Scott Hoying (of Pentatonix)

Scott Hoying of Pentatonix is in the kitchen! From singing on Star Search to winning The Sing-Off, Scott shares his incredible journey and the experience of building a Grammy-winning a cappella empire. He opens up about his solo music, creative anxiety, queer joy, and a heartfelt behind-the-scenes story of his wedding day with Christina Perri. Plus, the ultimate pop star test: can Scott correctly guess which iconic artists once sang a cappella?

Episode Breakdown:

    •    00:00 - He’s here! Scott Hoying joins the show. Anthony and Jonathan fangirl immediately

    •    5:00 - Scott, Jonathan, and Anthony chat the Snow White premiere, working with Rachel Zegler, and meeting Jon M. Chu

    •    12:00 - Scott’s beginnings. Texas, Star Search, and Maren Morris

    •    14:00 - How Pentatonix got their start

    •    17:45 - Winning The Sing-Off and immediately losing a record deal

    •    20:00 - PTX takes their momentum to YouTube

   •    21:15 - Working with Dolly Parton

   •    24:00 - Working with Tori Kelly

   •    25:30 - Posthumous work with Whitney Houston

   •    27:00 - PTX Christmas albums and tours

   •    30:00 - Producing for Brittany Broski

   •    33:30 - Scott’s dream producing projects

   •    35:00 - Christina Perri officiating and singing at Scott’s wedding

   •    36:45 - Mel Robbins, bowling, and Sabrina Carpenter singing Justin Beiber

   •    39:40 - A surprise guest drops by (hint: our first “pod dog!”)    

   •    41:45 - Chatting Scott & Mark’s children books

   •    43:30 - “Rose Without The Thorns” and Grammy-Award nominations

   •    47:00 - Game time! “Land of the Free, Home of the Rank”: Scott blind-ranks the most iconic National Anthems

   •    55:00 - Final thoughts and where you can find Scott online!

Follow Scott’s Journey:

Listen to Parallel and find Scott on all socials at @ScottHoying!

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Credits:

Executive Producer/Showrunner/Editor: Louis Gargiula

Consulting Producer: Renee Colvert