Episodes
I'm back! Sorry for the two week hiatus, it was unexpected but I am back and ready to talk! I fill you in on what's been going on with me, why I took my break, and the big change I made in my life.  I also break down the 4x08 of The Hills, which has one of the most underrated scenes of all time. You need to listen to find out what I think it is. Other than that, Darlene stops by to surprise Heidi for her birthday but she is the one who is surprised when she sees Spencer there. Lauren is...
Published 04/05/21
On this episode of Nostalgia and Now, I do my best to tell you all of my thoughts on not only the Grammy's but also the whole J.Lo and A-Rod situation. I mean, we need to talk about it, right?  On this episode of The Hills, Lauren is away on a vacation to Italy with her family. With Lauren gone, drama should be at a minimal, right? Wrong! Steph decides to risk it all for a boy that she shouldn't and Audrina can't wait to spill the tea!  Use the timestamps below!  Intro: 00:00 - 7:28 TRL:...
Published 03/16/21
One this episode of Nostalgia & Now, I recap The Hills season 4 episode 6. Holly decides that she is going to reach out to an unexpected friend and Audrina realized Justin Bobby is trash. Well, she may realize it but will anything change?  I also cover Meghan & Harry's sit down with Oprah, theres a small pop culture brunch where I tell you who the next celebrity dad is going to be and I break down all of the Pretty Little Liars drama. Make sure to use the time stamps! Intro: 00:00...
Published 03/09/21
This week we have a lot to cover! In 00's fashion, I take a moment to talk about Max Martin since it was recently his birthday. It's about time we start to publicly thank him for all of his bops over the decades. Floribama Shore premiered this week, Teen Mom brought the drama, and The Challenge is forever a great show. Lady Gaga's dogs get dognapped, Nick Jonas has a new song, Bieber has a new album and so much more! What happened on The Hills? Well, we are introduced to an up and coming...
Published 03/02/21
This week, Nick Jonas announced a solo project, Demi Lovato announced her YouTube series, and Kimye is dunzo. Those are just a few topics we cover during our pop culture brunch. This week I also decided to find out just how tall the cast of both Laguna and The Hills are.  As we recap The Hills 4x04, we are in Vegas and there is a lot of drama in the city of sin! Brody  "I Hate Drama" Jenner stirs the pot, Stephanie Pratt stirs the pot, and Holly Montag is making her way to the small...
Published 02/23/21
Every once in a while, there is an episode of The Hills that is meant to set up the season. That is what this episode does. Yes, there is some drama between Doug and Lauren, we do get to see Whitney in New York City but most of the main characters aren't really in this episode. We don't have any Lo, Audrina, no Justin Bobby. During this episode of Nostalgia and Now I cover the Justin Timberlake apology, Morgan Wallen's apology, and Taylor's re-recording!  I'm also super excited to welcome...
Published 02/15/21
Last week pop culture was a bit quiet but this week it is back in a big way! Kristin Cavallari is out there playing chess while everyone else is playing checkers, The Hills reboot is really trying, and let's even get into the craziness that is country music at the moment. No really, I go over everything and then some, including Jana Kramer trying to kick up some drama. Make sure to use the time stamps below!  Intro - 00:00 - 5:34 TRL - 5:35 - 11:43 Teen Mom & The Challenge- 11:44 -...
Published 02/09/21
This week is a big week on Nostalgia and Now! The Hills recaps are back, I told you that they would be! Lo and Audrina are going to be totally dunzo after this episode, so we think at least. In my story corner, I talk about the time I almost ended up in a threesome during CMA fest and my worst date ever. This week there is more to cover than just our typical pop culture, Teen Mom OG premiered, I talk about my Challenge thoughts, and actually stayed up late enough to watch SNL!  Oh, Jeff...
Published 02/02/21
I'm back! After nearly six weeks, I am back to bring you all things pop culture and catch you up on what the Laguna Beach cast is doing now. There is a theme song, can you believe it? Luckily this week, Madison from Southern Charm decided to go a little insane and the Very Cavallari cast had some words for her! I catch us up on some pop culture news and admit I was wrong about a few celebrity couples. Use the time stamps below to find what you're looking for!  Intro - 00:00 - 5:30 TRL-...
Published 01/26/21
The incredible Lex (@lexniko) joins me to break down every single song off of Taylor's surprise album Evermore! Of course, we can't help but spiral into some other things like PR relationships, texting your ex, and Netflix murder documentaries. But who do we think Goldrush is about? What about Tolerate it? Give this podcast a listen and fall down the Swiftie rabbit hole!  -Please forgive me for the audio, I don't know what happened but my mic went a bit wild.  --- Support this podcast:...
Published 12/15/20
Danny Pellegrino (@DannyPellegrino), author, comedian, host of Everything Iconic helps me round out season five of the podcast! What do we talk about? What don't be talk about?! From his love of Bravo, his distaste for Very Cavallari, Jessica Simpson Thursdays, and more. We go over a lot of pop culture in these 40 minutes! Check out the full list of topics below! Topics Laguna Beach The Hills The Hills Reboot Lo Bosworth Very Cavallari The Challenge Bravo BSB vs NSYNC Jessica Simpson Jax and...
Published 12/09/20
This episode there is no episode recap of The Hills! This episode is just pop culture! What do I talk about? Well, Jay and Kristin decided to have a petty off this weekend, I dive into that. The drama behind The Grammy's and Justin Bieber pulling a Katherine Heigl, we have to talk about that. Taylor Swift's concert on Disney+ and how I almost snuck backstage at a Taylor concert.  Other Topics: Gossip Girl A Teacher Shawn Mendes Documentary Happiest Season The Crown --- Support this...
Published 11/30/20
The time had finally come for the end of season 3 of The Hills. Yes, a reality show with 28 seasons is absolutely bananas, but it's the end. Will Audrina move out? Will Heidi stay in Vegas? You have to listen to find out!  Other Topics: Taylor Swift The Crown Thanksgiving Tips AMA moments Ryan Bailey also join the podcast where we talk Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, Justin Bieber, pop stars, Max Elrich, and more! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lagunabiotch/support
Published 11/24/20
Lex (@LexNixo) and I decided that we missed chatting over mimosas about everything from teen dramas to the first celebrities we had crushes on. So we did just that. Please enjoy while we go through all things pop culture, no seriously, all things. From Scooter and Taylor to Marissa Cooper's alcoholism, there's something for everyone! Oh, she also went to a recording of The Hills Aftershow, so we dive into that just a bit.  Topics: The best Chris The OC Justin Bieber Kai and Jacob Scooter...
Published 11/19/20
The Hills are alive with the sound of Audrina and Lauren drifting apart. Even though Audrina just moved into the guest house, it might as well be a million miles away! While Audrina tries to reach out by inviting The Laurens to a studio session, The Lauren's only want one thing, sushi of course. The rift continued to grow when The Laurens bring home a little surprise without talking to Audrina first. Heidi is also ready to boss up on her own and takes on a new position with new...
Published 11/17/20
What happens when an old flame slowly comes creeping back into Lauren's life? You pray that it's going to work out! While someone from high school comes back into Lauren's life, she is slowly losing a new friend. Will moving in with Lo and Audrina be a mistake? Will Stephanie stop being friends with Lauren to get along with Speidi better? So many questions so little time. Other Topics: Michael Ray & Carly Pearce Megan Fox vs Brian Austin Green The Bachelorette Hillsong Drama Working...
Published 11/10/20
Well, The Hills are alive with drama! There's tension brewing between Audrina and the Laurens but she is getting close to a ghost from her past.  24:47 - Jessica from Season 2 joins the podcast! We talk about her life now, the reality tv shows she loves, who she still talks to and more!  Other topics: Karlie Kloss The Holidate Chelsea from Teen Mom Scarlett and Colin Taylor Swift  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lagunabiotch/support
Published 11/03/20
Season three of The Hills is slowly coming to and end but the drama isn't! While Lauren is focusing on her career and being fairly unproblematic, the rest of the cast can't say the same. Heidi channels her inner Bad Girls Club when she sees Spencer talking to a few girls at the bar. Audrina is trying to be friendly with Heidi again but isn't sure if it's going to work out. This episode does leave us with a few questions. Will Lauren leave Teen Vogue? Will Speidi get back together? Will...
Published 10/27/20
What is Heidi up to? That is what Lauren wants to know once she finds out that she's trying to get close to Audrina again! Why is she trying to get back into everyone's good graces? Lauren is also definitely missing her work wife Whitney so is she trying to get with People's Revolution? A lot of change is happening but one thing is for sure, Lauren doesn't trust Heidi.  Other Topics: Who has been sliding into my DMs? Adele's New Music Hangovers The Bachelorette Zoey 101 Reboot Nichole...
Published 10/19/20
What happens when Lauren invited Stephanie to her birthday party? Drama happens! That's right, Stephanie has decided to embrace her friendship with Lauren and Speidi is not having it! Once they find out that she did in fact go to Lauren's birthday, she has to face the music with Spencer and Heidi. Lo also starts o voice her concerns about their friendship as does Audrina. Just how much drama will the Stephanie and Lauren friendship cause? We will have to wait and see!  Other Topics: Laguna...
Published 10/11/20
I sat down at Luke's Diner with Kate Kennedy from the incredible podcast Be There in Five. We sipped our coffees while reminiscing about the easy days when the most important thing in the world was your Buddy Info on AIM. Chatting about everything pop culture we decided to switch from coffee to mimosas while we  decided to dive a bit deeper.  Is she a Kelly Clarkson fan? Was she Team Kristin or Team LC? What is her go to Bath and Body Works lotion? How does she feel about Paris Hilton? You'll...
Published 09/21/20
Just when you think Lauren can live a drama free life, something else happens! With Whitney being in New York and working for Kelly Cutrone, Lauren decides to finally go back to school. It's the first day and who walks in? Stephanie Pratt. That's right! She is sitting one seat away from her arch enemy's sister. How uncomfortable is that. Other than that, Whitney is working her first NYFW show with Kelly and is nervous!  Other Topics What I would've changed on Laguna Lisa Love Demi Lovato's...
Published 09/15/20
Whitney and Lauren are back in Los Angeles which means we are back to the drama! Things with Heidi and Spencer are only getting worse and Heidi is starting to realize that maybe going on a little break wasn't the best idea. Spencer also finds a new place to live while he and Heidi take their break. Brody tries to hug Lauren at Les Duex and she said nope! That's right, no hugs for Brody! Whitney also makes a bit life choice and we meet Kelly Cutrone again.  Other Topics: Jay & Tomi One...
Published 09/07/20
Lauren and Whitney are in Paris for the ball! Lauren will no longer be known as the girl who didn't go to Paris because her and Whitney take the city by storm! Although she finds out some news about Brody, she doesn't let it ruin her time. In fact, it only pushes her to have more fun! Back in the states, Spencer travels to Colorado to try and win Heidi back. Will it work? We will have to see.... Other Topics: The 2020 VMAs Colby Dee joins and spills Very Cavallari tea  --- This episode...
Published 09/01/20
Well, the time has finally come for Lauren to go back to Paris. That's right! Lauren will no longer be known as the girl who didn't go to Paris. Well, she doesn't really know that until the end of the episode but it's still exciting! In other news, Speidi is having serious issues and Heidi decides to make a big change. Brody seems like he is getting more serious about being with Lauren but she is just focused on Paris. This episode very much feels like a season finale but it's just setting us...
Published 08/26/20