The Ashlee and Jessicast

We're back to Newlyweds this week with first time guest Bridget of the @literaltrash2004 pop culture Instagram to discuss "Newlyweds Baby". This episode doesn't have a ton going on, but there is a whole lotta Juicy Couture and one very cute baby wearing sunglasses so I think we all got what we needed. We also discuss Lindsay Lohan, JC Chasez, The Kardashians, Pam & Tommy, and...

The conclusion of our Bennifer series is here! Step into my time machine, we're going back to Spring 2004 when Ben & Jen's second movie, Jersey Girl, was released... and traveling through all the years in between then and now. Curious about what the estranged lovers said about each other in the press before reuniting in 2021? I got you. Wondering why this all appeals to us so damn much...

Happy Valentine's Day! Join me on a trip through 2002-2004, a magical time in which Juicy Couture tracksuits were all the rage, Britney hadn't met Kevin yet, Nick and Jessica were Newlyweds, and Ben Affleck & Jennifer Lopez were madly in love! This installment covers their juicy, dramatic, over-discussed and overexposed original romance. From the pink diamond ring, the box office bomb(...

This week I am joined by talented Youtuber Sal Rocha who has recently gone on a journey through listening to all of Jessica's albums. We decided to list our Top 10 Jessica Songs that were not singles to give some spotlight and love to her deeper cuts. This was a hard one for me as I think all of her albums are great in their own way! What are your favorite non-single Jessica songs? Be sure to...

A review of the brand new, once in a lifetime Janet Jackson documentary by two of Janet's biggest fans: your host Lia Russo (@capriamoon) and Michael Cadoch (@michaelcadoch) of the Planet 2000's podcast (@planet2000s). This one is just such a love fest! Let us know what you thought of the documentary, which is available to stream now on the A&E and Lifetime TV apps. PATREON Subscribers...

Your host Lia (@capriamoon) is back with her BFF, Gina, to discuss the new installment of the SCREAM Franchise, Scream 5 or Scream (2022). Spoiler warning as this is a three hour SCENE-BY-SCENE BREAKDOWN of the new film that will surely be a treat for any fan of the series. These movies mean so much to us and we got into every detail PLUS revealed our hopes for Scream 6. PATREON Subscribers get bo...

I can see clearly now, the rain is goooone! Buckle up cause today we are reviewing one of the most iconic moments in reality TV history: Jessica and CaCee getting lasik eye surgery. Your host Lia Russo (@capriamoon, @ashleeandjessicast) welcomes back Jessica Simpson historians Derrik (@jessicasimpsoncandid) and Amanda (@jessica_simpson_tribute) to discuss this strange and hilarious piece of gold....

What's your favorite scary movie? Mine is Wes Craven & Kevin Williamson's 1996 classic horror masterpiece, SCREAM, and all the sequels that followed. My BFFAEAEAE Gina and I have been obsessed with these films for 20 years and I couldn't think of anyone better to discuss them with - and this is just Part 1! Our NEXT installment of this mini-series will include more thoughts on SCRE...

The Ashlee and Jessicast is expanding! Your beloved Ashlee & Jessica Simpson content will still be coming in droves, but there are so many other pop culture topics I would like to cover too. This week, I dove into one of the most talked about couples of all time: Ben Affleck & Jennifer Lopez. This first part focuses on the background of the original 2001-2004 Bennifer. What were they like...

Your host Lia Russo (@capriamoon) welcomes queen of y2k content creation and reality star Kate Steinberg (@itskatesteinberg) to discuss the radical "Ashlee Strikes A Pose". We discuss 2000s pop star toxicity, being noticed by the Jonas Brothers, shocking hair changes, granny shawls, and oh so much more! PATREON Subscribers get bonus episodes, videos, commentaries AND get all public episo...

Hey everyone!! Today we have a BONUS episode where your host Lia Russo reads the Bloomberg Businessweek article detailing how Jessica and Tina Simpson bought back the Jessica Simpson name and The Jessica Simpson Collection. I AM A PROUD STAN TODAY! PATREON Subscribers get bonus episodes, videos, commentaries AND get all public episodes a week early, ad-free, and extended. Join our community at Pat...

MERRY CHRISTMAS, BABY!!!!! Welcome to the 40th episode! It’s Christmas Eve and Lia (@capriamoon) is back with the second annual Ashlee & Jessicast Christmas Special Extravaganza, this time with return guest and Jessica historian Derrik Noack (@derriklovato). We review Jessica’s second (and possibly superior?) Christmas album, “Happy Christmas” as well as the 2010 Holiday TV Special that accomp...

This week your host Lia Russo (@capriamoon) welcomes back one of our favorite guests, the fabulous and fashion forward Colleen of @jessicanewlywedsstyle to discuss an iconic Newlyweds bonus episode, "Happy Birthday Jess, Love Nick." We discuss so many aspects of Jessica's life and career including some of the latest releases from The Jessica Simpson Collection, an HSN appearance feat...

This week host Lia Russo (@capriamoon) welcomes back one of your favorite guests, Michael Cadoch of the Planet 2000's podcast, to discuss the 4th episode of The Ashlee Simpson Show, "Valentine's Bummer". We get into the authenticity of Ashlee's relationship with Ryan Cabrera, the brilliance of Kara Dioguardi, our love of Queen Tina Simpson, Particles by Jessica, and of course...

This week your host Lia Russo is joined by blogger and pop culture aficionado Laila of @lailaslittlefinds to discuss the Newlyweds episode "Celebrity Issues" in which Nick and Jessica are stalked, chased, photographed, and pranked to the point of needing a vacation out to Palm Springs. This, my friends, is where we experience many wonders such as Jessica's bunny face, a sermon from J...

This week, Lia Russo welcomes pop culture expert and soft choreo king of TikTok, Jesse Chambliss to discuss Season 1, Episode 3 of The Ashlee Simpson Show, "Ashlee Rocks Ryan's World" in which Ashlee doesn't rock Ryan's world as much as she rocks OURS with the recording of the would-be smash #1 single, Surrender. PATREON Subscribers get bonus episodes, videos, commentaries AN...

We're back to the Newlyweds reviews this week with a fabulous return guest! Lia Russo (@capriamoon) welcomes Jessica superfan and creator Amanda Duerk (@jessica_simpson_tribute) to discuss Season 2.5, Episode 2 "Mismatched Threesome" in which Jess and her best friend/assistant/curly haired goddess CaCee Cobb are two peas in a pod, leaving husband Nick Lachey as the odd one out. PATRE...

This week on the Ashlee and Jessicast Lia Russo (@capriamoon) welcomes the fabulous hosts of "I Am The Cute One: A Mary-Kate & Ashley Podcast", Donny (@realdonnywood) and Chelsea (@ohnobravo) to discuss unreleased songs, smuggled Christmas trees, bangs, Hilary Duff, and so much more as we review Episode 2 of The Ashlee Simpson Show, "Ashlee Versus Her Record Label". PATREON...

This week on the Ashlee and Jessicast Lia welcomes new mom and style expert Colleen of the Instagram @jessicanewlywedsstyle to discuss some of Jessica's most gorgeous looks, her clothing line, what we want to see from her in the future and more! PATREON Subscribers get bonus episodes, videos, commentaries AND get all public episodes a week early, ad-free, and extended. Join our community at Pa...

Today Lia Russo is back with a review of the PREMIERE of Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica Season 2.5, "CaCee Moves In." Guest Elise Blaylock of the Chart of Fortune podcast joins Lia again to discuss rodeos, crocheted headbands, perfectly normal apartments, and whether or not goats are a good judge of character. Be sure to check out Elise's fantastic podcast "Chart of Fortune" f...

This week on the Ashlee and Jessicast, host Lia Russo welcomes astrologer and podcast host Elise Blaylock on the show to discuss what is written in the stars for Jessica and Ashlee Simpson's careers and relationships. Of course, we also had to shed some light on what may have happened in the past with exes Nick Lachey and Pete Wentz. We dive into our own astrological signs a bit as well (Lia:...

T'S FINALLY TIME TO REVIEW THE ASHLEE SIMPSON SHOW!!! What could be more iconic? Lia welcomes guest Jackie Mendoza to deep dive into Season 1, Episode 1 of the show that changed all of our lives. Sing it with me now, GOT STAINS ON MY T-SHIRT!!!!!!!!! PATREON Subscribers get bonus episodes, videos, commentaries AND get all public episodes a week early, ad-free, and extended. Join our community...

Today Lia Russo welcomes guest Jackie Mendoza, the undisputed #1 fan of Ashlee Simpson. Jackie sheds some light on what it’s like to hang out with Ashlee and the Simpson clan at Fall Out Boy concerts, intimate events, and even backstage. Listen to find out some gems like what Ashlee's favorite song from her catalogue is. This is just Part 1, next week Jackie & I will be back with more talk of our...

This week Lia welcomes back Michael Cadoch of Planet 2000s and Jessica Simpson historian Derrik Noack to go track-by-track through Jessica's landmark album, In This Skin. It was more like a therapy session since this music means so much to us, so buckle up! We also discuss the Reality Tour, Japanese bonus tracks and so much more! PATREON Subscribers get bonus episodes, videos, commentaries AND get...

IT IS TIME. Here we go... part one of Lia's retrospective on Jessica Simpson's landmark album IN THIS SKIN and the era that surrounded it. In 2003, we truly got to know the true authentic Jessica. Between her iconic show Newlyweds and the introspective lyrics on the album, Jessica was finally seen for who she really is as opposed to the manufactured pop product her record label had forced...