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When They Popped - A Y2K Pop Culture Podcast
Kelsey and Mary
155 episodes
1 day ago
Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! In this episode, Mary and Kelsey celebrate the anniversary of Backstreet Boys’ 2007 album Unbreakable. This track-by-track listening party celebrates one of the Boys’ most underrated eras: post–boy band frenzy, pre–Sphere/Millennium 2.0 TikTok dominance. From the soaring harmonies of “Inconsolable” to the criminally underrated pop banger “Something That I Already Know,” this episode revisits every beat, bridge, and beautiful BSB harmony that made Unbreaka...
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Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! In this episode, Mary and Kelsey celebrate the anniversary of Backstreet Boys’ 2007 album Unbreakable. This track-by-track listening party celebrates one of the Boys’ most underrated eras: post–boy band frenzy, pre–Sphere/Millennium 2.0 TikTok dominance. From the soaring harmonies of “Inconsolable” to the criminally underrated pop banger “Something That I Already Know,” this episode revisits every beat, bridge, and beautiful BSB harmony that made Unbreaka...
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Episodes (20/155)
When They Popped - A Y2K Pop Culture Podcast
Still Unbreakable: A Track-by-Track Celebration of Backstreet Boys’ Unbreakable album
Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! In this episode, Mary and Kelsey celebrate the anniversary of Backstreet Boys’ 2007 album Unbreakable. This track-by-track listening party celebrates one of the Boys’ most underrated eras: post–boy band frenzy, pre–Sphere/Millennium 2.0 TikTok dominance. From the soaring harmonies of “Inconsolable” to the criminally underrated pop banger “Something That I Already Know,” this episode revisits every beat, bridge, and beautiful BSB harmony that made Unbreaka...
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1 day ago
1 hour

When They Popped - A Y2K Pop Culture Podcast
Actor Riley Smith on Motocrossed, New York Minute, Bring It On, & His Newest Venture
Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! Bring It On. New York Minute. Freaks and Geeks. Motocrossed. True Detective. Not Another Teen Movie. 24. These are just a few iconic films and tv shows that Riley Smith has starred in. In this episode, Mary and Kelsey catch up with *the* Dean Talon himself to discuss Riley’s decades-long career, behind-the-scenes stories from these cultural heavyweights, and his current projects including his newest startup that aims to keep the things you love safe. Foll...
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1 week ago
59 minutes

When They Popped - A Y2K Pop Culture Podcast
Rochelle McLean on Backstreet Boys’ Sphere residency, legacy, and more!
Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! In this episode, Mary and Kelsey are joined by Rochelle McLean, the mastermind behind the Backstreet Boys Millennium 2.0 album. Rochelle talks about the genesis of this genius concept from back in 2014, to watching it take shape 10+ years later alongside BSB’s Sphere Vegas residency, and how the iconic pop group is finally getting their well-deserved flowers. They also talk about Taylor's latest album and so much more! Support the show Instagram: @whenthey...
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2 weeks ago
44 minutes

When They Popped - A Y2K Pop Culture Podcast
Fantasy Boy Band Draft with Kelli Williams and Boyband Stacy
Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! It’s football season, so WTP is holding a fantasy draft - a boy band draft, that is! In this episode, Mary and Kelsey are joined by the OG boyband influencer, Boyband Stacy, and Kelli Williams of Beyond the Blinds podcast and @laguna_biotch to draft their dream boy bands. The judge? Real life boy bander, Trevor Penick of O-Town! Plus, another boy bander makes a surprise appearance. Check out our previous episodes with our esteemed guests: Kelli Will...
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3 weeks ago
49 minutes

When They Popped - A Y2K Pop Culture Podcast
3Quency on Girl Groups, Netflix’s Building the Band, and more!
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 of Backstreet Boys, *NSYNC, and Britney Spears. They share stories from filming the show that viewers at home didn’t get to see, what it was like ...
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4 weeks ago
55 minutes

When They Popped - A Y2K Pop Culture Podcast
The Life Of A Showgirl Listening Party
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: whentheypoppedy2k@gmail.com Website: linktree.com/whentheypopped Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=85610411
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1 month ago
39 minutes

When They Popped - A Y2K Pop Culture Podcast
The Click Five on Just the Girl, New Music & More!
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 soon (!!), and their recent performance with the Jonas Brothers. Get your tickets to their upcoming tour and VIP packages at https://theclickfive.ko...
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1 month ago
55 minutes

When They Popped - A Y2K Pop Culture Podcast
Hilary Duff Deep Cuts
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 Breathe In. Breathe Out. - and discuss why these tracks deserve more love! This episode references a few previous episodes - check them out here i...
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1 month ago
53 minutes

When They Popped - A Y2K Pop Culture Podcast
Mandy Moore’s Debut Album
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 perfect time capsule of teen pop magic. Support the show Instagram: @whentheypoppedpod TikTok: @whentheypoppedpod Email: whentheypoppedy2...
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1 month ago
57 minutes

When They Popped - A Y2K Pop Culture Podcast
Nelly & Ashanti: We Belong Together Review
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 $300k mattress, Ashanti preparing for his first performance post-baby, and Nelly’ 50th birthday party. Support the show Instagram: @whentheypo...
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2 months ago
46 minutes

When They Popped - A Y2K Pop Culture Podcast
Clay Aiken on American Idol & When He Popped
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 Ruben Studdard, and what's next for our favorite American Idol runner up! Support the show Instagram: @whentheypoppedpod TikTok: @whentheypoppedpod ...
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2 months ago
49 minutes

When They Popped - A Y2K Pop Culture Podcast
Backstreet Boys at the Sphere
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 prefer (after trying out left, center, and right!), and more! Plus, they discuss Max Martin’s new collaboration with Taylor Swift for her recently-a...
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2 months ago
41 minutes

When They Popped - A Y2K Pop Culture Podcast
Revisiting Disney’s Freaky Friday & Freakier Friday
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, cultural impact, and their take on the brand new film, Freakier Friday! Support the show Instagram: @whentheypoppedpod TikTok: @whentheypoppedpod E...
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2 months ago
51 minutes

When They Popped - A Y2K Pop Culture Podcast
Revisiting Jessica Simpson’s “In This Skin”
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-era time capsule. Support the show Instagram: @whentheypoppedpod TikTok: @whentheypoppedpod Email: whentheypoppedy2k@gmail.com Website...
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3 months ago
49 minutes

When They Popped - A Y2K Pop Culture Podcast
GTL Forever: A Jersey Shore Deep Dive
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 seasons up to now Jersey Shore: Family Vacation. It’s T-shirt time! Support the show Instagram: @whentheypoppedpod TikTok: @whentheypoppedpo...
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3 months ago
1 hour 3 minutes

When They Popped - A Y2K Pop Culture Podcast
Catching Up with Visionary Director Joseph Kahn
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 the industry, and his work with with the world’s biggest names in music including Backstreet Boys (Everybody, Larger Than Life, Incomplete), Britne...
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3 months ago
53 minutes

When They Popped - A Y2K Pop Culture Podcast
Answering Backstreet Boys at the Sphere FAQs
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-listen if you’re planning a trip to see the show! Support the show Instagram: @whentheypoppedpod TikTok: @whentheypoppedpod Email: whentheyp...
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3 months ago
1 hour

When They Popped - A Y2K Pop Culture Podcast
Live from Backstreet Boys at The Sphere Part 2
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: @whentheypoppedpod TikTok: @whentheypoppedpod Email: whentheypoppedy2k@gmail.com Website: linktree.com/whentheypopped Subscribe to our Patreon: h...
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3 months ago
33 minutes

When They Popped - A Y2K Pop Culture Podcast
Live from Backstreet Boys at The Sphere Part 1
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 Instagram: @whentheypoppedpod TikTok: @whentheypopped Email: whentheypoppedy2k@gmail.com Website: linktree.com/whentheypopped
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3 months ago
39 minutes

When They Popped - A Y2K Pop Culture Podcast
Hayden Panettiere
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: @whentheypopped Email: whentheypoppedy2k@gmail.com Website: linktree.com/whentheypopped
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4 months ago
51 minutes

When They Popped - A Y2K Pop Culture Podcast
Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! In this episode, Mary and Kelsey celebrate the anniversary of Backstreet Boys’ 2007 album Unbreakable. This track-by-track listening party celebrates one of the Boys’ most underrated eras: post–boy band frenzy, pre–Sphere/Millennium 2.0 TikTok dominance. From the soaring harmonies of “Inconsolable” to the criminally underrated pop banger “Something That I Already Know,” this episode revisits every beat, bridge, and beautiful BSB harmony that made Unbreaka...