This week, Amanda is joined by longtime podcast friends Claire Mazur and Erica Cerulo, founders of ‘831 Stories,’ to dive into some celebrity news—and, of course, their summer book recommendations! They discuss the ongoing saga involving Justin Baldoni, Blake Lively, and now Taylor Swift (10:18); thoughts on Tom Cruise’s new hair (24:42); Brooklyn and Nicola Peltz dining with Harry and Meghan (27:53); and their book recs (33:25).

Host: Amanda Dobbins
Guests: Claire Mazur and Erica Cerulo
Producer: Jade Whaley

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Girl, the tariffs! Jodi and Nora first go through a couple of viral tidbits that made them giggle this week, including Max reverting to HBO Max (11:07), Pope Leo XIV’s brother calling him from an iPad in the middle of an interview (18:48), and Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner looking very in love courtside at a Knicks game (24:46). Then they dive into the truly disastrous drama of Justin Baldoni’s lawyer subpoenaing Taylor Swift as a witness for his case with Blake Lively (31:06) and discuss what exactly a recession indicator is (41:20). Finally, they talk about the recent reporting around Jordon Hudson’s standing with UNC and how the Miss Maine competition went (1:01:38) before sharing their personal obsessions for the week (1:15:45).

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Hosts: Jodi Walker and Nora Princiotti

Producers: Sasha Ashall and Belle Roman

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This week, Amanda is joined again by Ringer colleague Yasi Salek to discuss the celebrity news and drama, starting with Taylor Swift continuing to be dragged into Blake Lively’s battle with Justin Baldoni, and her publicist Tree Paine’s response (4:58). Next, the ladies discuss Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner’s red carpet debut in Rome (26:42), George Clooney’s attire for his day out on the baseball field in Central Park (32:40), Dua Lipa’s newsletter (37:57), and more!

Host: Amanda Dobbins
Guest: Yasi Salek
Producer: Jade Whaley

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Icons only this week! Jodi and Nora first go through some incredible, introspective questions emailed in by listeners (2:46) before getting to our breaking story of the week: A new pope has been chosen (10:00)! Then they talk about their favorite Met Gala looks (32:44) and the myriad NYC-related features and personal essays they’ve read this week, including The Cut’s West Village Girl piece and Lena Dunham’s essay on leaving NYC in The New Yorker (50:11). Finally, they share some items they are personally obsessed with bringing to bachelorette parties (59:05).

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Hosts: Jodi Walker and Nora Princiotti

Producers: Sasha Ashall and Belle Roman

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This week, Amanda is back with Lauren Sherman to discuss the 2025 Met Gala! They discuss the extravagant night full of amazing fashion, pre-parties, and after-parties. The ladies also discuss some celebrity news, including David Beckham’s 50th birthday (43:12), Prince Harry being security-less (53:59), and Zoe Kravitz being spotted with a new boo (56:05).

Host: Amanda Dobbins
Guest: Lauren Sherman
Producer: Jade Whaley

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It’s a Nora week! Jodi and Nora dive right into the NFL drama that has been making the rounds, starting with Shedeur Sanders falling precipitously in the draft, the ensuing media crashout, and the prank call heard 'round the world (3:26). Then, they chow down on the juiciest ‘CBS Morning Show’ interview with Bill Belichick, in which his 24-year-old girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, made her presence well known (26:27). Finally, they touch down on some extremely niche viral moments, including the 100 men vs. one gorilla debate (52:56), and BJ Novak and Delaney Rowe’s relationship (1:01:06), before they each share their personal obsessions for the week (1:15:37).

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Hosts: Jodi Walker and Nora Princiotti

Producers: Sasha Ashall and Belle Roman

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This week, we have a packed episode. Amanda is joined by Ringer colleague Charles Holmes to discuss the biggest movie stars of the summer, but first, they discuss some celebrity news. They talk about Gigi Hadid's and Al Pacino’s birthdays and all the celebrities that attended (2:10), Leo’s water season and Ben Affleck's visit to the Criterion Closet (13:15), Katy Perry’s Lifetimes Tour and the status of her career (22:47), Meghan Markle’s jam update (33:17), and, finally, the summer movie star preview (40:01).

Host: Amanda Dobbins
Guest: Charles Holmes
Producer: Jade Whaley

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Let’s have a conclave! Jodi and Nora first address some stories from across the Internet, including how ‘The Masked Singer’ goes viral (2:00), Billy Ray Cyrus’ new girlfriend (13:12), and Khloe Kardashian’s new protein popcorn (21:14). Then, they enter the conclave to introduce you to all the possible future popes and give some of their own options (27:06). Finally, Jodi gushes about ‘Sinners’ (59:06), before they each share their personal obsessions for the week (1:10:27).

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Hosts: Jodi Walker and Nora Princiotti

Producers: Sasha Ashall and Belle Roman

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It's a packed episode this week on ‘Jam Session’, as Amanda is joined by Ringer colleague Kate Halliwell to discuss all things celebrities, beginning with the aftermath of the Blue Origin space flight with Katy Perry and Gayle King (3:15), a check-in on Hailee Steinfeld’s celebrity pull post ‘Sinners’ premiere (10:33), Chappell Roan’s pro veneer stance (16:40), and Amelia Dimoldenberg on Andrew Garfield (24:40). Lastly, the two discuss Michelle Williams meeting Michelle Williams (28:41), the Pope’s passing (34:42), and of course yacht season (40:03).

Hosts: Amanda Dobbins

Guest: Kate Halliwell

Producer: Jade Whaley

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Our favorite group of boss babes returned from space this week, and the internet had thoughts! Jodi and Nora start with some rapid-fire micro-obsessions, including pop culture anniversaries, a fun week in sports (shout-out to the WNBA draft and the Masters), and the shocking reveal that Nurse Jesse from 'The Pitt' used to drum for Rooney (1:40). Then, Jodi and Nora touch on the unhinged Pitchfork reviews coming out of Coachella's first weekend (27:16). Then, the ladies go full galaxy brain over our cringe space girls—why did Gayle King look so miserable? Like Katy Perry theorized, did this space mission, in fact, save the Earth? (37:10) Finally, Jodi and Nora preview a messy and dramatic summer TV slate—from 'And Just Like That ...' to 'The Gilded Age' to 'The Valley' to 'The Rehearsal' to 'The Morning Show'—before sharing their personal obsessions for the week. (1:05:55) 

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Hosts: Jodi Walker and Nora Princiotti

Producers: Devon Baroldi, Sasha Ashall, and Belle Roman

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