We're Going to Hollywood

We're Going to Hollywood

Join Reality TV fanatic Sam Baum and Reality TV ignorant Julia Messer as they rewatch American Idol from the beginning. Focusing on the live shows, Sam and Julia analyze the performance quality, as well as the on/off-screen drama of America's most iconic singing competition show. New Episodes drop on Tuesdays. Follow us @WereGoingToHollywood on Instagram! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

July 24, 2025 70 mins

Sam and Julia are back in a new locale to talk about the Top Ten! Topics include: Kid Nation, Mowtown vs. the 60s and 70s, and the the new good vibes between Seacrest and Dunklemann.


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Sam and Julia come back from an unintended hiatus to dive into the Wildcard round!!! Topics discussed include: being boring vs coming across as boring, horrible song choices, and where the eliminated contestants are now.


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Sam and Julia brave the serious test to their sanity that is the last group of the Top 30. Topics include a Dunkleman correction, Mamma Mia, and actor/comedian Ken Marino.


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Sam and Julia FINALLY get to talk about the GOAT, Kelly Clarkson. Other topics include Ryan's highlights, Sam's real life encounter with a underrated contestant, and the growing hostility between the two hosts.


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Join Sam and Julia as they dive into the first live performances of American Idol's inaugural season. Topics include Brian Dunkleman, the show's British origins, sabotage, and the restrictive catalogue of the American Idol songbook.


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