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The Ringer
Ringer Dish is the place for all things celebrity and pop culture. From major moments like the Met Gala and the Oscars, to the weird habits of the stars you love, and refreshers on the biggest tabloid stories from the last 20 years, Ringer Dish has all the vital details. On Tuesdays, catch ‘Jam Session’ with Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins for royal family rumors, celebrity real estate, and industry analysis. And on Fridays, listen to 'We're Obsessed' with Jodi Walker and Nora Princiotti for all your Internet culture, viral trends, and celebrity obsessions.
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May 11, 2021 • 44min
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez in Montana and Back Together? | Jam Session
Amanda Dobbins is joined by Amelia Wedemeyer to break down the latest news that Bennifer was spotted taking a vacation! They share their instant reactions to the news (1:30), decipher whether this is a backslide or an evolution (22:34), and discuss what they both could be doing in the state of Montana (34:25).Host: Amanda DobbinsGuest: Amelia WedemeyerAssociate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 7, 2021 • 51min
Bennifer 2.0, Zodiac Signs, and A "Cheugy" Explainer: A Tea Time Mailbag | Tea Time
The Tea Time crew opens up the mailbag to answer questions like what they think of Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez being seen hanging out together (6:26), what their Zodiac signs are (30:28), and what they think the term "cheugy" means (43:24).Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia WedemeyerProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 4, 2021 • 44min
Ben Affleck Is on a Dating App?, Bill and Melinda Gates Split, and Will Smith’s Pandemic Body | Jam Session
Juliet and Amanda share a few Ben Affleck updates about his hanging out with ex-girlfriend Jennifer Lopez and matching with TikToker Nivine Jay on Raya (0:57). Then, they dive deeper into the divorce of Bill and Melinda Gates (16:00) before touching on Aaron Rodgers and Shailene Woodley attending the Kentucky Derby (27:46), and of course, Will Smith’s health journey with his pandemic body (33:05).Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda DobbinsAssociate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 30, 2021 • 53min
The Goop Mother's Day Gift Guide, 'Stick It' 15 Years Later, and the Return of Crocs | Tea Time
Just in time for Mother's Day, Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop released a gift guide that is just chock-full of good ideas, like a Hermes scrunchie for $230 (1:17). 'Tea Time' has some wildlife news for you in the form of a very tall duck called Long Boi (12:12). In honor of the film's 15th anniversary, this week's Cringe Mode is the iconic gymnastics movie 'Stick It' (22:37), and how can we stop Crocs from coming back (43:58)?Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia Wedemeyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 26, 2021 • 1h 1min
Oscars Pre-show, Presenters, and Most Memorable Moments | Jam Session
Juliet and Amanda react to the 2021 Oscars. They discuss personal highs, including Thomas Vinterberg's speech and Youn Yuh-jung meeting Brad Pitt (1:00), touch on the differences in production format compared to years prior (12:50), and offer suggestions for how to fix the Oscars (37:30). Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda DobbinsAssociate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 23, 2021 • 59min
'Tea Time' Previews the Oscars. Plus, Demi Lovato vs. the Bigg Chill and the Re-'Twilight'
'Tea Time' previews the 2021 Oscars, including who will be there and who might be the best dressed (1:00). Demi Lovato started a fight with a Los Angeles frozen yogurt shop and Zac Efron and his Australian girlfriend have broken up (14:59). In honor of one year of Cringe Mode, 'Tea Time' is revisiting the movie that started it all: 'Twilight' (30:24). And how painful do you think Machine Gun Kelly's neck-slice tattoo was (51:49)?Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia WedemeyerProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 22, 2021 • 45min
'The Challenge: Double Agents’ The Final, Part 2 | Ringer Dish
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and ESPN’s David Jacoby break down Part 2 of the finale, starting with what this win means for CT’s legacy on 'The Challenge.' They later revisit the CT vs. Bananas debate and break down Leroy falling short once again, Fessy’s disgraceful performance, TJ’s send-off of Fessy, Nany calling Leroy her best friend, CT keeping Amber B. as his partner, the brutal sleeping checkpoint, Amber B.’s value in the final, and pitch an idea for a new format.Hosts: Bill Simmons and David JacobyProducer: Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 20, 2021 • 47min
A-Rod's Coldplay Tribute to J.Lo, Prince Philip's Arranged Funeral, and Mark Wahlberg's Show, ‘Wahl Street' | Jam Session
A-Rod and J.Lo are officially over; Juliet and Amanda touch on his Instagram tribute that shows us pictures of the two, pictures of J.Lo and Constance Wu, and has Coldplay's ‘Fix You' running behind the video (0:40). Then, they discuss details put together by Prince Philip for his own funeral that took place this past weekend (10:30). Plus, they weigh in on the HBO series ‘Wahl Street' that focuses on Mark Wahlberg's businesses, (20:10) and discuss which celebrity they'd like to see make a similar show.Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 16, 2021 • 55min
TikTok Teen Drama, J.Lo and A-Rod Break Up, and Celebrities in Australia | Tea Time
Zoe Simmons joins the show to help explain some drama going on in the TikTok world right now (1:00). Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez have broken up, seemingly for good this time (13:33). There seems to be a lot of celebrities hanging out in Australia right now, so we investigated (23:30). And what would you wear to the American fashion–themed Met Gala (38:23)?Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia WedemeyerGuest: Zoe Simmons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 15, 2021 • 37min
‘The Challenge: Double Agents’ The Final, Part 1 | Ringer Dish
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and ESPN’s David Jacoby break down Part 1 of the finale, including Fessy’s karma, Kaycee’s knee injury, CT and Amber B.’s promising start, the switching-partners rule, Leroy’s chances of winning, eating sheep’s face and drinking sheep’s blood, Fessy refusing to eat, and more.Hosts: Bill Simmons and David Jacoby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


