Kelli Williams

Nostalgia & Now

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Nostalgia and Now is your go-to podcast for reality TV throwbacks and pop culture conversations. Hosted by Kelli Williams, the show dives into iconic moments from the 90s and 2000s alongside today’s biggest headlines. Think brunch with friends who know way too much about reality TV and pop culture, complete with laughs, hot takes, and a little unqualified advice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Kelli Williams

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Latest episode

Oct 21, 2026

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Episodes

216. The Royals, Taylor's Variants, Felicity, & More with Lex and Sam! 21.10.2026

This week Kelli is joined by the other two members of her three person group chat, Samantha Bush ( @bravo historian ) and Lex Niko ( @lexniko ). These gals talk about a little bit of everything, from the royal family to Taylor Swift to teen dramas. It's a chaotic conversation between three close friends, filled with plenty of laughs, tangents, and pop culture opinions. Hit play and you'll...

215. Press Play: The Story Behind Kelsea Ballerini’s Rolling Up the Welcome Mat 19.10.2026

This week, Kelli is pressing play on one of her favorite projects of all time, Kelsea Ballerini’s Grammy-nominated EP, Rolling Up the Welcome Mat ! From the highly publicized divorce that inspired it to the deeply personal lyrics and incredible storytelling, Kelli dives into the events leading up to its release and why she believes it’s one of the most beautifully written breakup projects of all t...

214. Love Is Blind Boston Recap - Pod Episodes 18.10.2026

Kelli is here to talk all about the first few episodes of Love Is Blind Boston! Join the N&N Patreon for more! - www.patreon.com/NostalgiaandNowPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

213. The Challenge 42 episode 12 Recap 15.10.2026

Kelli is back to recap episode 12! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

212. You Know What You Did (The Hills) With Lisa Whittington-Hill 14.10.2026

This week Kelli is joined by Lisa Whittington-Hill, author of You Know What You Did: The Hills ! The two dive into one of the most iconic reality shows of the 2000s, talking everything from Lauren and Heidi's infamous friendship breakup to the show's most memorable moments, the blurred lines between reality and what was produced, and the impact The Hills had on pop culture. They also discu...

211. How Pop Culture Taught Millennials to Party 12.10.2026

This week, Kelli is taking a look back at the millennial partying era, from Marissa Cooper and Jersey Shore to Ke$ha, pregaming, and the glorification of getting wasted. Whether it was the TV shows we watched, the music we listened to, or the movies we loved, it seemed like everything around us was telling us to party as hard as possible. But how much did pop culture influence our relationship wit...

210. Below Deck Med Thoughts 07.10.2026

No Challenge recap this week but they'll be back next week! This week Kelli talks about her overall feelings on the most recent season of Below Deck Med. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

209. Top 10 Boy Band Songs With Mary from When They Popped! 07.10.2026

This week Kelli is joined by Mary, cohost of the When They Popped podcast! These two are putting their boy band knowledge to the test as they dish on their favorite boy band songs of all time. From the classics everyone knows word for word to the deep cuts that deserved way more love, Kelli and Mary break down the songs that defined their boy band eras. Of course, there are plenty of strong opinio...

208. Hot Takes: One Tree Hill 05.10.2026

This week Kelli is going all in on her One Tree Hill hot takes! From her defending Peyton to her dislike of Keith Scott, there's a lot to unpack here! Join the N&N Patreon for more content! - www.patreon.com/c/NostalgiaandNowPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

207. The Challenge 42 Episode 10 Recap 30.09.2026

Kelli is back to talk recap the latest episode of The Challenge! Listen to get her takes on the mercenaries and who she thinks should replace TJ as host. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

206. The Blair Witch Project: Going Viral Before “Viral” Was a Thing 30.09.2026

This week Kelli dives into the lore behind The Blair Witch Project and the marketing campaign that turned a tiny indie horror movie into a full blown cultural phenomenon. From fake missing person posters and a website that convinced people the story was real to what was actually happening behind the scenes, Kelli breaks down how The Blair Witch Project managed to go viral before “going viral” was...

205. The Curse of Curves, MySpace & More with Fred Cimato of Cute Is What We Aim For 28.09.2026

This week Kelli is joined by Cute Is What We Aim For co-founder Fred Cimato! Fred takes us back to the MySpace era and talks about how the band got its start, signing with Fueled By Ramen, the whirlwind success of The Same Old Blood Rush with a New Touch, and what it was really like being part of the scene in the mid-2000s. He also shares some stories from Warped Tour, opens up about the ups and d...

204. The Challenge 42 Episode 9 Recap 24.09.2026

Kelli is back to recap episode 9 of The Challenge! It was a slow episode so she does go off topic quite often, just a heads up! Join Patreon for more content! www.patreon.com/NostalgiaandNowPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

[PATREON PREVIEW] Joe Alwyn Playing The Taylor Swift Game 23.09.2026

Sign up for Patreon here! -- https://www.patreon.com/cw/NostalgiaandNowPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

203. Talking The Challenge With Paige! 23.09.2026

This week, Kelli is joined by Paige, host of the podcast Most Likely Two! These two Challenge die-hard fans talk everything from their favorite Challengers and the ones they can’t stand to the most recent controversy involving Josh. Then, they end the episode by putting together their dream Challenge teams. If you’re a Challenge fan, this one’s for you! Follow Paige on Instagram - https://www.inst...

202. [EMERGENCY EP] TFP Leaving Secret Lives of Mormon Wives 21.09.2026

Taylor Frankie Paul is leaving Mormon Wives and we need to talk about it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

201. Personal Stories Part 2 21.09.2026

This week Kelli is sharing more personal stories! From her belief of spirits to grief to a little bit of everything in between. This episode does discuss domestic violence and could be triggering to some listeners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

200. The Challenge 42 Episode 8 17.09.2026

Kelli recaps episode 8! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

199. Lets Talk Laguna With Kara Berry! 16.09.2026

This week Kelli is joined by host of Everyone's Business But Mine, Kara Berry! In their many years of friendship it's just came to light that Kara could talk about Laguna Beach and The Hills for hours and Kelli took full advantage! Enjoy as these two gals gab about two of their favorite shows. Listen to Everyone's Business But Mine - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everyones-business-but-min...

198. Let's Talk Now: Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, Outer Banks, & More! 14.09.2026

Welcome to the new series Let's Talk Now where I talk about more current topics! The timestamps below may be changed slightly due to ads but I hope you enjoy! 00:00 - Intro 1:30 - Outer Banks 14:44 - Ryan Edwards (Teen Mom) 22:58 - Teenage Wasteland 27:33 - SLoMW 54:01 - Outro Join Patreon for more! - www.patreon.com/NostalgiaandNowPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

197. The Challenge 42 Episode 7 09.09.2026

Kelli does a solo recap of The Challenge episode 7! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

196. Fandom, Celebrity & Journalism with Ilana Kaplan 09.09.2026

This week Kelli is joined by journalist and author Ilana Kaplan! The two talk about their shared love of being a fan, turning a love of pop culture into a career, and how celebrity journalism has changed in the digital age. Get ready for a fun conversation about fandom, celebrity, and everything in between! Follow Ilana on Instagram! - https://www.instagram.com/lanikaps Join the N&N Patreon -...

195. Revisiting NOW That’s What I Call Music! 2 07.09.2026

This week on Nostalgia & Now, Kelli is revisiting NOW That’s What I Call Music! 2! From Britney Spears and the Spice Girls to Jay-Z, 98 Degrees, Semisonic and more, we’re going track by track through one of the most chaotic and perfect snapshots of music in 1999. N&N Spotify playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/71hEXTQHmQGPkRYHyscRVS?si=1d590dee3d934e84 Nostalgia & Now Patreon...

[PATREON PREVIEW] Let Me Rant About: Travis & Taylor 05.09.2026

To hear the whole episode sign up for the Nostalgia and Now Patreon! - www.patreon.com/NostalgiaandNowPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

194. The Challenge 42 Episode 6 03.09.2026

Kelli recaps episode 6 of The Challenge 42! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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