American Idol BTS with executive producer Megan Michaels Wolflick | #18 | MOMager

This week on Momager, we’re taking you behind the scenes of American Idol… 👀🎤Felicia opens up about her unforgettable journey as a contestant on American Idol Season 8—including never-before-shared behind-the-scenes stories, emotional moments, and the rollercoaster of being a young mom chasing a dream. She also gives us a sneak peak into a day-in-the-life with the current American Idol band.Then, we welcome Megan Michaels Wolflick, the Executive Producer of American Idol on ABC. Megan brings her wisdom as a mom and an executive, sharing what it takes to succeed on the show in 2025—from advice for hopefuls and parents, to how they keep Idol fresh year after year! And you don't want to miss Megan's Memory Challenge...or Malachi's hilarious impersonation of Felicia!Whether you’ve watched since the early days or have just discovered your favorite Idol this season, this episode is full of nostalgia, inspiration, and eye-opening moments from both sides of the Idol stage.Chapters:01:03 - Felicia's journey as an Idol "hopeful"06:31 - BTS of Idol now!10:26 - Special guest: Megan Michaels Wolflick11:45 - Getting to know Megan's family15:37 - Never-before-seen MOMentos19:03 - Balancing MOM and Executive Producer24:24 - Family as a support system26:56 - Let's talk SANGERS!!!29:21 - Megan HATES "reality" TV & "contestants"32:07 - Viral auditions/ Megan's start on Idol36:48 - GAME: "Megan's Memory Challenge"49:38 - Advice for auditioning on Idol51:30 - Developing artists & musicians55:34 - Advice for parents on Idol59:17 - Next time on MOMager...Have you subscribed to MOMager on YouTube?➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@MomagerpodcastShop MOMager merch: ➡️ https://momager.printify.me/Follow us on Instagram: ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/momagerpodcast/Follow us on TikTok:➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@momagerpodcastJoin our PATREON:➡️ https://www.patreon.com/momagerpodcastVisit our WEBSITE:➡️ https://www.momagerpodcast.com #MomagerPodcast #AmericanIdol #FeliciaBarton #BehindTheScenes #HollywoodJourney #IdolHopefuls #MomsInTheIndustry #ABCIdol #FoxIdol #MusicDreams #MeganMichaelsWolflickEpisode Socials:@americanidol@momagerpodcast@malachibarton@feliciabarton@lorenbartonofficial@thebartonfamofficialFilming & editing:@GlendalePodcastStudioArt & color:@camdogfx