Jam Session

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Making Friends as an Adult | What About Your Friends? Jun 28, 2023

Show notes

This week, Erika explores the joys and difficulties of making new friends as an adult. First, she talks with Steven about the ways they’ve successfully made new friends in their adult lives (0:33). Then, Erika speaks with author, musician, and podcaster Lane Moore about her new book, ‘You Will Find Your People,’ which dives deep into the vulnerability and complexity involved in adult friend-making and the culture that has misled us (17:00).

Hosts: Erika Ramirez and Steven Othello

Guest: Lane Moore

Producer: Sasha Ashall

Theme Music: Devon Renaldo

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Jenna Lyons Joins Bravo, Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner’s Divorce War, and Juliet’s YouTube Report | Jam Session Jun 26, 2023

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Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins return this week with a full celebrity news report, including Jenna Lyons joining 'The Real Housewives of New York' (4:07), Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner’s vindictive divorce war (18:50), Taylor Swift’s revival of "Dear John" (23:33), and Juliet’s YouTube report (27:00).

Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins

Producer: Jade Whaley

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J.Lo's Father's Day Post, Leonardo DiCaprio's Friendship Necklace, and Stanley Tucci's Sex Appeal | Tea Time Jun 23, 2023

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Jennifer Lopez posted a few Instagram photos of Ben Affleck for Father's Day including a shirtless one (1:00). Leonardo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire were spotted wearing matching wolf necklaces in honor of their "wolf pack" (10:17). Between orcas sinking yachts and the OceanGate submarine, the ocean is having a bad PR week (21:17). And is Stanley Tucci a sex symbol (37:00)?

Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia Wedemeyer

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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How Music Shapes Friendships, With Jason Lipshutz | What About Your Friends? Jun 21, 2023

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Erika and Steven delve into how sharing playlists with one another bonded their friendship (0:40). Then, Erika is joined by the senior director of music at Billboard, Jason Lipshutz to talk about how sharing music taste, introducing new artists to people, and going to shows together can build and shape friendships (13:35).

Hosts: Erika Ramirez and Steven Othello

Guest: Jason Lipshutz

Producer: Sasha Ashall

Theme Music: Devon Renaldo

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Emily Ratajkowski’s and CB2’s Backyard Collab, 'Barbie' Marketing Campaign, Cameron Diaz’s Fridge, and More | Jam Session Jun 19, 2023

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Marketing is the name of the game! Juliet and Amanda return this week with a marketing-filled episode discussing some popular celebrity and pop culture news. Starting off, they discuss Emily Ratajkowski's collaboration with CB2 for her clothing label’s New York office (1:21), the upcoming summer hit 'Barbie' the movie and their incredible marketing campaign (8:26), Calista Flockhart’s rewear of her skirt from more than two decades ago while at the premiere of 'Indiana Jones' (17:28), and Cameron Diaz’s fridge that only seems to have salad and white wine (of course it's her brand Avaline). The ladies also talk about recent Bennifer break-up betting odds (25:12), more cool-guy submissions (27:38), and (finally) Juliet’s YouTube report (38:37).

Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins

Producer: Jade Whaley

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Lady Gaga’s Nurtec ODT Ads, the Best Pop Stars Turned Actors, and Pink’s Acrobatics | Tea Time Jun 16, 2023

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Celebrities are out here making or wasting money, whether it’s Lady Gaga shilling migraine medication or Brooklyn Beckham using a $25 bottle of avocado oil to fry chicken (1:00). The Kardashians are seemingly trying to enter a “soft” era (13:41). In honor of the Weekend’s role on ‘The Idol,’ we talk about the best and worst pop stars turned actors (27:05). And why is Pink so popular in Australia (54:02)?

Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia Wedemeyer

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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Chosen Family in Queer Narratives Like 'Fire Island,' 'The L Word,' and 'Pose' | What About Your Friends? Jun 14, 2023

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Erika is joined by writer and creative Tara Aquino to talk about how friends become chosen family in queer narratives like 'Fire Island,' 'The L Word,' 'Pose,' and more.

If you have any thoughts about chosen family or anything else we talk about, email us at whataboutyourfriendspod@gmail.com.

Host: Erika Ramirez

Guest: Tara Aquino

Producer: Sasha Ashall

Theme Music: Devon Renaldo

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Cool Men, Prince Harry’s Legal Actions, and More | Jam Session Jun 12, 2023

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The ladies return this week with a full episode of testosterone, starting off with their “cool men” lists promised from their discussion on last week's question: “Are there any cool men that actually exist?” (1:01) Then, they discuss Prince Harry and his legal actions against various media entities in the U.K. (23:47), Michael Fassbender’s crash in Le Mans (28:11), Naomi Watts and Billy Crudup's wedding (31:00), Jonah Hill’s interesting new lifestyle brand (32:35), and more.

Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins

Producer: Jade Whaley

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Blurry Photos of Kylie and Timmy, Salma Hayek's Nonexistent Wrinkles, and NFL WAG's | Tea Time Jun 09, 2023

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They are extremely blurry, but we finally have photo confirmation that Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet are hanging out (1:00). Salma Hayek posted an Instagram trying to highlight her wrinkles, but it doesn't really look like she has any (15:55). There's some juicy gossip behind Hailee Steinfeld and Josh Allen's new relationship (23:41). And if you had to date a professional athlete, which sport would you choose (41:36)?

Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia Wedemeyer

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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Latine Familial Love in ‘Gentefied,’ ‘Selena,’ ‘Mi Familia,’ and More | What About Your Friends? Jun 07, 2023

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Erika is joined this week by director and writer Stephanie Osuna-Hernandez to talk about how Latine families are portrayed in television and movies, including ‘Gentefied,’ ‘Selena,’ ‘Mi Familia,’ ‘Wizards of Waverly Place,’ and many more.

If you have any thoughts about Latine representation or anything else you’d like to share with us, email us at whataboutyourfriendspod@gmail.com.

Host: Erika Ramirez

Guest: Stephanie Osuna-Hernandez

Producer: Sasha Ashall

Theme Music: Devon Renaldo

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