Ringer Dish

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 full-blown Scandoval. Host: Jodi WalkerProducers: Kaya McMullen, Andrew Gruttadaro, and Vikram Patel Sound Design: Kaya McMullen Mixing and Mastering: Scott Somerville Note: This episode ran originally on The Ringer Reality TV Podcast on December 27th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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—friendship.If you want to share the friendships in pop culture you have a parasocial relationship with, email us at whataboutyourfriendspod@gmail.com.Hosts: Erika Ramirez and Steven OthelloGuest: Katie BakerProducer: Sasha AshallTheme Music: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Girl Ariana Madix and the endearing but toxic Tom Sandoval – Vanderpump’s most reliable couple. Until they weren’t.Host: Jodi WalkerProducers: Kaya McMullen, Andrew Gruttadaro, and Vikram Patel Sound Design: Kaya McMullen Mixing and Mastering: Scott Somerville Note: This episode ran originally on The Ringer Reality TV Podcast on December 26th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juliet and Amanda kick off the week by breaking down their thoughts, feelings, and questions about the Jennifer Lopez documentary coming to Prime Video in February after watching the new trailer (1:00). Then they talk about the new ‘Mean Girls’ musical movie remake with Reneé Rapp playing Regina George, as well as Reneé Rapp’s unfiltered public persona (14:00), Josh Radnor’s outdoor January wedding (29:53), the 21st Living Legends of Aviation Awards (37:19), and more!Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda DobbinsProducers: Sasha Ashall and Jade Whaley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Charles and Logan dive into Seth MacFarlane’s grimy quasi-sitcom ‘Ted,’ which acts as a prequel to the 2012 movie ‘Ted’ and 2015 sequel ‘Ted 2.’ Is comedy dead? Can ‘Ted’ fix it? Is this show even watchable without the devil’s lettuce? After discussing these pressing questions, they talk about the other trashy shows they've guiltily (or not) partaken in recently.Hosts: Charles Holmes and Logan MurdockProducer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ladies return this week with an award show season recap, ending with this week's Emmys! The two discuss the Critics Choice Awards a little and debunk a few of the rumors and the drama that unfolded between certain celebrities there (4:55). And then they're on to the Emmys (9:34), discussing who won, the drama, the reunions, and of course the outfits and much more!Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda DobbinsProducer: Jade Whaley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Erika and Steven catch up with each other about their holidays, including everything they watched, and talk about what TV, movies, music, etc. they’re excited for in 2024. Then they do some personal ins/outs for the new year.If you want to share any culture you’re excited to experience in 2024 or your ins/outs for this year, email us at whataboutyourfriendspod@gmail.com.Hosts: Erika Ramirez and Steven OthelloProducer: Sasha AshallTheme Music: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on 'Jam Session,' Juliet and Amanda recap the 2024 Golden Globes. The ladies discuss everything from the power tables (12:53), to the various celebrity interactions, to “Club Chalamet” and the alleged Selena Gomez-Kylie Jenner interaction (16:59), to of course the fashion and the run of show!Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda DobbinsProducer: Jade Whaley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juliet and Jodi convene in the new year to talk about all their guilty pleasure viewing during the holidays, including the cult documentary ‘Love Has Won,’ ‘Reacher,’ ‘Call the Midwife,’ and more, before discussing culture they’ve been exposed to through meme osmosis.Hosts: Juliet Litman and Jodi WalkerProducer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juliet and Amanda return for their ACTUAL last episode of 2023! The two discuss their favorite things and moments from 2023, including the ‘Beckham’ docuseries and WAG culture (1:55), “the summer of women” giving shout-outs to Greta Gerwig, Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, and more women later on (4:45), Lauren Sanchez’s Vogue profile, and Jeff Bezos future clock (8:37), with a 'GILDED AGE' SPOILER at 9:34! Then, the women discuss what they are looking forward to in 2024, including a plethora of books (14:57), a few movies including ‘Challengers’ and ‘Civil War’ (21:46), the 2024 Summer Olympics, but more importantly, the celebrities that will be there (23:33), and more!Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda DobbinsProducer: Jade Whaley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices