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Still Standing: Interview with Marcus Sophus II, Professional Dancer

Pro Cheerleading Podcast: The Truth Behind the Poms - December 24, 2020 07:09 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 32 ratings
This week Mhkeeba interviews Marcus Sophus II, a former member of the Dallas Cowboys Rhythm & Blue Dancers and currently a professional dancer based in Los Angeles.  A man of many talents, Marcus shares his experiences following his passion for dance and the challenges he overcame along the way....

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Can't Knock the Hustle: Giving Directors A Piece of Our Mind

Pro Cheerleading Podcast: The Truth Behind the Poms - December 16, 2020 20:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratings
In this week's episode, Mhkeeba discusses all of the feedback listeners wrote in about what they wish they could share with their directors of pro cheerleading and dance teams.  Often the feedback received in pro cheerleading is a one-way street directed at the pro cheerleaders and dancers so th...

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Whip My Hair: Panel Discussion on Hair Care for Pro Cheerleaders

Pro Cheerleading Podcast: The Truth Behind the Poms - December 09, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 32 ratings
This week, Mhkeeba welcomes a very special panel of women to discuss all things hair for professional cheerleaders.  Kira Dior, CEO of Kira Dior Hair, Mariah Lewis, Founder of Pro Hair Collection, and Rosemary Osondu, Owner of Rose Style Studio share their expertise as hair care entrepreneurs on...

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Brooklyn's Finest: Interview with Criscia Long, Director of Entertainment Marketing for the Brooklyn Nets

Pro Cheerleading Podcast: The Truth Behind the Poms - December 02, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 32 ratings
In this week's episode, Mhkeeba interviews Criscia Long, Director of Entertainment Marketing for the Brooklyn Nets about her role in creating the authentic brand and image of the Brooklynettes dance team and the other entertainment teams under her direction.  Criscia also discusses her performan...

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Moves: Interview with Kayla Marie Jackson, Professional Dancer (Part 2)

Pro Cheerleading Podcast: The Truth Behind the Poms - November 26, 2020 05:04 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 32 ratings
This week Mhkeeba interviews Kayla Marie Jackson, Professional Dancer and former Atlanta Hawks Dancer, about her transition from dancing in the NBA to establishing herself in the commercial dance industry with a very impressive list of credits of TV/film roles, live performances, tours, music vi...

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Moves: Interview with Kayla Marie Jackson, Professional Dancer (Part 1)

Pro Cheerleading Podcast: The Truth Behind the Poms - November 26, 2020 05:03 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratings
This week Mhkeeba interviews Kayla Marie Jackson, Professional Dancer and former Atlanta Hawks Dancer, about her transition from dancing in the NBA to establishing herself in the commercial dance industry with a very impressive list of credits of TV/film roles, live performances, tours, music vi...

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Brave Honest Beautiful: Interview with Sarah Yarbrough, International Junior Ms. Tennessee

Pro Cheerleading Podcast: The Truth Behind the Poms - November 18, 2020 11:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratings
In this episode, Mhkeeba interviews Sarah Yarbrough, the reigning 2019-2020 International Junior Ms Tennessee and former cheerleader at Austin Peay State University about her cheerleading and pageantry background.  Sarah also bravely speaks about her experience as a survivor of domestic violence...

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I Believe That We Will Win: Interview with Sabrina Ellison, Dance Team Director for Golden State Warriors

Pro Cheerleading Podcast: The Truth Behind the Poms - November 11, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 32 ratings
In the Season 7 opener, Mhkeeba interviews Sabrina Ellison, Dance Team Director for the Golden State Warriors about how the Warriors organization supported the dance team members coming together to use their voices and platform to speak out against racial injustice. Sabrina also shares her perso...

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Episode 10 - Managing a Gym through COVID-19 with Chasity Carter, GM Premier Athletics Columbia

180 PROcast - September 16, 2020 17:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
In this episode, we speak with Chasity Carter, Premier Athletics Columbia Manager, about implementing safety in the gym, communicating with parents and staff through COVID-19, implementing safety protocols and encouraging staff through this time and MORE! Chasity has been with the industry for o...

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Episode 9 - The Sudden Importance of the Virtual and Digital World with Marketing Director Carlos Foster

180 PROcast - September 02, 2020 16:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
In this episode host Rebecca Bass and guest, Carlos Foster discuss the sudden importance of the digital and virtual world! Carlos is the marketing director at 180 Pro and shares his advice on virtual classes and the best platforms to use during this time. Here are key takeaways from the episod...

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I Wanna Dance With Somebody: Interview with Neeley Neal, Former Arizona Cardinals Cheerleader & Owner of Go Fit Win

Pro Cheerleading Podcast: The Truth Behind the Poms - July 16, 2020 06:48 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 32 ratings
In the Season 6 finale, Mhkeeba interviews Neeley Neal, former NFL cheerleader for the Arizona Cardinals and founder of Go Fit Win about reconnecting with her passion for cheer and dance after retirement.  Neeley shares the vision of her Go Fit Win program to reclaim the joy of performing, danci...

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Pretty Hurts: Interview with Vivian Ralena on Body Positivity

Pro Cheerleading Podcast: The Truth Behind the Poms - July 16, 2020 06:35 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 32 ratings
This week Mhkeeba interviews Vivian Ralena about her experience as a training camp candidate for the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders and how it negatively impacted her self esteem and body image.  Vivian shares her powerful story of how she learned to love herself again and truly embrace her body.  ...

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Try: Interview with Nicole R. Smith, Published Author & Pro Cheerleader

Pro Cheerleading Podcast: The Truth Behind the Poms - July 02, 2020 02:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 32 ratings
In this week's episode, Mhkeeba interviews Nicole R. Smith about her experiences going to over 20 professional cheerleading auditions and getting cut that led to her writing her book, Game On!: Relentlessly Pursue Your Dreams.  She also discusses the pros and cons of virtual auditions shared by ...

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Count Me Out: Should Pro Cheerleaders Consider Sitting Out the 2020-21 Season

Pro Cheerleading Podcast: The Truth Behind the Poms - June 24, 2020 19:30 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratings
In this week's episode, Mhkeeba shares the most recent updates regarding how the risks of COVID-19 and the impact of the Black Lives Matter movement are weighing in on both college and pro athletes' decisions of whether to sit out the 2020-21 season. She raises the question of whether pro cheerl...

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Back to Life: How Pro Cheerleaders Should Move Forward From Here

Pro Cheerleading Podcast: The Truth Behind the Poms - June 17, 2020 07:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratings
Mhkeeba shares her thoughts on how pro cheerleaders should get back to life and still continue to get educated on the social and human rights issues, practice self-reflection and self care, and keep up the momentum from the social activism to make changes in their communities.  She discusses how...

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Freedom: The Experiences of Black Professional Cheerleaders

Pro Cheerleading Podcast: The Truth Behind the Poms - June 10, 2020 15:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 32 ratings
Mhkeeba invites Black former professional cheerleaders to share their experiences dealing with racial inequities and microaggressions while cheering in the NFL and what changes need to be made in the pro cheerleading community for people of color.  Alumni from the Oakland Raiderettes - Jazzmine ...

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My Power: Blackout Tuesday 2020 In The Pro Cheerleading Community

Pro Cheerleading Podcast: The Truth Behind the Poms - June 03, 2020 07:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratings
Mhkeeba shares her reflections on the Blackout Tuesday movement within the pro cheerleading community to show solidarity with the international protests in response to the murder of George Floyd by members of the Minneapolis Police Department.  She identifies the teams within the NBA and NFL tha...

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Schoolin Life: Interview with Jonni Rogers, Choreographer & Former NFL Pro Bowl Cheerleader for Oakland Raiders

Pro Cheerleading Podcast: The Truth Behind the Poms - May 27, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 32 ratings
Mhkeeba interviews Jonni Rogers, a former NFL Pro Bowl Cheerleader for the Oakland Raiderettes, about her transition from pro cheerleading to being a professional choreographer and NCAA PAC-12 and ACC dance team coach.  The ladies discuss the challenges of relocating for work, the importance of ...

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Throwback: Interview with Durante Lambert, Choreographer & Former Member of Portland Trailblazers Rip City Crew

Pro Cheerleading Podcast: The Truth Behind the Poms - May 20, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 32 ratings
Mhkeeba interviews the first male professional dancer to appear on the podcast, Durante Lambert, who is a choreographer and former member of the all-male Rip City Crew for the Portland Trailblazers.  He shares his experience as part of the inaugural season for the hip hop  dance team and his out...

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I Hope You Dance: Part 2, Balancing Being a Mother & Pro Cheerleader

Pro Cheerleading Podcast: The Truth Behind the Poms - May 13, 2020 09:20 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 32 ratings
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I Hope You Dance: Part 1 - NFL Cheerleading Virtual Auditions

Pro Cheerleading Podcast: The Truth Behind the Poms - May 13, 2020 09:15 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratings
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History of Cheerleading

Cheer Talk with Addison - May 12, 2020 20:19 - 3 minutes
On this episode, I'll take you on a journey as we review the history of cheerleading.

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Must Haves for Your Competition Cheer Bag

Cheer Talk with Addison - May 12, 2020 20:13 - 2 minutes
On this episode, I'll be discussing what should be in your competition cheer bag and some of my must haves.

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Preparing for Your Tryout

Cheer Talk with Addison - May 12, 2020 20:10 - 3 minutes
On this episode, I provide my thoughts on how to prepare for an upcoming evaluation or tryout.

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Tips & Tricks for the New Cheerleader

Cheer Talk with Addison - May 12, 2020 20:05 - 1 minute
Cheer is my #1 passion in life. For the last 7 years I have been working hard, gaining a lot of knowledge and skill, and met a ton of really cool people. Now I want to share my experiences, tips and tricks, to help everyone else reach the levels of success they want too.

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Episode 8 - Gym/Life Balance and How COVID-19 Changed the Industry with Lindsey Settlemyre

180 PROcast - April 23, 2020 19:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
In this episode host, Rebecca Bass talks with Lindsey Settlemyre, Allstar Director and Coach at Premier Athletics Knoxville West, about balancing life in and outside of the gym, especially during a crisis like COVID-19. Lindsey is a former Premier Athletics and the University of Louisville Cheer...

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Rise Up: Interview with Terra Saunders, Owner of Dallaswear Uniforms

Pro Cheerleading Podcast: The Truth Behind the Poms - April 08, 2020 10:30 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 32 ratings
In this special bonus episode, Mhkeeba interviews Terra Saunders, Owner of Dallaswear Uniforms, who recently repurposed her entire factory from making audition attire and NBA & NFL cheerleading uniforms to making personal protective equipment for American healthcare workers fighting the Coronavir...

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BONUS EPISODE: Rise Up: Interview with Terra Saunders, Owner of Dallaswear Uniforms

Pro Cheerleading Podcast: The Truth Behind the Poms - April 08, 2020 10:30 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 32 ratings
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Episode 7 - Parent Communication During COVID-19 Pandemic with Buddy Pearson

180 PROcast - April 07, 2020 18:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
In this episode host, Rebecca Bass speaks with Buddy Pearson, General Manager of Premier Athletics Gallatin, about parent communication in the industry.  Not just that, they dive into how to best communicate with parents during difficult, unexpected times like the COVID-19 pandemic we are facing...

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Episode 6 - All Things Little Explorers, DIY Projects During Quarantine & 180 Pro During COVID-19

180 PROcast - March 31, 2020 17:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
In this episode, I speak with Little Explorers Director Kyeligh Garrison about the benefits of preschool gymnastics through the Little Explorers Program, DIY projects to keep kids entertained during this time and how 180 Pro is handling the COVID-19 situation one day at a time. DIY Projects - ...

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