Jam Session

Erika is joined this week by podcaster, writer, and comedian Mala Muñoz to talk about the Sofia Vergara’s new Netflix series ‘Griselda,’ which chronicles the godmother of the Miami drug trade, and how her friendships with women carried her to the top and losing them was her downfall. Then writer Lissete Lanuza Sáenz stops by to talk about how ‘Griselda’ the show and the woman may have girl-bossed...

This week on ‘Guilty Pleasures,’ Jodi and Juliet talk through their feelings about the whirlwind of a movie and the “genius and camp” in Jennifer Lopez’s new movie ‘This is Me … Now,’ based on her album of the same name, which tells the story of her journey to love through her own eyes. Hosts: Juliet Litman and Jodi Walker Producer: Jade Whaley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice...

Erika and Steven catch up on ‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith,’ Donald Glover’s television reinterpretation of the classic 2005 action comedy starring Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. In honor of Valentine’s Day, they talk about how friendship and romance grow together in the series, and how sharing one’s whole self is the key to a deep relationship. Hosts: Erika Ramirez and Steven Othello Producer: Sasha Ashall Th...

The ladies are back this week with a special Super Bowl recap, discussing everything that went on this weekend in Las Vegas except for the game! They start off with the culture, including Usher’s halftime performance (4:15), Beyoncé’s Super Bowl album launch (6:31), and, of course, the ads (13:02). Finally, they discuss Post Malone’s "America the Beautiful" performance (21:56) and, of course, Ms....

In anticipation of Usher’s Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday, Erika and Steven talk about their favorite Usher collaborations with the producers, friends, and artists in his circle and whom they think he might bring out to perform with him. Then Erika is joined by her longtime friends and music journalists Julianne Escobedo Shepherd and Clover Hope to talk about what makes Usher and his collabora...

The ladies return this week with their unfiltered thoughts on this past weekend’s 66th annual Grammy Awards (0:36), discussing everything from the performances to the outfits to the awards to the highlight moments. They also discuss the continuation of Bradley Cooper’s beanie saga (19:30), Jennifer Lopez’s 'SNL' segment (22:28), and more. Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins Producer: Jade Whal...

The ladies are back this week with a few celebrity updates. First on the docket: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are headed to the Super Bowl, and oh do the ladies have much to discuss (0:41). Next, the two discuss Bradley Cooper’s beanie, his relationship with Gigi Hadid, as well as a little bit of the Oscars and the nominations (5:37). Next, they talk about the return (or lack thereof) of Justin T...

In our inaugural true crime episode of ‘Guilty Pleasures,’ Jodi and Chelsea talk through their feelings about the many twists and turns of the new three-part true crime Netflix docuseries, ‘American Nightmare’ (1:00). Then they catch up on the viral news story of Gypsy Rose Blanchard, who has very recently been released from prison, and the many pieces of culture surrounding her wild story of Munc...

Scandoval wasn’t exposed in a vacuum; no, it broke four episodes into an ongoing season of 'Vanderpump Rules.' Armed with a surprisingly accurate timeline born of Reddit posts, Instagram stories, and podcast clues, reality TV viewers spent the next 10 weeks watching Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss start an affair behind the backs of 'VPR' producers and directly in the face of several friends, plus...

Who IS Raquel Leviss? Or should we say… Rachel? With a blank look in her eyes, and an Instagram full of suspicious photos, Raquel was the unexpected element that turned every average Vanderpump viewer into a bonafide Sherlock Holmes. And with the internet as our crime scene, and social media as our magnifying glass, fans were ready and waiting to dissect every soundbite, scour every Instagram post...

Erika and Steven dive into how we form one-sided attachments with friendships in pop culture, like with podcast hosts, celebrities, and other figures we interact with on a daily basis. The two then discuss how they decide what to reveal and what to keep private about their own friendship. Later, Erika is joined by The Ringer’s Katie Baker, who wrote the piece that inspired this episode, to talk ab...

Where were you when Scandoval dropped? To find out why one cheating scandal dominated the zeitgeist in 2023, we have to go back in time. Ten years ago, Scheana Shay walked out of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, and into the first ever episode of Vanderpump Rules, creating an unholy lineage of mistresses that spans all the way to the now infamous March 3rd, 2023 TMZ headline: “TOM SANDOVAL &...

Juliet and Amanda kick off the week by breaking down their thoughts, feelings, and questions about the Jennifer Lopez documentary coming to Prime Video in February after watching the new trailer (1:00). Then they talk about the new ‘Mean Girls’ musical movie remake with Reneé Rapp playing Regina George, as well as Reneé Rapp’s unfiltered public persona (14:00), Josh Radnor’s outdoor January weddin...

Charles and Logan dive into Seth MacFarlane’s grimy quasi-sitcom ‘Ted,’ which acts as a prequel to the 2012 movie ‘Ted’ and 2015 sequel ‘Ted 2.’ Is comedy dead? Can ‘Ted’ fix it? Is this show even watchable without the devil’s lettuce? After discussing these pressing questions, they talk about the other trashy shows they've guiltily (or not) partaken in recently. Hosts: Charles Holmes and Logan Mu...

The ladies return this week with an award show season recap, ending with this week's Emmys! The two discuss the Critics Choice Awards a little and debunk a few of the rumors and the drama that unfolded between certain celebrities there (4:55). And then they're on to the Emmys (9:34), discussing who won, the drama, the reunions, and of course the outfits and much more! Hosts: Juliet Litman and Aman...

Erika and Steven catch up with each other about their holidays, including everything they watched, and talk about what TV, movies, music, etc. they’re excited for in 2024. Then they do some personal ins/outs for the new year. If you want to share any culture you’re excited to experience in 2024 or your ins/outs for this year, email us at whataboutyourfriendspod@gmail.com. Hosts: Erika Ramirez and...

This week on 'Jam Session,' Juliet and Amanda recap the 2024 Golden Globes. The ladies discuss everything from the power tables (12:53), to the various celebrity interactions, to “Club Chalamet” and the alleged Selena Gomez-Kylie Jenner interaction (16:59), to of course the fashion and the run of show! Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins Producer: Jade Whaley Learn more about your ad choices....

Juliet and Jodi convene in the new year to talk about all their guilty pleasure viewing during the holidays, including the cult documentary ‘Love Has Won,’ ‘Reacher,’ ‘Call the Midwife,’ and more, before discussing culture they’ve been exposed to through meme osmosis. Hosts: Juliet Litman and Jodi Walker Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juliet and Amanda return for their ACTUAL last episode of 2023! The two discuss their favorite things and moments from 2023, including the ‘Beckham’ docuseries and WAG culture (1:55), “the summer of women” giving shout-outs to Greta Gerwig, Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, and more women later on (4:45), Lauren Sanchez’s Vogue profile, and Jeff Bezos future clock (8:37), with a 'GILDED AGE' SPOILER at 9:34!...

Jo is joined by Rolling Stone TV critic and coauthor of “Welcome to the O.C.: The Oral History” Alan Sepinwall to talk about one of the greatest television holiday specials ever, “The Best Chrismukkah Ever,” from the first season of the legendary series ‘The O.C.’ Host: Joanna Robinson Guest: Alan Sepinwall Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Erika and Steven check in with one another about their holiday plans, and discuss how they each function in their sibling dynamics during family gatherings. Then, Erika is joined by brothers Jeff and Eric Rosenthal and her good friend Kozza to dig further into the intricacies of sibling friendships. They go on to discuss their favorite holiday movies and TV shows that depict said sibling friendshi...

Juliet and Amanda return for their last episode of 2023! First, the two discuss the finale episodes of some of their favorite shows: ‘The Crown’ Season 6 (1:03) and ‘The Gilded Age’ Season 2 (12:00) with SPOILERS (13:09-17:51). Next, the ladies discuss Variety Studio’s 'Actors on Actors' series and how it is playing a role in current celebrity publicity (20:19). And lastly, a few celebrity winter...

Erika and Steven make their contribution to The Ringer’s end-of-year list-making endeavor by talking about their top five pop culture friendship moments of 2023 from across reality TV, movies, music, podcasts, and television. Hosts: Erika Ramirez and Steven Othello Producer: Sasha Ashall Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juliet and Amanda return this week with a few pieces in celebrity news. First, the ladies discuss Taylor Swift being named Time magazine’s Person of the Year (1:54), Angelina Jolie’s feature in Bazaar after her new fashion collection was launch this week (17:55), and Bradley Cooper’s new food truck venture (22:19). Finally the ladies talk new couple Joshua Jackson and Lupita Nyong’o (25:43) and ‘T...

With Hayao Miyazaki’s new movie, ‘The Boy and the Heron,’ imminently coming to theaters, Erika sits down with The Ringer’s Mallory Rubin to talk about magical and animal friendships in fantasy stories. They talk about ‘The Never Ending Story,’ ‘E.T.,’ a whole host of Miyazaki films, and some of their favorite fantasy book series like ‘Harry Potter,’ ‘His Dark Materials,’ and ‘Lord of the Rings.’ H...