Ringer Dish

The Tea Time crew opens up the mailbag to answer questions like what they think of Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez being seen hanging out together (6:26), what their Zodiac signs are (30:28), and what they think the term "cheugy" means (43:24). Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia Wedemeyer Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juliet and Amanda share a few Ben Affleck updates about his hanging out with ex-girlfriend Jennifer Lopez and matching with TikToker Nivine Jay on Raya (0:57). Then, they dive deeper into the divorce of Bill and Melinda Gates (16:00) before touching on Aaron Rodgers and Shailene Woodley attending the Kentucky Derby (27:46), and of course, Will Smith’s health journey with his pandemic body (33:05). Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Just in time for Mother's Day, Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop released a gift guide that is just chock-full of good ideas, like a Hermes scrunchie for $230 (1:17). 'Tea Time' has some wildlife news for you in the form of a very tall duck called Long Boi (12:12). In honor of the film's 15th anniversary, this week's Cringe Mode is the iconic gymnastics movie 'Stick It' (22:37), and how can we stop Crocs from coming back (43:58)? Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia Wedemeyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juliet and Amanda react to the 2021 Oscars. They discuss personal highs, including Thomas Vinterberg's speech and Youn Yuh-jung meeting Brad Pitt (1:00), touch on the differences in production format compared to years prior (12:50), and offer suggestions for how to fix the Oscars (37:30). Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'Tea Time' previews the 2021 Oscars, including who will be there and who might be the best dressed (1:00). Demi Lovato started a fight with a Los Angeles frozen yogurt shop and Zac Efron and his Australian girlfriend have broken up (14:59). In honor of one year of Cringe Mode, 'Tea Time' is revisiting the movie that started it all: 'Twilight' (30:24). And how painful do you think Machine Gun Kelly's neck-slice tattoo was (51:49)? Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia Wedemeyer Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and ESPN’s David Jacoby break down Part 2 of the finale, starting with what this win means for CT’s legacy on 'The Challenge.' They later revisit the CT vs. Bananas debate and break down Leroy falling short once again, Fessy’s disgraceful performance, TJ’s send-off of Fessy, Nany calling Leroy her best friend, CT keeping Amber B. as his partner, the brutal sleeping checkpoint, Amber B.’s value in the final, and pitch an idea for a new format. Hosts: Bill Simmons and David Jacoby Producer: Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A-Rod and J.Lo are officially over; Juliet and Amanda touch on his Instagram tribute that shows us pictures of the two, pictures of J.Lo and Constance Wu, and has Coldplay's ‘Fix You' running behind the video (0:40). Then, they discuss details put together by Prince Philip for his own funeral that took place this past weekend (10:30). Plus, they weigh in on the HBO series ‘Wahl Street' that focuses on Mark Wahlberg's businesses, (20:10) and discuss which celebrity they'd like to see make a similar show. Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Zoe Simmons joins the show to help explain some drama going on in the TikTok world right now (1:00). Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez have broken up, seemingly for good this time (13:33). There seems to be a lot of celebrities hanging out in Australia right now, so we investigated (23:30). And what would you wear to the American fashion–themed Met Gala (38:23)? Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia Wedemeyer Guest: Zoe Simmons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and ESPN’s David Jacoby break down Part 1 of the finale, including Fessy’s karma, Kaycee’s knee injury, CT and Amber B.’s promising start, the switching-partners rule, Leroy’s chances of winning, eating sheep’s face and drinking sheep’s blood, Fessy refusing to eat, and more. Hosts: Bill Simmons and David Jacoby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amanda Gorman blesses the cover of Vogue; Juliet and Amanda discuss Gorman's profile highlighting her career as a poet at this moment in time (1:05). Then, Justin Bieber appears on the cover of GQ. They talk through the profile in which he discusses his renewed sense of being and his pursuit of happiness (11:45). Then, they share reactions to the death of Prince Philip (22:40). Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taylor Swift's version of her album 'Fearless' is here and it's everything we could want it to be. Nora and Nathan talk about some highlights from the rerecorded album and compare it to the first version of 'Fearless,' discuss how the reception of these rerecorded songs will impact what Taylor does with her other albums, and name some of their favorite songs from the vault, including "Bye Bye Baby" and "Don't You." Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 'Tea Time' crew gives some April streaming recommendations, including the K-pop show 'Kingdom' and the Netflix documentary 'Made You Look' (1:00). Then, they talk about Pete Davidson moving out of his mom's basement (16:32), the 2001 movie 'Josie and the Pussycats' (27:34), and what their dream travel destination is post-COVID (51:39). Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia Wedemeyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As they begin to wrap up the series (don't worry—there will be one more episode covering the 'Fearless' rerelease!), Nora and Nathan answer listener questions (1:00) before each drafting their 10 favorite Taylor Swift songs (1:09:50). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and ESPN's David Jacoby break down a fantastic episode, including the frozen volcano challenge, Fessy’s whining, Amber B.’s math skills, Kaycee’s betrayal of Leroy, the power of the ‘Big Brother’ alliance, the plan to get Fessy into the crater, Fessy’s letter, the hall brawl, Kyle’s broken finger, and predictions for the final. Hosts: Bill Simmons and David Jacoby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juliet and Amanda discuss J.Lo’s profile in InStyle magazine, which features many celebrity friends such as Matthew McConaughey, Leah Remini, and Ben Affleck (0:55), before touching on celebrity lawyer Laura Wasser’s press tour (15:20) and Khloe Kardashian's photo debacle (17:50). Then, they catch up on new 'Jeopardy!' guest host Aaron Rodgers and his supportive fiancé, Shailene Woodley, and Salma Hayek’s pet owl! Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Before we even had time to process 'folklore,' Taylor Swift surprise-released 'evermore' on December 11, 2020. Nora and Nathan talk about their initial reactions to the album and Taylor's most important collaborators on this album; give some love to songs like 'no body, no crime,' 'marjorie,' and 'ivy'; and talk about some of the Easter eggs they found throughout the album. Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Has there ever been a good April Fools' Day joke? We look back at some of the most cringey ones (1:00). Ariana Grande has a new job as a host of 'The Voice' and Mike Posner is training to climb Mount Everest (7:12). This week's Cringe Mode is the 2001 classic 'Spy Kids' (18:29), and why did Rami Malek make Rachel Bilson take down a picture of them together (43:07)? Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia Wedemeyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Did Taylor Swift single-handedly rescue our pandemic summer by surprise-dropping 'folklore?' Nathan and Nora think so. They talk about the influence of the National, Justin Vernon, and Jack Antonoff on this album; whether or not this an "indie" record; what makes Taylor so good at trying on new sounds; and their favorite songs off of this album. Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and ESPN’s David Jacoby break down what we thought would be the first episode of the finale but turned out to be another mid-season episode. They discuss CT and Big T’s 5 a.m. training session, the worst cocktail lounge party of the season, CT’s plan to trick Kyle, the Big T vs. Nany elimination challenge, the new teams, and when the final will happen. Hosts: Bill Simmons and David Jacoby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juliet and Amanda discuss Addison Rae’s appearance on ‘The Tonight Show’ and her ascension to mainstream celebrity (01:00). Later, they touch on Chrissy Teigen leaving Twitter (21:00) and look back into Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez’s relationship status (35:00). Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taylor Swift has emerged from the darkness of 'Reputation' and into the light and happy phase of 'Lover.' This is Taylor in love. Nathan and Nora talk about the singles that lead this album, some of the music that potentially inspired songs like "Paper Rings" and "Death by a Thousand Cuts," some of Taylor's first overtly political songs like "Miss Americana & the Heartbreak Prince," and what music on 'Lover' foreshadows what's to come on 'Folklore.' Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are feeling nostalgic this week as we discuss Taylor Swift’s new song (1:05), Lizzie McGuire’s makeup collab (3:45), and Miley Cyrus celebrating 'Hannah Montana' 15 years after its debut (7:25). This week’s Cringe Mode is ‘John Tucker Must Die' (14:45), and then we attempt to answer whether we’d rather wear our partner’s blood or gold-plated wisdom teeth on a chain (47:00). Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia Wedemeyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taylor Swift revisits her country roots with a new single from the vault. In this emergency episode, Nora and Nathan give their instant reactions to the drop. Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taylor Swift is back and is entering a darker phase. But is 'Reputation' totally dark? Or is there some light peeking out at the end? Nora and Nathan answer these questions and more as they talk about Taylor's choice for singles off this album, how her drama with Kim Kardashian and Kanye West impacted this album, some of their favorite songs like "Call It What You Want" and "Delicate," and Jack Antonoff's influence on this album. Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and ESPN’s David Jacoby break down an all-around great episode, including the best daily challenge of the year, Big T’s fear of heights, Aneesa’s legacy and elimination-challenge performance, the ’80s cocktail party, Fessy vs. CT, and Big T’s puzzling partner choice. Hosts: Bill Simmons and David Jacoby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'1989' is here and Taylor Swift is aiming for world domination. Nathan and Nora talk about Taylor's first full pop album that contains some of her biggest songs ever like "Blank Space" and "Shake It Off," the importance of the '1989' world tour and Taylor's "squad," some of the first Jack Antonoff–produced songs, and whether or not this album was influenced by '80s music. Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One year into the pandemic, we reflect on some of the things that have helped us through quarantine, like old-people television and sad-girl music (1:00). Billie Eilish dyed her hair platinum blond and people freaked out (12:10). This week's Cringe Mode is the Zac Efron vehicle '17 Again' (23:07), and what do we think Dolly Parton's Jeni's ice cream flavor will be (44:22)? Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia Wedemeyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The beat dropped on "I Knew You Were Trouble" and everything changed, Taylor Swift had gone pop. Nathan and Nora break down Taylor's fourth album, 'Red,' and her transition from country to pop. They discuss Max Martin's influence on the album, the importance of songs like "All Too Well" and "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together," and some of the things that were going on behind the scenes in Taylor's life at this moment. Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and David Jacoby break down Darrell’s unfair exit and the underwater challenge, including Fessy kicking Nany in the face, Cory and Amber B struggling to swim, and Kyle and Aneesa’s surprising victory. Then they power rank the remaining teams, including CT and Big T’s reunion, as we inch closer to the final before reacting to the announcement of the new season of ‘The Challenge: All Stars’ on Paramount+. Hosts: Bill Simmons and David Jacoby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juliet and Amanda discuss rumors that Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez have split. They weigh in on cheating allegations, discuss assets between the two, and talk about A-Rod’s recent trip to the Dominican Republic and what it means for their relationship (0:40). Later, they share celebrity podcasts they’ve been consuming (15:40) before giving updates on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle post-Oprah interview (27:45). Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nathan and Nora are here to talk about Taylor Swift's third album, 'Speak Now.' Beloved by fans, the album shows Taylor's continued turn away from country and into pop, displays her sharpening songwriting skills, and includes canonical songs like 'Mean,' 'Back to December,' and of course, 'Dear John.' Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We preview who will be performing at and who will be boycotting the Grammys this Sunday before Amelia gives a quick 'Masked Singer' update (1:00). Then we discuss the first set photos released this week from Lady Gaga and Adam Driver's new movie (14:29). We're following up last week's Cringe Mode with the sequel to 'The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants' (22:21), and is anyone excited for Aly & AJ's new album (49:21)? Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia Wedemeyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's time to talk about 'Fearless,' which means it's time to talk about the infamous 2009 VMA moment when Kanye West interrupted Taylor Swift on stage. Nathan and Nora talk about how that moment impacted her career and music, how 'Fearless' represents Taylor's first step away from country and into pop, and the significance of her choosing to re-record this album. Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and ESPN’s David Jacoby start by predicting which five teams will run TJ’s final, "night of hell" challenge. They also discuss Fessy and Cory’s relationship conversation, Aneesa’s run on the show, Gabby and Nany’s elimination challenge, and the partner swaps. Hosts: Bill Simmons and David Jacoby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juliet and Amanda break down Oprah’s interview with Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex. They weigh in on Oprah’s performance (4:50), Meghan and Harry’s discussion about the royal family and the press (11:15), and discuss what may happen next for both the couple and the family (42:00). Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard are on a journey to break down every single Taylor Swift album ahead of the re-release of 'Fearless' on April 9. So they're starting at the beginning with Taylor Swift's debut album, 'Taylor Swift.' They talk about Taylor's roots in Nashville and country music (4:02), the early signs that she was going to be a superstar (19:51), and all of their favorite and least favorite songs off of this album (41:26). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With a profile in New York magazine this week, Trisha Paytas is finally getting her due (1:00). Alec Baldwin learned this week that you can't come for Gillian Anderson, and Olivia Rodrigo revealed her celebrity crush (12:59). This week's Cringe Mode is 'The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants' (023:46), and who out of 'Tea Time' would survive a zombie apocalypse (51:23)? Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia Wedemeyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and ESPN’s David Jacoby break down the security breach that led to a double elimination challenge, CT and Darrell’s victories, and CT’s disappointing treatment of Big T. They later get into Nany and Josh’s strong relationship and Nam’s departure from the show, and power rank the final couple. Hosts: Bill Simmons and David Jacoby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juliet and Amanda weigh in on the celebrities, speeches, and production from the 78th Golden Globe Awards (0:50) before then touching on what we saw in the teaser trailer for Oprah's upcoming interview with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry (22:10). Then, they share their latest recommendations, from books to subscriptions (25:00)! 'Mike Nichols: A Life': https://bookshop.org/books/mike-nichols-a-life/9780399562242 'Beach Read': https://bookshop.org/books/beach-read/9781984806734 'The Cold Millions': https://bookshop.org/books/the-cold-millions/9780062868084 'Manhattan Beach': https://bookshop.org/books/manhattan-beach-c6d34210-38a3-44d9-a0e2-ae75f0194bc7/9781476716749 'Girl, Women, Other': https://bookshop.org/books/girl-woman-other-a-novel-booker-prize-winner/9780802156983 Omsom: https://omsom.com/ Imperfect Foods: http://imprfct.us/v/juliet_672 Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juliet and Amanda break down the five key takeaways from Prince Harry’s appearance on ‘The Late Late Show with James Corden'. They discuss the timeline of filming, the PR strategy, and much more! Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

W Magazine's Best Performances cover featured stars like Riz Ahmed and Steven Yeun in a seemingly very low-budget photo shoot (1:04). Martha Stewart took to Instagram to warn about some killer swans on the loose (10:21). This week's Cringe Mode is the Hillary Duff version of 'A Cinderella Story' (19:40), and why is Billie Eilish's music documentary almost two and a half hours long (45:27)? Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia Wedemeyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and ESPN's David Jacoby say goodbye to Lolo and try to wrap their heads around her excuse for leaving the show. They also break down Josh’s catastrophic challenge performance, Devon’s persistent antics, CT and Big T’s impressive victory, Josh's crying, and the security breach. Hosts: Bill Simmons and David Jacoby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juliet and Amanda are joined by Bill Simmons for another breakdown of the confirmed engagement between Aaron Rodgers and Shailene Woodley. They discuss Woodley's interview on 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' and discuss the couple's future (0:40). Then they weigh in on the "disso queen" Laura Wasser (22:35) before covering more royal updates on Meghan and Harry (37:30). Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins Guest: Bill Simmons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'Tea Time' engages with the monoculture by talking about 'WandaVision' and the trailer for 'Cruella' that dropped this week (1:00). Michael B. Jordan rented an aquarium for Lori Harvey for Valentine's Day and Paris Hilton got engaged (12:12). This week's Cringe Mode is the 1997 'Cinderella' starring Brandy and Whitney Houston (25:51), and would you buy a dress just to nap in (48:12)? Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia Wedemeyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and ESPN's David Jacoby try to figure out what Nam and Lolo are arguing about, and discuss Fessy and Gabby’s budding relationship, the awkward digging challenge, Devin’s drunken power trip, the Big Brother alliance, the cocktail party, Gabby deciding to skip the elimination challenge, and Amber vs. Amber. Hosts: Bill Simmons and David Jacoby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juliet and Amanda discuss the revelatory ‘Framing Britney Spears’ documentary and the ensuing reexamination of early-aughts celebrity media (0:00). Plus, they congratulate Meghan Markle on winning her privacy lawsuit as well as her second pregnancy announcement (25:00), and then they give some personal recommendations (28:30). Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taylor Swift announced this week that she will be re-recording her album 'Fearless,' and we couldn't be more excited (1:00). We have some streaming recommendations for you for Valentine's Day weekend (12:53), including 'To All the Boys: Always and Forever' which we break down in this week's Cringe Mode (21:04). Plus, what is the most underrated Britney Spears song (44:48)? Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia Wedemeyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and ESPN’s David Jacoby discuss the Amber M vs. Amber B tension, the botched trivia challenge, the Burger King reward, the cocktail party, Nany’s coercion of Theresa, the always disappointing deliberation, the surprising "Take on Me" cover, Kaycee’s strong elimination victory, and TJ’s goodbye to Theresa. Hosts: Bill Simmons and David Jacoby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amelia Wedemeyer and Juliet Litman talk about some of the most interesting reality TV story lines of the week, including the upcoming 'Real Housewives of Salt Lake City' reunion (1:57), all of the drama going on with 'Southern Charm' and their other favorite Bravo properties (20:31), and how exactly 'The Masked Dancer' works (35:28). Host: Amelia Wedemeyer Guest: Juliet Litman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juliet and Amanda are joined by NFL reporter Nora Princiotti to break down the news that Aaron Rodgers and Shailene Woodley are engaged! They discuss the surprise announcement and the recent media coverage (1:00). Then, they touch on Serena Williams gracing the cover of Architectural Digest (28:00). Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins Guest: Nora Princiotti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices