Phone a Friend with Jessi Cruickshank

Our gift to YOU this Christmas is a BRAND NEW EPISODE! First, we’re discussing every pore (literally) of the most unflattering photos ever taken in the White House. Plus, we’re throwing in the most unflattering photo of Jessi ever taken, just for festive cheer! Then, is Timothee Chalamet underground rapper EsDeeKid!? If you’re Dumb & Busy, we fill you in on everything we know. 

Then, Martha Stewart is absolutely unhinge...

Step By Step… OOH BABY it’s New Kids On The Block’s Joey McIntyre making Jessi’s Boy Band dreams COME TRUE! In this unfiltered, unhinged conversation- Joey reveals what cosmetic work he’s had done and what plastic surgery procedures he wants. He shares intimate secrets about each member of NKOTB and tells-all about his hit holiday movie ‘Jingle Bell Wedding’. Listener Discretion Advised: Joey is SO DREAMY Jessi takes her pants off ...

This might be our favorite episode of 2025!  Jessi and Jason reveal their Spotify Wrapped Lists- but whose is more humiliating? Jessi watched ‘Heated Rivalry’ for the hockey. And stayed for the male bums. Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau are Instagram Official and officially creeping people out. Plus, why the Golden Globes owe K Pop Demon Hunters an apology. 

Then, blind activist, content creator, author and generally ins...

We are decking your halls with our first festive episode of the holiday season! Jessi breaks down everything you can’t afford on Gwyneth Paltrow’s NOT SAFE FOR BABY JESUS Goop Gift Guide (including 9 vibrators!) 

Did Meghan Markle steal the dress she is wearing in her holiday special and how much was Prince Harry paid to speak in Toronto this week? Jessi has ANSWERS. 

Plus, you won’t be giving your kids the AI Teddy...

We are re-visiting a Honky Tonk of an EPISODE, and one of Jessi’s all-time favorites with Katie Lowes! Katie is not just the STAR of Scandal and the year’s BIGGEST show ‘The Hunting Wives’, she also happens to be Jessi’s friend! Katie TELLS ALL about the sex, scandal and nudity on The Hunting Wives and how it became the biggest hit of the year. 

 Plus! Katie and Jessi talk about their friendship, their kids, their husb...

Cheryl Hickey is Entertaining US Tonight! After 18 years at Entertainment Tonight Canada, she tells ALL about the A-List Superhero who hit on her, the time she broke her butt with NSYNC and the one-on-one with Blake Lively she’ll never forget. 

Plus! Would you buy Hilary Duff tickets for $280,000? That’s not a typo-Jason My Producer would. Has Selling Sunset devolved into The Hills? Which of the 12 Hollywood Hunks on Vanity...

This VERY SPECIAL episode is LIVE! And in a theater full of Phonies, with Jay Malinowski performing jingles live, anything can happen (and it DOES!) Jessi reads an offensive text and Prince Harry apologizes for his offensive behavior. But do we forgive him? 

Jonathan Bailey is the Sexiest Man Alive and Jessi calls HER thirsty mom up on stage to read this week’s arousing edition of “Calling All Thirsty Moms”. Gen Z thinks th...

This episode has EVERYTHING! SPORTS! SCANDAL! REAL HOUSEWIVES! First, Jessi flew to Toronto for Game 7 of the World Series and it didn’t turn out how she expected- in SO.MANY.WAYS. So how is her marriage holding up after the Blue Jays devastating win? Then, Meghan Markle’s 10th publicist just quit. You read that right. We’ll tell you why. Plus! Kevin Federline released a memoir that nobody wanted! 

Then, Lilly Allen makes S...

Evan and Jessi are the Romeo and Juliet of The World Series… and NOW they have become international news sensations. Fresh off of their appearances on Fox and CBS Jessi brings Evan on the pod to talk about their rivalry, their whirlwind press tour and what it’s like being a Dodger fan, married to a Blue Jays fan.  

Then- Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau HARD LAUNCHED their relationship at a strip club in Paris during the ...

Did you know Chantal Kreviazuk has written HIT SONGS for Drake, Pitbull, P!nk, Christina Aguilera and MORE!?!? On this very special LIVE episode, she is TELLING ALL in front of a studio audience! How did a night out end up at a recording studio with Drake? Who is the most difficult star she's ever worked with? Which song does she regret giving to another artist? And WILL SHE SING HER HITS LIVE?! (SPOILER ALERT: SHE WILL and she wi...

Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry made out on a boat and Jessi has not stopped thinking about it. How serious are they? Do they make a good couple? What does his family think? When will Xav drop a verse about it? And WHY WAS HE WEARING JEANS!? Jessi has answers. 

Plus! Fans have tried to ‘improve’ the songs on Taylor Swift’s album- and you might like their versions better. Kylie Jenner just released her debut single and if King...

Does Jessi like The Life of a Showgirl? Does Jason My Producer? They weigh in on the bops, the flops and the WOOD on Taylor Swift’s most controversial album yet. Then Jessi phones Crystal Haryanto, the Berkeley Professor who teaches a course on Taylor Swift and her review on the album is MORE SHOCKING than Taylor’s line about opening up her thighs. 

Plus! Nicole Kidman alters the world with her BREAKUP BANGS! Keith Urban is...

Jessi is officially in her ‘‘Under The Tuscan Sun’ era- she tells ALL from her scandalous trip to Cuba. Then- the surprising reason Taylor Swift is NOT playing the Superbowl and Bad Bunny is. Selena Gomez is married and Nicole Kidman is NOT. Plus- how would YOU feel if a guest brought their own food to your wedding? 

All that and Jessi’s husband is working on The Golden Bachelor- she’s got insider details on the shocking se...

This week Jimmy Kimmel was pulled off the air, then put back on the air, and we felt like it was more important than ever TO HEAR FROM COMEDIANS. So… Jessi is phoning world-renowned stand up comic Whitney Cummings to get her take on free speech, cancel culture and staying funny as a new mom. Plus! Is Hailey Bieber Putin’s love child and is Avril Lavigne dead? Whitney weighs in on the world's biggest celebrity conspiracy theories.&n...

Jessi gets (too?) HOT and bothered about the Emmy winners, the Emmy host and what it felt like to watch all of her high school friends win Emmys. Plus, Jessi’s  kids had a DIRECT IMPACT on the Emmy nominations- she’ll tell you why.  Also, IF YOU OWN A PARIS HILTON MINI-FRIDGE, SEND IT BACK NOW. And if you’ve always dreamed of owning Avril Lavigne Wine… now you can! We look at some shocking successful (and failed) celebri...

THIS PODCAST ALMOST GOT SCAMMED! Jessi shares the shocking details behind a celebrity “Podcast Scam” she practically fell for. Then, Mariah does nothing while Tate does EVERYTHING- the MTV VMA’s brought 2004 back and we love them (and Gay People!) for that. Speaking of Gay People- what are “Gaylors” and why are they devastated about Taylor Swift's engagement? Plus! Glen Powell bares his (fake) muscles on GQ and Jessi is (REAL) into...

It’s the SEASON 3 PREMIERE! Tears will run down your cheeks AND thighs at the triumphant return of “Jason My Producer!” Jessi and Jason have SO MUCH to catch up on- Sabrina Carpenter’s new album is out and the lyrics are SHOCKING-especially when sung by Jessi’s 8 year olds. A new study reveals that 77% of Gen Zers bring their parents to their job interviews. Yes, you read that right. Jessi will discuss WITHOUT her parents. 

We were supposed to be off this week but TRAYVIS SWELCE HAD OTHER PLANS. So… here we are throwing an ENGAGEMENT PARTY and you’re invited! Jessi will sip champagne and get reactions from Taylor’s In-Laws, Friends and former-friend Blake Lively. Then, she’ll place an URGENT CALL to Crystal Haryanto the author of ‘The Glory of Giving Everything: The Taylor Swift Business Model’ to tell ALL about the proposal, the ring, the easter eggs...

Do you want to lose weight? Are you thinking about trying Ozempic? Or do you just want to understand how to have a healthier relationship with food? World-renowned dietitian Abbey Sharp is taking Jessi's call to answer ALL of your questions about food, diet, the rise of 'Skinny Talk' and why the Kardashians are telling us ALL ABOUT their breast implants.

Plus! Is Taylor Swift performing at the SuperBowl? Jessi is unpacking the ...