The Ashlee and Jessicast

In 2004, JC Chasez was undeterred by the disappointing sales of his first solo album, Schizophrenic. Instead, he was doing something he does quite well: looking into the future. JC conceptualized a brilliant multimedia production entitled The Story of Kate that he hoped to bring not just to fans' ears, but to stages, TV networks, and beyond. While working with Justin Timberlake, Jimmy Harry, D...

Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!!!!!!! Whether you've listened for all 100 episodes or just found the podcast, whether you've been on Patreon since 2021 or recently subscribed... you are special to me. I am so thankful you are here and so grateful for this podcast. I begin this episode by explaining why the podcast means so much to me and then I get into your voice memos, comments, and que...

This week we are continuing our deep dive of Schizophrenic , but this time I am welcomed by JC Chasez Historian Christine of @chasezdaily to break down the album track-by-track. I begin the episode with a special expression of gratitude to all of you for listening for the past 100 episodes, then Christine & I have some general JC/*NSYNC discussion, and finally we discuss every song on this var...

In 2004, after taking off from *NSYNC megastardom and spending over a year writing, JC released his one and only solo album: Schizophrenic. Ignore the name, let's focus on the content: a gripping, honest, diverse mixture of whatever musical style JC wanted to try that day, in the studio with his buddies. Rather than take advice from his label, Jive Records, JC went in his own direction. This r...

After conquering the world of pop music, earning millions upon millions of dollars and fans, breaking records, and working non-stop for 7 years... of course, *NSYNC needed to take a much deserved 6-month break. When Justin's foray into solo superstardom became bigger than anyone expected, the hiatus got longer... and longer... and longer. While this is a JC-focused series, I noticed a lot of fans...

Okay Ashlee stans, it's your day! We are taking a short break from the JC Chasez & *NSYNC content this week to continue on reviewing one of the best reality shows of all time, The Ashlee Simpson Show. I'm so excited to welcome Mary of the podcast When They Popped to discuss Season 2, Episode 3: Ashlee Turns 20! This episode includes blurred buttcracks, couch licking, hair cutting, blow...

This is the stan episode. I say that with deepest pride and greatest pleasure. You guys have asked me for more in depth coverage of *NSYNC as a group and I am here to deliver! This will remain a JC series, but this episode and the next do heavily feature the entire group while of course still singling out my boyfriend due to the fact that he is simply outstanding in every way. Join me on a deep di...

*NSYNC is here!!!! Literally. They’re back and your girl was in The Room Where It Happened. In this episode, I discuss the calamity that was my attendance at the VMAs as well as all the *NSYNC news that happened in the days since. I am feral, exhausted, unwashed, and am considering taking up drugs just to survive this much excitement. Enjoy the chaos with me as I take you *nside the VMAs and my sc...

So, what do you do after you shatter records at lightening speed, sailing past all of your idols, heroes, and every other artist in music history? Satire. What does it mean to reach the rare, astronomical level of fame and success *NSYNC achieved? Celebrity explores that query, as well as many different sounds and musical styles that few, if any, other pop stars were playing with at the time. The...

When I started my series on JC Chasez, if you had told me that a few months later I'd be publishing an episode in which I tell the story of meeting him for the first time AND seeing him perform live, I would have told you to get help. On August 2, 2023; JC did his first live performance since 2019 and his first solo live performance since 2004. I was there. You've all asked me to share every detai...

What is there to say about the groundbreaking opus that is No Strings Attached? Apparently a lot, since I talked for almost 2 hours (and even longer on the Patreon!) This is one of the most iconic eras in pop music history and I cannot wait to dissect every last bit of it with you. From the relief of being Pearlman-free, to the hit singles, perpetually sold out tour, enthralling music videos, and...

We're continuing the JC series today with a bonus interview filled with stories that are fan fiction come true. My guest today is author Anissa Garcia, who grew up obsessed with a show you may have heard of called the Mickey Mouse Club. This lead to her meeting and getting to know a couple of kids, JC Chasez and Justin Timberlake, before any of the rest of us ever heard their future hit songs. JC...

This week we are taking a quick break from JC to begin Season 2 reviews of The Ashlee Simpson Show. I am so thrilled as usual to be talking to Jesse Chambliss of Jesse's Girls, one of my most common collaborators in this amazing podcast space. Today we are tackling the first two episodes of Season 2, titled "Ashlee Heads to the Big Apple" and "Ashlee's Notorious Performance" where yes... *sigh*......

Today we're talking about the forming and rise of one of the most successful and impactful musical groups of all time: *NSYNC. Join me in the time machine as we travel back to the golden years of 1995-1999, during which time *NSYNC would go from non-existent, to one of the biggest acts in music, to almost losing it all. Of course, it'll all be discussed through a JC-focused lens, including his tho...

OMG!!!!!!!!! Finally... after months of research, I give you: part one of my JC Chasez series! In the first installment, I begin with going over why JC is so remarkable to me that I had to choose him as the subject of my latest series. Then, I jump in to his difficult beginnings including being born into poverty in Washington DC and experiencing deep insecurities that initially hindered him from s...

It's time for my aggressively detailed review of the latest in the Scream franchise! I am pleased to welcome back my BBFFAEAE and fellow scream expert Gina to break it all down with me. We started off with a spoiler free section, but most of the podcast will include every single spoiler possible. SPOILERS BEGIN 31 MINUTES IN. Join our community at Patreon.com/AshleeAndJessicast for bonus content,...

The final chapter! It’s hard to believe this day has finally come. The conclusion of my epic Lindsay Lohan series is here! In the final chapter, we discuss Lindsay's most recent projects Sick Note, The Masked Singer, Falling For Christmas and Irish Wish as well as her songs Xanax, Back to Me, Lullaby, and Jingle Bell Rock. Of course, I also dish what details I could find about Lindsay's new man Ba...

Today we are doing a special episode where I do a deep dive to answer one of your most frequently asked questions: What happened between Jessica and her former hairstylist/BFF Ken Paves? Check out the list below to see the other questions I answered in this episode. 0:00 - Intro
5:19 - Favorite movie of 2023 so far?
11:33 - Have romcoms become unwatchable?
26:29 - If you had to eliminate Jessica o...

Here we are back with Season 4 - the FINAL season - of Newlyweds! Let's celebrate Nick & Jessica's anniversary once again, because doing it in the season 3 premiere was not enough. Obviously running out of steam, the Newlyweds production crew facilitates the same silly nonsense they do in every other episode. "Nick" aka MTV plans a surprise for Jessica, she gets confused about the food, he is unne...

Another Lilo episode is afoot and boy, is it a weird one! Join me through an enigmatic path filled with werewolves, ambassadors, clubgoers, refugees, vampires, and oh so much more. We're in the 2018-2019 era of Lindsay's life where she dove head first back into the world of reality TV. Like all reality stars, she refused to let them film her most of the time. Instead, we were to focus on a group o...

It's back to Lindsay this week as she embarks on a totally new phase of her life, completely free of any acting jobs and trying to stay healthy and out of trouble. I am not sure if she was able to accomplish either of those things, but I still love her and hey, it would not be a Lindsay episode without mess. This is probably the most controversial installment yet in which we have to discuss domest...

Have you missed Newlyweds? I sure have, and this week we are back to discussing it all when it comes to the iconic early 2000's couple Jick. Or Nessica. We are skipping the disastrous episode "Nick's Lawn" and going straight to the season 2.5 (really, 3) finale, simply titled "The Newlyweds." I am SO excited to be welcoming back one of my all-time favorite guests, Joel of the incredible podcast Ri...

Today, we celebrate a very merry Lindsmas as I introduce you to one of my all-time best friends, Jess, who also happens to love Christmas more than anyone I know. We discuss many magical topics including our review of Lindsay’s hit movie Falling For Christmas. You also get to hear about how Jess created her awesome dream life of traveling the world, why you shouldn’t give up on love finding you (k...

Today in the miraculous life of Lindsay Lohan, we've come to the Oprah era. Hop in the time machine back to 2013, when Lindsay completed her final rehab stay followed by an immediate documentation of her every move by Queen Winfrey herself. We also discuss the infamous sex list, Lindsay's move across the pond to star in Speed the Plow, and ohhhh so much more. PATREON Subscribers heard this episode...

After quite a break, we're back to the insane yet beautiful life of Lindsay Lohan. In this episode, we cover the events leading to Lindsay's 6th and final mugshot; her films Liz & Dick, Scary Movie 5, and The Canyons, and literally about 700 other things that happened in 2012-2013... most of them, pretty big mistakes. However, that just makes it all the more impressive that our girl is still stand...