Like the good celebrity she is, Ariana Grande released her wedding photos through Vogue and her wedding dress is amazing (1:04). Lindsay Lohan is getting a Netflix movie and we're fully ready for her comeback (11:41). The long-awaited 'Friends' reunion had its good and not-so-good moments (23:58), and the 'Masked Singer' update you have all been waiting for (55:28). Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
May 28, 2021•1 hr 4 min
Juliet and Amanda are back with more Bennifer updates as the pair were spotted in Miami, and Affleck was seen sporting the watch J.Lo gave him back in 2002 (1:00). They then touch on throuple Tessa Thompson, Rita Ora, and Taika Waititi caught cuddling in Australia (12:40) before discussing another couple, Mark Ronson and Grace Gummer, in London ... spotted with an engagement ring? (18:00) Later, they weigh in on Drake's acceptance speech for Artist of the Decade, his upcoming album, and his son,...
May 25, 2021•44 min
Lots of trailers dropped this week, including ones for ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ and the reality show that will follow the D’Amelio family (1:00). Surprise! Ariana Grande got married to real estate agent Dalton Gomez (10:31). This week’s Cringe Mode is ‘Woman in the Window,’ where Amy Adams is once again trying really hard for that Oscar (22:55), and exactly how many birds does Martha Stewart own (46:00)? Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia Wedemeyer Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about yo...
May 21, 2021•58 min
Juliet and Amanda share more Bennifer updates (0:53) before wishing a few folks who have been caught in the headlines well, including Courtney Stodden, Prince Harry, and Melinda Gates (14:28). Later, they discuss Paulina Porizkova’s New York Times profile and weigh in on the news that her new beau is Aaron Sorkin (28:15). Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
May 18, 2021•38 min
We're not ready to stop talking about Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez maybe being back together and also not ready to stop talking about Travis Barker and Kourtney Kardashian, unfortunately (1:00). For some reason, Demi Lovato is making a show about finding aliens (9:41). We watched 'Gigli,' the fateful movie starring Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez, so that you don't have to (24:32). And why can't we all just leave Gwyneth Paltrow alone (43:52)? Hosts: Kate Halliwell, Amelia Wedemeyer, and Kaya M...
May 14, 2021•56 min
Amanda Dobbins is joined by Amelia Wedemeyer to break down the latest news that Bennifer was spotted taking a vacation! They share their instant reactions to the news (1:30), decipher whether this is a backslide or an evolution (22:34), and discuss what they both could be doing in the state of Montana (34:25). Host: Amanda Dobbins Guest: Amelia Wedemeyer Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
May 11, 2021•44 min
The Tea Time crew opens up the mailbag to answer questions like what they think of Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez being seen hanging out together (6:26), what their Zodiac signs are (30:28), and what they think the term "cheugy" means (43:24). Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia Wedemeyer Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 07, 2021•51 min
Juliet and Amanda share a few Ben Affleck updates about his hanging out with ex-girlfriend Jennifer Lopez and matching with TikToker Nivine Jay on Raya (0:57). Then, they dive deeper into the divorce of Bill and Melinda Gates (16:00) before touching on Aaron Rodgers and Shailene Woodley attending the Kentucky Derby (27:46), and of course, Will Smith’s health journey with his pandemic body (33:05). Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your a...
May 04, 2021•44 min
Just in time for Mother's Day, Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop released a gift guide that is just chock-full of good ideas, like a Hermes scrunchie for $230 (1:17). 'Tea Time' has some wildlife news for you in the form of a very tall duck called Long Boi (12:12). In honor of the film's 15th anniversary, this week's Cringe Mode is the iconic gymnastics movie 'Stick It' (22:37), and how can we stop Crocs from coming back (43:58)? Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia Wedemeyer Learn more about your ...
Apr 30, 2021•53 min
Juliet and Amanda react to the 2021 Oscars. They discuss personal highs, including Thomas Vinterberg's speech and Youn Yuh-jung meeting Brad Pitt (1:00), touch on the differences in production format compared to years prior (12:50), and offer suggestions for how to fix the Oscars (37:30). Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Apr 26, 2021•1 hr 1 min
'Tea Time' previews the 2021 Oscars, including who will be there and who might be the best dressed (1:00). Demi Lovato started a fight with a Los Angeles frozen yogurt shop and Zac Efron and his Australian girlfriend have broken up (14:59). In honor of one year of Cringe Mode, 'Tea Time' is revisiting the movie that started it all: 'Twilight' (30:24). And how painful do you think Machine Gun Kelly's neck-slice tattoo was (51:49)? Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia Wedemeyer Producer: K...
Apr 23, 2021•59 min
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and ESPN’s David Jacoby break down Part 2 of the finale, starting with what this win means for CT’s legacy on 'The Challenge.' They later revisit the CT vs. Bananas debate and break down Leroy falling short once again, Fessy’s disgraceful performance, TJ’s send-off of Fessy, Nany calling Leroy her best friend, CT keeping Amber B. as his partner, the brutal sleeping checkpoint, Amber B.’s value in the final, and pitch an idea for a new format. Hosts: Bill Simmons and Dav...
Apr 22, 2021•45 min
A-Rod and J.Lo are officially over; Juliet and Amanda touch on his Instagram tribute that shows us pictures of the two, pictures of J.Lo and Constance Wu, and has Coldplay's ‘Fix You' running behind the video (0:40). Then, they discuss details put together by Prince Philip for his own funeral that took place this past weekend (10:30). Plus, they weigh in on the HBO series ‘Wahl Street' that focuses on Mark Wahlberg's businesses, (20:10) and discuss which celebrity they'd like to see make a simil...
Apr 20, 2021•47 min
Zoe Simmons joins the show to help explain some drama going on in the TikTok world right now (1:00). Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez have broken up, seemingly for good this time (13:33). There seems to be a lot of celebrities hanging out in Australia right now, so we investigated (23:30). And what would you wear to the American fashion–themed Met Gala (38:23)? Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia Wedemeyer Guest: Zoe Simmons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad...
Apr 16, 2021•55 min
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and ESPN’s David Jacoby break down Part 1 of the finale, including Fessy’s karma, Kaycee’s knee injury, CT and Amber B.’s promising start, the switching-partners rule, Leroy’s chances of winning, eating sheep’s face and drinking sheep’s blood, Fessy refusing to eat, and more. Hosts: Bill Simmons and David Jacoby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Apr 15, 2021•37 min
Amanda Gorman blesses the cover of Vogue; Juliet and Amanda discuss Gorman's profile highlighting her career as a poet at this moment in time (1:05). Then, Justin Bieber appears on the cover of GQ. They talk through the profile in which he discusses his renewed sense of being and his pursuit of happiness (11:45). Then, they share reactions to the death of Prince Philip (22:40). Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Apr 13, 2021•35 min
Taylor Swift's version of her album 'Fearless' is here and it's everything we could want it to be. Nora and Nathan talk about some highlights from the rerecorded album and compare it to the first version of 'Fearless,' discuss how the reception of these rerecorded songs will impact what Taylor does with her other albums, and name some of their favorite songs from the vault, including "Bye Bye Baby" and "Don't You." Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Apr 12, 2021•1 hr 9 min
The 'Tea Time' crew gives some April streaming recommendations, including the K-pop show 'Kingdom' and the Netflix documentary 'Made You Look' (1:00). Then, they talk about Pete Davidson moving out of his mom's basement (16:32), the 2001 movie 'Josie and the Pussycats' (27:34), and what their dream travel destination is post-COVID (51:39). Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia Wedemeyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Apr 09, 2021•1 hr 4 min
As they begin to wrap up the series (don't worry—there will be one more episode covering the 'Fearless' rerelease!), Nora and Nathan answer listener questions (1:00) before each drafting their 10 favorite Taylor Swift songs (1:09:50). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 08, 2021•1 hr 31 min
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and ESPN's David Jacoby break down a fantastic episode, including the frozen volcano challenge, Fessy’s whining, Amber B.’s math skills, Kaycee’s betrayal of Leroy, the power of the ‘Big Brother’ alliance, the plan to get Fessy into the crater, Fessy’s letter, the hall brawl, Kyle’s broken finger, and predictions for the final. Hosts: Bill Simmons and David Jacoby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Apr 08, 2021•34 min
Juliet and Amanda discuss J.Lo’s profile in InStyle magazine, which features many celebrity friends such as Matthew McConaughey, Leah Remini, and Ben Affleck (0:55), before touching on celebrity lawyer Laura Wasser’s press tour (15:20) and Khloe Kardashian's photo debacle (17:50). Then, they catch up on new 'Jeopardy!' guest host Aaron Rodgers and his supportive fiancé, Shailene Woodley, and Salma Hayek’s pet owl! Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po...
Apr 06, 2021•42 min
Before we even had time to process 'folklore,' Taylor Swift surprise-released 'evermore' on December 11, 2020. Nora and Nathan talk about their initial reactions to the album and Taylor's most important collaborators on this album; give some love to songs like 'no body, no crime,' 'marjorie,' and 'ivy'; and talk about some of the Easter eggs they found throughout the album. Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Apr 05, 2021•1 hr 31 min
Has there ever been a good April Fools' Day joke? We look back at some of the most cringey ones (1:00). Ariana Grande has a new job as a host of 'The Voice' and Mike Posner is training to climb Mount Everest (7:12). This week's Cringe Mode is the 2001 classic 'Spy Kids' (18:29), and why did Rami Malek make Rachel Bilson take down a picture of them together (43:07)? Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia Wedemeyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Apr 02, 2021•55 min
Did Taylor Swift single-handedly rescue our pandemic summer by surprise-dropping 'folklore?' Nathan and Nora think so. They talk about the influence of the National, Justin Vernon, and Jack Antonoff on this album; whether or not this an "indie" record; what makes Taylor so good at trying on new sounds; and their favorite songs off of this album. Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Apr 01, 2021•1 hr 25 min
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and ESPN’s David Jacoby break down what we thought would be the first episode of the finale but turned out to be another mid-season episode. They discuss CT and Big T’s 5 a.m. training session, the worst cocktail lounge party of the season, CT’s plan to trick Kyle, the Big T vs. Nany elimination challenge, the new teams, and when the final will happen. Hosts: Bill Simmons and David Jacoby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Apr 01, 2021•29 min
Juliet and Amanda discuss Addison Rae’s appearance on ‘The Tonight Show’ and her ascension to mainstream celebrity (01:00). Later, they touch on Chrissy Teigen leaving Twitter (21:00) and look back into Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez’s relationship status (35:00). Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 30, 2021•40 min
Taylor Swift has emerged from the darkness of 'Reputation' and into the light and happy phase of 'Lover.' This is Taylor in love. Nathan and Nora talk about the singles that lead this album, some of the music that potentially inspired songs like "Paper Rings" and "Death by a Thousand Cuts," some of Taylor's first overtly political songs like "Miss Americana & the Heartbreak Prince," and what music on 'Lover' foreshadows what's to come on 'Folklore.' Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard ...
Mar 29, 2021•1 hr 22 min
We are feeling nostalgic this week as we discuss Taylor Swift’s new song (1:05), Lizzie McGuire’s makeup collab (3:45), and Miley Cyrus celebrating 'Hannah Montana' 15 years after its debut (7:25). This week’s Cringe Mode is ‘John Tucker Must Die' (14:45), and then we attempt to answer whether we’d rather wear our partner’s blood or gold-plated wisdom teeth on a chain (47:00). Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia Wedemeyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi...
Mar 26, 2021•58 min
Taylor Swift revisits her country roots with a new single from the vault. In this emergency episode, Nora and Nathan give their instant reactions to the drop. Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 26, 2021•18 min
Taylor Swift is back and is entering a darker phase. But is 'Reputation' totally dark? Or is there some light peeking out at the end? Nora and Nathan answer these questions and more as they talk about Taylor's choice for singles off this album, how her drama with Kim Kardashian and Kanye West impacted this album, some of their favorite songs like "Call It What You Want" and "Delicate," and Jack Antonoff's influence on this album. Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Learn more about your ad...
Mar 25, 2021•1 hr 24 min