We’re celebrating the halfway mark of 2025 with some mid-year awards for our favorite and most fascinating pop culture stories and internet creatures. Welcome to The Obsessies! Check out our Instagram @wereobsessedpod to fill out a ballot of your own and email us at [email protected] to tell us what we got right and wrong and what we missed. Hosts: Jodi Walker and Nora Princiotti Producers: Sasha Ashall and Belle Roman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jul 04, 2025•1 hr 38 min
This week, Amanda brings back Yasi Salek to discuss the wedding of the past two weeks, Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez’s European wedding! The ladies discuss their thoughts on who was there, outfits, and all the online talks. Toward the end they hit a few quick news stories, including Saint Kardashian hacking Kim’s phone (36:49), LeAnn Rimes’s teeth falling out mid-performance (40:10) and Yasi’s Europe trip. Host: Amanda DobbinsGuest: Yasi SalekProducer: Jade Whaley Learn more about your ad choice...
Jun 30, 2025•1 hr 2 min
It’s been a cursed and chaotic week! Jodi and Nora first gag over Jodi’s surprise visit to Washington, D.C., to crash Nora’s book signing (1:00) and talk about the cursed weather they experienced there, which has been described with the catchy term “wet bulb” (10:17). Then, as a palate cleanser, they gush over some earnest culture from this week, including the ever-entertaining 2025 Jimmy Awards (19:07) and Pedro Pascal’s adorable and heart-melting Vanity Fair cover story (27:17). Finally, they ...
Jun 27, 2025•1 hr 31 min
This week we have a packed episode. Amanda is joined by friend and features writer at New York Magazine, Carrie Battan, to discuss all the celebrity happenings. They start with a debrief on Lauren Sanchez amid her upcoming European wedding with fiance Jeff Bezos (2:07); updates on Katy Perry, her “Lifetimes Tour” and her relationship with Orlando Bloom (28:40); Brad Pitt podcasting on Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard (39:44); fitness journeys, Jam updates, and more! Host: Amanda DobbinsGuest: Ca...
Jun 25, 2025•1 hr 18 min
We’re obsessed with ‘Materialists’ this week! Jodi and Nora first talk through some smaller stories that took the internet by storm, including Pedro Pascal’s uncanny look-alike, who also happens to be the lighting designer for ‘The Daily Show’ (2:45); Justin Bieber changing the world with his words “It’s not clocking to you that I’m standing on business” (10:32); and the disastrous styling on Ryan Murphy’s Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy and JFK Jr. show (19:25). Then, they go all in on Celine Song’s n...
Jun 20, 2025•1 hr 42 min
Amanda is joined by Ringer Dish veteran and New Yorker staff writer Clare Malone to go through the most high-profile weddings of the summer season. But first, Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom’s relationship reportedly did not survive space (3:51), and David Beckham has achieved his knighthood and is reaching out to his son Brooklyn via Instagram comment (13:06). Then, they talk about the two biggest weddings of the season, Huma Abedin and Alex Soros’s wedding in the Hamptons (29:22) and the upcoming...
Jun 17, 2025•57 min
It’s a just-trying-to-get-through-the-week type of week! Jodi and Nora first talk about all the sort-of songs of summer suggestions from listeners (1:25), which has been compiled into a playlist for your pleasure and convenience, and specifically ‘Manchild’ and the discourse surrounding Sabrina Carpenter’s new album cover release (7:13). Then, they go through everything they loved about the Tonys this year, including Cole Escola, Cynthia Erivo, Nicole Scherzinger, and the ‘Hamilton’ 10-year anni...
Jun 13, 2025•1 hr 31 min
This week, Amanda is joined by friend and Ringer colleague Chris Ryan to discuss the latest celebrity news. They dive into a recap of the 77th Tony Awards (1:58), Justin Baldoni’s lawsuit against Blake Lively being thrown out (18:34), Walton Goggins and Aimee Lou Wood’s post–‘White Lotus’ relationship (21:07), updates on the Beckham family drama, and much more (28:40)! Host: Amanda DobbinsGuest: Chris RyanProducer: Jade Whaley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 11, 2025•59 min
It’s a Nora episode! Jodi and Nora discuss the question du jour on the internet: Is Kylie Jenner a feminist for revealing her boob job recipe (7:54)? Then, Jodi and Nora do a massive pop music download. They talk about Miley Cyrus’s appearance on Every Single Album this week, Nora’s book ‘Hit Girls,’ the ramifications of Taylor Swift buying her masters, and the eerie lack of a song of the summer this year (32:20). Finally, they touch down on Hailee Steinfeld and Josh Allen’s wedding (1:04:52) an...
Jun 06, 2025•1 hr 31 min
Amanda is joined again by Ringer colleague Yasi Salek to discuss this week’s celebrity news and the new season of ‘And Just Like That…’ The ladies start by discussing Taylor Swift acquiring her masters (2:24), updates on the Beckham family feud (13:55), Meghan Markle’s Jam (24:52), Amanda’s Poshmark dress update (28:54), and finally, a debrief of ‘And Just Like That’ (34:42). Host: Amanda DobbinsGuest: Yasi SalekProducer: Jade Whaley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc...
Jun 03, 2025•1 hr 5 min
The divas are diva-ing! Jodi and Nora start out with a recap of Nora’s experience at the Cowboy Carter Tour in New Jersey, which famously had a tremendous amount of rain and a gender reveal (1:00), then go through some fake-sounding real-life headlines sent in by listeners (12:00). Then, they dig into the New Yorker’s feature interview with Broadway legend Patti Lupone and her feud with everyone and everything around her, but most notably including two other Broadway legends, Kecia Lewis and Aud...
May 30, 2025•1 hr 30 min
This week on Jam Session, Amanda is joined again by Ringer colleague Nora Princiotti with a packed episode. They begin with, of course, pashminas and updates on everything Taylor Swift (7:58). Next, the ladies discuss Kris Jenner’s plastic surgery and Lindsay Lohan’s skin-care routine (24:39), David Geffen’s divorce upon yacht season (44:19), and the American Music Awards (50:06). Plus, a temperature check on the current wedding songs amid wedding season (59:17). Hosts: Amanda Dobbins Guest: Nor...
May 28, 2025•1 hr 13 min
Is this real life? Jodi and Nora start out with some things from around the internet this week that sound really fake, including Brianna "Chickenfry" LaPaglia’s bisexual jorts era, Jane Goodall’s appearance on Call Her Daddy, a Whac-A-Mole movie, Selena Gomez Oreos, Skims nipple piercing bras, Chappell Roan’s opinions about Pop Crave, and Romy Mars releasing new music (4:35). Then we continue our in-depth coverage of Jordon Hudson with some brand-new reporting around engagement rumors and an all...
May 23, 2025•1 hr 31 min
This week, Amanda is joined by longtime podcast friends Claire Mazur and Erica Cerulo, founders of ‘831 Stories,’ to dive into some celebrity news—and, of course, their summer book recommendations! They discuss the ongoing saga involving Justin Baldoni, Blake Lively, and now Taylor Swift (10:18); thoughts on Tom Cruise’s new hair (24:42); Brooklyn and Nicola Peltz dining with Harry and Meghan (27:53); and their book recs (33:25). Host: Amanda DobbinsGuests: Claire Mazur and Erica CeruloProducer:...
May 20, 2025•1 hr 7 min
Girl, the tariffs! Jodi and Nora first go through a couple of viral tidbits that made them giggle this week, including Max reverting to HBO Max (11:07), Pope Leo XIV’s brother calling him from an iPad in the middle of an interview (18:48), and Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner looking very in love courtside at a Knicks game (24:46). Then they dive into the truly disastrous drama of Justin Baldoni’s lawyer subpoenaing Taylor Swift as a witness for his case with Blake Lively (31:06) and discuss w...
May 16, 2025•1 hr 29 min
This week, Amanda is joined again by Ringer colleague Yasi Salek to discuss the celebrity news and drama, starting with Taylor Swift continuing to be dragged into Blake Lively’s battle with Justin Baldoni, and her publicist Tree Paine’s response (4:58). Next, the ladies discuss Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner’s red carpet debut in Rome (26:42), George Clooney’s attire for his day out on the baseball field in Central Park (32:40), Dua Lipa’s newsletter (37:57), and more! Host: Amanda DobbinsGu...
May 13, 2025•58 min
Icons only this week! Jodi and Nora first go through some incredible, introspective questions emailed in by listeners (2:46) before getting to our breaking story of the week: A new pope has been chosen (10:00)! Then they talk about their favorite Met Gala looks (32:44) and the myriad NYC-related features and personal essays they’ve read this week, including The Cut’s West Village Girl piece and Lena Dunham’s essay on leaving NYC in The New Yorker (50:11). Finally, they share some items they are ...
May 09, 2025•1 hr 9 min
This week, Amanda is back with Lauren Sherman to discuss the 2025 Met Gala! They discuss the extravagant night full of amazing fashion, pre-parties, and after-parties. The ladies also discuss some celebrity news, including David Beckham’s 50th birthday (43:12), Prince Harry being security-less (53:59), and Zoe Kravitz being spotted with a new boo (56:05). Host: Amanda DobbinsGuest: Lauren ShermanProducer: Jade Whaley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 07, 2025•1 hr 7 min
It’s a Nora week! Jodi and Nora dive right into the NFL drama that has been making the rounds, starting with Shedeur Sanders falling precipitously in the draft, the ensuing media crashout, and the prank call heard 'round the world (3:26). Then, they chow down on the juiciest ‘CBS Morning Show’ interview with Bill Belichick, in which his 24-year-old girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, made her presence well known (26:27). Finally, they touch down on some extremely niche viral moments, including the 100 me...
May 02, 2025•1 hr 29 min
This week, we have a packed episode. Amanda is joined by Ringer colleague Charles Holmes to discuss the biggest movie stars of the summer, but first, they discuss some celebrity news. They talk about Gigi Hadid's and Al Pacino’s birthdays and all the celebrities that attended (2:10), Leo’s water season and Ben Affleck's visit to the Criterion Closet (13:15), Katy Perry’s Lifetimes Tour and the status of her career (22:47), Meghan Markle’s jam update (33:17), and, finally, the summer movie star p...
Apr 30, 2025•1 hr 17 min
Let’s have a conclave! Jodi and Nora first address some stories from across the Internet, including how ‘The Masked Singer’ goes viral (2:00), Billy Ray Cyrus’ new girlfriend (13:12), and Khloe Kardashian’s new protein popcorn (21:14). Then, they enter the conclave to introduce you to all the possible future popes and give some of their own options (27:06). Finally, Jodi gushes about ‘Sinners’ (59:06), before they each share their personal obsessions for the week (1:10:27). Email us with your la...
Apr 25, 2025•1 hr 28 min
It's a packed episode this week on ‘Jam Session’, as Amanda is joined by Ringer colleague Kate Halliwell to discuss all things celebrities, beginning with the aftermath of the Blue Origin space flight with Katy Perry and Gayle King (3:15), a check-in on Hailee Steinfeld’s celebrity pull post ‘Sinners’ premiere (10:33), Chappell Roan’s pro veneer stance (16:40), and Amelia Dimoldenberg on Andrew Garfield (24:40). Lastly, the two discuss Michelle Williams meeting Michelle Williams (28:41), the Pop...
Apr 22, 2025•56 min
Our favorite group of boss babes returned from space this week, and the internet had thoughts! Jodi and Nora start with some rapid-fire micro-obsessions, including pop culture anniversaries, a fun week in sports (shout-out to the WNBA draft and the Masters), and the shocking reveal that Nurse Jesse from 'The Pitt' used to drum for Rooney (1:40). Then, Jodi and Nora touch on the unhinged Pitchfork reviews coming out of Coachella's first weekend (27:16). Then, the ladies go full galaxy brain over ...
Apr 18, 2025•1 hr 45 min
This week, Amanda is back and joined by Ringer colleague Yasi Salek to discuss a packed week, starting with the Blue Origin spaceflight featuring Katy Perry and Gayle King (2:16). The ladies also discuss some updates on Walton Goggins and Aimee Lou Wood amid the ending of 'The White Lotus' (35:18) and then get into Coachella week one, where Yasi was able to give us some on-the-ground reporting (41:12), and more! Host: Amanda Dobbins Guest: Yasi Salek Producer: Jade Whaley Learn more about your a...
Apr 15, 2025•1 hr 8 min
There’s only one thing the internet cares about this week. But before that, Jodi and Nora address some listener emails (2:09), discuss a little more in-depth what it means for the girls to go to space (5:09), and drool over Noah Wyle on ‘The Jennifer Hudson Show’ (20:00). Then—it’s what you’ve all been waiting for—they do a very special We’re Obsessed unboxing and a full deep dive on the final episode of ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3, and the copious interviews, Instagram drama, and controversial p...
Apr 11, 2025•1 hr 35 min
This week, Jam Session is back, and Amanda is joined by Ringer colleague Rob Mahoney to discuss this week’s celebrity news. They start with Meghan Markle’s new podcast, Confessions of a Female Founder (1:52), then turn to Glen Powell’s sauce party (27:36), a deep dive on the ‘White Lotus’ fame index after the Season 3 finale (31:12), and, finally, an update on Katy Perry’s space endeavors (57:03) Host: Amanda Dobbins Guest: Rob Mahoney Producer: Jade Whaley Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
Apr 08, 2025•1 hr 3 min
The stakes are low this week! Jodi and Nora first touch on some updates to developing stories, including Meghan Markle’s As Ever product launch finally arriving (1:18), Sydney Sweeney appearing at Glen Powell’s sister’s wedding (8:50), Ariana DeBose supposedly inadvertently entering the chat on the Rachel Zegler drama (23:33), and Emily Ratajkowski’s botched bangs (31:51). Then, they take a look at a new phrase that has entered the internet lexicon from Morgan Wallen’s Instagram (38:16) and brea...
Apr 04, 2025•1 hr 33 min
This week, we have a packed episode as we have our first guest, Lauren Sherman from Puck, who joins Amanda to discuss Shailene Woodley and Lucas Bravo's hard launch (5:02), fashion sample rooms (15:14), Sydney Sweeney rumors amid her breakup (18:04), Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s wedding during the upcoming yacht season (27:26), Harry and Meghan (of course), and much more! Host: Amanda Dobbins Guest: Lauren Sherman Producer: Jade Whaley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co...
Apr 01, 2025•1 hr 16 min
Last week was for the girls and this one’s really and truly for the boys. Jodi and Nora first look into a couple of celebrity relationship hard launches, including Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump (4:07) and Pete Davidson and Elsie Hewitt (10:00). Then—it must be done—they deep dive Ashton Hall’s iconic viral morning routine that took over the Internet (16:40), taste test Saratoga Spring Water (43:23), and analyze some meme cross-pollination (49:30). Finally, they take a look at the controversy swi...
Mar 28, 2025•1 hr 24 min
This week on 'Jam Session,' Juliet announces a big surprise: She is having a baby and going on parental leave for a few months. (Congratulations, Juliet!) Then the ladies get into some celebrity news, starting with Ben Affleck, who was featured in a Q&A for GQ written by none other than Amanda’s husband, Zach Baron (5:46). Next, Ellen Pompeo was featured on ‘Call Her Daddy’ to talk about negotiating pay as an actress (24:57). Finally, the ladies get into Michelle Obama's appearance on Kylie ...
Mar 25, 2025•46 min
