We're Obsessed

The Ringer

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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Friday · 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
Wednesday · 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
July 8 · 1 hr 44 min
Everything We Think We Know About Taylor Swift’s Wedding (So Far)
Oops! It’s all Taylor Swift today! Jodi and Nora talk about everything we think we know about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding at Madison Square Garden last weekend through the lens of some real headlines that sound fake. They cap it off with a discussion of listener responses to this week’s introspective question: Where would you hide a giraffe from the government? (00:00) Catching up on the weekend (4:48) Real headlines about Tay-wedding that sound fake (11:02) Adam Sandler officiated (19:57) The AMC Theatres CEO’s LinkedIn post (37:45) Lena Dunham’s speech (42:41) The Empire State Building’s involvement (44:45) Wedding raffle (54:04) Fashion corner (1:05:38) Confounding invitees (100) Final fact checks (145) Introspective questions Hosts: Jodi Walker and Nora Princiotti Producers: Sasha Ashall and Belle Roman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 3 · 1 hr 35 min
Tay-Wedding Weekend Commences and Summer 2026 Ins and Outs
Jodi and Nora start by talking about a new picture of Erling Haaland and Nora’s favorite viral vernacular from the last couple of days. Then, they dive into the strange and unexplainable things that are happening at the Great American State Fair. Next, they head over to 2 Cursed 2 Corner to look into a parasite that’s causing explosive diarrhea, Adrien Brody’s hideous new mural, and Karamo and Jussie Smollett dating. And love is in the air in New York City, as one beautiful couple gets engaged on top of the Empire State Building and the whole city gears up for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding. Finally, Jodi and Nora share their ins and outs for summer 2026. (00:00) Erling Haaland the cowboy and some viral vernacular (13:00) The Great American State Fair (flop) (19:25) Explosive diarrhea parasite (25:10) Adrien Brody’s new mural (33:25) Karamo Brown and Jussie Smollett are dating (39:35) The Empire State Building engagement (47:40) Tay-wedding details (1:09:40) Summer 2026 ins and outs Hosts: Jodi Walker and Nora Princiotti Producers: Sasha Ashall and Belle Roman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 1 · 1 hr 26 min
'Love Island' Viral Vernacular, Noah Kahan PoopGate, and Kylie's Meta Specs
Jodi and Nora start by recapping Jodi’s high school reunion and going through some fearless feedback on recent conversations about resumes, garlic, and Gracie the giraffe. Then, they get into some Viral Vernacular from ‘Love Island’ and Erling Haaland, including the clam slam heard around the world. Next, they head over to Cursed Corner to visit the gigantic Trojan Horse popcorn bucket for ‘The Odyssey,’ Kylie Jenner’s collab with Meta on their AI glasses, and Noah Kahan’s pleas for fans to please not poop at his concerts. Finally, they read their favorite responses to this week’s introspective question: What is your romantic affliction? (00:00) Jodi’s high school reunion and return to Texas (12:12) Fearless Feedback (26:20) ‘Love Island’ Viral Vernacular (43:00) ‘The Odyssey’ popcorn bucket (52:25) Kylie Jenner’s Meta AI glasses (1:05:08) Noah Kahan PoopGate (1:11:08) Introspective question Hosts: Jodi Walker and Nora Princiotti Producers: Sasha Ashall and Belle Roman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
June 26 · 1 hr 31 min
Club Chalamet Is Hit and Knicks Trash Can Lady
Jodi and Nora start by talking about Jodi's upcoming high school reunion and Nora shares a crime for bed update. Then they get into some Real Headlines That Sound Fake, including an escaped giraffe, Amy Adams saving a man’s life, and what is allegedly happening with Taylor Swift’s wedding. Next, they talk about this week’s internet main character: The Knicks trash can lady. Finally, they dive into Club Chalamet’s devastating encounter in Paris, before each sharing their personal obsession of the week. (00:00) Jodi’s high school reunion and a crime for bed update (14:14) Real Headlines That Sound Fake (15:27) An escaped giraffe in Texas (22:13) Amy Adams’ live-saving maneuvers (25:41) New intel on Taylor Swift’s Madison Square Garden wedding (36:59) The Knicks trash can lady (52:39) Club Chalamet is assaulted in Paris (1:20:47) Personal obsessions Shop Pandora today, in-store or online at Pandora.net. Hosts: Jodi Walker and Nora Princiotti Producers: Sasha Ashall and Belle Roman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
June 24 · 1 hr 31 min
Maggie Rogers’s LUX Tour Confession and the Reflecting Pool Debacle
Jodi and Nora first discuss Nora’s weekend trip to Sicily for a wedding, during which she was able to see not one, but two celebrity wedding locations. Then, they give a Broadway report, including Jodi seeing 'The Lost Boys,' Rachel Zegler singing Addison Rae at the Culture Awards, and the Jimmy Awards. Next, they deep-dive Maggie Rogers’s story about a date with a New York Times reporter that she told at Rosalia’s LUX Tour in Madison Square Garden. Finally, they talk about the algae debacle in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, before discussing all the responses to last week’s introspective question: What item under $50 has changed your life? (00:00) Nora’s pilgrimage to Sicily celebrity wedding locations (13:24) Jodi’s Broadway report (16:35) Rachel Zegler at the Las Culturistas Culture Awards (20:25) The Jimmy Awards (29:00) Maggie Rogers’ Rosalia LUX Tour confession (43:53:00) The Reflecting Pool has fallen (1:00:52) Introspective question of the week Find the Under $50 product list on Jodi’s ShopMy. Shop Pandora today, in-store or online at Pandora.net. Subscribe to our YouTube: youtube.com/@wereobsessed Hosts: Jodi Walker and Nora Princiotti Producers: Sasha Ashall, Olivia Crerie, and Belle Roman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
June 19 · 1 hr 24 min
‘Summer House’ Aftermath and World Cup Madness
Jodi and Nora lock back in on the humanity of World Cup madness that has brought international travelers from all over the world to *checks notes* Lawrence, Kansas? Then they give their final word on the ‘Summer House’ scandal as they parse through the "Aftermath" episode and how the expectations of authenticity in reality television have evolved. Finally, they talk about Caro Claire Burke’s trad-wife satire novel ‘Yesteryear’ and Ballerina Farm’s recent Vulture interview. (00:00) World Cup madness (20:33) ‘Summer House’ aftermath (48:35) Yesteryear (1:01:05) Spoiler conversation about Yesteryear starts (1:13:45) Personal obsessions Shop Pandora today, in-store or online at Pandora.net. Subscribe to our YouTube: youtube.com/@wereobsessed Hosts: Jodi Walker and Nora Princiotti Producers: Sasha Ashall, Olivia Crerie, and Belle Roman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
June 17 · 1 hr 22 min
Vanity Fair’s Exposé on Alex Cooper’s Unwell and a Sporting Summer
Jodi and Nora have teleported from L.A. to NYC to celebrate Knicks in five! They talk about the sporting summer we’ve been having, from the NBA Finals to the World Cup, which has been bringing visitors from all over the globe to experience the wonders of the United States. Then they dig into Vanity Fair’s recent exposé on Alex Cooper’s Unwell and what it means when a company self-positioned as by and for women is actually run day-to-day by two men. Finally, they get to the listener responses to this week’s introspective question: What would your essay for The Cut be? (00:00) Knicks in 5! (09:32) The World Cup (24:22) Vanity Fair’s Exposé on Unwell (1:01:00) Introspective question Shop Pandora today, in-store or online at Pandora.net. Subscribe to our YouTube: youtube.com/@wereobsessed Hosts: Jodi Walker and Nora Princiotti Producers: Sasha Ashall and Belle Roman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
June 12 · 1 hr 36 min
‘Summer House’ Catch-up and Knicks Fever
The ‘Summer House’ scandal is finally over … or is it?? Nora and Jodi return for the first Friday episode of the rest of our lives to talk about what feels like the only two things anyone in the entire world cares about right now: The New York Knickerbockers and the final (not actually final) part of the ‘Summer House’ reunion. (00:00) Jodi and Nora in L.A. (04:58) Knicks fever (16:01) ‘Summer House’ reunion catch-up (1:14:47) Personal obsession show and tell Shop Pandora today, in-store or online at Pandora.net. Find us on YouTube: youtube.com/@wereobsessed. Hosts: Jodi Walker and Nora Princiotti Producers: Sasha Ashall and Belle Roman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
June 10 · 1 hr 38 min
The Taylor Swift-Dua Lipa-Nora Princiotti Wedding Matrix
Nora is back!! And it’s Wednesday? We’re Obsessed is officially on its own podcast feed and YouTube channel every Wednesday and Friday. First things first, Nora shares some of her thoughts about conversations with guest hosts from the past months, including tailoring and walkable sandals. Then, at long last, they talk about the e.l.f priest, David Protein’s further forays into the world of cod, and Tom Brady’s new company Good Nut. Next, they discuss the Taylor Swift-Dua Lipa-Nora Princiotti wedding matrix, including the MSG rumors, Dua shutting down Palermo, and just how much fun was had at Nora’s wedding. Finally, they talk about P!nk’s unforgettable performance as the host of the Tony Awards and some of their favorite performances from the night, before introducing a brand new segment. (00:00) Catching up with Nora (08:12) Nora’s follow-ups (26:32) The e.l.f. priest (35:21) David Protein Cod 2 (41:24) Tom Brady’s Good Nut (49:36) The Taylor Swift-Dua Lipa-Nora Princiotti wedding matrix (1:18:27) The Tony Awards (1:31:52) This week’s introspective question Shop Pandora today, in-store or online at Pandora.net. Find us on YouTube: youtube.com/@wereobsessed. Hosts: Jodi Walker and Nora Princiotti Producers: Sasha Ashall and Belle Roman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
June 8 · 1 min
Welcome to We're Obsessed!!!
Welcome to We're Obsessed, a pop culture podcast from The Ringer and Spotify hosted by Jodi Walker and Nora Princiotti! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 29 · 2 hr 2 min
‘Summer House’ Reunion, ‘Bachelorette’ Takes, and Summer Sandals With Rachel Lindsay | We’re Obsessed
It’s Rachel Lindsay Week! While Nora has been getting hitched and honeymooned during the month of May, we’ve had four very special besties on the pod to talk about their obsessions. Our final bestie is Rachel Lindsay! Jodi and Rachel dive into Part 1 of the ‘Summer House’ reunion and catch up on the ‘Bachelor’ universe, ‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,’ ‘Real Housewives of Rhode Island,’ and more animals that RFK Jr. has been linked to. (00:00) Welcoming Rachel Lindsay to the pod (13:00) Men adoring women (it’s courting season) (23:13) RFK Jr. and animals (again) (32:54) Reality catch-up (57:12) ‘Summer House’ reunion Part 1 (01:42:43) Personal obsessions Shop Pandora today, in-store or online at Pandora.net. Host: Jodi Walker Guest: Rachel Lindsay Producers: Sasha Ashall and Belle Roman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 22 · 1 hr 49 min
‘Off Campus,’ John Travolta’s Berets, and the ‘Summer House’ Reunion Trailer With Chris Ryan | We’re Obsessed
It’s Chris Ryan Week!! While Nora gets hitched and honeymooned during the month of May, we’ll have four very special besties on the pod to talk about their obsessions. Up third is Chris Ryan! Jodi and Chris get into his skincare journey, this week’s news about men (and hats), some sports drama, young and rich celebrity couples, and, due to very popular demand, the new (straight) hockey show ‘Off Campus.’ (00:00:00) Welcoming Chris Ryan to the pod (00:03:32) Chris Ryan’s skincare journey (00:08:10) ‘Summer House’ reunion trailer (00:19:21) John Travolta’s berets at Cannes (00:25:29) Adam Driver and other men at Cannes (00:32:50) Pedro Pascal “surprising” fans at Disneyland (00:36:49) Steve Kerr is a Swiftie (00:42:07) TikTok ‘Willing and Able’ NBA edits (00:46:56) What’s going on with Victor Wembanyama? (00:50:56) The Southampton FC spying controversy (00:53:27) Kendall and Kylie and their actor boyfriends (01:00:19) Olivia Rodrigo and Cameron Winter (01:07:07) ‘Off Campus’ (01:39:31) Personal obsessions Shop Pandora today, in-store or online at Pandora.net. Host: Jodi Walker Guest: Chris Ryan Producers: Sasha Ashall and Belle Roman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 15 · 1 hr 50 min
A Boat-Based Virus, Cheating Scandals, and a Hot Take Happy Hour With Charles Holmes | We’re Obsessed
It’s Charles Holmes Week!! While Nora gets hitched and honeymooned during the month of May, we’ll have four very special besties of the pod to talk about their obsessions. Up second is Charles Holmes! Jodi and Charles first do a quickfire round of takes on reader-suggested topics (2:55), before getting into the awful things that happened on boats this week, including the hantavirus outbreak (14:45), photos of Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel’s boat trip from 2021 (28:30), and where we stand before the ‘Summer House’ reunion (they were on a boat last week!!) (38:09). Then, criticism is so back with Pitchfork’s review of Chris Brown’s new album (54:16) and the Current Affairs piece on Jimmy Fallon (1:04:55). Finally, they have a Hot Take Happy Hour, where they touch on Sydney Sweeney, Lena Dunham, Hollywood’s representation of OnlyFans, and Tom Holland as a father (1:11:48). Last but not least, they each share their personal obsession for the week (1:33:40). Shop Pandora today, in-store or online at Pandora.net. Talk to a State Farm agent today to learn how you can choose to bundle and save with the Personal Price Plan®. Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there®. DM us on Instagram at instagram.com/wereobsessedpod! Subscribe to our YouTube channel at youtube.com/@wereobsessed! Host: Jodi Walker Guest: Charles Holmes Producers: Sasha Ashall and Belle Roman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices