Never talk about politics? Fuck that. Margaret Cho joins the pod for a feisty chat. From roasting politicians, bigots boycotting Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl, and the fucked up state of world... we get a glimpse of #TheCholigarchy. Margaret and I bond over cosmetic procedures, what to do, what to avoid, and delve into her latest album: #LuckyGift. Margaret also takes us behind the scenes of her latest acting projects including filming Disney+'s Percy Jackson & The Olympians with Sandra Bernhard and Kristen Schaal and I Want Your Sex with Olivia Wilde & Charli XCX.
John Dela Cruz aka Nurse John joins the pod. John reveals how he used his struggles to become a nurse turned viral comedian. John discusses why medical professionals are not as respected as they once were, the misconceptions he faces as a healthcare influencer, and wild moments on the job fellow nurses can relate to. We also dive into his current comedy tour, The Short-Staffed Tour.
The good witch of Hollywood, Patti Negri, joins the podcast to celebrate Halloween and answer all your occult questions. We get into all things magick, witchcraft, manifestation, and spirits. From cleansing to protection to connecting with our guides, no topic goes untouched. We discuss religion, saging, crystals, frequencies, talismans, candles, and how we are most powerful when we are don't buy into the gimmicks. Patti also teaches how to discern the real from the fakes in the paranormal industry. Celebrate Halloween and enjoy our bewitching hour. Patti Negri is an international bestselling author known for the #1 show Ghost Adventures on Travel Channel & Discovery Plus as well as appearances on many shows including America's Got Talent, Portals to Hell, Master Chef, and Wipeout.
Chad Daniels joins the pod for a wild conversation revealing everything from identity theft to what it's like dating Kelsey Cook. Chad opens up about his father stealing his identity, ruining his credit, and how he helped him steal a car. Chad explains what it's like to date another comedian, compares the professional and personal dynamic of his relationship with Kelsey, and he takes us behind the scenes of Pretend Problems. We also chat about everything from Midwest living to stand-up comedy today.
Siblings Xandy & Christine Schiefer, hosts of Beach Too Sandy Water Too Wet, join Will Love Listen for a podcast crossover episode. We talk all our favorite one-star reviews, if it’s better to do a podcast with a friend vs a sibling, and Christine compares hosting And That's Why We Drink with Em Schulz to Beach Too Sandy Water Too Wet with her brother. Xandy explains how their toxic relationship living together helped give birth to some of their best episodes. The Schiefers discuss their family relationship to Lisa Lampanelli, how the worse the world gets the more negative reviews increase, and we shit talk everything from fake psychics to city gyms.
Susan Miller of Astrology Zone is back to discuss the recent eclipses, Chiron, decans, moon signs, and degree points. Susan reflects on the eclipses and gives a detailed horoscope for every zodiac sign. I share a ton of listener questions. Susan explains why each sign is different depending upon if they are born in the beginning, middle, or end Decan of their sign. Susan details the significance of the moon sign for those born at night, but breaks down why regardless of your time of birth, the rising sign and sun sign are still the most important. We discuss fated degree points, how Chiron affects us, and Susan gives us a preview of the upcoming retrogrades. Psychic Medium April Busset joins us after the eclipse segment. You don’t want to miss this one!
Rachel Bloom joins the pod for candid chat. We discuss everything from comedy to mental health to her award-winning cult classic, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. Rachel recounts her iconic character, how the show was ahead of its time, and why its important for tv networks to take a chance on new creators. Rachel reveals how the reunion concert came about, how it compares and differs from the tv series, and talks about her favorite storylines and season. We open up about OCD, why there is a such a mental health crisis in this country, and if strategy or luck played a role in Rachel being discovered on YouTube.
Will Love Listen celebrates its 100th episode by bringing back our very first guest, Susan Miller of Astrology Zone. Psychic medium April Busset co-hosts with me. Susan breaks down the second half of 2025 and explains how we will all be affected by the five major planetary changes: Pluto in Aquarius, Neptune in Aries, Uranus in Gemini, Saturn in Aries, and Jupiter in Cancer (00:00 - 40:12). Jupiter in Cancer trines the North Node in Pisces over the next year and Susan gives a detailed horoscope for every zodiac sign noting the areas where they will have the most opportunity with Jupiter this year. (40:13 - 01:15:27). Afterwards we address a variety of topics including the different eclipses, planetary retrogrades, birth chart compatibility, degree points, and more (01:15:28 - 02:03:33).
From the red carpet to the podcast! Khalid, New Kids On The Block, Isabel La Rosa, and Haven Madison join me for an episode where we discuss everything from mental health to new music in honor of National Suicide Prevention Month. Khalid opens up about how creating his album Sincere saved his life, working with Ed Sheeran, and the prospect of touring with Tate McRae (02:20 - 04:54). New Kids On The Block reveal the secret to surviving the boy band curse and spill all the tea on their Las Vegas residency (04:55 - 09:38). Isabel La Rosa celebrates surpassing 1 Billion streams and wrapping up her first headlining tour (09:39 - 13:25). Haven Madison opens up about her own mental health struggles, takes us behind the scenes of her time on American Idol, and chats about her new music (13:26 - 16:38). This was recorded at an Audacy event to benefit the American Foundation For Suicide Prevention. If you or someone is struggling with mental health call or text 988.
Kaila Yu joins the podcast for a very unfiltered episode. We celebrate the release of her new book (Fetishized) and Kaila opens up about being a functioning drug addict for 20 years. Kaila takes us behind the scenes of the dark side of the entertainment industry and explains why victims of abuse and the vulnerable are often led into the world of addiction. Kaila discusses growing up with low self-esteem in a strict asian household, experiencing sexual assault in college, establishing her international modeling career while on drugs, and traveling the world as the lead singer of Nylon Pink. Kaila candidly talks about the ritualistic nature of drug usage and her time rotating between ecstasy, cocaine, ketamine, prescription drugs, and the damage it did to her life. Kaila breaks down the hypocrisy of feminism, how the patriarchy tricked women into thinking being a slut was empowering, and how men were tricked into suppressing their vulnerability. We debate OnlyFans, conspiracies behind Diddy’s light verdict, and why cocaine turns you evil. I even share my own experiences dating a man who had an asian fetish and later an older man with a drug addiction who tried to ruin my life. No subject is off limits here!
Peppermint joins the pod and tells all. Peppermint takes us behind the scenes of Survival of the Thickest, working with Michelle Buteau, why she did not think the show would be a hit, how the writer’s strike blocked the cast from doing press season one, and her character becoming the main storyline in season two. Peppermint serves up tea on The Traitors, the cast fighting for camera time, conspiring to get her eliminated, and the inherent biases that play a role when it comes to voting people off reality tv. Peppermint opens up about everything from being the first trans contestant on RuPaul’s Drag Race to her new documentary, Heightened Scrutiny, which exposes the media's narratives impacting public perception of transgender rights. We vent about social media making everyone insecure and bigoted, and sadly, how every minority group is under attack today.
Adriana de Moura joins the podcast, and she does not hold back! The Brazilian beauty spills the tea on what all viewers of Real Housewives of Miami want to know: Why did Julia Lemigova and Adriana really fall out? Is Jody right for Lisa Hochstein? Did Nicole Martin leave RHOM because of Stephanie Shojaee? Why doesn’t Adriana have a mojito? Adriana reveals the role Marysol Patton played in her fallout with Lea black, why she thinks Alexia and Marysol really turned on her, and comments on her frenemy relationships with Larsa Pippen. Adriana and I bond over being from South America, Adriana explains how she was cast, chats about new music, and opens up about her close relationships with Lisa, Stephanie, and Guerdy Abraira.
The icon, Cyndi Lauper, joins the podcast for a fun episode! We discuss the Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour and Cyndi reveals whether this is the end of music for her, or simply, the end of the touring. Cyndi discusses her philanthropic work, establishing the Girls Just Want To Have Fundamental Rights organization, and why she has always been passionate about helping vulnerable groups. Cyndi also takes us behind the scenes of her upcoming play, Working Girl: The Musical, and addresses artists of today, such as Chappell Roan, constantly being compared to her in the media.
Kristin Key joins the pod and we immediately get into the drama and trauma! Kristin comedically opens up growing up in an evangelical household, religious trauma, her past addictions, why she became sober, and going from straight to gay twice . We bond over the crazy abusive relationships we endured, family drama, and saving others to avoid saving ourselves. We talk all things comedy, how most comedians have fucked up backstories, and why we think most people are bisexual. Tune in for this cinematic listen.
Luxx Noir London, formally known as Justin R. Reed, joins the pod. Luxx opens up about the highs and lows of growing up in New Jersey, how she ultimately was cast on RuPaul's Drag Race, and the ins and outs of recording a dance album. Luxx spills the on-and-off-camera tea on Drag Race, avoiding going the comedy route, starring in Drag: The Musical, and drawing inspiration from Lady Gaga for Light in the Dark. We pop champagne and mention it all.
Frankie Grande joins the pod for a pride-themed episode. We instantly bond over growing up in Bergen County and Frankie's New Jersey roots. Frankie dives deep into his close relationship with sister Ariana Grande, their dynamic, and how things have come full circle with Ari rooting for his music career. Frankie opens up about everything from struggling with sobriety, claims of riding off Ariana's success, his relationship with Zach Rance, not downplaying his gay image after being signed to a major record label, and the music industry not being as progressive as they portray. No subject is off limits in this eye opening podcast!
Infamous drag icon Alyssa Edwards, formally known as Justin Dwayne Lee Johnson, joins the pod. Alyssa opens up about growing up in Texas, wild life pre and post fame, owning a dance studio for nearly 25 years, and Drag Race putting her on the map. Alyssa speaks on being the subject of Netflix Dancing Queen documentary, appearing on MTV Cribs, and recently winning RuPaul's Drag Race Global All Stars. Alyssa takes us behind the scenes of drag, how it is not as glamorous as it is portrayed, and why many queens juggle multiple jobs until they make it big. Catch Alyssa close out pride at BergenPAC in Englewood on June 30th.
Brad Hargreaves, the drummer of Third Eye Blind, joins the pod. We celebrate 30 years of Brad being in the band and spill all types of music industry tea. We discuss the band's upcoming performances, their next album, the possibility of an unreleased album, and how a lullaby compilation came about. Brad answers fan questions, opens up about how the band managed to survive while others broke up, and embraces being the Godfather of Emo.
TikTok influencer and singer/songwriter Paige Galdieri joins the pod. We bond over growing up in New Jersey, playing instruments, being Pisces, and debate Pizza. We discuss the horrific digital dating scene and why it is so hard to meet a stable partner. Paige explains how she went viral on TikTok for her comedic celebrity impressions, opens up about her coming out experience, and we talk all things music. Paige breaks down what goes into songwriting and teases her latest music too.
Controversial comic and actress, Sandra Bernhard, joins the pod. Sandra discusses being the first unapologetic, non-self-deprecating female in comedy, and setting a precedent for female comedians. Sandra opens up about her current Shapes & Forms stand-up tour, her time on Roseanne, why she no longer comments on former friends Madonna and Roseanne Barr, and gives behind-the-scenes tea on her latest television projects: Severance, RuPaul's Drag Race, Survival of the Thickest, and Percy Jackson and the Olympians. We celebrate 9 years of Sandyland on SiriusXM, Sandra filming Marty Supreme with Timothée Chalamet, and what she is most concerned about in the country today.