Dumb Blonde – Throwback: Jessie Murph (Dec 21, 2025)

Episode Overview

In this throwback episode of Dumb Blonde, host Bunnie XO welcomes rising singer-songwriter Jessie Murph for an unfiltered, lively, and heartfelt conversation. The episode dives into Jessie’s rapid rise in music, her viral moments, personal struggles, creative process, and memorable career highlights—including her viral pig Wilbur, tackling online hate, Coachella stunts, and working with idol Sexy Red. The two openly discuss mental health, family trauma, the power of vision boards and manifestation, and finding one’s authentic path as a young woman in the public eye.

1. Introduction and Viral Pig Story (03:47–07:21)

Key Points:

• Bunnie excitedly introduces Jessie as a “fire-breathing, lyrical assassin” (03:52).
• They reminisce about their chaotic encounters at loud events before finally sitting down for a true conversation.
• The pair dives into Jessie's viral moment at the ACM Awards with her pig, Wilbur.
  • Jessie shares that bringing Wilbur on the red carpet was spontaneous and unapproved:

    “I don’t think we asked. I think we just kind of—what were they gonna say?” — Jessie (05:13)

  • Bunnie relates to owning pigs and shares anecdotes about their intelligence and chaos.

Notable Moment:

• The hosts riff on the mafia feeding bodies to pigs—“Maybe that’s just a Vegas thing.” — Bunnie (06:43)

2. Jessie's Song Teasing & Creative Process (07:26–09:53)

Key Points:

• Bunnie calls out Jessie for her notorious habit of teasing songs for months before release.
• Jessie admits there’s “no method to the madness,” and that the label often delays releases after she posts snippets impulsively.
• Jessie speaks on emotional attachment to her songs, explaining that she won’t release music she’s grown out of:

  • “If I don’t feel the song... it’s going to be so obvious. People can feel if you like it or not.” — Jessie (08:43)

• Bunnie recognizes Jessie's authenticity and reflects on the unique digital footprint modern artists leave for future self-reflection.

3. Navigating Online Hate and Clapping Back (12:03–13:48)

Key Points:

• Jessie confesses to having had “spiteful” moments responding to TikTok comments as a teen, something she’s trying to improve.
• They discuss the disconnect of online criticism versus in-person exchanges—Jessie:

  • “I feel like a normal ass person, so why would… just because you’re sort of famous online, [should] people feel… they can just talk to you any type of way?” (12:44)

• Both women support “clapping back” at online haters when protecting their peace.

  • “Clap back at a motherfucker. Because how are they ever going to learn?” — Bunnie (13:22)

• Jessie looks up to Bunnie for her fearless online presence.

4. Career Milestones: Coachella and Collaborations (13:48–19:14)

Coachella Performance:

• Jessie describes her exhilarating, nerve-wracking Coachella debut. It was her first time incorporating choreography and cheer stunts:

  • “It was definitely one of my favorite moments of my career… I felt very connected to my inner child.” — Jessie (14:08)

• She did extensive rehearsals and overcame anxiety about dancing alongside professionals (15:14–16:07).
• Bunnie commends her for being “body snatched” and nailing the performance.

‘High Road’ with Co Wetzel:

• Jessie details her friendship and collaboration with Co, including on-stage mishaps at Coachella and Stagecoach.
• Bunnie recalls defending Jessie from online haters following the song’s release, especially “grown ass women” bullying her.
• Jessie reflects on the sting of “women-on-women crime” and learning to let negativity go, especially as the song ultimately became a hit:

  • “It was so much. It was like a trend... but when it's about your person... that's different.” — Jessie (18:49)

5. Mushrooms, Virality & Strip Clubs (19:29–24:57)

First Time Doing Mushrooms:

• Jessie recounts trying mushrooms for the first time at Coachella (“It was so great, I just made me really happy,” 20:25).
• Bunnie shares her own wild mushroom story, humorously claiming she thought she was Michael Jackson (19:51).

‘Blue Strips’ Release:

• The viral hit was written in just “15, 10 minutes”—its speedy creation surprises both Jessie and Bunnie (21:37–21:56).
• Jessie admits she’s never been to a strip club, prompting a playful exchange about Nashville vs. Vegas clubs and a potential “club tour” (22:14–23:07).

Feature Announcement:

• Jessie reveals that rapper Sexy Red will feature on her next song:

  • “I’m her biggest fan… my walkout song would be ‘Get It Sexy’ because it just got me in that mode.” — Jessie (23:58)

• Jessie hasn’t met Sexy Red yet but is excited to finally connect.

6. Fame, Privacy, and Mental Health (25:38–27:16; 39:03–44:10)

Navigating Fame as an Introvert:

• Both Jessie and Bunnie identify as introverts and discuss the energy drain of socializing in the music industry.

  • “It’s a hard job to be an introvert in, you know, because you do have to talk to everybody… I can’t be fake to save my life.” — Jessie (26:12)

Mental Health and Resilience:

• Jessie speaks honestly about her history with depression and self-harm, and her journey toward healing through therapy and gratitude:

  • “Gratitude changed everything for me. It’s a never-ending process, healing.” — Jessie (40:27)

• Advice for fans struggling with mental health:
  • Go for small treats (like coffee and a donut)
  • Journaling, listening to Abraham Hicks, and reading “The Magic” (42:18)
  • Avoid unhealthy coping (e.g., substance use)
• Bunnie and Jessie agree on the power of meditation, even if initially difficult:

  • “When you learn how to control your breath and you learn how to breathe… it resets your nervous system.” — Bunnie (43:32)

7. Manifesting, Vision Boards & Spirituality (27:16–32:37)

Key Points:

• Jessie has created vision boards and journals as a form of manifesting since she was young.
  • She describes a “massive poster in [her] bedroom at home in Alabama that looks exactly like [her] life looks right now” (28:41).
• The conversation turns mystical: discussing magic, witches, and past lives.
  • Bunnie shares her belief that “witches are lightworkers” and does spell work monthly.
  • The two discuss using ChatGPT to explore possible past life stories.

Notable Quote:

• “I was manifesting before I knew what manifesting was.” – Jessie (27:33)

8. Roots, Family, and Generational Trauma (32:37–36:12)

Key Points:

• Jessie’s mother is a central figure in her life and songwriting:

  • “I have such gratitude and awe for mothers... it’s the hardest job in the world that no one talks about enough.” — Jessie (32:44)

• Jessie discusses her complicated relationship with her father, noting he’s not really in her life and that expressing this in her music has caused a rift.
• Bunnie supports the right to express personal trauma through art, stressing, “You don’t get to hurt somebody and then tell them how to heal.” (35:51)
• Jessie is self-taught in piano and guitar, largely through YouTube tutorials and personal obsession, starting with ukulele.

9. School Experience & Moving Beyond Hometown (39:03–40:13)

Key Points:

• Jessie shares that it wasn’t so much the kids, but the parents in her small Alabama town who bullied her.
• She now appreciates returning to her hometown but can’t imagine moving back full time.

  • “It motivated me so much to be like, I have to get out of here.” — Jessie (39:33)

10. Dating Life & Creative Privacy (44:11–45:56)

Key Points:

• Jessie chooses not to discuss her dating life publicly, keeping relationships private to avoid scrutiny and to protect future songwriting inspiration.

  • “I never talk about it because I’m always writing songs about it.” — Jessie (44:41)

11. Upcoming Album & Artistic Influences (45:56–48:29)

Key Points:

• Jessie teases a new album dropping before her July 27th tour, describing it as a fusion of “60s inspired, like Elvis Presley” and “2010 trap.”

  • “It’s definitely more happy than anything I’ve ever put out before... There’s some like fucked up shit on the album, but it definitely tells a story.” — Jessie (46:41)

• Themes include generational trauma and personal growth, but also upbeat tracks like “Blue Strips.”

Notable Quote:

• “We already know how you are, baby. We’re ready. With arms wide open.” – Bunnie (46:25)

12. Style, Empowerment, and Iconic Hair (48:29–51:31)

Key Points:

• Jessie credits Priscilla Presley, Amy Winehouse, and Dolly Parton as hair icons:

  • “I’m definitely very inspired by Priscilla, but like Amy, Dolly... iconic women that had big hair.” (48:37)

• She reveals she uses “bump its,” wigs, and sometimes just teased hair to achieve her signature look.
• Bunnie and Jessie banter about the glamour of past eras, men in suits, and how distinctive hair makes Jessie feel empowered.

Notable Quote:

• “The higher the hair, the closer to God.” — Bunnie (48:53)

13. Memorable Quotes & Timestamps

• “Forgiveness instead of permission. I love that… that’s my biggest motto always.”
  — Jessie on bringing Wilbur to the ACMs (05:16)
• “If I don’t feel [a song], it’s going to be so obvious.”
  — Jessie on creative authenticity (08:43)
• “Clap back at a motherfucker. Because how are they ever going to learn?”
  — Bunnie on handling trolls (13:22)
• “It was definitely one of my favorite moments of my career… I felt very connected to my inner child.”
  — Jessie on Coachella (14:08)
• “You don’t get to hurt somebody and then tell them how to heal.”
  — Bunnie on trauma and music (35:51)
• “Gratitude changed everything for me.”
  — Jessie on healing (40:27)
• “The higher the hair, the closer to God.”
  — Bunnie (48:53)

14. Conclusion (51:31–51:58)

Wrap Up:

• Bunnie thanks Jessie for joining, encourages her to return soon, and Jessie shares her socials for new listeners.
• The episode exudes compassion, humor, and the importance of authenticity, self-protection, and healing.

For Listeners:
This episode offers an in-depth, authentic glimpse into Jessie Murph’s music, life, and spirit. It’s a celebration of resilience, womanhood, finding joy—even in donut runs—and the power of telling your story, unfiltered.