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Mar 2022
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Rachel Zegler's Oscar Invite, Ben Afflec...

The Ringer
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'Tea Time' previews the sure-to-be chaotic Oscars, including Rachel Zegler's invite fiasco and some of the very random presenters (1:00). Ben Affleck was allegedly "very good" with the snails on the set of 'Deep Water' (18:45). This week's Cringe Mode is the second installment of 'The Hunger Games' (30:20). And what is this new reality show that Kevin and Frankie Jonas are hosting (50:54)?


Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia Wedemeyer

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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