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Ringer Dish

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Ringer Dish is the place for all things celebrity and pop culture. From major moments like the Met Gala and the Oscars, to the weird habits of the stars you love, and refreshers on the biggest tabloid stories from the last 20 years, Ringer Dish has all the vital details. On Tuesdays, catch ‘Jam Session’ with Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins for royal family rumors, celebrity real estate, and industry analysis. And on Fridays, listen to 'We're Obsessed' with Jodi Walker and Nora Princiotti for all your Internet culture, true crime, and celebrity obsessions.

Episodes

Sophia Bush, Sabrina Carpenter, and Taylor Swift | Jam Session

This week on ‘Jam Session,’ Juliet and Amanda discuss Sophia Bush’s Glamour story on opening up about her sexuality (1:24), Sabrina Carpenter reaching the millennial crowd (18:07), Taylor Swift being spotted partying in Vegas (28:34), and Juliet’s plane-flight movie list (32:29). Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins Producer: Jade Whaley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 29, 202444 min

A Club Chalamet Deep Dive, ‘Tortured Poets’ Impressions, and a Fake Mark Zuckerberg Photo | We’re Obsessed

Jodi and Chelsea first talk about the most pressing obsession of the week, which is—of course—Taylor Swift’s new double album, ‘The Tortured Poet’s Department’ (2:15), and Chelsea tries her best to say something nice. Then, they do a deep dive on the Timothée Chalamet stan account, Club Chalamet, after a false rumor this week that Timmy and Kylie Jenner were pregnant (29:00). They also go through some of the internet’s obsessions this week (47:15), including a fake picture of Mark Zuckerberg, a ...

Apr 26, 20241 hr 11 min

A History of Drake and His Frenemies | What About Your Friends?

In light of the months-long extended beef between Drake and what seems to be nearly every rapper he’s ever worked with, Erika is joined by Steven Othello to go through the history of Drake’s frenemies. Host: Erika Ramirez Guest: Steven Othello Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 25, 202439 min

Taylor Swift’s ‘Tortured Poets,' Victoria Beckham’s Birthday, and Rodents vs. Keith McNally vs. Lauren Sanchez | Jam Session

This week on ‘Jam Session,’ Juliet and Amanda have a plethora of celebrity news to discuss, including, Taylor Swift’s ‘Tortured Poets’ album release (0:00), a “Millennial Woman Pulse-Check” on Post Malone (16:51), Victoria Beckham’s birthday bash (24:32), and finally the Keith McNally, Lauren Sanchez, and rodent feud (30:32). Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins Producer: Jade Whaley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 23, 202439 min

Coachella Thoughts, Alleged Taylor Swift Album Leak, and More! | We’re Obsessed

Jodi Walker and Chelsea Stark-Jones have arrived in the Ringer Dish feed with a brand-new podcast. On ‘We’re Obsessed,’ we’ll take you on an odyssey through all of our deepest obsessions across the internet, in pop culture, social media, and entertainment. This week we’re talking about Taylor Swift’s antics at Coachella and Sabrina Carpenter’s star turn on the main stage (2:30), Bravo’s wild Monday (15:30), ‘Baby Reindeer’ (21:00), the wild (and potentially AI-generated?) alleged leak of Taylor ...

Apr 19, 20241 hr 17 min

Drake vs. the World With Wos

This week on ‘Jam Session,’ the ladies take a deep dive into the heightened rap beef between Drake, Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, and more with the help of Ringer colleague and journalist, Wosny Lambre, who breaks down the decade-long history of subliminal lyrics and disses between the top artists in hip-hop. Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins Guest: Wosny Lambre Producer: Jade Whaley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 16, 20241 hr

The Friendships of 'Grey’s Anatomy' | What About Your Friends?

In honor of the 20th season of ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ Erika is joined by friends, colleagues, and fellow obsessives Rae Witte and Denise Warner to dive into the defining friendships of the series. Host: Erika Ramirez Guests: Rae Witte and Denise Warner Producer: Sasha Ashall Theme Music: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 11, 202450 min

The Solar Eclipse, Joe Alwyn, Rihanna, and More | Jam Session

This week on ‘Jam Session,’ the ladies get into a friendly debate over the hype of today’s solar eclipse and discuss the spectacle it is (0:00). They also touch on some celebrity updates, including news on Joe Alwyn after Taylor’s playlist announcement (17:55), Rihanna and A$AP Rocky spotted at Color Me Mine (29:03), and Liam Hemsworth (32:08). Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins Producer: Jade Whaley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 08, 202439 min

Beyoncé's Dissertation on Americana: A Review of 'Cowboy Carter'

IT IS HERE! And so are Chelsea Stark-Jones and Jodi Walker on this special 'Ringer Dish' episode to discuss the album that has completely broken the internet and the boundaries of music, genre, and our understanding of what country music is: Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter.’ The ladies do a deep dive into the album, discussing some think pieces about the project and multiple sectors of it, including favorite collaborations (9:39), songs that made them cry (27:46), best bops (33:28), their quintessentia...

Apr 03, 20241 hr 8 min

Eva Mendes, Zendaya, Ashlyn Harris, and More | Jam Session

This week on 'Jam Session,' Juliet and Amanda have a plethora of celebrity news to discuss, including Eva Mendes on 'The Today Show' (4:41), Zendaya’s press tour for her upcoming movie ‘Challengers’ (11:27), Ashlyn Harris and Sophia Bush spotted together at the White House (17:08), Beyoncé’s 'Cowboy Carter' release (22:13), and much more! Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins Producer: Jade Whaley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 01, 202444 min

Kate Middleton’s Announcement, Meghan and Flamingo Estate, Personal Anecdotes, and More | Jam Session

The ladies are back this week with reactions to Kate Middleton’s return to the public eye with the statement about her health (0:00). Plus, Meghan Markle’s failed investment attempt with Flamingo Estate (12:21), Travis and Taylor’s vacation moments, and a few personal anecdotes the ladies have to share. Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins Producer: Jade Whaley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 26, 202439 min

Rick and Michonne From ‘The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live’ | What About Your Friends?

Erika is joined this week by The Ringer’s Ben Lindbergh to investigate the will they–won’t they friends-to-lovers relationship between Rick and Michonne from ‘The Walking Dead,’ then discuss the new spinoff series dedicated to them: ‘The Ones Who Live.’ Host: Erika Ramirez Guest: Ben Lindbergh Producer: Sasha Ashall Theme Music: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 20, 202444 min

American Riviera Orchard: Montecito and More on Kate Middleton | Jam Session

This week the ladies return to ‘Jam Session’ with a very interesting update on Meghan Markle, as she soft launched her lifestyle brand ‘American Riviera Orchard’ over the weekend. The ladies also give an update on their thoughts about the recent headlines surrounding Kate Middleton and how the lack of photo or video evidence of her after surgery is triggering mistrust in the royal family and new publications. Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins Producer: Jade Whaley Learn more about your ad ...

Mar 18, 202432 min

Kate Middleton’s Photoshop Scandal Explainer and the 96th Oscars Debrief | Jam Session

Juliet and Amanda dive into the layers upon layers of the Kate Middleton scandal that has been playing out over the past couple of weeks, from the online conspiracies that she is missing to this weekend’s apparently edited Mother’s Day photo (0:30). Then they talk about the winners, performances, fashion, and celebrity moments from Sunday evening’s Academy Awards ceremony (33:10). Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins Producers: Jade Whaley and Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

Mar 11, 202452 min

Does Vince Staples Have Any Friends in ‘The Vince Staples Show’? | What About Your Friends?

Erika is joined by Kazeem Famuyide and Charles Holmes to talk about Vince Staples's new five-episode Netflix sitcom(ish), ‘The Vince Staples Show.’ They talk about his portrayal as isolated from friends and family, the friends and collaborators he consulted with in the creation of the show, and their favorite moments and episodes. Host: Erika Ramirez Guests: Kazeem Famuyide and Charles Holmes Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 06, 202445 min

Kate Middleton Spotted, Rihanna’s $6 Million Performance, Cyrus Family Drama, and More | Jam Session

The ladies return this week with a plethora of celebrity topics and news to discuss, starting with Kate Middleton being spotted for the first time since her abdominal surgery (2:30). Later on in the pod, the ladies get into Rihanna’s $6 million performance in India (21:18), the Cyrus family drama (24:57), and Jay Shetty’s self-help book (29:23). Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins Producer: Jade Whaley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 05, 202434 min

‘Love Is Blind’ Season 6 | What About Your Friends?

Erika is joined by poet Yesika Salgado to talk about the many friendship story lines in ‘Love Is Blind’ Season 6, including AD and Amber being girl's girls about Matthew, AD defending Laura to Sarah Ann, and so much more. Host: Erika Ramirez Guest: Yesika Salgado Producer: Sasha Ashall Theme Music: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 01, 202451 min

This Is JLo... Now: Decoding 'The Greatest Love Story Never Told'

Juliet and Amanda analyze the Jennifer Lopez we see in her new documentary, 'The Greatest Love Story Never Told,' including the best moments that feature Jane Fonda, Ben Affleck, Neil DeGrasse-Tyson, Post Malone. They also talk about how JLo's new album, narrative musical, and this documentary all fit together, and the state of getting to know celebrities on the celebrities' terms. Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins Producer: Jade Whaley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice...

Feb 27, 202449 min

‘Griselda’ Asks Whether Girl Bosses Can Have Real Friendships | What About Your Friends?

Erika is joined this week by podcaster, writer, and comedian Mala Muñoz to talk about the Sofia Vergara’s new Netflix series ‘Griselda,’ which chronicles the godmother of the Miami drug trade, and how her friendships with women carried her to the top and losing them was her downfall. Then writer Lissete Lanuza Sáenz stops by to talk about how ‘Griselda’ the show and the woman may have girl-bossed too close to the sun. Host: Erika Ramirez Guests: Mala Muñoz and Lissete Lanuza Sáenz Producer: Sash...

Feb 21, 202457 min

Peak J.Lo: The Top Seven Moments of Genius and Camp in “This Is Me … Now”

This week on ‘Guilty Pleasures,’ Jodi and Juliet talk through their feelings about the whirlwind of a movie and the “genius and camp” in Jennifer Lopez’s new movie ‘This is Me … Now,’ based on her album of the same name, which tells the story of her journey to love through her own eyes. Hosts: Juliet Litman and Jodi Walker Producer: Jade Whaley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 17, 202452 min

The Friendship of New Love in ‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith’ | What About Your Friends?

Erika and Steven catch up on ‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith,’ Donald Glover’s television reinterpretation of the classic 2005 action comedy starring Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. In honor of Valentine’s Day, they talk about how friendship and romance grow together in the series, and how sharing one’s whole self is the key to a deep relationship. Hosts: Erika Ramirez and Steven Othello Producer: Sasha Ashall Theme Music: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 15, 202441 min

Super Bowl LVIII: Everything Except the Game | Jam Session

The ladies are back this week with a special Super Bowl recap, discussing everything that went on this weekend in Las Vegas except for the game! They start off with the culture, including Usher’s halftime performance (4:15), Beyoncé’s Super Bowl album launch (6:31), and, of course, the ads (13:02). Finally, they discuss Post Malone’s "America the Beautiful" performance (21:56) and, of course, Ms. Kelce herself, Taylor Swift, at the Super Bowl (30:17). Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins Prod...

Feb 13, 202445 min

Usher and Friends | What About Your Friends?

In anticipation of Usher’s Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday, Erika and Steven talk about their favorite Usher collaborations with the producers, friends, and artists in his circle and whom they think he might bring out to perform with him. Then Erika is joined by her longtime friends and music journalists Julianne Escobedo Shepherd and Clover Hope to talk about what makes Usher and his collaborations so special. If you want to share your thoughts about Usher, email us at whataboutyourfriendspo...

Feb 07, 20241 hr

The 66th Annual Grammy Awards and More | Jam Session

The ladies return this week with their unfiltered thoughts on this past weekend’s 66th annual Grammy Awards (0:36), discussing everything from the performances to the outfits to the awards to the highlight moments. They also discuss the continuation of Bradley Cooper’s beanie saga (19:30), Jennifer Lopez’s 'SNL' segment (22:28), and more. Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins Producer: Jade Whaley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 06, 202431 min

Taylor and Travis, Bradley and Gigi, Justin Timberlake's Return, and More | Jam Session

The ladies are back this week with a few celebrity updates. First on the docket: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are headed to the Super Bowl, and oh do the ladies have much to discuss (0:41). Next, the two discuss Bradley Cooper’s beanie, his relationship with Gigi Hadid, as well as a little bit of the Oscars and the nominations (5:37). Next, they talk about the return (or lack thereof) of Justin Timberlake (18:00), Jeff Bezos’s 60th birthday (21:14), and more! Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dob...

Jan 30, 202435 min

‘American Nightmare’ and Following the Gypsy Rose Blanchard Story | Guilty Pleasures

In our inaugural true crime episode of ‘Guilty Pleasures,’ Jodi and Chelsea talk through their feelings about the many twists and turns of the new three-part true crime Netflix docuseries, ‘American Nightmare’ (1:00). Then they catch up on the viral news story of Gypsy Rose Blanchard, who has very recently been released from prison, and the many pieces of culture surrounding her wild story of Munchausen syndrome by proxy, including the brand new Lifetime series: ‘The Prison Confessions of Gypsy ...

Jan 26, 20241 hr

3. Vindication in the Valley | An American Scandoval

Scandoval wasn’t exposed in a vacuum; no, it broke four episodes into an ongoing season of 'Vanderpump Rules.' Armed with a surprisingly accurate timeline born of Reddit posts, Instagram stories, and podcast clues, reality TV viewers spent the next 10 weeks watching Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss start an affair behind the backs of 'VPR' producers and directly in the face of several friends, plus millions of fans. The hunt for Season 10 easter eggs led to bombshell ratings for a previously wanin...

Jan 26, 20241 hr 31 min

2. It Happened On A Friday | An American Scandoval

Who IS Raquel Leviss? Or should we say… Rachel? With a blank look in her eyes, and an Instagram full of suspicious photos, Raquel was the unexpected element that turned every average Vanderpump viewer into a bonafide Sherlock Holmes. And with the internet as our crime scene, and social media as our magnifying glass, fans were ready and waiting to dissect every soundbite, scour every Instagram post, and verify every anonymous source. Yes, Raquel – AND Reddit – are what turned this scandal… into a...

Jan 25, 20241 hr 15 min

Our Parasocial Relationships With Friendships in Pop Culture | What About Your Friends?

Erika and Steven dive into how we form one-sided attachments with friendships in pop culture, like with podcast hosts, celebrities, and other figures we interact with on a daily basis. The two then discuss how they decide what to reveal and what to keep private about their own friendship. Later, Erika is joined by The Ringer’s Katie Baker, who wrote the piece that inspired this episode, to talk about her relationship to the podcast ‘Las Culturistas’ and the hosts’—Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang—frie...

Jan 24, 20241 hr

1. Heartbreak in West Hollywood | An American Scandoval

Where were you when Scandoval dropped? To find out why one cheating scandal dominated the zeitgeist in 2023, we have to go back in time. Ten years ago, Scheana Shay walked out of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, and into the first ever episode of Vanderpump Rules, creating an unholy lineage of mistresses that spans all the way to the now infamous March 3rd, 2023 TMZ headline: “TOM SANDOVAL & ARIANA MADIX CALL IT QUITS … Allegations He Cheated With Costar Raquel Leviss.” Meet the Cool Gi...

Jan 23, 20241 hr 2 min
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