
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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| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 229 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | TV & FilmEntertainment NewsNews | |||

This week Kelli is joined by Lisa Whittington-Hill, author of You Know What You Did: The Hills! The two dive into one of the most iconic reality shows of the 2000s, talking everything from Lauren and Heidi's infamous friendship breakup to the show's ... more
This week, Kelli is taking a look back at the millennial partying era, from Marissa Cooper and Jersey Shore to Ke$ha, pregaming, and the glorification of getting wasted. Whether it was the TV shows we watched, the music we listened to, or the movies ... more
No Challenge recap this week but they'll be back next week! This week Kelli talks about her overall feelings on the most recent season of Below Deck Med.
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This week Kelli is joined by Mary, cohost of the When They Popped podcast! These two are putting their boy band knowledge to the test as they dish on their favorite boy band songs of all time. From the classics everyone knows word for word to the dee... more
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I’m so glad I’ve found another podcast featuring the amazing Kelli as I love Kelli and Troy on Beyond the Blinds.
Kelli’s takes on pop culture, nostalgia and fandom are witty, sincere and always provoking in a good way.
I love the way Kelli weaves her personal stories, perspectives into her views of pop culture. She is always kind and thoughtful and has such a strong moral voice.
She is also genuinely hilarious and I love her self recognition and ability to laugh at herself and get straight t... more
What an amazing episode!! I always tell ppl beyond the blinds is a perfect podcast for ppl who’s fave tv shows growing up were E! True Hollywood Story or the I love the 70s/80s/90s. Great job Kelli! You are doing the lords work!!
Edited on 8/3/26: Kelli played a MAJOR part in the resurgence of Laguna beach/ the hills. You will not tell me otherwise.
As a fellow millennial I found her page with old MySpace pics of the cast, back in like 2017, before instagram was anything it is today.
Her IG page gained traction and cast members who used to untag themselves in posts, have now leaned into the nostalgia and some have even done an interview with her!
Give Kelli her flowers!!
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Kelli is so down to earth and rel... more
Kelli’s personality and humor
Shine through so much on this podcast. Came from Beyond the Blinds because I love deep diving into pop culture moments in history. Now I’m listening regularly because I just really like listening to Kelli(:
As a 32 year old Midwest woman, I really enjoy Kelli’s takes/rants/raves. I love hearing personal thoughts, stories, and it feels very parasocial. Like I’m listening to a friend have a one sided chat I just nod along in agreement with. 🥰
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This show specializes in nostalgia-heavy discussions around 90s and 2000s pop culture, reality TV moments, and how these moments echo in today's headlines. Episodes mix personal storytelling, deep dives into iconic TV moments, and casual—yet sharp—cultural commentary, often featuring guests from entertainment journalism, reality TV, and pop culture spheres. A standout trait is the candid, conversational vibe—hosts and guests riff on memories, fashion, and media evolution with warmth, humor, and a willingness to pressure-test cultural narratives. The format works well for listeners who want intelligent nostalgia, relatable storytelling, and thoughtful takes on celebrity culture and media history.
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Nostalgia & Now launched 8 years ago and published 229 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Nostalgia & Now include:
1. Fred Cimato
2. Ilana Kaplan
3. Liz Mace
4. Jemmye Carroll
5. Megan Keaveny
6. Jordy Cray
7. Annabelle Golden
8. Annabelle Desisto
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