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00:00 Welcome to the Bar: Introductions and Patreon Highlights

03:00 Engaging with Patrons: Listener Interaction and Community Building

05:59 Fan Stories: Sharing Experiences and Crazy Encounters

09:02 Health Updates: Shingles and Personal Struggles

11:59 Amusement Park Memories: Kennywood Adventures

14:59 Episode Recap: Three Soloists, One Star

18:02 Behind the Scenes: Dance Moms Insights and Reflections

20:36 The Changing Face of ALDC

22:33 Behind the Scenes Dynamics

23:42 Pyramid Rankings and Controversies

27:40 Solo Assignments and Expectations

30:04 The Group Dance and Maddie's Absence

34:55 Maddie's Influence and Double Standards

39:40 Kendall's Opportunity and Abby's Mind Games

43:34 The Pressure of Performance and Recognition

45:33 Comparisons and Jealousy Among Dancers

47:59 Contradictions in Dance Opportunities

49:35 The Pressure of Competition

50:04 Character Development in Dance

52:19 Solo Performances and Their Challenges

56:25 The Psychic Adventure

01:00:10 The Dynamics of Dance Moms

01:03:41 Conflict and Resolution in Dance

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Hanna

I remember when the chandelier video came out. It was so amazing

Andrea Murano

Wait omg, I just realized - did they attempt another 2 girls, 1 cup joke with this episode title “3 soloists, 1 star”?

Shawn

the racial undertones of abby making nia bark and be a dog...once again abby comparing black women/girls to animals

Andrea Murano

I’m sorry this is so long lol, TLDR: at what age (outside of Abby’s studio) is a masterclass and peer to peer feedback normalized? I’m curious for your thoughts on this : I was a professional flutist, and in high school/college/post grad, we would have weekly “masterclasses” where we would be taught in front of our peers. It was useful bc it was SO scary to play in front of peers (like Kelly said!) but we’d also learn from others getting instruction. We’d also give each other feedback, which was often helpful. However, as an educator now, I would never -ever- put young children in that position, because they cannot mentally process it the same way as we could at an older age. Also, with the power dynamics in that class (Maddie being put above the others by Abby), that adds a whole other level of issues, so it’s not just normal “peer to peer” feedback. I’m curious, in your experience in dance, when was it typical to start incorporating that style of learning (ie the masterclass, peer to peer feedback plus instructor to peer feedback)?

Sara C

I love that these come out early Monday morning. Helps me to want to get out of bed on a Monday!

Tashina

Thank you! I wish they understood this by now

Isabelle Okkerse

I remember that survivor finale. I forget the guy’s name, but one of the finalists had a pet chicken throughout pretty much the entire season 😂

Peyton Ward

Not sure if this question has been asked but did they get paid for the episodes they were “suspended” and not present for?

Jaclyn

I feel like Kelly probably never knew Sarah and Christy because she obviously watched the show and then brought her daughter to the studio. She probably is from PA but I’m sure she watched the show first!

Jaclyn

I actually really loved this group dance! I thought Kendall did perfect as lead. It’s nice to see the other girls have their time to shine.

Keri

Don’t really like your new format. It is a little long and confusing with the producer notes.

Karsyn Elizabeth

Favorite quote of the day: “there’s a way of kissing ass that doesn’t involve extracting puss”

Lauren Williams

Melissa's tone really changes in season 5 when Abby goes after Kenzie. She only got a taste of what it was like.

Leona

I always wondered did the producers have a degree in psychology or in a similar field because I feel like they really need to know people and how they function to be able to manipulate behind the scenes It’s been years now that I listen to you guys and stuff you say about producers and they sound extremely emotionally inteligent, like I’m a Bio & Chem major and I can guarantee you guys I never would’ve thought of some of the things they did

Sara

Definitely when it comes to Kenzie, but I see this comment a lot about Melissa being different in later seasons/having more of a backbone, but by then she had already gotten what she wanted out of Abbey and the show and was already halfway out the door… so something about her speaking up then didn’t seem very genuine to me

Dr. O (like, Dr. Holly)

What skin care procedure did Kelly start getting/doing? She looks fantastic!!

Casey Tee

ugh I had shingles at 8 years old! I got it from camp and that was the last time I ever went

emi

do you guys think that part of the reason abby wanted the hylands off the show so badly is because taking out brooke brought the average age down? i decided to watch past christi’s exit for the first time and the team moving out of the junior category causes a lot of problems in later seasons. the dance teacher even says something along the lines of “once you’re a teen, i’m finished with you” in a later episode. i know she wanted kelly off for a lot of reasons, but do you think that could have been why abby started pushing kelly and her girls so hard in the beginning of season 4, given that during kelly’s last few episodes, brooke is approaching 16? abby makes a few comments about paige almost being a teenager and brooke almost being 16 in those episodes too so i thought that was interesting. especially since kelly had been making an effort to stay quiet, so why then?

Shelby Shouse

It was Tia! From Brains vs. brawn vs. beauty 2! His name was Mark lol. Survivor nerd! He won the Sia award!

Shelby Shouse

Both you ladies were really glowing today! You always look great bc you are both beautiful! Love the show every week. You both validate me as a mom that wants their kids to be happy, healthy and a good human but also loves to have fun and curse like a sailor when it is needed!

Pia

u accidentally said my name twice but this has made my life

Cynthia S

It kinda shocks me that you guys say migraine cocktails typically have benadryl because for some reason whenever I take benadryl I feel extremely nauseous and get headaches, I used to have migraines but never bad enough to go to the ER for them

Dani

Yuppp, the second Melissa knew she could leave, that’s when she didn’t care

Andrew

I want to highlight what I believe is the real reason for Holly’s justified rage. Historically, black women have been dehumanized and often labeled “aggressive”. Black people being labeled or compared to animals is one way that people justified owning slaves. They literally saw them as subhuman. Something to own. Now, fast forward. Think of the way Nia is put in a collar and leash. Like she’s a pet to be owned. A young black girl is literally being portrayed as subhuman on national television. Production wanted Holly to explode, and it’s clear them and Abby would stoop to any racist tactic to get a scene out of her.

Lizzy 💕

If my teacher was constantly comparing me to my friends, saying my friends will never be good and just being negative it would make me feel super uncomfortable and sad because it’s dance class with all your besties is supposed to be a positive experience for everyone!

Lizzy 💕

Also, knowing that Abby only loved Maddie, if I was one of the dancers I would not even try because I know I just won’t win. Which is sad because why would your teacher want you to LOSE I DONT UNDERSTAND 😭

Gretchen Brooks

I’m sorry you got shingles Christi 😢 those are the worst! 😓

Xavier Allen

When I was 10, I wrecked a 4wheeler and was in intensive care, they had to inject the IV though my foot because they couldn’t get a vein anywhere else. Well it turns out that they were actually missing the vein so the medicine would cause it to burn, eventually they realized this and were able to find veins in my arms.

The cookie in abby’s purse

This is a great explanation!! Thanks for sharing this I think this will provide a lot of context for a lot of people who don’t understand why it’s a big deal and the micro aggressions behind it

Rebecca

I have chronic migraines, the pelvic burning sounds like it could have been dextramethasone which is a steroid. I’ve never had IV steroids for my migraines but have them as a premed before my IVIG infusions. I call it the burning bush meds cause if they don’t push it slowly that’s what it feels like LOL. Steroids suck but are awesome at breaking up a migraine.

Morgan Jeffries

Are you guys still working on the project you teased back in the fall of 2023??

Mayloni Eldridge

I’m not sure how religious Christie is, but it makes sense that she would be extremely uncomfortable being at a psychic as it goes against the Christian faith to seek out fortune telling or witch craft. So, things like palm reading, tarot card reading, trying to speak to the dead, etc. is all considered a sin. She probably felt really spiritually dirty being in the place to begin with. IMO if she was truly a Christian, she wouldn’t have continued to put her kid through this especially when she didn’t have a contract really tying her to the show. Regardless, I think it made complete sense that she was as uncomfortable as she was when she was at the psychic.

Colette

i really liked the group dance this week and i thought everyone did great and i enjoyed Kendall as the lead. her front ariel at the beginning of the routine was everything

Maggie Glenda Kendall

I actually loved Kendall as the lead in this group dance. While the name was problematic, I thought the dance itself and the costuming and everything fit Kendall so well, and she did a great job. My eyes usually go to Maddie, Chloe, or Mackenzie during group dances, but this time I couldn't stop watching Kendall.

Tori Shue

So it will have some sort of antihistamine and a pain reliever like torodol but also zofran or something like that to help counteract any nausea that the first two might cause. As for the taking the benadryl and trying to go to sleep, you know if benadryl usually makes you nauseous or not but it is the best over the counter way to knock yourself out so you aren't in pain because you can't take anything else with acetaminophen (like nyquil) when you have already taken excederin.

Tori Shue

"Nia will never beat Chloe or Kendall, she is the underdog" is hilarious considering she beats Kalani at one point lmao. Also, I adored Kendall in this dance. She is one of those kids (I taught a few of them in theatre) where you can always tell if they like dance/show that they are doing by the way they are performing. If they don't like it, they just don't put their all into it but you can tell that she LOVED this dance. She excelled in it.