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Ashley Parker Angel reflects on life after O-Town, discusses the possibility of a reunion, and shares how a focus on mental health and wellness transformed his life. Hosts: Charlie Neff, Alexa Klohn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josie chats with Ashley Parker Angel about his supplement brand High Level Science, his Broadway and music career, and so much more! ABOUT ASHLEY PARKER ANGEL: Ashley Parker Angel has been a fixture in pop culture since 2000 when, at the height of boy-band mania, he became a breakout star on ABC’s hit series Making the Band. He quickly became a teen heartthrob as a member of the multi-platinum group O-TOWN, signed by legendary music mogul Clive Davis. With O-TOWN, Ashley sold over 10 million albums worldwide, scored #1 hits and cemented his place in pop culture history. Since then, he’s built a career spanning TV, music and theater, landing his own MTV series, touring internationally, releasing a Top 5 solo album on Universal Records, starring in major Broadway productions including Hairspray and Wicked and appearing on FOX’s The Masked Singer. Today, Ashley is focused on his most personal venture yet: High Level Science, a wellness brand grounded in performance, science and longevity. Drawing from decades of experience in physical discipline, mental resilience and personal transformation, he created the brand to offer accessible, science-backed supplements that support energy, recovery and long-term health. Now available at GNC locations nationwide, High Level Science marks a new chapter for Ashley, helping people take control of their well-being and live at their highest level.

Ashley Parker Angel stops by to talk about the emotional new Boy Band Confidential doc, surviving the chaos of the Lou Pearlman era, his pivot into health and wellness, and why he says he’s in the best shape of his life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ashley Parker Angel Co-founder of High Level Science opens up about the highs of becoming famous overnight and the hidden downside no one trains you for. He describes how entertainment can wrap your identity around external validation, how contracts and industry politics can leave artists far less wealthy than the public assumes, and why he reached a point where he wanted real control over his life. From there, he shares his health transformation, his obsession with learning what actually works, and the decision to build a medical grade supplement company with credibility at the center, not hype. Key Discussion Points Ashley breaks down the benefits of fame, including instant recognition, doors opening fast, and surreal moments like performing at Madison Square Garden. He explains the dark side, including being taken advantage of through contracts, manipulation behind the scenes, and the psychological crash when attention fades. He shares the turning point where he realized he had no control, felt burned out from living out of a suitcase, and chose stability through Broadway’s grind of eight shows a week. Ashley tells the story of being excommunicated from the Jehovah’s Witness community at 17, losing his support system, and how that rejection built a level of resilience that makes business stress feel smaller. He reveals why he built High Level Science from the ground up instead of licensing his name, and why partnering with Dr. David Rizik was about credibility, science, and long term trust. Ashley explains the GNC full circle moment, from getting rejected for a job at 15 to cold calling the CEO and landing in over 1,000 stores with the “Making the Brand” tour. Takeaways Fame is a performance amplifier, not a life plan, and without ownership of the business side, the money and control often go to everyone else. If your identity depends on external success, losing momentum can feel like losing yourself, so resilience requires building an internal foundation that survives the spotlight. Obsession can be an advantage when it is aimed at mastery, because excellence comes from leaving it all on the mat, not coasting on reputation. The celebrity brand era is shifting, and trust now comes from real expertise, real results, and partners with undeniable credibility. The biggest unlock is mindset training, because Ashley’s “unlimited possibility” moment started with belief before the evidence showed up. Closing Thoughts Ashley Parker Angel’s story is a reminder that success can be loud on the outside and fragile on the inside if you do not own your identity and your health. This episode is about turning pain into resilience, turning attention into a platform, and turning a health wake up call into a real business built on science. If you are chasing the next win, Ashley offers a better question: are you building some

Connor and Dylan are joined by Ashley Parker Angel (Wicked, Hairspray) to continue our Wicked 20th Anniversary celebration. The boys have a blast, having previously connected after seeing Ashley in Hairspray. You know Ashley as the former frontman of O-Town, the boyband sensation, as well as for his hit single “Let U Go.” Well, this heartthrob is our Fiyero feature, and he generously recalls his time in the tight white pants in Wicked. Ashley discusesses the meta experience of playing Link Larkin in Hairspray, performing alongside Lance Bass as Corny Collins, and where the cast would party all night long. He takes us back to Reading, CA, where his star turn as Danny Zuko launched his career, and led him to fall backwards into “Making the Band.” Ashley raves about working with Max Martin on his album Soundtrack to Your Life, and how he just might make a return to the stage in & Juliet someday. This former Fiyero dishes on his excitement for the Wicked movie, why he turned down Dancing with the Stars, and his fitness business High Level. Oh, and of course we get into the possibility of an OnlyFans and why Buzzfeed crowned Ashley as “King of Thirst Traps.” Follow Ashley on Instagram , Tiktok , & Twitter Follow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & Tiktok Follow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & Instagram Follow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & Instagram Edited by Dylan Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+ , which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Ashley Parker Angel formerly of O-Town joins us in studio. Interview by Lauren Cox & Dory Larrabee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.