Hey Dude... The 90s Called!

Talk about a fascinating trajectory. Find out what prompted Stacy and her family to go from a huge house in Pennsylvania to a cramped apartment in Manhattan. Why she didn't feel ready for the starring role in 'My Two Dads?" Why she is FINALLY watching all seven seasons of 'Step By Step' for the first time ever!! And, what made her decide to practice law after such a successful sitcom career? See o...

*NSYNC founder Chris Kirkpatrick is 'Tearin' Up Our Hearts' in this awesome episode of Hey Dude the 90s Called! Chris looks back at his 'boy band' days...but make no mistake about it, there are more 5-part harmonies on the horizon! Plus, a look at the band's rise to fame on TRL, the tragic fall of MTV, and how they worked with legends like Michael Jackson, Phil Collins and even got a surprise bath...

Candace Cameron Bure filled our houses and our hearts in the 90s as a member of the Tanner family. Decades later, she still feels like home! In this episode, we look back at how it all started for Candace AND her heartthrob brother Kirk. Did she really manage his fan club as a teenager?!? Plus, find out who experienced growing pains in that first season of Full House, and the painstaking journey t...

Beth Broderick cast her spell on us when she starred as Aunt Zelda in "Sabrina the Teenage Witch," but she was making magic happen long before then. From her very first series with Brad Pitt, to her roles in "Bonfire of the Vanities" and "Fools Rush In"...Beth's body of work is extensive! She shares so many great stories, from her romance with a huge director, to the person who made her life hell...

With a resume that includes classics like Rain Man, Jerry Maguire, The Green Mile, and Jumangi just to name a few...it's no wonder Bonnie Hunt has some stories to tell. Like who was supposed to play Jerry Maguire before Tom Cruise got the role? What hit show did she turn down and why? How did she go from being a full-time nurse to an Emmy nominee? What A-list comedians would accompany Bonnie to th...

98 Degrees founding member Jeff Timmons discovered perfect harmony when he assembled the acapela group turned TRL superstars. But before their chart-topping bops and ballads, the boy band paid plenty of dues by becoming their own marketing machine. In this episode we learn about their days driving Winnebagos, industry hurdles they had to overcome, and fences they had to jump (literally) just to ge...

Actor, singer, and voice actor Scott Grimes may have casually stumbled into an audition as a child, but Hollywood had other plans for this true triple talent.  We learn how he was spotted by Broadway legend Tommy Tune, recruited by Bob Hope, performed with Russell Crowe, and hired by Seth MacFarlane. Plus, how did a 2-episode arc on E.R. turn into a 7-year gig? What was it like to star on "Party o...

'Scandal' star Dan Bucatinsky may have landed his major roles in the 2000's but the grind started in the 90s! The actor, writer, and Lisa Kudrow's longtime producing partner describes the highs and lows of Hollywood. Like his Emmy nominated show that got cancelled, the major role on 'Friends' that he didn't end up getting, and how he stumbled upon the beginning of the streaming revolution. Plus- a...

Former Nickelodeon kid Will Friedle talks to us about the days BEFORE he became Eric on the massive hit "Boy Meets World"...from commuting to the city at age 11, to moving to Hollywood as a teen, to his massive crush on Christine Taylor! He also talks about why he thought he was going to be fired from Boy Meets World, how his anxiety almost cost him his career, and how his mentor William Daniels (...

You've been asking, and we've been listening! To celebrate our one year anniversary of "Hey Dude the 90s Called"...we wanted to dive deep into the show that linked us for life. This time, we chat with Mr. Ernst himself- actor David Brisbin AND Emmy Winning Writer and Producer Graham Yost. They spill LOTS of beans from the ranch- and yes, the grownups on the set totally knew about the behind-the-sc...

Snuggle up by the fire with our special holiday episode celebrating the 90s Christmas classic 'Home Alone.' We are joined by two members of the McCallister family, Senta Moses and Hillary Wolf who gift us with the most amazing behind-the-scenes stories! From Michael Jackson casually crashing the set, to sharing a first kiss with Macaulay Culkin's older brother, to the scenes John Candy totally imp...

Kevin Connolly has been working steadily since he was a kid, and he shares some of the best stories we've heard on this podcast so far! From the ugly leather jacket that launched his career, to the actress that broke his heart, to the movie that made him flee the country but led him to meet the woman he loves! Kevin may have run in the same Hollywood circles that his hit show "Entourage" was based...

From Wayne’s World to True Lies to Lilo & Stitch… Tia Carrere was born to be a leading lady.  After being discovered in a grocery store in Waikiki, she took Hollywood by storm with back to back blockbusters. Countless movies, shows, and 2 Grammy wins later…Tia is still sparkling, singing, and saying “Aloha” once again in the Lilo & Stitch Live Action film currently in production. See omnys...

Soleil Moon Frye won our hearts as the beloved Punky Brewster in the 80's...but make no mistake, her incredible coming of age story happened in the 90s and she has the footage to prove it! She captured this magical decade in her movie "Kid 90" now streaming on Hulu. She tells us about the heart warming (and at times heart wrenching) look at life at the center of Hollywood's teen scene alongside Le...

From his MTV days to his 90s comedy flicks like "Encino Man" and "Bio-Dome"...Pauly Shore helped define funny in the 90s. Being raised by the legends who passed through his family owned venue "The Comedy Store"...Pauly pursued the path of laughs with or without the support of his family. In this episode, he talks about the therapy of comedy, and how a meme turned into a movement for a Richard Simm...

This couple is comedy gold! Patton pounded the pavement as a stand-up comic, while Meredith launched her career in the classic film "Annie."   While their careers started out differently, their digital roads would eventually cross prompting a love story worthy of its own Rom-Com! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See...

He did the time, he did the slime!  Double Dare host Marc Summers was the pillar of Nickelodeon back in the 90s and continues entertaining crowds to this day. Find out how the Indiana native got the coveted hosting gig after thousands of applicants, and how his unbelievable run-in with Burt Reynolds ended up being a blessing in disguise! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn m...

Separately, Richard Marx and Daisy Fuentes took the 90s by storm in their respective careers...but fate (and Twitter) would bring them together decades later proving that sometimes love is "Right Here Waiting." In this episode we cover everything from his countless hit songs, how she became a household name as an MTV VJ, and how their 90s hair became such a "mane" attraction.  See omnystudio.com/l...

It's a 90's car radio mashup! Hootie and the Blowfish drummer Jim Sonefeld tells us how the southern rock band pulled us out of our 90's angst after the grunge takeover...and Edwin McCain tells us about recording "I'll Be"...one of the biggest ballads of all time! These musicians have toured together since the 90's and remain friends and collaborators to this day. Hear them together again on their...

From policing the streets of Chicago to becoming Jerry Springer's right hand man...Steve Wilkos has become a staple on daytime television just by being himself. The tough-as-nails talk show host remembers the unbreakable bond he had with Jerry, how fist fights suddenly became the norm on television, and how he landed "The Steve Wilkos Show" which is still on the air 17 seasons later!! See omnystud...

Before there was "Bennifer," there was "Bope"...the soap super couple that dominated daytime television for decades. This week we chat with "Days of Our Lives" stars Kristian Alfonso and Peter Reckell who played Hope and Bo on DOOL.Did they ever date in real life? What movie star auditioned for Peter's role? Why did Kristian leave the show? And what keeps bringing them back to Salem? See omnystudi...

This isn't just a reunion, it's a revival! This week, we chat with the cast of the 90's musical series "California Dreams" ahead of their upcoming New York City concert on October 13th. Five main cast-members tell us how they landed the roles, and mastered the musical performances the fans loved for five full seasons. Plus, find out which one of our hosts auditioned for the show back in the day, a...

*NSYNC is back baby!! Our favorite boy band reunites more than 20 years later and Lance Bass takes us on his full circle journey. From his Mississippi dreams as a kid, to *NSYNC fans taking over Times Square...to the six month hiatus that ended up lasting decades! Plus, the crazy story behind his mission to space, his unforgettable cameo in Zoolander, and why the band is now in a "Better Place." S...

David's longtime bestie is the super sweet CEO of our favorite candy store in the WORLD, "Dylan's Candy Bar!" Find out how Dylan and David navigated the 90's together and how she helped him through his heartbreak when Christine and David broke up during their Hey Dude days. Plus, Dylan dishes on being the daughter of fashion designer Ralph Lauren, and how the 90's inspires her to this day!  See om...

This conversation packs a powerful 90's punch as the former American Gladiator recalls the reality competition full of muscles and mullets! Find out how an accidental knockout led to the job of his dreams...and all the obstacles he endured on and off the show. Plus, the piece of advice that almost left David and Chrisitne in tears!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more a...