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Hot Takes & Deep Dives

Jess Rothschild

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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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HRU is a podcast series that sheds light on those working in the adult industry, and explores all topics of sex with authors, educators, and advocates. Hosted by world renowned erotic photographer and director Holly Randall, she interviews some of the biggest names in the adult industry, and various non-porn guests who touch on the subject of sex in one way or another. With an honest and humorous outlook on life, Holly strips away the misconceptions on people who work in the sex industry, an ...
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THE SALTY TRUTH PODCAST • with Lindsay K. Foren Welcome to The Salty Truth Podcast, the unapologetic show for ambitious, luxury-loving, high-achieving women who are done pretending life is perfect. I’m Lindsay K. Foren your top-producing luxury real estate agent, reinvention comeback queen, wife, mom of five, and a woman who has survived the corporate culture of Utah with heels intact and standards higher than the Wasatch Front. I worked my way to the top in rooms where I was often the only ...
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Send us a text What if the biggest thing holding you back… is you? In this episode of The Salty Truth, Lindsay sits down with her monthly co-host and best friend to unpack what it really means to get out of your own way. From overthinking and perfectionism to fear, grief, forgiveness, and worrying about other people’s opinions, this conversation go…
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Send us a text In this episode of The Salty Truth, I’m sitting down with someone very special my daughter, Lexi Kaufman. Lexi opens up about what it was really like growing up in Utah as a non LDS kid, navigating exclusion, dating pressures, and the unspoken expectations placed on young women especially around religion, marriage, and timelines. We …
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Holly sits down with iconic director/editor/photographer James Avalon, a filmmaker whose 40+ year career spans the underground origins of adult film through the golden era and into the modern creator economy. James opens up about growing up Mormon, how a mission to Europe cracked his worldview wide open, and the unexpected path that led him from he…
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Jess is joined by interior designer Dale Saylor (Hollymount Design) to react to some of our favorite Architectural Digest home tours. Topics — BETHENNY FRANKEL's Florida move, ANDY COHEN's West Village duplex, AMY SEDARIS' Greenwich Village funhouse, SARAH PAULSON's Malibu studio, RUPAUL in LA, NEIL PATRICK HARRIS' Harlem brownstone & KELLY RIPA's …
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Christmas came early… because Abigaiil Morris is finally in the chair. 🎄 In this episode of Holly Randall Unfiltered, Holly sits down with Brazzers contract star and 2026 AVN Awards host Abigaiil Morris to talk about cosplay, polyamory, giant boobs, anxiety, stage fright, dogs, video games, and what it actually takes to run a modern adult career. I…
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Send us a text Welcome to the Salty Truth Podcast, in this episode I am breaking down why the name change...our trip to Las Vegas, going on Brad Lea's Podcast and some other things we are looking forward to in the new year! Today’s salty confessions take us from Draper parking-lot drama to Daybreak mom-culture politics, surprise baptisms, Costco si…
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Send us a text This one goes out to every woman who has ever felt stuck - in a marriage, a job, a storyline, or a life she didn’t sign up for. In this raw and unfiltered episode, I sit down with Madison Hurst, a single mom who rebuilt her entire life after divorce and now teaches women how to become financially sovereign - not rich by accident, but…
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Board-certified urologist and sexual health expert Dr. Rena Malik joins Holly to answer the questions most people are too embarrassed to ask. From erectile dysfunction and “porn addiction” fears to low libido, squirting, semen retention, and what good sex actually looks like, she cuts through shame with science, compassion, and real-world advice fo…
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Jess is joined by All I Want to Do Is Talk About Madonna co-host Mark Snyder for a 2025 revue of our favorite theater, films, and concerts. Topics— Wicked ambivalence, Kristin Chenoweth's rough year, a Chess revival, Oh Mary predictions, the Plainclothes film, the Lilith Fair documentary, Mike Albo's Hologram Boyfriends, Julio Torres' Color Theorie…
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Send us a text Today on Salty City, we’re diving deep into the world of real, functional, high-level wellness with one of Utah’s most respected aesthetic and wellness providers — Shauna Leonard, PA, a board-certified Physician Assistant with over 20 years of experience in cardiovascular surgery, cardiology, and regenerative aesthetic medicine. Lind…
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Jess sits down with powerhouse docu-series Executive Producer Billy Taylor! Topics — Billy's jump from MTV News to producing MTV Diary, then showrunning the Bravo glory days of Jeff Lewis Flipping Out, Work Out w/ Jackie Warner, and Kell on Earth w/ Kelly Cutrone. Plus — trailing Kanye West with a camera, Britney: In the Zone & Out All Night, direc…
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Veterinary tech turned fan-favorite adult performer Capri Cavanni joins Holly to talk about her love of animals, why she left the industry to start a family (and a grooming business!), and what brought her back in the era of OnlyFans and content creation. They get real about boundaries, burnout, and building a future that includes both vet school a…
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Today we did the thing: Sex & relationship coach Keeley Rankin takes over the host chair and grills me (lovingly) on everything—growing up with porn-producer parents, why I still prefer being behind the camera, and how a leak accidentally nudged me into posting my own nudes. We get into industry stigma, awards (yes, AVN Hall of Fame), and why landi…
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Jess is joined by indie cinema queen GUINEVERE TURNER (@guinevereturner)! Topics — writing & appearing in THE L WORD, being caught on HBO's TAXICAB CONFESSIONS in 1994 right as her debut film (GO FISH) was in theaters, inspiring Kevin Smith's CHASING AMY, the iconic East Village lesbian / rock bar Meow Mix and co-writing the Christian Bale film AME…
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Send us a text In this episode of The Salty City Podcast, I sit down with creative director and founder of Rae Creative Media, AbbyRae, for a deep dive into the heart of entrepreneurship, evolution, and purpose. Abby opens up about the behind-the-scenes shifts happening inside her business, from redefining success and creative direction to learning…
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She went from senior year to set life, then snagged an AVN—at 21. 🏆 Today I finally meet the pocket-sized powerhouse everyone’s talking about: Emma Rosie. We dig into her slow-burn rise to stardom, the Christmas her family banned her, how becoming a Spiegler Girl flips your whole career script, and why a mix of rosaries, red lipstick, and ruthless …
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Send us a text I’m kicking off this upcoming year planning session with my bestie Zale and we’re breaking down the goals that actually matter (and the ones we’re leaving in 2025). Somewhere between deep talks and too much laughter, we came up with our own acronym for the year: SALTY - Strengthening your Mindset, Acting with Purpose, Loving Intentio…
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Nicole Vaunt went from posing nude on icebergs in Iceland to starring in Vixen and Deeper films—and her story is just as bold as her art. In this Holly Randall Unfiltered interview, she opens up about her journey from fine-art nude modeling to adult film, the realities of consent on set, and why confidence beats size every time. She also shares her…
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Jess is joined by "the accidental gay historian" Mike Balaban (@bammer47) — a man who's photographed faces, places & ephemera that defined gay life in the early 1970s-1990s. Topics — gay life in the '50s & '60, Mike's 44 years in NYC, the use of personal ads, hanky codes, 1-900 phone lines, and why he thinks younger guys are drawn to older men. ⭐ I…
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Send us a text After going to Megan Moroney’s concert, I couldn’t help but turn the experience into a full episode. There’s something about her songwriting - raw, witty, heartbreak-heavy that makes you feel seen in all the messy, beautiful ways. In this episode, we dive into the one-liners, lyrics, and stories that make Megan such a standout artist…
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This week I sat down with the fascinating Catherine DeNoire — manager of one of Europe’s largest legal brothels and a PhD researcher studying prostitution and policy. We talk about everything you’ve ever wanted to know about how legal sex work actually functions — from how the women are independent contractors, to the safety measures (like an 8-sec…
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I sat down with director Jacky St James for a no-filter chat about what truly turns a scene from “fine” to fire: slow-burn tension, real chemistry, and partners who respect boundaries. We go there on money (tiny budgets vs massive marketing), overhyped tropes, nightmare locations, and the influencer era’s stunt culture. Jacky opens up about perform…
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Send us a text In this episode, I'm sitting down with Sam Hobson Fairman, founder of Sauce Media Group, for an unfiltered conversation on what it really takes to build a creative empire in today’s world. From her early days as a stylist, starting multiple business's to leading one of Utah’s most recognizable media agencies, Sam shares the mindset s…
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Jess is joined by comedian ZACH NOE TOWERS (@zachnoetowers)! Topics — roommates with Bob the Drag Queen, friendship with Leslie Jordan, 10 years of sobriety, AOL chat rooms, Jeff Lewis Live, 'movies' vs. 'films,' his TWO horror movie screenplays, Kiss of the Spiderwoman, Jennifer Lopez & more! ⭐ IG: @jessxnyc ⭐ Jess' docu-series on the rise & fall …
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If you don’t know Ophelia Fae yet, you’re about to. In just seven months she’s gone from a Valentine’s Day debut to shooting with top studios and landing a Playboy feature while staying proudly, unapologetically a lesbian performer only. We talk about her rapid rise, the art of authentic on-camera chemistry, how her modeling background (and wild fl…
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Send us a text In this episode, we unpack what luxury really means, and why it has less to do with money and more to do with meaning. From equality in the workplace to designing a life that aligns with your values, we explore how redefining success can open doors to freedom, fulfillment, and purpose. This is a conversation about owning your choices…
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Jess is joined by comedian & Drag Race winner BOB THE DRAG QUEEN! Topics — RuPaul discovering Bob at The Monster in the West Village (via Kathy Najimy), a weekend with Whoopi Goldberg, getting lost in Brooklyn & Long Island, ruling Barracuda after Candis Cayne & Peppermint, his first drag name, "Kitten with a Whip," and his love for To Wong Foo. Pl…
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Send us a text This one’s personal, babe. In this episode, I’m joined by my best friend — my ride-or-die since we were 14 — and we’re getting real about what it means to grow, evolve, and hold space for each other through every season of life. From teenage chaos to raising kids, from heartbreaks to healing, from wild nights to quiet moments — this …
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This episode goes in some directions we didn’t see coming! Scarlett Alexis grew up as a preacher’s kid in a very intense religious household, and now she’s an AVN-nominated rising adult star. We talk about leaving the church, shedding shame, and why embracing pleasure was so freeing for her. Scarlett also shares her incredible health journey surviv…
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Jess welcomes legendary Manhattan and Fire Island DJ Susan Morabito (aka Morabito). Topics — her dream of spinning at The Saint and working at Vinylmania, why The Saint remains the greatest NYC nightclub, and how she cemented her legacy at The Pavilion in The Fire Island Pines. Plus — why she prefers gay boy nightlife to girl parties, Roseland Ball…
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Send us a text This one’s raw, real, and unapologetically salty. I’m pulling back the curtain on what it really looks like to start over — facing divorce, stepping back into the workforce, and sitting in interviews where I was asked jaw-dropping questions like, “Do you have a babysitter?” (Yes, they really asked that.) This episode is for every wom…
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It’s a double birthday celebration on Holly Randall Unfiltered! 🎂 This week I sit down with legendary director Jonni Darkko, an AVN Hall of Fame inductee and Fleshbot’s 2023 Best Director of the Year, who has spent over two decades shaping the gonzo genre with Evil Angel. We dive into his wildest set stories (including one unforgettable boat shoot)…
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Jess is joined by Broadway & cabaret star NATALIE JOY JOHNSON (Kinky Boots, Legally Blonde, Lempicka)! Topics — performing on an Atlantis Cruise to Tahiti with Patti LuPone, her many, MANY lesbian theater roles, winning the Tony for playing Jackie Warner in Work Out: The Musical, being a Craiglist internet wh*re, selling weed & sex toys in between …
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Send us a text Welcome to Salty City — the unapologetic podcast for ambitious, stylish, go-getter individuals who want more out of life. I’m Lindsay Kaufman-Foren — your high heels in the boardroom, cocktails at midnight, luxury-loving, deal-closing, no-filter boss babe. Every week, I’m serving up raw conversations, bold truths, and laugh-out-loud …
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This week on Holly Randall Unfiltered, I sit down with one of the most fascinating performers I’ve ever met. Best known in the adult world as gay performer Reese Rideout, this industry chameleon is now stepping into a new persona: Dom Cruise. Dom has been in the business for over 20 years, and he takes me through his wild ride: from being scouted a…
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Send us a text Welcome to Salty City — the unapologetic podcast for ambitious, stylish, go-getter individuals who want more out of life. I’m Lindsay Kaufman-Foren — your high heels in the boardroom, cocktails at midnight, luxury-loving, deal-closing, no-filter boss babe. Every week, I’m serving up raw conversations, bold truths, and laugh-out-loud …
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Jess is joined by TV writer & producer (Will & Grace, Ugly Betty) — JON KINNALLY! Topics — living in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn in 1988, working in ACT UP, The Cut article "We've Reached Peak Gay Sluttiness," his writing partner Tracy Poust was one of the original NYC spinning instructors, Barbra Streisand DVD commentary on A Star Is Born & more! ⭐ IG:…
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Rachel Steele isn’t just another performer she’s one of the original taboo MILF creators who built an empire around Red MILF Productions and became a fetish icon. In this episode, Rachel shares the wild story of how a playful backyard photoshoot turned into a contest-winning clip, and how that moment launched a two-decade career at the very top of …
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Jess is joined by "The Shakespeare of Pop Culture" (per NYT), writer-performer Ryan Raftery (@ryanraftery), to debut his new show exploring society's obsession with true crime. Topics — Stephen Sondheim summoning Ryan to his townhouse, a Kabbalah circle with Madonna & Christopher Ciccone, possibly writing the Patricia Field musical with Hedwig's St…
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Cherie DeVille has been redefining what it means to be a porn star for over 15 years—racking up awards, building a massive fanbase, and proving that you can be both highly sexual and highly educated in a world that hates to let women be both. In this episode, Cherie gets raw about her career, from custom requests (yes, including sniffing her upper …
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Jess is joined by TV producer, comedian & co-host of Fixing Famous People, Dominick Pupa to wax poetic about why and how we adore Provincetown. Topics — John Waters, Divine & Cape Cod Vampire lore, Aubrey Plaza at Ryan Landry's Showgirls, the season of American Horror Story set in Provincetown winter, July 4th, Bear Week and Carnival, Dominick losi…
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Elly Clutch went from gamer girl to viral porn star overnight when a roleplay video with her fiancé pulled in over 40 million views—and now she’s one of the most talked about new faces in adult entertainment. In this episode, she opens up about how that one video changed everything, what it’s really like to build a career (and a relationship) in th…
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Jess is joined by DINING OUT author & NYT writer Erik Piepenburg to explore the role of gay restaurants & diners in America. Topics — first restaurant to welcome trans patrons in 1950s Green Bay, WI, The Melrose (Chicago), NYC's Florent, Cafeteria, Cowgirl Hall of Fame and Julius'. Plus — Bloodroot (Bridgeport, CT), The Torch Club (Ohio), Gallus (A…
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As "The Biggest Loser" Netflix documentary dominates the cultural conversation, Jess has compiled her many interviews with Jillian Michaels' ex-girlfriend of 7 years, Jackie Warner, known for Bravo's reality show Work Out. Topics -- Jackie's first date with Jillian in 1997, Jillian stealing $$ from her pre-fame bartending job, how she set Jillian u…
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Jasmine Sherni went from ICU nurse to porn’s fastest-rising star almost overnight and her story is incredible. In this interview, she shares what it was like growing up Jewish/Muslim in small-town Louisiana, how she discovered kink and play parties, and why her viral Bollywood Tale scene changed everything. We also talk about her first DVP, navigat…
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This week on Holly Randall Unfiltered, I sat down with the unstoppable Holly Jane—aka “the Costco Mom Next Door.” She's a mother of four, a widow, a Mormon, and now an incredibly successful content creator with 90M+ monthly Instagram views and a thriving OnlyFans career. We talked about how a viral news segment led her to the adult industry, her un…
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In this episode of Holly Randall Unfiltered, I sit down with two of my favorite people in the adult industry—Little Puck and Shawn Alff—for a totally unfiltered, hilarious, and surprisingly deep conversation. We talk about everything from Puck’s wild transformation from conservative Christian cult kid to horror cosplay queen, to Shawn’s journey fro…
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To celebrate the 400th episode of Holly Randall Unfiltered, I sat down with Kitana Montana—a bold, inked, and unapologetically dominant performer whose journey from Argentina to Amsterdam to Vegas is anything but ordinary. A former tattoo artist turned international sex goddess, Kitana shares how she discovered porn through her mother, her early da…
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Jess is joined by MLVC Madonna podcast co-host Stefan (@mlvcpodcast) to SPILL on his summer filming season 1 of AND JUST LIKE THAT as a background actor! Topics: Che Diaz in the wild, Cynthia Nixon's wig, erasure of Chris Noth/Big's flashback scenes, 14-hour days, being directed by Michael Patrick King, how much background actors are paid, producti…
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Arabelle Raphael joins Holly for a raw, hilarious, and deeply honest conversation about her 15-year journey in adult entertainment. From her first “Public Disgrace” scene (where she was paid $200 to have sex in a crowded public bar!), to co-founding sex worker support groups and teaching The Art of the Blowjob, Arabelle unpacks the realities behind…
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