Pro Cheerleading Podcast: The Truth Behind the Poms
Pro 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.
Episodes
Join me for Cheer Chat to discuss the finale Episode 7 of Netflix's America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders! We finally get into the incident in the Bahamas with Chandi and all of the aftermath, Kaydianna's "sit down" with Kelly and Judy, and whether the sisterhood among NFL cheerleaders is a reality or a myth. I also share my final thoughts and takeaways on Season 2!
Join me for Cheer Chat to discuss Episode 6 of Netflix's America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders! We discussed Amanda's "sit down" with Kelly and Judy to discuss her concerns around her status on the team, and the impact of gaslighting and snitching when you're on a pro cheerleading team.
Join me for Cheer Chat to discuss Episode 5 of America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders! We chatted about the DCC sponsorships showcase, all of the life adjustments the ladies have to make after making the team, and the DCC "sit down" with HR & Legal about their contracts!
Join me for Cheer Chat to discuss Episode 4 of America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders! The live chat was extra spirited as we dove into Dayton's cut from the team and her recent Glamour Magazine article. We also touched on the "sit down"at the diner with the line leaders in this episode to discuss their contracts with the Cowboys legal department and whether other pro teams should take similar actions to incre...
Join me for Cheer Chat to hear my recap of Episode 3 of the new season of the Netflix series, America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders!
I Wanna Be Your Lover: Love & Relationships as a Pro Cheerleader
Whip My Hair: Panel Discussion on Hair Care for Pro Cheerleaders
Join me for Cheer Chat to hear my recap of Episode 2 of the latest season of the Netflix series, America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders! I address the fan's favorite moments, including the return of DCC veteran Kayla H., the spotlight on DCC Alumni Victoria's new adventures in NYC, AND so much more!
Join me for Cheer Chat to hear my reactions to the first episode of the latest season of the Netflix series, America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders! I address the biggest news coming out of the second season - the 400% raise for the cheerleaders and share my thoughts of how we got here as a pro cheer and dance community, and more importantly - where we go from here.
Join me for Cheer Chat to hear all about my trip to Minneapolis to watch the Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders perform for Monday Night Football!
Mhkeeba interviews Gina Mormando, Head Coach of the new dance team for the New York Mets - The Queens Crew about their exciting inaugural season and upcoming auditions.
Registration: https://www.mlb.com/mets/fans/queens-crew/audition
Backstage Audition Details: https://www.backstage.com/casting/the-queens-crew-audition-ny-mets-2025-season-2879978/?utm_source=social_share&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=casting_call
Join me for Cheer Chat to discuss the removal of the Arizona Cardinals Cheerleaders from the sidelines on Monday Night Football and what this means to the pro cheerleading community.
Sign the petition to suppor the Arizona Cardinals Cheerleaders here
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/nfl/article-13994475/Arizona-Cardinals...
Join me for Cheer Chat to hear my recap of my trip to Indianapolis to watch the Colts Cheerleaders perform on game day! I share all my observations of what makes this program so special and well respected in the NFL Cheer community.
Join me for Cheer Chat to hear my observations on the official start of the NFL regular season and give a recap of the Seahawks Dancers Alumni Showcase. Check out my story highlight and feed on Instagram to see the standout performances from the Showcase.
Mhkeeba interviews Wendy Murphy, former New England Patriots Cheerleader and New England Law Boston Adjunct Professor, about her time cheering professionally in the USFL and NFL and her amazing legal career fighting for women's rights.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tnXAMpZsS8
https://www.amazon.com/Oh-No-He-Didnt-Brilliant-ebook/dp/B0D7C3SZPT
Join me for Cheer Chat to hear about my observations from attending the showcase at the Pro Action Dance Convention held in Las Vegas with the most talented dancers from the professional sports leagues and collegiate teams.
Mhkeeba interviews Jasmine Thomas Reed, a former NFL Pro Bowl Cheerleader for the Houston Texans and NBA Dancer for the Houston Rockets Power Dancers. Jasmine shares her inspirational story of organizing her second annual Dance Camp 409 in her hometown of Beaumont, TX as a way of giving back to the youth in her community.
Join me for Cheer Chat to hear all about the 6th National Football Cheerleaders Alumni Organization Reunion held in Boston over the weekend!
Join me for Cheer Chat to hear my final thoughts on the impact of the popularity of the Netflix America's Sweethearts Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders series and what I hope to see for Season 2!
Mhkeeba interviews Jami Stigliano, CEO & Founder of DivaDance, an exciting dance experience brand that offers all-levels of choreography for dance classes, parties, and dance team performance programs. Jami shares how DivaDance provides jobs for choreographers and dance teachers and helps women start and run their own business through its unique franchising opportunity.
Join me for Cheer Chat to hear my thoughts on the last few episodes of the Netflix America's Sweethearts Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders series! So many topics to discuss and awesome comments from my live IG session.
Join me for Cheer Chat to hear my reactions to the first three episodes of the Netflix series, America's Sweethearts on the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders!
https://www.womenshealthmag.com/life/a61145098/dallas-cowboys-cheerleaders-salary/#
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