KB, The Aftershow

Mixed Tape III🎥 —> WATCH NOWInterviews Include:-Sarah Pollock: Summer House Drama?-Mariah & Daughter Genesis: A New Mom-Pierre Bloomfield: Ace No.3 {Belmont Neighborhood}Art Katie Taped Back in the 2000s:-Michael Jackson Plug from Vh1MORE MICHAEL-Channel 9 Commercial 2002 Debi FaubionFULL VIDEO This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit katie1987.substack.com

Mixed Tape IIInterivews Include:-Hall Monitor Of The Universe: Skin Care, Kayne?-Tiarra Norcross: Florida Memories-Hall Monitor Of The Universe: Outtakes-HeyStax: Car Accident, Music Career-Hall Monitor Of The Universe: Love? Social Media-Tiarra Norcross: Saco River, Maine-HeyStax: Spirit Guide?🎥 —> WATCH NOW This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit katie1987.substack.com

The Pop Culture Continues EpisodeTonight’s Guest: Charlotte’s Own Sarah Pollock🎥 —> WATCH NOW🎙️ KB, The Aftershow: Topic Rundown* 🍹 Summer House Drama* ⏳ 3 Years in Your 30s = 10 Years In Charlotte?* 🍸 Sarah Explains Southern Charm 2.0...* 🙄 Why Is Everything About Craig Conover?* 🎬 What Happens When the Shows End?* 🏡 Summer House, House on the Market* 📍 Charlotte, NC Check-In* 🎂 End of Your 30s* 🥤 RIP Tab.#summerhouse #southerncharm #tab This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit katie1987.substack.com

📟 KB, The Aftershow — 1999 Mode ActivatedWith Katie + College Bestie Ryan Brooks aka “The Brand Man”Tonight’s Theme: THE 90s (but make it Y2K panic + pop culture overload)—>🎥 WATCH NOW💬 Tonight We’re Getting Into…📞 Your Elevator Speechaka: your AIM away message meets “what do you wanna be when you grow up?” energy🌴 Housewives of Miamibut imagine it airing right after TRL with flip phones, Juicy tracksuits, and drama via your landline✝️ The Secret Lives of Mormon Wivescoded like a WB drama—think “7th Heaven” but with secrets they don’t want in the yearbook🌹 Bachelorette Dramabefore Instagram… when “can I steal him for a sec?” was the ORIGINAL plot twist🎥 Will Mormon Wives Keep Filming?!cue dramatic “To Be Continued…” in pixelated font👑 Britney Spearsthe blueprint. the moment. the TRL countdown queen. say less.🗳️ Political ClimateY2K tension, dial-up debates, and “are we entering a new world??” vibes👻 Katie’s Ghost Story (sorry if you’ve heard it before… but also… tell it again 👀)perfect for a sleepover circle with a flashlight under your chin🇺🇸 America’s 250th Birthdaylow-key futuristic… like how 1776 felt to us in 1999🎧 Ryan’s Childhood Musicburned CDs, skipping tracks, and that ONE song you played on repeat🧠 Thoughts on Millennialswe ARE the moment… but also, are we okay?🏙️ Ryan’s Stay in Charlottereal-world meets “The Real World” energy💍 Tips on Planning a Weddingbefore Pinterest—when it was family opinions, and vibes only!💿 Closing Vibe: “Be kind, rewind… and don’t forget to log off AIM before your mom picks up the phone.” This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit katie1987.substack.com

The 5th Grade Reunion Episode📟KB, The Aftershow — 1999 Mode ActivatedTonight’s Guest: Abe Al-BabaDial-up connected. CD player spinning. It’s late-night conversation with Y2K energy. ☎️TV Version 📺 Tonight we get into:📍 Southern Hospitality Is Real🌴 How San Diego?🏃‍♂️ The Journey of an Athlete🧠 The Brain🤔 Personality Could Be Deeper Than Once Thought📚 Abe Shares Client Stories🔎 Common Themes From 5,000+ Clients✨ The Hope Molecule🍕 “Are You Eating On Emotions?”🧠 Trauma, Holding Onto It & Where It Gets Stored💥 Abe Shares A Personal Injury Story🧘 Decreasing Stress🏆 3 In 1 Elite🎆 New Year’s Resolutions💧 We Are 55–65% Water💉 GLP-1?Soundtrack Vibes:🎧 Outkast • Bone Thugs • Eminem • X-Men energyBooks Mentioned:📖 The Body Keeps the Score📖 Feelings Buried Alive Never Die📖 Fuel Your PerformancePress play, grab your Discman, and tap in.This is KB, The Aftershow. 🎙️#1999 #Charlotte #trauma #glp1 #nostalgiaCheck Out 3 In 1 Elite! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit katie1987.substack.com

✨ The Swiftie Series — The Finale ✨We close the deck with two women who remind us why the music sticks long after the last track fades.Turn On The TV Version📺!MEET TONIGHT’S SWIFTIES:💖 Swiftie #12: Christine FordTravel Advisor • Charlotte, N.C.💖 Swiftie #13: Amy BrownsMama, Activist, Swiftie, Higher Ed Powerhouse • Ohio Native RelevantNo rankings. No skips. Just stories, seasons, and a soundtrack that met us where we were and followed us where we’re going.And just like that… this era closes.But you know how Taylor taught us:nothing really ends — it just becomes a favorite memory. 🎶✨🤍 Much thanks and appreciation to all the fans that shared all of their memories of music and how much Taylor Swift meant to them because of it. I will forever look at her portfolio of music, with renewed amount of respect.🤍, Katie This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit katie1987.substack.com

🎬💿 Welcome to KB: The After-Show — The Swiftie Series (Continues…)💿🎬 A 5-episode love story told out of order—because true Swifties know chronology is optional.✨This episode lives in our 90s deck of cards — no timestamps, no timelines, no digital trail. Just stories passed like mixtapes, memories recorded in real time, and the soundtrack that somehow played through it all on repeat.Don’t Forget To Check Out The TV Version!📺MEET TONIGHT’S SWIFTIES:💖 Swiftie #9 Noel Bergeron Hype girl, Instructor, Owner of Swiftie Fitness • North Carolina💖 Swiftie #11: Hannah Heim Mom of Two, Founder of The Unmentioned Project, A NC Nonprofit for Men’s Mental Health. • North Carolina Only one more Swiftie Episode To Go! 🎂🏰 A quick reminder: KB: The After-Show exists outside the algorithm. We’re down the rabbit hole—where time doesn’t matter, episodes aren’t linear, and eras collide when they’re ready ⏰Different lives.Different eras.Same soundtrack. 🫶✨🎧 Subscribe, listen, and jump in wherever the deck lands you.#taylorswift #theerastour #disney This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit katie1987.substack.com

🎬💿 Welcome to KB: The After-Show — The Swiftie Series (Continues…)💿🎬 A 5-episode love story told out of order—because true Swifties know chronology is optional.✨ This episode is part of our floating deck of cards. No timestamps. No social media breadcrumbs. Just stories, memories, and the soundtrack that somehow scored all of it.Check Out The TV Version📺!MEET TONIGHT’S SWIFTIES:💖 Swiftie #7: Elizabeth McCartyMarketing Specialist • Charlotte, NC💖 Swiftie #8: Heather SparlingMom & Marketing Executive • Austin, TX💖 Swiftie #10: Molly ThompsonMarketing — Taylor, call me! • Atlanta, GA🏰 A quick reminder: KB: The After-Show exists outside the algorithm. We’re down the rabbit hole—where time doesn’t matter, episodes aren’t linear, and eras collide when they’re ready... ⏰Different lives.Different eras.Same soundtrack. 🫶✨🎧 Subscribe, listen, and Jump In Wherever The Deck Lands You.#taylorswift #theerastour #millennials This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit katie1987.substack.com

🎬💿 Welcome to KB: The After-Show — The Swiftie Series (Continues…) 💿🎬 A 5-episode love story, told out of order (because true Swifties know chronology is optional).✨ Episode 2 goes live tonight—consider this your official era notification. Check out the TV version! TONIGHT’S SWIFTIES:💖 Swiftie #3: Paige (Greg’s Sister)Mom + Preschool Teacher in Massachusetts.💖 Swiftie #5: Lauren MatlackMom, Teacher & Coach in New Jersey.💖 Swiftie #6: Kathleen SmitsWife, mom, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend to her favorite people in the world.Different lives. Different eras.Same soundtrack. 🫶✨(Remember 🏰 The After Show has no social media for reference, we’re down the rabbit hole! Time doesn’t exist here and our episodes are floating around a deck of cards⏰.)#taylorswift #taylorsversion #easter #thekatieblackshow #theaftershow This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit katie1987.substack.com

🎬💿 Welcome to KB: The After-Show — The Swiftie Series💿🎬A 5-episode love story, told out of order (because true Swifties know chronology is optional).✨ Episode 1 kicks off tonight—no vault required. Check out the TV version!📺TONIGHT’S SWIFTIES:💖 Swiftie #1: Regan Love Mom + Co-Owner of a yoga studio in Matthews, NC — balancing peace and eras.💖 Swiftie #2: Keeley Mental Health Counselor in Toronto, Ontario — decoding feelings like a bridge at 2:37.💖 Swiftie #4: Tiarra Norcross United States Postal Worker, Framingham, MA — delivering the mail and the lore.Grab your friendship bracelets—this series is for the fans. 🫶✨(Remember 🏰 The After Show has no social media for reference, we’re down the rabbit hole! Time doesn’t exist here and our episodes are floating around a deck of cards⏰.)#taylorswift #swifties #theerastour #thekatieblackshow This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit katie1987.substack.com

🎬💿 Welcome to KB: The After-Show — MTV Edition! 💿🎬Where you have no idea what year it is! You’ve just stepped into KB’s MTV Wonderland, where time rewinds to the golden era of music television — and pop culture is forever young.TONIGHT’S GUEST: The legendary MTV and ABC journalist Chris Connelly — the man who lived, breathed, and reported the pulse of a generation.We’re diving into:* Growing up on Manhattan Island (with all the grit and groove)* Katie’s childhood MTV tapings — yes, literally on VHS* Why so many classic MTV clips never made it to YouTube 👀* Life at Rolling Stone, working beside Kurt Loder* Behind the lens of MTV’s The Big Picture* The wild ride from print journalism to live TV* The magic (and chaos) of the live show era* What made the MTV audience unlike any other* The back injury Chris still remembers* Reflections on the end of MTV’s cultural chapter 💔* Woodstock ‘99 — What The Hell Happened?* The art of asking (and not asking) questions as a journalist* All The Graceland Vibes!* True crime: Cold Blooded Mystery In Alaska (20/20)* Chris’s heartfelt story about reporting the death of Tupac Shakur* Memories of Afeni Shakur, (Tupac’s Mother).💥 Plug in. Press play. Relive the music, media, and mayhem that shaped a generation. This is KB: The After-Show — part of our MTV series.Don’t forget to check out the TV edition on YouTube! 📺#woodstock99 #newyorkcity #mtv #tupacshakur #kb #mtv This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit katie1987.substack.com

🎬 Welcome to KB: The After-Show — 1990s Edition! 📺✨ Grab your slap bracelet, SNACKS, crank up your Walkman, and step into the time warp where dial-up dreams and neon nostalgia collide. Once you hit play, there’s no rewinding. 🌀 💿 TONIGHT’S 33rd YouTube EPISODE: The Wansleys — Hosts of Late Night Snackin’! We’re talking: 🍊 How Clemson Brought Them Together 📍 Thoughts on Charlotte 💍 Married Couple Q&A: Do You Even Like Their Friends? 💬 The Wansleys Get Personal 🎤 Britney Spears Moments 🎸 “Blink-182 of Nothing” 🏰 Disney Girlie Vibes 👩‍🎤 “By 5th Grade, Good Charlotte Was IT” 🎶 Usher Confessions: “No Idea Those Songs Were So Dirty” 💘 90’s TV Crushes 📺 There’s No Television Like 1990s Television 🍪 The New Generation: Cooked? Or Just Not Cookied #television #90s #millennials This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit katie1987.substack.com

🎲🌴 Roll the dice, player…You’ve just been pulled into KB: The After-Show 🐒📺 — where time warps, nostalgia roars, and the stories you crave come alive. Once you enter, there’s no turning back. 🪘 TONIGHT IN THE JUNGLE…Dave Tomar, author of The Shadow Scholar. 💥 Episode 32 — now streaming on YouTube — another wild chapter in The After-Show Series ⚡ Topics we survived: * 🌳 Growing Up Near Oxford Circle, PA → The jungle where it all began* 🏰 Cousins Lived Next Door → Allies hidden in the village* 📜 How Did Dave Know He Wanted To Become A Writer → The prophecy revealed* 🐍 Fraternity System → The secret society in the jungle ruins* 💰 How Dave Got Paid For Being A Writer → Finding treasure in dangerous terrain* 🎭 The System of Cheating: Why, How → A game rigged by unseen forces* 📖 The Shadow Scholar → The article that can’t be ignored* 💥 The Explosion After → The storm that shook the board* 🦄 What’s the Nugget? → The hidden artifact worth chasing* ⚖️ Is the Payment Worth the Award? → The gamble of the prize* 📝 Contract Cheating → Deals struck in the dark jungle* 🤖 The Birth & Rise of ChatGBT → The machine that learned to play the game* 🔮 Does Dave Channel When He Writes? → Whispering spirits of the board* 🪞 Eagerness To Please, ChatGBT → The genie bound to the dice* ⚔️ Is ChatGBT Left-Leaning? → The riddle of the tilted compass* 🍪 Katie’s Awful Cookies → Jungle recipe gone horribly wrong* 🎷 Jazz Music = Writing → The rhythm that tames the words* 👻 The Unexplained → Shadows lurking beyond the vines* 🏹 Helps Katie Pitching → How will she unlock the game 🦁 Remember: In the After-Show jungle, every answer is a risk… and every story is the prize. #cheating #college #chatgbt This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit katie1987.substack.com

🌙✨ Step through the screen, viewer… You’ve just landed in KB: The After-Show, MTV Edition 🎬💿 A place where time bends, nostalgia glows and the stories you crave can only be found here. Not even the Cheshire Cat could track us down. 🐇📺 🎩 TONIGHT IN OUR MTV WONDERLAND… We’re serving TRL realness with none other than Steven Van Patten — bringing tales from the control room to the streets of Times Square. Expect tea, neon lights and the musical chaos that defined an era. 💥 Episode 31 — streaming now on YouTube — part of our magical MTV KB Series ⚡ 🌟 Inside the episode: -RIP to Malcolm & Ozzy 🖤 -Growing up in Brooklyn 🏙️ -How Steven broke into TV 📡 -Behind-the-scenes at TRL — from Day 1 to the very last taping 🎤 -MTV News flashbacks 📰 -What does a stage manager do? 🎧 -An Alicia Keys memory 🎹 -Mariah Carey’s bad day? 🎶 -What happened when Times Square shut down? 🚧 -VJ Jessie Fever Dream 📺 -Steve’s Stacked Résumé 📑 -Video Killed the Radio Star 🎶 -CBGB’s throwback 🎸 -Steven, the writer ✍️ -Late-night thoughts 💭 💿✨ MTV energy. Wonderland feels. Katie Black stories. Only here.#mtv #trl #newyorkcity #thekatieblackshow This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit katie1987.substack.com

🦖 Welcome to KB: An Extension of The Katie Black Show — Where Curiosity Roars and Every Story Is Prehistoric-Level Epic! 🦕 📼 Episode 30 has just emerged from the jungle... and it's part of our retro-mystical series straight from our era. 🌿 Tonight, we journey into the creative wild with Elonzo Wesley! 🦕 Topics Unearthed: -Small-Town Roots: Summerville + Farm Life -A Migration to the Queen City -Charlotte’s Evolution (Since 2008) -The Musical Origin Story -An Atlanta Adventure -Jeremy? Elonzo? -The Story Behind Elonzo Wesley -Genre Talk: Cosmic Folk/Americana Vibes -The Evening Muse -Songwriting Tips for the Brave -Pearl Jam & Vintage Influence -Streaming Before It Was Cool -John Lennon Glasses?! -Millennial Mood Check -Sleep Paralysis + Superfans?! 🌋 Plus More! 🎬 Step through the gates. Find us where nostalgia meets the unexpected. No algorithms. No spoilers. Just vibes — Down the Rabbit Hole.#theeveningmuse #charlottenc #thekatieblackshow This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit katie1987.substack.com

🌙✨ "Frankly, my dear... you’ve never seen a show quite like this."Welcome to KB, a cinematic chapter of The Katie Black Show —where Southern skies meet swirling memories, and exclusive interviews sway like magnolias in the breeze. 🌸🎥🎩 TONIGHT ON OUR VERANDA OF VISIONS...Sister Mollie graces our parlor for a spirited soirée —an unforgettable installment in our After Show series. 🪞🫖🌟 From the front porch to the parlor fan:Part One:– A (Barely) Atlanta Reunion– Old Southern Charm vs. New Southern Spectacle– Which Southern gent was shorter? JD or JT?– Bravo & The Beauties of the Bayou– Mollie, Too Cool for Cotillion, Drops Katie Off at the Mall to Meet Craig– “Too Much Money Can Make You Ill,” Says Miss Mollie– Katie’s Soft Spot for the Mormon Saga– Amazon Dresses & PetticoatsPart Two:– ColdStone’s New Taco (A Frosty Twist, Y’all)– Sisters Still Unsure if Atlanta Ended– Love Is Blind? Or Just Lost in the Heat?– Wild Cherry Pepsi Tasting on the Porch– The Southern Roots of “Uncle!” This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit katie1987.substack.com

✨ Welcome to KB, an extension of: The Katie Black Show — where every story is sprinkled with wonder, curiosity, and heart! ✨ Episode 29 on our YouTube Channel — part of our magical MTV series! 📺In this special episode, meet Jessie, a dreamer with a big heart and a spirit as adventurous as any Disney heroine. 🌟 🎠 From growing up in Georgia and moving around, to imagining life in faraway places like Texas, Jessie shares her magical journey of self-discovery. Along the way, she opens up about the mystery of a missing roommate (👀), what she uncovered, and how it shaped her understanding of trust and the law. 🪄 Together, we explore: * The importance of law and standing up for what's right* Facing online hate with courage* The hopes and quirks of Gen Z* Wondering: Why America?* Astrology, childhood memories, and the magic of looking back* The adventures of living vegan life💫 So pull up a seat — because here, every conversation feels like stepping into a new fairytale. Hit subscribe and join the journey! Recorded: 6.13.25 Update: Jessie’s roommate was released some time after this interview was recorded. TheGoFundMe page no longer exists.#viral #tiktok #GenZ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit katie1987.substack.com

🌙✨ Step through the screen, dear viewer… Welcome to KB, (an extension of The Katie Black Show) where time twists, memories dance, and interviews can only be found right here — not even the Cheshire Cat knows where else. 🐇🎥 🎩 TONIGHT IN OUR MTV WONDERLAND… TRL's Sam Simmons joins us for an unforgettable tea party of tales — Episode 28 on our YouTube Channel — part of our magical MTV series! 📺 🌟 Topics from the looking glass: -Boy Band Eras & New Edition dreams-Nick Lachey & a tale from yesteryear -Boston roots + the NYC leap -Sam’s winding road to MTV -The Jon Stewart years -A pocket full of TRL stories -A U2 twist -Eminem & Mark Wahlberg collide -A VHS memory Katie shows Sam 🎞️ -MTV then vs MTV now -MUST-SEE TV — where did it go? -Woodstock ‘99 flashbacks -Sam’s newest creative adventures 🕰️ Don’t be late — the rabbit says this one’s not to be missed! 🐰✨ #thekatieblackshow #mtv #trl #y2k #popculture #millennials #writer #jonstewart #1990s #mtvseries #mtvpresents #backstreetboys #nsync This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit katie1987.substack.com