Nostalgia & Now

This week Kelli dives into some of Hollywood’s weirdest and most fascinating celebrity facts that somehow sound completely fake. From bizarre casting inspirations to random celebrity connections and forgotten early 2000s lore, this episode has a little bit of everything. So get comfortable because your host is once again spiraling down a pop culture rabbit hole. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...

What really happens after American Idol ends? Kimberley Locke joins Nostalgia and Now to talk about the reality behind the fame, the pressure, and finding herself again. Kelli sits down with Kimberley to revisit her time on American Idol season 2, the story behind “8th World Wonder,” and what it was like navigating overnight success. They also get into her theater career, her charitable work, and...

This week Kelli shares some unhinged stories during her time in retail along with some stories of her wild Nashville nights. The final story Kelli tells potentially involves Zach Braff and she needs your help to crack the code! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Kelli is joined by comedian and content creator Heather Shaw to talk about the unhinged reality of early 2000s celebrity culture—and how it compares to today. From the Perez Hilton era to toxic tabloid headlines, they revisit a time that felt chaotic… and feels even darker looking back. They also get into how we talk about celebrities now, the rise of TikTok, and whether we’ve actually b...

This week Kelli kicks off a brand new series, Fanning Out, where she gets to, well… fan out. First up? Thirteen . From the wild behind-the-scenes story to the performances that still feel a little too real, your host breaks down why this film was the blueprint for everything from teen dramas to Euphoria . So hit play — whether you’ve never seen it or you’re long overdue for a rewatch. Hosted on Ac...

This week Kelli is joined by her fiancée as they go head-to-head over the ultimate early 2000s debate: The O.C. vs. One Tree Hill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Kelli talks about her top 5 moments from the Laguna Beach Reunion and her fiancee pops in to give her thoughts as well! There will be no episodes next week so talk to you all the week of 4/20! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Kelli is joined by Laguna Beach fan favorite Talan Torriero for a surprise Friday episode you won’t want to miss. Talan looks back on his start on Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County, what it was like being suddenly thrust into the public eye as a teenager, and how life changed once the cameras turned off. From behind the scenes memories to what he’s up to today, this episode is a gorge...

This week Kelli is joined by I Am The Cute One cohost Donny Hadfield to rank their top 10 songs from Glee. Expect a lot of love for Naya Rivera, a debate about Tina Cohen-Chang’s vocal abilities, and plenty of chaotic energy along the way. Follow Donny on IG --- https://www.instagram.com/realdonnywood/ Listen to I Am The Cute One - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/i-am-the-cute-one/id15707029...

This week Kelli is taking a look back at the music moments that defined 2002. From Kelly Clarkson winning the first season of American Idol to the chart domination of Eminem, Ashanti, Nelly, and Avril Lavigne. Kelli revisits the songs, TRL moments, and pop culture shifts that made the year unforgettable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Kelli is joined by investigative journalist Mandy Matney. The two chat about Mandy’s passion for finding the facts, the day she got a DM from Brittany Snow, and everything in between. The conversation also touches on the Murdaugh family case and what it was like watching that story take on a life of its own. From there, they dive into the evolution of true crime, approaching cases with...

Kelli is joined by her fiancee to chat about everything West and Amanda! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Kelli shares the story behind her decision to remove alcohol from her life. What began as early 20s partying escalated after she moved to Nashville and eventually exploded in New York, turning into a deeper struggle with alcohol and drugs. Now 2.5 years sober, she’s opening up in a raw and vulnerable way about how she got here and what life looks like on the other side. Hosted on A...

This week Kelli is joined by Mary and Kelsey from the podcast When They Popped! They show you the shape of their heart with a full track by track dive into Black & Blue , breaking down one of the best selling albums of the 2000s. From the undeniable pull of The Call to the emotional highs that still hit just as hard today, your hosts are all in on this one. So quit playin’ games and hit play…...

This week on Nostalgia & Now, Kelli is coming in hot with a chaotic collection of celebrity facts you’ll absolutely be repeating to your friends like you discovered them yourself. From Samuel L. Jackson to Dolly Parton to Whitney Houston, with stops at Jodie Foster, Patrick Dempsey, Keanu Reeves, and more, these are the kind of stories that sound fake but somehow aren’t. Hit play and prepare t...

Kelli talks about her thoughts on all of the latest Taylor Frankie Paul news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MySpace, The Hills , and a little Gossip Girl chaos? Say less. This week on Nostalgia and Now , Kelli is joined by TikToker Jill BadLotto to talk about the early internet era—from MySpace memories to their love of The Hills and Bravo. The episode ends with a game of Where Are They Now? imagining what the characters of Gossip Girl might be up to today. Follow Jill on Tiktok - www.tiktok.com/@jillba...

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 4 has Kelli spiraling… and she has thoughts. In this episode of Nostalgia and Now, Kelli dives into her hatred of DadTok, her worries for Taylor Frankie Paul, and the moments from the new season that had her yelling at the screen. Hit play but fair warning, spoilers ahead! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wait… they dated?! The cast of The Vampire Diaries had way more off-screen relationships than you might remember. This week Kelli kicks off a new series, “They Dated?!” , breaking down at least five surprising cast romances and one couple that actually stood the test of time. If you thought Nina Dobrev and Ian Somerhalder were the whole story… think again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...

Kelli is here to wrap up with Love is Blind! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Kelli is chatting with Laguna Beach season 3 alum Chase Johnson — and he’s sharing what it was really like when the cameras came to town. From how he unexpectedly landed on the show to what filming in Laguna was actually like, Chase takes listeners behind the scenes of one of MTV’s most iconic reality series. The two talk about what really happened once the cameras went down, why season...

Kelli is back to chat about the most recent wedding episode of Love is Blind! Theme song by Grace Doty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kelli is walking down Dreamstreet this week with Greg Raposo and Matt Ballinger. From the height of early-2000s boy band fame to the lawsuit that ultimately ended the group, Greg and Matt open up about what life was really like behind the scenes. They talk about the day-to-day reality of being in a teen pop machine, navigating the breakup of the band, and what it meant to reunite years later follo...

Kelli is back recapping the latest two episode of Love is Blind! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kelli is here with another minisode to talk about her feelings when it comes to this current season of Love is Blind! Theme song by Grace Doty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.