We shout out some of the celebrities who have stepped up for the Black Lives Matter movement in the past couple of weeks, including John Boyega, Keke Palmer, and Jane Fonda (3:11). Plus: a deep dive into what appears to be Ben Affleck's finsta account (16:50) and revisiting some things that we can't believe happened this year (29:02).
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Our Wicked Watch Has Come to an End, Kinda. Plus ‘Marty Supreme’ Merch! | Jam Session
This week on Jam Session, Juliet and Amanda start with fresh Wicked Watch updates and their thoughts on ‘Wicked: For Good,’ plus a look at the movie’s ongoing press rollout (2:11). Next, they break down Meghan Markle’s new Harper’s Bazaar cover (28:04) and the release of Timothée ... Show More
1h 2m
Nov 24
3rd Day of Bingemas: ‘Christmas Above the Clouds’ With Rob Mahoney
Merry Bingemas, one and all! On the third day of Bingemas, Jodi is joined by bestie of the pod Rob Mahoney to talk about Hallmark’s ‘Christmas Above the Clouds,’ which follows estranged exes Ella Neezer (Erin Krakow) and Jake (Tyler Hynes) when they are coincidentally sat next to ... Show More
1h 3m
Nov 21
The Olivia Nuzzi Spectacle, ‘Dancing With the Stars,’ and Jordon’s Adult Cheer Team | We’re Obsessed
Big drama on the internet this week! Jodi and Nora start out with some very We’re Obsessed updates, including the images of Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson at her adult cheerleading competition (4:25), the perfect storm surrounding ‘Dancing With the Stars’ this week with the ret ... Show More
1h 41m
Oct 2022
Ye and White Lives Matter, Plus Soledad O’Brien on ‘The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks’
Van and Rachel react to Kanye West wearing a White Lives Matter shirt (17:38), and Tory Lanez is unapologetic but back (36:31). Plus, Emmy and Peabody award-winning broadcast journalist Soledad O’Brien joins to discuss her documentary, ‘The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks’ (52 ... Show More
1h 32m
Sep 2023
The Most Influential Black Preachers
Recently, a social media account shared a graphic with the most influential Black preachers of the last 50 years. The post caused a stir on social media, but it also got us thinking: Who are the most influential Black preachers of the last 50 years, and more importantly, how do w ... Show More
41m 6s
Apr 2023
Ben Smith on the Turmoil at Buzzfeed, Fox News and Everything In Between
To make sense of a turbulent and important week in media, we turn to Ben Smith who was the founding Editor in Chief of Buzzfeed News (2012 to 2020) and the former New York Times media critic (from 2020 to 2022). On the agenda: the shuttering of Buzzfeed News, the meaning of Murdo ... Show More
1h 4m
Feb 2023
Mark Whitaker on 'Saying It Loud: 1966—The Year Black Power Challenged the Civil Rights Movement'
Larry is joined by author, journalist, and media executive Mark Whitaker to discuss his newest book, 'Saying It Loud: 1966—The Year Black Power Challenged the Civil Rights Movement'. They begin their conversation by talking about why Mark decided to write the book and break down ... Show More
1h 7m
Mar 2024
The Money and Power Behind the Oscars’ Red Carpet
Matt is joined by Puck’s longtime fashion journalist, Lauren Sherman, to discuss the business of the red carpet, the amount of money celebrities can make from high-end luxury brands, and the state of the Oscars as a fashion and brand platform. Lauren tells us which stars have the ... Show More
35m 45s
Jun 2024
Will the Debate Debacle Revive TV News?
Matt is joined by journalist, podcast host, and cofounder of Semafor, Ben Smith, to discuss how last night's dispiriting debate will affect CNN and the TV news landscape as we move towards the 2024 election. Will the debate revive CNN and give it the story it's been looking for? ... Show More
32m 25s