Ringer Dish

This week, Van Lathan, a cultural commentator known for his sharp takes on celebrities, joins Amanda for an engaging deep dive into the biggest celebrity stories of the year. They kick things off with a fun chat about skincare routines and the importance of sunscreen. Then, they tackle hot topics like the implications of Justin Bieber’s latest album, the stir around Katy Perry’s fame, and the glitz of Jeff Bezos's wedding. Plus, Van shares his candid thoughts on Meghan Markle, wrapping it all up with humor and keen insights into celebrity culture.

Sophia Benoit, a pop culture enthusiast and frequent guest co-host, dives into the wild world of celebrity relationships and glitzy press tours. They discuss the playful chaos of summer cuffing season, highlighting nepo-babies and celebrity dynamics. From JoJo Siwa's impressive musical evolution to hilarious headlines like Denise Richards' jaw-dropping food bill, the conversation is packed with wit. Sophia also shares an update from the 'Bachelor' universe, dripping with juicy insights and fun commentary on the absurdities of fame.

Kate Halliwell, a Ringer colleague, joins to explore the dazzling world of celebrity culture. They discuss the latest yacht season sightings and the quirks of Amanda's jam order. The conversation shifts to Sofia Coppola's extravagant Paris ball and the romantic buzz from Wimbledon, where a new couple made waves. With humor and insight, they unpack the glamorous yet complicated lives of celebrities, revealing the hidden truths behind their picture-perfect moments.

We’re celebrating the halfway mark of 2025 with some mid-year awards for our favorite and most fascinating pop culture stories and internet creatures. Welcome to The Obsessies! Check out our Instagram @wereobsessedpod to fill out a ballot of your own and email us at wereobsessedpod@gmail.com to tell us what we got right and wrong and what we missed. Hosts: Jodi Walker and Nora Princiotti Producers: Sasha Ashall and Belle Roman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Amanda brings back Yasi Salek to discuss the wedding of the past two weeks, Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez’s European wedding! The ladies discuss their thoughts on who was there, outfits, and all the online talks. Toward the end they hit a few quick news stories, including Saint Kardashian hacking Kim’s phone (36:49), LeAnn Rimes’s teeth falling out mid-performance (40:10) and Yasi’s Europe trip. Host: Amanda DobbinsGuest: Yasi SalekProducer: Jade Whaley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s been a cursed and chaotic week! Jodi and Nora first gag over Jodi’s surprise visit to Washington, D.C., to crash Nora’s book signing (1:00) and talk about the cursed weather they experienced there, which has been described with the catchy term “wet bulb” (10:17). Then, as a palate cleanser, they gush over some earnest culture from this week, including the ever-entertaining 2025 Jimmy Awards (19:07) and Pedro Pascal’s adorable and heart-melting Vanity Fair cover story (27:17). Finally, they go through four very cursed cultural phenomena: Diet Coke as fridge cigarettes (42:17), Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s yacht foam party (55:04), Aaron Rodgers’s new wife who still hasn’t been seen in public (1:00:00), and Labubus (1:07:54). Last, but certainly not least, Nora and Jodi are back with some personal obsessions this week (1:18:52). Email us with your latest obsessions at wereobsessedpod@gmail.com! Hosts: Jodi Walker and Nora Princiotti Producers: Sasha Ashall and Belle Roman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we have a packed episode. Amanda is joined by friend and features writer at New York Magazine, Carrie Battan, to discuss all the celebrity happenings. They start with a debrief on Lauren Sanchez amid her upcoming European wedding with fiance Jeff Bezos (2:07); updates on Katy Perry, her “Lifetimes Tour” and her relationship with Orlando Bloom (28:40); Brad Pitt podcasting on Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard (39:44); fitness journeys, Jam updates, and more! Host: Amanda DobbinsGuest: Carrie BattanProducer: Jade Whaley You can find all Carrie's work here!  https://nymag.com/author/carrie-battan/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re obsessed with ‘Materialists’ this week! Jodi and Nora first talk through some smaller stories that took the internet by storm, including Pedro Pascal’s uncanny look-alike, who also happens to be the lighting designer for ‘The Daily Show’ (2:45); Justin Bieber changing the world with his words “It’s not clocking to you that I’m standing on business” (10:32); and the disastrous styling on Ryan Murphy’s Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy and JFK Jr. show (19:25). Then, they go all in on Celine Song’s new movie, ‘Materialists,’ starring Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, and Pedro Pascal, and they discuss why this movie is so fascinating and so fun to talk about (34:45). Finally, they give their summer 2025 ins and outs, from cocktails to makeup to fashion trends (1:16:00). Email us with your latest obsessions, opinions about ‘Materialists,’ and summer 2025 ins and outs at wereobsessedpod@gmail.com! Hosts: Jodi Walker and Nora Princiotti Producers: Sasha Ashall and Belle Roman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amanda is joined by Ringer Dish veteran and New Yorker staff writer Clare Malone to go through the most high-profile weddings of the summer season. But first, Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom’s relationship reportedly did not survive space (3:51), and David Beckham has achieved his knighthood and is reaching out to his son Brooklyn via Instagram comment (13:06). Then, they talk about the two biggest weddings of the season, Huma Abedin and Alex Soros’s wedding in the Hamptons (29:22) and the upcoming nuptials of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez in Venice (42:00). Host: Amanda Dobbins Guest: Clare Malone Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s a just-trying-to-get-through-the-week type of week! Jodi and Nora first talk about all the sort-of songs of summer suggestions from listeners (1:25), which has been compiled into a playlist for your pleasure and convenience, and specifically ‘Manchild’ and the discourse surrounding Sabrina Carpenter’s new album cover release (7:13). Then, they go through everything they loved about the Tonys this year, including Cole Escola, Cynthia Erivo, Nicole Scherzinger, and the ‘Hamilton’ 10-year anniversary performance (24:48). Finally, they sort through their feelings about Dakota Johnson’s lawful evil nepotism baby presence and the press tour she’s doing with Pedro Pascal and Chris Evans for their new movie ‘The Materialists’ (51:00), before sharing their personal obsessions for the week (1:13:47). Email us with your latest obsessions at wereobsessedpod@gmail.com! Preorder your copy of ‘Hit Girls’ by Nora Princiotti, which comes out on June 17! Enter for a chance to win a free copy here! Listen to the Sort of Songs of the Summer Playlist here. Hosts: Jodi Walker and Nora Princiotti Producers: Sasha Ashall and Belle Roman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices