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This week on Jam Session, the ladies dive into some year-end awards and gala talk, including the GQ Men of the Year awards and reports from the LACMA gala (6:36), before getting into some recent East Coast tension between Taylor Swift and the Knicks' Tyler Kolek over the authenticity of Taylor’s Knicks fandom (22:16). Next, the two talk about the ‘You’ve Got Mail’ reboot (27:53) and Hilary Duff’s end-of-year updates, including the ‘Cat in the Hat’ single (32:57). Lastly, Amanda and Juliet discuss the Skims advent calendar catastrophe (36:58) and some book talk featuring the 'Emma M. Lion' series (42:39).Hosts: Amanda Dobbins and Juliet LitmanProducer: Jade WhaleyProduction Support: Sarah Reddy and Remy Hernandez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juliet makes her return to Jam Session this week, just in time to discuss some very exciting celebrity cameos on Season 4 of 'The Gilded Age' (6:13). Then, she and Amanda discuss Ryan Phillippe’s iconic Instagram list of things he will no longer be engaging with, before sharing their own lists of non-engagement (20:51). Finally, they chat about the wonderful 'Rent' 30th anniversary livestream disaster (38:15), Drake’s 40th birthday with the Backstreet Boys (41:18), and Paul Rudd looking for the Kelly Clarkson bird (47:16), before ending the show with Feedback and Follow-Up (48:55). Hosts: Amanda Dobbins and Juliet Litman Producer: Devon Baroldi Production Support: Sarah Reddy and Remy Hernandez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juliet is under the weather, so for today’s episode Amanda is joined by the co-host of the We’re Obsessed podcast, Nora Princiotti! They begin their chat with some Taylor Swift news, including her appearance at the Academy Awards Gala and the developments of her newlywed life (01:47). They review the performances from (and question the continued existence of) the Victoria Secret Fashion Show (32:33), before exploring the pop-culture moment of the Nathan Fielder and Elizabeth Holmes documentary (43:08), and talk about the delightful return of ‘Girls’ (46:50). They then end the show with Feedback and Follow-Up (53:12). Shop Garnier Color Sensation Root Retouch on https://bit.ly/4fE0rNE Photos sourced from Getty. Hosts: Amanda Dobbins and Nora Pr inciotti Producer: Ashleigh Smith Production Support: Remy Hernandez and Sarah Reddy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Jam Session, Amanda and Juliet debrief and give their reactions to the ever-growing beef between Kelly Clarkson and the owner of Art of Play (00:49). Then, they talk about Tobey Maguire’s role at Jennifer Meyer’s wedding (31:21) and the depressing news of Selma Blair’s arrest (33:57), and review Julianna Moore’s amazing new apartment (39:21). They then wrap the show with Feedback and Follow-up (46:48). Shop Garnier Color Sensation Root Retouch on https://bit.ly/4fE0rNE Photos sourced from Getty. Hosts: Amanda Dobbins and Juliet Litman Producer: Ashleigh Smith Production Support: Remy Hernandez and Sarah Reddy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Jam Session, Amanda and Juliet counter the broader world with their own list, “things that aren’t remotely depressing.” They talk about the most joyful TikTok moment out of Paris Fashion Week (06:37), Amanda’s pierced ears (13:05), and the latest Ben Affleck interview (35:10). Then, they wrap up the show with kid-related not depressing things (37:00). Shop Garnier Color Sensation Root Retouch on https://bit.ly/4fE0rNE Photos sourced from Getty. Hosts: Amanda Dobbins and Juliet Litman Producer: Ashleigh Smith Production Support: Remy Hernandez & Sarah Reddy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Jam Session, the ladies kick things off with some quick updates on their current reading lists before diving into the week’s biggest pop culture moments. First, they discuss Aaron Sorkin’s very tan look (6:37) and Tom Cruise making the rounds for his 'Digger' press tour, including an appearance on 'The Jennifer Hudson Show' and that interesting tunnel dance (18:00). Next, Taylor Swift has new music and makes her rounds at the 2026 VMAs (26:51). Then, it’s time for some royal news, including Harry and Meghan’s move and the new memoir from Princess Diana’s brother Charles Spencer, 'Swan Song: Diana, My Sister' (35:00). Finally, they wrap things up with Feedback and Follow-Up (38:38).Hosts: Amanda Dobbins and Juliet LitmanProducer: Jade WhaleyProduction Support: Remy Hernandez 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®. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Jam Session, Amanda and Juliet begin with the latest Meghan Markle news, which leads to a discussion about  etiquette of screenshotting the mom group chat (05:39). Then they move on to The Cut’s coverage of Amy Griffin’s (20:11). Then, they investigate Channing Tatum’s possible burner account (37:22), Travis Kelce to falling victim to a Ponzi scheme (39:58), and the iconic return of Julia Stiles (42:01) before ending the show with Feedback and Follow-Up (51:33). Shop Garnier Color Sensation Root Retouch on https://bit.ly/4fE0rNE Hosts: Amanda Dobbins and Juliet Litman Producer: Ashleigh Smith Production Support: Remy Hernandez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Jam Session, Juliet and Amanda kick things off with Meghan Markle’s return to the U.K. and the latest on finding a new school for her kids (3:19). Next, they discuss Tom Cruise and Taylor Swift being spotted at the Chiefs game, plus Tom’s new GQ feature by Amanda's husband, Zach Baron (21:34). Then, the ladies get into Aaron Rodgers’s recent comments about Shailene Woodley (36:41), Salma Hayek’s The Cut interview with Angelina Jolie (40:16), and all things Emmys (44:55). They wrap things up with Feedback and Follow-Up (48:22).Hosts: Amanda Dobbins and Juliet LitmanProducer: Jade WhaleyProduction Support: Remy Hernandez and Jon Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Jam Session, the ladies kick things off with a check-in on the royal return of Meghan and Harry, the discussion about security for the couple, and the media war among the family (03:00). Then, they react to the photo shoot with the Biebers in WYouth (16:43), review the new Rachel Cusk book inspired by Natalie Portman (26:58), and try to understand the latest Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce pap walk (37:50). They close the show by quacking with Ben Affleck’s Aflac ads (42:42) and get into Feedback & Follow-Up (43:35). Hosts: Amanda Dobbins and Juliet Litman  Producer: Ashleigh Smith Production Support: Remy Hernandez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Jam Session, the ladies kick things off with some inside scoops from the Venice Film Festival, where Amanda is joining us from. Next, they dive into Diane von Furstenberg’s sun protocol (4:08), Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields festival (17:24), and, with football season approaching, Travis Kelce’s Vogue feature in partnership with Tommy Hilfiger—plus, the advertising debut of his alleged dog, Wendy (23:08). Finally, they talk 'Practical Magic 2' (30:37) and Juliet’s guilty pleasure: Nick Jonas (37:53).Hosts: Amanda Dobbins and Juliet LitmanProducer: Jade WhaleyProduction Support: Remy Hernandez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices