to train with Jackie over FaceTime and get free consult for January 2022!

IG: @jessxnyc, @hottakesdeepdives, @jackiewarner10

And Just Like That - Sex and the City Review (w/ Damian Bellino & Anne Rodeman) Dec 27, 2021

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Jess is joined by L Word historians and co-hosts of "You Might Know Her From," Damian Bellino and Anne Rodeman to finally let loose on And Just Like That and BOY do we have feelings. We discuss Jess' run-in with SATC exec producer/writer Michael Patrick King the very morning of this recording, the Kim Cattrall / SJP fall-out, Willie Garson's death, our hatred of Che, Susan Sharon based on Dorinda Medley, comparisons to The L Word Gen Q, and ultimately, whether And Just Like That will be considered canon, or not.

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Sandra Bernhard (!) on Madonna, Letterman, Roseanne & more, Honey! Dec 20, 2021

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Jess is finally joined by our showbiz glamour muse... star of stage, screen and radio... Ms. Sandra Bernhard! Sandy reflects on her iconic Letterman appearances, her friendship with Madonna, playing Nancy on Roseanne and crafting her one-woman shows. Sandra also shares about her relationship with her girlfriend Sara of 20 years, ultimately not having a baby with Isaac Mizrahi, and Sara's impact on their daughter. Finally, we chat about how she infuses her life with Jewish spirituality and astrology.

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Working for WWHL, SNL & Kardashian Kontinuity (w/ Mariah Smith) Dec 13, 2021

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Jess is joined by writer/comedian and star of SiriusXM's Smith Sisters Live, Mariah Smith! Mariah Smith rose to internet prominence with her insanely popular blog Keeping Up with the (Kardashian) Kontinuity Errors and worked as a producer for Watch What Happens Live. We discuss highlights of her WWHL era, interning at SNL, Bethenny's failed Bravo negotiations, James Kennedy & Raquel, and of course, Kim Kardashian & Pete Davidson.

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