Nostalgia and Now is your go-to podcast for reality TV throwbacks and pop culture conversations. Hosted by Kelli Williams, the show dives into iconic moments from the 90s and 2000s alongside today’s biggest headlines. Think brunch with friends who know way too much about reality TV and pop culture, complete with laughs, hot takes, and a little unqualified advice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Latest episodes

209. Top 10 Boy Band Songs With Mary from When They Popped!

October 7, 2026 · 50 min

This week Kelli is joined by Mary, cohost of the When They Popped podcast! These two are putting their boy band knowledge to the test as they dish on their favorite boy band songs of all time. From the classics everyone knows word for word…
208. Hot Takes: One Tree Hill

October 5, 2026 · 36 min

This week Kelli is going all in on her One Tree Hill hot takes! From her defending Peyton to her dislike of Keith Scott, there's a lot to unpack here! Join the N&N Patreon for more content! - www.patreon.com/c/NostalgiaandNowPod Hosted…
207. The Challenge 42 Episode 10 Recap

September 30, 2026 · 48 min

Kelli is back to talk recap the latest episode of The Challenge! Listen to get her takes on the mercenaries and who she thinks should replace TJ as host. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
206. The Blair Witch Project: Going Viral Before “Viral” Was a Thing

September 30, 2026 · 43 min

This week Kelli dives into the lore behind The Blair Witch Project and the marketing campaign that turned a tiny indie horror movie into a full blown cultural phenomenon. From fake missing person posters and a website that convinced people…
205. The Curse of Curves, MySpace & More with Fred Cimato of Cute Is What We Aim For

September 28, 2026 · 51 min

This week Kelli is joined by Cute Is What We Aim For co-founder Fred Cimato! Fred takes us back to the MySpace era and talks about how the band got its start, signing with Fueled By Ramen, the whirlwind success of The Same Old Blood Rush…
204. The Challenge 42 Episode 9 Recap

September 24, 2026 · 49 min

Kelli is back to recap episode 9 of The Challenge! It was a slow episode so she does go off topic quite often, just a heads up! Join Patreon for more content! www.patreon.com/NostalgiaandNowPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
[PATREON PREVIEW] Joe Alwyn Playing The Taylor Swift Game

September 23, 2026 · 5 min

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203. Talking The Challenge With Paige!

September 23, 2026 · 43 min

This week, Kelli is joined by Paige, host of the podcast Most Likely Two! These two Challenge die-hard fans talk everything from their favorite Challengers and the ones they can’t stand to the most recent controversy involving Josh. Then…