Hindsight Is 2000

Abby Salzberg and Riley Cecil Taggart take guests back to the most culturally chaotic decade in (their) recent memory: 2000-2010. In each episode, they’ll dive into guests’ early 2000s experience before unpacking a topic that helped shape who they are today, whether it be a movie, TV show, or outdated celebrity. This incredibly important podcast begs the question: does it hold up or is Hindsight really 2000? Produced by Justin Linville Original theme song by Harrison Lott

The Wedding Planner w/ Erin Keif

Let’s get LOUD!! In today’s episode, Riley and Abby sit down with comedian Erin Keif to discuss the J. Lo classic, The Wedding Planner. They dig into what makes 2000s romcoms awful and spectacular, such as Matthew McConaughey’s charming gaslighting, Judy Greer’s always-a-bridesmaid-never-a-bride-career, and, for better or for worse (probably worse) J. Lo’s influence on our generation’s romantic relationships. There’s simply no better way to close out Season One!    Follow Erin: IG TW   And listen to Erin’s wonderful podcasts Hey Riddle Riddle and Sitcom D&D!    While Abby and Riley take a few months off this summer, drop them suggestions/topics to cover at hindsightis2000@gmail.com

07-06
51:00

Anchorman w/ Meaghan Strickland

Today’s ep is an absolute manic rollercoaster. Riley and Abby sit down with the incomparable Meaghan Strickland to discuss the movie that, one could argue (they would argue), defined their generation (or just Abby and Riley) and 100% inspired Riley’s incredible hair. It’s basically the reason they started the podcast so tune the fuck in ‘cause it’s Anchorman, baby!  Follow Meaghan for more goofs:  IG TW

06-22
50:27

Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle w/ Angelo Balassone

Today, Abby and Riley talk about possibly the greatest sequel in the history of film, Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle. Angelo Balassone is here to talk about this gorgeous trainwreck and how much it has to offer (to gay men, specifically). This ep’s got everything from jerking off to Days of Our Lives, gun reform, and, of course, Big Fish. Follow Angelo! TW IG

06-15
47:04

The Simple Life w/ Allie Viti

Today’s ep has it all - Juicy Couture tracksuits, hyper-child-baby feminism, and the everlasting embarrassment of their middle school days. Throw on your Von Dutch, get your vocal fry on, cause it’s The Simple Life ep with local woman and friend of the pod, Allie Viti!  Follow Allie for more goofs: TW IG Get tickets to 22 Tango THIS Sunday, June 12, at Union hall here and listen to Allie and Zach Schiffman's podcast, The Heart? She Whistles, here.

06-10
50:57

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind w/ Tim Platt

Watch out cause today’s Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind ep is pretty freakin’ earnest. Listen in as Abby, Tim, and Riley rediscover their childhood passions, debate Jim Carrey's unhinged method acting, and remember what it felt like to see a real ~film~ for the first time.  Follow Tim! IG TW Listen and subscribe to: Rude Tales of Magic Oh These, Those Stars of Space! Check out his show, Made of Bugs on June 30th at Union Hall.    Follow Tim for more goofs: TW: @TimothyPlatt IG: @iamkingbozo

06-01
55:23

Borat w/ Harris Mayersohn

Abby and Riley sat down with funny guy Harris Mayersohn to discuss one of the most controversial comedies of all time, Borat. Harris breaks down why this spectacular car wreck of entertainment potentially changed America forever… for the worse. Tune in to find out where they stand on classic American values like stubbornness veiled as patriotism, shitting on other countries veiled as patriotism, and lauding racist, misogynistic, homophobic frat boys... veiled as patriotism. This episode is actually pretty bad... NOT!  Follow Harris!  TW IG Read his Bright Wall, Dark Room essay on Borat here. And go see Normal Guys, a weekly comedy show at Emblem BK.

05-25
57:01

Sugar and Spice w/ Mary Houlihan

Oh you didn’t rob a bank when you were a pregnant teen? Grow UP! This episode’s topic, Sugar and Spice, was brought to you by the twisted mind of comedian, painter, and dog mom Mary Houlihan. We cover everything from Abby and Mary’s cool teen years, the comedy chops of Sonic’s Dad, James Marsden, and glory days of Homestar Runner.    Subscribe to Mary’s patreon!  Follow Mary on TW and IG

05-18
50:09

The Princess Diaries w/ Anna Garcia

What’s the next best thing to becoming a princess? Talkin’ about em with hot, LA-based comedian, Anna Garcia. That’s right, it’s the Princess Diaries ep where we cover everything from goddess Julie Andrews, to the Michigan child acting community, and somehow, the movie Brink. So stand up, put a book on your head, and try to walk across the room elegantly as we all become princesses for an hour. Follow Anna! TW IG TikTok

04-27
55:48

Sims w/ Zach Schiffman

Today, Abby and Riley get into Sims, the most iconic computer game of our time (or any time) with accidental YouTube star, Zach Schiffman. Join them as they revisit simpler times when Sims Plant Life was thriving, Segways were the future, and when Felicity Huffman hadn’t gone to jail yet.  Follow Zach: TW IG TikTok

04-20
43:27

Zeitgeist: The Movie w/ Mac Edgerly

In today’s ep, Abby and Riley are blessed to discuss a deeply controversial and vehemently hated documentary with the funniest guy in all of Berlin, Germany. Mac Edgerly forces them to dive into the conspiracy theory buffet that is The Zeitgeist Movie. Heads up - they talk RELIGION, 9/11…and the most touchy of all, the Federal Reserve.  Follow Mac on TW.

04-13
54:23

Simple Plan w/ Rachel Coster

Abby and Riley sit down with comedian, friend, and spectacular psycho, Rachel Coster to talk about (mostly sing through) Simple Plan songs. Get your angst on as they dive into cool boys with dirt bikes, the trashy people of Long Island, and rebranding booty calls as ass trips.   Follow Rachel: IG TW TikTok OnlyFans

04-06
47:20

Strange Wilderness w/ Cristian Uriostegui

What do you get when you put Steve Zahn, Jonah Hill, Justin Long, and Allen Covert together? A surprisingly bad movie most people have never heard of. Comedian and angel Cristian Uriostegui takes Abby and Riley through the cinematic catastrophe Strange Wilderness as they share the beautiful realization that they aren’t as stupid as they were in middle school.  Follow Cristian on IG TW And go see Normal Guys, a weekly comedy show at Emblem in BK hosted by Cristian and Harris Mayersohn. Have a question? Send Riley & Abby an email at hindsightis2000@gmail.com. 

02-23
01:01:15

13 Going on 30 w/ Eric Yates

On this ep, Abby almost physically fights their wonderful guest and comedian, Eric Yates, over his dark take on 13 Going on 30. Tune in to find out who wins! (Hint, it’s the one who controls the podcast). For an added bonus, they dig into the holy drama of the early 2000s — Ben and the Jens. You can follow Eric on IG and on Feb 17, check out Car World!

02-16
57:12

Napster w/ Thomas Frances

Dear friend, comedian, and tall freak, Thomas Frances takes Abby and Riley through the biggest failure of their generation — Napster. Get ready cause today’s ep is gonna blast you in the face with stuff you wish you could forget, including 2 Girls 1 Cup, Meatspin, and High School band. Follow Thomas! IG TW TikTok

02-09
54:32

Rugrats in Paris w/ Esther Fallick

Today on Hindsight, we give the people what they want - babies. That’s right, we’re talkin’ The Rugrats in Paris Movie with your fave comedian and musical theater performer, Esther Fallick! Tune in as we prove that babies are what’s wrong with capitalist America, why it’s time to let our mothers and wives hold sharp knives, and the evidence we finally needed to break our most controversial conspiracy theory… Follow Esther!  IG/TW/TikTok - @estherfallick And grab tickets to her 54 Below show on 2/10/22 here.

02-02
55:20

MTV Movie Award for Best Kiss w/ Jenny Gorelick

Abby and Riley get horny with comedian, actor, and future bachelorette contestant, Jenny Gorelick, as they unpack every millennial’s sexual awakening: The MTV Movie Award for Best Kiss. Tune in to find out if Carmen Electra is still alive, which actors are closest to earning a MEGOT, and (one of the many reasons) why GenZ-ers are destroying the future.    Follow Jenny: IG - @jennycestquoi TikTok - @jennycestquoi TW - @JennyGorelick 

01-26
52:51

School of Rock w/ Maya Sharma

Abby and Riley are joined by comedian, bona fide sweetie, and noted anime girl Maya Sharma to discuss arguably the greatest film of the early 2000s: School of Rock. Plug in and strike a power stance because this nonstop gabfest will take you back to your summer camp days, learning “Smoke on the Water” in 6th grade, targeted bullying, and young love. Tune in to see if one great podcast episode can change the world. Follow Maya:  TW - @goodjobmaya IG - @goodjobmaya TikTok - @goodjobmaya

01-19
52:23

Now That's What I Call Music Vol. 4 w/ Harrison Lott

What’s that you hear? A little Blink 182? Lenny Kravitz’s worst song? Unfortunately, Hanson? Abby and Riley got to chat with comedian and cheater, Harrison Lott who worked the system to use an album from 2000 that has songs from the 1990s. Get ready to fight with your friends over the lyrics to Blue again cause they’re breakin’ down Now That’s What I Call Music 4! Follow Harrison: Twitter - @harrisonlott IG - @harrison.inc TikTok - @harrison_lott Spotify - To Do List

01-12
50:13

The Lizzie McGuire Movie w/ Jamie Linn Watson

Finally, a movie where friend and foe are both BLONDES. Today, they’re talkin’ The Lizzie McGuire Movie with fellow blonde, Jamie Linn Watson! Hold onto your detachable tutu skirt as they take you through the streets of Rome, Jamie’s love of mean girls, and the villainy that is lip-syncing.   Follow Jamie:  TikTok - jamie.linn.watson IG - @jamie.linn.watson  TW - PB_andJamie Have a topic you want them to cover? Email the pod at hindsightis2000@gmail.com

01-05
48:34

Aaron Carter w/ Sophie Zucker

Abby and Riley chat with comedian, actor, writer, and fellow ‘93 baby, Sophie Zucker, to discuss a true icon of the early 2000s: Aaron Carter. Tune in as they discuss being a cool, mean teen, getting horny online, and why washed-up child actors are their ideal futures.  Follow Sophie on IG and TW! Season 3 of Dickinson is now streaming on Apple +

12-22
45:34

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