Momager

🎭 From Broadway to Descendants: The Rise of Red — Joshua Colley is no stranger to the spotlight, and in this episode of MOMager, we go way behind the scenes.

Felicia, Loren, and Malachi sit down with Josh and his incredible parents, Robbie and Brad, for an honest and hilarious convo about growing up in the biz, staying grounded through it all, and what it really takes to raise a triple-threat.

We talk about Joshua’s Broadway roots ...

It’s a Father’s Day Takeover—and the dads are taking the mic 🔥🎙️

In this special episode of MOMager, Malachi is joined by two generations of dads around the firepit in his own backyard for a transparent (and hilarious!!) conversation about fatherhood, faith, and family.

👥 Malachi introduces us to his Uncle Preston, “Pap” Rick Hocker, and “Papa” Dan Barton, and together with Loren, they get real about raising kids to let them soar…...

The Barton Fam goes on location at Malachi’s school—Oak Park Independent School (OPIS)—to take you behind the scenes of education in the entertainment industry!

From balancing schoolwork with production demands to meeting state requirements while chasing big dreams, we’re breaking down how it all works.Our expert guest is Kate Thompson, Malachi’s "teacher to the stars" (and basically his 2nd mom!) who’s been guiding his e...

Episode 20 already?! We can’t believe it either. 🎉

This week, the Barton Fam—Felicia, Malachi, and Loren—press pause to take a breath and reflect on how far we’ve come since launching MOMager. From hilarious behind-the-scenes moments to heartfelt conversations with some of the most inspiring families in Hollywood, this episode is all about gratitude, growth, and stopping to smell the roses!

We’re watching back some of our favorite c...

Part 2 of our American Idol deep dive is here—and this one hits the heart. ❤️🎤We’re joined by 2024 semifinalist McKenna Faith Breinholt and her incredible mom, Lisa, for a memorable behind-the-scenes look at their Idol journey. From the emotional moment McKenna met her birth family on national TV, to the quiet strength it took to recover from vocal surgery right after the show wrapped—this episode is about perseverance, purpose, a...

This week on Momager, we’re taking you behind the scenes of American Idol… 👀🎤

Felicia opens up about her unforgettable journey as a contestant on American Idol Season 8—including never-before-shared behind-the-scenes stories, emotional moments, and the rollercoaster of being a young mom chasing a dream. She also gives us a sneak peak into a day-in-the-life with the current American Idol band.

Then, we welcome Megan Michaels Wolflic...

This episode, we're joined by the incredibly talented Sway Bhatia and her amazing mom, Dharmangi this week! 🎙️✨

You may know Sway as “Vera” in the upcoming Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires—but her career stretches even further, with iconic roles in The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers and Succession. (Yes...she learned from the very best, working alongside legends like Brian Cox and Jeremy Strong—where her love for filmmaking truly t...

THE BENWARDS ARE BACK...with Part 2 of our heartfelt and hilarious convo with Luke Benward and his parents, Aaron and Kenda! 🎙️

In this episode, we wrap up the legendary Family Dinners—the safe space Aaron and Kenda created for Luke and other young actors in LA during their pivotal teen and early adult years.

Loren opens up about his personal journey with depression, Aaron and Kenda riff on the joys (and nicknames!) of grandparent l...

🎙️ This week we're joined by longtime friends Aaron and Kenda Benward and their mega-talented son, actor Luke Benward, who "Zooms" in from Nashville! Luke has been acting since childhood (fun fact: he was the original Zed in the Zombies & Cheerleaders pilot 👀) and has starred alongside the likes of Dove Cameron, Maia Mitchell, Channing Tatum, Mel Gibson, and more!

This episode dives into the journey of growing up in the busin...

This week on the MOMager Podcast, we’re joined by the talented Janice LeAnn Brown and her mom, Michelle! 🌟 Janice recently stepped into the spotlight as the new lead on the Disney Channel reboot Wizards Beyond Waverly Place. She talks about her relationship with Selena Gomez and David Henrie and how meaningful it is to continue the legacy of such an iconic show.We also dive into the important role family plays in Janice’s life. Sh...

In this April Fool's Day edition of the MOMager Podcast, the Barton Fam (Felicia, Loren, and Malachi) takes you behind the scenes of the Hollywood audition process! 🎭 From rehearsals and memorization to self-tapes, using props, and even switching characters on the fly, we’re sharing all the tips and tricks that have helped Malachi book some of his biggest roles. Plus, we dive into how to “read” with your young actor, handle the in...

This week on the MOMager Podcast, we’re welcoming double besties—Malachi’s best friend, Kamri Peterson...and my bestie, her amazing mom Hilary! 💃✨

Kamri is an absolute powerhouse in the ballroom world—In 2024 she came in second place at Nationals! Since filming this podcast, she has moved up to compete in the under-19 category, and at just 16 years old she placed 3rd at Ballroom Nationals! 🤯 And she’s just getting started! With dr...

In this episode of MOMager, we sit down with MK Knife and his amazing mom Deanne to dive into his adoption journey and his move from Ethiopia to Australia. MK and Dee chat about their excitement for the DZ Worlds Collide summer tour across the US. PLUS…MK gives us the inside scoop on his Disney debut in Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires, where he plays Vargas, Victor’s best friend. We also chat about perseverance—not just as a person...

This week, we’re joined by the incredibly talented Meg Donnelly and her amazing parents Liz & Mike, for a MOMager first—our very first DAD-ager on the pod! We dive into Meg’s journey...being a young actor in NYC, making the big move to California, her Disney breakout role in Zombies, her passion for music, and her mental health journey. And trust us, you do NOT want to miss Meg’s dad—his storytelling and blarney skills are NEXT...

It’s a DOUBLE birthday celebration on the Momager Podcast! 🥳🎈 Join Felicia and Malachi as they celebrate another year of life, laughter, and pure chaos—Hollywood family style!In this episode, expect family surprises, a Q&A segment where we answer YOUR questions, and way too many rounds of “Happy Birthday” (seriously, we lost count). 🎶🎂 But that’s not all! Loren has cooked up a hilarious game called “Guess That Gift” where M...

This is a truly unforgettable episode of MOMager with the one and only Danielle Fishel and her amazing mom Jennifer Fishel! We dive into Danielle's incredible journey from her role as Topanga on Boy Meets World to her exciting new chapter as a director and podcast host. We chat about the success of Pod Meets World, where she revisits her time on the iconic show and connects with fans in a whole new way. Jennifer and Danielle sh...

The secret is out...Freya Skye and her mom Sarah are on the pod!! This heartwarming and hilarious episode is full of laughs and a few (maybe more than a few) tears. We get the inside scoop on Freya and Malachi’s upcoming DZ Worlds Collide Tour and her exciting role in the much-anticipated movie, Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires. Underneath all of that, our viewers will get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the genuine friendshi...

This week's podcast features Dallas Dupree Young & Beyonka Young. You'll know Dallas from his roles in "Shameless", "The Good Place", "Cousins For Life", "The Fosters", "Ready Player One", or the hit Netflix show "Cobra Kai"... with it's final chapter of Season 6 releasing February 13th! In this episode, momager Beyonka takes us behind the scenes of the unexpected discovery of Dallas's acting ability at age 8. Dallas and Malach...

In this episode, the Barton Fam takes us further behind the scenes...discovering Malachi's talent, finding their way in Hollywood, and booking his first show! Felicia and Malachi share advice for Hollywood hopefuls, and the Fam talks "love languages" just in time for Valentine's Day.Timestamps:00:00 - Intro03:08 - Starting out on tour13:10 - Finding a manager & agent19:50 - Getting started in Hollywood23:50 - Yes's and no's30:3...