Haley Reinhart has entered the kitchen! From American Idol powerhouse to Postmodern Jukebox queen, Haley joins Anthony and Jonathan for an episode packed with career surprises, full-circle moments, and iconic vocals. She spills the behind-the-scenes story of how her version of Can't Help Falling in Love became the soundtrack to a globally beloved gum commercial, shares how her Aunt’s psychic vision predicted one of her legendary Idol performances, and reveals how choosing then-unknown drummer, Anderson.Paak, for her band led to an unexpected Grammy win. Plus, the pressure is on for Haley in this episode’s game: American Idol or American Impostor—and let’s just say sports trivia might not be her thing.

Episode Breakdown:

• 00:00 - Haley Reinhart is here! The crew dives straight into introductions and iconic moments.

• 04:00 - The Extra gum commercial. How a last-minute call turned Haley’s cover of Can't Help Falling in Love into an ad that ran for over five years.

• 09:00 - Voice acting secrets. Haley shares how a homemade audition tape led to voicing Bill Burr’s cartoon alter ego on F Is for Family.

• 13:00 - From music to movies. Haley talks about starring as a superhero in Robert Rodriguez’s We Can Be Heroes.

• 14:30 - Lady Gaga's perfect advice. How Gaga pushed Haley to bring more drama on American Idol and how it changed her performances forever.

• 20:00 - American Idol memories. From her first audition to her game-changing performances of Bennie and the Jets and House of the Rising Sun.

• 24:00 - Why third place was perfect. Haley shares why not making the finale was actually the best-case scenario.

• 28:30 - Justice for Free. Haley talks about her debut single and the surprising reality star cameo in the music video.

• 30:00 - The Postmodern Jukebox era. How Creep became a viral sensation and why touring the world with PMJ felt like a second chapter of Idol.

• 33:00 - What's next? Haley teases her fifth studio album and shares the inspiration behind her new single Danger.

• 35:45 - Grammy winner?! The wild full-circle story of how Haley’s old drummer, Anderson .Paak, brought her into a Grammy-winning project.

• 38:00 - Game time! Haley takes on American Idol or American Impostor—can she spot the fake contestant or is she stumped by sports stars?

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Executive Producer/Showrunner/Editor: Louis Gargiula

Consulting Producer: Renee Colvert

Make some noise for she-cago’s own Daniella Monet! The Victorious icon, lifestyle entrepreneur, and all-around legend joins Anthony and Jonathan for a deep dive into her career, from sneaking behind her agent’s back to audition for Hannah Montana to creating her wellness community. Daniella spills on Victorious behind-the-scenes secrets, the story behind Trina’s Chicago performance, and what’s REALLY happening with the Victorious spinoff rumors. Plus, we put her to the ultimate test with The Hardest Victorious Trivia Game Ever—will she live up to the challenge?

Episode Breakdown:

• 00:00 - Make some Illi-noise! The hosts welcome Daniella Monet and kick things off with big laughs and nostalgia.

• 07:03 - The Hannah Montana audition that almost changed everything. Daniella reveals she went behind her agent’s back and ended up in a final test alongside Miley Cyrus and Taylor Momsen.

• 11:42 - Victorious origins. From CBS sitcoms to Nickelodeon, Daniella shares how she broke into kids’ TV, why she fought for a role on Nick, and how her agent wasn’t thrilled.

• 12:04 - The Victorious audition process. Why every actor auditioned with the same general script (even for different roles) and how Trina’s tone-deafness evolved over time.

• 19:06 - Trina’s Chicago moment. The story behind her iconic “I’m a woman in Chicago and I’m scared” scene—including how much was improvised.

• 24:28 - Victorious cast love. Daniella gets emotional reflecting on the friendships from set, what the cast meant to her, and why their recent conversations have been extra special.

• 25:57 - Victorious spin-off rumors—what’s real? Daniella opens up about the leaked news, whether the cast knew ahead of time, and how Ariana Grande’s support meant the world.

• 31:50 - Is the world ready for a Victorious spin-off? Daniella expresses gratitude to Victorious fans, and teases a potential way for internet personalities (like Anthony & Jonathan… wink, wink) to be part of the spinoff!

• 35:21 - Life after Victorious and Daniella’s Digest. How she built a wellness empire with her plant-based lifestyle brand.

• 44:42 - Game time! The Hardest Victorious Trivia Game Ever. Daniella and Anthony go head-to-head on deep-cut Victorious trivia—who will come out on top?

Follow Daniella’s Journey:

Stay updated on Daniella Monet’s latest projects and plant-based lifestyle brand at DaniellasDigest.com and follow her on all socials @DaniellaMonet.

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Consulting Producer: Renee Colvert

It’s just the two of us! Anthony and Jonathan take over the mic for a special episode, breaking down their second year at theGRAMMYs! From navigating the red carpet to unexpected celebrity encounters (yes, Kacey Musgraves and Zedd were involved), they share behind-the-scenes moments you won’t hear anywhere else. They also dive into theirfavorite performances of the night, discuss the biggest award surprises, and reflect on how it felt to be part of music’s biggest night—again!

Episode Breakdown:

• 00:00 - The GRAMMYs are here! Anthony and Jonathan kick off the episode and we get a peak at what’s to come later.

• 01:48 - Bonus episode vibes. A rare host-only episode! They chat about the Super Bowl and reflect on comments from listeners who want to get to know them better.

• 08:00 - Walking theGRAMMYs red carpet. The behind-the-scenes chaos, last-minute weather disasters, and why the photographers treated them like Billie Eilish.

• 10:40 - Celebrity sightings! Zedd photobombs their red carpet selfie, and Anthony has a hilarious (and slightly awkward) fan moment withCasey Musgraves.

• 17:45 - TheGlamBot experience. The guys do separate GlamBots, but was it worth the extra pressure?

• 21:00- BestGRAMMYs performance of the night? Anthony and Jonathan discuss the actual show and debate their favorite performances, includingChappel Roan,Quincy Jones Tribute, and theBest New Artist showcase.

• 23:30- Doechii is taking over. A bold prediction: Doechii is about to be music’s biggest breakout star.

• 26:00 - Chappell Roan’sspeech of the night. The moment that had the entire industry talking (and why it took serious guts).

• 27:30 - TheIn Memoriam tribute. A moving tribute toLiam Payne and how the arena felt when his face appeared on screen.

• 29:30 - Lady Gaga’s secretGRAMMYs moment. HowAbracadabra droppedduring the show—and why everyone thought she was about to perform live.

• 30:00 - Album of the Year shocker! Anthony and Jonathan break down thecontroversial winner and chat their personal favorite album of the year.

• 34:00 - The final takeaways. What made this year’sGRAMMYs different, why they felt more relaxed and how theyactually got to soak it all in.

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Executive Producer/Showrunner/Editor: Louis Gargiula

Consulting Producer: Renee Colvert