Ringer Dish

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 LitmanGuest: Nora PrinciottiProducer: Jade Whaley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Keoghan and Sabrina Carpenter’s recent breakup (48:36). Finally, they each share their personal obsessions for the week (1:05:05).Host: Jodi WalkerGuest: Chelsea Stark-JonesProducer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Christmas beanie (42:53).Host: Jodi WalkerGuest: Nora PrinciottiProducer: Sasha AshallEngineer: Belle Roman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 LitmanGuest: Claire Mazur and Erica CeruloProducer: Jade WhaleyJuliet’s Gifts:To entertain:brit boxacornTo read:BloombergCasey Lewis’s After SchoolTo wear:timex x noah watchjenny bird jewelryMWL socksSomething frivolous:luxury chess setSomething practical:baggu pouchesreturn address stampStreet cred:daunt books tote bagClaire's ListTo entertain:Fort builderBalance boardYoto player To read:831 BooksHunter Harris substackAnyway MagazineTo wear: Pillow Head Scarf from Another Hat Bag Cul de Sac studio floral waffle thermalFrivolous: Tortoise General Store Mari BallsUnderwater weaving stair totePractical: CO-OP pill box CO Bigelow Pill Bottle by Sarah colemanFor Street cred: 831 Trope HatsPacific Tote CompanyErica's list: To entertain:A Very Kacey Christmas Met Opera on demandPopcorn Masala from Diaspora Co.To read:Hunter Harris Hung UpCasey Lewis’s After School newsletterPrint edition of The Onion (monthly)To wear:Forme Power BraSomething frivolous:Anya Hindmarch Bespoke Filing Card Case Envelope Passport Holder Katie Kimmel custom pet vaseSomething practical:Bodum Melior gooseneck water kettle For street cred:SUR gift certificate Order Katz’s for a When Harry Met Sally Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 WalkerGuest: Sophia BenoitProducer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Leo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet’s longstanding friendship after they reunited at a screening of Winslet’s new movie (30:35) before breaking the news to Chris that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are back on her divorce watch (36:04).Host: Juliet LitmanGuest: Chris RyanProducer: Devon Baroldi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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’s sexual silliness on her Short n’ Sweet Tour, and her recent arrest of Marcello Hernandez as his character Domingo from an "Espresso"-based 'SNL' sketch for being too sexy (39:45). Finally, they rave over an extremely horny and dishy British Disney+ show ‘Rivals’ (55:49), before each sharing their personal obsession for the week (1:07:40).Host: Jodi WalkerGuest: Nora PrinciottiProducer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 WalkerGuest: Kate HalliwellProducer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 quick hit on divorce watch with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry (47:00).Host: Juliet LitmanGuest: Matthew BelloniProducer: Jade Whaley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 becoming a cult leader in ‘Breath of Fire,’ HBO’s docuseries about kundalini yoga (1:02:10), before each sharing their personal obsession for the week (1:09:20).Host: Jodi WalkerGuest: Alexis WilsonProducer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices