Fun throwback bonus episode with my brother. In the early 1980s Stevo and Heroin Bob are the only two dedicated punks in conservative Salt Lake City. My brother Kyle is back to help me unpack this Morman -centric 90's punk gem!

In this heartfelt episode, David Lasher opens up to share a never-before-heard memory of his friend and fellow 90s icon, Jonathan Brandis. We also hear from Ashley Parker Angel of O-Town as we commemorate the anniversary of Aaron Carter’s passing, reflecting on his life, his impact on pop culture, and his legacy. Sadly we try and understand Dave Co…

Today we are joined by Melanie Martin, the ex-fiancé of now deceased child star & pop star Aaron Carter. Aaron and Melanie share one son, Prince Lyric Carter. Mel, Tiff and I sit down to speak about the shocking conspiracies surrounding Aaron Carter and P Diddy. We discuss everything from the people who sought to take power of attorney over Aaron t…

Hey everyone, this week we are going to dive into the exciting Anna Kendrick directorial debut "Woman of the Hour" a film about the infamous dating game killer. For those of you who may not be familiar, the dating game killer, also known as Rodney Alcala, was a serial killer who appeared on the popular TV show "The Dating Game" in the 1970s. He was…

[Pop Culture Expose] Season 1 Episode 1 - The Golden Age of Hollywood - Where Celebrity Gossip Began. Join myself Dani and another very special guest as we premier her new podcast Pop Culture Expose!!!!!!!!!

Today we go on what can only be described as an unhinged deep dive into my thoughts on Pod Meets World, Boy Meets World, Girl Meets World and the healing power of T.V. Enjoy ;)- January 10-2024

Manny and Heather join me to take a nostalgic look back at the 1995 Mary Kate and Ashley comedy It Takes Two! Alyssa and Amanda are two little girls who are identical, but complete strangers, that accidentally meet one day. Ok?! We had so much fun talking all things nostalgia and Olsen twins, enjoy ;)…

Today Steven and I sit down to go over an article about the upcoming Doc, Fallen Idols: Nick and Aaron Carter. We have some inside information and a few updates as well. Let me know your thoughts below!

Today I interview Bunny ( cheap van life with bunny) and talk about the rise of interest in the infamous Slab City. Trigger warning as this episode contains some pretty graphic stories.Slab City, also called The Slabs, is an unincorporated, off-the-grid alternative lifestyle community consisting largely of snowbirds in the Salton Trough area of the…

Have you ever wondered what happened to "McGruff the Crime Dog"? Well today Steven and I sit down to unearth some shocking news! In 2014 John R. Morales was sentenced to 16 years in prison after being arrested in 2011. He was found in possession of a large quantity of drugs, weapons (a hand grenade), and tons of ammunition. We also talk a bit about…

Steven and I sit down to discuss Alexa's recent erratic behavior, including silencing survivors and yelling at AOC. We take a closer look at why Alexa refuses to call out SLOAN for platforming Enty and much more! Trigger warning as toward the end of the episode Alexa reviews a clip sent to me by Enty that she describes as the wost thing she has eve…

Max (measuring flicks) and Cassandra kick off their month-long exploration of the cinematic archetype and cultural phenomenon that is the Manic Pixie Dream Girl with 2004's Garden State. Are MPDG's just a holdover of outdated feminine societal structures from eras past? Infantilized male fantasies? Freudian mommy stand-ins' listless dudes feel okay…

In this extra long episode Cass and Tiff do a deep dive into the relationship timeline!

Today we are doing a quick recap of The Woman in Me. Michelle Williams is a genius and as tragic and heartbreaking as this book is, I can't wait to listen to it all over again. Enjoy ;)

I couldn't think of anything scarier for Halloween than these two monsters! MAJOR TRIGGER WARNING FOR THIS EPISODE. Today I am taking a look at the only project Shia and Marilyn ever did together Born Villian, but that's not the only thing they have in common. Born Villain is a surrealist horror short film directed by actor Shia LaBeouf in collabor…

I didn't have much time to edit but Allison and I did get a chance to dive into Tampa 90's con!!!!! We both went this past weekend and met SO many of our favorite nostalgic celebrities with Allison even getting to interview some of them. I can't wait to share this episode with you as it was such a treat to have someone who was a member of the press…

PATREON PREVIEW!!!! Today we begin our journey through Drew Barrymore's culturally iconic and illusive memoir, Little Girl Lost. The child star of "E.T." describes her own nightmarish descent into alcohol and drug addiction--habits that were encouraged by her unique lifestyle--and her decision to enter therapy at age thirteen. Chapter 1 - Headlines…

Today I take a look back at Nick Carter's 2001 Love Line appearance. He was fresh off the stage and an amazing guest. We get some questions from callers about Aaron and Leslie as well. Hate them or love them Dr.Drew and Adam were asking a lot of great questions back in 2001. Enjoy ;)

Today we are talking about one of my favorites and how it is getting a reboot (uh oh!) Weeds! 'Weeds' Reboot Moves Back to Showtime: In 2019, news broke that a Weeds sequel starring Mary Louise Parker in her familiar role as pot dealing housewife Nancy Botwin was in the works. After landing at Lionsgate and Starz, the deal has moved to Showtime, th…

In this episode I speak with Melanie Martin to discuss important and tough topics like grief, motherhood and Aaron's legacy. We discuss mental health, addiction and growth. We get into staying with Aaron through the hard times, Louis and others, stalkers and parasocial relationships, cheating rumors and we also leave the door open for more question…

In today's episode I take the deepest of dives into the cultural phenomenon of the song "I Want Candy". Did you know that “I Want Candy,” the strangely timeless song released by The Strangeloves in 1965 has a deep-rooted connection to tribal drumming? The Strangeloves were inspired to write "I Want Candy" in 1965 after they took a trip to the 1964 …

Today I take a look back at some of the most nostalgic elements of 1999. Topics include the emergence of CD technology, the top songs of May 9th 1999 and even the Y2K sensation ad the Nokia brick phone. Of Couse thanks to MTV we were blessed with many amazing clips. Enjoy ;)

Today we are revisiting one of the most underrated Nickelodeon shows out there. A spunky 14-year-old orphan from Philadelphia has difficulty adjusting to life on a Montana ranch owned by her long-lost cousins, the Lowes. Storylines dealing with Caitlin's attempts to satisfy her restless nature also address adolescent concerns such as peer pressure,…

PATREON PREVIEW!!! Nickelodeon has a predator problem. This episode is long overdue as I have covered so much of nostalgic Nick but as we all know Nickelodeon as a network has had a very dark secret for many years. Sadly, Nick isn't the only children's network whose closets are overflowing with skeletons, but it is the topic of today's episode. Joh…

In today's episode, we go way back to the nostalgia "Ska/Reggae" scene of So Cal! The sunny days of Sublime, No Doubt, Lit and that sweet sweet cultural appropriation! I indulge in the nostalgia of that insanely large Sublime Sun tattoo that someone you knew undoubtably had. I ask the important questions like, if Brad hadn't died would we have to s…

Here is part one of a Gilmore Girls episode that was recently released on my patreon. For more bonus episodes please consider joning :) Today I am joined by Harley Quinn, host of many hit podcasts to discuss this amazing nostalgic episode of Gilmore Girls. This is part one of two! We review the entire episode and talk about some behind the scenes o…

In case you forgot: Dr. Drew was in a Mary-Kate and Ashley movie! Today I take a look at Dr. Drew's Love Line era recordings the night before and after the premier of New York Minute. This new insight into the Olsen twins' lives is valuable beyond measure. I also take a look at why this film although being a cult classic is largely problematic in n…

Today I am very excited to talk about all things Lawarence brothers. Of course, I go over the recent allegation made by Mathew Lawarence, but this is actually more of a deep dive on Joey Lawarence, Brittany Murphy, The Torkelson's and Almost Home. The Torkelsons , 1991, to June 6, 1993 the series starred Connie Ray, Olivia Burnette, and William Sch…

LFO Member Brian “Brizz” Gillis Dead at 47Brian “Brizz” Gillis, one of the original founders of LFO, died March 29, his fellow band member Brad Fischetti said in an Instagram post. He was 47. His cause of death has not been shared. It may not be summer, but it is high time to talk about Summer Girls. Did you know that Rich Cronin wrote most of LFO'…

This week Lyndon joins me to talk about one of the most unforgettable shows Disney aired in the Zoog Disney era. Bug Juice is about kids trying to adapt to summer camp. Along the way making friends and having unforgettable memories. This documentary lets teenagers at summer camp talk about their feelings as they experience events like love, heartbr…

Tiff is back to break down what has been going on recently in the Carterverse. Needless to say, we were all disturbed by the photos of Aarons death scene that were released. We dig into the continued harassment of Aarons family by Mel and others. We also take a look at the cycles of abuse that seem to be inevitable for baby Prince.…

Today my guest is a good friend Tyisha Hampton, often referred to online as "Kel Mitchells Ex Wife" is an actress and writer and the ex-wife of Kel Mitchell. We all remember Kel from Nickelodeon's All That, Keenan and Kel and Good Burger but like most things with Nickelodeon, this got dark. Did you know that Kel is now a youth minister for a Califo…

Today Enty joins me to take a very deep dive into the dark past of Disney’s seemingly perfect town, Celebration. The town is filled with tales of murder, suicide a 'death pond', and even swingers. Celebration was once hailed as the ultimate dream town for Disney aficionados where they could escape to their very own fantasy land, but a series of mur…

When I think Christmas, I think horror movies. This is an episode that previously was posted to the Cassandra Explains It All Patreon, enjoy! Do you need over two hours of Max (Measuring Flicks) and I reviewing 1998's The Faculty? Yes, you do and it's guaranteed to jack you up. When Casey Connor, Herrington High School's newspaper photographer, wit…

Today animator Brett Wilson joins me to discuss Dr.Katz for Thanksgiving! We learn about Dr.Katz's musical relationship to Robin Williams and have a ton of fun reviewing this amazing episode. Enjoy ;)

Happy Thanksgiving! Today I'm joined by Enty lawyer to discuss the mystery of Michelle Trachtenberg. We go through everything from her start on Clarissa Explains It All, The Adventures of Pete and Pete, and Harriet the Spy to her iconic roles on Gossip Girl, Weeds, Buffy and of course the Joss Whedon of it all. We discover an unfortunate Bryan Sing…

Trigger warning for talk of anorexia and the pro ana community at large. This entire episode involves a lot of talk about appearance and how it can affect our self-worth. Libby is back to talk Daria! One of my all-time favorite shows. It's crazy how well Daria holds up and how endlessly rewatchable it is. I hope you all the best New Year's Eve ever…

This morning I saw that Aaron's album "Blacklisted" was released before he has even been laid to rest. I have so many words for the people who have surrounded Aaron over the last few years, but I know I need more time to process those words in a way that won't get me sued. For now, I hope that you can all listen to this interview and form your own …

Enty Joined Tiff and I to unpack the death of Aaron Carter. This is not something I ever wanted to record but I figured I should publish it to this feed as well for anyone who needs an Aaron update that doesn't listen to Welcome to the Carterverse pod.

Today we are celebrating executive producer Shawana's birthday with a cameo from David Lascher. I expected to get all the nostalgia feels from this cameo, what I did not expect was all of the hot TEA! We get the scoop on Melissa Joan Hart and exactly what that new project that David and Chritine Taylor are working on! This is a Cassandra Explains I…

You didn't think I would forget you on Halloween, did you? This is a very special episode of Cassandra Explains It all as we celebrate our executive producer Shawana's birthday and the release of Trouble Takes A Holiday! I am joined by authors and podcasters Marco Sparks and James Taylor to cover this amazing episode of PLL where we visit camo Mona…

Here is an episode that was posted to my Patreon last year. I hope if you like it and want more, you'll join us over on Cassandra Explains It All Patreon, otherwise don't worry because there will be plenty of new content coming to the main feed soon! Please enjoy this episode of DARK. It's a classic and a fan favorite, Brett helps me break down why…

With a hurricane approaching I wanted to get an episode out early in case I lose power! Here is an episode from my Patreon that The Artist Bird and I recorded last October! I am joined by the artist Bird this Halloween to talk about The Craft! That's right 1996 could not have been more obsessed with goth culture and turning out full length music vi…

This episode was posted to Cassandra Explains It All Patreon page on my birthday, and it was one of my favorite episodes to record! If you enjoy it consider joining the Patreon for a bonus episode and exclusive content every week! Disclaimer: I'm not sure if it was the cold medicine, Manny or Tim Allen but I just couldn't stop laughing! This was a …

We are so lucky to be joined by Venus DeMilo. You may know her as Telly from Salute Your Shorts, but Venus is also a director, producer and writer! Not to mention she has worked on some of our favorites 90's shows like Family Matters, Sister Sister, and even Sabrina the Teenage Witch! Venus shared lots of fun behind the scenes stories from differen…

Hey everyone! I originally posted this to my Patreon and now its available on my main feed as well. If you would like to support the pod and get tons of exclusive bonus content head over to CassandraExplainsItAll is creating Podcasts | Patreon Thanks! I am joined by Scott Barber, director of The Orange Years documentary and This is Gwar, to discuss…

Scott Barber the director of The Orange Years documentary is back with a brand-new documentary for us to unpack! "This Is Gwar" is the powerful story of the iconic heavy metal art collective, as told by the humans who have fought to keep it alive for over thirty years. The feature documentary includes interviews with the band members, both past and…

I have a special guest, friend of the pod and artist Mannie. Today we are talking at length about the 1997 Tim Allen and Kirstie Alley movie For Richer or Poorer. An unhappily married Manhattan socialite couple flee from the I.R.S. and end up in Amish country where they pretend to be visiting relatives. Despite the fact that this movie is a weak at…

Brett is back to cover another episode of Are You Afraid of the Dark?. As always on this podcast its still Halloween :) Ian Matthews arrives in the legendary town of Sleepy Hollow where he meets a new girlfriend, the tough guy and the notorious Headless horseman

Happy Friday the 13th. As Zach Heltzel once said, "this film is fundamentally misguided in so many ways". Zoogers, get ready to laugh as I force one of my best friends Herjot (who HATED this movie) to watch this faux DCOM! It stars Amy Jo Johnson AKA the pink ranger, its secretly a sports movie and it has the classic little sister is a hacker DCOM …