“Anna Nicole takes us on a literal house tour… with her late husband’s ashes.”

Welcome back to Show Pony, where we gallop through pop culture’s wildest rides — and this week, it’s The Anna Nicole Show, Season 1, Episode 2. This one’s MAJOR.
We’re talking:
💅 The debut of Bobby Trendy, the most over-the-top interior designer in early-2000s reality TV.
🐶 Sugar Pie’s “addiction” gets a wild deep dive — and yes, I go on a passionate rant about her being a pioneer for women’s sexual wellness (and my dog’s… relatable behavior).
⚱️ Then — the emotional, surreal moment where Anna Nicole splits her late husband’s ashes and gives them a tour of her new house. Plus: theatre recommendations (Bat Boy at NYC Center, Little Bear Ridge Road with Laurie Metcalf), current watches (Pluribus on Apple TV and All Her Fault on Peacock), and a personal story about turning down an orgy invite… to make this episode. Priorities, baby. If you love Bravo, reality nostalgia, camp, and chaotic pop culture icons, you’re in the right place. Hit subscribe, leave a review, and saddle up for the next ride. 🎧 Listen everywhere: YouTube | Spreaker | Apple Podcasts | Spotify

00:00 – Opening & Intro
02:05 – Theatre Corner: Bat Boy at NY City Center + Little Bear Ridge Road (Laurie Metcalf love!)
07:45 – TV Talk: Pluribus (Apple TV) + All Her Fault (Peacock)
14:10 – The Orgy That Wasn’t: Choosing Anna Nicole Over Chaos
18:50 – Episode 2 Recap Begins: Bobby Trendy’s Grand Entrance
26:30 – Sugar Pie’s “Sex Addiction” & My Unexpected Feminist Rant
33:40 – Personal Tangent: My Dog’s Stuffed Animal Situation
37:15 – The Ashes Reveal: Anna Nicole’s Surreal House Tour With an Urn
44:10 – Reflections on Fame, Grief & Camp Reality
50:20 – Final Thoughts & What’s Next on Show Pony

The Anna Nicole Show rewatch is here! 2000s reality TV, Anna Nicole Smith, Howard K. Stern, Sugar Pie & chaos galore

THE ANNA NICOLE SHOW REWATCH BEGINS — ONLY ON SHOW PONY 🎀 I’ve been teasing this for months… and today, it’s finally happening.
We’re launching the ultimate rewatch of The Anna Nicole Show (2002) — one of the most chaotic, haunting, and unforgettable reality shows of all time. This all-solo episode is a wild ride: I recorded it once, lost the entire audio, and had to redo it from scratch. Maybe Anna wasn’t ready for her comeback yet 👀 Before diving into the rewatch, I start with:
🎭 NYC Broadway & Theatre Recs: Oratorio for Living Things, The Queen of Versailles, and more.
🗣️ Messy White Gays & Pop Culture Vibes: The current energy on and offstage.
📺 Upcoming Show Pony Shows: What’s next this week + future rewatch teases. Then — it’s Anna Time. We dig deep into Anna Nicole Smith: her tranquilized presence, her heartbreaking charisma, and her reflection of fame and addiction in early 2000s America. As a former addict myself, her stillness and pain feel deeply familiar — it’s bittersweet and raw to watch knowing where her story ends. We cover every key player from The Anna Nicole Show:
💄 Howard K. Stern — the enigma: protector, partner, or puppet master?
👦 Daniel Smith — Anna’s son and the emotional center of her world.
👯‍♀️ Kim (Assistant) — chaotic sidekick energy.
🐶 Sugar Pie — the dog, the diva, the icon. This is the definitive Anna Nicole Smith rewatch — where we explore fame, femininity, addiction, and the surreal magic of early 2000s reality TV. If you’re obsessed with Bravo, VH1 nostalgia, celebrity documentaries, or pop culture history, this is your next binge. 🎧 Listen now on Spreaker, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.

00:00 – Intro: The cursed recording + why this episode almost didn’t happen
02:45 – NYC Broadway & Theatre Recs (Oratorio for Living Things, The Queen of Versailles)
08:30 – “Messy White Gays” & the state of pop culture right now
11:15 – Upcoming Show Pony episodes + new rewatch teases
14:00 – Launching The Anna Nicole Show Rewatch
16:00 – My connection to Anna’s tranquilized state (addiction, empathy & reflection)
22:10 – Revisiting The Anna Nicole Show (2002) premiere
25:45 – Howard K. Stern: Enabler or protector?
31:00 – Daniel Smith: The quiet tragedy
34:15 – Assistant Kim & the chaotic entourage
36:45 – Sugar Pie: the true queen of the house
39:20 – 2000s reality TV energy & production nostalgia
42:00 – Reflections on fame, pain & Anna’s legacy
46:00 – Outro + next week’s rewatch tease

“We’ve entered the multiverse — Salt Lake, Miami, Broadway, and farts.”

Show Pony with John Hill
Broadway meets Bravo in this unfiltered NYC episode featuring Broadway powerhouse Natalie Joy Johnson — John’s longtime friend and former co-star. They dive into this week’s Real Housewives of Salt Lake City: the now-iconic Mary & Angie fart conversation, Britani’s emotional scene with her daughter, and Natalie’s shocking case for why Miami is secretly Bravo’s best Housewives franchise. Meanwhile, John drops a major announcement about performing with Britani Bateman, unveils his brand-new NYC apartment, and rattles off the Broadway shows he’s seeing this week — Messy White Gays, Chess, and Oratorio for Living Things. Then Natalie detonates a Bravo-universe bombshell: Countess Luann invited her to the Hamptons, and she stayed three days. You will not believe this story.

🎭 This season of Show Pony continues from New York City — covering Broadway theatre, Bravo breakdowns, and the wild intersection between fame and performance.

00:00 - Intro: Natalie Joy Johnson Returns to Show Pony  
02:45 - John’s Big Announcement: Performing with Britani Bateman  
06:30 - Apartment Reveal: John’s New NYC Home  
10:20 - Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Recap (Mary & Angie’s Fart Heard Round the World)  
18:40 - Britani’s Heart-to-Heart with Her Daughter  
25:10 - Natalie’s Case: Why Miami > Salt Lake (Bravo Deep Dive)  
36:00 - Broadway Corner: Messy White Gays, Chess, Oratorio for ____ Things  
45:25 - The Countess Luann Hamptons Story — 3 Days of Chaos and Champagne  
55:00 - Natalie & John on Fame, Friendship, and Performing Together on Broadway  
1:05:30 - Final Thoughts: Bravo, Broadway, and the Art of Losing Your Mind Gracefully

"The one woman I ever slept is here. We go from high school hookups to rehab reunions to reviewing her sister’s insane new movie.”

This week on SHOW PONY with John Hill, things get personal — and cinematic. John welcomes Randi Newton, the one woman he’s ever slept with, for a reunion that covers decades of friendship, mischief, and full-circle moments. They go deep into their high school history (yes, she was Andrew Rannells’ prom date), that one wild night, and how fate brought them back together years later when Randi ended up working at the rehab John checked into. Plus, they dive into the outrageous new film “F My Son”, a John Waters-style shock-fest starring Randi’s sister Tipper Newton. From Rocky Horror Picture Show at a goat farm to their thoughts on camp cinema, horror, and modern therapy, it’s one of the funniest and most heartfelt episodes yet. 🎬 SHOW PONY reviews the latest movies, Broadway shows, and pop-culture moments — always with humor, honesty, and a dash of debauchery.


00:00 – Intro: The One Woman I Slept With
02:15 – How Randi Newton and I First Met (Andrew Rannells’ Prom)
07:40 – That One Wild Night (Our Only Hookup)
14:25 – Fate Steps In: Seeing Randi at Rehab
21:00 – Randi’s Sister Tipper Newton and the Film “F My Son”
27:30 – “F My Son”: The John Waters of 2025
33:45 – Goat Farm, Apple Orchard, and Rocky Horror
39:20 – Why Shock Cinema Still Matters
46:00 – Friendship, Growth, and Full-Circle Moments
52:10 – Final Thoughts and What’s Next on Show Pony

“Relationships healed, regrets revealed, and a future only Jackie could imagine.”

This is it—the FINAL Jackie Warner interview. In part two of Show Pony’s Workout series finale, Jackie goes deeper than ever before. She opens up about her regrets from Season 3, the truth about her relationships with the cast, and who she’s made peace with since the cameras stopped rolling. Jackie doesn’t shy away from Jillian Michaels, her philosophies on America’s health crisis, or the mistakes she’d change if she could go back. If you’ve ever wanted the unfiltered truth behind Bravo’s Workout, this is the seminal Jackie Warner conversation. Raw, honest, and nothing held back—this is the closure fans have waited years for. 👉 Hear Jackie Warner on: cast drama, reconciliations, Jillian Michaels, what she’d do differently, and what’s next.
👉 Hear John Arthur Hill reflect on wrapping a series that’s been years in the making. This isn’t goodbye forever—it’s goodbye for now. But for Bravo fans and Workout loyalists, this is the Jackie Warner interview you can’t miss.

I finally finished my full rewatch of Bravo’s Workout, and to close things out I sat down with Jackie Warner for one last exit interview. In Part One, Jackie opens up about Season 3, shares her regrets, and gives rare behind-the-scenes insight into Bravo. Part Two is coming soon with even more tea.

“Tony Awards, reality shows, and one unforgettable friendship—Marissa tells all.”

It’s a full-blown Hairspray Broadway reunion! Marissa Jaret Winokur joins John Hill for an unfiltered, hilarious, and surprisingly emotional episode of Show Pony. The Tony-winning original Tracy Turnblad and John have been ride-or-die since originating Hairspray on Broadway—and this conversation pulls back the curtain on everything from backstage chaos to real-life breakdowns (and breakthroughs). Marissa opens up about her time hosting Dance Your Ass Off, living in reality TV boot camps (The Biggest Loser, anyone?), and even making it to Dancing with the Stars. She and John dig deep into their early Hairspray days—before the Broadway lights—and get real about friendship, forgiveness, and pharmaceutical theft (yes, really). Plus, John gives you his signature solo Workout recap (Season 3, Episode 6).Whether you're a Broadway baby, a reality TV obsessive, or just here for the chaos of two musical theatre Broadway kids catching up, this one’s for you.

Jeff Lewis Live’s Doug Budin joins for a chaotic deep dive into childhood trauma, cancel-worthy costumes, Bravo drama, and life with Jeff Lewis. 

Doug Budin, the official chump of Jeff Lewis Live, joins for a completely unhinged episode filled with ADHD tangents, chaotic memories, and Bravo-grade mess. We talk about everything: Doug’s wild childhood, a violent incident in Sunday school, his first meeting with Jeff Lewis, and travel nightmares from hell (looking at you, LAX and Budapest). We expose a gay doctor’s unforgettable screw-up, fight over fragrances, and go deep into the politics of pillows—yes, both Doug’s and Craig Conover’s. Plus, Doug’s party altercations, a run-in with Tabatha Coffey, and his Halloween costumes that should’ve gotten him cancelled. Fans of Radio Andy and Jeff Lewis won’t want to miss this crossover.

Labor Day weekend, my laptop is waterlogged, and somehow this couch chat turned into one of the funniest Show Pony episodes yet. I sit down with Lauren Ashley Smith — TV writer, SiriusXM colleague, and all-around pop culture assassin — to break down Workout season three episode four, the Betty Who controversy, and my unhealthy hobby of trolling MAGA on Threads. We also get into the deeper stuff — gay rights, race, and how reality TV reflects (and distorts) all of it. Think of this episode as a peek behind the radioandy curtain with two friends on a couch enjoying a diet cherry coke. We get Lauren's take on early Bravo shows as well as an up to the minute list of all things you should be watching this week. 

Danny Pellegrino turns Bravo commentary into life advice I didn’t expect.

Danny Pellegrino (Everything Iconic) joins me for a wide-ranging chat about all things Bravo, WORKOUT, Dad Life, and everything in between. Danny’s mix of humor and cultural insight makes him one of the sharpest voices covering reality TV, and our chat is equal parts hilarious and revealing. We break down WORKOUT Season 3, Episode 3 — Jackie Warner’s lesbian cruise, workplace hookups, and the mysterious disappearance of the mud run. Danny shares his obsession with lesbian drama, thoughts on Bravocon, and how gay representation on reality TV has evolved. But then he turns the tables on me. Danny asks about my dating life, my so-called uncle fetish, and why my audience deserves more of my authentic self. His advice about SHOW PONY is blunt, funny, and surprisingly inspiring — and I actually take it. If you love Bravo, reality TV, and conversations that go deeper than gossip, this one’s essential listening.

It’s a sunny Hollywood backyard chat with Too Niche? host and vintage Bravo expert Elizabeth Kott — the woman who convinced me to start Show Pony in the first place. Elizabeth worked with Rachel Zoe back in the day (yes, she shares what it was like to work for her), and she knows the Bravo era, LA culture, and reality TV from the inside out. This episode is a double-header:

• Workout Season 3, Episode 2 Recap – Jackie Warner, Sky Sport & Spa, and all the Bravo chaos of 2007.
• Netflix’s The Biggest Loser Documentary (“Fit for TV?”) – how reality TV mocked fat people and why cruelty passed as entertainment.

Plus, we get into the good stuff:

• I spill tea on producing Tori Spelling’s reality show and the behind-the-scenes of negotiating brand deals in reality TV.
• The disgusting state of LA’s The Grove — how it’s turned into a dystopian influencer catwalk where everyone dresses like a whore (thank you, social media).
• The toxic state of online culture and unattainable beauty standards that keep recycling from one era to the next.
• LA then vs. now: from Rachel Zoe’s fashion reign to Jackie Warner’s fitness empire to today’s influencer mess.

It’s Bravo nostalgia, reality TV industry secrets, and an unfiltered state-of-LA breakdown — all from the backyard, with iced drinks and plenty of shade.

S.U.P's Lara Marie Schoenhals and I unpack vintage Bravo mess, tats I got while high on pills, and our dogs wage squeaky toy warfare all in honor of Workout season 3! Show Pony tackles the Season 3 premiere of WORKOUT with a Sexy Unique Podcast crossover event: Lara Marie Schoenhals joins me to break down the vintage reality TV chaos of Workout Season 3 — and create some new drama of our own. We cover Jackie Warner’s new hair, her new girlfriend, and behind-the-scenes Bravo gossip you won’t hear anywhere else. I teach Lara about the politics of Fire Island Pines, I confess the worst tattoos I’ve ever gotten (thank you, prescription painkillers), and our dogs go feral in a squeaky toy showdown. It’s Bravo nostalgia, pop culture gossip, and unhinged storytelling — from the queen of Sexy Unique Podcast and the host of Show Pony. If you love Bravo reality shows, messy lesbian love stories, or chaotic podcast energy, this episode’s for you.

After last week’s confrontation with Andy Cohen, I found out the Workout reunion was available to stream after all. So this episode is me walking that back—recapping the reunion, eating shit, and trying to make it right. The original plan was to do this with Justin Martindale while we got a spray tan from Sugared and Bronzed. But he overslept, so I ended up doing the recap in my living room with the spray tan girlies. It ended up being the most fun segment ever… until I realized the mics didn’t record. So this one’s mostly narrated. I also meet up with my longtime best friend and reality TV producer Lindsay Weiglein on the roof of the mall to try and salvage what’s left—of the episode and of my credibility. Somewhere in the chaos, we end up spray tanning a Labubu.

It’s the Workout Season 2 finale recap... but things get messy real fast.
First, John corners Andy Cohen in New York after their SiriusXM show to ask about the missing reunion episode — and it turns into a heated moment caught on camera. Then back in LA, H. ALAN SCOTT (Newsweek, Parting Shot) joins for a deep dive into the finale, but the conversation quickly spirals into a glorious sideshow covering:

• public cruising in a West Hollywood park
• rich mean gays
• What is Sniffies
• John's Dick pics
• horrible dog owners
• a performance artist with pantyhose on her head rolling a giant ball of twine through the interview
• and a baby Labubu perched on H. Alan's lap through it all.

What starts as a recap becomes a performance piece. Welcome to Show Pony.

In this supersized episode of Show Pony, I’m still technically on vacation—but when pop culture wizard Louis Peitzman (BuzzFeed, Vulture, NY Mag) agrees to sit down, you clear your damn schedule. Louis is a walking Bravo encyclopedia and a Beverly Hills local with real reality tea. We go deep—from lesbian chaos in the Jackieverse to gay porn subplots, graveyard visits, the Iraq War, and whether stressful pregnancies cause gayness (??). It all connects. Somehow. Doug’s life hangs in the balance, and it might be the most unhinged ep yet. Buckle up, pony people. 🎤 Topics Include:

• The bleak state of modern reality TV
• Jackie’s graveyard moment 
• Beverly Hills insider scoop
• Iraq War / gay porn parallels??
• “Do stressful pregnancies make you gay?” (We investigate.)

👉 Subscribe, rate, and saddle up.
🧠 Guest: Louis Peitzman | @LouisPeitzman
📺 Rewatch: Workout S2E7

This is what commitment looks like, people. I flew, ferried, cabbed, collapsed—and still crawled into my Provincetown hotel bed to deliver this emergency episode of Show Pony with my BFF and towel-clad co-host, Eric Maxwell. Yes, we’re sweaty. Yes, we’re possibly hungover. Yes, we do recap Episode 6, Season 2 of Bravo’s Workout (Jackie loses it, Doug is DONE, and the emotional violence is at an all-time high). And somehow, despite being horizontal and under-air-conditioned, we remain ICONIC. 🧴 What’s inside:
– A Workout recap with zero prep and maximum passion
– Provincetown gossip, vacation rants, and sunscreen regrets
– Friendship, filth, and feral hotel energy
– John trying to be a podcaster and a slut at the same time Don’t miss this chaotic, short, and absolutely necessary mess of an episode. 👉 Subscribe. Like. Tell Jackie Warner we’re still obsessed. #ShowPony #JohnArthurHill #Provincetown #WorkoutBravo #JackieWarner #GayPodcast #BravoPodcast #EmergencyPod #LGBTQComedy #EricMaxwell #HotelConfessional

One of Workout’s original breakout stars, Jesse joins John for his first in-depth, on-the-record conversation about the show — and it’s not what anyone expected. John thought this would be a light, campy reunion. Instead? Tears were shed. Spiritual truths were dropped. And what unfolded was one of the most surprising, moving, and human interviews Show Pony has ever done. Jesse opens up about fatherhood, marriage, and how his time on Bravo shaped him — for better and worse. This isn’t just nostalgia. It’s transformation.

John grabs Jeff Lewis after their SiriusXM shift and locks him down for a long-overdue Show Pony sit-down. What was supposed to be a recap of Workout S1E4 becomes something better: a no-bullshit Bravo download with one of the few people who lived it in real time. Jeff talks early Bravo, Jackie Warner, what the network used to be, and how reality TV warps everything — including your relationships, sense of self, and yes, your spray tan technique. Casual. Off-the-cuff. Surprisingly deep. Definitely unplanned.

This episode of Show Pony was barely supposed to happen. I flew out of town for a wedding, missed my production window, had no guest, and decided to record the episode as soon as I landed—delirious at midnight—with Show Pony fave Eric Maxwell. What starts as a late-night mess spirals into gay chaos: relationship drama, Bravo memories, and yes, a live trial of a blowjob throat spray. Then things take a turn: I realize a real-life Bravo executive, Erica Forstadt, is also at the wedding. So I track her down, mic her up, and get a rare behind-the-scenes look at the network that gave us Workout, Top Chef, and everything in between. Unfiltered, unplanned, and deeply Show Pony.