Channel 33, part of the Ringer Podcast Network, is a collection of shows covering pop culture, sports, and tech.
June 29
‘Bachelorette Party’ — Paradise Rules, Eric’s Redemption, and Way Too Many Kisses
Juliet Litman is joined by her colleague Andrew Gruttadaro to discuss a special double-episode week in ‘The Bachelorette.’ They talk about the new ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ rules following the alcohol incident (1:33), then they examine Dean and his chances to make the final three (5:00), Brian (7:35), Peter (13:00), and Eric (21:55).
June 27
‘Jam Session’ — Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s Twins, Serena’s Vanity Fair Cover, and Festival Hookups
Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins discuss the birth of Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s twins (5:00), Serena Williams’s Vanity Fair cover (20:25), Katy Perry and Chris Martin’s festival fling (30:00), and Betty Gilpin’s colorful ways to describe her breasts (37:00).
June 20
‘Bachelorette Party’ — Heroes, Villains, and Alcohol With Wesley Morris and Amy Kaufman
Juliet Litman is joined by New York Times writer and former colleague Wesley Morris, a Bachelorette newbie, to discuss the events on this week’s episode. They examine the prevalence of alcohol throughout the franchise (2:40), Rachel’s one-on-one date with Dean (7:17), Rachel’s breakdown (10:20), Lee’s shady ways (18:20), and the less-than-impressive spelling bee (28:05). Then Juliet talks with Los Angeles Times reporter Amy Kaufman about the return of Bachelor in Paradise (41:05).
June 16
‘The Big Picture’ — Female-Powered Comedy With ‘Rough Night’ Creators Lucia Aniello and Paul W. Downs
Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey and staff writer Lindsay Zoladz discuss the dearth of female filmmakers in the R-rated comedy space (2:00) before Sean chats with the Rough Night writing and directing team of Lucia Aniello and Paul W. Downs about meeting at the UCB Theatre, developing Broad City, and making a studio comedy starring big names like Scarlett Johansson, Kate McKinnon, and Zoë Kravitz (17:00).
June 15
‘Boxing Podcast’–Mayweather-McGregor Superfight Edition
The Ringer staff comes together to examine the upcoming “The Notorious” Conor McGregor–Floyd “Money” Mayweather fight. First, David Shoemaker and Chuck Mindenhall discuss whether or not we should be excited about this match (0:22). Later, Shoemaker is joined by Micah Peters and Sam Schube, who ask the question, “Can McGregor actually contend with Mayweather in a boxing match?” (27:08).
June 14
‘Jam Session’ — A Katy Perry Extravaganza
Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins discuss Katy Perry’s new album and the press tour around it, including her four-day livestream and New York Times profile (1:36). They also examine Tobey Maguire’s kid’s Beauty and the Beast production (27:30), Oprah’s Fennelgate (35:40), and Rita Ora’s new (excellent) song (41:55).
June 13
‘Bachelorette Party’ — Trouble in ‘Bachelor in Paradise’
Juliet Litman is joined by insider Reality Steve to discuss the suspension of Bachelor in Paradise filming over allegations of misconduct.
June 9
‘The Big Picture’ — Modern Horror and ‘It Comes at Night’ Director Trey Edward Shults
Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey and film critic K. Austin Collins discuss the emergence of modern horror films like The Witch and the increasing emphasis on tone over standard horror tropes (1:00). Then, Sean is joined by Trey Edward Shults, who explains how working through his own darkness led to making his latest film, It Comes at Night (15:50).
June 7
‘Soccer Pod’ — Offseason-Transfer Talk
Chris Ryan and Ryan O’Hanlon discuss the exciting offseason moves to be made in the Premier League this summer. They look at Arsenal (4:28), Manchester United (7:30), Tottenham (15:20), Manchester City (23:20), Chelsea (32:00), and Liverpool (38:28), and finish up with their dream-transfers (41:58).
June 6
‘Bachelorette Party’ — Whaboom’s Exit, Crazy Group Dates, and a New Villain Rises
Juliet Litman is joined by former Bachelor Ben Higgins to discuss this week’s episode of ‘The Bachelorette.’ They talk about Blake and Lucas’s final moments (8:08), possibly the strangest group date in ‘Bachelor’ / ‘Bachelorette’ history (17:44), Eric’s drama with some of the other guys (28:00), and ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ (39:07).
June 2
‘The Big Picture’ — Amy Schumer’s Career Arc, and ‘Snatched’ Director Jonathan Levine on Making Comedies With Big Names and Dealing With Bad Reviews
Editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey discusses comedic storytelling and Amy Schumer’s career arc, from stand-up comedian to movie star, with Jason Zinoman of The New York Times (0:50). Then Sean is joined by filmmaker Jonathan Levine (The Wackness, 50/50) to discuss collaborating with Schumer on his new comedy, Snatched, his own career arc, finding his path, and dealing with bad reviews (14:20).
June 1
‘Jam Session’ — Hot Topics: The Rock, the Biebs, and ‘Felicity’
Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins discuss the Rock’s star power (5:00), Justin Bieber’s smugness and catchy new single (14:00), Ellen Pompeo’s Hamptons retreat (23:00), Keri Russell’s star on the Walk of Fame (32:00), and Lorde’s elitist Instagram comments (42:00).
May 30
‘Bachelorette Party’ — DeMario’s Deceit, Celebrity Guests, and Whaboom!
Juliet Litman is joined by her colleague Hannah Giorgis to break down Episode 2. They discuss DeMario’s surprise guest (1:29), celebrity appearances by Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis (23:17) and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (31:43), and evaluate some of the contestants (38:34).
May 29
T-Pain, ‘T-Wayne,’ and the Birth of Auto-Tune
Micah Peters sits down with hip-hop pioneer T-Pain to discuss the impromptu release of T-Wayne, a project with Lil Wayne dating back to 2009 (2:55), T-Pain’s discovery of Auto-Tune (13:15), and how Auto-Tune creeped into mainstream hip-hop (17:15). Later, T-Pain shares his new and upcoming projects (30:48) and explains his new antisocial music mindset (34:35).
May 26
‘Teenage Emotions,’ Lil Yachty’s Brand, and the Next Generation of Hip-Hop
Donnie Kwak, Micah Peters, and Justin Charity discuss Lil Yachty’s new album, Teenage Emotions. They examine Yachty’s brand vs. his music (7:40) and the album cover art (11:33), and try to determine an overarching theme to the project (31:09). Finally, they answer this question: Is Teenage Emotions any good (39:02)?
May 26
‘War Machine’ Director David Michôd on Making a Big-Budget Film With Brad Pitt for Netflix
Editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey chats with The Hollywood Reporter’s Matthew Belloni about the Netflix controversy at this year’s Cannes Film Festival and how streaming services are reshaping the movie industry (1:00). Then Sean is joined by filmmaker David Michôd to discuss his new film, War Machine, and making a big-budget war movie with Brad Pitt for a streaming service (14:00).
May 23
‘Bachelorette Party’ — First Impressions With the Sports Gal
Juliet Litman sits down with the Sports Gal to discuss Rachel’s debut as the Bachelorette (02:00), the “whaboom” guy (06:00), a not-so-romantic kiss with Bryan (14:30), their sleeper picks (18:50), the unacceptable purring (25:00), and some of their favorite entrance props (30:45).
May 23
‘The Press Box’ — ‘Baseball Tonight,’ Fox News, and Cubs Coverage
Bryan Curtis is joined by MLB Network’s Brian Kenny to discuss the decline of Baseball Tonight (5:00). Then, Ringer staff writer Claire McNear joins to give her thoughts on why Fox News refuses to cover Trump’s ties to Russia (20:30). Finally, Jon Greenberg, lead columnist for The Athletic, chimes in to give his firsthand experience of covering the Chicago Cubs after the curse (33:10).