Phone a Friend with Jessi Cruickshank
Jessi Cruickshank
Comedian Jessi Cruickshank HAS A PODCAST! Because she needed a safe space to talk about EVERYTHING without getting in trouble. Each week, she’ll give her hot takes on what’s happening in the world, in her home and in Pop Culture. But when she wants to dive deeper, learn more, or just understand important things like Who the F*&# is Bhad Bhabie? She’ll get to Phone a Friend! This can be a real-life friend, a celebrity friend, a sassy tween, a serious news anchor, a gay man who knows about The Real Housewives, a straight man who knows about sports, or the only person she could find who actually got Taylor Swift tickets. The conversations might last three minutes or the entire episode. They can be deep or petty, but they’ll all be eye-opening and HILARIOUS. New episodes drop EVERY THURSDAY wherever you get your podcasts! And if you read this entire description, you’re pretty much obligated to CLICK SUBSCRIBE and leave a 5 STAR REVIEW!LEAVE JESSI A VOICEMAIL: 323-448-0068FOLLOW JESSI: @jessicruickshank Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 21, 2023 • 55min
Call Me Maybe... A Voicemail BONANZA!
This week Jessi’s Phone A Friend is… YOU! She’s clearing out her voicemail box by answering YOUR messages for the first time, LIVE! And Phonies, you did not disappoint. You are forcing Jessi to apologize for past mistakes, to reveal a shocking truth about Hanson, to explain what “Burrata” is and why Seth Rogen made her eat it.Plus! Jessi drags her husband Evan on the show to discuss her postpartum hair loss. She might have to call the Divorce Lawyer after his comments. Pop open the top button on those pants and settle in for a VERY SPECIAL episode of Phone A Friend!Wanna get in on this HOT Voicemail ACTION? Leave Jessi A Message ANYTIME: 323-448-0068PS: This episode was recorded BEFORE *NSync Reunited ... Jessi PROMISES to talk ALL about it NEXT WEEK! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 14, 2023 • 1h 10min
Just Give Me Some Smirnoff with Fefe Dobson
Fefe Dobson is back with new music! But first, Jessi forces her to revisit her old music in a hilarious round of FEFE-OKE. Then, they talk about highs of having success as a teenager, the lows of being dropped by her album and all the romances, heartbreaks and ex-boyfriends in between. Plus! Are you a SHARENT? Do you share pictures and videos of your kids online? Jessi does, and a new law just got passed that could stop her. Then, Justin Bieber needs a fashion intervention, Vasectomies are trending on Tik Tok and Leonardo Dicaprio doesn’t know any of this because he’s been on a yacht since 2022. Crack open a Smirnoff or pop a bottle of MOET (pronounced with a hard T) and enjoy! PS this episode was recorded BEFORE NSYNC REUNITED at the VMAs (but, you heard it here first!)PSS… CALL JESSI and leave her a voicemail about ANYTHING: 323-448-0068 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 7, 2023 • 1h 11min
When You Wish Upon A Child Star with Alyson Stoner
Why do Child Stars often grow up to be Trainwrecks? Former Child Star Alyson Stoner (Cheaper By The Dozen, Camp Rock, That’s So Raven…) knows exactly why. Alyson is all grown up and on a mission to finally EXPOSE HOLLYWOOD. The actor and podcaster shares stories, facts and childhood experiences with Jessi that explain why so many child stars end up peeing in mop buckets (and worse). Plus! Jessi has an AFTER-RENAISSANCE GLOW and shares HOW she got last minute tickets to Beyonce’s L.A show, the surprising guest she spotted in the crowd and everything you DIDN’T see at the big B-DAY concert. Then Hot Divorce Summer rages on (RIP Sophie and Joe), Kanye West shows us his Venice Canal, Burning Man is NOT FOR JESSI… but this episode IS!We’re doing an ALL-VOICEMAIL EPISODE SOON! Leave Jessi A Message HERE: 323-448-0068 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 31, 2023 • 1h 11min
IT’S TIME TO PLAY… with Dan Levy, Chris Kirkpatrick, Cat & Nat, Whitney Port and MORE!
We hope you’re hungry because Jessi has put together an ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BUFFET of her favorite games with some of her favorite guests! Dan Levy, Chris Kirkpatrick, Whitney Port, Max Kerman, The Hot Wiggle and MORE. From Dan Levy revealing his first kiss, to Whitney Port truth-telling everything about Lauren Conrad, to Priyanka sending Jessi an accidental dick pic mid-interview, these are Phone A Friend Heritage Moments that deserve to be celebrated. Plus! We pull out a NEVER-BEFORE-HEARD, TOO-HOT-FOR-YOUR-EARS game with Cat & Nat and WARNING: it is not safe for kids. We’re kicking off this festive labor day long weekend with a festive episode so wear white for the last time… and ENJOY! As Always LEAVE ME A VOICEMAIL (about anything) HERE: 323-448-0068 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 24, 2023 • 1h 19min
Everyone’s F*ing The Nanny with Celebrity Divorce Lawyer James Sexton
‘Hot Divorce Summer’ has officially turned into ‘Ugly Divorce Summer’ and celebrity divorce lawyer James J. Sexton is telling Jessi why Britney Spears’s ex is “disgusting”, why Olivia Wilde is “to blame” for her drama with Jason Sudeikis and why Kevin Costner is probably leaking stories about his wife. Then, he tells Jessi the secret to NOT getting divorced! Airhorn Sound Effect! Plus, *NSYNC is reuniting and Jessi has proof, Flo Rida is getting Low Low Low with a different kind of shawty, Taylor Swift is RUINING weddings and Brody Jenner is a HOT. DAD. This episode will not leave you INCOMPLETE (you’ll get that joke once you listen).Don’t break up with Jessi… leave her a voicemail anytime, HERE: 323-448-0068 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 17, 2023 • 1h 10min
A casual STAKEOUT with PAPARAZZI Cesar Pena
Celebrity secrets are EXPOSED as Jessi goes on a STAKEOUT with NYC Paparazzi Cesar Pena. As they wait for Ashley Olsen to emerge with her new baby (casual), Jessi asks him EVERYTHING she has ALWAYS WANTED TO KNOW. How does he know where famous people are? What is the most money he’s made off a single photo? Which celebrities call him? Which celebrities swear at him? Cesar GOES THERE. Plus! Lizzo is canceled but don’t cancel Jessi for her controversial take on it! Everyone is mad at Dax Shepard and Kristen Bell, Beyonce’s hot bodyguard is giving thirsty moms the Summer Renaissance we all need and Lil Tay died, then came back to life (and don't worry, Jessi explains who Lil Tay is). All that and some URGENT UPDATES on Drake, Keke Palmer, Jeremy Allen White and Gwyneth Paltrow’s Guest House. Don’t listen to this one without looking your best because the Paparazzi is LURKING!Jessi LIVES for your voicemails, leave them here: 323-448-0068 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 10, 2023 • 1h 16min
Hot Divorce Summer with Shawn Desman
To all my ladies who be lookin’ real fine… come on, get in and GET READY for this HOT NEW EPISODE with Canadian Pop Superstar Shawn Desman! Not only does he serenade Jessi with his classics, he gets emotional (like, TEARS) talking about why he stopped making music and how Drake encouraged him to come back. Plus- it’s a HOT DIVORCE SUMMER! Jessi knows why Justin Trudeau is single but has no idea why Ariana Grande fell for Sponge Bob Square Pants. Then, we look inside Gwyneth Paltrow’s guest house (warning: it’s nicer than your real house) and her fridge (warning: it’s filled with more moisturizer than food). And Heidi and Spencer are back - find out why and how on this early 2000’s Banger of an episode. Leave Jessi SHOOK with a voicemail anytime, HERE: 323-448-0068 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 3, 2023 • 1h 4min
F**K It, Let’s Do It LIVE from Just For Laughs with Debra DiGiovanni
We are LIVE and ANYTHING CAN (and does) HAPPEN at the Just For Laughs festival in Montreal! Jessi lets the audience throw things at her head! She thirsts after Jeremy Allan White! The people of Quebec decide on a name for our listeners! And, Jessi counts down the “Top Musical Artists of 2023” according to Millenials and #4 will leave you SHOOK. Plus, Canadian comedy icon Debra DiGiovanni takes Jessi’s call LIVE ON STAGE. She tells Jessi why Video On Trial could get her canceled, which Canadian celebrity was the rudest (!!) and why it’s ok to call her fat. Thank you to all the Phonies who got tickets and traveled from far and wide to be at this very special live taping of Phone A Friend… Slide Whistle!Leave Jessi A Message ANYTIME: 323-448-0068 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 27, 2023 • 1h 8min
Let MATTEL You Something About Selling Sunset’s Bre Tiesi
Jessi is a Barbie girl, indoctrinated into the Barbie world. She’s giving her official review of the Barbie Movie and breaking down ALL the Barbie NEWS that’s dropped since! Then, she’s getting into bed with Drake and sharing her secret obsession with Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez. Plus! Are Reality Stars going on strike TOO? Bethenny Frankel thinks they should. Jessi is glad they’re not, because this week she’s phoning Selling Sunset’s Bre Tiesi to find out HOW she looked like THAT weeks after childbirth and why she doesn’t care what you think about her baby with Nick Cannon. This is the Barbie Movie of Podcast episodes, minus the $377 billion dollars… enjoy!Get tickets to see Jessi LIVE at Just For Laughs: https://montreal.hahaha.com/en/shows/phone-friend-jessi-cruickshankAnd leave Jessi a voicemail anytime, HERE: 323-448-0068 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 20, 2023 • 1h 21min
Hollywood is an ELECTRIC CIRCUS with Amanda Walsh
Writers are on strike, Actors are on strike… Hollywood is an ELECTRIC CIRCUS so Jessi is phoning Hollywood Actor/Former Much Music VJ Amanda Walsh to explain it all. What is the strike all about and should we feel bad for actors!? Then, Jessi forces Amanda to take an (acid) trip down memory lane to relive her days as a Much Music VJ. Which celebrity did she date? Who did she reject? And why Much Music could never make her “COOL”. Plus! Jessi is a year older but the Golden Bachelor is making her feel YOUNG. The Barbie Movie has gone TOO FAR, Kim Kardashian saves lives now and you’ll never believe why Jessi got 35 pairs of free SKIMS. Cue the Electric Circus Theme song and LET’S GET READY TO PARTY, NATION! Miranda Lambert will shame you if you take a selfie at Phone A Friend LIVE on July 29th but Jessi WONT! Get tickets HERE:https://montreal.hahaha.com/en/shows/phone-friend-jessi-cruickshankAnd leave Jessi a voicemail anytime, HERE: 323-448-0068 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
