
Nostalgia & Now
Nostalgia and Now is your go-to podcast for reality TV throwbacks and pop culture conversations. Hosted by Kelli Williams, the show dives into iconic moments from the 90s and 2000s alongside today’s biggest headlines. Think brunch with friends who know way too much about reality TV and pop culture, complete with laughs, hot takes, and a little unqualified advice. The podcast is hosted on Acast.
Episodes

176. Pop Girls As Mall Stores With Dexter the Angel
This week Kelli is joined by her friend Dexter the Angel! The two talk about pop girls and either which mall store they represent or which store in the mall they'd work with. Get ready as they talk about Madonna, Britney, Camilla Cabello, and more! Follow Dexter on Instagram - www.instagram.com/dextertheangelJoin the N&N Patreon! - www.patreon.com/NostalgiaandNowPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.

175. Fanning Out: Jersey Shore
This week Kelli brings back the Fanning Out series to celebrate one of her favorite reality shows of all time: Jersey Shore. From behind-the-scenes stories to the cast's rise to superstardom, she breaks down why the series wasn't just a cultural phenomenon, but one of the most influential reality shows in pop culture history.Join the N&N Patreon - www.patreon.com/NostalgiaandNowPod Hosted on A

174. What's On Kelli's Mind: Below Deck Med & The Challenge
This week on a bonus episode of Nostalgia & Now Kelli talks about whats on her mind, which is Below Deck Med and The Challenge!Join the N&N Patreon today! - www.patreon.com/NostalgiaandNowPod/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

173. Ranking Gossip Girl Cast Side Projects With Donny
This week Kelli is joined by Donny (@realdonnywood) to talk about their favorite side projects from the Gossip Girl cast. Will you hear about the incredible film The Roommate starring Leighton Meester? Maybe. What about Blake Lively's performance in The Town? Probably. Get ready to listen to these two laugh their way through their top 10 picks.Join the N&N Patreon today! - www.patreon.com/Nost

172. The Pop Culture Moments Everyone Should Know
This week Kelli is talking about the pop culture moments, scandals, and celebrity stories that everyone should know. Whether you're brushing up on your pop culture knowledge or hearing these stories for the first time, this episode is a fun refresher on some of entertainment's biggest moments.Join Patreon --- www.patreon.com/NostalgiaandNowPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform
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[PATREON PREVIEW] The City 1x1 Recap
So, I have never watched The City and I figured it was time to start giving it a go! If you like this format please let me know it's very Friday Night Lives (minus me being wasted)! I would love to do rewatches of movies like this eventually, but we can start with The City!I will do an episode on The City at least once a month but it won't be every single Patreon episode.Sign up for Patreon here -

171. Dax Holt on TMZ, P!NK, & Staged Paparazzi Photos
This week Hollywood Raw co-host Dax Holt joins Kelli to pull back the curtain on Hollywood. From his years at TMZ to his love of P!NK's music, Dax shares stories from his career before the two dive into one of pop culture's biggest debates, just how many paparazzi photos are actually staged? It's a fun conversation full of behind the scenes stories and Hollywood insight.Listen to Hollywood Raw! -
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170. [BONUS] The Taylor & Travis Wedding
Kelli gives all of her thoughts on the Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding!**Please note when I said alix earle was there i meant Tate McRae**Sign up for Patreon --- www.patreon.com/NostalgiaandNowPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

169. Devyn Simone on The Challenge, Matchmaking, & More!
This week Kelli is joined by Devyn Simone, who's been on our screens since 2008! From The Real World to The Challenge, hosting and matchmaking, and maybe even stepping into the world of Bravo, Devyn has done it all. The two look back on her MTV journey, talk about finding love for others, discuss what she's been up to lately, and even touch on the newest chapter of her career. It's a conversation
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[PATREON PREVIEW] Industry Plant 101 with Lorde
Sign up for Patreon to listen to the whole episode -- www.patreon.com/NostalgiaandNowPodThis week Kelli is breaking down the term "industry plant" and exploring why it's become one of the internet's favorite buzzwords. Using Lorde as the main case study, along with a few other artists, she looks at where the label came from, what it actually means, and whether it's always fair. If you've ever wond

168. Late In Life Lesbian
This week Kelli is sharing her full coming out story! www.patreon.com/NostalgiaandNowPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

167. Aviv Bruno: The Challenge Comeback Queen
This week Kelli is joined by The Challenge champion Aviv Bruno! From Fresh Meat to her return years later, Aviv reflects on her time on MTV, shares behind the scenes stories, and looks back on how The Challenge has evolved over the years.Join the N&N Patreon for more! - /www.patreon.com/NostalgiaandNowPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

166. Celebrity News, Nostalgia, & More With Anna Rumer
This week Kelli is joined by friend and pop culture journalist Anna Rumer for a conversation that somehow covers everything from the evolution of celebrity news and the rise of think pieces to the Uncommon James opening party that brought them together. Along the way, Anna shares what it was really like traveling to Alaska and stepping aboard a Deadliest Catch boat, and the two swap stories about

165. Songs About Celebs: Amy Winehouse, Mariah Carey, Carly Simon, & More!
Before celebrities posted cryptic Instagram captions, they wrote hit songs.This week Kelli dives into the stories behind some of pop culture's most iconic celebrity-inspired tracks, from Amy Winehouse and Nas to Mariah Carey and Eminem, Ed Sheeran and Ellie Goulding, and the decades-long mystery of Carly Simon's "You're So Vain."Get ready for love triangles, celebrity feuds, and plenty of pop cult

164. What's on Kelli's Mind: Aneesa & Travis Kelce, Hilarie & Sophia, Jensen McRae, and The Summer I Turned Pretty
What's on Kelli's Mind? Every so often, Kelli sits down for a casual minisode to talk about whatever she's been thinking about lately. This week: Aneesa and Travis Kelce, Sophia Bush and Hilarie Burton, and a few other pop culture tangents.Timestamps below!00:00 - Intro00:45 - The Summer I Turned Pretty4:23 - Jensen McRae6:15 - Aneesa & Travis Kelce11:43 - OTH Drama16:16 - Outro Hosted on Acas

163. You Know Mall? With Shannon McNamara
This week, Kelli is joined by Shannon McNamara, host of Fluently Forward, for a nostalgic conversation that goes in just about every direction. From buying their first thong to debating the best food court meal, the two friends reminisce about growing up and swap stories from the early 2000s. Grab a snack and get ready to listen to them gab about a little bit of everything.Follow Shannon on IG - h

162. My Plan To Save MTV
This week Kelli is here to pitch her ideas to save MTV! From revamping shows to creating a cable schedule, she's got a plan for all of it! Sign up for Patreon today ! https://www.patreon.com/NostalgiaandNowPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

161. Summer House Reunion (Part 3) With Tom Hamlett
Kelli is joined by Dumpster Dive Pod host Tom Hamlett to talk not only everything Summer House but also a little bit of Southern Hospitality.Join the nostalgia & now patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/NostalgiaandNowPodFollow Tom on IG - https://www.instagram.com/thetomhamlettListen to Dumpster Dive - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dumpster-dive-a-reality-tv-deep-dive/id1533780254 Hoste

160. One Tree Hill, MySpace, and 2000s Pop Culture with Kendrick Tucker
This week, Kelli is joined by Kendrick Tucker, host of I Ken Not, for a conversation that will transport you right back to the early 2000s. From One Tree Hill and the golden age of MySpace to the reality TV moments that shaped an entire generation, the two reminisce about the pop culture that defined their youth.Whether you spent your afternoons watching TRL, customizing your Top 8, or arguing ove

159. MTV Shows That Would NEVER Air Today
From Next and Room Raiders to Parental Control and I Want a Famous Face, MTV gave us some of the most chaotic reality television ever made. This week, Kelli looks back at the unforgettable shows that defined the 2000s and examines why they would almost certainly never make it on air today.Sign up for the patreon for more content! - https://www.patreon.com/NostalgiaandNowPod Hosted on Acast. See ac
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[PATREON PREVIEW] Real World Return to Las Vegas - Dustin's Secret Exposed
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158. The Summer House Reunion (Part 2) with Noor
Kelli is joined by Noor to chat about the second part of the Summer House reunion! Sign up for the Nostalgia & Now Patreon for more content - https://www.patreon.com/cw/NostalgiaandNowPodFollow Noor on IG - https://www.instagram.com/therealityispod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

157. Our Top 5 Favorite Rom-Coms with Hannah Brown
Friends to lovers or enemies to lovers? Meg Ryan or Julia Roberts? This week Kelli and Hannah Brown are diving into all things romantic comedy. After a quick round of rom-com "This or That," they each reveal their top five favorite romantic comedies and discuss why these movies have stood the test of time.Sign up for the Nostalgia & Now Patreon! https://patreon.com/NostalgiaandNowPodFollow Han

156. Press Play: The Story of JoJo
JoJo was only 13 when “Leave (Get Out)” made her one of the most exciting young artists in pop music. But behind the huge voice and early success was a record contract that would leave her fighting for years just to release music. In the first installment of Press Play, Kelli looks back at JoJo’s biggest songs, her acting career, the label battle that stalled her momentum, and the way she reclaime

155. Summer house Reunion (Part 1) With Jemmye Carroll
This week Kelli is joined by Jemmye Carroll as they chat about the first part of the Summer House reunion! Follow Jemmye on IG - https://www.instagram.com/justjemm_Follow Jemmye on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@justjemm_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

154. How Gossip Girl Changed Pop Culture ft. Lindsay Denninger
This week Kelli is joined by writer Lindsay Denninger to discuss her book You Know You Love Me: How Gossip Girl Changed Pop Culture. The two dive into everything from the rabid online fandom and the rise of gossip culture to the show's influence on fashion, celebrity culture, and social media as we know it today. They also discuss toxic relationships, the “Go piss girl” meme, why fan forums were b

153. The Music Moments That Defined 2003: 50 Cent, Beyonce, Outkast, & More!
This week Kelli is diving into the music moments that defined 2003. From 50 Cent’s complete takeover and Beyoncé stepping into solo superstardom to the domination of OutKast, Sean Paul, Evanescence and more. Kelli revisits the songs, albums, TRL moments, and chart records that made 2003 one of the biggest years in music history.Spotify playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/71hEXTQHmQGPkRYHy

152. Summer House Recap With Kara Berry
Surprise! For the next few weeks there will be extra episodes of Nostalgia & Now covering Summer House! This week Kelli is joined by Everyone's Business (But Mine) host Kara Berry. The two talk about season 10 of Summer House as a whole, from their thoughts on West and Amanda to their surprising love (?) of Jesse Solomon. Get ready because these two can't stop (hope you sang the former Summer

151. Teen Mom Talk With Liz Bentley
This week Kelli is joined by Liz Bentley, a true Teen Mom historian and the host of Liz Explains! The two dive into the cultural impact of Teen Mom and 16 and Pregnant, what made them so invested in the franchise to begin with, and how reality television changed once the cameras never stopped rolling. From iconic moments and unforgettable storylines to the darker conversations surrounding MTV, fam

150. Personal Stories: Celeb Run-Ins
This week Kelli is back with more personal stories, this time focusing on her celebrity run ins. From Jesse McCartney and Kristin Cavallari to 5 Seconds of Summer and Kelsea Ballerini, there are a lot of names dropped and even more chaotic stories told. Get ready for awkward encounters, unexpectedly sweet moments, and stories that truly feel too wild to have happened. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co

149. You Know Mall? with Lex Niko and Samantha Bush
This week Kelli kicks off a brand new series called You Know Mall? Originally titled Meet Me At The Mall but let’s be honest, that was way too long. Joining her are two of her best friends, Conversation Starters host Lex Niko and Bravo historian Samantha Bush. The three dive into their chaotic mall memories growing up and why the mall felt like the ultimate safe third place, even when it absolutel

148. Celebrity Fun Facts: James Cameron, Chadwick Boseman, Rachel McAdams, & More!
This week Kelli dives into some of Hollywood’s weirdest and most fascinating celebrity facts that somehow sound completely fake. From bizarre casting inspirations to random celebrity connections and forgotten early 2000s lore, this episode has a little bit of everything. So get comfortable because your host is once again spiraling down a pop culture rabbit hole. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv

147. Kimberley Locke on American Idol, 8th World Wonder, & Finding Herself Again
What really happens after American Idol ends? Kimberley Locke joins Nostalgia and Now to talk about the reality behind the fame, the pressure, and finding herself again.Kelli sits down with Kimberley to revisit her time on American Idol season 2, the story behind “8th World Wonder,” and what it was like navigating overnight success. They also get into her theater career, her charitable work, and h

146. Personal Stories Part 1
This week Kelli shares some unhinged stories during her time in retail along with some stories of her wild Nashville nights. The final story Kelli tells potentially involves Zach Braff and she needs your help to crack the code! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

145. The Unhinged Reality of 2000s Celebrity Culture with Heather Shaw
This week Kelli is joined by comedian and content creator Heather Shaw to talk about the unhinged reality of early 2000s celebrity culture—and how it compares to today. From the Perez Hilton era to toxic tabloid headlines, they revisit a time that felt chaotic… and feels even darker looking back.They also get into how we talk about celebrities now, the rise of TikTok, and whether we’ve actually be

144. Fanning Out: Thirteen
This week Kelli kicks off a brand new series, Fanning Out, where she gets to, well… fan out. First up? Thirteen. From the wild behind-the-scenes story to the performances that still feel a little too real, your host breaks down why this film was the blueprint for everything from teen dramas to Euphoria. So hit play — whether you’ve never seen it or you’re long overdue for a rewatch. Hosted on Acas

143. The O.C. vs One Tree Hill
This week Kelli is joined by her fiancée as they go head-to-head over the ultimate early 2000s debate: The O.C. vs. One Tree Hill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

142. The Laguna Beach Reunion
This week Kelli talks about her top 5 moments from the Laguna Beach Reunion and her fiancee pops in to give her thoughts as well! There will be no episodes next week so talk to you all the week of 4/20! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

141. Talan's Here!
This week Kelli is joined by Laguna Beach fan favorite Talan Torriero for a surprise Friday episode you won’t want to miss. Talan looks back on his start on Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County, what it was like being suddenly thrust into the public eye as a teenager, and how life changed once the cameras turned off. From behind the scenes memories to what he’s up to today, this episode is a gorge

140. Ranking Glee Songs With Donny
This week Kelli is joined by I Am The Cute One cohost Donny Hadfield to rank their top 10 songs from Glee. Expect a lot of love for Naya Rivera, a debate about Tina Cohen-Chang’s vocal abilities, and plenty of chaotic energy along the way.Follow Donny on IG --- https://www.instagram.com/realdonnywood/Listen to I Am The Cute One - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/i-am-the-cute-one/id157070294

139. The Music Moments That Defined 2002: Britney, Eminem, Ashanti & More
This week Kelli is taking a look back at the music moments that defined 2002. From Kelly Clarkson winning the first season of American Idol to the chart domination of Eminem, Ashanti, Nelly, and Avril Lavigne. Kelli revisits the songs, TRL moments, and pop culture shifts that made the year unforgettable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

138. From Headlines to Podcasts with Mandy Matney
This week, Kelli is joined by investigative journalist Mandy Matney. The two chat about Mandy’s passion for finding the facts, the day she got a DM from Brittany Snow, and everything in between. The conversation also touches on the Murdaugh family case and what it was like watching that story take on a life of its own. From there, they dive into the evolution of true crime, approaching cases with

137. EMERGENCY EP - West & Amanda
Kelli is joined by her fiancee to chat about everything West and Amanda! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

136. Choosing Sobriety in a Drinking Culture
This week, Kelli shares the story behind her decision to remove alcohol from her life. What began as early 20s partying escalated after she moved to Nashville and eventually exploded in New York, turning into a deeper struggle with alcohol and drugs. Now 2.5 years sober, she’s opening up in a raw and vulnerable way about how she got here and what life looks like on the other side. Hosted on A

135. Black & Blue Album review with When They Popped
This week Kelli is joined by Mary and Kelsey from the podcast When They Popped! They show you the shape of their heart with a full track by track dive into Black & Blue, breaking down one of the best selling albums of the 2000s. From the undeniable pull of The Call to the emotional highs that still hit just as hard today, your hosts are all in on this one. So quit playin’ games and hit play… b

134. Fun Facts! - Lil Wayne, Whitney Houston, Dolly Parton, & More!
This week on Nostalgia & Now, Kelli is coming in hot with a chaotic collection of celebrity facts you’ll absolutely be repeating to your friends like you discovered them yourself.From Samuel L. Jackson to Dolly Parton to Whitney Houston, with stops at Jodie Foster, Patrick Dempsey, Keanu Reeves, and more, these are the kind of stories that sound fake but somehow aren’t. Hit play and prepare to

133. EMERGENCY EP - Taylor Frankie Paul
Kelli talks about her thoughts on all of the latest Taylor Frankie Paul news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

132. MySpace, Bravo & Gossip Girl: A Nostalgia Spiral with Jill BadLotto
MySpace, The Hills, and a little Gossip Girl chaos? Say less. This week on Nostalgia and Now, Kelli is joined by TikToker Jill BadLotto to talk about the early internet era—from MySpace memories to their love of The Hills and Bravo. The episode ends with a game of Where Are They Now? imagining what the characters of Gossip Girl might be up to today.Follow Jill on Tiktok - www.tiktok.com/@jillbadlo

131. The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 4 Rant
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 4 has Kelli spiraling… and she has thoughts. In this episode of Nostalgia and Now, Kelli dives into her hatred of DadTok, her worries for Taylor Frankie Paul, and the moments from the new season that had her yelling at the screen. Hit play but fair warning, spoilers ahead! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

130. They Dated?! — The Vampire Diaries Cast
Wait… they dated?!The cast of The Vampire Diaries had way more off-screen relationships than you might remember.This week Kelli kicks off a new series, “They Dated?!”, breaking down at least five surprising cast romances and one couple that actually stood the test of time. If you thought Nina Dobrev and Ian Somerhalder were the whole story… think again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m

129. Love Is Blind Reunion
Kelli is here to wrap up with Love is Blind! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

128. Chase Johnson: Laguna Beach, Music, and Life After MTV
This week Kelli is chatting with Laguna Beach season 3 alum Chase Johnson — and he’s sharing what it was really like when the cameras came to town.From how he unexpectedly landed on the show to what filming in Laguna was actually like, Chase takes listeners behind the scenes of one of MTV’s most iconic reality series. The two talk about what really happened once the cameras went down, why season 3

127. Love Is Blind Season 10 - Part 3 (The Weddings)
Kelli is back to chat about the most recent wedding episode of Love is Blind!Theme song by Grace Doty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

126. Dream Street Then and Now: Greg Raposo & Matt Ballinger on Life Inside a Pop Machine
Kelli is walking down Dreamstreet this week with Greg Raposo and Matt Ballinger.From the height of early-2000s boy band fame to the lawsuit that ultimately ended the group, Greg and Matt open up about what life was really like behind the scenes. They talk about the day-to-day reality of being in a teen pop machine, navigating the breakup of the band, and what it meant to reunite years later follow

125. Love Is Blind Season 10 - Part 2
Kelli is back recapping the latest two episode of Love is Blind! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

124. Love Is Blind Season 10 - Part 1
Kelli is here with another minisode to talk about her feelings when it comes to this current season of Love is Blind!Theme song by Grace Doty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

123. A History of Teen Choice Awards Hotties with Noor
This week Kelli is joined by Noor (The Reality Is podcast) to break down every Teen Choice Awards Hottie winner, both male and female, starting in 1999. From Ashton Kutcher to Beyoncé to Jessica Alba, they revisit the winners, question some very interesting choices, and demand recounts for certain years. It’s a light, fun, gorgeous walk down memory lane because did some of these hotties really des

122. Tell Me Lies Series Finale Recap
Kelli is here to talk about her reaction to the Tell Me Lies finale. SPOILERS AHEAD! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

121. Jemmye Carroll: From The Real World to TikTok
This week Jemmye Carroll joins Nostalgia and Now and we cover it all. From her Real World casting story to behind the scenes Challenge drama, Jemmye opens up about edits, feuds, internet trolls, and growing up on reality TV. She also shares how TikTok gave her a fresh start and why authenticity is her secret weapon in the social media era.Join Jemmye's substack - https://substack.com/@thegoodwoman
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120. [MINISODE] Stephanie Pratt vs Spencer Pratt
Kelli pops in for a quick minisode to talk Stephanie Pratt’s newest tweets dragging her brother Spencer.Intro music by Grace Doty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

119. Songs About Celebrities - Ashlee Simpson, LFO, Counting Crows, & Justin Timberlake
This week, Kelli dives into the very messy (and very catchy) world of songs written by celebrities about other celebrities. She kicks things off with Ashlee Simpson’s “Boyfriend,” then travels through the drama of LFO, the heartbreak of Counting Crows, and the tea behind Justin Timberlake’s lyrics. This is the first installment of what will be a new recurring series, so settle in and enjoy round o

118. Is This Thing On?!
We're back with Nostalgia and Now! This episode is just an overview of what's to come, can't wait to get this started!Theme song by Grace Doty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

117. Life Update
So, it's been a while but I wanted to hop on and tell you all what's been going on! There will be new episodes coming with a rebrand that I hope you all love! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

116. The Hills 5x06, Red Re-release, Britney's Free, Audrina's Book, & More!
Recaps are back this week, Kelli recaps season 5 episode 6 where Jayde finds out about Brody and Audrina's shady business. What happens? Well, drama happens of course. Jayde is taking swigs of her Jager and ready to fight Audrina. It's very clear that her vacation baggage followed her home. Other topics? The Challegen drama, Taylor Swift's Red re-release, Britney's free, Audrina's book, Astro

115. Purely Pop Culture: Kim & Pete, Zayn & Gigi, & More!
This week is all about the pop culture that is currently happening in Hollywood! No recap! We talk about Pete and Kim, Zayn and Gigi, along with the Floribama Shore drama, Jessica Simpson, and so much more! Oh and Kelli gives a fun story about the time the police got her drunk and had her take a DUI test, for educational purposes of course. Use the time stamps below!Intro: 00:00 - 6:14DUI Tes

114. The Hills 5x05, Chace Crawford, Jesy Nelson, Adele,& More!
Recaps are back! The girls decide to crash the boys trip to Hawaii and sparks fly almost immediately! That's right, Audrina has decided to make moves on her new crush Brody to help her forget about Justin. Lauren is barely in the episode but we are reminded she is there a few times. What's happening in LA? Well, Speidi decide to hang out with Colby and Ashley, something that will only end in disas

113. Purely Pop Culture: Demi Lovato & Aliens, JoJo's Back, Eminem, & More!
Heeeey, how y'all doing? Sorry for the wait but I'm back this week with another strictly pop culture episode! The recaps will be back next week, I promise. This week, I give a life update and tell you about the current life phase I am going through. What else? Well, Dashboard Confessional's porch concert and the interesting community it took place in. Other topics? The Challenge, Demi Lovato,

112. Purely Pop Culture - Jay, Jana, & Kristin Drama, The Challenge, & More!
This week is a little different than most! Kelli talks about the Jay, Jana, Kristin drama that is currently circulating the internet! Are they were aren't they? Well, we don't have a clear answer but your host tells you all you need to know about them! Other topics: The Challenge, Drake & Kanye drama, Kaley Cuoco, Brad Pitt, and more! Intro: 00:00 - 4:26Mental Health Chat: 4:27 - 11:

111. The Hills 5x04, Chase Rice (Allegedly), DONDA, Bobby Bones, & More!
Audrina has her eye on a new man now that she has decided to move on from musty Justin Bobby! The craziest part? He is a member of their friend group, no one saw this coming! Stephanie also proves that she is not cut out to work for Kelly Cutrone and Speidi finally goes to therapy. Oh, and you want to know why Lauren was mad at Jen about Brody but not Audrina? I will tell you that too! Other

110. The Hills 5x03, Zoe & Channing, Call Her Heidi, & More!
This weeks episode The Hills is one of the most drama filled episodes of season 5! Heidi is back from Colorado and still mad at Spencer for taking shots and flirting with Stacie. Spencer is over the drama, Heidi wants to go to therapy, it's a big ol mess for Speidi! Lauren is also put in a sticky situation when Stephanie interviews for a position at People's Revolution. I also break down the more

109. The Hills 5x02, Lollapalooza, Kelly Clarkson, & More!
This week we go down the road of a potential Speidi break up. Heidi finds out that Spencer did in fact flirt with Stacey the Bartender and decides to go home to Colorado to be with Darlene. Meanwhile in Los Angeles, Spencer gets advice from someone you wouldn't expect. Oh, and Lauren has to put her foot down when it comes to Stephanie pushing Heidi's friendship. Other topics: Love Is Blind, L

108. The Hills 5x01, Scooter Braun, The Olympics, Lou Pearlman, & More!
We are back recapping The Hills! This is the last season that really counted, yeah I said it! Start off with season 5, we are aware it is Lauren's last season and curious to see how they will wrap it up. In this episode, Lauren is celebrating her birthday on a boat with some of her favorite people and well, one of her not-so-favorite people. Steph brings Heidi along for this boat ride and while th

107. The Hills 4x20, Jamie Lynn Spears, Gossip Girl Reboot, & More!
The time has finally come, after 20 episodes we can officially say goodbye to season 4 of The Hills. What happened during this episode? Well, we have a very heartwarming Lauren and Heidi moment followed by a heartbreaking Darlene and Heidi moment. Stephanie is the voice of reason when it comes to the courthouse wedding and Audrina and Justin are off on their first vacation together. The Hills are

106. The Hills 4x19, Ronan Farrow, & More!
Well, this is it. Whitney's last episode of The Hills, can you believe?! We have an emotional rollercoaster of saying goodbye to one of our favorite members of The Hills. Will we ever see her again? Well, we are meant to believe that we won't! What else happens in this episode? Speidi goes missing! Well, kind of. Speidi decide to go and get married in Mexico. Yup, you read that right! Other t

105. The Hills 4x18 & Free Britney Deep Dive with Troy McEady
The Hills season 4 is slowly winding down and there are some big changes in the air! One of the main cast members is ready to take her talents to the opposite coast! Stephanie decided to dump her boyfriend and Lauren's family is moving out of their Laguna home. Changes just keep on coming! Troy McEady from the Dunzo! podcast joins me to talk about everything Britney Spears. From her court app

104. The Hills 4x17, Speidi Drama, Nick Cannon, & More!
The Hills 4x17 is here and it's all about trust! It's all about how you can't have friends if there is no trust. Do you agree? Well, Audrina and Lauren decide to hash out their fight. In Speidi land? They are hanging out with Nana Pratt. Yup, another family member because they have no friends. In 2021, Speidi is still causing issues with their co-stars! Speidi recently went on on a rant about

103. The Hills 4x16, Bennifer, The Chicks, & More
This week on The Hills, we are reminded about when Audrina spread a nasty little rumor about Lauren! That's right, this is the Lauren and Justin rumor episode! What did I take from this episode? I would never want to be on Lauren's bad side. Is Audrina trying to become the main character? I go into detail about what I think about this little rumor. Other topics: OTH re-watch podcast, Bennifer

102. The Hills 4x15, Keeping Up With K Cav, & Maggie Kelly (BestOfBravo) Joins!
This week we go over The Hills season 4 episode 15, where we are realizing Lauren is very much a side character on her own show. This episode is jam packed with drama though! We find out that Holly is living with the Laurens, Speidi also find out. Audrina is falling head over heels for Justin Bobby while her sister Casey is like, wait a minute. Oh and there's no Brody in this episode! Maybe he is

101. The Hills 4x14, Friends Reunion, & Annabelle Desisto Joins!
Well, it looks like Whitney's time on The Hills is starting to dwindle down. Lauren and Whitney take on New York City for NY Fashion week and Whitney falls head over heels for a guy named Jay. We've all been there! While the girls are hanging out on the east coast, the west coast is fairly quiet! Speidi decide to go out to a club opening and of course Brent Bolthouse is there! Will Heidi talk to h

100. The Hills 4x13, The Hills Reboot, & Jemmye From The Challenge Joins!
The 100th episode is finally here and we are recapping The Hills 4x16! This episode makes you wonder if MTV was trying to make Audrina the main character now that Lauren is slowly stepping back! What else happens? Well Heidi has a serious talk with Brent and Audrina is moving on out of the guest house! Jemmye Carroll from The Challenge All Stars currently streaming on Paramount+ joins for the
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