Teen Beat

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! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.&rdq...

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 ...

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. Se...

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, wh...

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.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 watch...

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.”   See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

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 g...

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 lear...

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.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 i...

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.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 revea...

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

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 sha...

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 fri...

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&n...

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 r...

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. See omnystudio.com/listene...

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...

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!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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-Walte...

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 schoole...