Rhinestones and Rants

By Alyssa Better

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Episodes: 32

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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.

Episode Date
REPLAY: From Toxic Loyalty to True Freedom: The Eshe Gibbs Story
Mar 25, 2026
REPLAY Episode 13: Beyond the Brochures - Inside the Top Dance Programs in the U.S.
Mar 18, 2026
REPLAY: Episode 14: Inside College Dance Auditions - SDSU’s Joe Alter Spills All
Mar 11, 2026
REPLAY Episode 7: What It Takes to Be Elite ✨ Grit, Glam & the Women Who Built a Dance Empire
Mar 04, 2026
REPLAY Episode 6: Behind the Curtain with AnneMarie Hudson: The Visionary Behind Millennium Dance Complex
Feb 25, 2026
REPLAY: The Truth About West Coast Elite: How Stephanie Noori Built a Dance Empire
Feb 18, 2026
REPLAY: Episode 15: Dance Mom Diaries: Raising National Champions at Valencia High
Feb 11, 2026
REPLAY: Beyond the Stage: The Business of Dance with Menina Fortunato
Feb 04, 2026
REPLAY: Episode 16: Not Just Pom Poms- The Pressure, Power & Purpose of Dance Team with Andrew Allen
Jan 28, 2026
REPLAY Episode 12: B.A. vs. B.F.A. - Decoding the Dance Degree
Jan 21, 2026
REPLAY: Episode 11: When Free Isn't Free
Jan 14, 2026
REPLAY: Confessions of a Crazy Dance Mom with Nichole Long
Jan 07, 2026
REPLAY: Episode 10: Brian Friedman Unfiltered - Part 2
Dec 31, 2025
REPLAY Episode 9: Brian Friedman Unfiltered - Part 1
Dec 24, 2025
REPLAY: Episode 4: Hip-Hop Royalty - The Brooklyn Jai Story
Dec 17, 2025
REPLAY: Episode 8: How Quinn Callahan Turns Dancers into Global Superstars
Dec 10, 2025
REPLAY Episode 3: A Dance Daughter’s Journey: In Time with Cameron Suckle
Dec 03, 2025
REPLAY Episode 2: Behind the Curtain: A Candid Conversation with Prior Studio Owner Maia Suckle
Nov 26, 2025
✨🎧 WELCOME BACK, R&R FAMILY!🎧✨
Nov 19, 2025
REPLAY: Episode 1: Plie or Runaway? How to find the 'Perfect' Dance Studio
Nov 19, 2025
And that’s a wrap on Season 1 of Rhinestones & Rants!
Nov 16, 2025
What’s the End Game? The Real Careers for Dance Majors
Oct 15, 2025
A Pirouette Prodigy and a Boob Betrayal
Jul 23, 2025
Episode 5: Behind the Spotlight: Raising a Dance Son – The Gavin Morales Story
Jul 23, 2025
✨ COMING THIS FRIDAY JULY 11th ✨Episode 3: A Dance Daughter’s Journey In Time with Cameron Suckle
Jul 07, 2025
✨Episode 2 Teaser: What’s really hiding behind those studio doors?
Jul 06, 2025
🚨 COUNTDOWN TO LAUNCH 🚨 The dance world isn’t all rhinestones and ribbons...
Jul 05, 2025
✨ EPISODE 3 SNEAK PEEK ✨
Jul 04, 2025
✨ EPISODE 2 SNEAK PEEK ✨
Jul 03, 2025
It’s officially ONE WEEK until the launch of Rhinestones and Rants! 💎💬
Jul 02, 2025
Coming Soon: Rhinestones and Rants Podcast Launches July 9th!
Jun 27, 2025
BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! ✨🎙
Jun 25, 2025