Y2K POP UNIVERSE

By Y2K Pop Universe

Join your host Justin as he takes a deep dive into the Y2K Pop Boom from 1999 - 2009. Song by Song. Album by Album.

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The podcast currently has 72 episodes available.

Y2K POP UNIVERSE episodes:

March 27, 2023 S1 E11 - Jessica Simpson - Heart of Innocence
On the final track of "Sweet Kisses", we take a weird journey into the topic of...saving yourself for marriage? Huh?? On this episode, Justin talks about puritanical American culture, chaste pop star brands and ultimately why this track is incredibly weird. A true time capsule of 1999.
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15min
March 20, 2023 S1 E10 - Jessica Simpson - Your Faith In Me
Jessica Simpson breaks ground in her pop music career compared to her peers at the time and records a Gospel song, "Your Faith In Me" - but what is "Your Faith In Me" by Jessica all about? Was this just a marketing tactic to sway in a different audience from her contemporaries? Well...yes, duh. On this episode, Justin gets deep and ponders the spiritual side as he winds down coverage on "Sweet Kisses".
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13min
March 13, 2023 S1 E9 - Jessica Simpson - Sweet Kisses
We are back in the Y2K Pop Universe covering Track 9 of Jessica's debut album - "Sweet Kisses". Can you guess what Zac Efron, Jennifer Paige and Jessica Simpson have in common? Well, you'll find out this episode!
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13min
March 07, 2023 S1 E8 - Jessica Simpson - My Wonderful
On this episode, it's all about love! Justin talks about the importance of love and how it relates to track 8 of "My Wonderful". Justin also explores the discography of one of the songwriters/producers of this song and is unexpectedly surprised! Enjoy!
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14min
February 27, 2023 S1 E7 - Jessica Simpson - Betcha She Don't Love You
How can you compete when you can't compare? In this episode, Justin talk's about Track 7 from the Sweet Kisses album. This song is technically a pop break up song, but also full of attitude. There are a range of topics covered in this episode including podcasts releasing on Monday, Playstation 2, a retraction about Tina Landon and Janet Jackson, Mariah Carey, DeBarge and platitudes.

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16min
February 20, 2023 S1 E6 - Jessica Simpson - I've Got My Eyes on You
I've been watchin' you and you've been watchin' me! I am at the halfway point of "Sweet Kisses" with this absolute banger - Track #6 entitled "I've Got my Eyes on You". In this episode, Justin talks about the connection between Rihanna and Jessica Simpson, Tina Landon and President's Day!

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14min
February 13, 2023 S1 E5 - Jessica Simpson & Destiny's Child - Woman In Me
BEYONCÉ? BEYONCÉ?

Yes, Destiny's Child is here in the Jessica Simpson universe and featured on Track 5 of Jessica's debut album with the track - "Woman In Me"

In this episode, I talk about the NFL, who the woman is in me, the Spice Girls, and ponder: why is Sweden so good at pop music?
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12min
February 06, 2023 S1 E4 - Jessica Simpson - Final Heartbreak
Lets get deep - on today's episode, I am going over some details for track #4 of the "Sweet Kisses" album, "Final Heartbreak"!

The singles are out of the way - so if you're still around, then you have found your true dedicated Y2K Pop tribe.

In this episode, topics include the Rugrats, album sequencing, producers and writers and my filthy mouth!

You can find Y2KPop Universe on Youtube, Instagram and by e-mail: @y2kpopuniverse
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15min
January 30, 2023 S1 E3 - Jessica Simpson & Nick Lachey - Where You Are
Do you think Jessica knew how much Nick Lachey would alter career? In fact, did Nick know how Jessica would impact his? Well, it all starts here on this lovey balled - which is single #2 from album #1.

In this episode I talk about Doritos, Mariah comparisons, sweaty boxers, and the possible reasoning why this song underperformed after a stunning debut single from Jessica.
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17min
January 23, 2023 S1 E2 - Jessica Simpson - I Think I'm In Love With You
Justin covers track two/single three of the album, "Sweet Kisses" by Jessica Simpson - "I Think I'm in Love With You"!

Topics of discussion include - the innocence of life pre 9/11 in America, similarities between "ITIIL" and "Fantasy" by Mariah Carey, chart performance on Billboard and TRL and the various dance mixes that are available. Of course, Justin talks about the iconic video as well.

Take a trip back to July 2000 and let's go dancing in Coney Island!
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19min

FAQs about Y2K POP UNIVERSE:

How many episodes does Y2K POP UNIVERSE have?

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