Nas-Talgia

In this sentimental episode, Naseem takes us back to middle school. While most people complain of the awkwardness of jr high, this was actually Naseem's favorite era of growing up because of how much of an impact her school made on her. She's joined by her first grade friend Debbie to reflect and laugh about:

- Being Girl Scouts

- Going to a school focused on so many of the arts and extracurriculars

- Wearing uniforms almost all her life

- Being obsessed with showtunes like Chicago and performing at recess

- Computer lab, music class, 8th grade graduation, hot lunch

- Naseem's epic 13th birthday party

Lay out in the grass, look up at the clouds, and be transported back to middle school fam! This episode is dedicated to Madame Jody Hoop - Naseem and Debbie's French Teacher and Girl Scout Troop 1092 Leader (as well as all the faculty and staff at Carden El Encanto Day School).

The "American Girl" franchise of dolls and books. Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen's empire. The Parent Trap. Was Meredith Blake really a villain? Just a few of the topics we're discussing in this official Season 2 kick-off of Nas-Talgia. Naseem is joined by her good friend, Gabriela Gonzalez, the founder of Modern Witnesses.

The girls discuss what it was like to grow up as women of color in schools that lacked diversity and the experience of looking up to teenage role models in the media who were predominantly white. Did that effect them or not? 

In honor of Valentine's weekend, we're goin' through Naseem's list of the 5 greatest love stories of the 90s. We're talking about the cult classic, teen dream films you know & love (10 Things I Hate About You, Drive Me Crazy), the iconic Julia Roberts masterpiece (My Best Friend's Wedding), the BFF love (Romy + Michele), and even one epic bromance (Cory and Shawn from Boy Meets World). Enjoy, XO.

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We can't talk about nostalgia and NOT mention Disney. In honor of Halloween weekend, enjoy this special bonus episode highlighting the evil Disney villains we love to hate. Naseem goes yearbook-superlative-style in ranking these villains; from Most Comedic to Most Psychotic to Most In-Need-of-Therapy to the epic musical scores that give us the goosebumps - this episode is sure to take you back. 

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It's the season finale so you get double the content, listeners. We're finishing Season 1 with arguably the best year in pop culture to date - 1999. The fashion statements (did somebody say butterfly clips?), the music (wait til you hear the list of songs released that year), and of course Y2K. Naseem dives down memory lane reminiscing on what it was like to wear a uniform to school, the fashion tricks she tried to "enhance" her outfits, and the iconic looks that have made their mark.

Later, Naseem is joined by one of her favorite people & fellow pop culture aficionados - Chris Nye - and they're going back in time to paint a picture of who they were in 1999. [Not to miss, their shared obsession with Eminem].

Plus: what they were doing on the eve of the new millennium & the infamous Y2K scare. Finally, dust off the Discman because they're creating a burned CD of their favorite jams of '99. 

DON'T. MISS. THIS. EPISODE!

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To celebrate the start of autumn, light a scented candle, grab a pumpkin baked good, and join Naseem around the campfire for a virtual version of the "Midnight Society." In this episode we're taking it back to the creepy thriller films of the 90s (and how some weren't all that scary after all, while others have left a scar). We're talking The Faculty, Scream, the Mask, Fight club, Se7en, Face/Off, Hocus Pocus & more!

Plus, what do psychologists suggest nostalgia could help with when it comes to parenting? Thanks for rating this podcast and leaving a review if you like what you're hearing!

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Kudos to my amazing team for making this dream come to life:

Cover Art: David Navarro 

Promotional Art: Haley Bolt

Music: Klenze

On this episode we're taking it back to the mid 90's with the golden era of the Internet. Do you remember the effort it would take to log on the Internet via dial up and then DSL?! Oh and of course, staying up til 3AM talking to your crush on AOL Instant Messenger (but then, he ignores you at school the next day).

On this episode, Naseem is joined by her older cousin Roxanna who is a huge part of influencing her love for pop culture because of their shared childhood memories. We're talking about all that plus CD-ROM games, the Littlest Pet Shop, and an interesting scientific experiment on the how likely we are to spend more when we're reminiscing. 

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Kudos to my amazing team for making this dream come to life:

Cover Art: David Navarro 

Promotional Art: Haley Bolt

Music: Klenze

The live-action Mulan movie was released at the start of September and Naseem (a major Disney geek) has some fresh thoughts. Enjoy this bite-sized, bonus episode straight from the cutting room floor to your phone. You best believe the original soundtrack is on repeat in the Khalili house right now.

Have you seen the new Mulan? How does it compare to the original for you? DM Naseem on IG or Twitter with your thoughts! @naseemk 

We're halfway through Season 1 and this episode is a compilation of some bookmarked requests from the listeners. We start with an ode to none other than Naseem's favorite show of all time; Dawson's Creek (which really needs its own episode, but we edited the content down!). 

Before that, Nas does a deep dive on one of her favorite 90's films -- Jumanji! Plus, how does nostalgia help us maintain and reflect on social connections for both the present and future?

Other topics include:

- More Dawson's Creek*

- Beanie Babies

- The Parent Trap

- McFlurry's

- Collecting magazines

- a mean Ursula impersonation (thank you Sara Hahn)

*if you care to know Naseem's thesis on Team Pacey just DM her*

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Follow Naseem on Instagram and Medium 

Kudos to my amazing team for making this dream come to life:

Cover Art: David Navarro 

Promotional Art: Haley Bolt

Music: Klenze