168. Hilary Duff Part 1: Lizzie McGuire

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 privacy, trying to form your identity, writing about Aaron Carter in your diary, and much more. You've starred in the most popular Disney Channel show ever, the biggest Disney Channel Original Movie ever, and just had multiple box office hits as well. So of course, the only thing to do is make an album. But hold on -- you have little to no musical talent, so a team has been assembled to help you create something your already adoring fans will love just as much as Lizzie McGuire. You have to figure out how to say lines like "if the light is off then it isn't on" and "if you can't do the math, then get out of the equation" convincingly, while hoping to impress your hot (and older) co-star. The genre of music they want you to sing is not your favorite and not what you think is cool... and being cool is what you want more than anything. You know how brutal the media and fans can be and you've already had multiple people say negative things about you publicly unprovoked. You are extremely anxious, especially because you are so busy that you sometimes forget to eat. You are tired all the time, but refuse to pull back on your work ethic, and there is no adult who will demand you take time off. You're worried everyone is going to see through the fact that you maybe aren't prepared for all this, that the whole thing will crash and burn, leaving you mortified with low sales, horrible reviews, and endless shit-talking from your peers. But then... the album comes out and goes to #1. You had nothing to worry about because you are THE DIVA!!!! Is it the best album ever? Well no! That's okay though... we love it anyway!!! Let's get into Hilary Duff's music career and her debut smash hit album, Metamorphosis.Hilary's Feud With Lindsay Lohan episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/61CIr0fwKPY3mhQlSrrOkl?si=RoIkfA6cS9yP_unnBXNkbwMERCH: https://ultimate-fangirl-apparel.printify.me/PATREON Subscribers heard this episode completely ad-free! Join our community at Patreon.com/AshleeAndJessicast for 180+ bonus podcast episodes & long form video content! Starts at $5 a month, cancel anytime. FOLLOW THE PODCASTInstagram, Threads, TikTok: @ashleeandjessicastSend an email at [email protected] code ASHLEEANDJESSICAST for 15% off on ⁠JessicaSimpson.com⁠FOLLOW LIA Instagram & Twitter: @capriamoon TikTok: @liarussonyc 

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 success of Lizzie, Hilary Duff was able to transition pretty seamlessly into movies. This is where we have to take a closer look at Hilary’s parents, especially her mother Susan, who has been called the “ultimate stage mom” … but was she? In some ways, I admire her for being a trailblazer in terms of taking no shit from Hollywood CEOs and protecting her daughters on and off set. On the other hand, some recent revelations from Hilary changed this episode mid-edit when I felt I could no longer defend her mother. The drama continues as LaLaine (Miranda on Lizzie McGuire) exits the show just 6 episodes shy of the finale and also doesn’t participate in the movie, another issue many have blamed on Susan. More on set issues occurred as Hilary was unhappy with the music she was given to sing (I use that term loosely) in the movie and the outfits she wore… but the it turned out ICONIC anyway!!! Or did it? Many prefer the show to the film… what do you think? However you see it, Susan Duff definitely was a powerhouse… for better or for worse.MERCH: https://ultimate-fangirl-apparel.printify.me/PATREON Subscribers heard this episode completely ad-free! Join our community at Patreon.com/AshleeAndJessicast for 180+ bonus podcast episodes & long form video content! Starts at $5 a month, cancel anytime. FOLLOW THE PODCASTInstagram, Threads, TikTok: @ashleeandjessicastSend an email at [email protected] code ASHLEEANDJESSICAST for 15% off on ⁠JessicaSimpson.com⁠FOLLOW LIA Instagram & Twitter: @capriamoon TikTok: @liarussonyc 

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 that began with acting in plays with sister Haylie in their home state of Texas and ended with superstardom. After some early success, Hilary left Hollywood completely discouraged due to being fired from a high profile gig. The 12-year-old declined auditioning for Lizzie McGuire multiple times before agreeing and almost single-handedly revamping the entire Disney brand for the 2000s. I explain why Hilary became so successful back then and why she has remained in the hearts & minds of millennials to this day. Let's dive in!!MERCH: https://ultimate-fangirl-apparel.printify.me/PATREON Subscribers heard this episode completely ad-free! Join our community at Patreon.com/AshleeAndJessicast for 180+ bonus podcast episodes & long form video content! Starts at $5 a month, cancel anytime. FOLLOW THE PODCASTInstagram, Threads, TikTok: @ashleeandjessicastSend an email at [email protected] code ASHLEEANDJESSICAST for 15% off on ⁠JessicaSimpson.com⁠ + free shipping off $100 or more.FOLLOW LIA Instagram & Twitter: @capriamoon TikTok: @liarussonyc 

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 story about a bunch of people who aren't together anymore? My title of course references Sienna Miller & Jude Law, who dated twice -- 2003-2006 and 2009-2011. I would say they are most remembered for Jude's public apology that came in July 2005 after he cheated with his children's nanny. I was going to just cover the Jude and Sienna of it all because they're certainly enough drama for one episode but then I had to bring in Sadie Frost, the woman who Jude was married to before he met Sienna -- their story is just as concerning, if not moreso, and then of course we all remember when Sienna had a very public affair with Balthazar Getty! Who could forget? Daniel Craig and Sean Penn are in there too... and Orlando Bloom? Girl, it's a lot. This episode includes some very serious topics such as severe mental health issues, abortion, and cheating of course... oh, so much cheating. A lot to learn from these very flawed people but hey, who am I to judge?*Everything in this podcast is alleged, for entertainment purposes only. *MERCH: https://ultimate-fangirl-apparel.printify.me/PATREON Subscribers heard this episode completely ad-free! Join our community at Patreon.com/AshleeAndJessicast for 180+ bonus podcast episodes & long form video content! Starts at $5 a month, cancel anytime. FOLLOW THE PODCASTInstagram, Threads, TikTok: @ashleeandjessicastSend an email at [email protected] code ASHLEEANDJESSICAST for 15% off on ⁠JessicaSimpson.com⁠FOLLOW LIA Instagram & Twitter: @capriamoon TikTok: @liarussonyc 

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 12/31 and everyone is losing their minds so I am here to talk about it all!! The nostalgia, the exquisite pain of moving on, plotholes (or are they?), #conformitygate, status of Eleven and the Mind Flayer, and soooo much more! MERCH: https://ultimate-fangirl-apparel.printify.me/PATREON Subscribers heard this episode completely ad-free! Join our community at Patreon.com/AshleeAndJessicast for 180+ bonus podcast episodes & long form video content! Starts at $5 a month, cancel anytime. FOLLOW THE PODCASTInstagram & TikTok: @ashleeandjessicastTwitter: @ashleejessicast Send an email at [email protected] code ASHLEEANDJESSICAST for 15% off on ⁠JessicaSimpson.com⁠FOLLOW LIA Lia-Russo.com Instagram & Twitter: @capriamoon TikTok: @liarussonyc 

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 movie so interesting to watch year after year. MERCH: https://ultimate-fangirl-apparel.printify.me/PATREON Subscribers heard this episode completely ad-free! Join our community at Patreon.com/AshleeAndJessicast for 180+ bonus podcast episodes & long form video content! Starts at $5 a month, cancel anytime. FOLLOW THE PODCASTInstagram & TikTok: @ashleeandjessicastTwitter: @ashleejessicast Send an email at [email protected] code ASHLEEANDJESSICAST for 15% off on ⁠JessicaSimpson.com⁠FOLLOW LIA Lia-Russo.com Instagram & Twitter: @capriamoon TikTok: @liarussonyc 

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 we had a wild year in pop culture, from Brangelina to the comeback of Mariah Carey, Britney's pregnancy, Tom Cruise jumping on Oprah's couch, The Cult of Rachel Zoe, Nick & Jessica's divorce and so much more!! What's your most unforgettable moment of 2005?MERCH: https://ultimate-fangirl-apparel.printify.me/PATREON Subscribers heard this episode completely ad-free! Join our community at Patreon.com/AshleeAndJessicast for 180+ bonus podcast episodes & long form video content! Starts at $5 a month, cancel anytime. FOLLOW THE PODCASTInstagram & TikTok: @ashleeandjessicastTwitter: @ashleejessicast Send an email at [email protected] code ASHLEEANDJESSICAST for 15% off on ⁠JessicaSimpson.com⁠FOLLOW LIA Lia-Russo.com Instagram & Twitter: @capriamoon TikTok: @liarussonyc 

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 through it with me because we have some absolutely stunning poetry to break down here! They tried to tell me this woman was dumb.... but I knew the truth the whole time... and here is where she proves it again!! MERCH: https://ultimate-fangirl-apparel.printify.me/PATREON Subscribers heard this episode completely ad-free! Join our community at Patreon.com/AshleeAndJessicast for 180+ bonus podcast episodes & long form video content! Starts at $5 a month, cancel anytime. Patreon 50% off code valid til 12/12/25 — 8CD6EFOLLOW THE PODCASTInstagram & TikTok: @ashleeandjessicastTwitter: @ashleejessicast Send an email at [email protected] code ASHLEEANDJESSICAST for 15% off on ⁠JessicaSimpson.com⁠FOLLOW LIA Lia-Russo.com Instagram & Twitter: @capriamoon TikTok: @liarussonyc 

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 Swift album!!! If you've been stressed out by the craziness this week, get ready for some Taypositivity as we are both fans of the album. First we talk about our theatre experience at the listening party event and The Fate of Ophelia music video; then we get into our expectations prior to listening and general thoughts, then we go track-by-track discussing our feelings on each song.PATREON Subscribers heard this episode completely ad-free! Join our community at ⁠Patreon.com/AshleeAndJessicast⁠ for 150+ bonus podcast episodes & long form video content! Starts at $5 a month, cancel anytime. FOLLOW THE PODCASTInstagram, TikTok, Threads: @ashleeandjessicastTwitter: @ashleejessicast Send an email at [email protected] code ASHLEEANDJESSICAST for 15% full priced & new arrival items on ⁠⁠JessicaSimpson.com⁠⁠ - total must be at least $100 before discountFOLLOW LIA Lia-Russo.com Instagram & Twitter: @capriamoon TikTok: @liarussonyc FOLLOW KATTikTok: @kattkellyhttps://www.katkellyugc.com/

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 that it deserves its VERY OWN episode!!! In this song, Jessica once again processes her brutal heartbreak through the art of the past... this time, it's the Great Gatsby. It's time for English class, lets dive in!!PATREON Subscribers heard this episode completely ad-free! Join our community at Patreon.com/AshleeAndJessicast for 150+ bonus podcast episodes & long form video content! Starts at $5 a month, cancel anytime. FOLLOW THE PODCASTInstagram & TikTok: @ashleeandjessicastTwitter: @ashleejessicast Send an email at [email protected] code ASHLEEANDJESSICAST for 15% full priced & new arrival items on ⁠JessicaSimpson.com⁠ - total must be at least $100 before discountFOLLOW LIA Lia-Russo.com Instagram & Twitter: @capriamoon TikTok: @liarussonyc