Ringer Dish

Hosts discuss the ending of Wicked Watch and reflect on the film's press rollout, sharing funny audience reactions. They analyze Meghan Markle's Harper's Bazaar cover and her media strategy linked to Netflix. The conversation shifts to Timothée Chalamet's Marty Supreme merch, comparing his marketing tactics to Kanye West's. Finally, they dive into their reading lists, sharing recent reads and recommendations, while eagerly anticipating upcoming adaptations like Hamnet.

Rob Mahoney, a longtime contributor and film critic, joins to unpack Hallmark’s 'Christmas Above the Clouds.' The duo discusses the film's clever Dickensian parallels and the surprising depth of lead characters Ella and Jake. They delve into themes of workplace culture, the humor of ghostly visits, and the significance of emotional revelations. Rob highlights the film's unique charm, from the airport reunion to Ella's transformative journey, all wrapped up in festive cheer and a nod to classic holiday narratives.

This week dives into the buzz around adult cheerleading as Bill Belichick makes a surprise appearance at a competition. Drama unfolds on 'Dancing With the Stars' with a crossover event bringing in Zac Efron. Cynthia Erivo's protective actions for Ariana Grande steal spotlight, while public health concerns arise from a measles scare at a concert. The Olivia Nuzzi saga is dissected in detail, from her New York Times profile to a revealing blog post from her ex. Personal obsessions round out the fun, with nails and grocery critiques!

Join Jodi Walker and guest Kate Halliwell, a frequent contributor and pop culture enthusiast, as they dive into Netflix’s 'A Merry Little Ex-Mas.' The duo explores the quirky charm of fake town Winterlight and dissects characters like the charming yet suspicious Tess, played by Jamila Jamil. They candidly discuss parenting woes, emotional labor, and the film's heartwarming moments, including a touching scrapbook scene that moved them to tears. With laughs and insightful critiques, they navigate the holiday chaos and emotional dynamics of a divorced couple.

Juliet and Amanda dive into Olivia Nuzzi’s Vanity Fair profile, exploring her literary aspirations and the ethics of political media gossip. They discuss the surprising twists involving Ryan Lizza and analyze Vanity Fair’s male-centric Hollywood cover. The conversation shifts to Timothée Chalamet’s bizarre 18-minute marketing video, revealing mixed feelings about blimps. Finally, they catch up on the Wicked press tour and share their love-hate relationship with humidifiers, rounding out a lively and entertaining discussion.

Join the festive fun as Jodi Walker dives into the wacky world of original holiday movies! Discover wild plot devices, from time travel to mysterious Santa figures. Expect chats with Ringer favorites about the quirkiest towns and the most chaste kisses on screen. Get ready for burning questions that'll keep you entertained all season long! Merry Bingemas!

Joanna Robinson, a film and culture journalist, joins Jodi Walker to dive into the delightful chaos of Hallmark's 'Merry Christmas, Ted Cooper!'. They explore the film's mix of romance and unexpected drama, while highlighting charming moments like the antics of the scene-stealing Miss Mittens. The duo critiques plot points such as Ted's holiday mishaps and a poorly timed escape room date. They also discuss themes of self-advocacy and the potential for spin-offs, serving up humor and insightful observations in equal measure.

This week is all about failure. Jodi and Nora start out with some of our developing stories, including that dapper (non-)detective who has turned out to be 15 years old (8:59), Aaron Rodgers’s pretty fake-seeming wife (14:07), the ‘Now You See Me: Now You Don’t’ illusion popcorn bucket (18:10), and the ‘Marty Supreme’ trailer and press tour (20:15). Then they get into the two big flops of this week: Sydney Sweeney with her GQ interview and flop new movie ‘Christy’ (28:15) and Kim Kardashian’s failure to pass the bar (again) and her insanely bad lawyer show, ‘All’s Fair’ (41:06). Finally, they award their Good Neighbor of the Week to the ‘Wicked: For Good’ press tour and sponsored product collaborations (1:12:50), before each sharing their personal obsessions for this week (1:29:01). Talk to a State Farm agent today to learn how you can choose to bundle and save with the Personal Price Plan®. Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there®. Hosts: Jodi Walker and Nora Princiotti Producers: Sasha Ashall and Belle Roman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Jam Session, Juliet and Amanda dive into the two hottest events in L.A. this past weekend: the Baby2Baby Gala and Kris Jenner’s 70th birthday party at Jeff Bezos’s Beverly Hills estate (2:00). They break down the star-studded guest list celebrating Kris, featuring Adele, Beyoncé, Mariah Carey, and even Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, and speculate about who might have scored those coveted parking privileges (11:28). Next, they share updates on Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner and the current state of their relationship (25:52) before moving on to the latest on Taylor Swift’s wedding rumors (36:06). Finally, a Feedback and Follow-Up segment featuring a 'Wicked' Watch update from Juliet (39:12) and a special unboxing from Amanda (44:55). Talk to a State Farm agent today to learn how you can choose to bundle and save with the Personal Price Plan®. Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there®. Hosts: Amanda Dobbins and Juliet Litman Producers: Jade Whaley, Belle Roman, and Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week dives into Man Week, touching on New York City's new mayor and Nora's paint adventures. They explore a viral hoax involving hot men supposedly linked to a Louvre heist and dissect Daniel Day-Lewis's feud with Brian Cox over acting fame. Tom Brady's dog cloning venture gets a look, alongside Jonathan Bailey's crowning as People’s Sexiest Man. Plus, Rob Mahoney joins to analyze the cultural impact of Season 2 of ‘Nobody Wants This’ and share personal obsessions, from musicals to makeup!