The Allison Hagendorf Show

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

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

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

Why does the music you loved as a teenager still hit so hard today? It turns out, there’s a scientific reason behind it — and for me, the early ’90s were everything. In this episode with Vinyl.com, I share the albums that defined me during my imprinting years: Nevermind, Ten, Superunknown, Dookie, Grace, Wish, Jar of Flies, and more. 🎶 From grunge to punk to alt-rock, these iconic albums didn’t just shape the decade — they shaped me. I dive into personal stories, unforgettable live moments, and the emotional connection that makes this music timeless. Whether you’re a lifelong music lover or discovering the ’90s magic for the first time, this is a celebration of one of the most influential eras in music history. Let’s go back to where identity was forming, emotions ran high, and the perfect album could change your world. 👇 What early ’90s album defined you? Share your story in the comments! 🔔 Subscribe for the next episode featuring albums from 1995 turning 30. 🛒 Get 10% off vinyl at Vinyl.com with code THEGROOVE ❤️ 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 00:00 – Why Music Hits Hard in Your Teens 01:25 – The Science Behind “Imprinting Years” 02:50 – Nirvana’s Nevermind: The Gateway to Everything 05:20 – Pearl Jam’s Ten: Emotional Depth & Legacy 07:42 – Soundgarden’s Superunknown: Cornell’s Power 09:45 – Alice in Chains’ Jar of Flies: Acoustic Emotion 11:33 – Blind Melon’s Debut: Beyond the Bee Girl 13:42 – Green Day’s Dookie: Punk Enters the Chat 15:40 – Smashing Pumpkins’ Siamese Dream: Sonic Masterpiece 17:32 – Jeff Buckley’s Grace: Vulnerability in Sound 19:05 – Tom Petty’s Wildflowers: Simplicity & Soul 20:18 – The Cure’s Wish: Heartbreak and Healing 21:35 – U2’s Achtung Baby: Reinvention and Impact #90sMusic #nostalgia #Grunge #AlternativeRock #AlbumsThatDefinedMe #ClassicAlbums #MusicNostalgia #AltRock #Nirvana #PearlJam #Soundgarden #GreenDay #SmashingPumpkins #MusicThatMadeMe #VinylCommunity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The year 2000 was a game-changer for music. CD sales were at their peak and groundbreaking new sounds were emerging. Now, 25 years later, we're looking back at the legendary albums that shaped the era—White Pony, Hybrid Theory, Stankonia, The Marshall Mathers LP, Kid A, and more! Do these classics still hold up today? Let’s dive in! 🛒 Get 10% off VINYL at https://Vinyl.com with code THEGROOVE 🎧 Which 2000 album is your favorite? Drop a comment below! 👇 🔔 Subscribe to join this amazing music community: https://youtube.com/AllisonHagendorf 💿 Watch More Episodes with Vinly.com: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLl6dGiHr9hXB2hR_8P8FOxti9XqSdNK8T Mike Shinoda Interview: https://youtu.be/g6PNSzJ30zA Maynard James Keenan Interview: https://youtu.be/s4HZxthh5UY ❤️ 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 00:00 - Introduction: The Year 2000 in Music 🎶 01:02 - Deftones' White Pony: Nu-Metal’s Landmark Album 🤘 02:27 - Linkin Park's Hybrid Theory: Album That Changed Everything 🎤 04:52 - Disturbed's The Sickness: Headbanging Anthems & Aggression ⚡ 06:01 - A Perfect Circle's Mer de Noms: A Blissful Rock Collaboration 🎭 07:18 - Papa Roach's Infest: A Major Label Breakthrough 🏆 08:03 - OutKast's Stankonia: Hip-Hop Album That Redefined a Genre 🎧 10:06 - Eminem's Marshall Mathers LP: A Cultural Phenomenon 🔥 12:32 - Radiohead's Kid A: The Genre-Defying Masterpiece 🎵 13:39 - U2's All That You Can't Leave Behind: Timeless Return to Form 🌍 16:48 - Conclusion: 25 Years of Iconic Albums – Do They Still Hold Up? 🤔 #2000sMusic #MusicNostalgia #Throwback #ClassicAlbums #MusicHistory #RockMusic #HipHop #PopMusic #AltRock #NuMetal #MusicDiscussion #AlbumAnniversary #BestAlbums #TimelessMusic #AlbumsTurning25 #2000sHits #LegendaryAlbums #MusicThenAndNow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get ready for an epic fusion of music and fitness in this special 311 Day edition of The Allison Hagendorf Show! 🎶💪 I’m hanging with Nick Hexum—legendary frontman of 311—to talk about the 30th anniversary reissue of their iconic Blue Album, their upcoming Warped Tour headline spot, and the secret to 311’s longevity. Plus, Nick shares his fitness philosophy, daily workout routine, and how movement fuels his creativity. From reminiscing about MTV buzz clips to breaking down the power of positivity, this is a must-watch for 311 fans, fitness lovers, and rock enthusiasts alike! Hit that subscribe button and join the movement! 🔥 Watch More Interviews With Your Favorite Personalities: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLl6dGiHr9hXCBsHHe9qR0PiTgxkpdjRyI ❤️ 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 ✅ Shopify: https://allisonhagendorf.myshopify.com #311Day #NickHexum #311Music #311Band #WarpedTour #311BlueAlbum #311Fans #311Anniversary #90sMusic #2000sRock #AltRock #RockLegends #MTVGeneration #MusicNostalgia #FitnessMotivation #WorkoutMusic #RockAndFit #HealthAndWellness #StayPositive #MusicInterview #RockMusic #MusiciansLife #BehindTheScenes #AllisonHagendorf #MusicInterviews #RockAndFitness #MindsetAndMotivation #RockCulture 0:00 - Welcome to The Allison Hagendorf Show 0:20 - 311 Day Special with Nick Hexum 🎉 1:10 - Music and Fitness: The Ultimate Fusion 2:25 - Nick Hexum’s Workout Philosophy & Daily Routine 🏋️‍♂️ 4:50 - The 30th Anniversary of 311’s Blue Album 🎶 6:55 - The MTV Buzz Clip That Changed Everything 8:20 - 311’s Rise to Fame & Staying Power 10:40 - Balancing Fitness and Life on the Road 12:20 - The Power of Fitness in Creativity & Performance 💪 14:40 - Nick’s Favorite Exercises & Workout Demonstrations 16:50 - How Music & Wellness Intersect 🎵🧘‍♂️ 19:00 - Nick’s New EP Waxing Nostalgic 🌿 20:50 - The Return of Warped Tour & 311’s Headlining Spot 🔥 23:30 - Family, Fitness, and Finding Balance 25:20 - The Power of Positivity & Gratitude 🙏 27:15 - Final Thoughts & Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Allison sits down with the living legend, Linda Perry, a Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee as well as a Grammy and Golden Globe nominated singer-songwriter, musician, and record producer whose powerful voice both literally and figuratively continues to inspire and influence. She first made her mark with her band 4 Non Blondes whose 1993 single “What’s Up?” was a defining song of the era and recently hit 1 billion streams on Spotify and almost 2 billion on YouTube. She has penned hits for countless artists including Dolly Parton, Christina Aguilera, Gwen Stefani, and Pink and is a trailblazer, an innovator, a pioneer, and a devoted mother. They talk all about the return of 4 Non Blondes after 30 Years, her extremely vulnerable documentary about her life, what motherhood has taught her, and who Linda Perry is today. • Watch & Subscribe https://youtube.com/AllisonHagendorf • Listen & Follow: https://link.chtbl.com/TheAllisonHagendorfShow • Follow Allison: Official Website: https://allisonhagendorf.com https://instagram.com/allisonhagendorf https://TikTok.com/@allisonhagendorf https://twitter.com/allihagendorf The Allison Hagendorf Shop: https://allisonhagendorf.myshopify.com An A-Game Production / Recorded at Danny Wimmer Presents Studios Produced by Allison Hagendorf, Brian Jaffe, & Jake Miller Guest gift bags - Arctic Zone https://arcticzone.com Photos & BTS by IAM Scene Films Show Open Created & Edited by Guerilla McGavin https://instagram.com/guerillamcgavin https://guerillamcgavin.com Show Open Music (Courtesy of Island Records): Kid Brunswick - Bipolar Rhapsody - https://sptfy.com/Q31a Show Music: Ferdinand fka Left Boy - Sex Party - https://spoti.fi/3juqX1O #LindaPerry #4NonBlondes #AllisonHagendorf 00:00 - Show Open 01:52 - Linda Perry Interview 05:27 - What’s Up? Breaking Records & How it Came to Be 10:57 - What’s Up? Sonic Stamp 12:36 - The Return of 4 Non Blondes 15:47 - New 4 Non Blondes Album? 18:09 - Rare Vinyl & Looking Back 21:31 - Let It Die Here Documentary 28:12 - The Closet Scene 34:11 - Being A Rockstar & A Great Mother 36:00 - Relationship with own Mother & Suicide Attempt 43:13 - Lessons for Rhodes 44:44 - Meeting Cher 48:07 - Superstar Characteristics & The Loss of Greatness 56:00 - Working with Paris Jackson 59:40 - Shailene Woodley & The Janice Joplin Biopic 1:05:00 - The Dark Influence of Karen Carpenter 1:09:03 - Rock in the Underground & Women in Rock 1:12:45 - Linda Perry Solo Album “Let It Die Here” 1:14:37 - Allison’s Role & Bringing People Together 1:22:20 - Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Allison sits down with Courtney LaPlante, the frontwoman of the two-time Grammy-nominated progressive metal band, Spiritbox. With her ethereal and commanding vocal prowess, she is paving a path all her own pushing the boundaries of the metal genre incorporating her diverse influences, unique talent, and authenticity. Since their formation in 2017, the band has been on a meteoric rise and they are gearing up to release their sophomore album “Tsunami Sea.” They talk all about the upcoming album and tour, Grammy goals, why working with her husband, Mike, is her secret weapon, and what it’s like opening for bands like Bring Me The Horizon and their upcoming Wembley Stadium show with Linkin Park.  • Watch & Subscribe https://youtube.com/AllisonHagendorf  • Listen & Follow: https://link.chtbl.com/TheAllisonHagendorfShow  • Follow Allison:  Official Website: https://allisonhagendorf.com  https://instagram.com/allisonhagendorf  https://TikTok.com/@allisonhagendorf  https://twitter.com/allihagendorf  The Allison Hagendorf Shop: https://allisonhagendorf.myshopify.com  An A-Game Production / Recorded at Danny Wimmer Presents Studios  Produced by Allison Hagendorf, Brian Jaffe, & Jake Miller Guest gift bags - Arctic Zone  https://arcticzone.com   Photos & BTS by IAM Scene Films Show Open Created & Edited by Guerilla McGavin  https://instagram.com/guerillamcgavin  https://guerillamcgavin.com Show Open Music (Courtesy of Island Records): Kid Brunswick - Bipolar Rhapsody - https://sptfy.com/Q31a  Show Music: Ferdinand fka Left Boy - Sex Party - https://spoti.fi/3juqX1O #CourtneyLaPlante #Spiritbox #Metal 00:00 - Show Open 02:22 - Courtney LaPlante Interview 04:23 - Ascent & The Pandemic 06:51 - Gearing up for 2025 09:26 - Opening for Bring Me The Horizon 12:37 - Tsunami Sea 15:28 - Mental Health 20:37 - Working with Dan Braunstein 23:36- Lessons from the album 25:33 - Perfect Soul 30:38 - Grammy Nominations 34:27 - Changes in Metal/Hard Rock 37:55 - Linkin Park At Wembley Stadium 43:36 - Relationship with Michael 46:54 - Starting a Family 50:26 - Vocal Influences 52:47 - Gender Roles in Music 57:48 - Lamb of God 59:24 - Cupping the Mic to Avoid Sexual Assault 1:06:19 - Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Allison sits down with Bert McCracken, the frontman of one of her favorite bands, The Used. In addition to being one of the landmark bands who defined the sound of the early 2000s, they have continued to thrive for the last 22 years and after 10 studio albums, Bert is making his solo debut under the moniker and album title, “robbietheused”. We talk all about the new album and it’s pop-leaning direction, his humble beginnings and tumultuous journey, sobriety, lessons learned, optimism, hope & redemption.  • Watch & Subscribe https://youtube.com/AllisonHagendorf  • Listen & Follow: https://link.chtbl.com/TheAllisonHagendorfShow  • Follow Allison:  Official Website: https://allisonhagendorf.com  https://instagram.com/allisonhagendorf  https://TikTok.com/@allisonhagendorf  https://twitter.com/allihagendorf  The Allison Hagendorf Shop: https://allisonhagendorf.myshopify.com  Presented by Cloud Water  Visit https://www.cloudwaterbrands.com & Use code Allison30 for 30% your next order An A-Game Production / Recorded at Danny Wimmer Presents Studios  Produced by Allison Hagendorf, Brian Jaffe, & Jake Miller Guest gift bags - Arctic Zone  https://arcticzone.com   Wardrobe by Road To Ruin Apparel Photos by Nikki Phillips & Jake Miller https://first3noflash.press/ Show Open Created & Edited by Guerilla McGavin  https://instagram.com/guerillamcgavin  https://guerillamcgavin.com Show Open Music (Courtesy of Island Records): Kid Brunswick - Bipolar Rhapsody - https://sptfy.com/Q31a  Show Music: Ferdinand fka Left Boy - Sex Party - https://spoti.fi/3juqX1O #BertMcCracken #TheUsed #RobbieTheUsed 00:00 - Show Open 02:49 - Bert McKracken Interview 04:02- robbietheused new album 07:50 - Vocal Prowess 08:45 - Lessons from the album 11:15 - Relationship with Feldy 12:32 - robbietheused live show 13:10 - Wake Up Call 14:07-  Taste of Ink Era 17:01 - Debut Album 18:41 - Childhood 19:25 - Osbournes 20:25 - Escaping Darkness 22:24 - Meeting Allison 23:36 - Fatherhood 25:09 - Pandemic 28:12 - Deep Cuts 35:58 - Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Allison sits down with,Taka, the frontman of the Japanese band, ONE OK ROCK. With 10 studio albums released, this global phenomenon has dozens of international gold and platinum certifications, billions of streams, and just wrapped their nearly sold-out global tour captivating nearly 200,000 fans at just eight shows across seven countries. This powerhouse frontman also has one of the most incredible voices. They talk all about the global tour and playing with Ed Sheeran, the new music, how Linkin Park’s Chester Bennington was his guiding light, 20 year of ONE OK ROCK, and what’s next. • Watch & Subscribe https://youtube.com/AllisonHagendorf • Listen & Follow: https://link.chtbl.com/TheAllisonHagendorfShow • Follow Allison: Official Website: https://allisonhagendorf.com https://instagram.com/allisonhagendorf https://TikTok.com/@allisonhagendorf https://twitter.com/allihagendorf The Allison Hagendorf Shop: https://allisonhagendorf.myshopify.com Presented by Cloud Water Visit https://www.cloudwaterbrands.com & Use code Allison30 for 30% your next order Ads: Visit https://manscaped.com & Use code ALLISON20 for 20% off + free shipping An A-Game Production / Recorded at Danny Wimmer Presents Studios Produced by Allison Hagendorf, Brian Jaffe, & Jake Miller Guest gift bags - Arctic Zone https://arcticzone.com Wardrobe by Rudes Denim & Road To Ruin Apparel Photos by Nikki Phillips & Jake Miller https://first3noflash.press/ Show Open Created & Edited by Guerilla McGavin https://instagram.com/guerillamcgavin https://guerillamcgavin.com Show Open Music (Courtesy of Island Records): Kid Brunswick - Bipolar Rhapsody - https://sptfy.com/Q31a Show Music: Ferdinand fka Left Boy - Sex Party - https://spoti.fi/3juqX1O #Taka #OneOkRock #AllisonHagendorf 00:00 - Show Open 02:38 - Taka Interview 03:36 - World Tour 05:38 - Bromance with Ed Sheeran 08:35 - Forum Show / Dystopia 10:03 - Working with Rob Cavallo 13:45 - New Music & Album 16:33 - Vocal Gift 19:32 - Influences 20:56 - Chester Bennington & Linkin Park 23:51 - Mental Health 26:33 - Amazing Covers 29:58 - Favorite Vocalists 31:13 - Dodgers & Japanese Pride 33:08 - 20 Years of One Ok Rock 35:33 - Deep Cuts 42:25 - Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices