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Yestergays with Justin Sylvester and Blakely Thornton

Strap in and dial-up! Yestergays with Justin Sylvester and Blakely Thonton rewinds to the juiciest pop culture moments that defined a generation. From AIM obsessions and Brangelina’s breakup to Napster’s rebellion and Ricky Martin’s brave reveal, we revisit the chaos, glory, and glitter of yesteryear. Each episode spotlights 2–3 unforgettable events from this week in history, filtered through Justin & Blakely’s hilarious, unfiltered memories. It’s not just nostalgia! It’s a riotous romp through the moments that made us who we are (for better or worse).

Latest Episodes:

The Fallout of Lilith Fair Oct 07, 2025

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Justin & Blakely discuss the Lilith Fair tour, the treatment of female artists in the late 90s, and the connection between Lilith Fair and Game of Thrones! PLUS: Blakely's problem with Younger, the iconic Law Roach, Reese Witherspoon's impression of Nicole Kidman, which actor would Blakely want to have a sex scene with? And of course... SELENA & BENNY'S WEDDING!

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Paranormal Catfish Halloween Sep 30, 2025

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Spooky season is upon us! Justin and Blakely discuss some all-time horror classics and terrifying new documentaries INCLUDING Paranormal Activity, Halloween, aka Charlie Sheen, and Unknown Number: The High School Catfish!! Why won't Michael Myers die? How is Charlie Sheen still alive? Are ghosts scarier than racism? And why you should never trust a white woman with a weak chin!!

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Indecent Proposal? NOT TODAY! Sep 23, 2025

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Justin & Blakely share their adoration for the iconic Hillary Duff and remember Paul Newman's friend, Robert Redford. PLUS: Coach and Gap are making a comeback! Is Cardi B the drama?? Why Adele is the black Mary J Blige! Which celebrities can ACTUALLY cook? TLC rhyming "me" with "me" - KATSEYE and Tate McRae at the VMAs! AND is Benson Boone Gen Z's Justin Timberlake?

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Who's Your Favorite Hollywood Chris?? Sep 09, 2025

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THIS WEEK: Justin and Blakely emotionally process the matrimony of Taylor & Travis, remember the 1966 debut of Star Trek, rank the top Chris' in Hollywood (Evans, Pine, Pratt, and Hemsworth), discuss the southern vampiric chaos of True Blood, and list their Top 5 Celebrity Friends (who they don't know)!

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Lil Nas X Has Bad Friends Sep 02, 2025

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THIS WEEK: Justin & Blakely remember LIVING SINGLE and the TV coverage of Princess Diana's funeral. PLUS: Why you might have better friends than Lil Nas X, why Yestergays does NOT care about the Cracker Barrel logo, Justin's favorite E! News interviews, AND will Taylor Swift perform at the Super Bowl?!

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Dead Celebrity Hitlist Edition! Aug 26, 2025

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We can drop you off, but we can't pick you up! Justin & Blakely reminisce about their childhood huffy journeys, burning DVDs from Netflix, and things Tupac was allowed to say on the radio! PLUS: Would Princess Diana be the head of Vogue today? Blakely's Traitors casting theory AND why he could not be persuaded to go on Big Brother!

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Where Would Aaliyah Be Today? Aug 19, 2025

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There must be some TBT in the atmosphere! Justin & Blakely remember Aaliyah and discuss where she would be now AND the 2000 teen comedy classic BRING IT ON! PLUS: Was Anna Wintour trolling with the September 2025 issue of Vogue? How fierce is this season of Project Runway? Watching 9/11 LIVE on TV - Why Jennifer Aniston is STILL hot - Justin's thoughts on Gwyneth Paltrow's new tell all book - and the history of Pepsi and black American culture!

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Loosen Up My Buttons! Aug 12, 2025

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Never make plans after a gay brunch! Justin and Blakely discuss memories of the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show - Does David Foster actually like the limelight - AND the infamous Pussycat Dolls AMA performance featuring Melody Thornton's vocal solo! PLUS: Brody Jenner - Boyz II Men - Vitamin C - En Vogue - Robbie Williams - Lisa Loeb - the legacy of Sisqo's Thong Song - the scandal surrounding K. P. & Envyi's Shawty Swing My Way!

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I WANT MY MTV: The Real World, The Osbournes, & Carson Daly Aug 05, 2025

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Justin & Blakely share their all time favorite music videos, pay tribute to Ozzy Osbourne's imprint on MTV, give Carson Daly his flowers, and discuss the WILDEST season of the Real World!! PLUS: Teen Mom, MTV's Diary, The Challenge, I Want To Be A VJ, the legacy of Tyra Banks, why you should NEVER cross Tami Roman, why Blakely wants to be a WAG, the time Blakely met Carl Nassif at a Taylor Swift concert, AND remembering Malcolm Jamal Warner.

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Drowning in Fame: Waterworld, Beyonce, and Kelly & Mark! Jul 29, 2025

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Does child abuse build stars? Justin and Blakely discuss the 1995 box office bomb WATERWORLD and celebrate 25 years of KELLY RIPA on TV!! PLUS: Who would you recast for today's Waterworld? Does Beyonce know what Apple Pay is? Is Diana Ross reclaiming pickup trucks? What did Justin learn when he worked at Ed Hardy? How does Blakely administer Narcan? Would Justin be Kelly Ripa & Mark Consuelos' third? Why Jurassic Park is for white people AND MORE CHRISTMAS TRUTH BOMBS!!

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