Not So Little with Kendall Vertes

In this week’s episode, Kendall shares her getting-ready routine for a night out in her new hometown of Arizona with the girls! She then sits down in her new studio to answer your burning questions, and no topic is off limits this time. From navigating imposter syndrome to reflecting on her early twenties and sharing her go-to self-care advice, Kendall is getting real about the lessons, growing pains, and mindset shifts that come with getting deeper into her twenties. We end with some Halloween costume options as spooky season continues!

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Kendall is giving us a sneak peek into her new life in Arizona! First, she gives us some insight into her new morning routine and go-to coffee order in the desert! Kendall then sits down with Dance Moms alum Kira Girard. The two get into all the behind-the-scenes Dance Moms drama, talk motherhood and life beyond the dance studio.

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On this week’s episode, Kendall is back home in Pittsburgh to recover from jaw surgery and rewatch the very first episode of Dance Moms that she ever appeared on! She reacts to clips, answers questions about her first impression of Abby Lee Miller and the moms, and revisits the viral moments that fans still remember. Kendall reflects on how the show shaped her into a people pleaser and what her younger self would think of the woman that she is today. Head over to the audio only version of the episode wherever you get audio podcasts to hear an...

Kendall is in Dallas with her sister, Riley! After a shopping extravaganza and some brunch, the sisters hit a Texas Rangers game. Then, Kendall sits down with former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Kelcey Wetterberg! The girls get vulnerable quickly, talking about what DCC auditions and training camp are actually like and how they deal with the pressure and scrutiny that comes with being a dancer on TV. Make sure to check out the audio-only episode for an exclusive story from Kendall where she finally puts the rumors about if she ever tried out for DCC to rest.

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Kendall is officially an Arizona girl! In her new city, first, Kendall visits Kalani’s brand new dance studio, Khaos. She then heads to her new house for a furniture delivery, and tackles the unpacking chaos with her mom and sister before sitting down with us to spill all about what it’s really like finally living on her own.

There’s even a hilarious audio-only bonus where Kendall shares an especially embarrassing story about her first week of living alone that you won’t want to miss! Head over to the audio-only episode wherever you get your aud...

Kendall kicks off the episode by packing for her upcoming trip to Arizona to finally decorate her new house! She then sits down with entertainer and TikTok creator, Dylan Kevitch. The two talk about their backgrounds as dancers, meeting A-list celebrities, and the difference between influencing and entertaining. Dylan shares his TikTok roots as a prank-caller and the two get completely unfiltered, proving that putting two entertainers in a room together is never a good idea ;) 

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Kendall heads to NYC with her sister, Charlotte, for the US Open, where she tries on some seriously cute outfits, braves a rainy day, and ends up sitting near some major stars, including Jimmy Fallon and Queen Latifah!

After her big moment in the city, Kendall heads back to Pennsylvania for a cozy Q&A, answering your biggest back-to-school and college questions. From outfit planning to navigating making friends as a transfer student, Kendall is sharing all her tips for making the most of a fresh start.

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Kendall heads to the Jersey Shore and has a night on the town with her best friends before meeting up with Gia Giudice in NYC! The girls get candid about growing up in the reality TV world and what it’s really like being part of the next generation of reality stars. They also compare notes on their almost-careers in law and share plenty of stories from growing up in the spotlight.

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Kendall takes us back to her Dance Mom days with a little makeup vlog before sitting down with beauty influencer, Aba Asante. The girls get real about Aba’s years away from influencing, what their families really think about their careers online, and how they’ve each learned to protect their peace in an always-on world. Plus, Aba spills the highlights of her journey to becoming a beauty influencer, including the not-so-glamorous moments that helped put her on the map.

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Kendall is headed to NYC! She sits down with sports content creator Megan Eugenio (formerly known as "Overtime Megan") to talk all things content creation, finding your authentic voice, and what it’s like to carve out a space as a woman in the sports industry. Megan spills on how pageants helped shape her career, what it was really like interviewing Tom Brady, and yes, even shows off a little Russian.

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Kendall takes you along to her dad's annual golf outing, where a series of hilarious course blunders and a potential last-minute flight to Canada unfold. Later, Kendall sits down for an candid Ask Me Anything segment to open up about her college sports experience. She exposes the high-stakes reality of dance team tryouts, details the intense pressure behind the scenes, and pulls back the curtain on a deeply uncomfortable conflict with her college coach.

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Burnt out from non-stop travel, Kendall is back home in Pittsburgh for a cozy episode with a very special guest. Her mom, Jill, joins the hot seat to tackle fan Q&As, dig up long-forgotten memories, and grill Kendall on everything from dating rules to life after the spotlight.

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Left home alone to pet-sit six animals, Kendall faces a canceled dream trip to Scotland, the mother of all hangovers, and a broken AC. She resets with some tough love on post-college life, an honest moving update on her unused Arizona place, and her unfiltered thoughts on those recent Abby Lee Miller headlines. Plus, Kendall answers fan questions about her future with dance and what she’s sick of being asked.

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Kendall is still in Philadelphia for MLB All-Star Week, braving 95-degree heat and a pre-red-carpet panic attack to interview players, hit a field-level Home Run Derby, and host TikTok lives. Philly royalty Kayla Harper joins the pod to detail life with Phillies legend Bryce Harper and four kids under six. She dives into wild fan interactions, long-distance relationship survival tips, what Bryce is actually like at home, and why she hates the term "WAG."

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Kendall is in Philadelphia for MLB All-Star week and she's getting to know the women behind the players. First up is Chase Bellinger, wife of Yankees star Cody Bellinger. Chase got scouted in an airport at 13, talked to Cody for three whole years before they ever met in person, and went Instagram official right before he won the World Series. She also shares why she quit modeling six years ago and what she's building instead.

Then Maggie Witt joins, whose husband Bobby Witt Jr. is the All-Star shortstop for the Kansas City Royals. She tells the story...

It's Beach Week for the Vertes family and everyone is so happy to be together. The whole fam, including their latest addition Chance, piles into one house for a week of beach hangs and chaos. Kendall sits her mom and sisters down to talk parenthood, sisterhood, and some gentle roasting. It's a short and sweet episode, but a good one.

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Kendall finally sits down with Dance Moms OG Brooke Hyland. From thinking she was going to be the next Hannah Montana to finding out her cheerleading tryout was completely staged, Brooke sets the record straight on what really happened behind the scenes. They get into her relationship with Abby, the moments that never made it to air, and what leaving the show actually felt like. Plus, Brooke opens up about married life, a two-week trip to France, and why Pittsburgh will always be home.

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It's Mommy-Daughter night in the Vertes household. Kendall and her mom Jill cook dinner, spill Dance Moms secrets, and play a game that exposes which sister is the most chaotic. Cozied up in their pajamas, Jill gets into what filming was really like, her relationships with the other moms, and what she hopes for Kendall next.

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Kendall's flying solo this week and she's not holding back. She's answering your questions: Dance Moms drama, unaired moments, Cathy, Maddie, the girls, and what life actually looks like right now. Pull up a chair.

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Melissa Gisoni is finally sitting down with Kendall for a long overdue conversation about life before, during, and after Dance Moms. Melissa opens up about signing a contract their own lawyer told them not to sign, what the show got wrong, and the one regret she still carries. Plus, Kendall takes Nashville by storm: presenting at the Grand Ole Opry and hitting CMT Fest with her sister.

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Kendall heads to Miami for her first-ever runway show hosting gig, and brings you along for every nerve-wracking second. From casting with 40 actual models to a surprise hosting gig at the White Fox show, this week pushed her way outside her comfort zone in the best way. Plus, her mom and sister fly in just in time to watch her walk the Luli Fama runway at Miami Swim Week.

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We're re-airing one of our favorite episodes this week! Kendall sits down with Kait Maniscalco, sports content creator and founder of Baseball for Baddies, a page dedicated to making baseball accessible for the girlies, the casuals, and the new fans. Kait breaks down how a single question at a Yankees game sparked her whole career, and she shares what it was really like to broadcast live at the World Series.

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Kendall sits down with former tennis star turned pickleball player Genie Bouchard for a conversation that goes way deeper than sports. Genie opens up about deciding tennis was her calling at nine years old, moving to the US alone at 12 to train, and turning pro at 15. Kendall and Genie bond over what it's actually like to grow up in the spotlight. They get into identity, what it means to walk away from the only thing you've ever known, and what's waiting on the other side.

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Kendall opens up about the emotional reality of leaving Pittsburgh and moving to Arizona. She shares why this transition has been harder than she expected, how living back at home changed her relationship with her parents, and the anxiety that comes with starting over at 23. From packing up her childhood bedroom to questioning whether she made the right decision, this episode feels like a real and honest conversation about growing up, burnout, independence, and figuring life out as you go.

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Kendall hits the NFL Draft red carpet in Pittsburgh for a major “pinch me” moment, taking you behind the scenes from glam to game time. Then comedian and podcaster Grace O’Malley joins Kendall for a hilarious and wide-ranging conversation. They take a trip down memory lane, from meeting on spring break to Grace throwing the first pitch at a Red Sox game. Grace shares how she actually writes down her shower thoughts, the surprising rules she has for ads, and opens up about family dynamics, mental health, and the moments that shaped her sense of humor.

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Kendall Vertes welcomes fellow Dance Moms alum Chloe Lukasiak for a heartfelt trip down memory lane. After months of fan requests, the two Pittsburgh natives finally sit down to discuss their shared childhood, which was spent working long hours under a notoriously "mean" dance teacher. They dive deep into how that high-pressure upbringing shaped their work ethics and why, despite the trauma, they wouldn't change a thing.

Now in her early twenties, Chloe reveals what it is actually like living her dream in New York City, from navigating the overstimulation of the city to finding her "people"...

Kendall heads back to college for a nostalgic weekend at JMU and also sits down with influencer Halley Kate. From a chaotic bar night with her roommates to reflecting on how much life has changed since graduation, Kendall gets real about growing up, moving on, and stepping into a new chapter.

Then Halley Kate joins for a fun conversation about life in New York, navigating internet fame, and the viral “punch incident” that put her in the spotlight. She opens up about relationships, building a career online, and the reality behind influencer life.

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Happy Opening Day to the Pittsburgh Pirates! Kendall takes you along for the chaos, from last-minute outfit hunting in her dad’s closet to a sold-out game. The vibes are high, the weather is questionable, and the baseball boys are… noted. Then she sits down with her childhood best friend Laney for a full-circle catch-up.

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Kendall heads to Georgia to meet her newborn nephew for the first time. From the emotional moment she holds him to realizing just how much love she didn’t know was possible, she opens up about stepping into her “Aunt Kitty” era and watching her sister become a total supermom in real time.

She also shares the wild (and slightly chaotic) story of how she accidentally helped kickstart labor, reflects on what surprised her most about newborn life, and gives a life update of her own—signing a lease and preparing for a big move to Arizona!

Kendall brings Christi Lukasiak, best known as Chloe’s mom from Dance Moms, to Not So Little for a hilarious and surprisingly revealing trip down memory lane. Christi shares how she was actually involved in helping shape the show from the very beginning, opens up about what was real versus producer-driven, and tells behind-the-scenes stories that fans definitely haven’t heard before.

Before the sit-down, Kendall takes us along for a girls’ dinner night and gives a real update on a big life change as she waits to hear back about a house in Scottsdale. Then Christi and Ke...

Kendall welcomes her very first male guest, viral content creator Austin Sprinz. Austin shares the story of how he went from being kicked out of his house with only $500 to becoming one of the top 100 most followed creators on TikTok. The two discuss the discipline required to post five times a day and how to handle the "mental gymnastics" of internet fame.

Austin reveals why his father originally doubted his career path and how they eventually became best friends and business partners. Kendall also opens up about her high-stakes decision to move to Arizona and her plan...

Kendall heads back to Arizona for a sweaty pickleball showdown with her sister Charlotte, who was a serious tennis player growing up. Then Kendall sits down with tennis player and content creator Madison Appel in Palm Springs for her very first ever podcast interview.

Madison opens up about growing up in the sport, playing Division I tennis at Indiana University, the identity crisis that came after college, and how she accidentally built a whole new career in the tennis content world. They also get into Indian Wells, viral videos, balancing sporty and girly sides, and a super...

Kendall heads to Florida for Brooke Hyland’s wedding and then reunites with Paige Hyland for a nostalgic, surprisingly emotional catch-up that Dance Moms fans will love. She brings us along for the full wedding weekend, from packing chaos and travel moments to sweet reunions with the girls she grew up with. Kendall also opens up about why those bonds have lasted, and how it feels to watch her childhood best friends step into a whole new chapter.

Then Kendall and Paige get into so much more than old memories. Paige reflects on life before the cameras, he...

Kendall takes us on a cross-country episode from Arizona to Pittsburgh to LA. She kicks things off at the Waste Management golf tournament, which feels less like golf and more like the biggest frat party on earth, before heading home for a very real “wait… I’m 23” moment in her childhood bedroom. 

After a sweet adulting reset and dreaming up her first apartment, Kendall sits down with gymnast and creator Gracie Kramer to talk about losing her senior season to COVID, the identity crisis that followed, and how she rebuilt her life through content, coaching, and saying yes to sc...

Kendall’s LA trip takes a chaotic turn when she realizes her flight took off without her and she’s suddenly stranded in the city. So she decides to flip the day around with a last-minute Alo Gym class. Expect pre-gym panic, a humbling workout, leg shakes, and a full haul of the goodies her instructor Laura pulls for her after.

Then it’s towel time. Kendall sits down for a real life update after weeks of nonstop travel, talks homesickness, anxiety, and what it’s been like living back at home in Pittsburgh. She opens up about fe...

Brett Chody joins Kendall for a fun conversation about building a platform, working for her family’s business, and falling back in love with running. She opens up about stepping away from collegiate running at USC, training for the upcoming Tokyo Marathon, and how Bites Run Club went from a spontaneous Instagram story to 1,500 girls showing up. They also get into LA vs. New York, youngest-sister energy, a running this-or-that game, and the ultimate dessert bowl draft.

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Kendall sits down with NASCAR driver Toni Breidinger for an inside look at what it’s really like being a woman in a male-dominated sport. They get into how Toni trains, dream sponsorships with brands like Victoria’s Secret and Coach, and what “dumping” means in racing (spoiler: it’s way more violent than getting ghosted). Plus, Kendall checks a lifelong dream off her list with her first-ever horseback ride in Arizona.

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Kendall is back in California, and sits down with child star and content creator Teala Dunn for a long-overdue catch-up. They talk growing up online, booking iconic roles as kids, and why 2016 energy deserves a full comeback.

Teala opens up about her Wonder Pets auditions, getting dragged by the internet, dating in your twenties, and learning how to protect your peace without censoring yourself. And yes, there’s a very nostalgic 2016 'This or That’ game to close it out.

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Kendall starts the episode in Pittsburgh with a last-minute scramble from nap to playoff night, squeezing into her Steelers jacket and heading out for dinner before deciding the couch is the best place to watch the game. Then she sits down with sports creator and ESPN social correspondent Katie Feeney to talk career, travel, and finding your place in a male-dominated space. They get into college pressure, social anxiety, building something new in media, and what it really takes to make a dream job work.

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Kendall is in Las Vegas with her sister Charlotte for a not-really-a-brand-trip brand trip, and she’s also reuniting with former Dance Moms castmate Brynn Rumfallo. She takes you along for the chaos before heading to the Sphere for Zach Brown Band. Expect hotel-room hangouts, a quick glam reset, and a brunch that is very much not just brunch. Think bottle service, dancers, and lasers. When Charlotte gets sick and has to head home, Kendall rallies solo while wishing her sister was still there.

Later, Kendall sits down with Brynn for a long-overdue catch-up. They talk growing up...