Today we go back to the 90s to look closer at one of its biggest stars, Jonathan Taylor Thomas. Jonathan rose to fast fame with iconic roles in TV's Home Improvement and Disney's The Lion King, but is probably best known for gracing the pages of every teen magazine in the world. Though he made millions and achieved a level of fame most could only d…

In today's episode, join me to dissect the rest of the names on Lindsay Lohan's infamous leaked list. Be sure to check out Part 1 for a full primer on the list and what I think it all means, plus the first set of names. PATREON Subscribers heard this episode first & completely ad-free! Join our community at Patreon.com/AshleeAndJessicast for bonus …

Filling in for Lance this week is David Chokachi with a Baywatch reunion! OG Baywatch cast members Jeremy Jackson, Jaason Simmons, and Michael Bergin join David for a chat about the highly anticipated docuseries all about the iconic 90's hit that became the most-watched television series in the world, reaching over 1 billion viewers! The guys remin…

Travel back in time with me to the early 2000's as I give you all the tea on a list that was leaked to the public in 2014, allegedly composed by none other than Lindsay Lohan. What was listed, you ask? Well... sexual partners, allegedly... but it's a little bit more complicated than that. In this episode I provide the background for all the names o…

Filling in for Lance this week is AJ McLean as he gets his comic book geek on chatting with the "larger than life" character, A-Train from "The Boys!" Jessie T. Usher is a busy working actor on a super hot show, but he tells AJ that acting was just a hobby..he went to culinary school because his dream was to own a restaurant! He also reveals he ini…

In January 2004, Britney Spears married Jason Alexander on an early winter morning in Las Vegas. Not the actor from Seinfeld, but a friend she had grown up with in her hometown of Kentwood, Louisiana. By all accounts, substances were involved, but do the reasons for this wedding reach beyond a drunken mistake? I'd say so. Of course, we all remember…

Filling in for Lance this week is Milli Vanilli's Fab Morvan and 'Girl You Know It's True' that there was always more to the story of Milli Vanilli's meteoric rise and fall from grace and now all the untold secrets, heartbreak, and the truth behind pop's biggest scandal are hitting the big screen. Fab sits down with Elan Ben Ali, the actor who play…

Today I welcome Derrik & Jackie back on the podcast to give you guys an insider look at Ashlee Simpson's Autobiography 20th Anniversary Celebration. Not only did we see Ashlee sing live for the first time in years, but we got to meet her and learn all the inside scoop from Jackie, who works for Ashlee's label! Tune in to find out what the process w…

Lance and the gang are back, breaking down this week's top headlines! "Here We Go!" NSYNC is back on the charts thanks to the hottest movie of the summer, "Deadpool & Wolverine!" Lance talks about "Bye Bye Bye" back in the spotlight, going to the film's premiere, what he really thought about the movie, and his other big viral moment . . . that vide…

The FINAL episode of my JC Chasez series is here at last. Before I say goodbye, let's gather round to re-live the beautiful *NSYNC events of 2023 & 24 and, as JC likes to do, look to the future. This episode covers Better Place, Paradise, and JC's musical projects coming soon to a stage near you. Thank you everyone for your support on this series, …

Lance and the gang are back, breaking down this week's top headlines! It's finally happening… Lance's new book, "Trick Or Treat On Scary Street" is making its big debut on Tuesday, and he has all the scoop! Also making its premiere, a new season of Big Brother. Lance reveals if he would ever consider joining the show! Plus, the Netflix series they …

He's a "Beautiful Soul" who can do it all! Jesse McCartney may be a successful songwriter, singer, and actor, but Lance has a bone to pick with him! Find out why, plus the song he regrets recording, behind-the-scenes scoop about his time on The Masked Singer, his voiceover work, and a possible collaboration with Lance?! Jesse also answers fan quest…

He's a "Beautiful Soul" who can do it all! Successful songwriter, singer, and actor Jesse McCartney joins Lance and the gang to talk about a big milestone . . . "Beautiful Soul" is turning 20 years old this year! Jesse reflects on the song's enduring popularity and what it's like seeing his fans, now parents, bring their kids to his shows and sing …

Get ready to have a blast with a mini frosted 4th of July episode! Lance, Michael, and Drew get the party in the USA started with a 'Merica Trivia Game! Test your knowledge along with the guys . . . but does Lance have an unfair advantage? He talks about being an Ambassador for America 250! July 4, 2026, is America's 250th Anniversary, and the coun…

For those who were screaming, "I Want You Back" . . . rejoice! Frosted Tips is back with the one and only JC Chasez for round two! Lance and JC revisit *NSYNC's surprise appearance at The Wiltern, including how it all came together at the last minute, what it was like being on stage again, and a big scoop! JC reveals "Paradise" wasn't the original …

For those who were screaming, "I Want You Back" . . . rejoice! Frosted Tips is back with the one and only JC Chasez!Lance and JC talk about NSYNC reuniting for "Better Place," their first new release in over 20 years, but what might tear up your heart is learning that they had bigger plans until the Hollywood strikes happened! JC also reveals that …

Frosted Tips is back with a very special edition celebrating dads! Lance and Michael are swapping fatherhood stories with Alexander James "AJ" McLean and Brian Austin Green, including tales about imaginary friends, films they watch with their kids, celebrities they fan out over, the stars Lance was sure hated him (they don't), and wild stories from…

Frosted Tips is back with a very special Father's Day edition! Lance and Michael are swapping fatherhood stories with Alexander James "AJ" McLean and Brian Austin Green, but first, AJ has a bone to pick with Lance, and "Everybody" will want to hear about "The Call" that went unanswered! The gents also discuss their relationships with their fathers,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 $…

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…

Today I dive into Jessica Simpson's career before the pivotal moment of Newlyweds premiering on MTV, so we are talking the Sweet Kisses and Irresistible eras. Subscribe to my Patreon for 70+ bonus episodes, videos, commentaries, extended cuts, tier lists, and reactions... all-ad free! Starts at $5 a month, cancel anytime. Patreon.com/ashleeandjessi…

Michael & I are back to discuss the Jennifer Lopez documentary "The Greatest Love Story Never Told" which follows her journey through independently financing, producing, co-writing, and starring/singing/dancing in her new film "This Is Me Now"... which is inspired by her new album of the same title which is a sequel to her album This Is Me Then fro…

In the penultimate episode of my JC Chasez series (how is this 12 episodes? I clearly need mental help), join me as we journey through JC's life after he stopped making solo music and expanded his horizons to other areas of show business. This includes songwriting, producing, acting, artist development, musicals, and more! If you've been wondering …

POP MUSIC EMERGENCY!!! Jennifer Lopez has released her groundbreaking, genre-bending, bizarre, authentic, beautiful, and SELF-FINANCED film, This Is Me... Now in conjunction with the album of the same name. Girl. If you've been tuned in for awhile here at The Ashlee and Jessicast, you know I'm a J.Lover for life so this 22-years-in-the-making proje…

When I was recording my Lindsay Lohan series, I wanted to keep it to Lindsay herselfand not get so far into family stuff, which is why I cut a segment on Living Lohan. This was the infamous 2008 E! reality series starring her mother and manager Dina, sister Ali (who is 14 and obviously recording an album), grandma Ann, and brothers Cody and Michael…

Today, I am joined by the brilliant Ana of This Must Be Pop, one of my favorite podcasts. There was no one else I would even consider having on to break down a good portion of the songs that JC wrote and/or produced during the Kate era (2004-2008). While we are not 100% sure what would have made the final cut of the album, we did not feel this seri…

Today we have a POP EMERGENCY episode going straight to the public feed. My friend Bethany, who you may know from her ever-growing TikTok account and *NFLUENCE, was invited to Justin's One Night Only homecoming show in Memphis, TN! She joins me today to talk about what she calls one of the best nights of her life. However, we get into so much more …

In 2004, JC Chasez was undeterred by the disappointing sales of his first solo album, Schizophrenic. Instead, he was doing something he does quite well: looking into the future. JC conceptualized a brilliant multimedia production entitled The Story of Kate that he hoped to bring not just to fans' ears, but to stages, TV networks, and beyond. While …

Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!!!!!!! Whether you've listened for all 100 episodes or just found the podcast, whether you've been on Patreon since 2021 or recently subscribed... you are special to me. I am so thankful you are here and so grateful for this podcast. I begin this episode by explaining why the podcast means so much to me and then I ge…

This week we are continuing our deep dive of Schizophrenic, but this time I am welcomed by JC Chasez Historian Christine of @chasezdaily to break down the album track-by-track. I begin the episode with a special expression of gratitude to all of you for listening for the past 100 episodes, then Christine & I have some general JC/*NSYNC discussion, …

In 2004, after taking off from *NSYNC megastardom and spending over a year writing, JC released his one and only solo album: Schizophrenic. Ignore the name, let's focus on the content: a gripping, honest, diverse mixture of whatever musical style JC wanted to try that day, in the studio with his buddies. Rather than take advice from his label, Jive…

The Frosted Festivities continue! From the Bachelor Mansion, Lance is back with Jeff Timmons, Joey McIntyre, Mark McGrath, and David Archuleta for an unforgettable good time! The guys share the most memorable moments from their careers, from singing at the White House to opening for the Rolling Stones to playing the Halftime Show at the Super Bowl!…

Christmas has come early! Not one but four awesome guests join Lance on the pod from the Bachelor Mansion! From 98 Degrees, Jeff Timmons, NKOTB's Joey McIntyre, Sugar Ray's Mark McGrath, and American Idol sensation David Archuleta! The 90s are back! The guys talk about their music finding a whole new fan base with Gen Z and Gen A, the fashions (som…

"Here's the story of a lovely lady" named Christine Taylor! It's a Zoolander reunion for Christine and Lance! But she reveals that it's another cult classic film that people always bring up, "The Brady Bunch!" She talks about still getting mistaken for Marcia Brady even though the movie came out over 25 years ago, becoming a meme, how she met hubby…

After conquering the world of pop music, earning millions upon millions of dollars and fans, breaking records, and working non-stop for 7 years... of course, *NSYNC needed to take a much deserved 6-month break. When Justin's foray into solo superstardom became bigger than anyone expected, the hiatus got longer... and longer... and longer. While thi…

This episode is going to "Spice Up Your Life". . . because Geri Halliwell-Horner is on the pod! The award-winning singer, actress, author, and member of the biggest and best-selling girl group of all time joins Lance to talk about her new book, "Rosie Frost & the Falcon Queen," and what inspired it and why it took nine years to write! Plus, Geri ta…

Okay Ashlee stans, it's your day! We are taking a short break from the JC Chasez & *NSYNC content this week to continue on reviewing one of the best reality shows of all time, The Ashlee Simpson Show. I'm so excited to welcome Mary of the podcast When They Popped to discuss Season 2, Episode 3: Ashlee Turns 20! This episode includes blurred buttcra…

We're going to "Bring It All Back" . . . to the late 90s and early 2000s when S Club 7 ruled the U.K. music scene! Starting in 1998, they dominated the charts, racking up 4 number one hits and selling over 14 million albums worldwide before disbanding in 2003. Now they're back for a 25th Anniversary Reunion Tour! We heard from the ladies of the gro…

Cue the screaming girls . . . America's newest boy band is here! No Lonely Hearts have been blowing up with their new single, "Call Me Back," and they answered the call to join Lance on the pod!We hear about their connection to NSYNC, their journey from not knowing each other two years ago to now touring with 98 Degrees, and we find out if they hav…

This is the stan episode. I say that with deepest pride and greatest pleasure. You guys have asked me for more in depth coverage of *NSYNC as a group and I am here to deliver! This will remain a JC series, but this episode and the next do heavily feature the entire group while of course still singling out my boyfriend due to the fact that he is sim…

"There ain't no party like an S Club Party," and we're getting down with the talk of the town . . . the ladies of S Club are in the house! S Club (previously S Club 7) topped the U.K. charts in the late 90s and early 2000s with hits like "Bring It All Back" and "Don't Stop Movin" before calling it quits in 2003, but now they're back and bigger than…

9021 -0h what fun! Brian Austin Green joins Lance on the pod to talk about what it was like being a teen star in the '90s. . . before cell phones and social media! He also shares what he learned about parenting a gay child, working closely with Sharna on their "Oldish" podcast, and whether DWTS is more challenging than "Special Forces." See omnystu…

Buckle up! We're going on a road trip! Join Lance and Michael on the road to Sin City for a smooth and fun ride presented by Hyundai! In between car games, Lance opens up about his life on the road back in his *NSYNC days, including who was the messiest and smelliest (yes, he goes there), doing the show "Hot Ones" with the guys, and what life on th…

He's a CLASSIC storyteller. . . and we can't wait to hear his side of the tale! Tony Oller from the multi-platinum pop duo MKTO joins Lance to take a walk down memory lane. The singer opens up about meeting the MK to his TO, Malcolm Kelley, dealing with mental health struggles at the height of his fame and the real reason why he walked away from th…

*NSYNC is here!!!! Literally. They’re back and your girl was in The Room Where It Happened. In this episode, I discuss the calamity that was my attendance at the VMAs as well as all the *NSYNC news that happened in the days since. I am feral, exhausted, unwashed, and am considering taking up drugs just to survive this much excitement. Enjoy the cha…

Truly Madly, Deeply . . . excited about this episode for so many reasons! Lance welcomes a great guest to the pod, but first, he opens up about the reunion that was tearin' up our hearts! It ain't no lie - get the scoop on NSYNC reuniting for the first time in 10 years at the VMAs! Plus, he was in one of the biggest bands of the 90s, reaching inter…