Welcome to our longest episode yet!! This is a unique episode for many reasons..

1. Tom choose to self-quarantine for what we hope to discover is only allergies so Lauren recorded this one alone #feelbettertom!
2. Geena is the first Idol contestant to write us a song on her guitar!
3. We feature an exclusive cover of Zendaya is Meechee in this episode
4. Geena talks about her soon to be revealed music program - music blueprint!

In this *Idol Nation Exclusive* we had a blast with our girl, Geena Fontanella and she provided some sage advice on the music industry and staying sane during these strange times. We are especially grateful for her and your patience as we experienced a few technology glitches along the way. RIP to the parts of this recording that were lost to the interwebz.

Starting this week we will begin our episodes reviewing the Bachelor mini series, Listen to Your Heart

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Lauren: @laurenbcantrell

Tom: @thatplatypusguy

Credits:

Intro song: Marna Michelle

Outro song: Kat and Alex

Closeout by Devon Alexander

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This is the 9th recap episode of our sweet little cast, we review the TOP 40 competition in Hawaii, night 2!

Before you do anything else! Go vote for who you want in the top 20 - either Lauren or Grace!

Yes, our last episode was with Devon Alexander and we did try to slide into his DMs to date, we would also like to invite any other American Idol contestants to date us as well.

Lauren's top 8:

1. Arthur Gunn
2. Jargie (Johnny West)
3. Dillon James
4. Just Sam
5. Jovin Webb
6. Franklin Boone
7. Sophia Wackerman
8. Francisco Martin

Tom's top 8:

1. Arthur Gunn
2. Nick Merico
3. Francisco Martin
4. Franklin Boone
5. Kimmy Gabriela
6. Lauren Spencer-Smith
7. Sophia Wackerman
8. Jovin Webb

Fashion corner: Olivia and her trench coat big reveal

Swinkle of the week: Arthur Gunn

Stay tuned next week when we begin upcoming coverage of the new Bachelor mini series, Listen to Your Heart

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For this *Idol Nation Exclusive* we interviewed the one, the only, the SINGLE, Devon Alexander! On this episode we got down to the nitty gritty on his musical journey, the Hawaii experience, how him and Perrin took over a couple's engagement spot, new best friendships, Luke Bryan's chest hair and so much more...

Never forget Devon agreed to read alllll of your DMs and come back as a guest expert on our upcoming coverage of the new Bachelor mini series, Listen to Your Heart

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Connect with us!

Twitter: @idolnationpod

Instagram: @idolnationpod

Email: [email protected]

Host insta handles:

Lauren: @laurenbcantrell

Tom: @thatplatypusguy

Credits:

Intro song: Marna Michelle

Outro song: Kat and Alex

Closeout by Devon Alexander

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This is the 8th recap episode of our sweet little cast, we review the TOP 40 competition in Hawaii, night 1!

With restrictions on socializing becoming more intense every week, we were grateful for this musical mental vacation in the tropical isles!

Lauren's top 9:

1. Arthur Gunn
2. Jargie (Johnny West)
3. Dillon James
4. Just Sam
5. Jovin Webb
6. Franklin Boone
7. Robert Taylor III
8. Amber Fiedler
9. Sophia Wackerman
10. Francisco Martin

Tom's top 9:

1. Genavieve Linkowski
2. Arthur Gunn
3. Nick Merico
4. Francisco Martin
5. Franklin Boone
6. Kimmy Gabriela
7. Lauren Spencer-Smith
8. Sophia Wackerman
9. Jovin Webb

Fashion corner: Devon and Luke absorbed that island breeze on their EXPOSED CHESTS!! These beach boys were not playin any games when it came to buttons.

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Apologies to the fans - we had to upload this again for our spotify users.

For this *Idol Nation Exclusive* we interviewed 2 American Idol contestants - Kat and Alex aka Kat and Space Cowboy aka Tom's #powercouple. On this episode we got down to the nitty gritty on their musical journey, how they met, and what makes them tick as a couple. #blessed.

We even got a fashion report! #matchingjackets

Don't forget Kat promised that they would take a photo in #spacebuns and tag us in a pic lol - let's make this an internet phenomenon!

PS. This was also live-streamed through instagram so there are two TINY sections where there is a bit of an echo.. but improved from our last remote episode!

Enjoy! 

Connect with us!

Twitter: @idolnationpod

Instagram: @idolnationpod

Email: [email protected]

Host insta handles:

Lauren: @laurenbcantrell

Tom: @thatplatypusguy

Credits:

Intro song: Marna Michelle

Outro song: Kat and Alex

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This is the 7th episode of our sweet little cast, we review Hollywood week - Solos!

On this week's cast we have - a special guest, HHFUBF our first itunes review winner!!!

Lauren's top 10:

1. Arthur Gunn
2. Jargie (Margie Mays and Johnny West)
3. Dillon James
4. Just Sam
5. Jovin
6. Franklin Boone
7. Robert Taylor III
8. Amber Fiedler
9. Sophia Wackerman
10. Francisco Martin

Tom's top 9 10:

1. Genavieve Linkowski
2. Arthur Gunn
3. Nick Merico
4. Francisco Martin
5. Franklin Boone
6. Kimmy Gabriela
7. Lauren Spencer-Smith
8. Sophia Wackerman
9. Jovin Webb

Fashion corner: Franklin Boone in ALL HIS GLORY!!

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This is the 6th episode of our sweet little cast, we review Hollywood week - Duets!

Richie throwbacks: double whammy - Whitney and Mariah

Lauren's top 10:

1. Arthur Gunn
2. Jargie (Margie Mays and Johnny West)
3. Dillon James
4. Just Sam
5. Jovin
6. Franklin Boone
7. Robert Taylor III
8. Amber Fiedler
9. Sophia Whackerman
10. Francisco Martin

Tom's top 10:

1. Kat
2. Genavieve Linkowski
3. Arthur Gunn
4. Nick Merico
5. Francisco Martin
6. Franklin Boone
7. Kimmy Gabriela
8. Lauren Spencer-Smith
9. Sophia Whackerman
10. Jovin Webb

Fashion corner:

• Zach wearing goggles, sunglasses, glasses, and a hat - so much protection!

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This week's winner: Soulwash

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Well my friends, we finally did it..

We interviewed an actual American Idol contestant - MARNA MICHELE!! Yeehaww! Marna is one of our all time fave idols from this season and in this interview we get the inside schoop on her experience. #blessed.

This was also live-streamed through instagram so the audio is a bit laggy.. but trust that we are not actually cutting her off - we'll work out these kinks in time!

Enjoy! 

Connect with us!

Twitter: @idolnationpod

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Email: [email protected]

Host insta handles:

Lauren: @laurenbcantrell

Tom: @thatplatypusguy

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**Alert! This episode starts off a bit grainy, we are practicing #SocialDistancing. I am in Florida and Tom is still in the DC. Stick with it though, because we truly believe that it will bring you joy in these dark times. Stay safe, home if you can, and keep those pretty hands out of your beautiful face!**

This is the 5th episode of our sweet little cast, we review Day 1 of HOLLYWOOD WEEK.

Richie throwbacks: 1

Lauren's top 10:

1. Arthur Gunn
2. Jargie (Margie Mays and Johnny West)
3. Dillon James
4. Just Sam
5. Jovin
6. Franklin Boone
7. Robert Taylor III
8. Amber Fiedler
9. Sophia Whackerman
10. Francisco Martin

Tom's top 10:

1. Space Cowboy & Kat
2. Genavieve Linkowski
3. Arthur Gunn
4. Nick Merico
5. Francisco Martin
6. Franklin Boone
7. Kimmy Gabriela
8. Lauren Spencer-Smith
9. Sophia Whackerman
10. Jovin Webb

Swinkle of the week: Everyone who washes their hands!

Fashion corner:

• Kay's wearing cabbage!

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This week's winner: Happiness Ligand

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**Alert! This episode starts off a bit grainy, we are practicing #SocialDistancing. I am in Florida and Tom is still in the DC. Stick with it though, because we truly believe that it will bring you joy in these dark times. Stay safe, home if you can, and keep those pretty hands out of your beautiful face!**

This is the 4th episode of our sweet little cast, we review episode 18.5.

Episode highlights:

• The hosts venture outside to eat s'mores with shirtless man
• Gilberto gets waxed!

Richie throwbacks: 1

Tom's top 3:

1. Gilberto Rivera
2. Jahzan
3. Jordan Moyes

Lauren's top 3:

1. Gilberto Rivera
2. Franklin Boone
3. Roselyn Carter

Swinkle of the week: Everyone who washes their hands!

Fashion corner:

• Gliberto's whole aesthetic
• Jaraf birdman lizard dancer

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This week's winner: Happiness Ligand

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