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David Archuleta Is in His Flirty Era
May 14, 2025 · 58 min
David Archuleta is done holding back. In this episode, he joins host Caitlynn McDaniel for a candid conversation about stepping into his full self—from navigating public life as a queer former child star to finding joy and confidence through music, raves, and (surprisingly) the Evil Queen at Disneyland.They unpack everything:His accidental viral “short king” momentWhat’s hiding in the new single “Can I Call You”The queer roots of EDM and why rave culture feels like homeLetting go of internalized shame (and writing a book about it!)How being vulnerable in public has become a form of healingPlus, David opens up about his Mormon upbringing, his early American Idol experience, and how music has become both his therapy and his way of reclaiming joy.