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EPISODE · Jun 8, 2026 · 42 MIN

The Story Behind Viral Nostalgia Pop-Ups with Derek Berry

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Jackie and Danielle sit down with immersive experience creator and producer Derek Berry, the mastermind behind iconic pop-ups like Saved by the Max, Good Burger, Golden Girls Kitchen, and more. From recreating beloved TV and movie worlds to working with legends like Kevin Smith and Kel Mitchell, Derek shares how nostalgia became one of the biggest forces in entertainment.In this episode, the crew dives into:The origin story behind Saved by the Max and Derek’s first viral pop culture experienceBehind-the-scenes stories from Mooby’s pop-ups during COVIDWhy immersive nostalgia events resonate so deeply with millennials and Y2K fansDream pop-up ideasThe rise of fandom communities through Comic-Con culture, themed bars, and experiential diningIf you love nostalgic movie podcasts, immersive experiences, themed pop-ups, Kevin Smith stories, or deep-cut ‘90s and early 2000s movie references, this episode is packed with pop culture goodness.Drop your favorite nostalgic pop-up idea in the comments, and let us know which movie or TV world you’d want to step inside. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and follow No More Late Fees for more Y2K movie reviews, interviews, and nostalgic deep dives.#NoMoreLateFees #Y2KMovies #SavedByTheBell #GoodBurger #KevinSmith #90sNostalgia #MillennialPodcast #PopCulturePodcast—No More Late Fees ⁠https://nomorelatefeespodcast.com⁠909-601-NMLF (6653)—Follow Us on Social:Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/nomorelatefees TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@nomorelatefees Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/nomorelatefeesYoutubehttps://www.youtube.com/@nomorelatefees Twitterhttps://x.com/NoMoreLateFees —CONQUERing⁠⁠myconquering.com⁠⁠ 10% Off Code: JACKIE10—NostaBeautyhttps://nostabeauty.com 20% Off Code: NMLF—DescriptCreator Plan 50% off 2 monthshttps://descript.cello.so/zp4OQqeIMdq—Derek BerryInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/heyitsderekberry/

Jackie and Danielle sit down with immersive experience creator and producer Derek Berry, the mastermind behind iconic pop-ups like Saved by the Max, Good Burger, Golden Girls Kitchen, and more. From recreating beloved TV and movie worlds to working with legends like Kevin Smith and Kel Mitchell, Derek shares how nostalgia became one of the biggest forces in entertainment.In this episode, the crew dives into:The origin story behind Saved by the Max and Derek’s first viral pop culture experienceBehind-the-scenes stories from Mooby’s pop-ups during COVIDWhy immersive nostalgia events resonate so deeply with millennials and Y2K fansDream pop-up ideasThe rise of fandom communities through Comic-Con culture, themed bars, and experiential diningIf you love nostalgic movie podcasts, immersive experiences, themed pop-ups, Kevin Smith stories, or deep-cut ‘90s and early 2000s movie references, this episode is packed with pop culture goodness.Drop your favorite nostalgic pop-up idea in the comments, and let us know which movie or TV world you’d want to step inside. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and follow No More Late Fees for more Y2K movie reviews, interviews, and nostalgic deep dives.#NoMoreLateFees #Y2KMovies #SavedByTheBell #GoodBurger #KevinSmith #90sNostalgia #MillennialPodcast #PopCulturePodcast—No More Late Fees ⁠https://nomorelatefeespodcast.com⁠909-601-NMLF (6653)—Follow Us on Social:Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/nomorelatefees TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@nomorelatefees Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/nomorelatefeesYoutubehttps://www.youtube.com/@nomorelatefees Twitterhttps://x.com/NoMoreLateFees —CONQUERing⁠⁠myconquering.com⁠⁠ 10% Off Code: JACKIE10—NostaBeautyhttps://nostabeauty.com 20% Off Code: NMLF—DescriptCreator Plan 50% off 2 monthshttps://descript.cello.so/zp4OQqeIMdq—Derek BerryInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/heyitsderekberry/

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