Laura Marano: Reflecting on Austin & Ally, Original Sound & Finding Herself
Elvis Duran and the Morning Show ON DEMAND
Elvis Duran Podcast Network and iHeartPodcasts
4.7 • 1.2K Ratings
🗓️ 28 April 2026
⏱️ 38 minutes
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Summary
This week, Tommy is joined by actress and singer Laura Marano, best known for her breakout role as Ally on Disney Channel’s Austin & Ally. From navigating early fame to growing up in the spotlight alongside co-stars like Ross Lynch and Raini Rodriguez, Laura reflects on her journey from Disney star to independent artist. She opens up about the pressures of red carpets, insecurities around public image, and what it really took to break out of the “Disney mold” while staying true to herself. Plus, she shares behind-the-scenes memories from Austin & Ally, including exciting news. Laura discusses her new film, Original Sound, which is out in theaters now, and why she was attracted to this very different type of role. She also dives into her music career, from songwriting the old-school way on paper to releasing new music and reclaiming her sound.
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| 0:35.3 | Hey guys, welcome to |
| 0:37.3 | I've never said this before with me, Tommy Didario. |
| 0:41.5 | My guest today is the brilliantly talented Laura Marano, who of course rose to fame |
| 0:47.1 | playing Allie in Disney's Austin and Alley. |
| 0:49.6 | But what's crazy is even before booking that life-changing role at 15, she had already been working in the |
| 0:55.0 | business for 10 years. And since that Austin and Allie, Worldwind, she has continued to work |
| 1:00.4 | making movies, music, and all of us, so very happy. She has a new movie out now called Original |
| 1:06.3 | Sound, where Laura plays a pop star who finds herself in a bit of hot water after getting caught |
| 1:11.3 | stealing a song from someone on the internet. Let me tell you, it is such a fun ride, and it's |
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