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Super Bowl LIX: Everything Except the Game Feb 11, 2025

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The ladies return at the top of this week with a special Super Bowl recap, discussing everything except, of course, the actual game. They start off with the pleasant surprise appearance of Lady Gaga in New Orleans amidst her recent album drop (2:12). Then, the ladies obviously had to discuss all the celebrities that appeared at the game—specifically Taylor as she supported boyfriend Travis Kelce (7:16). Next, they discuss Kendrick Lamar’s complex yet impactful halftime performance and more (24:33).

Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins

Producer: Jade Whaley

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The Grammys, the Dallas Mavericks, and ‘Another Simple Favor’ | We’re Obsessed Feb 07, 2025

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Wait, is this a sports podcast now? Jodi and Sophia Benoit first tell us all about the things that made them say LOL out loud this week, including Robbie Williams’s deranged Instagram (1:40), the ‘Another Simple Favor’ poster debacle (7:00), and more ‘Jennifer Hudson Show’ tunnel shenanigans (15:30). Then, Sophia tells us about her Traitor of the Week, the Dallas Mavericks, who executed one of the most shocking trades in NBA history over the weekend (19:45). Finally, they dive into the most iconic moments from this year’s Grammys, including Beyoncé’s wins, Kendrick Lamar sweeping for a diss track, Doechii’s performance, and a new piece of viral vernacular (37:35), before sharing their personal obsessions for the week (1:15:15).

Host: Jodi Walker

Guest: Sophia Benoit

Producer: Sasha Ashall

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Poetic Justice: The Year of Kendrick Lamar Feb 06, 2025

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Ahead of Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime performance, Ringer senior staff writer Justin Charity explores some of the critical moments of Kendrick’s story: from a legendary come-up in the rap blog era of the late 2000s to his early stardom in the 2010s to his fiery resurgence in the past several months as he takes a never-ending victory lap after winning his war against Drake.

Host: Justin Charity

Producers: Vikram Patel, Justin Sayles, Chelsea Stark-Jones, and Bobby Wagner

Story Editing: Aric Jenkins

Sound Design, Mixing, and Mastering: Bobby Wagner

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Baldoni Vs. Lively Saga Updates, Kate Middleton, Karla Sofía Gascón, and More | Jam Session Feb 04, 2025

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This week, Juliet and Amanda have a packed lineup of the latest celebrity news, starting with updates on the Justin Baldoni vs. Blake Lively lawsuit (00:53), Kate Middleton's return to her duties and her request that the world pay more attention to her work than her clothes (16:23), Karla Sofía Gascón's struggling ‘Emilia Pérez’ Oscar campaign after the resurfacing of her old tweets (19:32), and much more!

Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins

Producer: Jade Whaley

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Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell Break up, 'The Baldwins’ Trailer, and Football | We’re Obsessed Jan 31, 2025

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What do you know about football? Jodi and Sophia Benoit first tell us all the funniest things they’ve learned about football this week, including the names of Patrick Mahomes’s children and dogs (1:30). Then, they talk about the ridiculous and unbelievable new trailer for TLC’s ‘The Baldwins’ (18:07); the buzz at Sundance for J.Lo’s new movie, ‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’ (31:18); and Macaulay Culkin and Brenda Song’s Cosmo spread (46:50). Finally, they dive into all the ways that ‘The Bachelor’ has returned to the zeitgeist, specifically Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell’s sudden breakup and the ensuing social media post and podcast episodes (57:36), before sharing their personal obsessions for the week (1:22:48).

Host: Jodi Walker

Guest: Sophia Benoit

Producer: Sasha Ashall

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Baldoni Vs. Lively Saga, Katy Perry, J.Lo, and More | Jam Session Jan 28, 2025

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This week, Juliet and Amanda return with a packed episode on celebrity news, starting with the continuation of the Justin Baldoni vs. Blake Lively saga with new tapes revealed (1:19), Katy Perry announcing her Lifetimes Tour (15:47), and Prince Harry settling with Rupert Murdoch (21:16). Finally, the two discuss a few rumored hookups spotted, including Demi Moore and Andrew Garfield and Kevin Costner and J.Lo (24:14), and Juliet's and Amanda’s personal YouTube reports (33:59).

Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins

Producer: Jade Whaley

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TikTok Whiplash, ‘Severance’ Season 2, and Oscar Nominations | We’re Obsessed Jan 24, 2025

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Let’s bury our heads in the sand for an hour, shall we? Jodi is joined by Kate Halliwell to first go over a few of the distractions that have been getting them through this week, including Timothée Chalamet’s upcoming 'SNL' appearance as host and musical guest, the start of Robert Pattinson’s ‘Mickey 17’ press tour, Oscar nominations, a CBS show called ‘FBI: CIA,’ and the ‘Yellowjackets’ Season 3 trailer (2:27). Then, they talk about the current state of a little app called TikTok, and the whiplash of losing it and getting it back within 24 hours (32:02). Finally, they get into everything they’re obsessed with in ‘Severance’ Season 2 so far (47:07), before sharing their personal obsessions for the week (1:03:33).

Host: Jodi Walker

Guest: Kate Halliwell

Engineer: Olivia Crerie

Producer: Sasha Ashall

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Ben Affleck vs. the FBI, Hugh Grant Interviews Renée Zellweger, Harry and Meghan, and More | Jam Session Jan 21, 2025

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This week, Juliet and Amanda have some interesting celebrity news to cover, starting with Ben Affleck receiving two visits from the FBI regarding unauthorized drone activity, amid the fire devastation in L.A. (2:25). Hugh Grant interviews Renée Zellweger for British 'Vogue' (12:29), Harry and Meghan watch (28:28), and a new divorce watch on the Obamas (43:13).

To continue to support the LA Wildfires and devastation here is a link to the Altadena Girls to help teenagers in the Altadena area get support after the fires

https://www.pledge.to/altadena-girls

Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins

Producer: Jade Whaley

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Revolutionary Biopic 'Better Man,' the TikTok Ban, and 2025 Ins and Outs | We're Obsessed Jan 17, 2025

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Welcome to 2025, folks! Jodi is joined by Alexis Wilson in our first episode of the new year to first go over a few funny little things that have happened over the past two weeks, including Zendaya and Tom Holland getting engaged, Mrs. Fields of cookie fame being revealed to be a baddie, a Carrie Underwood stan account turning on her, and Club Chalamet’s busy month (0:45). Then, they name the United States government as Traitor of the Week for banning TikTok (22:37) and do a full deep dive on the bizarre and wonderful Robbie Williams (who?) musical biopic, ‘Better Man,’ throughout which he is depicted as a CGI chimp (35:35). Finally, in honor of the new year and all it can bring, they share their ins and outs for 2025 (1:03:18).

If you wish to donate to those in our Ringer family affected by the L.A. wildfires, the three GoFundMe fundraisers below are for Alexis Wilson’s aunt and uncle, Chelsea Stark-Jones’s parents, Yasi Salek, and Yasi's neighbors George and Mary Buck, all of whom lost their homes.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-coach-arins-family-after-fire-loss

https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-the-jones-family-after-devastating-fire-loss

https://www.gofundme.com/f/yasis-house-burned-down-to-the-ground

https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-george-and-mary-buck-rebuild-after-the-eaton-fire

Host: Jodi Walker

Guest: Alexis Wilson

Producer: Sasha Ashall

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Favorite Things Right Now | Jam Session Jan 14, 2025

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This week, the ladies return on our new day, TUESDAYS, to discuss their favorite things right now amid the Los Angeles wildfires. The ladies discuss their favorite things for various categories, including books, TV shows, skin care, makeup, clothing, and more! Please find their recommendations below. With the L.A. wildfires still going on, we also want to take the time to spread the word and help those in need. We have linked a few Google Docs below containing links to various GoFundMes for families who need support after their homes were destroyed. If you are able, please consider donating. Thank you!

Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins

Producer: Jade Whaley

LA WILDFIRE RELIEF

Displaced Black Families GoFund Me Directory

https://shorturl.at/FziM1

Additional Aid/Resource List

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/0/d/1w7Rxmcw8naEqRXc6UoXCYSoR3_k-u8elafDk-GFteDY/htmlview?usp=gmail

JULIET AND AMANDA’S FAVORITES LIST

BOOKS

Juliet: Wolf Half by Hilary Mantel, Best Land Under Heaven by Michael Wallis
Amanda: The Talent by Daniel D’Addario, Creation Lake by Rachel Kushner

TV SHOWS

Juliet: Day of the Jackal on Peacock
Amanda: Say Nothing on FX, Anora (a movie)

SKINCARE/MAKEUP

Juliet: Youth To the People’s Kale + Spinach Superfood Cleanser, Cerave Skin Renewing Night Cream
Amanda: Dennis Gross LED Mask, Merit Flush Blush, T3 Airebrush, Chanel Roussy lipstick from Marisa Meltzer's Soft Power substack

CLOTHING