Dancing with the Stars Official Podcast

About Dancing with the Stars Official Podcast

Step behind the curtain of America’s favorite dance competition with the “‘Dancing with the Stars Official Podcast.” Each week, join host Andy Richter as he brings exclusive cast interviews, special guests, behind-the-scenes insights and expert breakdowns of the performances people can’t stop discussing. Whether a longtime fan or new to the ballroom, this is the all-access pass to the magic, sparkle and the unforgettable journey to the Mirrorball Trophy. Sponsored by Paris Baguette.

Publisher

ABC, Disney+, Hulu

Category

tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

15 Sept 2025

Latest episode

18 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

14 of 15 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   18 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Episode 2: Season Premiere Breakdown

   Host Andy breaks down the Season 30 premiere with celebrity JoJo Siwa and professional dancer Jenna Johnson, Guillermo Rodriguez and Witney Carson, and Kaitlyn Bristowe.

2. 

   10 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Episode 1: Meet the Cast

   Host Andy Richter interviews Emma Slater, Julia Stiles, Ezra Frech, Tatyana Ali, and Harry Shum Jr. about the new season of Dancing with the Stars.

3. 

   10 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Dancing with the Stars - Season 2 Trailer

   Host Andy Richter interviews cast members and experts for an exclusive look at the upcoming season of America's favorite dance competition.

4. 

   27 Nov 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Episode 11: Season Finale Breakdown

   Host Joey Lawrence interviews Season 34 finalists and the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy winner to break down the "Dancing with the Stars" finale.

5. 

   20 Nov 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Episode 10: Semi-Finals Breakdown

   Host Joey Lawrence interviews season 29 champion Kaitlyn Bristowe, season 32 champion Xochitl Gomez, and costume designers Daniela Gschwendtner and Steven Lee to break down the "Dancing with the Stars" semi-finals.

6. 

   13 Nov 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Episode 9: 20th Birthday Party Breakdown

   Host Joey Fatone interviews Judge Derek Hough and former host Tom Bergeron about the 20th birthday party celebration.

7. 

   6 Nov 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Episode 8: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Night Breakdown

   Host Joey Lawrence interviews Judge Carrie Ann Inaba and music director Ray Chew about the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Night on Dancing with the Stars.

8. 

   30 Oct 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Episode 7: Halloween Night Breakdown

   Host Joey Lawrence interviews season 33 finalist Ilona Maher to break down Halloween Night's performances and insights.

9. 

   23 Oct 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Episode 6: Wicked Night Breakdown

   Host Joey Lawrence interviews finalist Ariana Madix and choreographer Will Loftis, breaking down the "Wicked Night" performances on Dancing with the Stars.

10. 

    16 Oct 2025TRANSCRIPT

    Episode 5: Dedication Night Breakdown

    Host Joey Lawrence interviews Bindi Irwin, Jenna Johnson, and Kym Johnson to break down the dedication and performances from "Dancing with the Stars" Dedication Night.

11. 

    9 Oct 2025TRANSCRIPT

    Episode 4: Disney Night Breakdown

    Host Joey Lawrence interviews choreographer Mandy Moore and pro dancer Lindsay Arnold about Disney Night's routines and behind-the-scenes magic.

12. 

    2 Oct 2025TRANSCRIPT

    Episode 3: TikTok Night Breakdown

    Joey heads behind the ballroom with Season 31 champion and TikTok creator Charli D’Amelio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

13. 

    25 Sept 2025TRANSCRIPT

    Episode 2: One-Hit Wonders Night Breakdown

    Joey heads behind the ballroom with season 32 finalist Alyson Hannigan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

14. 

    18 Sept 2025

    Episode 1 - Premiere | Dancing with the Stars

    Step behind the curtain of America's favorite dance competition with the “‘Dancing with the Stars’ Official Podcast." Each week, join Joey Graziadei as he brings exclusive cast interviews, special guests, behind-the-scenes insights, and expert breakdowns of the performances people can't stop discussing. Whether a longtime fan or new to the ballroom, this is the all-access pass to the magic, sparkle, and the unforgettable journey to the Mirrorball Trophy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

15. 

    15 Sept 2025TRANSCRIPT

    Introducing the Dancing with the Stars Official Podcast

    Step behind the curtain of America's favorite dance competition with the “‘Dancing with the Stars’ Official Podcast." Each week, join Joey Graziadei as he brings exclusive cast interviews, special guests, behind-the-scenes insights, and expert breakdowns of the performances. Whether a longtime fan or new to the ballroom, this is the all-access pass to the magic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Inside a recent episode

Episode 2: Season Premiere Breakdown

Published 18 Sept 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] Yeah, yeah. Unbelievable. It's a pinch me moment every time I see her in the ballroom. I'm just like, what is life? Yeah, yeah, it is kind of weird. Jenna, Val has a new Jenna. I know. How do you feel about that? I'm obsessed with her. She's iconic. Literally. She's so good. So I have to tell you, like, being a young girl, The first time I saw Step Up was the first time I saw dance really represented on a screen. And it made me want to pursue dance. It changed you. It changed my life. Like she was so feminine, but hot and strong. And to see her dancing on a TV screen in a movie, like it really changed the way I thought about this silly thing called dance. […]

Who has been a guest on Dancing with the Stars Official Podcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• JoJo Siwa
• Jenna Johnson
• Guillermo Rodriguez
• Witney Carson
• Kaitlyn Bristowe

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.8 / 5

379 ratings

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