A lyrical analysis of the first five songs of Taylor Swift's masterpiece The Tortured Poets Department. Join our community at Patreon.com/AshleeAndJessicast for bonus episodes, videos, commentaries, and more! Starts at $5 a month, cancel anytime.  FOLLOW THE PODCAST Instagram: @ashleeandjessicast Twitter: @ashleejessicast  Send an email at [email protected] FOLLOW LIA  Lia-Russo.com  Instagram & Twitter: @capriamoon  TikTok: @liarussonyc  --- Send in a voice...

One question changed Jessica Simpson's life forever: "Is this chicken what I have, or is this fish?" Join me as I welcome two of Jessica's biggest longtime fans, Derrik & Amanda, to discuss this culture-shifting episode of reality television. Join us on Patreon at Patreon.com/AshleeAndJessicast for bonus content, commentaries, and more! Starts at $5 a month, cancel anytime.  FOLLOW THE PODCAST Instagram: @ashleeandjessicast Twitter: @ashleejessicast  Send an email at...

Today I welcome fan favorite, my BBFFAE Gina, back on the podcast to discuss one of the most prolific artists of all time: Taylor Alison Swift. Ahead of her latest opus The Tortured Poets Department, Gina & I discuss her longtime swiftieism vs my new life as a slave to the number 13 and SO much more from the desk of The Chairman. PATREON Subscribers heard an extended version of this episode 10 days early and completely ad-free! Join our community at Patreon.com/AshleeAndJessicast for...

Today I dive into Jessica Simpson's career before the pivotal moment of Newlyweds premiering on MTV, so we are talking the Sweet Kisses and Irresistible eras. Subscribe to my Patreon for 70+ bonus episodes, videos, commentaries, extended cuts, tier lists, and reactions... all-ad free! Starts at $5 a month, cancel anytime. Patreon.com/ashleeandjessicast FOLLOW THE PODCAST Instagram: @ashleeandjessicast Twitter: @ashleejessicast  Send an email at [email protected] FOLLOW...

Michael & I are back to discuss the Jennifer Lopez documentary "The Greatest Love Story Never Told" which follows her journey through independently financing, producing, co-writing, and starring/singing/dancing in her new film "This Is Me Now"... which is inspired by her new album of the same title which is a sequel to her album This Is Me Then from 20 years ago AND ALL of this is inspired by one man: Benjamin Géza Affleck. I'm tired. I love her though, and these projects of hers are...

In the penultimate episode of my JC Chasez series (how is this 12 episodes? I clearly need mental help), join me as we journey through JC's life after he stopped making solo music and expanded his horizons to other areas of show business. This includes songwriting, producing, acting, artist development, musicals, and more! If you've been wondering what JC has been up to since the 2000's, this is definitely the episode for you. I can't believe this series is coming to an end soon and I am so...

POP MUSIC EMERGENCY!!! Jennifer Lopez has released her groundbreaking, genre-bending, bizarre, authentic, beautiful, and SELF-FINANCED film, This Is Me... Now in conjunction with the album of the same name. Girl. If you've been tuned in for awhile here at The Ashlee and Jessicast, you know I'm a J.Lover for life so this 22-years-in-the-making project means a great deal to me! Of course, I had to ask my friend and fellow J.Lover Michael Cadoch of the podcast Planet 2000s to join me down the...

When I was recording my Lindsay Lohan series, I wanted to keep it to Lindsay herselfand not get so far into family stuff, which is why I cut a segment on Living Lohan. This was the infamous 2008 E! reality series starring her mother and manager Dina, sister Ali (who is 14 and obviously recording an album), grandma Ann, and brothers Cody and Michael Jr. I am so pleased to welcome back a returning guest, Torry of the wonderful pop culture podcast Ready to Be Petty. We highlight the insanity...

Today, I  am joined by the brilliant Ana of This Must Be Pop, one of my favorite podcasts. There was no one else I would even consider having on to break down a good portion of the songs that JC wrote and/or produced during the Kate era (2004-2008). While we are not 100% sure what would have made the final cut of the album, we did not feel this series would be complete without discussing some of JC's best songs. In fact, even he called the music he worked on during these years his best work...

Today we have a POP EMERGENCY episode going straight to the public feed. My friend Bethany, who you may know from her ever-growing TikTok account and *NFLUENCE, was invited to Justin's One Night Only homecoming show in Memphis, TN! She joins me today to talk about what she calls one of the best nights of her life. However, we get into so much more than just the concert including her unexpected rise on TikTok, getting noticed by the guys, the sources for all our *nsync tea, controversy in the...

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, Dallas Austin, Timbaland, and more; JC coined the term "intelligent pop music" as he aspired to go...

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 questions - in depth! I talk a lot about my plans and ideas for the future of the podcast, so if you hear an...

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 varied and vibrant album. PATREON Subscribers get bonus episodes, videos, commentaries AND get...

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 resulted in one of the unique and, in my opinion, one of the best albums of the time. Not everyone...

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 requesting that I go in-depth into this infamous hiatus, which lasted from 2002 until 2023 (if...

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 up dolls, and of course a trip to Medieval Times. PATREON Subscribers get bonus episodes, videos,...

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 dive of *NSYNC's phenomenal and vastly different tours: PopOdyssey and Celebrity, both of which I...

*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 scary, scary brain this week! FOLLOW THE PODCAST Instagram: @ashleeandjessicast Twitter:...

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 group brought in new producers to help them walk down roads they hadn't before, resulting in an...

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 detail, so I did. At the end, I answer your questions on this historic event and address the *NSYNC...

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 flawless y2k styles... *NSYNC was firing on all cylinders and then some, not to mention they...

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 & Justin introduced her to 3 other guys they happened to form a little singing group with and...

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*... once again we have to cover the worst thing that's happened in her career. No, not 7th Heaven....

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 thoughts on this crazy adventure, the other guys' early impressions of him, and JC's first few...