‘Tea Time’ is back recording in person for the first time in over two years, so they check in with a few of the news items from the last time they recorded in person (1:00). Rihanna’s baby is here and Cara Delevingne is seemingly everywhere (11:37). This week’s Cringe Mode is the Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick movie ‘A Simple Favor’ (26:22), and are you in on the “clean girl aesthetic” (51:56)? Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia Wedemeyer Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your a...
May 20, 2022•1 hr 3 min
Ahead of the release of ‘Stranger Things’ Season 4, Juliet Litman and Mallory Rubin look at where the kids are now, versus when they first began the show. They talk about who has had the biggest acting career outside of the show (1:00), whether Millie Bobby Brown is the undeniable breakout star (10:10), and who will have the best career once the shows has ended (21:52). Hosts: Juliet Litman and Mallory Rubin Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho...
May 18, 2022•49 min
Hillary Duff is posing naked on the cover of Women's Health and Dua Lipa is posing sideways on a chair on the cover of Vogue (1:00). The guest list for Adam Sandler's daughter's bat mitzvah included Jennifer Aniston, Taylor Lautner, and Halsey (10:39). This week's Cringe Mode is the 2003 movie 'Uptown Girls' (28:16), and how much money is Jack Antonoff getting paid to do a song for the new 'Minions' movie (51:56)? Hosts: Kate Halliwell, Amelia Wedemeyer, and Kaya McMullen Producer: Kaya McMullen...
May 13, 2022•1 hr 7 min
In 2007, Paris Hilton was charged with DUI and driving on a suspended license, and subsequently asked Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger for a pardon. That same year, Lindsay Lohan was arrested for the first time, also for driving under the influence. Amelia Wedemeyer and Alyssa Bereznak revisit these two events and talk about how they encapsulated celebrity in the aughts. Hosts: Amelia Wedemeyer and Alyssa Bereznak Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a...
May 11, 2022•57 min
This year's Met Gala saw a lot of Emma Chamberlain, a lot of nipples, and a lot of Kardashians (1:00). Sophie Turner has finally confirmed that she is pregnant and Post Malone is going to be a dad (16:20). This week's Cringe Mode is 'Something's Gotta Give' and you should probably skip this segment if you're a Jack Nicholson fan (22:32). And did Pete Davidson get Kim Kardashian's kids' initials tattooed on his neck (47:58)? Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia Wedemeyer Producer: Kaya Mc...
May 06, 2022•56 min
For the 20th anniversary of Sam Raimi’s ‘Spider-Man’, Kate Halliwell is joined by fellow Ringer podcaster Joanna Robinson to discuss the three major Spider-Man onscreen/offscreen relationships and the most iconic moments from each couple. Hosts: Kate Halliwell and Joanna Robinson Producers: Devon Manze and Chelsea Stark-Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 04, 2022•1 hr 25 min
Coastal-grandma-core is the latest aesthetic taking over TikTok and it features a lot of linen shirts and Nancy Meyers movies (1:00). Harry Styles did a photo shoot for Better Homes and Gardens as promo for his forthcoming album ‘Harry’s House’ (13:21). This week’s Cringe Mode is ‘Romy and Michelle’s High School Reunion’ in honor of its 25th anniversary (23:45), and would you risk falling into an outhouse toilet if you dropped your phone inside (47:57)? Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amel...
Apr 29, 2022•1 hr
Juliet Litman is joined by fellow Ringer podcaster John Devenanzio (a.k.a. Johnny Bananas) to discuss the cultural relevance of ‘The Real World’ on its 30th anniversary and break down memories from his own season of ‘The Real World: Key West’. Hosts: Juliet Litman and John Devenanzio Producers: Devon Manze and Chelsea Stark-Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 28, 2022•56 min
Kim Kardashian is claiming that she never wore underwear until she invented Skims (1:00). Timothee Chalamet was spotted making out with a model at Coachella and people just cannot stop making up rumors about Rihanna (9:54). This week's Cringe Mode is 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding' in honor of it's 20th anniversary (20:25). And the guy who played Tarzan is 'Magic Mike' is actually a famous wrestler (41:40)? Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia Wedemeyer Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more abou...
Apr 22, 2022•56 min
Amelia Wedemeyer and Andrew Gruttadaro discuss Netflix’s newest documentary, ‘White Hot: The Rise & Fall of Abercrombie & Fitch,’ and examine the brand’s cultural relevance in the early 2000s. Hosts: Amelia Wedemeyer and Andrew Gruttadaro Producers: Devon Manze and Chelsea Stark-Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 20, 2022•54 min
It’s rom-com week here at The Ringer! To mark such a momentous occasion, Amanda Dobbins returns to join Juliet Litman in a discussion about The Ringer’s list of the 50 greatest rom-coms. They discuss which choices they disagree with and declare their own personal top 10 lists. Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins Producers: Devon Manze and Chelsea Stark-Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 18, 2022•1 hr 24 min
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez are engaged for the second time and Britney Spears is pregnant (1:00). After some internet investigation, it appears that Al Pacino has a Shrek phone case (14:50). This week's Cringe Mode is 'Bend It Like Beckham' in honor of the movie's 20th anniversary (23:38). And who's winning Howie Mandel's new game show (53:50)? Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia Wedemeyer Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 15, 2022•1 hr 3 min
Amelia Wedemeyer and Liz Kelly talk about the first episode of the Kardashians' new reality series on Hulu, 'The Kardashians.' They discuss parallels with the first episode of 'Keeping Up With the Kardashians' (1:00), Scott Disick appearing on the episode (18:00), and everything else going on with the family (26:08). Hosts: Amelia Wedemeyer and Liz Kelly Producers: Kaya McMullen and Chelsea Stark-Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 14, 2022•48 min
Streaming recs for spring TV (1:00), and Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker’s fake wedding (14:00). Plus: weird method actor habits (18:00) and Vanessa Hudgens speaking to ghosts (25:00). This week's Cringe Mode is 'Mockingjay Part 2' (29:00), and a look at ‘Tea Time’ early Instagram likes (56:00). Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia Wedemeyer Producers: Kaya McMullen and Mike Wargon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 08, 2022•1 hr 10 min
Wosny Lambre and Charles Holmes examine the cultural significance of VH1’s ‘Flavor of Love’ and break down the show’s infamous first season, which gave rise to Tiffany “New York” Pollard’s stardom. Hosts: Wosny Lambre and Charles Holmes Producers: Devon Manze and Chelsea Stark-Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 06, 2022•51 min
Julia Fox had yet another viral moment at the Vanity Fair Oscars afterparty (1:00), and Ashley Tisdale got called out on social media for buying 400 books before her Architectural Digest interview to fill out her bookcase (14:08). This week's Cringe Mode is 'Mockingjay Part 1' (20:31), and what is your favorite Mario character to play as (41:37)? Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia Wedemeyer Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 01, 2022•54 min
Amelia Wedemeyer and Jodi Walker break down Ben Affleck and Ana De Armas’s infamous covid relationship and in the process take a closer look at 'Deep Water', the 2022 not-so-erotic thriller that brought them together. Hosts: Amelia Wedemeyer and Jodi Walker Producers: Devon Manze and Chelsea Stark-Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 31, 2022•1 hr 12 min
So what does it even mean to be famous today? The tabloids and the paparazzi industry are a shadow of their former selves, and the modern version of celebrity spawned on social media looks nothing like it did in 2000. In this episode, we look at the evolution of celebrities’ interactions with the public and the press, and just how hard you have to hustle now for even a little bit of fame. Host: Clare Malone Producers: Amanda Dobbins, Sean Fennessey, Juliet Litman, Vikram Patel, and Kaya McMullen...
Mar 28, 2022•47 min
Immediately after the end of the Oscars, Juliet Litman, Amanda Dobbins, and Kate Halliwell break down Will Smith slapping Chris Rock before moving on to the other wild moments from the night, their best and worst dressed of the event, and their MVP’s of the night. Hosts: Juliet Litman, Amanda Dobbins, and Kate Halliwell Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 28, 2022•59 min
'Tea Time' previews the sure-to-be chaotic Oscars, including Rachel Zegler's invite fiasco and some of the very random presenters (1:00). Ben Affleck was allegedly "very good" with the snails on the set of 'Deep Water' (18:45). This week's Cringe Mode is the second installment of 'The Hunger Games' (30:20). And what is this new reality show that Kevin and Frankie Jonas are hosting (50:54)? Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia Wedemeyer Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad cho...
Mar 25, 2022•1 hr 6 min
To get you ready for the long-awaited return of 'Bridgerton,' Juliet Litman and Jodi Walker recap Season 1 of the show and preview what might be to come in Season 2. Find Juliet and Jodi recapping all of 'Bridgerton' Season 2 on 'The Prestige TV Podcast'! Hosts: Juliet Litman and Jodi Walker Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 23, 2022•45 min
In the late 2000s, tabloids that had once only featured actors and music icons on their covers started to broaden their offerings to reality TV stars, marking the beginning of the end for glossies like Us Weekly. In this episode, we chronicle the growing popularity of reality TV in the 2000s and hear how the stars of those shows helped and hurt the tabloids. Host: Clare Malone Producers: Amanda Dobbins, Sean Fennessey, Juliet Litman, Vikram Patel, and Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choic...
Mar 21, 2022•48 min
For some reason, Heidi Montag is insisting on walking around snacking on raw bison heart from a plastic bag (1:00). The next Met Gala co-chairs have been announced and they are Regina King, Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, and Lin-Manuel Miranda (11:39). This week's Cringe Mode is 'The Hunger Games,' in honor of its 10th anniversary (19:45). And is Clayton the most-hated Bachelor of all time (49:46)? Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia Wedemeyer Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your...
Mar 18, 2022•1 hr 4 min
On the 15th anniversary of the release of Kim Kardashian and Ray J's sex tape, Amelia Wedemeyer and Wosny Lambre trace how the video helped catapult Kim to fame. Hosts: Amelia Wedemeyer and Wosny Lambre Producers: Kaya McMullen and Chelsea Stark-Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 16, 2022•57 min
For most of the 2000s, the stars that outlets like Us Weekly and People covered were overwhelmingly white. But as the internet became more widely available, blogs like Bossip and MediaTakeout decided to focus on the Black stars that lots of people wanted to read about. In this episode, we explore how these blogs filled a gap in the coverage of Black celebrities and broadened popular interest in celebrity gossip along the way. Host: Clare Malone Producers: Amanda Dobbins, Sean Fennessey, Juliet L...
Mar 14, 2022•52 min
Cameron Diaz allegedly washes her face only twice a month and Scarlett Johansson is launching a "clean" skin care line (1:00). Grimes accidentally revealed in an interview with Vanity Fair that she and Elon Musk had a secret second child together (14:43). In honor of its 20th anniversary, this week's Cringe Mode is 'Cadet Kelly' (29:14). And why is Big Time Rush touring with Dixie D'Amelio (47:51)? Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia Wedemeyer Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about yo...
Mar 11, 2022•1 hr 2 min
On the 20th anniversary of the premiere of ‘The Osbournes,’ Juliet Litman and Clare Malone talk about the family and the show that was the progenitor of all the reality TV that was to come. Hosts: Juliet Litman and Clare Malone Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 09, 2022•39 min
Britney, Paris, Lindsey—we’ve spent a lot of time rethinking the way young female celebrities were treated in the 2000s. In this episode we take a look at how celebrity media built up—and tore down—these women, and how readers ravenously followed along. Host: Clare Malone Producers: Amanda Dobbins, Sean Fennessey, Juliet Litman, Vikram Patel, and Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 07, 2022•56 min
There’s been a lot of off-screen drama with the ‘Love Is Blind’ cast leading up to this week’s reunion episode (1:30). Pete Davidson will allegedly be one of the next people to go into space with Jeff Bezos (19:51). This week’s Cringe Mode is the so-bad-it’s-good 2004 movie ‘Catwoman’ (28:10). Plus, a truly unanswerable question: are there more wheels or doors on Earth (52:35)? Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia Wedemeyer Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...
Mar 04, 2022•1 hr 4 min
Jodi Walker and Alyssa Bereznak dive into the saga of Elizabeth Holmes and her too-good-to-be-true biomedical startup, Theranos. They talk about early media coverage of her (5:53), how everything fell apart with her company (26:59), and where she is today (43:14). Hosts: Jodi Walker and Alyssa Bereznak Producers: Chelsea Stark-Jones and Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 03, 2022•57 min