MARK AND KATIE HOLDEN : OUR IDOL PODCAST

Katie and Mark Holden

In this new podcast Mark and daughter Katie Holden catch up with former Australian Idol contestants.

Originally announced as The Idol Archives, Mark Holden and Katie Holden have renamed their podcast ‘Our Idol Podcast’ and wish to make clear this podcast is in no way sponsored, approved or affiliated with Fremantle Media.

Our Idol Podcast is a weekly podcast hosted by former Australian Idol judge Mark Holden and Katie as they chat with former Idol contestants; talking and reminiscing about their time on the show – behind the scene stories, memorable moments and where they are now. Some went to become ARIA nominated, successful recording artists. Others left singing behind and pursued different career paths.  All admit that Idol shaped what they went on to do today. Each episode also features new music from the special guest.

“I’m loving catching up with the Idols. Every single one of them has a story to tell and music to share. Being produced by my daughter Katie who is also my co-pilot on the podcast is a joy – we both love Idol. Love and touchdowns, Mark” – Mark Holden

In this first season, Mark and Katie catch up with 10 Idol alumni to relive the Idol days.  Guests include Anthony Callea,( the first episode), Natalie Gauci, Damien Leith, Cosima De Vito and more.

We hear stories about what happened during the grand final between Anthony Callea and Casey Donovan and the security breach that happened in the Opera House during the live broadcast. We learn about Natalie Gauci’s personal battles and revelations since she won the competition in 2007 and thoughts on The Voice v Idol.

Australian Idol was on television screens between 2003 and 2009 and was one of the highest rating TV shows of the decade.  From season 1 – when the Grand Final show reached an astronomical 2.53 million viewers across Australia and crowned Guy Sebastian as the first Australian Idol – it has become an iconic and beloved part of Australian television culture.  As Natalie Gauci says “My life has always revolved around Australian Idol – even 14 years later! There is no escaping it!”.

Idol gave Australia artists such as Guy Sebastian, Anthony Callea, Shannon Noll, Jessica Mauboy, Rob Mills, Ricki Lee, Courtney Act, Bobby Flynn, Matt Corby and so many more a future!  It also made the judges household names and Mark Holden in particular became famous for his ‘TOUCHDOWN’ moments.  It went on to enter the Australian vernacular and is still a pop culture expression recognised across generations.

“Making this podcast with Dad has been a bit of fun escapism during these crazy times, especially while living in LA and being away from home. Nothing sounds better right now than reliving the early 2000’s! I was eight years old when Australian Idol began and it was such a monumental part of my childhood that inspired me to work in the television industry” – Katie Holden

The Idol podcast is available on Apple and Spotify.

EPISODES:

Ep 1       9th October                      Anthony Callea
Ep2        16th October                    Axle Whitehead
Ep3        23rd October                    Natalie Gauci
Ep 4       30th October                    Tarisai Vushe
Ep 5       6th November                  Cosima De Vito
Ep 6       13th November                Damien Leith
Ep 7       20th November                Ben McKenzie
Ep 8       27th November                Courtney Murphy
Ep 9       4th December                  Carl Riseley
Ep 10    11th December                 Bobby Flynn

Featured image : Mark Holden in his younger days