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Hot Takes & Deep Dives

Jess Rothschild

Tv & Film

Frequency: 1 episode/9d. Total Eps: 272

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, Lea DeLaria, Melissa Etheridge, Rachel Dratch, Gina Gershon, Margaret Cho, L Word creator Ilene Chaiken, Jenifer Lewis, Judy Gold, Mario Cantone, Michael Musto & more!

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Charles Busch on Liza & Judy, Rosie O'Donnell, Joan Rivers & more

Monday, May 18, 2026 • Duration 58:03

Jess is joined by playwright and "male actress" CHARLES BUSCH! Topics include: ROSIE O'DONNELL producing the disastrous Boy George musical 'Taboo,' performing at The Duplex in the late 70s, becoming close with JOAN RIVERS, the chaos of interviewing LIZA, working with NATASHA LYONNE, and how 'Vampire Lesbians of Sodom' became one of the longest-running Off-Broadway plays of all time.

⭐ Night of 1000 Judys: June 1 @Joe's Pub

* all donations benefit The Ali Forney Center *

⭐ IG: @jessxnyc

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

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Is West Wilson The Talented Mr. Ripley of Summer House? (w/ Jamie Stein)

Monday, May 11, 2026 • Duration 01:15:58

Jess is joined by empath & intuitive JAMIE STEIN (@jamiestein) for a SUMMER HOUSE psychological deep dive. We unpack the subconscious dynamics behind West Wilson, Amanda Batula, Ciara Miller, Kyle Cooke, Lindsay Hubbard and Carl Radke. Topics— Kyle & Amanda's codependency, West's "Talented Mr. Ripley" / "Catch Me If You Can" shape-shifting energy, Carl & Lindsay, the spinoff "In The City," Tom Sandoval vs. West as the better villain, and more!

⭐ IG: @jessxnyc | @jamiestein

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

⭐ Jess' docu-series on the rise & fall of SoulCycle — Cult of Body & Soul

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How Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" Was Really Made — Co-writer Walter Afanasieff

Monday, December 29, 2025 • Duration 01:01:44

Jess is joined by WALTER AFANASIEFF, the Grammy-winning songwriter and producer behind MARIAH CAREY's biggest '90s hits — including "Hero," "My All," "One Sweet Day," and "All I Want for Christmas Is You." Topics — how the modern Christmas classic was written, his professional fallout with Mariah Carey, and how the songwriting biz has radically changed since the '90s. Plus — producing CELINE DION's "My Heart Will Go On" from Titanic, writing with BEYONCÉ and BARBRA STREISAND, and the story of how a record label sabotaged a future American Idol winner.

⭐ IG: @jessxnyc

⭐ Jess' docu-series on the rise & fall of SoulCycle — Cult of Body & Soul

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

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Rachel Dratch on SNL, 30 Rock, Countess Luann Cabaret & more

Monday, May 1, 2023 • Duration 56:18

Jess is joined by RACHEL DRATCH, known for seven (7) seasons on SNL, beloved for the Boston Teens (w/ Jimmy Fallon) and bringing the name "Debbie Downer" into the cultural lexicon. We go deep on Rachel's long-standing friendship with TINA FEY, her SNL audition, getting cast and replaced by JANE KRAKOWSKI on 30 ROCK and discovering she was pregnant at 43 years old. We also discuss WINE COUNTRY, the movie based on her real-life 50th birthday trip and her experience performing in Countess Luann's cabaret show.

IG: @jessxnyc | @raedratch

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Kara DioGuardi (American Idol): Songwriter - Kelly Clarkson, XTina, Pink, Britney & Ashlee

Monday, April 17, 2023 • Duration 01:00:24

Jess is joined by American Idol judge and prolific songwriter KARA DioGUARDI to reflect on her incredible contributions to pop music throughout the 2000s. We go deep behind the music of her iconic songs, including... KYLIE MINOGUE "Spinning Around," PINK "Sober," CHRISTINA AGUILERA "Ain't No Other Man," KELLY CLARKSON "Walk Away," BRITNEY's Blackout album, and co-writing the bulk of the ASHLEE SIMPSON and LINDSAY LOHAN albums. Kara also reflects on helping secure ADAM LAMBERT's spot on American Idol, and her experience on Bravo's songwriting competition show Platinum Hit.

IG: @jessxnyc

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Lady Bunny on 'Drag Race' vs Drag, RuPaul, Wigstock

Monday, April 3, 2023 • Duration 46:08

Jess is joined by drag legend LADY BUNNY! Lady Bunny discusses Drag Race's impact on modern day queens vs. experimental avant-garde style, questionable music choices on RPDR, gender & identity politics, organizing Wigstock in Tompkins Square Park & Pier 17, creating culture vs. mimicking reality TV, being held at gunpoint in the East Village and her rise alongside RuPaul at The Pyramid Club.

See Lady Bunny at The Green Room 42 in May & June!

IG: @jessxnyc

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Nightlife Impresario Daniel Nardicio — The Ice Palace, Club Cumming, Liza Minnelli, Bianca del Rio

Tuesday, March 21, 2023 • Duration 41:32

Jess is joined by the king of New York City nightlife, Daniel Nardicio. Throughout his career, Nardicio has produced events for Liza Minnelli, Alan Cumming, Chita Rivera, Carol Channing, Margaret Cho, Sandra Bernhard, Bianca del Rio and more. He chats about creating The Underwear Party on Fire Island, opening Club Cumming and his latest endeavor, now owning The Ice Palace in Cherry Grove. We also discuss Adele & Jennifer Lawrence at Club Cumming and Liza Minnelli's infamous stay in the Fire Island Pines.

IG: @jessxnyc

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Ariana Madix on Tom Sandoval Romance, Kristen Doute + Astrology of Tom & Ariana

Monday, March 13, 2023 • Duration 53:36

Jess chats with VANDERPUMP RULES' ARIANA MADIX about her pre-SUR life in NYC, her friendship > relationship with TOM SANDOVAL and becoming friends with KRISTEN DOUTE behind the scenes. Ariana also reacts to JAX TAYLOR's "glorified roommates" claim, her sexuality and buying their home. Original air date: Apr 2020

[ 36:00 ] At 36 minutes in, Jess is joined by Andy Bellatti (@astrologywithandy), astrologer to the Housewives, pop queens and Vanderpump kids for a deep dive on the astrology of the Tom & Ariana relationship. Original air date: May 2020

IG: @jessxnyc | @astrologywithandy

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Queer Eye's Jai Rodriguez on RENT, Bros, Fire Island & more

Monday, February 27, 2023 • Duration 51:37

Jess welcomes actor/singer JAI RODRIGUEZ — known as the OG Culture Guy on QUEER EYE. Jess fell in love with Jai as a teen, starring on Broadway as the beloved HIV+ drag queen Angel in RENT. We discuss his reign in NYC nightlife as a cabaret performer and his eventual big break on Queer Eye. We chat about his recent roles in BROS and Netflix's UNCOUPLED, and the irony of Jai relating more to Joel Kim Booster's FIRE ISLAND than the film he appeared in (BROS).

* Catch Jai's cabaret show LIVE at Oscar's Palm Springs on March 4th - oscarspalmsprings.com for tix! *

IG: @jessxnyc | @jairodriguez

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Jill Kargman on Cult of SoulCycle, UES Mom Scene, Drew Barrymore

Monday, February 20, 2023 • Duration 57:24

Jess welcomes back writer/actress Jill Kargman! Jill was born and raised on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, creating the perfect setting and inspiration for her novel Momzillas, adapted into the Bravo scripted series "Odd Mom Out" (streaming on Peacock!). We discuss: the cult of SoulCycle, her father's role as the President of Chanel, attending high school with Gwyneth Paltrow, Andy Cohen's pivotal role in her career in TV & SiriusXM + her gig on sister-in-law Drew Barrymore's talk show.

IG: @jessxnyc | @jillkargman

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