The High Life with Ricki Lake

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Take the Trip, Eat the Cake, Throw the Party | Introducing The Dash Aug 25, 2026

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How do you survive a divorce? Call your best friend. Elizabeth Chambers and Marissa Hermer kick off The Dash with the real story of their friendship, born from a phone call when Marissa realized her marriage was “complete”. They get honest about the hardest parts of ending a marriage with kids and how female friendship got them through it, then switch gears to their dating lives now: Marissa's new boyfriend "The Spy" (who is completely different from anyone she’s dated) and Elizabeth's current roster (featuring a younger crowd). A little more real than usual, still 100% them.

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Throwback Episode: Grab Your Mug … It’s Time to Spill Some Reali-Tea with Danny Pellegrino Jul 29, 2025

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This episode of 'Raised by Ricki' originally aired March 2, 2023.

Pop culture expert Danny Pellegrino knows what TV shows are worth watching and when it’s time to change the channel. Danny, a New York Times Bestselling author and host of the Everything Iconic podcast, has seen everything from early 90s talk shows to today’s popular reality TV and he’s here to spill the tea. He tells Ricki and Kalen about his memories watching The Ricki Lake Show after school, digs into all the drama that surrounds The Real Housewives franchise, and shares who he considers to be the Queen of Reality TV. Plus, Kalen divulges what reality shows he’d want to be on and Ricki asks Danny about the on-screen scandals we can't get enough of.

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Throwback Episode: The Queen of Daytime Talk Talks to Bob the Drag Queen Jul 22, 2025

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This episode of 'Raised by Ricki' originally aired December 8, 2022.

Twenty years before Bob the Drag Queen won the eighth season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” he would run home after school to catch The Ricki Lake Show. And today, Bob joins Ricki and Kalen to talk about the show’s significance for queer people and people of color – especially drag queens. As a certified fan of The Ricki Lake Show, Bob introduces Kalen to the Ricktionary and talks about why the show was unlike any other on TV in the 90s. Bob also shares what he wishes he saw on the show, and Ricki talks honestly about what they could have done better.

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Throwback Episode: We're Here, Queer and on TV! with Steven Canals and Dominick Pupa Jul 15, 2025

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This episode of 'Raised by Ricki' originally aired November 11, 2022.

The Ricki Lake Show was one of the few spaces LGBTQ+ people could see themselves on TV in the 90s, and could hear their stories told. Have things gotten better? Ricki and Kalen dig into representation in front of and behind the camera with Pose co-creator Steven Canals and past The Ricki Lake Show producer Dominick Pupa. They talk about what it means to see yourself on TV, creating safe spaces to work, and the responsibilities of representation. Plus, what is giving them moments of joy in the queer community.

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Throwback Episode: We Go Off Script with Andy Cohen! Jul 01, 2025

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This episode of 'Raised by Ricki' originally aired October 20, 2022.

Cameras, real people, and no script. Anything could happen. Sounds like The Ricki Lake Show – and reality TV! This week, Ricki and Kalen are joined by Andy Cohen, executive producer of “The Real Housewives” and “Watch What Happens Live!” Andy talks about his lifelong love of reality TV and talk shows, the inspiration behind “The Real Housewives,” and how he first became a host. Plus, Ricki dishes on her time as the headmistress of “Charm School.”

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Throwback Episode: Today, I’m Talking Trash with John Waters! Jun 24, 2025

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This episode of 'Raised by Ricki' originally aired October 11, 2022.

He’s shocking, raunchy, and can’t ever be censored. Today, Ricki talks to her lifelong friend John Waters, whose iconic film “Hairspray” has become a theater favorite. It’s also where Ricki, playing Tracy Turnblad, made her movie debut. After working on several films together, the two have become lifelong friends. They dish on their crazy memories of working on set, John’s appearance on The Ricki Lake Show, and what it’s like to have your work labeled as “trashy.”

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Throwback Episode: Sally Jessy, You ARE the Mother…of Talk Shows! Jun 17, 2025

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This episode of 'Raised by Ricki' originally aired October 6, 2022.

Before Ricki Lake, Oprah Winfrey and Rosie O’Donnell were talk show hosts, there was Sally Jessy Raphael. As the first woman in the U.S. to have her own major daytime talk show, she was one of Ricki’s role models. Ricki and Kalen catch up with Sally Jessy to talk about her trailblazing legacy. She shares the truth about how her talk show ended. Plus, at 87 years old, she’s still in the dating market. Hit her up if you know any eligible bachelors!

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Throwback Episode: Rosie O’Donnell, We Want to Know…What Really Happened On Your Old Show Jun 03, 2025

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This episode of 'Raised by Ricki' originally aired September 15, 2022.

You may remember her from “The Flintstones” or even the OG “A League of Their Own.” Three years after The Ricki Lake Show first aired, Rosie O’Donnell made her talk show debut. The Rosie O’Donnell Show featured the likes of Tom Cruise and Madonna, where she was known for her authenticity and quirky sense of humor. Rosie joins Ricki and Kalen to talk about her old show, witnessing 9/11, motherhood, and coming out after leaving the daytime circu

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Throwback: Excuse Me Y’all, Don’t Be Misled, The Ricki Lake Show Is Not Dead May 27, 2025

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This episode of 'Raised by Ricki' originally aired September 15, 2022.

Grab a friend and some snacks – we’ll provide the tea. We’re traveling back to the 90s, when The Ricki Lake Show was the place for drama and fun unlike anywhere else on TV. Ricki and Kalen are joined by Stuart Krasnow, former supervising producer of The Ricki Lake Show, to talk about the show’s beginnings and its lasting impact on a new generation.

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Throwback: Neurodivergent Love | Michael Theo May 20, 2025

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This episode originally aired on October 1, 2024.

You may know Michael Theo as the breakout star of the reality show ‘Love on the Spectrum Australia,’ where he and other young people with autism navigated the dating scene. He didn’t come away with a girlfriend, but he captured the hearts of countless people, including Ricki herself. Michael and Ricki chat about dating advice, how Michael continues to advocate for the neurodivergent community worldwide, and his new buzzy comedy series, ‘Austin.’

Check out the trailer for ‘Austin’: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3WNJKKGzwc

Learn about the new dating app, Wable: https://www.hellowable.com/

Learn about Aspect (Autism Spectrum Australia): https://www.aspect.org.au/

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