Ringer Dish

As 'Barry' reaches its series finale, Erika is joined by creative strategist and screenwriter Jamal Dauda to tackle the question of what it takes to actually be friends with a hitman and whether 'Barry' even has any friends.If you have any thoughts about the friendships in 'Barry' or anything else we talked about, send us an email at whataboutyourfriendspod@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram @whataboutyourfriendspod.Host: Erika RamirezGuest: Jamal DaudaProducer: Sasha AshallTheme Music: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ladies return with a special episode of Jam Session and their 2023 book recommendations! They break down some of the few books that didn’t hit all the marks for their taste (0:42), discuss the ways in which current modern literary fiction is being portrayed (6:49), share their 2023 book recommendations (11:29), and finally share which books they are most looking forward to reading this year! (29:31)Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda DobbinsProducer: Jade WhaleySee book recommendations below.Amanda's Recommendations Helen DeWitt, The Last Samurai and The English Understand WoolJennifer Egan, The Candy HouseMichael Schulman, Oscar WarsRumaan Alam, Leave The World Behind,Plum Sykes, Party Girls Die In PearlsEmma Cline, The GuestViet Thanh Nyugen, The SympathizerEleanor Catton, Birnam WoodJuliet's RecommendationsAnderson Cooper, The VanderbiltsCandice Millard, Destiny of the RepublicHampton Sides, Hellhound on His TrailSophie Cousen, This Time Next YearJennifer Egan, Manhattan BeachAnn Napolitano, Hello BeautifulTessa Hadley, The PastPeng Shepherd, The Cartographers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Keith Urban made a TikTok at the Taylor Swift concert and accidentally filmed Phoebe Bridgers and Bo Burnham making out in the process (1:00). Taylor Lautner and his wife—also named Taylor Lautner—are launching a podcast about mental health (17:05). We have some spring streaming recommendations for you, including 'XO Kitty' and 'Jury Duty' (26:36). And what's going on with the facial smoothing in the trailer for 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3' (39:49)?Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia WedemeyerProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Further exploring the theme of platonic friendships between men and women in pop culture, Erika is joined first by Steven to talk about the concept of “my person” that ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ brought us, and whether that type of friendship is possible between a man and woman (0:30). Then, she’s joined by writer Rae Witte to deep-dive Alex Karev and Meredith Grey’s friendship evolution (14:35).If you have thoughts about the friendships in ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ or want to share your favorite platonic on-screen duos, email us at whataboutyourfriendspod@gmail.com.Hosts: Erika Ramirez and Steven OthelloGuest: Rae WitteProducer: Sasha AshallTheme Music: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amanda and Juliet are at it again, this week to discuss a plethora of celebrity news. Hitting on Beyoncé’s rumored foot injury after her show in Sweden (0:47), Martha Stewart on the cover of 'Sports Illustrated' (6:45), Rihanna and ASAP Rocky’s son RZA’s birthday celebration (13:36), Kate Middleton appearing at Eurovision (20:22), and more!Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda DobbinsProducer: Jade Whaley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on social media, we got introduced to "WaterTok," and Janelle Monáe released a video teaser for her new album (1:00). Shakira was spotted hanging out with Tom Cruise at the F1 Miami Grand Prix and also on a boat ride with Lewis Hamilton (13:47). In honor of Taylor Swift and Matty Healy, we investigate some of the most chaotic celebrity rebounds (20:18). And which celebrity would you trust the most to bring you to Mars (43:52)?Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia WedemeyerProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Erika and Steven dive into the world of frenemies by examining their own experiences with this type of friendship and their favorite portrayals on screen including, ‘Paid in Full,’ ‘The Office,’ ‘Mean Girls,’ reality television, and more. If you have had a frenemy in school, at work, or anywhere else, let us know all about it 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

The ladies dish out their reviews of King Charles III’s coronation, from Prince Harry's solo walk down the aisle to Meghan’s Montecito hike to the ceremonial disrobing to a surprise Tom Cruise appearance (0:30). Then, they give their thoughts on Taylor Swift’s new boyfriend, Matty Healy, from the 1975 (28:05) and Kevin Costner’s divorce statement (32:25).Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda DobbinsProducer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We talk about some of our favorite looks from this year's Met Gala, including Doja Cat's very full commitment to being a cat (1:00). Another week, another rumor about whom Taylor Swift might be dating: This time, it's 1975 front man Matty Healy (17:49). In honor of the film's 20th anniversary, this week's Cringe Mode is 'The Lizzie McGuire Movie' (24:18). And did Ed Sheeran lie about not being able to play at King Charles's coronation ceremony (39:56)?Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia WedemeyerProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the heels of the ‘Snowfall’ series finale, Erika and Steven dive into how the themes of loyalty and sacrifice between family members and coworkers in the drug trade are portrayed in pop culture.If you have thoughts on ‘Snowfall,’ ‘Narcos,’ or anything we talked about in this episode, 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