Episodes
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 her own solo career with her first major-label single, "Don't Cha". Tori details how she found out that her song had been plucked and given to PCD...
Published 05/26/23
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 and Robin Antin to Lou Taylor and how that may have impacted PCD and Nicole's careers, especially in regards to Britney Spears. Additionally, Troy...
Published 04/27/23
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 Den Mother or viper hiding in the weeds. I discuss the entirety of the group’s success and controversies, Robin’s attempts to revive or recreate...
Published 04/20/23
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 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...
Published 04/16/23
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 @britneyspearscustomdolls to discuss their time as a trio, the end of their time as a group, my BIGGEST REGRET, and songs and music videos you should...
Published 04/14/23
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 Fatou and make her choose between songs, music videos, and groups. We discovered that most 3 piece girl groups fit the Powerpuff Girls personas...
Published 04/07/23
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 down the very WACKY special, and dove into some current pop culture events at the end. This is the perfect episode to throw on as we ease into...
Published 03/10/23
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 including a superstar who was supposed to be in the original Cheetah Girls line up… We lament about dumb interview questions that celebrities get asked...
Published 03/09/23
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 Bailon's ad libs. I know y'all will LOVE this episode, so please subscribe if you haven't already, write me a review, and follow on social...
Published 03/02/23
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, model, and everything renaissance man, Adam Straughan! I couldn't be more honored than to have a native Brit on to discuss a formative group for me,...
Published 02/13/23
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 Shawn and Camila vs Justin and Selena and how effective the PR was for each couple. Do you think there were real elements to their...
Published 02/10/23
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 last era, and have a conversation about their current solo careers and where we predict they will go in the future. Like… will Normani ever release...
Published 02/03/23
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 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 the...
Published 01/30/23
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 conversations. We discuss everyone from Britney (of course), Madonna, Janet, JOJO (!!!), Tinashe, Mariah, Kylie… I mean, c’mon! Zach asks me which 5...
Published 01/26/23
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 these goons. We cover everything from how famous and BUSY the Spice Girls were when this filmed, how dynamic and great they were on screen, Sloane’s...
Published 01/12/23
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 response to allegations and also perceptions about sexuality/labels. That being said, IT’S DELICIOUSLY FUN TO ANALYZE HOW THEY’VE RESPONDED OVER THE YEARS...
Published 01/05/23
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 the numbers, honey! Remember, to stay in the loop about all things Jesse's Girls, follow along on Instagram and Twitter. You can also check out my...
Published 12/30/22
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 here to weigh in on ALL of these things with me. This is front-to-back content. We start with rumors surrounding her wedding and marriage and end with...
Published 12/10/22
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 sleepover nerding out over Brit Brit. I also had to mute myself for several minutes because I choked on water for a while and Zach had to...
Published 12/02/22
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 moments of the film, and the Yassification of Santa! Find Michael on social media: https://www.instagram.com/johnnydarlin/ Visit his website:...
Published 11/15/22
This week I’m joined by Archie Lewallen, @deararchie on all platforms, to discuss Bimbo Summit, the providential meeting between Paris, Lindsay, and Britney for the SEASON FINALE of Jesse’s Girls. Archie drops some never-before-heard Lindsay TEA at minute 22, so make sure you’re paying attention. We finish out the episode with general Lindsay/music chatter, and I make the announcement about SEASON 3, which will be different than anything I’ve done before. I hope you LOVE. Remember, to stay...
Published 09/03/22
This week I’m joined by the guest I've known in real life the longest, my good friend, Cameron Kuhn! Cameron and I have been friends since we met in college back in '09, and no one loooooves CBS reality competition shows like him, so he's the perfect person to dive into Dina Lohan on Celebrity Big Brother. Cameron helped me to understand the overall rules and strategy of the show, and we discuss how Dina used CBB as a platform to showcase her maternal instincts. She also used it as a way to...
Published 08/26/22
This week I’m joined by official friend of the pod, Troy McEady of Dunzo! and Beyond the Blinds. We dig allllll the way into the antics of Lindsay Lohan in her first big comeback attempt following years of legal drama on her OWN show with Oprah. We see her making terrible decisions, forcing people to unpack her boxes in the infamous apartment saga, and Oprah dropping an F Bomb! I could go on, but I’ll let the episode SPEAK (lol) for itself. You can find Troy @dunzopodcast or...
Published 07/28/22
[Note - this episode was recorded before the Lohanaissance/Allbirds campaign happened] This week I’m joined by @djlouiexiv, a pop music expert, Queer DJ, and host of @poppantheonpod! Have you ever heard homosexuals intellectually break down Lindsay Lohan’s music career? If the answer is no, that changes today! Although I have a deep love for both of Lindsay’s albums, we critically discuss how she should’ve gone more Britney than Avril and what was missing from the music. We also discuss...
Published 07/08/22
In this week's episode, I tackle the LoHANaissance (or LoWENaissance) solo! After an unexpected interaction with Lindsay Lohan (!!!!) I HAD to record a special episode. Also, it's July 2nd... which means it's Lindsay's BIRTHDAY! This special episode looks into the year of Lindsay. 2022 has seen Lindsay launch two successful ads with both Planet Fitness and Allbirds. She also took a look back at her most iconic looks with Vogue AND started a Podcast. Oh, and do you hear those church bells?...
Published 07/02/22