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
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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
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Produced by:
A-Game Productions
Raw Content
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Directed by: JT Boehme
Shot by: Michael Morones
Sound by: Griffin Head
Onslot Entertainment
Edited by: Ben Patterson
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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?
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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?
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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?
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