Episodes

  • EP 014 - THE FINALE

    EP 014 - THE FINALE
    Sep 24 2020
    In the Season One finale of Idol Memories, American Idol Executive Producer, Nigel Lythgoe covers the finale results show for the first season of American Idol. Runner-up Justin Guarini joins Nigel to recount the Idol finale where he faced the hardest challenges of the competition and reveals why neither he nor Kelly Clarkson wanted to win. Then Nigel is joined by American Idol Stage Manager, Debbie Williams, who reveals what else was going on behind the scenes during the finale that even Nigel wasn’t aware of. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    44 mins
  • EP 013 - SING OFF - FINALE PT 1

    EP 013 - SING OFF - FINALE PT 1
    Sep 17 2020
    In this episode of Idol Memories, American Idol Executive Producer, Nigel Lythgoe covers the live finale where Justin Guarini and Kelly Clarkson performed for the final time in hopes of getting America’s votes and winning American Idol. While the show may have amazed and entertained the audience, both live and watching from their couches at home, it was a stressful frenzy behind the scenes that barely came together in time. Listen as Nigel recounts the many bumps in the road while catching up with some of this season’s guests including music supervisor Susan Slamer, producer Charles Boyd, and fan-favorite judge Randy Jackson! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    48 mins
  • EP 012 - TOP 3 & NIKKI MCKIBBIN

    EP 012 - TOP 3 & NIKKI MCKIBBIN
    Sep 10 2020
    In this episode of Idol Memories, American Idol Executive Producer, Nigel Lythgoe covers the Top 3 performances! Finalist Nikki McKibbin then joins him for an interview and talks about everything from romances between contestants to how Tamyra Gray found out she was eliminated before the official announcement and she isn’t holding anything back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    45 mins
  • EP 011 - TOP 5 & CHARLES BOYD

    EP 011 - TOP 5 & CHARLES BOYD
    Sep 3 2020
    In this episode of Idol Memories, American Idol Executive Producer, Nigel Lythgoe covers the Top 5 and Top 4 shows and recaps the performances from contestants who were all doing their best to overcome sore throats and tired voices. Then he speaks with Charles Boyd who was brought on as a producer of American Idol to improve the dynamic between hosts Ryan Seacrest and Brian Dunkleman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    52 mins
  • EP 010 - SUSAN SLAMER

    EP 010 - SUSAN SLAMER
    Aug 27 2020
    In the tenth episode of Idol Memories, American Idol Executive Producer, Nigel Lythgoe speaks with Susan Slamer, the Music Supervisor for the first four seasons of American Idol. Listen in as Susan shares her stories of musically educating the contestants and the drawn-out song selection process where contestants were entrusted to pick the best song for them. Nigel and Susan enjoy reminiscing about their antics, which you won’t want to miss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 mins
  • EP 009 - TOP 10

    EP 009 - TOP 10
    Aug 20 2020
    This may be episode 9 of Idol Memories, but this week American Idol Executive Producer, Nigel Lythgoe, is taking us back to Season One’s Top 10! Contestants performed in front of a live audience for the first time, which came with its perks and complications. Nigel breaks down each performance - the good, the bad, and the disappointing from the Top 10 to the Top 6. The producers knew the live shows were a make it or break it moment for the show and they did not disappoint! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    54 mins
  • EP 008 - VOCAL COACH DEBRA BYRD

    EP 008 - VOCAL COACH DEBRA BYRD
    Aug 15 2020
    In this episode of Idol Memories, American Idol Executive Producer, Nigel Lythgoe, talks to world-renowned American Idol vocal coach, Debra Byrd, known by many as simply “Byrd.” This tell-all interview is a must-listen for fans of the show who obsess over the vocal performances or are even singers themselves as Byrd breaks down how she handled the task of coaching the contestants. Listen as she and Nigel reveal all the behind-the-scenes vocal secrets! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    52 mins
  • EP 007 - POP IDOL

    EP 007 - POP IDOL
    Aug 6 2020
    In this episode of Idol Memories, Nigel takes a look back at Pop Idol and the team that made it, revealing production secrets including their audition methods and the importance of contestants’ emotional backstories to bolster their likeability with the audience. Nigel is then joined again by longtime friend Ken Warwick, a producer on Pop Idol and American Idol, to discuss the many trials and tribulations of Pop Idol’s first season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    46 mins