Jam Session

This week, Amelia Wedemeyer is joined by Jodi Walker to discuss the 10-year anniversary of Hulk Hogan’s sex tape being published by Gawker and the conspiracy theory behind it all. Host: Amelia Wedemeyer, Jodi Walker Producer: Jade Whaley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins discuss Kim Kardashian being charged with illegally promoting a cryptocurrency product (7:41), Alex Rodriguez’s well-wishes to former fiancée J.Lo and the children (15:05), Robert Downey Jr.’s massive new estate in Malibu (29:48), Lindsay Lohan’s comeback to the screen (33:44), and more. Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins Producer: Jade Whaley Learn more about...

We learned about what's going on with a group of YouTubers called The Try Guys so you don't have to (1:00). Rihanna has been confirmed to perform at the 2023 Super Bowl (19:28). This week's Cringe Mode is the 2002 movie 'Scooby Doo' (28:35). And should we all be watching 'Celebrity Jeopardy' (48:52)? Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia Wedemeyer Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about yo...

Over the weekend, Rihanna officially announced that she’d be breaking her six-year music hiatus to perform at the Super Bowl LVII halftime show, and Ringer writers Jodi Walker and Charles Holmes have thoughts! Jodi and Charles break down Rihanna’s careers in both music and business, debate which songs would be best to play during her set, and more. Hosts: Jodi Walker and Charles Holmes Producers:...

Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins close their discussion on ‘Don’t Worry Darling,' the final reviews, the drama, and more (1:30) with SPOILERS (5:15); more discussion on Adam Levine and his scandalous DMs (13:22); the wrap up of the Royal Family and aftermath of Queen Elizabeth II’s death (20:40); Brittany Snow’s husband on ‘Selling the OC' (29:03); George Clooney and Julia Roberts’s upcoming movie...

'The Kardashians' Season 2 premiere revealed more of the drama going on behind the scenes between Kourtney, Tristan, and their second child (1:00). Adam Levine is being accused of cheating on his wife Behati Prinsloo by several different women (17:27). This week's Cringe Mode is the new Netflix teen comedy 'Do Revenge' (29:27). And why did Jodie Comer delete most of the photos of Sandra Oh from he...

Amelia Wedemeyer is joined by Maitland Ward of ‘Boy Meets World’ fame to discuss her new book, ‘Rated X: How Porn Liberated Me from Hollywood.’ They discuss her career, her memoir, the challenges and stigmas against the adult film industry and more. Host: Amelia Wedemeyer Guest: Maitland Ward Producer: Devon Renaldo  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins wrap up their discussion of Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral ceremonies and the drama around PDA and a five-mile-long line to view the casket (0:35). Then they move on to Blake Lively’s baby bump pictures (21:05) and some juicy tidbits about Leonardo DiCaprio and Adam Levine (26:45). Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins Producer: Jade Whaley Learn more about your ad...

Kourtney Kardashian’s New York Fashion Week event with the fast fashion retailer Boohoo started an hour late and the power went out during the show (1:00). Trisha Paytas is naming her baby Malibu Barbie (9:50). This week’s Cringe Mode is the ‘Gossip Girl’ pilot (24:18). And what old makeup trend would you like to bring back (50:37)? Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia Wedemeyer Producer:...

This week, Amelia Wedemeyer is joined by ‘Who? Weekly’ cohost Bobby Finger. Bobby dishes about his new book, ‘The Old Place,’ before the two draft their potential 'View' cohosts and break down the significance of the controversial talk show. Host: Amelia Wedemeyer Guest: Bobby Finger Producer: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins talk about some of Queen Elizabeth II's funeral ceremonies and the drama around Harry and Meghan being present (1:00), the continued drama with the 'Don't Worry Darling' press tour (13:29), and some of the juicy tidbits revealed in Rolling Stone founder Jann Wenner's memoir (25:59). Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about yo...

Juliet and Amanda react to the news of Queen Elizabeth II’s death and discuss the complicated nature of her role in history (3:08). Later, they break down what is next for the royal family and Prince Charles’s reputation (22:12). Finally, they talk about the press coverage surrounding the news (26:07). Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about yo...

Lea Michele made her debut as Fanny Brice in ‘Funny Girl’ and got multiple standing ovations (1:00). Camila Morrone was spotted hanging out with Hailey Bieber and Kendall Jenner following her split from Leonardo DiCaprio (8:12). There’s even more updates to the ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ drama (17:16), and are we doing “skin cycling” now (44:49)? Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia Wedemeyer P...

Wosny Lambre and Van Lathan look back on Kanye West’s assertion during an NBC telethon in the wake of Hurricane Katrina that President George W. Bush doesn’t care about Black people. Van shares his experience of being in Louisiana at the time and what Kanye’s music and words meant to the people there. Plus, they discuss how Kanye’s public perception has changed throughout his career. Hosts: Wosny...

Jam Session returns with Juliet and Amanda discussing the ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ premiere in Venice and the alleged spitting incident (1:24). Then, they continue by catching up on all the news they didn’t get a chance to chat about (27:45), including the Bennifer wedding, 'Architectural Digest' highlights, Wagatha Christie, Rihanna, and much more. Then, they conclude by listing their favorite books...

Juliet Litman is joined by Matt Belloni, founder of Puck News and host of The Ringer’s Hollywood happenings podcast ‘The Town,’ to discuss the drama swirling around the press tour of ‘Don’t Worry Darling.’ They get into the conflict between Olivia Wilde and Shia LaBeouf over how and why he left the production, reports that Florence Pugh was unhappy with the relationship between Wilde and costar Ha...

Summer is nearly over, meaning it's time to hand out some summer awards. Categories include favorite celebrity news item of the summer (1:00), best celebrity summer vacations (20:25), who was best and worst dressed (25:09), and the summer 2022 MVP (42:40). Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia Wedemeyer Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho...

Zack Peter and Wosny Lambre join forces to discuss the cultural significance of the MTV Video Music Awards, which occur every August. Together, they examine the shocking fashion choices to come out of the awards show, as well as the most pivotal (and controversial) moments from past performances. Hosts: Zack Peter and Wosny Lambre Producers: Devon Manze Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc...

Sylvester Stallone and his wife of 25 years may or may not be divorcing because of his dog (1:00). Aubrey O'Day doesn't care that you know she's photoshopping her Instagram pictures (20:33). This week's Cringe Mode is the very bad Netflix movie 'Purple Hearts' (28:33). And is Tom Brady going to be on 'The Masked Singer' (52:49)? Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia Wedemeyer Producer: Kaya...

Ten years ago this summer, Katie Holmes shocked the world when she filed for divorce from Tom Cruise. Jodi Walker and Zack Peter revisit this moment and talk about Cruise's previous wives and his involvement in Scientology (1:00), the birth of TomKat (34:40), and what was going on behind the scenes when Holmes filed for divorce (50:33). Hosts: Jodi Walker and Zack Peter Producer: Kaya McMullen Lea...

Florence Pugh and Zach Braff quietly broke up earlier this year and she doesn't want people to be happy but we are (1:00). For some reason, Addison Rae's father Monty Lopez is feuding with a TikTok rapper named Yung Gravy (15:34). This week's Cringe Mode is 'House Bunny' (32:49). And what is going on with W Magazine's photoshoot of celebrities dressed as their favorite tv stars (56:20)? Hosts: Liz...

The party has just begun! In this Cheetah-licious episode of 'Pop Culture History Lesson', Amelia Wedemeyer and Kate Halliwell join forces to examine the iconic 2000s girl group and Disney Channel original film series. To fully grasp the cultural significance of the Cheetah Girls' reign, Amelia and Kate do a deep dive into the group’s individual singers and where they are now, before ending the sh...

Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson have broken up after nine months together, and Rita Ora and Taika Waititi got married in a secret ceremony (1:00). Somehow, Brooklyn Beckham made it onto the cover for Variety's "Power of Young Hollywood" series (15:00). This week's Cringe Mode is 'Rumor Has It' (29:12). And why is Joe Exotic asking a '90 Day Fiance' cast member for help with his pardon plea? (51:4...

Amelia Wedemeyer and Claire McNear remember Olivia Newton-John and her iconic role in the 1978 movie musical 'Grease,' and the massive impact on culture that movie had. Hosts: Amelia Wedemeyer and Claire McNear Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tea Time has some August streaming for you, including Beyonce's new album and a Nicolas Cage marathon (1:00). It turns out that Taylor Swift is the celebrity with the worst private jet emissions, not Kylie Jenner (14:37). In honor of the movie's 20th anniversary, this week's Cringe Mode is 'Blue Crush' (27:51), and if Katy Perry threw a slice of pizza at you in the club, would you eat it (53:56)?...