Not So Little with Kendall Vertes

The One Where Melissa Tells All

Not So Little with Kendall Vertes

Show Notes

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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Oct 22, 2026

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!

Oct 15, 2026

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.

Oct 8, 2026

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 exclusive story from Kendall about what really went on when the cameras turned off.

Oct 1, 2026

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.

Sep 24, 2026

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.

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