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Dear Dance Mom...

Melissa Gisoni
Dear Dance Mom...
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  • Dear Dance Mom...

    Sunburns, Scams & Staying Strong

    2026/06/12 | 59 mins.
    The moms are soaking up the start of summer…maybe a little too much! ☀️ Kelly shares how she ended up with a sunburn, sparking a conversation about enjoying the warmer weather and making the most of the season.

    They also dive into the growing role of AI in everyday life and the ways it can actually be a helpful tool before shifting gears to a much scarier topic: scams and fraud. After Jill discovers an unexpected monthly charge on her account that she never authorized, the moms discuss how difficult it can be to keep track of finances, along with the credit card rewards and shopping apps they swear by to make the most of their spending.

    Plus, after a listener praises Kelly for staying so positive throughout her health journey, she opens up about the toughest moments she’s faced—including the hard experience of telling her kids she was sick.

    And after spending weeks recapping Dance Moms: A New Era, the conversation turns reflective as Melissa, Jill, and Kelly compare today’s reality TV landscape to their own experience and discuss just how much the genre has changed over the years.

    Have a question for the moms? Leave a voice message at https://www.speakpipe.com/deardancemom and you might be part of a future show!
    For exclusive video and even more Dance Moms content, join us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/deardancemom

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    The One About Cookie Tables and Cookie’s House

    2026/06/05 | 1h
    This week, Melissa, Jill, and Kelly are catching up on everything from weddings to grandbabies to summer fun! Melissa is back from a wedding and shares all about the Pittsburgh tradition of the famous cookie table. Jill is counting down the days until Riley and baby Chance come to visit "Cookie's House" and talks about wanting to create special grandma memories her grandkids will cherish for years to come.

    The moms also chat about Jill's ever-growing animal kingdom (5 dogs and 2 cats!), the recent conversation surrounding Khloé Kardashian's regret over declawing her cats, and how excited they are that the weather is finally warming up in Pittsburgh. With pool season officially here, summer is in full swing—and so is fruit season! Jill explains why watermelon is more trouble than it's worth, while Kelly proudly shares that she successfully grew a pineapple.

    Have a question for the moms? Leave a voice message at https://www.speakpipe.com/deardancemom and you might be part of a future show!
    For exclusive video and even more Dance Moms content, join us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/deardancemom
    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    Prom Queens, Pyramid Scenes & Holiday Weekends

    2026/05/29 | 53 mins.
    This week, Melissa, Jill and Kelly are kicking off Memorial Day weekend with stories, laughs and plenty of throwbacks! With prom season in full swing, the moms look back on their own high school dances and just how different prom was back then compared to today. Kelly admits she absolutely hated high school, Melissa shares the story of borrowing a prom dress she may have never returned, and Jill reminisces about all the drama that came with teenage years.

    Plus, the moms spill behind-the-scenes secrets from one of the most iconic parts of Dance Moms — pyramid. Why did filming those scenes take SO long? What really happened during all those hours in the studio? From producer interruptions to Abby’s endless commentary, they reveal what viewers never saw on TV.

    Check out Pillow Talk with Jill, Christi, Melissa, and Kelly! https://pillowtalkpod.com/

    Have a question for the moms? Leave a voice message at https://www.speakpipe.com/deardancemom and you might be part of a future show!
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    Dance Moms: Did We Raise a Generation?

    2026/05/22 | 1h 2 mins.
    Jill, Melissa, and Kelly are comparing the way they grew up to the way their kids were raised, and let’s just say…this generation may not know how to write a check, but they can navigate airports better than most adults! The moms talk about how growing up traveling the world through dance shaped their girls in ways they never experienced as kids.

    They also react to fans saying they “grew up with them” on TV and wonder if Dance Moms accidentally helped raise an entire generation. Plus, the moms weigh in on the viral “divorce effect” trend and debate why everyone seems to glow up after a split.

    And of course, they answer one of the questions fans have always wanted to know: did the girls compete with other routines at competitions that viewers never saw on the show? Kelly is also celebrating a birthday!

    Have a question for the moms? Leave a voice message at https://www.speakpipe.com/deardancemom and you might be part of a future show!
    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    👀 Pillow Talk is BACK and we’re spilling ALL the tea on Dance Moms: New Era S2

    2026/05/21 | 54 mins.
    WE’RE back!!
    Pillow Talk is officially returning and this time, your fav OG Dance Moms moms (yes, we’re including Jill) are doing what we do best: watching, reacting, and giving you every single internal thought we have about Dance Moms: New Era Season 2. No filter. No holding back. Just us, a microphone, and a whole lot to say.

    https://pillowtalkpod.com/

    Here’s what you get:
    🎬 10 video episodes.
    🎧 10 audio episodes.
    ✨ New studio.
    🎙️ Upgraded tech.
    🤫 Same gossip you love.

    • Thursday, May 21 → First 3 episodes drop
    • Thursday, May 28 → Next 2 episodes drop
    • Thursday, June 4 → Next 2 episodes drop
    • Thursday, June 11 → Final 3 episodes drop

    You will NOT want to miss this one.
    💸 THE DEAL:
    Presale is live RIGHT NOW for just $30. But here’s the fun part: join during presale and you’ll be entered to WIN a personal video message from one of the moms. Three lucky winners. Don’t sleep on it.
    👉 [GRAB YOUR PRESALE ACCESS NOW]
    Thursday can’t come fast enough. We’ll see you there. ✨🥰🥂
    XO
    Melissa, Jill, Kelly & Christi
    Pillow Talk 🎙️
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About Dear Dance Mom...
Three of your favorite "Dance Moms", Kelly, Melissa, and Jill are here to give you that warm fuzzy feeling of nostalgia! Listen each week as we answer your questions, give advice, and add a little sparkle to your day! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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