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2. A Paparazzi Gold Rush | Just Like Us: The Tabloids That Changed America Feb 14, 2022

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So who exactly are all those photographers who swarm Britney Spears with cameras and shouting? And who’s paying them to do this? In this episode, we take a look at the paparazzi that kept the tabloid glossies filled with pictures and meet some paps who worked during the tabloid heyday. Just how far would you go to get a picture worth six figures?

Host: Clare Malone

Producers: Amanda Dobbins, Sean Fennessey, Juliet Litman, Vikram Patel, and Kaya McMullen

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1. Bennifer | Just Like Us: The Tabloids That Changed America Feb 14, 2022

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Bennifer: a supernova of fame, photos, and Diane Sawyer specials. In the early 2000s, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez began dating and the emerging tabloid press was there to track every kiss, ring, and breakup rumor. In this episode, we dive into the rise, fall, and eventual return of the original celebrity portmanteau.

Host: Clare Malone

Producers: Amanda Dobbins, Sean Fennessey, Juliet Litman, Vikram Patel, and Kaya McMullen

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Kirsten Dunst's Oscar Nom, Brooklyn Beckham's Cooking Show, and Kirsten Bell and Dax Shepard's Mattress Pad Feb 11, 2022

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It's a great week for 'Tea Time' because both Kirsten Dunst and Kristen Stewart walked away with Oscar nominations (1:05). It costs a whopping $100K per episode to make Brooklyn Beckham's cooking show (13:49). Some self-care recommendations in honor of Valentine's Day (24:19), and truly, how did Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard accidentally fill their mattress pad with a protein shake (50:20)?

Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia Wedemeyer

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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Anna Delvey, the Fake Heiress | Pop Culture History Lesson Feb 09, 2022

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Juliet Litman and Jodi Walker recap the story of Anna Delvey, a fake heiress who scammed her friends, restaurants, and banks out of money, ahead of the premiere of the Netflix show 'Inventing Anna.'

Hosts: Juliet Litman and Jodi Walker

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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Clare Malone on 'Just Like Us.' Plus, Gwyneth Paltrow’s Montecito Home. Feb 08, 2022

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Juliet and Amanda discuss Gwyneth Paltrow’s Montecito home featured in Architectural Digest and touch on the fireplaces, light fixtures, European accents, and Paltrow’s at-home spa (0:26). Later, they are joined by Clare Malone to introduce the new Ringer Dish podcast, ‘Just Like Us: The Tabloids That Changed America,’ that reflects on the celebrity tabloids from the 2000s (22:15).

Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins

Guest: Clare Malone

Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes

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Hailey Bieber's Girl Boss Era, Nicolas Cage's Crow, and Courteney Cox's Cleaning Supply Line Feb 04, 2022

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Rihanna is actually pregnant and Hailey Bieber will no longer be talking about Justin Bieber in interviews (1:31). Nicolas Cage is in his goth era, so of course he has to have a pet crow (13:37). We're wrapping up "Chanuary" with the inaugural "Chanuary Awards" (34:16), and why is Courteney Cox's cleaning supply line so in demand (52:00)?

Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia Wedemeyer

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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Pam and Tommy | Pop Culture History Lesson Feb 02, 2022

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Juliet Litman and Amelia Wedemeyer tell the story of Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee's leaked sex tape, the subject of the new Hulu miniseries 'Pam & Tommy.' They talk about Pamela Anderson's rise to fame through 'Baywatch' (1:00), her and Tommy Lee's tumultuous relationship (15:55), and how exactly their sex tape was stolen and distributed (25:28).

Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amelia Wedemeyer

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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Rihanna and A$AP Rocky Are Expecting, J.Lo in The New York Times, and Peyton Manning on 'SNL' | Jam Session Feb 01, 2022

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Juliet and Amanda are back to discuss the exciting news that Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are expecting a baby (0:59)! They break down the details of Rihanna’s maternity shoot before talking through J.Lo’s profile in The New York Times in which she discusses her upcoming rom-coms (15:20). Later, they touch on Peyton Manning fangirling over ‘Emily in Paris’ (28:56) and then address more Adele rumors (37:17).

Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins

Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes

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Aaron Rodgers and Shailene Woodley, Dakota Johnson in a Coffee Shop, and ‘Logan Lucky’ Jan 28, 2022

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Anna Kendrick and Bill Hader have apparently been dating for a year and Aaron Rodgers and Shailene Woodley are allegedly on the rocks (1:30). Did Dakota Johnson really lock some people in a coffee shop after they wouldn’t let her make her own coffee (10:53)? For the final week of “Chanuary” we’re doing ‘Logan Lucky’ (25:22), and if you were dating Kim Kardashian what celebrity would you try to befriend (48:55)?

Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia Wedemeyer

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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Adele’s Postponed Residency, West Elm Caleb, and New Couple Anna Kendrick and Bill Hader? | Jam Session Jan 25, 2022

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Juliet and Amanda are breaking down all the conspiracy theories around Adele’s upcoming Las Vegas residency after she announced it will be postponed (1:10). Later, they discuss the West Elm Caleb debacle (21:20) before addressing new couple Anna Kendrick and Bill Hader of 'SNL' (36:27), and John Mulaney’s Instagram featuring baby Malcolm and Olivia Munn (44:05).

Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins

Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes

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