Ringer Dish

Jo is joined by Rolling Stone TV critic and coauthor of “Welcome to the O.C.: The Oral History” Alan Sepinwall to talk about one of the greatest television holiday specials ever, “The Best Chrismukkah Ever,” from the first season of the legendary series ‘The O.C.’Host: Joanna RobinsonGuest: Alan SepinwallProducer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Erika and Steven check in with one another about their holiday plans, and discuss how they each function in their sibling dynamics during family gatherings. Then, Erika is joined by brothers Jeff and Eric Rosenthal and her good friend Kozza to dig further into the intricacies of sibling friendships. They go on to discuss their favorite holiday movies and TV shows that depict said sibling friendships, like ‘Home Alone,’ the “Seven Fishes” episode from ‘The Bear,’ ‘Friends,’ and more.Hosts: Erika Ramirez and Steven OthelloGuests: Eric Rosenthal, Jeff Rosenthal, and Kozza BabumbaProducer: Sasha AshallTheme Music: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juliet and Amanda return for their last episode of 2023! First, the two discuss the finale episodes of some of their favorite shows: ‘The Crown’ Season 6 (1:03) and ‘The Gilded Age’ Season 2 (12:00) with SPOILERS (13:09-17:51). Next, the ladies discuss Variety Studio’s 'Actors on Actors' series and how it is playing a role in current celebrity publicity (20:19). And lastly, a few celebrity winter parties, including J-Lo’s holiday party and Lauren Sanchez’s birthday party (24:15). See you all next year!Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda DobbinsProducer: Jade Whaley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Erika and Steven make their contribution to The Ringer’s end-of-year list-making endeavor by talking about their top five pop culture friendship moments of 2023 from across reality TV, movies, music, podcasts, and television.Hosts: Erika Ramirez and Steven OthelloProducer: Sasha AshallTheme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juliet and Amanda return this week with a few pieces in celebrity news. First, the ladies discuss Taylor Swift being named Time magazine’s Person of the Year (1:54), Angelina Jolie’s feature in Bazaar after her new fashion collection was launch this week (17:55), and Bradley Cooper’s new food truck venture (22:19). Finally the ladies talk new couple Joshua Jackson and Lupita Nyong’o (25:43) and ‘The Gilded Age’ updates (36:07).Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda DobbinsProducer: Jade Whaley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Hayao Miyazaki’s new movie, ‘The Boy and the Heron,’ imminently coming to theaters, Erika sits down with The Ringer’s Mallory Rubin to talk about magical and animal friendships in fantasy stories. They talk about ‘The Never Ending Story,’ ‘E.T.,’ a whole host of Miyazaki films, and some of their favorite fantasy book series like ‘Harry Potter,’ ‘His Dark Materials,’ and ‘Lord of the Rings.’Host: Erika RamirezGuest: Mallory RubinProducer: Sasha AshallTheme Music: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juliet and Amanda return this week with a fun-filled episode! Beginning with the most exciting news of the week, Amanda speaks about her experience watching Beyoncé’s new film, ‘Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé,’ that shows the ins and outs of the singer's Renaissance World Tour (:56). Next, the ladies discuss the beef between Tree Paine and DeuxMoi over Taylor Swift marriage allegations (12:50) and the confusing royal mess surrounding the Omid Scobie book ‘Endgame’ (17:23). Finally, the ladies end on a high with their 2024 gift guides for the holidays (24:09)! See below for their recommendations!JULIET’S GIFTSSephora gift card (and Uniqlo and Cole Haan)Frank & Eileen oversized button upJewelry from QuinceInk + Alloy subscriptionHellerware dishesBinocularsPaul Murray trilogy Skippy Dies The Mark and the Void The Bee Sting Astor by Anderson CooperAMANDA’S GIFTSMerit BlushHay Liberty Table Lamp Olive and June Pedicure Kit Sophia Coppola Book and Charms Murray Toggery Mens Shorts Becky Malinksy Newsletter Sub + Alex Mill Scarf Books:The Likeness, Tana French,The Guest, Emma Cline,Big Swiss, Jen BeaginShining Through, Susan Isaacs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juliet and Amanda discuss the new movie ‘What Happens Later,’ which rom-com veteran Meg Ryan directs and stars in alongside David Duchovny. They talk about what worked, what didn’t, how Meg Ryan uses this film to reflect on her career as a rom-com star, and what the endings of those movies don’t show.Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda DobbinsProducer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Erika is joined this week by Variety television critic Alison Herman to break down the friendships in Emerald Fennell’s new movie, ‘Saltburn,’ and have a spoiler-filled discussion about its point of view on friendship across class.If you have any thoughts about ‘Saltburn’ or friendship across class lines, please email us at whataboutyourfriendspod@gmail.com.Host: Erika RamirezGuest: Alison HermanProducer: Sasha AshallTheme Music: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juliet and Amanda are back this week with a special in-depth episode in which Juliet discusses her experience attending the Gotham Awards. The deep dive goes into who was there, who Juliet ran into, the awards, and the overall atmosphere of the star-studded night.Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda DobbinsProducer: Jade Whaley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices