Take a peek at the pageant industry as Jess and Maddie speak candidly about their time in the Miss America Organization and beyond.
On our final episode, we discuss Jessica's side hustles and Madeline's invisible cellulite...BUT we also want to say THANK YOU to everyone who has listened and followed along. Thank you for your support, feedback, and love! We're so honored to have had this opportunity to share our honest opinions and experiences and meet so many fantastic people along the way. We're looking forward to a new chapter and will fondly remember this on-air adventure!Don't worry, you can't get rid of us...you can follow each of us on Instagram to keep up with our shenanigans. Find Maddie at @maddiekumm and Jess at @jessicasusanhammer and follow along!
It's been a great year on Crowned & Dangerous! This week, we're reminiscing on some of our favorite memories over the past year.Catch our last episode of Crowned & Dangerous on Thursday, September 26th on Apple Podcasts, Spreaker, iHeart Radio, Spotify, and more. Listen back and let us know some of your favorite moments! Find the best pageant tunes here: https://spoti.fi/31rmjU3
Jess mentored a contestant for the National American Miss pageant a couple weeks ago and it was another ball game. Hear all about her exhausting weekend full of pre-teen yelling and an overwhelming amount of rhinestones.Catch a new episode of Crowned & Dangerous every other Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spreaker, iHeart Radio, Spotify, and more. Subscribe, rate, and review! Don't forget to follow along on Facebook and Instagram at @crownedanddangerous and slide into our DMs, or email us at crownedanddangerouspodcast@gmail.com. We love hearing from you! Find the best pageant tunes here: https://spoti.fi/31rmjU3
Onstage question is often the most nerve-racking area of competition. Hear Maddie and Jess discuss some frequently asked questions, common topics, and how to formulate your answers on the spot.Catch a new episode of Crowned & Dangerous every other Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spreaker, iHeart Radio, Spotify, and more. Subscribe, rate, and review! Don't forget to follow along on Facebook and Instagram at @crownedanddangerous and slide into our DMs, or email us at crownedanddangerouspodcast@gmail.com. We love hearing from you! Find the best pageant tunes here: https://spoti.fi/31rmjU3
The Miss America Organization announced the date and location of the Miss America 2020 competition. Connecticut? In...December? On the same day as Miss Universe will be airing? Will there be a Show Us Your Shoes Parade in the middle of winter? How will this affect viewership and ratings? What about attendance and tourism? We have a lot of questions. We also discuss a DM regarding a titleholder's role in social issues and politics while wearing the crown and sash.Catch a new episode of Crowned & Dangerous every other Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spreaker, iHeart Radio, Spotify, and more. Subscribe, rate, and review! Don't forget to follow along on Facebook and Instagram at @crownedanddangerous and slide into our DMs, or email us at crownedanddangerouspodcast@gmail.com. We love hearing from you! Find the best pageant tunes here: https://spoti.fi/31rmjU3
What really happens at the judges table during a pageant? We sit down with Baxter Colburn, a good friend and judge with experience in the Miss America Organization. He discusses what he looks for in a winner and shares some big do's and don'ts that every contestant should keep in mind.Catch a new episode of Crowned & Dangerous every other Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spreaker, iHeart Radio, Spotify, and more. Subscribe, rate, and review! Don't forget to follow along on Facebook and Instagram at @crownedanddangerous and slide into our DMs, or email us at crownedanddangerouspodcast@gmail.com. We love hearing from you! Find the best pageant tunes here: https://spoti.fi/31rmjU3
Didn't get the job, even though you've already had the job? Doesn't make sense, right? Lizzie Jensen took over as Miss North Dakota when Cara Mund became Miss America in 2017. She was back at her state pageant this year and...didn't get the crown. What other things have happened among state pageants this summer? Final ballot was in full swing, South Carolina is divided, Oregon has the first Indian American titleholder and Tennessee sees it's first African American queen. Aaaaaand we're all still waiting on a date and location for Miss America. All this and more this week on Crowned & Dangerous!Catch a new episode of Crowned & Dangerous every other Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spreaker, iHeart Radio, Spotify, and more. Subscribe, rate, and review! Don't forget to follow along on Facebook and Instagram at @crownedanddangerous and slide into our DMs, or email us at crownedanddangerouspodcast@gmail.com. We love hearing from you! Find the best pageant tunes here: https://spoti.fi/31rmjU3
Some were pumped, some were peeved. Gretchen Carlson, Chairwoman of the Miss America Organization, has stepped down. Who is taking her place? What's going to happen now? What does this mean for the future of the program? We'll discuss the latest news in MAO and introduce an exciting new addition to Crowned & Dangerous...Spotify playlists! Find the best pageant tunes here: https://spoti.fi/31rmjU3Catch a new episode of Crowned & Dangerous every other Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spreaker, iHeart Radio, Spotify, and more. Subscribe, rate, and review! Don't forget to follow along on Facebook and Instagram at @crownedanddangerous and slide into our DMs, or email us at crownedanddangerouspodcast@gmail.com. We love hearing from you!
With MAO state pageants right around the corner, we're giving you a pageant day survival guide on what you'll need to have a successful, stress free experience. We'll offer advice on what to pack, how to stay in a positive mindset, how to deal with competitiveness, and how to handle being a runner up or not placing.Catch a new episode of Crowned & Dangerous every other Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spreaker, iHeart Radio, Spotify, and more. Subscribe, rate, and review! Don't forget to follow along on Facebook and Instagram at @crownedanddangerous and slide into our DMs, or email us at crownedanddangerouspodcast@gmail.com. We love hearing from you!
It's state pageant season! We're answering your questions on how to balance a sob story versus a passionate interview and what it means to have the "right answer" during onstage question. Maddie gets political when it comes to onstage question, and Jess reminisces on the middle school years with a TigerBeat quiz to wrap up the episode.Catch a new episode of Crowned & Dangerous every other Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spreaker, iHeart Radio, Spotify, and more. Subscribe, rate, and review! Don't forget to follow along on Facebook and Instagram at @crownedanddangerous and slide into our DMs, or email us at crownedanddangerouspodcast@gmail.com. We love hearing from you!
IT'S PAGEANT SEASON! We're so excited to watch the crowning of Miss USA 2019 on May 2nd at 8pm ET on FOX. Hear our thoughts on the preliminary competition, from night one standouts to new sponsors and predictions on who will be repping the USA on the Miss Universe stage later this year.Catch a new episode of Crowned & Dangerous every other Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spreaker, iHeart Radio, Spotify, and more. Subscribe, rate, and review! Don't forget to follow along on Facebook and Instagram at @crownedanddangerous and slide into our DMs, or email us at crownedanddangerouspodcast@gmail.com. We love hearing from you!
College is weird. It's weird for all of us, but it's especially challenging when you're competing too. How do you balance a full schedule AND being a titleholder? Appearances vs. first dates? We're talking all things college life, from social events to dating to making connections for your post-college career. We wrap up with some of our best and worst date stories from college...stay tuned!Catch a new episode of Crowned & Dangerous every other Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spreaker, iHeart Radio, Spotify, and more. Subscribe, rate, and review! Don't forget to follow along on Facebook and Instagram at @crownedanddangerous and slide into our DMs, or email us at crownedanddangerouspodcast@gmail.com. We love hearing from you!
How does a healthy lifestyle play a role in pageants? Do you need to work out and eat well to win a title? Join Maddie and Jess as they sit down with Miss Iowa 2017, Chelsea Dubczak, to chat about overcoming body image issues, taking control of your health, and caring for yourself under pressure.Catch a new episode of Crowned & Dangerous every other Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spreaker, iHeart Radio, Spotify, and more. Subscribe, rate, and review! Don't forget to follow along on Facebook and Instagram at @crownedanddangerous and slide into our DMs, or email us at crownedanddangerouspodcast@gmail.com. We love hearing from you!
What happens when your pageant experience isn't going as expected? Do you call it quits? Do you stick it out and finish the year? Should you resign your title? Join Maddie and Jess as they read your DMs about handling a difficult year of service, integrity, remembering your purpose, and finding confidence again.Catch a new episode of Crowned & Dangerous every other Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spreaker, iHeart Radio, Spotify, and more. Subscribe, rate, and review! Don't forget to follow along on Facebook and Instagram at @crownedanddangerous and slide into our DMs, or email us at crownedanddangerouspodcast@gmail.com. We love hearing from you!
Are you struggling to win a pageant? Do you find yourself getting frustrated time and time again when you walk away without the crown? We're gonna be real with you and tell you some reasons why that might be the case. Finally, join Maddie and Jess for a juicy round of truth or dare and learn some...interesting...information.Catch a new episode of Crowned & Dangerous every other Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spreaker, iHeart Radio, Spotify, and more. Subscribe, rate, and review! Don't forget to follow along on Facebook and Instagram at @crownedanddangerous and slide into our DMs, or email us at crownedanddangerouspodcast@gmail.com. We love hearing from you!
What's the worst that could happen? A lot. It's not all sunshine and rhinestones. We read your submissions regarding your worst pageant experiences. From terrible directors and embarrassing moments to mean girls and rude judges, we're telling it all.Catch a new episode of Crowned & Dangerous every other Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spreaker, iHeart Radio, Spotify, and more. Subscribe, rate, and review! Don't forget to follow along on Facebook and Instagram at @crownedanddangerous and slide into our DMs, or email us at crownedanddangerouspodcast@gmail.com. We love hearing from you!
Perseverance is Lydia Tremaine's middle name. It took her 12 tries to win her first local title in 2016, and now she's Miss Indiana 2018 with a Miss America preliminary talent award and Top 15 under her belt. Learn more about her experiences and hang out with Maddie and Jess as they chat about Valentine's Day plans.Catch a new episode of Crowned & Dangerous every other Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spreaker, iHeart Radio, Spotify, and more. Subscribe, rate, and review! Don't forget to follow along on Facebook and Instagram at @crownedanddangerous and slide into our DMs, or email us at crownedanddangerouspodcast@gmail.com. We love hearing from you!
What is life like after the crown? Hang out with Maddie and Jess as they discuss the transition from college to career, answer your dating questions, and catch up on what's been going on since the Miss America life, which includes the wig of Teresa Scanlan, Miss America 2011.Catch a new episode of Crowned & Dangerous every other Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spreaker, iHeart Radio, Spotify, and more. Subscribe, rate, and review! Don't forget to follow along on Facebook and Instagram at @crownedanddangerous and slide into our DMs, or email us at crownedanddangerouspodcast@gmail.com. We love hearing from you!
If you haven't met Elise O'Connell, you're going to love her. This Wisconsin native has been involved in the Miss America Organization since she was a tot. From winning Miss Wisconsin's Outstanding Teen to transitioning to the Miss level, Elise has had her fair share of amazing experiences. Learn more about her this week and follow along on her quest for the title of Miss Wisconsin on Instagram @elisemackenzie.Catch a new episode of Crowned & Dangerous every other Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spreaker, iHeart Radio, Spotify, and more. Subscribe, rate, and review! Don't forget to follow along on Facebook and Instagram at @crownedanddangerous and slide into our DMs, or email us at crownedanddangerouspodcast@gmail.com. We love hearing from you!
Nobody likes a complicated relationship. The Miss America Organization's national leadership has cut ties with a number of state organizations and the states are speaking up. Find out what Miss Georgia, Annie Jorgensen, and seven-time Miss Georgia contestant, Brooke Doss, shared regarding the changes.Catch a new episode of Crowned & Dangerous every other Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spreaker, iHeart Radio, Spotify, and more. Subscribe, rate, and review! Don't forget to follow along on Facebook and Instagram at @crownedanddangerous and slide into our DMs, or email us at crownedanddangerouspodcast@gmail.com. We love hearing from you!
Hey Pageants Pals! Here is a little holiday greeting from Jess and Maddie.
We answered your burning questions yet again! This time, we spill the tea on what NOT to do in your interview, and why we peaced out of the Miss America Organization.Catch a new episode of Crowned & Dangerous every other Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spreaker, iHeart Radio, Spotify, and more. Subscribe, rate, and review! Don't forget to follow along on Facebook and Instagram at @crownedanddangerous and slide into our DMs, or email us at crownedanddangerouspodcast@gmail.com. We love hearing from you!
Advice from a sister is usually the best. That's why we're bringing you the best pageant advice you've ever received. Probably not, but actually. What should you wear in your interview? How do you deal with mean girls? All this and more on this week's advice episode.Catch a new episode of Crowned & Dangerous every other Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spreaker, iHeart Radio, Spotify, and more. Subscribe, rate, and review! Don't forget to follow along on Facebook and Instagram at @crownedanddangerous and slide into our DMs, or email us at crownedanddangerouspodcast@gmail.com. We love hearing from you!
"There is such a thing as healthy competition, but what happens when competing collides with your relationships? Let's talk pageant friends vs. hometown friends, pageant moms & dads, supportive pageant boyfriends, dating, and more.Catch a new episode of Crowned & Dangerous every other Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spreaker, iHeart Radio, Spotify, and more. Subscribe, rate, and review! Don't forget to follow along on Facebook and Instagram at @crownedanddangerous and slide into our DMs, or email us at crownedanddangerouspodcast@gmail.com. We love hearing from you!"
There's nothing more hilarious than internet trolls, and we've had our fair share of hate comments. Join Jessica and Maddie as they sit down with baton twirling champ, a trauma survivor, and three-time state pageant contestant, Gina Miliacca, to laugh over mean comments people post about them online. Catch a new episode of Crowned & Dangerous every other Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spreaker, iHeart Radio, Spotify, and more. Subscribe, rate, and review! Don't forget to follow along on Facebook and Instagram at @crownedanddangerous and slide into our DMs, or email us at crownedanddangerouspodcast@gmail.com. We love hearing from you!
After chatting with Susan Fochs in the last episode, we're feeling inspired. Hear about the stories behind Maddie and Jessica's personal platforms and learn how to market yourself and your mission to make a difference from the ground up. Whether you're creating and developing a pageant platform or starting your own business, it's important to promote what you're truly passionate about.Catch a new episode of Crowned & Dangerous every other Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spreaker, iHeart Radio, Spotify, and more. Subscribe, rate, and review! Don't forget to follow along on Facebook and Instagram at @crownedanddangerous and slide into our DMs, or email us at crownedanddangerouspodcast@gmail.com. We love hearing from you!
Maybe you're just getting started, or maybe you're hoping to develop your mission even further. A platform allows you to be an advocate and make an impact on something you are interested in. Jess takes a moment to chat with special guest, Susan Fochs, who is a shining example of putting a passion into action, starting a non-profit at just 18 years old! She is the Founder and CEO of Operation Not Alone and has been involved in the Miss America Organization for the past six years.Catch a new episode of Crowned & Dangerous every other Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spreaker, iHeart Radio, Spotify, and more. Subscribe, rate, and review! Don't forget to follow along on Facebook and Instagram at @crownedanddangerous and slide into our DMs, or email us at crownedanddangerouspodcast@gmail.com. We love hearing from you!You can find more information on Susan and Operation Not Alone at operationnotalone.net. Folllow her mission on Facebook and Instagram @operationnotalone and on Twitter @onacares.
"You have to be tall, blonde, and skinny to win a pageant." YEAH RIGHT. This week, Maddie and Jessica share some common misconceptions about "pageant girls" and break down these stereotypes.Catch a new episode of Crowned & Dangerous every other Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spreaker, iHeart Radio, Spotify, and more. Subscribe, rate, and review! Don't forget to follow along on Facebook and Instagram at @crownedanddangerous and slide into our DMs, or email us at crownedanddangerouspodcast@gmail.com. We love hearing from you!
Miss America 2.0 made its way onto national television and we have mixed feelings. Jessica and Maddie re-cap the 2019 Miss America Competition, discussing their favorite contestants, performances, and spilling the tea on the overall telecast and new format.Catch a new episode of Crowned & Dangerous every other Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spreaker, iHeart Radio, Spotify, and more. Subscribe, rate, and review! Don't forget to follow along on Facebook and Instagram at @crownedanddangerous and slide into our DMs. We love hearing from you!
The Miss America Organization has gone through some big, controversial changes in the past year. From the resignation of CEO Sam Haskell to Chairwoman Gretchen Carlson taking over and dropping the swimsuit competition, there's a lot to discuss. Join Maddie and Jess as they share their thoughts on where the future of MAO is headed. Follow along on Instagram and Facebook at @crownedanddangerous.
Meet Jessica and Maddie, two 20-somethings who have had their fair share of pageant experience. Take a peek at the pageant industry as Jess and Maddie speak candidly about their time in the Miss America Organization and beyond. Join them bi-weekly wherever you get your podcasts and be sure to follow them on Instagram and Facebook at @crownedanddangerous.
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