No Risk, No Story. (with Kim Chessler)
Wed Dec 17 2025
This week, Abby is joined by Kim Chessler, former Vice President of Unscripted Programming at THE NETWORK, for a behind-the-scenes conversation you won’t hear anywhere else.Kim and Abby reconnect over the early days of Dance Moms — from how the show was originally sold, to the moment it exploded into a viral pop-culture phenomenon. Kim shares what it was like to be on the network side as the series took off, offering a rare insider perspective on how reality television projects are developed, greenlit, and transformed into must-see TV.The two also swap never-before-heard stories from production, discuss the many spinoffs that followed, and break down why — no matter how many versions came after — nothing can ever top the original Dance Moms.If you’ve ever wondered how iconic reality TV is really made, this episode is a must-listen.Join us each week as we rewatch and recap your favorite moments/episodes of Dance Moms, Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition, Abby’s Studio Rescue, and Mad House spilling behind the scenes secrets, exclusive never-before-seen content and more! Abby Lee Apparel: *Use Code: ALDCELITE* for 15% OFF your first order today! www.abbyleedancecompany.comLearn more about the Dancers Against Cancer movement and make a one-time or even monthly donation at imadanceragainstcancer.orgShop Podcast Merch! https://shop.hurrdatmedia.com/collections/leave-it-on-the-dance-floorCONNECT WITH ABBY LEE: PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/THEREALABBYLEECAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/therealabbyleeYOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@therealabbyleemillerINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/therealabbyleeFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialAbbyLeeMiller/X(TWITTER): https://twitter.com/abby_lee_millerTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@aldctherealabbylee
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This week, Abby is joined by Kim Chessler, former Vice President of Unscripted Programming at THE NETWORK, for a behind-the-scenes conversation you won’t hear anywhere else.Kim and Abby reconnect over the early days of Dance Moms — from how the show was originally sold, to the moment it exploded into a viral pop-culture phenomenon. Kim shares what it was like to be on the network side as the series took off, offering a rare insider perspective on how reality television projects are developed, greenlit, and transformed into must-see TV.The two also swap never-before-heard stories from production, discuss the many spinoffs that followed, and break down why — no matter how many versions came after — nothing can ever top the original Dance Moms.If you’ve ever wondered how iconic reality TV is really made, this episode is a must-listen.Join us each week as we rewatch and recap your favorite moments/episodes of Dance Moms, Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition, Abby’s Studio Rescue, and Mad House spilling behind the scenes secrets, exclusive never-before-seen content and more! Abby Lee Apparel: *Use Code: ALDCELITE* for 15% OFF your first order today! www.abbyleedancecompany.comLearn more about the Dancers Against Cancer movement and make a one-time or even monthly donation at imadanceragainstcancer.orgShop Podcast Merch! https://shop.hurrdatmedia.com/collections/leave-it-on-the-dance-floorCONNECT WITH ABBY LEE: PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/THEREALABBYLEECAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/therealabbyleeYOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@therealabbyleemillerINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/therealabbyleeFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialAbbyLeeMiller/X(TWITTER): https://twitter.com/abby_lee_millerTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@aldctherealabbylee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices