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Spencer and Heidi welcome Cesie Alvarez and Angela Angotti, two attorneys from the ‘Bravo Docket’ podcast, to discuss how law and reality TV coincide This week on Speidi’s 16th Minute, Heidi and Spencer start the show by diving into the Kate Middleton conspiracy theories (01:20), then discuss how Ken stole the Oscars (08:38). They later

It’s last call for ’90s songs and Rob’s memories as the show draws to a close. So there couldn’t be a more fitting moment for Semisonic’s “Closing Time” to be chosen as the episode’s focus. Getty Images It’s last call for ’90s songs and Rob’s memories as the show draws to a close. So there

Even if ‘Love Lies Bleeding’ can get too juiced up from time to time, there’s still plenty to admire about the Kristen Stewart–led pulp flick A24/Getty Images/Ringer illustration Kristen Stewart is too famous to be a chameleon, and too distinctive to be a shape-shifter—no matter how hard she tries to disappear into roles, she remains

Van and Rachel also give their thoughts on the State of the Union address Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay start the episode off with their reactions to the 96th Academy Awards (00:13) before giving their opinions on the reactions to Draya Mitchell and Jalen Green’s relationship (21:55). Then, they discuss the State of the Union

Sean, Amanda, and Joanna are here to answer your questions about Emma Stone, Lily Gladstone, Bradley Cooper, and more! Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic Sean and Amanda are joined by Joanna Robinson to briefly discuss Dune: Part Two and other way-too-early contenders for the 2025 Oscars (1:00). Then, they open the mailbag to answer your questions

Matt Pryor of the Get Up Kids drops by the show to talk about his book, ‘Red Letter Days,’ and much more Shawn Brackbill Matt Pryor of the Get Up Kids drops by the show to talk about his book, Red Letter Days. We also touch on important subjects like the animatronic bears that played

Juliet and Callie break down the addition of the ‘Golden Bachelor’ contestants, Rachel’s unfortunate date and impending elimination, and Joey being the least-gross-looking kisser ABC ‌Fantasy suites are finally here! Juliet and Callie break down their favorite moments from the show, the addition of the Golden Bachelor contestants (02:00), Rachel’s unfortunate date and impending elimination

Bill and Chris get together to rewatch the 1983 comedy starring Tom Cruise The Geffen Film Company The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Chris Ryan quit playing it safe and trade in their microphones to deal in human fulfillment after rewatching 1983’s Risky Business, starring Tom Cruise and Rebecca De Mornay. Producer: Jessie Lopez Subscribe: Spotify

Ben, Steve, and Matt join to talk about the co-op shooter before giving out some recommendations for lower-profile games to play Arrowhead Game Studios Are you ready, Helldivers?! Ben, Steve Ahlman, and Matt James discuss how online co-op shooter Helldivers 2 became a surprise sensation and feel-good gaming story by building a new model for

Sunday night’s Academy Awards were genuinely the best they’ve been in years. And the positive upturn was not just a coincidence. Getty Images/Ringer illustration The Oscars are back! Three years after the dreadful COVID Oscars ended on the self-inflicted thud of an absent Best Actor winner, and two years after the infamous Slap, we finally

Bakari is joined by Jason Selvig and Davram Stiefler, the political comedy duo behind The Good Liars, to discuss their start stemming from the Occupy Wall Street movement, how they find humor during a dark time of American politics, and what they’ve learned from interviewing both Republican and Democratic voters Getty Images Bakari is joined

Christopher Nolan and ‘Oppenheimer’ completed their victory lap, but there were a few shock surprises—including the way Al Pacino announced the Best Picture winner Getty Images/Ringer illustration The 2024 Academy Awards are in the books, which means we’ve finally reached the end of awards season. (That sound you hear is countless pop culture bloggers breathing

Is ‘Oppenheimer’ invulnerable? What are the most likely upsets? And why is everyone being so weird about Bradley Cooper? Getty Images/Apple Studios/Orion/Universal/Warner Bros./Fox Searchlight/Ringer illustration Traditionally, the Oscars race begins in the fall, when one contender debuts after the other, resulting in a pileup of ambitious films vying to compete at the following spring’s Academy

Bill and Ariel also talk about the future of ‘WWE Raw’ on Netflix Photo by Bart Young/NBAE via Getty Images The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Rob Mahoney to discuss the epic Anthony Edwards game and the Timberwolves without Karl-Anthony Towns, plus Heat-Mavs and Celtics-Nuggets (01:25). Then, Bill catches up with Jimmy Kimmel to

Juliet and Jacoby also share their thoughts on a $16,000 wedding cake, discuss whether service industry workers should be paid a salary, and marvel at Taylor Swift making the Chiefs homemade pop-tarts Coca-Cola This week, Juliet and Jacoby share their thoughts on the $16,000 wedding cake, discuss whether service industry workers should be paid a

Mal and Jo return to Arrakis to answer your burning questions about the latest installment in the Dune saga Warner Bros. Mal and Jo return to Arrakis to answer your burning questions about the latest installment in the Dune saga (08:11). From book changes to just how the heck they got off that big worm

Callie Curry steps in for Rachel this week to talk about this week’s Bravo news Bravo Callie Curry steps in for Rachel on today’s Morally Corrupt, and kicks off the episode by sharing her opinion on the recently released RHONJ Season 14 trailer with Jodi Walker (2:14). Then, Callie and Jodi recap Season 11, Episode

The legendary manga artist and creator of ‘Dragon Ball’ was, without a doubt, one of the most influential figures in the history of comics and cartoons JIJI/Ringer illustration On Friday morning, Bird Studio, a small production workshop in Nagoya, Japan, announced the death of its founder, Akira Toriyama, the legendary manga artist, character designer, and

Plus, Tate and Bryan Curtis break down the latest NFL free agency news and debate what the best sports movie ever is Tate and Chuck preview the biggest fights of UFC 299, including O’Malley-Vera 2 and Poirier-Saint Denis, and then they discuss the underwhelming UFC 300 card and expectations for Jake Paul vs. MIKE TYSON!

The ‘Traitors’ cowinner joins Johnny to break down the last episode Peacock Johnny is joined this week by friend, fellow Challenger, and co-winner of The Traitors Season 2, Trishelle Cannatella. They get into all the nitty-gritty details of her journey from Peter Pal to the final fire pit, and some fun stories from back in