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Before There Were #Hashtags47. How You Doin WendyJoin Eric Dahlinger as he hosts this episode solo, but don't worry because it's Guestmas so he is joined by Carlos Rayman for episode 47 of this blast from the past pop culture podcast! These pals go way way back (all the way to grade 1) and this week they are looking at Radio and TV talk show host Wendy Williams. They talk about her start, her 'Hot Topics', and of course her amazing wigs. Curl up beside the fire place for the last ep before Christmas.
2022-12-2248 minBefore There Were #Hashtags46. So You Think You Can Dance around the Christmas TreeJoin Eric Dahlinger and guest co-host Luke Opdahl for episode 46 of this blast from the past pop culture podcast! It is Guestmas, and this week we are joined by the amazing Brian Ross. These pals go way way back and this week they are looking at So You Think You Can Dance. A show that inspired all 3 of them and many dancers around the world.
2022-12-1454 minBefore There Were #Hashtags45. Animaigic For Christmas (Rankin and Bass)Join Eric Dahlinger and Carly Billings for episode 32 of this blast from the past pop culture podcast! These pals go way way back and this month they're being joined by new pals EVERY WEEK for Guestmas! This week they're joined by the joy that is Cecilia O'Grady. They are talking about all your favorite Rankin and Bass Christmas specials. 'Santa Claus is coming to Town' with 'Rudolf the Red Nose Raindeer'
2022-12-0851 minBefore There Were #Hashtags44. Spooktober: the 27 ClubJoin Eric Dahlinger, Carly Billings, guest co-host Luke Opdahl for episode 44 of this blast from the past pop culture podcast! These pals go way way back and this week they are celebrating Spooktober by looking at a group of performers you wouldn't want to join... the 27 Club. They look at the deaths of Brian Jones, Kurt Cobain, Amy Winehouse, and a many more. The Pod ponders at how the Devil and the stars may have played a role in their early deaths. Happy Halloween
2022-10-3152 minBefore There Were #Hashtags43. Spooktober: Hocus PocusJoin Eric Dahlinger and guest co-host Luke Opdahl for episode 43 of this blast from the past pop culture podcast! These pals go way way back and this week they are looking at early 90’s Disney movie Hocus Pocus for Spooktober (Evil Eric is back). They find all the fun facts about this Halloween movie released in July. Eric also says everyone’s name wrong...Again. Grab your PSL and enjoy
2022-10-1952 minBefore There Were #Hashtags42. Queer, Christian Icons: Aly and AJJoin Eric Dahlinger and guest co-host Luke Opdahl for episode 42 of this blast from the past pop culture podcast! These pals go way way back and this week they are looking at early 2000 Disney Pop Stars and sisters, Aly and AJ. They talk about gay stuff and religious stuff... is evolution even real to Aly and AJ? You better listen or this could be your 'Potential Break Up Song'.
2022-10-1246 minBefore There Were #Hashtags41. Queen Hilary VS Duchess LindsayJoin Eric Dahlinger and guest co-host Luke Opdahl for episode 41 of this blast from the past pop culture podcast! These pals go way way back and this week they are looking at early 2000 mega feud between tween queens Hilary Duff and Lindsay Lohan (or is she a Duchess). How one boy named Aaron Carter started a fight that kept our own Eric very entertained. Find out if these two icons made up or are still fighting, and if they are still Haters of each other.
2022-09-1450 minBefore There Were #Hashtags40. Ain't No Party Like an S Club PartyJoin Eric Dahlinger and guest co-host Luke Opdahl for episode 40 of this blast from the past pop culture podcast! These pals go way way back and this week They are looking at early 2000 group S Club 7 (or is it just S Club). Were they a musical group or TV actors? Did they make any money? Why does Luke love them so much? Listen to find out.
2022-09-0758 minBefore There Were #Hashtags39. Is Paris Hilton's Music Good?Join Eric Dahlinger and guest co-host Luke Opdahl for episode 39 of this blast from the past pop culture podcast! These pals go way way back and this week they are asking the question "Is Paris Hilton's music good?". They look at her 2006 album 'Paris' and court battles, and art stunts that went into its legacy. You will be sliving for this one
2022-06-0850 minBefore There Were #Hashtags38. Center Stage: Turn out LukeJoin Eric Dahlinger and guest co-host Luke Opdahl for episode 38 of this blast from the past pop culture podcast! These pals go way way back and this week they are looking at a very formative movie for both of them, the ballet cult classic 'Center Stage'. Join them as they go off on many tangents regarding this 2000's film staring Zoe Saldaña, and Amanda Schull. And remember "turn out Jody".
2022-05-2549 min
Before There Were #HashtagsHappy Birthday, Hashtags!Join Eric Dahlinger and Carly Billings for episode 37 of this blast from the past pop culture podcast! These pals go way way back and this week they're getting all sappy and celebrating ONE WHOLE YEAR of this little pod. The duo each choose three of their fave episodes (which was really hard cause let's be real they love them all) and reminisce while getting off track as usual. Plus they have some exciting news! So, pop some Coke Zero or Prosecco and join in the party!
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Before There Were #Hashtags36: Cheetah Girls, Cheetah SistersJoin Eric Dahlinger and Carly Billings for episode 36 of this blast from the past pop culture podcast! These pals go way way back and this week they're tackling one of the heaviest hitting Disney Channel Original Movie franchises and their probably most iconic girl group: The Cheetah Girls. The duo dives into the group's origins, the drama, the music and everything else that accompanied this legendary early 2000's TV movie trilogy. So slap on your cheetah print cause things are about to get cheetah-licious!
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Before There Were #Hashtags35: Playas Gon' PlayJoin Eric Dahlinger and Carly Billings for episode 35 of this blast from the past pop culture podcast! These pals go way way back and this week they're talking about one of 2000's most popular girl groups you've probably forgotten about: 3LW. Made up of original members Adrienne Bailon, Kiely Williams and Naturi Naughton, the group was a hit but soon eclipsed by none other than Disney's the Cheetah Girls. But what was it like before that Disney Channel original catapulted 2/3 of these girls into the consciousness of every early aughts diva and dreamer? Tune in this week to hear all...
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Before There Were #Hashtags34: Barbie, Lilli and Gay KenJoin Eric Dahlinger and Carly Billings for episode 34 of this blast from the past pop culture podcast! These pals go way way back and this week they're talking about the world's probably most recognizable childhood plastic icon the one and only Barbie! Join the pals as they chat about the wonderful, and wild history of this Mattel masterpiece. For a 63 year old broad she sure does keep herself calm, cool and collectible!
2022-01-271h 06
Before There Were #Hashtags33: New Year? Bring it On!Join Eric Dahlinger and Carly Billings for episode 33 of this blast from the past pop culture podcast! These pals go way way back and this week they're talking about one of the most ICONIC teen movie franchises of the early 2000's, Bring It On. The duo dives in on the movies, musical and more of this cheer-tastic triumph. Brrrr, it's cold in here and no it's not just 'cause they recorded this during a blizzard.
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Before There Were #Hashtags32: Ven Conmigo Christina AguileraJoin Eric Dahlinger and Carly Billings for episode 32 of this blast from the past pop culture podcast! These pals go way way back and this month they're being joined by new pals EVERY WEEK for Guestmas! This week they're joined by the joy that is the talented, the kind and the spirited Nik Murillo! The trio discuss the legendary Latina Christina Aguilera and her journey through Spanish-language music and more. You won't wanna miss this episode, it's sure to be muy caliente!
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Before There Were #Hashtags31: How the Grinch Stole GuestmasJoin Eric Dahlinger and Carly Billings for episode 31 of this blast from the past pop culture podcast! These pals go way way back and this month they're being joined by new pals EVERY WEEK for Guestmas! This week they're joined by the one, the only, the incomparable, the talented, your pretty-much famous friend and ours Hailey Lewis! The trio jumps into a Christmas classic and its various versions throughout the years: How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Hold on to your hats Whoville cause the gang's all here for this week's wild ride down the Grinchy mountainside!
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Before There Were #Hashtags30: Hilary Duff, Christmas QueenJoin Eric Dahlinger and Carly Billings for episode 30 of this blast from the past pop culture podcast! These pals go way way back and this month they're being joined by new pals EVERY WEEK for Guestmas! This week they're joined by their long-time pal and flower child, the hilarious, the talented, the stunning, the good-time-giggle-gal Kaleigh Gorka! The trio dives into Hilary Duff's Santa Claus Lane, chatting up one of their fave queens of the early aughts (and tbh of all time) and how underrated this debut album of hers is. Move over Mariah, because this is what (Christmas) dreams...
2021-12-151h 06
Before There Were #Hashtags29: Eva, Patti and MadonnaJoin Eric Dahlinger and Carly Billings for episode 29 of this blast from the past pop culture podcast! These pals go way way back and this month they're being joined by new pals EVERY WEEK for Guestmas! This week they're joined by their long-time pal and fellow podcaster, the brilliant, the kind, the talented, and the radiant Laura Welch! The trio talks about Laura's childhood obsessions: both the musical Evita and its real-life inspiration and titular character Eva Perón. This one's got something for everyone: music theatre, diva drama and an iconic and controversial corpse.
2021-12-081h 17
Before There Were #Hashtags28: Janet, Miss Jackson If You're NastyJoin Eric Dahlinger and Carly Billings for episode 28 of this blast from the past pop culture podcast! These pals go way way back and this month they're being joined by new pals EVERY WEEK for Guestmas! This week they're joined by the excited, effervescent, talented and real-life fan of the pod Luke Opdahl! The trio talks about one of the titans of the entertainment industry, the icon: Janet Jackson. Come along for the ride as they chat the trials, tribulations and actual artistry of this literal legend.
2021-12-011h 12
Ghosts Are Everywhere104: Scarilyn Monroe?In episode 104 Carly & Cecilia are doin' a CROSSOVER SPECIAL, BABY! Your fave ghost gals are joined by Carly's co-host over at Before There Were #Hashtags Eric Dahlinger. The trio are tackling a very exciting and wholly Hollywood haunting tale: The Life and Afterlife of Marilyn Monroe. The "holy grail of ghosts" and the busiest ghost gal in LA, Marilyn is an icon whose impact transcends life itself. So sit back and relax, but not too much cause this one's bound to be a scary spirit situation!
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Before There Were #Hashtags27: Spooktober: Scarilyn MonroeJoin Eric Dahlinger and Carly Billings for episode 27 of this blast from the past pop culture podcast and a special Spooktober CROSSOVER SPECIAL, BABY! These pals go way way back and this week they're joined by Carly's co-host over at Ghosts Are Everywhere Cecilia O'Grady. The trio are tackling a very exciting and wholly Hollywood haunting tale: The Life and Afterlife of Marilyn Monroe. The "holy grail of ghosts" and the busiest ghost gal in LA, Marilyn is an icon whose impact transcends life itself. So sit back and relax, but not too much cause this one's bound to be...
2021-10-281h 14
Before There Were #Hashtags26: Spooktober: Drink the Kool AidJoin Eric Dahlinger and Carly Billings for episode 26 of this blast from the past pop culture podcast! These pals go way way back and this week they're tackling a very wild theme for their favourite time of year: Spooktober. Join the pal's alter egos Evil Eric and Creepy Carly as they tackle a spooky theme from pop culture past each week for the entire month of October. This week they're sharing the origin story of the phrase "drink the Kool Aid". The pals are talking Jonestown. There's a cult, there's death, it's the 1970's and your hosts fully suggest NOT...
2021-10-211h 15
Before There Were #Hashtags25: Spooktober: Salad FingersJoin Eric Dahlinger and Carly Billings for episode 25 of this blast from the past pop culture podcast! These pals go way way back and this week they're tackling a very excited theme for their favourite time of year: Spooktober. Join the pal's alter egos Evil Eric and Creepy Carly as they tackle a spooky theme from pop culture past each week for the entire month of October. This week they're taking on one of the most unsettling and infamous internet sensations, the animated series known as Salad Fingers. Keep your lights on and don't listen at night for this one...
2021-10-1559 min
Before There Were #Hashtags24: Spooktober: Natalie WoodJoin Eric Dahlinger and Carly Billings for episode 24 of this blast from the past pop culture podcast! These pals go way way back and this week they're debuting a very excited theme for their favourite time of year: Spooktober. Join the pal's alter egos Evil Eric and Creepy Carly as they tackle a spooky theme from pop culture past each week for the entire month. This week they're tackling one of the most infamous cases they could think of, the mysterious death of Hollywood legend Natalie Wood. Grab a blanket and a cozy on up because Spooktober is sure to...
2021-10-0655 min
Before There Were #Hashtags23: New Coke, Whatta Classic!Join Eric Dahlinger and Carly Billings for episode 23 of this blast from the past pop culture podcast! These pals go way way back and this week they're talking about one of marketing's biggest blunders and (sorta) successes from a brand they (and the rest of us) are very familiar with. They're jumping back to the 80's to talk The Coca Cola Company's wild idea: New Coke. In a capitalist world if new is always better then why the heck did this cola flop? Tune in this week and find out!
2021-09-291h 05
Ghosts Are Everywhere102: Haunt or Naunt?In episode 102 Cecilia & Carly are joined by a repeat guest who is back back again! The multi-talented, wonderful and wild Eric Dahlinger is in the building. Carly's co-host over at Before There Were #Hashtags, he's here for round two with the ghost gals and chatting his experience working in a possibly haunted dance studio, Korean ghost traditions made popular as The Grudge, his zodiac sign and birth chart and Eric becomes the very first guest to try out a new silly segment on the show called Ghost With the Most: Haunt or Naunt Edition. All this and more on this...
2021-09-251h 16
Before There Were #Hashtags22: Why ARE the Kardashians Famous?Join Eric Dahlinger and Carly Billings for episode 22 of this blast from the past pop culture podcast! These pals go way way back and this week they're talking about why one of the most famous families in the world is famous. They're not politicians, they're not singers, they're not actors or artists or a part of any of the traditional avenues that make people famous. SO why is the Kardashian Klan so dang famous? Bible- you won't wanna miss this one.
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Before There Were #Hashtags21: Black Cauldron: The (Almost) End of Disney AnimationJoin Eric Dahlinger and Carly Billings for episode 21 of this blast from the past pop culture podcast! These pals go way way back and this week they're talking about the 1980's (cult) movie that nearly wiped out all of Disney animation. We're talking no Little Mermaid, Lion King or Moana! Thankfully, that never happened but what went so wrong with the dark and disturbing Black Cauldron that this single movie brought the entire studio to its knees? Tune in this week and you just might find out!
2021-09-151h 05
Before There Were #Hashtags20: Britney's Lost AlbumJoin Eric Dahlinger and Carly Billings for episode 20 of this blast from the past pop culture podcast. These pals go way way back and this week they are joined by a special guest, the kind, the sweet, the wickedly talented Aisha Jarvis! The trio dive into one of music's most mysterious moments from the early 2000's, Britney Spear's rogue release of her track Mona Lisa and her rumoured fifth studio album Original Doll. Join the pals as they chat the Lucky queen of pop, reality tv and so much more!
2021-08-251h 03
Before There Were #Hashtags19: Paris Hilton: My Contractually Obligated BFFJoin Eric Dahlinger and Carly Billings for episode nineteen of this blast from the past pop culture podcast! These pals go way way back and this week they're talking about who many would consider the first influencer Paris Hilton! Specifically, the duo are talking about one of the early and fleeting mainstays of reality tv competitions Paris Hilton: My New BFF. Join the pals as they jump back to the early 2000's, to a time before Paris was known as a business mogul and titan and instead was just an heiress looking for a partying pal to pay.
2021-08-1956 min
Before There Were #Hashtags18: Drag Race: The Lost SeasonJoin Eric Dahlinger and Carly Billings for episode eighteen of this blast from the past pop culture podcast! These pals go way way back and this week they're talking the origins of one of the tv shows they just can't shut up about, a titan of reality television, the iconic RuPaul's Drag Race. Join the pals as they dive into the humble origins and the first season of this Emmy winning world-wide multi-spin-off phenomenon. Start your engines and may the throwback podcasters make you giggle!
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Before There Were #Hashtags17: Pokémon vs DigimonJoin Eric Dahlinger and Carly Billings for the seventeenth episode of this blast from the past pop culture podcast! These pals go way way back and this week they're not alone. They're joined by a great guest who also happens to be the one and only brother that Eric has: Alex Dahlinger. The trio talk about two of the most famous anime franchises in the entire world and the movies that rocketed them to the top in North America, which also happened to pit them against one another: Pokemon and Digimon. Join the pals as they get a little nerdy...
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Before There Were #Hashtags16: The Chaotic Energy of SNL (Or Maybe It's Just Us?)Join Eric Dahlinger and Carly Billings for episode sixteen of this blast from the past pop culture podcast! These pals go way way back and this week they're inspired by one of the tv programming stepping stones of their more-than-decade-long friendship, Saturday Night Live. They chat SNL's iconic origins, sensational stars, numerous scandals and more more more. Live from (not) New York, it's BEFORE THERE WERE #HASHTAGS!
2021-07-2852 min
Before There Were #Hashtags15: Dirty Dancing: In Memory of JanetJoin Eric Dahlinger and Carly Billings for a very special episode of this blast from the past pop culture podcast. These pals go way way back and this week the episode is dedicated to an incredibly special person, Eric's mom Janet. Eric's mom sadly passed away last week and in her honour this week's theme is her very favourite movie, the iconic 80's classic, Dirty Dancing. We hope you have the time of your life listening to this one. We owe it all to you, Janet.
2021-07-2154 min
Before There Were #Hashtags14: The Curse of the Viper RoomJoin Eric Dahlinger and Carly Billings for the fourteenth episode of this blast from the past pop culture podcast! These pals go way way back and this week they're not alone. Featuring a long-awaited and heated guest, a Scorpio with a vengeance, a ghostly kinda gal, the Fast n the Furious (emphasis on furious) Cecilia O'Grady. The trio talk beef they've had brewing between themselves that started over at the Ghosts Are Everywhere pod and of course they cover their actual topic du jour, the infamous and eerie Viper Room. Once owned by Johnny Depp, this Hollywood hotbed has seen...
2021-07-141h 05
Before There Were #Hashtags13: Living Life with FamilyJoin Eric Dahlinger and Carly Billings for episode thirteen of this blast from the past pop culture podcast! These pals go way way back and this week they're inspired from last week's early aughts theme. They explore some of the classic Canadian tv programming that shaped their young minds: Family Channel Original Programming. The duo talk early 2000's fan faves like Naturally Sadie, Radio Free Roscoe, Are You Afraid of the Dark? and the cherry on the children's tv programming cake that was definitely not Disney but definitely Disney adjacent, Life With Derek. All this and more when these pals...
2021-07-0756 min
Before There Were #Hashtags12: Confessions of a Guilty PleasureJoin Eric Dahlinger and Carly Billings for episode twelve of this blast from the past pop culture podcast! These pals go way way back and this week they're jumping back to a time period they know inside and out, the early 2000's. They cover the infamous, hilarious and arguably full on flop of a flick Disney's Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen. These LiLo fans go back and get into all the teen dream drama on this week's episode like the couple of wild child teenage drama queens they are.
2021-07-0157 min
Before There Were #Hashtags11: Studio 54: Only Outdone By the MobJoin Eric Dahlinger and Carly Billings for episode eleven of this blast from the past pop culture podcast! These pals go way way back and this week they're groovin' back to the disco days and chatting all wild things Studio 54. From music, to movies, to memoirs and more, this prolific NYC nightclub existed for less than three years in its heyday but has inspired nearly 50 years of influence on our popular culture.
2021-06-1659 min
Before There Were #Hashtags10: Vanessa Williams: Miss America You Will Always BeJoin Eric Dahlinger and Carly Billings for the tenth episode of this blast from the past pop culture podcast! These pals go way way back and this week they're not alone. Featuring the duo's third guest, the singing sensation, teacher-riffic and theatre-kid-adjacent Matthew Robertson. The trio talk the legendary Vanessa Williams, diving into her sad past, her illustrious career as an actor, singer and fashion brand and the big scandal that overshadowed it all. Hopefully this episode will make you smile and remind you that happy days are (almost) here again.
2021-05-271h 12
Before There Were #Hashtags9: The Royal Family of ActingJoin Eric Dahlinger and Carly Billings for episode nine of this blast from the past pop culture podcast! These pals go way way back and this week their story starts in ye olden days of yore because they're chatting about the most prolific acting dynasty, possibly in the world, the Barrymore's. Yes, as in America's sweetheart Drew. Those Barrymore's. The pals talk 400 years of this incredible acting family, jumping into both their many successes and some of the unfortunately devastating patterns that have plagued them.
2021-05-1958 min
Before There Were #Hashtags8: Audrey vs. JulieJoin Eric Dahlinger and Carly Billings for episode eight of this blast from the past pop culture podcast! These pals go way way back and this week they're heading further back in time than they ever have before to talk about a slice of drama from Hollywood's golden age and the wild connections between two of the 1960's biggest movie musicals My Fair Lady and Mary Poppins. The pals chat about the drama that surrounded two of the most iconic performers of the time (and any time) Audrey Hepburn and Julie Andrews. This week all your fave duo wants is...
2021-05-1259 min
Before There Were #Hashtags7: MK & Ash: World's Youngest Self-Made MillionairesJoin Eric Dahlinger and Carly Billings for the 7th episode of this blast from the past pop culture podcast! These pals go way way back and this week they're not alone. Featuring the duo's second guest, the legendary Aries, fast-talker extraordinaire and everyone's fave self-proclaimed basic bestie Carley Roberto. The trio talk performing as youngsters, silly siblings and of course the topic of the week, their fave direct-to video legends Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen. Carly can't even remember a time before she knew Carley, that's how long these gals have been best friends, and she wants you to know...
2021-05-051h 13
Before There Were #Hashtags6: Avatar: The Good, the Bad, but Mostly Just the UglyJoin Eric Dahlinger and Carly Billings for episode six of this blast from the past pop culture podcast! These pals go way way back and this week they're telling the tale of arguably the worst movie ever made, Avatar: The Last Airbender. The pals chat the Bachelor, being the next Spielberg and most likely Britney Spears manages to sneak into the conversation. Find out for yourself and give the week's episode a listen!
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Before There Were #Hashtags5: Framing Brittany MurphyJoin Eric Dahlinger and Carly Billings for episode five of this blast from the past pop culture podcast! These pals go way way back and this week they're sharing stories of the iconic life and tragic death of Hollywood's Brittany Murphy. Give this week's episode a listen and you're sure to be rooollin with the homieeess.
2021-04-211h 00
Before There Were #Hashtags4: Oh Gee, it's Girls' GenerationJoin Eric Dahlinger and Carly Billings for their fourth episode of this blast from the past pop culture podcast! These pals go way way back and this week they're not alone. Featuring the duo's first-ever guest, the tremendously talented and wildly wonderful Ali Wither joins the pals for a look at the days of k-pop before BTS and Blackpink. The trio talk Girls' Generation, Korean pop's explosion onto the world stage and lots more in between. Maybe even Britney?
2021-04-141h 04
Before There Were #Hashtags3: XOXO, the bubble burstJoin Eric Dahlinger and Carly Billings for their third episode of this blast from the past pop culture podcast! These pals go way way back and this week they're taking us to a recent-ish time of economic crisis that changed the shape of tv and media forever. This week the pals tackle the US housing crash of 2008 and its lasting impact on pop culture.
2021-04-0758 min
Before There Were #Hashtags2: The IMDB of Britney SpearsJoin Eric Dahlinger and Carly Billings for their second episode of this blast from the past pop culture podcast! These pals go way way back and this week they're taking us back and filling us in on the often overlooked but ambitious and robust tv and film career of one of the most beloved entertainers of all time, the non-stop pop princess and sweetheart herself Britney Spears.
2021-03-311h 03
Before There Were #Hashtags1: Nicole and the DollsJoin Eric Dahlinger and Carly Billings for their very first episode of this blast from the past pop culture podcast! These pals go way way back, and not just because they've been pals for over a decade, but because this week they're taking us back to the early 00's to take a look at one of the most iconic and successful girl groups of all time, the Pussycat Dolls.
2021-03-241h 02
Ghosts Are Everywhere72: There Might Be Blood?In episode 72 Cecilia & Carly are joined by a dear friend, avid listener and beyond talented guest, Eric Dahlinger. The trio talk about Eric's childhood Halloween ritual, the Pussycat Dolls, the death positivity movement and lots more in between. This is one freaky and friendly ghost of a time you won't want to miss!
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