Van and Rachel react to both ESPN’s decision to lay off Ryan Clark and LeBron’s decision to drag out free agency. Then, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani says he can’t arrest Benjamin Netanyahu, and the Trump administration freezes Medicaid funding for CA and MN. And finally, a debate about the placement of a controversially titled book on a former NBA head ... Show More
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Kerry Washington and 'The Whoopi Monologues,' a New Black Panther, and an Argument for Term Limits
Van and Rachel react to the recasting of Black Panther, a cheating scandal in the WNBA, and the White House Correspondents' Dinner before welcoming actor Kerry Washington to discuss the revival of ‘The Whoopi Monologues’ and the importance of theater. Plus, Representative James C ... Show More
2h 18m
Jul 21
Van’s ‘Obsession’ Obsession, ‘The Odyssey’ Wins, and the Life and Career of David Roberts
Van and Rachel have a spoiler-filled discussion of the newly streaming film ‘Obsession,’ before reacting to the success of 'The Odyssey.' Then, controversy in the WNBA warrants an apology rating, the Tate brothers are arrested, the military’s testing testosterone, and Fox News is ... Show More
2h 24m
Jul 17
"New Face of Hollywood,” Boosie’s Pardon Play, and Rachel’s Finest
Van and Rachel react to a problematic Hollywood Reporter article and some Christian blacklash for KevOnStage, before discussing Boosie’s failed efforts to get a pardon and recent killings at the hands of ICE. Then Rachel gives her list of “top five finest men.” (0:00) Intro (24:3 ... Show More
2h 13m
Nov 2021
Da Baby Momma Drama, Biden Actually Does Something? (Thursday Trends) w/ JUJ
<p>Dramos is joined by singer/songwriter JUJ to dive into trending topics like the drama between rapper Da Baby and the mother of his child DaniLeigh, Latin Grammys preview, machismo and toxic masculinity and how Biden is looking out for a marginalized community.</p><p> </p> Lear ... Show More
39m 51s
Dec 2024
2024 Pop Culture Wrap-Up
Juliet is joined by fellow Ringer colleague, Van Lathan, to discuss the biggest pop culture stories of 2024, including JLo and Ben Affleck’s breakup, Diddy’s indictment, Drake and Kendrick Lamar's beef, the new rise of pop singers including Sabrina Carpenter and Brat, and more!
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54m 25s
Jan 2022
Hopeful Vocal Fry w/ Rayne Fisher-Quann *TEASER*
In this episode, Eliza is joined by activist, music journalist, and last redeeming TikTok creator Rayne Fisher-Quann. Together, they discuss Adrienne Marie Brown's "We Will Not Cancel Us," and move through a conversation about online activism, cancel culture, the "dirtbag left," ... Show More
3m 41s