The Ringer

Jam Session

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Jam Session is where pop culture lives. Join Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins every week, as they unpack the biggest celebrity headlines, viral moments, award show highlights, book culture, internet drama, and entertainment news you can't stop scrolling past. Whether we're revisiting legendary tabloid scandals, breaking down the latest industry moves, or discussing the stars everyone's talking about, we've got you covered with insight, humor, and all the details that matter.

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Jul 4, 2026

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Episodes

Jen and Brad, Rihanna and Maybe Drake, and Adele and Hopefully Her New Album | Jam Session 22.01.2020

Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt set the internet on fire on Sunday night when they were photographed together at the SAG awards (1:17). Rihanna and Hassan Jameel broke up and she was spotted in New York City with Drake shortly after (13:43). Someone watching Adele’s YouTube page noticed that she posted a new video and then immediately made it private (15:12), and a perfect Daily Mail wedding (18:57...

A Hard Megxit: What's Next for Harry and Meghan Without the HRH | Jam Session 20.01.2020

The royal family announced over the weekend that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will be stepping back from royal duties completely and renouncing their HRH titles. So what happens now? Juliet and Amanda break down what this means for the royal family (2:24), Harry's statement (24:57), and what comes next for the couple (37:26). Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins Learn more about your ad choic...

In Memoriam: Jennifer Lopez's Oscar Campaign | Tea Time 17.01.2020

Vanity Fair's Hollywood issue came out this week and two of the three celebrities featured on the cover did not get nominated for Oscars (1:15). The Jonas Brothers recreated the iconic "don't be rude" scene from 'Keeping Up With the Kardashians,' and honestly we would have liked to have seen a little bit more effort (6:01). Jessie J and Channing Tatum might be getting back together, which means Am...

Our Top Five BTS Songs and Music Videos, With Youngdae Kim | Ringer Dish 15.01.2020

With BTS’s much anticipated album ‘Map of the Soul: 7’ on the horizon, we celebrate the iconic K-pop boy band’s discography thus far by offering up our personal top five songs and music videos with the help of ‘BTS: The Review’ author Youngdae Kim. Host: Kate Halliwell Guests: Youngdae Kim and Isaac Lee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Megxit: The Latest on Meghan, Harry, and the Queen | Jam Session 13.01.2020

Following Monday’s royal summit, we take a look at the queen’s statement (00:45), the financial fallout for Meghan and Harry (07:30), Prince William’s statement via his friend (07:30), Harry’s awkward interaction with Bob Iger that may have led to Meghan’s Disney voice-over contract (18:15), who knew before Buckingham Palace (24:45), and the astounding differences in press coverage between Kate an...

Gwyneth Paltrow's Netflix Show, Kim Kardashian's Liquids Fridge, and Grimes's Pregnancy Announcement | Tea Time 10.01.2020

Gwyneth Paltrow has a new wellness show coming to Netflix that looks … interesting (1:19). People have a lot of questions about the way Kim Kardashian stores her food after she took an Instagram video showing off her liquids fridge (8:16). The 'Tea Time' streaming recommendations for January include a lot of stuff you should probably not watch (24:59), and who's a weirder couple, Joaquin Phoenix a...

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Split From the Royal Family Emergency Podcast | Ringer Dish 08.01.2020

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced online that they will “step back” from the royal family. We break down how their role in the public eye will change, how the ways in which they make money will change, how media will cover them, and more on this emergency episode. Disclaimer: The first half of this podcast was recorded before Buckingham Palace released a response. Hosts: Juliet Litman and A...

Adele in Anguilla and Brad Pitt on a Podcast, Plus: Steven Soderbergh, 'Below Deck's' Biggest Fan | Jam Session  08.01.2020

Adele was spotted in Anguilla with Harry Styles and James Corden and while some think that Adele and Styles are dating, we think she's blowing off steam before she releases her next album (4:30). After being photographed together in his hometown of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Bill Hader and Rachel Bilson made their couple debut on the red carpet of the Golden Globes (12:36). Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio m...

Breaking Down the Most Fun Parts of the Golden Globes | Ringer Dish 06.01.2020

Join Juliet Litman, Kate Halliwell, Liz Kelly, and Amelia Wedemeyer as they break down all of their favorite celebrity moments from this year’s Golden Globes Awards. They talk about the best (1:31) and worst dressed (11:05), their favorite speeches (30:38), and the most uncomfortable Ricky Gervais jokes (46:08). Host: Juliet Litman Guests: Kate Halliwell, Liz Kelly, and Amelia Wedemeyer Learn more...

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly From the First Few Days of 2020 | Tea Time 03.01.2020

We go over the best and worst celebrity relationship news that came out over the holidays (1:17). In the first few days of 2020, social media has already gifted us a debate about the best seat on the subway and a 'Project Runway' contestant shading Karlie Kloss (15:35). Zac Efron was actually almost killed on his Quibi show, 'Killing Zac Efron' (34:18), and is Josh Duhamel getting paid too much to...

The Best Celebrity Moments of the Decade | Jam Session 30.12.2019

We reflect back on some of our favorite celebrity moments of the 2010s, including moments we can't believe happened this decade (3:47), our top-five favorite moments (16:50), and what we're ready to leave behind as we enter the 2020s (42:59). Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Outlandish Celebrity Predictions for 2020 | Tea Time 27.12.2019

We review some of our favorite pop culture moments from 2019, including the best memes (1:12) and the best celebrity moments (16:58). Then, we make some outlandish celebrity predictions for 2020, including which celebrity couples will stay together and which will call it quits (27:37) and who's poised to make the biggest comeback in the new year (31:40). Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Ameli...

The Best Celebrity Moments of 2019 | Jam Session 23.12.2019

We take a look back at the most significant celebrity moments of 2019, including our top five favorite of the year (15:01), honorable mentions (35:44), and what we would like to leave behind in 2019 (37:06). Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

P.S. Tea Time Still Loves You, Noah Centineo (but Only As Peter Kavinsky) | Tea Time 20.12.2019

The trailer for 'To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You' was released this week and we must admit that Noah Centineo as Peter Kavinsky is still great (1:20). Mary Kate and Ashley wishing Ashley Benson a happy birthday might be the weirdest video of 2019 (6:28). A lightning round of holiday traditions along with a special Christmas gift from Liz (19:07). Plus: Step aside, Kumail Nanjiani, there's a...

Diddy Has a 50th Birthday Party, Emma Watson Is Missing, and Kate Reminds Will: No Royal PDA | Jam Session 18.12.2019

Diddy had a 50th birthday blowout bash (two months after his birthday) and gave us a lot of great celebrity content along with it (0:38). Emma Watson has been mysteriously missing from the 'Little Women' press tour (12:18). Kate Middleton was caught on camera shrugging off Prince William's touch during a Mary Berry Christmas special (19:14), and Billy Eichner's 'Billy on the Street' with Mariah Ca...

The Top Five Christmas Songs | Ringer Dish 16.12.2019

It’s the holiday season and so we’re ranking Christmas music. Amanda Dobbins, Kate Halliwell, and Andrew Gruttadaro each give their top five favorite Christmas songs (1:00). They talk about favorites like “Please Come Home for Christmas” (8:44), “All I Want for Christmas Is You” (17:32), and “The Nutcracker Suite” (24:42). Hosts: Amanda Dobbins, Kate Halliwell, and Andrew Gruttadaro Learn more abo...

J.Lo’s Oscar Campaign, Cara Delevingne’s Twitter, and 30 Years of Kardashian Kristmas Parties | Tea Time 13.12.2019

Both the Golden Globe and the SAG Awards nominations were announced this week, so we check in on awards season, but mostly J.Lo’s campaign for her Oscar (1:16). Chrissy Teigen did a Twitter Q&A and we learned a few things about life as a celebrity (9:57). We take a look back at 30 years of Kardashian Christmas parties (25:01), and congratulations to Joaquin Phoenix for being named PETA’s person of...

Greta Gerwig in Vogue, Hugh Grant's Brexit Thoughts, and a Theory About Architectural Digest | Jam Session 11.12.2019

Greta Gerwig graced the cover of Vogue, and we learned more about her relationship with Noah Baumbach as well as our relationship to celebrities we admire (6:32). Brad Pitt gave an interview to The New York Times Magazine and didn't reveal much other than that he had a lot of fun in the '90s (19:22), and Hugh Grant is waging an anti-Brexit campaign and looking hot while doing so (23:09). Lastly, o...

Diving Into the Netflix Christmas Movie Canon | Ringer Dish 11.12.2019

Not to be left behind by Hallmark and Lifetime, Netflix is cranking out their own “so bad they’re good” original Christmas movies. We hand out awards for "Most Problematic Netflix Christmas Original" (4:57), "Hottest Santa" (18:51), "Best Winter Outerwear" (23:31), and the definitive best Netflix original Christmas movie (34:21). Host: Kate Halliwell Guests: Jordan Ligons and Miles Surrey Read Mil...

Forbes 30 Under 30, 10 Years of 'Jersey Shore,' and Armie Hammer and the Goat | Tea Time 06.12.2019

Another year, another nonsensical Forbes 30 Under 30 list. We break it down (1:09). Jason Derulo got in trouble with Instagram for posting a revealing photo of himself on the app (9:37). It's been 10 years since 'Jersey Shore' premiered; we reminisce on some of our favorite moments and catchphrases from the show (25:57). Plus, an extremely robust "Not Worth the Tea" category (34:24). Hosts: Liz Ke...

The 2019 'Jam Session' Holiday Gift Guide. Plus: Dakota Johnson on 'Ellen' and a New Relationship Straight Out of 'The Crown' | Jam Session 04.12.2019

In a viral celebrity moment, Dakota Johnson appeared on 'The Ellen Show' and called out Ellen for not attending her birthday party (1:02). Matt Smith and Lily James may or not have broken up and he may or may not be dating his 'Crown' costar Claire Foy now (5:33). Plus: Our first-ever official 'Jam Session' Holiday Gift Guide (11:03). Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins Learn more about your a...

Disney+, Holiday Movies, and Thanksgiving Table Talk | 4RealSeez 30.11.2019

Zoe Simmons, 14, and Liz Kelly, 25, team up to discuss their unique perspectives on teen culture in 2019, including: Disney+ as an addition to the streaming rotation, YouTubers branching out, new Christmas movies, avoiding awkward conversations at the Thanksgiving table, and more! Hosts: Liz Kelly and Zoe Simmons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dream Guests, Problematic Faves on Instagram, and a Lot of Animal Questions: It's a Tea Time Mailbag | Tea Time 26.11.2019

For the first time ever, 'Tea Time' is opening up the mailbag to answer listener questions. We talk about who would be our dream guest for the show (7:19), our favorite celebrity couples of all time (18:02), what celebrity we would like to give a social media tutorial to (26:43), and which animals will have viral moments in 2020 (34:02). Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia Wedemeyer Learn...

Book Club: ‘My Life So Far’ by Jane Fonda. Plus: A Prince Andrew Follow-Up and Brad Pitt, Man of Los Angeles | Jam Session 26.11.2019

Prince Andrew is officially stepping away from all of his royal duties after a disastrous interview with the BBC about his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffery Epstein (1:13). Justin Timberlake was caught by the tabloids holding hands with his co-star Alisha Wainwright in New Orleans (14:32). Brad Pitt is being continuously spotted out and about in Los Angeles with Alia Shawkat, this t...

Thoughts on the 'Cats' Trailer, Reboot Culture, and Zac Efron's New Survival Show | Tea Time 22.11.2019

The full trailer for 'Cats' has been released and somehow it's even worse than the first one (1:13). Brad Pitt and Alia Shawkat are not dating and other fake celebrity relationship news (15:41). Zac Efron will have a survival show on the streaming service Quibi called 'Killing Zac Efron' (28:26), and could we have made a better 'Charlie's Angels' movie (37:57)? Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, an...

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