The Allison Hagendorf Show

Allison Hagendorf
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Celebrating the universal love of music, the stories behind the songs, & the humans behind the artists. I'm so glad you're here!

  1. At Home With All Time Low - 20 Years of Friendship, Music & Mayhem

    OCT 29

    At Home With All Time Low - 20 Years of Friendship, Music & Mayhem

    Pop-punk never died - it just grew up. In this heart-to-heart house hang, Allison Hagendorf welcomes Alex Gaskarth and Jack Barakat of All Time Low for cookies, old fashions, and an honest conversation about 20 years of friendship, creative evolution, and their 10th studio album, "Everyone’s Talking." Filmed at Allison’s home, this candid conversation dives into legacy, laughter, and the love that still fuels one of pop punk's most enduring bands. All Time Low open up about: ⚡️ The making of “Everyone’s Talking” and the inspiration behind “The Weather” and “Butterflies” ⚡️ How “Monsters” finally cracked radio after nearly two decades ⚡️ What it means to grow up in a band — and stay best friends through it all ⚡️ The family dynamic, band therapy, and building their own label & studio ⚡️ Finding joy, balance & gratitude in their 20-year journey This is All Time Low like you’ve never seen them - raw, reflective, hilarious, and completely at home. It’s a conversation about growth, gratitude, and handcuffing yourself to rock & roll. 👀 Watch next: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwh7qo7VAe4&list=PLl6dGiHr9hXCBsHHe9qR0PiTgxkpdjRyI&index=2 🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts: https://play.megaphone.fm/sxhb2ibzrw-vle8ombutpa 🍒 Yes, I baked them my signature oatmeal cherry chocolate cookies. And Brian made the old fashions. Obviously. Subscribe on Insta/TikTok / YouTube for the recipe. ❤️ 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  #AllTimeLow #EveryonesTalking #Butterflies #TheWeather #Monsters #AlexGaskarth #JackBarakat #PopPunk #Emo #RockInterview #Songwriting #AllisonHagendorf #TheAllisonHagendorfShow #MusicPodcast #BehindTheMusic #RockCulture #BandTherapy 00:00 — House hang: cookies, old fashions, welcome 01:31 — Warp Tour memories, Juliet Simms & Automatic Loveletter 04:20 — Cracking radio with “Monsters” (+ the Demi onstage moment) 06:36 — Lolla 2021: full-circle Limp Bizkit “dad vibes” 08:56 — Album 10: Everyone’s Talking — the grown-up ATL 11:55 — Melancholy + joy: “The Weather” (Cure/Ramones DNA) 13:40 — Club energy: “Little Bit” and writing for the room 15:06 — 2025 tour: Mayday Parade, Four Year Strong, The Cab, Paradox; families in the pit 17:35 — “Butterflies”: ode to The Used/TBS/MCR; “handcuff yourself to rock & roll” 19:36 — Building the ATL universe: own label, home studio, Dan Swank 22:17 — Process & pace: a song a day, don’t overthink it 23:40 — Alex’s vocals leveled up (range, control, intent) 26:20 — Band chemistry, therapy, and why Zack is the secret weapon 28:36 — Alex & Jack origin story: AFI bridge, Blink conversion 33:21 — Pride & perspective: sustainable growth (HOB → arenas) 37:22 — Advice to new artists: trust your gut vs the algorithm 40:10 — Notes to your younger selves 42:15 — What ATL shows mean now: love, community, best times 44:29 — Backyard slide send-off An A-Game Production Co-Produced by Raw Content & Ones To Watch/Live Nation Raw Content Directed by: JT Boehme Shot by: Michael Morones Sound by: Andrew Kim Set Artwork Courtesy of Tchay  https://www.tchayart.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    49 min
  2. An Evening with YUNGBLUD — The Raw, Unfiltered Truth

    OCT 14

    An Evening with YUNGBLUD — The Raw, Unfiltered Truth

    Rock is back and YUNGBLUD is leading the charge. In the Season 3 premiere, Allison Hagendorf and YUNGBLUD share an intimate conversation between friends about finding himself, legacy, and the future of rock ’n’ roll. Filmed in Allison's New York hotel room, this intimate, unfiltered conversation dives deep into his creative rebirth, mental health, and the raw truth behind his new era. YUNGBLUD opens up about: ⚡️ His upcoming collab EP with Steven Tyler & Joe Perry ⚡️ Getting the co-sign from Ozzy Osbourne, Mick Jagger, Lenny Kravitz ⚡️ The pressures of fame & how he hit rock bottom ⚡️ Why he believes “rock is back” — and why imperfection is the point ⚡️ His relationship with Jesse Jo ⚡️ Balancing chaos & discipline, love & art, authenticity & evolution This is YUNGBLUD like you’ve never seen him — raw, reflective, and ready to take rock & roll to the future. 👀 Watch next: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwh7qo7VAe4&list=PLl6dGiHr9hXCBsHHe9qR0PiTgxkpdjRyI&index=2 🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts: https://play.megaphone.fm/sxhb2ibzrw-vle8ombutpa 🍪 Yes, I baked him my signature homemade cookies. Peanut butter chocolate ones. Obviously. Subscribe on Insta/Tik Tok/YouTube for the recipe ❤️ FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE TO 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 – Welcome to Season 3 of The Allison Hagendorf Show 00:41 - YUNGBLUD arrives in NYC + peanut butter cookie moment 01:35 - Reflecting on their first meeting (2017) & the rock revival 02:05 - SOLD OUT US Tour 04:40 - The state of rock music today — “Turn the drums up!” 07:37 - Steven Tyler & Joe Perry collab story — how it happened 11:02 - Recording “My Only Angel” & the energy in the studio 12:34 - Back To The Beginning & Making Your Own Luck 16:33 - Ozzy Osbourne advice about the haters 19:33 - Hitting rock bottom after Yungblud & finding his truth 21:06 - Creating IDOLS — making art from the heart 24:28 - Working with Matty Schwartz, the “love of his life” 26:30 - On authenticity, imperfection, and why it matters 27:28 - Avoiding being part of the 27 Club 32:00 - Rock is on its way up. People are hungry for it. 34:00 - Finding balance through boxing, discipline & focus 36:05 - Rock vs Pop - why raw emotion wins 39:34 - Love & partnership with Jesse Jo Stark 43:20 - Bridging generations of rock – from Ozzy to Gen Z 46:30 - Legacy & what he wants to leave behind 49:53 - Final surprise moment + full circle Grammy Museum lead-in #YUNGBLUD #TheAllisonHagendorfShow #RockIsBack #YUNGBLUDInterview #RockAndRoll #ModernRock #StevenTyler #OzzyOsbourne #JoePerry #IdolsEra #rockrevival Produced by: A-Game Productions Raw Content Raw Content Directed by: JT Boehme Shot by: Michael Morones Sound by: Griffin Head Onslot Entertainment Edited by: Ben Patterson Custom YUNGBLUD Blazer by Tribute Project Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 2m
  3. 8 Ways to Stay Confident When the World Says No

    JUL 15

    8 Ways to Stay Confident When the World Says No

    What do you do when people in power don’t believe in you? When they tell you you’re wrong — or worse, ignore your vision completely? In this episode, I’m sharing the 8 biggest lessons from my A&R years in NYC: how I went from answering phones to signing artists, backing future superstars like Juliette Simms, Katy Perry, and Mark Foster, and learning to trust my vision before the world caught up. These are the moments that shaped me: the risks I took, the times I trusted my gut, and what I learned when the world said “no.” If you’re building your dream, creating your next chapter, or learning to believe in yourself again — this one’s for you. 👇 Let me know in the comments which lesson resonated with you most. And don’t forget to subscribe — this community is for people who want to live what they love. ✦ CHAPTER 1: How To Find Your Passion (When You Have No Idea Where to Start) → https://open.spotify.com/episode/2HHzAjf8lkRvrxdgnw3ibJ?si=d31b9bcb1b59417a 🔔 FOLLOW: https://open.spotify.com/show/45uodFpMnMvgvXDsqQSVbF?si=8ab6d7e3d07b473a ❤️ 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 #confidence #trustyourself #allisonhagendorf #musicindustry #betonyourself 00:00 – Intro 01:58 – Lesson 1: There’s Opportunity in the Unglamorous 02:42 – Lesson 2: When the Door Opens, Walk Through 03:58 – Lesson 3: Believe Before There’s Proof 05:18 – Lesson 4: When Growth Stops, Move On 06:14 – Lesson 5: Champion Someone and Fight for It 07:23 – Lesson 6: Your Gut Is Wiser Than the Rules 09:04 – Lesson 7: The Next Chapter Is Already Inside This One 10:38 – Lesson 8: Trust Your Vision — Even If No One Else Does 11:32 – Outro + Final Takeaways Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    16 min
  4. How to Find Your Purpose (When You Have No Idea Where to Start)

    JUN 24

    How to Find Your Purpose (When You Have No Idea Where to Start)

    If you’ve ever felt like your passion doesn’t fit in a box—or like you’re meant for something more but don’t know where to begin—this is for you. I didn’t have a master plan. Just a feeling. But that feeling changed everything. In this first episode of my new series, I share how I went from a music-obsessed kid to becoming the Head of Rock at Spotify—without connections, a roadmap, or any guarantees. 💡 This is a story about purpose. About choosing your path—even when it doesn’t make sense yet. About following what lights you up—and trusting it to lead somewhere real. 🎬 What you’ll take away: • What to do when you don’t know your purpose yet • Why passion is your compass (even if you’re multi-passionate) • How small steps can build a life-changing path • What it really takes to turn your spark into something lasting 📌 New episodes drop weekly—subscribe to join a community of people living what they love.👇 https://www.youtube.com/@AllisonHagendorf ❤️ 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 #findyourpurpose #passiontopurpose #allisonhagendorf #inspiration #lifepath #purposedrivenlife #motivationalstory #originstory #womeninmusic 00:00 - Feeling stuck? You’re not alone 01:42 - Childhood signs you’re meant for more 03:06 - Dick Clark, dreams, and early ambition 04:47 - The Nirvana moment that changed everything 06:28 - When obsession becomes direction 07:25 - The role of connection over credentials 08:12 - Meeting your hero is just the beginning 09:21 - Real lessons about passion and purpose 10:08 - Your next step (starts now) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    14 min
  5. How Sleep Token Went from Cult Band to Global #1

    JUN 10

    How Sleep Token Went from Cult Band to Global #1

    Sleep Token just made history with Even in Arcadia, debuting at #1 on the Billboard 200 and redefining what it means to be a metal band in 2025. With zero interviews, masked identities, and a genre-blurring sound that fuses progressive metal, R&B, gospel, and ambient textures, they’ve become the most polarizing—and groundbreaking—band on earth. In this video, I break down how Sleep Token rose from a cult following to global dominance, why they resonate so deeply with fans, and what their success means for the future of heavy music. 🎧 Featuring breakdowns of “The Summoning,” “Caramel,” and more. 💬 Drop a comment: Did Sleep Token convert you—or are you still not sold? ❤️ 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 #sleeptoken #eveninarcadia #sleeptokenreaction #progressivemetal #heavymusic #metalnews #rockrevolution Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    14 min
  6. 7 Defining Albums from Rock Hall’s Class of 2025

    MAY 22

    7 Defining Albums from Rock Hall’s Class of 2025

    The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame isn’t just about music — it’s about the artists who changed everything. In this special episode, I’m honoring the 2025 inductees who reshaped genres, broke boundaries, and defined entire eras — from Soundgarden and Cyndi Lauper to Outkast, The White Stripes, and more. These icons didn’t just top charts. They redefined what it means to be an artist — bold, fearless, original — and their influence still echoes through everything we hear today. 🎧 Subscribe for more deep dives into the artists who shaped us. 🛒 Use code THEGROOVE at Vinyl.com for 10% off your favorite albums. 👇 Who’s your favorite 2025 Rock Hall inductee? ❤️ 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 #RockHall2025 #Soundgarden #CyndiLauper #Outkast #WhiteStripes #JoeCocker #AllisonHagendorf #VinylCommunity #MusicThatMovedMe #ClassicArtists #HallOfFame #Grunge #HipHopLegends #PopIcons #RockHistory #MusicCulture 00:00 – Intro: Why the Rock Hall Still Matters 01:21 – Soundgarden – Superunknown and Grunge’s Emotional Depth 05:08 – Cyndi Lauper – She’s So Unusual and the Power of Self-Expression 08:32 – Bad Company – Bluesy Swagger and Arena Rock Beginnings 11:02 – Chubby Checker – The Twist and a Cultural Dance Revolution 12:39– Joe Cocker – With a Little Help From My Friends as Gospel Soul 14:32 – Outkast – Stankonia and Southern Innovation 17:03 – The White Stripes – Elephant and Garage Rock’s Global Riff 20:01 – Outro: Which Album Defines This Class for You? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    24 min
  7. 13 Albums That Rewrote Music History

    APR 24

    13 Albums That Rewrote Music History

    Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list has sparked endless debates. But beyond the rankings are the records that truly shaped the culture. In this special episode, I spotlight the albums that moved me, shaped me, and still live in me today — from Thriller, Purple Rain, and Faith, to Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, CrazySexyCool, Speakerboxxx/The Love Below, and more. These albums redefined pop, hip-hop, funk, R&B, and cultural storytelling. Some broke records. Others broke barriers. But all of them broke through. 🎧 Subscribe for more deep dives into the albums that made us. 🛒 Use code THEGROOVE at Vinyl.com for 10% off iconic records. 👇 What’s your favorite album from the Top 500? #RollingStone500 #Thriller #PurpleRain #LaurynHill #VinylCommunity #MusicThatMovedMe #AllisonHagendorf #ClassicAlbums #GreatestAlbums #MusicNostalgia #PopHistory #HipHopHistory 00:00 – Intro: Why Albums Still Matter 02:08 – Saturday Night Fever Soundtrack – Disco Goes Global 04:11 – Michael Jackson’s Thriller – The Album That Changed Everything 07:26 – Prince’s Purple Rain – A Genre-Defying Masterpiece 10:04 – Run-D.M.C. – Raising Hell and Breaking Down Barriers 12:40 – Beastie Boys – Licensed to Ill and Hip-Hop Rebellion 14:30 – George Michael’s Faith – Pop Brilliance and Creative Freedom 17:27 – Janet Jackson – Rhythm Nation 1814 as Revolution 21:52 – Madonna – The Immaculate Collection and Pop Power 25:03 – TLC – CrazySexyCool and R&B Redefined 28:03 – Lauryn Hill – The Miseducation… and Unfiltered Truth 30:05 – OutKast – Speakerboxxx/The Love Below Changed the Game 32:38 – Outro: What’s YOUR Favorite Album on the List? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    37 min
  8. How 1995 Changed Music Forever – 30 Years Later

    APR 10

    How 1995 Changed Music Forever – 30 Years Later

    1995 was a monumental year for music — and now, 30 years later, the impact is still undeniable. In this episode with Vinyl.com, I take you on a deep dive into the iconic albums of 1995 that defined a generation: Jagged Little Pill, Mellon Collie, Tragic Kingdom, What’s The Story Morning Glory, The Bends, Soup, Foo Fighters, and so many more. From grunge and alt-rock to pop, hip-hop, and electronic, 1995 was a true musical renaissance. I was 15 years old and right in the middle of my imprinting years. These albums didn’t just shape music, they shaped me. 👇 What was your favorite album of 1995? Drop it in the comments! 🔔 Subscribe to the channel and join our growing music community. 🛒 Use code THEGROOVE at Vinyl.com for 10% off your collection. Watch More Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLl6dGiHr9hXB2hR_8P8FOxti9XqSdNK8T Billy Corgan on The Allison Hagendorf Show: https://youtu.be/tK35gymeOco & https://youtu.be/XvAHPWiAue4 ❤️ 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 #1995Albums #90sMusic #JaggedLittlePill #MellonCollie #TragicKingdom #Radiohead #FooFighters #Grunge #AlternativeRock #AllisonHagendorf #VinylCommunity #AlbumAnniversary #MusicNostalgia 00:00 – Intro: Why 1995 Was a Game-Changer 01:54 – Alanis Morissette – Jagged Little Pill Changed Everything 04:20 – Smashing Pumpkins – Mellon Collie and Defining a Generation 06:48 – No Doubt – Tragic Kingdom & Gwen’s Icon Status 09:08 – Blind Melon – Soup, Shannon Hoon & Underrated Genius 11:22 – Oasis – (What’s The Story) Morning Glory? & Britpop’s Rise 13:07 – Radiohead – The Bends as a Sonic Journey 14:52 – Foo Fighters – Debut Album & Post-Nirvana Hope 16:43 – Outro: These Albums Turn 30 – Which Defined You? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    21 min
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Celebrating the universal love of music, the stories behind the songs, & the humans behind the artists. I'm so glad you're here!

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  • Creator
    Allison Hagendorf
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    89
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © A-Game Productions
  • Show Website
    The Allison Hagendorf Show

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