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148. Celebrity Fun Facts: James Cameron, Chadwick Boseman, Rachel McAdams, & More!
Season 8, Ep. 32
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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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40. 149. You Know Mall? with Lex Niko and Samantha Bush
01:06:22||Season 8, Ep. 40This 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.Follow Lex on instagram! - https://www.instagram.com/lexniko/Follow conversation starters on instagram! - https://www.instagram.com/conversationstarters/Follow Bravo Historian - https://www.instagram.com/bravohistorian/Listen to Chronically Online. - https://www.patreon.com/cw/chronicallyonline
31. 147. Kimberley Locke on American Idol, 8th World Wonder, & Finding Herself Again
37:46||Season 8, Ep. 31What 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.Find Kimberley on Skool here -- https://www.skool.com/@kimberley-locke-6507Follow Kimberley on IG - https://www.instagram.com/kimberleylocke/
30. 146. Personal Stories Part 1
52:38||Season 8, Ep. 30This 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!
29. 145. The Unhinged Reality of 2000s Celebrity Culture with Heather Shaw
46:33||Season 8, Ep. 29This 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.For everything Heather Shaw check out her website! ---> https://heathershawcomedy.com/
28. 144. Fanning Out: Thirteen
36:41||Season 8, Ep. 28This 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.
27. 143. The O.C. vs One Tree Hill
01:00:59||Season 8, Ep. 27This 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.
26. 142. The Laguna Beach Reunion
48:14||Season 8, Ep. 26This week Kelli talks about her top 5 moments from the Laguna Beach Reunion and her fiancee pops in to give her thoughts as well! There will be no episodes next week so talk to you all the week of 4/20!
25. 141. Talan's Here!
49:39||Season 8, Ep. 25This week Kelli is joined by Laguna Beach fan favorite Talan Torriero for a surprise Friday episode you won’t want to miss. Talan looks back on his start on Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County, what it was like being suddenly thrust into the public eye as a teenager, and how life changed once the cameras turned off. From behind the scenes memories to what he’s up to today, this episode is a gorgeous walk down early-2000s memory lane.Follow Talan on TikTok! - https://www.tiktok.com/@talantorriero