<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2090474/open_sms">Send Mary and Kelsey a Message!</a>You may think you know the story of the Backstreet Boys, but we’re willing to bet you will learn something new in this mini series in celebration of BSB’s 30th anniversary. In this episode, Mary and Kelsey throw it back to 1996 when the Backstreet Boys were just on the precipice of breaking into the scene, all the way up to 2001 when they popped off and became household names. They’re covering a lot of ground - BSB’s first U.S. album, Backstreet’s Back, the all-out BSB pandaemonium that ensued, the release of MIllennium and equally successful follow up album, Black &amp; Blue, so buckle up! <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

Backstreet Boys Post-Black & Blue to Now (BSB Part 3)

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;