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Orange is the New Black's Vicci Martinez & Emily Tarver on Falling in Love, The Voice & more Jul 23, 2020

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Jess sits down with actors / musicians / co-stars & couple Vicci Martinez & Emily Tarver from Orange is the New Black! Vicci Martinez is best known for playing Daddy on OITNB as well as her big break on Season 1 of The Voice. Emily Tarver played guard CO McCullough for four seasons, and shined in the final season opposite Laura Prepon/Alex Vause. We chat about their auditions/experiences on The Voice, OITNB, Ruby Rose's influence, falling in love on set, musical influences & performing live.

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Work Out's Jackie Warner on Dating Jillian Michaels, Early Days of Bravo, Leaving LA & more! Jul 15, 2020

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Jess catches up with Work Out queen JACKIE WARNER to learn how she opened her high profile gym Sky Sport & Spa in Beverly Hills that served as the backdrop for drama on Bravo's Work Out. Jackie chats about dating in West Hollywood, her long-term relationship with Jillian Michaels, the heavy production/soft scripting on the reality show, and why she left LA for good to move back to her home state of Ohio earlier this year.

* Announcing Patreon! * patreon.com/hottakesdeepdives for bonus episodes!

Train 1:1 w/ Jackie Warner by texting: 323-301-3522

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Behind the Scenes of WWHL & The Tonight Show w/ T.KYLE (feat. Britney, Gaga, XTina) Jul 13, 2020

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Jess hangs with T.Kyle, co-host of Legends Only & It's Britney, Bitch! We kiki about his career in digital media at MTV, Watch What Happens Live and currently The Tonight Show. We also discuss how both reality & awards shows (VMAs) have changed since the early 2000s. Finally, T.Kyle reveals his Top 3 Britney, XTina & Gaga songs and a lot more!

* Announcing Patreon! * patreon.com/hottakesdeepdives for bonus episodes!

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Empath & Intuitive Jamie Stein Channels Denise Richards, Stassi Schroeder, Leah McSweeney, Lisa Rinna & more Jul 09, 2020

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Jess welcomes back empath & intuitive Jamie Stein! Jamie is therapeutically trained, with an ability to channel (feel, see and hear) what is going on inside of an individual on an unconscious level. This time he does an exploration on Denise Richards' marriages to Truther Aaron & Charlie Sheen, and a deeper look at the rest of the RHOBH women, particularly Lisa Rinna's pot stirring. Plus, Leah McSweeney's journey with alcohol, Tinsley's journey with Scott, and what's behind Dorinda's rage. Finally, Jamie takes a look at Stassi & Beau, plus casts a wider lens at Bravo in general.

[ RHOBH: 4:45 ]

[ RHONY: 33:15 ]

[ Stassi & Beau: 52:45 ]

* Announcing Patreon! * patreon.com/hottakesdeepdives for bonus episodes!

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Kiki w/ Carson Kressley on '90s NYC Nightlife, Housewives Hot Takes, Drag Race & more! Jul 06, 2020

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Jess has a glorious kiki with Queer Eye OG Carson Kressley where we go deep on his relationship to the Housewives (including filming WWHL w/ Alex McCord) & his fave franchises. We chat about his days & nights in NYC in the early 1990s which led to his first career as a fashion show producer & advertiser for Ralph Lauren. Carson reflects on the sparse Bravo landscape back when Queer Eye debuted in 2003, and how the show led the way for Top Chef, Project Runway, Sheer Genius, Work Out etc. We also touch the Wendy Williams and Dolce & Gabbana controversies, judging Drag Race, NY vs. LA fashion, how to elevate your wardrobe & apartment on a budget & much more!

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Astrology of Denise Richards, Leah McSweeney, Stassi Schroeder & Erika Jayne (w/ Andy Bellatti) Jul 01, 2020

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Our very own Astrologer to the Housewives — Andy Bellatti aka @AstrologyWithAndy — is back! This time we dissect the birth charts and astrological insights of Denise Richards, Leah McSweeney, Stassi Schroeder & Erika Jayne. Andy breaks down their sun & moon signs and also gives a deeper reading into their planets, aspects & transits.

[ Denise Richards: 6:15 ]

[ Leah McSweeney: 18:15 ]

[ Erika Jayne: 28:00 ]

[ Stassi: 34:00 ]

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Selling Sunset, Tinsley Mortimer's RHONY Finale, Psych of a Housewife & more (w/ Kate Casey) Jun 29, 2020

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Jess has a freewheelin' kiki with true OC insider (and Reality Life host) Kate Casey to touch down on the Netflix pseudo-reality real estate show "Selling Sunset," the comparison of Selling Sunset to Million Dollar Listing, and some final thoughts on Tinsley's abrupt RHONY finale. We also discuss the new Netflix doc "Disclosure," devoted to the history of trans representation in TV & film, and go deep on the psychology of a housewife.

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Watch What Crappens' Ben Mandelker: Behind the Scenes of the #1 Bravo Podcast Jun 26, 2020

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Jess is joined by Watch What Crappens co-host Ben Mandelker and we go DEEP into the Bravo podcasting rabbit hole. We chat about the origins of Watch What Crappens, how Ben & Ronnie attended LeeAnne Locken's wedding, their insane audition for The People's Couch, stalking Alex McCord at The Ivy in LA, Ben's former TV recap site, Jess' former career as an SNL cast stalker, how interning for Conan O'Brien taught Ben comedy tools he uses today, his top franchises & 'wives, why Summer House is a must watch & a LOT more!

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Real World New Orleans' Danny Roberts on Being an MTV Gay Icon, Living with HIV & more Jun 23, 2020

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Jess chats with Danny Roberts, the breakout star of one of the greatest seasons of MTV's The Real World — New Orleans. Back in 2000, Danny became the face of the war against Don't Ask, Don't Tell, due to his relationship with his military boyfriend Paul, whose identity had to be blurred out on TV, or else he would lose his career. Danny chats about the audition & filming process, and how he suffered PTSD in the years that followed the airing. We also touch on the Stephen/Irene "slap" from RW Seattle and his experience filming The Challenge for MTV. Finally, Danny opens up about now living with HIV and raising his daughter in NYC.

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Las Culturistas Matt Rogers Goes Deep About SNL & Bowen Yang; Kiki Housewives & Pop Queens Jun 19, 2020

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Jess hangs with Matt Rogers of Las Culturistas to talk about Housewives, The View, Bethenny vs. Carole, and of course his podcast Las Culturistas w/ SNL star Bowen Yang. We go deep about his experience auditioning for (and nearly getting) Saturday Night Live, and what it was like to witness his best friend/comedy partner Bowen Yang actually get the gig. We also touch on Mariah Carey, Kelly Clarkson, Gaga, Britney, NSYNC, BSB & Beyonce. Matt also chats about his new Quibi show 'Gayme Show' co-starring Dave Mizzoni AKA Jess' fave SoulCycle instructor's long-time boyfriend!

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