David Archuleta is done holding back. In this episode, he joins host Caitlynn McDaniel for a candid conversation about stepping into his full self—from navigating public life as a queer former child star to finding joy and confidence through music, raves, and (surprisingly) the Evil Queen at Disneyland.They unpack everything:
His accidental viral “short king” moment
What’s hiding in the new single “Can I Call You”
The queer roots of EDM and why rave culture feels like home
Letting go of internalized shame (and writing a book about it!)
How being vulnerable in public has become a form of healing
Plus, David opens up about his Mormon upbringing, his early American Idol experience, and how music has become both his therapy and his way of reclaiming joy.
David Archuleta is done holding back. In this episode, he joins host Caitlynn McDaniel for a candid conversation about stepping into his full self—from navigating public life as a queer former child star to finding joy and confidence through music, raves, and (surprisingly) the Evil Queen at Disneyland.They unpack everything:
His accidental viral “short king” moment
What’s hiding in the new single “Can I Call You”
The queer roots of EDM and why rave culture feels like home
Letting go of internalized shame (and writing a book about it!)
How being vulnerable in public has become a form of healing
Plus, David opens up about his Mormon upbringing, his early American Idol experience, and how music has become both his therapy and his way of reclaiming joy.