Jam Session
Jam Session
The Ringer
Jam Session is where pop culture lives. Join Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins every week, as they unpack the biggest celebrity headlines, viral moments, award show highlights, book culture, internet drama, and entertainment news you can't stop scrolling past. Whether we're revisiting legendary tabloid scandals, breaking down the latest industry moves, or discussing the stars everyone's talking about, we've got you covered with insight, humor, and all the details that matter.
Learning “More” About the Biebers and Overthinking in Book Form. Plus, Checking on Harry and Meghan!
This week on Jam Session, the ladies kick things off with a check-in on the royal return of Meghan and Harry, the discussion about security for the couple, and the media war among the family (03:00). Then, they react to the photo shoot with the Biebers in WYouth (16:43), review the new Rachel Cusk book inspired by Natalie Portman (26:58), and try to understand the latest Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce pap walk (37:50). They close the show by quacking with Ben Affleck’s Aflac ads (42:42) and get into Feedback & Follow-Up (43:35). Hosts: Amanda Dobbins and Juliet Litman  Producer: Ashleigh Smith Production Support: Remy Hernandez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 8
52 min
Travis Kelce’s Alleged Dog Days of Summer
This week on Jam Session, the ladies kick things off with some inside scoops from the Venice Film Festival, where Amanda is joining us from. Next, they dive into Diane von Furstenberg’s sun protocol (4:08), Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields festival (17:24), and, with football season approaching, Travis Kelce’s Vogue feature in partnership with Tommy Hilfiger—plus, the advertising debut of his alleged dog, Wendy (23:08). Finally, they talk 'Practical Magic 2' (30:37) and Juliet’s guilty pleasure: Nick Jonas (37:53).Hosts: Amanda Dobbins and Juliet LitmanProducer: Jade WhaleyProduction Support: Remy Hernandez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 2
46 min
HARRY AND MEGHAN! And Castles, Houses, Islands, Horses, Cars.
This week on Jam Session, Amanda and Juliet return from their vacations to some big new out of the royals corner: Harry and Meghan are coming back to the U.K. (7:46) Then, the two get into Karl-Anthony Towns and Jordyn Woods tying the knot in Malibu (39:32), and Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez having an intimate wedding in Portugal (46:01). Next, the two get some breaking news of Dolly Parton’s passing (50:59), and then move on to some summer catch-ups of news while they were away (53:42), and lastly Feedback & Follow-Up (1:00:56).Hosts: Amanda Dobbins and Juliet LitmanProducers: Jade WhaleyVideo Supervision: Sarah Reddy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 26
1 hr 17 min
Ben Affleck Knows Things, Phoebe Has Tea, and You Have Questions
This week on ‘Jam Session,’ Juliet and Amanda are back with a special mailbag episode! First, they hit a few celebrity quick hitters, including Ben Affleck winning ‘Celebrity Jeopardy!’ (1:41) and Phoebe Bridgers's new album, which may offer some tea on her relationship with Paul Mescal (3:40). Then, they do a mini deep dive into the ‘New York Times' list of the 50 Best Thriller Books of the 21st Century (8:12). Finally, they open up the mailbag and answer questions from our lovely listeners about celebrities, fashion, parenting, and more ( 22:42). Hosts: Amanda Dobbins and Juliet LitmanProducer: Jade Whaley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 11
1 hr 7 min
Yes, We Think Bradley Cooper and Gigi Hadid Are Married (But We Could Be Wrong!)
This week on Jam Session, Juliet and Amanda talk about Bradley Cooper and Gigi Hadid being spotted wearing subtle ring bands while in Paris, sparking marriage rumors (2:15). They also discuss Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock's 'Practical Magic 2' press tour and Nicole’s new rumored boyfriend, private equity investor Michael Reinstein (28:38). Next, the two break down Keith McNally’s critique of Belle Burden's bestselling divorce memoir, 'Strangers: A Memoir of Marriage' (35:49), yacht season check-in featuring Elton John and the Beckhams (42:12), and of course end it with some Feedback & Follow-Up (44:34).Hosts: Amanda Dobbins and Juliet LitmanProducer: Jade Whaley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 4
1 hr 6 min
Someone Tell Katy Perry It's Silly Season
This week on Jam Session, it’s Amanda’s birthday week (month, and year)! Happy early birthday to our favorite Leo (00:00)! Next, the two dive into some celebrity updates, including Jennifer Garner’s media rounds in conjunction with ‘The Five-Star Weekend’ (6:53), a quick hit on the passing of Ben Affleck’s mother, Chris Anne Affleck (19:10), and Jam Session’s Predictions Market on when Taylor Swift will post her wedding photos (21:11). Next, the two talk about Dua Lipa’s upcoming curated book festival in London (26:12), Katy Perry spotted out on the water as yacht season is here (28:13) and end it with Feedback & Follow-Up (40:22). Hosts: Amanda Dobbins and Juliet LitmanProducer: Jade Whaley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 30
1 hr 5 min
All Celebrity Roads Lead to the World Cup
This week on Jam Session, Juliet and Amanda discuss the many celebrity sightings at the World Cup final (11:08) before digging into ‘The Odyssey’ press tour (28:16) and speculation that Rachel Cusk’s new novel is secretly about Natalie Portman (36:25). Plus, some Jam Session reading recs (40:49), a partial Spice Girls reunion at Mel C's wedding (51:24), and Amanda sheds light on what she watched at the nail salon (53:06). Hosts: Amanda Dobbins and Juliet Litman Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 21
1 hr 10 min
Are You a Jay-Z at Yankee Stadium, or a Hilary Duff at Bath & Body Works?
This week on Jam Session, Juliet and Amanda kick off the celebrity news with a few updates: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding (3:34), Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively's somehow-still-ongoing legal saga (27:21), and Hilary Duff's new Bath & Body Works partnership (36:07). Next, the two talk 2026 swimwear (39:55), the new series 'Five-Star Weekend' (51:50), and wrap up with Feedback & Follow-Up featuring the Briogeo hair mask and book recommendations (kids edition) (1:04:54).Hosts: Amanda Dobbins and Juliet LitmanProducer: Jade Whaley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 14
1 hr 19 min
Taylor Swift Got Married At Madison Square Garden (And We Weren't There)
On a special weekend episode of Jam Session, Juliet and Amanda discuss the wedding of the year: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's Madison Square Garden wedding extravaganza. The ladies break down everything that's emerged from the festivities so far, including who made the guest list, details about the ceremony and décor, why Madison Square Garden was chosen as the venue, and their overall thoughts on the celebration.Hosts: Amanda Dobbins and Juliet LitmanProducer: Jade Whaley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 4
52 min
Our Taylor Swift MSG Watch Continues
This week on Jam Session, Juliet and Amanda begin with updates on the most highly anticipated wedding of the summer: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. With Madison Square Garden rumored to be their official wedding venue, all eyes are on the weekend of July 4th as speculation continues (00:00). Next, the two dive into celebrity relationship updates, including Joe Alwyn and Sarah Pidgeon being spotted showing PDA in Hampstead Heath just one day after Harry Styles and Zoë Kravitz were seen making out in the same park (21:08). Then, they get into some Beckham family updates (26:42), and finally, Amanda shares some royal news (44:29). Hosts: Amanda Dobbins and Juliet LitmanProducers: Jade Whaley Shop Pandora today, in-store or online at Pandora.net. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 1
59 min
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