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Kelsey and Mary
When They Popped
A Y2K Pop Culture Podcast
Were you team Backstreet Boys or NSYNC? Britney or Xtina? Simple Life or Newlyweds? With When They Popped, you don’t have to pick a side, because we’re going to mention it all! When They Popped retells the stories of the late 90s and early 2000s biggest celebrities, trends, and phenomena like boy band mania, celebrity-based reality TV, and the rise of “famous for being famous” socialites who ruled the tabloids. Hosts Kelsey and Mary are discussing Y2Ks most impactful cultural moments, icons, and celebrities while chronicling their rise to stardom and discussing when they reached the...
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Ratings & Reviews
4.9 stars from 38 ratings
So much fun!
I discovered this podcast when I recently rediscovered my love of the Backstreet Boys…and these two things - BSB and this podcast now give me so much joy! Listening to Kelsey and Mary feels like chatting with two old friends that I’ve known since middle school. They are both so fun, silly, and...Read full review »
dmthshsbfnyoydosjdbbyksk via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/31/24
Every episode is like being swaddled and comforted in my millennial childhood/teenage faves. I esp like all the music clips integrated and being delulu pretending Kelsey & Mary are my 2 besties gabbing it up! (Maybe we plan a "Popped" meet up at Lovers and Friends? A NECESSARY...Read full review »
Starily via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/27/24
My new comfort podcast!
I grew up during the y2k era and I’m a self proclaimed nostalgia expert. I find myself frequently saying the same thing at the same time as them, it feels like I’m reliving that ICONIC time with good friends! Thank you ladies for the amazing work, you both are hilarious and your research skills...Read full review »
Audiobaby via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/16/23
Recent Episodes
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Published 06/03/24
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Published 05/27/24
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