From 1988-1994, Macaulay was one of the hardest working and highest paid actors in Hollywood. Raking in money and breaking records that compared to his 40-year-old contemporaries made Mack and his father Kit two of the most powerful people in the entertainment industry. Mack didn't care much about this; he wanted to play his game boy and make friends his own age. Kit, on the other hand, used that leverage to make demands, threaten industry professionals, and ensure his idea of what was best for his child's career was the only option. In today's episode we go through the rest of Mack's roles from childhood: Jacob's Ladder, My Girl, The Good Son, The Nutcracker, Getting Even With Dad, The Pagemaster, and Richie Rich. I also cover Macaulay's night hosting Saturday Night Live (which is the stuff of legend), why he was kicked off of the 1994 Oscars, and his soft retirement from the industry at age 14. PATREON Subscribers heard an extended version of this episode completely ad-free! Join our community at Patreon.com/AshleeAndJessicast for bonus content, commentaries, and more! Starts at $5 a month, cancel anytime. FOLLOW THE PODCAST Instagram: @ashleeandjessicast Twitter: @ashleejessicast Send an email at ashleeandjessicast@gmail.com FOLLOW LIA Lia-Russo.com Instagram & Twitter: @capriamoon TikTok: @liarussonyc
Today we are continuing the remarkable life story of Macaulay Culkin by chronicling one of the most unique friendships in all of showbiz. In 1991, Michael Jackson noticed a kid crossing the threshold of "there's no turning back from here" levels of fame and decided to do something about it. This made sense considering the deluge of similarities between 10 year old Macaulay and the 10 year old that Michael used to be... and possibly still was. There are things about this friendship that I love. There are other things that make me nervous. Of course, this is a remarkably sensitive topic and I hope I approached it in the best way I could.PATREON Subscribers heard an extended version of this episode 3 days early and completely ad-free! Join our community at Patreon.com/AshleeAndJessicast for bonus content, commentaries, and more! Starts at $5 a month, cancel anytime. FOLLOW THE PODCASTInstagram: @ashleeandjessicastTwitter: @ashleejessicast Send an email at ashleeandjessicast@gmail.comFOLLOW LIA Lia-Russo.com Instagram & Twitter: @capriamoon TikTok: @liarussonyc *Please Note everything in this episode is alleged for entertainment purposes only*
Today on The Ashlee and Jessicast we start a new series on one of the most iconic and recognizable child stars, Macaulay Culkin. In Part 1, I deep dive into Mack’s chaotic family life, parental abuse, childhood pre-fame, background in ballet, the early days of his career and of course, his superstar making role of Kevin McCallister in the Home Alone films. Join our community at Patreon.com/AshleeAndJessicast for bonus content, commentaries, and more! Starts at $5 a month, cancel anytime. FOLLOW THE PODCAST Instagram: @ashleeandjessicast Twitter: @ashleejessicast Send an email at ashleeandjessicast@gmail.com FOLLOW LIA Lia-Russo.com Instagram & Twitter: @capriamoon TikTok: @liarussonyc *Everything in this podcast is alleged for entertainment purposes only*
Today we are back to discussing the ICONIC reality television program The Ashlee Simpson Show and I am so excited to welcome back Michael Cadoch of Planet 2000s to discuss Season 2, Episode 4 of The Ashlee Simpson Show entitled “Ashlee Backs Up Her Vocals”. PATREON Subscribers heard an extended version of this episode 3 days early and completely ad-free! Join our community at Patreon.com/AshleeAndJessicast for bonus content, commentaries, and more! Starts at $5 a month, cancel anytime. FOLLOW THE PODCAST Instagram: @ashleeandjessicast Twitter: @ashleejessicast Send an email at ashleeandjessicast@gmail.com FOLLOW LIA Lia-Russo.com Instagram & Twitter: @capriamoon TikTok: @liarussonyc FOLLOW MICHAEL Listen to Planet 2000s wherever you get your podcast! Instagram: @planet2000s & @mikecadoch
It's tiiiiiiime! We are back to reviewing Newlyweds and I regret to inform you that queen Jessica Simpson and this guy she married Nick Lachey are in the final season of the show AND their marriage. I am welcomed by y2k pop culture expert and podcast host Mary from When They Popped to discuss "Jess Gets A Root Canal". Join us as we discuss cavities, missing teeth, german exchange students, halloween decorations, cheese coneys, and oh so much more! PATREON Subscribers heard an extended version of this episode completely ad-free! Join our community at Patreon.com/AshleeAndJessicast for 100+ audio and video bonus episodes Starts at $5 a month, cancel anytime. FOLLOW THE PODCAST Instagram: @ashleeandjessicast Twitter: @ashleejessicast Send an email at ashleeandjessicast@gmail.com FOLLOW LIA Lia-Russo.com Instagram & Twitter: @capriamoon TikTok: @liarussonyc Listen to Mary's podcast When They Popped - A Y2K Pop Culture Podcast on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you find your podcasts! Instagram: @whentheypoppedpod Twitter: @whentheypopped
Today on the podcast I welcome fellow musical theatre kid, JC obsessed fan, and insightful queen River (@thereelriver) to talk every detail of JC Chasez & Jimmy Harry's new masterpiece, Playing With Fire. The extended Patreon version of this episode is 2 hours, 56 minutes and can be accessed at patreon.com/ashleeandjessicast along with ~100 bonus episodes and long form video content, all ad-free! FOLLOW LIA: Instagram & Twitter: @capriamoon TikTok @liarussonyc FOLLOW THE PODCAST Instagram: @ashleeandjessicast Twitter: @ashleejessicast FOLLOW RIVER: Instagram @thereelriver
Today my BBFFAE Gina has returned to dive into one of our favorite early 2000's movies, A Lot Like Love, starring Ashton Kutcher and. Join us to remember and honor this underrated CLASSIC!!! Join The Ashlee and Jessicast's Patreon community at Patreon.com/AshleeAndJessicast for over 100 bonus episodes and videos. Starts at $5 a month, cancel anytime. FOLLOW THE PODCAST Instagram: @ashleeandjessicast Twitter: @ashleejessicast Send an email at ashleeandjessicast@gmail.com FOLLOW LIA Lia-Russo.com Instagram & Twitter: @capriamoon TikTok: @liarussonyc
Today we are discussing the iconic permanent A-Lister Julia Fiona Roberts and her storied dating life. Let's time travel through her relationships including Liam Neeson, Dylan McDermott, Kiefer Sutherland & Jason Patric (listed together as she left Kiefer at the alter and ran away with his BFF Jason), sudden marriage to country star Lyle Lovett, my personal fave Matthew Perry, Benjamin Bratt, and allll the drama and tea from when she started dating her forever love Danny Moder who just happened to be married at the time. Yes, we will discuss Julia's unhinged A Low Vera pap walk and spooo much more!! This was such a fun episode... let me know who else you'd like to see an episode about. PATREON Subscribers heard this episode 3 months early and completely ad-free! Join our community at Patreon.com/AshleeAndJessicast for bonus content, commentaries, and more! Starts at $5 a month, cancel anytime. FOLLOW THE PODCAST Instagram: @ashleeandjessicast Twitter: @ashleejessicast Send an email at ashleeandjessicast@gmail.com FOLLOW LIA Lia-Russo.com Instagram & Twitter: @capriamoon TikTok: @liarussonyc
Today we go back to the 90s to look closer at one of its biggest stars, Jonathan Taylor Thomas. Jonathan rose to fast fame with iconic roles in TV's Home Improvement and Disney's The Lion King, but is probably best known for gracing the pages of every teen magazine in the world. Though he made millions and achieved a level of fame most could only dream of, he left it all behind before he was even of legal drinking age. So, what happened? In this episode, I cover his rise in the industry, his unique approach to fame, and what he's been doing in the mysterious aftermath of being the heartthrob known as JTT. PATREON Subscribers heard an extended version of this episode early and completely ad-free! Join our community at Patreon.com/AshleeAndJessicast for bonus content, commentaries, and more! Starts at $5 a month, cancel anytime. FOLLOW THE PODCAST Instagram: @ashleeandjessicast Twitter: @ashleejessicast Send an email at ashleeandjessicast@gmail.com FOLLOW LIA Lia-Russo.com Instagram & Twitter: @capriamoon TikTok: @liarussonyc & @liasconcertclips
In today's episode, join me to dissect the rest of the names on Lindsay Lohan's infamous leaked list. Be sure to check out Part 1 for a full primer on the list and what I think it all means, plus the first set of names. PATREON Subscribers heard this episode first & completely ad-free! Join our community at Patreon.com/AshleeAndJessicast for bonus content, commentaries, and more! Starts at $5 a month, cancel anytime. FOLLOW THE PODCAST Instagram: @ashleeandjessicast Twitter: @ashleejessicast Send an email at ashleeandjessicast@gmail.com FOLLOW LIA Lia-Russo.com Instagram & Twitter: @capriamoon TikTok: @liarussonyc
Travel back in time with me to the early 2000's as I give you all the tea on a list that was leaked to the public in 2014, allegedly composed by none other than Lindsay Lohan. What was listed, you ask? Well... sexual partners, allegedly... but it's a little bit more complicated than that. In this episode I provide the background for all the names on the list, Lindsay's relationship to them, and my analysis of what the list really is/could have been. There's simply too much for one episode, so next week will be part 2. PATREON Subscribers heard this episode first, completely ad-free! Join our community at Patreon.com/AshleeAndJessicast for bonus content, commentaries, and more! Starts at $5 a month, cancel anytime. FOLLOW THE PODCAST Instagram: @ashleeandjessicast Twitter: @ashleejessicast Send an email at ashleeandjessicast@gmail.com FOLLOW LIA Lia-Russo.com Instagram & Twitter: @capriamoon TikTok: @liarussonyc
In January 2004, Britney Spears married Jason Alexander on an early winter morning in Las Vegas. Not the actor from Seinfeld, but a friend she had grown up with in her hometown of Kentwood, Louisiana. By all accounts, substances were involved, but do the reasons for this wedding reach beyond a drunken mistake? I'd say so. Of course, we all remember that this marriage was annulled after 55 hours. Jason never saw Britney again, but he certainly tried to, most notably when he crashed her recent wedding to now-ex Sam Asghari. In this episode, I explore the reasons I think Britney married Jason and discuss Jason's motivations for his various actions over the years: some bizarre, and some that actually made perfect sense. PATREON Subscribers heard this episode months ago & completely ad free. Join our community at Patreon.com/AshleeAndJessicast for bonus content, commentaries, and more! Starts at $5 a month, cancel anytime. FOLLOW THE PODCAST Instagram: @ashleeandjessicast Twitter: @ashleejessicast Send an email at ashleeandjessicast@gmail.com FOLLOW LIA Lia-Russo.com Instagram & Twitter: @capriamoon TikTok: @liarussonyc
Today I welcome Derrik & Jackie back on the podcast to give you guys an insider look at Ashlee Simpson's Autobiography 20th Anniversary Celebration. Not only did we see Ashlee sing live for the first time in years, but we got to meet her and learn all the inside scoop from Jackie, who works for Ashlee's label! Tune in to find out what the process was like and what Ashlee has coming in the future. Join our community at Patreon.com/AshleeAndJessicast for bonus content, commentaries, and more! Starts at $5 a month, cancel anytime. FOLLOW THE PODCAST Instagram: @ashleeandjessicast Twitter: @ashleejessicast Send an email at ashleeandjessicast@gmail.com FOLLOW LIA Lia-Russo.com Instagram & Twitter: @capriamoon TikTok: @liarussonyc
The FINAL episode of my JC Chasez series is here at last. Before I say goodbye, let's gather round to re-live the beautiful *NSYNC events of 2023 & 24 and, as JC likes to do, look to the future. This episode covers Better Place, Paradise, and JC's musical projects coming soon to a stage near you. Thank you everyone for your support on this series, I appreciate you! Let me know who you'd like a series on next. PATREON Subscribers heard an extended version of this episode 10 days early and completely ad-free! Join our community at Patreon.com/AshleeAndJessicast for bonus content, commentaries, and more! Starts at $5 a month, cancel anytime. FOLLOW THE PODCAST Instagram: @ashleeandjessicast Twitter: @ashleejessicast Send an email at ashleeandjessicast@gmail.com FOLLOW LIA Lia-Russo.com Instagram & Twitter: @capriamoon TikTok: @liarussonyc
JC Chasez fans, we are so back!! In this episode, I deep dive into the early days of *NSYNC's return... 2018 and 19, when they received a coveted star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and performed with Ariana Grande at Coachella. Our reminiscing about the best boy band ever isn't done yet!! Next, we will cover Better Place, Paradise, and close out this amazing series. PATREON Subscribers heard an extended version of this episode a week early and completely ad-free! Join our community at Patreon.com/AshleeAndJessicast for bonus content, commentaries, and more! Starts at $5 a month, cancel anytime. FOLLOW THE PODCAST Instagram: @ashleeandjessicast Twitter: @ashleejessicast Send an email at ashleeandjessicast@gmail.com FOLLOW LIA Lia-Russo.com Instagram & Twitter: @capriamoon TikTok: @liarussonyc
I'm back with another analysis of Taylor Swift's brilliant album The Tortured Poets Department, now celebrating its 6th week at #1. This time, I break down what I believe is one of her best songs: But Daddy, I Love Him. PATREON Subscribers heard this episode early and completely ad-free! Join our community at Patreon.com/AshleeAndJessicast for bonus content, commentaries, and more! Starts at $5 a month, cancel anytime. FOLLOW THE PODCAST Instagram: @ashleeandjessicast Twitter: @ashleejessicast Send an email at ashleeandjessicast@gmail.com FOLLOW LIA Lia-Russo.com Instagram & Twitter: @capriamoon TikTok: @liarussonyc
Part 2 of analyzing the lyrics of Taylor Swift's The Tortured Poets Department. This week I welcome my BFFAE and veteran swiftie Gina back on the podcast to discuss So High School and I Look In People's Windows. PATREON Subscribers heard an extended version of this episode a week early and completely ad-free! Join our community at Patreon.com/AshleeAndJessicast for bonus content, commentaries, and more! Starts at $5 a month, cancel anytime. FOLLOW THE PODCAST Instagram: @ashleeandjessicast Twitter: @ashleejessicast Send an email at ashleeandjessicast@gmail.com FOLLOW LIA Lia-Russo.com Instagram & Twitter: @capriamoon TikTok: @liarussonyc
A lyrical analysis of the first five songs of Taylor Swift's masterpiece The Tortured Poets Department. Join our community at Patreon.com/AshleeAndJessicast for bonus episodes, videos, commentaries, and more! Starts at $5 a month, cancel anytime. FOLLOW THE PODCAST Instagram: @ashleeandjessicast Twitter: @ashleejessicast Send an email at ashleeandjessicast@gmail.com FOLLOW LIA Lia-Russo.com Instagram & Twitter: @capriamoon TikTok: @liarussonyc
One question changed Jessica Simpson's life forever: "Is this chicken what I have, or is this fish?" Join me as I welcome two of Jessica's biggest longtime fans, Derrik & Amanda, to discuss this culture-shifting episode of reality television. Join us on Patreon at Patreon.com/AshleeAndJessicast for bonus content, commentaries, and more! Starts at $5 a month, cancel anytime. FOLLOW THE PODCAST Instagram: @ashleeandjessicast Twitter: @ashleejessicast Send an email at ashleeandjessicast@gmail.com FOLLOW LIA Lia-Russo.com Instagram & Twitter: @capriamoon TikTok: @liarussonyc FOLLOW DERRIK Instagram: @jessicasimpsoncandid & @derriklovato FOLLOW AMANDA Instagram: @jessica_simpson_tribute
Today I welcome fan favorite, my BBFFAE Gina, back on the podcast to discuss one of the most prolific artists of all time: Taylor Alison Swift. Ahead of her latest opus The Tortured Poets Department, Gina & I discuss her longtime swiftieism vs my new life as a slave to the number 13 and SO much more from the desk of The Chairman. PATREON Subscribers heard an extended version of this episode 10 days early and completely ad-free! Join our community at Patreon.com/AshleeAndJessicast for bonus content, commentaries, and more! Starts at $5 a month, cancel anytime. FOLLOW THE PODCAST Instagram: @ashleeandjessicast Twitter: @ashleejessicast Send an email at ashleeandjessicast@gmail.com FOLLOW LIA Lia-Russo.com Instagram & Twitter: @capriamoon TikTok: @liarussonyc