Actress Michaela Watkins gives Bobby and Lindsey insight into her character, Stacey from HR. Then writer and co-executive producer Aisha Muharrar points out that while Dance Mom may be perceived as cheesy, she actually helps Deborah and the team win in the ratings.
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May 2024
Ep. 6 “Par for the Course” with Kathleen Felix-Hager
In this episode Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky are joined by Kathleen Felix-Hager, the show’s Emmy-award winning costume designer. In unpacking the episode they discuss Kathleen’s real-life inspiration for Deborah, Ava’s class hang-ups, and Christina Hendricks as a ... Show More
36m 52s
May 2025
Ep. 6: “D’Christening” with Julianne Nicholson
On the show this week is Dance Mom herself, Julianne Nicholson. Bobby and Lindsey talk with her about “Dance Mom” as a new cultural archetype, the fun in playing a comedic role, and what Dance Mom learns about the slippery slope of working in Hollywood. Learn more about your ad c ... Show More
28m 54s
Jul 2023
Even More • EP509 with Michaela McManus
<p>In an episode that was literally packed with drama, what stood out the most may have been the chemistry between Michaela and Chad. She explains where it came from, along with a significant Lindsey story that may now have you seeing her in a different way. </p> <p>Plus, the Dra ... Show More
1h 10m
Nov 2019
Episode 231: Michaela Coel
In this episode Ru and Michelle are joined by Michaela Coel. They discuss dancing, the music industry, Chewing Gum Dreams, and more.This episode is sponsored by Squarespace, Talkspace, and Ziprecruiter.
1h 7m
Jun 2016
Episode 57: The Struggle is Real but the Hustle is Deep with Alyssa Edwards
In this episode Ru and Michelle are joined by Alyssa Edwards. We talk about skin, finding herself, quitting drag, comedy, Texas, pageants, traveling, Shangela, Alyssa's Uncle Bobby, finding dance, her dance studio, her passion for teaching dance, her most influential dance teache ... Show More
1h 13m
Nov 2014
Episode 16: Uncle Tom with Leah Remini
In this episode Ru and Michelle are joined by Leah Remini. They discuss direction, chemistry in acting, being in the moment, Leah’s upbringing, working while still being a working TV actress, the story of Leah helping Michelle break her radio contract to join Drag Race, and navig ... Show More
1h 3m
Jan 2015
Episode 21: Clocking Overtime with Mariah Balenciaga
In this episode they are joined by Mariah Balenciaga. They discuss Michelle’s experience in the house ballroom scene, her near hookup experience with Dolph Lundgren, Atlanta, Mariah’s Hair Career, Tyler Perry, and Drag Stars at Sea.
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1h 8m
Sep 2014
Episode 12: Personal Breakthroughs featuring Tamar Braxton
In this episode Ru and Michelle are joined by Tamar Braxton. They discuss Michelle's breakthrough on VH1, being prepared for your big breaks, being aligned, overcoming shyness, being in the shadows of Toni Braxton, humility, bullying, working hard, and always believing in yoursel ... Show More
56m 8s
Dec 2014
Episode 19: Don't Blame it on the Edit
In this episode Ru and Michelle discuss the workings of reality television, the editing on Drag Race, producing yourself, What's the Tee's best moments of 2014, and how to properly use shimmer.
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1h 2m