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)....

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 fro...

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 Dobbins Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices....

'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...

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 checkp...

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 focuse...

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, a...

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/a...

Amanda Gorman blesses the cover of Vogue; Juliet and Amanda discuss Gorman's profile highlighting her career as a poet at this moment in time (1:05). Then, Justin Bieber appears on the cover of GQ. They talk through the profile in which he discusses his renewed sense of being and his pursuit of happiness (11:45). Then, they share reactions to the death of Prince Philip (22:40). Hosts: Juliet Litma...

Taylor Swift's version of her album 'Fearless' is here and it's everything we could want it to be. Nora and Nathan talk about some highlights from the rerecorded album and compare it to the first version of 'Fearless,' discuss how the reception of these rerecorded songs will impact what Taylor does with her other albums, and name some of their favorite songs from the vault, including "Bye Bye Baby...

The 'Tea Time' crew gives some April streaming recommendations, including the K-pop show 'Kingdom' and the Netflix documentary 'Made You Look' (1:00). Then, they talk about Pete Davidson moving out of his mom's basement (16:32), the 2001 movie 'Josie and the Pussycats' (27:34), and what their dream travel destination is post-COVID (51:39). Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia Wedemeyer Lea...

As they begin to wrap up the series (don't worry—there will be one more episode covering the 'Fearless' rerelease!), Nora and Nathan answer listener questions (1:00) before each drafting their 10 favorite Taylor Swift songs (1:09:50). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and ESPN's David Jacoby break down a fantastic episode, including the frozen volcano challenge, Fessy’s whining, Amber B.’s math skills, Kaycee’s betrayal of Leroy, the power of the ‘Big Brother’ alliance, the plan to get Fessy into the crater, Fessy’s letter, the hall brawl, Kyle’s broken finger, and predictions for the final. Hosts: Bill Simmons and David Jacoby Learn m...

Juliet and Amanda discuss J.Lo’s profile in InStyle magazine, which features many celebrity friends such as Matthew McConaughey, Leah Remini, and Ben Affleck (0:55), before touching on celebrity lawyer Laura Wasser’s press tour (15:20) and Khloe Kardashian's photo debacle (17:50). Then, they catch up on new 'Jeopardy!' guest host Aaron Rodgers and his supportive fiancé, Shailene Woodley, and Salma...

Before we even had time to process 'folklore,' Taylor Swift surprise-released 'evermore' on December 11, 2020. Nora and Nathan talk about their initial reactions to the album and Taylor's most important collaborators on this album; give some love to songs like 'no body, no crime,' 'marjorie,' and 'ivy'; and talk about some of the Easter eggs they found throughout the album. Hosts: Nora Princiotti...

Has there ever been a good April Fools' Day joke? We look back at some of the most cringey ones (1:00). Ariana Grande has a new job as a host of 'The Voice' and Mike Posner is training to climb Mount Everest (7:12). This week's Cringe Mode is the 2001 classic 'Spy Kids' (18:29), and why did Rami Malek make Rachel Bilson take down a picture of them together (43:07)? Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell...

Did Taylor Swift single-handedly rescue our pandemic summer by surprise-dropping 'folklore?' Nathan and Nora think so. They talk about the influence of the National, Justin Vernon, and Jack Antonoff on this album; whether or not this an "indie" record; what makes Taylor so good at trying on new sounds; and their favorite songs off of this album. Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Learn more...

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and ESPN’s David Jacoby break down what we thought would be the first episode of the finale but turned out to be another mid-season episode. They discuss CT and Big T’s 5 a.m. training session, the worst cocktail lounge party of the season, CT’s plan to trick Kyle, the Big T vs. Nany elimination challenge, the new teams, and when the final will happen. Hosts: Bill Simmons...

Juliet and Amanda discuss Addison Rae’s appearance on ‘The Tonight Show’ and her ascension to mainstream celebrity (01:00). Later, they touch on Chrissy Teigen leaving Twitter (21:00) and look back into Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez’s relationship status (35:00). Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taylor Swift has emerged from the darkness of 'Reputation' and into the light and happy phase of 'Lover.' This is Taylor in love. Nathan and Nora talk about the singles that lead this album, some of the music that potentially inspired songs like "Paper Rings" and "Death by a Thousand Cuts," some of Taylor's first overtly political songs like "Miss Americana & the Heartbreak Prince," and what music...

We are feeling nostalgic this week as we discuss Taylor Swift’s new song (1:05), Lizzie McGuire’s makeup collab (3:45), and Miley Cyrus celebrating 'Hannah Montana' 15 years after its debut (7:25). This week’s Cringe Mode is ‘John Tucker Must Die' (14:45), and then we attempt to answer whether we’d rather wear our partner’s blood or gold-plated wisdom teeth on a chain (47:00). Hosts: Liz Kelly, Ka...

Taylor Swift revisits her country roots with a new single from the vault. In this emergency episode, Nora and Nathan give their instant reactions to the drop. Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taylor Swift is back and is entering a darker phase. But is 'Reputation' totally dark? Or is there some light peeking out at the end? Nora and Nathan answer these questions and more as they talk about Taylor's choice for singles off this album, how her drama with Kim Kardashian and Kanye West impacted this album, some of their favorite songs like "Call It What You Want" and "Delicate," and Jack An...

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and ESPN’s David Jacoby break down an all-around great episode, including the best daily challenge of the year, Big T’s fear of heights, Aneesa’s legacy and elimination-challenge performance, the ’80s cocktail party, Fessy vs. CT, and Big T’s puzzling partner choice. Hosts: Bill Simmons and David Jacoby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'1989' is here and Taylor Swift is aiming for world domination. Nathan and Nora talk about Taylor's first full pop album that contains some of her biggest songs ever like "Blank Space" and "Shake It Off," the importance of the '1989' world tour and Taylor's "squad," some of the first Jack Antonoff–produced songs, and whether or not this album was influenced by '80s music. Hosts: Nora Princiotti an...