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Nostalgia & Now

Kelli Williams
Love Is Blind
Summer House
Laguna Beach
One Tree Hill
The Challenge
Romantic Comedies
John Tucker Must Die
Reality TV
Bravo
Real World Las Vegas
Las Vegas
New York
The Hills
Justin Timberlake
Pop Culture
Teen Choice Awards
Glee
Teen Mom
Jersey Shore
Dream Street

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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Kelli recaps the first two episodes of The Challenge season 42!

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This week, Kelli is joined by fellow nostalgia lover Stella, who runs the incredible page BringBack00s. The two chat about everything from Tumblr to the glorification of drinking in shows like The O.C. If you love all things early 2000s, this is the ... more

This week Kelli is answering all of your burning questions from who she would put on her MTV Mount Rushmore to how podcasters actually make money. There's a lot of in between like some lore about Gayle and Jolene along with why Beyond the Blinds want... more

This week Kelli is joined by Annabelle Desisto to chat about John Tucker Must Die!

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Recent Guests

Annabelle Desisto
Writer and podcast guest, discussed as the invited guest for this episode
Episode: 178. John Tucker Must Die with Annabelle Desisto
Dexter the Angel
artist and DJ
Episode: 176. Pop Girls As Mall Stores With Dexter the Angel
Dax Holt
Host of Hollywood Raw, former TMZ staffer
Hollywood Raw / Trophy Smack
Episode: 171. Dax Holt on TMZ, P!NK, & Staged Paparazzi Photos
Devyn Simone
Challenge finalist, host, and matchmaking entrepreneur
Reality TV and Bravo universe
Episode: 169. Devyn Simone on The Challenge, Matchmaking, & More!
Anna Rumer
Journalist and pop culture writer
Journalist
Episode: 166. Celebrity News, Nostalgia, & More With Anna Rumer
Shannon McNamara
Host of Fluently Forward, TikTok creator
Fluently Forward, Fluently Forward on TikTok
Episode: 163. You Know Mall? With Shannon McNamara
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

Host

Kelli Williams
Host of Nostalgia & Now

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 810 ratings
  • 🙌🏽

    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(:

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kenzi Kee
    United States20 days ago
  • Living for the nostalgia now

    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. 🥰

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MichiganMes
    United States20 days ago
  • 🥰

    Kelli is awesome.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    catalina73
    United States2 months ago
  • 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 States2 months ago
  • Loves it

    Love the new series with Lex and Sam!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cassie RJ
    Canada3 months 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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Apple Podcasts
#170
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Apple Podcasts
#65
United Arab Emirates/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#119
Argentina/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#181
Norway/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#184
New Zealand/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#190
Russia/TV & Film

Talking Points

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171. Dax Holt on TMZ, P!NK, & Staged Paparazzi Photos
Q: Where can everybody find you, Dax?
Dax directs listeners to follow him on social media @DaxHolt and to visit hollywoodraw.com for their content and links.
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.

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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. Annabelle Desisto
2. Dexter the Angel
3. Dax Holt
4. Devyn Simone
5. Anna Rumer
6. Shannon McNamara
7. Hannah Brown
8. Lindsay Denninger

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