Jam Session

The Tea Time crew checks in with their Spotify Wrapped which included a surprising amount of country music for Amelia (1:01). Plus, Rihanna is maybe dating ASAP Rocky and LeAnn Rimes might be on 'The Masked Singer' (12:21), some December streaming recommendations including 'The Prom' and 'Guy's Grocery Games' (25:58), and how is Linda Cardellini one of the most-searched celebrities on IMDb (39:05)...

It's the second annual gift guide from 'Jam Session'! Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbibs suggest holiday gifts, including bed sheets (4:15), candlesticks (9:15), subscriptions (21:40), and much more! Gift Guide includes: Good sheets! From Frette: https://www.frette.com/en_US/online-outlet or Italic: https://italic.com/ Donation to Fair Fight: https://fairfight.com/ The Picture Book Club subscription...

The 'Tea Time' crew cracks open the mailbag to answer questions about their weirdest celebrity encounters (11:41), quarantine hobbies they picked up and then subsequently dropped (21:02), favorite Midwestern foods (39:20), which D-list celebrity should join 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' (52:03), and more. Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia Wedemeyer Learn more about your ad choi...

Let Taylor curse! One of our favorite pop stars surprised the world with a new concert film on Disney+ based on her latest album, 'Folklore.' Kate Halliwell is joined by The Ringer's Nora Princiotti to talk about all of the best moments and what it means for the larger Taylor Swift canon. They also rank their favorite Taylor "Track 5s." Host: Kate Halliwell Guest: Nora Princiotti Learn more about...

Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins discuss the TV shows and the actors they've been watching: Hugh Grant and Nicole Kidman in ‘The Undoing,’ (2:30), and Emma Corrin in ‘The Crown.’ (19:00) Then a Taylor Swift update that covers her new documentary coming out on Disney+ and her big win at the AMAs (38:45) before discussing celebrities and COVID-19 (47:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc...

People Magazine crowned 2020's Sexiest Man Alive this week and most of our predictions were way off (1:00). Social media drama this week included Harry Styles in a dress and the new Twitter feature "Fleets" (12:06). Only Vanessa Hudgens could pull off playing three versions of herself in 'The Princess Switch: Switched Again' (23:02), and why isn't Taylor Lautner going to be in the 'Sharkboy and La...

Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins are discussing their passions: the fourth season of ‘The Crown’ and the introduction to Princess Diana (1:00), George Clooney’s profile in GQ in which he discloses how he gave 14 friends $1 million (22:42), and McDreamy making a special appearance on the latest episode of 'Grey’s Anatomy' (32:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Deuxmoi, a private Instagram account that runs off of submissions from followers, is our new favorite place for random celebrity gossip and sightings (1:06). For this week's Cringe Mode, we revisit the iconic movie 'National Treasure' (15:39). Plus, The Weeknd is the choice for next year's Super Bowl halftime show (39:49) and questions from the Tea Bag (44:05). Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, an...

Lauren Zima of 'Entertainment Tonight'  is joined by Juliet Litman to break down the series premiere of ‘Real Housewives of Salt Lake City.’ They talk about their initial impressions of the new franchise and where it fits into the larger Bravo universe (1:31). Then, they get to know each of the cast members (17:58) and award some superlatives from the episode (50:25). Host: Lauren Zima Guest: Juli...

Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins breathe a sigh of relief as the election was called and they no longer have to turn on cable news. They reflect on the cable news coverage and its most memorable components, including MSNBC’s Steve Kornacki (1:00). They then discuss Hillsong pastor Carl Lentz’s affair that led to him being fired from the church (17:30) and weigh in on Kim Kardashian West’s tweet de...

’Tis the season, and the Goop holiday gift guide is here with some very weird and very expensive gift ideas (1:10). Plus, we recommend some things to watch on TV in case you’re in need of a little distraction (14:08), but we can’t recommend ‘The Holidate,’ a very bad Netflix rom-com starring Emma Roberts (23:44). Plus, we discuss Kendall Jenner’s irresponsible Halloween party (40:40). Hosts: Liz K...

It's a 'Jam Session' Princess Diana special! Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins reflect on the legacy of Princess Diana, her relationship with the media, and her continued influence in anticipation of the fourth season of 'The Crown.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kim Kardashian flew 20 of her closest friends to a private island in Tahiti for her 40th birthday, as you do (1:00). The Casamigos Halloween party was canceled this year due to COVID-19, so we make some predictions for what celebs would have dressed up as (10:27). Plus, Spooky Cringe Mode continues with ‘The Craft’ (19:09), and what’s going on with the menu for Drake’s 34th birthday party (39:18)?...

Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins are celebrating the women of Hollywood. They weigh in on Shonda Rhimes’s profile in The Hollywood Reporter in which she announced she’s leaving ABC (2:00), and discuss Lauren Conrad’s article in The Strategist (20:30), Chrissy Teigen’s essay explaining her pregnancy loss, and Emily Ratajkowski’s essay announcing her pregnancy (33:00). Learn more about your ad choic...

Some of Tea Time's greatest nemeses, like Chris Pratt and Quibi, were defeated this week (1:00). Tea Time has some Halloween costume ideas for you, including a murder hornet and Max Ehrich sitting on a beach (11:08). Keeping with the Halloween spirit, this week's Cringe Mode is 'Twitches,' with a special guest (19:03). And will 'The Bradshaw Bunch' be the next 'Keeping Up With the Kardashians' (48...

Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins partake in a 'Jam Session' edition of show and tell. They discuss their current pop culture consumptions including the book 'The Secret History,' the show 'The Boys,' Meghan and Harry on the 'Teenage Therapy' podcast, and much more. Plus, a Dominic West and Lily James check-in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Inspired by Max Ehrich's clearly staged paparazzi photos at the beach where he proposed to Demi Lovato, we revisit some of our favorite staged celebrity photos (1:00). Older celebrities like Mandy Patinkin and Stevie Nicks are now joining TikTok (10:39). We talk about the feminist horror movie 'Jennifer's Body' for this week's Cringe Mode (18:31), and when is too early for Christmas music (38:42)?...

Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins discuss the recent paparazzi photos of Dominic West and Lily James in Rome, which precipitated West’s emergency press conference with his Catherine FitzGerald (0:30). Then they discuss Meghan and Harry settling their U.S. court case (21:50), J.Lo’s skin care and beauty routine that includes about 90 products (39:20), and the highly anticipated trailer for the telev...

Celebrities really want you to vote, and they're reminding you with $700 "vote" boots and thirst traps (1:00). It's only October, but Netflix released its holiday movie slate, so we need to talk about it (12:22). And for this week's Cringe Mode we're talking about the best Amanda Bynes movie, 'She's the Man' (22:37). Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia Wedemeyer Learn more about your ad c...

Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins discuss the phenomenon that is the Netflix series ‘Emily in Paris.’ They break down its appeal to certain age groups (3:10), the way it fits into the Netflix ecosystem (8:15), and the amount of coverage of the show (33:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Armie Hammer did a photoshoot in GQ that could only be described as having “divorced dad energy” (1:00). It’s October, so we’re going to revisit some of Harrison Ford’s iconic Halloween costumes (12:56). Grab a glass of wine and ‘Fifty Shades of Grey,’ because we’re talking about the iconic movie ‘Book Club’ (17:47). Plus, some music recommendations to take you into the weekend (43:11). Hosts: Liz...

Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins dive deep through the internet to discuss country band Little Big Town (1:22), 'The Hills' reality stars Whitney Port and Lauren Conrad (10:20), Lily Collins's upcoming role in ‘Emily in Paris’ (18:50), and much more. Plus, a Meghan and Harry update, of course. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a special edition of ‘Ringer Dish,’ Kate Halliwell talks all things K-pop following the release of SuperM’s debut album, ‘Super One.’ She’s joined by The Ringer’s Isaac Lee and K-pop writer Alexis Hodoyán to recap and reminisce about the first year of the group (1:55). Then, Penske Media’s Kristine Kwak and Refinery29’s Natalie Morin join to review the album (30:47), talk about the mysterious S...

Both 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'The Masked Singer' have returned with many meme-able moments (1:00). Gigi and Zayn's baby is finally here and no one knows how old Alexa Demie is (11:40). 'Magic Mike XXL' is undoubtedly the better 'Magic Mike' movie (20:17), and once again we must ask: Are the stans OK (42:05)? Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia Wedemeyer Learn more about your ad choic...

Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins recap the 2020 Emmys. They discuss the celebrities that joined virtually from their homes, the awards received and speeches given, and the precedent that has been set for award shows (0:28). Then they discuss Julia Roberts moving to San Francisco (14:00), the live read of 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' (21:50), and an update from Meghan and Harry’s lawsuit (30:45)....