Podcast
The A-List
Hosted by Allison Florea & Alex Hinsky · EN
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! 😎
21episodes
Episodes
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What Your Algorithm Says About You
2w ago01:01:43Tap to summarizeSend us a message!We bounce from Dubai travel memories and questionable coffee trends to gym culture, reality TV drama, and the oddly specific stuff our algorithms won’t stop showing us. Along the way, we trade stories that are funny, nosy, and a little too relatable, then land on the shows and songs we can’t quit this week. #shotoniphoneSend us a voice message on SpeakPipe!Watch episodes on YoutubeLet's connect!Allison FloreaAlex Hinsky
Transcribe →Zoella is missing, dolphins are getting high & Pokémon has to STOP
3w ago00:59:07Tap to summarizeSend us a message!We catch up on a Hilary Duff concert night that goes from VIP fun to a security standoff over a “smoking section” and no re-entry rules. Then we jump through pop culture chaos, creator boundaries, and the week’s wild headlines, with a real talk detour into coming out, family dynamics, and why small acts of Pride can feel like healing. #shotoniphoneSend us a voice message on SpeakPipe!Watch episodes on YoutubeLet's connect!Allison FloreaAlex Hinsky
Transcribe →Big Bear Mishaps, Concert Chaos, And A Jaw-Dropping True Crime Doc
Jul 1300:44:51Tap to summarizeSend us a message!We catch up on a holiday cabin trip that goes slightly off the rails, then jump to a nostalgia-packed Hillary Duff concert with a security mix-up that nearly derails the night. Things get darker when we break down the shocking Mother’s Instinct documentary twist, then we close with quick takes on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding rumors and what fans think they’re owed. #shotoniphoneSend us a voice message on SpeakPipe!Watch episodes on YoutubeLet's connect!Allison FloreaAlex Hinsky
Transcribe →Aliens, Brown Tap Water, And A Steak Caesar
Jul 600:45:24Tap to summarizeSend us a message!We talk about why our millennial throwback music video edits feel so satisfying, from childhood creative dreams to the exact cut choices that make people stop scrolling. Then we bounce from Big Bear travel rules to packed sports bars, alien files, and the surprisingly serious case for eating more steak. #shotoniphoneSend us a voice message on SpeakPipe!Watch episodes on YoutubeLet's connect!Allison FloreaAlex Hinsky
Transcribe →Big Bean Is Coming For Your Algorithm
Jun 2900:41:55Tap to summarizeSend us a message!We bounce from show choir nostalgia to adult life updates, then veer into the kind of pop culture language moments that make you question everything you thought you knew. We also get oddly serious about driving safety, algorithm culture, and why the internet can convince you to eat beans overnight. #shotoniphoneSend us a voice message on SpeakPipe!Watch episodes on YoutubeLet's connect!Allison FloreaAlex Hinsky
Transcribe →We're Back Baby!!!
Jun 1600:41:50Tap to summarizeSend us a message!We come back from a short break with real-life updates, anxious brain moments, and a clearer plan for how we want the show to run going forward. We catch up on the pop culture pile-up from the past few weeks, from award show chaos to reality TV betrayals, and we leave with a Pride weekend send-off.#shotoniphoneSend us a voice message on SpeakPipe!Watch episodes on YoutubeLet's connect!Allison FloreaAlex Hinsky
Transcribe →Vegas, Disneyland, and The A-List takes a break
Apr 600:48:51Tap to summarizeSend us a message!We take a short break to handle a big move, rebuild the studio setup, and come back with a revamped show we can sustain. Then we swap weekend stories from Las Vegas and Disneyland before diving into a moon-mission rant and the pop culture drama we can’t stop tracking.#shotoniphoneSend us a voice message on SpeakPipe!Watch episodes on YoutubeLet's connect!Allison FloreaAlex Hinsky
Transcribe →New York Reality Check
Mar 3000:49:44Tap to summarizeSend us a message!Alex breaks down a fast New York trip from SoHo to Central Park, then we spiral into the kind of bad-day stories that end with couch salad and McNuggets. We also dig into messy reality TV headlines, celebrity privacy blowups, and what we’re watching and listening to right now.#shotoniphoneSend us a voice message on SpeakPipe!Watch episodes on YoutubeLet's connect!Allison FloreaAlex Hinsky
Transcribe →Oscars, Taylor Frankie Paul & Celebrity Lookalikes
Mar 2300:52:42Tap to summarizeSend us a message!We bounce from tiny joys like blind boxes and celebrity sightings to bigger stressors like brutal heat, travel logistics, and the public mess of reality TV. Along the way, we recap Oscars drama, swap movie opinions, and end with low-stakes recommendations that actually make daily life better.#shotoniphoneSend us a voice message on SpeakPipe!Watch episodes on YoutubeLet's connect!Allison FloreaAlex Hinsky
Transcribe →We Walk Into The Magic Castle Unprepared
Mar 1600:49:50Tap to summarizeSend us a message!We recap Allison’s birthday run from a club night to afternoon tea to the Magic Castle, including the small planning mistakes that somehow make the best stories. Then we spiral through AI on TikTok and pop songwriting lore.#shotoniphoneSend us a voice message on SpeakPipe!Watch episodes on YoutubeLet's connect!Allison FloreaAlex Hinsky
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