Ringer Dish

Ahead of Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime performance, Ringer senior staff writer Justin Charity explores some of the critical moments of Kendrick’s story: from a legendary come-up in the rap blog era of the late 2000s to his early stardom in the 2010s to his fiery resurgence in the past several months as he takes a never-ending victory lap after winning his war against Drake.Host: Justin CharityProducers: Vikram Patel, Justin Sayles, Chelsea Stark-Jones, and Bobby WagnerStory Editing: Aric JenkinsSound Design, Mixing, and Mastering: Bobby Wagner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Juliet and Amanda have a packed lineup of the latest celebrity news, starting with updates on the Justin Baldoni vs. Blake Lively lawsuit (00:53), Kate Middleton's return to her duties and her request that the world pay more attention to her work than her clothes (16:23), Karla Sofía Gascón's struggling ‘Emilia Pérez’ Oscar campaign after the resurfacing of her old tweets (19:32), and much more!Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda DobbinsProducer: Jade Whaley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What do you know about football? Jodi and Sophia Benoit first tell us all the funniest things they’ve learned about football this week, including the names of Patrick Mahomes’s children and dogs (1:30). Then, they talk about the ridiculous and unbelievable new trailer for TLC’s ‘The Baldwins’ (18:07); the buzz at Sundance for J.Lo’s new movie, ‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’ (31:18); and Macaulay Culkin and Brenda Song’s Cosmo spread (46:50). Finally, they dive into all the ways that ‘The Bachelor’ has returned to the zeitgeist, specifically Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell’s sudden breakup and the ensuing social media post and podcast episodes (57:36), before sharing their personal obsessions for the week (1:22:48).Host: Jodi WalkerGuest: Sophia BenoitProducer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Juliet and Amanda return with a packed episode on celebrity news, starting with the continuation of the Justin Baldoni vs. Blake Lively saga with new tapes revealed (1:19), Katy Perry announcing her Lifetimes Tour (15:47), and Prince Harry settling with Rupert Murdoch (21:16). Finally, the two discuss a few rumored hookups spotted, including Demi Moore and Andrew Garfield and Kevin Costner and J.Lo (24:14), and Juliet's and Amanda’s personal YouTube reports (33:59).Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda DobbinsProducer: Jade Whaley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let’s bury our heads in the sand for an hour, shall we? Jodi is joined by Kate Halliwell to first go over a few of the distractions that have been getting them through this week, including Timothée Chalamet’s upcoming 'SNL' appearance as host and musical guest, the start of Robert Pattinson’s ‘Mickey 17’ press tour, Oscar nominations, a CBS show called ‘FBI: CIA,’ and the ‘Yellowjackets’ Season 3 trailer (2:27). Then, they talk about the current state of a little app called TikTok, and the whiplash of losing it and getting it back within 24 hours (32:02). Finally, they get into everything they’re obsessed with in ‘Severance’ Season 2 so far (47:07), before sharing their personal obsessions for the week (1:03:33).Host: Jodi WalkerGuest: Kate HalliwellEngineer: Olivia CrerieProducer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Juliet and Amanda have some interesting celebrity news to cover, starting with Ben Affleck receiving two visits from the FBI regarding unauthorized drone activity, amid the fire devastation in L.A. (2:25). Hugh Grant interviews Renée Zellweger for British 'Vogue' (12:29), Harry and Meghan watch (28:28), and a new divorce watch on the Obamas (43:13).To continue to support the LA Wildfires and devastation here is a link to the Altadena Girls to help teenagers in the Altadena area get support after the fireshttps://www.pledge.to/altadena-girlsHosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda DobbinsProducer: Jade Whaley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to 2025, folks! Jodi is joined by Alexis Wilson in our first episode of the new year to first go over a few funny little things that have happened over the past two weeks, including Zendaya and Tom Holland getting engaged, Mrs. Fields of cookie fame being revealed to be a baddie, a Carrie Underwood stan account turning on her, and Club Chalamet’s busy month (0:45). Then, they name the United States government as Traitor of the Week for banning TikTok (22:37) and do a full deep dive on the bizarre and wonderful Robbie Williams (who?) musical biopic, ‘Better Man,’ throughout which he is depicted as a CGI chimp (35:35). Finally, in honor of the new year and all it can bring, they share their ins and outs for 2025 (1:03:18).If you wish to donate to those in our Ringer family affected by the L.A. wildfires, the three GoFundMe fundraisers below are for Alexis Wilson’s aunt and uncle, Chelsea Stark-Jones’s parents, Yasi Salek, and Yasi's neighbors George and Mary Buck, all of whom lost their homes.https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-coach-arins-family-after-fire-losshttps://www.gofundme.com/f/support-the-jones-family-after-devastating-fire-losshttps://www.gofundme.com/f/yasis-house-burned-down-to-the-groundhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/help-george-and-mary-buck-rebuild-after-the-eaton-fireHost: Jodi WalkerGuest: Alexis WilsonProducer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, the ladies return on our new day, TUESDAYS, to discuss their favorite things right now amid the Los Angeles wildfires. The ladies discuss their favorite things for various categories, including books, TV shows, skin care, makeup, clothing, and more! Please find their recommendations below. With the L.A. wildfires still going on, we also want to take the time to spread the word and help those in need. We have linked a few Google Docs below containing links to various GoFundMes for families who need support after their homes were destroyed. If you are able, please consider donating. Thank you!Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda DobbinsProducer: Jade WhaleyLA WILDFIRE RELIEFDisplaced Black Families GoFund Me Directoryhttps://shorturl.at/FziM1Additional Aid/Resource Listhttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/0/d/1w7Rxmcw8naEqRXc6UoXCYSoR3_k-u8elafDk-GFteDY/htmlview?usp=gmailJULIET AND AMANDA’S FAVORITES LIST BOOKS Juliet: Wolf Half by Hilary Mantel, Best Land Under Heaven by Michael Wallis  Amanda: The Talent by Daniel D’Addario, Creation Lake by Rachel Kushner TV SHOWS Juliet: Day of the Jackal on Peacock  Amanda: Say Nothing on FX, Anora (a movie) SKINCARE/MAKEUP  Juliet: Youth To the People’s Kale + Spinach Superfood Cleanser, Cerave Skin Renewing Night Cream  Amanda: Dennis Gross LED Mask, Merit Flush Blush, T3 Airebrush, Chanel Roussy lipstick from Marisa Meltzer's Soft Power substack CLOTHING Juliet: Uniqlo Waffle Long Sleeved  Amanda: J. Crew Cotton Poplin Pajamas INTERNET DISTRACTION  Juliet: Nordstrom’s January Sale  Amanda: Kaitlin Phillips’s Substack and Tina Brown’s Substack CELEB PHOTO Juliet: Jamie Dornan  Amanda: The Graham Norton show INTERNET STORY Juliet: Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag getting her music to the top of the charts after losing their house  Amanda: The Timothee Chalamet experience Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Amanda officially returns to ‘Jam Session’ along with Juliet to discuss the 82nd Golden Globe Awards that happened over the weekend (2:04). The ladies discuss all the major celebrities that attended the event, the atmosphere, the production, big-hit moments, and their overall thoughts on the night! Next, the two continue their discussion on the Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni saga, and Justin’s counteraction against the New York Times (28:12), as well as Meghan Markle’s new Netflix series, ‘With Love, Meghan’ (43:17), and Brad and Angelina’s divorce settlement after eight years (51:30). Plus, they catch up with Amanda at the end. As the new year has arrived we will be doing some new scheduling; Jam Session will now be moving to Tuesdays so make sure to tune in now every Tuesday for new episodes!Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda DobbinsProducer: Jade Whaley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juliet is joined by fellow Ringer colleague, Van Lathan, to discuss the biggest pop culture stories of 2024, including JLo and Ben Affleck’s breakup, Diddy’s indictment, Drake and Kendrick Lamar's beef, the new rise of pop singers including Sabrina Carpenter and Brat, and more!Hosts: Juliet LitmanGuest: Van LathanProducer: Jade Whaley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices