Best Jesse Chambliss Podcasts (2025)

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TCoF: Michelle Branch 1:18:00

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She was EVERYWHERE in the early 00s. ALL YOU WANTED was for her song to come on the radio. Yes, I’m making Michelle Branch puns bc my good friend Mary from When They Popped joins me this week to walk through Michelle Branch’s career as she pivots from pop to rock, soft rock, pop, and country. Michelle might write a lot of songs about love, but her …

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TCoF: Jessica Simpson 1:21:41

10M ago1:21:41

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Blonde bombshell, southern belle, ditzy tuna connoisseur, and powerhouse belter. Jessica Simpson has been called everything in the book (and then wrote her own)! Lia (ashleeandjessicast) and I take a look through Jessica's career start all the way to her releasing NEW music. We discuss the image she was forced to portray and her constant struggle f…

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TCoF: Samantha Mumba 1:18:54

10M ago1:18:54

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True Cost of Fame: Samantha Mumba S4E1 is officially live, and I'm joined by friend of the pod, Zach Rickel, host of Homophonic and curator of the @afunctioninggay social pages, to discuss what happened to Samantha Mumba! Primed to be a hard-hitting peer of Britney Spears and other teen pop acts, she had so much momentum that seemingly disappeared …

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Season 4: The TRUE Cost of Fame 0:51

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Record labels should be held accountable for how they prey on their artists, as Chappell Roan indicated in her recent Grammy's acceptance speech. This isn't a new phenomenon, though, and this season I want to explore how some of my favorite artists have been impacted. I'm covering ALL NEW GIRLS for this series, so get ready for a proper season to g…

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Dinner For Vampires: Bethany Joy Lenz w/ laguna_biotch 1:06:51

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Golly gee willickers do we have a piping hot episode for you tonight!! Need a distraction? Let's talk about how an actress on one of the biggest teen dramas of the past 20 years was in a *checks notes* RELIGIOUS CULTS? Kelli Williams joins me this week to break down One Tree Hill star Bethany Joy Lenz's incredible memoir, Dinner for Vampires. Betha…

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Lindsay Lohan: Our Little Secret 1:22:40

1y ago1:22:40

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For this Christmas special episode, I'm joined by Zach from Mummy Dearest Podcast to recap Lindsay's final Netflix film in the trinity! We talk fish, Zach’s stalker, how silly this movie was and we RANK all of the Lindsay Lohan Netflix films and discuss their critical and audience ratings. Then we talk about Mariah Carey, who I wish was featured on…

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Tate McRae, Addison Rae, Victoria Monet, Little Mix solo careers, and MORE 38:47

1y ago38:47

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My gummy hit and I had a lot to say because life is DARK for many people. Let's lighten the mood and give some hot takes about Tate McRae, Addison Rae, Victoria Monet, Jade, Perrie, Leigh-Anne, Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, Charli XCX... okay I covered a lot of ground. Tune in! Remember, to stay in the loop about all things Jesse's Girls, follo…

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Demi Lovato's Child Star w/ Van from Best Week Ever Podcast 1:03:42

1y ago1:03:42

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This week, Van and I dissect conversations Demi Lovato had with fellow child stars in her Child Star documentary on Hulu. Trigger warning, we will discuss topics such as disordered eating, sexual assault/child abuse, and suicide. With a truly incredible collection of celebrities, this documentary had so much potential, but did it live up to the com…

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The With Love Dance That Brought Two Homosexuals Together: A Celebration of Hilary Duff w/ Blake Rackley 1:37:24

1+ y ago1:37:24

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I'm in my Fall Out Boy song title era, so I thought I'd make this one LONG. Hilary Duff's birthday is fast approaching (September 28th), so I needed to post this dang episode Blake and I recorded a MONTH ago. In today's episode, Blake and I discuss our mutual love of Hilary Duff, how miss Duff's music allowed him to go VIRAL, and we answer some lis…

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A Sit-Down Interview w/ Your Host, Jesse Chambliss 47:04

1+ y ago47:04

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You heard it here, folks! We flipped the script this week. I'm joined by return guest (and hunkety hunk) Lamar Dawson (aka dirrtykingofpop) to talk all about my favorite subject, ME! Lamar asks me tons of questions about my childhood and how I developed my love of music and pop culture. This is a fun one to kick off my 33rd year on this spinning ro…

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90s Women in Rock 1:04:57

1+ y ago1:04:57

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This week, I'm joined by Lauren from Fashion Grunge Podcast (and Fashion Grunge) to do a grab-bag discussion about the women in the 90s carrying the torch of "Rock" music as well as other 90s culture! We get into Alanis Morissette, Sheryl Crow, Courtney Love, and more! Also, if you are reading this and know about the MTV segment Lauren discusses ab…

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Autobiography 20th Anniversary - Ashlee Simpson 38:49

1+ y ago38:49

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Happy 20th anniversary to Ashlee Simpson's debut album, Autobiography! We are so fortunate to experience 20 years of a timeless album like Autobiography. In this episode, I discuss my personal experience when first listening to this album and rank the original tracklist from 12 alllll the way to number 1. Any guesses what my number one song is??? R…

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Normani's Album Rollout, RCA Messiness, and Usher Tribute 1:17:49

1+ y ago1:17:49

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We have a bit of a grab bag today! Jasmine from black bubblegum is BACK to discuss the response to Normani's album, Dopamine, the weird desire for Black women pop stars to fail, RCA being a shit hole, and the Usher tribute headlined by stars like Teyana Taylor, Victoria Monet, Summer Walker, Chloe Bailey, Tinashe, and more! PEOPLE RESPONDED WEIRDLY…

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Nelly Furtado 1:22:00

1+ y ago1:22:00

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Say it right because this week we are talking about a genre-hopping staple in early '00s music, Nelly Furtado. From her career beginnings and success, shift in image (hello, Promiscuous Girl), albums in many languages, and her inevitable comeback moment, we cover it all. I'm joined by Mary from When They Popped: A Y2K Pop Culture Podcast to break i…

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Mariah Carey: The Celebration of Mimi Recap 1:12:17

1+ y ago1:12:17

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This week I'm joined by Austin Konkle of TikTok Twunk FAME to recap our individual experiences at Mariah Carey's show-stopping Vegas residency, The Celebration of Mimi. Austin and I discuss the first time we saw Mariah together and how this experience differed. We highlight some of our favorite moments and then conclude with some Mariah hot-seat qu…

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Emergency Episode: Britney Spears Updates 30:40

1+ y ago30:40

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THIS IS THE EPISODE TO SEND YOUR FRIENDS WHO KEEP ASKING WHAT'S HAPPENING WITH BRITNEY SPEARS! We've had endless headlines and breaking news this week, so I did the leg work for you. From her court settlement with her father, breaking the windshield in her G Wagon, Chateau Marmont drama, and alllll the social media posts. Remember, to stay in the l…

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Lilith Fair 1:09:59

1+ y ago1:09:59

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Coachella WHO? Taylor Swift WHO? This weekend may have some big music events happening, but women in the festival space, in particular, owe a lot to Sarah McLachlan. Yes, you read that right! While flawed in execution, Lilith Fair was a WOMEN ONLY music festival - the first of its kind - launched in the late 90s. Despite being short-lived, it revol…

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Madonna: The Celebration Tour RECAP 1:34:43

1+ y ago1:34:43

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Your favorite old women are back together to record again! This time, I'm joined by Troy McEady and Zach Patton-Garcia to recap our whirlwind weekend in my city to see the one and only Madge! From seat upgrades, to projectile vomiting, to me getting called the F slur by a famous drag queen, this episode has something for the whole family! Remember,…

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Lindsay Lohan: Irish Wish 1:18:23

1+ y ago1:18:23

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More Lindsay content? Absolutely. Join Lia Russo of The Ashlee and Jessicast and I as we review the movie but ultimately end up just talking a ton about each fashion moment Lindsay had in the film, how gorgeous her hair looked, and a tad bit about what's been up with Ashlee and Jessica as of late! All of Lindsay's looks will be posted on my Instagr…

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Women In Country & Beyoncé's "Texas Hold 'Em" 1:25:34

2y ago1:25:34

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Hot on the heels of Beyoncé shaking up the genre of Country music, it was high time that my guest, Dillon Parsons, and I got into the history of women in country! The stars aligned as we had planned to record this episode anyway and then we were BLESSED! Whether you're a fan of country music or not, this is such a fascinating conversation about whe…

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Hilary Duff: VDay 3Way 1:06:48

2y ago1:06:48

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THIS IS A SMUT EPISODE! My guest, Jarod Todeschi, has devoted his life (or maybe just like a few days) to piecing together some compelling clues about Hilary Duff's potential feud with Carly Rae Jepsen, all because of her lanky husband (and potential star f*cker), Matthew Koma. Jarod lays out the clues to sway me - what do you think? Also, I give a…

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More Than Christmas: Mariah Carey 1:23:42

2y ago1:23:42

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It's TIIIIIIIME to actually give Mariah the credit she deserves as an artist, and not just for her success with Christmas music (or at all, really). Mariah has been in the game for decades and sold over 220 million albums worldwide, had 19 #1 Billboard Hot 100 hits, and is, genuinely, a musical genius. I'm joined this week by Jasmine of black bubbl…

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On Tinashe and Independent Artists w/ Taylor Gray 1:37:59

2y ago1:37:59

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We are talking about my 4th most streamed artist of all time this week: Tinashe! Whether you know her name or not, after this episode you WILL care about her. I discuss a brief overview of her career, label struggles, her choice to go independent, and why I love her music! Then, I'm joined by Taylor Gray to discuss Tinashe's artistry, her unintenti…

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The Woman In Me: My Irish Bathtub Thoughts 36:07

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Let’s talk about Britney’s book! If the title of this episode is confusing, all of your questions will be answered by listening to this special episode.

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Shitfest w/ Van, Torry, and Christy 1:31:58

2y ago1:31:58

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Van (@bestweekeverpodcast), Torry (@rtbppodcast), and Christy (@xknowsall), join me for a meeting of the minds! Shitfest, if you will. We kiki and answer three questions: What's your pop culture obsession right now? What's something everyone seems to care about that you could not give two shits about? What's something niche (past or present) that y…

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Aubrey O'Day 1:16:49

2y ago1:16:49

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More like Aubrey O'Slay, amirite? She needs no introduction, folks! Aubrey is enigmatic, fascinating, and chaotic. Troy McEady (who essentially has a residency on this show at this point) and I discuss her role as the breakout star in Danity Kane, her time on reality tv, high-profile relationships, and how she's become an important voice in pop cul…

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Danity Kane 1:03:56

2+ y ago1:03:56

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This one doesn't need a caption Remember, to stay in the loop about all things Jesse's Girls, follow along on Instagram and Twitter. You can also check out my Tiktok and tune in to my quarterly playlists on Spotify! Want to hear me guest on other pods? I made a great playlist of my guest spots here! Don't forget to rate and subscribe because I need…

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TLC 1:01:11

2+ y ago1:01:11

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Record-breaking album sales and awards as well as plenty of controversies make TLC's story so compelling. Sit back, grab some lightly-dusted white cheddar popcorn, and journey with me throughout TLC's entire career and discography. After suffering the equivalent of writer's block for podcasters, this was a labor of love, so please share with your f…

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Britney Spears: Cabo-Gate 32:44

2+ y ago32:44

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Excuse this VERY RAW EPISODE! I didn't even add any music or edit out my sniffles (like I usually do LAWLZ), but if you saw on my Instagram/Tiktok this week, some shit went down when I posted photos and videos I got of BRITNEY JEAN SPEARS on the beach in Cabo. I got them from a REAL SOURCE THAT I KNOW! I lay out the whole story, how I exploded the …

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The Woman In Me: Let's Talk About BRITNEY SPEARS 1:09:55

2+ y ago1:09:55

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BRITNEY'S BOOK IS HAPPENING! WE HAVE A RELEASE DATE! There's so much Britney news I had to get the girls together for a little kiki. I'm joined by Zach Patton-Garcia and Troy McEady to dish on our book predictions, discuss what happened in Vegas (despite it not staying in Vegas), Britney's always-rumored return to music, and where we stand on some …

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Cheers 2 Life: Tori Alamaze Tells Her Story 47:20

2+ y ago47:20

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I am fortunate that the internet brought Tori Alamaze to me. You may know her as the ORIGINAL recording artist of the song "Don't Cha", made famous by the Pussycat Dolls, but she is so much more than that. Tori walks me through her journey of starting out as a Makeup Artist to the stars into singing backup on tour with OutKast and then launching he…

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Nicole Scherzinger: Villain or Visionary 1:21:16

2+ y ago1:21:16

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This week I'm joined by friend-of-the-pod, Troy McEady, to dissect the life and career of Nicole Scherzinger. We get into everything from her career beginnings, solo aspirations, alleged relationships, and how much of a role she may have played in the mistreatment of her fellow bandmates. I put on my tin foil hat and make connections between Nicole…

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Pussycat Dolls: The REAL Lead Pussycat 1:00:34

2+ y ago1:00:34

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This is my longest solo episode TO DATE and it was absolutely necessary to cover everything Pussycat Dolls. Whether you were a diehard fan or someone who casually listened, this episode has something for you so PLEASE support it and share with a friend. In the episode I focus on Robin Antin, mastermind of the Dolls, and whether she’s a protective D…

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Pop Culture Roundup: Chlöe, Ariana Grande, Ellie Goulding, and Kelly Clarkson! 19:40

2+ y ago19:40

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I had toooooo many thoughts about the events of last week. I offer my two cents about Chlöe's album sales, Ariana Grande's comments about body shaming, Ellie Goulding's new album, and Kelly Clarkson's double single release. Join me in the conversation and let me know how you felt about this past week! Remember, to stay in the loop about all things …

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Little Mix 1:15:25

2+ y ago1:15:25

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Little Mix is finally HERE! In this episode, I begin with a synopsis of their time on X Factor (and the unlikely celebrity who masterminded their formation), their success in the UK, missteps when breaking into the US market, controversies, and struggles in their personal lives. In the second half of the episode, I’m joined by Saige from @britneysp…

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Girl Group DNA w/ fa2chainz 1:06:31

2+ y ago1:06:31

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This week I’m joined by my new obsession, Fatou (fa2chainz) to discuss our perfect girl group concoctions. We discuss the key components for what makes a girl group successful and why we feel some groups didn’t make it big. Fatou reveals which girl group she absolutely cannot stand, and we play a game of “this or that” where I absolutely corner Fat…

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Bonus! S Club 7: Back to the '50s w/ Laguna Biotch 55:18

3y ago55:18

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This week I'm joined by the legendary Kelli Williams (Beyond the Blinds, Nostalgia & Now, Laguna Biotch) to relive S Club 7's first tv special, Back to the '50s! This special gave us the S Club Party music video which should be convincing enough for you to want to listen. Kelli stans them like I do, so we got into her memories of the group, broke d…

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Cheetah Girls: Cheetah Sistas 1:15:56

3y ago1:15:56

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This week I’m joined by regulation hottie, Julez Laro, to discuss how I didn’t make the transition from 3LW to Cheetah Girls until later on in life because I was a CHILD WHORE (this will make sense in context, probably). Also, come through Cheetah Girls with the multi ethnic group and Trans supporting characters! I learned a lot in my research incl…

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3LW: Broken Promithes Promithes 36:40

3y ago36:40

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These three little women stole my heart! In this episode about 3LW, I take you on a fascinating career journey that starts with Ricky Martin and ends with a lawsuit. No, seriously. We discuss the formation of the group, the 2 short album eras we were blessed with, the drama of a member leaving (shocking girl group trope, I know!), and Adrienne Bail…

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S Club 7: S Club Party 2023 1:48:43

3y ago1:48:43

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S Club 7 is reuniting for a tour in 2023! This episode was recorded just FOUR days before this announcement was made, so I'd like to say I played a hand in it. First order of business - MERCH is live now, so go get your shirt to support Jesse's Girls in Jesse's unemployment era! Now onto business - I'm joined this week by actor, content creator, mo…

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Valentine's Day Special: Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello 1:02:19

3y ago1:02:19

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Special Valentine’s Day Episode alert! I’m joined this week by Christy from X Knows All to discuss everything Shawn and Camila and their relationship timeline. We break down the relationship inception, all of the cringe yet memorable moments, especially the pap walks and jump scare videos from quarantine, and their breakup. We compare and contrast …

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Fifth Harmony: The End 59:26

3y ago59:26

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I’m joined this week by Mykel Montana, my IRL friend! We get into all of the moments during 5H’s second album cycle that led to their demise. We also detail Camila’s departure and how the public and the rest of the group responded. Mykel also gives the hot take that Fifth Harmony gave us one of the last iconic VMA moments. We then chronicle their l…

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Fifth Harmony: LYLAS 24:27

3y ago24:27

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MERCH ANNOUNCEMENT! We go through the gestational period all the way to the hospice era of Fifth Harmony’s career. Label issues, chaotic moments, infighting. It’s all here! Remember, to stay in the loop about all things Jesse's Girls, follow along on Instagram and Twitter. You can also check out my Tiktok and tune in to my quarterly playlists on Sp…

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Extended Mix: Zach Rickel aka @afunctioninggay 1:14:28

3y ago1:14:28

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Surprise! This is the first installment in a new series, Extended Mix. The series will be an opportunity to interview incredible guests whether in between seasons or mid-season that can drop at any time. I’m kicking the series off with Zach Rickel, aka @afunctioninggay on Instagram and Tiktok! We did this for the pop music NERDS! I live for these c…

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Spice Girls: Spice World 1:05:45

3y ago1:05:45

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I reached into the deep recesses of the internet to watch the almost-scrubbed-from-the-viewing-zeitgeist cult classic, Spice World! I’m joined by Sloane and Zach of The Mummy Dearest Podcast to genuinely delight in the nostalgia of this camp masterpiece. Re-watching Spice World in our 30s did not disappoint, and it was a riot to talk it over with t…

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Spice Girls: 2 Become 1... Allegedly 1:07:59

3y ago1:07:59

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Lesbian stuff! Today, Lia Russo of @ashleeandjessicast joins the pod to discuss the timeline of Geri and Mel B’s alleged romantic/sexual relationship and how they’ve discussed it (or not) in media. Two disclaimers!!! This episode was recorded a few months ago in 2022 AND we are not speculating about sexuality - we are merely examining their respons…

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Spice Girls: Spice Up Your Life 25:01

3y ago25:01

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In this SOLO episode of Jesse's Girls, I kick off Season 3 with a QUICK overview about the formation of the Spice Girls and chronicle their unique rise to success and disbandment in their prime. My head was spinning putting all of this side-by-side, so this will be a great refresher as to how famous they were. Of course, I get into the charts and t…

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Emergency Episode: Where in the World is Britney Spears? 1:53:11

3y ago1:53:11

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Emergency Episode! There is so much to speculate about Britney Spears right now. The Nobu birthday Tiktok, rumors of she and Sam living separately, and if she’s really free. Does Britney control her Instagram? Why would she post a positive message about JLS? If you have any of these same questions, Troy McEady of Beyond the Blinds and Dunzo! Is her…

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Bonus: Happy Birthday, Britney Spears! 1:14:01

3y ago1:14:01

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This week Zach Patton-Garcia and I talk about the unique and amazing VOICE of Britney Spears and our favorite vocal moments from studio recordings, demos, and live performances! We discuss Zach attending the movies barefoot in the Deep South, we struggle to remember the names of literally everything, and we act like two little giggly children at a …

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Lindsay Lohan: Falling For Christmas 55:17

3y ago55:17

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This week Michael Doshier of Darlin The Band joins me to discuss Falling For Christmas, Lindsay’s definitive return to our collective zeitgeist! We get into everything from my skills as a professional plus one, Michael’s favorite Lindsay Lohan film (The Rumors music video), Lindsay’s LIVE VOCALS IN THE FILM, her natural charisma, the good/bad momen…