Ringer Dish

Erika is joined by storyteller and music industry veteran Naima Cochrane to dive deep into what it means for friends to reinforce or support each other’s toxic behavior through the lens of Irina and Micah’s friendship on ‘Love Is Blind’ Season 4. Then, Erika and Steven take a look into the mailbag for the first time and talk through listener stories and suggestions.If you have your own thoughts or questions about supporting toxic behavior in friendships or anything else we’ve talked about on the show, send us an email at whataboutyourfriendspod@gmail.com.Hosts: Erika Ramirez and Steven OthelloGuest: Naima CochraneProducer: Sasha AshallTheme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ladies are back this week with the latest news in Hollywood and the U.K. First, they react to Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn’s official breakup that was announced this past Saturday and what that means for the pop star (0:36). They then discuss the upcoming coronation for King Charles III and give their thoughts on The Guardian’s Cost of the Crown series (14:01). Finally, the two report on the cancellation of the Nancy Meyers movie with Netflix due to budget disagreements and scheduling conflicts (24:29).Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda DobbinsProducer: Jade Whaley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The full trailer for the ‘Barbie’ movie dropped this week and spawned many new memes along with it (1:00). Kendall Jenner and Bad Bunny were photographed on a horse riding date (11:15). This week’s Cringe Mode is the 2004 Anne Hathaway movie ‘Ella Enchanted’ (17:51). And what’s the point of a whole TV special about Kourtney Kardashian’s wedding (38:49)?Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia WedemeyerProducer: Kaya McMullenAdditional Production: Chloe Clark Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Erika Ramirez and Steven Othello explore the intricacies and delicate situations that arise when your friendships are intertwined with your craft or work. Then Erika is joined by Jeff and Eric Rosenthal of ItsTheReal to get real about how their work has affected their friendships, how they think about friendship, and how they maintain friendships through intense creative projects.If you have your own thoughts or stories about work intertwining with your friendships, send us a message at whataboutyourfriendspod@gmail.com.Hosts: Erika Ramirez and Steven OthelloGuests: Jeff and Eric RosenthalProducer: Sasha AshallTheme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ladies are back and ready to dish out the latest and greatest in celebrity news. They start off with Gwyneth Paltrow’s viral moment during her recent ski crash trial, where she sarcastically wishes the man who was suing her, Terry Sanderson, well. Next, the two discuss Reese Witherspoon recently filing for divorce from Jim Toth, Jennifer Lawrence’s assistant's new staffing agency, the final episodes of ‘Daisy Jones & the Six’ (SPOILER 23:59), and more!Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda DobbinsProducer: Jade Whaley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gwyneth Paltrow's ski trial may be over, but the memes it produced will last forever (1:00). Emily Ratajkowski and Harry Styles were spotted sloppily making out in Tokyo (14:54). In honor of it's 25th anniversary, this week's Cringe Mode is ‘Ever After’ (26:35). And why is Emma Roberts doing sponcon for milk (41:54)?Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia WedemeyerProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Erika Ramirez and Steven Othello dive into the intense friendship breakup in ‘The Banshees of Inisherin’ to explore when and why a friendship breakup might be necessary, how best to go about a friendship breakup, and what makes a friendship toxic. Erika is then joined by ‘Tea Time’ cohosts Kate Halliwell and Amelia Wedemeyer to delve further into the online discourse that has materialized around the concept of toxicity, and what it actually means for a friend to be toxic.If you have your own thoughts or questions about toxicity or friendship breakups, send us an email at whataboutyourfriendspod@gmail.com.Hosts: Erika Ramirez and Steven OthelloGuests: Kate Halliwell and Amelia WedemeyerProducer: Sasha AshallTheme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We caught up on some TV this week, like ‘The Bachelor’ and ‘Daisy Jones & the Six’ (1:00). Sofia Coppola’s daughter may be the internet’s newest favorite nepotism baby (20:36). This week’s Cringe Mode is ‘The Bachelorette’ (33:05). And how exactly did Liam Payne’s jawline get so chiseled (51:18)?Hosts: Kate Halliwell, Amelia Wedemeyer, and Kaya McMullenProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s special episode, The Ringer’s Sean Fennessey joins Erika Ramirez to break down the corruption and romance of one of the most captivating friendships on television right now: Tom Wambsgans and Gregory Hirsch.Join us in preparation for the premiere of the final season of ‘Succession,’ and listen to Sean every week on ‘The Prestige TV Podcast,’ where he’ll be recapping every episode. And remember, “You can’t make a Tomlette without breaking some Gregs.”Host: Erika RamirezGuest: Sean FennesseyProducer: Sasha AshallTheme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juliet and Amanda are back to discuss some interesting pop culture news, featuring celebrity fashion stylist Law Roach’s early retirement decision following a recent viral video of him and Zendaya at the Louis Vuitton fashion show. The two go in depth on their thoughts about his decision in the cutthroat fashion world, then speak about Ben Affleck’s appearance on The Hollywood Reporter amid the promotion of his upcoming movie 'Air,' premiering April 5. Lastly, the ladies discuss a Wall Street Journal article on Taylor Swift's real estate empire being worth over $150 million.Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda DobbinsProducer: Jade Whaley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices