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 rode in an 18-person golf cart driven by Kobe Bryant, on an all-new Teen Beat!

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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 a croissant without its chocolate, and Danielle and Val might be too hungry to host, on a finale episode of Stepping on Toes!

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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 his relationship with WWE star Alexa Bliss, and we learn why 2000s music stands the test of time, right here on Teen Beat!

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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's routine fell flat and we discover the exact moment that cost one contestant a spot in the finale, right here on an intense Stepping on Toes!

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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 - right here on Teen Beat!

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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 on Toes!

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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!” at him in the airport. 

GOSH! This Teen Beat has it all, even large talons and great skills. 

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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! 

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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 bored rubbing all up on him. It’s an unforgettable new episode of Teen Beat!

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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!

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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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This weekend, Danielle and Val are in Palm Springs for the first ever Dancing with the Stars Con, and even when booked & busy, they’re sitting down with some of their ballroom buds for a check-in!
And first up, Ezra Sosa drops by to discuss what he's been up to since tour and bask in a recent family trip to Greece that meant the world to him. 
Plus, he reveals what it’s been like watching his sister Stephanie compete on The Next Pro and what makes her such a special performer.
This is just the start - so break out the spray tan and get ready…

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Stassi Schroeder, from Vanderpump Rules and the new House of Stassi, is still hanging out with Danielle and looking back on some of the overshares she regrets from her years on reality TV. 

She talks of the important lesson of when to stay OFF the internet, and we hear firsthand that even pop stars aren’t immune to bathroom “accidents."

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If you’re a fan of reality TV, you probably already know (and have strong opinions on) Stassi Schroeder from Vanderpump Rules. But Danielle has actually known Stassi for quite some time and is ready to hear all about life before she moved into the House of Stassi.

She claims she wasn’t one of the “cool kids," but you still won’t believe some of the high school drama Stassi experienced. But after a bizarre job modeling Halloween costumes, she found her way to The Amazing Race, and eventually the infamous bar / restaurant job that threw her into the spotlight.

Our guest may have a tough exterior, but Danielle reveals the REAL Stassi, when all the walls come down, just in time for her return to reality TV! Check it out on the new Teen Beat!!

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Danielle and Val are once again reviewing The Next Pro tapes and are ready to confirm - the competition is getting fierce. 

Val appreciates Mark Ballas’s advice and reminds us all that the pro’s job is to make their partner shine. 

Our hosts also discuss Nina’s communication style they try to find a way she can improve that bedside manner. And while AJ might come off cocky, Val is impressed by how he takes charge and makes confident decisions under pressure. 

Plus, Val hints at a guest appearance next episode that hits VERY close to home, right here on Stepping on Toes!

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Alan Bersten made it through eliminations, so now he can hang around and share more stories!

They break down his out of this world look for last season's Disney night, and we hear what Alan REALLY thinks about the "enforcement" of theme DWTS nights.

Plus, a listener shares a memory of a trumpet solo that would make 9 out of 10 dentists duck for cover. 

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A Dancing with the Stars fan favorite is foxtrotting out of the ballroom and right into the podcast studio! Alan Bersten is ready to share stories from the Mall of America, his formative years facing down Paul Bunyan and how in the world he doesn't know what a “Juicy Lucy” is. 

Follow Alan’s steps from 7-year-old ballroom prodigy to the Glee set to finally making it to the big show - Dancing with the Stars. 

It's time for a DWTS Season 34 reunion, on this Mirrorball worthy episode of Teen Beat!

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Danielle and Val are back to recap the second episode of Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro and they’ve already uncovered some major revelations about the new crop of dancers…

Val holds nothing back with AJ’s attitude, and we find out which DWTS pro is the most emotionally “unavailable,” which is confirmed by the many unreturned texts from Danielle. 

Plus, we try to pry a few hints about the upcoming DWTS season from Val, and we hear the true origin of Daniella’s Ferrari persona, right here on Stepping on Toes!

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Dan Estrin and Doug Robb from Hoobastank are The Reason for this bonus episode, but culinary reminiscing of the Valley is the motivation! The band that inspired “Rockin” Space Mountain shares some Disneyland stories and we hear all about the Triple Dipper setting where they signed their record deal. 

Plus, the intersection of Disneyland and the Rainforest Cafe creates a traumatic memory for a listener. 

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No 2000s teenager made it through their youth without singing along to Hoobastank, so Danielle is going straight to the source to hear the stories behind the band with the most baffling name in rock. Singer Doug Robb and guitarist Dan Estrin detail their journey from local dive bars to festivals with Bob Dylan and Jessica Simpson, on the SAME stage!

Danielle doesn’t hold back on the 818 content because Hoobastank is a certified Valley band! Hope you’re hungry for Pizza Cookery and Ruby’s…and yes, some Topanga Plaza talk.

And it hasn’t always been easy for the band, from failed monitors on live TV to needing literal brain surgery while on tour, Hoobastank has seen their share of challenges

You won’t have to crawl in the dark looking for the answer, because Hoobastank is here on Teen Beat!

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Danielle Fishel is a professional podcaster. Valentin Chmerkovskiy is a professional dancer. And together, they are now…dancecasters.

This exciting duo is taking on a challenge beyond any ballroom: they’re recapping the newest Dancing with the Stars competition spinoff - The Next Pro.

Danielle and Val introduce the cast in this inaugural episode, we hear their first impressions of who may be stepping foot in the ballroom next season and we find out why the most tender hug a person can experience involves eye contact with Robert Irwin. 

Plus, Val shares a Russian phrase that’s all too relatable, and we hear firsthand why making a mistake mid-routine makes you feel like you’re in The Matrix. Get ready for the first episode of Stepping on Toes!

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Elisha Cuthbert sticks around to talk about growing up with strict parents and how it’s influenced her own parenting style, while sharing the secret to a now 20 year marriage.

Plus, a listener shares their own traumatic experience with false evidence - right here on a bonus Teen Beat!

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No stroll through early 2000’s pop culture is complete without the greatest Canadian import since maple syrup! From movies like Old School, Love Actually, The Girl Next Door and House of Wax, Danielle is hanging out with - Elisha Cuthbert!

Both of their first kissed may have played out on-screen, but Elisha’s real life lessons all came from “Popular Mechanics for Kids.”

Plus, Elisha explains how she was immune from being “boy crazy,” all on this week’s Teen Beat!

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We’re giving the iHeart staff a little time off by celebrating 4th of July and releasing a little Teen Beat clip show. Danielle services up a BBQ plate of best moments with guests like Blink-182’s Mark Hoppus, Kat Dennings, Lance Bass, Yvette Nicole Brown and more! There’s no better time to jump in and find out what Teen Beat is all about…

Happy 4th of July, Teen Beaters!!

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Lauren Lapkus is back and desperately trying to be a “cool parent,” as long as no one finds out she used to kiss the TV when Brandon was on 90210. 

Plus, Danielle and Lauren dive into the challenge of finding clothes your kids will like, and a listener shares a story that proves there’s no limit to the level of embarrassment a parent can bestow upon their kin.

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Lauren Lapkus is a legend in the podcast game, making dozens of legendary appearances as a handful of different colorful characters. But now, she’s sitting down with Danielle to share true (and embarrassing) childhood stories that built who she is today!

The Stuart Can’t Save the Universe star admits to immaculately maintained collections of rubber animals, pencils and soaps, while reliving the moment she came face to face with Princess Diana (the actual person, not the Beanie Baby). 

Plus, Lauren was a good kid - but when she got in trouble…she found TROUBLE. Hear all about it on an all-new Teen Beat!

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Mya is still hanging out and sharing her wildest memories! From the power of shower shoes to swimming with sharks, her tour tips will help you make it through any summer road trip!

And a listener helps remind us why you should always pull over if you feel sick on the road. 

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It’s a 21 Under 21 reunion when Mya joins Danielle for a new episode of Teen Beat! 

The legendary singer/dancer/actress shares her early dreams of being an entertainer, and we find out how she survived her teen years, which included a rebellious nose piercing and fake ID. 

Mya also tells stories from working with iconic producers like Tricky Stewart and how watching his creative process left a lasting impression. 

And we get a a front row seat to a hall of fame TRL moment, right here on Teen Beat!

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Daniella Monet is hanging out with Danielle and reliving some childhood trauma, but in a fun way!

The Victorious star explores awkward first on-camera kisses, navigating situationships, and what it’s like stepping back into the role of Trina Vega.

Plus, a listener reveals how a fairytale romance was doomed thanks to “too much slobber.”

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Everyone’s teenage years are awkward, but they’re a whole lot messier when you add in some slime. Daniella Monet, best known from her time on Nickelodeon’s Victorious, is here and ready to go way back!

Daniella is a fellow Valley girl who got her start in commercials, and as a young entrepreneur, she made money highlighting hair, piercing ears, and bedazzling anything she could get her hands on.

As she gets ready to return to the character that made her famous, they explore her Victorious roots, and what it’s been like watching co-stars Ariana Grande and Leon Thomas become superstars.

Plus, a whole lotta mall talk, on an all-new Teen Beat!

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Danielle is foxtrotting back into the ballroom to hang with the host who was there for the DWTS universe Big Band, Tom Bergeron!

Tom shares his memories of the early seasons, and what his expectations were for a show trying to bring competitive dancing to the forefront of pop culture. 

Plus, we get some expert advice for any new contestants coming on the show, and learn the exact recipe for making a great host, as we tango with Tom Bergeron on a new Danielle With…!

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American Idol fan favorite David Archuleta sticks around for an encore performance! This time he shares an awkward high school memory that might implicate him as an accomplice to vehicle theft!

Plus, a listener explores the dangers of reading aloud in class and the importance of the word “organism.”

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Coming off Danielle’s recent stint as host of the American Idol Official Podcast, it’s time she gets a little deeper with one of the show’s all-time most beloved contestants. Let’s dim the lights and catch up with Season 7 superstar, David Archuleta. 

David takes us back to the days before Paula, Simon and Randy, to share his memories of growing up, conflicted in the Mormon church. Plus, he details a complicated relationship with his father and the struggles that come with accepting one’s true identity.

With a vulnerable new book now on shelves, it’s time to hear from the real David Archuleta, on all-new episode of Teen Beat!

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Bubba Sparxxx is back in the mud and ready for a bonus episode of Teen Beat! The rapper continues to dig deep into his memories and uncovers an embarrassing moment when his face met a Big Gulp at the Gathering of the Juggalos.  

Plus, a listener shares his experience of being on the losing end of a rap battle. 

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He had the whole world yelling “New South” and led the search for “Ms. New Booty,” but before he was Bubba Sparxxx, he was just Warren Mathis in the mud of Troup County, Georgia. 

Danielle hangs out with the Y2K rap sensation to hear stories from the football field, a passion that almost took him in a completely different direction. 

Bubba also reveals details from the “Ugly” music video that took MTV by storm and opens up about his ongoing struggles with addiction (and how he’s made it his mission to now help others in the same predicament).

Plus, we get Bubba’s opinion on the new wave of country/hip hop artists like Jelly Roll and Post Malone, a road he helped pave, on this week’s Teen Beat!

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Before Joe King from The Fray hops back on his Cable Car, we’re hearing more about the real life experiences that inspired his songs, and Joe gets real about the band’s hiatus and his own personal struggles during the break. 

Plus, we hear a listener’s tale of how a long first kiss isn’t always a good thing.

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As one of the founding members of The Fray, Joe King taught us "How to Save a Life" without things going "Over My Head,” but today, Danielle is ready to hear about how it all began. 

The rocker from the Rockies shares his story of how the minute he heard Nirvana, everything changed, and how much hard work went into becoming an “overnight success.”

Plus, Joe shares his origins as a young entrepreneur with a paper route and a black market chewing tobacco business, right here on Teen Beat!

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Yvette Nicole Brown is back to give Danielle a piece of life changing advice that could forever alter your expectations of other people. 

She also takes us into the world of Zootopia and we find out if Yvette would ever hit the ballroom for Dancing with the Stars!

Plus, as always, a listener chimes in! This time to explain how a poor talent show song choice can lead to a lifetime of stage fright.

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You know her as Shirley on Community, but before she enrolled at Greendale, Yvette Nicole Brown was a junior high schooler trying to figure out crushes and learn valuable life lessons, all while navigating an aspiring music career alongside Bell Biv DeVoe and Boyz II Men.
Yvette also shares a story of how a middle school experience proved that evil is a real thing and how she's been able to stay friends with her life-changing high school sweetheart. 
Plus, Danielle shares her Janet Jackson concert experience, coincidentally seated right next to Yvonne, here on Teen Beat!

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Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi is hanging around for a bonus episode, ready to share more memories from life outside of The Jersey Shore, including her brief stint in the WWE and time on the ballroom for Dancing with the Stars.

Plus, a listener explains why breaking up really is hard to do.

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Before MomTok, there was Gym Tan Laundry. MTV’s Jersey Shore changed reality TV forever, and now Danielle is talking to Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi as she preps for her final season on the boardwalk. 

Snooki opens up about her recent cancer diagnosis and joins Danielle in encouraging everyone to get tested, especially if you grew up watching their shows.

She also reveals some controversial Jersey Shore scenes that didn’t make the cut, while going deep inside her mind for the “anonymous” letter she wrote with JWow. 

Party’s here! So start your fist pumping, because it’s time for a brand new Teen Beat!

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We’re still in the ring with actor, and wrestling expert, O’Shea Jackson Jr.! But even Ice Cube’s son isn’t immune to awkward moments, and he proves it with a story of how a faulty spray bottle led to O’Shea being known as “the Axe guy.”

Plus, a listener explains how a hug can leave a lasting impression on someone special.

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We’ve heard some awkward teen stories - but when your dad is Ice Cube, the stakes are just a little higher.

O’Shea Jackson Jr. opens up about the highs, the lows, and the very real downside of having a rap legend for a father - including a short-lived music career…and an even shorter-lived stage name.

Since then, he’s gone on to share the screen with Michael B. Jordan, Charlize Theron and Gerard Butler - a journey that somehow all traces back to his kitchen.

Plus, we uncover how his entire career might be rooted in a deep hatred of sedimentary rocks…and more, on an all-new, WrestleMania weekend edition of, Teen Beat!

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We’re back in the Middle of our hang with Frankie Muniz and there’s so much more to get into! 

Frankie shares a recent proud dad (or drummer) moment and they hear from a listener who had a bad hair day, on this bonus episode of Teen Beat!!

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It’s been over 25 years since Frankie Muniz first graced our screens as Malcolm, and now, not only has he returned to the Middle, he’s talking to Danielle on Teen Beat!

Frankie takes us through the culture shock of moving to LA from the suburbs of New Jersey, and how avoiding a Pizza Hit commercial changed his life forever. 

We hear all about working with a pre-Walter White Bryan Cranston and what exactly drove Frankie from the studio backlot to the professional racetrack. 

You may not be the boss of me now, but you are ready to check out a new episode of…Teen Beat!

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Let’s go back (back to the beginning), just in time for the 20th anniversary of MTV’s Laguna Beach, as Stephen Colletti and Trey Phillips, hang out to chat about their own televised Senior year of high school, and much more…

They go back to before the cameras started rolling and find out what Stephen and Trey were like when they were just “normal” high schoolers. Danielle also finds out their biggest “pinch-me” moments after the unsuspecting reality show catapulted them, and Stephen’s love triangle, into global stardom. 

Would the guys allow their kids to become the next generation of reality stars, and which Boy Meets World star is a close and personal friend of Stephen’s? Find out on an all-new Teen Beat!

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