Wouldn't have it any other way! Today, one of my first ever guests on this podcast Kat (@kattkelly on TikTok) returns to discuss the new polarizing and divatastic Taylor Swift album!!! If you've been stressed out by the craziness this week, get ready for some Taypositivity as we are both fans of the album. First we talk about our theatre experience at the listening party event and The Fate of Ophelia music video; then we get into our expectations prior to listening and general thoughts, then we go track-by-track discussing our feelings on each song.
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Listen, I really wanted to do the whole rest of the absolutely phenomenal EP Nashville Canyon: Part 2 by our very own Jessica Simpson this week, but Fade is so fantastic that it deserves its VERY OWN episode!!! In this song, Jessica once again processes her brutal heartbreak through the art of the past... this time, it's the Great Gatsby. It's time for English class, lets dive in!!
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On September 5th, Jessica Simpson released her second EP this year, Nashville Canyon: Part 2, marking the continuation of her triumphant return to the music industry. I have been so in awe of what she's done on this album, so I thought it was high time to do a lyrical analysis. This episode covers the first two songs, Your Apology and Hopeless Romance. Let me know what you think!!
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Today we continue the coverage of Ashlee Simpson's incredible Las Vegas residency by breaking down the setlist song by song. Derrik danced on stage with Ashlee, Jackie had the best moment of her life when Ashlee singled her out, and I was simply fangirling through it all! But first, I hop on the mic to tell you guys about the priceless experience I had seeing Jessica perform at the legendary Grand Ole Opry and being invited backstage (!!!!!!!!?!?!?!?!?) Is this real life?
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Part 1 of our detailed review of everything that happened during our weekend seeing the one, the only ASHLEE SIMPSON ROSS!!!! In Part 1, my guests and I discuss working with Ashlee, taking your pants off with Jessica, hanging backstage, chatting with the girls and SOOOOO MUCH MORE! This episode is all about our interactions with Ashlee, Jess, Tina, Joe, Evan etc and our general thoughts on the residency and Part 2 will be a song-by-song review of the setlist.
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Today's episode is just me giving my initial thoughts & musings on Ashlee Simpson's debut in her Vegas Residency this past weekend. This is just a stream of consciousness type of episode as I thought you guys would appreciate my solo commentary before bringing Derrik & Jackie on next wetk to get their perspectives as well.
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It's ASHLEE WEEK OMG!!!! So I thought lets do something i haven't done yet... a lyrical analysis of Ashlee Simpson's Nothing New off her iconic album Autobiography. She has said this song is about a breakup, but I know my gals better than that!! See y'all in LAS VEGAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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This week I am doing an oral history of the 2003 Freaky Friday and it's 2025 counterpart, Freakier Friday! Learn all the iconic tea from the making of both films, why I think it was the perfect time to bring this back, Lindsay & Jamie Lee's new found power in Hollywood, allllll my thoughts on the new film, and more!
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It's the FREAKIEST week of the year! Freakier Friday is out on Friday so I decided it was time to go back to the 2003 film and break down exactly what made it such a staple in all of our young lives. My return guest is my BBFFAE since age 9, Gina, and we talk about all the little details that make this movie special, the music, the fashion, the wild yet grounded performances, the difference between filmmaking now and then, our expectations for the new film, and so much more!!
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On July 23rd, Derrik & I were welcomed to the Today Show by Jessica and her team at the Jessica Simpson Collection!! We saw her soundcheck & live performance from the front row and then got escorted backstage like the divas we are!!!!!!!!!!! Special thanks to Derrik for being my guest today and of course Jessica & everyone at the collection for having us!
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Today I present the conclusion to my Aaliyah series! I discuss her posthumous music and collabs, the concept of legacy and how to craft an icon after they've passed away.
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Today I'm so excited to welcome my guest Tonica, who is the owner of the longest running fan pages in history: Aaliyah Unleashed (@aaliyahunleashed on instagram) which has been active since 1999. Tonica shares the inspiration Aaliyah provided her as a young woman, how she empowered Black people in unique ways, and why she is still considered to be such a unique and special part of music history. She also gives her opinion on many different aspects of Aaliyah's career including her thoughts on the upcoming posthumous album and what she would do if put in charge of Aaliyah's legacy.
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We begin today's episode by going track-by-track through the latter half of Aaliyah's self-titled album and thank the lawd for that because the rest of this episode is a tough one - we have come to August 25, 2001; the day Aaliyah died. Many listeners requested a deep dive on this rather than an overview, so here we go. I discuss her final days, relationship with Dame Dash, the background on how and why the plane ended up crashing, conspiracy theories, reactions from fans/friends/celebrities, the other people who were on the plane, her funeral, and so much more. This is one of my most heavily researched and time consuming episodes and I hope you feel I handled this difficult topic well.
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Today begins our deep dive into Aaliyah's third album, Aaliyah. Baby Girl once again wanted to walk down a new road with her music, refusing to stay stagnant and rest on her laurels. What resulted was a lush, diverse, mature set of songs that set the tune for the summer of 2001. Eight weeks later, we would lose her, so I really wanted to give her work the flowers it deserves before getting into the plane crash.
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It's time to dust yourself off!!!! Get your ass up and try again ... and let today's episode be your soundtrack! Today we discuss Aaliyah's biggest hit, the Romeo Must Die soundtrack, her transition into her final era, the hot mess that is Queen of the Damned, and so much more.
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Unfortunately chaos struck my life this week and I had no time to work on the episode I had planned, but I had plenty of questions left over from last week so the show must go on. I discuss Ashlee Simpson's upcoming Vegas residency, the most embrassing fangirly thing I've ever done, why I love JLo, the music i'm obsessed with right now, Pink, the worst FMK I've ever done (John Mayer, Nick Lachey, Scooter Braun... I wanted to jump off the roof...) what I'd want at my personal Taylor Swift concert and more!
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I can't stop crying. We did it kids!!! Of course I had to talk about Ashlee's return to the music industry and Taylor owning her masters but as usual I answer your questions and go off on fangirly tangents. ENJOY!!!!
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My voice did not fully come back in time for recording so I am unlocking a highly requested Patreon episode today all about Newlyweds. Don't forget to tell me your favorite moments from the show too!!
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Today we dive into Aaliyah's acting career which began in the y2k wire fu Romeo & Juliet-inspired totally insane movie Romeo Must Die.
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This week we have a listener request on Miss Britney Jean Spears! I was asked by a Gen Z listener what it was like to grow up with Britney and experience her magical reign over the pop music world and well... I was all too happy to revisit that! In this episode, I go through some of my thoughts on what it was like to be a Britney fan growing up, some of my fun Britney experiences, what the public was saying, and much more! Aaliyah will be back next week :)
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