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!
Hot Takes & Deep Dives
Claim This Podcastby Jess Rothschild
4.8(192 reviews)
422 episodes
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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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Publishing Since
11/18/2019
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Recent Episodes
July 13, 2026
Madonna Confessions II Review (w/ Ben Rimalower & Mike Fernandez)
Host Jess NYC interviews Ben Rimalower and Mike Fernandez as they dissect Madonna's "Confessions II," exploring its lore and songwriting.
June 22, 2026
Stories from Limelight, The Roxy, The Saint & '90s NYC Club Flyers (w/ David Kennerley)
Host Jess interviews David Kennerley about his book of '90s NYC club flyers, revealing the era's vibrant queer nightlife and cultural history.
June 8, 2026
BIG NEWS! Finding Fire Island Returns June 11!🌲🍒
Host Jess Rothschild interviews Billy Porter, John Waters, and other Fire Island residents about the island's hidden history, rivalries, and nightlife evolution.
422 total episodes available with 41 transcripts
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