Latest Bethennyfrankel Podcast Episodes
Melissa Etheridge on Sex, Love & Behind the Music
Hot Takes & Deep Dives - October 02, 2023 09:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 694 ratingsJess is joined by bonafide rock icon MELISSA ETHERIDGE! Melissa discusses all the dyke drama in her early Hollywood friendships with ROSIE O'DONNELL, ELLEN, KD LANG and BRAD PITT and nearly being outed when her first record was released. We also go behind the music for “Bring Me Some Water,” “Br...
Ira Madison III on Ranking Madonna Albums, Fire Island & Keep It
Hot Takes & Deep Dives - September 18, 2023 09:30 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 694 ratingsJess is joined by IRA MADISON III to discuss staying “too long” on Fire Island, his definitive ranking of MADONNA albums, interviewing PATTI LUPONE and BETHENNY on his podcast “Keep It,” NENE LEAKES inspiring the title of his upcoming memoir, appearing on YOU and WENDY WILLIAMS, his recent 3x BE...
And Just Like That Postmortem w/ Every Outfit on SATC (Chelsea Fairless & Lauren Garroni)
Hot Takes & Deep Dives - September 11, 2023 09:30 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 694 ratingsJess is joined by the queens of "Every Outfit on Sex and the City" (@everyoutfitonSATC)— Chelsea Fairless and Lauren Garroni. We discuss which show has more severely tarnished its legacy: SATC with AJLT vs. The L Word with Gen Q, The Writer’s Room podcast scabbing during the WGA strike, Sara Ram...
Empath Jamie Stein Channels Jenna Lyons, Bethenny's Summer of Chaos, Kim Cattrall
Hot Takes & Deep Dives - September 05, 2023 09:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 694 ratingsEmpath and intuitive Jamie Stein (@jamiestein) returns to burn through a plethora of hot topics. We discuss: Kim Cattrall’s relationship to Sex and the City, Jenna Lyons’ r-ship to her inner diva and Jamie’s intuitive take on RHONY reboot’s Jessel Tank and Erin Lichy. Plus, the underbelly of Bet...
Provincetown Deep Dive (w/ Brandon Ward)
Hot Takes & Deep Dives - August 28, 2023 09:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 694 ratingsJess is joined by Boston native Brandon Ward (@the.bottoms) for the Provincetown deep dive of our dreams. We break down the theme weeks (Bear Week, July 4th, Girlsplash, Carnival, Spooky Bear, Holly Folly). Plus, Tea at the Boatslip vs. Tea on Fire Island, A-House vs. Paramount (where to go out)...
Madonna Birthday: Astrology of Our Leo Queen (w/ Andy Bellatti)
Hot Takes & Deep Dives - August 16, 2023 09:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 694 ratingsJess is joined by Andy Bellatti (@astrologywithandy) to celebrate Madonna’s 65th birthday — our Leo Queen. Madonna is a Leo Sun, Virgo Moon, Aquarius Rising and we examine her life & career milestones through the lens of her birth chart. We cover: NYC dancer (‘79-‘80), debut album (’82), “Like ...
Bethenny & Jill Zarin’s Reunion Producer, Chris DeRosa (RHONY & RHONJ)
Hot Takes & Deep Dives - August 08, 2023 09:30 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 694 ratingsJess is joined by Chris DeRosa, veteran reality TV producer with credits including five (5) seasons of RHONY, last season’s (and newly in production) RHONJ, The Big Shot with Bethenny, various food competition series (ie: Chopped), Summer House, plus Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga: Cheek to Cheek. He ...
DJ Lina Bradford on Barbie, Candis Cayne, Fire Island & more
Hot Takes & Deep Dives - July 24, 2023 09:30 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 694 ratingsJess is joined by New York icon LINA BRADFORD to discuss her Barbie ~ pop culture doll collection, being raised as a girl since age four, growing up in New York nightlife, best friend CANDIS CAYNE — the Linda Evangelista to her Naomi Campbell. Plus, career evolution from dancer > nightclub host ...
Sex and the City Exec. Producer & Writer — Jenny Bicks
Hot Takes & Deep Dives - July 10, 2023 09:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 694 ratingsJess is joined by Emmy-winning exec. producer and writer on ALL SIX SEASONS of SEX AND THE CITY, Jenny Bicks! Jenny reveals how Samantha’s cancer storyline was based on her own experience beating breast cancer and how Steve is based on her husband. Plus, her own personal contributions to Carrie,...
Finding Fire Island TRAILER! Premieres July 6th!
Hot Takes & Deep Dives - June 14, 2023 14:40 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 694 ratingsANNOUNCEMENT!!! PREMIERING JULY 6th! “Finding Fire Island” is a docu-podcast series which brings to life how a sleepy, 19th century beach town became a modern day queer mecca for artists and the New York City theater community. Queer history has often been told through the lens of loss an...
Madonna Tell-All by Brother Christopher Ciccone (w/ Tony Trius)
Hot Takes & Deep Dives - June 12, 2023 09:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 694 ratingsJess is joined by MLVC Madonna podcast co-host Tony Trius to deconstruct the 2008 tell-all “Life With My Sister Madonna,” written by her brother Christopher Ciccone. We go deep on Christopher’s ever-evolving role in M's life and career, including backup dancer, live show dresser, Blond Ambition...
Survivor’s Jerri Manthey: OG Villainess of Reality TV
Hot Takes & Deep Dives - June 05, 2023 09:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 694 ratingsJess 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 ...
MTV’s Dave Holmes on Britney, The Real World, TRL, Jesse Camp
Hot Takes & Deep Dives - May 22, 2023 09:30 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 694 ratingsJess is joined by iconic MTV VJ DAVE HOLMES! Dave was the “runner-up” in the infamous Wanna Be a VJ contest who turned his “loss” to Jesse Camp into a 5-year career at MTV. Dave chats about being gay in the TRL days, BRITNEY, N’SYNC, EMINEM, MANDY MOORE, CARSON DALY’s rise, JOHN NORRIS, the MTV ...
Rachel Dratch on SNL, 30 Rock, Countess Luann Cabaret & more
Hot Takes & Deep Dives - May 01, 2023 09:30 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 694 ratingsJess 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 ...
Kara DioGuardi (American Idol): Songwriter - Kelly Clarkson, XTina, Pink, Britney & Ashlee
Hot Takes & Deep Dives - April 17, 2023 09:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 694 ratingsJess 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 Oth...
Lady Bunny on ‘Drag Race’ vs Drag, RuPaul, Wigstock
Hot Takes & Deep Dives - April 03, 2023 09:30 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 694 ratingsJess 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...
Nightlife Impresario Daniel Nardicio — The Ice Palace, Club Cumming, Liza Minnelli, Bianca del Rio
Hot Takes & Deep Dives - March 21, 2023 09:30 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 694 ratingsJess 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 I...
Ariana Madix on Tom Sandoval Romance, Kristen Doute + Astrology of Tom & Ariana
Hot Takes & Deep Dives - March 13, 2023 09:30 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 694 ratingsJess 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 a...
Queer Eye’s Jai Rodriguez on RENT, Bros, Fire Island & more
Hot Takes & Deep Dives - February 27, 2023 10:30 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 694 ratingsJess 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 c...
Jill Kargman on Cult of SoulCycle, UES Mom Scene, Drew Barrymore
Hot Takes & Deep Dives - February 20, 2023 10:30 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 694 ratingsJess 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...
Bravo Casting Producer — Below Deck, Tabatha’s Takeover, Millionaire Matchmaker
Hot Takes & Deep Dives - February 06, 2023 10:30 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 694 ratingsJess is joined by reality TV casting producer Frank Garrity, who has worked on Below Deck, The People's Couch, Millionaire Matchmaker and Tabatha's Takeover. We discuss how to break into reality TV casting & production, background checks (ie: Jen Shah; unearthing racist tweets), getting yelled a...
Jamie Babbit on Directing But I'm A Cheerleader, Natasha Lyonne, Clea DuVall, The L Word
Hot Takes & Deep Dives - January 30, 2023 10:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 694 ratingsJess is joined by prolific film & TV director JAMIE BABBIT! Jamie is best known for writing/directing the cult classic BUT I'M A CHEERLEADER w/ Natasha Lyonne and Clea DuVall. Over the past two decades she has directed HBO's GIRLS, THE MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL, GILMORE GIRLS, THE L WORD, A LEAGUE O...
Inside The L Word Scripts, Set Visits, Contracts, Behind the Scenes
Hot Takes & Deep Dives - January 19, 2023 10:30 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 694 ratingsIn the final installment of our L Word trilogy, Jess is joined by L Word historians Ash Silver (renowned YouTuber) and Chris Lintner (@thelwordonline). Chris shares her story of getting confronted by Ilene Chaiken in Vancouver for putting pieces of the scripts online in 2006 and Ash reveals how ...
L Word Gen Q Showrunner Marja Lewis Ryan Answers Each Storyline
Hot Takes & Deep Dives - January 16, 2023 10:30 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 694 ratingsJess is joined by The L Word Generation Q showrunner, Marja Lewis Ryan! We discuss how Marja got the job, her connection to Abbi Jacobson coming out, if the writers have seen The L Word (OG), Jennifer Beals' influence on Bette Porter and Marja's very first meeting with JB, Leisha Hailey and Kate...
Ilene Chaiken on Creating The L Word, Bette & Tina, Jennifer Beals, Kate Moennig
Hot Takes & Deep Dives - January 09, 2023 10:30 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 694 ratingsJess is joined by THE L WORD creator and show-runner Ilene Chaiken! Ilene discusses running Aaron Spelling's production company, her real-life version of The Planet, the head of Showtime wanting to cast Leisha Hailey as Shane, Jennifer Beals choosing Laurel Holloman as Tina, and Mia Kirshner's b...
Comedian Jared Freid on Late Night Eating, Headshots, Instagram Relationships, Deuxmoi
Hot Takes & Deep Dives - January 02, 2023 10:30 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 694 ratingsJess is joined by comedian Jared Freid (co-host of Betches' modern dating pod U Up?) to discuss relationship "soft launches" and breakups on Instagram, dating app profile makeovers, Jared's journey with late night eating addiction, being heckled over his headshot and being spotted in Deuxmoi. Pl...
Interview w/ Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You" co-writer Walter Afanasieff — Celine Dion, Beyonce, Titanic
Hot Takes & Deep Dives - December 22, 2022 13:23 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 694 ratingsJess is joined by WALTER AFANASIEFF, the Grammy-winning songwriter and producer responsible for co-writing and producing the majority of MARIAH CAREY's ‘90s hits, including “Anytime You Need a Friend,” “My All,” “Hero,” “One Sweet Day,” and of course “All I Want For Christmas Is You.” Afanasieff...
Real World Seattle’s Irene McGee on The Slap, Stephen, Homecoming
Hot Takes & Deep Dives - December 12, 2022 10:30 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 694 ratingsJess is joined by The Real World Seattle's IRENE MCGEE, infamous for the season which she battled Lyme disease and was slapped in the face by cast member Stephen Williams. Irene discusses cast member David Burns' relationship with the show's casting director Kira and everything surrounding Steph...
Flipping Out's Megan Weaver on Jeff Lewis, Teddi Mellencamp's All In, Interior Design Advice
Hot Takes & Deep Dives - December 05, 2022 10:30 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 694 ratingsJess is joined by Flipping Out interior designer Megan Weaver! Megan chats about her fateful meet-cute with Jeff Lewis in a restaurant bathroom which led to filming 7 seasons of Bravo's Flipping Out and her current gig as co-host on RadioAndy SiriusXM’s Jeff Lewis Live. We discuss her experience...
Bethenny Ever After (w/ Ryan Bailey) + Interview w/ Bethenny's Therapist Dr. Amador on Jason Hoppy & more
Hot Takes & Deep Dives - November 21, 2022 10:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 694 ratingsWow Bethenny, Wow. Jess is joined by Ryan Bailey, (So Bad It’s Good), for an epic deep dive on Bethenny Ever After (avail on Peacock). We review episodes including Bethenny’s 40th Birthday Breakdown, Lost at Sea with Dr. Amador and the series finale. Plus, observations of her #2 Julie, food blog...
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