About this episode
Beyond The Blinds’ Troy McEady joins Pop Pantheon for a double header on a pair of TRL-era pop princess sisters, Jessica and Ashlee Simpson. Louie and Troy track Jessica and Ashlee’s upbringing in Texas, Jessica’s failed attempts at teen stardom via Disney and Christian music and her breakthrough with 1999’s “I Wanna Love You Forever” and Sweet Kisses . Then they discuss 2001’s robotic Irresistible and the surprising vehicle for Jessica’s biggest success, MTV’s Newlyweds: Nick & Jessica , which boosted 2003’ In This Skin . Next, they tackle Ashlee’s rocket to stardom with The Ashlee Simpson Show and 2004’s scrappy, guitar-driven Autobiography and her quick demise following her infamous performance on Saturday Night Live . Finally, they unpack how the Simpson sisters’ pop careers fizzled out and rank both in the official Pop Pantheon. Listen to Pop Pantheon's Jessica & Ashlee Simpson Essentials Playlist Join Pop Pantheon: All Access, Our Patreon Channel, for Exclusive Content and More Buy Tickets to Pop Pantheon Live: Britney's Memoir, Music & Legacy on 11/2 In Pasadena Come to Gorgeous Gorgeous NYC: Halloween Edition on October 27 Come to Gorgeous Gorgeous LA on November 10 Shop Merch in Pop Pantheon's Store Follow Troy McEady on Twitter Follow Troy McEady on Instagram Follow DJ Louie XIV on Instagram Follow DJ Louie XIV on Twitter Follow Pop Pantheon on Instagram Follow Pop Pantheon on Twitter