Send Mary and Kelsey a Message!In this episode, Mary and Kelsey host a very special guest, Jade Driver, co-founder of digital agency, Crowd Surf. Jade discusses how she turned her passion for boy bands and music into a successful career, and what it’s like to now work alongside her childhood heroes. She shares the trials, tribulations, and big wins of founding her own agency before her frontal lobe was even fully developed, and her theories on which Hogwarts house each Backstreet Boy belongs in. Jade also generously shares priceless business advice that every person needs to hear, no matter where they are in their career journey. You can follow Jade at @folieajade on Instagram!Instagram: @whentheypoppedpodTikTok: @whentheypoppedEmail: whentheypoppedy2k@gmail.comWebsite: linktree.com/whentheypopped
Send Mary and Kelsey a Message!This week, Kelsey is joined by her dear friend and fellow pop culture aficionado, Tucker, to talk about one of the biggest scandals of the early 2000s: Brangelina. In a detailed discussion, they review the timeline of the public speculation and inevitable breakdown of Brad Pitt and Jen Aniston’s marriage, *that* scathing Vanity Fair profile feature on Jen, Angie’s Vogue spread rebuttal, their subsequent break ups with respective partners, and how Brad and Jen continue to dominate headlines with speculation to this day. Instagram: @whentheypoppedpodTikTok: @whentheypoppedEmail: whentheypoppedy2k@gmail.comWebsite: linktree.com/whentheypopped
Send Mary and Kelsey a Message!Mary and Kelsey share their final thoughts on the Backstreet Boys 30th anniversary celebration. Plus, get their thoughts on BSB superlatives and things to know if you’re planning to join the next Backstreet’s Back at the Beach celebration!Instagram: @whentheypoppedpodTikTok: @whentheypoppedEmail: whentheypoppedy2k@gmail.comWebsite: linktree.com/whentheypopped
Send Mary and Kelsey a Message!Live and *unedited* from Cancun, Mary and Kelsey share a recap of nights 3 and 4 Backstreet’s Back At The Beach, the Backstreet Boys’ 30th anniversary celebration. Instagram: @whentheypoppedpodTikTok: @whentheypoppedEmail: whentheypoppedy2k@gmail.comWebsite: linktree.com/whentheypopped
Send Mary and Kelsey a Message!Live and *unedited* from Cancun, Mary and Kelsey share a recap of nights 1 and 2 Backstreet’s Back At The Beach, the Backstreet Boys’ 30th anniversary celebration. Follow us on IG at @whentheypoppedpod for live updates!! Instagram: @whentheypoppedpodTikTok: @whentheypoppedEmail: whentheypoppedy2k@gmail.comWebsite: linktree.com/whentheypopped
Send Mary and Kelsey a Message!This week, Kelsey and Mary put on their critic hats and compile their top songs from 1999. This episode is loaded with contemporary favorites from Shania Twain, Cher, TLC, and enduring hits that will bring you right back to butterfly clips, like Kiss Me, Boom Boom Boom Boom, Mambo No. 5, Summer Girls, C’est La Vie, and more. As always, you can expect to learn how these songs took over the airwaves ahead of the new millennium and fun behind-the-scenes stories. Instagram: @whentheypoppedpodTikTok: @whentheypoppedEmail: whentheypoppedy2k@gmail.comWebsite: linktree.com/whentheypopped
Send Mary and Kelsey a Message!In this episode, Mary and Kelsey discuss when P!nk’s popped and her best-selling 2001 album, Missundaztood. They discuss top-charting hits Get The Party Started, Just Like A Pill, Don’t Let Me Get Me, and more of the bops, like Lady Marmalade, that made Pink the colossal pop star she is today. Instagram: @whentheypoppedpodTikTok: @whentheypoppedEmail: whentheypoppedy2k@gmail.comWebsite: linktree.com/whentheypopped
Send Mary and Kelsey a Message!Mary and Kelsey are thrilled to welcome the hilarious and charming Kelly Clinger, former backup singer for Britney Spears and all-around gem of a human, back to the pod to answer your questions! Plus, Kelly, who grew up alongside *NSYNC and was there from the very beginning, tells us what it was like to hear their newest song on Justin Timberlake’s latest album, and seeing the group reunite at Justin’s recent LA show. They also discuss Britney Spears’ memoir, and some of Kelly’s never-before-seen pop culture history relics she found in her recent move. Visit @whentheypoppedpod on Instagram to see them! Be sure to follow Kelly at @kelcling on Instagram!Instagram: @whentheypoppedpodTikTok: @whentheypoppedEmail: whentheypoppedy2k@gmail.comWebsite: linktree.com/whentheypopped
Send Mary and Kelsey a Message! In this week’s episode, Mary and Kelsey throw it back to the magical year of 2004 to discuss top hits from Lil Jon, Usher, JoJo, J-Kwon, Baby Bash, Linkin’ Park, and more. They also debate age-old questions that sprung from this era, like what did Kelis’ Milkshake really mean, how does one shake it like a saltshaker as the Ying Yang Twins intended, and if Chingy’s hit Holidae Inn raised the cultural stock of the hotel chain. Instagram: @whentheypoppedpodTikTok: @whentheypoppedEmail: whentheypoppedy2k@gmail.comWebsite: linktree.com/whentheypopped
Send Mary and Kelsey a Message!In the second and final part of their Katy Perry deep dive, Mary and Kelsey explore Katy’s chart-topping singles from Teenage Dream: Complete Confection, Prism, Witness, and Smile. The gals also discuss Katy’s record-breaking Super Bowl Halftime Show that delivered us the Left Shark phenomenon (plus an update on where Left Shark is now!), her Vegas residency, and what Katy’s been up to lately. Instagram: @whentheypoppedpodTikTok: @whentheypoppedEmail: whentheypoppedy2k@gmail.comWebsite: linktree.com/whentheypopped
Send Mary and Kelsey a Message!Katy Perry’s first album came out in 2001, so Mary and Kelsey are considering her a y2k pop queen and thus deserving of her very own deep dive! In part I of those two-part episode, Mary and Kelsey discuss Katy’s transition from Christian rock to topping the pop charts with her first album, One Of The Boys, and Teenage Dream and a track by track analysis of when Katy popped! Instagram: @whentheypoppedpodTikTok: @whentheypoppedEmail: whentheypoppedy2k@gmail.comWebsite: linktree.com/whentheypopped
Send Mary and Kelsey a Message!25 years ago, tweens across Sweden - and soon after, the world - were introduced to the timeless musical stylings of ABBA thanks to a new group of young teens called ABBA Teens. Quickly after their first single, the group changed their name to A*Teens, and branched out from ABBA covers to create their own original music. In this episode Mary and Kelsey discuss A*Teens’ meteoric rise to international stardom, their biggest hits like Upside Down (Bouncing Off The Ceiling), Sugar Rush, Floorfiller and more, and their recent reunion. Instagram: @whentheypoppedpodTikTok: @whentheypoppedEmail: whentheypoppedy2k@gmail.comWebsite: linktree.com/whentheypopped
Send Mary and Kelsey a Message!We’re addic- we’re addicted to 2000s pop punk. It’s that simple. In this episode Mary and Kelsey revisit the discography of their biggest inspiration for emo AIM away messages: Simple Plan. They discuss their origin story, when they popped, and their biggest hits including I’m Just A Kid, I’d Do Anything, Perfect, Welcome To My Life, and more, plus an update on where you can catch them live on tour! Instagram: @whentheypoppedpodTikTok: @whentheypoppedEmail: whentheypoppedy2k@gmail.comWebsite: linktree.com/whentheypopped
Send Mary and Kelsey a Message!In honor of Valentine’s week, Mary and Kelsey are celebrating the season of love with an episode dedicated to the undisputed rom com queen of y2k: Cameron Diaz. The gals take a look back at their favorite Cameron movies including My Best Friend’s Wedding, There’s Something About Mary, and The Sweetest Thing. They discuss when Cameron popped and where she is now! Instagram: @whentheypoppedpodTikTok: @whentheypoppedEmail: whentheypoppedy2k@gmail.comWebsite: linktree.com/whentheypopped
Send Mary and Kelsey a Message!“I like your pants. I like your shirt. I like your face.” And we LOVE Alex M., the breakout star of Laguna Beach’s second season. Alex Murrel joins When They Popped to share her experiences and stories as a reality television pioneer and her favorite and not-so-favorite moments from the show. Alex also shares more about her post-Laguna life as a recording artist, and what she’s up to now as a supermom to her young children. Let the rain fall down, and let your volume turn up, because this is a juicy one!! Be sure to follow Alex on Instagram @alexmurrel and TikTok @alexmurreljohnsonInstagram: @whentheypoppedpodTikTok: @whentheypoppedEmail: whentheypoppedy2k@gmail.comWebsite: linktree.com/whentheypopped
Send Mary and Kelsey a Message!To celebrate the 2024 Grammy Awards Kelsey and Mary are rewinding back 20 years to the 2004 awards ceremony. It was a breakthrough year for many artists who are now household names, like 50 Cent, Ludacris, Sean Paul, Beyoncé (solo), Avril Lavigne, and Evanescence. We also saw some familiar faves honored with nominations, like Missy Elliott, Eminem, Christina Aguilera, and The Neptunes. This episode is full of hot takes as the girls go through the list of top winners in a game of “were they robbed?” Instagram: @whentheypoppedpodTikTok: @whentheypoppedEmail: whentheypoppedy2k@gmail.comWebsite: linktree.com/whentheypopped
Send Mary and Kelsey a Message!In 2004, Perez Hilton founded his eponymous site, changing the celebrity gossip game forever. At its peak, PerezHilton.com is reported to have had 7 million visitors a day. In this episode, Mary and Kelsey look back at 20 years of “The Queen of All Media,” his biting commentary and signature (usually inappropriate) doodles, and the toxic tabloid culture of y2k. They also examine Perez’s instrumental role in kickstarting the careers of two of today’s biggest pop stars - Katy Perry and Lady Gaga - and his *very public* falling out with Gaga. They also discuss Perez’s change of heart in 2010 when he vowed to stop being mean to celebrities. If you ran to the computer lab between classes to refresh Perez’s site and read the latest celeb news, this episode is for you!Instagram: @whentheypoppedpodTikTok: @whentheypoppedEmail: whentheypoppedy2k@gmail.comWebsite: linktree.com/whentheypopped
Send Mary and Kelsey a Message!Kelsey and Mary do a deep dive on their favorite subject, Max Martin. Max is the king of pop production, songwriting, and composition. He’s the brains behind hits like Baby One More Time, I Want It That Way, and Bye Bye Bye. What you may not know is that luckily for us, Max didn’t leave his hard-hitting beats in y2k. He has kept the hits rolling with stars like Celine Dion, The Weekend, Ed Sheeran, Justin Bieber, Pink, and more. This episode explores hits you probably didn’t know are Max bops (tbh, even Kelsey and Mary were shocked by some of them), his signature Swedish sound, and his recipe for a hit song. Instagram: @whentheypoppedpodTikTok: @whentheypoppedEmail: whentheypoppedy2k@gmail.comWebsite: linktree.com/whentheypopped
Send Mary and Kelsey a Message!You may know Devon Daniels for her witty romantic comedy books Meet You In The Middle, which was named one the Best Books of 2021 by USA Today, and The Rom Con. But you may not know she was also *heavily* featured in the I Want It That Way music video as one of the screaming fans at the iconic LAX plane hangar. Devon received more screen time than most thus becoming the object of young Mary and young Kelsey’s envy. In this episode, Mary and Kelsey finally get the opportunity to ask Devon all of their burning questions, like what it was like to be part of one of the most recognizable music videos of all time and going TikTok viral 20 years later for it. Devon hilariously recounts notable interactions with Backstreet Boys, NSYNC, Jessica Simpson, and her experiences sneaking into *the* events of the late 90s and early 2000s like the Kids’ Choice Awards and Blockbuster Movie Awards. Devon even shares her binder filled with celebrity photos with us and other behind-the-scenes gems, like the one and only celebrity to ever refuse a photo with her! Just like her books, Devon is wickedly funny and engaging. This episode is a must listen for any pop culture junkie. Instagram: @whentheypoppedpodTikTok: @whentheypoppedEmail: whentheypoppedy2k@gmail.comWebsite: linktree.com/whentheypopped
Send Mary and Kelsey a Message!Mary and Kelsey kick off 2024 and Season 2 of When They Popped with a retrospective look at the biggest chart toppers of 2005. This episode will bring you right back to your Juicy Couture jumpsuit and tall Ugg days with songs from Gwen Stefani, Kelly Clarkson, The Pussycat Dolls, Mariah Carey, Mario, Ciara, Green Day, and more. If your love for the pod is b-a-n-a-n-a-s please consider leaving us 5 stars and a review!Instagram: @whentheypoppedpodTikTok: @whentheypoppedEmail: whentheypoppedy2k@gmail.comWebsite: linktree.com/whentheypopped