This is a CBC Podcast. A BBC World Service and CBC Podcast production.

Before we start, please note this series contains adult themes and strong language.

I'm an offensive person so you have to know that going into this, please.

I tell people, don't Google me.

My name is Bubba the Love sponge and don't Google me because it's not good

I've been trying to reach Bubba the Love Sponge for weeks and yes I have searched him online.

We've called dozens of numbers, sent emails and messages to every account we could find and spent hours watching episodes of Baba's

controversial talk show online and now here he is on a video call with my

producers and me.

Hi everybody, how are you?

There's a lot riding on this interview with Bubba.

How's it going?

It's going great. I had the day off today, so I kind of slept in, so I probably sound a little groggy.

We really appreciate your time, because this has been something that I've been working on since last year, and what a story.

And you guys don't even know half of it.

Like I lived with Janessa, the Janessa Brazil.

I have hundreds of these stories.

He lived through some of the scammer drama with her

and tried to expose the fake relationships live on air one scorned lover at a time.

While Janessa seems to have left morning radio behind,

given their history, I'm pretty sure Bubba will know where she's landed.

The radio host, known for his provocative content, has a wide smile. He's holding his phone close to his face so his flat-brimmed cap takes up most of the screen. I hope I can add some insight for you guys.

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