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Review of Liza Minnelli, Ani DiFranco, Linda Perry & Indigo Girls Docs (w/ Mark Snyder) Jun 24, 2024

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Jess is joined by writer and "All I Want To Do Is Talk About Madonna" co-host Mark Snyder to review the TriBeCa Film Festival premieres of brand new documentaries centered around LIZA MINNELLI, ANI DIFRANCO, LINDA PERRY and a bonus review of the recent INDIGO GIRLS doc. Topics — the live performances from Linda Perry & Ani DiFranco following their films, Sarah McLachlan, Aimee Mann, Melissa Etheridge, Ani's song "Napoleon," Righteous Babe, Gina Gershon, "Prey for Rock & Roll," & more!

IG: @jessxnyc | @markbsnyder2024 | @alliwant2doistalkaboutmadonna

Check out Jess' docu-series on the history, mystique & lore of Fire Island: Finding Fire Island

Michael Musto on Village Voice, Gossip, Psychology of Blind Items Jun 17, 2024

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Jess is joined by legendary Village Voice gossip columnist Michael Musto! Musto discusses the origin of outing, psychology of blind items, how an unknown Madonna prevented him from sound-checking with his band in 1982, Gaga's Oscar campaigns and the trouble he got into after Andy Warhol's funeral. He also dishes on Malcolm Forbes, camp John Waters, Rosie O'Donnell, Fran Lebowitz, getting banned from Twitter and the annoying parts of being a conduit to people becoming fabulous.

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Check out Jess' docu-pod series FINDING FIRE ISLAND about the history, mystique and lore of Cherry Grove & The Pines

Lindsay Hubbard on Sex, Love & Carl Radke Origin Story Jun 03, 2024

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Jess is joined by the one true queen of Summer House — LINDSAY HUBBARD! Topics: a listening tour of the Hamptons, the business of being a PR guru, having sex on camera and the origins of "Hubbhouse." Plus — Lindsay's Sun / Moon / Rising signs, a quick astrological reading from Andy Bellatti (@astrologywithandy), an off-camera crazy dating story, fans 'shipping' Lindsay & CARL RADKE and the "psychic" who started the Luke/Linds rumor.

original air date: aug 2021

IG: @jessxnyc | @lindshubbs

Check out Jess' docu-series on the history, mystique & lore of Fire Island: Finding Fire Island

The Felicity, Dawson's Creek & 90210 Music Restoration Project May 28, 2024

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Jess is joined by the creator of @felicityrestorationproject to chat about one of the greatest issues of our time - the replacement of music on our beloved nineties TV shows - FELICITY, DAWSON'S CREEK & 90210. We discuss legalities of the music licensing issue, painstakingly digitizing scenes with correct music from VHS tapes and Paula Cole striking a new deal for "I Don't Wanna Wait." Plus: the lore of Felicity writer Riley Weston, legacy of the Keri Russell / Felicity haircut, Sarah McLachlan, Peter Gabriel, Roxy, Mazzy Star, Aimee Mann & more!

IG: @jessxnyc | @felicityrestorationproject | @dawsonscreekrestored | @bh90210restored

Check out Jess' docu-series on the history, mystique & lore of Fire Island: Finding Fire Island

IT Girls of NYC '90s Lesbian Chic (w/ Elizabeth Ziff & Maggie Moore) May 20, 2024

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Jess is joined by exes & best friends ELIZABETH ZIFF (The L Word writer; BETTY rocker) and MAGGIE MOORE (chanteuse; real estate broker) to reflect on '90s queer girl culture in NYC. Topics: their meet-cute love story, creating the Industria Super Studios girl parties, Café Tabac, Meow Mix, Alan Cumming. Plus — Laurel Holloman / Nicole Ari Parker film 'Incredibly True Adventures of 2 Girls in Love,' Maggie on HGTV's Selling New York, why all roads lead to BETTY and THE L WORD & more!

IG: @jessxnyc | @bettyrules

— Tour dates: hellobetty.com

— Jess' docu-series on the history, mystique & lore of Fire Island: Finding Fire Island

Catherine Cohen on Seek Treatment, Edinburgh Fringe & more Apr 29, 2024

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Jess is joined by singer, comedian and "Seek Treatment" co-host — CATHERINE COHEN! Topics: audio only vs. video podcasts, boutique fitness, her West Village apartment, self-financing Netflix specials, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Taylor Swift vs. Sarah McLachlan | Ani Difranco | Fiona Apple, Baby Reindeer, Cafe Cluny, Kate Mara, open relationships, J.Lo at The Duplex & more!

IG @jessxnyc | @catccohen

Check out Jess' docu-pod series FINDING FIRE ISLAND about the history, mystique and lore of Cherry Grove & The Pines

Tabatha Coffey — Tabatha Takes Over, Shear Genius, Reddit Apr 22, 2024

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Jess is joined by TABATHA COFFEY, Australian hairstylist, salon owner and star of TABATHA TAKES OVER & SHEAR GENIUS. Topics: Losing Shear Genius yet scoring her own spin-off, living in New Jersey, Reddit threads, wanting a reboot, Jackie Warner & her reputation of being a "b*tch." Plus — Tabatha's upbringing in Australia where she was thrown into the gay & trans scene via nightclubs owned by her parents & more!

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Check out Jess' docu-pod series FINDING FIRE ISLAND about the history, mystique and lore of Cherry Grove & The Pines

The L Word Writer/Director Rose Troche — Guinevere Turner, Go Fish, Jennifer Beals Apr 15, 2024

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T. KYLE — Behind the Scenes of WWHL, Wendy Williams, Jimmy Fallon Apr 08, 2024

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Jess is joined by digital producer, remixer and co-host of Legends Only | It's Britney, Bitch! — T. KYLE! Topics include T. Kyle's work on DRAG RACE, his career at WWHL and the difficult environment at THE TONIGHT SHOW. Plus, his Countess Luann "Keep on Serving C*nt" remix, being hand-picked to produce the scrapped WENDY WILLIAMS podcast, Crazy Horse Paris, Fire Island tales, VMAs making artists miserable and more!

IG @jessxnyc | @t.kyle

Check out Jess' docu-pod series FINDING FIRE ISLAND about the history, mystique and lore of Cherry Grove & The Pines

Queer as Folk w/ Peter Paige (Emmett) & Scott Lowell (Ted)! Apr 01, 2024

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