When They Popped - A Y2K Pop Culture Podcast
Kelsey and Mary
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 the tabloids. Hosts Kelsey and Mary are discussing Y2Ks most impactful cultural moments, icons, and celebrities while chronicling their rise to stardom and discussing when they reached the pinnacle of pop culture, or, when they “popped!” The girls will also consider the cultural impact of Y2K on todays society and will look to see where our beloved Y2K stars are now.
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Disney Channel Original Movies
When They Popped - A Y2K Pop Culture Podcast
02/20/23 • 62 min
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This week Kelsey and Mary discuss the classic Y2K Disney Channel Original Movies that made their hearts go boom boom. From the iconic musical stylings of Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century to the futuristic tech of Smart House and Pixel Perfect and the based-on-true-story sports hit Double Teamed, Kelsey and Mary make their case for why these movies are worthy of a retroactive Oscar and an update on where the stars are now.
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Lindsay Lohan’s Speak Turns 20
When They Popped - A Y2K Pop Culture Podcast
01/06/25 • 59 min
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In this episode Mary and Kelsey go track by track of Lindsay Lohan’s debut album, Speak, in celebration of the album’s 20th anniversary. You’ll be brought back to 2004 and the toxic tabloids of the early aughts with bops like Rumors, Over, and more.
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Backstreet Boys Millennium 2.0 XL Episode
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03/03/25 • 81 min
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In this XL-sized episode, Mary and Kelsey dive deep into Backstreet Boys' Millennium with a track-by-track analysis of the multi-platinum record. Including quotes from interviews with Millennium writers, producers, and record execs, and their own memories from this era to bring, this nostalgic dissertation explains why I Want It That Way lyrics don't make sense, the controversy behind The One becoming a single over Don't Want You Back, and the personal tragedies the band endured in the lead-up of the album's release. Plus, they share their predictions for what's to come with the Millennium 2.0 release and upcoming Vegas Sphere residency.
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Olympic-Worthy Athletes of Y2K
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08/26/24 • 58 min
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The Olympics may be over, but Mary and Kelsey aren’t done talking about sports. In this episode, the girls award gold, silver, and bronze medals to podium-worthy athletes of Y2K both real (remember Ryan Sheckler?!) and imagined from their favorite Disney Channel Original movies like Brink, Gotta Kick It Up, Johnny Tsunami, and Luck Of The Irish. Tell us if you agree with their y2k podium in the comments or at @whentheypoppedpod on IG!
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BBMak’s Sooner or Later Album
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07/15/24 • 54 min
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BBMak’s debut album, Sooner or Later, celebrates its 25th anniversary of its original release this year. In this episode, Mary and Kelsey dissect the album track by track including BBMak’s biggest hit, Back Here, and other bops like Still On Your Side, Ghost Of You and Me, and other criminally underrated bops. This episode is a ride down memory lane laden with guitar-led three-part harmonies.
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Lady Gaga’s The Fame Turns Sweet Sixteen
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09/09/24 • 72 min
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In this episode, Mary and Kelsey offer a track by track analysis of The Fame, Lady Gaga’s debut album. They retell the story of Gaga’s Lower East Side club beginnings, getting dropped from her record label just three months after signing on, to when she popped with her debut single Just Dance. They discuss the big hits like Poker Face, Paparazzi and their favorite criminally underrated gems like Boys, Boys, Boys and Summerboy that still stand up 16 years later.
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Celebrity Feuds of the 00s with Fluently Forward’s Shannon McNamara
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04/07/25 • 55 min
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In this episode Mary and Kelsey are joined by Shannon McNamara of Fluently Forward podcast to discuss the biggest feuds of y2k: Mariah Carey vs, Eminem, Sarah Jessica Parker vs. Kim Cattrall, and Miley & Mandy vs. Selena & Demi. Whose side were you on?
Thanks to Shannon for joining us! Make sure to follow Shannon at @fluentlyforward and make sure to listen to Fluently Forward wherever you get your podcasts!
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Underrated Boybands of the 00s
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12/09/24 • 41 min
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In this episode, Mary and Kelsey compiled three underrate boybands of the late 90s and early 2000s: LMNT, Natural and B2k! They explore the biggest hits from these groups like Natural’s Put Your Arms Around Me, LMNT’s Juliet and B2k’s Bump, Bump, Bump and surmise why these bands don’t get the flowers they deserved!
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The Princess Diaries Soundtrack
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08/05/24 • 64 min
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In this episode, Mary and Kelsey celebrate 23 years of The Princess Diaries by sharing some of their favorite moments coupled with a listening party of the iconic soundtrack including gems from Backstreet Boys, Myra, Krystal Harris, Mandy Moore, Nobody’s Angel, Hanson, Steps, B*Witched, and more.
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How Pitbull Became Mr. Worldwide
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04/21/25 • 83 min
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Mary and Kelsey dive into the deep discography of global chart-topping sensation Pitull aka Mr. 305 aka Mr. Worldwide. They discuss how Pitbull has charmed the world with his signature catchphrases, iconic interpolations and guest features, and uplifting lyrics that have inspired arenas of women to don baldcaps and suits in his honor during his summer tour. Dale!
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The podcast is about Pop Culture, News, Entertainment News, Music, Music History and Podcasts.
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The episode title 'Disney Channel Original Movies' is the most popular.
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The average episode length on When They Popped - A Y2K Pop Culture Podcast is 56 minutes.
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The first episode of When They Popped - A Y2K Pop Culture Podcast was released on Jan 1, 2023.
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