Teen Beat

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  Teen Beat: Anthony Michael Hall 19.08.2026 41min

  Nothing screams Teen Beat more than the Brat Pack, and one of its most iconic members is hanging out with Danielle! It’s time to hear from the legendary Anthony Michael Hall!   With a resume that includes Vacation, Weird Science, Sixteen Candles and THE BREAKFAST CLUB, Anthony is chock full of stories, including what it was like working with John Hughes in the inner circle of Wally World.    Plus, we hear all about his experience as the youngest cast member in SNL history, landing in Studio 8H at just 17 years old - right here on Teen Beat!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  A Helmet Doesn’t Go Far with a Viennese Waltz (DWTS: The Next Pro 106) 18.08.2026 1h 32min

  Danielle and Val are back to break down the latest episode of DWTS: The Next Pro, just in time for a knee walk revival! Nowhere else can you get a true pro’s opinion on creating “viral” moments (if that’s even possible!). The hopefuls have to train an amateur to ballroom dance, so Val helps us understand the different styles and just how hard they are to teach. Plus, we hear the top 3 things you NEED to have as a DWTS pro, and a shocking elimination leaves Val speechless - on this week’s Stepping on Toes!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Teen Beat: Jon Heder 12.08.2026 43min

  Jon Heder stomped his moon boots into our collective hearts as Napoleon Dynamite, but before he was feeding Tina the llama, he was pulling pranks with his twin brother on all their friends and teachers.    Danielle hears all about how his classic Y2K character was born, from the signature monotone voice to his iconic chaotic perm. Jon also reveals how a last minute casting change in “Blades of Glory” led to an unrealized dream come true with his co-star, Will Ferrell.   Plus, Jon reveals how he avoids having people yell “Napoleon!” at him in the airport.    GOSH! This Teen Beat has it all, even large talons and great skills. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Wow Moment (DWTS: The Next Pro 105) 11.08.2026 52min

  Danielle and Val dance a delicate tango recapping this week’s episode of DWTS: The Next Pro!  Things get shaken up thanks to Daniella’s “Wow Moment” challenge, and Val admits that he would’ve been immediately eliminated if he had to compete. Danielle and Val also get into a heated debate about what matters more: great dancing or a viral moment? Plus, find out how Val really feels about DWTS Season 35 casting rumors on an all-new Stepping On Toes!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Stephani Sosa 09.08.2026 19min

  Fresh off Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro, Stephani Sosa is here to step on toes! The former Troupe member reflects on her Next Pro journey, from the highs to the lows to what she wishes she could change from her final week.From the no phone rule to the surprising, limited rehearsal schedule, Stephani is getting candid about what when on in the house, away from the cameras, and what she wishes they showed more of.Plus, she gives us the scoop on her Bad Bunny Super Bowl Halftime appearance! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Teen Beat: Salt-N-Pepa 05.08.2026 43min

  Platinum records, Grammys, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame…Salt-N-Pepa has done it all - except sit down with Danielle Fishel for an episode of Teen Beat…until now!   We hear the story of how they went from working customer service at a Sears to becoming the first ever platinum female rap act. The legends also describe hearing their music on the radio for the first time, and how no one predicted the success of “Push-It.”   Plus, we hear why Tupac was in the “Whatta Man” music video and if Salt ever got bored rubbing all up on him. It’s an unforgettable new episode of Teen Beat!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  SOT: He Could Find Chemistry with a Piece of Paper (DWTS: The Next Pro 104) 04.08.2026 1h 6min

  Danielle and Val were in Palm Springs for DWTS Con, a.k.a. “Comic-Con with spray tans,” but they’re not gonna let that stop them from recapping the newest episode of The Next Pro!   To find chemistry on the dance floor, they couldn’t have picked a better guest judge in Jenna Johnson, and Val explains why.   Plus, Val and Danielle crown the best dance of the season (so far), and we find out what happens when an unexpected rule change becomes a DOUBLE elimination, on another episode of Stepping on Toes!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  SOT: DWTS Con 2026 with Rylee Arnold 02.08.2026 16min

  Wrap up DWTS Con weekend with Danielle, Val and fan favorite, Rylee Arnold, as they podcast live from the very hot epicenter of Palm Springs!Rylee reflects on Dancing with the Stars Season 34, with her partner Scott Hoying, and how she’s already planning to protect her mental health with social media next season.Plus, Rylee talks about managing her life with Type 1 diabetes and choosing her health over touring. And what happened on set last season that led to Rylee needing an Epipen?! Find out now, on a new Stepping on Toes…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  SOT: DWTS Con 2026 with Hailey Bills 01.08.2026 23min

  Take a break from the Con with Hailey Bills, Danielle and Uncle Val, as they step on toes, recording live from Palm Springs! Hailey talks about what it’s like to rehearse 15 numbers for ONE WEEKEND and who she’s most excited about meeting for the first time.Plus, Hailey reveals what it’s like handling uncertainty about her TV future, while staying grateful after an incredible season and tour. She believes everything happens for a reason and we do too - that’s why see our newest Convention guest…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  SOT: DWTS Con 2026 with Ezra Sosa 01.08.2026 19min

  This weekend, Danielle and Val are in Palm Springs for the first ever Dancing with the Stars Con, and even when booked & busy, they’re sitting down with some of their ballroom buds for a check-in!And first up, Ezra Sosa drops by to discuss what he's been up to since tour and bask in a recent family trip to Greece that meant the world to him. Plus, he reveals what it’s been like watching his sister Stephanie compete on The Next Pro and what makes her such a special performer.This is just the start - so break out the spray tan and get ready…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  More Time With: Stassi Schroeder 31.07.2026 19min

  Stassi Schroeder, from Vanderpump Rules and the new House of Stassi, is still hanging out with Danielle and looking back on some of the overshares she regrets from her years on reality TV.    She talks of the important lesson of when to stay OFF the internet, and we hear firsthand that even pop stars aren’t immune to bathroom “accidents."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Teen Beat: Stassi Schroeder 29.07.2026 42min

  If you’re a fan of reality TV, you probably already know (and have strong opinions on) Stassi Schroeder from Vanderpump Rules. But Danielle has actually known Stassi for quite some time and is ready to hear all about life before she moved into the House of Stassi.   She claims she wasn’t one of the “cool kids," but you still won’t believe some of the high school drama Stassi experienced. But after a bizarre job modeling Halloween costumes, she found her way to The Amazing Race, and eventually the infamous bar / restaurant job that threw her into the spotlight.   Our guest may have a tough exterior, but Danielle reveals the REAL Stassi, when all the walls come down, just in time for her return to reality TV! Check it out on the new Teen Beat!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  SOT: Strategically Out of Place (DWTS: The Next Pro 103) 28.07.2026 58min

  Danielle and Val are once again reviewing The Next Pro tapes and are ready to confirm - the competition is getting fierce.  Val appreciates Mark Ballas’s advice and reminds us all that the pro’s job is to make their partner shine.  Our hosts also discuss Nina’s communication style they try to find a way she can improve that bedside manner. And while AJ might come off cocky, Val is impressed by how he takes charge and makes confident decisions under pressure.  Plus, Val hints at a guest appearance next episode that hits VERY close to home, right here on Stepping on Toes!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  More Time With: Alan Bersten 24.07.2026 19min

  Alan Bersten made it through eliminations, so now he can hang around and share more stories!   They break down his out of this world look for last season's Disney night, and we hear what Alan REALLY thinks about the "enforcement" of theme DWTS nights.   Plus, a listener shares a memory of a trumpet solo that would make 9 out of 10 dentists duck for cover. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Teen Beat: Alan Bersten 22.07.2026 45min

  A Dancing with the Stars fan favorite is foxtrotting out of the ballroom and right into the podcast studio! Alan Bersten is ready to share stories from the Mall of America, his formative years facing down Paul Bunyan and how in the world he doesn't know what a “Juicy Lucy” is.    Follow Alan’s steps from 7-year-old ballroom prodigy to the Glee set to finally making it to the big show - Dancing with the Stars.    It's time for a DWTS Season 34 reunion, on this Mirrorball worthy episode of Teen Beat!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  ​SOT: The Return of the Knee Walk (DWTS: The Next Pro 102) 21.07.2026 58min

  Danielle and Val are back to recap the second episode of Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro and they’ve already uncovered some major revelations about the new crop of dancers… Val holds nothing back with AJ’s attitude, and we find out which DWTS pro is the most emotionally “unavailable,” which is confirmed by the many unreturned texts from Danielle.  Plus, we try to pry a few hints about the upcoming DWTS season from Val, and we hear the true origin of Daniella’s Ferrari persona, right here on Stepping on Toes!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  More Time With: Hoobastank 17.07.2026 16min

  Dan Estrin and Doug Robb from Hoobastank are The Reason for this bonus episode, but culinary reminiscing of the Valley is the motivation! The band that inspired “Rockin” Space Mountain shares some Disneyland stories and we hear all about the Triple Dipper setting where they signed their record deal.    Plus, the intersection of Disneyland and the Rainforest Cafe creates a traumatic memory for a listener. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Teen Beat: Hoobastank (Dan Estrin & Doug Robb) 15.07.2026 58min

  No 2000s teenager made it through their youth without singing along to Hoobastank, so Danielle is going straight to the source to hear the stories behind the band with the most baffling name in rock. Singer Doug Robb and guitarist Dan Estrin detail their journey from local dive bars to festivals with Bob Dylan and Jessica Simpson, on the SAME stage! Danielle doesn’t hold back on the 818 content because Hoobastank is a certified Valley band! Hope you’re hungry for Pizza Cookery and Ruby’s…and yes, some Topanga Plaza talk. And it hasn’t always been easy for the band, from failed monitors on live TV to needing literal brain surgery while on tour, Hoobastank has seen their share of challenges You won’t have to crawl in the dark looking for the answer, because Hoobastank is here on Teen Beat!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  SOT: The Sisterhood of the Traveling Orange Fringe Pants (DWTS: The Next Pro 101) 14.07.2026 1h 11min

  Danielle Fishel is a professional podcaster. Valentin Chmerkovskiy is a professional dancer. And together, they are now…dancecasters.   This exciting duo is taking on a challenge beyond any ballroom: they’re recapping the newest Dancing with the Stars competition spinoff - The Next Pro.   Danielle and Val introduce the cast in this inaugural episode, we hear their first impressions of who may be stepping foot in the ballroom next season and we find out why the most tender hug a person can experience involves eye contact with Robert Irwin.    Plus, Val shares a Russian phrase that’s all too relatable, and we hear firsthand why making a mistake mid-routine makes you feel like you’re in The Matrix. Get ready for the first episode of Stepping on Toes!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  More Time With: Elisha Cuthbert 10.07.2026 21min

  Elisha Cuthbert sticks around to talk about growing up with strict parents and how it’s influenced her own parenting style, while sharing the secret to a now 20 year marriage.   Plus, a listener shares their own traumatic experience with false evidence - right here on a bonus Teen Beat!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.