<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2090474/open_sms">Send Mary and Kelsey a Message!</a>Fellow fangirls, this episode is for you. This week Kelsey and Mary dive into parasocial relationships, aka one-sided relationships, usually between an individual and a celebrity or influencer. They are pop culture enthusiasts, not psychologists, so they chatted with Dr. Sally Theran, Associate Professor of Psychology at Wellesley College in Massachusetts and a licensed clinical psychologist to learn more about the phenomenon of parasocial relationships: what are they, what causes them, and are some of us predisposed to them? Tune in to find out!  <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

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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;