Podcast Summary: Jeff Lewis Has Issues

Episode: Julia Cunningham & John Hill: Overserved & Apologies
Release Date: November 5, 2025
Host: Jeff Lewis
Guests: Julia Cunningham, John Hill
Location: New York City

Overview

In this raucous, candid episode, Jeff Lewis is joined by Julia Cunningham and John Hill for a post-party recap of the Radio Andy 10th Anniversary shindig. Nursing a hangover, Jeff issues playful apologies for his overserved antics, including flirty banter and embarrassing moments with coworkers and media personalities. The group dives into party gossip, aging, relationships, industry stories, and signature self-deprecating humor. Listeners get an unfiltered look into the dynamics of the SiriusXM crew and insight into "how the sausage is made" behind reality radio, all while covering everything from body image woes to insurance fraud schemes.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Party Aftermath & Apologies

• Hangover Confessions: Jeff admits to being "barely hung over" after the wild Radio Andy party.
• On Being Inappropriate: Jeff apologizes, particularly to John and Julia, for his sometimes over-the-top and sexual comments at the event.
  • "I was so inappropriate. I’m so sorry." – Jeff (03:20)
• HR Jokes: John jokes about having to talk to HR after Jeff's behavior.
  • "I spent all morning talking to Adam in HR." – John Hill (02:09)
• Body Comments & Outfit Talk: Jeff teases Julia about her party outfit:
  • "Your tits aren’t even out." – Jeff (02:47)
  • They discuss the boundary between being "bodycon" (fitted) and body-shaming.
• Flirty Banter: Both Jeff and John recount sexual banter and playful questions exchanged the previous night.
  • "You asked me if my nipples were sensitive. I asked you straight up if you were a bottom. So we're both guilty." – John Hill (04:23)
• Feeling the Aging Process: Jeff openly laments the body image adjustments that come with aging, referencing I Feel Pretty and the moment he first felt "old" in public.

2. Radio Andy 10th Anniversary Party Recap

• Celebrity Sightings:
  • Luann ("full tilt being Luann"), Ramona’s daughter, Carol Radziwill, Maury Povich & Connie Chung, Dorinda, Susan Lucci, and Mark Ronson (DJ).
  • Julia's highlight: "It was so exciting seeing Luann in the wild with the fedora..." – Julia (09:14)
• Office Gossip:
  • Discussion of the SiriusXM staff letting loose, parties getting historically "out of hand," and the office social climate.
• Notable Moments:
  • Luann’s "agent" (actually her boyfriend) and party antics.
  • Sarah, a coworker, getting into a shower fully clothed after a wild night with Luann.
  • Jeff cornering CEO Scott Greenstein and his wife, then realizing the faux pas next morning.
    • "I cornered Scott Greenstein and his wife. And I held them hot. Wow." – Jeff (22:52)
• Bar Adventures:
  • After-party bar-hopping lands Jeff at Townhouse, a well-known "hustler bar."
  • "For those of you who don’t know, the Townhouse is a hustler bar." – John Hill (26:20)
  • Jeff recounts staying late, talking to a handsome 35-year-old, and friends leaving him behind.
  • Laughter over ordering Taco Bell to the bar at 2am.

3. Friendships, Relationships, and Flirtation

• Jeff’s "Aggression":
  • Discussion about being the "aggressor" in dating as one ages.
  • "At my age, no one’s coming up to me. I have to be aggressive." – Jeff (04:47)
• Compliments & Embarrassment:
  • Multiple moments of sharing admiration about each other, playful teasing about who said what the night before.
  • Julia and Jeff are considering being "friends" or possibly neighbors in Hancock Park.
• John and Jeff's Flirtation:
  • Extended riffing on flirting, post-coital serenades, and piano prices.
  • "I can only play a Bosendorfer." – John Hill (34:26)
• Aging and Recognition:
  • Jeff describes being mistaken for a friend’s father multiple times (FedEx, airport), prompting anxieties about getting older.

4. Industry & Radio Life

• Employee Perks & Pay:
  • Comparisons between contract workers and staff employees re: pay schedules, benefits, and vacation time.
  • "I’m on...every two weeks." – Julie (16:57)
  • "$1,400 a month [for health insurance]." – John Hill (17:10)
• Insurance Talk—With a Side of Fraud
  • Extended and comically detailed sidebar about health insurance costs, "out-of-state" addresses, and jokes about insurance fraud.
  • Doug: "Mine’s like $260 a month and it’s like zero dollar copay when I go." (19:19)
  • Julia: "Is this insurance fraud?" (19:36)
• Party vs. Work Balance:
  • Discussion on how to maintain "professionalism" at work events and how certain people gain a reputation for wild behavior.
  • Jeff on drinking: "I commend you that you know when to stop." – Jeff (43:40)

5. Behind the Scenes at SiriusXM

• Party Confessional Tapes:
  • Guests and staff share about making party "confessionals"—quick interviews about Andy and Radio Andy memories.
• Impressions of Celebrities & Radio Staff:
  • Details about party atmosphere, confessional interviews, and internal SiriusXM culture.
• Cringey Encounters:
  • Jeff recalls embarrassing moments and repeated run-ins, like asking Carol Radziwill if they’d met, or talking to Susan Lucci about lost spouses.
• Event Logistics:
  • Hotel stays, travel reimbursements, and event budgeting.

6. Random (and Hilarious) Tangents

• Beef Testicle Supplements:
  • John reveals he’s been taking "beef testicle" supplements; group riffs on the science and possible effects.
  • "That’s why you were attracted to me last night – because I’m full of bull seed." – John Hill (35:33)
  • Finds the product name: Heart and Soil (41:17)
• Stashing Valuables in Potted Plants:
  • Doug’s peculiar party habit—is hiding wallet/valuables in potted plants to avoid theft.
  • "Now I am [going to check]." – Jeff (38:35)
• Party Breath:
  • Jeff’s "biggest pet peeve" is "food breath" at parties.
  • "I will say it is my biggest pet peeve. Food breath." – Jeff (44:02)
• Cold Sore Remedies:
  • Listener calls in suggesting "lysine" for cold sores.
• Upcoming Shows and Acting Roles:
  • John’s acting gig on season two of "Palmer," sharing a scene with Allison Janney in a Speedo, and performing at UCB.
  • "I’m almost naked in a Speedo talking to Allison Janney... Telling her about gay sex..." – John Hill (49:09)
• Blowjob Hygiene:
  • The group riffs on whether post-blowjob facial-washing prevents breakouts, leading to some NSFW banter.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Jeff’s party antics:

  • "I was so inappropriate. I was so inappropriate. I’m so sorry." – Jeff (03:20)
  • "I spent all morning talking to Adam in HR." – John (02:09)

• On aging out of the "hot" demographic:

  • "For 10 years, I thought I was as hot as I was when I was 30. But then you start to realize it." – Jeff (06:25)

• On insurance and modern survival:

  • "Is this insurance fraud?" – Julia Cunningham (19:36)
  • "This is like a Romanian scam." – John Hill (19:38)

• On hiding valuables at parties:

  • "No one's digging through potted plants." – John Hill (38:29)

• On friendship and flirty boundaries:

  • "I think Julie is the most beautiful ever. I think yes, show it all." – John Hill (03:06)
  • "Did you ask her to drinks? Oh, I really liked her." – Jeff (23:24)

Timestamps for Key Segments

| Timestamp | Segment / Highlight | |------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------| | 01:21 | Episode setup, overview of last night’s party, and apologies | | 03:20 | Jeff apologizes for inappropriate behavior, HR jokes | | 04:15 | Recap of flirty banter & “who started it” | | 06:38 | Jeff’s “aging realization” with the FedEx guy | | 09:14 | Julia on seeing Luann, party impressions | | 14:36 | Party "confessionals" taped for Radio Andy | | 16:57 | Discussion of pay frequency and benefits at SiriusXM | | 19:36 | Jokes about insurance fraud, out-of-state loopholes | | 22:52 | Jeff corners SiriusXM president and his wife | | 26:20 | Arrival at Townhouse, after-party and hustler bar story | | 32:24 | Unexpected ask: "Did I ask you to play piano after sex?" | | 34:26 | The grand piano price riff | | 35:33 | Beef testicle supplement anecdote | | 38:29 | “Hiding valuables in potted plants” party hack | | 41:17 | Supplement name revealed: Heart and Soil | | 43:40 | Jeff commends Julia for moderating drinks at work parties | | 44:02 | Food breath at parties, “no eating!” rule | | 49:09 | John’s acting gig on “Palmer” Season 2 |

Tone & Style

The episode is loose, irreverent, and full of insider gossip—typical for Jeff Lewis. Humor is self-deprecating, the jokes fly fast, and the group’s comfort with taboo (and low-brow) topics keeps things lively and unpredictable. Even serious moments (“aging out of being hot”) are treated with candor and comic relief.

Conclusion

If you’ve ever wondered what really happens at showbiz parties (and the hilarious, regrettable fallout the next day), this episode delivers. The chemistry between Jeff, Julia, and John provides for both cringe and cackle-worthy radio, while dishing on the realities of aging, SiriusXM’s quirks, and the perpetual awkwardness of being Jeff Lewis.

Recommended listening for fans of reality radio, unfiltered banter, and the behind-the-scenes lives of SiriusXM’s “Radio Andy” family.