Reality Roots

Join me this week as I wade through some of the wildest "Phobia" episodes of Maury. Flowers? Cotton? BIRDS! Because when you really think about it, anything can be a fear - if you're (not) brave enough! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reality Roots: AS FEATURED on Acast and Amazon Music's Indie Podcast Amplifier http://www.amazon.ca/indieamplifier2025 (Thank you @ acast @amazonmusiccan #CanadianIndyPods ) Gossip Girl/Prosecutor Barbie Jenny Jones interrogates women and the men that are forcing them into sex work. The general audience tone is "feminist warrior" and the general feeling on stage is "defensive". SPECIAL GUEST...

Spooky Sylvia Browne amazes Montel's audience with answers from BEYOND THE GRAVE!!!! ooooOOOOOoooooOOOOO Special Guest Appearances including almost-Chelsea Houska, and Auntie Acid! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Sally helps some parents out by asking the age old question... what's so fun about breaking rules anyway? Special Guest Appearances including future Paul Rudd, multiverse Amber Portwood, knock-off Taylor Swift, and sadly accurate Kathy Najimy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Makeover makeover, makeover makeover, makeover makeover, MAKEOVER! *clap*clap*clap* Special Guests Appearances including ACTUAL FACTUAL N*SYNC!!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join me this week as I review The First Annual Jerry Springer Holiday Hell episode! Coming at you all the way from 1994. The vests are all here and the bangs are FLOOFED Special Guest Appearances including Paula Dean, Backstreet Boys (Millenium album edition), Matthew Lillard and Crybrows! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ricki tries to help some guests settle poorly-defined scores, despite all the guests' best efforts to be helped. Special guest appearances including: One of the Chris's, Steve Jobs, OJ Simpson, & Michelle Obama! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Sally does her best Jenny Jones impression, by pushing so hard I'm forced to defend the indefensible. All the 90s hits are here, and they each brought their own individual vest for the occasion. Special guests including Skeet Ulrich, Halle Berry, J-ROC and EXTRA SPECIAL MUSICAL APPEARANCES by Dolly Parton and Katy Perry! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jenny Jones talks to some sisters, mainly sisters who come from the same mister, who may or may not all be sleeping with the same man. The man in question has as much game as Steve Urkell, so that makes sense. Special Guest Appearances including: Bo from Superstore, Karla Homolka, and a full college cohort that was apparently kidnapped from their local kegger. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...

TLDR: Due to recent events (including but not limited to life, summer, and the pursuit of happiness), I am forced to take a one week leave of absence. I apologize for any inconvenience. Can't wait to talk to you all again next week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Updates from Strippers who have previously appeared on the Jerry Springer Show. The true epitome of "Hot Mess" in every sense of the word. Except, you know, temperature-wise. Special Guest Appearances including Vinny of Jersey Shore/Staten Island, Anne Hathaway/Winona Ryder and a quick peek at THE Al Borland, of Tool Time Fame! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Phil Donahue interviews some guests who are in exceptionally healthy relationships, at least as far as 1988 goes. People from home call in to bring their main-character energy questions to the esteemed panel of happy couples. One caller has a Bert & Ernie situation that completely breaks Phil Donahue's mind. Special Guest Appearances including Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Peter Gallagher's eyeb...

HAPPY PRIDE MONTH!!!! In honor of Pride this year, I found an episode of Ricki Lake I can only describe as "Extremely Gay in the Best Way" No extra special guest shout-outs this month, but if you're reading this, please know that Roger's date fell apart when they went roller skating because the moment Roger stepped onto the roller rink and the DJ played Ray of Light by Madonna.... there was absolu...

This week, Sally and I review some family dynamics that are not good. Can mother and current-boyfriend ever get the kids on board with their relationship? What is step-dad Pete saying? Who's the gold-digger? Find the answers to all these questions AND MORE in this week's recap! Special guest appearances including: Bea Arthur, the Babadook, and Chappell Roan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

Jenny Jones re-creates your 6th grade classroom sex education experience by asking guests for a million juicy details that no one within 5 miles is mature enough to discuss. We also look at some baby photos as part of an at-home DIY paternity test for no discernible reason. Special Guests including Audrina Patridge, Colbie Smulders, and Snoop Dogg! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...

Join me this week as I do my best to pick apart a hot mess of a Jerry Springer episode. They're about to jump the shark and they're starting by blurring the lines of reality for us. Special Guest Appearances including the head mean girl from Romi and Michelle's highschool reunion, RFK Jr and Pepé Le Pew in human form (barely) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ricki Lake talks to some ex-couples who can't keep their hands to themselves and one couple that is probably definitely about to break up. Special Guests including Steven Seagal, Kirsten Dunst, and the late great Brittany Murphy RIP Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Actual Factual VERY Special Guest and Friend of the Pod Kasha and I check in on Maury in 1999, where he is throwing a mini rave-pageant for a variety of guests, most of whom are Drag Queens! Everybody check out Kasha! Exceptionally Talented Drag Performer and head of Binbrook Pride https://www.instagram.com/kashalikekesha Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Sally Jessy Raphael provides a bona fide Talk Show Service, wherein she talks to some couples that may or may not be ready to get hitched. Special Guest Appearances including Sylvia Browne, Tom Sandoval, a priest, and Ginger Grancagnolo! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jenny Jones aggressively interviews some guests about their Bachelor Party experiences and how it affected their relationship. No one has a point and no one learns a lesson, but what they do have is more wine-colored shirts than anyone can count. Special Guest Appearances including Anchorwoman Barbie, Napolean Dynamite's fake girlfriend, and strippers for all! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...

Join me this week as I carve through some controversial relationships alongside Phil Donahue and his "normally liberal New York audience". Special guest appearances including Trisha's mom, Harry Cuomo, Susan Powell and some very special 1992 commercials! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I visit 1998 Jerry Springer, who is bringing us all the highs and lows of late 90s fashion, as well as some trashy guests to sort out their trashy business as best they can. Special Guest Appearances including the one and only Steve Wilkos! Who earns top billing and every penny of his paycheque with this one. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join me this week for a VERY SPECIAL EPISODE with Actual IRL Celebrity Guest Dr. Adam of the Sister Wives Professor! Listen to our post-mortem analysis of the 90's and all the terrible attitudes therein, as well as a group of Ricki Lake parent-child guests that are in conflict over self-expression via fashion. There's also a juggler and a makeover (obviously.) A very extra special thanks to Dr Ada...

Sally condescends to some young-ish people who have made or are actively making some pretty bad life choices. Gilda prances and swans around the stage, helping no one but giving a fully realized performance. The audience gets their own mic and becomes their own character. Special Guest Appearances including: Ginnifer Goodwin, K-Fed, and Denise Richards Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...

Join me as I travel back in time to 1997 Chicago to watch Jenny Jones interrogate her freshest set of victims guests. No one wants to be there, and Jenny's gonna make sure of it. Special Guests Including: Mick Jagger, Severus Snape, Lisa Minelli and Calista Flockheart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.