Ringer Dish

Mallory Rubin, a pop-culture commentator known for insightful film and TV critiques, joins to discuss Netflix's 'Jingle Bell Heist.' They explore the unique blend of holiday cheer and heist antics, emphasizing the film's modern charm and comedic moments. Mallory highlights the film's complex characters, including a down-on-his-luck IT whiz and a resourceful clerk, navigating love and capers amid a broken system. Themes of family, revenge, and clever twist endings add depth, while the discussions on genre tropes make for an enlightening listen!

This week on Jam Session, the annual gift guide returns for its 77th year (or something like that). Before the recommendations, though, Juliet and Amanda run through a few rapid-fire celebrity updates: Kaia Gerber’s swirling dating rumors (3:18), the latest on the elusive ‘Marty Supreme’ jacket (8:23), new developments in the ‘It Ends With Us’ lawsuit (12:37), and Mila Kunis’s reemergence in a Wall Street Journal spotlight in the wake of her upcoming movie, ‘Wake U p Dead Man:  A Knives Out Mystery' (16:49). Finally, the two go all out for their epic holiday gift guide (22:07) They break down their top picks across every category: domestic home finds (22:18), budget-friendly favorites (45:11), skin-care must-haves (56:20), gifts for kids (1:01:15), and much more. Hosts: Amanda Dobbins and Juliet Litman Producers: Jade Whaley and Belle Roman You can find the links to the gift recommendations here: Juliet’s Recs - Helen’s lamps: Here  - Birdfeeder with camera: Here - Lifestraw Water Filter  - Sessun outerwear: Here   Here - Dorsey Kate Lab Grown Diamond Tennis Bracelet Dorsey: Here  - Baggu pouches and packing cubes  - Verloop: Here  - Wool and the gang hat kit: Here  - Swedish candy: Here - Ipsy makeup box  - Popclox: Here  - Folio Society: Here  - Linger by Hetty McKinnon  - Immodest Cotton lunch tote: Here  Amanda’s Recs - Moccamaster KGBV Select: Here - Kismet cookbook and Spice House spices: Kismet cookbook Spice House Spices Spice House Pepper Flakes - Rihanna Phaidon book: Here - Bar Snacks at Bemelmans: Here - Ziip Halo: Here - Sense and Sensibility tickets and book: Sense and Sensibility Tickets Sense and Sensibility Book - Amilab lip balm: Here - The Ones membership: Here - SotoMethod subscription: Here - Gift Guide by Kaitlin Phillips: Here - Monastery Essentials Kit: Here - Merit Great Skin Trio: Here - The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny: Here - Pajamas for kids:  Petite Plum Minow Hannah Anderson - Faux fur coat that Juliet told me not to buy: Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Merry Bingemas, one and all! On the fifth day of Bingemas, Nora Princiotti returns to talk with Jodi about the sequel to her Bingemas movie from last year, Hallmark's 'Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story." This movie follows doctor Morgan Quinn (Holland Roden) and the Bills’ VP of Stadium Development Gabe (Matthew Daddario) as they navigate an ornament-based mystery, an inexplicable inability to admit to being in love, and JOEY PANTS???? Follow us at instagram.com/wereobsessedpod to find our weekly schedule of movies. Host: Jodi Walker Guest: Nora Princiotti Producers: Sasha Ashall, Ashleigh Smith, and Belle Roman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jodi and Nora welcome you to a delicious, macro-filled, and at times harrowing Friendsgiving experience surrounded by three of our pod besties. They start with a taste of wine (0:09) before Sophia Benoit joins us for appetizers and small bites (8:55), Danny Heifetz joins us for a protein-packed main course (22:34), and Joanna Robinson joins for a very nostalgic dessert course (46:28). If you haven’t been watching the show before now, we recommend giving the video a watch on your big screen television, so you don’t miss out on any of the expressions and close ups! Hosts: Jodi Walker and Nora PrinciottiGuests: Sophia Benoit, Danny Heifetz, and Joanna RobinsonProducers: Sasha Ashall and Belle RomanAdditional Production: Hannah Leikin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sophia Benoit, a writer and cultural commentator, joins to dissect the holiday film, 'A Very Jonas Christmas Movie.' They share their surprise at the movie's witty script and self-deprecating humor. Highlights include a concert-style opening, a chaotic plane explosion, and a mischievous Santa played by Jesse Tyler Ferguson. The duo also explores the emotional depths of sibling dynamics and clever inside jokes, alongside a touching home video montage that brings the Jonas brothers together. Get ready for musical surprises and heartfelt moments!

Hosts discuss the ending of Wicked Watch and reflect on the film's press rollout, sharing funny audience reactions. They analyze Meghan Markle's Harper's Bazaar cover and her media strategy linked to Netflix. The conversation shifts to Timothée Chalamet's Marty Supreme merch, comparing his marketing tactics to Kanye West's. Finally, they dive into their reading lists, sharing recent reads and recommendations, while eagerly anticipating upcoming adaptations like Hamnet.

Rob Mahoney, a longtime contributor and film critic, joins to unpack Hallmark’s 'Christmas Above the Clouds.' The duo discusses the film's clever Dickensian parallels and the surprising depth of lead characters Ella and Jake. They delve into themes of workplace culture, the humor of ghostly visits, and the significance of emotional revelations. Rob highlights the film's unique charm, from the airport reunion to Ella's transformative journey, all wrapped up in festive cheer and a nod to classic holiday narratives.

This week dives into the buzz around adult cheerleading as Bill Belichick makes a surprise appearance at a competition. Drama unfolds on 'Dancing With the Stars' with a crossover event bringing in Zac Efron. Cynthia Erivo's protective actions for Ariana Grande steal spotlight, while public health concerns arise from a measles scare at a concert. The Olivia Nuzzi saga is dissected in detail, from her New York Times profile to a revealing blog post from her ex. Personal obsessions round out the fun, with nails and grocery critiques!

Join Jodi Walker and guest Kate Halliwell, a frequent contributor and pop culture enthusiast, as they dive into Netflix’s 'A Merry Little Ex-Mas.' The duo explores the quirky charm of fake town Winterlight and dissects characters like the charming yet suspicious Tess, played by Jamila Jamil. They candidly discuss parenting woes, emotional labor, and the film's heartwarming moments, including a touching scrapbook scene that moved them to tears. With laughs and insightful critiques, they navigate the holiday chaos and emotional dynamics of a divorced couple.

Juliet and Amanda dive into Olivia Nuzzi’s Vanity Fair profile, exploring her literary aspirations and the ethics of political media gossip. They discuss the surprising twists involving Ryan Lizza and analyze Vanity Fair’s male-centric Hollywood cover. The conversation shifts to Timothée Chalamet’s bizarre 18-minute marketing video, revealing mixed feelings about blimps. Finally, they catch up on the Wicked press tour and share their love-hate relationship with humidifiers, rounding out a lively and entertaining discussion.