Vault: Siobhan from American Idol Interview

Summary

The Bert Show

Episode: Vault: Siobhan from American Idol Interview
Date: July 27, 2026

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Episode Overview

In this special “Vault” episode, The Bert Show team chats with Siobhan Magnus, recently eliminated from American Idol. The conversation explores Siobhan’s feelings about her surprising exit, musical influences, deep fandom for the band Hanson, and behind-the-scenes anecdotes from the show. The hosts also get some insider tips about fellow contestant Casey and discuss Texan pride, food quirks, and Siobhan's outlook on her Idol experience.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Siobhan’s Idol Exit & Emotional Response

• Surprise Exit:
  Siobhan explains that being eliminated was a shock, as she had “never been in the bottom three before.”

  “It was a little bit of both, honestly. I mean, it was a surprise to me because I had never been in the bottom three before…So it was a little bit surprising.” – Siobhan (01:13)

• Disappointment Over Missing Sinatra Week:
  She had looked forward to performing for Frank Sinatra week and expressed disappointment at not getting the chance.
• Accepting the Outcome:
  Siobhan stresses focusing on “acceptance” and appreciation for the experience, rather than dwelling on what could have been.

  “You just have to accept it and appreciate it for what it is. And I do appreciate the entire experience very much.” – Siobhan (02:30)

2. Discussing Competitiveness on Idol

• No Bitterness Toward Other Contestants:
  Siobhan is adamant there’s no resentment; the diversity among contestants makes comparison meaningless.

  “We're all so different that you can't even compare us really. It's comparing apples and oranges when you look at all of us.” – Siobhan (02:05)

3. Musical Influences: Hanson and Hole

• Childhood Devotion to Hanson:
  Siobhan has been a fan since age six, recalling the first time she heard “MMMBop” on the radio.

  “I remember the first time I ever heard them. I was in the car with my aunt and I heard MMMBop. And it just. Something happened. Something magical happened, and I was in love.” – Siobhan (02:57)

• Why Hanson Remains Influential:
  She highlights Hanson's positivity, musical growth, and unique family vocal blend.
• Personal Rituals:
  Hanson’s music is her go-to for getting “in a better mood” or “pumped up for a performance.”

  “I know I can count on Hanson's music to make me feel better. And, you know, you can't say that about just any band, right?” – Siobhan (04:32)

• Meeting Hanson:
  Despite her intense fandom, Siobhan has intentionally avoided waiting around to meet them, wanting a more “special” encounter.

4. Other Fun Anecdotes & Show Banter

• Tribute Band Idea:
  The hosts float the idea of Siobhan starting a Hanson-only tribute band—a playful moment with group laughter.

  “Nothing but Hanson songs. You as the lead singer.” – Bert (05:18)
  “That’d be awesome.” – Siobhan (05:21)

• What to Call Hanson Superfans:
  The group jokes about the lack of a good “fan group name,” riffing on “Claymates” and “Sanson.”

5. Insider Tips on Fellow Idol Contestant Casey

• Quirky Pool Rules:
  Siobhan jokes that Casey plays pool by “Texas rules”—i.e., he cheats.

  “Apparently people from Texas have their own special way of playing pool that means they're allowed to cheat.” – Siobhan (06:20)

• Texan Pride and Hot Dogs:
  Casey, from Texas, has “Texas pride” and talks about “cooking hot dogs” often—a tidbit shared for a future interview setup.
• Hot Dog Details:
  When asked about Casey’s preferred toppings, Siobhan laughs that he “talks about it a lot.” Wendy jokes about bringing a Texas flag and hot dog to her meeting with Casey.

6. Looking Forward

• Upcoming Tour:
  The hosts express excitement about seeing Siobhan perform live in Atlanta despite her exit from the show.

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Notable Quotes

• “It was a little bit of both, honestly. I mean, it was a surprise to me because I had never been in the bottom three before.”
  — Siobhan Magnus, on her unexpected elimination (01:13)
• “We're all so different that you can't even compare us really. It's comparing apples and oranges when you look at all of us.”
  — Siobhan Magnus, on not comparing contestants (02:05)
• “I remember the first time I ever heard them. I was in the car with my aunt and I heard MMMBop. And it just… something magical happened, and I was in love.”
  — Siobhan Magnus, on discovering Hanson (02:57)
• “Apparently people from Texas have their own special way of playing pool that means they're allowed to cheat.”
  — Siobhan Magnus, on Casey’s pool skills (06:20)
• “I know I can count on Hanson's music to make me feel better. And, you know, you can't say that about just any band, right?”
  — Siobhan Magnus, on the power of music (04:32)

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• [01:05] Siobhan joins The Bert Show – initial reactions to Idol exit
• [02:43] Discussing competitiveness and contrasts among contestants
• [02:53] Siobhan’s musical influences: Hanson (childhood story)
• [04:42] Meeting Hanson—why she waits for a “special” moment
• [05:13] Tribute band banter and Hanson fandom names
• [06:06] Inside scoop on Casey: pool “cheating” and Texas pride
• [07:37] Farewells and looking forward to the tour

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Tone and Atmosphere

The conversation is warm, humorous, and supportive, with the hosts and Siobhan sharing genuine admiration and light-hearted banter. Siobhan is candid about her disappointment but resolutely positive about her Idol journey and favorite music, making this episode uplifting and relatable for fans of American Idol and The Bert Show alike.

Transcript

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THE Bird show hi Siobhan, how are you?

[C]

I'm good. How are you doing?

[B]

Really good. We couldn't tell last week when you left the show if you were really mad or just really upset.

[C]

It was a little bit of both, honestly. I mean, it was a surprise to me because I had never been in the bottom three before. Usually you have that kind of warning. Most people who've gone, they've been in the bottom three before and then they go. So it was a little bit surprising. And I really wanted to be there this week for Frank Sinatra. And I've been looking forward to that for a long time because it was one of the themes that we knew about in advance. And so I was just disappointed, I guess above all was some of the

[B]

madness based on, you know, sort of like you think you should still be in it, that there are still some people in the competition that aren't as good as you.

[C]

No, I wouldn't say that. Especially because we're all so different that you can't even compare us really. It's comparing apples and oranges when you look at all of us. And I think that's what makes this season great. But it is just that disappointment that you start to wonder, what did I do wrong? What could I have done differently? And if they gave me another chance next week, then I could have proved that I should still be here. But, you know, you can't let yourself think about that because it's out of your hands, you know, and there's nothing I can do now to change it. So you just have to accept it and appreciate it for what it is. And I do appreciate the entire experience very much.

[B]

Siobhan from American Idol, joining the Burt show this morning.

[D]

Hey, Siobhan, I've heard that you've got tattoos of Hanson and Hole because you

[C]

like both of those bands so much and they influence you.

[D]

Why is it that Hanson is so influential in your music life?

[C]

I have loved Hanson since I was about six years old. I remember the first time I ever heard them. I was in the car with my aunt and I heard mbop. And it just. Something happened. Something magical happened and I was in love. I spent that whole summer with MTV on, waiting for the music video to come on. It would come on every hour, pretty much. And back when MTV played music and something happened that I just loved them right off the bat. And their music is so positive and inspiring to me. And it has always been that a lot of people kind of, as they fell a bit off the radar and people couldn't get past the whole MBOP thing, I never let go of that. And if you go and you listen to the music that they came out with after that, as they matured and became more talented as musicians, it's incredible what they've done. They've only gotten better, as most musicians do. And there's just something about them being family and the music that they make together that you don't find a lot their voices together, it's like they blend perfectly because they're related. And their music is just so passionate. And I've always had that. And it's always been something that I know it's there for me. I knew that if I need to be in a better mood or if I need to get pumped up for performance or anything like that, I know I can count on Hanson's music to make me feel better. And, you know, you can't say that about just any band, right?

[B]

Have you ever met those guys?

[C]

I haven't met them in person yet. And, you know, a lot of other Hanson fanatics might think that that's weak or that that's strange because, you know, there's a lot of people who would wait for hours outside of their tour bus or something like that. But I always had this idea that it was so precious to me that it couldn't be. I couldn't be just another screaming girl outside their tour bus. Like, it had to be more special. And I always imagined that when I met them, it would have to be just right, you know, I think you

[B]

need to start a Hanson tribute band.

[C]

I would love to.

[B]

Nothing but Hanson songs. You as the lead singer.

[C]

That'd be awesome.

[B]

It has not been done yet. You have a niche in the market right now. Totally. What are the name for the Hanson people? Like the Superfans, the fan group Superfans, like the Claymates of the Hanson.

[C]

I don't know if there's a name Sanson's that works.

[B]

Hey, Siobhan, we need a little insight here because we're going to be in LA in a couple of weeks and Wendy here on the show loves.

[D]

I do.

[B]

What we're hoping to do is set her up in an interview. And what we want to do is find out as much about him as possible so she could slyly sort of work these things that we already know that will work with him into the conversation. So what is it you can tell us about him that would help her in that conversation?

[C]

Oh, Casey, he's a funny guy. He's different from anybody I've met. Probably don't play pool with him. Okay. Why is that? You won't like him anymore.

[D]

Really? Good.

[C]

Yeah. He's from Texas. And apparently people from Texas have their own special way of playing pool that means they're allowed to cheat.

[B]

Oh.

[D]

Oh, okay.

[C]

And the one time I tried to play pool with him, it was like he was playing this whole nother game that he decided not to explain to me until there were about three balls left, and I was like, wait, I thought you were solids, but okay, apparently not. And I. I don't know, it wasn't so much fun for me. So if you want to like him, I advise that you don't play pool with him. Now, you mentioned him being from Texas.

[D]

Does he have a lot of Texas pride? Because Wendy's from Texas, I am from Texas.

[C]

So is that a connection they could make? Probably. Yeah. He does have Texas pride. You know, he does things that I guess are very Texan. He's always, always talking about cooking hot dogs.

[D]

I can make him hot dogs. Okay.

[B]

Something interesting.

[D]

Is there special things that he likes to eat on his hot dogs, like ketchup, mustard? Something I should stay away from.

[C]

He sure does talk about it a lot.

[D]

Perfect. I can bring a Texas flag and a hot dog.

[B]

There you go. All right, Siobhan, we appreciate your time. We're sorry you're not on the show anymore, but we look forward to seeing you in Atlanta on tour for sure.

[C]

Thank you.

[B]

All right, Siobhan. Bye. Bye.

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