Jam Session

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...

After a week together in New York City, during which Erika introduced her boyfriend to Steven, the two debrief on Steven’s 40th birthday and the intricacies of introducing your partner to your friends. Hosts: Erika Ramirez and Steven Othello Producers: Sasha Ashall and Olivia Crerie Theme Music: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We have a special birthday edition of Jam Session this week celebrating our very own Amanda Dobbins! To celebrate, Juliet and Amanda discuss her favorite topics featuring Yacht season and the paparazzi amidst the writers strike (1:14), another ‘Architectural Digest’ featuring John Legend & Chrissy Teigen’s family home (10:02), some of their favorite Leos including J Lo (16:14), the rumored Polly P...

Doja Cat is currently feuding with her fans because they named themselves the "Kittenz" (1:00). It's time to start Ryan Gosling's Oscar campaign for his role as Ken in 'Barbie' (10:12). Cole Sprouse posted a terrible foot picture this week, but where does it rank among other celebrity feet pictures (20:32)? And what is Timothee Chalamet wearing on his head (33:43)? Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell...

Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins return this week with their thoughts on Greta Gerwig’s ‘Barbie’ and Christopher Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer’ after their extremely pink and explosive opening weekend. The ladies give their overall thoughts on both movies and their rollouts and touch on some specifics, including SPOILERS! On the back end, the ladies discuss some celebrity news, including Amanda Seyfried's...

News broke this week that Ariana Grande and her realtor husband, Dalton Gomez, are getting a divorce, and it seems like she is now dating her ‘Wicked’ costar Ethan Slater (1:00). Kylie Jenner and Jordyn Woods were photographed hanging out together for the first time since the Tristan Thompson scandal in 2019 (12:20). Britney Spears has a new song out with will.i.am, and Lindsay Lohan is officially...

Erika is joined this week by The Ringer’s Chelsea Stark-Jones to discuss the legacy of the portrayal of adult women’s friendships in ‘Sex and the City’ and how they feel ‘And Just Like That ...’ has served to further or disrupt that legacy. They talk about how ‘Sex and the City’ influenced their own conception of women’s friendships, the introduction of new characters in ‘And Just Like That ...,’...

The ladies are back at it again this week with a packed episode! They discuss all the celebrity sightings at the men’s Wimbledon final this weekend, including sightings of Ariana Grande, Brad Pitt, Princess Charlotte and Prince George, Nick Jonas, and more (0:45). Next, the ladies discuss the SAG-AFTRA strike and how it will inevitably effect celebrity outings, red carpets, and most importantly …...

Taylor Swift seems to be back to hosting her iconic Fourth of July parties and this year’s guest list included the Haim sisters and Selena Gomez (1:00). Margot Robbie is still going strong with different Barbie looks at some of the movie’s premieres this week (16:23). We investigate Michael Rubin’s (who is Michael Rubin?) extremely star-studded Fourth of July party in the Hamptons (28:29). And how...

Erika and Steven first dig into the intricacies of being in business with friends (0:30). Then, Erika is joined by Charles Holmes to dive into the fractious but beautiful friendship and artistic alignment that tenuously hold the business partnership between Carmy and Sydney together (17:00). If you have any thoughts you’d like to share about ‘The Bear,’ email us at whataboutyourfriendspod@gmail.co...

On this episode of 'Jam Session,' Juliet and Amanda return to talk about all the latest celebrity news. Starting off, the ladies discuss the recent news of Jonah Hill being exposed by ex-girlfriend Sarah Brady for verbal abuse in what seems to have been a toxic relationship (:55). Segueing into yet another toxic relationship, Juliet and Amanda discuss Keke Palmer and her boyfriend and child’s fath...

This week, Erika and Amelia Wedemeyer dive into the wild and weird world of 'The Kardashians' and how our fascination with the interpersonal relationships among the siblings has driven more than 15 years of reality television, fame, and business success. Make sure you check out Amelia's recaps of 'The Kardashians' with Zack Peter on the 'Ringer Reality TV Podcast' every Wednesday. If you have any...

Juliet and Amanda return this week with a light episode to kick this summer off! The ladies discuss a few current events surrounding review bombing in the book industry (1:13), The Guardian's book recommendations and Zadie Smith (14:17), Marisa Meltzer’s ‘Glossy: Ambition, Beauty, and the Inside Story of Emily Weiss’s Glossier’ (23:46), and more on current films and books. Hosts: Juliet Litman and...