Stepping on Toes with Danielle Fishel and Val Chmerkovskiy
Stepping on Toes with Danielle Fishel and Val Chmerkovskiy offers an insider's look at the world of dance, focusing on the competition series Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro. Hosted by former Dancing with the Stars contestant Danielle Fishel and champion Val Chmerkovskiy, the podcast breaks down choreography, judging, and performances each week. The hosts also cover behind-the-scenes moments and occasionally welcome special guests. Whether you're a lifelong dance fan or new to ballroom, Danielle and Val keep you engaged all season long.
Episodes
Stepping on Toes: Guess Who's Back?!
It's been a minute since Danielle and Val have recorded an episode together and it appears Val has had A LOT on his mind..Before they could even start officially “recording,” Val opens up about the savage internet backlash participants now face and how finally accepting a goal that isn’t just “winning,” has finally allowed him to be present.Plus, hear why his dance la
SOT: Brought to You by Nutella (DWTS: The Next Pro 108)
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
SOT: Dancing in the Third Person (DWTS: The Next Pro 107)
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
SOT: A Helmet Doesn’t Go Far with a Viennese Waltz (DWTS: The Next Pro 106)
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 hea
SOT: The Wow Moment (DWTS: The Next Pro 105)
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
SOT: Stephani Sosa
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 wishe
SOT: He Could Find Chemistry with a Piece of Paper (DWTS: The Next Pro 104)
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
SOT: DWTS Con 2026 with Rylee Arnold
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
SOT: DWTS Con 2026 with Hailey Bills
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 incredibl
SOT: DWTS Con 2026 with Ezra Sosa
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 lik
SOT: Strategically Out of Place (DWTS: The Next Pro 103)
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 co
SOT: The Return of the Knee Walk (DWTS: The Next Pro 102)
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&
SOT: The Sisterhood of the Traveling Orange Fringe Pants (DWTS: The Next Pro 101)
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 impr
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