
On screen frenemies to real life besties, so of course we started a podcast! Stay tuned for your weekly questionable life lessons from Dena Amy Kaplan and Alicia Banit. Class is in session! PARTNERSHIPS: klaudia@pivotalconversations.ai
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 96 | Founded | a year ago |
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This episode takes us straight into one of Dance Academy’s most chaotic shopping trips: Abigail and Tara getting trapped in an antique shop 🪞🚨
This week, we live-react to ‘Through the Looking Glass’ and unpack Christian’s bad-boy past, Abigail’s s... more
Dena’s away, so Alicia’s long-term Disney friend Nicole Gulasekharam is stepping in—and her audition stories deserve their own headlines 😂🎬
This week, we unpack Kelly Clarkson’s Pretty Woman shopping moment, Nicole’s unexpected path to starring al... more
We’re talking girl code, dating your bestie’s ex, toddler meltdowns and the parenting win Dena has waited nearly four years for. Plus, we’re handing ourselves a weekly report card—and introducing Big Sister Pen Pal with a listener dilemma that brings... more
We start with a heartfelt conversation about raising daughters in a world that still asks girls to protect themselves.
Then, the pop culture homework takes a turn: Kim Kardashian’s five nannies, Dena’s confession about getting help, and Rihanna keep... more
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Listening to it from the start 4 eps in and obsessed!
let alicia tell her story in peace
Love this podcast and love this friendship between this two gorgeous women!! ❤️🫶🏻Greetings from Germany
If you want to listen to Besties finding their way in Life, inviting interesting people and also feel entertained this Podcast is perfect for You!
If Dena reads this:
I just wanted to tell you how amazing your Voice is. I grew up with the german Version of Dance Academy and now I want to rewatch it because of your voice. It is so calming listening to you. And no matter what other people might coment, you are so inspering and brave talking that openly about your past mental health struggles. Th... more
I feel sorry for any female who thinks learning from and listening to these two females is a good idea. Whilst Alicia does hold the space well, asks meaningful and insightful questions, Dena 🫤
It think it’s sad that Alicia feels the need to be self deprecating towards herself to make Dena feel better about herself. There are many other higher quality podcasts out there worth your time.
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Weekly conversations between longtime friends Dena Amy Kaplan and Alicia Banit, blending candid life updates with pop culture commentary, personal reflections and practical, often lighthearted advice. Recurring themes include motherhood, fertility, relationships, body image, mental health, wellness and the challenges of creative careers. The hosts also revisit their work on Dance Academy, sharing behind-the-scenes memories and reactions for fans of the series. Some episodes feature guests with varied careers and personal stories, while others are intimate co-host conversations or lively celebrity-news discussions. The distinctive appeal is the contrast between easygoing best-friend banter and frank discussions of difficult experiences, incl... more
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