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Nostalgia & Now

Kelli Williams
Love Is Blind
Summer House
Laguna Beach
Romantic Comedies
Reality TV
Bravo
Real World Las Vegas
Las Vegas
Pop Culture
The Hills
Teen Choice Awards
Glee
Teen Mom
Dream Street
Taylor Frankie Paul
Alcohol Addiction
The Vampire Diaries
Thirteen
James Cameron
The OC

Nostalgia and Now is your go-to podcast for reality TV throwbacks and pop culture conversations. Hosted by Kelli Williams, the show dives into iconic moments from the 90s and 2000s alongside today’s biggest headlines. Think brunch with friends who know way too much about reality TV and pop culture, complete with laughs, hot takes, and a little unqualified advice.

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Recent Guests

Hannah Brown
Hot girl anthropologist, host of Not Aspirational
Not Aspirational (podcast)
Episode: 157. Our Top 5 Favorite Rom-Coms with Hannah Brown
Lindsay Denninger
Author of You Know You Love Me, How Gossip Girl Changed Pop Culture
Substack writer; author
Episode: 154. How Gossip Girl Changed Pop Culture ft. Lindsay Denninger
Kara Berry
Host of Everyone's Business But Mine
Everyone's Business But Mine
Episode: 152. Summer House Recap With Kara Berry
Liz Bentley
Host of Liz Explains, former Teen Mom content creator
Liz Explains
Episode: 151. Teen Mom Talk With Liz Bentley
Lex Niko
Guest, reality TV commentator and Bravo historian-inclined
Episode: 149. You Know Mall? with Lex Niko and Samantha Bush
Samantha Bush
Guest, reality TV enthusiast and commentator
Episode: 149. You Know Mall? with Lex Niko and Samantha Bush
Kimberley Locke
Artist from American Idol season 2, singer of 8th World Wonder and Founder/Performer in a One Woman Show
Musician/Performer
Episode: 147. Kimberley Locke on American Idol, 8th World Wonder, & Finding Herself Again
Heather Shaw
Comedian and content creator who hosts Heather Shaw Comedy
Independent / Heather Shaw Comedy
Episode: 145. The Unhinged Reality of 2000s Celebrity Culture with Heather Shaw
Talan Torriero
Cast member from Laguna Beach, musician/advertising professional
Episode: 141. Talan's Here!

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Kelli Williams
Host of Nostalgia & Now

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 789 ratings
  • Can’t wait for more Nostalgia

    Love hearing Kelli’s takes & deep dives into everything I grew up with! Would love a deep dive into dating shows like Shot of Love & Flavor of Love. Or shows MTV couldn’t get away with now, like their show Bully Beat Down

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Oliv3a
    United Statesa month ago
  • Loves it

    Love the new series with Lex and Sam!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cassie RJ
    Canadaa month ago
  • Love this podcast

    Kelli is an aficionado in her realm. She also has such a calm but silly energy that is just a joy to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zangeleus
    United Statesa month ago
  • Love Kelli!

    I just love Kelli’s take on all things pop culture. Her podcast is super entertaining, it’s like listening to a friend chat. When the world feels heavy, her podcast (and Beyond the Blinds with Troy) is what I gravitate towards. Keep up the good work x

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Khm1990
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • The life of a fan girl

    Kelli is hilarious. Love the variety and niche of topics . I relate so much as a fellow millennial fan girl! 🤩

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mlagr13
    United Statesa month ago

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Listeners praise warmth, vulnerability, and entertaining nostalgia.
Positive comments outnumber critiques, though some say pacing or consistency could vary.
Fans note well-researched, engaging pop-culture takes.

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#205
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#208
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#47
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#104
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#137
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#180
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154. How Gossip Girl Changed Pop Culture ft. Lindsay Denninger
Q: What made you want to write an entire Gossip Girl book, and how did you approach capturing behind-the-scenes context?
I've always loved TV and pop culture, and I saw Gossip Girl as prescient in how media and identity intersect. The book weaves research, casting stories, marketing strategies, and cultural commentary to explore its enduring impact.
154. How Gossip Girl Changed Pop Culture ft. Lindsay Denninger
Q: Before we get into Gossip Girl, I have to ask you about Jeopardy, which is one of my all-time favorite shows. Can you explain the audition process to get on that show?
The audition process involved online testing, in-person auditions or Zoom sessions, and multiple steps to assess camera presence and knowledge, with a contestant pool lasting many months before a potential call to appear on the show.
157. Our Top 5 Favorite Rom-Coms with Hannah Brown
Q: Enemies to lovers or friends to lovers?
The host and guest prefer enemies to lovers for the energy it creates, though it depends on the couple.
147. Kimberley Locke on American Idol, 8th World Wonder, & Finding Herself Again
Q: Did you feel prepared for the level of notoriety after Idol?
She says she was not prepared at all and that producers didn't fully anticipate the show's explosion, which made the fame harder to manage.
147. Kimberley Locke on American Idol, 8th World Wonder, & Finding Herself Again
Q: What was it like being part of one of the most watched seasons of American Idol?
Kimberley describes the period as chaotic but magical, with the show's popularity overwhelming yet thrilling, and notes how the era's lack of social media created a different kind of celebrity experience.

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The show offers nostalgic dives into 90s and 2000s pop culture, with frequent reality-TV chatter, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and candid looks at celebrity moments. Episodes often pair personal storytelling with sharp takes on long-running fandoms (Laguna Beach, The OC, One Tree Hill) and current headlines, delivering entertainment, humor, and unfiltered reflections on fame and media cycles. A standout is the host's warm, conversational style that blends heartfelt storytelling with deep-dive nostalgia, making it appealing to listeners who love memory-rich pop culture and candid discussion about reality TV eras.

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Recent guests on Nostalgia & Now include:

1. Hannah Brown
2. Lindsay Denninger
3. Kara Berry
4. Liz Bentley
5. Lex Niko
6. Samantha Bush
7. Kimberley Locke
8. Heather Shaw

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