The Ashlee and Jessicast

It's a couples episode!!! Join me to relive one of the most iconic on and off screen relationships of the 2000s! Ryan Gosling & Rachel McAdams met during production of The Notebook and instantly hated each other... so naturally, 2 years later they were madly in love. It's a fine line, people. I explain the on-set drama that lead up to an awkward press tour and eventually their real lif...

Time to FLY!!! Today we are discussing all things music for Hilary Duff in 2004: the A Cinderella Story soundtrack, her self-titled second album, her branding and image changes, the Most Wanted tour, working with her sister Haylie, feuding with Avril and Lindsay, and more!!! MERCH: https://ultimate-fangirl-apparel.printify.me/ Use code ASHLEEANDJESSICAST for 15% off on ⁠ JessicaSimpson.com ⁠ + fre...

I've made hundreds of episodes about artists i'm hugely passionate about, but never covered my favorite band, Hanson. Why? I have too much to say about how much I love their music and the way they move through life and the industry... and frankly, I wouldn't know where to begin. Since I'm hosting a giveaway of Hanson tickets and meet & greets for a couple of their shows this summer, I figured...

Oh wow... it's been awhile so we have a LOT to talk about as we go from late 2003-Summer 2004 in the world of Hilary Duff! I know you've all been wanting that deep dive on A Cinderella Story and I am here to serve that up on a silver platter from Hal's Diner! I also get into all the details you never knew on Hilary's "Stuff by Hilary Duff" product line as well as her cont...

A new documentary on what it was REALLY like to be a member of a 90s/00s boy band has been released on Investigation Discovery and HBO Max. Produced by Joey Fatone of *NSYNC, this two-part series goes a lot farther than the myriad of others produced on the subject. Here I go through 5 moments that stood out to me, but really there is SO MUCH more that I could not possibly cover so you should defin...

Imagine this: you're one of the most famous teenagers the world over. Your hormones are raging, you're dealing with peer pressure from friends, wishing you had more privacy, trying to form your identity, writing about Aaron Carter in your diary, and much more. You've starred in the most popular Disney Channel show ever, the biggest Disney Channel Original Movie ever, and just had multi...

Saddle up everyone… this episode covers a LOT! We’re getting into all the tea on Cadet Kelly, Agent Cody Banks, and The Lizzie McGuire Movie today. Due to the towering success of Lizzie, Hilary Duff was able to transition pretty seamlessly into movies. This is where we have to take a closer look at Hilary’s parents, especially her mother Susan, who has been called the “ultimate stage mom” … but wa...

Yesterday your life was duller... now everything is technicolor because today is finally the day my Hilary Duff series premieres!!! Today we start with Hilary's childhood that began with acting in plays with sister Haylie in their home state of Texas and ended with superstardom. After some early success, Hilary left Hollywood completely discouraged due to being fired from a high profile gig. The 1...

Get ready for a hologram to stumble into your apartment because we are talking about some long lost love today! What better way to usher in the month of love than with a story about a bunch of people who aren't together anymore? My title of course references Sienna Miller & Jude Law, who dated twice -- 2003-2006 and 2009-2011. I would say they are most remembered for Jude's public apol...

Since 2016, Stranger Things has permeated pop culture in an outstanding way, and this week it reached critical mass. The emotionally resonant series finale premiered on 12/31 and everyone is losing their minds so I am here to talk about it all!! The nostalgia, the exquisite pain of moving on, plotholes (or are they?), #conformitygate, status of Eleven and the Mind Flayer, and soooo much more! MERC...

Today I welcome back my favorite person to breakdown movies in a very detailed manner with, Gina! We deep dive into the characters of The Family Stone and what makes the movie so interesting to watch year after year. MERCH: https://ultimate-fangirl-apparel.printify.me/ PATREON Subscribers heard this episode completely ad-free! Join our community at Patreon.com/AshleeAndJessicast for 180+ bonus pod...

Instead of counting down my favorite moments of 2025... I did what any reasonable millennial would do and instead I picked a few of my favorites from 2005. 20 years ago we had a wild year in pop culture, from Brangelina to the comeback of Mariah Carey, Britney's pregnancy, Tom Cruise jumping on Oprah's couch, The Cult of Rachel Zoe, Nick & Jessica's divorce and so much more!! What's your most...

I'm BAAAAACKKKK finally here to finish my lyrical analysis of Jessica Simpson's bombshell comeback album, Nashville Canyon. Get down on your hands and knees and crawl through it with me because we have some absolutely stunning poetry to break down here! They tried to tell me this woman was dumb.... but I knew the truth the whole time... and here is where she proves it again!! MERCH: https:...

Wouldn't have it any other way! Today, one of my first ever guests on this podcast Kat (@kattkelly on TikTok) returns to discuss the new polarizing and divatastic Taylor Swift album!!! If you've been stressed out by the craziness this week, get ready for some Taypositivity as we are both fans of the album. First we talk about our theatre experience at the listening party event and The Fate...

Listen, I really wanted to do the whole rest of the absolutely phenomenal EP Nashville Canyon: Part 2 by our very own Jessica Simpson this week, but Fade is so fantastic that it deserves its VERY OWN episode!!! In this song, Jessica once again processes her brutal heartbreak through the art of the past... this time, it's the Great Gatsby. It's time for English class, lets dive in!! PATREON...

On September 5th, Jessica Simpson released her second EP this year, Nashville Canyon: Part 2, marking the continuation of her triumphant return to the music industry. I have been so in awe of what she's done on this album, so I thought it was high time to do a lyrical analysis. This episode covers the first two songs, Your Apology and Hopeless Romance. Let me know what you think!! PATREON Subscrib...

Today we continue the coverage of Ashlee Simpson's incredible Las Vegas residency by breaking down the setlist song by song. Derrik danced on stage with Ashlee, Jackie had the best moment of her life when Ashlee singled her out, and I was simply fangirling through it all! But first, I hop on the mic to tell you guys about the priceless experience I had seeing Jessica perform at the legendary G...

Part 1 of our detailed review of everything that happened during our weekend seeing the one, the only ASHLEE SIMPSON ROSS!!!! In Part 1, my guests and I discuss working with Ashlee, taking your pants off with Jessica, hanging backstage, chatting with the girls and SOOOOO MUCH MORE! This episode is all about our interactions with Ashlee, Jess, Tina, Joe, Evan etc and our general thoughts on the res...

Today's episode is just me giving my initial thoughts & musings on Ashlee Simpson's debut in her Vegas Residency this past weekend. This is just a stream of consciousness type of episode as I thought you guys would appreciate my solo commentary before bringing Derrik & Jackie on next wetk to get their perspectives as well. There's an ad-free extended version of this episode on...

It's ASHLEE WEEK OMG!!!! So I thought lets do something i haven't done yet... a lyrical analysis of Ashlee Simpson's Nothing New off her iconic album Autobiography. She has said this song is about a breakup, but I know my gals better than that!! See y'all in LAS VEGAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PATREON Subscribers heard this episode completely ad-free! Join our community at Patreon.com/AshleeAn...

This week I am doing an oral history of the 2003 Freaky Friday and it's 2025 counterpart, Freakier Friday! Learn all the iconic tea from the making of both films, why I think it was the perfect time to bring this back, Lindsay & Jamie Lee's new found power in Hollywood, allllll my thoughts on the new film, and more! PATREON Subscribers heard this episode completely ad-free! Join our co...

It's the FREAKIEST week of the year! Freakier Friday is out on Friday so I decided it was time to go back to the 2003 film and break down exactly what made it such a staple in all of our young lives. My return guest is my BBFFAE since age 9, Gina, and we talk about all the little details that make this movie special, the music, the fashion, the wild yet grounded performances, the difference be...

On July 23rd, Derrik & I were welcomed to the Today Show by Jessica and her team at the Jessica Simpson Collection!! We saw her soundcheck & live performance from the front row and then got escorted backstage like the divas we are!!!!!!!!!!! Special thanks to Derrik for being my guest today and of course Jessica & everyone at the collection for having us! PATREON Subscribers heard this...

Today I present the conclusion to my Aaliyah series! I discuss her posthumous music and collabs, the concept of legacy and how to craft an icon after they've passed away. PATREON Subscribers heard this episode early and completely ad-free! Join our community at Patreon.com/AshleeAndJessicast for bonus content, commentaries, and more! Starts at $5 a month, cancel anytime.  SIGN THE PETITIONS Aa...

Today I'm so excited to welcome my guest Tonica, who is the owner of the longest running fan pages in history: Aaliyah Unleashed (@aaliyahunleashed on instagram) which has been active since 1999. Tonica shares the inspiration Aaliyah provided her as a young woman, how she empowered Black people in unique ways, and why she is still considered to be such a unique and special part of music histor...