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When They Popped - A Y2K Pop Culture Podcast

When They Popped - A Y2K Pop Culture Podcast

By: Kelsey and Mary
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Were you team Backstreet Boys or NSYNC? Britney or Xtina? Simple Life or Newlyweds? With When They Popped, you don’t have to pick a side, because we’re going to mention it all! When They Popped retells the stories of the late 90s and early 2000s biggest celebrities, trends, and phenomena like boy band mania, celebrity-based reality TV, and the rise of “famous for being famous” socialites who ruled the tabloids. Hosts Kelsey and Mary are discussing Y2Ks most impactful cultural moments, icons, and celebrities while chronicling their rise to stardom and discussing when they reached the pinnacle of pop culture, or, when they “popped!” The girls will also consider the cultural impact of Y2K on todays society and will look to see where our beloved Y2K stars are now.

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  • Rochelle McLean on Backstreet Boys’ Sphere residency, legacy, and more!

    Rochelle McLean on Backstreet Boys’ Sphere residency, legacy, and more!
    Oct 20 2025

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    In this episode, Mary and Kelsey are joined by Rochelle McLean, the mastermind behind the Backstreet Boys Millennium 2.0 album. Rochelle talks about the genesis of this genius concept from back in 2014, to watching it take shape 10+ years later alongside BSB’s Sphere Vegas residency, and how the iconic pop group is finally getting their well-deserved flowers. They also talk about Taylor's latest album and so much more!


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    Instagram: @whentheypoppedpod
    TikTok: @whentheypoppedpod
    Email: whentheypoppedy2k@gmail.com
    Website: linktree.com/whentheypopped

    Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=85610411
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    44 mins
  • Fantasy Boy Band Draft with Kelli Williams and Boyband Stacy

    Fantasy Boy Band Draft with Kelli Williams and Boyband Stacy
    Oct 13 2025

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    It’s football season, so WTP is holding a fantasy draft - a boy band draft, that is! In this episode, Mary and Kelsey are joined by the OG boyband influencer, Boyband Stacy, and Kelli Williams of Beyond the Blinds podcast and @laguna_biotch to draft their dream boy bands. The judge? Real life boy bander, Trevor Penick of O-Town! Plus, another boy bander makes a surprise appearance.

    Check out our previous episodes with our esteemed guests:

    Kelli Williams celebrates 20 years of Backstreet Boys’ Never Gone: Listen on Apple and Spotify. Follow Kelli on Instagram @laguna_biotch.

    Boyband Stacy joins WTP: Listen on Apple and Spotify Follow Stacy on Instagram @boybandstacy.

    Trevor talks Pop2000s tour, his solo show, and LFO’s legacy in two episodes:

    • Episode 1 on Pop2000s Tour and solo Trev: Listen on Apple and Spotify
    • Episode 2 with Brad Fischetti: Listen on Apple and Spotify

    Follow Trevor on Instagram @trevorpenick24

    Support the show


    Instagram: @whentheypoppedpod
    TikTok: @whentheypoppedpod
    Email: whentheypoppedy2k@gmail.com
    Website: linktree.com/whentheypopped

    Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=85610411
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    50 mins
  • 3Quency on Girl Groups, Netflix’s Building the Band, and more!

    3Quency on Girl Groups, Netflix’s Building the Band, and more!
    Oct 6 2025

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    In this episode, Mary and Kelsey chat with 3Quency, the three-woman group consisting of Brianna Mazzola, Nori Moore, and Wennely Quezada, who won Netflix’s “Building The Band.” 3Quency scored a record deal with RECORDS/Columbia Records and is managed by music industry legend Johnny Wright who helped spark the careers of Backstreet Boys, *NSYNC, and Britney Spears. They share stories from filming the show that viewers at home didn’t get to see, what it was like working with host of the show, Backstreet Boys’ AJ McLean, and iconic panelists including Pussycat Dolls’ Nicole Scherzinger, Destiny’s Child’s Kelly Rowland and the late Liam Payne of One Direction. They also share about their new single, Top Down, and what’s to come in the upcoming Bandemonium Tour with Soulidified.


    Support the show


    Instagram: @whentheypoppedpod
    TikTok: @whentheypoppedpod
    Email: whentheypoppedy2k@gmail.com
    Website: linktree.com/whentheypopped

    Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=85610411
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    55 mins
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