Not So Little with Kendall Vertes

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com fo...

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...

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informa...

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by...

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an...

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 Wo...

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...

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...

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 h...

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...

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 vi...

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information...

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...

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 s...

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...

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 afte...

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 chil...

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...

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 we...

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 e...

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 horse...

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. A...

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 p...

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 Charlot...