Best Ashlee Simpson Podcasts (2024)

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Ashlee Simpson Autobiography 20th Anniversary Expanded Edition Reactions 27:15

2h ago27:15

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Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! In celebration of its 20th anniversary, Ashlee Simpson has released an EXPANDED EDITION on her critically and Mary-and-Kelsey-acclaimed album, Autobiography. In this episode, Mary and Kelsey listen to the three new tracks for the very first time and share their real-time first impressions of each song - Harder Every …

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Autobiography 20th Anniversary - Ashlee Simpson 38:49

6h ago38:49

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Happy 20th anniversary to Ashlee Simpson's debut album, Autobiography! We are so fortunate to experience 20 years of a timeless album like Autobiography. In this episode, I discuss my personal experience when first listening to this album and rank the original tracklist from 12 alllll the way to number 1. Any guesses what my number one song is??? R…

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Tonya Harding: On Thin Ice with Shannon Fiedler and Liza Treyger | 45 47:18

2h ago47:18

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Figure skating rivals Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan were set to face off at the 1994 Olympics... but Tonya decided to try and eliminate the competition a little early. When a botched attempt to “kneecap” Kerrigan before the Olympics led back to Tonya and her inner circle of inept criminals, Harding was thrust into a media frenzy that spiraled in…

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Salem Witch Trials: Coven of Conspiracy with Em Schulz and Christine Schiefer | 44 45:03

7d ago45:03

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Back in the day, Salem Village was awash in bad vibes. What started as a few stressed out colonial tweens messing around became a conspiracy of religious paranoia with townsfolk turning on each other quicker than Kendrick and Drake. Months of false testimony and baseless accusations in packed courtrooms resulted in death, ruin, and one of the most …

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BBMak’s Sooner or Later Album 54:22

1h ago54:22

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Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! BBMak’s debut album, Sooner or Later, celebrates its 25th anniversary of its original release this year. In this episode, Mary and Kelsey dissect the album track by track including BBMak’s biggest hit, Back Here, and other bops like Still On Your Side, Ghost Of You and Me, and other criminally underrated bops. This e…

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Normani's Album Rollout, RCA Messiness, and Usher Tribute 1:17:49

3d ago1:17:49

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We have a bit of a grab bag today! Jasmine from black bubblegum is BACK to discuss the response to Normani's album, Dopamine, the weird desire for Black women pop stars to fail, RCA being a shit hole, and the Usher tribute headlined by stars like Teyana Taylor, Victoria Monet, Summer Walker, Chloe Bailey, Tinashe, and more! PEOPLE RESPONDED WEIRDLY…

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How O.J. Simpson's Memoir Ended Up in Book Jail with Boze and Carl Tart | 43 44:27

14d ago44:27

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You know the Bronco chase, the trial and the glove, but do you know …the book? In 2006, O.J. Simpson teamed up with prominent publisher, Judith Regan, to make a killing from his controversial life story. With the help of a ghostwriter, they created a “hypothetical” tell-all book about the actual murders O.J. stood trial for. Thousands of copies wer…

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Celine Dion Listening Party 48:36

6d ago48:36

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Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! In this episode Mary and Kelsey share their top 3 favorite Celine Dion songs and the surprising stories behind them, like Meat Loaf’s beef with Celine over It’s All Coming Back To Me Now, how she hit that F5 in All By Myself, and more. Plus, the gals share their reactions to Celine’s powerful new documentary, I Am: C…

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Watergate: Deep Throat, Deeper Trouble with Langston Kerman and Gareth Reynolds | 42 50:27

21d ago50:27

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In 1972, five clumsy burglars broke into the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate Hotel. They were armed with tear gas pens, wads of cash, and enough surveillance equipment to make the NSA blush - and they were immediately caught. What could’ve been written off as the dumbest burglary in history swiftly unraveled through leak…

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Catching Up With O-Town’s Trevor Penick 50:20

13d ago50:20

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Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! This week, Mary and Kelsey are joined by THE multitalented, inspiring, humble, and hilarious Trevor Penick of O-Town for a special conversation. (We can’t believe we just typed that!) Trevor dishes on O-Town’s current Pop2000 tour with BBMak and friends, what it was like pioneering reality tv on ‘Making The Band’ as …

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Segway: Ridin' Nerdy with Adam Rose | 41 41:56

25d ago41:56

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Before it became the butt of countless jokes and the preferred transportation for mall cops, the Segway had grand ambitions. Its inventor, Dean Kamen, believed his self-balancing, two-wheeled electric scooter would change the way we get around, and ultimately eliminate the need for cars all together. But when the rubber met the road and consumers m…

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2000s Summer Songs 1:07:21

20d ago1:07:21

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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…

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New Coke Goes Flat with Preacher Lawson and Paul F. Tompkins | 40 46:33

1M ago46:33

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In the early 90’s, an earth shattering event occurred that would change the face of American culture forever: Coca-Cola changed their recipe. New Coke was supposed to be sweeter to combat the rising popularity of Pepsi, but the customer reaction was decidedly sour. Lawsuits and public outrage contributed to the PR Nightmare - somehow hiring Bill Co…

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O-Town's Debut 1:05:12

27d ago1:05:12

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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 …

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113. JC Chasez Part 12: *NSYNC Returns 1:47:09

1M ago1:47:09

1:47:09

JC Chasez fans, we are so back!! In this episode, I deep dive into the early days of *NSYNC's return... 2018 and 19, when they received a coveted star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and performed with Ariana Grande at Coachella. Our reminiscing about the best boy band ever isn't done yet!! Next, we will cover Better Place, Paradise, and close out th…

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JCPenney Sells Out with Joel Kim Booster and Scott Seiss | 39 49:02

1M ago49:02

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When JCPenney, the 100-year-old department store, decided to rebrand in 2011, they sought the best in the biz to give them a makeover. Enter Ron Johnson, the affable retail genius behind the Apple Store. Hailed as a techy visionary, Johnson was supposed to reinvent the brand. Instead, he alienated customers with high prices and a baffling shopping …

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Gwen Stefani’s Love.Angel.Music.Baby Turns 20 1:01:35

1M ago1:01:35

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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…

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112. You Ain't Gotta Pray For Me: A Taylor Swift Lyrical Analysis 1:19:58

2M ago1:19:58

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I'm back with another analysis of Taylor Swift's brilliant album The Tortured Poets Department, now celebrating its 6th week at #1. This time, I break down what I believe is one of her best songs: But Daddy, I Love Him. PATREON Subscribers heard this episode early and completely ad-free! Join our community at Patreon.com/AshleeAndJessicast for bonu…

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Olestra: The Crappiest Flop of All with Kevin James Thornton | 38 37:24

2M ago37:24

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After 30 years of development, Procter & Gamble rolled out a new, calorie-free oil substitute with the luxurious name, Olestra. This “miracle food” was supposed to revolutionize junk food and allow snackers to eat all the chips and crackers they could cram down their gullets without gaining any weight. Unfortunately for Procter & Gamble, Olestra di…

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Boy Band Albums Turning 25 in 2024 1:03:18

1M ago1:03:18

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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 f…

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George Santos: Snatch Me If You Can with Jon Lovett and Monét X Change | 37 46:57

2M ago46:57

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US Congressman George Santos was an inspiring embodiment of the American dream. A son of immigrants who worked his way through the finest universities, rose through the ranks of Wall Street and started his own successful business before winning an election. Only catch? Almost none of it was true. Santos lied, schemed and embezzled his way into Cong…

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Ashanti, R&B Muse 57:09

2M ago57:09

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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 …

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Nelly Furtado 1:22:00

2M ago1:22:00

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Say it right because this week we are talking about a genre-hopping staple in early '00s music, Nelly Furtado. From her career beginnings and success, shift in image (hello, Promiscuous Girl), albums in many languages, and her inevitable comeback moment, we cover it all. I'm joined by Mary from When They Popped: A Y2K Pop Culture Podcast to break i…

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Downsizing WeWork with Smosh's Ian Hecox and Courtney Miller | 36 46:30

2M ago46:30

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Can the office also be a party? Would you really want it to be? For WeWork’s CEO and founder Adam Neumann, the answer was an unequivocal, hell yes! Neumann propelled his co-working space empire to incredible heights and a valuation over $45B, all while throwing nonstop ragers, hot boxing his private jet, and arm wrestling with Jared Kushner. But wh…

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Catching Up with Jade Driver, Social Media Strategist To the Stars - Pt 2 52:27

2M ago52:27

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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 celebri…

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Mariah Carey: The Celebration of Mimi Recap 1:12:17

2M ago1:12:17

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This week I'm joined by Austin Konkle of TikTok Twunk FAME to recap our individual experiences at Mariah Carey's show-stopping Vegas residency, The Celebration of Mimi. Austin and I discuss the first time we saw Mariah together and how this experience differed. We highlight some of our favorite moments and then conclude with some Mariah hot-seat qu…

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Beanie Babies Go Bust with Ian Karmel and Brian Moller | 35 40:47

2M ago40:47

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When eccentric toy maker Ty Warner created a new line of floppy stuffed animals with cute names and charming poems, he unleashed pure havoc and chaos into the world. At the height of Beanie Mania, people spent their life savings and even assaulted others to collect the rare creatures like Patti the Platypus and Ziggy the Zebra before they “retired”…

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Catching Up with Jade Driver, Social Media Strategist To the Stars - Pt 1 40:49

2M ago40:49

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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 win…

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111. 💕We Feel So High School💕 ft. Gina 1:43:06

2M ago1:43:06

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Part 2 of analyzing the lyrics of Taylor Swift's The Tortured Poets Department. This week I welcome my BFFAE and veteran swiftie Gina back on the podcast to discuss So High School and I Look In People's Windows. PATREON Subscribers heard an extended version of this episode a week early and completely ad-free! Join our community at Patreon.com/Ashle…

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Dance Moms: Abby Lee Miller Behind Barres with Ronnie Karam and Ben Mandelker | 34 44:23

3M ago44:23

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Abby Lee Miller was the force behind the hit reality show "Dance Moms" where she hurled insults - and occasionally chairs - to motivate future stars like JoJo Siwa and Maddie Ziegler. But while Abby was rising to the top of her own pyramid, she was also choreographing a little thing called financial fraud. Find out what happens when you text your a…

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Deconstructing Brangelina 1:04:15

3M ago1:04:15

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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* scat…

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110. Tortured Poets Department Lyrical Analysis 2:16:02

3M ago2:16:02

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A lyrical analysis of the first five songs of Taylor Swift's masterpiece The Tortured Poets Department. Join our community at Patreon.com/AshleeAndJessicast for bonus episodes, videos, commentaries, and more! Starts at $5 a month, cancel anytime. FOLLOW THE PODCAST Instagram: @ashleeandjessicast Twitter: @ashleejessicast Send an email at ashleeandj…

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Emergency Episode: Britney Spears Updates 30:40

2M ago30:40

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THIS IS THE EPISODE TO SEND YOUR FRIENDS WHO KEEP ASKING WHAT'S HAPPENING WITH BRITNEY SPEARS! We've had endless headlines and breaking news this week, so I did the leg work for you. From her court settlement with her father, breaking the windshield in her G Wagon, Chateau Marmont drama, and alllll the social media posts. Remember, to stay in the l…

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Backstreet’s Back at the Beach Final Thoughts 31:16

3M ago31:16

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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 TikTok: @whentheypopped Email: whentheypoppedy2k…

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How MoviePass Bombed at the Box Office with Jamie Loftus and Austin Nasso | 33 40:55

3M ago40:55

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Stacy Spikes came to Hollywood with dreams of revolutionizing the industry. His creation, MoviePass, promised to offer low-fee, all-you-can-watch theater subscriptions for movie fans. The only problem? It couldn't make any money. Find out what happens when Stacy sells out to an eccentric investor, why a dog had to issue an apology to customers, and…

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Newlyweds: Episode 1 Revisited ft. Derrik & Amanda 2:01:41

3M ago2:01:41

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One question changed Jessica Simpson's life forever: "Is this chicken what I have, or is this fish?" Join me as I welcome two of Jessica's biggest longtime fans, Derrik & Amanda, to discuss this culture-shifting episode of reality television. Join us on Patreon at Patreon.com/AshleeAndJessicast for bonus content, commentaries, and more! Starts at $…

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Biosphere 2: Out of Oxygen with Alie Ward and Josh Gondelman | 32 49:16

3M ago49:16

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Imagine sealing yourself in giant, glass, self-contained ecosystem with your boyfriend and a lady who's learning to play saxophone... for TWO YEARS. In 1991, eight semi-qualified volunteers entered Biosphere 2, and promised that they would live inside the giant science experiment without any help from the outside. However, thanks to chopped off fin…

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Live from Backstreet's Back At The Beach: Night 3 & 4 24:52

3M ago24:52

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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 TikTok: @whentheypopped Email: whentheypoppedy2k@gmail.com Website: linktree.com/whentheypopped…

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Lilith Fair 1:09:59

3M ago1:09:59

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Coachella WHO? Taylor Swift WHO? This weekend may have some big music events happening, but women in the festival space, in particular, owe a lot to Sarah McLachlan. Yes, you read that right! While flawed in execution, Lilith Fair was a WOMEN ONLY music festival - the first of its kind - launched in the late 90s. Despite being short-lived, it revol…

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Live from Backstreet's Back At The Beach: Night 1 & 2 22:28

3M ago22:28

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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 TikTok: @whentheypopped Email: whentheypoppedy2k@gmail.com Website:…

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109. The Tortured Swifties Department ft. Gina 1:57:26

3M ago1:57:26

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Today I welcome fan favorite, my BBFFAE Gina, back on the podcast to discuss one of the most prolific artists of all time: Taylor Alison Swift. Ahead of her latest opus The Tortured Poets Department, Gina & I discuss her longtime swiftieism vs my new life as a slave to the number 13 and SO much more from the desk of The Chairman. PATREON Subscriber…

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Dude, Where's My Pepsi Jet? With Kel Mitchell and Tehran Von Ghasri | 31 41:21

3M ago41:21

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In the sugar-fueled '90s, Pepsi had one goal: win the Cola Wars. But when it launched “Pepsi Stuff", an ambitious promotion that encouraged people to buy Pepsi and redeem points for prizes, they overlooked their own fine print. When they promised a military-grade plane for less than it was worth "as a joke," Pepsi never imagined somebody might try …

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Elon Musk: Chief Twit with Corporate Bro and Hari Kondabolu | 30 39:21

3M ago39:21

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One night in 2022, Billionaire Elon Musk decided to impulse-buy Twitter and reduce it to ashes in just two weeks. After losing billions and destroying a public forum, Musk's attempt to 'own the libs' backfired spectacularly. Or did it? Mass layoffs, walking around with a kitchen sink, and verification nightmares teach us to never underestimate the …

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10 Essential Bops from 1999 1:00:54

4M ago1:00:54

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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, a…

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Madonna: The Celebration Tour RECAP 1:34:43

3M ago1:34:43

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Your favorite old women are back together to record again! This time, I'm joined by Troy McEady and Zach Patton-Garcia to recap our whirlwind weekend in my city to see the one and only Madge! From seat upgrades, to projectile vomiting, to me getting called the F slur by a famous drag queen, this episode has something for the whole family! Remember,…

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The Wing: #GirlBoss Goes Bust with Sarah Marshall and Franchesca Ramsey | 29 43:51

4M ago43:51

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In the run-up to the 2016 US Presidential election, a new, glossy coworking enclave for women emerged to meet the moment. The Wing was supposed to be a model for feminist social clubs, built on activism, inclusion, and self-care. Instead, it became a glaring example of toxic girlboss culture and workplace discrimination, with employees mainly using…

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Lindsay Lohan: Irish Wish 1:18:23

4M ago1:18:23

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More Lindsay content? Absolutely. Join Lia Russo of The Ashlee and Jessicast and I as we review the movie but ultimately end up just talking a ton about each fashion moment Lindsay had in the film, how gorgeous her hair looked, and a tad bit about what's been up with Ashlee and Jessica as of late! All of Lindsay's looks will be posted on my Instagr…

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Revisiting P!nk’s Missundaztood Album 49:31

4M ago49:31

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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: @whentheypop…

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Magic Johnson's Late Night Nightmare with W. Kamau Bell and Reggie Watts | 28 43:15

4M ago43:15

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After a Hall of Fame career, basketball legend Magic Johnson was given his very own late night talk show on Fox, The Magic Hour. It seemed like a slam dunk! Johnson had the fame, charisma, and charm to top the ratings, but things went quickly sideways. When radio shock jock Howard Stern took aim at Johnson, relentlessly making fun of his lackluster…

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Catching Up with Kelly Clinger: *NSYNC Reunion, Britney’s Book, & Listener Questions 56:27

4M ago56:27

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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 ne…

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