Podcast

Yestergays with Justin Sylvester and Blakely Thornton

Comedy, TV & Film

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).

Episodes
75
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
47 min
On air since
2025
Latest episode
18 hours ago

Episodes

75 episodes, newest first

  1. Stealing Flowers, Modern Feminism & Filming with the Enemy

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    THIS WEEK: Kyle Cooke vs West Wilson - Joan Smalls vs Candice Swanepoel - Britani Bateman vs Mary Cosby - takeaways from the Mike Tyson documentary - Wonder Woman 1984 and why women have the right to fail - and Blakely pays a compliment to a Kardashian!!! PLUS: Is Daisy Toye delusional? Will we ever get a black James Bond? Did Amanda Batula blow her own life up? And is Tom Brady the hottest eligible celebrity bachelor on the market??

    Yestergays is sponsored by Lola Blankets! Get 35% off select products for the holidays with code YESTERGAYS at http://LolaBlankets.com

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    51 min
  2. Jane Fonda, Kelly Ripa & Being Problematic in the 80s!

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    On this week's throwback episode: Jane Fonda and nepo babies, playing mahjong with Kelly Ripa, why Cassie deserves a comeback, and why it was okay to be problematic in the 80s!

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    37 min
  3. Shane Gillis, Street Fighter, and Who Wants to be a Press Secretary?!

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    The guys react to the Shane Gillis SNL monologue and discuss the criteria for being the white house press secretary! What can we expect from Street Fighter and the Baywatch reboot? What Housewives trope do we need to retire?? Why does Justin wants to talk with Meghan Markle? AND Blakely say THREE NICE THINGS ABOUT JEFF BEZOS!

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    50 min
  4. Remember To Vote: The Million Man March and #MeToo

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    SERIOUSLY. REMEMBER TO VOTE. Justin and Blakely discuss the 1995 Million March in Washington DC, Alyssa Milano and the start of the #MeToo movement, and how Ultimate Girls Trip bridges our political divide. PLUS: Remembering Paul Revere Williams, Justin gushes over Oliver Hudson and Blakely actually says three nice things about Kim Kardashian!!!

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    50 min
  5. How Famous Do You WANT To Be?

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    Justin lets Gaby & Steve kiki with him about Gypsy Rose Blanchard, Jacob Elordi, Pete Davidson, and what the VMAs has become! Does Netflix love a white lady in trouble? What level of celebrity does Justin Sylvester want to be? And is monoculture ACTUALLY dead?

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    48 min
  6. I Come Here To See White People

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    On this week's throwback episode, Justin and Blakely remember music icons Marvin Gaye and Biggie Smalls, and discuss the legacy of Fox basic cable TV (Cops, Cheaters, Married with Children, Martin), Tom Brady's chaos era, and what drug you need to be on to fight Alan Ritchson!

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    31 min
  7. Emmys + Mormon Wives Recap

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    Who was best dressed at the Emmys red carpet? Who should NOT have won at the Emmys? What does Blakely have to say to Troye Sivan? Plus: MORMON WIVES RECAP, Millie Bobby Brown's second baby, and those silly things that Law Roach says!

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    37 min
  8. A to Z: All About THE D!

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    Everyone loves a coming of age story... Justin & Blakley run down the list of hottest men who had them d*ckmatized back in the cut INCLUDING Morris Chestnut, Brian Austin Green, Shemar Moore, Nick Lachey, Taye Diggs, Harrison Ford AND MORE! PLUS: A recap of REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ORANGE COUNTY SEASON 20 and who is the real HBIC??

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    36 min
  9. Nina Parker

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    TV veteran, fashion designer, and Keep It podcast host NINA PARKER joins Justin & Blakely for a VERY candid discussion of what went on behind the scenes when E! News ended, the power dynamics of working in television, the ups and downs of Nina and Justin's relationship, how to process grief and trauma, and why Gen Z likes fighting about non-issues on the internet!

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    50 min
  10. RIP Dolly Parton! Meghan's UK Return! And Real Housewives of London!

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    Justin & Blakely pay homage to culture icon Dolly Parton, share their feelings about Meghan and Harry going back to the UK (and what they SHOULD have done in the US), and their newfound love of RHOL!

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    43 min
  11. Jordana Brewster

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    Today, it's all about FAMILY! Jordana Brewster chats with Blakely about the 25th anniversary of The Fast and the Furious, her suggestions for future F&F storylines, and the "fever dream" theory! PLUS: How she balanced going to Yale and her acting career in the 90s, working on The Faculty and The Other Two, being brutally honest with your children, seeing celebrities at ALO, Mark Wahlberg, and why everyone hates women!! REMEMBER TO GO SEE THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS IN THEATERS NOW!

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    57 min
  12. Diarra Kilpatrick

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    Blakely is joined by the incredible Diarra Kilpatrick to discuss the whimsical mystery romance world of Diarra from Detroit (now streaming on Paramount+)!

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    50 min
  13. A to Z: Canceled But Came Back!

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    Call it a comeback! Justin and Blakley discuss their favorite celebrity comebacks including Robert Downey Jr, Lindsay Lohan, Tina Turner, and Paul Reubens! PLUS: Paris vs Lindsay! Should Justin and Blakely be in the Real Friends of WeHo reboot?? AND Harry & Meghan and why white people don't know how to cut off their families!

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    38 min
  14. Emma Roberts Obsession! A Seth Rogen Shout-Out! Our Wildest Dating Confessions!

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    THIS WEEK: Emma Roberts gets married! Blakely has SOOO many questions about Kevin Hart and Teyana Taylor's on-screen romance! The biggest Comic-Con announcements including Marvel's new Black Panther (David Jonsson), and Ryan Gosling's Ghost Rider, Pedro Pascal's Chanel moment, and a special shout out to sexy Seth Rogan! PLUS, retro hot takes: King Charles vs. Prince William, Michael Jackson's shocking Beatles catalog power move over Paul McCartney, and the Macarena phenomenon! And... the real and personal - dating after heartbreak, hockey player horror stories, and why Hinge might be over.

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    50 min
  15. Odyssey Review! Tom Brady vs Dave Portnoy! And Controlled Crash Outs!

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    Would Blakely fight Tom Holland? Does Cardi B need better pickers? What exactly is a controlled crash out? Is Tom Brady just now finding himself at the age of 48? What were they thinking with the World Cup half time show?? And did Blakely hate the Odyssey as much as we thought he would? PLUS: Drake trying to kiss Rihanna at the VMA's and why Law Roach is the GOAT!!

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    47 min
  16. Jameela Jamil

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    Let's talk "beauty standards" as actor, comedian, and activist Jameela Jamil joins her friends Blakely & Justin to discuss the rampant fatphobia in the fashion industry, having a whirlwind career by the age of 30, her inspired love life with singer-songwriter James Blake, why "ease" is ruining the music industry, and some of the most memorable stories from her podcast WRONG TURNS!

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    50 min
  17. A to Z: Better Have My Money!

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    WARNING: This episode features the most heated conversation in Yestergays history. The topic: The Taylor Swift and other guy Madison Square Garden Wedding! ALSO: TLC vs Pebbles, Scarlett Johansson vs Disney, and Tiger Woods golden boy image burns to the ground! PLUS: Justin will tell you why you should NEVER come for Madonna!!

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    37 min
  18. Partying with Teyana! Kyle Cooke in the kitchen! And Karamo + Jussie!

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    Justin & Blakely are reunited! And there's LOTS to catch up on INLCUDING partying with Teyana Taylor and losing your house keys, why Keke Palmer and Lena Lena Waithe make the guys nervous, Blakely's appearance on Not Suitable For Work, and why Mindy Kaling is scared of him! PLUS: Is Kyle Cooke doing too much? Are Karamo Brown and Jussie Smollet for real?? Should Serena Williams just stay at home? Is Earth too ghetto for an alien invasion? AND a star studded tribute to Vivica A Fox!

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    39 min
  19. Blakely Unleashed!

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    No Justin. No rules. It's Blakely's big day out and NO ONE is safe! THIS WEEK: Do we really need more hocky dramas? Did Live Aid ACTUALLY heal the world? Why do all white women look like Tate McRae? Should The Rock be more openly political? Guess how Blakely feels about the new Meta Glasses!! AND THE BUDDING SITUATIONSHIP BETWEEN KEKE PALMER AND SEAN EVANS!! PLUS: Blakely's deep cut favorite Nick at Nite show, Zendaya rocking a Spider-Man t-shirt on the red carpet, AND we learn something new about Blakely's prep school experience!

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    47 min
  20. Messica Simpson! The Worst Way to Serve Custody Papers! And A Taylor Swift Theory!

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    Is West permanently gone from Summer House? What is the WORST way to serve your ex custody papers? If you were a billionaire, would YOU want to get married at Madison Square Garden? PLUS: Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo's divorce, Collin Gosselin's bombshell memoir reveal, and Producer Steve ruins Justin's dream of being on Dateline!

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    30 min