It's the age of the podcast. Most people either make them, listen to them, or do both! Television of the '90s and 2000s makes for excellent subject matter, and tons of creative people are jumping on the podcasting bandwagon to talk about those years.
You don't want to get stuck with hosts who love to hear themselves talk, or who don't really know what they're talking about. Thankfully, there are some skilled folks out there making great podcasts. Here are the 10 best podcasts right now for discussions on TV of the 1990s and 2000s.
The Daily Popcast with Lance Bass
This podcast varies in pop culture-related content, but it has over a week's worth of content that '90s/'00s television fans can't miss. Lance has interviewed every member of *NSYNC (and he gets interviewed, too!) to commemorate the twentieth anniversary of their No Strings Attached album release. There are additional episodes going further into the history of *NSYNC. This boy band became a pop culture phenomenon in the late '90s and early 2000s, and fans continue to ire them and listen to their music. Their music videos and guest appearances lit up television screens in their heyday. Check out the Daily Popcast, and while you're at it, watch the documentary The Boy Band Con: The Lou Perlman Story to learn even more about the band's history.
Bunny Ears
Macaulay Culkin is a marvel of the modern world. The Home Alone celebrity is living his best life and sharing it with friends on the Bunny Ears podcast. He talks about all manner of things, but there are '90s-themed episodes and guests of '90s/'00s fame (notably actors Bob Saget and Josh Peck). Culkin doesn't have much of a filter, so be prepared for some colorful conversations.
Big Orange Couch: The '90s Nickelodeon Podcast
The team at Big Orange Couch seeks to cover all things Nickelodeon on this podcast. They bring back classics from the 1990s, like You Can't Do That on Television and The Amanda Show.
They branch out from time to time and have even done a ranking of non-Nickelodeon '90s shows. Their discussions are fun to listen to, and they put out content quite frequently, so there's always something new to look out for. There are already 152 episodes to go enjoy on many platforms.
Worst Ever Podcast
Alaa Khaled and Christine Lakin hold nothing back on their appropriately named Worst Ever Podcast. Their regular interviews are full of trade secrets and embarrassing moments in the industry. Guests are usually friends with Alaa and Christine. Some of the best episodes are those with Boy Meets World cast Danielle Fishel and Will Friedle, and some of the wackiest include the two episodes with Seventh Heaven's Adam LaVorgna. Tons of shows from the '90s and 2000s are covered in the stories shared on this podcast.
Disney Channel Power Hour
Austin Geter and Kendyll Romine speak enthusiastically and conduct themselves professionally when it comes to their High School Musical trilogy and spend several conversations on High School Musical: The Musical: The Series. They just need to make more episodes!
Wildchats: Get'cha Head In The Podcast
high school students Sara and Tiffany as they discuss an excellent variety of Disney Channel favorites. These co-hosts are ardent fans of past and present programming. Their knowledge of Disney Channel's history and impact is impressive, but they keep things fresh, too. These adorable podcasters state on their website that "they decided they were 100% qualified to start a podcast about all things Disney Channel—revisiting the '90s and '00s content that shaped a generation."
Even Stevens Ranked
Brittany Butler and Ethan Brehm have reviewed and ranked every single episode of Even Stevens, and there are 65 of them! In addition to their written work, these two host a podcast called "Even Stevens Ranked." They carefully analyze every episode and discuss its ranking; they've finished the entire first season. Occasionally, they also interview key players from Even Stevens like Jim Wise (Coach Tugnut), Matt Dearborn (series creator), and Tom Virtue (Steve Stevens). With the advent of Disney+, the podcast is the perfect accompaniment to a rewatch of Even Stevens.
The Watch
Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald of The Ringer team up to discuss all things television. They've been at it since 2017, and while their main focus is current television, they pay attention to the broader historical and cultural television landscape. Greenwald, Ryan, and their staff create frequent rankings, like the 100 best television episodes of this century.
It's a great podcast for anyone who loves television and wants to keep up with news on the streaming platforms that bring us both current and nostalgic television.
Speech Bubble
Butch Hartman and Jace Diehl have something special with the Speech Bubble podcast. Though they are a little behind on episodes, there is a magnificent store of interviews with '90s and 2000s popular culture icons and aficionados. Notable guests include: actor David Henrie from Wizards of Waverly Place, multi-talented filmmaker Don Hahn, musician and Nickelodeon sensation Drake Bell, and writer Stacey Grant, the Snapchat editor and nostalgia expert at Seventeen. The interviews are always delightful, and viewers learn a little bit about Hartman's illustrious animation career in some of the conversations. Many episodes are also in video form on YouTube.
Defunctland
Kevin Perjurer's Defunctland is a podcast and video channel about the theme parks and television shows that are no more. Perjurer does his research, and it shows. On his solo episodes, he shares an insane amount of facts, but it's never boring. On episodes where he interviews others, he is always prepared with fascinating questions for the guests. He has gone on deep dives into the extinct Nickelodeon hotel, the large puppets of Pooh's Corner, and so much more. His guests include former Disney Stars such as Hannah Montana's Mitchel Musso and Bear in the Big Blue House's very own Bear, Noel MacNeal.