Ringer Dish

Juliet and Amanda return this week with a light episode to kick this summer off! The ladies discuss a few current events surrounding review bombing in the book industry (1:13), The Guardian's book recommendations and Zadie Smith (14:17), Marisa Meltzer’s ‘Glossy: Ambition, Beauty, and the Inside Story of Emily Weiss’s Glossier’ (23:46), and more on current films and books.Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda DobbinsProducer: Jade Whaley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The first single off of Olivia Rodrigo's new album 'Guts' is out and it looks like it might be a hit (1:00). Tom Hanks's niece had a fiery exit from the reality TV show 'Claim to Fame' (10:07). We investigate summer food trends including "girl dinner" and Jennifer Lawrence's appearances on two different chicken-based interview shows (21:01). And are Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker going to name their new baby Elvis (35:13)?Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia WedemeyerProducer: Kaya McMullen  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Erika explores the joys and difficulties of making new friends as an adult. First, she talks with Steven about the ways they’ve successfully made new friends in their adult lives (0:33). Then, Erika speaks with author, musician, and podcaster Lane Moore about her new book, ‘You Will Find Your People,’ which dives deep into the vulnerability and complexity involved in adult friend-making and the culture that has misled us (17:00).Hosts: Erika Ramirez and Steven OthelloGuest: Lane MooreProducer: Sasha AshallTheme Music: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins return this week with a full celebrity news report, including Jenna Lyons joining 'The Real Housewives of New York' (4:07), Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner’s vindictive divorce war (18:50), Taylor Swift’s revival of "Dear John" (23:33), and Juliet’s YouTube report (27:00).Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda DobbinsProducer: Jade Whaley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jennifer Lopez posted a few Instagram photos of Ben Affleck for Father's Day including a shirtless one (1:00). Leonardo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire were spotted wearing matching wolf necklaces in honor of their "wolf pack" (10:17). Between orcas sinking yachts and the OceanGate submarine, the ocean is having a bad PR week (21:17). And is Stanley Tucci a sex symbol (37:00)?Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia WedemeyerProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Erika and Steven delve into how sharing playlists with one another bonded their friendship (0:40). Then, Erika is joined by the senior director of music at Billboard, Jason Lipshutz to talk about how sharing music taste, introducing new artists to people, and going to shows together can build and shape friendships (13:35).Hosts: Erika Ramirez and Steven OthelloGuest: Jason LipshutzProducer: Sasha AshallTheme Music: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marketing is the name of the game! Juliet and Amanda return this week with a marketing-filled episode discussing some popular celebrity and pop culture news. Starting off, they discuss Emily Ratajkowski's collaboration with CB2 for her clothing label’s New York office (1:21), the upcoming summer hit 'Barbie' the movie and their incredible marketing campaign (8:26), Calista Flockhart’s rewear of her skirt from more than two decades ago while at the premiere of 'Indiana Jones' (17:28), and Cameron Diaz’s fridge that only seems to have salad and white wine (of course it's her brand Avaline). The ladies also talk about recent Bennifer break-up betting odds (25:12), more cool-guy submissions (27:38), and (finally) Juliet’s YouTube report (38:37).Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda DobbinsProducer: Jade Whaley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Celebrities are out here making or wasting money, whether it’s Lady Gaga shilling migraine medication or Brooklyn Beckham using a $25 bottle of avocado oil to fry chicken (1:00). The Kardashians are seemingly trying to enter a “soft” era (13:41). In honor of the Weekend’s role on ‘The Idol,’ we talk about the best and worst pop stars turned actors (27:05). And why is Pink so popular in Australia (54:02)?Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia WedemeyerProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Erika is joined by writer and creative Tara Aquino to talk about how friends become chosen family in queer narratives like 'Fire Island,' 'The L Word,' 'Pose,' and more.If you have any thoughts about chosen family or anything else we talk about, email us at whataboutyourfriendspod@gmail.com.Host: Erika RamirezGuest: Tara AquinoProducer: Sasha AshallTheme Music: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ladies return this week with a full episode of testosterone, starting off with their “cool men” lists promised from their discussion on last week's question: “Are there any cool men that actually exist?” (1:01) Then, they discuss Prince Harry and his legal actions against various media entities in the U.K. (23:47), Michael Fassbender’s crash in Le Mans (28:11), Naomi Watts and Billy Crudup's wedding (31:00), Jonah Hill’s interesting new lifestyle brand (32:35), and more.Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda DobbinsProducer: Jade Whaley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices