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Our Holiday Media Diet | Guilty Pleasures Jan 05, 2024

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Juliet and Jodi convene in the new year to talk about all their guilty pleasure viewing during the holidays, including the cult documentary ‘Love Has Won,’ ‘Reacher,’ ‘Call the Midwife,’ and more, before discussing culture they’ve been exposed to through meme osmosis.

Hosts: Juliet Litman and Jodi Walker

Producer: Sasha Ashall

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Favorite Things from 2023, and a 2024 Lookahead | Jam Session Dec 26, 2023

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Juliet and Amanda return for their ACTUAL last episode of 2023! The two discuss their favorite things and moments from 2023, including the ‘Beckham’ docuseries and WAG culture (1:55), “the summer of women” giving shout-outs to Greta Gerwig, Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, and more women later on (4:45), Lauren Sanchez’s Vogue profile, and Jeff Bezos future clock (8:37), with a 'GILDED AGE' SPOILER at 9:34! Then, the women discuss what they are looking forward to in 2024, including a plethora of books (14:57), a few movies including ‘Challengers’ and ‘Civil War’ (21:46), the 2024 Summer Olympics, but more importantly, the celebrities that will be there (23:33), and more!

Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins

Producer: Jade Whaley

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“The Best Chrismukkah Ever” From ‘The O.C.’ With Alan Sepinwall | Guilty Pleasure Dec 22, 2023

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Jo is joined by Rolling Stone TV critic and coauthor of “Welcome to the O.C.: The Oral History” Alan Sepinwall to talk about one of the greatest television holiday specials ever, “The Best Chrismukkah Ever,” from the first season of the legendary series ‘The O.C.’

Host: Joanna Robinson

Guest: Alan Sepinwall

Producer: Sasha Ashall

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Sibling Dynamics at the Holidays | What About Your Friends? Dec 20, 2023

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Erika and Steven check in with one another about their holiday plans, and discuss how they each function in their sibling dynamics during family gatherings. Then, Erika is joined by brothers Jeff and Eric Rosenthal and her good friend Kozza to dig further into the intricacies of sibling friendships. They go on to discuss their favorite holiday movies and TV shows that depict said sibling friendships, like ‘Home Alone,’ the “Seven Fishes” episode from ‘The Bear,’ ‘Friends,’ and more.

Hosts: Erika Ramirez and Steven Othello

Guests: Eric Rosenthal, Jeff Rosenthal, and Kozza Babumba

Producer: Sasha Ashall

Theme Music: Devon Renaldo

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‘The Crown’, ‘The Gilded Age’, Celebrity Parties, and More | Jam Session Dec 19, 2023

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Juliet and Amanda return for their last episode of 2023! First, the two discuss the finale episodes of some of their favorite shows: ‘The Crown’ Season 6 (1:03) and ‘The Gilded Age’ Season 2 (12:00) with SPOILERS (13:09-17:51). Next, the ladies discuss Variety Studio’s 'Actors on Actors' series and how it is playing a role in current celebrity publicity (20:19). And lastly, a few celebrity winter parties, including J-Lo’s holiday party and Lauren Sanchez’s birthday party (24:15). See you all next year!

Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins

Producer: Jade Whaley

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Top Five Pop Culture Friendship Moments of 2023 | What About Your Friends? Dec 13, 2023

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Erika and Steven make their contribution to The Ringer’s end-of-year list-making endeavor by talking about their top five pop culture friendship moments of 2023 from across reality TV, movies, music, podcasts, and television.

Hosts: Erika Ramirez and Steven Othello

Producer: Sasha Ashall

Theme Song: Devon Renaldo

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Taylor Swift Person of the Year, Angelina Jolie Back in the Media, New Couple Alert, and More | Jam Session Dec 11, 2023

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Juliet and Amanda return this week with a few pieces in celebrity news. First, the ladies discuss Taylor Swift being named Time magazine’s Person of the Year (1:54), Angelina Jolie’s feature in Bazaar after her new fashion collection was launch this week (17:55), and Bradley Cooper’s new food truck venture (22:19). Finally the ladies talk new couple Joshua Jackson and Lupita Nyong’o (25:43) and ‘The Gilded Age’ updates (36:07).

Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins

Producer: Jade Whaley

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Magical and Animal Friendships in Fantasy Stories With Mallory Rubin | What About Your Friends? Dec 06, 2023

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With Hayao Miyazaki’s new movie, ‘The Boy and the Heron,’ imminently coming to theaters, Erika sits down with The Ringer’s Mallory Rubin to talk about magical and animal friendships in fantasy stories. They talk about ‘The Never Ending Story,’ ‘E.T.,’ a whole host of Miyazaki films, and some of their favorite fantasy book series like ‘Harry Potter,’ ‘His Dark Materials,’ and ‘Lord of the Rings.’

Host: Erika Ramirez

Guest: Mallory Rubin

Producer: Sasha Ashall

Theme Music: Devon Renaldo

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Beyoncé’s 'Renaissance' Movie, Tree Paine Vs. DeuxMoi, 2024 Gift Guide, and More | Jam Session Dec 05, 2023

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Juliet and Amanda return this week with a fun-filled episode! Beginning with the most exciting news of the week, Amanda speaks about her experience watching Beyoncé’s new film, ‘Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé,’ that shows the ins and outs of the singer's Renaissance World Tour (:56). Next, the ladies discuss the beef between Tree Paine and DeuxMoi over Taylor Swift marriage allegations (12:50) and the confusing royal mess surrounding the Omid Scobie book ‘Endgame’ (17:23). Finally, the ladies end on a high with their 2024 gift guides for the holidays (24:09)! See below for their recommendations!

JULIET’S GIFTS

Sephora gift card (and Uniqlo and Cole Haan)

Frank & Eileen oversized button up

Jewelry from Quince

Ink + Alloy subscription

Hellerware dishes

Binoculars

Paul Murray trilogy

Astor by Anderson Cooper

AMANDA’S GIFTS

Merit Blush

Hay Liberty Table Lamp

Olive and June Pedicure Kit

Sophia Coppola Book and Charms

Murray Toggery Mens Shorts

Becky Malinksy Newsletter Sub + Alex Mill Scarf

Books:

The Likeness, Tana French,

The Guest, Emma Cline,

Big Swiss, Jen Beagin

Shining Through, Susan Isaacs

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Meg Ryan Reflects on Rom-Coms in ‘What Happens Later’ | Guilty Pleasures Dec 01, 2023

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Juliet and Amanda discuss the new movie ‘What Happens Later,’ which rom-com veteran Meg Ryan directs and stars in alongside David Duchovny. They talk about what worked, what didn’t, how Meg Ryan uses this film to reflect on her career as a rom-com star, and what the endings of those movies don’t show.

Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins

Producer: Sasha Ashall

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