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    <itunes:subtitle>The “’American Idol’ Official Podcast” takes fans behind the scenes with host Danielle Fishel</itunes:subtitle>
    <itunes:author>Fremantle</itunes:author>
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      <title>Episode 3: Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame Night Breakdown</title>
      <description>Danielle Fishel is joined by Tony® Award nominee and former “American Idol” finalist Constantine Maroulis for an electrifying recap of Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame Night, while executive producer and showrunner Megan Michaels Wolflick pulls back the curtain with exclusive behind-the-scenes insights from the season. Later, The Miz recounts taking over hosting duties from Ryan Seacrest and Danielle speaks with the eliminated finalists about their unforgettable Idol journeys.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices</description>
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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Episode 2: 90s Judges’ Song Contest Breakdown</title>
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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Danielle Fishel is joined by music superstars and Idol judges Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and Carrie Underwood to discuss the return of the Judges’ Song Contest. Later, Andrea Barber stops by after her time in the lounge with other TGIF ‘90s stars, and Danielle sits down with the eliminated finalists to discuss their Idol journeys.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Episode 1: Songs of Faith Night Breakdown</title>
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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices</description>
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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Introducing the 'American Idol: Official Podcast'</title>
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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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