Idol Nation
Are you an American Idol super fan longing for a community that shares your passion for the show? This official, unofficial American Idol podcast is for you! Join cohosts Lauren and Laura, two Idol (and F45) obssessed millennials as they recap each week's episode, crunch the Idol data, potentially engage in heated debates, spill the tea of our beloved Katy, Luke and Lionel, and the share stories that warmed our cold, dark hearts. You won't want to miss!Hosts: @LaurenBCantrell and @lauracosenzo Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/idol-nation/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
Waddup Idol Nation!
We've got a special little episode for you today - our review of The Losers Circle concert in Nashville, TN! That's right, former guest co-host
and bestie, Whitney Loring, hopped on a plane with yours truly and set sail for Music City, where we were treated to an awesome concert experience by everyone's favorite season 21 Idol contestants.
A collaborative effort, humbly spearheaded by PJae, this show was ...
Plug in that In-Styler and pull out those hair serums, we’ve got our first behind the scenes special guest on the pod! Get ready to feel confident, beautiful, and free as the sweet voice of Hollywood Hair Guy and American Idol Head Stylist - Department of Hair, DEAN BANOWeTZ, joins the pod! Dean’s styled hair for Leeza Gibbons, Simon Cowell, Ryan Seacrest, Jennifer Hudson, Kelly Clarkson, Tony Robbins, Shark Tank's Lori G...
This week, rather than a season wrap-up, we are bringing you.. a special guest interview with none other than...ADIN BOYER!
Adin was a contestant on season 21 of American Idol, where he advanced to the top 55, and received major accolades from Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, and songwriting mentor Phillip Phillips. He's released another new single called Tranquilize, and is currently hard at work arranging the remainder o...
On this incredibly special episode, we celebrate mothers just as American Idol contestants and judges did this week! That's right America (and the other countries tuning in), my Mom joins this episode of the podcast as our guest host! She will not be sharing her social medial handle because she is a private lady. The Disney magic is in full force for the top 5, as they welcome their families to Disney Land before performing those ...
Well y'all... this is an episode for the RECORD BOOKS! We welcome the one, the only - singer/songwriter extraordinaire, guitarist, everyone’s best friend: OLIVER STEELE to the virtual studio. This is by far one of my favorite interviews of all time - the convo just flowed like the sweet sound of Oliver's range/voice/spirit/other music terms. We cover everything from his musical influences to how he produces his original work, the A...
Hear ye, hear ye! History was in the making this week as the producers, brought us truly one of the best American Idol episodes of all time. As Lionel and Katy sent brief LIVE messages from across the pond, we were greeted by the legitimate king (not Lebron James). But more importantly, we had pop superstar Ed Sheeran, and 90's Icon, ALANIS MORISSETTE joining Luke at the judges table! WOW! Each contestant performed an Alanis solo a...
Alert. We present our first contestant interview of the season!
Dim the lights... EMMA BUSSE is in the house! Join us as Emma gives us the inside scoop of her love of theater and the arts, her American
Idol experience, and just a good ole time. Emma is probably the chillest contestant we've had on the show, despite likely having the most knowledge and training in music theory and practice - I am not an expert in this realm...
This week American Idol brought us excitement, fond farewells, and some of the best performances we've seen yet! On night one we celebrate the glory of the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame as contestants pick songs from only artists who have joined this esteemed and exclusive club - like the one and only, LIONEL RICHIE! Contestants are joined by former idol, Adam Lambert, for inspiration and fashion flair. Night two brings us an epic, batt...
Again celebrating their #21 bday, this week kicks off with a major glow-up for the @americanidol stage! As the contestants "fight for their LIVES" aka votes from #America and the judges become self-proclaimed avatars of themselves, we watch the top 26 become 20 and the #top20 become 12 with very mixed feelings. Emotional roller coaster to the extreme! On this special episode of the #podcast, we welcome Guest-Host @jmeier108 to shar...
On this episode we cover:🌸Pa...
On this incredibly exciting episode we welcome Bennett Scheer, host and creator of the American Idol Unaired podcast! Switching from his normal role as host to the hot seat, he spills more than a spot of Idol tea. After nearly a year's worth of interviews with American Idol contestants, he has a lot to share! Bennett’s on Instagram and TikTok @tvmusicguy.
Be sure to also follow American Idol Unaired on @idolunairedpodcast for al...
On this episode of the pod, theTop 24, turned Top 26, turned Top....25 (?).. are revealed as we close out season 21 Hollywood week! It was abittersweet two-night rollercoaster of emotion as we said goodbye to some fan favorites. We ask the serious questions.. what is the name of the "mostunlikely trio", how can we get to the finale, who should have made it to Hawaii and who we could have passed on - and most importantly, ...
On this episode of the podcast we relive, celebrate, and cry (inside) over the return of Hollywood week and all it's glory! We dive deeper into the lives of our beloved contestants, say goodbye to some fan faves, and our WTF meter blows through the roof. We explore the fashion of the Camo Cousins, witness some BFF drama and meet never before seen contestants! #fresh
Connect with us on Instagram: @IdolNationPod
Well, we've finally done it - we've drowned in a pool of our own tears. In the review of Season 21 Episode 5, we close out auditions with some of the most solid and unique talent of 2023. Episode 5 brought us our final platinum ticket, good dads, resurfacingdaddy issues, the return of Fire, and so much more! PS We love Shreddy Phreddy!
Best Dressed: Mikenly Brown
On tonight's episode of everyone's favorite @AmericanIdol podcast, we review episode 4 of season 21. Episode 4 brought us the most food play American Idol has ever seen, animals on the set, the best fashion of the season. And never forget, Lauren called it last week: Luke Bryan is the TOUGHTEST JUDGE! #linkinbio
Contestant coverage:
· Mariah Faith
· Nailyah Serenity
· Kayleigh Clark
· Pjae
· Warr...
On tonight's episode of everyone's favorite American Idol podcast, we review the shortened post-Oscars mini-auditions. Special note: The audio is a bit rough in this episode + the zoom robot's voice makes an appearance. Not a lot of time to edit due to work travel! We can't all be college students like half of the contestants in tonight's episode.
Episode highlights:
- First 4 of 4 yeses
- Lionel's 2nd...
Full disclosure, we recorded this after both getting up at 5:00 AM, Lauren driving 10.5 hours and both in a state of pure dilerium - like our favorite judges drifting into insanity after too many thespians!
PS. Let us know which format you prefer - contestant by contestant or a m...
Alert: We had to republish this episode as there was an issue backstage, which prevented us from posting to all platforms - but like our new friend, Ashley Tankard, we will not give up!
Week 2 proves to be the most emotional night of the season thus far. Join Lauren and Laura as they recap what had them in tears, how one contestant's story hit close to home, and the mother (or father) of American Idol firsts! We ge...
Week 2 proves to be the most emotional night of the season thus far. Join Lauren and Laura as they recap what had them in tears, how one contestant's story hit close to home, and the mother (or father) of American Idol firsts! We get our 5th and 6th Canadian Tuxedos of the season, as well as our invite to mullet mania! Most importantly, we meet Sweet, gay, Grandpa Ray.
Idol Nation is back to recap Season 21 of American Idol!
This week's recap: Season 21, Episode 1
Join Lauren and Laura as they discuss all the firsts of the season, Canandian tuxedos, and who they think is going to make it past Hollywood Week.
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