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Nostalgia & Now

Kelli Williams

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.

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  • S9 · E52
    Thursday · 41 min

    222. The Challenge Final Part 2

    It's been a slog of a season but we have made it to the final part of the final! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S9 · E51
    Wednesday · 44 min

    221. Fandoms, Josie & The Pussycats, & More with Nicole Tremaglio

    This week Kelli is joined by fellow nostalgia lover Nicole Tremaglio! The two start their conversation talking about Josie & The Pussycats then move into a larger conversation about fandoms in general. Put on your Josie ears and listen! Join Nicole's substack - https://nicstalgia.substack.com/ Follow Nicole on IG - https://www.instagram.com/nicoletremaglio N&N Playlist (its not all Jojo anymore I promise!) - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/71hEXTQHmQGPkRYHyscRVS?si=fbbf67764b5440ad Join the N&N Patreon - www.patreon.com/NostalgiaandNowPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S9 · E50
    Monday · 45 min

    220. Love Is Blind Boston Episodes 6-8

    kelli is joined by her fiancee to talk about the latest batch of Love is Blind Boston episodes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S9 · E49
    Monday · 1 hr 6 min

    219. Revisiting TRL's Top 10 from October 25, 2004

    This week Kelli is trying something new and taking listeners back to the glory days of TRL! We're revisiting the October 25, 2004 countdown, where Destiny's Child premiered a brand new music video, Ashlee Simpson called in following her infamous SNL performance, and Eminem was dethroned from the number one spot. You guys know Kelli is one of TRL's biggest fans, so get ready to travel back to 2004 and revisit a perfect little snapshot of pop culture history! Join the N&N Patreon for more content, ad free episodes, and early releases! - https://www.patreon.com/NostalgiaandNowPod N&N Spotify playlist here! - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/71hEXTQHmQGPkRYHyscRVS?si=77996aa235cb400b Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S9 · E48
    October 24 · 20 min

    218. [MINISODE] Sophia Bush on Call Her Daddy

    Kelli is back for a minisode on Sophia Bush's appearance on Call Her Daddy! Join N&N Patreon for more content! https://www.patreon.com/NostalgiaandNowPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S9 · E47
    October 22 · 48 min

    217. The Challenge 42 Episode 13

    It's part one of the finals and we have a lot to talk about! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S9 · E46
    October 21 · 1 hr 7 min

    216. The Royals, Taylor's Variants, Felicity, & More with Lex and Sam!

    This week Kelli is joined by the other two members of her three person group chat, Samantha Bush (@bravo historian) and Lex Niko (@lexniko). These gals talk about a little bit of everything, from the royal family to Taylor Swift to teen dramas. It's a chaotic conversation between three close friends, filled with plenty of laughs, tangents, and pop culture opinions. Hit play and you'll feel like you're right there at brunch with them! Join the N&N Patreon for more! - https://www.patreon.com/NostalgiaandNowPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S9 · E45
    October 19 · 50 min

    215. Press Play: The Story Behind Kelsea Ballerini’s Rolling Up the Welcome Mat

    This week, Kelli is pressing play on one of her favorite projects of all time, Kelsea Ballerini’s Grammy-nominated EP, Rolling Up the Welcome Mat! From the highly publicized divorce that inspired it to the deeply personal lyrics and incredible storytelling, Kelli dives into the events leading up to its release and why she believes it’s one of the most beautifully written breakup projects of all time. Plus, she explores the connections to Kelsea’s earlier music, the public back-and-forth, and how six songs became something so much bigger than a response to heartbreak. Listen to the N&N Playlist! - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/71hEXTQHmQGPkRYHyscRVS?si=fa6ee006d718403b Join the N&N Patreon for more! - www.patreon.com/NostalgiaandNowPod/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S9 · E44
    October 18 · 42 min

    214. Love Is Blind Boston Recap - Pod Episodes

    Kelli is here to talk all about the first few episodes of Love Is Blind Boston! Join the N&N Patreon for more! - www.patreon.com/NostalgiaandNowPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S9 · E42
    October 14 · 55 min

    212. You Know What You Did (The Hills) With Lisa Whittington-Hill

    This week Kelli is joined by Lisa Whittington-Hill, author of You Know What You Did: The Hills! The two dive into one of the most iconic reality shows of the 2000s, talking everything from Lauren and Heidi's infamous friendship breakup to the show's most memorable moments, the blurred lines between reality and what was produced, and the impact The Hills had on pop culture. They also discuss how differently we view the cast today, the media's treatment of young women in the 2000s, and why, nearly 20 years later, we're still talking about what happened in those Hollywood Hills. Whether you were Team Lauren or Team Heidi, this episode is for you! Buy You Know What You Did today! - https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/You-Know-What-You-Did/Lisa-Whittington-Hill/Pop-Classics/9781770418677 Join the N&N Patreon for more! - www.patreon.com/NostalgiaandNowPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S9 · E40
    October 12 · 1 hr

    211. How Pop Culture Taught Millennials to Party

    This week, Kelli is taking a look back at the millennial partying era, from Marissa Cooper and Jersey Shore to Ke$ha, pregaming, and the glorification of getting wasted. Whether it was the TV shows we watched, the music we listened to, or the movies we loved, it seemed like everything around us was telling us to party as hard as possible. But how much did pop culture influence our relationship with alcohol? Kelli dives into the drinking culture millennials grew up with, the normalization of binge drinking, and why getting blackout drunk was once treated like a rite of passage. Plus, how has our relationship with alcohol changed as we've gotten older? Grab your favorite beverage (alcoholic or not!) and let's get nostalgic! Listen to the nostalgia and now spotify play list here! Join the N&N Patreon for extra content and for ad free episodes! - www.patreon.com/c/NostalgiaandNowPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S9 · E39
    October 7 · 24 min

    210. Below Deck Med Thoughts

    No Challenge recap this week but they'll be back next week! This week Kelli talks about her overall feelings on the most recent season of Below Deck Med. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S9 · E38
    October 7 · 50 min

    209. Top 10 Boy Band Songs With Mary from When They Popped!

    This week Kelli is joined by Mary, cohost of the When They Popped podcast! These two are putting their boy band knowledge to the test as they dish on their favorite boy band songs of all time. From the classics everyone knows word for word to the deep cuts that deserved way more love, Kelli and Mary break down the songs that defined their boy band eras. Of course, there are plenty of strong opinions, nostalgic memories, and a few picks that might surprise you. Whether you were an *NSYNC girl, a Backstreet Boys loyalist, or had a favorite boy band that never quite got the credit they deserved, this episode is for you! Listen to when They popped - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-they-popped-a-y2k-pop-culture-podcast/id1662292596 Follow When They Popped on Instagram - www.instagram.com/whentheypoppedpod Listen to every song mentioned in this episode along with past episodes over on the Nostalgia & now playlist! - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/71hEXTQHmQGPkRYHyscRVS?si=541f7d76ec004e63 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S9 · E37
    October 5 · 35 min

    208. Hot Takes: One Tree Hill

    This week Kelli is going all in on her One Tree Hill hot takes! From her defending Peyton to her dislike of Keith Scott, there's a lot to unpack here! Join the N&N Patreon for more content! - www.patreon.com/c/NostalgiaandNowPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S9 · E36
    September 30 · 48 min

    207. The Challenge 42 Episode 10 Recap

    Kelli is back to talk recap the latest episode of The Challenge! Listen to get her takes on the mercenaries and who she thinks should replace TJ as host. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S9 · E35
    September 30 · 42 min

    206. The Blair Witch Project: Going Viral Before “Viral” Was a Thing

    This week Kelli dives into the lore behind The Blair Witch Project and the marketing campaign that turned a tiny indie horror movie into a full blown cultural phenomenon. From fake missing person posters and a website that convinced people the story was real to what was actually happening behind the scenes, Kelli breaks down how The Blair Witch Project managed to go viral before “going viral” was even a thing. If you love pop culture history, internet nostalgia, and a truly genius marketing campaign, this one is for you! Join the Nostalgia & Now Patreon! - www.patreon.com/NostalgiaandNowPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S9 · E34
    September 28 · 50 min

    205. The Curse of Curves, MySpace & More with Fred Cimato of Cute Is What We Aim For

    This week Kelli is joined by Cute Is What We Aim For co-founder Fred Cimato! Fred takes us back to the MySpace era and talks about how the band got its start, signing with Fueled By Ramen, the whirlwind success of The Same Old Blood Rush with a New Touch, and what it was really like being part of the scene in the mid-2000s. He also shares some stories from Warped Tour, opens up about the ups and downs of the band over the years, and talks about what it’s been like reuniting and playing these songs again nearly 20 years later. From MySpace to TikTok, this one is for anyone who still has “The Curse of Curves” on their playlist. Follow Fred on TikTok! - https://www.tiktok.com/@fred2late Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S9 · E33
    September 24 · 49 min

    204. The Challenge 42 Episode 9 Recap

    Kelli is back to recap episode 9 of The Challenge! It was a slow episode so she does go off topic quite often, just a heads up! Join Patreon for more content! www.patreon.com/NostalgiaandNowPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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