The Allison Hagendorf Show

Allison Hagendorf

brian@allisonhagendorf.com

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Booking Overview

A home-hang series that puts well-known music artists up close—exploring the personal experiences and creative choices behind their work. For PR, it’s a strong platform to reach music audiences with human, vulnerable positioning (grief, addiction/recovery, longevity, identity, and legacy).

Metrics

Episodes: 102

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Male

Location: USA

YouTube: 64.9k subscribers

Contact Information

brian@allisonhagendorf.com

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Host

Allison Hagendorf - Allison Hagendorf hosts intimate, deep-dive “at home” conversations with artists about the music-making and life stories that shaped them. The show emphasizes emotional candor and behind-the-scenes...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Established or emerging recording artists and band members—especially those with a compelling personal narrative tied to a current project (new album, milestone, comeback) and recognizable work in rock/alternative/metal/modern rock. Guests often include band leaders/songwriters and prominent public-facing musicians.
Required Achievements:  
Major label or high-visibility recording releases, Charting singles/albums and radio presence (especially rock/metal), Long-running career milestones (decades, genre-defining acts), Notable influence/leadership within a band (frontman, co-founder, primary writer), Publicly documented personal journey (grief, recovery, identity) that can be discussed thoughtfully

Recent Guest Discussions

Red Leather - Addiction And Recovery; Near-death Experiences; Songwriting And The Meaning Of Reno Vs Tahoe; The Story Behind Last Call; Identity/persona And Creative Purpose; Music Influences And Healing Through Connection.

Scott Ian - New Anthrax Album; Grief After Loss; Fatherhood And Perspective; Songwriting/catharsis; Staying Creatively Driven; Music-industry Change; Legacy, Happiness, And Leading With Heart.

Zach Myers - Album-making Process Behind Ei8ht; Emotional Precision And Creative Choices; Influences And Production Philosophy; Longevity And Staying Connected; Symbolism/album Artwork; Touring, Fitness, And Sustaining Performance.

Brent Smith - Shinedown’s Album Ei8ht And Mindset; Emotional Weight Of Songs; Songwriting/production Intent; Grief And Gratitude; Longevity And Band Unity; Performing At Scale And Health.

Recent Topics

Music, Rock, Songwriting, Mental Health, Recovery

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Allison Hagendorf Show
:

At Home With Red Leather: Addiction, Recovery & the Music That Saved Him

May 28, 2026

Chocolate-loaded peanut butter cookies, vulnerability, and one of the most honest conversations I’ve ever had on this show. 🍪🎸 In this intimate home hang, I welcome Red Leather for his first-ever in-person podcast interview — and what unfolds is raw, emotional, reflective, and deeply human. From addiction and near-death experiences to sobriety, gratitude, and finding purpose through music, Red Leather opens up about the real stories behind Reno and Tahoe and the life that inspired them. Re...

At Home With Scott Ian: New Anthrax, Iron Maiden Rock Hall & 45 Years of Metal

May 15, 2026

Scott Ian pulled up, immediately grabbed the cinnamon rolls, and we ended up having one of the most honest conversations I’ve had on the show. In this intimate home hang, the Anthrax co-founder opens up about the new album, losing his father, raising a son, staying a true music fan after four decades, and what happiness actually looks like now. We talk about: ⚡️ The emotional weight behind “The Long Goodbye” ⚡️ Writing through grief and catharsis ⚡️ Why Anthrax still pushes themselves crea...

At Home With Shinedown: New Album ‘8,’ Longevity, Loss & Why Their Best Era Is Now

May 06, 2026

Chocolate chip cookies, real conversation, and a band entering one of the most powerful chapters of their career. 🍪🎸 In this intimate home hang, I welcome Shinedown as they step into a new era with their eighth studio album, EI8HT. From massive milestones to deeply personal loss, this conversation goes far beyond the music. Brent Smith and Zach Myers open up about the mindset behind the album, the emotional weight of the songs, and why this record feels like Shinedown at their most human, i...

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