Nostalgia & Now
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  • 146. Personal Stories Part 1
    This week Kelli shares some unhinged stories during her time in retail along with some stories of her wild Nashville nights. The final story Kelli tells potentially involves Zach Braff and she needs your help to crack the code!

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    53 min
  • 145. The Unhinged Reality of 2000s Celebrity Culture with Heather Shaw

    This week Kelli is joined by comedian and content creator Heather Shaw to talk about the unhinged reality of early 2000s celebrity culture—and how it compares to today. From the Perez Hilton era to toxic tabloid headlines, they revisit a time that felt chaotic… and feels even darker looking back.


    They also get into how we talk about celebrities now, the rise of TikTok, and whether we’ve actually become more empathetic—or just faster to judge.


    For everything Heather Shaw check out her website! ---> https://heathershawcomedy.com/

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    47 min
  • 144. Fanning Out: Thirteen
    This week Kelli kicks off a brand new series, Fanning Out, where she gets to, well… fan out. First up? Thirteen. From the wild behind-the-scenes story to the performances that still feel a little too real, your host breaks down why this film was the blueprint for everything from teen dramas to Euphoria. So hit play — whether you’ve never seen it or you’re long overdue for a rewatch.

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    37 min
  • 143. The O.C. vs One Tree Hill
    This week Kelli is joined by her fiancée as they go head-to-head over the ultimate early 2000s debate: The O.C. vs. One Tree Hill.

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    1 hr 1 min
  • 142. The Laguna Beach Reunion
    This week Kelli talks about her top 5 moments from the Laguna Beach Reunion and her fiancee pops in to give her thoughts as well! There will be no episodes next week so talk to you all the week of 4/20!

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    49 min
  • 141. Talan's Here!

    This week Kelli is joined by Laguna Beach fan favorite Talan Torriero for a surprise Friday episode you won’t want to miss. Talan looks back on his start on Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County, what it was like being suddenly thrust into the public eye as a teenager, and how life changed once the cameras turned off. From behind the scenes memories to what he’s up to today, this episode is a gorgeous walk down early-2000s memory lane.


    Follow Talan on TikTok! - https://www.tiktok.com/@talantorriero

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    50 min
  • 140. Ranking Glee Songs With Donny

    This week Kelli is joined by I Am The Cute One cohost Donny Hadfield to rank their top 10 songs from Glee. Expect a lot of love for Naya Rivera, a debate about Tina Cohen-Chang’s vocal abilities, and plenty of chaotic energy along the way.


    Follow Donny on IG --- https://www.instagram.com/realdonnywood/


    Listen to I Am The Cute One - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/i-am-the-cute-one/id1570702948

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    47 min
  • 139. The Music Moments That Defined 2002: Britney, Eminem, Ashanti & More
    This week Kelli is taking a look back at the music moments that defined 2002. From Kelly Clarkson winning the first season of American Idol to the chart domination of Eminem, Ashanti, Nelly, and Avril Lavigne. Kelli revisits the songs, TRL moments, and pop culture shifts that made the year unforgettable.

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    48 min
  • 138. From Headlines to Podcasts with Mandy Matney

    This week, Kelli is joined by investigative journalist Mandy Matney. The two chat about Mandy’s passion for finding the facts, the day she got a DM from Brittany Snow, and everything in between. The conversation also touches on the Murdaugh family case and what it was like watching that story take on a life of its own. From there, they dive into the evolution of true crime, approaching cases with empathy, and how the way we consume stories has changed over the years. Plus, Mandy opens up about launching her own network and what comes next.


    Follow Mandy on Instagram! - https://www.instagram.com/mandy_matney/


    Find all of Mandy's shows here! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/lunashark-media/id6445544578

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    58 min

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Nostalgia and Now is your go-to podcast for reality TV throwbacks and pop culture conversations. Hosted by Kelli Williams, the show dives into iconic moments from the 90s and 2000s alongside today’s…

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