About this episode

Jackie and Danielle interview Derek Berry about the creation and impact of viral nostalgia pop-ups.

Jackie and Danielle sit down with immersive experience creator and producer Derek Berry, the mastermind behind iconic pop-ups like Saved by the Max, Good Burger, Golden Girls Kitchen, and more. From recreating beloved TV and movie worlds to working with legends like Kevin Smith and Kel Mitchell, Derek shares how nostalgia became one of the biggest forces in entertainment. In this episode, the crew dives into: The origin story behind Saved by the Max and Derek’s first viral pop culture experience Behind-the-scenes stories from Mooby’s pop-ups during COVID Why immersive nostalgia events resonate so deeply with millennials and Y2K fans Dream pop-up ideas The rise of fandom communities through Comic-Con culture, themed bars, and experiential dining If you love nostalgic movie podcasts, immersive experiences, themed pop-ups, Kevin Smith stories, or deep-cut ‘90s and early 2000s movie references, this episode is packed with pop culture goodness. Drop your favorite nostalgic pop-up idea in the comments, and let us know which movie or TV world you’d want to step inside. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and follow No More Late Fees for more Y2K movie reviews, interviews, and nostalgic…

People in this episode

Hosts: Jackie, Danielle

Guest: Derek Berry

Topics covered

• nostalgia pop-ups
• immersive experiences
• pop culture
• fandom communities
• 90s and early 2000s movies

Keywords

• nostalgic pop-ups
• immersive experiences
• 90s nostalgia
• pop culture
• Comic-Con culture

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Saved by the Max, Good Burger, Golden Girls Kitchen

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