- 46 minutes 3 seconds153. The Music Moments That Defined 2003: 50 Cent, Beyonce, Outkast, & More!
This week Kelli is diving into the music moments that defined 2003. From 50 Cent’s complete takeover and Beyoncé stepping into solo superstardom to the domination of OutKast, Sean Paul, Evanescence and more. Kelli revisits the songs, albums, TRL moments, and chart records that made 2003 one of the biggest years in music history.
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25 May 2026, 4:00 am - 43 minutes 35 seconds152. Summer House Recap With Kara Berry
Surprise! For the next few weeks there will be extra episodes of Nostalgia & Now covering Summer House! This week Kelli is joined by Everyone's Business (But Mine) host Kara Berry. The two talk about season 10 of Summer House as a whole, from their thoughts on West and Amanda to their surprising love (?) of Jesse Solomon. Get ready because these two can't stop (hope you sang the former Summer House theme song) talking about this show.
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21 May 2026, 8:54 pm - 1 hour 4 minutes151. Teen Mom Talk With Liz Bentley
This week Kelli is joined by Liz Bentley, a true Teen Mom historian and the host of Liz Explains! The two dive into the cultural impact of Teen Mom and 16 and Pregnant, what made them so invested in the franchise to begin with, and how reality television changed once the cameras never stopped rolling. From iconic moments and unforgettable storylines to the darker conversations surrounding MTV, fame, and exploitation, this episode covers it all.
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20 May 2026, 4:00 am - 40 minutes 45 seconds150. Personal Stories: Celeb Run-InsThis week Kelli is back with more personal stories, this time focusing on her celebrity run ins. From Jesse McCartney and Kristin Cavallari to 5 Seconds of Summer and Kelsea Ballerini, there are a lot of names dropped and even more chaotic stories told. Get ready for awkward encounters, unexpectedly sweet moments, and stories that truly feel too wild to have happened.
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18 May 2026, 4:00 am - 1 hour 6 minutes149. You Know Mall? with Lex Niko and Samantha Bush
This week Kelli kicks off a brand new series called You Know Mall? Originally titled Meet Me At The Mall but let’s be honest, that was way too long. Joining her are two of her best friends, Conversation Starters host Lex Niko and Bravo historian Samantha Bush. The three dive into their chaotic mall memories growing up and why the mall felt like the ultimate safe third place, even when it absolutely was not safe at all.
From their favorite early 2000s stores to food court rituals and the pure insanity of mall culture, this episode is packed with nostalgia, chaos, and of course a little Bravo gossip to close things out at the food court.
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13 May 2026, 4:00 am - 33 minutes 42 seconds148. Celebrity Fun Facts: James Cameron, Chadwick Boseman, Rachel McAdams, & More!This week Kelli dives into some of Hollywood’s weirdest and most fascinating celebrity facts that somehow sound completely fake. From bizarre casting inspirations to random celebrity connections and forgotten early 2000s lore, this episode has a little bit of everything. So get comfortable because your host is once again spiraling down a pop culture rabbit hole.
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11 May 2026, 4:00 am - 37 minutes 46 seconds147. Kimberley Locke on American Idol, 8th World Wonder, & Finding Herself Again
What really happens after American Idol ends? Kimberley Locke joins Nostalgia and Now to talk about the reality behind the fame, the pressure, and finding herself again.
Kelli sits down with Kimberley to revisit her time on American Idol season 2, the story behind “8th World Wonder,” and what it was like navigating overnight success. They also get into her theater career, her charitable work, and how she’s now helping others build a stronger relationship with themselves. It’s a nostalgic, honest, and full-circle conversation you won’t want to miss.
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6 May 2026, 4:00 am - 52 minutes 38 seconds146. Personal Stories Part 1This 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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4 May 2026, 4:00 am - 46 minutes 33 seconds145. 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.
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29 April 2026, 4:00 am - 36 minutes 41 seconds144. Fanning Out: ThirteenThis 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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27 April 2026, 4:00 am - 1 hour 59 seconds143. The O.C. vs One Tree HillThis 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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