Explore every episode of the podcast Call it what it is
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halloweek, Designer Clothes, Patreon Updates | 31 Oct 2024 | 00:53:32 | |
Best of halloween costumes and parties. | |||
| Urgent Care, Fall Favorites, and Expectation vs Reality | 25 Oct 2024 | 00:58:49 | |
Rachel's sick, and struggling but the girlies love fall! Urgent care story, Fall festivities, and life changes. | |||
| Olympics, Ballerina Farm, and Working out | 31 Jul 2024 | 01:25:28 | |
Hear our thoughts on some of the Olympic events, should Ballet be one of them? Listen to 4 for nothing to hear our take on Ballerina Farm! | |||
| Love Island, Bags, and Bluetooth | 24 Jul 2024 | 01:06:04 | |
Vacation updates, Reality TV updates, and some of our good (or bad) ideas. | |||
| Camille Kellems Interview! | 19 Jul 2024 | 01:06:24 | |
An interview with Camille Kellems Friend of the pod and professional dancer. | |||
| Chaotic Summertime Tales Ft Peach Plie Review | 10 Jul 2024 | 01:05:47 | |
Life updates (obviously), being a main character when you go out, and a Peach Plie review (our first PR package)!!!!! | |||
| Traveling, RA life, and Wedding non negotiables | 03 Jul 2024 | 01:16:26 | |
Hear the lowdown of Rachel's trip around Europe (the good and the bad). All the tea from Juj about being and RA. | |||
| Catching up with us | 05 Jun 2024 | 00:56:29 | |
Hear all the updates in life our takes on Ballet Drama and Summer house | |||
| Lazy Ballerina Club | 29 May 2024 | 01:25:46 | |
Special guest with Goldie Jane ‘’The Lazy Ballerina” all things about being human first before a dancer, as well as our reality tv takes. | |||
| Ally Helman Dancer and Director of BPOC | 17 May 2024 | 01:14:57 | |
An interview with Ally Helman, previously a dancer with New York City Ballet. Now a director and dancer of her own company Ballet Project OC. | |||
| Your Age in Ballet Years | 01 May 2024 | 00:48:53 | |
Jet glue mishaps, Baller years vs normal years, and seeing your face in direct sunlight… | |||
| Interview with Chyrstyn Fentroy | 24 Apr 2024 | 01:07:48 | |
We interview the funny, inspiring, fabulous MS CHYRSTYN FENTROY | |||
| The Ballet 411 with Brooke Wertwijn | 05 Oct 2024 | 01:16:46 | |
Update on all things in the ballet industry with Brooke Wertwijn San Jose Dance Theatre's academy director and our dance pop culture correspondent. | |||
| Hair Journey and Eclipse | 17 Apr 2024 | 00:29:58 | |
Finally the long awaited hair saga... Listen to the end to hear who our guest might be for next week! | |||
| The Fantasy Ballet Draft | 10 Apr 2024 | 01:09:32 | |
You've heard about fantasy football, but have you heard of fantasy ballet? Listen to hear our fantasy ballet company draft! Also some deep conversations about not feeling like your best self and imposture syndrome... Is mercury in retrograde or are we just PMSing? | |||
| Travel, Love is blind, and Corrections in Class | 13 Mar 2024 | 01:14:01 | |
Hear our updates on our travels, brands were obsessed with, and class corrections. | |||
| "It's Nature" with Andrew Playford | 13 Mar 2024 | 01:29:42 | |
An interview with one of our good friends, a true renaissance man. | |||
| Hair disaster, Half time show, Relationships | 21 Feb 2024 | 01:10:19 | |
We get deep into relationships, talk super bowl time half time shows, and hear the trauma that unfolded with Juliana's hair. | |||
| Up and not crying | 07 Feb 2024 | 00:54:20 | |
Sports, Work Out Personalities, and Summer Plans | |||
| The Audition Survival Guide | 24 Jan 2024 | 01:12:03 | |
In this episode we bring you an audition survival guide! Also hear an update on our trend predictions as well as a bravo recap on our favorite reality shows. | |||
| New Year, New Trends, New Life Updates | 17 Jan 2024 | 01:27:37 | |
New year same us! Although a lot has changed in Rachel's life... Hear a life update from us both as well as all the new trend predictions for 2024, the water bottle personality theory, and of course our ins and outs for the year. | |||
| Through the Ups and Downs | 20 Dec 2023 | 01:00:52 | |
We're back from our hiatus! We talk winter depression, the ups and downs of not being content where you're at, and the struggles of your 20s. Plus travel horror stories and a holiday gift guide! Ride this rollercoaster of an episode just like the rollercoaster that is our lives ( lol). | |||
| Answering your Questions featuring Clay Murray! | 15 Nov 2023 | 01:21:04 | |
We answer your questions sent in on the Call it What it is Instagram with friend of the pod Clay Murray! We talk everything from dream roles, and dancers that inspire us to playing a game of injury never have I ever. | |||
| Debunking Ballet Myths | 28 Sep 2024 | 01:02:46 | |
Why are there so many ballet myths? And are they true?... See what we think | |||
| Pointe Shoes, Halloween Parties, and Imposter Syndrome | 01 Nov 2023 | 01:10:24 | |
In today's episode we talk halloween parties, buts whats really scaring us this halloween is imposter syndrome. We all have it at some point, hear how we struggle and cope. Also listen for Rachel's addiction, and find out the routines we have for breaking in our toe coffins (or formally known as pointe shoes). | |||
| New Jobs, Fall Obsession, Roman Empires | 18 Oct 2023 | 01:11:51 | |
This week we talk about cloud couches, new job nerves, and our love for New England fall. Additionally, Juliana reveals one of her running theories about ballet dancers and we discuss possible ballet dancer Roman Empires. PSA: WE WANNA HEAR FROM YOU! DM us voice memos of your thoughts on this week's episodes as well as questions you want us to answer, to be featured in our next recording! Find us on Insta @callitwhatitispodcast :) | |||
| Interview with Mindset Coach Kirsten Kemp | 04 Oct 2023 | 01:19:02 | |
In this episode we interview the AMAZING Kristen Kemp. Kristen a former professional dancer is is known for her Instagram and You Tube "The Confident Dancer". On her pages she shares information on how to manage your mental health as dancers. She also has a coaching program where she does one on sessions and has group sessions for mindset coaching. This girl shares GOLD with the podcast and this can help anyone with being their best self. | |||
| Ballet World vs Normal World | 20 Sep 2023 | 01:13:42 | |
This week we cover our "back to studio" essentials, stinky sweaty girlie needs, the potential return of the dreaded side-part, and the various personalities of our local adult open ballet classes. We giggled quite a bit this week and may or may not officially be fashion trend forecasters at this point. | |||
| Let Season 2 Begin! | 06 Sep 2023 | 01:03:54 | |
Let us catch you up on where we are in life! Listen to our fun new segments that we are trying out as well as a return of our classic ones. Per usual we are laughing and spilling all of our own tea. This is the perfect back to season episode! Tune in while you sip your pumpkin spice latte. | |||
| Summer Special with Sarah Gavilla | 30 Aug 2023 | 00:41:03 | |
We are back with a summer series special! An interview with Sarah Gavilla; influencer, social media manager/coach, and former professional ballerina! Known for her viral TikTok videos and Reels with relatable funny content for current and past dancers. Sarah shares her path in the ballet industry and explains what it was like to transition from the ballet world into a whole other industry. We talk through frustrations with the ballet industry and what could be done to resolve them. There's plenty of giggling and fun in this episode as well as some amazing nuggets of wisdom from our guest! | |||
| Season one Finale! | 12 Jul 2023 | 01:10:20 | |
It's our finale episode for season one! In this episode we give you the run downs of our amazing summer vacations. We also give you an update you on where we are at with our mental health this summer, and talk about our plan Cs if nothing else works out for us. Tune in to this episode to be caught up on everything thats happened this summer and hear about our plans for the future with the podcast! | |||
| Time Off, Long Distance Relationships, and Your Black Out Phase | 17 May 2023 | 01:11:11 | |
Time Off: why is it so hard to enjoy? We wondered the same thing! Trying to relax and enjoy our time off this summer and adapting the Italian method (as eat pray love would call it) not just surviving but ENJOYING life. We also chat about long distance relationships in this episode, lots of advice to go around. And... An episode wouldn't be complete if we didn't reminisce about the college days a bit, would it? Hence the topic- your black out phase. Lots for everyone in this episode, and our last one for a little while... Before we start back up for our summer season! | |||
| End of Season Recap | 03 May 2023 | 01:12:16 | |
Hear us recap the end of our season, and talk about our gala looks. Goodbye structure and hello to our summers. We talk about Juliana's need to find flow and Rachel finally overcoming the injury she's been struggling with. Lots of reflection and looking forward to the future. | |||
| Senoritis for Summer | 19 Apr 2023 | 00:57:26 | |
This week we chat about summer plans, summer trends, and summer salads. Coping with the very scary uncertainty of next season is no small feat but looking ahead to warm weather and an Aperol spritz on the beach is just the medicine we needed. Look out day drinking, here we come! | |||
| Moving in, New Job, And Secret Lives of Mormon Wives | 18 Sep 2024 | 01:05:36 | |
Rachel updates on her new Job and Juj talks about moving into her new place. Reality tv update, diving in deep about Secret Lives of Mormon Wives on Hulu. | |||
| The Right Place at the Right Time with Jessica Mccann and Mathilde Danielsen | 05 Apr 2023 | 01:18:53 | |
This week we chat with special guests Jess and Tilda from “Two Women Two Worlds” podcast! Jess is currently a soloist with Pittsburgh Ballet Theater and Tilda, also a former dancer, is now a middle school teacher in Norway. We spill the tea on everything from lucky career moments to bad tinder dates. Stay tuned to the end to hear our thoughts on our favorite form of carbs! | |||
| The Burn Out Episode | 22 Mar 2023 | 00:55:54 | |
Are you struggling with burn out? Have you ever felt you are stuck on a never ending cycle one week blending into the next? If you feel like you can relate then this episode is for you! This is the time of year most people ,especially dancers can experience burn out. We talk about identifying burn out and stress and how it can manifest in the body, as well as the ways we try to handle it. | |||
| Being the local town crazy with Liz Labovitz | 08 Mar 2023 | 01:08:40 | |
We have a special guest on this episode Miss Elizabeth Labovitz! Liz is one of our fellow dancers here and is known for her spunky and unapologetic personality. Hear her unique perspective on a variety of topics including open concept cabinets and company class pet peeves. She is truly a girl who knows how to Call it what it is! | |||
| The plague episode | 01 Mar 2023 | 00:48:34 | |
Cozy up with a cup of tea and hear our story of the great plague that knocked out the company... Updates on the audition season and hear us trying to talk sports, of course comparing it to ballet because everything goes back to ballet. | |||
| Boyfriends of Ballet | 22 Feb 2023 | 00:54:38 | |
We have two special guests on this week... our boyfriends! We quiz these non dancers on their ballet knowledge, give them their pointe shoe girly identities, and dig deep on how they really feel about dating dancers. This episode will have you laughing for sure! | |||
| Audition season horror stories, learning to destress, and cringe audition looks | 08 Feb 2023 | 00:54:13 | |
We asked and you answered! We read through some rough audition horror stories from the listeners and also share our own. Then we talk about how we destress and ways you can improve your self care routine. Lastly stick around for 4 for nothing to hear us, talk about eggs (of course) and list off the audition looks that make us cringe. | |||
| College Girlies! | 01 Feb 2023 | 01:07:43 | |
This is the college girlies episode! We have three friends on who went to different universities for their ballet programs but are all dancing professionally now. We talk about why they chose that path, who influenced them while being there, and some fun rapid fire questions about their time in college. This episode is for you whether or not you went to college, especially if you are curious about the college experience! | |||
| The Questions Episode! | 25 Jan 2023 | 00:47:24 | |
In this episode we answer questions from our listeners! Stick around for our 4 for nothing section and hear Rachel's ultimate audition outfit advice! | |||
| Ballet Core, Reality tv, and Safe Foods | 18 Jan 2023 | 00:55:15 | |
In this episode we catch you up on our week, and how this audition season is treating us so far. We also laugh and chat about white lotus and reality tv, specifically bravo shows ( where my bravo girlies at!!) Of course we don't miss out on getting deep... Talking about discorded eating and stressing about already hitting your peak. | |||
| New year new identity, holiday recap, and a special edition of name that tune | 11 Jan 2023 | 01:14:41 | |
Buckle up, because this episode is a conversational rollercoaster. We cover our sun-kissed holidays, the trials of of Nutcracker, choreographic "writer's block" and our very long winded 2023 resolutions. Stay tuned till the end to hear our heartfelt tribute to Troy and Gabriella. | |||
| Ballet Tea, Weak Arms, and Football | 05 Sep 2024 | 01:03:30 | |
Details on the San Francisco Ballet lawsuit, why we never work out our arms, and girly football things. | |||
| Interview with Balanchines.Juuls! | 04 Jan 2023 | 00:34:12 | |
We interview the creator of the instagram account that everyone has been fawning over... Balanchines.Juuls! Their hilarious content has been plastered across dancers instagrams since it's always being reposted and praised for being "insanely relatable". This is the first time this anonymous creator has ever been interviewed! They not only spill tea but also get deep with us. This is an episode you don't wanna miss! | |||
| Dressing room chat: Show week, New York trip, Motivation to keep going | 21 Dec 2022 | 01:00:29 | |
Spend some time in the dressing room with us! Catching you up on show week drama and trauma. You'll hear about our trip to NYC and listen all the way through for some motivation if you're experiencing that Nutcracker burn out. | |||
| Bird girls, boxes, and breaking the mold with Kobe Atwood Courtney! | 14 Dec 2022 | 01:12:06 | |
Hear the wealth of knowledge Kobe shares in this episode! From stepping outside of the boxes and labels that are placed on you as a young dancer to owning your individuality. | |||
| Being the "Reliable Dancer", Injuries Big and Small, and Eggs | 30 Nov 2022 | 00:53:04 | |
Are you the reliable dancer? The one who gets thrown in when someone goes down, and is it a blessing or a curse? Also we get real about injuries. The emotional and physical struggles behind them. When do you know when to really stop dancing? | |||