The Ashlee and Jessicast

180. 20 Years of Jessica Simpson's "A Public Affair" ft. Derrik

Join me to discuss Jessica Simpson's 4th studio album A Public Affair with her biggest fan and Jessica historian Derrik! We travel through time to Jessica's year leading

179. What It's REALLY Like To Be A Content Creator + Q&A

This week I answer your questions! Timestamps: *Please Note these are approximate due to ads* 0:00-11:40 Intro & Rapidfire Questions 11:41-37:46 Status of the podca

178. Interview With JC Chasez & GalaxyCon Recap ft. @thinkingofnsync

MY DREAM CAME TRUE!!! I interviewed one of my all time favorite singer/songwriters, JC Chasez of *NSYNC at GalaxyCon last weekend. This episode includes the full, unedite

177. The Tea on ALL the Hanson Magic Lately...

Well, it's been quite a ride since I asked my favorite band since age 12, Hanson, to do a giveaway with me and they said YES!! In this episode I explain what it's like to

176. Interview With Jessica Simpson 💚

Last month, a dream come true! I got to go backstage and interview Jessica Simpson at her show in Pennsylvania. This is the full version of the clips posted on my socials

175. Ryan Gosling & Rachel McAdams On & Off Screen

It's a couples episode!!! Join me to relive one of the most iconic on and off screen relationships of the 2000s! Ryan Gosling & Rachel McAdams met during production of Th

174. Hilary Duff Part 5: Self-Titled

Time to FLY!!! Today we are discussing all things music for Hilary Duff in 2004: the A Cinderella Story soundtrack, her self-titled second album, her branding and image c

173. Hanson: Beyond MMMBop

I've made hundreds of episodes about artists i'm hugely passionate about, but never covered my favorite band, Hanson. Why? I have too much to say about how much I love th

172. Hilary Duff Part 4: Cinderella & Stuff

Oh wow... it's been awhile so we have a LOT to talk about as we go from late 2003-Summer 2004 in the world of Hilary Duff! I know you've all been wanting that deep dive o

171. Top 5 Moments from Boy Band Confidential

A new documentary on what it was REALLY like to be a member of a 90s/00s boy band has been released on Investigation Discovery and HBO Max. Produced by Joey Fatone of *NS

170. Hilary Duff Part 3: Metamorphosis

Imagine this: you're one of the most famous teenagers the world over. Your hormones are raging, you're dealing with peer pressure from friends, wishing you had more priva

169. Hilary Duff Part 2: Movie Star & Momager

Saddle up everyone… this episode covers a LOT! We’re getting into all the tea on Cadet Kelly, Agent Cody Banks, and The Lizzie McGuire Movie today. Due to the towering su

168. Hilary Duff Part 1: Lizzie McGuire

Yesterday your life was duller... now everything is technicolor because today is finally the day my Hilary Duff series premieres!!! Today we start with Hilary's childhood

167. Sadie & Jude & Sienna & Balthazar

Get ready for a hologram to stumble into your apartment because we are talking about some long lost love today! What better way to usher in the month of love than with a

166. The Remarkable Relevance of Stranger Things

Since 2016, Stranger Things has permeated pop culture in an outstanding way, and this week it reached critical mass. The emotionally resonant series finale premiered on 1

165. What Makes "The Family Stone" A Modern Holiday Classic?

Today I welcome back my favorite person to breakdown movies in a very detailed manner with, Gina! We deep dive into the characters of The Family Stone and what makes the

164. The Most Unforgettable Moments of 2005

Instead of counting down my favorite moments of 2025... I did what any reasonable millennial would do and instead I picked a few of my favorites from 2005. 20 years ago w

163. Lyrical Analysis of Savage & Reckoning by Jessica Simpson

I'm BAAAAACKKKK finally here to finish my lyrical analysis of Jessica Simpson's bombshell comeback album, Nashville Canyon. Get down on your hands and knees and crawl thr

162. Swiftie Showgirls Review The Life of A Showgirl, Babe ✨

Wouldn't have it any other way! Today, one of my first ever guests on this podcast Kat (@kattkelly on TikTok) returns to discuss the new polarizing and divatastic Taylor

161. Lyrical Analysis of "Fade" by Jessica Simpson

Listen, I really wanted to do the whole rest of the absolutely phenomenal EP Nashville Canyon: Part 2 by our very own Jessica Simpson this week, but Fade is so fantastic