Keith Urban made a TikTok at the Taylor Swift concert and accidentally filmed Phoebe Bridgers and Bo Burnham making out in the process (1:00). Taylor Lautner and his wife—also named Taylor Lautner—are launching a podcast about mental health (17:05). We have some spring streaming recommendations for you, including 'XO Kitty' and 'Jury Duty' (26:36). And what's going on with the facial smoothing in the trailer for 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3' (39:49)? Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia W...
May 19, 2023•49 min
Further exploring the theme of platonic friendships between men and women in pop culture, Erika is joined first by Steven to talk about the concept of “my person” that ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ brought us, and whether that type of friendship is possible between a man and woman (0:30). Then, she’s joined by writer Rae Witte to deep-dive Alex Karev and Meredith Grey’s friendship evolution (14:35). If you have thoughts about the friendships in ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ or want to share your favorite platonic on-scre...
May 17, 2023•48 min
Amanda and Juliet are at it again, this week to discuss a plethora of celebrity news. Hitting on Beyoncé’s rumored foot injury after her show in Sweden (0:47), Martha Stewart on the cover of 'Sports Illustrated' (6:45), Rihanna and ASAP Rocky’s son RZA’s birthday celebration (13:36), Kate Middleton appearing at Eurovision (20:22), and more! Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins Producer: Jade Whaley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
May 16, 2023•36 min
This week on social media, we got introduced to "WaterTok," and Janelle Monáe released a video teaser for her new album (1:00). Shakira was spotted hanging out with Tom Cruise at the F1 Miami Grand Prix and also on a boat ride with Lewis Hamilton (13:47). In honor of Taylor Swift and Matty Healy, we investigate some of the most chaotic celebrity rebounds (20:18). And which celebrity would you trust the most to bring you to Mars (43:52)? Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia Wedemeyer Prod...
May 12, 2023•56 min
Erika and Steven dive into the world of frenemies by examining their own experiences with this type of friendship and their favorite portrayals on screen including, ‘Paid in Full,’ ‘The Office,’ ‘Mean Girls,’ reality television, and more. If you have had a frenemy in school, at work, or anywhere else, let us know all about it at whataboutyourfriendspod@gmail.com. Hosts: Erika Ramirez and Steven Othello Producer: Sasha Ashall Theme Music: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc...
May 10, 2023•33 min
The ladies dish out their reviews of King Charles III’s coronation, from Prince Harry's solo walk down the aisle to Meghan’s Montecito hike to the ceremonial disrobing to a surprise Tom Cruise appearance (0:30). Then, they give their thoughts on Taylor Swift’s new boyfriend, Matty Healy, from the 1975 (28:05) and Kevin Costner’s divorce statement (32:25). Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
May 08, 2023•39 min
We talk about some of our favorite looks from this year's Met Gala, including Doja Cat's very full commitment to being a cat (1:00). Another week, another rumor about whom Taylor Swift might be dating: This time, it's 1975 front man Matty Healy (17:49). In honor of the film's 20th anniversary, this week's Cringe Mode is 'The Lizzie McGuire Movie' (24:18). And did Ed Sheeran lie about not being able to play at King Charles's coronation ceremony (39:56)? Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Ameli...
May 05, 2023•48 min
On the heels of the ‘Snowfall’ series finale, Erika and Steven dive into how the themes of loyalty and sacrifice between family members and coworkers in the drug trade are portrayed in pop culture. If you have thoughts on ‘Snowfall,’ ‘Narcos,’ or anything we talked about in this episode, email us at whataboutyourfriendspod@gmail.com. Hosts: Erika Ramirez and Steven Othello Producer: Sasha Ashall Theme Music: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
May 03, 2023•34 min
The ladies are back to discuss the 2023 Met Gala, whose theme, “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty," was inspired by the German fashion designer. Juliet and Amanda cover who was who at this year's gala, their favorite outfits, favorite accessories and designers, and more! Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins Producer: Jade Whaley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 02, 2023•36 min
For some reason, Sofia Richie's wedding is suddenly all over TikTok (1:00). James Corden's run on the ‘Late Late Show’ is ending this week with a lot of promised special guests (16:03). Many stars—like Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, Glenn Powell, and Sydney Sweeney—were hanging out at CinemaCon 2023 this week (24:14). And will you try the new Starbucks drink with olive oil in it (36:09)? Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia Wedemeyer Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices...
Apr 28, 2023•47 min
This week, Erika and Steven start our series on depictions of platonic friendships between men and women in pop culture with one of the most iconic tone-setting movies on the topic, ‘When Harry Met Sally …’ (00:30). Then Erika sits down with Ringer rom-com expert Juliet Litman to talk about how this movie’s depiction of friendship affected her own ideas about relationships (14:10). If you have thoughts about ‘When Harry Met Sally …,’ other depictions of platonic friendships we should explore, or...
Apr 26, 2023•42 min
Juliet and Amanda return to discuss a plethora of celebrity news and gossip, getting into it first with Melanie Lynskey’s interview on her and Kate Winslet’s heartbreaking friendship breakup after filming ‘Heavenly Creatures’ in 1994. Next they discuss what is rumored to be Taylor Swift moving on quickly from Joe Alwyn and on to F1 racer Fernando Alonso (but nothing is confirmed). The ladies also discuss Sofia Richie’s wedding, as well as the Arnault family in its French ‘Succession’ era, and mo...
Apr 24, 2023•39 min
Leonardo DiCaprio was photographed hanging out with Irina Shayk at Coachella, and Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello were photographed kissing (1:00). Hailey Bieber debuted a new cooking show this week that looks very similar to the one Selena Gomez has (15:54). In honor of the Disney Channel's 40th anniversary, we're ranking its best original movies (25:32). And should Rachel McAdams have been in 'Iron Man' (42:46)? Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia Wedemeyer Producer: Kaya McMullen Lea...
Apr 21, 2023•54 min
Erika is joined this week by Rachel Lindsay, host of ‘Higher Learning’ and ‘Morally Corrupt’ at The Ringer, to break down the friend group dynamics and girl code implications from the most shocking scandal in the reality television world this year, the “Scandoval” from ‘Vanderpump Rules.’ If you’d like to give your thoughts on the girl code, blowing up a friend group, or anything else we talked about on the podcast, email us at whataboutyourfriendspod@gmail.com. Host: Erika Ramirez Guest: Rachel...
Apr 19, 2023•41 min
The ladies return to Jam Session this week with a lot of celebrity and pop culture news to discuss, starting off with the technical disaster that was Netflix’s ‘Love Is Blind’ live reunion that everyone across the nation had been anticipating and was quickly let down by (1:48). Then the ladies get into Coachella festival happenings, discussing who was performing and what celebrities were spotted in their most Coachella-esk attire (11:36). The two also mention coronation updates for Charles III a...
Apr 17, 2023•35 min
It's been almost a week since news broke that Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn had broken up, and there have been many theories about why in the time since (1:00). Millie Bobby Brown is engaged to Jake Bongiovi, the son of Jon Bon Jovi, and Kylie Jenner and Timothee Chalamet are rumored to be dating (27:28). Kim Kardashian will be starring in the next season of 'American Horror Story' (34:59). And does Jacob Elordi own shoes (43:31)? Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia Wedemeyer Producer: Kay...
Apr 14, 2023•58 min
Erika is joined by storyteller and music industry veteran Naima Cochrane to dive deep into what it means for friends to reinforce or support each other’s toxic behavior through the lens of Irina and Micah’s friendship on ‘Love Is Blind’ Season 4. Then, Erika and Steven take a look into the mailbag for the first time and talk through listener stories and suggestions. If you have your own thoughts or questions about supporting toxic behavior in friendships or anything else we’ve talked about on th...
Apr 12, 2023•51 min
The ladies are back this week with the latest news in Hollywood and the U.K. First, they react to Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn’s official breakup that was announced this past Saturday and what that means for the pop star (0:36). They then discuss the upcoming coronation for King Charles III and give their thoughts on The Guardian’s Cost of the Crown series (14:01). Finally, the two report on the cancellation of the Nancy Meyers movie with Netflix due to budget disagreements and scheduling conflict...
Apr 10, 2023•36 min
The full trailer for the ‘Barbie’ movie dropped this week and spawned many new memes along with it (1:00). Kendall Jenner and Bad Bunny were photographed on a horse riding date (11:15). This week’s Cringe Mode is the 2004 Anne Hathaway movie ‘Ella Enchanted’ (17:51). And what’s the point of a whole TV special about Kourtney Kardashian’s wedding (38:49)? Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia Wedemeyer Producer: Kaya McMullen Additional Production: Chloe Clark Learn more about your ad choic...
Apr 07, 2023•49 min
Erika Ramirez and Steven Othello explore the intricacies and delicate situations that arise when your friendships are intertwined with your craft or work. Then Erika is joined by Jeff and Eric Rosenthal of ItsTheReal to get real about how their work has affected their friendships, how they think about friendship, and how they maintain friendships through intense creative projects. If you have your own thoughts or stories about work intertwining with your friendships, send us a message at whatabo...
Apr 05, 2023•53 min
The ladies are back and ready to dish out the latest and greatest in celebrity news. They start off with Gwyneth Paltrow’s viral moment during her recent ski crash trial, where she sarcastically wishes the man who was suing her, Terry Sanderson, well. Next, the two discuss Reese Witherspoon recently filing for divorce from Jim Toth, Jennifer Lawrence’s assistant's new staffing agency, the final episodes of ‘Daisy Jones & the Six’ (SPOILER 23:59), and more! Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dob...
Apr 03, 2023•40 min
Gwyneth Paltrow's ski trial may be over, but the memes it produced will last forever (1:00). Emily Ratajkowski and Harry Styles were spotted sloppily making out in Tokyo (14:54). In honor of it's 25th anniversary, this week's Cringe Mode is ‘Ever After’ (26:35). And why is Emma Roberts doing sponcon for milk (41:54)? Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia Wedemeyer Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Mar 31, 2023•51 min
Erika Ramirez and Steven Othello dive into the intense friendship breakup in ‘The Banshees of Inisherin’ to explore when and why a friendship breakup might be necessary, how best to go about a friendship breakup, and what makes a friendship toxic. Erika is then joined by ‘Tea Time’ cohosts Kate Halliwell and Amelia Wedemeyer to delve further into the online discourse that has materialized around the concept of toxicity, and what it actually means for a friend to be toxic. If you have your own th...
Mar 29, 2023•1 hr 3 min
We caught up on some TV this week, like ‘The Bachelor’ and ‘Daisy Jones & the Six’ (1:00). Sofia Coppola’s daughter may be the internet’s newest favorite nepotism baby (20:36). This week’s Cringe Mode is ‘The Bachelorette’ (33:05). And how exactly did Liam Payne’s jawline get so chiseled (51:18)? Hosts: Kate Halliwell, Amelia Wedemeyer, and Kaya McMullen Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Mar 24, 2023•1 hr 2 min
On this week’s special episode, The Ringer’s Sean Fennessey joins Erika Ramirez to break down the corruption and romance of one of the most captivating friendships on television right now: Tom Wambsgans and Gregory Hirsch. Join us in preparation for the premiere of the final season of ‘Succession,’ and listen to Sean every week on ‘The Prestige TV Podcast,’ where he’ll be recapping every episode. And remember, “You can’t make a Tomlette without breaking some Gregs.” Host: Erika Ramirez Guest: Se...
Mar 22, 2023•39 min
Juliet and Amanda are back to discuss some interesting pop culture news, featuring celebrity fashion stylist Law Roach’s early retirement decision following a recent viral video of him and Zendaya at the Louis Vuitton fashion show. The two go in depth on their thoughts about his decision in the cutthroat fashion world, then speak about Ben Affleck’s appearance on The Hollywood Reporter amid the promotion of his upcoming movie 'Air,' premiering April 5. Lastly, the ladies discuss a Wall Street Jo...
Mar 20, 2023•36 min
There were some great looks at the Oscars this week, including the outfits of Lady Gaga, Fan Bingbing, and Angela Bassett (1:00). Celebrity stylist Law Roach announced he is retiring, and Lindsay Lohan announced she's having a baby (17:49). This week's Cringe Mode is the 2012 Miley Cyrus movie 'LOL' (32:45). And if you followed the Sophie Turner model and married your preteen celeb crush, who would you be married to right now (52:38)? Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia Wedemeyer Produc...
Mar 17, 2023•1 hr 1 min
On the very first episode of ‘What About Your Friends?,’ Erika Ramirez, host and founder of ILY, explores the ins and outs of friendship in the dire circumstances of an apocalypse or doomsday scenario with her best friend and cohost, Steven Othello (0:05), and builds an ideal doomsday friend with The Ringer’s Joanna Robinson (16:40). They draw from shows like ‘The Last of Us,’ ‘The Walking Dead,’ ‘Yellowjackets,’ and ‘Lost,’ as well as their own experiences and friendships. Please join us every ...
Mar 15, 2023•48 min
Juliet and Amanda discuss the star power (or lack thereof) at the 95th Academy Awards (1:00), including the best and worst preshow carpet moments and the relatively slow feel of the telecast. Then, they catch up on 'Daisy Jones & the Six' and Camila Morrone’s on-screen breakout performance (30:00). Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins Producer: Bobby Wagner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Mar 13, 2023•44 min
There are somehow even more developments in the drama between Hailey Bieber and Selena Gomez (1:00). Avril Lavigne is making out with Tyga, and Kendall Jenner is making out with Bad Bunny (13:20). This week's Cringe Mode is 'Deep Water,' starring Oscar nominee Ana de Armas (26:40). And who is going to perform at the coronation of King Charles (43:52)? Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia Wedemeyer Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice...
Mar 10, 2023•56 min
