Welcome to Rhinestones & Rants, where the glitz of the dance world meets the real talk of industry and a dance mom who lived it every day. This podcast isn’t just about perfect pirouettes and dazzling costumes—it’s about the raw, unfiltered journey of raising dancers, navigating the competitive scene, and balancing the chaos of life beyond the studio.
Each episode dives into the heart of industry secrets and behind every amazing dancer is dance mom life with humor, honesty, and a little bit of sparkle. From the backstage battles over costume rhinestones to the emotional rollercoaster of competition season, no topic is off-limits. Expect lively discussions, behind-the-scenes stories, expert interviews, and listener call-ins where real moms share their experiences—the good, the bad, and the tutu-clad tantrums.
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Welcome to Rhinestones & Rants, where the glitz of the dance world meets the real talk of industry and a dance mom who lived it every day. This podcast isn’t just about perfect pirouettes and dazzling costumes—it’s about the raw, unfiltered journey of raising dancers, navigating the competitive scene, and balancing the chaos of life beyond the studio.
Each episode dives into the heart of industry secrets and behind every amazing dancer is dance mom life with humor, honesty, and a little bit of sparkle. From the backstage battles over costume rhinestones to the emotional rollercoaster of competition season, no topic is off-limits. Expect lively discussions, behind-the-scenes stories, expert interviews, and listener call-ins where real moms share their experiences—the good, the bad, and the tutu-clad tantrums.
And that’s a wrap on Season 1 of Rhinestones & Rants!
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And that’s a wrap on Season 1 of Rhinestones & Rants!
After 21 episodes since our very first Rhinestones and Rants launch on July 9th, we are officially closing out an unforgettable first season. 💖
To every listener who liked, shared, subscribed, commented, laughed, cried, and showed up for us week after week… THANK YOU.
To every guest who trusted us to tell your story… THANK YOU.
And to the dance community that has been our home for years, you are the heart and soul of this show. As we wrap Season One, we want to wish you the most incredible holiday season. Whether you’ve been with us from day one or you just subscribed, we hope you enjoy the replays we handpicked for you and we cannot WAIT to see you back in February.
While we dive into creating a bigger, bolder, even more rhinestoned Season Two (premiering the week of February 14, 2026), we’re keeping the sparkle alive for you. For the next 12 weeks, we’ll be replaying our top 12 episodes from Season One, the ones you loved, shared, debated, and replayed again and again. 💎
FIRST REPLAY DROPS WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19: “Plié or Runaway? How to Choose the Perfect Dance Studio” Our original debut. The episode that set the tone. A must-watch whether you're rewatching or brand new to the R&R fam, picked for you and we cannot WAIT to see you back in February. Until then, keep watching, keep sharing, keep commenting.
Rhinestones and Rants
Welcome to Rhinestones & Rants, where the glitz of the dance world meets the real talk of industry and a dance mom who lived it every day. This podcast isn’t just about perfect pirouettes and dazzling costumes—it’s about the raw, unfiltered journey of raising dancers, navigating the competitive scene, and balancing the chaos of life beyond the studio.
Each episode dives into the heart of industry secrets and behind every amazing dancer is dance mom life with humor, honesty, and a little bit of sparkle. From the backstage battles over costume rhinestones to the emotional rollercoaster of competition season, no topic is off-limits. Expect lively discussions, behind-the-scenes stories, expert interviews, and listener call-ins where real moms share their experiences—the good, the bad, and the tutu-clad tantrums.
