Ruby and Rocco are my amazing children! Ruby is my beautiful, kind, fun loving, tik tok watching, makeup loving daughter. Rocco is my future gaming champ, nerf warrior, lego architect, super sweet, high energy son. They are my loves, both of them are so smart, funny and if I do say so very cute. They have my whole heart.

In this episode of Ask Jillian, we talk about everything going on in their lives. What they think about school and how it's changed with quarantine. What they're afraid of, which is surprisingly different from my extremely justified fear of bears and great white sharks! How they feel about parenting styles and my mommy discipline, or lack thereof. As well as the tough events we’ve been through like the divorce and cancer which was scarier for them than I thought.

What Ruby and Rocco shared definitely surprised me a couple of times but their strength didn’t. They’re my angels!

In this episode of Ask Jillian we talk about binge watching. It's one of my favorite things to blast through an entire series! And one of my least favorite is when it stops saying NEXT EPISODE! It's such a different experience than how watching TV used to be but now it's so tough when I have to wait for a new episode or season. I love getting recommendations for shows I haven't seen so I can dive in to something new. Usually I'm fitting it into the schedule when the kids aren't around, and staying up way too late, though sometimes they catch me and get tired of hearing the same theme song over and over.

It's a fun conversation with Liz about our favorite shows and some times we might have binge watched a little too much!

Dave “DaveO” Osokow is an entrepreneur, talent connector, podcaster, host, frequent wedding officiant and diehard Philly sports fan. Fly, Eagles, Fly! He is a total Hollywood insider and is one of the nicest guys you’ll ever meet!

In this episode of Ask Jillian, we talk about how he met Liz pulling together a last minute shoot the day before Thanksgiving (to her annoyance) while she was trying to get ready for 30 people at her house for dinner the next day! DaveO tells us how he got his start in Los Angeles working at night clubs and made friends with everyone. Liz and I are pretty sure there was a time we might have crossed paths with DaveO on a crazy night out at Forty Deuce in Hollywood, where I made out with Jenna Jameson after an award show! DaveO is a passionate fan of all Philly sports and when the Philadelphia Eagles won the Super Bowl it got pretty emotional, he was right on the sidelines crying! We all discuss relationships, how difficult dating apps can be and what we have learned from them, which is not much.

DaveO is one of the most genuine and fun people in Hollywood, he’s always willing to make it work with a great attitude!

In this episode of Ask Jillian we talk about summer vacations with the family. Every summer was spent at my parents' cabin on a beautiful lake near Perry Sound in Ontario, Canada. It was fantastic for us growing up and I loved being able to bring my own kids there to make new memories. Though one not so great memory of the cabin is when I wandered off as a toddler for hours! It definitely scared everyone almost as much as when a bear knocked on the door! On the lake we would go boating on the SS Muriel (I crashed it once), fishing, water skiing and swimming. They were the best times! When I was a kid my parents took us on road trips. I would protest if it involved a location were a recent murder had happened, to everyone’s dismay I knew all about them at an early age. I never thought I was a cruise person but Disney changed my mind, bon voyage! The Disney Dream Ship cruises with my kids to the Bahamas and Vancouver were truly magical! Liz also talks about her family Summer trips and her unique camp 🍆 experiences.

So many great trips and such incredible memories! Can’t wait to take adventures again!

Heather McDonald is a comic, NY Times bestselling author, actress, writer, celebrity impersonator, great mother and an amazing supportive friend! She is a hilarious successful stand up comic and has created the fantastic very popular podcast Juicy Scoop.

In this episode of Ask Jillian, we talk about how we met when Liz introduced Heather as one of her best friends. Heather dreamt we’d be friends and then it happened! We discuss the fun times we've had together over the years, when we all were working with the Wayans brothers on a pilot, and our shared love of karaoke! Heather also tells us all about the trouble she got into with Liz when they were kids and great times they have had since, they are BFF’s. Heather also discusses her childhood acting days, her time on Chelsea Lately and the high school Thespian Society with Liz, Heather was the president.

Heather is hilarious and has forged her own impressive path through Hollywood because she never gives up, she is hustler!

A.J. Benza is a writer, podcaster, actor, author, family man and incredible TV host. His show on E! Mysteries and Scandals was a great take on Hollywood’s darker side. Now he continues telling those crazy stories on his podcast Fame Is A Bitch.

In this episode of Ask Jillian we discuss how we met on my show The Test and how we’ve always got along great because we both love stories about old Hollywood and Howard Stern! A.J. has been on Howard’s show a ton and even guest hosted, though he’s also got himself into a fair bit of trouble. We talk about his battles with Stuttering John and the feud with Donald Trump that got him kicked off the show.

He tells us about growing up in New York, his time in the club scene, his rise as a gossip columnist and a crazy story about Mariah Carey’s wedding to Tommy Mottola.

A.J. and I have seen a lot in Hollywood and had a lot to talk about and there were quite a few surprises even for me!

Lisa Ashley is a makeup artist to the stars, business woman, baseball wife, mother and one of my all time best friends. I have talked about her on my podcast a lot and she’s finally here!

It was Lisa that pressured me to get my mammogram last year that discovered my breast cancer. She saved my life!

In this episode of Ask Jillian we discuss how we met at NFL on FOX, became inseparable, continued working together and have been great friends ever since.

Lisa has made her own way in Hollywood building an incredible list of clients. She worked with me on all the FOX shows including American Idol Extra and Skating with Celebrities. We’ve done commercials together, press tours and events, we have had a lot of laughs. Some of our work trips have also had a crazy side like in NYC for Howard Stern when we were out all night with Robin and Ralph and in New Orleans for the Super Bowl with our SWAT boyfriend/security.

Lisa’s husband is the fantastic and supportive, former Los Angeles Dodger Billy Ashley though we were never the best baseball wives! We were all on FOX’s Househusbands of Hollywood together.

Lisa has been an absolute treasure in my life and we’ve supported each other through it all!

Nischelle Turner is an Emmy award winning journalist for Entertainment Tonight, a CNN Contributor, a go getter, an advocate, and an incredibly supportive friend.

In this episode of Ask Jillian we discuss how Nischelle and I met at FOX’s Good Day LA, the fun we had working together and the challenges of being females in the broadcasting world.

I loved what Nischelle brought to the mix at GDLA and have been so excited to see her career blossom. From Nischelle’s first on air job in Indiana, to New Orleans, the NFL and now two prestigious jobs at CNN and Entertainment Tonight. We reminisce about how Entertainment Tonight was a dream job growing up watching it for both us and now Nischelle has made it a reality!

We talk about finding support and mentors in this tough industry, the ups and downs, missed opportunities, cancelled shows and the hard won victories along the way.

How we both grew up far from La La Land, Nischelle was raised by an amazing single mom on a farm in Missouri and the impact that had on her life.

Also what it’s like to find your community as transplants to LA and creating a home as single women. Nischelle just built her dream home, it sounds amazing! Hopefully I’ll get an invite soon to come over and toast all her successes!

Mr. Malone aka Fagsy Malone is a podcast host, artist, spiritual guide, and he’s one of my best most supportive friends. My brotherman!

In this episode of Ask Jillian we talk about our relationship, the good and bad times we’ve shared and how there’s always been a lot of laughs.

I met Mr. Malone with his BFF director Anne Fletcher at Sandra Bullock’s “All About Steve” movie premiere and became fast friends. Mr. Malone shares some of his unique dating stories, I had never heard of a double dick, didn’t think it existed but you learn something new everyday. Also we talk about when he worked at Disney World as a performer and reluctant character, he nailed Friar Tuck! Then our trip to Disney World together with my kids where we discovered Ruby had created her own new character Princess Rage, a classic villainess! Mr. Malone is an amazing artist. One of his animal portraits of my beloved Teddy is a treasured piece of art in my home. His face swapping and photoshopping skills on Instagram are hilarious and legendary, Barbra (and me) is one of his favorite subjects! We go into how Mr. Malone’s life took a new unexpected direction and he’s no longer doing art. From loss came a rebirth where he tapped into his gift of intuitionism and now gives automatic pen readings at The Crystal Shrine here in Los Angeles. His beloved mother, whose ashes he spread at a Target with Kristen Johnston, had the gift as well. Mr. Malone’s wit, charm and singing talent is featured as a co-host on Straight Talk with Ross Matthews and his own podcast It’s a Gay, Gay, Gay, Gay Podcast, they are both great!

We had a lot to catch up on, it was incredible and inspiring to hear about how happy he is now, it gave me hope!

In this episode of Ask Jillian we talk about sleep paralysis. I mean can any of us sleep lately?!? I have recently suffered from sleep paralysis, it’s horrifying and debilitating. It’s caused by trauma, anxiety and depression which I have had all three plus what we are going through now as well. I experienced it at 12yrs old due to the trauma of sexual abuse then, now due to the aftermath of my breast cancer. It’s terrifying! I see a shadow man and can’t move which lasts about 3mins though feels like forever. I didn’t tell anyone I suffered from it as a child but when it started again a few months ago, I knew I had to get answers and help. Sweet dreams everyone!

Daniella Clarke is a fashion designer, TV and podcast host, Rock ‘n’ Roll wife, amazing Mom and my ride or die girlfriend.

In this episode of Ask Jillian we discuss our 20yr+ friendship, how it started over a pair of jeans, the iconic Frankie B.’s that Daniella named after her daughter.

I believed in Daniella’s talent the minute I met her. Her sense of style was so original and sexy! I have always supported women entrepreneurs, Daniella’s passion was contagious and I became a fan and friend.

Daniella tells the story of how she met her husband Rock ‘n’ Roll musician Gilby Clarke on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame and once they met she never went home.

Their marriage is inspirational, they have been together for 30+yrs and are still totally into each other … what is their secret?!?

We also talk about her touring with her husband and Guns N’ Roses, being in their legendary November Rain video, hosting with Sharon Osbourne on Rock of Love: Charm School. Also how her very cool daughter Frankie is following in her Dad's footsteps as a badass rock chick, styled by her Mom, with her band Frankie and the Studs.

We’ve always been there for each other personally and professionally, she’s my sister from another mister!

In this episode of Ask Jillian we talk about traveling. My wilder days on girls trips, the crazy night Liz, Lisa and I had in Vegas for a charity event. How we got to see Stevie Nicks perform and barely made the flight home. We didn’t understand “wheels up” means they’ll leave without you! My NY trips for Howard Stern, partying with Robin and Ralph until the wee hours. Another time I was preggo and no one knew, but Howard and crew kept trying to get me to ride the sybian! That would never happen, pregnant or not! I couldn't party on that trip but my girlfriends did without me. How traveling with some friends is more fun than with others, I’m not uptight and when I'm on vacation I don’t want everything scheduled.

Also how traveling with kids has its challenges. Nathan Fillion once saved me when Rocco was kinda out of control on a flight. Got to love a fellow Canadian!

Scott “Movie” Mantz is a Film Critic, Host, Emmy-Nominated Producer, Trekker and a La La Lander 4 Life!

In this episode of Ask Jillian we discuss our love of movies, some of our all time favorites and how we became film fanatics. I worked at a video rental store as a teenager and movies have been my escape ever since. Scott’s obsession with Star Trek began his critic career through a convention and meeting Will Shatner, he is a huge fan!

Scott championed the movie La La Land, and shares the story of how he passionately promoted it to help build its audience. He watched first hand its ride to the Oscars and the historical mix up of the Best Picture announcement. Scott’s behind the scenes stories are great. His reviews are fun, fair, educational, enthusiastic and insightful. He is truly the movie man!

In this episode of Ask Jillian we talk about being a single parent, its challenges and rewards.

My kids were 4 and half and not yet 3 when I got divorced, it’s been 7yrs since then of non-stop doing it as best I can. Being a single parent can look so many ways, its demands never end even if you have support or help. Liz also shares the story of her mother being a widow with 7 kids, you can have no choice. During the toughest times battling my breast cancer, my kids were my biggest cheerleaders but being Mom didn’t stop. I had to keep going. Ruby and Rocco are and will always be my reason to carry on!

Tabitha and Gretchen are the fantastic podcasters from Housewives of True Crime and they talk with me about serial killers in this episode. I’m a true fan of theirs!

They share my obsession with true crime and serial killers, though Liz does not - she is a scaredy cat! We talk about the Ken and Barbie killers, real life monsters who committed horrible crimes in my hometown in Canada when I was growing up. I’ve followed the story ever since because justice wasn’t served in my opinion. Tabitha and Gretchen did great research and we did a deep dive into all the details, including how one of the killers is walking free today! We also talk about other cases, serial killers and how true crime podcasts are (pun intended) killing it!

Loren Ruch is an extraordinary producer for HGTV, fantastic host and most importantly one of my best friends! In this episode we talk about how we met in our early days at FOX Good Day LA, we had some incredible times! The stories of traveling together on our trips to Vegas first as Pamela Anderson's guest then to see Celine Dion, and how I reluctantly became a huge fan! Loren took me as his date to his High School Reunion that we turned into our own personal prom. Loren reminded me of a crazy drunk speech I gave at his wedding which I don’t recall at all but I do remember the hot braless dress I wore! Loren has worked on some fantastic HGTV projects, most recently the iconic Brady Bunch House in “A Very Brady Renovation” which was amazing! Also Liz, Loren and I reminisce about our karaoke history, it’s mostly embarrassing!

Lisa Ann Walter is a super talented actress, writer, comic, producer, director and also an amazing advocate, host, cook, mother and friend. What can’t she do? Some of her memorable appearances are in Bruce Almighty, Glow, Shall We Dance when JLo literally left her on the floor and of course Chessy in Parent Trap. Who could forget that sexy khaki and blue jean wardrobe! In this episode of Ask Jilllian we discuss our careers, marriages, divorces, how her gay ex-husband is now one of her best friends and how it ain’t easy being single moms. Lisa has so many racy stories like how her make out scene with Tom Cruise in War of the Worlds was cut from the movie, but it was very hot! We also talk about our wild ladies trip to Vegas for the Pussycat Dolls opening. My girlfriends thought I got kidnapped! Lisa is truly one of the smartest and funniest women in the business. She always tells it like it is even if you don’t like it and I love that about her!!!

In this episode of Ask Jillian, Liz and I talk about depression and anxiety, how it has affected our lives in different ways. I have felt hard hit by it these last few years due to divorce, grief and cancer. But being a single parent, I so often have to put on a brave face, get up and keep going. Since my cancer diagnosis, in moments of loneliness and despair, it has been my online social media family that has lifted me up sharing your amazing stories and inspired me to have hope that it will get better. I know I am not alone, depression and anxiety affects millions of us. It is often not diagnosed, misdiagnosed or there is a shame associated with it that keeps someone from seeking help. Dealing with mental health should be considered brave. It takes incredible strength to admit you need help. I am not afraid or ashamed to talk about my depression anymore and ask for help. It's my only way out, to talk about it and take it head (that’s a pun) on!

Jack Maxwell is an actor that has appeared in “24,” “Lost,” “Without a Trace,” “Beverly Hills 90210” and is a lifetime member of the Actors Studio. Jack was also host of the Travel Channel’s “Booze Traveler,” exploring the world’s cultures by sharing cocktails and the stories behind them.

In this episode we discuss Jack’s childhood in South Boston, being raised by a single mom, the Catholic Church, his path to becoming an actor and our mutual love of Al Pacino, he does a great Al impression.

We also talk about how we met on Twitter after my cancer diagnosis. Jack was diagnosed in 2017 with non-Hodgkins lymphoma. His support has meant the world to me.

Jack has played many parts in his life but one of his greatest roles is friend to so many.

Lisa Joyner is a reporter, television host, adoption advocate, wife, sister, daughter and mother … she is an amazing woman! In this episode we talk about how we met at FOX’s Good Day LA and both of us being adopted bonded us. How we didn’t know what our ancestry was which can make it hard to know where you belong. What it was like to find our birth families, how those relationships grew and the effect of our birth mothers' deaths on us. Lisa is the host of the incredible show Long Lost Family on TLC where they help people seeking family members that have been separated reunite. Our different paths to motherhood, Lisa adopted her beautiful daughter Daisy with husband Jon Cryer, they are amazing parents. It was an emotional podcast at one point even the skies began to cry.