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Idol Nation
by Lauren and Laura
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
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Special Episode: The Losers Circle
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…
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American Idol Behind the Scenes: Dean Banowetz, Hollywood Hair Guy!
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!…
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Season 21 Contestant Interview: Adin Boyer!
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…
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S21, E17: Disney Night with special guest, my MOM
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…
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Season 21 TOP 8 Contestant Interview: OLIVER STEELE!
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...
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S21, E16: A Historic Crowning of the Royal Top 5
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…
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Season 21 Contestant Inteview: Future EGOT Winner, Emma Busse!
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…
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S21, E14 + E15: That was how you bring nasty to the table w/ special guest April Cowdery
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…
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S21, E12 + E13: From 26 to 12 - Excitement, Confusion, and Terrible Bangs with Guest-Host, Jennifer Meier
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...
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S21, E10 + E11: Aloha from Hawaii Week with Guest-Host, Whitney Loring
Aloha! Welcome to the tropical shores of your American Idol dream vacation audio getaway. On this special episode of the podcast, we welcome, Guest-Host Whitney Loring (Never Boring Whitney Loring) to share her takes on the world of Idol. We also touch on a bit of Hawaii, but with a more chill -...
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Special Episode: American Idol Podcast Collab w/ Bennett Scheer, Host of American Idol Unaired
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...
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S21, E8 + E9: The math ain't mathin!
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...
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S21, E6 + E7: The return of Hollywood week and a bunch of former Idols
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…
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S21, E5: Crying our way into Hollywood Week
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…
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S21, E4: Straight white male tells woman to chill out
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...
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S21, E3A: "Country boy amusement park rocket ship"
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…
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S21, E3: Slow vibrato has got to go
The third episode of season 21 brought us some of the best talent yet, and maybe the most tears! We are getting dehydrated from all this tear play. 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…
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S21, E2: And THIS is International Idol ("15th time's a charm!")
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…
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S21, E2: And THIS is International Idol
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...
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S21, E1: Orlando, like the actor, not the city
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. --- Send in a voice message:...
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LIMITED EDITION: Listen to your heart mini series FINALE
Are we a part of the ABC reality TV franchise? Might as well be! Listen as we recap the finale of Listen to your Heart! We will return soon with American Idol/Bachelor Nation content! Instagram: @idolnationpod Email: [email protected] --- Send in a voice message:...
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American Idol 18.16: Finale!
This is the finallll episooodee. Our coverage of American Idol Season 18 is coming to coming to a close. Despite the global pandemic and all the chaos happening around the world, this podcast has been a bright and shining light in our lives. We are so grateful to all of the contestants, judges,...
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LIMITED EDITION: Listen to your heart mini series episode5
Are we a part of the ABC reality TV franchise? Might as well be! Listen as we recap the 5th episode of Listen to your Heart! We will return Monday with our regularly scheduled, American Idol programming. Instagram: @idolnationpod Email: [email protected] --- Send in a voice message:...
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American Idol 18.15: Top 7!
This is the 14th recap episode of our sweet little cast, we review the Top 7 performances as they take us on a magical journey to celebrate the two sweetest things on earth, Disney and mother figures! Weekly Swinkles: Louie Knight's song Lauren's predicted song Lauren's top three made it through...
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LIMITED EDITION: Listen to your heart mini series episode 4
Are we a part of the ABC reality TV franchise? Might as well be! Listen as we recap the second episode of Listen with your Heart! We will return Monday with our regularly scheduled, American Idol programming. Instagram: @idolnationpod Email: [email protected] --- Send in a voice message:...
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American Idol 18.14: Top 11 pt 2!
YO YO YO! This is part two of our exclusive episode featuring friend of the pod, Jonathan Lo! A This is the 13.5th recap episode of our sweet little cast, we review the Top 11 performances LIVE from their houses!! Dont forget to rate, review and subscribe on itunes to win a special prize!...
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AMERICAN IDOL 18.14: Top 11 pt. 1
YO YO YO! This is an exclusive episode featuring friend of the pod, Jonathan Lo! Anyway, we had so much content to cover that we had to break this down in to two episodes..PS. Do not fear, Tom will return very soon - he has just been busy packing for his move (2 blocks down the road) This is the...
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LIVE with Top 20 contestant LAUREN SPENCER-SMITH
Welcome to our longest episode yet!! This is a unique episode for many reasons.. Tom had to work his day job so this was a double Lauren episode LSS clarified that Canada is in fact NOT known for their milk in a bag! LSS shared some cool news that her family and Louie's are quickly becoming the...
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LIMITED EDITION: Listen to your heart mini series episode 3
Are we a part of the ABC reality TV franchise? Might as well be! Listen as we recap the second episode of Listen with your Heart! We will return Monday with our regularly scheduled, American Idol programming. Instagram: @idolnationpod Email: [email protected] --- Send in a voice message:...
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American Idol 18.13: Top 20
This is the 12th recap episode of our sweet little cast, we review the Top 20 performances LIVE from their houses!! Weekly Swinkles: Louie Knight's floral bedspread Franklin Boone's many rings Makayla's glow up Dont forget to rate, review and subscribe on itunes to win a special prize! Instagram:...
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LIMITED EDITION: Listen to your heart mini series episode 2
Are we a part of the ABC reality TV franchise? Might as well be! Listen as we recap the second episode of Listen with your Heart! We will return Monday with our regularly scheduled, American Idol programming. Twitter: @idolnationpod Instagram: @idolnationpod Email: [email protected] See...
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American Idol 18.12: This is me night 2
This is the 11th recap episode of our sweet little cast, we review the second night of AI's amazing efforts at holding us over, This is Me - night 2! Weekly Swinkles: We introduce our heart throb competition! Grace won America's vote - but we still love you, Lauren!! Stay tuned tomorrow when we...
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LIMITED EDITION: Listen to your heart mini series episode 1
Are we a part of the ABC reality TV franchise? Might as well be! Listen as we recap the first episode of Listen with your Heart! We will return Monday with our regularly scheduled, American Idol programming. Twitter: @idolnationpod Instagram: @idolnationpod Email: [email protected] --- Send...
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American Idol 18.11: This is me night 1
This is the 10th recap episode of our sweet little cast, we review the first night of AI's amazing efforts at holding us over, This is Me - night 1! Tom has recovered from his allergies and has returned to the studio! Whoop whoop! Don't forget to DM us if you want that special buffalo chicken dip...
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LIVE with Top 40 contestant GEENA FONTANELLA
Welcome to our longest episode yet!! This is a unique episode for many reasons.. Tom choose to self-quarantine for what we hope to discover is only allergies so Lauren recorded this one alone #feelbettertom! Geena is the first Idol contestant to write us a song on her guitar! We feature an...
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American Idol 18.10: Top 40 in Hawaii - night 2!
This is the 9th recap episode of our sweet little cast, we review the TOP 40 competition in Hawaii, night 2! Before you do anything else! Go vote for who you want in the top 20 - either Lauren or Grace! Yes, our last episode was with Devon Alexander and we did try to slide into his DMs to date…
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LIVE with Top 40 contestant DEVON ALEXANDER
For this *Idol Nation Exclusive* we interviewed the one, the only, the SINGLE, Devon Alexander! On this episode we got down to the nitty gritty on his musical journey, the Hawaii experience, how him and Perrin took over a couple's engagement spot, new best friendships, Luke Bryan's chest hair and...
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American Idol 18.9: Top 40 in Hawaii - night 1!
This is the 8th recap episode of our sweet little cast, we review the TOP 40 competition in Hawaii, night 1! With restrictions on socializing becoming more intense every week, we were grateful for this musical mental vacation in the tropical isles! Lauren's top 9: Arthur Gunn Jargie (Johnny West)...
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LIVE with #powercouple Kat and Spacecowboy!
Apologies to the fans - we had to upload this again for our spotify users. For this *Idol Nation Exclusive* we interviewed 2 American Idol contestants - Kat and Alex aka Kat and Space Cowboy aka Tom's #powercouple. On this episode we got down to the nitty gritty on their musical journey, how they...
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American Idol 18.8: HOLLYWOOD WEEK SOLOs!
This is the 7th episode of our sweet little cast, we review Hollywood week - Solos! On this week's cast we have - a special guest, HHFUBF our first itunes review winner!!! Lauren's top 10: Arthur Gunn Jargie (Margie Mays and Johnny West) Dillon James Just Sam Jovin Franklin Boone Robert Taylor…
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American Idol 18.7: HOLLYWOOD WEEK DUETS!
This is the 6th episode of our sweet little cast, we review Hollywood week - Duets! Richie throwbacks: double whammy - Whitney and Mariah Lauren's top 10: Arthur Gunn Jargie (Margie Mays and Johnny West) Dillon James Just Sam Jovin Franklin Boone Robert Taylor III Amber Fiedler Sophia Whackerman...
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LIVE with contestant Marna Michelle!
Well my friends, we finally did it.. We interviewed an actual American Idol contestant - MARNA MICHELE!! Yeehaww! Marna is one of our all time fave idols from this season and in this interview we get the inside schoop on her experience. #blessed. This was also live-streamed through instagram so…
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American Idol 18.6: HOLLYWOOD WEEK night 1!!
**Alert! This episode starts off a bit grainy, we are practicing #SocialDistancing. I am in Florida and Tom is still in the DC. Stick with it though, because we truly believe that it will bring you joy in these dark times. Stay safe, home if you can, and keep those pretty hands out of your...
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American Idol 18.5: Will wax for Gilberto!
**Alert! This episode starts off a bit grainy, we are practicing #SocialDistancing. I am in Florida and Tom is still in the DC. Stick with it though, because we truly believe that it will bring you joy in these dark times. Stay safe, home if you can, and keep those pretty hands out of your...
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American Idol 18.4: We are Marna Heads!
This is the third episode of our sweet little cast, we review episode 18.4. Episode highlights: Psychic mom tells Lionel to start juicing T & T: We love Terry! The introduction of the couple duet-off: Margie and Margie's BF vs Space Cowboy and Kat Richie throwbacks: 1 Tom's top 3: Space Cowboy +...
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American Idol 18.3: Canadian tuxedos tryna go to Hollywood
This is the second episode of our sweet little cast, we review episode 18.3. Fashion corner: Canadian Tuxedo 78 year grandma leopard print dress Tom's top 3: Shannon Gibbons Genavieve Linkowski Geena Lauren's top 3: Shannon Gibbons Dillon James Courtney Timmons Dont forget to rate, review and...
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American Idol 18.2: Gas Leaks and Sardines
Welcome to the premier episode of the best weekly short and sweet American Idol recap pod! On this pod we review episode 18.2! Feast your ears! Twitter: @idolnationpod Instagram: @idolnationpod Email: [email protected] --- Send in a voice message:...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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
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