Small state, big on the weird! Weird Island brings you some of the strangest stories you probably haven’t heard before, all originating in little Rhode Island. Maybe you’re a true crime fan, but you’re burning out on the binges and looking to shake things up. Well, look no further! We’ll bring you unsolved mysteries, conspiracy theories, weird history and even some MURDER (no need to completely leave your comfort zone). Join us as we uncover some strange stories from the smallest state.
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Basic Folk features honest conversations with folk musicians hosted by Cindy Howes and Lizzie No. We approach interviews with warmth, humor and insightful questions. Since 2018, this podcast has dignified under the radar roots musicians by providing a platform that they might not otherwise have. You’ll hear interviews from Three-time Grammy-winning guitar gods like Molly Tuttle, Haitian American folk legends like Leyla McCalla and deep feelers like songwriter John Hiatt. Basic Folk is dedica ...
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Ringer Dish is the place for all things celebrity and pop culture. From major moments like the Met Gala and the Oscars, to the weird habits of the stars you love, and refreshers on the biggest tabloid stories from the last 20 years, Ringer Dish has all the vital details. On Tuesdays, catch ‘Jam Session’ with Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins for royal family rumors, celebrity real estate, and industry analysis. And on Fridays, listen to 'We're Obsessed' with Jodi Walker and Nora Princiotti fo ...
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Is Taylor Swift Getting Married in Rhode Island? And Who Designed Victoria Beckham’s Perfect Gray Tee? | Jam Session
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1:00:35This week on Jam Session, Juliet and Amanda kick things off with their thoughts on Victoria Beckham’s new Netflix doc, 'Victoria Beckham,' breaking down their favorite moments, fashion highlights, and everything in between (1:24). Then it’s off to the high seas with Katy Perry, her vintage yacht, and her make-out sesh with Justin Trudeau (25:08). N…
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‘The Life of a Showgirl’ Is Here!!!! | We’re Obsessed
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1:39:23Y’all better knock on wood! We know what you’re here for, but you know we have to start off with Hilaria Baldwin’s elimination from ‘Dancing With the Stars’ (2:30), this very haunting season of ‘Love Is Blind’ in Denver (8:20), Club Chalamet’s reaction to ‘Marty Supreme’ premiering at the NYFF (16:55), and Tyra Banks’s new business in Australia (27…
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We Like Taylor Swift's New Album | Jam Session
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1:01:11This week on Jam Session, Juliet and Amanda kick things off with thoughts on Taylor Swift’s new album, 'The Life of a Showgirl' (2:43), before diving into rumors that Taylor and Travis might be tying the knot at Ocean House in Rhode Island (23:00). Next, they discuss J.Lo and Ben Affleck’s red carpet reunion (30:22) and share updates on Nicole Kidm…
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‘The Life of a Showgirl’ Anticipation, Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show, and Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban Announce Their Divorce | We’re Obsessed
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1:51:26The revolution will be podcasted!! Jodi starts off with her rapture over Paul Thomas Anderson’s new film, ‘One Battle After Another,’ and Nora wonders whether she had some stolen valor this weekend (1:35). Then they talk about their pre–‘The Life of a Showgirl’ jitters and the bizarre wedding rumor going around the internet (12:35). They also check…
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Kathleen Edwards: Making up for 30 Years of No Tears, ep. 328
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1:07:00Kathleen Edwards claims that she's now a pretty frequent crier after not crying for the first 30 years of her life. One reason for this change is the connectedness she has been feeling since leaving music and starting her coffee shop, Quitters. In our Basic Folk conversation, Edwards tears up talking about the cover of her new album 'Billionaire,' …
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What’s Going On With Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban and More | Jam Session
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1:02:37Juliet and Amanda return this week with a packed episode—now on video—to break down the latest in celebrity news and pop culture buzz. First up, they discuss the recent celebrity separation between Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban (1:30). Then, it’s time to celebrate—Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco are officially married (10:18)! Next, they touch on som…
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The Rapture, American Girl Doll of Year, and What to Watch Now That 'TSITP' Is Over | We’re Obsessed
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1:45:14Are y’all still there? Did you get raptured? No? We didn't, either. Nora and Jodi start off with the rapture that was announced on a podcast and, as far as we’re aware, did not happen (0:30). Then they move on to some stories that are just so 2025, including Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension (14:03), the ’Dawson’s Creek' reunion (24:41), more victims of th…
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'Bring It On' Turns 25, and 'Dawson's Creek' Is Forever | Jam Session
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55:50Juliet and Amanda are back this week—now on video!—to break down the latest in celebrity news and pop culture. First up, Amanda shares her experience moderating the star-studded panel at the ‘Bring It On’ 25th-anniversary screening at Alamo Drafthouse (yes, it was iconic) (4:34). Then Juliet gives us the scoop on the one-night-only 'Dawson’s Creek'…
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‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ Finale, Taylor Frankie Paul is ‘The Bachelorette,’ and The Emmys | We’re Obsessed
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1:41:50Can you see us this week? Yes, you can! Jodi and Nora embark on their first ever full video episode to bring you just the absolute best of the best in culture. They start off with a big beautiful Emmys roundup (4:08), including everything ‘The Pitt,’ the incredible news that Taylor Frankie Paul is the new ‘Bachelorette’ (21:51), and a quick check-i…
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Peter Rowan: The Bluegrass Buddha's Tex-Mex Roots, ep. 327
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1:08:54Legendary Massachusetts-born, California-based musician Peter Rowan is best known for his bluegrass roots. A practicing Buddhist, he did time in Bill Monroe's Blue Grass Boys as well as in the short-lived and epically important Old & In the Way with Jerry Garcia and David Grisman. However, his latest album 'Tales of the Free Mexican Airforce' celeb…
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Taylor Swift, British GQ, & Selena Gomez | Jam Session
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1:01:56Taylor Swift, British GQ, and Selena Gomez | Jam Session The ladies return, now on video, to discuss this week’s pop culture moments, starting with Taylor Swift showing her fiancé support at the Eagles vs. Chiefs game (3:38) and the Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni lawsuit (9:51). Next, the ladies talk the new British GQ cover story featuring “14 ve…
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‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ Penultimate Episode, ‘White Lotus’ Season 4 Setting Reveal, and the “Wuthering Heights” Trailer | We’re Obsessed
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1:37:44An episode for the big and small screen … and also France! Nora is first joined by Joanna Robinson and a very special guest to talk all about their thoughts on Season 3 of ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ leading up to the finale next week (0:40). Then, Jo and Nora catch up on all things movies and television, including the insane “Wuthering Heights” t…
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WE ARE BACK! Jam Session is officially back with your favorite ladies, Amanda and Juliet, and they’re kicking things off with a very special episode. That’s right: THE JAM HAS ARRIVED. Meghan Markle’s ‘As Ever’ jam has officially hit Jam Session, and the ladies are here for a full unboxing and live taste test (34:21). Before they dig into the jam, …
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Cardi B Trial, Jordon Hudson Updates, and ‘Unknown Number’ | We’re Obsessed
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1:46:08Celebrities … they’re not like us! Nora and Jodi first lament the end of summer and the great tennis tournament that ushers in fall (0:41). Then, they really hand it to the celebrities who are making waves this week, including Donald Trump and the rumors of his death (9:23), Sydney Sweeney and her inadvisable dating choices (18:04), Harry Styles an…
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Rissi Palmer & Miko Marks: "Buckle Bunny," No Cringe, and My Black Country, ep. 326
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1:07:02This time on Basic Folk, we are checking in with country singer-songwriter and Color Me Country radio host Rissi Palmer and Americana country artist Miko Marks. The two close friends both came up as Black women in country music in the early part of the 21st century where they experienced gatekeepers and discrimination in the industry, but undeniabl…
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Taylor Swift Is Engaged, ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty,’ and ‘With Love, Meghan’ | We’re Obsessed
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1:51:17It’s a girl week MEGA-EPISODE!!! Nora is back with Jodi, where she belongs. First, they talk about some Instagram topic suggestions from listeners that are on the niche side (7:18) and a few delusional women whom we nonetheless love and support, such as Lana Del Rey, Club Chalamet, Caleb Hearon’s she/they army, and ourselves for being fooled by the…
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Vibe Coaches: Maya de Vitry, Ethan Jodziewicz, Joel Timmons, & Shelby Means, ep. 325
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1:12:09Maya de Vitry, Ethan Jodziewicz, Joel Timmons, and Shelby Means are on Basic Folk today talking about their new collaborations. Maya produced both Shelby and Joel's debut solo albums this year; Joel and Ethan play in Maya's band; and the two couples (Joel & Shelby are married and Ethan & Maya are partners) are all very close friends. They met in Na…
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MAJOR UPDATE: TRAVIS KELCE AND TAYLOR SWIFT ARE ENGAGED | Jam Session
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1:03:49Amanda is back with an emergency episode to discuss Travis Kelce’s proposal to Taylor Swift, with a very special guest (listen to hear who it is)! The two discuss the announcement, the photos, the ring, some conspiracies, and more! The ladies also touch on a few celebrity updates and some jams toward the end! We will be back regularly starting Sept…
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The ‘Summer I Turned Pretty’ Extravaganza and ‘30 Rock’–Ass Headlines | We’re Obsessed
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1:54:49You asked, we delivered! Welcome to the ‘Summer I Turned Pretty’ extravaganza with special guest Sophia Benoit. But first, they talk about some of Sophia’s 2025 predictions that have seemingly come true (0:35) and go through some headlines that don’t sound fake but do sound like something Jack Donaghy would say to Liz Lemon in ‘30 Rock’ (15:06). Th…
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Paul Brady on Tina Turner, Irish Music and Not Being Too Famous, ep. 324
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54:33Bob Dylan once called Paul Brady a "secret hero" and meant it as a compliment. The Irish songwriting legend has not been bothered by the fact that his profile has not risen as high as some of his peers. Starting off in the world of traditional Irish music, Brady spent time in the hugely influential Irish group Planxty until they disbanded in 1975. …
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'The Life of a Showgirl,' Club Chalamet Returns to the Fold, and 'Weapons' | We're Obsessed
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1:35:21It’s a day for the divas! Jodi and Nora first get into law-yer loy-er-gate and read some real headlines that sound fake, but make it diva (9:18). Then, it’s the big unavoidable glaring gigantic story of the week: Taylor Swift announced her new album, ‘The Life of a Showgirl,’ on her boyfriend’s podcast (30:10). Finally, Jodi explains a beautiful st…
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Everyone Has a Friend in Joe K. Walsh, ep. 323
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49:59Originally from northern Minnesota, Joe K. Walsh grew up in Duluth and became enthralled with the mandolin (his primary focus, currently) after hearing the first David Grisman Quintet record. His dad got the young Joe his own mando. He ended up getting very serious about the instrument and found himself studying at Berklee College of Music in Bosto…
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Biglaw Biter Boots on the Ground, Matt Rife and the Annabelle Doll, and 'The Hunting Wives' | We’re Obsessed
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1:31:12It’s been a huge week for the female gaze (and gays)! Jodi and Nora begin by supplying some insider info about Big Law’s favorite biter (1:55) before recapping a few cursed news headlines from this week, including Matt Rife purchasing the Connecticut home and occult museum of paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren (13:42). Then they discus…
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Everyone Belongs at the Olive Klug show, ep. 322
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52:36Olive Klug and I (Cindy) recorded this interview in my closet while they were in Portland, Maine to play a show. They stayed along with their band Cori, Haley, and Payton and it was a real pleasure to be around them for a few days. You can tell that Olive is at their best around their band and it is a true collaboration on stage. Shoutout to the wh…
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Happy Birthday J.Lo, Hormbles Chormbles, Sydney Sweeney Eugenics, and Heavy on the Hater’s Corner | We’re Obsessed
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1:41:47This episode is for all the haters out there! Nora and Jodi dive into Instagram politics by talking about Jodi’s extra-late Beyoncé photo dump (01:19) before getting into reader’s corner, where they get more info on J.Lo’s Leo-season birthday celebrations (08:38), learn about K-pop demon hunter songs of the summer (16:21), and share what they would…
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Gina Chavez: From Choir Kid to Latin Grammy Nominee, ep. 321
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1:05:37New bestie Gina Chavez speaks about her journey in music, her deep love for connecting with people, and the influence of her mixed cultural background on Basic Folk. Her parents are of Mexican and Swiss-German descent. Her father, although second generation Mexican-American, was not raised with Spanish language or any Mexican culture. Gina discusse…
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Sydney Sweeney, Tom Cruise, the Beckhams, and More | Jam Session
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50:47This week on Jam Session, Amanda is joined by Ringer colleague and friend Yasi Salek to discuss this week’s top celebrity stories, starting with thoughts on Sydney Sweeney’s controversial American Eagle ad (0:00), Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas at an Oasis concert amid dating rumors (17:23), and of course, updates on the summer-long Beckham family feu…
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Coldplay Kiss Cam, Summer Movies, and More | Jam Session
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1:21:09This week Amanda is joined by a very special guest, co-worker and friend Sean Fennessey, to discuss all the hot topics of this week, featuring the Coldplay kiss cam scandal (3:28), Meghan updates of course (13:31), Charli XCX’s wedding (26:15), and more. The two also do a deep dive into this summer’s top movies and their press tours, including 'Mis…
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Illicit Affair Summer, Leo Season, and the Gwyneth Paltrow Biography | We’re Obsessed
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1:39:38Nora’s back, and we’re doing one for the girls! Jodi and Nora first ring in Leo season with Jennifer Lopez’s brand-new birthday bop, "Birthday" (10:00), and then ring in illicit affair summer with arguably the most viral story of the year, the (now-former) Astronomer CEO and CPO getting caught in their alleged affair at a Coldplay concert (24:00). …
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