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Fifteen years ago, I went to something called Movie Camp. It was 2010. I was 17. I had no idea what I was doing there — and no idea that this weird little summer activity would end up shaping the rest of my life. Because Movie Camp is where I met Myron.Yes — that Myron.… Read more

Let’s set the scene: It’s the early 2000s. I’ve just walked into a shop like WHSmith or Woolworths. My eyes land on a display that radiates pink, glitter, and girl power energy. It’s Bubblegum — the brand. The aesthetic. The vibe. Groovy Chick. Disco Diva. Sleepover Club energy.And if you were lucky enough, you could… Read more

A Pop Culture Tribute by Asten Clarke If you didn’t spend at least part of your childhood assigning Spice Girl identities to your friend group, were you even alive in the late ’90s and early 2000s? The Spice Girls weren’t just a pop group.They were a lifestyle. A movement. A school disco staple.They taught us… Read more

A Musical Memory by Asten Clarke Once upon a time, before Spotify playlists and TikTok virality, there was only one way to discover new music: free CDs sellotaped to the front of a magazine. And one day, I hit the jackpot. A Polly Pocket CD. Yes — that Polly Pocket. Tiny outfits, plastic playsets, and… Read more

A Proper British Nostalgia Post by Asten Clarke There are two types of people in this world:1. Those who watched The Inbetweeners religiously and can quote every single line.2. Liars. For many of us, this chaotic Channel 4 comedy defined an era — the awkward teenage phase where you tried to be cool, failed miserably,… Read more

A Nostalgia Trip by Asten Clarke Let’s be real: there was a time when Twilight ruled our lives. Whether you were Team Edward, Team Jacob, or just there for the chaotic energy of the baseball scene, Twilight was the moment. The hair. The staring. The glitter. The inexplicable use of “Bella, where the hell have… Read more

(Because if you’re gonna be traumatised, you might as well be iconic while it happens.) 💥 Disclaimer: Daisy is not legally or emotionally qualified to give advice. Proceed with caution. Or don’t. I’m not your mum. 💅 🧷 1. Choose Violence (Fashionably) 🎭 2. Drama Class = Survival Tactics “Daisy, you can’t just say ‘my… Read more

(Or: Just because I’m called Asten doesn’t mean I didn’t live for Top of the Pops) So maybe I didn’t have a name you could find on a glittery pencil case or a Love Hearts necklace.Maybe I had to explain it, spell it, repeat it, and then still get called Austin.But don’t get it twisted… Read more

Welcome to the first terrifying chapter of ADN’s Fear Files — aka the strange, slightly ridiculous things that traumatised me as a child. Today’s story? The Budweiser frogs. Let’s rewind to the 00s. I’m a kid, chilling out, probably eating Wotsits, watching something innocent on CITV or Nickelodeon. Life is good… until they appear. “Bud…… Read more

So apparently, 2006 was 19 years ago.Which means that High School Musical is now old enough to vote.Let that sink in.Troy Bolton could legally walk into a polling station and write “Vote Sharpay” on the ballot. Meanwhile, I’m sitting here like: And to make matters worse, I’m nearly 33.Which means it’s been three whole years… Read more