Jam Session

Spooky season is upon us and who better to talk to about how horror movies exploit friendship dynamics than The Ringer's own Chris Ryan. Erika and Chris talk about the classic teen friend group horror movies like 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre,' 'Friday the 13th,' 'Scream,' and 'Cabin in the Woods' (0:35) before diving into a newer entrant into the horror annals 'Bodies Bodies Bodies' (25:45). Host: Eri...

Juliet and Amanda return this week with a full episode! First, discussing the highly anticipated memoir, ‘The Woman in Me,' by Britney Spears that tells the story of her life in the spotlight through the trials, tribulations, and romances (0:45). Next, the women discuss the very shocking and interesting new hookup of Sophia Bush and Ashlyn Harris, after Bush's quick split from Grant Hughes (12:29)...

Bill Simmons and Amanda Dobbins do a midseason check-in on their favorite guilty pleasure television show, ‘The Morning Show,’ and marvel over the bizarre story lines running through this season, including the recreation of the January 6 U.S. Capitol riots. Hosts: Bill Simmons and Amanda Dobbins Producers: Kyle Crichton and Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad...

‘Love Is Blind’ Season 5 has been an absolutely unhinged ride, with lies, deception, screaming, word-vomiting, paper plate shaming, and only one marriage, but the crux of the season has surely been the bizarre dynamic between Uche, Lydia, and Aaliyah. Erika is joined by Callie Curry from ‘Bachelor Party’ to talk about the friendship between Lydia and Aaliyah and the bonds that form between people...

Juliet and Amanda are back again to discuss their favorite current celebrity, Miss Taylor Swift, and her new movie 'Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour,' a concert and performance-based film that takes you through the Eras Tour performances (0:37). The ladies discuss their overall thoughts on the movie, as well as their thoughts on Taylor's press-release efforts for the movie. They also bring up her lates...

Erika is joined by writers and power couple Adelle Platon and Aaron Smarter Williams to talk about what the cartoons we watched as kids and teens had to say about friendship. We get into ‘Rugrats,’ ‘Recess,’ ‘Doug,’ ‘Hey Arnold!,’ ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,’ and many more. If you have any thoughts about the cartoons you watched as a kid, email us at whataboutyourfriendspod@gmail.com. Host: Eri...

Juliet and Amanda return this week with an eager deep dive into the new Netflix documentary series ‘Beckham,’ which explores the famous soccer player David Beckham’s career, life, and marriage to Victoria Beckham (00:56). The ladies also touch on a few topics toward the end of the episode, including a Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce update (25:02), Gigi Hadid and Bradley Cooper spotted returning to...

As the players of the NBA sit down this week for their first media appearances of the season and hit the courts with their teammates and coaches for training camp, Erika and Steven speak with Ringer podcaster Kazeem Famuyide about the role of friendship in the NBA, LeBron James’s impact on that role, their favorite friendships in the NBA, and much more! If you want to tell us about your favorite f...

With the recent release of the fourth and final season of ‘Sex Education,’ Erika and Jo do a relatively spoiler-free breakdown of the friendships and themes in this beloved show. If you have any thoughts about ‘Sex Education’ or high school friendships, email us at whataboutyourfriendspod@gmail.com. Host: Erika Ramirez Guest: Joanna Robinson Producer: Sasha Ashall Theme Music: Devon Renaldo Learn...

Juliet and Amanda return this week with a Taylor Swift–filled episode covering the dating rumors between her and Travis Kelce after she attended this past weekend's Kansas City Chiefs game. They dive deep into various scenarios and possibilities about what could actually be happening. Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins Producer: Jade Whaley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic...

Erika and Steven speak this week about the process of making space to rekindle old friendships, and where we see these types of stories in pop culture, like the falling out and revival of Cam'ron and Mase’s friendship, ‘13 Going on 30,’ and ‘Platonic.’ Hosts: Erika Ramirez and Steven Othello Producer: Sasha Ashall Theme Music: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co...

Juliet and Amanda return this week with a jam-packed episode (pun maybe intended), kicking things off with Jeremy Strong’s impressive marketing photos in an attempt to sell his condo (1:26). Next, a check-in on the Royals, featuring the Prince of Wales, the Princess of Wales, the Princess on 'The Good, the Bad & The Rugby' (8:04), Princess Diana’s "black sheep" sweater being up for auction (11:01)...

Erika and Steven start the conversation about misery-bonding with coworkers by recounting their experiences in service and retail and how shared experiences with customers and managers helped to create friendships in the workplace (0:30). Then they dig into some listener mail on the topic of childhood friendships. Finally, Erika is joined once again by writer Julian Kimble to talk about the pop cu...

The ladies return with a packed episode! Beginning with Chris Evans and Alba Baptista's wedding boasting a full Avenger attendance (:58), and on the other end of the spectrum Joe Jonas gets divorced from wife Sophie Turner (8:37). Next Juliet and Amanda discuss the incredible U.S. Open Championship weekend and all of the celebrity sightings (18:03), Amanda’s amazing trip to the Venice Internationa...

Erika is joined this week by writer and sex educator Aria Vega to discuss the movie ‘Bottoms’ and how it fits into a genre we made up called "sex-crazed teen girls on a mission." You can find more of Aria’s work at her website ariavega.com.  If you have any thoughts about what we talked about today or want to tell us how your heart is, please email us at whataboutyourfriendspod@gmail.com. Host: Er...

For the final episode of 'Tea Time,' we revisit some of our favorite moments from the pod (1:00), hand out the "Cringe Mode" Oscars (38:55), and answer some last mailbag questions (46:20). Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia Wedemeyer Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ladies return this week to discuss relationships and more relationships, starting off with Jack Antonoff and Margaret Qualley’s Jersey Shore wedding (1:11), then into Scooter Braun and his fall-off in the music industry (14:45), and Keke Palmer’s reunion with her ex to celebrate her birthday (20:09). Then, the ladies discuss exes Irina Shayk and Bradley Cooper being on vacation together (21:51...

In their penultimate episode, Liz, Kate, and Amelia check in with the many babies being announced and born, and dish out all their thoughts on Margaret Qualley and Jack Antonoff’s wedding (4:53). They do a survey of social media and influencers, including Addison Rae’s new single, Fyre Festival’s return, and Kim Cattrall’s cameo in ‘And Just Like That ...’ (13:05). Then they report on their invest...

Erika and Steven talk about their own childhood friendships that have lasted and what makes them so special (0:30). Then, Erika is joined by writer Julian Kimble to talk about the cultural references that depict childhood friendships, including ‘The Wood’ and ‘Reservation Dogs,’ and what they have to say about why they last or fade (32:25). If you have any thoughts or stories about childhood frien...

This week on ‘Tea Time,’ Kate Halliwell, Liz Kelly, and Amelia Wedemeyer dive into celeb relationship news: Keke Palmer’s music video revenge (7:30) and Britney Spears’s divorce (8:40). Later on, they discuss Rita Ora’s ‘Running Wild With Bear Grylls’ appearance and decide whether or not they would consume sock water or pigeon (15:10). Finally, the trio visit their feud list and offer forgiveness...

In a jam-packed midsummer check-in, Juliet and Amanda catch up on Amanda’s vacation (0:25), Coleen Rooney’s ‘Vogue UK’ digital cover story detailing the Wagatha Christie scandal (3:41), Sophia Bush’s highly embarrassing divorce (13:30), yacht season updates (17:50), Keke Palmer and Usher’s new music video for ‘Boyfriend’ (21:45), Meghan Markle updates (25:00), and Airbnb’s new celebrity house camp...

After experiencing a health scare last week, Erika is back with her best friend Steven talking about what it means to support your friends through the good times and the bad, what happens when you don’t know how to ask for the kind of help you want or don’t know what kind of help your friend needs, and whether Molly should have given Andrew’s contact to Issa. Hosts: Erika Ramirez and Steven Othell...

The first leg of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour wrapped up this week and Liz, Kate, and Amelia give their thoughts after having each attended a show and talk about which celebrities were spotted in the crowd (1:00). Then, at long last, it's time for the Erewhon celebrity smoothie taste test. After giving a brief history of celebrity smoothie collaborations with this grocery store chain (14:06), they tas...

Gwyneth Paltrow is listing her guest house on Airbnb for one night only and you could win a chance to stay there (1:00). Don't worry—despite reports, Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner are still going strong, and Harry Styles just debuted a new tattoo (15:19). We have some summer recommendations for you including a dupe for Supergoop sunscreen and some good reality TV to watch (24:43). And what's...

Nora Princiotti and Jodi Walker join to celebrate the 20th anniversary of ‘The O.C.’ They discuss the career of music supervisor Alexandra Patsavas and her influence on their favorite TV shows like ‘Gossip Girl’ and ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ in addition to ‘The O.C.’ (07:00). They recap their top 10 favorite moments from the soundtrack (15:30) and discuss their honorable mentions (58:13) before revealing t...