The Allison Hagendorf Show

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At Home With Greta Van Fleet: Inside Their New Era & ‘Palace for the People’ Oct 06, 2026

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Nine years after I first saw Greta Van Fleet take over the Viper Room at their first Los Angeles show, all four members came over to the house. 🖤 Josh Kiszka, Jake Kiszka, Sam Kiszka, and Danny Wagner joined me for an intimate, full-circle conversation about growing up in the spotlight, stepping away from the road, becoming more fully themselves, and creating their most ambitious album yet: Palace for the People, out October 9, 2026. We dive deep into their return, the intention behind this new era, retreating to their cabin studio in Tennessee, working with legendary producer Mike Elizondo, and creating a cinematic rock-and-roll album informed by music and cultures from around the world. We also talk about: ⚡️ Their first Los Angeles show at the legendary Viper Room ⚡️ Growing up on tour and becoming global rock stars as teenagers ⚡️ Why they intentionally stepped away from the road ⚡️ Reconnecting with themselves after seven years of touring ⚡️ Writing and recording in their secluded Tennessee cabin studio ⚡️ Why Mike Elizondo was the perfect producer for Palace for the People ⚡️ Expanding beyond their blues, folk, soul, and rock influences ⚡️ Creating a cinematic world through the album’s intro, outro, and sequencing ⚡️ The Dionne Warwick and Burt Bacharach connection behind “Saw You Stand” ⚡️ How “Touch Again” grew out of improvisations on the Starcatcher tour ⚡️ The Charles Bukowski and José González inspiration behind “Born Into This” ⚡️ Josh’s vocal evolution and learning to let go ⚡️ Identity, authenticity, and giving people permission to become themselves ⚡️ Ego, creative disagreements, and learning to let the art breathe ⚡️ Mental health, boundaries, forgiveness, and loving yourself ⚡️ The advice they would give their teenage selves Plus: fresh chocolate chunk cookies, old Viper Room photos, pinstripes, sunscreen, brotherly chaos, and plenty of laughs along the way. Whether you’re a longtime member of the Peaceful Army, counting down to Palace for the People, or simply love honest conversations about rock music, creativity, identity, and mental health, this one is for you. ❤️ Subscribe for more At Home conversations: https://youtube.com/@AllisonHagendorf 🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts: https://play.megaphone.fm/sxhb2ibzrw-vle8ombutpa ❤️ FOLLOW ALLISON ON SOCIALS ✅ YouTube: https://youtube.com/AllisonHagendorf ✅ Official Website: https://allisonhagendorf.com ✅ Instagram: https://instagram.com/allisonhagendorf ✅ TikTok: https://TikTok.com/@allisonhagendorf ✅ X: https://x.com/allihagendorf #GretaVanFleet #PalaceForThePeople #RockMusic CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 03:03 - Looking Back & The Viper Room Show 05:16 - The Lore of Sunset Boulevard 06:03 - Cookie Time 07:01 - A New Era & Growing Up in the Spotlight 10:15 - Taking Time Off the Road 11:44 - Recording the New Album in Tennessee 13:32 - Working with Mike Elizondo 15:45 - Objectives for Palace for the People 17:20 - Album Breakdown: Cinematic Vision & Intention 20:03 - “Saw You Stand” 21:43 - “Touch Again” 24:15 - “Born Into This” 28:15 - Josh Kiszka’s Vocal Evolution 29:44 - Becoming Yourself 31:54 - Lessons Learned Making the Album 35:36 - Mental Health Advice for Artists 37:25 - Advice to Their Younger Selves 40:01 - Outro

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At Home With The Warning: Their Historic No. 1 and Why You Have to Be “Cringe” Sep 16, 2026

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The Warning came back to the house for the third time—and this conversation finds them at a truly historic moment. 🖤

Dany, Pau, and Ale Villarreal joined me for an intimate conversation about their fifth studio album, Everything’s Falling, “Kerosene” reaching No. 1, and becoming the first Mexican band and first all-woman band to top Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart.

We dive deep into the intention behind the album, the decision to step away from touring so they could create, and how the sisters have evolved as musicians, women, and human beings. They also open up about preparing for their first stadium headline, performing at the NFL International Game halftime show in Mexico City, joining Carín León at Sphere, and learning to appreciate each milestone while it’s happening.

We also talk about:

⚡️ The emotions surrounding the release of Everything’s Falling
⚡️ “Kerosene” reaching No. 1 and making Billboard history
⚡️ Performing at the NFL International Game halftime show in Mexico City
⚡️ Joining Carín León at Sphere for “Love to Be Loved”
⚡️ Headlining their first stadium in front of approximately 65,000 people
⚡️ Building Everything’s Falling around three emotional chapters
⚡️ Why they stepped away from touring to focus entirely on writing
⚡️ What the sisters discovered about themselves and one another
⚡️ Dany’s vocal evolution and learning to embrace a softer approach
⚡️ Femininity, vulnerability, and refusing to be boxed in as women in rock
⚡️ Why young artists must be willing to look “cringe”
⚡️ Growing up publicly and dealing with criticism online
⚡️ Touring with YUNGBLUD and the new generation keeping rock alive
⚡️ Why rock music is experiencing such an exciting resurgence
⚡️ Navigating outside opinions, commercial pressure, and genre policing
⚡️ The challenge of writing songs in English versus Spanish
⚡️ Why writing “Ego” in Spanish felt especially vulnerable and liberating
⚡️ Taking creative control of every visual, performance, and detail
⚡️ How the sisters support one another through pressure and exhaustion
⚡️ Their hopes for longevity, community, and giving back
⚡️ What they wish for one another outside of The Warning

Plus: homemade cookies, brownies, ice cream, tacos, key lime pie, mood boards, “trust the jeans,” rock painting, and plenty of sisterly chaos along the way.

Whether you’re a longtime member of The Warning Army, listening to Everything’s Falling on repeat, or simply love honest conversations about rock music, creativity, sisterhood, vulnerability, and finding the courage to be yourself, this one is for you.

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00:00 - Intro
01:23 - Welcome Back, The Warning
03:53 - Everything’s Falling & “Kerosene” at No. 1
07:30 - The NFL Mexico City Halftime Show
11:58 - Sphere & Their First Stadium Headline
18:57 - Building the Album in Three Chapters
20:32 - Stepping Off the Road to Write
22:38 - What the Sisters Learned About Each Other
26:58 - Dany’s New Vocal Approach
29:01 - Femininity, Vulnerability & Women in Rock
36:53 - Authenticity & Why It’s Okay to Be “Cringe”
41:54 - Touring with YUNGBLUD
43:40 - Why Rock Is Back
48:45 - Success, Industry Pressure & Genre Policing
54:19 - Writing in English vs. Spanish
56:59 - Their Proudest Moment on the Album
58:47 - Creative Control Across Cultures
1:00:57 - How the Sisters Handle Pressure
1:03:55 - Longevity, Community & Giving Back
1:06:12 - What They Wish for One Another
1:08:35 - Outro

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At Home With MOD SUN: Sobriety, Heartbreak, New Music & Starting Over Jul 16, 2026

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One of my dearest friends in music came over to the house. 🖤 MOD SUN joined me for one of the most honest conversations we've ever had about sobriety, heartbreak, purpose, creativity, healing, and why he believes he's entering the greatest chapter of his life. We dive deep into his incredible new album, how Nashville completely changed his creative process, making music inspired by Bob Dylan, collaborating with Chris Carrabba, his friendship with Machine Gun Kelly, becoming sober, finding peace after heartbreak, and why he finally feels like he's made the quintessential MOD SUN album. We also talk about: ⚡️ Warped Tour memories and how our friendship began ⚡️ Life after heartbreak and finding a new purpose ⚡️ Why Bob Dylan inspired this new chapter ⚡️ Creating the "quintessential" MOD SUN album ⚡️ Why Nashville changed everything ⚡️ Working with Chris Carrabba on "Danger" ⚡️ Using songwriting as therapy ⚡️ Relationships, love, and wanting to become a father ⚡️ Looking back on his dad and the lessons he carries today ⚡️ His sobriety journey, overdose, and rock bottom ⚡️ Learning to become a better person ⚡️ Regrets, perspective, and living without fear ⚡️ Making peace with his past, including Avril Lavigne ⚡️ Defining success beyond fame and money ⚡️ His lifelong brotherhood with Machine Gun Kelly ⚡️ Why rock music is entering an exciting new era ⚡️ The songs, albums, and artists that changed his life ⚡️ Advice for staying present and living with purpose Plus: oatmeal cookies, Shirley Temples, vintage barware, brownies, banana hammocks, and plenty of laughs along the way. If you're a longtime MOD SUN fan or simply love conversations about music, resilience, creativity, recovery, and finding your purpose, this one is for you. ❤️ Subscribe for more At Home conversations: https://youtube.com/@AllisonHagendorf 🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts: https://play.megaphone.fm/sxhb2ibzrw-vle8ombutpa ❤️ FOLLOW ALLISON ON SOCIALS ✅ YouTube: https://youtube.com/AllisonHagendorf ✅ Official Website: https://allisonhagendorf.com ✅ Instagram: https://instagram.com/allisonhagendorf ✅ TikTok: https://TikTok.com/@allisonhagendorf ✅ X: https://x.com/allihagendorf 00:00 - Intro 01:51 - Cookies, Shirley Temples & Brian 05:00 - Connecting at Warped Tour & Friendship Origins 06:30 - How Are You Feeling? 09:12 - New Music & Life After Heartbreak 12:54 - Making Music Like Bob Dylan 17:00 - The Quintessential MOD SUN Album 19:32 - Why Nashville Changed Everything 22:37 - "Danger" with Chris Carrabba 32:32 - Music as Therapy 33:43 - Relationships, Love & Wanting to Be a Dad 36:53 - Looking Back at His Father 39:14 - Sobriety, Rock Bottom & Second Chances 41:53 - Becoming a Better Person 46:09 - Living Without Regrets 48:18 - Making Peace with Avril Lavigne 49:20 - What Success Really Means 52:14 - The Brotherhood with Machine Gun Kelly 57:30 - Why Rock Music Is Changing 59:56 - Deep Cuts 1:10:21 - Outro

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At Home With Biffy Clyro: Brotherhood, New Music & 25 Years Together Jun 25, 2026

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One of my favorite bands of the last 20 years finally came over to the house. 🖤 Simon Neil and Ben Johnston of Biffy Clyro joined me for an honest conversation about friendship, longevity, songwriting, mental health, aging, creativity, and what it takes to keep a band together for more than 25 years. We dive deep into their incredible new album Futique, recording at the legendary Hansa Studios in Berlin, working with producer Jonathan Gilmore, and why this record feels so special. We also talk about: ⚡️ Returning to the U.S. after years away ⚡️ Recording at Hansa Studios and the magic of Berlin ⚡️ Working with Jonathan Gilmore (The 1975, Nothing But Thieves) ⚡️ The themes behind Futique and songs like "Hunting Season" ⚡️ Their songwriting process after 10 studio albums ⚡️ Family, kids, baking, and life outside the band ⚡️ "Shot One" and appreciating life in the present moment ⚡️ The emotional story behind "Goodbye" ⚡️ James Johnston's mental health journey and the band's brotherhood ⚡️ The healing power of live music ⚡️ Aging, creativity, and protecting your energy ⚡️ Brian Wilson, "God Only Knows," and Glastonbury ⚡️ Human creativity vs AI ⚡️ Nirvana, Nine Inch Nails, Jeff Buckley, and their musical influences ⚡️ The lessons they've learned after 25 years together ⚡️ Advice they would give their younger selves Plus: brownies, Scotland stories, Glasgow rugby players, and some of the most thoughtful reflections on music I've heard in a long time. If you're a longtime Biffy fan or simply love conversations about creativity, resilience, and finding meaning through music this one is for you. 🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts: https://play.megaphone.fm/sxhb2ibzrw-vle8ombutpa ❤️ FOLLOW ALLISON ON SOCIALS ✅ YouTube: https://youtube.com/AllisonHagendorf ✅ Official Website: https://allisonhagendorf.com ✅ Instagram: https://instagram.com/allisonhagendorf ✅ TikTok: https://TikTok.com/@allisonhagendorf ✅ X: https://x.com/allihagendorf #BiffyClyro #SimonNeil #Futique

00:00 - Welcome 01:39 - Intro 02:24 - Finally Back in the U.S. 03:37 - Playing the New Music Live 04:27 - Recording Futique at Hansa Studios in Berlin 07:15 - Working with Jonathan Gilmore 08:28 - Themes of the Album & "Hunting Season" 10:09 - Songwriting After 10 Albums 12:07 - Baking & Brownies 15:03 - Kids & Family 16:45 - "Shot One" 19:04 - Reflection & Living in the Moment 19:55 - "Goodbye" 24:10 - James Johnston & Mental Health 25:09 - How They're Feeling Right Now 26:50 - The Healing Power of Playing Live 30:01 - Sustaining the Physicality of Touring 31:10 - Glastonbury, Brian Wilson & "God Only Knows" 33:29 - Aging, Songwriting & Perspective 35:39 - Human Creativity vs AI 39:39 - Finding Your Own Music & Influences 43:29 - Nirvana, Nine Inch Nails, Tron & Jared Leto 45:42 - Lessons Learned After 25 Years 49:39 - Glasgow Stories & Scotland 51:22 - Advice to Their Younger Selves 54:03 - Outro

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At Home With Red Leather: Addiction, Recovery & the Music That Saved Him May 28, 2026

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Chocolate-loaded peanut butter cookies, vulnerability, and one of the most honest conversations I’ve ever had on this show. 🍪🎸

In this intimate home hang, I welcome Red Leather for his first-ever in-person podcast interview — and what unfolds is raw, emotional, reflective, and deeply human.

From addiction and near-death experiences to sobriety, gratitude, and finding purpose through music, Red Leather opens up about the real stories behind Reno and Tahoe and the life that inspired them.

Red Leather opens up about:
⚡️ Writing Reno during active addiction and Tahoe in sobriety
⚡️ The importance of place and creating music in Joshua Tree, Tahoe, Big Bear, and beyond
⚡️ The terrifying true story behind “Last Call”
⚡️ Hitting multiple rock bottoms before finally getting sober
⚡️ His heart attack, overdose, and the moment everything changed
⚡️ “Angel Song,” love, healing, and learning how to receive support
⚡️ “Losing My Religion” and questioning everything you thought you believed
⚡️ Nirvana, Radiohead, and the music that shaped his voice and sound
⚡️ Addiction, escapism, and the cycle of shame
⚡️ Why sobriety gave him clarity and helped him become who he really is
⚡️ The origin of the Red Leather persona and how the mask became a symbol of hope
⚡️ Gratitude as a superpower
⚡️ The role live music plays in human connection and healing
⚡️ His dreams of creating timeless albums and building a lasting legacy

Plus: cookies, deep music conversations, Marvin Gaye, Phantom Planet, Radiohead deep dives, and a reminder that it’s never too late to change your life.

This is Red Leather , vulnerable, thoughtful, and just getting started.

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00:00 - Intro
01:38 - Welcome & Cookies
03:32 - Reno vs Tahoe & Sense of Place
05:16 - Songwriting Process
06:49 - The Story Behind “Last Call”
11:42 - Rock Bottom & Near-Death Experiences
13:56 - “Angel Song” & Healing Through Love
15:51 - Favorite & Most Surprising Moment on the Album
16:32 - “Losing My Religion”
18:27 - “Get Out of My Head” & Nirvana’s Influence
20:11 - The Role of Music in Life
22:53 - The Start of Addiction
25:03 - Sobriety, Clarity & Becoming Himself Again
25:34 - The Mask, The Costume & The Character
27:38 - Will He Ever Unmask?
28:42 - Message to Anyone Struggling
29:26 - What He Hopes for Himself
30:56 - Gratitude as a Superpower
33:29 - What’s On His Playlist Right Now
35:40 - What Scares Him Now?
37:30 - What Excites Him Now?
41:00 - Outro

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At Home With Scott Ian: New Anthrax, Iron Maiden Rock Hall & 45 Years of Metal May 15, 2026

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Scott Ian pulled up, immediately grabbed the cinnamon rolls, and we ended up having one of the most honest conversations I’ve had on the show. In this intimate home hang, the Anthrax co-founder opens up about the new album, losing his father, raising a son, staying a true music fan after four decades, and what happiness actually looks like now. We talk about: ⚡️ The emotional weight behind “The Long Goodbye” ⚡️ Writing through grief and catharsis ⚡️ Why Anthrax still pushes themselves creatively after 40+ years ⚡️ Joey Belladonna’s vocals and the chemistry inside the band ⚡️ Public Enemy, “Bring The Noise,” and helping open the door for rap/rock ⚡️ Iron Maiden and the Rock Hall conversation ⚡️ Marriage, family, fatherhood, and perspective ⚡️ Staying inspired and connected to music after all these years ⚡️ The changing music industry and what it means to “make it” now ⚡️ Legacy, happiness, and leading with heart Plus: Dave Grohl pillows, cinnamon rolls, beard talk, and a reminder that the legends who last are usually the ones who stay human. 🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts: https://play.megaphone.fm/sxhb2ibzrw-vle8ombutpa 🍪 Yes, the baked goods always matter. ⸻ ❤️ FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE TO ALLISON ✅ Substack: https://allisonhagendorf.substack.com ✅ YouTube: https://youtube.com/AllisonHagendorf ✅ Official Website: https://allisonhagendorf.com ✅ Instagram: https://instagram.com/allisonhagendorf ✅ TikTok: https://TikTok.com/@allisonhagendorf ✅ X: https://x.com/allihagendorf ⸻ 00:00 - Arrival & Welcome 01:01 - Intro & Cinnamon Rolls 02:00 - Album Title: Meaning & Translation 03:32 - Is This the Final Journey? 07:15 - Why Now Was the Right Time 09:40 - Opening Tracks & First Impressions 13:19 - “The Long Goodbye” & Processing Loss 15:37 - “It’s For The Kids” 18:32 - “The Edge of Perfection” 20:55 - Dave Grohl Story 22:13 - Joey’s Vocals & Band Chemistry 25:12 - Writing About Love 26:33 - Iron Maiden & Rock Hall 31:10 - Staying a True Music Fan 32:13 - Public Enemy & “Bring The Noise” 39:21 - Rap Meets Metal 40:47 - Fatherhood & His Son 45:44 - Then vs Now in the Industry 48:55 - Family & Life Balance 52:30 - Love, Marriage & Happiness 54:37 - Anthrax Longevity 57:09 - Playing Songs Live 58:05 - Legacy & Leading with Heart 01:04:50 - The Beard

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At Home With Shinedown: New Album ‘8,’ Longevity, Loss & Why Their Best Era Is Now May 06, 2026

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Chocolate chip cookies, real conversation, and a band entering one of the most powerful chapters of their career. 🍪🎸

In this intimate home hang, I welcome Shinedown as they step into a new era with their eighth studio album, EI8HT.

From massive milestones to deeply personal loss, this conversation goes far beyond the music. Brent Smith and Zach Myers open up about the mindset behind the album, the emotional weight of the songs, and why this record feels like Shinedown at their most human, intentional, and fully alive.

Shinedown opens up about:
⚡️ The making of EI8HT and why it feels like a new era
⚡️ Their record-breaking success at rock radio and what it means to them
⚡️ Why this 18-song album has no filler
⚡️ The songwriting, production, and emotional precision behind the record
⚡️ Eric Bass’s role as producer, mixer, engineer, and creative force
⚡️ Lessons from Desmond Child and the power of a great rhythm section
⚡️ Influences from Elton John, Nirvana, Counting Crows, and more
⚡️ Why no AI was used on the album and why the human element matters
⚡️ “365,” grief, gratitude, and honoring loved ones through music
⚡️ Nostalgia, Xennials, and the emotional pull of “Young Again”
⚡️ Longevity, brotherhood, and how they’ve stayed connected as a band
⚡️ Giving the audience their flowers and the symbolism behind the album artwork
⚡️ The story behind “I’m So Glad You Asked” and Eric’s first lead vocal on a Shinedown record
⚡️ “The Pilot,” Dave Bassett, and closing the album with one of its most emotional moments
⚡️ Health, fitness, touring, and what it takes to perform at this level

Plus: cookies, creative philosophy, deep music references, real talk about loss, and a band that continues to evolve without losing who they are.

This is Shinedown: reflective, open, and in their best era yet.

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00:00 - Intro
01:28 - Cookies, First Impressions & Album Conversations
07:46 - Success, Accolades & Perspective
11:07 - Introducing EI8HT
13:16 - The Mindset Behind the Album
14:30 - Erik’s Dedication & Creative Process
17:25 - What Makes Shinedown Unique
18:20 - Lessons from Desmond Child
20:51 - Elton John & Musical Influences
24:34 - Nirvana, Kurt Cobain & Counting Crows
30:59 - Back to EI8HT — Starting from the Bottom
33:35 - No AI — Keeping Music Human
36:27 - Album Production
41:00 - “365,” Loss & Personal Story
48:24 - Nostalgia, Xennials & “Young Again”
52:00 - Longevity & Staying Power
53:23 - Unity & Festival Decisions
54:20 - Album Artwork & Symbolism
56:20 - “I’m So Glad You Asked”
1:00:36 - Album Sequencing
1:03:00 - “The Pilot” & Dave Bassett
1:09:03 - Proudest Moments
1:12:03 - Touring, Fitness & Physicality
1:18:41 - Health & Longevity
1:23:04 - Entering a New Era
1:24:16 - Legacy & Impact
1:27:00 - Outro

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At Home With Zakk Wylde: Ozzy Stories, New Music & Doing What You Love Apr 23, 2026

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Chocolate chip banana bread (still warm), coffee, and one of the most legendary guitarists in rock sitting in my kitchen. 🍌🍞🎸

In this intimate home hang, I welcome Zakk Wylde of Black Label Society founder, Ozzy Osbourne’s longtime guitarist, and a true force in music for a conversation that’s as raw, funny, and heartfelt as he is.

From life on the road to loss, legacy, and everything in between, Zakk shows up exactly as you’d hope: honest, grounded, and completely himself.

Zakk opens up about:

⚡️ His new album and the long road to finishing it

⚡️ Why this record took years — and how time changed the music

⚡️ The balance between heavy riffs and deeply personal ballads

⚡️ Writing “Ozzy’s song” and honoring one of the most important relationships of his life

⚡️ Grief, gratitude, and what it means to truly cherish the time you have with people

⚡️ His first audition with Ozzy — and the advice that changed everything

⚡️ Life on tour, staying physically and mentally strong, and the discipline behind it

⚡️ Marriage, family, and what keeps a relationship strong after decades

⚡️ Why doing what you love is the only path that actually works

⚡️ The importance of authenticity — in music and in life

Plus: banana bread, coffee, Ozzy stories, gym talk, guitar nerd moments, and a lot of laughter.

This is Zakk Wylde being reflective, hilarious, and fully himself.

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00:00 - Intro

01:11 - Welcome, Banana Bread & Fitness

03:57 - The New Album & Long Creative Process

07:57 - Bangers vs. Ballads

09:41 - Writing “Ozzy’s Song”

13:50 - Is It Cathartic to Sing?

16:07 - Auditioning for Ozzy & Early Days

19:39 - Dance Lessons & Stage Presence

20:54 - YUNGBLUD & That Full-Circle Moment

22:12 - Marriage, Family & Doing What You Love

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At Home With Dogstar...Keanu Reeves, Bret Domrose & Rob Mailhouse on New Music & Brotherhood Apr 15, 2026

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In this intimate home hang, I welcome Dogstar — Keanu Reeves, Bret Domrose, and Rob Mailhouse — as they step into a powerful new chapter with their album "All In Now." From their early days to their reunion and now this next evolution, Dogstar has always been about connection, creativity, and the kind of chemistry you can’t fake. And with this new record, you can feel it — raw, live, and fully alive. Dogstar opens up about: ⚡️ The meaning behind *All In Now* — and what it represents for them now ⚡️ Reuniting as a band and rediscovering their sound ⚡️ Working with legendary producer Nick Launay and embracing a live, raw recording style ⚡️ Recording at the iconic EastWest Studios — and feeling the history in the room ⚡️ Letting go of perfection and leaning into instinct and energy ⚡️ Preparing for a massive year of touring — physically and mentally ⚡️ Musical influences from U2, The Cure, Peter Hook, and beyond ⚡️ The return of real, human rock music in a filtered, AI-driven world ⚡️ Their diehard global fanbase — and what that connection means to them ⚡️ What keeps them together after all these years ⚡️ Keanu on music vs. acting — and what each gives him ⚡️ What being in a band teaches you about yourself and each other Plus: cookies, gear talk, studio stories, live music philosophy, and a conversation that feels like sitting in the room with them. This is Dogstar — grounded, present, and fully all in. Subscribe on Substack for more behind-the-scenes from our house hangs: allisonhagendorf.substack.com ⸻ ❤️ FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE TO ALLISON ✅ Substack: https://allisonhagendorf.substack.com ✅ YouTube: https://youtube.com/AllisonHagendorf ✅ Official Website: https://allisonhagendorf.com ✅ Instagram: https://instagram.com/allisonhagendorf ✅ TikTok: https://TikTok.com/@allisonhagendorf ✅ X: https://x.com/allihagendorf ⸻ 00:00 - Intro & Dogstar Arrives 00:28 - Cookies & First Impressions 02:45 - Interview Begins / Becoming Led Zeppelin 05:48 - Back Together & Band Evolution 06:49 - “All In Now” – Album Meaning 09:29 - Working with Nick Launay 14:05 - Recording at EastWest Studios 18:38 - Finishing the Album 19:06 - Touring & Preparing 22:28 - Peter Hook’s Influence 23:58 - What Are You Listening To? 29:10 - Diehard Fans 32:46 - What Keeps Them Together 35:05 - Keanu: Music vs Acting 36:11 - What Being in a Band Teaches You 39:10 - Admiration for Each Other

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At Home With Jutes...Finding His Voice, New Music & Carving His Own Legacy Apr 01, 2026

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Chocolate chip cookies (with M&M’s, of course), music curation, and a full-circle conversation years in the making. 🍪🎶 In this intimate home hang, I welcomeJutes — an artist I've supported since my days as Head of Rock at Spotify — now stepping into a major moment in his career. From his early 808s and autotune era to Sleepyhead and Dilworth, Jutes has carved out a sound that’s raw, genre-fluid, and entirely his own — and now it’s connecting on a global scale. Jutes opens up about: ⚡️ His evolution as an artist — and what it took to finally find his voice ⚡️ Scrapping an entire album that didn’t feel authentic — and starting over ⚡️ The viral acoustic “Vertigo” moment that changed how people saw him ⚡️ Blending rock, R&B, and hip-hop into something that finally feels like him ⚡️ Touring the world, upgrading venues, and why everything is clicking now ⚡️ Sobriety, anxiety, and learning to face life without the mask ⚡️ Human connection vs. chasing numbers — and what actually matters in music ⚡️ Life with Demi Lovato, marriage, and being seen beyond the stage ⚡️ New music, creative chemistry, and what’s next Plus: cookies, curation, 90s nostalgia, vocal deep dives (Deftones, Jeff Buckley, Chet Baker), and a hilarious Grammy night mix-up with Jesse Rutherford. This is Jutes grounded, reflective, and fully stepping into who he is — as an artist and a human. Subscribe on Substack for more behind-the-scenes from our house hangs: allisonhagendorf.substack.com 🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts: https://play.megaphone.fm/sxhb2ibzrw-vle8ombutpa 🍪 Yes, the cookies matter. ⸻ ❤️ FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE TO ALLISON ✅ Substack: https://allisonhagendorf.substack.com ✅ YouTube: https://youtube.com/AllisonHagendorf ✅ Official Website: https://allisonhagendorf.com ✅ Instagram: https://instagram.com/allisonhagendorf ✅ TikTok: https://TikTok.com/@allisonhagendorf ✅ X: https://x.com/allihagendorf ⸻ 00:00 - Welcome + Cookies 01:30 - Demi Lovato, Baking & First Impressions 03:29 - Music Curation & Instagram Song Choices 05:36 - Jesse Rutherford Mix-Up (Grammy Night Story) 08:15 - Full Circle: First Connection in 2021 10:18 - Sleepyhead & Finding His Voice 12:45 - “Vertigo” Acoustic + Vocal Breakthrough 17:58 - Dilworth & Stepping Into His Sound 21:54 - Reflecting on His Roots & Early Life 26:09 - Advice for Artists: Authenticity Over Numbers 29:49 - Touring & Upgrading Venues Worldwide 32:23 - Sobriety, Anxiety & Mental Health 36:09 - Fear, Pressure & Success 39:06 - Music Taste & Listening with Demi 41:22 - New Music & Creative Evolution 47:15 - Marriage, Love & Being Seen 50:31 - Legacy, Impact & Future Goals 52:04 - Outro

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