Jam Session

For some reason, Sofia Richie's wedding is suddenly all over TikTok (1:00). James Corden's run on the ‘Late Late Show’ is ending this week with a lot of promised special guests (16:03). Many stars—like Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, Glenn Powell, and Sydney Sweeney—were hanging out at CinemaCon 2023 this week (24:14). And will you try the new Starbucks drink with olive oil in it (36:09)? Hosts: Liz...

This week, Erika and Steven start our series on depictions of platonic friendships between men and women in pop culture with one of the most iconic tone-setting movies on the topic, ‘When Harry Met Sally …’ (00:30). Then Erika sits down with Ringer rom-com expert Juliet Litman to talk about how this movie’s depiction of friendship affected her own ideas about relationships (14:10). If you have tho...

Juliet and Amanda return to discuss a plethora of celebrity news and gossip, getting into it first with Melanie Lynskey’s interview on her and Kate Winslet’s heartbreaking friendship breakup after filming ‘Heavenly Creatures’ in 1994. Next they discuss what is rumored to be Taylor Swift moving on quickly from Joe Alwyn and on to F1 racer Fernando Alonso (but nothing is confirmed). The ladies also...

Leonardo DiCaprio was photographed hanging out with Irina Shayk at Coachella, and Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello were photographed kissing (1:00). Hailey Bieber debuted a new cooking show this week that looks very similar to the one Selena Gomez has (15:54). In honor of the Disney Channel's 40th anniversary, we're ranking its best original movies (25:32). And should Rachel McAdams have been in 'I...

Erika is joined this week by Rachel Lindsay, host of ‘Higher Learning’ and ‘Morally Corrupt’ at The Ringer, to break down the friend group dynamics and girl code implications from the most shocking scandal in the reality television world this year, the “Scandoval” from ‘Vanderpump Rules.’ If you’d like to give your thoughts on the girl code, blowing up a friend group, or anything else we talked ab...

The ladies return to Jam Session this week with a lot of celebrity and pop culture news to discuss, starting off with the technical disaster that was Netflix’s ‘Love Is Blind’ live reunion that everyone across the nation had been anticipating and was quickly let down by (1:48). Then the ladies get into Coachella festival happenings, discussing who was performing and what celebrities were spotted i...

It's been almost a week since news broke that Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn had broken up, and there have been many theories about why in the time since (1:00). Millie Bobby Brown is engaged to Jake Bongiovi, the son of Jon Bon Jovi, and Kylie Jenner and Timothee Chalamet are rumored to be dating (27:28). Kim Kardashian will be starring in the next season of 'American Horror Story' (34:59). And does...

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 o...

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 can...

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...

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...

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 ep...

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 Wedemeyer Producer: Kaya McMullen Le...

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 t...

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 McMullen Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about yo...

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....

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 pr...

There were some great looks at the Oscars this week, including the outfits of Lady Gaga, Fan Bingbing, and Angela Bassett (1:00). Celebrity stylist Law Roach announced he is retiring, and Lindsay Lohan announced she's having a baby (17:49). This week's Cringe Mode is the 2012 Miley Cyrus movie 'LOL' (32:45). And if you followed the Sophie Turner model and married your preteen celeb crush, who woul...

On the very first episode of ‘What About Your Friends?,’ Erika Ramirez, host and founder of ILY, explores the ins and outs of friendship in the dire circumstances of an apocalypse or doomsday scenario with her best friend and cohost, Steven Othello (0:05), and builds an ideal doomsday friend with The Ringer’s Joanna Robinson (16:40). They draw from shows like ‘The Last of Us,’ ‘The Walking Dead,’...

Juliet and Amanda discuss the star power (or lack thereof) at the 95th Academy Awards (1:00), including the best and worst preshow carpet moments and the relatively slow feel of the telecast. Then, they catch up on 'Daisy Jones & the Six' and Camila Morrone’s on-screen breakout performance (30:00). Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins Producer: Bobby Wagner Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

There are somehow even more developments in the drama between Hailey Bieber and Selena Gomez (1:00). Avril Lavigne is making out with Tyga, and Kendall Jenner is making out with Bad Bunny (13:20). This week's Cringe Mode is 'Deep Water,' starring Oscar nominee Ana de Armas (26:40). And who is going to perform at the coronation of King Charles (43:52)? Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia W...

Welcome to ‘What About Your Friends?’ a brand new podcast on the ‘Ringer Dish’ feed dedicated to the many lives of friendship and how it’s portrayed in television, movies, music, internet culture, gossip, and beyond. Every Wednesday, ILY founder Erika Ramirez will be talking to her best friend Steven Othello, creative director and founder of Objects—and all your favorites from The Ringer and beyon...

Juliet and Amanda discuss some of this week’s pop culture news, featuring the ‘Vanderpump Rules’ cheating scandal between Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss (1:43); Meghan and Harry’s eviction notice from King Charles III at the home they were given on the grounds of Windsor Castle (15:43); Chris Pine’s interview with Esquire, featuring some of his favorite reads and his “Fine Pine Wine” (25:15); and...

Selena Gomez, Hailey Bieber, and Kylie Jenner are all seemingly involved in several layers of passive-aggressive internet drama (1:00). Keke Palmer had her baby and Jake Paul lost to Tommy Fury in a boxing match (24:55). This week’s Cringe Mode is the 1997 movie ‘George of the Jungle,’ featuring Oscar nominee Brendan Fraser (36:19), and is Drew Barrymore’s home too messy (51:02)? Hosts: Liz Kelly,...

The ladies are back this week discussing Ellen Pompeo’s not-so-ceremonious exit from the iconic show ‘Grey’s Anatomy.’ After 19 seasons, Ellen finally says goodbye to Meredith Grey. Next, Juliet and Amanda discuss ‘Your Place or Mine’, starring Ashton Kutcher, Reese Witherspoon, and Jesse Williams. They also discuss Rihanna’s British Vogue cover, featuring her baby boy and A$AP Rocky, and more! Ho...