Hot Takes & Deep Dives

By Jess Rothschild

Podcast serving quick hits & deep cuts on LGBT pop iconography & NYC culture. Recent guests include Rosie O'Donnell, Sandra Bernhard, Fortune Feimster, Roxane Gay, Fran Drescher, Isaac Mizrahi... more

· TV & Film

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How many episodes does Hot Takes & Deep Dives have?

The podcast currently has 277 episodes available.

Hot Takes & Deep Dives episodes:

March 15, 2021 Survivor's Jerri Manthey: OG Villainess of Reality TV
Jess is joined by iconic Survivor castaway Jerri Manthey, known for her three season arc (spanning 15 years) appearing on The Australian Outback (season 2), All Stars and Heroes vs. Villains. Dubbed "The Black Widow" due to her love-hate relationship with Colby Donaldson, Jerri goes deep about the publicity surrounding The Australian Outback which turned the cast into overnight celebrities (Letterman / Rosie appearances). Jerri discusses fellow season 2 castaway Elisabeth Hasselbeck, Survivor's evolution + her picks for best (and most overrated) players. Finally, Jerri makes her pitch for Real Housewives of Napa Valley.
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1h 7min
March 09, 2021 Housewives Empath Jamie Stein Deep Dives Summer House
Jess welcomes Housewives Empath Jamie Stein back to the pod, this time to dissect the unconscious fears and desires of the Summer House cast. Jamie goes deep on the personal journeys and interpersonal relationships of Carl Radke, Kyle Cooke, Lindsay Hubbard and Hannah Berner. We then transition to The Real World: New York and review the landmark reunion series. Jess previously interviewed Jamie about his career as an Associate Editor on four RW seasons, so we have a true RW aficionado on our hands.
[ 7:00 - Carl & Lindsay ]
[ 30:00 - Kyle, Hannah & Amanda ]
[ 47:00 - Vanderpump Rules vs. Summer House ]
[ 53:20 - The Real World Reunion ]
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1h 16min
March 04, 2021 Housewives All Stars, Real World Nostalgia & Clubhouse App (w/ Kate Casey)
Jess is joined by friend of the show Kate Casey for some predictions on Housewives All Stars (aka Mash-Up) and what to watch this week (Real World New York) + (It's a Sin, HBOMax). Kate also shares a story about the Housewife interview she never aired and why she no longer cares to interview Bethenny or Andy Cohen. Finally, Kate explains why we should get into the new Clubhouse app.
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32min
March 01, 2021 Finding Prince Charming's (Logo's Gay Bachelor Show) Brandon & Justin
We finally get to bask in the glory of a deep dive on Logo's gay bachelor show, Finding Prince Charming. We are joined by TWO of our fave suitors: Brandon Kneefel and Justin Roisom. We go behind the scenes of casting and production, Brandon and Justin's reaction to the rentboy controversy surrounding their "prince" Robert Sepulveda, Jr., before we blow the lid off the damn thing half way through. We also discuss which Bravolebrity had a recent medium reading with Brandon + Justin gives his Bravo wish list.
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55min
February 22, 2021 Gina Gershon on Showgirls, Bound & Being a Gay Icon
Jess is joined by the one... the only... Gina Gershon!! Gina Gershon is a legitimate gay icon for her back-to-back iconic roles as Cristal Connors in Showgirls and Corky in Bound. We chat about everything --- Bound, Showgirls, NYC vs. LA in the 90s, high school w/ Lenny Kravitz, appearances on Curb Your Enthusiasm as the Hassidic dry cleaner + her impressions of Sarah Palin and Melania Trump.
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50min
February 15, 2021 Madonna Deep Cuts Debate! (w/ MLVC's Tony & Stefan)
Jess is joined by Tony Trius and Stefan Mreczko, hosts of MLVC - The Madonna Podcast - for the deep dive of your dreams. Together, we pour through each of Madonna's albums and reveal our fave "deep cuts" from each. We also discuss our favorite live tour performances and which "single" is criminally under-appreciated. The taste WILL. JUMP. OUT.
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1h 1min
February 08, 2021 H'wives Unpopular Opinions + Wendy Williams (w/ PetShopBoy)
Jess welcomes back PetShopBoy, aka "B," to review the four-hour Wendy Williams extravaganza on Lifetime. We also discuss Ramona Singer's jaunts to St. Barth and Mar-a-lago while Sonja Morgan is home recovering from COVID. Finally, we put PetShopBoy to the test with "But Now We Said It: Unpopular Opinions" where he gives his unpopular takes on each Housewives franchise.
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46min
February 01, 2021 Actress/Singer Jackie Tohn on Glow, American Idol, The Nanny & more
Jess is joined by her high school classmate: actress, singer, performer Jackie Tohn! Jackie Tohn moved to LA at 18 to pursue her Hollywood dreams after growing up on Long Island and appearing on "The Sopranos" and "The Nanny" (as a young Fran Drescher). Jackie reminisces about her experiences on those shows, plus her stints on "American Idol," Bravo's "Platinum Hit" and her big break as "Melrose" on Netflix's "GLOW" for three seasons. We also chat about dating Jason Mraz and hosting the new Netflix cooking competition show "Best Leftovers Ever."
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51min
January 25, 2021 Interview w/ Bob the Drag Queen: Drag Race's Reigning Stand-Up Comedian
Jess is joined by stand-up comedian and winner of RuPaul's Drag Race season 8, Bob the Drag Queen! Bob tells stories about actress Kathy Najimy calling RuPaul directly to recommend him, why Whoopi Goldberg is his #1 influence, the story behind the "Bob" drag name and his reign in New York City nightlife headlining at Barracuda. We also discuss why he won't appear on "Watch What Happens Live" as a drag diva impersonator ever again.
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45min
January 19, 2021 Princesses Long Island Deep Dive (w/ Emerson Collins of The People's Couch)
Jess is joined by friend of the pod and The People's Couch fave Emerson Collins for an epic re-watch of Bravo's one-season wonder Princesses: Long Island. We discuss: cast favorites and most hated, show highlights, why the show was canceled and where they are now. Jess also sheds light on the truths displayed in the series, having grown up a fellow Long Island Jew.
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56min

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