Ringer Dish

For the six weeks leading up to Christmas, Jodi Walker has a meet-cute with your Ringer favorites to binge the best original holiday movies that Hallmark, Lifetime, and Netflix have to offer. On the final day of Bingemas (also known as Christmas Day), Jodi and Rob Mahoney bring to you two movies filled with animal-based holiday love stories: ‘Happy Howlidays,’ starring the dead-eyed winner of Hallmark’s reality show to find a new holiday hunk ‘Finding Mr. Christmas’ (6:35), and ‘Christmas on the Alpaca Farm,’ featuring a man who would rather his entire life fall to ruin than make sweaters with blended fabrics (55:50). Thank you so much for binging with us this year! Host: Jodi Walker Guest: Rob Mahoney Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amanda makes an early return to 'Jam Session' to discuss Blake Lively's lawsuit against Justin Baldoni and the New York Times article that details the events leading up to it. They also go over subsequent events since the lawsuit was filed on December 20, and they parse the various people named in both lawsuit and article. They conclude by asking what happens next for the people involved. To read the NY Time story: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/21/business/media/blake-lively-justin-baldoni-it-ends-with-us.html. Host: Juliet and Amanda Producer: Jade Whaley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week is all about fangirling! Jodi is joined by Sophia Benoit to first fangirl over Ethan Slater (a.k.a. SpongeBob)’s ex-wife Dr. Lilly Jay’s personal essay in The Cut (1:40). Then, they fangirl over some pop girly music moments (21:02), including Chappell Roan’s Carpool Karaoke, and the A-listers that are just being so charming (30:50), including Nicole Kidman, Timothée Chalamet, Kieran Culkin, and Colman Domingo. In honor of the holidays, they visit some Christmas Obsessions past and present, in the form of the iconic “Danita, it’s Christmas” video, the viral Beanie Baby Cookie, and Rihanna getting Mariah Carey to sign her boobs (58:18). Finally, they each share their personal obsessions for the week (1:06:55). Host: Jodi Walker Guest: Sophia Benoit Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For the six weeks leading up to Christmas, Jodi Walker will meet-cute with your Ringer favorites to binge the best original holiday movies that Hallmark, Lifetime, and Netflix have to offer. On the fifth day of Bingemas, Jodi and Joanna Robinson bring to you two movies filled with family legacy Christmas businesses and the healing spirit of the holiday: ‘The Santa Class,’ about a school that teaches you how to be Santa Claus (6:30), and ‘The Holiday Junkie,’ featuring Jennifer Love Hewitt sobbing in every way humanly possible (49:45). Host: Jodi Walker Guest: Joanna Robinson Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on ‘Jam Session,’ we have a packed episode filled with lots of celebrity news to cover. Juliet is joined by Ringer colleague Katie Baker and the two start off with reactions to Katie Holmes’s recent clap-back posts to the Daily Mail (1:21), Gayle King’s 70th birthday party (11:26), and the break-in at NFL star Joe Burrow's house (14:21). Juliet also gives some book and entertainment recommendations (22:59), and the two also discuss Jacob Elordi (31:41), Prince Harry’s 'Polo' show on Netflix (34:27), and more! Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Katie Baker Producer: Jade Whaley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week was all about learning. First, Jodi and Nora Princiotti learn about how Timothee Chalamet actually knows a good bit about college football and a lot about the Knicks (4:45). Then, after reviewing ‘Wicked’ and the Internet’s reaction to it, Jodi and Nora learn what “holding space” means and what it could possibly mean to “hold space” for song lyrics (15:40). Finally, they learn, like we all did this week, that an alleged assassin can become social media’s favorite main character as they unpack the United Healthcare CEO assassination and the accused murderer who, in a wild twist, became the Internet’s boyfriend (42:15). At last, they share their personal obsessions for the week, which include a TikTok trend and some musical theater (1:10:30). Host: Jodi Walker Guest: Nora Princiotti Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For the six weeks leading up to Christmas, Jodi Walker will meet-cute with your Ringer favorites to binge the best original holiday movies that Hallmark, Lifetime, and Netflix have to offer. On the fourth day of Bingemas, Jodi and Danny Heifetz bring to you two movies filled with women trying to pursue careers, ‘Mean Girls’ cast members, and so many secrets: ‘Our Little Secret,’ featuring Lindsay Lohan and an unreasonable amount of weed gummies (0:50), and ‘The Christmas Quest,’ featuring Lacey Chabert and the Icelandic legend of the Thirteen Yule Lads (47:00). Host: Jodi Walker Guest: Danny Heifetz Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on 'Jam Session,' Juliet is joined by Ringer colleague Nora Princiotti to discuss the end of Taylor Swift’s 21-month-long tour, what this means for Taylor now, and their overall thoughts on the whole ride (1:19). They also briefly touch on some updates on Apple Martin following the debutante ball (45:31) and some book, movie, and TV recommendations brought to you by Juliet (46:48) Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Nora Princiotti Producer: Jade Whaley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jodi Walker is joined by Chelsea Stark-Jones to talk about some weird and mysterious stories circulating this week, including the inexplicably good plastic surgery that celebrities seem to be getting recently, Jacob Elordi’s bizarrely unflattering beard, Club Chalamet’s confounding communication with Bob Dylan on Twitter, and orcas wearing salmon as hats (12:30). Then, they ring in the holiday season by exchanging some gifts (34:20), before discussing in depth the rumors surrounding Barry Keoghan and Sabrina Carpenter’s recent breakup (48:36). Finally, they each share their personal obsessions for the week (1:05:05). Host: Jodi Walker Guest: Chelsea Stark-Jones Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For the six weeks leading up to Christmas, Jodi Walker will meet-cute with your Ringer favorites to binge the best original holiday movies that Hallmark, Lifetime, and Netflix have to offer. On the third day of Bingemas, Jodi and Nora Princiotti bring to you the Taylor Swift/football-themed romps: ‘Christmas in the Spotlight,’ featuring a pop star who starts dating a football player (hmmm… sounds familiar) (0:50), and ‘Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story,’ about a very magical Chiefs Christmas beanie (42:53). Host: Jodi Walker Guest: Nora Princiotti Producer: Sasha Ashall Engineer: Belle Roman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s the fifth annual gift guide from ‘Jam Session’! Juliet is joined by friends Claire Mazur and Erica Cerulo from 831 Stories to share their favorite gifts and to help make your holiday shopping more fun and exciting! Find the ladies’ gift ideas below! The ladies also touch on some celebrity news at the top. Hosts: Juliet Litman Guest: Claire Mazur and Erica Cerulo Producer: Jade Whaley Juliet’s Gifts: To entertain: brit box acorn To read: Bloomberg Casey Lewis’s After School To wear: timex x noah watch jenny bird jewelry MWL socks Something frivolous: luxury chess set Something practical: baggu pouches return address stamp Street cred: daunt books tote bag Claire's List To entertain: Fort builder Balance board Yoto player To read: 831 Books Hunter Harris substack Anyway Magazine To wear: Pillow Head Scarf from Another Hat Bag Cul de Sac studio floral waffle thermal Frivolous: Tortoise General Store Mari Balls Underwater weaving stair tote Practical: CO-OP pill box CO Bigelow Pill Bottle by Sarah coleman For Street cred: 831 Trope Hats Pacific Tote Company Erica's list: To entertain: A Very Kacey Christmas Met Opera on demand Popcorn Masala from Diaspora Co. To read: Hunter Harris Hung Up Casey Lewis’s After School newsletter Print edition of The Onion (monthly) To wear: Forme Power Bra Something frivolous: Anya Hindmarch Bespoke Filing Card Case Envelope Passport Holder Katie Kimmel custom pet vase Something practical: Bodum Melior gooseneck water kettle For street cred: SUR gift certificate Order Katz’s for a When Harry Met Sally Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For the six weeks leading up to Christmas, Jodi Walker will meet cute with your Ringer favorites to binge the best original holiday movies Hallmark, Lifetime, and Netflix have to offer. On the second day of Bingemas, Jodi and Sophia Benoit bring to you two of Hallmark’s letter-writing-based Yuletide offerings: ‘Santa Tell Me,’ with Hallmark legends Erin Krakow and Daniel Lissing (0:40), and ‘Confessions of a Christmas Letter,’ starring Angela Kinsey from ’The Office’ (59:00). Host: Jodi Walker Guest: Sophia Benoit Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, Juliet welcomes The Ringer’s own Chris Ryan to the pod to dish about everything they’ve been reading and hearing this week in the world of pop culture. Juliet and Chris begin by discussing their feelings about Vanity Fair’s recent article detailing author Cormac McCarthy's secret relationship with a teenager (7:12). Then Chris gives his thoughts on 'Gladiator II' and Paul Mescal and Gracie Abrams hard-launching their new relationship on the red carpet (22:41). Finally, Juliet gushes about Leo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet’s longstanding friendship after they reunited at a screening of Winslet’s new movie (30:35) before breaking the news to Chris that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are back on her divorce watch (36:04). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Chris Ryan Producer: Devon Baroldi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This one’s for the boys! First off, Jodi and Nora Princiotti take a tour of the older men that are acting up this week, including Mike Tyson’s square ass, Jay Leno’s mangled face and body, and John Stamos’s fake bald head (2:40). They dive into how look-alike contest culture has exploded with Jeremy Allen White, Dev Patel, Paul Mescal, Harry Styles, and so many more contests popping up after the infamous Timothée Chalamet competition in New York City (21:16). Then, they discuss Sabrina Carpenter’s sexual silliness on her Short n’ Sweet Tour, and her recent arrest of Marcello Hernandez as his character Domingo from an "Espresso"-based 'SNL' sketch for being too sexy (39:45). Finally, they rave over an extremely horny and dishy British Disney+ show ‘Rivals’ (55:49), before each sharing their personal obsession for the week (1:07:40). Host: Jodi Walker Guest: Nora Princiotti Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to Bingemas! For the six weeks leading up to Christmas, Jodi Walker will meet cute with your Ringer favorites to binge the best original holiday movies Hallmark, Lifetime, and Netflix have to offer. On the first day of Bingemas, Jodi and Kate bring to you Netflix’s horniest Yuletide offerings: ‘Hot Frosty’ starring the queen of Christmas Lacey Chabert and ‘The Merry Gentlemen’ starring teen heartthrob Chad Michael Murray. Host: Jodi Walker Guest: Kate Halliwell Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juliet returns this week with Ringer colleague Matthew Belloni to discuss this week’s celebrity news, starting with a deep dive into the 'Vanity Fair’ 2025 Hollywood Issue, discussing everyone who made the cover and issue (1:59). Next, the two discuss the 'People’ 2024 Sexiest Man Alive, John Krasinski, and how he landed this cover (31:12), Sabrina Carptenter’s LA Show featuring Katy Perry and ex John Mayer in VIP (38:09), Lucas Bravo’s disparaging comments on ‘Emily in Paris’ (43:14), and a quick hit on divorce watch with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry (47:00). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Matthew Belloni Producer: Jade Whaley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jodi is joined this week by elite yapper Alexis Wilson to explore three cultural crash outs. They start with the yearlong crash out of People’s Sexiest Man Alive award, which is currently not beating the PR stunt/paid-for-by allegations after John Krasinski was chosen (3:10). Then they go super deep on Molly Rutter’s pivot from DateTok cringe poster to political correspondent, which shockingly hasn’t been going so well (23:00). Finally, they talk about the thin line between girl bossing and becoming a cult leader in ‘Breath of Fire,’ HBO’s docuseries about kundalini yoga (1:02:10), before each sharing their personal obsession for the week (1:09:20). Host: Jodi Walker Guest: Alexis Wilson Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Juliet returns with friend and old colleague Wesley Morris to discuss the week's celebrity news, starting with a deep dive into Leonardo DiCaprio’s 50th birthday bash and who all attended (1:57). Then they get into the Rock’s Men of the Year cover story in GQ (35:15) and, finally, some quick hits on the ‘Wicked’ press tour and Chappell Roan (54:02). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Wesley Morris Producer: Jade Whaley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juliet returns with Ringer colleague Katie Baker to discuss this week's celebrity pop culture, starting with Gisele Bündchen’s baby announcement and Tom Brady’s reaction (1:41), Martha Stewart’s “scalding review” of Netflix’s new ‘Martha’ documentary (14:06), with some comments from Martha on Ryan Reynolds. Lastly, quick hits on the upcoming movie ‘Wicked,’ Shawn Mendes, and more (38:31) Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Katie Baker Producer: Jade Whaley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chelsea and Jodi are feeling very Sporty Spice today! First, they take a look at some of the more deranged categories on People’s ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ reader’s choice poll, including “Sexiest Long-Married Star” (6:37). Then, they take a look at all the drama that’s been going on in the sports world, from the Yankees fan who took the ball out of Mookie Betts’s glove in the World Series (12:52) to Dwyane Wade’s not-so-uncanny statue (17:12) and Tom Brady’s emo Instagram story about Gisele Bundchen’s pregnancy (21:03). Finally, Jodi is joined by Jezebel reporter Kylie Cheung to wade through the lore on the Timothée Chalamet Look-Alike Competition that happened in New York City this past weekend, its effect on Club Chalamet, and what it was like on the ground at the event (24:12). Hosts: Jodi Walker and Chelsea Stark-Jones Guest: Kylie Cheung Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices