Late to the Party
By Nikki Jensen and Bri Picone
Check in every Thursday to hear us discuss the age-old question: why was the Chanel S/S 1996 runway show SO iconic? Lament about early aughts pop culture moments. And give our full thesis on why Britney Spears’ birthday should be a national holiday.
We’re curious about why we are so collectively obsessed with pop culture and film (mainly 90s/2000s) and how it shapes us into the weirdos that we are.
Nikki and Bri are here to crash your party... we just might be late. ;)
Late to the PartyMar 21, 2022
The Devil Wears Prada
Gird your loins! This week we discuss THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA. We get into the 2006 film starring Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway, obsess over the fashion, question the girl boss work mentality, break down Stanley Tucci's sex symbol status, and answer the internets favorite question: Was Andy’s boyfriend really the villain?
Other topics include: Emma Chamberlain, Julia Fox, and the new The 1975 record.
Miss Congeniality
On this week’s episode, we discuss MISS CONGENIALITY (2000). We dish on Sandra Bullock, Candice Bergen’s choker game, why April 25 really is the perfect date and make a case for why this might be Michael Caine’s best performance. We also remember Aaron Carter (RIP), Nikki gives the hottest takes on Taylor Swift’s new album Midnights, and talks about Cher’s new love interest. And… world peace.
Twilight
You better hold on tight, spider monkey. On this week’s episode, we discuss the 2008 cultural phenomenon, TWILIGHT. We reminisce on the vampire trend of the late aughts, cringe at the now iconic dialogue, and why we were such Twihards back in the day.
Jennifer's Body
Nice insult, Hannah Montana. This week we discuss the 2009 cult feminist horror classic, JENNIFER'S BODY. We talk Megan Fox, bad movie marketing, Diablo Cody's killer dialogue, and the death of the male gaze.
Sweet Home Alabama
This week we discuss the 2002 romcom, SWEET HOME ALABAMA. We get into Reese Witherspoon's post Legally Blonde outing as Felony Melanie Carmichael, her iconic filmography, going back to your roots, and why we are so charmed by this box office hit.
Juicy Couture
From the "Cool Mom" in Mean Girls to Paris Hilton on The Simple Life, Juicy Couture was EVERYWHERE in the 2000s. On this episode of Late to the Party, the ladies discuss the noughties It Girl staple, JUICY COUTURE.
They deep dive into all things Juicy including their own obsession with the brand, Paris Hilton’s major brand endorsement, 2000s tabloid culture, their anti-fupa movement, aquarium heels, Madonna, and MUCH MORE.
Fergie
On this week's episode the ladies discuss Fergie. They get into her ICONIC solo career as The Duchess, Kids Incorporated, Wild Orchid, and Black Eyed Peas front-woman status. Check it out *said in Fergie's voice*.
We Worry Darling
The ladies catch up on the Don’t Worry Darling controversy, Miss Flo, Taylor Swift’s new album Midnights, Gaylor conspiracy theories, Jennifer Lopez’s Scientology connections, and MUCH MORE.
The Ashlee Simpson Show
Got stains on my t-shirt and I'm the biggest flirt!!! On this episode, the ladies are back to discuss The Ashlee Simpson Show, Taylor Swifts' Midnights release announcement, Ryan Cabrera's hair, and MUCH MORE.
Eat Pray Love
The summer of Julia Roberts is coming to a close with Ryan Murphy's 2010 romantic drama Eat Pray Love. The ladies discuss the film, rage about the crazy marketing campaign, and MUCH MORE.
A Cinderella Story
Limited Too trips, Disney Channel reruns of Bug Juice, and A Cinderella Story starring Hilary Duff all sum up Nikki and Bri’s Summer 2004. In this episode, the ladies watch A Cinderella Story. They discuss Hilary Duff’s chokehold on tween girls, question Austin Ames Princeton IQ, settle the age old Hilary v Lindsay debate, how Hilary Duff ruined Nikki's life and MUCH MORE.
Erin Brockovich
On this week's episode, the ladies discuss the 2000 biographical legal drama that won Julia Roberts her Academy Award, Erin Brockovich. They also discuss the iconic Oscar win, ponder what Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez order at Dunkin, and MUCH MORE.
Freaky Friday
On this week's episode, the ladies discuss the 2003 fantasy comedy Freaky Friday. They get into Lindsay Lohan's film career, get into the Hilary Duff v Lindsay Lohan early aughts rivalry, rave about Jamie Lee Curtis' surprisingly stellar performance in Freaky Friday as teenage Anna, and SO MUCH MORE.
The One About Summer
On this week's episode, the ladies discuss all things summertime. They reminisce about childhood summer memories, Nikki shares her horrific Rare Beauty allergy, discuss The OC and Sex and the City creating summer fashion, appropriating body jewels, how Meredith Blake is "That Girl" aesthetic and MUCH MORE.
Runaway Bride
On this week's episode, the girls discuss the 1999 hit Runaway Bride. Roberts and Gere team up and attempt to recreate the Garry Marshall magic of Pretty Woman. They also stay up to date with Bennifer's nuptials in Vegas, rewrite the ending to Runaway Bride, give a full rundown on Summer 99 blockbusters, and MORE.
Summer Catch
What's more American than baseball, Summer romance, and Freddie Prinze Jr.'s butt? In this episode, the ladies discuss the 2001 forgotten Rom-Com, Summer Catch.
Notting Hill
The ladies discuss the Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant CLASSIC, Notting Hill.
Lady Bird with Phil Iscove
On this very special episode, the ladies discuss Greta Gerwig's coming-of-age classic (?) Lady Bird with Phil Iscove (Podcast Like It's 1999). They get into: the bop that is Crash Into Me, mother-daughter relationships, Saoirse Ronan's brilliant performance, make predictions on the upcoming Barbie film, and MUCH MORE!
My Best Friend's Wedding
For the second installment of Eat Pray Pod, the ladies discuss the 1997 smash hit, My Best Friend’s Wedding. The ladies attempt to differentiate between Dermot Mulroney/Dylan McDermott/Rupert Everett, gush over Jules' superb men's wear and tiny glasses, make a case for Rupert Everett being the BEST best friend, and MORE. Bring out your 90s flip phones and let's break up a wedding!
Free Winona
Free Winona! On this week’s episode, the ladies discuss Winona Ryder. They dish on Winona’s shoplifting scandal, her It Girl status pre and post scandal, the new Marc Jacobs campaign, and why they are team Winona Forever.
Pretty Woman
This Summer, Late to the Party is doing a deep dive on the hit films of America’s Sweetheart, Julia Roberts. In their new series, Eat Pray Pod, the ladies kick off with a CLASSIC. They discuss the 1990 Garry Marshall joint, Pretty Woman. They also talk the Garry Marshall cinematic universe, draw parallels between the film and The Princess Diaries, and MORE.
Eat Pray Pod: A Summer of Julia Roberts’ Films
This Summer, Late to the Party is doing a deep dive on the hit films of America’s Sweetheart, Julia Roberts.
Avril Lavigne
On this week’s episode, in honor of Avril Lavigne’s debut album Let Go turning 20, the ladies discuss the album and Avril. They discuss Sk8er Boi's, the "Avril Effect", reminisce about their pre-teen obsession with the pop star, and try to resist the urge to wear ties with tanks and wreak havoc on the local mall.
Uptown Girls
On this week's episode, Nikki and Bri watch Uptown Girls. They discuss the lovable Brittany Murphy, the chokehold Dakota Fanning had on child actors in the early 2000s, the perils of growing up, and MUCH MORE.
J.Lo Emailed Us
On this week’s episode, the ladies discuss pop culture gems of yesteryear. They reminisce about the VH1 Fashion Awards, the spectacle of 90s Gap commercials - jazz choreo, khakis, and all, the end of the iPod, and MORE.
My Big Fat Greek Wedding
Opa! Grab your popcorn and put some Windex on it. On this episode of Late to the Party, the ladies watch My Big Fat Greek Wedding. They discuss the cultural reset of the film, what it's like to be Greek, falling in love with John Corbett, dry toast people, and MUCH MORE.
Meet Me At The MET
It's the first Monday in May and the ladies discuss all things MET Gala.
Coyote Ugly
Slip on your low rise denim and head to the Coyote Ugly. On this episode of Movie Club, the ladies discuss the 2000 cult classic Coyote Ugly. Nikki and Bri get into the nitty gritty of being 2000s kids, the Coyote Ugly resurgence at this year's Coachella, Tyra Banks dancing to DMX, Piper Perabo's short-lived It Girl status, and MUCH MORE.
It All Goes Back to ABBA
This week on Late to the Party, the ladies tackle a smorgasbord of pop culture goodness. The ladies discuss: the WILD Mamma Mia! wrap party, Nancy Meyers in her style influencer era, Olivia Rodrigo for Glossier, Hulu’s The Kardashians,The Sweetest Thing as the new Tik Tok phenomenon, and SO MUCH MORE.
Mamma Mia!
On this week's episode of Late to the Party Movie Club, the girls watch Mamma Mia! They discuss the wonders of Meryl Streep, ABBA bops, Bennifer’s engagement(?), and MUCH MORE.
2003 Academy Awards
On this episode of Late to the Party Pod. the ladies discuss the 2003 Academy Awards. They do a deep dive on all the problematic faves that made up the 2003 Academy Awards line.
A Low Vera
On this week's episode, the ladies discuss the Will Smith/Chris Rock slap, channel their inner Kristen Stewart, celebrate the anniversary of the infamous Julia Roberts' A Low Vera t-shirt, and MUCH MORE.
2002 Academy Awards
On this week's episode, the ladies discuss the 74th Academy Awards. They also try to piece together Taylor Swift conspiracy theories, give their ~*honest*~ reviews on Moon Juice, and SO MUCH MORE!
The Power of the Dunst
Surprise! The ladies pop in for a special Monday chat to discuss the renaissance of Kirsten Dunst, having Miu Miu deja vu, Rihanna's pregnancy style, The Batman, and MUCH MORE!
The Hot Chick with Ben Scott
On this week’s episode of Movie Club, Ben Scott (Hitbox Detective) joins the ladies to discuss The Hot Chick (2002).
The Sweetest Thing
On this week’s episode of Late to the Party Movie Club, the ladies watch the 2002 comedy romp, The Sweetest Thing. They discuss: the effervescent charm of Cameron Diaz, ponder the probability of Diaz and Co's sexual escapades, post-feminism (?), and SO MUCH MORE!
Euphoria
In this week’s episode, the ladies discuss all things Euphoria. They discuss all of their favorite moments from the hit HBO series, fawn over the acting chops of Zendaya, and dig deep into the season 2 finale.
The 1999 Academy Awards
On this week's episode, the ladies discuss the 71st Academy Awards. They wax poetically about the art of cinema and settle the age old debate of Shakespeare in Love vs. Saving Private Ryan. They also try not to spoil Euphoria, discuss It Girl of the moment and Uncuh Gehyms muse, Julia Fox, and SO MUCH MORE!
Bring It On
On this week’s episode of Late to the Party Movie Club, the ladies watch Bring It On (2000). They discuss: Toros vs. Clovers, the iconic toothbrush scene, Nikki’s massive Jesse Bradford crush, and SO MUCH MORE!
Wardrobe Malfunctions, Kissing Madonna & THE Dress
On this episode, the ladies discuss three seminal pop culture moments that defined the noughties. Topics include: Janet Jackson’s Super Bowl 2004 wardrobe malfunction aka Nipple Gate, the Britney and Madonna VMA Kiss, and JLO’s Versace Grammys dress that literally invented Google Images. Think of this as Late to the Party Pod’s version of an episode of VH1’s I Love the Millenium.
It's Not a Bag. It's a Birkin.
On this episode of Late to the Party, the ladies discuss: the origin stories of every Carrie Bradshaw approved It bag, early aughts It girls, West Elm Caleb, Nikki’s enrollment at Euphoria High, and SO MUCH MORE!
Spice World
On this week's episode of Late to the Party, the ladies watch Spice World. They attempt to the solve the Rubik's cube of a plot, reminisce about 1998 in film, and discuss the fashion of their favorite Spice Girls.
Britney Spears' Lost Album, Blood Oath Engagements, and Scream
In this episode, the ladies go down the Britney Spears conspiracy rabbit hole and discuss her lost album, Original Doll. They also discuss: the new Scream film, MGK and Megan Fox's engagement, Britney Spears' internet feud with Jamie Lynn, and MUCH MORE! #JusticeforScream4
How to Deal (2003)
On this episode of Late to the Party, the ladies discuss the Mandy Moore teen romantic comedy-drama, How to Deal. They discuss the great soundtrack, reminisce about Mandy Moore's days as a teen queen, and how blatantly 2003 this film is.
Sofia Coppola
On this week's episode of Late to the Party, the ladies discuss 90s It Girl and auteur, Sofia Coppola. They marvel at Coppola's film-making and discuss her days as the Girl-of-the-Moment/fashion designer/model/muse. They also touch on her short-lived brand, Milkfed.
The Holiday
On this episode of Late to the Party, the ladies discuss The Holiday. They get into: Jude Law's charming performance as Mr. Napkin Head, why Iris should've ended up with Arthur, and develop the Nancy Meyers' Cinematic Universe.
Dick (1999)
The ladies discuss the 1999 cult classic, Dick.
Sex & the City
In this episode of Late to the Party pod, Nikki and Bri discuss all thing Sex & the City and the subsequent reboot, And Just Like That….
Britney Spears' Birthday Special
Nikki and Bri celebrate Britney Spears’ Birthday with an episode fully dedicated to the Princess of Pop. Grab a Pepsi, your favorite belly button ring, and book your next trip to the tattoo parlor to get a fairy tramp stamp… why? Because we’re talking about Britney, Bitch.
Red (Taylor's Version)
In honor of the release of Red (Taylor’s Version), Nikki tries to convert Bri into a Swiftie. In this episode, the girls discuss Red, Taylor Swift, and why Tay Tay IS the music industry.