Burning the Disco Down

Happy international women's day!! Today (and every day) we are celebrating the women who are changing the music industry. Join us as we chat about moments in pop culture that have altered our brain chemistry. From Rihanna to Olivia Rodrigo, let's give credit where credit is due.  Instagram: @burningthediscodownpod @kaiyaolsen @aspen.hammer TikTok: @burningthediscodown @kaiyaolsen @aspenswilde...

The Selena Gomez drama is all over the headlines right now, but where did this drama all begin?  (Spoiler alert: we are team Selena) Full of speculations and shade, thus feud has been in the making since 2011. Walk through every stage of this decade-long beef with us, and of course get taken on a few tangents along the way because it wouldn't be our podcast without them.  Instagram: @bur...

Happy National Margarita Day, and happy OBX week!! In honor of everyone’s favorite Netflix hit, we are taking a deep dive into on-screen relationships that made it (briefly) off-screen. From the early 2000s to 2023, on-screen relationships (almost) always end in turmoil. Join us as we burn down men’s wrongs, talk about our favorite on-screen couples, and of course find some tangents along the way....

From the Grammy's to the Brits, what a week it's been! And pop culture isn't slowing down any time soon... This week Kaiya and Aspen are joined by a very special guest, Alicia. In preparation of Niall Horan's new single coming out this week, we get to talk all things Niall and 1D with the resident expert herself.  What did everyone's favorite Irishman send her in the mail? How did she secure...

This week, you guessed it, we are covering the topic on everyone’s minds: the 2023 Grammy’s. From the red carpet to album of the year, we are breaking it all down for you step by step and sharing our unpopular opinions along the way. In fact…Kaiya and Aspen might actually disagree this week… Who deserved Song of the Year? Whose fits slayed and whose flopped? And of course, what did Taylor Swift an...

Can I Ask You a Question...? If you were face to face with Taylor Swift what would you say to her? Taken from a running list in their phones, this week Kaiya and Aspen share what they would ask Taylor Swift if they ever had the chance. From questions about her skincare routine to the two-thousand-one-hundred-ninety-days of her love blackout, their quick meet and greet with Taylor might just turn i...

As concert season quickly approaches, let's chat about things you must have for any show or themed night. We've got you covered with our favorite products. From getting ready to getting home at the end of the night, grab your pen and paper because you don't want to go without these concert essentials. As always, follow us on: Instagram: @burningthediscodownpod @kaiyaolsen @aspen.hammer TikTok: @bu...

In this especially unhinged episode, Kaiya and Aspen discuss Rolling Stone's 50 Worst Decisions in Music History . We had absolutely no idea where this episode was going, but it's a fun one nonetheless! Join us as we discuss everything from Sco*ter Br*un to Fyre Fest, and learn some things along the way. (Did you know that "Umbrella" wasn't originally written for Rhianna??) Instagram:  @burni...

Join Kaiya and Aspen this week as we talk about our pop culture ins and outs. What are we bringing into 2023, and what are we leaving in 2022?  Disclaimer: these are simply our opinions, and yours can be different that’s okay  As always, be sure to follow us on TikTok at @burningthediscodown and Instagram at @burningthediscodownpod

If you use social media, watch the news, or basically exist at all, you probably know about the great Southwest-gate of 2022. Thousands of flights were canceled and bags lost, but why? What happened? Unfortunately, our very own Kaiya fell victim to canceled flights and lost luggage. Join us this week as we break down what went wrong, and how we think Southwest could rectify these issues. As always...

As 2022 comes to a close, join Kaiya and Aspen as we revisit the most memorable pop culture moments of the year. From Coachella to the Midnights announcement,  and everything in between, let's chat about the pop culture events that altered our brain chemistry in 2022. As always, be sure to follow us on TikTok at @ burningthediscodown and Instagram at @ burningthediscodownpod

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Burning the Disco Down!  In honor of the season, join us this week as we rank some of our favorite holiday pop albums and songs, revisit some classic holiday movies, and maybe do a little too much caroling. As always, be sure to follow us on TikTok at @ burningthediscodown and Instagram at @ burningthediscodownpod . 

The Eras Tour is quickly approaching, and we have much to discuss.  Join us this week as we put in our guesses for the Eras Tour setlist: what songs we think Taylor will 100% play, our dream performances, and mash-ups to satisfy all ten eras.  Plus, it wouldn't be one of our episodes without a few rambles: what's been going on in our lives, pop culture, and what we've been hyper-fix...

This week we are talking about some of our favorite small businesses for all of your merch needs in honor of the holiday season. From jewelry to stickers and everything in between, we bring you our ultimate gift guide.  As always, don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast to hear new episodes weekly, and follow us on Tiktok: @burningthediscodown and Instagram: @burningthediscodownpod  Shop this epi...

Join us this week as we talk about our favorite (and least favorite) celebrity brands. From Pleasing to Rare Beauty and everything in between,  we break down our favorite products, what makes a great celebrity brand, and which products aren't worth the money (brb entering our beauty influencer era).  As always, don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast to hear new episodes weekly, and follow u...

At this point, we are pretty sure that the entire world knows how badly Taylor Swift's tour ticket sale went last week. BUT we are here to teach you some shady things about Ticketmaster you might not know... Join us as we burn Ticketmaster down (again), talk about our personal experiences, and explain what went so wrong.   As always, don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast to hear new episod...

It’s time to join us for a Swiftie learning session! This week, Kaiya and Aspen go through some of the most commonly misheard Taylor Swift lyrics. Who knows, you might learn something along the way…  As always, don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast to hear new episodes weekly, and follow us on Tiktok: @burningthediscodown and Instagram: @burningthediscodownpod  You can also follow us on our per...

Join Kaiya and Aspen as they recap the craziest (and arguably best) vacation of all time. Why did we sob in an LA Starbucks on a random Tuesday morning? Who called Kaiya an icon? Who saw Aspen's living room?  3 Love On Tour shows, 1 Taylor Fest show, 3 Taylor Swift notices, 2 beach trips, 1 tour announcement, and the best donut we've ever had all made this week the ultimate fangirl vacat...

This week, in honor of a certain pop stars recent tour announcement, Kaiya and Aspen break down all of the concerts that they have attended. Starting all the way back with Hannah Montana,  to Harry Styles recent tour, we go on a journey through what makes a concert really bad (so much so that you have to leave) , what makes artists stand out, and ramble along the way (about topics that don't...

WE ARE OFFICIALLY IN THE MIDNIGHTS ERA! While Taylor Swift is breaking records left and right, join Kaiya and Aspen as we break down every song, our favorite lyrics, and what we think each song is about.  (Spoiler alert, this may be our favorite album of all time) As always, don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast to hear new episodes weekly, and follow us on Tiktok: @burningthediscodown and Inst...

This just in: Kaiya is now on Raya! If you don’t know, Raya is kind of like…a dating app for celebrities. Come along as we set up her account, and go through her first batch of swipes.  As always, don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast to hear new episodes weekly, and follow us on Tiktok: @burningthediscodown and Instagram: @burningthediscodownpod  You can also follow us on our personal Instagra...

This week we are catching up on the newest episodes of Midnights Mayhem With Me! Plus, Aspen dives into the Karma theories and explains why she is a Karma truther.  As always, don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast to hear new episodes weekly, and follow us on Tiktok: @burningthediscodown and Instagram: @burningthediscodownpod  You can also follow us on our personal Instagrams: @kaiyaolsen @aspe...

Kaiya and Aspen are reporting live after Tuesday’s episode of Midnights Mayhem With Me.  Join us as we dive into fan theories, discuss which ones may be true, and put our guesses in for what these tracks are going to sound like.  As always, don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast to hear new episodes weekly, and follow us on Tiktok: @burningthediscodown and Instagram: @burningthediscodownpod  You...

Join Kaiya and Aspen as we recap the last week both in pop culture and our lives. What celebrity did Aspen meet? What was the drama for HSLOT Austin Night 1? Did Harry Styles really fall in love with Kaiya? Why did Aspen cry at Taylor Fest St. Louis? Hear it all and more on this week’s episode! As always, don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast to hear new episodes weekly, and follow us on Tiktok...

This is your last and final warning that there are MANY spoilers in this week's episode.  Join Kaiya and Aspen as we break down the details of Don't Worry Darling together, because there is a LOT to unpack. This episode is for people who have either seen the movie and want someone to scream with or people who want the plot laid out for them before they see it for whatever reason (we won&...