Clay Aiken on American Idol & When He Popped

In this episode, Clay Aiken dishes on his American Idol experience during the show’s explosive second season, he reflects on his quick rise to fame, unlikely fan encounters, and his #1 hit 2003 album, "Measure of a Man.” Plus, Clay discusses his spirited fanbase (Claymates rise up!), his enduring friendship with Ruben Studdard, and what's next for our favorite American Idol runner up! Support the show   Instagram: @whentheypoppedpod TikTok: @whentheypoppedpod Email: [email protected] Website: linktree.com/whentheypopped Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=85610411 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.