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Still Moms, Even When They’re Grown
New Jan 09, 2026 57 min

Still Moms, Even When They’re Grown

In this episode, Jill, Kelly, and Melissa ease into the new year together as they officially say goodbye to Christmas and reflect on what this season of life looks like now. They talk about the pre...

Post-Christmas Burnout, Pittsburgh Storms & Dance Moms Truths
Jan 02, 2026 55 min

Post-Christmas Burnout, Pittsburgh Storms & Dance Moms Truths

A Pittsburgh storm sets the scene as Melissa and Kelly deal with WiFi issues while Jill happily declares Christmas officially over—at least until next year. The moms are exhausted but full of ...

Christmas Cheer, Dance Moms Drama & Moving Forward
Dec 26, 2025 1h 8m

Christmas Cheer, Dance Moms Drama & Moving Forward

The holidays are here, and Jill, Melissa, and Kelly are bringing the cheer 🎄✨ In this festive episode, the moms reflect on spreading kindness this season and look back on their time on Dance M...

Boppy, Phone Scams & Kids These Days
Dec 19, 2025 1h 0m

Boppy, Phone Scams & Kids These Days

This week, Melissa, Jill, and Kelly are taking a walk down memory lane — and comparing it to life with kids today who are never unplugged. From growing up without phones and soc...

The Season of Showing Up: For Our Kids and Ourselves
Dec 12, 2025 48 min

The Season of Showing Up: For Our Kids and Ourselves

In this week’s episode, Melissa, Jill, and Kelly settle in for a cozy (and sometimes emotional) holiday chat. The moms dive into the chaos of preparing for Christmas and wanting to be wherever...

Shop ’Til You Drop… or Cry: Holiday Recap
Dec 05, 2025 1h 11m

Shop ’Til You Drop… or Cry: Holiday Recap

In this week’s episode, Jill, Melissa, and Kelly are kicking off the holiday season with a full recap of their Thanksgiving celebrations—the chaos, the laughs, and the family traditi...

Love, Loss & Therapy Talks
Nov 21, 2025 50 min

Love, Loss & Therapy Talks

This week, the Dance Moms trio is back with an episode packed fuller than a bridal registry. The ladies dive into all things weddings as they chat about the upcoming bridal showers for&nb...

If We Produced Dance Moms: How We would have done it
Nov 07, 2025 50 min

If We Produced Dance Moms: How We would have done it

What if the moms had actually run Dance Moms? This week, Melissa, Jill, and Kelly imagine what the show would’ve looked like if they were in charge — from having a child ad...

Pushed Too Far? The Line Between Helping and Hurting Kids
Oct 31, 2025 50 min

Pushed Too Far? The Line Between Helping and Hurting Kids

This week, Jill, Melissa, and Kelly get real about one of the toughest parts of parenting—knowing when to support your kids and when you might be pushing too hard. From the world of competitive dan...

The Plastic Mattress Chronicles: Kelly, Jill & Melissa Catch Up
Oct 24, 2025 36 min

The Plastic Mattress Chronicles: Kelly, Jill & Melissa Catch Up

Jill, Melissa, and Kelly catch-up on everything from Kelly’s absolutely ridiculous plastic mattress purchase (yes, really!) to their holiday plans for this year.They’re als...

Grandma? Never Heard of Her. (Jill has baby news!)
Oct 17, 2025 57 min

Grandma? Never Heard of Her. (Jill has baby news!)

In this episode, Jill drops major news—her daughter Riley is pregnant! While Jill's still deciding what she’ll be called (anything but Grandma), the revelation sends the moms do...

Watching DWTS, Missing Our Dancers & Celebrating Maddie
Oct 10, 2025 56 min

Watching DWTS, Missing Our Dancers & Celebrating Maddie

In this episode, Melissa, Jill, and Kelly chat about Maddie’s recent birthday — and take a nostalgic trip back to the days of leotards and rehearsals. Watching Dancing with the Stars has ...

The Next Gen: Dancers Today
Oct 03, 2025 56 min

The Next Gen: Dancers Today

In this episode, Jill, Melissa, and Kelly chat about the new generation of dancers — and they're in awe. From minis doing technique once reserved for teens to the ever-rising expectations in t...

Catching Up: Lake Como, Hot Flashes & Fall Fashion
Sep 26, 2025 1h 2m

Catching Up: Lake Como, Hot Flashes & Fall Fashion

The moms catch up! In this episode is filled with laughs, stories, and a little real talk. Jill shares details from her recent trip to Lake Como, Italy for Kalani’s beautiful wedding. The conversat...

What Were We Wearing?! Fringe, Fur, and Flashbacks
Sep 19, 2025 1h 41m

What Were We Wearing?! Fringe, Fur, and Flashbacks

This week, we are taking a walk down memory lane to revisit some of the Dance Moms most questionable fashion moments. From cold shoulders to bold accessories, the moms laugh through the s...

The Comments That Cut Deep — and How We Survived
Sep 12, 2025 1h 5m

The Comments That Cut Deep — and How We Survived

In this episode, Jill, Melissa, and Kelly get real about the long-lasting effects of reality TV fame — including the unexpected PTSD that came from their time on Dance Moms. They open up about...

How Often Did We Really Agree with Abby?
Sep 05, 2025 55 min

How Often Did We Really Agree with Abby?

In this episode, Jill, Melissa, and Kelly answer a question fans have always wondered — how many times did they actually agree with Abby Lee Miller? From pyramid drama to controversial ch...

Professional Sports: Dancing on the Sidelines
Aug 29, 2025 45 min

Professional Sports: Dancing on the Sidelines

In this episode, Jill, Melissa, and Kelly dive into the world of professional sports—and not in the way you'd expect. The trio tackles the ongoing debate within the Minnesota Vikings organization a...