The Danielle Fishel Shows

Lee and Marla are together in Charleston for Bravo Fan Fest 2026 and recapping RHOSLC from the belly of the beast!
First, they’re breaking down the latest unscripted headlines, from Whitney Rose's rumored topless Vegas show to the highly anticipated return of the Real Housewives of New Jersey.
Then when it comes to RHOSLC, they dig deep into Lisa Barlow's VERY expensive apologies and analyze Mary's unforgettable one-liners, and trust us - Marla and Lee have plenty of opinions. And why is Lee suddenly making headlines with Britani?! Are we the drama? It’s an all new, on l...

Lee and Marla have touched down in the Unscripted Mecca: Charleston, South Carolina for Bravo Fan Fest 2026!
Find out which Bravo hot spots Lee visited with his wife and hear all about Marla’s questionable journey from LA.

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Straight off the ballroom floor after an emotional Viennese Waltz, Fresh Prince of Bel-Air star Tatyana Ali joins Danielle to talk about the journey that Season 35 of Dancing with the Stars!
Tatyana talks all things ballroom, from her incredible partnership with Jan Ravnik to her connection with the show’s host, her TV brother Alfonso Ribeiro. Tatyana also opens up about the unexpected healing she's experienced through dance and why this experience has been so transformative.
It's a conversation filled with nostalgia, laughter, and a whole lot of heart - so join us for a brand new Da...

Danielle and Kym break down the most emotional night of the season as dancer dedications fill the ballroom with tears, tributes, and even a surprise baby.Kym shares what it was like returning to the judges' table and explains why Ezra Frech earned her 10 (the first of the season!)

Plus, Julia Stiles honors Heath Ledger with help from her 10 Things I Hate About You cast mates and Alfonso finds his way back to the floor.And with Shirley Ballas returning for next week’s Horror Night, is anyone more nervous than Mark?

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Dreams came true when Danielle sat down with music superstar, and actor, Busta Rhymes to talk all about his 35 years in the rap game.

From Leaders of the New School at 18 to a life changing moment with A Tribe Called Quest, Busta reveals how he’s been able to stay relevant and still continue to release top-of-his-game new music. 
Plus, he explains what “Dilla drums” are and what high school was like alongside classmates Jay Z and Biggie Smalls. 

And - has he ever seen Danielle’s Say What? Karaoke clip? Find out the scenario o...

There’s a Housewife with a brand new song, and Lee is on the case! Is it on par with previous RH tracks, or is it just 30 second flash in the pan?
Plus, the drama is heating up in Salt Lake City, so Lee and Marla take their time breaking down one wild disco party of an episode!
And - Lee has a theory about why the ladies are threatened by Bronwyn, and Marla tries to decide if Lisa's lips are really God-given. 
It’s time to get down and dirty with a brand new Class Reuni...

It was Super Bowl Night in the ballroom, but were there any touchdowns? Danielle and Kym break down the standout performances, surprising scores and one tense exchange about lifts. Did Harry’s routine need more Samba? Is Connor being underscored? Are the judges holding back their first 10?

Plus, Julia Stiles delivers the nostalgic moment everyone was waiting for, a dude wore fringe pants and Joe Buck proved you don’t need dance experience to be a great guest judge.

Danielle also shares what she saw from inside the ballroom and they get ready for Kym’s big...

Skilla Baby is your favorite rapper’s favorite rapper, and after this conversation, he’ll be yours too. 

Skrilla takes us along on his whirlwind journey, from getting shouted out by Jack Harlow to going on tour with Travis Scott, then getting shot on 8 Mile Rd and taking the stage just 48 hours later.

Plus, we learn about his new passion for acting and how he landed an upcoming role on 50 Cent’s “Power: Origins.”

Sure, no one predicted Detroit’s most promising rapper would be sitting down with Topanga from Boy Meets World, but these day...

It's been a minute since Danielle and Val have recorded an episode together and it appears Val has had A LOT on his mind..
Before they could even start officially “recording,” Val opens up about the savage internet backlash participants now face and how finally accepting a goal that isn’t just “winning,” has finally allowed him to be present.Plus, hear why his dance last week with Jenna Dewan was a breakthrough and who he feared would start a podcast while he was gone - all on a new, well-deserved Stepping on Toes.

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From news of Whitney Rose's shocking divorce to the RHOC reunion seating chart, the Bravo headlines are keeping Lee and Marla very busy!Plus, they're breaking down another wild episode of RHOSLC, and detailing Angie's emotional marriage struggles, Bronwyn's complicated divorce, Lisa Barlow's never-ending lip liner application, and a very unexpected trip to a vibrator museum!And why is Lee still wearing jeans on airplanes????

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Danielle and Kym break down Mariah Carey Night, which was full of shocking scores, undeniable hits and another shocking elimination.Kym explains why the Rumba is one of the toughest dances to pull off, and Danielle introduces everyone to Brandon’s “yellow curse.”The pair agree that Jenna Dewan deserved a higher score for her breakthrough performance and debate whether dancing first can hurt a couple’s chances. Plus, Connor Wood attempts to channel his inner leading man and Guillermo’s samba leaves the hosts divided! It’s a brand new recap of DWTS…

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It’s time for Danielle to reunite with her Dancing with the Stars Season 34 castmate, and the beloved Parent Trap actress, Elaine Hendrix!

Elaine reflects on her whirlwind ballroom experience with pro Alan Bersten and how returning to dance helped her reclaim a lifelong dream. She also details her spontaneous trip to Burning Man, how she survived the catastrophic desert sandstorms.

Plus, we find out how hip-hop videos, competitive ice skating and competing against 400 other actresses led to her iconic role as Meredith Blake, on an all-new Teen Beat!

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Lee (is it Lee?) and Marla are back to break down another chaotic episode of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City!
Our reality-obsessed duo weigh in on the new RHOSLC taglines and Lee shares the tagline he’d use if he was a Housewife!
Plus, “Toothbrush Gate” takes over the San Francisco trip, Bronwyn has a rough ride on the bus, and one very important question must be answered: does Whitney know the difference between “Diablo” and “diabolical?” 

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If you like Piña Coladas and getting caught in the rain, you’re in the right place. It’s time to Ballroom Breakdown Yacht Rock Night on Dancing with the Stars!
Guillermo has established himself as a dance contender, but does he still need all the gimmicks? Is it time to lean into earnest?
Danielle and Kym are baffled by the Skybox mocktails served by Lauren (?), and are left gobsmacked by Ezra Frech’s Foxtrot.
Plus, hear their opinions on a shocking elimination, all on this week’s Ballroom Breakdown!

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Giada De Laurentiis is a legend in the kitchen, but Danielle is ready to find out the recipe behind her recent Dancing with the Stars experience, alongside partner Alan Bersten.

Alan reveals the new training strategy he employed for Giada and how it ended helping her form a connection between her mind and body.

They clear up the rumors that they were butting heads in rehearsals, and we get a taste of an incredible Disney Night concept we’ll never get to see.

Plus, we find out what sheet pan lasagna has to do...

Welcome to the Pasha Posse, Amber Glenn! It’s a brand new Danielle With… when her former DWTS partner, Pasha Pashkov, and his new partner, gold medal Olympic figure skater Amber Glenn, stop by to talk about their current Season 36 journey.

Amber compares the pressure of figure skating to her new challenge in the ballroom, and shares the realities of adjusting to an entirely different judging system.

We hear about the little family that Pasha and his wife, fellow pro Daniella Karagach, have built with their athlete partners, and they take us into the prank war...

Lee and Marla are back to breakdown this week’s Bravo happenings AND recap the newest episode of Real Housewives of Salt Lake City!
Whether it’s a Housewife on the new Traitors or a not-so-bright star from Summer House signing a new deal, reality players are all over our TVs and there’s nothing we can do about it.
Plus, Lee talks about which one of his friends he convinced to join “The Traitors!” This, and so much more, on this week’s Class Reunion…

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Danielle is ready to foxtrot into Week 2 of the new Dancing with the Stars season, alongside former 2-time Mirrorball champ, Kym Johnson Herjavec!

It’s Viral Night in the ballroom but these aren’t your typical TikTok dances. Tyler and Sharna went full “Magic Mike” for their Salsa, but did it have enough spice? And are they unironically voting for Guillermo now?

Plus, Danielle gets brought right back to the anxiety of the judges’ scores after seeing Connor Wood’s nerves. 

Find out which dances shocked our hosts, and we need some more backstory on...

Seth Green has been a Hollywood fixture since childhood, with memorable roles in movies like “Can’t Hardly Wait,” “Austin Powers” and “Can’t Buy Me Love.” His work on shows like “Family Guy” and “Robot Chicken” has also established him as one of the most recognizable voices in animation. Now, Danielle is sitting down with Seth to find out what’s kept him not only working, but relevant, for decades.
Seth shares stories from his early days as a child actor, running from audition to audition in New York City, and his infamous time as the “Cha-ching” kid (which led to a bizarre, a...

They survived the Season 35 premiere, but now they must do a delicate podcast tango as Danielle hangs out with ‘90s heartthrob Taylor Hanson and his pro, Britt Stewart!

Taylor opens up about switching gears from a 30+ year career with his brothers to perform solo on the ballroom floor. And he holds nothing back when sharing the physical toll of the competition and how raising seven kids is EXACTLY like mastering a proper quickstep. 

Plus, Britt breaks down her cteaching style and shares what it takes to transition from Week 1 novice to finale master, right here...

It's time for their first recap ever! So when the two newly anointed podcast hosts have a first day on the job run-in with an actual SLC cast member, Lee and Marla have some seriously mixed feelings about it. 
Lisa’s husband John apologized on camera, but was it the real deal, or is she pulling the strings behind the scenes?
Plus, Lee and Marla admit they’re scared to come face to face with a certain Housewife at the upcoming Bravo Fan Fest in Charleston. Who could it be?
The journey is just starting - jump i...

What do you get when you combine Boy Meets World, Full House, One Tree Hill and a whole lotta Housewives? Class Reunion with Lee Norris and Marla Sokoloff!
That’s right - two of your favorite Season 1 Feeny students have declared their love (and expertise) of reality TV and are kicking off the show by breaking down the new season of Real Housewives of Salt Lake City.
Raise your hand and get ready to take notes because - class is in session!

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Former DWTS champ Kym Johnson-Herjavec is back with Danielle to share some unfiltered thoughts on the debut of the Season 35 ladies!

Maura blew our hosts away with her Foxtrot, but since she was the first celebrity announced…has she had more time to prepare?? And Giada is in incredible shape, but will she be able to handle the intensity of the competition.

Plus, Kym reveals how much time the pros have to learn those complex opening numbers and who she thought was the standout of the night - right here on Ballroom Breakdown!

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It’s time for the first ever Ballroom Breakdown of Season 35! 
Danielle is teaming up with two-time Mirrorball Champion, and former Australian DWTS judge, Kym Johnson Herjavec to get her expert analysis of Night 1 - an all-out dude dance fest.
Guillermo brought the entertainment factor and Harry Shum Jr. is clearly a vet, but did Paralympian Ezra Frech steal the show? And does anyone have better hair than Taylor Hanson?
Plus, find out whose routine made Danielle hit rewind, and if Kym would ever return as a DWTS pro.
Buckle up - the season is jus...

If your '90s mixtape didn't include a Paula Cole song, was it even a mixtape? Danielle sits down with the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and looks back on her legendary career, from Dawson’s Creek infamy to her rebirth as an independent artist over the past few years.

And before the hit records,  Paula was a self described “repressed goody two-shoes," her high school class president AND its prom queen trying to navigate intense perfectionism. 

Paula also shares the story of how a voicemail led her to a tour with Peter Gabriel, and how she performed for 15...

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!

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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...

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...

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!

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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 hi...

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...

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 - rig...

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 o...

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!” a...

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!

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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! 

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 b...

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!<...

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…

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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…

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