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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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  • 39 episodes
  • a few times a week
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  • English

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  • S9 · E27
    Wednesday · 46 min

    199. Lets Talk Laguna With Kara Berry!

    This week Kelli is joined by host of Everyone's Business But Mine, Kara Berry! In their many years of friendship it's just came to light that Kara could talk about Laguna Beach and The Hills for hours and Kelli took full advantage! Enjoy as these two gals gab about two of their favorite shows. Listen to Everyone's Business But Mine - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everyones-business-but-mine-with-kara-berry/id1484425171 Join the N&N Patreon - www.patreon.com/NostalgiaandNowPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S9 · E26
    Monday · 54 min

    198. Let's Talk Now: Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, Outer Banks, & More!

    Welcome to the new series Let's Talk Now where I talk about more current topics! The timestamps below may be changed slightly due to ads but I hope you enjoy! 00:00 - Intro 1:30 - Outer Banks 14:44 - Ryan Edwards (Teen Mom) 22:58 - Teenage Wasteland 27:33 - SLoMW 54:01 - Outro Join Patreon for more! - www.patreon.com/NostalgiaandNowPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S9 · E25
    September 9 · 26 min

    197. The Challenge 42 Episode 7

    Kelli does a solo recap of The Challenge episode 7! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S9 · E24
    September 9 · 38 min

    196. Fandom, Celebrity & Journalism with Ilana Kaplan

    This week Kelli is joined by journalist and author Ilana Kaplan! The two talk about their shared love of being a fan, turning a love of pop culture into a career, and how celebrity journalism has changed in the digital age. Get ready for a fun conversation about fandom, celebrity, and everything in between! Follow Ilana on Instagram! - https://www.instagram.com/lanikaps Join the N&N Patreon - www.patreon.com/NostalgiaandNowPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S9 · E23
    September 7 · 43 min

    195. Revisiting NOW That’s What I Call Music! 2

    This week on Nostalgia & Now, Kelli is revisiting NOW That’s What I Call Music! 2! From Britney Spears and the Spice Girls to Jay-Z, 98 Degrees, Semisonic and more, we’re going track by track through one of the most chaotic and perfect snapshots of music in 1999. N&N Spotify playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/71hEXTQHmQGPkRYHyscRVS?si=1d590dee3d934e84 Nostalgia & Now Patreon - www.patreon.com/NostalgiaandNowPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S9 · E21
    September 3 · 49 min

    194. The Challenge 42 Episode 6

    Kelli recaps episode 6 of The Challenge 42! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S9 · E20
    September 2 · 37 min

    193. Blink-182 and Their Many Breakups

    This week, Kelli is talking all things Blink-182 — well, all things Blink-182 breakups. From the tension surrounding Box Car Racer and the formation of +44 to Tom DeLonge’s alien obsession and the band somehow finding their way back to each other, there’s a lot to unpack. How did one of the biggest bands of the 2000s fall apart not once, but twice? Join the N&N Patreon - www.patreon.com/NostalgiaandNowPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S9 · E19
    August 31 · 47 min

    192. We Were Raised by the Internet with Liz Mace

    This week, Kelli is joined by Liz Mace of Megan & Liz to talk about what it was like being raised by the internet. Liz takes us back to the early days of YouTube, when posting covers online could turn into an actual music career, and the MySpace era that helped shape her taste in music. They get into MySpace songs, the bands that defined the era, growing up online before “influencer” was a career, and what they miss most about the internet we grew up with. Join N&N Patreon for more content! - www.patreon.com/NostalgiaandNowPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S9 · E18
    August 28 · 5 min

    [PATREON PREVIEW] Laguna Beach 2X11 - Don't Hate The Game

    Every once in a while I get an itch to rewatch the Fiesta episode of Laguna Beach. Today was one of those days! Sign up for the $5 tier today! www.patreon.com/NostalgiaandNowPod/ Use a web browser, not the app! The app charges extra fees! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S9 · E16
    August 27 · 1 hr 11 min

    191. The Challenge 42 Episode 5 with Jemmye Carroll

    Jemmye is back on Nostalgia and Now but this time it's to recap the latest episode! She tells the tea she's heard from behin the scenes as her and Kelli laugh their way through the episode. Follow Jemmye on TikTok! - www.tiktok.com/@justjemm_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S9 · E15
    August 26 · 53 min

    190. Signs with Meg on the Old Internet, Britney Spears & Finding the Good

    This week on Nostalgia & Now, Kelli is joined by Megan Keaveny, the creator behind Signs with Meg! Meg shares how a desire to bring a little more positivity to the internet turned into asking strangers to “tell me something good.” The two talk about the old internet vs. the new internet, doomscrolling, growing up online, and why social media just doesn’t feel as fun as it used to. Plus, Meg finally explains why her parents took Britney Spears away from her and shares the very chaotic lineup of songs that shaped her childhood. Join the N&N Patreon - www.patreon.com/NostalgiaandNowPod Signs with Meg on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@signswithmeg Signs with Meg on IG - https://www.instagram.com/signswithmeg/ Check out @thekindnessmob on Tiktok! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S9 · E14
    August 24 · 49 min

    189. Fanning Out: Nashville

    This week Kelli is Fanning Out over one of the shows that changed her life, Nashville! From her love for Juliette Barnes to the music that made the show feel so real, Kelli looks back at the series that helped inspire her own move to Music City. She also dives into the songwriting behind the show, Will Lexington’s groundbreaking storyline, and why Nashville became so much more than just a soapy country music drama. Join the N&N Patreon! - www.patreon.com/NostalgiaandNowPod N&N Spotify Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/71hEXTQHmQGPkRYHyscRVS?si=317392af84b24a04 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S9 · E13
    August 20 · 28 min

    188. The Challenge 42 Episode 4

    Kelli recaps episode 4 of The Challenge 42. There is a spoiler at the very end! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S9 · E12
    August 19 · 1 hr 7 min

    187. From My Super Sweet 16 to Real Housewives with Mani

    This week, Kelli is joined by the host of The Mix with Mani, Mani! The two dive into why My Super Sweet 16 walked so The Real Housewives could run, the MTV reality shows that raised us, and how reality TV has changed since the glory days of over-the-top birthday parties and parental meltdowns. Plus, they get into all things Bravo, the reality TV moments they still think about, and so much more. If you miss the days when MTV was appointment television, this one’s for you. Listen to The Mix with Mani here! - https://podcasts.apple.com/sz/podcast/the-mix-with-mani/id1470175064 Follow Mani on IG - www.instagram.com/mixingwithmani Join the Nostalgia & Now Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/NostalgiaandNowPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S9 · E11
    August 17 · 40 min

    186. E! True Hollywood Story: Growing Pains

    This week on Nostalgia & Now, Kelli is revisiting the E! True Hollywood Story of Growing Pains. From Kirk Cameron’s rise as a teen heartthrob and the changes that came with his religious conversion to Tracey Gold’s battle with anorexia and the terrifying stalker stories surrounding the young cast, there was a lot happening behind the scenes of the wholesome family sitcom. Plus, Kelli looks at what we’ve learned about the cast in the years since the E! episode originally aired. Join Patreon! - www.patreon.com/NostalgiaandNowPod/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S9 · E8
    August 12 · 50 min

    184. Getting Politely Messy with Jordy Cray

    This week, Kelli is joined by TikTok creator and pop culture commentator Jordy Cray! The two talk about what it’s like turning a love of pop culture into a career, how celebrity gossip has changed in the age of TikTok, and the surreal experience of having celebrities you’ve been a fan of suddenly know who you are. Plus, they get into fandoms, internet culture, being “politely messy,” and of course, the pop culture moments they’ll never stop talking about. Follow Jordy on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jordycray Follow Jordy on Instagram - www.instagram.com/jordycray/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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