Explore every episode of the podcast When They Popped - A Y2K Pop Culture Podcast
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| Boyband Stacy Spills | 02 Sep 2024 | 00:59:43 | |
Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! In this episode, Mary and Kelsey are joined by boyband fandom *legend* and the original boyband influencer, Boyband Stacy! Stacy recalls the TRL special that had her camping out as a teenager to buy Millennium tickets, and how she channels her enthusiasm for boybands in her current role as tour manager for C Note! Stacy shares stories from backstage with O-Town, *NSYNC, C Note and more, and her advice for others looking to turn their passions into professions, and her predictions for boybands going forward. We're so grateful to Stacy for sharing her time and incredible stories with us! Instagram: @whentheypoppedpod Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=85610411 | |||
| Olympic-Worthy Athletes of Y2K | 26 Aug 2024 | 00:58:04 | |
Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! The Olympics may be over, but Mary and Kelsey aren’t done talking about sports. In this episode, the girls award gold, silver, and bronze medals to podium-worthy athletes of Y2K both real (remember Ryan Sheckler?!) and imagined from their favorite Disney Channel Original movies like Brink, Gotta Kick It Up, Johnny Tsunami, and Luck Of The Irish. Tell us if you agree with their y2k podium in the comments or at @whentheypoppedpod on IG! Instagram: @whentheypoppedpod Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=85610411 | |||
| 2000s Summer Songs | 24 Jun 2024 | 01:07:21 | |
Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! It’s officially summer so Mary and Kelsey are throwing it back to their favorite *songs of summer* from the 90s and 00s. This episode will bring your right back to rollerblading with your Walkman with tracks from Hanson, Lifehouse, Nelly, New Kids On The Block, Yellowcard, Avril Lavigne, Britney Spears, Janet Jackson, and more. Instagram: @whentheypoppedpod Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=85610411 | |||
| O-Town's Debut | 17 Jun 2024 | 01:05:12 | |
Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! This episode will bring you right back to a middle school dance as Mary and Kelsey recap O-Town’s self-titled debut album. They discuss when O-Town popped, its high-profile formation documented by reality show Making the Band, which was helmed by notorious boy band fraudster Lou Pearlman, and discuss the album track by track including top hits All or Nothing (iconic key change alert), Liquid Dreams, We Fit Together, and more. Instagram: @whentheypoppedpod Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=85610411 | |||
| Gwen Stefani’s Love.Angel.Music.Baby Turns 20 | 10 Jun 2024 | 01:01:35 | |
Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! Gwen Stefani’s debut solo album, Love.Angel.Music.Baby, was b-a-n-a-n-a-s. In this episode, Mary and Kelsey celebrate the album’s 20th anniversary by breaking it down track by track, including Gwen’s biggest hits Hollaback Girl, Rich Girl, and gems like Luxurious, Cool, and What You Waiting For. They also discuss the controversy surrounding Gwen’s visuals for the album including the Harajuku Girls dance troupe that performed alongside Gwen in her music videos and live performances. Instagram: @whentheypoppedpod Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=85610411 | |||
| Boy Band Albums Turning 25 in 2024 | 03 Jun 2024 | 01:03:18 | |
Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! In this episode, Mary and Kelsey dissertate on three boy band albums turning a milestone 25 years old this year, including Westlife’s self-titled debut album, Five (aka 5ive)’s sophomore album, Invincible, and of course, Backstreet Boys’ Millennium, which was the best-selling album of 1999. Plus, the gals provide a fangirl’s perspective on the new(ish) Amazon original movie, The Idea Of You starring Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine, which tells the story of a boy band lead singer falling in love with a normie after they meet at a music festival.
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| Ashanti, R&B Muse | 27 May 2024 | 00:57:09 | |
Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! Ashanti and Nelly’s newly rekindled romance 20 years after it first started has us all reminiscing about the early aughts. So we obvi *need* to talk about Ashanti and how Ashanti was (and continues to be) the R&B industry’s muse. In this episode, we’ll discuss how Ashtanti beat the odds and broke through barriers to reach the top of the charts. When industry execs regarded her as merely a feature with her mesmerizing call-and-response angelic vocals, Ashanti proved to be an enduring creative, capable writer and headliner. From What’s Luv and Always On Time to Happy and Down 4 U, we discuss Ashanti’s biggest hits and when she popped! Instagram: @whentheypoppedpod Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=85610411 | |||
| Catching Up with Jade Driver, Social Media Strategist To the Stars - Pt 2 | 20 May 2024 | 00:52:27 | |
Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! In this episode, Mary and Kelsey continue their conversation with Jade Driver, co-founder of digital agency, Crowd Surf. Jade shares behind-the-scenes details from watching the Backstreet Boys rehearse for their legendary 30 for 30 anniversary concert in Cancun, her thoughts on the setlist, the most memorable celebrity run-ins from her career, and what you can expect from her incredible podcast, How I Got Backstage. You can follow Jade at @folieajade on Instagram! Instagram: @whentheypoppedpod Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=85610411 | |||
| Catching Up with Jade Driver, Social Media Strategist To the Stars - Pt 1 | 13 May 2024 | 00:40:49 | |
Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! In this episode, Mary and Kelsey host a very special guest, Jade Driver, co-founder of digital agency, Crowd Surf. Jade discusses how she turned her passion for boy bands and music into a successful career, and what it’s like to now work alongside her childhood heroes. She shares the trials, tribulations, and big wins of founding her own agency before her frontal lobe was even fully developed, and her theories on which Hogwarts house each Backstreet Boy belongs in. Jade also generously shares priceless business advice that every person needs to hear, no matter where they are in their career journey. Instagram: @whentheypoppedpod Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=85610411 | |||
| Deconstructing Brangelina | 06 May 2024 | 01:04:15 | |
Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! This week, Kelsey is joined by her dear friend and fellow pop culture aficionado, Tucker, to talk about one of the biggest scandals of the early 2000s: Brangelina. In a detailed discussion, they review the timeline of the public speculation and inevitable breakdown of Brad Pitt and Jen Aniston’s marriage, *that* scathing Vanity Fair profile feature on Jen, Angie’s Vogue spread rebuttal, their subsequent break ups with respective partners, and how Brad and Jen continue to dominate headlines with speculation to this day. Instagram: @whentheypoppedpod Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=85610411 | |||
| Backstreet’s Back at the Beach Final Thoughts | 29 Apr 2024 | 00:31:16 | |
Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! Mary and Kelsey share their final thoughts on the Backstreet Boys 30th anniversary celebration. Plus, get their thoughts on BSB superlatives and things to know if you’re planning to join the next Backstreet’s Back at the Beach celebration! Instagram: @whentheypoppedpod Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=85610411 | |||
| Live from Backstreet's Back At The Beach: Night 3 & 4 | 22 Apr 2024 | 00:24:52 | |
Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! Live and *unedited* from Cancun, Mary and Kelsey share a recap of nights 3 and 4 Backstreet’s Back At The Beach, the Backstreet Boys’ 30th anniversary celebration. Instagram: @whentheypoppedpod Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=85610411 | |||
| #2 On The Charts But Not In Our Hearts | 19 Aug 2024 | 00:53:13 | |
Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! In this episode, Mary and Kelsey seek justice for the hits of their generation that never made it to the coveted top spot on the Billboard charts. They round up their favorite y2k era bops that may be number two on the charts, but not in their hearts from Backstreet Boys, Taio Cruz, One Republic, and LeAnn Rimes. Redemption is sweet! Instagram: @whentheypoppedpod Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=85610411 | |||
| Live from Backstreet's Back At The Beach: Night 1 & 2 | 20 Apr 2024 | 00:22:28 | |
Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! Live and *unedited* from Cancun, Mary and Kelsey share a recap of nights 1 and 2 Backstreet’s Back At The Beach, the Backstreet Boys’ 30th anniversary celebration. Follow us on IG at @whentheypoppedpod for live updates!! Instagram: @whentheypoppedpod Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=85610411 | |||
| 10 Essential Bops from 1999 | 08 Apr 2024 | 01:00:54 | |
Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! This week, Kelsey and Mary put on their critic hats and compile their top songs from 1999. This episode is loaded with contemporary favorites from Shania Twain, Cher, TLC, and enduring hits that will bring you right back to butterfly clips, like Kiss Me, Boom Boom Boom Boom, Mambo No. 5, Summer Girls, C’est La Vie, and more. As always, you can expect to learn how these songs took over the airwaves ahead of the new millennium and fun behind-the-scenes stories. Instagram: @whentheypoppedpod Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=85610411 | |||
| Revisiting P!nk’s Missundaztood Album | 01 Apr 2024 | 00:49:31 | |
Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! In this episode, Mary and Kelsey discuss when P!nk’s popped and her best-selling 2001 album, Missundaztood. They discuss top-charting hits Get The Party Started, Just Like A Pill, Don’t Let Me Get Me, and more of the bops, like Lady Marmalade, that made Pink the colossal pop star she is today. Instagram: @whentheypoppedpod Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=85610411 | |||
| Catching Up with Kelly Clinger: *NSYNC Reunion, Britney’s Book, & Listener Questions | 25 Mar 2024 | 00:56:27 | |
Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! Mary and Kelsey are thrilled to welcome the hilarious and charming Kelly Clinger, former backup singer for Britney Spears and all-around gem of a human, back to the pod to answer your questions! Plus, Kelly, who grew up alongside *NSYNC and was there from the very beginning, tells us what it was like to hear their newest song on Justin Timberlake’s latest album, and seeing the group reunite at Justin’s recent LA show. They also discuss Britney Spears’ memoir, and some of Kelly’s never-before-seen pop culture history relics she found in her recent move. Visit @whentheypoppedpod on Instagram to see them! Instagram: @whentheypoppedpod Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=85610411 | |||
| 10 Songs Turning 20 in 2024 | 18 Mar 2024 | 01:03:35 | |
Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! In this week’s episode, Mary and Kelsey throw it back to the magical year of 2004 to discuss top hits from Lil Jon, Usher, JoJo, J-Kwon, Baby Bash, Linkin’ Park, and more. They also debate age-old questions that sprung from this era, like what did Kelis’ Milkshake really mean, how does one shake it like a saltshaker as the Ying Yang Twins intended, and if Chingy’s hit Holidae Inn raised the cultural stock of the hotel chain. Instagram: @whentheypoppedpod Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=85610411 | |||
| Katy Perry Part 2 | 11 Mar 2024 | 01:10:38 | |
Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! In the second and final part of their Katy Perry deep dive, Mary and Kelsey explore Katy’s chart-topping singles from Teenage Dream: Complete Confection, Prism, Witness, and Smile. The gals also discuss Katy’s record-breaking Super Bowl Halftime Show that delivered us the Left Shark phenomenon (plus an update on where Left Shark is now!), her Vegas residency, and what Katy’s been up to lately. Instagram: @whentheypoppedpod Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=85610411 | |||
| Katy Perry Part 1 | 04 Mar 2024 | 01:07:55 | |
Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! Katy Perry’s first album came out in 2001, so Mary and Kelsey are considering her a y2k pop queen and thus deserving of her very own deep dive! In part I of those two-part episode, Mary and Kelsey discuss Katy’s transition from Christian rock to topping the pop charts with her first album, One Of The Boys, and Teenage Dream and a track by track analysis of when Katy popped! Instagram: @whentheypoppedpod Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=85610411 | |||
| A*Teens Celebrates 25 Years of Bops | 26 Feb 2024 | 00:51:34 | |
Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! 25 years ago, tweens across Sweden - and soon after, the world - were introduced to the timeless musical stylings of ABBA thanks to a new group of young teens called ABBA Teens. Quickly after their first single, the group changed their name to A*Teens, and branched out from ABBA covers to create their own original music. In this episode Mary and Kelsey discuss A*Teens’ meteoric rise to international stardom, their biggest hits like Upside Down (Bouncing Off The Ceiling), Sugar Rush, Floorfiller and more, and their recent reunion. Instagram: @whentheypoppedpod Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=85610411 | |||
| 25 years of Simple Plan! | 19 Feb 2024 | 01:01:25 | |
Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! We’re addic- we’re addicted to 2000s pop punk. It’s that simple. In this episode Mary and Kelsey revisit the discography of their biggest inspiration for emo AIM away messages: Simple Plan. They discuss their origin story, when they popped, and their biggest hits including I’m Just A Kid, I’d Do Anything, Perfect, Welcome To My Life, and more, plus an update on where you can catch them live on tour! Instagram: @whentheypoppedpod Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=85610411 | |||
| Cameron Diaz: Rom Com Queen | 12 Feb 2024 | 01:08:25 | |
Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! In honor of Valentine’s week, Mary and Kelsey are celebrating the season of love with an episode dedicated to the undisputed rom com queen of y2k: Cameron Diaz. The gals take a look back at their favorite Cameron movies including My Best Friend’s Wedding, There’s Something About Mary, and The Sweetest Thing. They discuss when Cameron popped and where she is now! Instagram: @whentheypoppedpod Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=85610411 | |||
| Ryan Cabrera On The Way Up | 12 Aug 2024 | 00:54:37 | |
Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! This is not a drill, Mary and Kelsey actually talked to Ryan Cabrera and got you all the tea on the 20th anniversary of On The Way Down and his most iconic moments since he burst onto the scene in The Ashlee Simpson Show. Ryan dished on what it was like to perform on TRL, his tenure on The Hills, and he finally dropped his iconic hair routine. He also shared behind-the-scenes stories from the Pop2000s tour and dropped some *major hints* about the new music he’s working on in collaboration with our favorite y2k artists. You do not want to miss this ep! Instagram: @whentheypoppedpod Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=85610411 | |||
| Catching up with Alex M. from Laguna Beach! | 05 Feb 2024 | 01:01:37 | |
Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! “I like your pants. I like your shirt. I like your face.” And we LOVE Alex M., the breakout star of Laguna Beach’s second season. Alex Murrel joins When They Popped to share her experiences and stories as a reality television pioneer and her favorite and not-so-favorite moments from the show. Alex also shares more about her post-Laguna life as a recording artist, and what she’s up to now as a supermom to her young children. Let the rain fall down, and let your volume turn up, because this is a juicy one!! Instagram: @whentheypoppedpod Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=85610411 | |||
| 2004 Grammy Awards: Outkast, Beyonce, Eminem, & More! | 29 Jan 2024 | 00:57:49 | |
Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! To celebrate the 2024 Grammy Awards Kelsey and Mary are rewinding back 20 years to the 2004 awards ceremony. It was a breakthrough year for many artists who are now household names, like 50 Cent, Ludacris, Sean Paul, Beyoncé (solo), Avril Lavigne, and Evanescence. We also saw some familiar faves honored with nominations, like Missy Elliott, Eminem, Christina Aguilera, and The Neptunes. This episode is full of hot takes as the girls go through the list of top winners in a game of “were they robbed?” Instagram: @whentheypoppedpod Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=85610411 | |||
| 20 Years of Perez Hilton, Hollywood Gossip Guru | 22 Jan 2024 | 00:48:40 | |
Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! In 2004, Perez Hilton founded his eponymous site, changing the celebrity gossip game forever. At its peak, PerezHilton.com is reported to have had 7 million visitors a day. In this episode, Mary and Kelsey look back at 20 years of “The Queen of All Media,” his biting commentary and signature (usually inappropriate) doodles, and the toxic tabloid culture of y2k. They also examine Perez’s instrumental role in kickstarting the careers of two of today’s biggest pop stars - Katy Perry and Lady Gaga - and his *very public* falling out with Gaga. They also discuss Perez’s change of heart in 2010 when he vowed to stop being mean to celebrities. If you ran to the computer lab between classes to refresh Perez’s site and read the latest celeb news, this episode is for you! Instagram: @whentheypoppedpod Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=85610411 | |||
| Part 2: Max Martin Collaborations with Taylor Swift and Ariana Grande | 16 Jan 2024 | 01:09:29 | |
Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! Mary and Kelsey continue their deep dive on Max Martin, this time focusing on Max’s collaborations with two of today’s hottest songstresses: Taylor Swift and Ariana Grande. This episode offers a detailed song-by-song look at Max’s work with these titans of pop, including Taylor’s Red, 1989, and Reputation albums, and Ariana’s My Everything, Dangerous Woman, and Sweetener. Instagram: @whentheypoppedpod Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=85610411 | |||
| Part 1: Max Martin Songs You Probably Didn’t Know Are Max Martin Songs | 15 Jan 2024 | 00:59:52 | |
Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! Kelsey and Mary do a deep dive on their favorite subject, Max Martin. Max is the king of pop production, songwriting, and composition. He’s the brains behind hits like Baby One More Time, I Want It That Way, and Bye Bye Bye. What you may not know is that luckily for us, Max didn’t leave his hard-hitting beats in y2k. He has kept the hits rolling with stars like Celine Dion, The Weekend, Ed Sheeran, Justin Bieber, Pink, and more. This episode explores hits you probably didn’t know are Max bops (tbh, even Kelsey and Mary were shocked by some of them), his signature Swedish sound, and his recipe for a hit song. Instagram: @whentheypoppedpod Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=85610411 | |||
| Devon Daniels on Writing, Going Viral, and Starring In The I Want It That Way Music Video | 08 Jan 2024 | 01:03:02 | |
Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! You may know Devon Daniels for her witty romantic comedy books Meet You In The Middle, which was named one the Best Books of 2021 by USA Today, and The Rom Con. But you may not know she was also *heavily* featured in the I Want It That Way music video as one of the screaming fans at the iconic LAX plane hangar. Devon received more screen time than most thus becoming the object of young Mary and young Kelsey’s envy. In this episode, Mary and Kelsey finally get the opportunity to ask Devon all of their burning questions, like what it was like to be part of one of the most recognizable music videos of all time and going TikTok viral 20 years later for it. Devon hilariously recounts notable interactions with Backstreet Boys, NSYNC, Jessica Simpson, and her experiences sneaking into *the* events of the late 90s and early 2000s like the Kids’ Choice Awards and Blockbuster Movie Awards. Devon even shares her binder filled with celebrity photos with us and other behind-the-scenes gems, like the one and only celebrity to ever refuse a photo with her! Just like her books, Devon is wickedly funny and engaging. This episode is a must listen for any pop culture junkie. Instagram: @whentheypoppedpod Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=85610411 | |||
| 2005 Billboard Chart Toppers! | 01 Jan 2024 | 01:03:41 | |
Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! Mary and Kelsey kick off 2024 and Season 2 of When They Popped with a retrospective look at the biggest chart toppers of 2005. This episode will bring you right back to your Juicy Couture jumpsuit and tall Ugg days with songs from Gwen Stefani, Kelly Clarkson, The Pussycat Dolls, Mariah Carey, Mario, Ciara, Green Day, and more. If your love for the pod is b-a-n-a-n-a-s please consider leaving us 5 stars and a review! Instagram: @whentheypoppedpod Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=85610411 | |||
| Y2K Holiday Movies! | 18 Dec 2023 | 01:07:50 | |
Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! Grab your hot cocoa and weighted blanket because Mary and Kelsey are sharing their favorite holiday movies that’ll have you firing up Netflix to rewatch these Yuletide hits - Home Alone, Just Friends, How The Grinch Stole Christmas, and Love Actually! As always the gals also spill some juicy behind-the-scenes details from the making of these iconic holiday staples. Thank you for listening and an incredible first season of When They Popped! Wishing you a happy and healthy holiday season and new year. See ya for Season 2 in 2024! Instagram: @whentheypoppedpod Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=85610411 | |||
| Y2K Holiday Songs | 11 Dec 2023 | 01:01:59 | |
Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! Sip your hot cocoa and light your balsam fir candle as Mary and Kelsey take you through the Yuletide bops of y2k. They discuss their favorite hits from the 90s and 2000s from Mariah Carey, NSYNC, Backstreet Boys, Britney, Jessica Simpson and more, plus some behind-the-scenes facts of these annual faves. All We Want for Christmas Is You… to give us 5 stars if you loved this episode! And don’t forget to check out the WTP y2k gift guide on Instagram at @whentheypoppedpod. LYLAS! Instagram: @whentheypoppedpod Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=85610411 | |||
| Kara DioGuardi’s Songwriting Genius | 04 Dec 2023 | 01:09:51 | |
Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! This week Mary and Kelsey discuss the lyrical genius of songwriter to all of our y2k favs, Kara DioGuardi, and her memoir, A Helluva High Note: Surviving Life, Love and American Idol. You may know Kara as the initially ill-received fourth American Idol judge, but did you also know she wrote Pieces Of Me, Ashlee Simpson’s debut single, or Enrique Iglesias’ Escape? She’s also collaborated with Hillary Duff, Lindsay Lohan, Paris Hilton, and Backstreet Boys, to name a few. Instagram: @whentheypoppedpod Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=85610411 | |||
| The Princess Diaries Soundtrack | 05 Aug 2024 | 01:04:24 | |
Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! In this episode, Mary and Kelsey celebrate 23 years of The Princess Diaries by sharing some of their favorite moments coupled with a listening party of the iconic soundtrack including gems from Backstreet Boys, Myra, Krystal Harris, Mandy Moore, Nobody’s Angel, Hanson, Steps, B*Witched, and more. Instagram: @whentheypoppedpod Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=85610411 | |||
| Y2K Things We Are Grateful For + Nick Carter Solo Concert Review | 20 Nov 2023 | 00:38:31 | |
Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! ‘Tis the season of giving thanks, so Mary and Kelsey are listing off the top y2k moments, trends, and other random things you have probably buried deep into your memory, that they are grateful for. From Jessica Simpson’s duet with Jewel, to Fergie’s high-energy Today Show appearance to Sidekicks and bras with clear straps, this episode will bring you right back to the naughty aughties. Plus, Mary and Kelsey share their review of Nick Carter’s solo “Who I Am” tour, and reveal if Mary successfully converted Kelsey into a Nick girlie. Most of all, Mary and Kelsey are grateful to you, their listeners, for tuning in each week! Instagram: @whentheypoppedpod Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=85610411 | |||
| Our Fav 2000s MTV Reality Shows | 13 Nov 2023 | 01:07:18 | |
Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! In this episode Mary and Kelsey are *gonna spread their wings, it’s their chance to fly* as they share their favorite episodes from two iconic MTV reality shows: My Super Sweet Sixteen and Punk’d. You’ll be taken back to the early 2000s heyday of MTV and relive the extravagant parties - and tantrums - of noteworthy milestone birthdays and the best pranks on unsuspecting celebrities including Justin Timberlake, Beyonce, Hilary Duff, Kevin Richardson, and Mandy Moore. Instagram: @whentheypoppedpod Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=85610411 | |||
| Our Dream Backstreet Boys Concert Setlist | 06 Nov 2023 | 01:08:49 | |
Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! Brian, Nick, Kevin, Howie and AJ have heard our cries and they are making our fan dreams come true: the Backstreet Boys are summoning fans to create their dream setlist…and they are actually going to perform it at their upcoming fan event in Cancun this spring! For their “30 for 30” concert, the boys are asking fans to vote on their top 30 songs they want to see performed that weekend in celebration of their 30th anniversary. The list of available songs includes some oldies, b-sides and even the elusive “I Want It That Way (No Goodbyes)” version with alternative lyrics that actually make sense. In this episode, Mary and Kelsey each selected their top 10 songs they *must* hear and made their case for each track, and it’s filled with deep cuts and hilarious banter. Instagram: @whentheypoppedpod Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=85610411 | |||
| Halloween Disney Channel Original Movies | 30 Oct 2023 | 00:57:57 | |
Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! Mary and Kelsey celebrate spooky season with two of their favorite Halloween Disney Channel Original Movies: Halloweentown and Don’t Look Under The Bed. If it’s been a while since you last saw these movies, don’t worry: the gals offer a full play-by-play of each one while dropping fun facts and insights around the production. Happy Halloween!! Instagram: @whentheypoppedpod Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=85610411 | |||
| Britney Spears “The Woman In Me” Emergency Epi Part 2 | 25 Oct 2023 | 00:56:57 | |
Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! In part 2 of this emergency epi, Mary finishes her recap of Britney’s book, The Woman In Me, beginning at the implementation of Britney's thirteen-year CONservatorship and discussing the biggest revelations, uncut and unedited! Instagram: @whentheypoppedpod Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=85610411 | |||
| Britney Spears “The Woman In Me” Emergency Epi Part 1 | 25 Oct 2023 | 01:38:13 | |
Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! Britney Spears’ The Woman In Me officially launched today and Mary speed read the entire book so you don’t have to. In part one of our emergency epi, Mary details the first half of the book including Britney’s upbringing, her relationship with Justin Timberlake, her first marriage, and the beginning of her public unraveling following her divorce from Kevin Federline. This episode is UNCUT and UNEDITED to give you real, raw reactions as Mary retells the biggest revelations from the book. Instagram: @whentheypoppedpod Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=85610411 | |||
| Celebrating 16 Years of Britney Spears’ Blackout ft. Jesse Chambliss | 23 Oct 2023 | 01:07:17 | |
Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! In this XL and X-rated episode, Mary and Kelsey are joined by Jesse Chambliss, host of Jesse’s Girls podcast and all-around pop culture and Britney Spears trivia maven, to celebrate the sweet sixteen of Britney’s critically acclaimed, dance pop album, Blackout. The trio play a lively round of eff, marry, kill and discuss the criminally underrated gems and cultural touchstones from Britney’s dubstep era. Instagram: @whentheypoppedpod Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=85610411 | |||
| The Spice Girls | 16 Oct 2023 | 01:11:27 | |
Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! The Spice Girls may have only been a group for a few years, but the indelible impact they made on the global pop culture scene cannot be overstated. In this episode, Mary and Kelsey discuss how five determined, talented, and magnetic women came together to inspire a generation with their Girl Power mantra with “strength and courage and a Wonder Bra.” They cover the origin story of the group, their studio albums, and the untimely departure of Geri aka Ginger Spice from the group in the middle of the US leg of their first-ever world tour. The gals also reminisce on their favorite Spice Girls moments like Geri’s iconic Union Jack dress, their box office hit movie, Spice World, and reunion world tours that had fans across the world scrambling for a chance to see the fab five in all their glory once again. Instagram: @whentheypoppedpod Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=85610411 | |||
| Catching up with Kelly Clinger, former Britney Spears backup singer, on all things Britney, *NSYNC, and More | 09 Oct 2023 | 01:07:23 | |
Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! In this episode, Mary and Kelsey catch up with the hilarious and charming Kelly Clinger, former backup singer for Britney Spears. Kelly shares her stories dating all the way back to the Disney Mouseketeers days, and what it was like to rub shoulders with the biggest acts of y2k and today including Justin Timberlake, Ryan Gosling, JC Chasez, Christina Aguilera, the infamous Lou Pearlman, Johnny Wright, and of course, Britney Spears. Kelly also shares her experiences from Britney’s first big tour in 1999 and watching Britney go from an up-and-coming teen with a dream to the princess of pop. Trigger warning: This episode contains themes of sexual assault and suicide. Instagram: @whentheypoppedpod Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=85610411 | |||
| Brittany Murphy Pt 2 | 02 Oct 2023 | 00:57:22 | |
Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! On December 20, 2009 Brittany Murphy was declared dead at age 32. News of her passing became the subject of tabloid fodder and public debate for months. The public’s obsession exploded even further when Simon Monjack, Brittany’s husband, died of identical causes nearly 6 months later. In part two of their Brittany Murphy deep dive, Mary and Kelsey discuss the fallout and some of the theories around Brittany’s death. Everything discussed is all alleged. Trigger Warning: This episode contains references to topics including death, grief, suicide, eating disorders, and drug use. Instagram: @whentheypoppedpod Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=85610411 | |||
| Dirty Pop: The Boyband Scam Review | 29 Jul 2024 | 00:44:41 | |
Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! In this episode, Mary and Kelsey recap the new Netflix documentary series, Dirty Pop: The Boyband Scam, which details how Lou Pearlman - creator of the Backstreet Boys, their biggest competitor, *NSYNC and other boy bands including O-Town and LFO - defrauded investors out of more than $300 million. TW: This episode contains references to sexual assault and suicide. Instagram: @whentheypoppedpod Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=85610411 | |||
| Brittany Murphy Pt 1 | 25 Sep 2023 | 00:57:27 | |
Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! Clueless. Girl, Interrupted. Don’t Say A Word. 8 Mile. Uptown Girls. Happy Feet. What do all of these movies have in common? The undeniable genre-agnostic talent of Brittany Murphy, that’s what! In part 1 of their Brittany Murphy series, Mary and Kelsey discuss when Brittany popped, the indelible mark she made on cinema of the late 90s and 2000s, and the mystery surrounding her tragic and untimely death. TW: This episode contains references to topics including suicide, body image issues, and drug use. For our BSB babes: let's meet up at Nick Carter's upcoming Who I Am Tour. Here is our exclusive link to his Florida shows and here is the link to all other dates. Make sure to enter the Who I Am Tour Sweepstakes for a chance at a prize! See you there! Instagram: @whentheypoppedpod Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=85610411 | |||
| 90s Con Tampa Recap! | 18 Sep 2023 | 00:31:35 | |
Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! Mary breaks down her experience at 90s Con in Tampa and spills on updates around *NSYNC’s reunion, plans for the Backstreet Boys, a panel with TLC, and more! Instagram: @whentheypoppedpod Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=85610411 | |||
| Best of MTV VMA Performances Part 2 | 12 Sep 2023 | 00:32:25 | |
Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! In part two, Mary and Kelsey wrap up their analysis of the best MTV Video Music Awards performances from the early 2000s including the Madonna and Britney Spears (and Christina Aguilera) smooch that stopped the world, Good Charlotte, Beyoncé’s pregnancy reveal, and Shakira (this year’s Vanguard Award recipient) and Wyclef. Instagram: @whentheypoppedpod Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=85610411 | |||
| Best of MTV VMA Performances Part 1 | 11 Sep 2023 | 00:47:41 | |
Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! This week is all about moon man memz. With this year’s MTV’s Video Music Awards (VMAs) on the horizon, Mary and Kelsey are breaking down the most memorable performances from the early 2000s. Part 1 includes Britney Spears’ unforgettable Oops! I Did It Again rendition where she surprised the audience with a Swarovski-crystal coated two piece and her Slave 4 U premiere featuring a rather iconic albino python (lovingly dubbed Banana). Plus, Mary and Kelsey discuss Sisqo’s Thong Song performance and the incredible story behind the beloved hit. Instagram: @whentheypoppedpod Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=85610411 | |||