Pro Cheerleading Podcast: The Truth Behind the Poms
128 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsPro Cheerleading Podcast: The Truth Behind the Poms is the only podcast that gives you a raw and unfiltered perspective of what it's really like to be a professional cheerleader. Hosted by Mhkeeba Pate, a former attorney and NFL Cheerleader for five seasons with the Seattle Seahawks, this groundbreaking podcast finally gives pro cheerleaders a voice on issues facing the pro cheerleading community.
Whether you're currently on a professional team, an alumni or really curious about the audition process to become a pro cheerleader, this podcast shares all the inside scoop and hot topics in the pro cheerleading industry with in depth interviews of dance team directors, choreographers, current and former pro cheerleaders.
Every Wednesday, Mhkeeba reveals the untold truths from inside the cheerleader locker room and helps build a sense of community among professional cheerleaders from various sports teams, alumni and aspiring pro cheerleaders.
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Episodes
There's Nothing Holding Me Back: Interview with Simmone Miller, Founder & Owner of Simma Wear
May 29, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBhttps://www.nba.com/cavaliers/releases/entertainment-teams-190522 https://www.simmawear.com/ https://www.instagram.com/simmawear/ https://www.facebook.com/procheerleadingpodcast/ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
BONUS Episode: Fighter - Protesting the Elimination of NBA Dance Teams
May 22, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBhttps://www.sacbee.com/sports/nba/sacramento-kings/article230430599.html https://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2019/05/15/sacramento-kings-dance-team-gender-inclusive/ https://www.nba.com/kings/news/kings-evolve-entertainment-team?fbclid=IwAR2uTSvxqa6yjBnLUYDWZ5UBsYMiTlEjkeRTYKmN1x5B52YuKm08NuKKcMQ https://thesmokingcuban.com/2019/05/20/dallas-mavericks-reportedly-changing-up-in-game-entertainment/ https://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/commentary/2019/05/17/not-dance-around-dallas-mavericks-troupenee...
Clique: Introducing the 2019-2020 NFL Cheerleaders
May 15, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 86.4 MBhttps://www.instagram.com/p/BxS1OTQF6Mj/ Philadelphia Eagles select Kyle Tanguay to become team's first-ever male cheerleader | PhillyVoice https://www.magnoliastatelive.com/2019/04/29/mississippian-native-among-first-male-nfl-cheerleaders/ https://www.outsports.com/2019/4/14/18309711/patriots-nfl-male-gay-cheerleaders-sonntag-dallahi https://www.houstontexans.com/cheerleaders/roster/ https://www.bengals.com/news/ben-gals-announce-the-2019-roster https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/photos/201...
BONUS Episode: Welcome to DC - Pro Cheerleaders of Washington, DC
May 08, 2019 07:00 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBhttps://www.nba.com/wizards/wizards-dancers/jasmine https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDzRL6fx-BsttpvEfDhD7Q/about?view_as=subscriber https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmyGH1tjNBs2VFtVSAtmNOg https://www.redskins.com/cheerleaders/ http://www.fox5dc.com/news/local-news/washington-wizards-debut-senior-dance-team-wizdom https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2019/03/18/with-age-comes-wizdom-wizards-have-dance-squad-made-people-age-older/ https://www.nba.com/wizards/video/channel/wizards_dancer...
I'm Every Woman - Part 2: Interview with Tecoya Harris, Black Girls Cheer
March 20, 2019 09:05 - 56 minutes - 52.2 MBhttps://www.instagram.com/blackgirlsreign/ https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlscheer/ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
I'm Every Woman - Part 1: Diversity in Pro Cheerleading
March 20, 2019 09:00 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MBhttps://www.instagram.com/blackgirlscheer/ https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlsreign/ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Feel This Moment: Interview with Jenny Valdes, Former Miami Heat Dancer
March 13, 2019 09:00 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MBhttps://www.instagram.com/theejennyvaldes/ https://www.instagram.com/LimitlessLGNDS/ https://www.limitlesslegends.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9w9dXWU5nMI&list=RD9w9dXWU5nMI&start_radio=1 https://goo.gl/forms/kkhw2CGpvCX5awkJ3 http://www.patreon.com/procheerleadingpodcast ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
BO$$: Interview with Michelle Burch, Performance Teams Manager for Portland Trail Blazers
March 06, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 77.6 MBhttps://www.nba.com/blazers/blazerdancers https://instagram.com/blazerdancers/ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Try Again: Chasing the Dream to Become a Pro Cheerleader
February 27, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 71.9 MBhttps://goo.gl/forms/kkhw2CGpvCX5awkJ3 http://www.patreon.com/procheerleadingpodcast https://prodancecheer.com/ http://ultimatecheerleaders.com https://www.sidelineprep.com/ https://www.instagram.com/prodanceprep/?hl=en https://www.zproprep.com/ https://www.simmawear.com/ https://www.youtube.com/user/gasamuels/videos ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ice Ice Baby: Portland Rosebuds Pro Dance Team
February 20, 2019 18:56 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MBMhkeeba and Brittany, along with Lindsey and Jalanda from the Pedestrians crew, head down to Portland, Oregon to watch the Rosebuds dance on ice at the Winterhawks hockey game! The ladies interview Leisel Guy, a former Sea Gal and Blazers dancer and current member of the Rosebuds Dance Team. Leisel reveals the magic dancing shoes that allow them to execute technical dance moves on the ice! During Cheer Chat Brittany and Mhkeeba discuss how other ice girls and dance teams perform at hockey ...
Supersonic: Interview with Patrisha Yabes - Former NBA All Star Dancer & NFL Charger Girl
February 13, 2019 17:00 - 55 minutes - 38.6 MBNBA All Star Weekend 2019 is here! Mhkeeba and Brittany interview Patrisha Yabes, a former NBA All Star Dancer, about her experience being selected to represent the Golden State Warriors and perform at the 2016 NBA All Star Weekend in Toronto. Patrisha also talks about her trips to China to perform and teach NBA style choreography to pro cheerleaders. Having just finished her first season in the NFL as a Los Angeles Charger Girl, Patrisha discusses the differences between NBA and NFL cheerle...
BONUS Episode: West End Girls - Interview with Lexy Wedgwood of London's Allure Dancers
February 08, 2019 05:30 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBBrittany and Mhkeeba scored a bonus interview with Lexy Wedgwood, the Director of the Allure Dancers in London! Allure Dancers are an elite female entertainment group for luxury events such as fashion shows in Ibiza, Monaco and Singapore Grand Prix, and most recently pro cheerleading for Redzone.bet in London. Hear her amazing story of forming this talented group of seasoned dancers and how professional cheerleading is expanding in London. Links Allure Dancers Website This Is What It Take...
London Bridge: Pro Cheerleading in London
February 06, 2019 09:47 - 55 minutes - 38.6 MBJoin Brittany and Mhkeeba as they explore pro cheerleading across the pond in London. They interview Zoe Rutherford, the Managing Director of The London Cheerleaders, who formed a pro cheerleading squad that performs at various sporting events throughout the United Kingdom. During Cheer Chat, the ladies discuss the Los Angeles Rams and Patriot Cheerleaders performing at Super Bowl LIII and show love to all of their listeners in over 29 countries. Locker Talk includes Brittany’s culinary ad...
Super Bowl Shuffle: Cheering at the Super Bowl
January 31, 2019 06:55 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBBrittany and Mhkeeba reminisce on their time cheering at Super Bowls XLVIII and XLIX. They discuss the excitement from playoffs leading up to the big game, appearances during Super Bowl week, and what it feels like to dance on the biggest world stage. Cheer Chat recaps the ladies’ weekend covering the 26 Pro Bowl Cheerleaders in Orlando, Florida and highlights the two Pro Bowl Cheerleaders selected for Wonder Woman Wednesday. Locker Talk includes a story that’s never been told of how the lad...
Simply the Best: 2019 NFL Pro Bowl Cheerleaders
January 23, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 51.2 MBBrittany and Mhkeeba are headed to the 2019 NFL Pro Bowl in Orlando, Florida to cover the Pro Bowl Cheerleaders from each NFL team who will be performing at the Pro Bowl. They discuss how teams select their Pro Bowl Cheerleaders as the best representative of each squad’s style and to reward their strong work ethic. Listen in as they share all of the interesting facts from the cheerleader bios to show why each young lady is simply the best! During Cheer Chat, Mhkeeba and Brittany reflect on...
We Dem Boyz: Male Commentary on Pro Cheerleading
January 16, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 65 MBSeason 2 launches with a fresh take on the issues facing pro cheerleaders by getting the male perspective! Join your hosts, Brittany and Mhkeeba, Anthony Corley (Brittany’s husband) and close friends Anthony Fisher (from Atlanta), Andrew Myrick and Nate Johnson for an in-depth discussion on everything from why male pro athletes haven’t spoken up to support pro cheerleaders, to what the standards for body types should be for both male and female cheerleaders. Cheer Chat introduces Wonder Wo...
NYE BONUS EPISODE: The Final Countdown - Top 5 Moments of 2018 for Pro Cheerleaders
January 01, 2019 00:55 - 1 hour - 54.6 MBHappy New Year!!! 2018 was a monumental year in professional cheerleading. From an NFL cheerleader kneeling during the national anthem to the NBA expose article of working conditions for its dancers, count down the top five moments with Mhkeeba and Brittany of the game changing events that occurred in 2018. Cheer Chat is a recap of the ladies’ attending the final Seahawks game of the regular season. Locker Talk is an embarrassing tale of their adventures from the last Thursday Night Football...
We're Not Gonna Take It: Pro Cheerleaders Demand Change
December 20, 2018 17:40 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBAll this talk about banning pro cheerleaders? Oh, we’re not gonna take it anymore!! Get up close and personal with Brittany and Mhkeeba to learn what the opportunity to dance professionally means to them and why pro cheerleaders deserve respect and fair treatment as they pursue their dreams. Pop a bottle of bubbly with the ladies as they celebrate the final episode and reflect on the many topics discussed this season. Mhkeeba and Brittany share what exciting topics they will cover in the nex...
Swish Swish: NBA Dancers
December 12, 2018 09:00 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBSwish Swish bish!! Mhkeeba and Brittany interview Royesha - a former NBA dancer from the Portland Trailblazers. Discover the shocking differences between NFL cheerleaders and NBA dancers including weight requirements, auditions and managing the crazy game schedule! Royesha wraps up the interview with Locker Talk discussing how the small 17 member dance team became family by bonding in the locker room. Cheer Chat explores the shift in the NBA towards more family friendly entertainment at ga...
Where Are U Now: Retired Life of Pro Cheerleaders
December 05, 2018 09:00 - 1 hour - 47.6 MBJoin Mhkeeba and Brittany as they interview Lindsey - a former NFL Cheerleader, teammate, and member of the Pedestrians crew! They discuss the most epic Super Bowl proposal in history, Lindsey’s journey to the NFL as well as sacrifices made in both her personal and professional life to be a pro cheerleader. Lindsey shares what influenced her difficult decision to retire from the squad and the exciting new business she launched on Etsy, Dressed to the Canines, designing accessories for dapper...
Let's Get Physical: Body & Weight Restrictions for Pro Cheerleaders
November 28, 2018 09:00 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBAs the new year approaches and many weight loss journeys begin, Brittany and Mhkeeba reveal the truth behind their personal journeys to maintain their weight as pro cheerleaders. They discuss the 3 lbs weight requirement, the extremes some ladies took to make their goal weight and what really happens when the scale is just ounces off!! This very personal episode is filled with the pros and cons of putting yourself out there for public scrutiny and the health repercussions of doing so. Cheer ...
New Rules: Pro Cheerleader Contracts
November 21, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour - 49.6 MBBrittany and Mhkeeba dust off their old cheerleader contracts and together they dive into all of the crazy and strict rules that only pertain to pro cheerleaders. They touch on everything from wearing hair ties and chewing gum to fraternizing with players. They also discuss Bailey Davis, a New Orleans Saints cheerleader who sued the NFL and the Saints for gender discrimination because she was terminated for posting a picture wearing a lace bodysuit on her personal Instagram account. Join the...
B@$#% Better Have My Money: Pro Cheerleaders Pay
November 14, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 48.7 MBShow me the money! Brittany and Mhkeeba discuss the hot topic of professional cheerleaders getting paid better wages for all of their hard work to be part of a professional cheerleading team. They outline all of the duties of a professional cheerleader and the out of pocket expenses that they invest to maintain their jobs. They get down to the dollars and cents of what professional cheerleaders should be paid, how some NFL teams have gotten tangled in lawsuits over unpaid labor and why profe...
She's Got the Look: Makeup & Appearance of Pro Cheerleaders
November 07, 2018 09:00 - 1 hour - 49.6 MBMhkeeba and Brittany are on location in Sunnyside, Washington interviewing Miki Moctezuma, a fabulous MAC makeup artist/beauty enhancer, to discuss “the look” of a professional cheerleader. From photo shoots to game day performances, makeup is a key part of creating the glamorous and flawless look. You’ve seen all the makeup tutorials on social media - can makeup really transform anyone into a professional cheerleader? Miki answers that and so much more. This week’s Locker Talk is about make...
BONUS Locker Talk: A Nightmare on Cheer Street - Cheer Experiences from Hell
October 31, 2018 12:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBJoin Brittany and Mhkeeba on Halloween for a special bonus episode to celebrate the official launch of the Pro Cheerleading Podcast! Hear all about their cheer experiences from hell of creepy encounters with fans, game day nightmares, and more. You do not want to miss this! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Shut Up and Dance: Do Pro Cheerleaders Have a Voice?
October 26, 2018 00:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBMhkeeba and Brittany dive right in to the controversy surrounding the unspoken code of silence for professional cheerleaders - that they are to be seen and not heard. Basically shut up and dance! The NFL wants the image of professional cheerleaders to be that of beautiful and intelligent women who are ambassadors in the community but when it comes to speaking up for what they believe in or to shine a light on unfair treatment, the rules change or you can find yourself cut from the squad. Hav...
Boys Just Want to Have Fun: Male NFL Cheerleaders
October 25, 2018 03:51 - 35 minutes - 24.9 MBJoin Brittany and Mhkeeba as they discuss the inclusion of male cheerleaders in the NFL for the first time in the league’s history. They introduce the 3 new male cheerleaders, Quinton Peron and Napoleon Jinnies of the Los Angeles Rams, and Jesse Hernandez of the New Orleans Saints Saintsations and discuss the challenges and opportunities of including men in the female dominated pro cheerleading industry. This week’s Locker Talk is about the crazy fan mail Brittany received from her number on...
This Is Why We Do It: Meet the Hosts Mhkeeba & Brittany
October 25, 2018 03:36 - 22 minutes - 16 MBMeet the two hosts of the Pro Cheerleading Podcast, Mhkeeba and Brittany. With 11 years combined cheering in the NFL, they discuss their journey into the world of professional cheerleading, dance background and the inspiration for launching the podcast. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★