Nostalgia & Now

This week Kelli is joined by The Challenge champion Aviv Bruno! From Fresh Meat to her return years later, Aviv reflects on her time on MTV, shares behind the scenes stories, and looks back on how The Challenge has evolved over the years.Join the N&N Patreon for more! - /www.patreon.com/NostalgiaandNowPod

This week Kelli is joined by friend and pop culture journalist Anna Rumer for a conversation that somehow covers everything from the evolution of celebrity news and the rise of think pieces to the Uncommon James opening party that brought them together. Along the way, Anna shares what it was really like traveling to Alaska and stepping aboard a Deadliest Catch boat, and the two swap stories about the pop culture moments that shaped them. If you love nostalgic tangents, behind-the-scenes media talk, and conversations that go completely off the rails in the best way, this one's for you.Join the nostalgia & now Patreon - www.patreon.com/NostalgiaandNowPodFollow Anna on IG - instagram.com/bbygorlannaReach out to Anna if you have any questions about journalism or opportunities for her! - AnnaRumer@gmail.com 

Before celebrities posted cryptic Instagram captions, they wrote hit songs.This week Kelli dives into the stories behind some of pop culture's most iconic celebrity-inspired tracks, from Amy Winehouse and Nas to Mariah Carey and Eminem, Ed Sheeran and Ellie Goulding, and the decades-long mystery of Carly Simon's "You're So Vain."Get ready for love triangles, celebrity feuds, and plenty of pop culture detective work.Sign up for the Nostalgia & Now Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/NostalgiaandNowPodN&N spotify playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/71hEXTQHmQGPkRYHyscRVS?si=b5b2678377de40e3

What's on Kelli's Mind? Every so often, Kelli sits down for a casual minisode to talk about whatever she's been thinking about lately. This week: Aneesa and Travis Kelce, Sophia Bush and Hilarie Burton, and a few other pop culture tangents.Timestamps below!00:00 - Intro00:45 - The Summer I Turned Pretty4:23 - Jensen McRae6:15 - Aneesa & Travis Kelce11:43 - OTH Drama16:16 - Outro

This week, Kelli is joined by Shannon McNamara, host of Fluently Forward, for a nostalgic conversation that goes in just about every direction. From buying their first thong to debating the best food court meal, the two friends reminisce about growing up and swap stories from the early 2000s. Grab a snack and get ready to listen to them gab about a little bit of everything.Follow Shannon on IG - https://www.instagram.com/fluentlyforwardListen to Fluently Forward here! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fluentlyforward/id1589952385Join the Nostalgia & Now Patreon for more content! - https://www.patreon.com/NostalgiaandNowPod

This week Kelli is here to pitch her ideas to save MTV! From revamping shows to creating a cable schedule, she's got a plan for all of it! Sign up for Patreon today ! https://www.patreon.com/NostalgiaandNowPod

Kelli is joined by Dumpster Dive Pod host Tom Hamlett to talk not only everything Summer House but also a little bit of Southern Hospitality.Join the nostalgia & now patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/NostalgiaandNowPodFollow Tom on IG - https://www.instagram.com/thetomhamlettListen to Dumpster Dive - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dumpster-dive-a-reality-tv-deep-dive/id1533780254

This week, Kelli is joined by Kendrick Tucker, host of I Ken Not, for a conversation that will transport you right back to the early 2000s. From One Tree Hill and the golden age of MySpace to the reality TV moments that shaped an entire generation, the two reminisce about the pop culture that defined their youth.Whether you spent your afternoons watching TRL, customizing your Top 8, or arguing over your favorite TV couples, this episode is packed with nostalgia, laughs, and plenty of "you just had to be there" moments.Sign up for the Nostalgia & Now Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/NostalgiaandNowPodListen to I Ken Not here! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-ken-not-with-kendrick-tucker/id1525311067Follow Kendrick on Instagram - /www.instagram.com/withkendricktucker

From Next and Room Raiders to Parental Control and I Want a Famous Face, MTV gave us some of the most chaotic reality television ever made. This week, Kelli looks back at the unforgettable shows that defined the 2000s and examines why they would almost certainly never make it on air today.Sign up for the patreon for more content! - https://www.patreon.com/NostalgiaandNowPod