We’re Obsessed

Your FYP has a podcast! Every Wednesday and Friday, The Ringer’s Jodi Walker and Nora Princiotti dig into the pop culture obsessions, celebrity gossip, viral vernacular, and media crazes that are taking over your life.

Latest Episodes:

‘Materialists,’ “It’s Not Clocking to You That I’m Standing on Business,” and ‘American Love Story’ Styling Disaster | We’re Obsessed Jun 20, 2025

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We’re obsessed with ‘Materialists’ this week! Jodi and Nora first talk through some smaller stories that took the internet by storm, including Pedro Pascal’s uncanny look-alike, who also happens to be the lighting designer for ‘The Daily Show’ (2:45); Justin Bieber changing the world with his words “It’s not clocking to you that I’m standing on business” (10:32); and the disastrous styling on Ryan Murphy’s Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy and JFK Jr. show (19:25). Then, they go all in on Celine Song’s new movie, ‘Materialists,’ starring Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, and Pedro Pascal, and they discuss why this movie is so fascinating and so fun to talk about (34:45). Finally, they give their summer 2025 ins and outs, from cocktails to makeup to fashion trends (1:16:00).

Email us with your latest obsessions, opinions about ‘Materialists,’ and summer 2025 ins and outs at wereobsessedpod@gmail.com!

Hosts: Jodi Walker and Nora Princiotti

Producers: Sasha Ashall and Belle Roman

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Sabrina Carpenter Album Art Discourse, the Tonys, and a Dakota Johnson Press Tour | We’re Obsessed Jun 13, 2025

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It’s a just-trying-to-get-through-the-week type of week! Jodi and Nora first talk about all the sort-of songs of summer suggestions from listeners (1:25), which has been compiled into a playlist for your pleasure and convenience, and specifically ‘Manchild’ and the discourse surrounding Sabrina Carpenter’s new album cover release (7:13). Then, they go through everything they loved about the Tonys this year, including Cole Escola, Cynthia Erivo, Nicole Scherzinger, and the ‘Hamilton’ 10-year anniversary performance (24:48). Finally, they sort through their feelings about Dakota Johnson’s lawful evil nepotism baby presence and the press tour she’s doing with Pedro Pascal and Chris Evans for their new movie ‘The Materialists’ (51:00), before sharing their personal obsessions for the week (1:13:47).

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Listen to the Sort of Songs of the Summer Playlist here.

Hosts: Jodi Walker and Nora Princiotti

Producers: Sasha Ashall and Belle Roman

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Kylie Jenner’s Boob Recipe, Taylor Swift Buys Her Masters, and Hailee Steinfeld’s Wedding | We’re Obsessed Jun 06, 2025

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It’s a Nora episode! Jodi and Nora discuss the question du jour on the internet: Is Kylie Jenner a feminist for revealing her boob job recipe (7:54)? Then, Jodi and Nora do a massive pop music download. They talk about Miley Cyrus’s appearance on Every Single Album this week, Nora’s book ‘Hit Girls,’ the ramifications of Taylor Swift buying her masters, and the eerie lack of a song of the summer this year (32:20). Finally, they touch down on Hailee Steinfeld and Josh Allen’s wedding (1:04:52) and Stefon Diggs and Cardi B going Instagram official (1:12:52) before sharing their personal obsessions for the week (1:17:58).

Email us with your latest obsessions at wereobsessedpod@gmail.com!

Preorder your copy of ‘Hit Girls’ by Nora Princiotti, which comes out on June 17!

Hosts: Jodi Walker and Nora Princiotti

Producers: Sasha Ashall and Belle Roman

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Battle of the Broadway Divas, e.l.f. Buys Rhode, and Nora Went to the Cowboy Carter Tour | We’re Obsessed May 30, 2025

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The divas are diva-ing! Jodi and Nora start out with a recap of Nora’s experience at the Cowboy Carter Tour in New Jersey, which famously had a tremendous amount of rain and a gender reveal (1:00), then go through some fake-sounding real-life headlines sent in by listeners (12:00). Then, they dig into the New Yorker’s feature interview with Broadway legend Patti Lupone and her feud with everyone and everything around her, but most notably including two other Broadway legends, Kecia Lewis and Audra McDonald (25:00). For the second week in a row and the second time ever, Jodi and Nora are discussing Hailey Bieber, but this time it’s because she sold her beauty brand Rhode to e.l.f for $1 billion (46:06). And finally, they touch down on two fun and fluffy shows they’ve been watching: ‘Sirens’ on Netflix (58:06) and ‘Overcompensating’ on Amazon (1:06:30), before sharing their personal obsessions for the week (1:14:30).

Email us with your latest obsessions at wereobsessedpod@gmail.com!

Hosts: Jodi Walker and Nora Princiotti

Producers: Sasha Ashall and Belle Roman

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Hailey Bieber’s Vogue Cover, Tom Cruise Loves Popcorn, and Headlines That Sound Fake | We’re Obsessed May 23, 2025

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Is this real life? Jodi and Nora start out with some things from around the internet this week that sound really fake, including Brianna "Chickenfry" LaPaglia’s bisexual jorts era, Jane Goodall’s appearance on Call Her Daddy, a Whac-A-Mole movie, Selena Gomez Oreos, Skims nipple piercing bras, Chappell Roan’s opinions about Pop Crave, and Romy Mars releasing new music (4:35). Then we continue our in-depth coverage of Jordon Hudson with some brand-new reporting around engagement rumors and an alleged incident between her and Bill Belichick’s ex-girlfriend in Nantucket (24:40). At long last, the girls talk about Hailey and Justin Bieber in the form of her Vogue cover and his accompanying Instagram caption drama (40:58). And finally, they go to Cannes to talk about some fantastic fashion choices from Pedro Pascal and Alexander Skarsgard, plus Tom Cruise’s deranged popcorn-centric lore (56:20), before suggesting some of their personal party-throwing must-haves (1:17:00).

Email us with your latest obsessions at wereobsessedpod@gmail.com!

Hosts: Jodi Walker and Nora Princiotti

Producers: Sasha Ashall and Belle Roman

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Recession Indicators, Jordon Hudson Is Back in the News, and Taylor Swift Is Subpoenaed | We’re Obsessed May 16, 2025

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Girl, the tariffs! Jodi and Nora first go through a couple of viral tidbits that made them giggle this week, including Max reverting to HBO Max (11:07), Pope Leo XIV’s brother calling him from an iPad in the middle of an interview (18:48), and Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner looking very in love courtside at a Knicks game (24:46). Then they dive into the truly disastrous drama of Justin Baldoni’s lawyer subpoenaing Taylor Swift as a witness for his case with Blake Lively (31:06) and discuss what exactly a recession indicator is (41:20). Finally, they talk about the recent reporting around Jordon Hudson’s standing with UNC and how the Miss Maine competition went (1:01:38) before sharing their personal obsessions for the week (1:15:45).

Email us with your latest obsessions at wereobsessedpod@gmail.com!

Hosts: Jodi Walker and Nora Princiotti

Producers: Sasha Ashall and Belle Roman

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We Have a New Pope, the 2025 Met Gala, and New York City It Girls Are Back in the Headlines | We’re Obsessed May 09, 2025

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Icons only this week! Jodi and Nora first go through some incredible, introspective questions emailed in by listeners (2:46) before getting to our breaking story of the week: A new pope has been chosen (10:00)! Then they talk about their favorite Met Gala looks (32:44) and the myriad NYC-related features and personal essays they’ve read this week, including The Cut’s West Village Girl piece and Lena Dunham’s essay on leaving NYC in The New Yorker (50:11). Finally, they share some items they are personally obsessed with bringing to bachelorette parties (59:05).

Email us with your latest obsessions at wereobsessedpod@gmail.com!

Hosts: Jodi Walker and Nora Princiotti

Producers: Sasha Ashall and Belle Roman

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Shedeur Sanders Prank Call Debacle, and Jordon Hudson Goes Viral | We’re Obsessed May 02, 2025

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It’s a Nora week! Jodi and Nora dive right into the NFL drama that has been making the rounds, starting with Shedeur Sanders falling precipitously in the draft, the ensuing media crashout, and the prank call heard 'round the world (3:26). Then, they chow down on the juiciest ‘CBS Morning Show’ interview with Bill Belichick, in which his 24-year-old girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, made her presence well known (26:27). Finally, they touch down on some extremely niche viral moments, including the 100 men vs. one gorilla debate (52:56), and BJ Novak and Delaney Rowe’s relationship (1:01:06), before they each share their personal obsessions for the week (1:15:37).

Email us with your latest obsessions at wereobsessedpod@gmail.com!

Hosts: Jodi Walker and Nora Princiotti

Producers: Sasha Ashall and Belle Roman

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A Pope Scouting Report, ‘Sinners,’ and ‘The Masked Singer’ | We’re Obsessed Apr 25, 2025

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Let’s have a conclave! Jodi and Nora first address some stories from across the Internet, including how ‘The Masked Singer’ goes viral (2:00), Billy Ray Cyrus’ new girlfriend (13:12), and Khloe Kardashian’s new protein popcorn (21:14). Then, they enter the conclave to introduce you to all the possible future popes and give some of their own options (27:06). Finally, Jodi gushes about ‘Sinners’ (59:06), before they each share their personal obsessions for the week (1:10:27).

Email us with your latest obsessions at wereobsessedpod@gmail.com!

Hosts: Jodi Walker and Nora Princiotti

Producers: Sasha Ashall and Belle Roman

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Six Degrees of Rooney, the Blue Origin Girlies Return From Space, and a Summer TV Preview | We’re Obsessed Apr 18, 2025

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Our favorite group of boss babes returned from space this week, and the internet had thoughts! Jodi and Nora start with some rapid-fire micro-obsessions, including pop culture anniversaries, a fun week in sports (shout-out to the WNBA draft and the Masters), and the shocking reveal that Nurse Jesse from 'The Pitt' used to drum for Rooney (1:40). Then, Jodi and Nora touch on the unhinged Pitchfork reviews coming out of Coachella's first weekend (27:16). Then, the ladies go full galaxy brain over our cringe space girls—why did Gayle King look so miserable? Like Katy Perry theorized, did this space mission, in fact, save the Earth? (37:10) Finally, Jodi and Nora preview a messy and dramatic summer TV slate—from 'And Just Like That ...' to 'The Gilded Age' to 'The Valley' to 'The Rehearsal' to 'The Morning Show'—before sharing their personal obsessions for the week. (1:05:55)

Email us with your latest obsessions at wereobsessedpod@gmail.com!

Hosts: Jodi Walker and Nora Princiotti

Producers: Devon Baroldi, Sasha Ashall, and Belle Roman

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