The Danielle Fishel Shows

Now that Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro has crowned its champ, Danielle is connecting with standout finalist Selena Hamilton! We find out once and for all how much ballroom experience Selena ACTUALLY had before the show, and while also taking Danielle behind the scenes of the viral KATSEYE Gap commercial. Plus, we get into her controversial “wow moment,” the ongoing drama surrounding AJ and who her dream celebrity partner would be she ever became a DWTS pro, all straight from the ballroom on a new Danielle With! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s time to Fight On with college football powerhouse and analyst extraordinaire, Matt Leinart, as he takes a time out to hang with Danielle for a new Teen Beat! You may know his legendary achievements on the field, but before the Heisman Trophy, he was a chubby middle schooler struggling with strabismus (look it up!). Danielle takes Matt way back to his recruiting days when he rejected the chance to go to Michigan, and why he has a new perspective after watching his son navigate the same process. Plus, find out what happened when he rode in an 18-person golf cart driven by Kobe Bryant, on an all-new Teen Beat! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Danielle and Val have survived the challenges and made it to the grand finale of the inaugural season of Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro! Are they happy with the results???? Our celebrity professional dancer (Danielle) and celebrity podcaster (Val) break down the grueling 3-day prep time for the finalists, which should’ve held some weight when evaluating the results. And Val lets us in on a backstage secret about how the DWTS contestants unknowingly control the entire season before even stepping foot in the ballroom. Plus, Selena and Adam’s jive feels like a croissant without its chocolate, and Danielle and Val might be too hungry to host, on a finale episode of Stepping on Toes! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Danielle’s hang with Y2K icon Ryan Cabrera continues as they look back on some of his wildest on stage moments and what life was REALLY like on the Pop 2000s tour! Plus, a listener shares a mad dash (with property damage) to make it on time to sing the National Anthem, and Ryan reveals why he refuses to perform the song! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two icons of 2000s hair face off when Ryan Cabrera hangs out with Danielle! We don’t have to tell you the cultural significance of his frosted tips, but wait until you hear what happened when he refused to shave his head! Ryan shares his story moving to LA to work with Joe and Jessica Simpson with nothing but a pair of flip flops and a carry-on. And he takes us behind the fight to keep “True” an acoustic song, which became his biggest hit. Plus, we hear some unreal TRL memories, he opens up about his relationship with WWE star Alexa Bliss, and we learn why 2000s music stands the test of time, right here on Teen Beat! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re at the Final Four of Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro and though it’s the opportunity of a lifetime for these dancers, there’s no one less jealous of the competitors than Val Chmerkovskiy. With the stakes at an all-time high, Val and Danielle break down the remaining contenders and evaluate the unique moves they each bring to the dance floor. Val shares his veteran DWTS opinion and has some harsh truths about what it really takes to land the gig. Plus, we dive into AJ’s bulletproof choreography, we hear why Allen's routine fell flat and we discover the exact moment that cost one contestant a spot in the finale, right here on an intense Stepping on Toes! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.