We're Going to Hollywood

By Julia Messer and Sam Baum

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

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The podcast currently has 6 episodes available.

We're Going to Hollywood episodes:

August 28, 2025 Security!!!! (S1 Top 8)
In this episode, Sam and Julia unpack the slightly snooze-inducing episode that was the top 8's 60s week. Topics include: sleeping dogs, a horrendous hat, and RJ's possible veneers.

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1h 1min
July 24, 2025 Everybody’s Praying (S1 Top Ten)
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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1h 11min
July 10, 2025 Cut the Bouncing (S1 Wildcard Round)
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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45min
May 20, 2025 Riffs and Runs ( S1 “Top 30: Group 3”)
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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56min
May 16, 2025 You're No Kelly Clarkson (S1 "Top 30: Group 2")
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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58min
April 22, 2025 The Brian Dunkleman of it All (S1 "Top 30: Group 1")
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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1h 7min

FAQs about We're Going to Hollywood:

How many episodes does We're Going to Hollywood have?

The podcast currently has 6 episodes available.