<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2090474/open_sms">Send Mary and Kelsey a Message!</a>What do Backstreet Boys, Celine Dion, Adele, Bon Jovi, Katy Perry and Britney Spears all have in common? They’ve all collaborated with pop genius, songwriter, and producer, Max Martin - the &quot;music man&quot; of Y2K. Mary and Kelsey discuss Max Martin’s rise to fame from his breakout onto the pop music scene to the dozens of #1 hits he’s created since...some which may surprise you!<a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=85610411">Support the show</a>Instagram: @whentheypoppedpod TikTok: @whentheypopped Email: whentheypoppedy2k@gmail.com Website: linktree.com/whentheypopped

The Lou of it All: The Lou Pearlman Story

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.&nbsp;