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When They Popped - A Y2K Pop Culture Podcast

Kelsey and Mary
O-Town
Ashlee Simpson
Autobiography
Boybands
Celine Dion
20th Anniversary
Limited Too
Bbmak
Y2K Pop Culture
Ashley Parker Angel
New Music
Backstreet Boys
Music History
Tour
Black Ground Records
There & Back
My Heart Will Go On
NSYNC
Pop Culture
Pop 2000 Tour

Were you team Backstreet Boys or NSYNC? Britney or Xtina? Simple Life or Newlyweds? With When They Popped, you don’t have to pick a side, because we’re going to mention it all! When They Popped retells the stories of the late 90s and early 2000s biggest celebrities, trends, and phenomena like boy band mania, celebrity-based reality TV, and the rise of “famous for being famous” socialites who ruled... more

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Jason Wahler
Actor from Laguna Beach and The Hills; recovery advocate
Recovery advocate; Change Your Brain Foundation; Sober Safe
Episode: Jason Wahler on Laguna Beach, The Hills, & Addiction Recovery
Brian Friedman
Influential choreographer from the Y2K era; worked with Britney Spears, Janet Jackson, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Paula Abdul; later TV producer/director
Episode: Brian Friedman on Dancing Through Y2K
Willa Ford
Pop star and designer discussed in episode
Episode: Willa Ford Is So Back
Cheyenne Kimball
2000s pop artist, founding member of Gloriana
Gloriana, The Day Has Come
Episode: Cheyenne Kimball on Growing Up on MTV, Gloriana, & What’s Next
Carmit Bachar
Founding member of the Pussycat Dolls and a well-known dancer and singer.
Pussycat Dolls
Episode: The Pussycat Dolls’ Carmit Bachar Dishes On Dancing, Dolls, & More
Riley Smith
Actor known for Motocrossed and New York Minute
Episode: Actor Riley Smith on Motocrossed, New York Minute, Bring It On, & His Newest Venture
Rochelle McLean
Creative mastermind behind the Millennium 2.0 re-release and longtime insider of the Backstreet Boys' journey.
Episode: Rochelle McLean on Backstreet Boys’ Sphere residency, legacy, and more!
Boyband Stacy
Boyband Influencer and manager with experience in live shows
Universal Attractions Agency
Episode: Fantasy Boy Band Draft with Kelli Williams and Boyband Stacy
Joseph Kahn
Visionary director known for his iconic music videos and films.
Episode: Catching Up with Visionary Director Joseph Kahn

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Kelsey
Co-host of When They Popped, frequently collaborating with Mary across episodes.
Mary
Co-host of When They Popped, with a strong emphasis on nostalgia-driven analysis and guest interviews.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 170 ratings
  • Incredible

    Great interviews!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    12Allycat1234
    United States2 months ago
  • Millennial gold

    Feels like I’m in the year 2000 gabbing with my best friends! I appreciate how much thought and research the girls put into every topic and episode. Get these girls some ads so they can get paid! LYLAS

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LTK23
    United States4 months ago
  • So good

    Each episode keeps getting better and better! Been with yall since the beginning and love to see how far you have come. The music reviews are my favorite!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ash20255
    United States5 months ago
  • Download

    Recently in August it won’t let me download this podcast but I have no problems with downloading all others.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Klaroline2000
    United States8 months ago
  • Loved your Jersey Shore episode!

    I hope yall do Teen Mom and KUWTK too!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brittany4dummies
    United States9 months ago

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The show is described as fun, informative, and deeply connected to Y2K moments with strong guest energy.
Listeners praise the hosts' research and chemistry, calling it a go-to for millennial pop culture nostalgia.

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Brian Friedman on Dancing Through Y2K
Q: What are your thoughts on the biopic and who should be involved?
Brian expresses that the choreography should be faithfully represented, that living collaborators should be involved, and notes that he would want to supervise or co-create to protect the integrity of the dance work.
Brian Friedman on Dancing Through Y2K
Q: What was your experience working on Slave 4 U at the VMAs?
He recalls the high-energy, live environment, the long shoot days, and the sense that this would become a watershed moment in pop performance, marking Britney's evolution into a sexually empowered stage presence.
Brian Friedman on Dancing Through Y2K
Q: How did you first get connected with Britney?
Brian explains meeting a friend who was a Britney dancer, visiting her hotel, and ultimately being asked to dance for her at the Grammys, which opened doors to choreographing for her and later other major projects.
A*Teens On Creating their Own Identity, Reuniting, New Music, & What’s Next
Q: How did you feel making new music after so long?
It was surreal, and it was essential to step forward and create something fresh for ourselves and our fans.
A*Teens On Creating their Own Identity, Reuniting, New Music, & What’s Next
Q: What was it like reuniting with your fans out on tour?
The response was overwhelming and it meant so much to see how we impacted our fans' lives.

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This show leans into millennial nostalgia with deep dives into late 90s and early 2000s pop culture, spotlighting boy bands, teen/celebrity reality moments, and the rise of social-media-era fame. Episodes weave personal anecdotes, industry behind-the-scenes, and cultural milestones (TRL-era moments, iconic films, and y2k quirks), often featuring guest voices from music, pop culture, and entertainment. The hosts' chemistry and research-focused approach make it a reliable time-machine for fans and a compelling gateway for newcomers curious about how the era shaped today's media landscape.

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1. Jason Wahler
2. Brian Friedman
3. Willa Ford
4. Cheyenne Kimball
5. Carmit Bachar
6. Riley Smith
7. Rochelle McLean
8. Boyband Stacy

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