# Lou Perlman

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From Boy Bands to 'Dirty Pop': Michael Johnson’s Inside Story on Lou Perlman and Pop Music’s Golden Age (The Velvet)

In this episode, Kelly and Chip sit down with Michael Johnson, the producer of Netflix’s 'Dirty Pop' and former boy bander, to talk about how he got discovered by Lou Perlman. Michael shares what it was like growing up alongside the members of NSYNC and Backstreet Boys and gives us a peek behind th…

The Dark Side of Pop: Was Lou Pearlman a Genius or a Villain? Michael Johnson Breaks It Down (The Edge)

In the second part of this two-part series, Kelly and Chip explore the complex legacy of Lou Perlman with Michael Johnson. They tackle the big question—was Perlman a hero or a villain? Michael opens up about the emotional and mental whirlwind of it all, plus gives us a glimpse into his upcoming pro…

Episode 114: Is David Zaslav the New Andy Reid?

Send us Fan Mail Angelo, Rhea, and Jay are back to discuss the absolute ABOMINABLE treatment that David Zaslav has inflicted on Clint Eastwood by dumping Juror #2 into 50 screens for an embarrassingly small limited run before coming to streamers in December.  Angelo has a review of the movie and a …

Boybands and Performative Masculinity- Episode #830

Cathy and Todd look at how groups like Backstreet Boys, *NSYNC, Boyz II Men, and One Direction shaped pop culture and redefined what young men were allowed to sing about. They created space for emotion, love, and vulnerability on stage, but always within a carefully controlled, marketable image. Fr…

12/13 Fri. Hr. 1 - Most played videos of the decade.

Lori gets her ear wax removed...again. Notable obit: actor Danny Aiello. The story of Lou Perlman, the man who ripped off the boy bands. A new song from Harry Styles. Most played videos of the decade. Taylor Swift accepts the artist of the decade award. The new musical "Six". Learn more about…

Episode 90 Dirty Pop: The Boy Band Scam (Netflix)

This week, we cast a Fairy Bread wand over the doco on Netflix, Dirty Pop: The Boy Band Scandal - what did Lou Perlman get up to ???? Plus, Fairy Bread regular segments - What's My Line, Bandle On The Run, Call My Lawyer and  3 newish products with What's That Like? and Kitchen Tips. Shake, sprinkl…

Boy Band Series: Backstreet Boys, Part 1

Send us Fan Mail From auditions in Orlando to international stardom, listen in as we talk all things Backstreet Boys (including infamous band manager Lou Perlman).  And find out if you can keep up with our lyric revisits -- or fill in our own gaps.  Stay tuned for our Part 2 that delves into the in…

S14 Ep31: Why RAYE Could Be a 90's Artist, J.Lo at Coachella & Joey Fatone's Boy Band Confidential!

Kelly and Sharon kick off the show with their 90’s Playlist Picks of the Week and a recap of their concert night out seeing RAYE live in Montreal. The ladies share why her talent feels timeless and why Kelly believes she would have been just as fabulous if her career had launched in the 90’s.   The…

What Happens When You Get Famous Young

AJ McLean and Cody Simpson open up about the darker side of the music industry, from exploitation and manipulation behind the scenes to the personal fallout of becoming famous too young. AJ reflects on Lou Pearlman, the betrayal at the heart of the Backstreet Boys’ rise, and what it cost the band…

How Lou Perlman Built Pop Stardom Then Built A Scam

Send in your music story! Lou Perlman didn’t just “manage” pop. He engineered it. And somehow, after helping launch the Backstreet Boys and NSYNC, the same story spirals into deception, ugly contracts, and the early framework of a scandal that later gets labeled as one of the largest Ponzi schemes …