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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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Episodes
  • Christmas Movies of the 90s & 2000s

    Christmas Movies of the 90s & 2000s
    Dec 15 2025

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    In this episode, Mary and Kelsey discuss their Mount Rushmore of Christmas movies from th 90s and 2000s: The Muppet Christmas Carol, Elf, and The Holiday. They discuss behind-the-scenes stories - like which lines in Elf were improv and how Nancy Meyers convinced Jack Black to sign on to film (spoiler alert: it has everything to do with Kate Winslet) and more!

    Past WTP Holiday Themed Episodes:

    • Y2K Holiday Songs
    • Y2K Holiday Movies
    • BSB vs, NSYNC Holiday Album Listening Party
    • Beanie Babies, Furby & Razor Scooters: The Top Holiday Toys of Y2K



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    Email: whentheypoppedy2k@gmail.com
    Website: linktree.com/whentheypopped

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    53 mins
  • Backstreet's Back (in Düsseldorf?): An Emergency BSB Investigation

    Backstreet's Back (in Düsseldorf?): An Emergency BSB Investigation
    Dec 5 2025

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    EMERGENCY EPISODE! Mary and Kelsey spiral over the cryptic clues flooding the Backstreet Boys' social media. What do the Millennium references mean? Why the Homecoming: Live in Orlando throwbacks? What's with the countdown? And most importantly—why Düsseldorf, Germany?! Join us as we dissect each post, analyze every Easter egg, and theorize wildly about what the Boys have up their sleeves. We're connecting dots and fully embracing our Backstreet conspiracy theorist era!

    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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    33 mins
  • Beanie Babies, Furby, & Razor Scooters: The Top Holiday Toys of the 90s & 2000s

    Beanie Babies, Furby, & Razor Scooters: The Top Holiday Toys of the 90s & 2000s
    Dec 1 2025

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    Remember when we as a nation all collectively believed that Beanie Babies would fund high education and down payments on our future homes? In this episode, Mary and Kelsey go back to their Christmas wish lists of the 90s and 2000s and revisit the most-wanted toys. All of their picks included a hint of drama and they break it all down including how the Beanie Baby bubble burst, why Tamagotchi sent kids to the guidance counselor, the time Furby caused a spy scandal, and the litigation-happy founder behind Razor scooters. This episode will have you feeling nostalgic and ready to mark up a Sharper Image catalogue!

    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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    49 mins
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