Jesse's Girls

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 most toxic relationship was with her label. Welcome to True Cost of Fame: Michelle Branch.Remember, to stay in the loop about all things Jesse's Girls, follow along on Instagram. 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 attention.

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 for authenticity in the Britney-era and beyond. This episode was recorded before Jessica released new music and I am a HUGE fan of Use My Heart Against Me! IG Post ReferencedParticles Live Performance Remember, to stay in the loop about all things Jesse's Girls, follow along on Instagram. 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 attention.

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 overnight. What happened?Remember, to stay in the loop about all things Jesse's Girls, follow along on Instagram. 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 attention.

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 give them their shine and hear their stories. It's been a while ;)S4E1 Drops TONIGHT

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. Bethany in the Five music video referenced in the episode: https://youtu.be/mpdcKmaHk_s?si=IZRJNxZ33fz6EluE Remember, to stay in the loop about all things Jesse's Girls, follow along on Instagram. 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 attention.

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 the Brat remix album. Remember, to stay in the loop about all things Jesse's Girls, follow along on Instagram. 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 attention.

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, 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 attention.

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 combined star power of its subjects, including Kenan Thompson, Christina Ricci, Alyson Stoner, Raven, Drew Barrymore, and Jojo Siwa? Please note, this episode was recorded in September, so the episode of Best Week Ever Podcast we reference about Janet Jackson can be found here! Also, we initially were using the wrong pronouns for Alyson Stoner who uses they/them pronouns. Please forgive this oversight! 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 attention.

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 listener questions/play some this-or-that games. 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 attention.

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 rock, so I hope you will enjoy! 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 attention.

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 about the concert switch, PLEASE COME FORWARD! 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 attention.

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??? 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 attention.

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 TO IT, TOO, SPOILER ALERT! Also, check out Jasmine's new episode going more in-depth into Normani's career thus far! 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 attention.

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 it all down. Also, by the time this is posted, Nelly's new song with Tove Lo and SG Lewis will be OUT! 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 attention. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jessesgirlspod/message

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 questions! This is for the lambs! 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 attention. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jessesgirlspod/message

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 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 attention. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jessesgirlspod/message

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 revolutionized the music industry and left a cultural impact that remains poignant today. Cam, from what i will say, is the perfect guest to join me to discuss the history of Lilith Fair, the symbol of Lilith, its cultural impact, and (the most fun part), our dream Lilith Fair lineup in 2024. 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 attention. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jessesgirlspod/message

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, 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 attention. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jessesgirlspod/message

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 Instagram, so please go follow @jessesgirlspod! *note* The software I use to record audio deleted about 13 minutes of Lia's audio that I was unable to recover, so you'll get a short, narrated break by me mid-episode to get us back on track. You're welcome. 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 attention. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jessesgirlspod/message

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 where women stand in the genre, the changing tides, and pivotal moments in history that impacted the industry. 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 attention. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jessesgirlspod/message

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 an update about the SHIRT GIVEWAY I PROMISED YOU A DECADE AGO WHEN I RELEASED MY LAST EPISODE! Check my Instagram for directions about how to enter! If you don't have IG, send an email to jessesgirlspod@gmail.com! Lastly, we close out with a few celebrity encounters with the likes of Dua Lipa and Troye Sivan. 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 attention. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jessesgirlspod/message

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 bubblegum to truly tackle an overview of topics such as Mariah's success, persona, controversy, Grammy (Scammy!!) snubs, and her over-the-top persona. Love her or hate her, I implore you to tune in to learn more about her! Check out my Mariah playlist full of deep cuts and under-appreciated singles! 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 attention. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jessesgirlspod/message

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 unintentional feud with Chris Brown (insert clown emoji), and what it's REALLY like to be an independent recording artist. You can stream Taylor's new single "Crisis" 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 attention. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jessesgirlspod/message

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jessesgirlspod/message

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 you wish more people cared about so you could fixate on it with them? Also, we find out who has a big, fat, LESBIAN crush on me!! Different media referenced in this episode Van's rec Christy's rec Torry's rec I also want to acknowledge, as I do at the beginning of the episode, the immense privilege we have to be able to record this podcast in the midst of global turmoil. The aim of releasing any sort of content right now is to continue producing art that may be a refuge/escape for anyone listening in the States or abroad. I hope that Jesse's Girls are ALWAYS engaging civically, thinking critically, and leading with empathy. I love all of you! 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 attention. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jessesgirlspod/message

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 culture over the past few years as she has been more candid about her experiences in Hollywood. 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 attention. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jessesgirlspod/message

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 the attention. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jessesgirlspod/message

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 friends! 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 attention. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jessesgirlspod/message

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 internet, and how the conspiracy minions reacted and continue to harass me. I think you can power through the sniffles for this one. 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 attention. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jessesgirlspod/message

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 of the more questionable things still happening in her life. This is a *mostly* light-hearted episode, so no need to take a CBD gummy before listening, unless you just want to. Dare I say it, but, we're feeling... hopeful? This is going to be Britney's best year in a long time! 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 attention. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jessesgirlspod/message

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 and how it changed her life. But that's not the end for her! Since then, she has started a family, authored two books, and coached other mothers to find their purpose outside of their roles as mothers. Tori is now signed to a major label and has released two EPs since 2021. I promise you don't want to miss out on this special episode! Tori's website: https://www.torialamaze.co/ Tori's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tori_alamaze/ Tori's Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7m8XjGazzynvqHBzGKFYcf?si=-agSyicEQWSFuiU6qAkcFQ 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 attention. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jessesgirlspod/message

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 and I discuss Geri Halliwell and make weird noises at each other toward the end of the episode (it'll make sense in context, probably). You can find Troy 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 attention. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jessesgirlspod/message

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 their fame, and Robin's public accusations and legal drama. Additionally, I take time to tell the stories of all five of the other members of the group, which I know you'll enjoy (since we never got to know them).  Melody gives the BEST interviews, so I wanted to link one of my favorites: https://rapindustry.com/melody-thornton-of-the-pussycat-dolls-taking-over-the-world/ 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 attention. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jessesgirlspod/message

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 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 attention. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jessesgirlspod/message

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 know! You can find Saige here: https://www.instagram.com/britneyspearscustomdolls/ 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 attention. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jessesgirlspod/message

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 perfectly! Also, JUSTICE FOR LEFTEYE'S RAP IN NO SCRUBS!! Fatou's IG: https://www.instagram.com/fa2chainz/ Fatou's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fa2chainz 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 attention. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jessesgirlspod/message

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 spring! You can find Kelli here on Instagram - check out her bio to see all of her projects! 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 attention. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jessesgirlspod/message

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 and why WE should be doing the interviews… hint hint Hollywood people!! Obviously we talk about the CHARTS and STATS and how successful the Cheetah Girls really were. We, OF COURSE, get into the Cinderella cover of a cover of a cover. Also, how do NSYNC and The Cheetah Girls relate?! I spill some insider tea I have about JLo and Julez spills his Jonas Brothers experience when he danced for them on set. There's so so so much in this episode so you HAVE to tune in! You can find Julez on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/julez540/ and on Tiktok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@julez540 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 attention. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jessesgirlspod/message

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 media! Jesse's Adrienne Bailon Ad Libs TikTok referenced in the episode Kiely's "Spectacular" Music Video 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 attention. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jessesgirlspod/message

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, S Club 7. We go through their full career timeline (similar to Spice Girls, it only lasted a few years but was MASSIVE), their meteoric success in the UK and fluke success in the US, and we discuss the beginning of the end. Adam shares what it was like watching the hysteria that ensued when Paul announced his departure, and we discuss, in depth, everything that each member has been up to since their initial breakup. Some are heartbreaking to hear, and others will make you so happy. Of course, we couldn't skimp over the Jo/Celebrity Big Brother controversy (if you don't know about this, strap in!). Then Adam quizzes my UK pop group knowledge at the end. Of course, all roads lead to Hilary, so make sure you listen for how Hilary connects to this conversation! You can find Adam's Instagram 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 attention. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jessesgirlspod/message

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 relationship? You can find Christy at @xknowsall on Instagram - check out her Linktree in the bio for other ways to connect! Check out our Britney Spears episode on Christy's pod! 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 attention. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jessesgirlspod/message

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 an album?! I also share my Fifth Harmony / Backstreet Boys concert crossover experience. You can find Mykel at @mykel_hilliard on Instagram - check out his Linktree in the bio for other ways to connect! 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 attention. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jessesgirlspod/message

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 attention. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jessesgirlspod/message

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 artists I would take with me on a deserted island if I could only listen to their discographies forever. I also do a Kylie Minogue impression you can't miss. Deep cuts, albums, singles, we got into it all. You can find Zach on Instagram and Tiktok at @afunctioninggay 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 attention. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jessesgirlspod/message

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 HOT husband, Zach's suggestion to replace Geri with a twink when she left the group, and which Spice Girl we most relate to. Also, Sloane and Zach asked their listeners to submit questions about the film or the Spice Girls in general and we answer those to close out the show! IMPORTANT: if you want to figure out how to watch the film, we discuss it in the show, but I am happy to DM links to anyone who asks as I will not link it in the show notes and draw attention to where this movie lives online. And that's on GIRL CODE, BABES! Mummy Dearest Podcast Sloane's Socials: Personal, Oh My Erotica Zach's Social 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 attention. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jessesgirlspod/message

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 AND YOU SHOULD WAIT TO MAKE UP YOUR MIND ABOUT THEM UNTIL THE END OF THE EPISODE!! Also, we laugh about how Lia is straight but I keep making her come on my podcast to discuss queer women hahahaha. You can find Lia's podcast account @ashleeandjessicast on Instagram / Twitter and her personal @capriamoon on Instagram! Give her a follow! 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 attention. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jessesgirlspod/message

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 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 attention. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jessesgirlspod/message

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 a BOMBSHELL about Sam Asghari. Please forgive my hoarse voice in this episode - I had to power through and get this out ASAP! You can find Troy on Instagram @dunzopodcast and @beyondtheblindspod. 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 attention. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jessesgirlspod/message

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 improvise, so send him some love for that!! It wouldn't be an episode of my show without fully derailing and just talking about songs we love, so expect that as well. Join our Kiki! You can find Zach's Instagram HERE! His podcasts are linked in his bio, so please go check him out! Britney SoundCloud Playlist 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 attention. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jessesgirlspod/message

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: http://michaeldoshier.com/ 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 attention. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jessesgirlspod/message

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 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 attention. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jessesgirlspod/message