Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard are two pop music enthusiasts. Together, they break down every single album from some of your favorite stars, like Taylor Swift, Adele, and Harry Styles. Topics include favorite collaborators, track five meanings, where these artists get their inspiration, and more.
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Joe House and Nathan Hubbard break down the latest headlines in the world of golf, with special guests, coverage of the major championships, and all the drama in the sport. Welcome to Fairway Rollin'!
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In which our intrepid heroes (Hub and Cory) endeavor to read and discuss the 1970's series The Champions, and indulge in many digressions along the way. Join us, won't you?
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'The Art of Loving' | Every Single Album: Olivia Dean
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Nora and Nathan talk about Sabrina Carpenter pulling double-duty as the host of 'SNL' last week (1:00) and on the other side of the coast, Charli XCX popping up at Lorde's show to perform "Girl, so confusing" (11:28). Then, they talk about the sophomore album from British pop star Olivia Dean, 'The Art of Loving.' They discuss how Dean is similar t…
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We're Getting an Eras Tour Doc | Every Single Album: Taylor Swift
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Our clowning has finally been proved right: We're getting an Eras Tour docuseries. Nora and Nathan talk about the announcement that Taylor Swift will be releasing a six-episode docuseries about her record-breaking tour (1:00), do a very close reading of the trailer that was dropped along with the announcement (9:49), and make some predictions about…
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A Post–'The Life of a Showgirl' Mailbag | Every Single Album: Taylor Swift
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It's been a week since the release of 'The Life of a Showgirl,' and it's time for a debrief. First, Nora and Nathan talk about Taylor Swift breaking Adele's record for first-week album sales (1:00), then they open up the mailbag to answer questions about favorite discoveries made since the album dropped (18:43), whether or not they think this album…
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'The Life of a Showgirl' | Every Single Album: Taylor Swift
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Lights, camera, showtime! It's time to talk about Taylor Swift's newest album: 'The Life of a Showgirl.' Nora and Nathan talk about their initial reactions to the record and why this is an album you should just have fun with (1:00), how Swift's reunion with Max Martin and Shellback worked out (31:33), how Swift continues to be powered by conflict o…
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Ryder Cup Recap: Europe Holds Off the U.S., Cameron Young Shines, and Team Chemistry Lessons | Fairway Rollin'
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Joe House, Nathan Hubbard, and Mark Hubbard break down an unforgettable Ryder Cup as Europe defeats the U.S. 15-13. The crew dives into Cameron Young’s breakout performance, examines why Europe continues to thrive with superior team chemistry, projects the next American captain, and highlights key takeaways from the American team’s resilient effort…
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A Pre-'The Life of a Showgirl' Anxiety Dump
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We're 8 days out from the release of Taylor Swift's newest album, 'The Life of a Showgirl,' so it's time to work through some feelings. Nora and Nathan talk about all of the promo (or lack of) leading up to the release (1:00), how the success of this album might impact Swift's level of stardom (17:06), and all of their other final predictions for t…
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House and Hubbard return with their preview of the Ryder Cup, projecting the potential matchups and pairings, and examining how the American team will use Bethpage Black as home-field advantage. Plus, the guys share their picks on who will win the tournament, along with best bets for matchups and rookies. 0:00 Ryder Cup Preview 2:30 Expectations fo…
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The 2026 Coachella Lineup, Charli XCX's Second Wedding, and Taylor at the Chiefs Game (Maybe?)
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Nora and Nathan chat about some music and pop culture news from the week, like the 2026 Coachella lineup, which surprisingly features Justin Bieber as a headliner (1:00); Charli XCX's second wedding in Sicily, featuring Matty Healy (15:07); and whether or not Taylor Swift was really at the Chiefs game last Sunday (25:26). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and…
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'Who's the Clown?' | Every Single Album: Audrey Hobert
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Nora and Nathan briefly recap their favorite moments from the VMAs (1:00) before getting into the debut album from Audrey Hobert, 'Who's the Clown?' (12:22). They talk about Hobert's other job—writing songs with Gracie Abrams (17:47)—the ways in which this album is similar to and different from Abrams's 'The Secret of Us' (23:33), and the complex l…
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‘Man’s Best Friend’ | Every Single Album: Sabrina Carpenter
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A year after ‘Short n' Sweet’, Nora and Nathan are back to break down Sabrina Carpenter’s seventh studio album, ‘Man’s Best Friend’! They decide whether "Manchild" was the song of the summer and share their thoughts on the band-like production team behind the album (00:42). They talk about Sabrina’s second single from the album, “Tears,” accompanie…
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U.S. Ryder Cup Team Picks: Captain Keegan Chooses Not to Play
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House and Hubbard are back to give their reactions to Keegan Bradley’s U.S. Ryder Cup team. They start off with Bradley’s decision to leave himself off the team and who most likely took his spot instead (00:00). Then, they discuss who is under the most pressure to perform on the U.S. team (18:05) and what the ratings increase this season means for …
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Nora and Nathan discuss how Taylor Swift shut down the internet with her engagement to Travis Kelce. They talk about the logistics of making it a surprise and keeping it a secret from the public, their Instagram caption, and how this could affect her music (01:00). They make their wedding predictions, including where it could be and who will be in …
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Everything You Want to Know About TS12
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Nora and Nathan are not quite done talking about Taylor Swift's forthcoming album, 'The Life of a Showgirl,' so they opened up the mailbag to answer some listener questions. They talk about what some of the songs could be about based on their names (1:00), whether Taylor will release a single off of this album (14:53), and how having Max Martin and…
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Scottie’s Dominance, Ryder Cup U.S. Team Predictions, and Tour Championship Picks!
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House and Hubbard are back and start off with Scottie Scheffler’s dominant run lately and whether the Scottie and Tiger comparisons are warranted (01:20). Then, they make their picks for the U.S. Ryder Cup team and who will make or miss the cut (23:30). Finally, they make their favorite plays for the Tour Championship (55:00). The Ringer is committ…
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‘The Life of a Showgirl’: Everything We Know (and Are Predicting) About TS12
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Nora and Nathan are breaking down a big week of Taylor Swift news. They talk about the lead-up to the announcement of her new album, her appearance on the New Heights podcast, and everything we learned from it, and speculate as to what ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ could sound like. Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn…
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'Bite Me' | Every Single Album: Reneé Rapp
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Nora and Nathan break down the second studio album from Reneé Rapp, aptly titled 'Bite Me.' They talk about her Broadway origins and how that manifests in her music (1:00), whether or not "Leave Me Alone" was the correct choice for the first single (27:59), and the mid-2000s pop influences that are present throughout this record (36:15). Hosts: Nor…
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Our Top 5 Summer Concert Moments So Far
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Nora and Nathan talk about the most fun and impactful summer concert moments that have happened so far this season, including: equipment mishaps at Beyoncé and Katy Perry's shows (11:39), Charli XCX's set at Glastonbury (25:31), Beyoncé reuniting Destiny's Child at the final "Cowboy Carter" show (46:51), and Taylor Swift randomly popping up at the …
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Summer Music Roundup: Justin Bieber, Kesha, and Reneé Rapp
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Nora and Nathan talk about some releases they missed while they were out, including Justin Bieber's surprise album, 'Swag' (1:00), Kesha's 'Period,' her first album since she left her record label (30:13), and a couple more singles off of Reneé Rapp's forthcoming album, 'Bite Me' (42:25). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McM…
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House and Hubbard are here with their recap of the Open Championship, including Scottie Scheffler’s win and how this further cements his ongoing success (00:48). They also touch on Bryson DeChambeau’s performance (06:24), how the LIV golfers fared (21:26), and how the Open affects the outlook for the Ryder Cup teams (28:28). The Ringer is committed…
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2025 Open Preview, Picks, and Sleepers with Justin Ray!
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The final major of the year is upon us! House and Hubbard are joined by Twenty First Group’s Justin Ray to break down the tournament at Royal Portrush. They tee off with their breakdown of the favorites to win (3:05). After, they sift through the rest of the field to find the best value plays and more (30:50). Then, they hit on their favorite sleep…
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After a four-year break, Lorde is back, and so are the synths. Nora and Nathan talk about her newest album, 'Virgin'; the ways it's a departure from her previous album, 'Solar Power' (1:00); the themes of gender identity and body image that she's exploring throughout the lyrics (22:43); and the songs on this record that worked less well for them (3…
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'I Quit' | Every Single Album: Haim
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Nora and Nathan are declaring that Haim should be a bigger artist. They talk about 'I Quit,' the latest album from the sister band; whether or not this record has a runaway hit like "The Wire" (1:00); how the first seven tracks lean into a Sheryl Crow sound (25:48); and favorites from this album, including "All Over Me," "The Farm," and "Relationsh…
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How the 'Hit Girls' Shaped Our Current Pop Landscape. Plus, Where's Our Song of the Summer?
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Nora discusses her new book, 'Hit Girls,' about how stars like Britney Spears and Beyoncé shaped our current pop landscape (1:00). Then she and Nathan talk about Sabrina Carpenter's new single "Manchild" and her forthcoming album 'Man's Best Friend' (22:49), before previewing the upcoming Lorde and HAIM albums (46:43). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Na…
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House and Hubbard fire up the microphones after the conclusion of the U.S. Open as J.J. Spaun secured the first major win of his career (0:00). Then, they share their thoughts on the course and its conditions (0:45). Later they discuss Bryson DeChambeau missing the cut (23:35) and Rory McIlroy’s behavior through the weekend (28:35) The Ringer is co…
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'Addison' | Every Single Album: Addison Rae
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Nora and Nathan talk about 'Addison,' the debut album from Addison Rae (or is it just Addison now?). They talk about how getting her start on TikTok has shaped her career (1:00), if Charli XCX's endorsement of her helped people start taking her seriously (29:00), and whether or not any of the songs off of this album are contenders for song of the s…
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2025 U.S. Open Preview, Picks, and Sleepers With Justin Ray!
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House and Hubbard are joined by Twenty First Group’s Justin Ray to preview the U.S. Open! They start off with the top contenders for the major (00:48), before delving into their thoughts on their favorite plays for rest of the field (41:02), and more (54:16). Finally, they predict who will win the U.S. Open (58:12). The Ringer is committed to respo…
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The Miley Cyrus Interview (Full Video) | Every Single Album: Miley Cyrus
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Nora and Nathan are joined by Miley Cyrus to take a journey through every single one of her albums. Watch the full video of this interview on Spotify! 24:16- ‘Meet Miley Cyrus’ 29:40- ‘Breakout’ 55:00- ‘Can’t Be Tamed’ 1:10:09- ‘Bangerz’ 1:28:22- ‘Miley Cyrus & Her Dead Petz’ 1:40:21- ‘Younger Now’ 1:51:10- ‘Plastic Hearts’ 1:58:36- ‘Endless Summer…
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The Miley Cyrus Interview | Every Single Album: Miley Cyrus
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Nora and Nathan are joined by Miley Cyrus to take a journey through every single one of her albums. ‘Hannah Montana’ (16:50) ‘Meet Miley Cyrus’ (26:19) ‘Breakout’ (32:12) ‘Can't Be Tamed’ (57:36) ‘Bangerz’ (1:13:53) ‘Miley Cyrus & Her Dead Petz’ (1:32:23) ‘Younger Now’ (1:45:18) ‘Plastic Hearts’ (1:56:52) ‘Endless Summer Vacation’ (2:04:46) ‘Someth…
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Nora and Nathan talk about the news that Taylor Swift now owns the masters of her first six albums, from her debut to ‘Reputation.’ They talk about the long road that led up to this deal, including the recordings of the ‘Taylor’s Version’ albums (1:00); what this now means for the rerecordings of ‘Reputation’ and her debut (19:41); and how this cou…
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'Something Beautiful' | Every Single Album: Miley Cyrus
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With 'Something Beautiful,' Miley Cyrus has put out her best and most cohesive album yet. Nora and Nathan talk about the disco sound she found on this album with songs like "Easy Lover," "Every Girl You've Ever Loved," and "Reborn" (1:00), some of the unexpected collaborators she worked with on this record (36:50), and how much comfort and confiden…
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The Revelation of Ben Griffin, Tour Championship Changes, and Memorial Tournament Preview!
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House and Hubbard tee off with their recap of the Charles Schwab Challenge, including Ben Griffin’s win (00:52), Then, they hit on Ryder Cup team positioning (05:40), potential driver testing (10:54), and Tour Championship changes (18:06). Finally, they preview and offer their favorite plays for the Memorial Tournament (26:55). The Ringer is commit…
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'Endless Summer Vacation' | Every Single Album: Miley Cyrus
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'Endless Summer Vacation' brought Miley Cyrus her biggest hit and her first Grammy. Nora and Nathan talk about the massive success of "Flowers" and why that song became such a big hit (1:00), songs like "Used To Be Young" and "Violet Chemistry" that might have been overshadowed by "Flowers" (25:03), and how the recognition she got from this album o…
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