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Before There Were #Hashtags

48 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -

A weekly deep dive into the people, places and periods of pop cultures past. Hosted by a duo whose friendship is older than hashtags and whose personalities transcend eras, Eric Dahlinger and Carly Billings.

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47. How You Doin Wendy

December 22, 2022 03:15 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MB

Join 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.

46. So You Think You Can Dance around the Christmas Tree

December 14, 2022 19:37 - 54 minutes - 50.6 MB

Join 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.

45. Animaigic For Christmas (Rankin and Bass)

December 08, 2022 21:00 - 51 minutes - 33.1 MB

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'

44. Spooktober: the 27 Club

October 31, 2022 19:38 - 52 minutes - 40.9 MB

Join 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  

43. Spooktober: Hocus Pocus

October 19, 2022 16:54 - 52 minutes - 46 MB

Join 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

42. Queer, Christian Icons: Aly and AJ

October 12, 2022 05:05 - 46 minutes - 40 MB

Join 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'. 

41. Queen Hilary VS Duchess Lindsay

September 14, 2022 05:56 - 50 minutes - 57.6 MB

Join 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. 

40. Ain't No Party Like an S Club Party

September 07, 2022 04:02 - 58 minutes - 47.5 MB

Join 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. 

39. Is Paris Hilton's Music Good?

June 08, 2022 15:15 - 50 minutes - 32.7 MB

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

38. Center Stage: Turn out Luke

May 25, 2022 04:41 - 49 minutes - 37.6 MB

Join 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".

Happy Birthday, Hashtags!

March 24, 2022 21:07 - 1 hour - 84.1 MB

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!

36: Cheetah Girls, Cheetah Sisters

March 16, 2022 20:07 - 1 hour - 58 MB

Join 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...

35: Playas Gon' Play

February 16, 2022 17:22 - 1 hour - 57.7 MB

Join 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 ...

34: Barbie, Lilli and Gay Ken

January 27, 2022 05:18 - 1 hour - 60.7 MB

Join 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!

33: New Year? Bring it On!

January 20, 2022 01:43 - 1 hour - 74.4 MB

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.

32: Ven Conmigo Christina Aguilera

December 30, 2021 02:58 - 1 hour - 70.9 MB

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 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!

31: How the Grinch Stole Guestmas

December 22, 2021 18:11 - 1 hour - 65.8 MB

Join 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 g...

30: Hilary Duff, Christmas Queen

December 15, 2021 18:09 - 1 hour - 61.3 MB

Join 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 under...

29: Eva, Patti and Madonna

December 08, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 71.2 MB

Join 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 som...

28: Janet, Miss Jackson If You're Nasty

December 01, 2021 05:28 - 1 hour - 66.2 MB

Join 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 li...

27: Spooktober: Scarilyn Monroe

October 27, 2021 22:18 - 1 hour - 68.1 MB

Join 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 lif...

26: Spooktober: Drink the Kool Aid

October 21, 2021 04:36 - 1 hour - 69.2 MB

Join 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 cu...

25: Spooktober: Salad Fingers

October 15, 2021 03:32 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MB

Join 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 Sa...

24: Spooktober: Natalie Wood

October 06, 2021 04:00 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MB

Join 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 Woo...

23: New Coke, Whatta Classic!

September 29, 2021 04:52 - 1 hour - 60.6 MB

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!

23: New Coke, What Classic!

September 29, 2021 04:52 - 1 hour - 60.6 MB

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!

22: Why ARE the Kardashians Famous?

September 22, 2021 19:04 - 1 hour - 56.3 MB

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.

21: Black Cauldron: The (Almost) End of Disney Animation

September 15, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 60.3 MB

Join 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 ou...

20: Britney's Lost Album

August 25, 2021 17:57 - 1 hour - 58.4 MB

Join 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 ...

19: Paris Hilton: My Contractually Obligated BFF

August 19, 2021 04:39 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MB

Join 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 ...

18: Drag Race: The Lost Season

August 11, 2021 17:09 - 1 hour - 57.1 MB

Join 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!

17: Pokémon vs Digimon

August 05, 2021 03:27 - 1 hour - 56.9 MB

Join 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 D...

16: The Chaotic Energy of SNL (Or Maybe It's Just Us?)

July 28, 2021 05:48 - 52 minutes - 48.7 MB

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!

15: Dirty Dancing: In Memory of Janet

July 21, 2021 04:00 - 54 minutes - 50.5 MB

Join 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.

14: The Curse of the Viper Room

July 14, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MB

Join 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 i...

13: Living Life with Family

July 07, 2021 04:05 - 56 minutes - 52 MB

Join 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 ...

12: Confessions of a Guilty Pleasure

June 30, 2021 23:00 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MB

Join 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. 

11: Studio 54: Only Outdone By the Mob

June 16, 2021 05:00 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MB

Join 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.  

10: Vanessa Williams: Miss America You Will Always Be

May 26, 2021 22:49 - 1 hour - 67 MB

Join 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...

9: The Royal Family of Acting

May 19, 2021 04:41 - 58 minutes - 54 MB

Join 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 patte...

8: Audrey vs. Julie

May 12, 2021 04:26 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MB

Join 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...

7: MK & Ash: World's Youngest Self-Made Millionaires

May 05, 2021 14:40 - 1 hour - 67.4 MB

Join 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 ...

6: Avatar: The Good, the Bad, but Mostly Just the Ugly

April 28, 2021 16:06 - 1 hour - 56.2 MB

Join 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!

5: Framing Brittany Murphy

April 21, 2021 04:33 - 1 hour - 55.3 MB

Join 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.

4: Oh Gee, it's Girls' Generation

April 14, 2021 05:26 - 1 hour - 59.2 MB

Join 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?

3: XOXO, the bubble burst

April 07, 2021 04:31 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MB

Join 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.

2: The IMDB of Britney Spears

March 31, 2021 04:26 - 1 hour - 58.4 MB

Join 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.

1: Nicole and the Dolls

March 24, 2021 05:34 - 1 hour - 57.8 MB

Join 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.