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  • The OpenAI Brand Trip, and Ariana Grande Steps Back from the Public Eye

    The OpenAI Brand Trip, and Ariana Grande Steps Back from the Public Eye
    2026/08/05
    Jodi and Nora start out by talking about some reader-submitted affair updates, and the bizarre and wonderful ‘Wicker’ trailer. Then, they dive into the media surrounding OpenAI’s influencer brand trip in the Hudson Valley this past weekend, and touch on Jonah Hill’s appearance on the Smartless podcast. Next, they talk about some songstresses, including Martha Reeves’s national anthem performance at the Women’s Professional Baseball League opening game, and Ariana Grande’s music video for “Petal” and the statement saying she’s stepping back from the public eye. Finally, they sift through the answers to this week’s introspective question: What’s always making you wonder, “How do other people do this (very normal) thing, and is it the same way I do this thing, or are they doing it better?”0:00 Affair updates7:55 ‘Wicker’ trailer15:06 OpenAI influencer brand trip41:50 Jonah Hill on Smartless50:32 Martha Reeves’s national anthem57:08 Ariana Grande1:11:36 Introspective QuestionHosts: Jodi Walker and Nora PrinciottiProducer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 時間 36 分
  • ‘One Night Only,’ the ‘Life of M’ Controversy, and Influencing in Nantucket

    ‘One Night Only,’ the ‘Life of M’ Controversy, and Influencing in Nantucket
    2026/07/31
    Jodi and Nora start out by addressing a hot dog cookie controversy and Aaron Rodgers’s new comments about his alleged wife. Then, they talk about two pieces of media that sound fake: Ryan Murphy’s ‘The Shards’ and ‘One Night Only’ starring Monica Barbaro and Mr. Dua Lipa. Next, they talk about the drama surrounding Rachel Cusk’s new novel, ‘Life of M,’ which the scuttlebutt has said is based on Natalie Portman. Finally, they weigh in on the discourse about a sign in a little shop in Nantucket that says “no influencers” and the state of influencing and over-tourism before each sharing their personal obsession for the week.0:00 Hot dog cookie controversy3:55 Aaron Rodgers’s alleged wife update8:30 ‘The Shards’14:47 ‘One Night Only’26:21 ‘Life of M’ Natalie Portman controversy46:23 “No influencers” sign in Nantucket1:13:39 Personal obsessionsHosts: Jodi Walker and Nora PrinciottiProducer: Sasha AshallEngineer: Remy Hernandez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 時間 27 分
  • Matthew Morrison’s Live Tour and Can Anyone Have an Affair Anymore?

    Matthew Morrison’s Live Tour and Can Anyone Have an Affair Anymore?
    2026/07/29
    Jodi starts out by telling Nora about how Camp Jojo went with her two nieces in New York City this past weekend. Then they talk about the state of affairs these days with another Big Law scandal and a very public WNBA cheating scandal. Next, they dive into the internet’s main characters this week, starting with Emeril Lagasse nostalgia and ending with whatever is going on with Matthew Morrison’s deranged live tour. Finally, they go through their favorite hometown stories from listeners and introduce next week’s introspective question: What’s always making you wonder, “How do other people do this (very normal) thing, and is it the same way I do this thing, or are they doing it better?”(00:00) Camp Jojo(11:45) Big Law kissers(23:33) WNBA cheating scandal(36:26) Emeril Lagasse nostalgia(45:54) Matthew Morrison’s live tour(1:03:27) Introspective questionHosts: Jodi Walker and Nora PrinciottiProducers: Sasha Ashall, Lucy Brick, and Remy Hernandez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 時間 29 分
  • Gen Z Dating, Zara Death Pants, and ‘The Invite’

    Gen Z Dating, Zara Death Pants, and ‘The Invite’
    2026/07/24
    Jodi and Nora start out by talking about the off-Broadway play ‘The Betrothed,’ which they saw this week and was directed by Sarah Connolly. Then they talk about two Real Headlines That Sound Fake: the Zara death pants and Ella Langley’s record-breaking Billboard 100 run. Next, they cover some Gen Z dating news, including The Cut’s eye-opening article "Call Her Mommy" and Olivia Rodrigo’s alleged new finance bro boyfriend. Finally, they discuss Olivia Wilde’s new movie, ‘The Invite,’ before each sharing their personal obsession for the week.(00:00) ‘The Betrothed’(10:15) Zara death pants(21:20) Ella Langley’s Billboard 100 record(35:39) The Cut’s "Call Her Mommy"(47:08) Olivia Rodrigo’s alleged new boyfriend(58:01) ‘The Invite’(1:04:21) ‘The Invite’ spoilers(1:26:53) Personal obsessionsHosts: Jodi Walker and Nora PrinciottiProducers: Sasha Ashall and Lucy Brick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 時間 38 分
  • Seattle's Most Famous Raccoon, Fake Beef at the World Cup Final, and Five Things That Are Actually Worth the Money

    Seattle's Most Famous Raccoon, Fake Beef at the World Cup Final, and Five Things That Are Actually Worth the Money
    2026/07/22
    Jodi and Nora are still in the trenches as the cyclospora saga continues and Taco Bell has been marked safe (maybe). Then they turn their attention to Seattle's internet-famous raccoon, Jimothy, and unpack whatever is going on with Tom Brady, whose retirement seems to have evolved into a full-blown midlife crisis. They cap it off with listener responses to this week's introspective question: What are five things that are worth the money? (00:00) Catching up on the weekend (16:05) Too cyclo, too spora (21:16) The holy trinity of li’l animals is complete! (31:33) Men at the World Cup (50:31) Introspective questions Hosts: Jodi Walker and Nora Princiotti Producers: Sasha Ashall and Ashleigh Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 時間 33 分
  • Breaking Down the Cyclospora Outbreak, a.k.a. the Poop Parasite

    Breaking Down the Cyclospora Outbreak, a.k.a. the Poop Parasite
    2026/07/17
    Jodi and Nora start out by breaking down the Poop Parasite, a.k.a., the Cyclospora outbreak. Then, they discuss Nora's business idea for grilled Caesar's, Messi's viral photo shoot with Lamine Yamal, Ariana Grande getting back with her ex, and their review of 'The Five-Star Weekend.' Finally, they reveal their personal obsessions of the week. (00:00) Welcome to We're Obsessed! (04:48) The Poop Parasite (11:20) Diet Coke is now medicine (17:06) Cyclospora outbreak (35:26) The government is coming for Taco Bell?! (37:51) Nora's billion-dollar business idea (41:05) Lionel Messi's photo shoot with Lamine Yamal (48:52) Ariana Grande is back with Ricky Alvarez (55:10) 'The Five-Star Weekend' Review (1:24:27) Personal obsessions mybillie.com Hosts: Jodi Walker and Nora Princiotti Producers: Sasha Ashall, Lucy Brick, Kate Ahearn, and Tucker Tashjian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 時間 39 分
  • The Phia Scam Explained, a Viral Bison, and Every Unhinged After-School Snack You've Ever Made

    The Phia Scam Explained, a Viral Bison, and Every Unhinged After-School Snack You've Ever Made
    2026/07/15
    Jodi and Nora kick things off in Animal Corner with the Yellowstone bison attack that produced what the internet is calling "the Mona Lisa of tourist photos.” Then, they pivot over to Scam Summer as they break down Mitch McConnell's proof-of-life photo and the Bloomberg investigation into Phoebe Gates's shopping app Phia. They cap it off with listener responses to this week's introspective question: What was your go-to after-school snack with no parental advisory? (00:00) Catching up on the weekend (08:16) Animal Corner (08:45) The Mona Lisa of tourist photos (16:35) Taylor Swift’s dog is revealed! (20:10) Erling Haaland (and his raccoon?) return home (27:11) Scam Summer (27:37) Mitch McConnell and Lindsay Graham proving life (34:37) Let's explain the Phia scam (58:14) Introspective questions Hosts: Jodi Walker and Nora Princiotti Producers: Sasha Ashall and Ashleigh Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 時間 29 分
  • The Summer of Lena Dunham and Caroline Calloway’s Return

    The Summer of Lena Dunham and Caroline Calloway’s Return
    2026/07/10
    Jodi and Nora start out by discussing their Taylor Swift wedding hangover and go through some Real Headlines That Sound Fake that were neglected due to last weekend's nuptials. Then they name Lena Dunham this summer’s it girl and discuss ‘Famesick’ and Margaret Qualley and Jack Antonoff’s separation. Finally, they talk about Caroline Calloway’s return to the fold with a maddening essay about her relationship with Ozempic before each sharing their personal obsession of the week.(00:00) Taylor Swift wedding hangover(10:45) Real Headlines That Sound Fake(11:45) Whoopi Goldberg stranded in Sicily(16:49) Wes Anderson and Luke Wilson stuck in an elevator(22:23) Millie Bobby Brown’s past life(28:07) Ice Spice and Tobey Maguire shared a vape(30:33) Erling Haaland’s hair ties(39:00) The summer of Lena Dunham(1:05:42) Caroline Calloway’s essay(1:17:54) Personal obsessionsHosts: Jodi Walker and Nora PrinciottiProducers: Sasha Ashall and Belle Roman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 時間 31 分