Vault: American Idol- Big Mike and Kris Allen

Summary

The Bert Show: Vault – American Idol with Big Mike and Kris Allen

Air Date: August 10, 2026
Guests: Big Mike (Michael Lynche, American Idol contestant), Kris Allen (American Idol winner, previous season)
Main Theme:
A lively, warm, and humorous look inside the American Idol experience, featuring candid conversations with fan-favorite contestants Big Mike and Kris Allen. The Bert Show cast explores the challenges, rewards, and memorable moments from Idol, spotlighting the personal journeys and life changes that fame brings—while keeping things authentic and fun.

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Episode Overview

The Bert Show hosts catch up live during American Idol week at the Nokia Theater, sitting down with Big Mike, a current-season favorite, and Kris Allen, the previous year's winner. Together, they share backstories, lessons learned, family moments, and the surreal adventures of instant stardom. The tone blends laughter, personal anecdotes, and real talk about handling fame, family, and expectations in the high-pressure Idol world.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Introductory Banter & Big Mike’s Strength (01:13–02:25)

• The interview kicks off with an energetic atmosphere—Big Mike lifts Wendy above his head, prompting laughs.
  • “I work out with 100 pound dumbbells.” – Big Mike (01:52)
  • Reveals he can bench 505 pounds: “That's just one [rep]. You don't do that all the time…every two months or so. I just make sure I’m still the strongest person I know.” (02:14)

2. Balancing Fitness, Family, and Idol Demands (02:25–04:11)

• Big Mike discusses how his workout routine has adapted due to Idol's hectic schedule.
  • “I lift three days…you need a little sleep…can’t spend all your time [at the gym].” (02:27)
  • He prefers working out with people, enjoying camaraderie more than alone time (03:01).
• The gym is compared to the barbershop as a community space for men:
  • “In the barbershop, though, is where we would do all that talk… The gym is about getting your body right.” – Big Mike (03:55)
  • “By the look of your body, it is a serious place.” (04:06)

3. Life Changes & The Reality of Having a Family on Idol (04:11–05:49)

• Big Mike opens up about the emotional struggle of missing key moments after becoming a father during Idol.
  • “This mythical child, this mythical Jesus child, this baby comes to you... it’s like, for real, for real that my wife is at... It’s still such a sore spot, you know, that I missed that time.” (04:19–04:41)
  • Idol allowed his family to join him, creating new memories: “First time they’ve ever done it on the show…my wife, we got to be a family again. It was like I was just going to work. It was amazing.” (05:19)

4. Idol Family Dynamics & Staying Grounded (05:51–06:46)

• The group reflects on contestants staying grounded through strong family ties.
  • Big Mike highlights Tim Urban’s focus: “You look at Tim Urban…very grounded…he was my Roommate. I just saw the way he prepared.” (05:59)
• Fun banter about “Hair Idol” between Casey and Tim Urban, with Tim taking the win for best hair. (06:38–06:48)

5. Looking Ahead: The Finale and Beyond (07:04–09:17)

• Big Mike reflects on the potential last performance on Idol, his hopes to be invited back, and gratitude for the experience.
  • “You hope you get invited back, that you’ve done enough work…what an outstanding time to be alive, you know, with all this.” (07:12)
• On the unanswerable “where will you be in a year?”:
  • “I think where you’re going to be a year from now or five year from now. Questions are the most ludicrous questions on the planet. Who knows?” (08:12)
  • He emphasizes living in the moment and not setting limits: “I want the moon. I want it all.” (09:03)

6. Kris Allen: Reflections On Winning & Life After Idol (09:37–14:09)

• Kris shares that a year after winning, things feel “a lot more fun now” with less pressure and more confidence. (09:47–09:56)
• He details the chaotic aftermath of his Idol win—family overwhelmed by crowds and media:
  • Recalling his wife’s reaction: “This isn’t forever, is it?” (10:37)
  • “And it has not been like that. So that’s nice.” (10:45)
• Adjustment’s been good thanks to a supportive wife: “She’s happy about what I’m doing.” (10:52)

Unexpected Success & Learning on the Job (11:03–11:49)

• The stellar reception of his album and single came as a surprise:
  • “Just the success…that, you know, the album has had, the single has had…for me, that was a total shock.” (11:11)
• On the whirlwind transition from Idol to the industry: “It’s really quick…it almost puts you at a disadvantage…because you’re just kind of like, thrust in.” (11:33)

Biggest Lessons and Managing His Career (11:51–12:34)

• “If you want anything done, you have to do it yourself.” – Kris Allen (11:54)
• Explains that he’s been able to chart his own path and is managed collaboratively by 19 Entertainment, with a great team behind him. (12:16)

Relationship with Adam Lambert and Onstage Chemistry (12:55–13:26)

• Keeps in touch with runner-up Adam Lambert mostly by text, recently performed together:
  • “We just did a show a couple of days ago together…that was actually pretty nice.” (13:03)
• The idea of a Kris/Adam duet: “I think people would really love it…maybe somewhere down the road, it’d be really awesome.” (13:17)

Memorable Interviews & Favorite Media Moments (13:26–14:09)

• Jimmy Fallon tops the list: “He made fun of me and I appreciated that…He asked me…what was the worst performance…said I did ‘All She Wants to Do is Dance’—so he made fun of me the rest of the interview.” (13:33–14:03)

7. Current Projects & Finale Plans (14:17–15:20)

• Kris confirms his single is “kicking ass”—written by The Script, who are excited by his success. (14:24–14:56)
  • “Live up or Dine is done. Incredibly blown my mind…” (14:24)
• Plans to perform his new single at the finale. (15:09)

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Notable Quotes & Moments

• "I work out with 100 pound dumbbells." – Big Mike (01:52)
• "I just make sure I’m still the strongest person I know." – Big Mike (02:15)
• "The gym…is about getting your body right. I mean, it's a serious place." – Big Mike (03:55)
• "This is like, for real, for real that my wife is at…it's still such a sore spot, you know, that I missed that time." – Big Mike (04:33)
• "I want the moon. I want it all." – Big Mike (09:03)
• "It’s better this year, I bet." – Kris Allen on returning to Idol as a winner (09:47)
• "If you want anything done, you have to do it yourself." – Kris Allen (11:54)
• "He made fun of me and I appreciated that." – Kris Allen on Jimmy Fallon (13:38)
• "Live up or Dine is done. Incredibly blown my mind…" – Kris Allen (14:24)

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Important Timestamps

• [01:13] Interview starts: Hosts introduce Chris Allen and Big Mike
• [01:52] Big Mike’s gym stats and strength routine
• [02:27] Adapting workouts to fit Idol schedule
• [03:55] The gym vs. the barbershop for male camaraderie
• [04:19] Big Mike on family, missed moments as a new dad
• [05:19] Idol allows families to join contestants
• [06:38] "Hair Idol": Fun banter about best hair among contestants
• [07:12] Thoughts on reaching the (possible) last performance on Idol
• [08:12] “Where will you be in a year?”: Big Mike shares perspective
• [09:47] Kris Allen shares a winner's perspective one year later
• [10:37] Kris Allen’s wife’s reaction to the post-win chaos
• [11:54] Kris Allen’s lesson: “If you want anything done, you have to do it yourself.”
• [13:33] Favorite interview: Jimmy Fallon
• [14:24] Kris Allen reflects on the success of his single & confirmation of finale performance

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Tone & Atmosphere

The episode is funny, honest, and supportive, weaving together lighthearted teasing, genuine empathy, and useful insights for fans curious about life after American Idol. The hosts keep the mood upbeat while encouraging guests to open up about the real emotional ups and downs behind the scenes.

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For listeners new to The Bert Show or American Idol, this episode delivers a behind-the-scenes look at how sudden fame challenges personal life, how contestants cope with family and career changes, and how important authentic connections are on and off the stage.

Transcript

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[Chris Allen (Last Year's American Idol Winner)]

Absolutely.

[Co-host/Interviewer]

Last year's winner and Big Mike, a favorite for this year. You didn't make it to the top two, but everybody loves them both great guys.

[Host (Birch Show)]

Here they are hanging out with the bircha.

[Co-host/Interviewer]

I think we have to note that the interview began with Big Mike lifting Wendy above his head.

[Host (Birch Show)]

Yes.

[Guest Commentator]

I loved it.

I've been waiting for a squishy hug

[Big Mike (Current American Idol Contestant)]

for the very beginning. So thank you.

[Host (Birch Show)]

You could probably curl Wendy. How many times she's. Let's. Let's assume she's 98 pounds.

[Big Mike (Current American Idol Contestant)]

Okay, let's assume she's. Well, I work out with 100 pound dumbbells.

[Host (Birch Show)]

100 pound dumbbells.

[Big Mike (Current American Idol Contestant)]

Well, you can do a little bit of work.

[Co-host/Interviewer]

How that about Wendy? She's only been known for a few seconds.

[Guest Commentator]

It's not rag on Wendy.

[Big Mike (Current American Idol Contestant)]

Full time ragging on you.

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[Big Mike (Current American Idol Contestant)]

That is mess.

[Host (Birch Show)]

And how much do you bench?

[Big Mike (Current American Idol Contestant)]

505.

[Chris Allen (Last Year's American Idol Winner)]

505.

[Host (Birch Show)]

And how many is that max?

[Guest Commentator]

One.

[Big Mike (Current American Idol Contestant)]

That's just one.

[Guest Commentator]

Yeah.

[Big Mike (Current American Idol Contestant)]

You know, and you don't do that all the time. You know, that's kind of my. Every two months or So I just make sure I'm still the strongest person I know.

[Host (Birch Show)]

That's a power lift, a 505.

[Guest Commentator]

Do you lift every single day? Are you working?

[Big Mike (Current American Idol Contestant)]

Not every day right now because our schedule's so crazy. I lift three days a. It's early. It's in the morning. You know, you've got to also take into consideration you need a little sleep. You know, I used to work out six days a week, so. But it's important to get some rest and, like, some family time, you know, you can't spend all your time, can

[Co-host/Interviewer]

you just pick up, like, that Aaron Kelly kid and just.

[Big Mike (Current American Idol Contestant)]

I do like that.

[Co-host/Interviewer]

Him and one aunt secrets in the other.

[Big Mike (Current American Idol Contestant)]

Yeah, man, I do. That's part of my workout.

[Host (Birch Show)]

Is that your. Is your gym time kind of like your. Your venting alone? Like, no escape. Escape time.

[Big Mike (Current American Idol Contestant)]

I love to work out with people. I love. I mean, I like the camaraderie of being in a gym. So, you know, it's definitely not. Not my. I don't really, you know, with my life, you aren't really afforded too much venting time.

[Host (Birch Show)]

Not a lot alone.

[Big Mike (Current American Idol Contestant)]

I've got a family, and they need me to be at my best. And, you know, I've got a career boiling here, and I got to be at my best for it. So, you know, you really got to. Can't focus on.

[Guest Commentator]

Is the gym, like, for guys, much like the hair salon is for women. Like, where you get to, like, talk and swap stories and where you get to hear about the latest gossip on this and that and the other thing. I mean, guys wouldn't call it gossip, but y' all would call it, like, what, chopping it up or whatever.

[Host (Birch Show)]

I think it's different. It's different gyms, though, have different things. Like, there are some. Like, he's probably going to end up going to, like, a beef. Like a big beefy. Like, I'm serious about doing my thing right.

[Guest Commentator]

Less of that working out.

[Big Mike (Current American Idol Contestant)]

You know, we do that in the. In the. In the barbershop, though, is where we would do all that talk, you know, so the gym is. It's about getting your body right. I mean, it's. It's a serious play. Well, anyway, from when I'm there, it's. It's a serious play.

[Guest Commentator]

By the look of your body. It is a serious place.

[Big Mike (Current American Idol Contestant)]

You look good.

[Host (Birch Show)]

Let's talk. Let's get in your head a little bit about. Because this is kind of a strange period for you because you had this baby.

[Big Mike (Current American Idol Contestant)]

Yeah.

[Host (Birch Show)]

But you've been out here I mean,

[Big Mike (Current American Idol Contestant)]

you've been out here, this mythical child, this mythical Jesus child, this baby comes to you. You know, some people even said like, that there's no way that could be my first child because I wouldn't be as calm or. That's probably not even really my baby. It was like, are you people serious? It's like real life for me. This is like, for real, for real that my wife is at. And the footage that was shown on the show is actually my footage that my friends and the family took from me. The show wasn't there just, you know, mysteriously cams or whatever. Yeah, you know, it was like that. And I still haven't even been able to see that footage because it's still such a sore spot, you know, that I missed that time. And it's. It's real life for me, you know, so. But I wanted to really give my family a chance to be special and do something outstanding in this world. And, you know, my little baby's gonna be able to look back and see when her dad was still young and handsome, and so it's all good.

[Guest Commentator]

How have they been out here with you? Yeah, they have been the whole time.

[Big Mike (Current American Idol Contestant)]

They've been with me since the second. Since the third week of the show. The week that they came out was when I did this woman's work for the first time, and that was outstanding for me. And then when we got to top seven, the perk of that week, we get a perk with every week. And they let our family move in with us. First time they've ever done it on the show. You know, we had a lot of families with Crystal and with Andrew, and so it was the first time that they. They did that. And, you know, my wife, we got to be a family again. It was like I was just going to work. It was amazing.

[Guest Commentator]

That's cool. Very nice.

[Host (Birch Show)]

I think in some ways, if you're a contestant on the show, married or with a child, it might even work to your advantage. Because you're grounded.

[Big Mike (Current American Idol Contestant)]

Yeah. You know, you know, I think really just has to do with whatever your family upbringing is. You know, you look at Tim Urban, who extremely close with his family and was homeschooled and, like, he's just very grounded. You know, being a guy who's 21, I was like, if I was 21 and single and had your hair and eyes, Tim Ozer, I would be lighting LA on fire. There's no way that I would be able to be that focused. But he's extremely focused, Cat. He was my Roommate for a long time. And I just saw the way he prepared and it like, you know, it just has to do with your family in general.

[Host (Birch Show)]

You know, you get all, like the good hair roommates. Cause the last time we had your

[Guest Commentator]

room, I did Casey.

[Host (Birch Show)]

You said Casey. If this was hair idol, who wins hair idol between Casey and Tim Urban.

[Big Mike (Current American Idol Contestant)]

I think Tim wins that.

[Host (Birch Show)]

Yeah.

[Big Mike (Current American Idol Contestant)]

You know, Tim. This has this little hair flick that he does.

[Guest Commentator]

He's doing the Justin Bieber.

[Big Mike (Current American Idol Contestant)]

Tim doesn't spend a lot of time on his hair.

[Co-host/Interviewer]

Yeah.

[Big Mike (Current American Idol Contestant)]

Like our other blonde friend.

[Co-host/Interviewer]

That was an issue, wasn't it?

[Big Mike (Current American Idol Contestant)]

He spends some time on his hair.

[Host (Birch Show)]

What are your thoughts this week going into the final and going on stage for the last time on American Idol?

[Big Mike (Current American Idol Contestant)]

Well, hopefully it's not the last time on American idol. You hope you get invited back, that you've done enough work to that they, you know, that come next year. You know, you want to be one of the people they invite on. So, you know, I'm kind of always thinking ahead in that sense. So I don't necessarily see it as the last time, but what an outstanding time to be alive, you know, with all this and getting to meet all you guys and, like, you know, we just get treated really well being an idol and you just. You don't want that to end, you know, so. But the crew that we work with is the best crew in the world. They do all the shows, you know, so you just got to take it in. And then some of the amazing talent and celebrities that we're going to get to sing with this week is quite.

[Guest Commentator]

Can't wait.

[Host (Birch Show)]

Oh, yeah, like who?

[Big Mike (Current American Idol Contestant)]

Come on. You know, they train us better than that. And me of all people. Come on.

[Host (Birch Show)]

If we're talking to you in a year from now. Yes, same time. Because they will invite you back. We'll be back here also.

[Big Mike (Current American Idol Contestant)]

Yes.

[Host (Birch Show)]

Where do you want your career to be in one year? What's going to be the benchmark for you?

[Big Mike (Current American Idol Contestant)]

I have to say I refuse to answer questions like that. I think where you're going to be a year from now or five year from now. Questions are the most ludicrous questions on the planet. Who knows? A year ago, we were just finding out we were pregnant with our baby. We found out on mother's day last year. And you know what? During this time, the first. We had finally bought the first thing for the baby, which was our baby stroll. We got this bugaboo stroller that my wife could not live without. And I was putting it together around this time that's exactly what I was doing in these few weeks leading up, you know, and we're just like, starting to get our house ready. And now a year later, I'm here with you guys.

[Guest Commentator]

Yes.

[Big Mike (Current American Idol Contestant)]

And, like, meeting all these crazy people. And, like, people know who you are. I mean, it's like a year who the difference a year makes. It's just, who knows?

[Co-host/Interviewer]

But most significantly, you're here with us.

[Guest Commentator]

Right.

[Big Mike (Current American Idol Contestant)]

Hopefully I'm here with you next year. And the career is doing, you know, just bubbling over and being crazy. But, you know, who knows? And I never want to limit myself deciding where I'm gonna be. You know, I want the moon. I want it all.

[Host (Birch Show)]

Well, people wish good things for you, man.

[Guest Commentator]

We do got fans in Atlanta.

[Host (Birch Show)]

Yeah, for sure.

[Big Mike (Current American Idol Contestant)]

The atl. I like it.

[Host (Birch Show)]

And he said it. We've been trying to rid Atlanta of this hot mannequin.

[Big Mike (Current American Idol Contestant)]

No, it is hot down there.

[Host (Birch Show)]

No, but we don't say that anymore. But you got it right,

[Big Mike (Current American Idol Contestant)]

baby.

[Host (Birch Show)]

Big Mike on the bird show. Q100. Thanks, man.

[Big Mike (Current American Idol Contestant)]

Thank you, guys.

[Host (Birch Show)]

Q100. So that was Big Mike on the Birch show. And then last year's champ, Chris Allen joined, joining us also. This has got to be sort of fun for you, sort of reminiscing here.

[Chris Allen (Last Year's American Idol Winner)]

It's. It's better this year, I bet.

[Host (Birch Show)]

Yeah. Now that you're aware, a year separated from it.

[Chris Allen (Last Year's American Idol Winner)]

Yeah.

[Host (Birch Show)]

Tell us how you were really feeling at this time last year.

[Chris Allen (Last Year's American Idol Winner)]

I. I think it was. I mean, I felt fine, but there's obviously some nerves going on and there's just. You're not used to doing these interviews and stuff. And so pretty much everything started with, well, I don't know. And so it's a lot more fun now.

[Co-host/Interviewer]

We had last year right after the finale in the doors of the Nokia Theater. At the same time, you had finished on some outdoor stage and your wife was with you and like family and they were just shoving you.

[Chris Allen (Last Year's American Idol Winner)]

Okay.

[Co-host/Interviewer]

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

[Guest Commentator]

Whisking you around.

[Co-host/Interviewer]

And I mean, people were reaching in and grabbing and it was scary.

[Guest Commentator]

Yeah.

[Co-host/Interviewer]

And we.

[Chris Allen (Last Year's American Idol Winner)]

Yeah, it was scary.

[Co-host/Interviewer]

Melissa and I ended up over near your wife, and she was like, is this how it's like she was asking somebody, is this what. Is this what it's like?

[Guest Commentator]

Yeah.

[Co-host/Interviewer]

Darren Hippie. I think her exact quote was, this isn't. This isn't forever, is it?

[Chris Allen (Last Year's American Idol Winner)]

I'm sure that's what she said. And it. And it has not been like that. So that's nice.

[Host (Birch Show)]

Has it been a tough adjustment, though, for the two of you guys?

[Chris Allen (Last Year's American Idol Winner)]

No, man, I mean, I'm serious. I really have a great wife, and she's been able to travel with me a little bit, so that's been awesome. And, yeah, man, she's. She's happy about what I'm doing.

[Guest Commentator]

What was the most surprising thing that happened to you immediately following idol? Something you didn't expect at all.

[Chris Allen (Last Year's American Idol Winner)]

I mean, from. For me, and this is just because I never even thought anything was going to happen on idol, even whether it be winning, whether it be making the tour, whether it even just be making it to Hollywood. Just the success that it. That, you know, the album has had, the single has had. And for me, that was a total shock. I mean, it's. It's all shocking to me every time.

[Host (Birch Show)]

It's also quick, you know?

[Chris Allen (Last Year's American Idol Winner)]

Yeah, it's really quick.

[Host (Birch Show)]

It really is. It almost. It almost puts you at a disadvantage, I think, in the industry because I think others have had to sort of really go through and make a whole bunch of different mistakes and sort of at least wean themselves in or you're just kind of like, thrust in.

[Chris Allen (Last Year's American Idol Winner)]

You know, you learn a whole lot in one year.

[Host (Birch Show)]

What's the biggest lesson that you learned in that year?

[Chris Allen (Last Year's American Idol Winner)]

That if you want anything done, you have to do it yourself.

[Guest Commentator]

Really?

[Chris Allen (Last Year's American Idol Winner)]

Yeah.

[Host (Birch Show)]

In what way?

[Chris Allen (Last Year's American Idol Winner)]

Just in probably every way.

[Host (Birch Show)]

Yeah.

[Chris Allen (Last Year's American Idol Winner)]

Yeah.

[Co-host/Interviewer]

And are you allowed to do it yourself? Because I think. Yeah, because, you know, the rumor is or whatever that 19 entertainment or the American idol machine just takes you and shoves you through life however they want you to go.

[Chris Allen (Last Year's American Idol Winner)]

All right.

[Co-host/Interviewer]

Are you able to resist that at all?

[Chris Allen (Last Year's American Idol Winner)]

I mean, for me, I have. At 19 Entertainment, they are the company that manages me. Right. And I have an incredible manager. I mean, my manager is the same manager as Daughtry's, and obviously he's done okay.

[Guest Commentator]

Yeah, he's doing good.

[Co-host/Interviewer]

Remember when he passed on the lead singer of fuel and everybody. Well, he's out of his mind.

[Chris Allen (Last Year's American Idol Winner)]

We'll see how that guy does. I think he's doing all right. You know, so I have a great crew behind me, and. And they, you know, they let me do what I want to do, and. And. And they're. They're teaching me things as well. So, I mean, it's kind of a collaborative thing.

[Guest Commentator]

It's really cool.

[Host (Birch Show)]

You and Adam are. Are so different, yet we'll always be connected. Do you guys talk on the phone or keep in communication at all?

[Chris Allen (Last Year's American Idol Winner)]

A lot of texting going on?

[Host (Birch Show)]

Oh, yeah.

[Chris Allen (Last Year's American Idol Winner)]

We just did a show a couple of days ago together, so it's the first time we'd seen each other in a while, so that was actually pretty nice.

[Host (Birch Show)]

Would you guys ever consider. Because your styles are so different, but it might be so shocking, but so great to have you guys on a song together.

[Chris Allen (Last Year's American Idol Winner)]

Wouldn't it be cool?

[Guest Commentator]

It would be awesome.

[Ryan (Chumba Casino Promoter)]

Really cool.

[Chris Allen (Last Year's American Idol Winner)]

I think it'd be cool. I think people would really love it because we do actually share a lot of the same fans. And so I think. I mean, maybe somewhere down the road, it'd be really awesome.

[Guest Commentator]

Out of all the big TV interviews that you went for, like the late night shows or the afternoon shows or whatever, who was your favorite interview with?

[Chris Allen (Last Year's American Idol Winner)]

Jimmy Fallon.

[Host (Birch Show)]

Really?

[Chris Allen (Last Year's American Idol Winner)]

Yeah.

[Co-host/Interviewer]

He's one of our favorites, too. He's been on our show.

[Chris Allen (Last Year's American Idol Winner)]

He's great, man. I mean, he. I think he was the one that made me feel the most comfortable because he made fun of me and I appreciated that.

[Guest Commentator]

What did he say?

[Chris Allen (Last Year's American Idol Winner)]

Well, I told him. I told him that I sang. He asked me, like, what was, you know, the worst performance that I did on the show? And I told him I did All She Wants to Do is Dance by Don Henley. And it just probably wasn't a great choice. So he made fun of me the rest of the interview for that.

[Guest Commentator]

Yeah. Awesome.

[Co-host/Interviewer]

It was great.

[Chris Allen (Last Year's American Idol Winner)]

Yeah, I loved it.

[Guest Commentator]

Yeah. You're pretty cool if Jimmy Fallon is making fun of you, right? You know, like, you're sitting across from him and he sees me.

[Chris Allen (Last Year's American Idol Winner)]

He's a cool guy.

[Host (Birch Show)]

I know now it got uncomfortable.

[Guest Commentator]

Yeah.

[Host (Birch Show)]

Thanks a lot for coming by, man. Let's real quickly though. The album, the single, everything's just sort of kicking ass for you right now.

[Chris Allen (Last Year's American Idol Winner)]

Absolutely, man. The single, I mean, Live up or Dine is done. Incredibly blown my mind anyways. Is this one you wrote? No, I actually. The guys from the script wrote it, so that was a.

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[Guest Commentator]

What did they think about your version of it?

[Chris Allen (Last Year's American Idol Winner)]

I just saw him a couple days ago.

[Guest Commentator]

Oh, really?

[Chris Allen (Last Year's American Idol Winner)]

We had the first show that we played after Idol. I played with them and they were. And it was before, like, it was right when the single was released. And they're like, man, it's going to take off. We're really excited about this. And that was the last time I've seen him until a couple days ago. And they were like, dude, yes.

[Guest Commentator]

They're excited for you. That's cool.

[Chris Allen (Last Year's American Idol Winner)]

Yeah, those guys are great, man. And I was. You know, their. Their song has done great, too, so.

[Host (Birch Show)]

Well, they're loving it because they're getting more money than you are on that song.

[Co-host/Interviewer]

Yeah.

[Host (Birch Show)]

Yeah, that's true.

[Chris Allen (Last Year's American Idol Winner)]

Heck yeah.

[Host (Birch Show)]

Chris, thanks for stopping by.

[Chris Allen (Last Year's American Idol Winner)]

Absolutely.

[Host (Birch Show)]

Guys, can you give us any insight on what you're doing on the finale? I'm assuming you're going to be on

[Chris Allen (Last Year's American Idol Winner)]

stage at one point singing the the new single off the album on Wednesday.

[Host (Birch Show)]

Right on.

[Co-host/Interviewer]

Congratulations on everything.

[Chris Allen (Last Year's American Idol Winner)]

Thanks, guys.

[Host (Birch Show)]

Chris Allen on the Burt Show. Hey, the Birch Show.

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