We are taking a step back in time to the magical land of Los Angeles in 2006. In the latest publication of ECW Press' Pop Classics series, Lisa Whittington-Hill takes on The Hills and it's cultural impact. We have a great conversation about early 00's pop culture, that time I was in the same room as Lauren Conrad but didn't get a picture, and my hot take about Scandoval.

To all of the Ska music fans that are checking out this podcast, I mean you no harm. I have a love and appreciation for ska. But you have to admit there are a lot of mixed feelings out there for punk rock with horns. I'm so excited to speak with Matt Sullivan from the band Title Holder. I've recently gotten back into ska music thanks to bands like his.

Matt and I talked about how he started Title Holder, his musical background and the world of ska. I hope you enjoy our conversation.

When reality tv took over the world in the early 00's many people thought it was just going to be a fad. There was no way these shows could last, right? More than two decades later and reality programming is alive and well. Journalist and author Calum Marsh has a new book titled, "True Lies: The Art Of Reality Television." He pulls back the curtain on the genre by talking to the camera operators, producers, cast members and more to give us a comprehensive look at everything that goes into making a show seem real while also being entertaining.