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by Kelsey and Mary
Were you team Backstreet Boys or NSYNC? Britney or Xtina? Simple Life or Newlyweds? With When They Popped, you don’t have to pick a side, because we’re going to mention it all! When They Popped retells the stories of the late 90s and early 2000s biggest celebrities, trends, and phenomena like boy band mania, celebrity-based reality TV, and the rise of “famous for being famous” socialites who ruled the tabloids. Hosts Kelsey and Mary are discussing Y2Ks most impactful cultural moments, icons, and celebrities while chronicling their rise to stardom and discussing when they reached the pinnacle of pop culture, or, when they “popped!” The girls will also consider the cultural impact of Y2K on todays society and will look to see where our beloved Y2K stars are now.
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- Today56 min
The It Shows of 2005: One Tree Hill, The OC and Gilmore Girls with @Misss2005
In this episode, Mary and Kelsey are joined by 2000s nostalgia creator Nicole Randone aka @Misss2005 to deep dive on their favorite teen media from the year 2005 including One Tree Hill, Gilmore Girls and The O.C. Nicole also dishes on her new book, Class of 2005, which is now available for pre-order here: https://www.dashbook.com/book/class-of-2005 Support the show: Instagram: @whentheypoppedpod TikTok: @whentheypoppedpod Email: whentheypoppedy2k@gmail.com Website: linktree.com/whentheypopped Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 2 weeks ago32 min
Back to 1995 with the Elevator Boys
In this episode, Mary and Kelsey are joined by the Elevator Boys, the content creation collective turned boy band taking the internet by storm. They discuss their new movie, Back to the 90s, in which a boy band finds themselves mysteriously back in time, how they're navigating their music careers and what's next. Make sure to follow the Elevator Boys on Instagram and Tiktok @elevatorboys and check out their movie, Back to the 90s, on Amazon Prime. Support the show: Instagram: @whentheypoppedpod TikTok: @whentheypoppedpod Email: whentheypoppedy2k@gmail.com Website: linktree.com/whentheypopped Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=85610411 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 4 weeks ago40 min
Michelle Branch's The Spirit Room 25 Years Later
In this episode, Mary and Kelsey celebrate 25 years of the Spirit Room with a deep dive into the album that rocked 2001. Everywhere, All You Wanted, Goodbye To You and sleeper hits like You Get Me and You Set Me Free, this album was the soundtrack to the early 2000s with tracks appearing in Laguna Beach, What A Girl Wants, Charmed, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and more. Support the show: Instagram: @whentheypoppedpod TikTok: @whentheypoppedpod Email: whentheypoppedy2k@gmail.com Website: linktree.com/whentheypopped Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=85610411 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- Aug 24, 202639 min
Ryan Cabrera Spills on His New Album and the Best Y2K Ballads
Ryan Cabrera returns to WTP to share the most exciting news we’ve heard all year: he’s coming out with a new album!! He also shares more about his most recent single “Just Fell In Love” and joins Mary and Kelsey in a deep dive on y2k ballads from Howie Day, Goo Goo Dolls, Snow Patrol, James Blunt and more. Check out our first interview with Ryan on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! Follow Ryan on instagram @ryancabrera Instagram: @whentheypoppedpod TikTok: @whentheypoppedpod Email: whentheypoppedy2k@gmail.com Website: www.linktree.com/whentheypopped Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=85610411 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- Aug 10, 202653 min
Backstreet Boys: Show ‘Em What You’re Made Of Documentary Deep Dive
In this episode, Mary and Kelsey go deep on Backstreet Boys’ 2015 documentary, Show ‘Em What You’re Made Of, which chronicles the creation of BSB’s 2013 In A World Like This album and subsequent world tour. They count down the biggest moments from this unprecedented peek behind the boy band curtain including bombshell fights, tear-jerking hometown visits, and laugh out loud one-liners. Support the show: Instagram: @whentheypoppedpod TikTok: @whentheypoppedpod Email: whentheypoppedy2k@gmail.com Website: linktree.com/whentheypopped Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=85610411 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- Jul 27, 202638 min
Howie Dorough Live from Las Vegas
Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! OMG he’s back again. Backstreet Boy Howie Dorough joins Mary and Kelsey for a live recording at his Cafecito con Howie event in Las Vegas to discuss his new solo, Coqui, his upcoming solo music, how he’s embracing his Puerto Rican heritage, Backstreet Boys’ second summer at Sphere and what to expect next! Get your tickets to an upcoming Cafecito con Howie event at HowieD.net Support the show Instagram: @whentheypoppedpod TikTok: @whentheypoppe...
- Jul 13, 202640 min
Patreon sneak peek: Women of Y2K - Tara Reid
Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! In this episode, Mary and Kelsey give you a look at their Patreon-exclusive series, Women of Y2K. In this episode, they highlight the life and impressive career of Tara Reid as the reigning cult classics queen including her unforgettable roles in The Big Lebowski, American Pie, Josie and the Pussycats, and Sharknado. They also discuss Tara's most memorable public moments. If you enjoyed this episode, check out WTP on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/u8...
- Jun 29, 202648 min
Catching Up with O-Town's Tour Manager Joel Helgesen
Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! This week Kelsey & Mary are joined by Joel Helgesen, O-Town's tour manager. Joel originally auditioned for Making the Band and eventually started working alongside his best friend, O-Town's Trevor Penick, managing all of O-Town's tour logistics and cultivating interesting industry learnings along the way. Joel is incredibly humble, beloved amongst the Townies, and we are so excited for you to learn more about his story! Support the show Instagram: @whenth...
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About When They Popped - A Y2K Pop Culture Podcast
Were you team Backstreet Boys or NSYNC? Britney or Xtina? Simple Life or Newlyweds? With When They Popped, you don’t have to pick a side, because we’re going to mention it all! When They Popped retells the stories of the late 90s and early 2000s biggest celebrities, trends, and phenomena like boy band mania, celebrity-based reality TV, and the rise of “famous for being famous” socialites who ruled the tabloids. Hosts Kelsey and Mary are discussing Y2Ks most impactful cultural moments, icons, and celebrities while chronicling their rise to stardom and discussing when they reached the pinnacle of pop culture, or, when they “popped!” The girls will also consider the cultural impact of Y2K on todays society and will look to see where our beloved Y2K stars are now.
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