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The Ringer
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, viral trends, and celebrity obsessions.
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Feb 21, 2025 • 1h 33min
Gassy Anglerfish, 'SNL50,' and Wishbone Kitchen vs. Bon Appetit | We’re Obsessed
Is the world ending? Jodi and Nora first talk about the various harbingers of the world’s end that we’ve seen this week, including multiple deep-sea fish surfacing and planes overturning (6:30). Then, they talk about their general thoughts around 'SNL50,' including, of course, the subplot of Lorne Michaels’s book event reply-all mishap (22:34), and the drama between Wishbone Kitchen and Bon Appetit (48:20). Finally, they share a few of their obsessions with the first episode of ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3 (1:10:30), before sharing their personal obsessions for the week (1:24:00).Email us with your latest obsessions at wereobsessedpod@gmail.com!Hosts: Jodi Walker and Nora PrinciottiProducers: Sasha Ashall and Belle Roman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 18, 2025 • 48min
"SNL50," Meghan Markle, Selena and Benny, and More | Jam Session
This week, the ladies have a packed episode, starting with a debrief of "SNL50," including their favorite moments, celebrity appearances, performances of the night, and more (0:00)! Next, the ladies discuss Meghan Markle’s new rebranding of her American Riviera Orchard to "As Ever" (25:28), Selena Gomez and fiancé Benny Blanco’s recent public appearance (27:53), Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas being spotted together (34:46), and more!Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda DobbinsProducer: Jade Whaley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 14, 2025 • 1h 33min
Nora Princiotti's Super Bowl Experience, Poppi, and Por Favor Montoya! | We’re Obsessed
¡¿Por qué?! Jodi Walker is joined by her new cohost, Nora Princiotti! First things first, Jodi picks Nora’s brain about her trip to the Super Bowl (10:14)! They start with Kendrick Lamar’s viral flare jeans before breaking down Jordan Hudson's—Bill Belichik’s girlfriend—fashion choices as well as their Dunkin’ cameo (20:34). Nora tells Jodi about her journey on a very special alligator tour in Louisiana (38:29), and together they dissect the Poppi vending machine scandal (47:34). Finally, they get to the viral “Montoya, por favor!” moment in the Spanish ‘Temptation Island’ and share what they are obsessed with this week (84:40).Hosts: Jodi Walker and Nora PrinciottiProducer: Olivia CrerieAdditional Production Support: Isabella Roman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 11, 2025 • 51min
Super Bowl LIX: Everything Except the Game
The ladies return at the top of this week with a special Super Bowl recap, discussing everything except, of course, the actual game. They start off with the pleasant surprise appearance of Lady Gaga in New Orleans amidst her recent album drop (2:12). Then, the ladies obviously had to discuss all the celebrities that appeared at the game—specifically Taylor as she supported boyfriend Travis Kelce (7:16). Next, they discuss Kendrick Lamar’s complex yet impactful halftime performance and more (24:33).Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda DobbinsProducer: Jade Whaley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 7, 2025 • 1h 25min
The Grammys, the Dallas Mavericks, and ‘Another Simple Favor’ | We’re Obsessed
Wait, is this a sports podcast now? Jodi and Sophia Benoit first tell us all about the things that made them say LOL out loud this week, including Robbie Williams’s deranged Instagram (1:40), the ‘Another Simple Favor’ poster debacle (7:00), and more ‘Jennifer Hudson Show’ tunnel shenanigans (15:30). Then, Sophia tells us about her Traitor of the Week, the Dallas Mavericks, who executed one of the most shocking trades in NBA history over the weekend (19:45). Finally, they dive into the most iconic moments from this year’s Grammys, including Beyoncé’s wins, Kendrick Lamar sweeping for a diss track, Doechii’s performance, and a new piece of viral vernacular (37:35), before sharing their personal obsessions for the week (1:15:15).Host: Jodi WalkerGuest: Sophia BenoitProducer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 6, 2025 • 1h 22min
Poetic Justice: The Year of Kendrick Lamar
Ahead of Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime performance, Ringer senior staff writer Justin Charity explores some of the critical moments of Kendrick’s story: from a legendary come-up in the rap blog era of the late 2000s to his early stardom in the 2010s to his fiery resurgence in the past several months as he takes a never-ending victory lap after winning his war against Drake.Host: Justin CharityProducers: Vikram Patel, Justin Sayles, Chelsea Stark-Jones, and Bobby WagnerStory Editing: Aric JenkinsSound Design, Mixing, and Mastering: Bobby Wagner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 4, 2025 • 45min
Baldoni Vs. Lively Saga Updates, Kate Middleton, Karla Sofía Gascón, and More | Jam Session
This week, Juliet and Amanda have a packed lineup of the latest celebrity news, starting with updates on the Justin Baldoni vs. Blake Lively lawsuit (00:53), Kate Middleton's return to her duties and her request that the world pay more attention to her work than her clothes (16:23), Karla Sofía Gascón's struggling ‘Emilia Pérez’ Oscar campaign after the resurfacing of her old tweets (19:32), and much more!Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda DobbinsProducer: Jade Whaley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 31, 2025 • 1h 30min
Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell Break up, 'The Baldwins’ Trailer, and Football | We’re Obsessed
What do you know about football? Jodi and Sophia Benoit first tell us all the funniest things they’ve learned about football this week, including the names of Patrick Mahomes’s children and dogs (1:30). Then, they talk about the ridiculous and unbelievable new trailer for TLC’s ‘The Baldwins’ (18:07); the buzz at Sundance for J.Lo’s new movie, ‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’ (31:18); and Macaulay Culkin and Brenda Song’s Cosmo spread (46:50). Finally, they dive into all the ways that ‘The Bachelor’ has returned to the zeitgeist, specifically Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell’s sudden breakup and the ensuing social media post and podcast episodes (57:36), before sharing their personal obsessions for the week (1:22:48).Host: Jodi WalkerGuest: Sophia BenoitProducer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 28, 2025 • 44min
Baldoni Vs. Lively Saga, Katy Perry, J.Lo, and More | Jam Session
This week, Juliet and Amanda return with a packed episode on celebrity news, starting with the continuation of the Justin Baldoni vs. Blake Lively saga with new tapes revealed (1:19), Katy Perry announcing her Lifetimes Tour (15:47), and Prince Harry settling with Rupert Murdoch (21:16). Finally, the two discuss a few rumored hookups spotted, including Demi Moore and Andrew Garfield and Kevin Costner and J.Lo (24:14), and Juliet's and Amanda’s personal YouTube reports (33:59).Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda DobbinsProducer: Jade Whaley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 24, 2025 • 1h 13min
TikTok Whiplash, ‘Severance’ Season 2, and Oscar Nominations | We’re Obsessed
Let’s bury our heads in the sand for an hour, shall we? Jodi is joined by Kate Halliwell to first go over a few of the distractions that have been getting them through this week, including Timothée Chalamet’s upcoming 'SNL' appearance as host and musical guest, the start of Robert Pattinson’s ‘Mickey 17’ press tour, Oscar nominations, a CBS show called ‘FBI: CIA,’ and the ‘Yellowjackets’ Season 3 trailer (2:27). Then, they talk about the current state of a little app called TikTok, and the whiplash of losing it and getting it back within 24 hours (32:02). Finally, they get into everything they’re obsessed with in ‘Severance’ Season 2 so far (47:07), before sharing their personal obsessions for the week (1:03:33).Host: Jodi WalkerGuest: Kate HalliwellEngineer: Olivia CrerieProducer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


