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Recent Guests

John Corella
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Episode: The Threesome: A Producer Special!
Erin Brady
Producer on Dance Moms (Pittsburgh/LA seasons)
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Kara Berry
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Episode: BTTB Mini: Dirty Little Secrets
Dallas Lovato
Dallas Lovato, acting/triable talent and pop-star development consultant
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Episode: Smug Bug in a Rug
Matt (Dr. Intern Matt)
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Episode: Bow-ography
Brooke Thalman
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Episode: Brooke's Wedding!! Mrs. Thalman Joins the Pod

Hosts

Christi Lukasiak
Dance Moms alum; co-host of Back to the Barre; long-running fan-recap host with behind-the-scenes storytelling.
Kelly Hyland
Dance Moms alum; co-host of Back to the Barre; known for candid production critique and fan interactions.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 15.5k ratings
  • Amazing and addictive

    I have watched dance moms and have always been a fan of these two mums but this podcast is just amazing and highly addictive

    Apple Podcasts
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    Dance lover 54
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Nice podcast

    Really like the podcast

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    Bruce Wayne/ Batman
    United States4 months ago
  • I love it

    I love dance moms and as a dancer i can realate to all the dance things and I wish that you two were my fun aunts I would have so much with you to. I listen to you to go to bed and I feel so happy to hear your voice before I sleep so I can be happy in my dreams. I love you guys so much I hope it goes on foreve. But I have a question when it get to the other episodes when you weren’t there what will you do? Bye aunties

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    𐔌՞⁔•͈ ·̫ •͈⁔՞𐦯Loganne
    United States4 months ago
  • I love it

    I love dance moms and as a dancer i can realate to all the dance things and I wish that you two were my fun aunts I would have so much with you to.

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    𐔌՞⁔•͈ ·̫ •͈⁔՞𐦯Loganne
    United States4 months ago
  • Hi from GABRIELLA!

    An amazing podcast I love listening to them every night the make me crack up so hard! An under estimated podcast it should be number 1 podcast in the world!!!❤️💓🙂‍↕️😏🤣😀🤩

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    Australia4 months ago

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Q: What are some of your favorite moments from the podcast over the past four years?
They share a mix of personal milestones, tour experiences, and fan interactions, highlighting how their four-year journey has included growth, team support, and memorable live shows.
Psych Ward Homework
Q: Did Chloe feel left out from the girls with her relationships personally?
It likely started to bleed into personal stuff, but they still referred to each other as sisters.
Psych Ward Homework
Q: Did it get harder with the girls as they got older?
At times, yes, because they would be like, shut up. However, they were used to the drama and knew the vibe.
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Q: What's your funniest Abby story?
Kristi recalls a funny moment where Abby filmed Kelly rushing to pee in a parking lot during a trip, which reflected the chaos behind the scenes.
Slap Talk with Annie
Q: Did production want this fight to happen?
I don't think that necessarily we were excited that it got physical.

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This show leans into nostalgic, candid conversations about a televised dance world, mixing behind-the-scenes anecdotes, production insights, and long-running fan Q&A. Episodes frequently toggle between personal memories from the Dance Moms era and sharp takes on casting, coaching decisions, and the impact on the young dancers and their families. A standout aspect is the hosts' willingness to critique production choices while preserving warmth and humor, often with live-tour and Patreon-supported bonus content that deepens engagement for loyal listeners.

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