Amanda makes an early return to 'Jam Session' to discuss Blake Lively's lawsuit against Justin Baldoni and the New York Times article that details the events leading up to it. They also go over subsequent events since the lawsuit was filed on December 20, and they parse the various people named in both lawsuit and article. They conclude by asking what happens next for the people involved. To read the NY Time story: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/21/business/media/blake-lively-justin-baldoni-it-...
Dec 23, 2024•46 min
This week is all about fangirling! Jodi is joined by Sophia Benoit to first fangirl over Ethan Slater (a.k.a. SpongeBob)’s ex-wife Dr. Lilly Jay’s personal essay in The Cut (1:40). Then, they fangirl over some pop girly music moments (21:02), including Chappell Roan’s Carpool Karaoke, and the A-listers that are just being so charming (30:50), including Nicole Kidman, Timothée Chalamet, Kieran Culkin, and Colman Domingo. In honor of the holidays, they visit some Christmas Obsessions past and pres...
Dec 20, 2024•1 hr 16 min
For the six weeks leading up to Christmas, Jodi Walker will meet-cute with your Ringer favorites to binge the best original holiday movies that Hallmark, Lifetime, and Netflix have to offer. On the fifth day of Bingemas, Jodi and Joanna Robinson bring to you two movies filled with family legacy Christmas businesses and the healing spirit of the holiday: ‘The Santa Class,’ about a school that teaches you how to be Santa Claus (6:30), and ‘The Holiday Junkie,’ featuring Jennifer Love Hewitt sobbin...
Dec 19, 2024•1 hr 28 min
This week on ‘Jam Session,’ we have a packed episode filled with lots of celebrity news to cover. Juliet is joined by Ringer colleague Katie Baker and the two start off with reactions to Katie Holmes’s recent clap-back posts to the Daily Mail (1:21), Gayle King’s 70th birthday party (11:26), and the break-in at NFL star Joe Burrow's house (14:21). Juliet also gives some book and entertainment recommendations (22:59), and the two also discuss Jacob Elordi (31:41), Prince Harry’s 'Polo' show on Ne...
Dec 17, 2024•42 min
This week was all about learning. First, Jodi and Nora Princiotti learn about how Timothee Chalamet actually knows a good bit about college football and a lot about the Knicks (4:45). Then, after reviewing ‘Wicked’ and the Internet’s reaction to it, Jodi and Nora learn what “holding space” means and what it could possibly mean to “hold space” for song lyrics (15:40). Finally, they learn, like we all did this week, that an alleged assassin can become social media’s favorite main character as they...
Dec 13, 2024•1 hr 27 min
For the six weeks leading up to Christmas, Jodi Walker will meet-cute with your Ringer favorites to binge the best original holiday movies that Hallmark, Lifetime, and Netflix have to offer. On the fourth day of Bingemas, Jodi and Danny Heifetz bring to you two movies filled with women trying to pursue careers, ‘Mean Girls’ cast members, and so many secrets: ‘Our Little Secret,’ featuring Lindsay Lohan and an unreasonable amount of weed gummies (0:50), and ‘The Christmas Quest,’ featuring Lacey ...
Dec 12, 2024•1 hr 20 min
This week on 'Jam Session,' Juliet is joined by Ringer colleague Nora Princiotti to discuss the end of Taylor Swift’s 21-month-long tour, what this means for Taylor now, and their overall thoughts on the whole ride (1:19). They also briefly touch on some updates on Apple Martin following the debutante ball (45:31) and some book, movie, and TV recommendations brought to you by Juliet (46:48) Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Nora Princiotti Producer: Jade Whaley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p...
Dec 10, 2024•54 min
Jodi Walker is joined by Chelsea Stark-Jones to talk about some weird and mysterious stories circulating this week, including the inexplicably good plastic surgery that celebrities seem to be getting recently, Jacob Elordi’s bizarrely unflattering beard, Club Chalamet’s confounding communication with Bob Dylan on Twitter, and orcas wearing salmon as hats (12:30). Then, they ring in the holiday season by exchanging some gifts (34:20), before discussing in depth the rumors surrounding Barry Keogha...
Dec 06, 2024•1 hr 15 min
For the six weeks leading up to Christmas, Jodi Walker will meet-cute with your Ringer favorites to binge the best original holiday movies that Hallmark, Lifetime, and Netflix have to offer. On the third day of Bingemas, Jodi and Nora Princiotti bring to you the Taylor Swift/football-themed romps: ‘Christmas in the Spotlight,’ featuring a pop star who starts dating a football player (hmmm… sounds familiar) (0:50), and ‘Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story,’ about a very magical Chiefs Christma...
Dec 05, 2024•1 hr 20 min
It’s the fifth annual gift guide from ‘Jam Session’! Juliet is joined by friends Claire Mazur and Erica Cerulo from 831 Stories to share their favorite gifts and to help make your holiday shopping more fun and exciting! Find the ladies’ gift ideas below! The ladies also touch on some celebrity news at the top. Hosts: Juliet Litman Guest: Claire Mazur and Erica Cerulo Producer: Jade Whaley Juliet’s Gifts: To entertain: brit box acorn To read: Bloomberg Casey Lewis’s After School To wear: timex x ...
Dec 03, 2024•1 hr 13 min
For the six weeks leading up to Christmas, Jodi Walker will meet cute with your Ringer favorites to binge the best original holiday movies Hallmark, Lifetime, and Netflix have to offer. On the second day of Bingemas, Jodi and Sophia Benoit bring to you two of Hallmark’s letter-writing-based Yuletide offerings: ‘Santa Tell Me,’ with Hallmark legends Erin Krakow and Daniel Lissing (0:40), and ‘Confessions of a Christmas Letter,’ starring Angela Kinsey from ’The Office’ (59:00). Host: Jodi Walker G...
Nov 28, 2024•1 hr 20 min
Today, Juliet welcomes The Ringer’s own Chris Ryan to the pod to dish about everything they’ve been reading and hearing this week in the world of pop culture. Juliet and Chris begin by discussing their feelings about Vanity Fair’s recent article detailing author Cormac McCarthy's secret relationship with a teenager (7:12). Then Chris gives his thoughts on 'Gladiator II' and Paul Mescal and Gracie Abrams hard-launching their new relationship on the red carpet (22:41). Finally, Juliet gushes about...
Nov 25, 2024•52 min
This one’s for the boys! First off, Jodi and Nora Princiotti take a tour of the older men that are acting up this week, including Mike Tyson’s square ass, Jay Leno’s mangled face and body, and John Stamos’s fake bald head (2:40). They dive into how look-alike contest culture has exploded with Jeremy Allen White, Dev Patel, Paul Mescal, Harry Styles, and so many more contests popping up after the infamous Timothée Chalamet competition in New York City (21:16). Then, they discuss Sabrina Carpenter...
Nov 22, 2024•1 hr 19 min
Welcome to Bingemas! For the six weeks leading up to Christmas, Jodi Walker will meet cute with your Ringer favorites to binge the best original holiday movies Hallmark, Lifetime, and Netflix have to offer. On the first day of Bingemas, Jodi and Kate bring to you Netflix’s horniest Yuletide offerings: ‘Hot Frosty’ starring the queen of Christmas Lacey Chabert and ‘The Merry Gentlemen’ starring teen heartthrob Chad Michael Murray. Host: Jodi Walker Guest: Kate Halliwell Producer: Sasha Ashall Lea...
Nov 21, 2024•1 hr 10 min
Juliet returns this week with Ringer colleague Matthew Belloni to discuss this week’s celebrity news, starting with a deep dive into the 'Vanity Fair’ 2025 Hollywood Issue, discussing everyone who made the cover and issue (1:59). Next, the two discuss the 'People’ 2024 Sexiest Man Alive, John Krasinski, and how he landed this cover (31:12), Sabrina Carptenter’s LA Show featuring Katy Perry and ex John Mayer in VIP (38:09), Lucas Bravo’s disparaging comments on ‘Emily in Paris’ (43:14), and a qui...
Nov 19, 2024•56 min
Jodi is joined this week by elite yapper Alexis Wilson to explore three cultural crash outs. They start with the yearlong crash out of People’s Sexiest Man Alive award, which is currently not beating the PR stunt/paid-for-by allegations after John Krasinski was chosen (3:10). Then they go super deep on Molly Rutter’s pivot from DateTok cringe poster to political correspondent, which shockingly hasn’t been going so well (23:00). Finally, they talk about the thin line between girl bossing and beco...
Nov 15, 2024•1 hr 19 min
This week, Juliet returns with friend and old colleague Wesley Morris to discuss the week's celebrity news, starting with a deep dive into Leonardo DiCaprio’s 50th birthday bash and who all attended (1:57). Then they get into the Rock’s Men of the Year cover story in GQ (35:15) and, finally, some quick hits on the ‘Wicked’ press tour and Chappell Roan (54:02). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Wesley Morris Producer: Jade Whaley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Nov 12, 2024•1 hr 7 min
Juliet returns with Ringer colleague Katie Baker to discuss this week's celebrity pop culture, starting with Gisele Bündchen’s baby announcement and Tom Brady’s reaction (1:41), Martha Stewart’s “scalding review” of Netflix’s new ‘Martha’ documentary (14:06), with some comments from Martha on Ryan Reynolds. Lastly, quick hits on the upcoming movie ‘Wicked,’ Shawn Mendes, and more (38:31) Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Katie Baker Producer: Jade Whaley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc...
Nov 05, 2024•51 min
Chelsea and Jodi are feeling very Sporty Spice today! First, they take a look at some of the more deranged categories on People’s ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ reader’s choice poll, including “Sexiest Long-Married Star” (6:37). Then, they take a look at all the drama that’s been going on in the sports world, from the Yankees fan who took the ball out of Mookie Betts’s glove in the World Series (12:52) to Dwyane Wade’s not-so-uncanny statue (17:12) and Tom Brady’s emo Instagram story about Gisele Bundchen’...
Nov 01, 2024•56 min
Juliet is back with Ringer colleague Jodi Walker to discuss this week's celeb and pop culture highlights, starting with Zach Bryan and Brianna Chickenfry’s breakup (1:56). Then, they discuss Stevie Nicks's Rolling Stone interview (21:44), Timothée Chalamet attending his look-alike contest, and more! Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Jodi Walker Producer: Jade Whaley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Oct 29, 2024•1 hr
The gang’s all here … together in the City of Angels! Jodi and Chelsea start off with some chicken-y romance by breaking down the iconic and slightly uncomfortable Andrew Garfield ‘Chicken Shop Date’ (3:26), as well as Zach Bryan and Brianna’s messy public breakup (14:48). Then they bring in The Ringer’s resident New York Liberty fan Kat Spillane to explain the absolute sensation that is Ellie the Elephant in the wake of the Liberty’s win at the WNBA championship (30:42). Finally, they lament th...
Oct 25, 2024•57 min
This week, Juliet returns with The Ringer’s very own Nora Princiotti! First, Juliet shares her thoughts on Andrew Garfield’s ‘Chicken Shop Date’ interview and his comeback press tour for the movie, ‘We Live in Time.’ Then, they talk about Suki Waterhouse’s cheeky prank on her boyfriend, Robert Pattinson (18:02). Next, they discuss the somber passing of Liam Payne and the impact One Direction had on pop culture (21:03). Finally, they end by sharing their mutual love for Nicole Scherzinger and her...
Oct 22, 2024•55 min
This week we’re going deep on lore. First, Jodi and Chelsea talk about the years long buildup to Andrew Garfield going on Amelia Dimoldenberg’s YouTube show ‘Chicken Shop Date’ (1:15) and the unhinged beef between Cynthia Erivo and ‘Wicked’ fans over a film poster edit (14:57). Then they talk about some viral vernacular going around TikTok, including the ‘Broad City’ classic, “In da clerb we all fam” and a ‘Gilmore Girls’ throwback (32:00). Finally, Jodi talk about her obsession with ‘The Englis...
Oct 18, 2024•59 min
This week Juliet is back with Ringer colleague Wosny Lambre to discuss this week's celeb and pop culture highlights, starting with Kayla Nicole’s appearance on Angel Reese’s podcast (1:32), J.Lo talking about her whirlwind summer in Interview Magazine with Nikki Glaser (16:04), and a continuation of Harry and Meghan’s divorce watch (34:01). The two also discuss Jessica Chastain’s new customer service complaint (36:50) and Variety’s very odd feature on French president Emmanuel Macron (42:57). Ho...
Oct 14, 2024•52 min
We’re taking a good hard look at the beautiful women who eat like raccoons this week. First, we dive into the geriatric world of Noor Alfallah’s very famous boyfriends (2:35), and Jodi makes and tries Due Lipa’s viral Diet Coke, pickle, and jalapeño recipe live on the podcast because she loves you very much (15:00). Then, they are finally ready to talk about Caroline Calloway (31:40), and they fangirl over the lega-sequel announcement heard across Genovia, ‘Princess Diaries 3’ (49:25). Finally, ...
Oct 11, 2024•1 hr 13 min
Chelsea is back from her honeymoon, so she and Jodi catch up on her Croatian holiday and follow up on some stories from the last two weeks, including Target girl and how to pronounce Hoda Kotb’s last name (1:00). Then they dive into this week’s online obsessions: Bowen Yang as Chappell Roan's Moo Deng (16:15), the ‘Barbie’-esque marketing of ‘Wicked’ (25:00), and Kristin Cavallari’s breakup with one of the Montana Boyz (37:20). Finally, Jodi is ready to talk about dense bean salads (52:23), and ...
Oct 04, 2024•1 hr 24 min
This week, Juliet returns with Ringer colleague Nora Princiotti for a jam-packed episode, starting with Lana Del Rey’s Louisiana wedding to her one-month partner (1:47). Then, the ladies dive into a few Taylor Swift updates (14:06), followed by a new show alert, Dr. Odyssey , starring Joshua Jackson (19:17). Next, they discuss Prince Harry being spotted at a tattoo parlor in New York (24:49). Lastly, the ladies cover an interesting chain of events involving Eric Adams and Sabrina Carpenter (31:1...
Oct 01, 2024•49 min
There’s so much going on in culture this week, and writer Sophia Benoit joins Jodi to dive right in. First, they go rapid fire on all the hot girl shit that happened on the internet this week, including Hoda Kotb’s retirement (6:15), the ‘Apple’ dance creator’s controversial moment at the NYC Sweat concert (9:42), Anna Delvey’s final moments on ‘Dancing With the Stars’ (17:53), and Sydney Sweeney’s baffling Hey Dude shoes campaign (21:15). Then they do a much-deserved Hater’s Corner on the recen...
Sep 27, 2024•1 hr 18 min
Juliet and Amanda return this week with a couple of celebrity bits to discuss, starting with Olivia Nuzzi and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s “digital relationship”, alleging a secret relationship was happening (1:04). Next, the ladies discuss a “divorce watch” as Prince Harry seems to be going on a solo tour without Meghan (15:24), then touch on Chappell Roan’s continuous soundbite and clickbait headlines as she navigates being in the spotlight as a new artist (20:35). Lastly, Juliet says a heartfelt s...
Sep 24, 2024•38 min
This week, while Chelsea is on her honeymoon, Nora Princiotti joins us to obsess over internet It Girls Moo Deng (2:00), the 8-year-old girl who drove her parents’ Nissan to Target with $400 and bought a Frappuccino (14:03), and Tate McRae (29:07). Then they dive into Nicole Kidman and Dakota Fanning’s performances in Netflix’s ‘The Perfect Couple’ (51:10) before sharing their personal obsessions for the week (1:08:18). Hosts: Jodi Walker and Nora Princiotti Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more abo...
Sep 20, 2024•1 hr 18 min
