Show Pony

John Hill
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Show Pony by John Hill is a comedy podcast covering Bravo, Broadway, Recovery, and Lifestyle. John Hill is the host of SiriusXM's The John Hill show and the cohost of Andy Cohen Live. As a Broadway veteran and Reality TV producer (Watch What Happens Live, The A-List, Kathy Griffin My Life On The D List, Project Runway, Top Chef) 

  1. 18H AGO

    Anna Nicole Smith Hires a Pet Psychic and The End Of 2025 Extreme Blowout!

    “There’s a pet psychic, a pool party for children, a fart heard round the world, and Bobby Trendy finally snaps.” In the final Show Pony episode of 2025, I revisit Episode 7 of The Anna Nicole Show Season One—the moment reality TV quietly, irreversibly breaks. Anna Nicole hires a pet psychic to address her dog Sugar Pie’s separation anxiety, leading to one of the most unintentionally revealing scenes in early 2000s television. There’s a charity pool party, a psychic reading delivered to a dog, mounting tension with Bobby Trendy, and a moment involving canine flatulence that somehow remains broadcast-worthy. Because this episode centers on a dog, my own dog becomes my co-host, and I attempt—against my better judgment—to read his mind on mic. Alongside the recap, I weave in personal updates: • seeing the new Broadway production of BUG • finishing Task and Heated Rivalry • current gym drama • a long, emotionally complex history with Abercrombie & Fitch jeans This is a solo episode about reality TV as accidental performance art, celebrity unraveling, dogs as emotional barometers, and the strange clarity that comes from revisiting chaos with distance. 00:00 – The Pet Psychic Episode (Why This Is the Breaking Point) 02:10 – Why My Dog Is My Co-Host Today 05:40 – Episode 7 Overview: Sugar Pie’s “Issues” 09:30 – The Pet Psychic Arrives (Reality TV Crosses a Line) 13:45 – The Fart Heard ’Round the World 16:10 – Anna Nicole’s Pool Party for Children (Yes, Really) 19:40 – Bobby Trendy Reaches His Limit 23:00 – Why This Episode Feels Different Than the Others 26:20 – Broadway Update: BUG 28:45 – Finishing Task and Heated Rivalry 31:30 – Gym Drama & the Abercrombie Jeans Saga 35:10 – What This Episode Reveals About Fame, Pets, and Control anna nicole show anna nicole smith reality tv pet psychic reality tv show pony podcast bravo reality tv recap early 2000s reality tv bobby trendy anna nicole celebrity reality breakdown dog psychic episode lgbt podcast comedy broadway podcast solo podcast monologue reality tv analysis camp television history show pony anna nicole

    42 min

  2. DEC 22

    Fires, Funerals, and Full Disclosure: I dated a scammer! The Anna Nicole Rewatch continues

    “This episode has grief, fire damage, a secret hooker, and Vegas trauma.” I took a two-week hiatus from Show Pony—and came back with what might be my most personal (and unhinged) episode yet. This is Episode 6, Part 2 of Vegas from The Anna Nicole Show, but the rewatch quickly turns into a full life update: – Saying goodbye to my best friend at his funeral – An update on the fire damage that left my apartment unlivable – A first date I went on yesterday – And two absolutely insane stories from my past Including: • The man I dated in 2016 before discovering he was a secret hooker • A chaotic 2005 Vegas trip with Michael Arden that feels like a fever dream • Grief, oversharing, gay dating red flags, Broadway lore, and Vegas regret This episode is raw, funny, uncomfortable, possibly TMI—and exactly what Show Pony is supposed to be. If you love Bravo chaos, reality-TV nostalgia, Broadway stories, celebrity proximity, dating scams, and emotional whiplash… welcome back to the circus. 🎧 New episodes weekly 📺 Watch on YouTube 🎙️ Listen on Spreaker 💥 Like, subscribe, and tell me your worst Vegas story 00:00 – I’m back: two-week hiatus & why I needed it 02:30 – Vegas Part 2 + where the Anna Nicole rewatch stands 05:15 – My best friend’s funeral & how grief hit me 09:40 – Fire damage update: where I’m living now & what’s next 14:20 – The date I went on yesterday (red flags immediately) 18:30 – The secret hooker I dated in 2016 (yes, really) 26:10 – 2005 Vegas with Michael Arden: Broadway chaos unlocked 32:30 – Oversharing, survival, and why Show Pony still matters 34:30 – Resetting, returning, and what’s coming next show pony anna nicole show anna nicole smith vegas reality tv bravo nostalgia gay dating disasters dating scam stories secret double life dating broadway stories michael arden celebrity dating stories gay podcast lgbtq podcast reality tv rewatch personal podcast grief and healing apartment fire story vegas confession oversharing podcast chaotic storytelling

    36 min

  3. DEC 1

    Anna Nicole Goes to Vegas…and MY APARTMENT Caught Fire?! Raw Hotel Episode - Heated Rivalry Review!

    “This Thanksgiving took a turn I never saw coming—LA, tragic news about a friend, and then a fire back home. This recap is brought to you by smoke damage, hotel lighting, and my rapidly declining mental stability.” This might be the most chaotic episode of SHOW PONY ever. Anna Nicole goes to Vegas (Season 1, Episode 5)… and I go to a hotel because the building next to mine caught fire and filled my entire apartment with smoke. In this raw, unedited hotel-room episode, I break down: 🔥 My Thanksgiving disaster 🔥 The smoke damage that displaced me from my NYC apartment 🔥 How my building handled it 🔥 My trip to LA 🔥 Heartbreaking news about one of my best friends from high school 🔥 And a light review of Heated Rivalry (the book AND a metaphor for my building management) Plus: Anna Nicole Smith dancing, drinking, and spiraling her way through Las Vegas—one of the campiest episodes of the series. If you love NYC chaos, Bravo-era nostalgia, gay storytelling, LGBTQ mental health conversations, and unfiltered behind-the-scenes life updates, this episode is for you. NYC fire, smoke damage, renter drama, Anna Nicole Vegas recap, LA travel, LGBTQ mental health, queer commentary, and a Heated Rivalry book review—all in one RAW hotel episode. Literally no cuts. No edits. Just me trying to survive Thanksgiving weekend. 00:00 – Cold Open: Why I’m Filming From a Hotel 00:38 – The Fire Next Door: What Actually Happened 02:10 – Seeing the Smoke Damage in My Apartment 03:55 – Thanksgiving Goes Off the Rails 05:12 – My LA Trip: The Good, the Bad, the Very Gay 07:40 – Tragic News About My High School Best Friend 09:25 – Trying to Function While Displaced 10:40 – Mini Review: Heated Rivalry (The Book) 12:10 – “Heated Rivalry” IRL: Me vs. My Building Management 13:40 – Anna Nicole Season 1 Episode 5: Vegas Setup 15:10 – Anna Nicole’s Vegas Entrance: Camp at Its Peak 17:05 – The Wildest Moment of the Episode 18:50 – Anna Nicole, Vegas, and the Era of Unhinged TV 20:30 – The Emotional Undercurrent (Anna & Me) 22:20 – Raw Thoughts on Doing This Episode Unedited 23:45 – Hotel-Room Confessions & Mental Health Check 25:20 – What Happens Next With My Apartment 27:00 – Final Thoughts on Anna Nicole’s Vegas Arc 28:10 – What’s Coming Next on Show Pony 29:00 – Wrap Up / Hotel Exit Strategy Anna Nicole Smith,Anna Nicole Show,Anna Nicole Season 1 Episode 5,Anna Nicole Vegas,Show Pony Podcast,John Hill Show Pony,John Arthur Hill,NYC apartment fire,NYC smoke damage,NYC renter drama,Thanksgiving fire NYC,NYC building fire,queer podcast,gay podcast,LGBTQ commentary,Bravo recap,Bravo nostalgia,Bravo universe,Heated Rivalry review,Heated Rivalry book,NYC vlog,NYC storytime,raw unedited podcast,male mental health,gay mental health,queer mental health,Anna Nicole recap,funny gay podcast,gay comedian,queer storytelling,hotel vlog,hotel confessional,renter rights NYC,smoke damage vlog,unfiltered podcast

    30 min

  4. NOV 24

    ANNA NICOLE GOES TO SIX FLAGS....and The Dentist! Plus my Dipthyque candle review from my Kitchen!

    “My Fake Tooth Fell Out in Front of a TV Exec… + Ex-Six Flags Employee Explains Why Humans Love Roller Coasters + Anna Nicole Episode 4 Recap” If you love Bravo, gay chaos, early-2000s reality TV, and expensive candles… you’re home. Welcome back to SHOW PONY, broadcasting live from my kitchen for a cozy, chaotic solo episode. Today I’m unboxing and reviewing two Diptyque candles (yes, two), sharing a deeply humbling story about the moment my fake tooth fell out in front of a very famous TV executive, and diving into Episode 4 of The Anna Nicole Show — one of the most unhinged and iconic episodes of early 2000s reality TV. In this episode, Anna gets extensive dental work, Bobby Trendy delivers her now-legendary couch, they plan her absurdly glam bedroom, Anna and the crew head to Magic Mountain, and Anna shares moments of same-sex attraction with her assistant Kimmee. As a former Six Flags employee, I also break down the science, psychology, and cultural obsession behind why humans love roller coasters… and why Anna Nicole absolutely should not have been on one. If you’re into Bravo energy, gay pop culture, vintage 2000s nostalgia, celebrity chaos, luxury candles, or just want to hear my dog make an adorable cameo—this is the episode for you. LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for more deep dives, recaps, candle reviews, and chaotic gay energy. 0:00 – Cold Open: The Tooth That Betrayed Me 1:12 – Welcome to the Kitchen Episode + Show Overview 3:08 – Diptyque Candle #1 Unboxing & First Impressions 6:40 – Diptyque Candle #2 Unboxing + Scent Review 10:22 – My Fake Tooth FELL OUT in Front of a Major TV Executive 15:19 – Personal Dental History + Future of My Teeth 18:52 – Episode 4 Recap Begins: Anna’s Dental Work Saga 23:33 – Bobby Trendy Delivers the Infamous Couch 28:04 – Designing Anna’s Bedroom (and the Drama) 31:45 – Magic Mountain Trip + Former Six Flags Employee Secrets 36:58 – Why Humans Love Roller Coasters (Actual Breakdown) 41:12 – Anna’s Same-Sex Attraction Moments With Kimmee 45:44 – 2000s Reality TV Nostalgia Rant 48:55 – Dog Cameo: The Real Star of the Episode 50:10 – Final Thoughts + Candle Verdict 52:40 – Outro: What’s Coming Next on Show Pony

    25 min

  5. NOV 19

    Willam talks Anna Nicole! Also: Eating Contest, Tongue Piercing, Broadway Reviews, Catching a Cold

    “What do you get when you mix Anna Nicole Smith chaos, Willam Drag Race energy, a 20-minute sick-day monologue about Texas weddings, and three Broadway reviews? The perfect Show Pony episode.” “Willam was THERE during Anna Nicole’s iconic era, and today he breaks down the real tea — plus we dive into the eating contest scandal that deserves its own docuseries.”  Welcome back to Show Pony, Episode 3! Today is a fever dream — literally. I’m sick with a full-body cold, recording from my bedroom like a quarantined Victorian gay man. BUT the show must go on, and I open with a 20-minute monologue about my niece’s Texas wedding, why I would rather attend a funeral than a wedding, and my weekly theatre reviews: Oh Mary! with Jane Krakowski & Cheyenne Jackson, Two Strangers Carry a Cake Across New York, and Queens. Then — the main event. WILLAM (yes, THAT Willam from RuPaul’s Drag Race, A Star Is Born, EastSiders, and general gay chaos deity) joins me from Brooklyn to talk: His memories of Anna Nicole Smith What she was really like off-camera The infamous eating contest episode Howard accusing Anna of vomiting to win, and Anna insisting she just “took a shit” Kimee getting her tongue pierced Early 2000s reality-TV insanity Drag Race culture, Bravo crossover fans, and queer fame in NYC If you love Drag Race, Willam, Bravo, Anna Nicole Smith, reality TV, gay comedy, drag queens, or unhinged pop-culture deep dives, the algorithm absolutely wants you here. Subscribe for more queer comedy, pop-culture autopsies, and interviews with legends. 0:00–00:54 — Intro, sick-day vibes, “I’m recording from bed, send help” 00:55–08:42 — Texas wedding recap + why I prefer funerals 08:43–16:10 — Thoughts on weddings, 16:11–22:30 — Theatre Reviews: Oh Mary, Two Strangers Carry a Cake Across NY, Queens 22:31–23:40 — Transition into Anna Nicole nostalgia  23:41–29:50 — Recapping the Anna Nicole eating contest episode 29:51–31:00 — “Did she puke or did she poop?” (The Howard vs. Anna showdown) 31:01–33:00 — Kimee gets her tongue pierced 33:01–34:00 — Intro to Willam 34:01–01:07:00 — WILLAM INTERVIEW • Knowing Anna Nicole • Behind-the-scenes reality TV chaos • Drag Race experiences • Brooklyn working life • Queer fame + fan culture 01:07:01–01:09:00 — Outro, sick-girl farewell

    44 min

  6. NOV 10

    The Anna Nicole Show Ep. 2 – Introducing Bobby Trendy, Sugar Pie’s Secrets & The Ashes Reveal

    “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

    30 min

  7. NOV 3

    The Anna Nicole Show (2002) Rewatch Begins: Addiction, Fame & The 2000s Reality Renaissance

    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

    30 min

  8. OCT 27

    Housewives Farting, NYC Apartment Reveal, and Natalie Joy Johnson's Countess Luann Confession!

    “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

    40 min
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Show Pony by John Hill is a comedy podcast covering Bravo, Broadway, Recovery, and Lifestyle. John Hill is the host of SiriusXM's The John Hill show and the cohost of Andy Cohen Live. As a Broadway veteran and Reality TV producer (Watch What Happens Live, The A-List, Kathy Griffin My Life On The D List, Project Runway, Top Chef) 

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