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Taylor Swift and Matt Healy’s Breakup, Yacht Season, and More | Jam Session Jun 06, 2023

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The ladies are back at it with another episode full of celebrity news. Starting off, the ladies ponder over the latest and not-so-greatest Taylor Swift breakup, this time with three-week boyfriend Matt Healy, and what this means for Taylor’s reputation (:40). Next, yacht season is officially upon us, and Juliet and Amanda discuss all there is to know, featuring Jeff Bezos’s $500 million yacht with a sculpture of fiancée Lauren Sánchez, which was spotted at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival (19:38). Also spotted at the festival and on their yachts were David Zaslav (30:41) and Leonardo DiCaprio (31:47). Lastly, they discuss Shakira being spotted next to Lewis Hamilton at the Formula One Spanish Grand Prix amid dating rumors (36:36) and more!

Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins

Producer: Jade Whaley

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The Friendships of ‘Yellowjackets’ | What About Your Friends? May 31, 2023

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As Season 2 of ‘Yellowjackets’ wraps up, Erika is joined by The Ringer’s own Joanna Robinson to talk through the friendships in the show and the vulnerability of another person knowing your worst self—and liking it.

If you have any thoughts on the friendships in ‘Yellowjackets,’ send us an email at whataboutyourfriendspod@gmail.com.

Host: Erika Ramirez

Guest: Joanna Robinson

Producer: Sasha Ashall

Theme Music: Devon Renaldo

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Summer It Girl Predictions, Skin Care Favorites, and Chaotic Celebrity Couples | Tea Time May 26, 2023

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We make a few predictions for the summer, like trends to watch this summer (1:00) and who the biggest It Girls will be (10:55). Then, we open up the mailbag to answer questions about our current skin care favorites (28:36), celebrities we'd like to see date just for the drama (39:52), and who we'd choose to be the hosts of the next Met Gala (43:57).

Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia Wedemeyer

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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Does 'Barry' Have Any Friends? | What About Your Friends? May 24, 2023

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As 'Barry' reaches its series finale, Erika is joined by creative strategist and screenwriter Jamal Dauda to tackle the question of what it takes to actually be friends with a hitman and whether 'Barry' even has any friends.

If you have any thoughts about the friendships in 'Barry' or anything else we talked about, send us an email at whataboutyourfriendspod@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram @whataboutyourfriendspod.

Host: Erika Ramirez

Guest: Jamal Dauda

Producer: Sasha Ashall

Theme Music: Devon Renaldo

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Juliet and Amanda’s 2023 Book Recommendations | Jam Session May 22, 2023

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The ladies return with a special episode of Jam Session and their 2023 book recommendations! They break down some of the few books that didn’t hit all the marks for their taste (0:42), discuss the ways in which current modern literary fiction is being portrayed (6:49), share their 2023 book recommendations (11:29), and finally share which books they are most looking forward to reading this year! (29:31)

Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins

Producer: Jade Whaley

See book recommendations below.

Amanda's Recommendations

Helen DeWitt, The Last Samurai and The English Understand Wool

Jennifer Egan, The Candy House

Michael Schulman, Oscar Wars

Rumaan Alam, Leave The World Behind,

Plum Sykes, Party Girls Die In PearlsEmma Cline, The Guest

Viet Thanh Nyugen, The Sympathizer

Eleanor Catton, Birnam Wood

Juliet's Recommendations

Anderson Cooper, The Vanderbilts

Candice Millard, Destiny of the Republic

Hampton Sides, Hellhound on His Trail

Sophie Cousen, This Time Next Year

Jennifer Egan, Manhattan BeachAnn Napolitano, Hello Beautiful

Tessa Hadley, The Past

Peng Shepherd, The Cartographers

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Keith Urban's TikTok, Taylor Lautner and Taylor Lautner's New Podcast, and Spring Streaming Recommendations | Tea Time May 19, 2023

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Keith Urban made a TikTok at the Taylor Swift concert and accidentally filmed Phoebe Bridgers and Bo Burnham making out in the process (1:00). Taylor Lautner and his wife—also named Taylor Lautner—are launching a podcast about mental health (17:05). We have some spring streaming recommendations for you, including 'XO Kitty' and 'Jury Duty' (26:36). And what's going on with the facial smoothing in the trailer for 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3' (39:49)?

Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia Wedemeyer

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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Alex Karev and Meredith Grey’s Friendship in ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ | What About Your Friends? May 17, 2023

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Further exploring the theme of platonic friendships between men and women in pop culture, Erika is joined first by Steven to talk about the concept of “my person” that ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ brought us, and whether that type of friendship is possible between a man and woman (0:30). Then, she’s joined by writer Rae Witte to deep-dive Alex Karev and Meredith Grey’s friendship evolution (14:35).

If you have thoughts about the friendships in ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ or want to share your favorite platonic on-screen duos, email us at whataboutyourfriendspod@gmail.com.

Hosts: Erika Ramirez and Steven Othello

Guest: Rae Witte

Producer: Sasha Ashall

Theme Music: Devon Renaldo

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Beyoncé's Rumored Injury, Martha Stewart on 'Sports Illustrated,' RZA Fenty’s Birthday, and More | Jam Session May 16, 2023

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Amanda and Juliet are at it again, this week to discuss a plethora of celebrity news. Hitting on Beyoncé’s rumored foot injury after her show in Sweden (0:47), Martha Stewart on the cover of 'Sports Illustrated' (6:45), Rihanna and ASAP Rocky’s son RZA’s birthday celebration (13:36), Kate Middleton appearing at Eurovision (20:22), and more!

Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins

Producer: Jade Whaley

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Janelle Monáe's Album Teaser, Shakira's Boat Date, and the Most Chaotic Celebrity Rebounds | Tea Time May 12, 2023

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This week on social media, we got introduced to "WaterTok," and Janelle Monáe released a video teaser for her new album (1:00). Shakira was spotted hanging out with Tom Cruise at the F1 Miami Grand Prix and also on a boat ride with Lewis Hamilton (13:47). In honor of Taylor Swift and Matty Healy, we investigate some of the most chaotic celebrity rebounds (20:18). And which celebrity would you trust the most to bring you to Mars (43:52)?

Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia Wedemeyer

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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Frenemies | What About Your Friends? May 10, 2023

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Erika and Steven dive into the world of frenemies by examining their own experiences with this type of friendship and their favorite portrayals on screen including, ‘Paid in Full,’ ‘The Office,’ ‘Mean Girls,’ reality television, and more.

If you have had a frenemy in school, at work, or anywhere else, let us know all about it at whataboutyourfriendspod@gmail.com.

Hosts: Erika Ramirez and Steven Othello

Producer: Sasha Ashall

Theme Music: Devon Renaldo

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