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Dear Dance Mom...

Melissa Gisoni
Dear Dance Mom...
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    Closet Clean-Outs & Pittsburgh Must-Dos

    25/09/2026 | 55 mins.
    This week, Jill, Melissa and Kelly catch up on all the big changes happening in their lives! Brooke is in New York and getting to spend some time with Kenzie as she prepares for her Broadway debut. Jill is getting ready to head to Arizona with Kendall as Charlotte prepares to move back home. Jill is sad to see Charlotte leave, but knows it’s time for her to get back to work and start this next chapter.

    The moms also tackle something many of us can relate to: how do we accumulate so much stuff?! They talk about cleaning out their closets, deciding what to keep and what to let go, and why one person’s trash really can be another person’s treasure.

    Then, things get futuristic as the moms debate whether AI is a helpful tool or the potential downfall of humanity. And while the future may be filled with robots, Melissa knows one thing for sure—she does NOT want one living in her house!

    Plus, the moms show some hometown pride as they talk about the best things to see and do in Pittsburgh, from the Andy Warhol Museum and the Steelers and Pirates to riding the Incline, eating great food and taking in everything the city has to offer.
    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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    Tennis Etiquette, Acupuncture, Aging & Always Being a Mom

    18/09/2026 | 1h 4 mins.
    This week, Jill, Melissa, and Kelly have lots to talk about! They start with the US Open and the viral news surrounding a group of influencers. While Kendall and Charlotte knew their tennis etiquette, the moms have some thoughts — and whether this might be the end of influencers getting invited to events like this.
    Then, they get into the beauty and body trends their generation embraced that today’s kids seem to have little interest in, plus the surprising benefits of acupuncture. With Paige nursing a sprained ankle, the moms realize one thing will never change: no matter how old their kids get, they’ll always want to baby them.
    They also debate why appliances just don’t seem to be made like they used to be, wonder why everything breaks right after the warranty expires, and talk about seasonal depression. And as winter approaches, Melissa is looking forward to chasing the sunshine with some time in Florida and California!
    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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    Coffee, Controversy & Could We Do DWTS?

    11/09/2026 | 1h 6 mins.
    The moms kick things off by showing some love to women-owned golf brands and talking about the importance of supporting women in the industry following the recent golf ad controversy. Meanwhile, Kelly is trying to make some healthier choices and maybe shed a few pounds—starting with an apple for a snack! Naturally, that leads to a very important discussion about everyone's favorite types of apples.

    Melissa has one thing on her mind the moment she wakes up: COFFEE. She truly believes people who don't drink coffee are missing out on one of life's greatest joys...but how much coffee is too much?

    Melissa shares that she's been called for jury duty, leading the moms to reflect on the difficult questions surrounding the Lindsay Clancy case. They discuss how challenging it would be to make a decision in a case like that, what the outcome could mean for future cases involving mental illness, and why it's so important to check in with yourself and prioritize your mental health.

    A Speakpipe question brings up Dancing With The Stars. Would Jill, Kelly or Melissa ever compete on their own? Would they do it with one of their daughters? And perhaps most importantly...why has no one ever put a mom/daughter team up against another mom/daughter team?!
    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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    Broadway, Birthday Cake & Morgan Needs A Bath

    04/09/2026 | 1h 5 mins.
    This week, Jill, Kelly, and Melissa are talking birthdays, big moves, Broadway and more.
    Kelly’s dad just celebrated his 80th birthday, and Kelly shares how she turned a plain tiered Sam’s Club cake into a personalized masterpiece with a little DIY decorating. The moms also get real about decluttering after helping their kids move and seeing firsthand just how much stuff we accumulate over the years. While they all have special keepsakes from their kids that they’ll treasure forever, Jill has an important message: your kids probably don’t want all your stuff… so DECLUTTER! And yes, that means she is staying out of HomeGoods.

    Melissa is also getting ready to take the train to NYC to visit Kenzie, who will soon make her Broadway debut in & Juliet! Melissa thinks Kenzie may be a New Yorker at heart after falling in love with the city.

    And then things take a turn… Kelly recounts a recent issue of getting so sick that she started wondering if she had the dreaded “salad virus.” Unfortunately, her own dog Morgan became an innocent victim, and now Kelly has a whole new problem: how do you get that smell out of your dog?!

    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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    Mistaken Identity, Mall Memories & Ghost Tours

    28/08/2026 | 1h 8 mins.
    Melissa is back from Cape May and has plenty to share, including her experience on a ghost tour through the historic seaside town! Meanwhile, Jill is enjoying the best kind of leftovers—birthday cake for dinner—and Kelly is visiting with her great-niece and nephew, giving her a little practice for being a grandma someday!

    The moms are also getting nostalgic as they talk about back-to-school season. While it's such an exciting time of year for kids, they definitely don't miss the stress that comes along with it for parents! From school shopping memories to all the old stores they used to love at the mall—Merry-Go-Round, anyone?!—they're taking a trip down memory lane.

    Plus, they're sharing some of their funniest cases of mistaken identity when people think they are one of the other moms from the show.
    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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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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