Nostalgia & Now
by Kelli Williams
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 biggest headlines. Think brunch with friends who know way too much about reality TV and pop culture, complete with laughs, hot takes, and a little unqualified advice.
Episodes
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228. Q&A With Kelli (Part 2)
This week Kelli answers all your questions! From her night with Sophia Bush to finding confidence to parasocial relationships. There's a lot of great questions throughout this one! Join the N&N Patreon - www.patreon.com/NostalgiaandNowPod N&N Playlist (now with less JoJo) -...
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[PATREON PREVIEW] Revisiting Spencer Pratt & Lauren Conrad's Blog Posts - Patreon Exclusive
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226. Love Is Blind Boston - Weddings
It's time to talk about the weddings on Love is Blind Boston!
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225. Meeting Strangers Online with Noor
This week Kelli is joined by Noor, host of The Reality Is, to revisit the questionable decisions we made on the internet growing up! From chatrooms to MySpace and all the places we probably had no business talking to strangers, the two share their experiences navigating the early days of the...
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224. Love is Blind Boston Episodes 9-11
It's time to talk about Love is Blind! Join the N&N Patreon for more episodes and less ads! - www.patreon.com/NostalgiaandNowPod
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223. Morrey From Love Is Blind Boston!
This week Kelli is joined by Morrey from Love Is Blind: Boston! The two waste no time bonding over Boston sports, discussing the chaos of the Boston dating scene, and, of course, getting into all things Love Is Blind! Morrey shares what it's really like to be part of the Netflix dating…
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222. The Challenge Final Part 2
It's been a slog of a season but we have made it to the final part of the final!
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221. Fandoms, Josie & The Pussycats, & More with Nicole Tremaglio
This week Kelli is joined by fellow nostalgia lover Nicole Tremaglio! The two start their conversation talking about Josie & The Pussycats then move into a larger conversation about fandoms in general. Put on your Josie ears and listen! Join Nicole's substack - https://nicstalgia.substack.com/...
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220. Love Is Blind Boston Episodes 6-8
kelli is joined by her fiancee to talk about the latest batch of Love is Blind Boston episodes!
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219. Revisiting TRL's Top 10 from October 25, 2004
This week Kelli is trying something new and taking listeners back to the glory days of TRL! We're revisiting the October 25, 2004 countdown, where Destiny's Child premiered a brand new music video, Ashlee Simpson called in following her infamous SNL performance, and Eminem was dethroned from the...
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218. [MINISODE] Sophia Bush on Call Her Daddy
Kelli is back for a minisode on Sophia Bush's appearance on Call Her Daddy! Join N&N Patreon for more content! https://www.patreon.com/NostalgiaandNowPod
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217. The Challenge 42 Episode 13
It's part one of the finals and we have a lot to talk about!
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216. The Royals, Taylor's Variants, Felicity, & More with Lex and Sam!
This week Kelli is joined by the other two members of her three person group chat, Samantha Bush (@bravo historian) and Lex Niko (@lexniko). These gals talk about a little bit of everything, from the royal family to Taylor Swift to teen dramas. It's a chaotic conversation between three close...
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215. Press Play: The Story Behind Kelsea Ballerini’s Rolling Up the Welcome Mat
This week, Kelli is pressing play on one of her favorite projects of all time, Kelsea Ballerini’s Grammy-nominated EP, Rolling Up the Welcome Mat! From the highly publicized divorce that inspired it to the deeply personal lyrics and incredible storytelling, Kelli dives into the events leading up…
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214. Love Is Blind Boston Recap - Pod Episodes
Kelli is here to talk all about the first few episodes of Love Is Blind Boston! Join the N&N Patreon for more! - www.patreon.com/NostalgiaandNowPod
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213. The Challenge 42 episode 12 Recap
Kelli is back to recap episode 12!
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212. You Know What You Did (The Hills) With Lisa Whittington-Hill
This week Kelli is joined by Lisa Whittington-Hill, author of You Know What You Did: The Hills! The two dive into one of the most iconic reality shows of the 2000s, talking everything from Lauren and Heidi's infamous friendship breakup to the show's most memorable moments, the blurred lines…
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211. How Pop Culture Taught Millennials to Party
This week, Kelli is taking a look back at the millennial partying era, from Marissa Cooper and Jersey Shore to Ke$ha, pregaming, and the glorification of getting wasted. Whether it was the TV shows we watched, the music we listened to, or the movies we loved, it seemed like everything around us…
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210. Below Deck Med Thoughts
No Challenge recap this week but they'll be back next week! This week Kelli talks about her overall feelings on the most recent season of Below Deck Med.
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209. Top 10 Boy Band Songs With Mary from When They Popped!
This week Kelli is joined by Mary, cohost of the When They Popped podcast! These two are putting their boy band knowledge to the test as they dish on their favorite boy band songs of all time. From the classics everyone knows word for word to the deep cuts that deserved way more love, Kelli and...
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208. Hot Takes: One Tree Hill
This week Kelli is going all in on her One Tree Hill hot takes! From her defending Peyton to her dislike of Keith Scott, there's a lot to unpack here! Join the N&N Patreon for more content! - www.patreon.com/c/NostalgiaandNowPod
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207. The Challenge 42 Episode 10 Recap
Kelli is back to talk recap the latest episode of The Challenge! Listen to get her takes on the mercenaries and who she thinks should replace TJ as host.
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206. The Blair Witch Project: Going Viral Before “Viral” Was a Thing
This week Kelli dives into the lore behind The Blair Witch Project and the marketing campaign that turned a tiny indie horror movie into a full blown cultural phenomenon. From fake missing person posters and a website that convinced people the story was real to what was actually happening behind...
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205. The Curse of Curves, MySpace & More with Fred Cimato of Cute Is What We Aim For
This week Kelli is joined by Cute Is What We Aim For co-founder Fred Cimato! Fred takes us back to the MySpace era and talks about how the band got its start, signing with Fueled By Ramen, the whirlwind success of The Same Old Blood Rush with a New Touch, and what it was really like being part of...
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204. The Challenge 42 Episode 9 Recap
Kelli is back to recap episode 9 of The Challenge! It was a slow episode so she does go off topic quite often, just a heads up! Join Patreon for more content! www.patreon.com/NostalgiaandNowPod
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[PATREON PREVIEW] Joe Alwyn Playing The Taylor Swift Game
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203. Talking The Challenge With Paige!
This week, Kelli is joined by Paige, host of the podcast Most Likely Two! These two Challenge die-hard fans talk everything from their favorite Challengers and the ones they can’t stand to the most recent controversy involving Josh. Then, they end the episode by putting together their dream...
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202. [EMERGENCY EP] TFP Leaving Secret Lives of Mormon Wives
Taylor Frankie Paul is leaving Mormon Wives and we need to talk about it!
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201. Personal Stories Part 2
This week Kelli is sharing more personal stories! From her belief of spirits to grief to a little bit of everything in between. This episode does discuss domestic violence and could be triggering to some listeners.
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200. The Challenge 42 Episode 8
Kelli recaps episode 8!
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199. Lets Talk Laguna With Kara Berry!
This week Kelli is joined by host of Everyone's Business But Mine, Kara Berry! In their many years of friendship it's just came to light that Kara could talk about Laguna Beach and The Hills for hours and Kelli took full advantage! Enjoy as these two gals gab about two of their favorite shows....
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198. Let's Talk Now: Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, Outer Banks, & More!
Welcome to the new series Let's Talk Now where I talk about more current topics! The timestamps below may be changed slightly due to ads but I hope you enjoy! 00:00 - Intro 1:30 - Outer Banks 14:44 - Ryan Edwards (Teen Mom) 22:58 - Teenage Wasteland 27:33 - SLoMW 54:01 - Outro Join Patreon for...
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197. The Challenge 42 Episode 7
Kelli does a solo recap of The Challenge episode 7!
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196. Fandom, Celebrity & Journalism with Ilana Kaplan
This week Kelli is joined by journalist and author Ilana Kaplan! The two talk about their shared love of being a fan, turning a love of pop culture into a career, and how celebrity journalism has changed in the digital age. Get ready for a fun conversation about fandom, celebrity, and everything…
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195. Revisiting NOW That’s What I Call Music! 2
This week on Nostalgia & Now, Kelli is revisiting NOW That’s What I Call Music! 2! From Britney Spears and the Spice Girls to Jay-Z, 98 Degrees, Semisonic and more, we’re going track by track through one of the most chaotic and perfect snapshots of music in 1999. N&N Spotify playlist -...
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[PATREON PREVIEW] Let Me Rant About: Travis & Taylor
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194. The Challenge 42 Episode 6
Kelli recaps episode 6 of The Challenge 42!
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193. Blink-182 and Their Many Breakups
This week, Kelli is talking all things Blink-182 — well, all things Blink-182 breakups. From the tension surrounding Box Car Racer and the formation of +44 to Tom DeLonge’s alien obsession and the band somehow finding their way back to each other, there’s a lot to unpack. How did one of the…
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192. We Were Raised by the Internet with Liz Mace
This week, Kelli is joined by Liz Mace of Megan & Liz to talk about what it was like being raised by the internet. Liz takes us back to the early days of YouTube, when posting covers online could turn into an actual music career, and the MySpace era that helped shape her taste in music. They get...
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[PATREON PREVIEW] Laguna Beach 2X11 - Don't Hate The Game
Every once in a while I get an itch to rewatch the Fiesta episode of Laguna Beach. Today was one of those days! Sign up for the $5 tier today! www.patreon.com/NostalgiaandNowPod/ Use a web browser, not the app! The app charges extra fees!
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191. The Challenge 42 Episode 5 with Jemmye Carroll
Jemmye is back on Nostalgia and Now but this time it's to recap the latest episode! She tells the tea she's heard from behin the scenes as her and Kelli laugh their way through the episode. Follow Jemmye on TikTok! - www.tiktok.com/@justjemm_
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190. Signs with Meg on the Old Internet, Britney Spears & Finding the Good
This week on Nostalgia & Now, Kelli is joined by Megan Keaveny, the creator behind Signs with Meg! Meg shares how a desire to bring a little more positivity to the internet turned into asking strangers to “tell me something good.” The two talk about the old internet vs. the new internet,...
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189. Fanning Out: Nashville
This week Kelli is Fanning Out over one of the shows that changed her life, Nashville! From her love for Juliette Barnes to the music that made the show feel so real, Kelli looks back at the series that helped inspire her own move to Music City. She also dives into the songwriting behind the…
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188. The Challenge 42 Episode 4
Kelli recaps episode 4 of The Challenge 42. There is a spoiler at the very end!
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187. From My Super Sweet 16 to Real Housewives with Mani
This week, Kelli is joined by the host of The Mix with Mani, Mani! The two dive into why My Super Sweet 16 walked so The Real Housewives could run, the MTV reality shows that raised us, and how reality TV has changed since the glory days of over-the-top birthday parties and parental meltdowns....
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186. E! True Hollywood Story: Growing Pains
This week on Nostalgia & Now, Kelli is revisiting the E! True Hollywood Story of Growing Pains. From Kirk Cameron’s rise as a teen heartthrob and the changes that came with his religious conversion to Tracey Gold’s battle with anorexia and the terrifying stalker stories surrounding the young…
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[PATREON PREVIEW] My Sterling Point Thoughts
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185. The Challenge 42 Episode 3 Recap
Kelli is back recapping episode 3 of The Challenge 42!
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184. Getting Politely Messy with Jordy Cray
This week, Kelli is joined by TikTok creator and pop culture commentator Jordy Cray! The two talk about what it’s like turning a love of pop culture into a career, how celebrity gossip has changed in the age of TikTok, and the surreal experience of having celebrities you’ve been a fan of suddenly...
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183. Biking From Norway to South Africa with Annabelle Golden
This week, Kelli is joined by Annabelle Golden, who spent more than two years biking from Norway all the way to South Africa. Annabelle talks about what inspired her to take on such a massive adventure, the realities of spending nearly 800 days on the road, the people and places that surprised…
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About this show
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 biggest headlines. Think brunch with friends who know way too much about reality TV and pop culture, complete with laughs, hot takes, and a little unqualified advice.
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Kelli Williams