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American Idol Official Podcast

American Idol Official Podcast

Episode 4: Disney Night Breakdown

Apr 22, 2026 · 41 min · 16 segments

Danielle Fishel is joined by award-winning artist Lance Bass for a recap of “Disney Night.” She also welcomes “American Idol” alum David Archuleta to discuss his post-Idol journey and share his…

Danielle Fishel is joined by award-winning artist Lance Bass for a recap of “Disney Night.” She also welcomes “American Idol” alum David Archuleta to discuss his post-Idol journey and share his perspective on this season’s standout talent, before sitting down with Alexandro Byrd, Kiara Romero, Liamani Segura and Brendon Tremblay from “Descendants,” along with the eliminated finalists. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Danielle Fishel is joined by award-winning artist Lance Bass for a recap of “Disney Night.” She also welcomes “American Idol” alum David Archuleta to discuss his post-Idol journey and share his…

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Speakers: Danielle FishelHostLance BassGuestDavid ArchuletaGuestKendallGuestLucas LeonGuestBrendon TremblayGuestKiara RomeroGuestLiamani SeguraGuest

Top entities: Jennifer Hudson×20 David Archuleta×21 Lance Bass×19 American Idol×28 Disney×26

Playful Idol/NSYNC cold open0:30 – 1:04

Danielle FishelHost

0:30

Let's say there's an NSYNC week on American Idol.

Lance BassGuest

0:34

[laughs]

Danielle FishelHost

0:34

Producers, are you listening?

Lance BassGuest

0:36

Those ratings would be crazy.

Lance BassGuest

0:38

That was a masterclass.

Lance BassGuest

0:39

It took me back to I was like, if I were a 12-year-old or 11-year-old-

Danielle FishelHost

0:41

Oh, my gosh, yeah

Lance BassGuest

0:42

... watching this, this would've been-

Danielle FishelHost

0:43

You would've been recording that-

Lance BassGuest

0:45

I would've-

Danielle FishelHost

0:45

... playing it back

Lance BassGuest

0:45

... studied it.

Lance BassGuest

0:47

I would have tried to become, like, what he was.

Danielle FishelHost

0:50

I have a little bit of some podcast exclusive news.

Danielle FishelHost

0:54

You are going to be performing in the finale with-

Lance BassGuest

0:58

No way.

Lance BassGuest

0:59

Oh.

Lance BassGuest

1:01

[upbeat music]

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RayePersonBritish singer-songwriter and record producer
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Celebrity InterviewsEntertainment > Celebrities
American IdolEntertainment > Television > Reality Television
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Live ShowsEntertainment > Music > Performances
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NSYNCEntertainment > Music > Pop Music > Boy Bands
Lance BassEntertainment > Celebrities > Celebrity Interviews
Danielle FishelEntertainment > Celebrities > Celebrity Interviews > Lance Bass
Disney NightEntertainment > Music > Performances > Live Shows
American Idol PodcastEntertainment > Media > Podcasts
Behind the ScenesEntertainment > Media > Podcasts > American Idol Podcast
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Boy BandsEntertainment > Music > Pop Music
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Playful Idol/NSYNC cold open0:30 – 1:04

Danielle FishelHost

0:30

Let's say there's an NSYNC week on American Idol.

Lance BassGuest

0:34

[laughs]

Danielle FishelHost

0:34

Producers, are you listening?

Lance BassGuest

0:36

Those ratings would be crazy.

Lance BassGuest

0:38

That was a masterclass.

Lance BassGuest

0:39

It took me back to I was like, if I were a 12-year-old or 11-year-old-

Danielle FishelHost

0:41

Oh, my gosh, yeah

Lance BassGuest

0:42

... watching this, this would've been-

Danielle FishelHost

0:43

You would've been recording that-

Lance BassGuest

0:45

I would've-

Danielle FishelHost

0:45

... playing it back

Lance BassGuest

0:45

... studied it.

Lance BassGuest

0:47

I would have tried to become, like, what he was.

Danielle FishelHost

0:50

I have a little bit of some podcast exclusive news.

Danielle FishelHost

0:54

You are going to be performing in the finale with-

Lance BassGuest

0:58

No way.

Lance BassGuest

0:59

Oh.

Lance BassGuest

1:01

[upbeat music]

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