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The A-List
Welcome to The A List with Allison and Alex! Your weekly dose of all things music, entertainment, and pop culture, hosted by two besties from the heart of the Midwest! Whether you're looking for recommendations, analysis, or just a good laugh, Allison and Alex have you covered! Get ready for some industry insider ☕️!
So tune in, turn up the volume, and get ready to be a part of the A List! 😎
Episodes
99 episodes
Bananas, Fear Factor, and 5Ks
We run from spider drama to personal records, from a flooded dishwasher to Golden Globes hot takes, and land on the line between courage and common sense with a Kardashian heist debate. Laughs are loud, stakes are real, and the A‑list picks are...
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Episode 245
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Millie Bonnie Bobby Brown Bongiovi
We trade holiday travel chaos, The Fitness Marshall's dance return, and a viral HR sketch for a cozy mix of airline rants, pop culture takes, and family traditions. We chat about Millie Bobby Brown's name change and how Alex had a hateful waite...
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Season 2
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Episode 244
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40:56
Winter Blues, Wicked News, And Gay And Trying With Dylan Schmoll
We welcome Dylan to dig into winter mood swings, first impressions, and the messy, funny truths behind Gay And Trying. From a busted fishing motor to Wicked’s new ballads, we weigh joy against critique and choose what’s worth our energy.
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Season 2
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Episode 243
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1:08:39
THAT Colleen Ballinger Interview & Dog Mediums
We move from a rain-soaked hang with pizza and tarot to a candid unpacking of anxiety, flexibility, and the unexpected tears that come with stretching. Then we cover Moulin Rouge and a love letter to The Crown, Thanksgiving food hot takes, and ...
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Season 2
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Episode 242
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54:21
Traitors Cast & Women Who Are Forced To Be Crazy
Two friends juggle adult maintenance and holiday magic: fasting labs, a chaotic car repair, a jump-start miracle, and the comfort of decorating early. Then joy takes over with an early screening of Now You See Me 3, a spicy Traitors US cast bre...
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Season 2
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Episode 241
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55:28
Millie Bobby Brown & David Harbour Real or Drama?
We trade hair hacks, Halloween debriefs, theme park plans, sports updates, and fresh premiere tea, weaving small rituals into big cultural moments. From gloss to gore to home runs, we chase fun while setting better boundaries for what we watch ...
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Season 2
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Episode 240
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1:03:18
Tie Us Up With Views, Not With Zip Ties
We unpack the rush and recoil of a haunted house clip going viral, and how to build real boundaries when the comments flood in. Production BTS and pop culture detours keep it bright as we press for consent, safety, and sanity online.
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Season 2
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Episode 239
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58:20
Trisha Paytas, The Louvre Heist & Hinge Horror Stories
We weigh the Euphoria comeback, share the chaos of launching our BuzzFeed series Gay and Trying, and break down the Louvre’s audacious $102M jewel heist. Pop culture, production reality, and a few hot takes on LA dating and Britney headlines ma...
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Season 2
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Episode 238
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49:10
Biopsy Results, Bush Panties & ANOTHER Fyre Fest??
We bounce from body talk and burnout to YouTube craft and culture chaos, stitching humor to real updates. A benign biopsy brings relief, a gay DIY pilot gets a title cage match, and yes, we argue about Skims’ faux bush thong and Billy’s Phoenix...
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Episode 237
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55:31
Travel Mishaps, Health Scares, and Creative Grit
We trade stories from a humid Mexico birthday trip—sun, ocean, and a surprise customs rule that cost $450 for a second laptop—then laugh through a 3.5-ounce lotion standoff and a very personal bag check. Back home, honesty takes center stage wh...
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Season 2
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Episode 236
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52:27
TS12 is here and we have some thoughts...
We debate TS12 without the pile-on and ask whether simplicity can be a deliberate artistic move, then jump to who should own the Super Bowl stage and why pop showcraft wins the moment. We share Disneyland Lightning Lane tactics and end with a l...
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Season 2
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Episode 235
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50:20
We didn't get raptured, but we have plenty to talk about anyway.
Ever have one of those weeks where end-of-the-world predictions collide with stubbed toes and unexpected medical diagnoses? That's exactly where we found ourselves as social media erupted with rapture predictions for September 23rd. Join us for...
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Season 2
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Episode 234
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46:12
Big Day For Beliebers!
Allison and Alex share details on Alex's chemical peel adventure, BuzzFeed party experience, and upcoming show debut while discussing Emmy Awards, Coachella announcements, and Dancing with the Stars predictions.Enjoy!
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Season 2
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Episode 233
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59:38
VMA Performances & Accidentally Flying to Africa
Allison and Alex dive into the surprising origin story of how Walt Disney might have stolen his theme park idea from Knott's Berry Farm, our thoughts on the VMA's, concert ticket culture & Nice, France.Enjoy!
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Season 2
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Episode 232
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1:04:48
We're Going to Knott's Scary Farm Whether You Can Handle It or Not
Allison and Alex dive into the complexities of navigating Halloween theme park plans with partners who may have different thrill tolerances. They share a terrifying story about a restraint that clicked during a drop tower ride, along with refle...
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We need to talk about Taylor and Travis getting engaged right now.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement, sparking worldwide excitement and speculation about what their wedding might look like. Millie Bobby Brown quietly adopted a baby with her husband, Jon Bon Jovi's son, and we're here for...
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Season 2
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Episode 230
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59:43
Testing Our Knowledge & Ranking Disneyland Rides
Hey everyone! Let's help Alex study for his big trivia video and rank our best and worst Disneyland rides while we are at it!Enjoy!
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Season 2
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Episode 229
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1:02:37
Taylor Swift Breaks The Internet, Again
We have a fun(ny) one this week, y'all! Ofc we had to chat about Taylor. We also talk about Allison's new video game addiction, Weapons, couples moving in together, and the mile high club! Enjoy!
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Season 2
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Episode 228
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1:02:14
Sydney Sweeney's Jeans & Kim Kardashian's Chin(strap)
Allison and Alex discuss podcast evolution ideas and dissect recent controversial pop culture moments involving Sydney Sweeney, Kim Kardashian and more! Alex also has a Beyoncé song quiz for Allison...and you can imagine how that went.En...
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Season 2
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Episode 227
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1:01:51
Dodgeball Drama and Disappearances at Sea
Allison recounts her first dodgeball injury to the face while Alex shares tsunami warning confusion during their eventful week. We dive deep into true crime, reality TV drama, and cruise ship dangers.
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Season 2
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Episode 226
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54:54
Who's Most Likely To...
Alex and Allison catch up on a week of unexpected health issues, competitive dodgeball trauma, and pop culture discoveries while playing a revealing game of "Who's Most Likely To."
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Season 2
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Episode 225
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55:33
Mayhem Ball, Backstreet Boys, and the Coldplay Cheating Scandal
Double the Vegas, double the fun! Fresh off two back-to-back Sin City trips, we're unpacking a whirlwind week of incredible performances and unexpected drama. Join our journey from the heartbreak of discovering a prized collectible is counterfe...
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Season 2
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Episode 224
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1:16:03
Allison Labubu & Love Island Drama
Labubu has taken over and Allison finally has one! Join us this week as we talk about the Backstreet Boys, Health Anxiety, Labubu’s & Love Island! You might even see Alex’s biceps and finish the episode craving mango sticky rice! <...
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Season 2
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Episode 223
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52:16