The Grammys, the Dallas Mavericks, and ‘Another Simple Favor’ | We’re Obsessed

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4.3 • 1.6K Ratings

🗓️ 7 February 2025

⏱️ 84 minutes

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Wait, is this a sports podcast now? Jodi and Sophia Benoit first tell us all about the things that made them say LOL out loud this week, including Robbie Williams’s deranged Instagram (1:40), the ‘Another Simple Favor’ poster debacle (7:00), and more ‘Jennifer Hudson Show’ tunnel shenanigans (15:30). Then, Sophia tells us about her Traitor of the Week, the Dallas Mavericks, who executed one of the most shocking trades in NBA history over the weekend (19:45). Finally, they dive into the most iconic moments from this year’s Grammys, including Beyoncé’s wins, Kendrick Lamar sweeping for a diss track, Doechii’s performance, and a new piece of viral vernacular (37:35), before sharing their personal obsessions for the week (1:15:15). Host: Jodi Walker Guest: Sophia Benoit Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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