Best Y2K GROUP Podcasts (2025)

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3Quency on Girl Groups, Netflix’s Building the Band, and more! 55:16

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Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! In this episode, Mary and Kelsey chat with 3Quency, the three-woman group consisting of Brianna Mazzola, Nori Moore, and Wennely Quezada, who won Netflix’s “Building The Band.” 3Quency scored a record deal with RECORDS/Columbia Records and is managed by music industry legend Johnny Wright who helped spark the careers…

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The Life Of A Showgirl Listening Party 39:05

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Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! In this emergency minisode, Mary and Kelsey share their real-time, unedited thoughts on Taylor Swift’s newest album, The Life Of A Showgirl, which was produced in partnership with Max Martin and Shellback. Support the show Instagram: @whentheypoppedpod TikTok: @whentheypoppedpod Email: [email protected] Web…

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The Click Five on Just the Girl, New Music & More! 55:39

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Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! The Click Five is back, baby! In this episode, Mary and Kelsey catch up with Kyle and Ethan of The Click Five to reminisce on the band’s explosive rise to the top of the charts with their 2005 hit “Just The Girl,” and what the band is up to now including their first North American tour in 15 years, new music coming s…

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Hilary Duff Deep Cuts 53:26

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Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! In this episode, Mary and Kelsey celebrate the thrilling news that Hilary Duff is coming out of musical retirement and working on new music. They revisit Hilary’s most underrated bops and compiled their top 10 favorite deep cuts spanning her entire discography - Metamorphosis, Hilary Duff, Dignity, Most Wanted, and B…

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Mandy Moore’s Debut Album 57:26

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Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! In this episode, Mary and Kelsey go track by track through Mandy Moore’s debut album, So Real, dishing on everything from bubblegum bangers like “Candy” to the deep cuts you may have forgotten were total Y2K gems. They also discuss how the album was reissued as I Wanna Be With You with four new tracks that make for a…

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Nelly & Ashanti: We Belong Together Review 46:59

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Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! In this episode, Mary and Kelsey recap Nelly and Ashanti’s eight-episode docuserie that follows the iconic Y2K couple’s journey as newlyweds and navigating parenthood. They recap what the critics have to say on the series and their own favorite memorable moments from the show, including the couple shopping for a $300…

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Clay Aiken on American Idol & When He Popped 49:38

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Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! In this episode, Clay Aiken dishes on his American Idol experience during the show’s explosive second season, he reflects on his quick rise to fame, unlikely fan encounters, and his #1 hit 2003 album, "Measure of a Man.” Plus, Clay discusses his spirited fanbase (Claymates rise up!), his enduring friendship with Rube…

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Backstreet Boys at the Sphere 41:49

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Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! Oh my God, we're back again... In this episode, Mary & Kelsey recap their second trip to Vegas to see Backstreet Boys at the Sphere, giving a play-by-play of everything they’ve learned from their four shows including what time to arrive to the venue to get a spot close to the stage, which side of the stage they prefe…

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Revisiting Disney’s Freaky Friday & Freakier Friday 51:52

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Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! In this episode, Mary and Kelsey dive into the body-swapping icon of a movie that is 2002’s Freaky Friday (2003) featuring Lindsay Lohan, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Chad Michael Murray. They discuss the behind-the-scenes stories, including the very last-minute musical chairs casting process, its incredible soundtrack, cul…

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Revisiting Jessica Simpson’s “In This Skin” 49:42

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Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! In this episode, Mary & Kelsey go back to the days of Juicy tracksuits, colorful Louis Vuitton bags, and flat irons with a deep-dive listening party of Jessica Simpson’s iconic 2003 album, In This Skin. From “With You” and its cheeky self-parodying video to Newlyweds: Nick & Jessica, this album feels like a true Y2K-…

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GTL Forever: A Jersey Shore Deep Dive 1:03:31

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Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! Cabs are here! In this episode, Mary and Kelsey go back to Seaside Heights in 2009 to chronicle the origins of MTV’s generation-defining series, Jersey Shore. From Snooki’s iconic entrance (party’s here!) to fist-pumping at Karma and working at the Shore Store, they detail their favorite moments from the beginning se…

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Catching Up with Visionary Director Joseph Kahn 53:36

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Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! In this episode, Mary and Kelsey sit down with Grammy-award winner and visionary film and music video director Joseph Kahn. They discuss Joseph’s new 2000s nostalgia-packed horror comedy movie “Ick” which hits theaters for a limited time July 27-29, how he became one of the most sought-after music video directors in …

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Answering Backstreet Boys at the Sphere FAQs 1:00:02

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Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! In this episode, Mary & Kelsey answer all of your questions from opening weekend of Backstreet Boys Into The Millennium at the Sphere in Las Vegas. From how they got front row on opening night, to what bags to bring, to merch selection, to the Backstreet Boys pop-up experience at the Venetian, this episode is a must-…

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Live from Backstreet Boys at The Sphere Part 2 33:09

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Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! In this episode, Mary & Kelsey share yet another unhinged episode live from Vegas recapping Backstreet Boys residency at the Sphere night two on July 12, 2025. They discuss the When They Popped met up, the official Backstreet Boys After Party at Voltaire, merch FAQs, and more. Support the show Instagram: @whentheypop…

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Live from Backstreet Boys at The Sphere Part 1 39:20

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Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! In this episode, Mary & Kelsey share their raw and unedited post-show ramblings following opening night of the Backstreet Boys at the Sphere in Las Vegas on July 11, 2025. They share what surprised them most, their favorite moments, and so much more! **MAJOR SPOILERS are included in this episode! Support the show Ins…

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Hayden Panettiere 51:44

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Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! In this episode, Mary and Kelsey deep dive into the career of Hayden Panettiere from her soap opera start to Disney Channel star (Tiger Cruise and Disneymania 5, hullo) and leading lady of appointment television series including Heroes and Nashville. Support the show Instagram: @whentheypoppedpod TikTok: @whentheypop…

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Songwriter Lauren Christy on Avril Lavigne, Hilary Duff, Jason Mraz and more 56:21

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Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! In this episode, Mary and Kelsey catch up with Lauren Christy, songwriter, singer, and 1/3 of legendary production trio The Matrix, to discuss writing Avril Lavigne’s breakthrough hit album, Let Go, and other hits for Hilary Duff, Jason Mraz, Liz Phair, and more. Follow Lauren at @thelaurenchristy on IG and TikTok Su…

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In the Spotlight: Tania Baron on Dancing with Britney Spears & More! 56:04

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Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! In this episode, Mary and Kelsey are joined by dancer Tania Baron to discuss Tania’s professional dancing journey including touring with Britney Spears and appearing in her iconic music videos including Baby One More Time, (You Drive Me) Crazy, and Oops!… I Did It Again. Tania shares how she got into dancing, what it…

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American Idol Season 1 Memorable Moments 48:01

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Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! In this episode, Mary and Kelsey rewind all the way to 2002 to dive into the dazzling debut of American Idol Season 1 — the show that turned everyday dreamers into pop royalty and gave us unforgettable gems like Kelly Clarkson, Simon Cowell’s savage zingers, and memorable if not cringe-worthy auditions. This episode …

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20 Years of BSB’s Never Gone with Kelli Williams 1:00:27

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Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! In this episode, Mary and Kelsey are joined by Beyond the Blinds co-host Kelli Williams (aka Laguna Biotch!!) to celebrate two decades of Backstreet Boys’ Never Gone album. They go track by track and dive deep on bops like Incomplete, I Still…, Crawling Back To You, Just Want You To Know, Siberia (a song that continu…

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Howie Dorough Dishes On His New Restaurant, The Sphere, Millennium 2.0 & More! 1:13:24

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Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! In this episode, recorded live from the shores of Cocoa Beach, Mary and Kelsey pull up a chair at Coa, the new restaurant from Howie Dorough of the Backstreet Boys, for a flavor-packed convo. Howie dishes on Coa, spills tea on the upcoming BSB residency at the Sphere in Vegas, and gives a taste of Millennium 2.0. Plu…

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Ke$ha’s Animal + Cannibal 15 Years Later 58:55

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Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! In this episode, Mary and Kelsey celebrate 15 years of Ke$ha’s debut album Animal and sister EP, Cannibal. This listening party is a track-by-track dissertation on Ke$ha’s hits from TiK ToK, Blow, Your Love Is My Drug, We R Who We R and other songs you may have forgotten about like Dancing with Tears in My Eyes, Dino…

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Dream Street’s Greg Raposo on 25 Years of Dream Street 56:42

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Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! In this episode, Mary and Kelsey discuss all things Dream Street with original founding member, Greg Raposo! Greg shares how he ended up performing at Graceland after a call from Priscilla Presley, when he knew Dream Street popped off, his solo career and upcoming performances with Matt Ballinger this summer! Follow …

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The Anatomy of a BSB Marketing Campaign with Jade Driver and Cassie Petrey 48:24

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Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! In this episode, Mary and Kelsey are joined by Jade Driver and Cassie Petrey, co-founders of Crowd Surf digital marketing agency. Crowd Surf has an all-star client roster including Backstreet Boys, and Jade and Cassie shared behind the scenes of the latest campaign from the best-selling boy band of all time - the ann…

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How Good Charlotte Helped Emo Go Mainstream 1:02:18

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Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! In this episode, Mary and Kelsey discuss Good Charlotte’s monster hit album, The Young & The Hopeless, which took them from Maryland-based punk rockers to internationally-known household names. They discuss the history of emo music, how MySpace and social media brought the movement to the masses and popularized the g…

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How Pitbull Became Mr. Worldwide 1:23:22

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Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! Mary and Kelsey dive into the deep discography of global chart-topping sensation Pitull aka Mr. 305 aka Mr. Worldwide. They discuss how Pitbull has charmed the world with his signature catchphrases, iconic interpolations and guest features, and uplifting lyrics that have inspired arenas of women to don baldcaps and s…

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“The Carters: Hurts To Love You” Documentary Recap 1:24:16

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Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! In this unedited episode, Mary and Kelsey recap the new two-part documentary from Angel Carter Conrad examining the family dynamics of the Carter family and tragic deaths of her and Nick Carter’s three siblings Aaron, Leslie, and Bobbie Jean. They share the biggest revelations and reactions from the documentary which…

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Celebrity Feuds of the 00s with Fluently Forward’s Shannon McNamara 55:47

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Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! In this episode Mary and Kelsey are joined by Shannon McNamara of Fluently Forward podcast to discuss the biggest feuds of y2k: Mariah Carey vs, Eminem, Sarah Jessica Parker vs. Kim Cattrall, and Miley & Mandy vs. Selena & Demi. Whose side were you on? Thanks to Shannon for joining us! Make sure to follow Shannon at …

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Christian Burns on 25 Years of BBMak, his solo music, upcoming tour and more! 47:10

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Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! In this episode, Mary and Kelsey catch up with Christian Burns. Christian is 1/3 of multi-platinum-selling British pop group BBMak, and he's been featured on Grammy-nominated electronic music albums and performed his EDM hits to tens of thousands of people. Christian shares how he got into the electronic music space …

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Dax Holt on TMZ, Lindsay Lohan, Paris Hilton, Britney Spears & More Y2K Tabloid Headlines 45:07

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Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! In this episode, Mary and Kelsey are joined by Dax Holt, former TMZ correspondent, pop culture expert, and Hollywood Raw podcast co-host to discuss y2k’s biggest tabloid headlines. Dax shares what life was like behind the scenes at TMZ during the early 2000s and his favorite celebrities to cover like Paris Hilton, Br…

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Tyler Hilton Talks One Tree Hill, Songwriting, Touring & New Children’s Book! 1:11:08

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Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! In this episode, Mary and Kelsey catch up with singer, songwriter, actor, and author Tyler Hilton. Tyler shared his experiences playing the guy you love to hate - Chris Keller - in One Tree Hill, his upcoming tour, and how he wrote his top 40 hit, When It Comes, as a high school student. He also shared how Taylor Swi…

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Andreas Carlsson On Writing I Want It That Way, Bye Bye Bye & Shaping the Pop Landscape 56:46

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Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! In this episode, Mary and Kelsey are joined by legendary pop songwriter, producer, Grammy and Emmy nominee, Andreas Carlsson. Andreas’ incredible body of work work has been streamed more than 1 billion times and sold 150M+ albums with credits including pop anthems we all know and love like BSB’s I Want It That Way an…

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Backstreet Boys Millennium 2.0 XL Episode 1:21:50

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Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! In this XL-sized episode, Mary and Kelsey dive deep into Backstreet Boys' Millennium with a track-by-track analysis of the multi-platinum record. Including quotes from interviews with Millennium writers, producers, and record execs, and their own memories from this era to bring, this nostalgic dissertation explains w…

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Leighton Meester’s Underrated Music Career 50:32

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Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! In this episode, Mary and Kelsey dive deep into Leighton Meester’s criminally underrated discography including bops like Good Girls Go Bad, Somebody to Love, Your Love’s A Drug, and her first and only album to date, Heartstrings. They also touch on her lost iconic roles and her love story with husband Adam Brody (Set…

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When Disney Channel Popped w/ “Disney High” Author Ashley Spencer 1:08:34

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Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! In this episode, Mary and Kelsey are joined by Ashley Spencer, reporter and author of "Disney High: The Untold Story of the Rise and Fall of Disney Channel's Tween Empire” to dive into the shows, movies, and franchises that shaped their childhoods. From Hilary Duff to the Jonas Brothers to High School Musical, Ashley…

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Perez Hilton Dishes on Y2K Celebs, His Career, & More! 1:00:52

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Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! In this episode, Mary and Kelsey are joined by “the queen of all media” and original influencer, Perez Hilton! Perez started his revolutionary blog, PerezHilton.com, 21 years ago from a coffee shop in LA and quickly gained traction as a global media personality. Perez talks about his career, the celebrity interaction…

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AnnaLynne McCord - Part 2 47:49

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Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! In part two, AnnaLynne gets vulnerable and discusses her organization, The Love Storm, which raises awareness of human trafficking, her experience getting diagnosed and healing from Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), her global meditation retreats, and more. We are so grateful to AnnaLynne for her vulnerability an…

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Catching Up with AnnaLynne McCord - Part 1 50:10

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Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! In part one of this interview, Mary catches up with queen of the millennial it girls AnnaLynne McCord of Nip/Tuck, 90210, and so many more cultural cornerstones of the 00s. AnnaLynne discusses leaving home at 15 to model, how she begrudgingly landed the role of Naomi on 90210 (after declining the role THREE times), h…

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2001 Pop Culture Moments with @ilovethe00s 1:05:39

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Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! In this episode, Mary and Kelsey are joined by Dabney, creator of the incredibly successful nostalgia-fueled social platform @ilovethe00s. They recall Dabney’s top movies, TV shows, music, and celebrity moments that made 2001 a year to remember including Aaron Carter bops, Legally Blonde, Disney Channel Original Movi…

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Catching Up With LFO’s Brad Fischetti & O-Town’s Trevor Penick 1:01:19

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Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! In this episode, Mary and Kelsey chat with not just one but TWO boy band legends - LFO’s Brad Fischetti and O-Town’s Trevor Penick! Brad shares what to expect for his upcoming Honor The Boys solo tour where he'll be joined by Trevor, their unique VIP experiences, reminiscences on their early 00s days, and more. You m…

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Our Favorite Movies from 2000 1:05:53

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Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! In this episode, Mary and Kelsey share their favorite movies celebrating their 25th anniversaries this year: Meet The Parents, Bring It On, Miss Congeniality, and Cast Away. You'll learn behind-the-scenes facts (like why April 25th was selected as the perfect date - and it's not just because it's not too hot and not …

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Lindsay Lohan’s Speak Turns 20 59:07

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Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! In this episode Mary and Kelsey go track by track of Lindsay Lohan’s debut album, Speak, in celebration of the album’s 20th anniversary. You’ll be brought back to 2004 and the toxic tabloids of the early aughts with bops like Rumors, Over, and more. Subscribe to our Patreon for a sister episode which dives into the l…

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Top 5 Y2K Moments in 2024 41:05

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Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! In this episode Mary and Kelsey discuss their favorite moments of Y2K resurgence from the year. From Nelly and Ashanti taking their rekindled 00’s romance to new heights and starting a family, to Pop2000 shows with O-Town, BBmak, Chris Kirkpatrick, Ryan Cabrera and LFO, to Backstreet’s Back at the Beach 30th annivers…

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Paris & Nicole: The Encore Reactions 1:00:22

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Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! In this episode, Mary and Kelsey recap the three-episode Simple Life reunion special Paris & Nicole: The Encore in which the dynamic duo relive their most iconic moments from the show to put on the best opera this town has ever seen. Warm up your vocal chords because you will be singing along to the sweet musical sty…

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Backstreet Boys vs. *NSYNC Holiday Albums Listening Party 1:04:13

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Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! In this episode, Mary and Kelsey host a doubleheader listening party with two iconic boy band albums: *NSYNC’s 1998 sophomore album, Home For Christmas and Backstreet Boys’ 2022 holiday album debut, A Very Backstreet Christmas. Track by track, they rate who takes the Christmas cake for the best holiday boy band album…

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Underrated Boybands of the 00s 41:11

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Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! In this episode, Mary and Kelsey compiled three underrate boybands of the late 90s and early 2000s: LMNT, Natural and B2k! They explore the biggest hits from these groups like Natural’s Put Your Arms Around Me, LMNT’s Juliet and B2k’s Bump, Bump, Bump and surmise why these bands don’t get the flowers they deserved! S…

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You’ve Got Mail: Y2k Mail Bag 1:01:06

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Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! In this episode, Mary and Kelsey answer listeners’ burning y2k and boy band questions from their dream boy band draft to celebrity stories. Support the show Instagram: @whentheypoppedpod TikTok: @whentheypoppedpod Email: [email protected] Website: linktree.com/whentheypopped Subscribe to our Patreon: https:…

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In Conversation with BBMak 39:11

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Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! In this episode, Mary and Kelsey are joined live by Christian, Mark, and Ste of BBMak to discuss their most iconic performances and appearances, stories from the red carpet, and what’s next for BBMak. They also offer a play-by-play of the band’s incredible VIP experiences courtesy of Day Ones, and their favorite mome…

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Larger Than Life: Reign Of The Boybands Review 47:10

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Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! In this episode, Mary and Kelsey share a recap and review of the new Paramount+ documentary, Larger Than Life: Reign Of The Boybands, which chronicles the rise of global boyband mania starting with The Beatles to today. Support the show Instagram: @whentheypoppedpod TikTok: @whentheypoppedpod Email: whentheypoppedy2k…

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The Story of LFO (Lyte Funkie Ones) 43:57

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Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! In this episode Mary and Kelsey discuss when LFO (aka Lyte Funkie Ones) popped and their biggest hits including Summer Girls, Girl on TV, Every Other Time, and more. The LFO story is filled with tragedy - two of the three members, Rich Cronin and Devin Lima, have passed away from cancer, and founding member Brian Gil…