American Idol Unaired

Competing on American Idol has shaped Kyle's ability to be in the contestants' shoes. He shares the story of auditioning over 10 years ago for Randy, J-Lo, and Steven Tyler... and how he ended up where he is today with the power to help YOU get an audition! Are you a singer? Find out what Kyle's looking for and go to americanidol.com to make it happen.

Peter Cohen is the Senior Supervising Casting & Senior Talent Producer for American Idol. He joins us to talk about his career in music and television, and what he looks for in a contestant. Peter reflects on some of the moments he met superstars we know from the show, and looks ahead to what he's looking for and how YOU can be a part of next season!!! Follow host Bennett Scheer @tvmusicguy on Instagram and this podcast @idolunairedpodcast. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE and SHARE if you enjoy!

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American Idol Top 26 finalist Elise Kristine, from Season 21, shares her thoughts on being a contestant this past season and what life has been like since filming the show. Plus, Elise talks about performing as a member of The Losers' Circle in Nashville recently! Be sure to stream her new brand single "Crown," with Song House, available wherever you stream music!

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@oliversteelemusic talks about his experience on Season 21 of American Idol. From making Top 8, meeting Ed Sheeran, bonding with Katy Perry, and winner Iam Tongi, Oliver opens up about everything including how he's been feeling since the show ended. Follow @idolunairedpodcast and host @tvmusicguy... all on Instagram and TikTok. Please leave a review and five stars to support us!

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12 years after going viral following his American Idol audition Season 10's Chris Medina shares his FULL story including everything before, during, and after his TV experience. He explains how the success of his post-Idol song "What Are Words" made an even bigger difference, and finally, what he's up to at the moment. Make sure to follow Chris @officialmedina on Instagram, and follow @idolunairedpodcast on Instagram and TikTok. Follow host Bennett Scheer @tvmusicguy on both platforms. Like this interview? Please support us by leaving a REVIEW and FIVE STARS!!!

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Follow @kevinjohnmusic and listen to this interview with @idolunairedpodcast for everything you need to know about Kevin's American Idol experience! From dreaming of competing at 8 years old, to first auditioning at 16, he finally met the judges at 28 during Season 21. Plus... you'll hear Kevin's song "Better Days." Follow host Bennett Scheer @tvmusicguy on Instagram and TikTok.

Courtesy of former guest and Idol On The Street's Josh Randall, we discovered perhaps Idol's BIGGEST SUPERFAN Will Odum. He offers endless behind-the-scenes insight, having been to more than a dozen show tapings... AND being featured multiple times on the air. You can follow Will on Instagram @authenticwillo as well as our host Bennett Scheer @tvmusicguy... and don't forget to follow the show @idolunairedpodcast / on TikTok as well. If you enjoy this episode, please FOLLOW and LEAVE A REVIEW/FIVE STARS and share/tell a friend!!! Your support makes a difference :)

In our very first Blast From The Past, American Idol Unaired host Bennett Scheer talks with Season 1 Top 6 finalist Christina Christian. Not only does she dish on everything you wanna know about the very first season, but Christina's actually been watching this past 21st season. She has a lot to say, and you can keep up with her on Instagram @be_the_light21 as well as @christinachristiancewe, her author account.  Follow @idolunairedpodcast and host @tvmusicguy on Instagram and TikTok.

American Idol casting producer and returning American Idol Unaired guest Audrey Pine Wright offers insight into Season 21 and what's to come for Season 22! Follow Audrey @audreypinewright on all socials for Idol & Pop Hang updates, plus everything her artists are up to. Follow @idolunairedpodcast and host Bennett Scheer @tvmusicguy.

@officiallyisaiahs (Instagram & TikTok) talks about his unaired American Idol experience on Season 21 and shares his thoughts on winner Iam Tongi among other contestants. Follow host Bennett Scheer @tvmusicguy and this show @idolunairedpodcast on Instagram and TikTok.

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@jenmanaa (ALL SOCIALS) has a BRAND NEW SINGLE "Leave It At That" (feat. VC) out now!!! Click here to stream: https://songwhip.com/jenmana/leave-it-at-that Follow @idolunairedpodcast and hosts Bennett Scheer, @tvmusicguy & Mikael Melaku @mikae_gm on Instagram and TikTok.

Emma chats with Bennett and guest co-host Mikael about how she discovered her American Idol opportunity, the bond she's formed with fellow Season 21 contestants, how she felt after her elimination, and much more. Plus, she teases the details about her unaired duet ahead of our interview with Emma's partner, who we didn't see, Jen Mana! Socials: @emmaabussee @idolunairedpodcast @tvmusicguy @mikae_gm

Paige Anne breaks down what we didn't see from her time at American Idol, and explains how she felt her story developed throughout the competition. Plus, what's life back home been like and what does she have planned in the near future? Socials: TikTok @thepaiganne Instagram @thepaigeanneofficial @idolunairedpodcast on Instagram and TikTok, Host: Bennett Scheer @tvmusicguy

Following a montage appearance as the "American Idol Fairy," @omgsunnyd (all platforms) tells us about her unaired performance and everything we didn't see from her time filming Season 21 of the show. Plus, Sunshine goes in-depth on being a DIY artist and all of the unique skills she's mastered outside of performing. And... we play her single "Bang Bang XO," but CLICK HERE to PRE-SAVE her newest single "Her Black Guitar," coming May 19th!!!  https://linktr.ee/Omgsunnyd

@thisispjae (all socials) talks about making the Top 26 on Season 21 of American Idol. Plus, he SINGS his unaired Performance Challenge song and goes in-depth on duetting with Wé Ani, his sing-off with Malik Heard, and much more!!! Follow @idolunairedpodcast and host Bennett Scheer @tvmusicguy on Instagram and TikTok.

@iampeytonkyle (Instagram & TikTok) shares his unaired American Idol Season 21 experience, and how he finally met the judges after years of auditioning. Peyton performs a cover of "Stick Season" by Noah Kahan." Follow @idolunairedpodcast for show updates and clips on Instagram and TikTok, and host Bennett Scheer @tvmusicguy on both platforms.

@itsdawsonwayne (all platforms) dishes on his unaired audition and duet round, plus he shares his thoughts about elimination, being vulnerable, and the songs he wrote and performed on the show. Follow @idolunairedpodcast and host Bennett Scheer @tvmusicguy on Instagram and TikTok.

FOLLOW @ashleytankardmusic on TikTok and Instagram!!! For our 100th episode, it's only fitting that we welcome a contestant who's been part of American Idol for a record-breaking number of seasons!!! Ashley auditioned ____ times (she'll tell you how many) and she shares the details of her previous experiences, plus what we didn't see from Season 21 of her time on American Idol... and how she felt about being on the show, getting eliminated, and dealing with negative comments. Plus, Ashley performs a cover by one of her favorite Idol contestants.   Follow @idolunairedpodcast on Instagram and TikTok, and follow host Bennett Scheer on both platforms @tvmusicguy.

Mikenley and her Dad Mike reflect on her American Idol experience and tell us everything we didn't see from the unseen performances to unaired audition moments. Follow Mikenly on Instagram @mikenleyb and TikTok @mikenleybrown, and follow Mike on Instagram @themikebrownofficial.

American Idol Season 21 contestant @liamvonelbe explains how Idol was a life-changing experience for him, and how he balances musician life touring with other artists. Liam also performs his upcoming single "Pushing 30." Follow @idolunairedpodcast and host Bennett Scheer @tvmusicguy, both on Instagram and TikTok.

@mckaylastaceymusic talks about competing on Season 6 of American Idol on ABC. From reuniting with Jordin Sparks and Paula Abdul, to her second audition song that we didn't see... McKayla tells us everything including what she's been up to since the show. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @idolunairedpodcast. Follow host Bennett Scheer @tvmusicguy. Link to Other Podcast Mentioned: https://youtu.be/f5NtqeD_iUA If you enjoy this conversation, please leave us stars and a review!

Kaeyra reflects on her American Idol experience and shares her musical history prior to competing on the show. Plus, she tells us what to look for in the near future. Instagram: @kaeyra TikTok: @kaeyramusic If you like this episode, please leave us stars and a review! Follow @idolunairedpodcast and host Bennett Scheer @tvmusicguy on Instagram and TikTok.  

Not to be confused with Seacrest… @therealryansecrest (INSTAGRAM) tells us about her appearance on Season 21 of American Idol, where she shocked official host Ryan Seacrest and the judges. Ryan tells us what went down during filming, who she is outside of Idol, and whether or not she sings!! Follow us for clips and and updates on TikTok and Instagram @idolunairedpodcast. Click here for our episode with the Idol "Judges:" https://youtu.be/g1axpYAKOD4?t=62

FOLLOW COLTEN @coltglovermusic on all socials, and follow us @idolunairedpodcast on Instagram on TikTok if you like this interview! Colten tells us what we DIDN'T see from him in Hollywood Week. What led to his elimination, and which judge offered him encouraging words when they stopped filming? Plus, a moment in his audition that gets deeper into the story we didn't get to see. That and lots more, including a clip of Colten's original: Mother Nature.

FOLLOW VERONICA @veronicahoxiemusic on TikTok and Instagram... and listen to this conversation with American Idol Season 21 contestant Veronica Hoxie!    Veronica gets real about the personal challenges she balanced while filming American Idol, fighting for her place in the competition, being one of the older contestants, and the bond she formed with other Season 21 contestants.   If you like this conversation, please follow us on TikTok and Instagram @idolunairedpodcast, and don't forget to leave us five stars and a review if your platform allows. Follow host Bennett Scheer @tvmusicguy.

FOLLOW OPRRAH @ophrah_zinah Instagram on Ophrah Ziniah on Facebook. American Idol Season 21 contestant Ophrah Kablan tells us about her unaired Hollywood Week Performance Challenge, and her aired audition which woke up the judges! FOLLOW HOST Bennett Scheer @tvmusicguy and the show @idolunairedpodcast, both on Instagram and TikTok.

FOLLOW BRAYDEN on Instagram and TikTok @braydenkingmusic and click the following link which tour details, merch, and Brayden's music including the single we play: Livin' The Dream. https://linktr.ee/braydenking On this episode, American Idol Season 21 contestant Brayden King tells us everything about his unaired journey all the way to Showstoppers. If you like the conversation, make sure to follow us on all socials @idolunairedpodcast and leave us stars, reviews... and don't forget to subscribe to American Idol Unaired!

FOLLOW FIRE @imfireofficial on all social platforms, and @idolunairedpodcast on Instagram and TikTok for American Idol Unaired updates. In this episode, Season 21 contestant Fire tells us how her TWO auditions really happened, and what we didn't see from her duet in Hollywood Week. Plus, Fire shares her feelings on being sent home and tells us what she's been up to since American Idol!

FOLLOW ADIN @adinboyer on Instagram and TikTok. Stream his latest single "Tranquilize" which we play after Adin tells us all about his American Idol Season 21 experience! From an epic unaired audition moment to the performance we didn't see, and so much more. Follow us @idolunairedpodcast and host Bennett Scheer @tvmusicguy.

PLEASE FOLLOW @iamdestinyreeves on Instagram and TikTok and Destiny Reeves on YouTube, and add Destiny Reeves on Facebook!  Destiny made it to Showstoppers on Season 21 of American Idol. She tells us about every round and sings two songs- one of which earned her the golden ticket to Hollywood Week in her audition! Hear about Destiny's unaired moments and everything she's done outside of American Idol... and what she hopes to accomplish next! FOLLOW US on Instagram and TikTok @idolunairedpodcast.

MAKE SURE to follow Noël on all socials @noeltsoukalas, and click here to stream both of her original songs which we talk about (and play one of) in this interview: https://linktr.ee/noeltsoukalas Noël Tsoukalas recently got the golden ticket on Season 21 of American Idol. She talks about overcoming nerves, singing the same song as multiple contestants in Hollywood Week, and struggling with comparison as an artist. Plus, Noël tells us what she's been up to since the show and we play her song "Middle of May."   Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @idolunairedpodcast.

IMPORTANT INFO: Follow Kamryn on all socials @kebtheceleb and go to her band's website: socialfabricband.com American Idol unaired contestant Kamryn Emory, from Season 21, tells us how she thinks her personality and confidence earned her a golden ticket. Plus, what was it like to be sick in Hollywood Week and compete with a crazy amount of songwriters? All that and much more... including a chance to hear Kamryn's song "Sugar and Whiskey." Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @idolunairedpodcast.

IMPORTANT INFO: Follow Will on Instagram & TikTok @wfbaskin, YouTube @willbaskin700, and go to his band's website upallnight.band!  On this podcast, Will Baskin shares his American Idol audition story, then talks to us about ways musicians can succeed without relying on the show. As a music business owner and gigging musician, who's also studied the success of viral artists and content creators, Will and host Bennett Scheer bounce ideas from their experiences. Finally, we hear an acoustic version of Will's "Same Song," and learn what he wrote it about.  Follow us on Instagram & TikTok @idolunairedpodcast and follow Bennett on both platforms @tvmusicguy. 

In the concluding portion, Rich reveals how Idol impacted his mental health immediately after filming, and once the show was aired. He talks more about how serious musicians don't need TV to be successful, and what they can do instead to avoid what he experienced. Finally, Rich performs "The Greatest Love of All" by Whitney Houston."   Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @idolunairedpodast. SUBSCRIBE for new episodes Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays.    F

You've seen the montages of contestants with no names listed deemed "unsuccessful auditions." Rich K, a contestant from Season 21 Episode 3 shares the first half of his American Idol story with host Bennett Scheer. Part 2 releases this Sunday, April 2, in which you'll hear Rich perform. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @idolunairedpodcast. 

Rach Karma was only on screen for one-minute, but she was in the audition room for fifteen minutes. Hear the full story beyond her performance of "Holy Diver," and learn more Rach as an artist and the vocalist of her band Nevermourn. Stick around to listen to their single "Release the Demons," off of their upcoming EP which releases May 29. Follow Rach on TikTok @rachkarma01 and Instagram @venomouz_555. Follow the band on Instagram @nevermourn_official.  Follow @idolunairedpodcast on Instagram.  

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Click here to WATCH this episode: https://youtu.be/g1axpYAKOD4 On Season 21 of American Idol, judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, and Luke Bryan met three contestants named Luke, Katey, and Lionel, aka L-Rich. Today we meet those singers and find out what their experience was like, as they reflect candidly together and discuss their careers outside of the show with host Ryan Seac--- Bennett Scheer.  Click for Idol Unaired Exclusive (Patreon): https://tinyurl.com/2td9pe2y  Instagram: Follow Lionel @lrich.music, Katy @katey_parry, and Luke @luke.uzzell.bryan. Visit Lionel's website for more info on booking studio time, DJ events, etc. https://www.lrichmusic.com/lrichshows Follow Bennett on TikTok and IG @tvmusicguy & his other project  @victoriouslycrazypodcast  

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Sam Moss returns with her former professor/mentor Gab to discuss their thoughts on the state of the music industry, learning new skills and writing from life experiences.  Plus, listen to one of Sam's custom songs she wrote for a client (sammossmusic.com/custom-songs) called "A Love Like That" and Gab's single "Adoro." Follow Sam @sammossmusic and Gab @gabrielspinosamusic on Instagram. Go to Gab's website: https://gabrielespinosamusic.com/ Here's the link to stream "Adoro" https://open.spotify.com/track/0yJaya4HLgtheqw3vPmbA1?si=3b3b2c525bfd4410 Here is the link to stream "A Love Like That" on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/4aRgLkV8DVDgM52Zvo1RNc?si=8d9f1b97a8324b27