Haley Reinhart

Haley Reinhart has entered the kitchen! From American Idol powerhouse to Postmodern Jukebox queen, Haley joins Anthony and Jonathan for an episode packed with career surprises, full-circle moments, and iconic vocals. She spills the behind-the-scenes story of how her version of Can't Help Falling in Love became the soundtrack to a globally beloved gum commercial, shares how her Aunt’s psychic vision predicted one of her legendary Idol performances, and reveals how choosing then-unknown drummer, Anderson.Paak, for her band led to an unexpected Grammy win. Plus, the pressure is on for Haley in this episode’s game: American Idol or American Impostor—and let’s just say sports trivia might not be her thing.Episode Breakdown:    •    00:00 - Haley Reinhart is here! The crew dives straight into introductions and iconic moments.    •    04:00 - The Extra gum commercial. How a last-minute call turned Haley’s cover of Can't Help Falling in Love into an ad that ran for over five years.    •    09:00 - Voice acting secrets. Haley shares how a homemade audition tape led to voicing Bill Burr’s cartoon alter ego on F Is for Family.    •    13:00 - From music to movies. Haley talks about starring as a superhero in Robert Rodriguez’s We Can Be Heroes.    •    14:30 - Lady Gaga's perfect advice. How Gaga pushed Haley to bring more drama on American Idol and how it changed her performances forever.    •    20:00 - American Idol memories. From her first audition to her game-changing performances of Bennie and the Jets and House of the Rising Sun.    •    24:00 - Why third place was perfect. Haley shares why not making the finale was actually the best-case scenario.    •    28:30 - Justice for Free. Haley talks about her debut single and the surprising reality star cameo in the music video.    •    30:00 - The Postmodern Jukebox era. How Creep became a viral sensation and why touring the world with PMJ felt like a second chapter of Idol.    •    33:00 - What's next? Haley teases her fifth studio album and shares the inspiration behind her new single Danger.    •    35:45 - Grammy winner?! The wild full-circle story of how Haley’s old drummer, Anderson .Paak, brought her into a Grammy-winning project.    •    38:00 - Game time! Haley takes on American Idol or American Impostor—can she spot the fake contestant or is she stumped by sports stars?Follow Haley’s Journey:Stay up to date on Haley’s latest music, including her upcoming album, on all socials @HaleyReinhart.Socials: Follow the hosts for more fun content!@AnthonyGargiula@JonathanTilkin@CounterMelodiesPodListen and Watch:CounterMelodiesPod.comCredits:Executive Producer/Showrunner/Editor: Louis GargiulaConsulting Producer: Renee Colvert