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Jodi Walker and Alyssa Bereznak dive into the saga of Elizabeth Holmes and her too-good-to-be-true biomedical startup, Theranos. They talk about early media coverage of her (5:53), how everything fell apart with her company (26:59), and where she is today (43:14). Hosts: Jodi Walker and Alyssa Bereznak Producers: Chelsea Stark-Jones and Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast...

In the early morning hours of November 2005, Paris Hilton was involved in a minor car accident that was caught by TMZ cameras, ushering in an era of celebrity coverage that lived on the internet. The tabloid ecosystem would never be the same. In this episode we dive into how Harvey Levin and his crew started to encroach on territory long claimed by the tabloid glossies, and their sometimes-dubious...

'Tea Time' checks in with a few celebrities that make them feel old, including Millie Bobby Brown, Olivia Rodrigo, and Iris Apatow (1:00). Lindsay Lohan is now on TikTok and Britney Spears has a book deal (11:53). This week’s Cringe Mode is the Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson rom-com ‘Marry Me’ (21:37), and which Spider-Man actor wore a fake butt in ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ (42:08)? Hosts: Liz Kel...

Amelia Wedemeyer and Jodi Walker revisit the Bling Ring Scandal, where several Los Angeles teenagers robbed the homes of people like Orlando Bloom and Paris Hilton. They talk about Alexis Neiers, who got the most notoriety from the scandal, Sofia Coppola’s film depiction of it, and why this story continues to resonate today. Hosts: Amelia Wedemeyer and Jodi Walker Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn mor...

Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston were the golden couple of the 2000s. Then along came Angelina Jolie. In this episode we relive one of the biggest tabloid stories ever. Why did this love triangle captivate so many? And how did it shape our perspectives on motherhood, femininity, and who deserves a happy ending?  Host: Clare Malone Producers: Amanda Dobbins, Sean Fennessey, Juliet Litman, Vikram Pate...

Celebrities celebrated Valentines Day in some over-the-top ways, including Ben Affleck making Jennifer Lopez a remixed music video and Offset gifting Cardi B six Chanel bags (1:00). To no one's surprise, Shailene Woodley and Aaron Rodgers have called off their engagement (12:35). In celebration of the 20th anniversary, this week's Cringe Mode is the Britney Spears movie 'Crossroads' (26:23), and w...

So who exactly are all those photographers who swarm Britney Spears with cameras and shouting? And who’s paying them to do this? In this episode, we take a look at the paparazzi that kept the tabloid glossies filled with pictures and meet some paps who worked during the tabloid heyday. Just how far would you go to get a picture worth six figures? Host: Clare Malone Producers: Amanda Dobbins, Sean...

Bennifer: a supernova of fame, photos, and Diane Sawyer specials. In the early 2000s, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez began dating and the emerging tabloid press was there to track every kiss, ring, and breakup rumor. In this episode, we dive into the rise, fall, and eventual return of the original celebrity portmanteau. Host: Clare Malone Producers: Amanda Dobbins, Sean Fennessey, Juliet Litman, V...

It's a great week for 'Tea Time' because both Kirsten Dunst and Kristen Stewart walked away with Oscar nominations (1:05). It costs a whopping $100K per episode to make Brooklyn Beckham's cooking show (13:49). Some self-care recommendations in honor of Valentine's Day (24:19), and truly, how did Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard accidentally fill their mattress pad with a protein shake (50:20)? Hosts:...

Juliet Litman and Jodi Walker recap the story of Anna Delvey, a fake heiress who scammed her friends, restaurants, and banks out of money, ahead of the premiere of the Netflix show 'Inventing Anna.' Hosts: Juliet Litman and Jodi Walker Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juliet and Amanda discuss Gwyneth Paltrow’s Montecito home featured in Architectural Digest and touch on the fireplaces, light fixtures, European accents, and Paltrow’s at-home spa (0:26). Later, they are joined by Clare Malone to introduce the new Ringer Dish podcast, ‘Just Like Us: The Tabloids That Changed America,’ that reflects on the celebrity tabloids from the 2000s (22:15). Hosts: Juliet L...

Rihanna is actually pregnant and Hailey Bieber will no longer be talking about Justin Bieber in interviews (1:31). Nicolas Cage is in his goth era, so of course he has to have a pet crow (13:37). We're wrapping up "Chanuary" with the inaugural "Chanuary Awards" (34:16), and why is Courteney Cox's cleaning supply line so in demand (52:00)? Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia Wedemeyer Prod...

Juliet Litman and Amelia Wedemeyer tell the story of Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee's leaked sex tape, the subject of the new Hulu miniseries 'Pam & Tommy.' They talk about Pamela Anderson's rise to fame through 'Baywatch' (1:00), her and Tommy Lee's tumultuous relationship (15:55), and how exactly their sex tape was stolen and distributed (25:28). Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amelia Wedemeyer Producer...

Juliet and Amanda are back to discuss the exciting news that Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are expecting a baby (0:59)! They break down the details of Rihanna’s maternity shoot before talking through J.Lo’s profile in The New York Times in which she discusses her upcoming rom-coms (15:20). Later, they touch on Peyton Manning fangirling over ‘Emily in Paris’ (28:56) and then address more Adele rumors (37:...

Anna Kendrick and Bill Hader have apparently been dating for a year and Aaron Rodgers and Shailene Woodley are allegedly on the rocks (1:30). Did Dakota Johnson really lock some people in a coffee shop after they wouldn’t let her make her own coffee (10:53)? For the final week of “Chanuary” we’re doing ‘Logan Lucky’ (25:22), and if you were dating Kim Kardashian what celebrity would you try to bef...

Juliet and Amanda are breaking down all the conspiracy theories around Adele’s upcoming Las Vegas residency after she announced it will be postponed (1:10). Later, they discuss the West Elm Caleb debacle (21:20) before addressing new couple Anna Kendrick and Bill Hader of 'SNL' (36:27), and John Mulaney’s Instagram featuring baby Malcolm and Olivia Munn (44:05).  Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Do...

The alleged cast list for the next season of ‘Celebrity Big Brother’ got released, and it is stacked with people like Nene Leakes and Tiffany Pollard (1:31). Nicole Kidman sincerely does think that the movies are a great place to experience heartbreak (17:11). This week’s Cringe Mode is the baffling ‘Jupiter Ascending’ (29:03), and we are once again asking how old Alexa Demie is (57:44). Hosts: Li...

Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly got engaged and of course the proposal was very weird (1:00). We personally like Ina Garten's New Year's resolutions better than Reese Witherspoon's (15:32). For Week 2 of "Chanuary" we're doing 'The Vow' (32:57), and who should host the Oscars this year (57:29)? Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia Wedemeyer Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad...

Juliet and Amanda weigh in on new celebrity couple Kanye West and Julia Fox before discussing the content they’ve been consuming (16:06). They talk through the shows they’re watching, such as ‘A Place to Call Home’ and ‘Station Eleven,’ movies like ‘The Lost Daughter,’ and books like ‘Great Circle’ (32:23). Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more abou...

We catch up on all of the celebrity news we missed over the holiday, including Kanye West and Julia Fox getting together and Dua Lipa and Anwar Hadid splitting up (1:00). Plus, Jason Derulo fought some guys after they mistook him for Usher (13:12), this month for Cringe Mode we’re doing “Chanuary” (32:17), and what is going on with Kris Jenner’s multiple fridges (52:17)? Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Hal...

Juliet and Amanda review ‘Emily in Paris’ Season 2 and give their thoughts on the fashion, characters, and how it compares to Season 1 (2:09) before talking through the latest episodes of ‘... And Just Like That’ (19:18). Then, they briefly touch on another Tristan Thompson apology posted on Instagram (34:24) and a New Year's celebration featuring Jeff Bezos and his girlfriend, Lauren Sanchez (39:...

The 'Tea Time' crew recaps some of their favorite celebrity moments of 2021, including Olivia Rodrigo taking off with the release of "drivers license" (11:36), Bennifer reuniting (17:43), and Britney Spears being freed from her conservatorship (31:59). Then they make some outlandish celebrity predictions for 2022 (33:30). Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia Wedemeyer Producer: Kaya McMull...

Juliet and Amanda wrap up 2021 by sharing their favorites from the world of pop culture! They discuss such faves as couple Bennifer to the Beatles docuseries ‘Get Back’ to Robert Kolker’s "The Bad Art Friend," and much more! Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taylor Swift had a joint birthday party with Alana Haim, which may have upset the power ranking of the Haim sisters (1:00). Megan Thee Stallion graduated from Texas Southern University over the weekend (10:36), ‘Pottersville’ may be the worst-ever Christmas movie (22:32), and what are the best and worst Christmas songs (44:47)? Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia Wedemeyer Producer: Kaya...

Juliet and Amanda run through the ‘Sex and the City’ reboot ‘And Just Like That …’ and discuss this new chapter of life for Carrie, Miranda, and Charlotte. Then, they further break down all aspects of the show, from Carrie podcasting to the friend group without Samantha to Big dying after a ride on the Peloton (0:52). Later, they touch on new Hollywood couple Zendaya and Tom Holland and their ‘Spi...