Today we are back to discussing the ICONIC reality television program The Ashlee Simpson Show and I am so excited to welcome back Michael Cadoch of Planet 2000s to discuss Season 2, Episode 4 of The Ashlee Simpson Show entitled “Ashlee Backs Up Her Vocals”. PATREON Subscribers heard an extended version of this episode 3 days early and completely ad…

It's tiiiiiiime! We are back to reviewing Newlyweds and I regret to inform you that queen Jessica Simpson and this guy she married Nick Lachey are in the final season of the show AND their marriage. I am welcomed by y2k pop culture expert and podcast host Mary from When They Popped to discuss "Jess Gets A Root Canal". Join us as we discuss cavities…

Today on the podcast I welcome fellow musical theatre kid, JC obsessed fan, and insightful queen River (@thereelriver) to talk every detail of JC Chasez & Jimmy Harry's new masterpiece, Playing With Fire. The extended Patreon version of this episode is 2 hours, 56 minutes and can be accessed at patreon.com/ashleeandjessicast along with ~100 bonus e…

Today my BBFFAE Gina has returned to dive into one of our favorite early 2000's movies, A Lot Like Love, starring Ashton Kutcher and. Join us to remember and honor this underrated CLASSIC!!! Join The Ashlee and Jessicast's Patreon community at Patreon.com/AshleeAndJessicast for over 100 bonus episodes and videos. Starts at $5 a month, cancel anytim…

Today we are discussing the iconic permanent A-Lister Julia Fiona Roberts and her storied dating life. Let's time travel through her relationships including Liam Neeson, Dylan McDermott, Kiefer Sutherland & Jason Patric (listed together as she left Kiefer at the alter and ran away with his BFF Jason), sudden marriage to country star Lyle Lovett, my…

Today we go back to the 90s to look closer at one of its biggest stars, Jonathan Taylor Thomas. Jonathan rose to fast fame with iconic roles in TV's Home Improvement and Disney's The Lion King, but is probably best known for gracing the pages of every teen magazine in the world. Though he made millions and achieved a level of fame most could only d…

In today's episode, join me to dissect the rest of the names on Lindsay Lohan's infamous leaked list. Be sure to check out Part 1 for a full primer on the list and what I think it all means, plus the first set of names. PATREON Subscribers heard this episode first & completely ad-free! Join our community at Patreon.com/AshleeAndJessicast for bonus …

Travel back in time with me to the early 2000's as I give you all the tea on a list that was leaked to the public in 2014, allegedly composed by none other than Lindsay Lohan. What was listed, you ask? Well... sexual partners, allegedly... but it's a little bit more complicated than that. In this episode I provide the background for all the names o…

In January 2004, Britney Spears married Jason Alexander on an early winter morning in Las Vegas. Not the actor from Seinfeld, but a friend she had grown up with in her hometown of Kentwood, Louisiana. By all accounts, substances were involved, but do the reasons for this wedding reach beyond a drunken mistake? I'd say so. Of course, we all remember…

Today I welcome Derrik & Jackie back on the podcast to give you guys an insider look at Ashlee Simpson's Autobiography 20th Anniversary Celebration. Not only did we see Ashlee sing live for the first time in years, but we got to meet her and learn all the inside scoop from Jackie, who works for Ashlee's label! Tune in to find out what the process w…

The FINAL episode of my JC Chasez series is here at last. Before I say goodbye, let's gather round to re-live the beautiful *NSYNC events of 2023 & 24 and, as JC likes to do, look to the future. This episode covers Better Place, Paradise, and JC's musical projects coming soon to a stage near you. Thank you everyone for your support on this series, …

JC Chasez fans, we are so back!! In this episode, I deep dive into the early days of *NSYNC's return... 2018 and 19, when they received a coveted star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and performed with Ariana Grande at Coachella. Our reminiscing about the best boy band ever isn't done yet!! Next, we will cover Better Place, Paradise, and close out th…

I'm back with another analysis of Taylor Swift's brilliant album The Tortured Poets Department, now celebrating its 6th week at #1. This time, I break down what I believe is one of her best songs: But Daddy, I Love Him. PATREON Subscribers heard this episode early and completely ad-free! Join our community at Patreon.com/AshleeAndJessicast for bonu…

Part 2 of analyzing the lyrics of Taylor Swift's The Tortured Poets Department. This week I welcome my BFFAE and veteran swiftie Gina back on the podcast to discuss So High School and I Look In People's Windows. PATREON Subscribers heard an extended version of this episode a week early and completely ad-free! Join our community at Patreon.com/Ashle…

A lyrical analysis of the first five songs of Taylor Swift's masterpiece The Tortured Poets Department. Join our community at Patreon.com/AshleeAndJessicast for bonus episodes, videos, commentaries, and more! Starts at $5 a month, cancel anytime. FOLLOW THE PODCAST Instagram: @ashleeandjessicast Twitter: @ashleejessicast Send an email at ashleeandj…

One question changed Jessica Simpson's life forever: "Is this chicken what I have, or is this fish?" Join me as I welcome two of Jessica's biggest longtime fans, Derrik & Amanda, to discuss this culture-shifting episode of reality television. Join us on Patreon at Patreon.com/AshleeAndJessicast for bonus content, commentaries, and more! Starts at $…

Today I welcome fan favorite, my BBFFAE Gina, back on the podcast to discuss one of the most prolific artists of all time: Taylor Alison Swift. Ahead of her latest opus The Tortured Poets Department, Gina & I discuss her longtime swiftieism vs my new life as a slave to the number 13 and SO much more from the desk of The Chairman. PATREON Subscriber…

Today I dive into Jessica Simpson's career before the pivotal moment of Newlyweds premiering on MTV, so we are talking the Sweet Kisses and Irresistible eras. Subscribe to my Patreon for 70+ bonus episodes, videos, commentaries, extended cuts, tier lists, and reactions... all-ad free! Starts at $5 a month, cancel anytime. Patreon.com/ashleeandjessi…

Michael & I are back to discuss the Jennifer Lopez documentary "The Greatest Love Story Never Told" which follows her journey through independently financing, producing, co-writing, and starring/singing/dancing in her new film "This Is Me Now"... which is inspired by her new album of the same title which is a sequel to her album This Is Me Then fro…

In the penultimate episode of my JC Chasez series (how is this 12 episodes? I clearly need mental help), join me as we journey through JC's life after he stopped making solo music and expanded his horizons to other areas of show business. This includes songwriting, producing, acting, artist development, musicals, and more! If you've been wondering …

POP MUSIC EMERGENCY!!! Jennifer Lopez has released her groundbreaking, genre-bending, bizarre, authentic, beautiful, and SELF-FINANCED film, This Is Me... Now in conjunction with the album of the same name. Girl. If you've been tuned in for awhile here at The Ashlee and Jessicast, you know I'm a J.Lover for life so this 22-years-in-the-making proje…

When I was recording my Lindsay Lohan series, I wanted to keep it to Lindsay herselfand not get so far into family stuff, which is why I cut a segment on Living Lohan. This was the infamous 2008 E! reality series starring her mother and manager Dina, sister Ali (who is 14 and obviously recording an album), grandma Ann, and brothers Cody and Michael…

Today, I am joined by the brilliant Ana of This Must Be Pop, one of my favorite podcasts. There was no one else I would even consider having on to break down a good portion of the songs that JC wrote and/or produced during the Kate era (2004-2008). While we are not 100% sure what would have made the final cut of the album, we did not feel this seri…

Today we have a POP EMERGENCY episode going straight to the public feed. My friend Bethany, who you may know from her ever-growing TikTok account and *NFLUENCE, was invited to Justin's One Night Only homecoming show in Memphis, TN! She joins me today to talk about what she calls one of the best nights of her life. However, we get into so much more …

In 2004, JC Chasez was undeterred by the disappointing sales of his first solo album, Schizophrenic. Instead, he was doing something he does quite well: looking into the future. JC conceptualized a brilliant multimedia production entitled The Story of Kate that he hoped to bring not just to fans' ears, but to stages, TV networks, and beyond. While …

Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!!!!!!! Whether you've listened for all 100 episodes or just found the podcast, whether you've been on Patreon since 2021 or recently subscribed... you are special to me. I am so thankful you are here and so grateful for this podcast. I begin this episode by explaining why the podcast means so much to me and then I ge…

This week we are continuing our deep dive of Schizophrenic, but this time I am welcomed by JC Chasez Historian Christine of @chasezdaily to break down the album track-by-track. I begin the episode with a special expression of gratitude to all of you for listening for the past 100 episodes, then Christine & I have some general JC/*NSYNC discussion, …

In 2004, after taking off from *NSYNC megastardom and spending over a year writing, JC released his one and only solo album: Schizophrenic. Ignore the name, let's focus on the content: a gripping, honest, diverse mixture of whatever musical style JC wanted to try that day, in the studio with his buddies. Rather than take advice from his label, Jive…

After conquering the world of pop music, earning millions upon millions of dollars and fans, breaking records, and working non-stop for 7 years... of course, *NSYNC needed to take a much deserved 6-month break. When Justin's foray into solo superstardom became bigger than anyone expected, the hiatus got longer... and longer... and longer. While thi…

Okay Ashlee stans, it's your day! We are taking a short break from the JC Chasez & *NSYNC content this week to continue on reviewing one of the best reality shows of all time, The Ashlee Simpson Show. I'm so excited to welcome Mary of the podcast When They Popped to discuss Season 2, Episode 3: Ashlee Turns 20! This episode includes blurred buttcra…

This is the stan episode. I say that with deepest pride and greatest pleasure. You guys have asked me for more in depth coverage of *NSYNC as a group and I am here to deliver! This will remain a JC series, but this episode and the next do heavily feature the entire group while of course still singling out my boyfriend due to the fact that he is sim…

*NSYNC is here!!!! Literally. They’re back and your girl was in The Room Where It Happened. In this episode, I discuss the calamity that was my attendance at the VMAs as well as all the *NSYNC news that happened in the days since. I am feral, exhausted, unwashed, and am considering taking up drugs just to survive this much excitement. Enjoy the cha…

So, what do you do after you shatter records at lightening speed, sailing past all of your idols, heroes, and every other artist in music history? Satire. What does it mean to reach the rare, astronomical level of fame and success *NSYNC achieved? Celebrity explores that query, as well as many different sounds and musical styles that few, if any, o…

When I started my series on JC Chasez, if you had told me that a few months later I'd be publishing an episode in which I tell the story of meeting him for the first time AND seeing him perform live, I would have told you to get help. On August 2, 2023; JC did his first live performance since 2019 and his first solo live performance since 2004. I w…

What is there to say about the groundbreaking opus that is No Strings Attached? Apparently a lot, since I talked for almost 2 hours (and even longer on the Patreon!) This is one of the most iconic eras in pop music history and I cannot wait to dissect every last bit of it with you. From the relief of being Pearlman-free, to the hit singles, perpetu…

We're continuing the JC series today with a bonus interview filled with stories that are fan fiction come true. My guest today is author Anissa Garcia, who grew up obsessed with a show you may have heard of called the Mickey Mouse Club. This lead to her meeting and getting to know a couple of kids, JC Chasez and Justin Timberlake, before any of the…

This week we are taking a quick break from JC to begin Season 2 reviews of The Ashlee Simpson Show. I am so thrilled as usual to be talking to Jesse Chambliss of Jesse's Girls, one of my most common collaborators in this amazing podcast space. Today we are tackling the first two episodes of Season 2, titled "Ashlee Heads to the Big Apple" and "Ashl…

Today we're talking about the forming and rise of one of the most successful and impactful musical groups of all time: *NSYNC. Join me in the time machine as we travel back to the golden years of 1995-1999, during which time *NSYNC would go from non-existent, to one of the biggest acts in music, to almost losing it all. Of course, it'll all be disc…

OMG!!!!!!!!! Finally... after months of research, I give you: part one of my JC Chasez series! In the first installment, I begin with going over why JC is so remarkable to me that I had to choose him as the subject of my latest series. Then, I jump in to his difficult beginnings including being born into poverty in Washington DC and experiencing de…

We all remember Lindsay Lohan's infamous sex list, but few know the details behind it. In this preview, I provide a clip of my Patreon-exclusive two episode mini-series on this very topic. Not only do I analyze Lindsay's connection to every name on the list, I attempt to answer the many questions we've always had including: What about the names tha…

It's time for my aggressively detailed review of the latest in the Scream franchise! I am pleased to welcome back my BBFFAEAE and fellow scream expert Gina to break it all down with me. We started off with a spoiler free section, but most of the podcast will include every single spoiler possible. SPOILERS BEGIN 31 MINUTES IN. Join our community at …

The final chapter! It’s hard to believe this day has finally come. The conclusion of my epic Lindsay Lohan series is here! In the final chapter, we discuss Lindsay's most recent projects Sick Note, The Masked Singer, Falling For Christmas and Irish Wish as well as her songs Xanax, Back to Me, Lullaby, and Jingle Bell Rock. Of course, I also dish wh…

Today we are doing a special episode where I do a deep dive to answer one of your most frequently asked questions: What happened between Jessica and her former hairstylist/BFF Ken Paves? Check out the list below to see the other questions I answered in this episode.0:00 - Intro5:19 - Favorite movie of 2023 so far?11:33 - Have romcoms become unwatch…

Here we are back with Season 4 - the FINAL season - of Newlyweds! Let's celebrate Nick & Jessica's anniversary once again, because doing it in the season 3 premiere was not enough. Obviously running out of steam, the Newlyweds production crew facilitates the same silly nonsense they do in every other episode. "Nick" aka MTV plans a surprise for Jes…

Another Lilo episode is afoot and boy, is it a weird one! Join me through an enigmatic path filled with werewolves, ambassadors, clubgoers, refugees, vampires, and oh so much more. We're in the 2018-2019 era of Lindsay's life where she dove head first back into the world of reality TV. Like all reality stars, she refused to let them film her most o…

It's back to Lindsay this week as she embarks on a totally new phase of her life, completely free of any acting jobs and trying to stay healthy and out of trouble. I am not sure if she was able to accomplish either of those things, but I still love her and hey, it would not be a Lindsay episode without mess. This is probably the most controversial …

Have you missed Newlyweds? I sure have, and this week we are back to discussing it all when it comes to the iconic early 2000's couple Jick. Or Nessica. We are skipping the disastrous episode "Nick's Lawn" and going straight to the season 2.5 (really, 3) finale, simply titled "The Newlyweds." I am SO excited to be welcoming back one of my all-time …

Today, we celebrate a very merry Lindsmas as I introduce you to one of my all-time best friends, Jess, who also happens to love Christmas more than anyone I know. We discuss many magical topics including our review of Lindsay’s hit movie Falling For Christmas. You also get to hear about how Jess created her awesome dream life of traveling the world…

Today in the miraculous life of Lindsay Lohan, we've come to the Oprah era. Hop in the time machine back to 2013, when Lindsay completed her final rehab stay followed by an immediate documentation of her every move by Queen Winfrey herself. We also discuss the infamous sex list, Lindsay's move across the pond to star in Speed the Plow, and ohhhh so…

After quite a break, we're back to the insane yet beautiful life of Lindsay Lohan. In this episode, we cover the events leading to Lindsay's 6th and final mugshot; her films Liz & Dick, Scary Movie 5, and The Canyons, and literally about 700 other things that happened in 2012-2013... most of them, pretty big mistakes. However, that just makes it al…