Before There Were #Hashtags

Eric Dahlinger

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.

47 Episodes

47. How You Doin Wendy
12/22/2022
48:09
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
12/14/2022
54:37
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.
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45. Animaigic For Christmas (Rankin and Bass)
12/8/2022
51:19
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
10/31/2022
52:44
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
10/19/2022
52:19
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
10/12/2022
46:44
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
9/14/2022
50:17
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
9/7/2022
58:23
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?
6/8/2022
50:27
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
5/25/2022
49:12
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".

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Before There Were #Hashtags

Eric Dahlinger

47 Episodes

47. How You Doin Wendy

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

45. Animaigic For Christmas (Rankin and Bass)

44. Spooktober: the 27 Club

43. Spooktober: Hocus Pocus

42. Queer, Christian Icons: Aly and AJ

41. Queen Hilary VS Duchess Lindsay

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

39. Is Paris Hilton's Music Good?

38. Center Stage: Turn out Luke