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Grab your frosted tips and denim jackets because we’ve got a member of 90s music royalty in this episode! From his rise to *NSYNC superstardom to Broadway hits like & JULIET, Joey Fatone drops into the neighborhood for a big-hearted convo about how friendships last when life gets loud. He dishes on about being the “harmonic glue” of *NSYNC, why tough love and follow-through matter more than grand gestures, and the long-distance habits that keep the connection alive. We swap stories about that infamous cut STAR WARS: ATTACK OF THE CLONES cameo and an awkward family dinner with Lance Bass, then test Joey’s Star Wars trivia (hint: he’s a Jedi Master). Despite being upstaged by his poodles, Vinny and Bruno, Joey’s true superpower shines through: communication. It’s equal parts behind-the-scenes pop history and a friendship playbook you can use today.
(00:00:00) Cold Open – Joey Fatone’s Dog Vinny Steals the Spotlight
(00:01:49) Welcome: Friendship, Fame, and Fun
(00:06:02) Pageants & Golden Corral: nostalgia lightning round
(00:08:04) Ashley’s Live Taste Test: Spanish vegan olive oil almond cookies
(00:09:32) Hypes & Gripes: Missing socks (👻), IRL friend reunions, and the joy of the grocery store
(00:26:27) Good Gossip: Australian postman or laundry man?
(00:32:46) Neighborhood Drop-In: Special Guest Joey Fatone (*NSYNC)
(00:36:09) High School HypeFriends: How a tough drama teacher shaped Joey Fatone’s career
(00:38:44) Why Florida’s Dr. Phillips High School spawned so many stars
(00:40:17) Theater troupe throwback with Michael
(00:42:55) Positivity with guardrails: tough love in his friendships
(00:45:28) Long-distance friendships that stick
(00:47:21) You’ve gotta work before you “kiki”
(00:49:12) Meet Bruno: Joey Fatone’s Poodle and Podcast Scene-Stealer
(00:57:21) *NSYNC as friendship and family
(00:58:45) Culture shock dinner: Lance Bass meets Joey’s family
(01:16:41) Life after *NSYNC: pivoting
(01:21:11) The Attack of the Clones cameo that didn’t make the cut
(01:24:07) Padawan or Master: Joey Fatone’s ‘Star Wars’ quiz showdown
(01:31:48) One Last Thing: Why communication is Joey Fatone’s superpower
Join us in our friendship revolution, one HypeFriend (and one barking poodlebye, bye, bye) at a time!
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