Nostalgia & Now

This week Hollywood Raw co-host Dax Holt joins Kelli to pull back the curtain on Hollywood. From his years at TMZ to his love of P!NK's music, Dax shares stories from his career before the two dive into one of pop culture's biggest debates, just how many paparazzi photos are actually staged? It's a fun conversation full of behind the scenes stories and Hollywood insight. Listen to Hollywood Raw! -...

Kelli gives all of her thoughts on the Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding! **Please note when I said alix earle was there i meant Tate McRae** Sign up for Patreon --- www.patreon.com/NostalgiaandNowPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Kelli is joined by Devyn Simone, who's been on our screens since 2008! From The Real World to The Challenge, hosting and matchmaking, and maybe even stepping into the world of Bravo, Devyn has done it all. The two look back on her MTV journey, talk about finding love for others, discuss what she's been up to lately, and even touch on the newest chapter of her career. It's a conversation...

Sign up for Patreon to listen to the whole episode -- www.patreon.com/NostalgiaandNowPod This week Kelli is breaking down the term "industry plant" and exploring why it's become one of the internet's favorite buzzwords. Using Lorde as the main case study, along with a few other artists, she looks at where the label came from, what it actually means, and whether it's always fair. If you've ever won...

This week Kelli is sharing her full coming out story! www.patreon.com/NostalgiaandNowPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Kelli is joined by The Challenge champion Aviv Bruno! From Fresh Meat to her return years later, Aviv reflects on her time on MTV, shares behind the scenes stories, and looks back on how The Challenge has evolved over the years. Join the N&N Patreon for more! - /www.patreon.com/NostalgiaandNowPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Kelli is joined by friend and pop culture journalist Anna Rumer for a conversation that somehow covers everything from the evolution of celebrity news and the rise of think pieces to the Uncommon James opening party that brought them together. Along the way, Anna shares what it was really like traveling to Alaska and stepping aboard a Deadliest Catch boat, and the two swap stories about...

Before celebrities posted cryptic Instagram captions, they wrote hit songs. This week Kelli dives into the stories behind some of pop culture's most iconic celebrity-inspired tracks, from Amy Winehouse and Nas to Mariah Carey and Eminem, Ed Sheeran and Ellie Goulding, and the decades-long mystery of Carly Simon's "You're So Vain." Get ready for love triangles, celebrity feuds, and plenty of pop cu...

What's on Kelli's Mind? Every so often, Kelli sits down for a casual minisode to talk about whatever she's been thinking about lately. This week: Aneesa and Travis Kelce, Sophia Bush and Hilarie Burton, and a few other pop culture tangents. Timestamps below! 00:00 - Intro 00:45 - The Summer I Turned Pretty 4:23 - Jensen McRae 6:15 - Aneesa & Travis Kelce 11:43 - OTH Drama 16:16 - Outro Hosted...

This week, Kelli is joined by Shannon McNamara, host of Fluently Forward, for a nostalgic conversation that goes in just about every direction. From buying their first thong to debating the best food court meal, the two friends reminisce about growing up and swap stories from the early 2000s. Grab a snack and get ready to listen to them gab about a little bit of everything. Follow Shannon on IG -...

This week Kelli is here to pitch her ideas to save MTV! From revamping shows to creating a cable schedule, she's got a plan for all of it! Sign up for Patreon today ! https://www.patreon.com/NostalgiaandNowPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kelli is joined by Dumpster Dive Pod host Tom Hamlett to talk not only everything Summer House but also a little bit of Southern Hospitality. Join the nostalgia & now patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/NostalgiaandNowPod Follow Tom on IG - https://www.instagram.com/thetomhamlett Listen to Dumpster Dive - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dumpster-dive-a-reality-tv-deep-dive/id1533780254 Ho...

This week, Kelli is joined by Kendrick Tucker, host of I Ken Not, for a conversation that will transport you right back to the early 2000s. From One Tree Hill and the golden age of MySpace to the reality TV moments that shaped an entire generation, the two reminisce about the pop culture that defined their youth. Whether you spent your afternoons watching TRL, customizing your Top 8, or arguing ov...

From Next and Room Raiders to Parental Control and I Want a Famous Face, MTV gave us some of the most chaotic reality television ever made. This week, Kelli looks back at the unforgettable shows that defined the 2000s and examines why they would almost certainly never make it on air today. Sign up for the patreon for more content! - https://www.patreon.com/NostalgiaandNowPod Hosted on Acast. See a...

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Kelli is joined by Noor to chat about the second part of the Summer House reunion! Sign up for the Nostalgia & Now Patreon for more content - https://www.patreon.com/cw/NostalgiaandNowPod Follow Noor on IG - https://www.instagram.com/therealityispod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Friends to lovers or enemies to lovers? Meg Ryan or Julia Roberts? This week Kelli and Hannah Brown are diving into all things romantic comedy. After a quick round of rom-com "This or That," they each reveal their top five favorite romantic comedies and discuss why these movies have stood the test of time. Sign up for the Nostalgia & Now Patreon! https://patreon.com/NostalgiaandNowPod Follow H...

JoJo was only 13 when “Leave (Get Out)” made her one of the most exciting young artists in pop music. But behind the huge voice and early success was a record contract that would leave her fighting for years just to release music. In the first installment of Press Play, Kelli looks back at JoJo’s biggest songs, her acting career, the label battle that stalled her momentum, and the way she reclaime...

This week Kelli is joined by Jemmye Carroll as they chat about the first part of the Summer House reunion! Follow Jemmye on IG - https://www.instagram.com/justjemm_ Follow Jemmye on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@justjemm_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Kelli is joined by writer Lindsay Denninger to discuss her book You Know You Love Me: How Gossip Girl Changed Pop Culture . The two dive into everything from the rabid online fandom and the rise of gossip culture to the show's influence on fashion, celebrity culture, and social media as we know it today. They also discuss toxic relationships, the “Go piss girl” meme, why fan forums were...

This week Kelli is diving into the music moments that defined 2003. From 50 Cent’s complete takeover and Beyoncé stepping into solo superstardom to the domination of OutKast, Sean Paul, Evanescence and more. Kelli revisits the songs, albums, TRL moments, and chart records that made 2003 one of the biggest years in music history. Spotify playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/71hEXTQHmQGPkRYH...

Surprise! For the next few weeks there will be extra episodes of Nostalgia & Now covering Summer House! This week Kelli is joined by Everyone's Business (But Mine) host Kara Berry. The two talk about season 10 of Summer House as a whole, from their thoughts on West and Amanda to their surprising love (?) of Jesse Solomon. Get ready because these two can't stop (hope you sang the former Summer...

This week Kelli is joined by Liz Bentley, a true Teen Mom historian and the host of Liz Explains! The two dive into the cultural impact of Teen Mom and 16 and Pregnant, what made them so invested in the franchise to begin with, and how reality television changed once the cameras never stopped rolling. From iconic moments and unforgettable storylines to the darker conversations surrounding MTV, fam...

This week Kelli is back with more personal stories, this time focusing on her celebrity run ins. From Jesse McCartney and Kristin Cavallari to 5 Seconds of Summer and Kelsea Ballerini, there are a lot of names dropped and even more chaotic stories told. Get ready for awkward encounters, unexpectedly sweet moments, and stories that truly feel too wild to have happened. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

This week Kelli kicks off a brand new series called You Know Mall? Originally titled Meet Me At The Mall but let’s be honest, that was way too long. Joining her are two of her best friends, Conversation Starters host Lex Niko and Bravo historian Samantha Bush. The three dive into their chaotic mall memories growing up and why the mall felt like the ultimate safe third place, even when it absolutel...