Cassandra Explains It All

Today Steven and I sit down to go over an article about the upcoming Doc, Fallen Idols: Nick and Aaron Carter. We have some inside information and a few updates as well. Let me know your thoughts below!

Today I interview Bunny ( cheap van life with bunny) and talk about the rise of interest in the infamous Slab City. Trigger warning as this episode contains some pretty graphic stories. Slab City, also called The Slabs, is an unincorporated, off-the-grid alternative lifestyle community consisting largely of snowbirds in the Salton Trough area of the Sonoran Desert, in Imperial County, California....

Have you ever wondered what happened to "McGruff the Crime Dog"? Well today Steven and I sit down to unearth some shocking news! In 2014 John R. Morales was sentenced to 16 years in prison after being arrested in 2011. He was found in possession of a large quantity of drugs, weapons (a hand grenade), and tons of ammunition. We also talk a bit about Drew Barrymore, at the time she was alr...

Steven and I sit down to discuss Alexa's recent erratic behavior, including silencing survivors and yelling at AOC. We take a closer look at why Alexa refuses to call out SLOAN for platforming Enty and much more! Trigger warning as toward the end of the episode Alexa reviews a clip sent to me by Enty that she describes as the wost thing she has ever heard. Let's get into why these online g...

Max (measuring flicks) and Cassandra kick off their month-long exploration of the cinematic archetype and cultural phenomenon that is the Manic Pixie Dream Girl with 2004's Garden State. Are MPDG's just a holdover of outdated feminine societal structures from eras past? Infantilized male fantasies? Freudian mommy stand-ins' listless dudes feel okay about kissing? Are there two funk son...

In this extra long episode Cass and Tiff do a deep dive into the relationship timeline! 

Today we are doing a quick recap of The Woman in Me. Michelle Williams is a genius and as tragic and heartbreaking as this book is, I can't wait to listen to it all over again. Enjoy ;)

I couldn't think of anything scarier for Halloween than these two monsters! MAJOR TRIGGER WARNING FOR THIS EPISODE. Today I am taking a look at the only project Shia and Marilyn ever did together Born Villian, but that's not the only thing they have in common. Born Villain is a surrealist horror short film directed by actor Shia LaBeouf in collaboration with singer Marilyn Manson. The film...

I didn't have much time to edit but Allison and I did get a chance to dive into Tampa 90's con!!!!! We both went this past weekend and met SO many of our favorite nostalgic celebrities with Allison even getting to interview some of them. I can't wait to share this episode with you as it was such a treat to have someone who was a member of the press behind the scenes for us. We discuss...

PATREON PREVIEW!!!! Today we begin our journey through Drew Barrymore's culturally iconic and illusive memoir, Little Girl Lost. The child star of "E.T." describes her own nightmarish descent into alcohol and drug addiction--habits that were encouraged by her unique lifestyle--and her decision to enter therapy at age thirteen. Chapter 1 - Headlines. Enjoy ;)

In this episode I speak with Melanie Martin to discuss important and tough topics like grief, motherhood and Aaron's legacy. We discuss mental health, addiction and growth. We get into staying with Aaron through the hard times, Louis and others, stalkers and parasocial relationships, cheating rumors and we also leave the door open for more questions! This episode is a relief in many ways but a...

Today we are revisiting one of the most underrated Nickelodeon shows out there. A spunky 14-year-old orphan from Philadelphia has difficulty adjusting to life on a Montana ranch owned by her long-lost cousins, the Lowes. Storylines dealing with Caitlin's attempts to satisfy her restless nature also address adolescent concerns such as peer pressure, stereotypes and sibling rivalry. Enjoy ;) 

In today's episode, we go way back to the nostalgia "Ska/Reggae" scene of So Cal! The sunny days of Sublime, No Doubt, Lit and that sweet sweet cultural appropriation! I indulge in the nostalgia of that insanely large Sublime Sun tattoo that someone you knew undoubtably had. I ask the important questions like, if Brad hadn't died would we have to suffer the timeline of Jack Johns...

Here is part one of a Gilmore Girls episode that was recently released on my patreon. For more bonus episodes please consider joning :) Today I am joined by Harley Quinn, host of many hit podcasts to discuss this amazing nostalgic episode of Gilmore Girls. This is part one of two! We review the entire episode and talk about some behind the scenes of Gilmore Girls and our love of the show! Enjoy ;)...

In case you forgot: Dr. Drew was in a Mary-Kate and Ashley movie! Today I take a look at Dr. Drew's Love Line era recordings the night before and after the premier of New York Minute. This new insight into the Olsen twins' lives is valuable beyond measure. I also take a look at why this film although being a cult classic is largely problematic in nature. Enjoy ;)

Today I am very excited to talk about all things Lawarence brothers. Of course, I go over the recent allegation made by Mathew Lawarence, but this is actually more of a deep dive on Joey Lawarence, Brittany Murphy, The Torkelson's and Almost Home. The Torkelsons , 1991, to June 6, 1993 the series starred Connie Ray , Olivia Burnette , and William Schallert . For the second and final season, th...

LFO Member Brian “Brizz” Gillis Dead at 47Brian “Brizz” Gillis, one of the original founders of LFO, died March 29, his fellow band member Brad Fischetti said in an Instagram post. He was 47. His cause of death has not been shared. It may not be summer, but it is high time to talk about Summer Girls. Did you know that Rich Cronin wrote most of LFO'S songs about Jennifer Love Hewitt? On this ep...

This week Lyndon joins me to talk about one of the most unforgettable shows Disney aired in the Zoog Disney era. Bug Juice is about kids trying to adapt to summer camp. Along the way making friends and having unforgettable memories. This documentary lets teenagers at summer camp talk about their feelings as they experience events like love, heartbreak, friend fights, and growing pains. The first s...

Today my guest is a good friend Tyisha Hampton, often referred to online as "Kel Mitchells Ex Wife" is an actress and writer and the ex-wife of Kel Mitchell. We all remember Kel from Nickelodeon's All That, Keenan and Kel and Good Burger but like most things with Nickelodeon, this got dark. Did you know that Kel is now a youth minister for a California church? No? Me either!  We talk about so...

When I think Christmas, I think horror movies. This is an episode that previously was posted to the Cassandra Explains It All Patreon, enjoy!  Do you need over two hours of Max (Measuring Flicks) and I reviewing 1998's The Faculty? Yes, you do and it's guaranteed to jack you up.  When Casey Connor, Herrington High School's newspaper photographer, witnesses the murder of a nurse and sees...

Today animator Brett Wilson joins me to discuss Dr. Katz for Thanksgiving! We learn about Dr. Katz's musical relationship to Robin Williams and have a ton of fun reviewing this amazing episode. Enjoy ;) 

Happy Thanksgiving! Today I'm joined by Enty lawyer to discuss the mystery of Michelle Trachtenberg. We go through everything from her start on Clarissa Explains It All, The Adventures of Pete and Pete, and Harriet the Spy to her iconic roles on Gossip Girl, Weeds, Buffy and of course the Joss Whedon of it all. We discover an unfortunate Bryan Singer connection and reveal some exclusive blind item...

Trigger warning for talk of anorexia and the pro ana community at large . This entire episode involves a lot of talk about appearance and how it can affect our self-worth. Libby is back to talk Daria! One of my all-time favorite shows. It's crazy how well Daria holds up and how endlessly rewatchable it is. I hope you all the best New Year's Eve ever! Daria and Jane create an iconoclastic poster fo...

This morning I saw that Aaron's album "Blacklisted" was released before he has even been laid to rest.  I have so many words for the people who have surrounded Aaron over the last few years, but I know I need more time to process those words in a way that won't get me sued. For now, I hope that you can all listen to this interview and form your own opinions on the types of people Aaron kept i...

Enty Joined Tiff and I to unpack the death of Aaron Carter. This is not something I ever wanted to record but I figured I should publish it to this feed as well for anyone who needs an Aaron update that doesn't listen to Welcome to the Carterverse pod.