
When They Popped - A Y2K Pop Culture Podcast
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.
Episodes
Backstreet Boys Millennium 2.0 XL Episode

Leighton Meester’s Underrated Music Career

When Disney Channel Popped w/ “Disney High” Author Ashley Spencer

Perez Hilton Dishes on Y2K Celebs, His Career, & More!

AnnaLynne McCord - Part 2

Catching Up with AnnaLynne McCord - Part 1

2001 Pop Culture Moments with @ilovethe00s

Catching Up With LFO’s Brad Fischetti & O-Town’s Trevor Penick

Our Favorite Movies from 2000

Lindsay Lohan’s Speak Turns 20

Top 5 Y2K Moments in 2024

Paris & Nicole: The Encore Reactions

Backstreet Boys vs. *NSYNC Holiday Albums Listening Party

Underrated Boybands of the 00s

You’ve Got Mail: Y2k Mail Bag

In Conversation with BBMak

Larger Than Life: Reign Of The Boybands Review

The Story of LFO (Lyte Funkie Ones)

O-Town Lines & Circles Concert and VIP Review

Pop2000 Tour Recap: O-Town, Ryan Cabrera, Chris Kirkpatrick, and LFO

David Perez on C Note, 90s boy bands, & Lou Pearlman

Y2K Trends & Sustainable Fashion with ESLLA Founders Leigh Dorough & Charlotte Wienckoski

The Ultimate Y2K Bachelorette Playlist

Ashley Parker Angel’s Soundtrack To Your Life Listening Party

WTP Book Club: Over The Influence by Jojo
