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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.

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Yesterday · 1 hr 22 min
Macklemore and Ed Sheeran, a Reformation Vibe Check, and Season 10 of ‘9-1-1’
Jodi and Nora start off the pod by talking about Jodi’s no good, very bad morning. Then, they talk about a few stories where people and things just can’t help being themselves, including the ‘9-1-1’ Season 10 trailer, Netflix’s ‘The New Stanford Prison Experiment,’ Olivia Jade’s Reformation campaign, new viral vernacular from Anthropic, Kash Patel’s new FBI rules around bestiality, and Travis Kelce being victimized by a Ponzi scheme. Next, Jodi and Nora discuss the myriad statements and the fallout from Macklemore being dropped from Ed Sheeran’s tour due to pressure from Robert Kraft after his statements about Palestine at MetLife Stadium. Finally, they each share their personal obsession of the week. 5:27 New trailer for Season 10 of 9-1-1 13:18 Netflix’s ‘The New Stanford Prison Experiment’ 19:22 Olivia Jade’s Reformation campaign 32:07 Anthropic’s boy math 35:23 Kash Patel on bestiality 40:26 Travis Kelce got got by a Ponzi scheme 45:15 Macklemore and Ed Sheeran 1:08:07 Personal obsessions Hosts: Jodi Walker and Nora Princiotti Producer: Sasha Ashall Engineer: Remy Hernandez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wednesday · 1 hr 35 min
The Emmys, Shailene Woodley, and New York’s Most Eligible Singles
Jodi and Nora start off the pod by talking about their favorite moments, fashion, and wins from the Emmys. Then, they talk about three messy women: Dakota Johnson, Elizabeth Holmes, and Shailene Woodley. Next, Jodi and Nora go through The Cut’s list of the most eligible singles in New York City and try to parse through myriad ways it appears AI may kill us all. Finally, they read the one dedicated response to this week’s introspective question: What’s something you liked the idea of, but never lives up to the hype? That’s also, incidentally, next week’s introspective question too because we forgot to say it on last week’s show! DM us! 00:00 The Emmys 16:48 Dakota Johnson and MGK 27:17 Elizabeth Holmes’s Twitter 31:32 What’s up with Shailene Woodley? 53:54 The Cut’s most eligible singles 1:12:00 Is AI going to kill us? 1:23:36 Introspective question Hosts: Jodi Walker and Nora Princiotti Producer: Sasha Ashall Engineer: Remy Hernandez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
September 9 · 1 hr 29 min
Seeing Everything With Nathan Fielder, Very Strange (but Real) Gal Gadot Headlines, and Youth Culture With the Biebers
Jodi and Nora start this week by catching up about Nora’s appearance at the Creative Arts Emmys and all the special celebs that she got to sit next to. Then, they get into the exciting (and surprising) dating news involving Bravo’s Phaedra Parks and CT of 'The Challenge' before diving into multiple real Gal Gadot headlines that sound very much fake. They try to evaluate the Biebers’ WYouth interview, give updates on more Stella Lefty plagiarism allegations, and then get excited about Nathan Fielder’s secret Elizabeth Holmes documentary. They cap it off with listener responses to this week's introspective question: What is something that can happen only where you live? Wait! We forgot to plug the introspective question for next week! What’s something you always like the idea of, but never lives up to the concept?Jodi's are yoga, and putting an egg on a burger. DM us your perpetual letdowns on Instagram or email us at wereobsessedpod@gmail.com (00:00) Catching up on the weekend (14:21) Quicker hits (40:13) Another Stella Lefty plagiarism accusation (56:46) Nathan Fielder’s secret documentary (1:11:53) Introspective questions Hosts: Jodi Walker and Nora Princiotti Producers: Sasha Ashall and Ashleigh Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
September 4 · 1 hr 42 min
The Clippers Controversy, US Open Etiquette, and ‘Sterling Point’
Jodi and Nora start off the show by recounting their separate experiences at the Kacey Musgraves concert in NYC. Then, they talk through the ‘Dancing With the Stars’ cast announcement, Amelia Dimoldenberg’s announcement that she’s ending ‘Chicken Shop Date,’ and Kelly Clarkson’s performance of "Golden." It’s been a sporting summer, so it’s only right that we cover two huge sports stories from this past week: the LA Clippers’ salary cap violations and influencers at the US Open. Finally, they talk about their favorite young adult show right now, ‘Sterling Point,’ before each sharing their personal obsession of the week. 0:00 Kacey Musgraves concert 9:03 'Dancing With the Stars' cast 18:31 'Chicken Shop Date' is retiring 21:42 Kelly Clarkson retires talk show 26:19 Clippers controversy 55:45 US Open etiquette 1:11:35 ‘Sterling Point’ 1:20:35 ‘Sterling Point’ spoilers 1:32:49 Personal obsessions Hosts: Jodi Walker and Nora Princiotti Producer: Sasha Ashall Engineer: Remy Hernandez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
September 2 · 1 hr 39 min
The 49ers Scammer, Stella Lefty, and Jared Freid!
Jodi and Nora start off the pod by catching up on a very NYC moment, the types of fun, and a previously alleged dig and currently alleged dog. Then, they talk about a trio of definite and possible scams: the 49ers scammer, Oreogate, and Stella Lefty. Finally, comedian Jared Freid joins them to read your responses to this week’s introspective question: What’s a way in which you’re turning into your parents? Check out Jared’s special on Netflix now! 00:00 Catching up 9:31 Wendy Kelce-Swift 13:22 Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi 22:53 The 49ers scammer 42:14 Oreogate 49:28 Stella Lefty 1:00:34 Introspective question with Jared Freid Hosts: Jodi Walker and Nora Princiotti Guest: Jared Freid Producer: Sasha Ashall Engineer: Remy Hernandez Additional Production Support: Kate Ahearn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 28 · 1 hr 43 min
Good Good Golf’s Ill-Advised Ad, Chef Influencers, and Business School for Kids
Book club time! Jodi starts off the pod by shouting to the rooftops about Leah Remini joining the ‘Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ cast, Pitbull’s iconic tribute to Dolly Parton, and Vin Diesel’s haunting rendition of "I Will Always Love You." Then, they talk about a few media stories from the last week, including the Wall Street Journal’s “Contractors and Chefs Are Becoming Influencers—With Their Clients’ Permission,” Emily Sundberg’s “Co-founder of The Wing opens business school for kids,” the ill-advised Good Good Golf and Callaway commercial, and Bloomberg’s “The Unraveling of Podcaster Ashley Flowers’ True Crime Empire.” Finally, they each share their personal obsessions for the week. 00:00 Jodi’s Paul Revere shouts 14:56 Chefs and contractors are becoming influencers 30:10 Business school for kids 51:10 Good Good Golf commercial 1:11:14 Ashley Flowers’s Audiochuck 1:27:45 Personal obsessions Hosts: Jodi Walker and Nora Princiotti Producer: Sasha Ashall Engineers: Remy Hernandez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 26 · 1 hr 27 min
Gwyneth’s AI Dinner Party and Harry and Meghan’s U.S. Exit
The Montecito is strong in this one. Jodi and Nora start off the pod by mourning the loss of the great Dolly Parton and checking in on their Instagram DMs. Then, they talk about some Real Headlines That Sound Fake concerning Kacey Musgraves, Scarlett Johansson, Connor Storrie and Erling Haaland, and an Amazon drone. Next, they talk through some rich people business, including Gwyneth Paltrow’s Amagansett dinner party with Sam Altman and the reports that Prince Harry and Meghan are returning to the U.K. Finally, they share your responses to this week’s introspective question: What is one fact or anecdote that tells us everything we need to know about you? 00:00 Remembering Dolly Parton 6:15 Deep in the DMs 20:42 Kacey Musgraves’s disco balls 25:13 Scarlett Johansson’s magnesium routine 28:49 Connor Storrie and Erling Haaland get buzz cuts 36:51 Amazon drone mishap 44:50 Gwyneth Paltrow’s AI dinner party 58:12 Prince Harry and Meghan 1:12:34 Introspective question Hosts: Jodi Walker and Nora Princiotti Producer: Sasha Ashall Engineers: Remy Hernandez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 21 · 1 hr 32 min
The State of Straight Dating Remains Desperate
Jodi and Nora kick off the pod by reporting on the fresh set of recalls we’ve experienced this week. Then, they talk about some man news, including "Pablo Pledgescobar" at Penn State, Jason Kelce’s new pee-based venture, and the Goose AI controversy. Next, they dive deep into the New York Times’s recent feature, “Inside the World of High-End Matchmaking,” why the state of straight dating seems so desperate, and what’s up with the phrase “geez-o-petes.” Finally, they note two further viral instances of “geez-o-petes,” and each share their personal obsessions for the week. 00:00 A fresh set of recalls 10:49 Pablo Pledgescobar 19:38 Jason Kelce wants your pee 29:36 Goose AI controversy 43:52 NYT’s “Inside the World of High-End Matchmaking” 1:16:25 “Geez-o-petes” 1:22:07 Personal obsessions Hosts: Jodi Walker and Nora Princiotti Producer: Sasha Ashall Engineers: Lucy Brick and Remy Hernandez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 19 · 1 hr 33 min
Celebrity Summer Weddings and Some Scam Updates
Jodi and Nora kick off the pod by remembering Hayden Panettiere’s greatest cultural accomplishments. Then, they get out some late summer sillies, including two celebrity weddings, how Nicole Kidman raves, Chanty Beluga, and the chatter around Natalie Harp. Next, they do some summer scam updates, including incriminating Phia Slack messages, a Forbes "30 Under 30" scammer curse final boss, and Bethenny Frankel’s unlawfully giant tables at Supermodel Cafe. Finally, they share your responses to this week’s introspective question: What’s a recall you’ve flagrantly ignored, and/or what’s a recall you would flagrantly ignore? 00:00 Remembering Hayden Panettiere 7:49 Jack Antonoff, Sabrina Carpenter, and Phoebe Bridgers 15:44 Jordyn Woods and Karl-Anthony Towns’s wedding 24:52 Nicole Kidman in Vogue 28:27 Chanty Belgua 33:54 Who is Natalie Harp? 49:29 Phia scam updates 59:43 Forbes "30 Under 30" scammer curse final boss 1:04:32 Bethenny Frankel’s Supermodel Cafe 1:11:34 Introspective question Hosts: Jodi Walker and Nora Princiotti Producer: Sasha Ashall Engineers: Lucy Brick and Remy Hernandez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 14 · 1 hr 32 min
‘One Night Only’ and Audrey Hobert Lore
Jodi and Nora kick off the pod with the great seltzer debate between Spindrift and La Croix, before shouting from the rooftops (or a horse?), “The Roxies are coming!” They get into some We’re Obsessed-specific Paul Revere shouts, including Reece Weaver being named the new Roxie Hart, AOC being publicly single, Role Model’s BBC Live Lounge, and Audrey Hobert’s brother’s Gap commercial. Then, they report back on ‘The Shards’ and ‘One Night Only,’ before gushing over Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys as a couple (thank you, Variety). Finally, they each share their personal obsession for the week. 00:00 The great seltzer debate 8:02 Reece Weaver is Roxie Hart 20:53 AOC is single 30:03 Role Model’s BBC Live Lounge 34:12 Malcolm Todd’s Gap commercial and Audrey Hobert’s Tiny Desk 48:18 ‘The Shards’ 55:44 ‘One Night Only’ 1:12:02 Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys 1:20:56 Personal Obsessions Hosts: Jodi Walker and Nora Princiotti Producer: Sasha Ashall Engineers: Lucy Brick and Remy Hernandez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 12 · 1 hr 25 min
Gracie Abrams's and Phoebe Bridgers's Bedsheets and Private Equity Boyfriends
Jodi and Nora start the show off by wondering how we live in a world in which the Madden brothers came to be doing mass layoffs, before talking about some vintage internet things that happened this week, including a cute animal video, a viral GIF, and a live QVC mishap. Then, they get into two Real Headlines That Sound Fake, one from Italy about something called “cheese banks” and one from The Wall Street Journal about something called “private equity boyfriends.” Next, Nora explains the Gracie Abrams and Phoebe Bridgers bedsheets controversy that has been freshly renewed due to lyrics on Bridgers’s upcoming album. Finally, they dig into the Instagram DMs and read your answers to this week’s introspective question: If being paid for something technically makes you a professional … what is your most surprising professional work? 00:00 Madden brothers 7:40 The dog and the duck 13:04 ‘Maddie’s Secret’ GIF 19:09 A live QVC mishap 21:45 Italy’s cheese banks 28:30 Private equity boyfriends 38:55 Gracie and Phoebe and Paul 59:25 Introspective question Hosts: Jodi Walker and Nora Princiotti Producer: Sasha Ashall Engineers: Lucy Brick and Remy Hernandez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 7 · 1 hr 21 min
Hilary Duff at MSG, Comedian Corner, and Man News: News About Men
Nora starts off the show by recapping the millennial paradise that was the Hilary Duff concert at MSG. Then she and Jodi talk about some comedians and performance artists, including Mary Beth Barone’s new special, Meg Stalter and Paul W. Downs’s various photo stunts, Robby Hoffman’s new MTA announcement, and the Tate McRae feature in Variety. Next, they get into Man News: News About Men, including Elon Musk crashing a rocket ship into the moon, whatever is up with RFK Jr., the steak-and-sauerkraut diet, a Jordon–Bill Belichick update, men wearing shorts, and some CPAP discourse. Finally, they each share their personal obsession for the week. 00:00 Hilary Duff at MSG 12:35 Mary Beth Barone’s special ‘Galaxy Brain’ 15:55 Meg Stalter and Paul Downs photoshoot 21:19 Robby Hoffman’s MTA announcements 26:04 Tate McRae IS Sylvia Plath 32:54 Elon Musk crashed a rocket ship into the moon 41:06 What’s RFK Jr. up to? 43:29 The steak and sauerkraut diet 56:24 Men wearing shorts anxiety 1:02:04 Jordon and Bill Belichick update 1:03:52 CPAP discourse 1:07:10 Personal obsessions mybillie.com Hosts: Jodi Walker and Nora Princiotti Producer: Sasha Ashall Engineers: Lucy Brick and Remy Hernandez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 5 · 1 hr 35 min
The OpenAI Brand Trip, and Ariana Grande Steps Back from the Public Eye
Jodi and Nora start out by talking about some reader-submitted affair updates, and the bizarre and wonderful ‘Wicker’ trailer. Then, they dive into the media surrounding OpenAI’s influencer brand trip in the Hudson Valley this past weekend, and touch on Jonah Hill’s appearance on the Smartless podcast. Next, they talk about some songstresses, including Martha Reeves’s national anthem performance at the Women’s Professional Baseball League opening game, and Ariana Grande’s music video for “Petal” and the statement saying she’s stepping back from the public eye. Finally, they sift through the answers to this week’s introspective question: What’s always making you wonder, “How do other people do this (very normal) thing, and is it the same way I do this thing, or are they doing it better?” 0:00 Affair updates 7:55 ‘Wicker’ trailer 15:06 OpenAI influencer brand trip 41:50 Jonah Hill on Smartless 50:32 Martha Reeves’s national anthem 57:08 Ariana Grande 1:11:36 Introspective Question Hosts: Jodi Walker and Nora Princiotti Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 31 · 1 hr 26 min
‘One Night Only,’ the ‘Life of M’ Controversy, and Influencing in Nantucket
Jodi and Nora start out by addressing a hot dog cookie controversy and Aaron Rodgers’s new comments about his alleged wife. Then, they talk about two pieces of media that sound fake: Ryan Murphy’s ‘The Shards’ and ‘One Night Only’ starring Monica Barbaro and Mr. Dua Lipa. Next, they talk about the drama surrounding Rachel Cusk’s new novel, ‘Life of M,’ which the scuttlebutt has said is based on Natalie Portman. Finally, they weigh in on the discourse about a sign in a little shop in Nantucket that says “no influencers” and the state of influencing and over-tourism before each sharing their personal obsession for the week. 0:00 Hot dog cookie controversy 3:55 Aaron Rodgers’s alleged wife update 8:30 ‘The Shards’ 14:47 ‘One Night Only’ 26:21 ‘Life of M’ Natalie Portman controversy 46:23 “No influencers” sign in Nantucket 1:13:39 Personal obsessions Hosts: Jodi Walker and Nora Princiotti Producer: Sasha Ashall Engineer: Remy Hernandez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 29 · 1 hr 29 min
Matthew Morrison’s Live Tour and Can Anyone Have an Affair Anymore?
Jodi starts out by telling Nora about how Camp Jojo went with her two nieces in New York City this past weekend. Then they talk about the state of affairs these days with another Big Law scandal and a very public WNBA cheating scandal. Next, they dive into the internet’s main characters this week, starting with Emeril Lagasse nostalgia and ending with whatever is going on with Matthew Morrison’s deranged live tour. Finally, they go through their favorite hometown stories from listeners and introduce next week’s introspective question: What’s always making you wonder, “How do other people do this (very normal) thing, and is it the same way I do this thing, or are they doing it better?” (00:00) Camp Jojo (11:45) Big Law kissers (23:33) WNBA cheating scandal (36:26) Emeril Lagasse nostalgia (45:54) Matthew Morrison’s live tour (1:03:27) Introspective question Hosts: Jodi Walker and Nora Princiotti Producers: Sasha Ashall, Lucy Brick, and Remy Hernandez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 24 · 1 hr 37 min
Gen Z Dating, Zara Death Pants, and ‘The Invite’
Jodi and Nora start out by talking about the off-Broadway play ‘The Betrothed,’ which they saw this week and was directed by Sarah Connolly. Then they talk about two Real Headlines That Sound Fake: the Zara death pants and Ella Langley’s record-breaking Billboard 100 run. Next, they cover some Gen Z dating news, including The Cut’s eye-opening article "Call Her Mommy" and Olivia Rodrigo’s alleged new finance bro boyfriend. Finally, they discuss Olivia Wilde’s new movie, ‘The Invite,’ before each sharing their personal obsession for the week. (00:00) ‘The Betrothed’ (10:15) Zara death pants (21:20) Ella Langley’s Billboard 100 record (35:39) The Cut’s "Call Her Mommy" (47:08) Olivia Rodrigo’s alleged new boyfriend (58:01) ‘The Invite’ (1:04:21) ‘The Invite’ spoilers (1:26:53) Personal obsessions Hosts: Jodi Walker and Nora Princiotti Producers: Sasha Ashall and Lucy Brick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 22 · 1 hr 32 min
Seattle's Most Famous Raccoon, Fake Beef at the World Cup Final, and Five Things That Are Actually Worth the Money
Jodi and Nora are still in the trenches as the cyclospora saga continues and Taco Bell has been marked safe (maybe). Then they turn their attention to Seattle's internet-famous raccoon, Jimothy, and unpack whatever is going on with Tom Brady, whose retirement seems to have evolved into a full-blown midlife crisis. They cap it off with listener responses to this week's introspective question: What are five things that are worth the money? (00:00) Catching up on the weekend (16:05) Too cyclo, too spora (21:16) The holy trinity of li’l animals is complete! (31:33) Men at the World Cup (50:31) Introspective questions Hosts: Jodi Walker and Nora Princiotti Producers: Sasha Ashall and Ashleigh Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 17 · 1 hr 38 min
Breaking Down the Cyclospora Outbreak, a.k.a. the Poop Parasite
Jodi and Nora start out by breaking down the Poop Parasite, a.k.a., the Cyclospora outbreak. Then, they discuss Nora's business idea for grilled Caesar's, Messi's viral photo shoot with Lamine Yamal, Ariana Grande getting back with her ex, and their review of 'The Five-Star Weekend.' Finally, they reveal their personal obsessions of the week. (00:00) Welcome to We're Obsessed! (04:48) The Poop Parasite (11:20) Diet Coke is now medicine (17:06) Cyclospora outbreak (35:26) The government is coming for Taco Bell?! (37:51) Nora's billion-dollar business idea (41:05) Lionel Messi's photo shoot with Lamine Yamal (48:52) Ariana Grande is back with Ricky Alvarez (55:10) 'The Five-Star Weekend' Review (1:24:27) Personal obsessions mybillie.com Hosts: Jodi Walker and Nora Princiotti Producers: Sasha Ashall, Lucy Brick, Kate Ahearn, and Tucker Tashjian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 15 · 1 hr 29 min
The Phia Scam Explained, a Viral Bison, and Every Unhinged After-School Snack You've Ever Made
Jodi and Nora kick things off in Animal Corner with the Yellowstone bison attack that produced what the internet is calling "the Mona Lisa of tourist photos.” Then, they pivot over to Scam Summer as they break down Mitch McConnell's proof-of-life photo and the Bloomberg investigation into Phoebe Gates's shopping app Phia. They cap it off with listener responses to this week's introspective question: What was your go-to after-school snack with no parental advisory? (00:00) Catching up on the weekend (08:16) Animal Corner (08:45) The Mona Lisa of tourist photos (16:35) Taylor Swift’s dog is revealed! (20:10) Erling Haaland (and his raccoon?) return home (27:11) Scam Summer (27:37) Mitch McConnell and Lindsay Graham proving life (34:37) Let's explain the Phia scam (58:14) Introspective questions Hosts: Jodi Walker and Nora Princiotti Producers: Sasha Ashall and Ashleigh Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 10 · 1 hr 31 min
The Summer of Lena Dunham and Caroline Calloway’s Return
Jodi and Nora start out by discussing their Taylor Swift wedding hangover and go through some Real Headlines That Sound Fake that were neglected due to last weekend's nuptials. Then they name Lena Dunham this summer’s it girl and discuss ‘Famesick’ and Margaret Qualley and Jack Antonoff’s separation. Finally, they talk about Caroline Calloway’s return to the fold with a maddening essay about her relationship with Ozempic before each sharing their personal obsession of the week. (00:00) Taylor Swift wedding hangover (10:45) Real Headlines That Sound Fake (11:45) Whoopi Goldberg stranded in Sicily (16:49) Wes Anderson and Luke Wilson stuck in an elevator (22:23) Millie Bobby Brown’s past life (28:07) Ice Spice and Tobey Maguire shared a vape (30:33) Erling Haaland’s hair ties (39:00) The summer of Lena Dunham (1:05:42) Caroline Calloway’s essay (1:17:54) Personal obsessions Hosts: Jodi Walker and Nora Princiotti Producers: Sasha Ashall and Belle Roman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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