We're back once again to size up the latest season of AMERICAN IDOL! Join Scott, Brenda, and Kerry as we judge the performers -- and judge the judges! -- of the 17th season of the long-running reality show competition.
in addtion, we're going to be bringing you a special podcast or two on other notable events in the pop culture landscape!
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AMERICAN IDOL SEASON 17 PODCAST
(1) April 23, 2019: Top 10 becomes Top 8: Uché & Dimitrius Graham eliminated
(2) April 30, 2019: Top 8 becomes Top 6: Walker Burroughs & Alyssa Raghu eliminated
(3) May 6, 2019: Top 6 becomes Top 5: Jeremiah Lloyd Harmon eliminated; Judges' Save used on Laci Kaye Booth
(4) May 14, 2019: Top 5 becomes Top 3: Wade Cota & Laci Kaye Booth eliminated
(5) May 21, 2019: LAINE HARDY WINS AMERICAN IDOL 17: Alejandro Aranda 2nd, Madison VanDenburg 3rd
SPECIAL PODCAST
The Panel discusses the recent documentary THE SHOW MUST GO ON: THE QUEEN + ADAM LAMBERT STORY
USTownhall RoundTable: The Fall 2018 sessions
Written by Scott Katz
It's that time again! The Fall television season is upon us and with it comes a new season of everyone's favorite reality shows including Dancing with the Stars -- now in its 27th cycle! Join Scott, Kerry, and Brenda as we discuss and dissect the best and worst of the current offerings. Who wowed with the Waltz? Who flopped with the Foxtrot? Listen and see if you agree!
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DANCING WITH THE STARS SEASON 27 PODCAST
(1) Week 1 (Sep 24-25): First Dances, Nikki Glaser eliminated
(7) Week 8 (Nov 12): Semifinals, Juan Pablo Di Pace & Joe Amabile eliminated
(4) Week 5 (Oct 22): Disney Night, no elimination
(8) Week 9 (Nov 19): THE FINALS!, Bobby Bones WINS! (Milo Manheim, 2nd; Evanna Lynch, 3rd; Alexis Ren, 4th)
USTownhall RoundTable: The Spring 2018 sessions
Written by Scott Katz
Join Scott, Brenda, and Kerry once again as we praise and critique the best and worst of the current seasons of American Idol and Dancing with the Stars!
AMERICAN IDOL SEASON 16 PODCAST
DANCING WITH THE STARS SEASON 26 PODCAST
(1) April 27, 2018: Top 14 becomes Top 10
(2) May 4, 2018: Top 10 becomes Top 7
(1) May 4, 2018: First Dances, Jamie Anderson & Johnny Damon eliminated
(3) May 18, 2018: Week 3, Jennie Finch Daigle, Chris Mazdzer, Mirai Nagasu eliminated
(5) May 25, 2018: Maddie Poppe wins Season 16!
(4) May 25, 2018: Week 4, Adam Rippon wins Season 26!
USTownhall RoundTable: The Fall 2017 sessions
Written by Scott Katz
We're back! Just when you thought it was safe to watch your favorite shows without us trashing them, Scott, Kerry, and Brenda are back to shine a big ol' spotlight on what we liked -- and what we didn't -- abouit some of the hottest reality shows on television!
For now, we'll be discussing the current season of Dancing with the Stars as it returns for a 25th cycle.
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(1) Sep 23, 2017: First Dances, no elimination
(6) Oct 26, 2017: Movie Night, Nick Lachey eliminated
(2) Sep 28, 2017: Ballroom night, Barbara Corcoran eliminated; Latin Night, Debbie Gibson eliminated
(7) Nov 2, 2017: Halloween Night, Vanessa Lachey and Nikki Bella eliminated
(3) Oct 5, 2017: Guilty Pleasures Night, no elimination
(8) Nov 10, 2017: Quarterfinals Night, Terrell Owens eliminated
(4) Oct 12, 2017: Most Memorable Year Night, Derek Fisher eliminated
(9) Nov 17, 2017: Semifinals Night, Victoria Arlen eliminated
(5) Oct 19, 2017: Disney Night, Sasha Pieterse eliminated
(10) Nov 24, 2017: Finals Night, Jordan Fisher wins!
USTownhall RoundTable: The Winter 2017 sessions
Written by Scott Katz
Once again the USTownhall RoundTable podcasters – Scott, Kerry, and Brenda – are back with their meandering musings on the world of pop culture. In these Winter 2017 sessions, we'll dissect with surgical precision the highlights and lowlights of the latest seasons of The Celebrity Apprentice, now starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Dancing with the Starsnow in its 24th cycle.
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(1) Mar 2, 2017:Dancing with the Stars season 24 cast announcement
(1) Jan 5, 2017: The Celebrity Apprentice episodes 1 & 2 - Carrie Keagan and Carnie Wilson eliminated
(2) Mar 23, 2017:Dancing with the Stars season 24 PREMIERE!
(2) Jan 12, 2017: The Celebrity Apprentice episodes 3 & 4 - Eric Dickerson and Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi eliminated
(3) Mar 28, 2017:Dancing with the Stars season 24 FIRST ELIMINATION: Chris Kattan
(3) Jan 19, 2017: The Celebrity Apprentice episodes 5 & 6 - Kyle Richards and Jon Lovitz eliminated
(4) April 6, 2017:Dancing with the Stars season 24 SECOND ELIMINATION: Charo
(4) Jan 26, 2017: The Celebrity Apprentice episodes 7 & 8 - Vince Neil, Chael Sonnen, and Porsha Williams eliminated
(5) April 11, 2017:Dancing with the Stars season 24 THIRD ELIMINATION: Mr. T
(5) Feb 2, 2017: The Celebrity Apprentice episodes 9 & 10 - Ricky Williams, Carson Kressley, and Lisa Leslie eliminated
(6) April 20, 2017:Dancing with the Stars season 24 FOURTH ELIMINATION: Erika Jayne
(6) Feb 10, 2017: The Celebrity Apprentice episodes 11 & 12 - Laila Ali and Brooke Burke-Charvet eliminated
(7) April 27, 2017:Dancing with the Stars season 24 FIFTH ELIMINATION: Heather Morris
(7) Feb 16, 2017: The Celebrity Apprentice episode 13 - Boy George eliminated and Matt Iseman becomes the Celebrity Apprentice
(8) May 4, 2017:Dancing with the Stars season 24 SIXTH & SEVENTH ELIMINATIONS: Nancy Kerrigan, Nick Viall
(9) May 11, 2017:Dancing with the Stars season 24 EIGHTH ELIMINATION: Bonner Bolton