About this episode

Kelli Williams and Ilana Kaplan discuss fandom, celebrity journalism, and the evolution of pop culture careers in the digital age.

This week Kelli is joined by journalist and author Ilana Kaplan! The two talk about their shared love of being a fan, turning a love of pop culture into a career, and how celebrity journalism has changed in the digital age. Get ready for a fun conversation about fandom, celebrity, and everything in between! Follow Ilana on Instagram! - https://www.instagram.com/lanikaps Join the N&N Patreon - www.patreon.com/NostalgiaandNowPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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