You’re Not On Dancing With The Stars Are You?

September 3, 2026

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Connor Sweeney, co-host of Brooke and Connor Make A Podcast, has been cast on the upcoming season of Dancing with the Stars. The news is broken to his co-host Brooke Averick live on the podcast, and her reaction is immediate disbelief, excitement, and a slightly anxious realization that her co-host is now, by definition, a star. The conversation, which also includes listener advice segments and sponsor reads, revolves entirely around Connor’s journey into the competition, his mindset, and the surreal nature of the opportunity.

The Invitation and the Mindset

Connor explains that there was no audition process. The invitation came through a phone call after a series of logistical discussions about travel and scheduling. He describes the moment he realized what was happening: “It was a little bit in the talks… we were chatting about travel and scheduling and things, and then if you remember right, I was shooting a new lead in New York… and now I live in LA.” The transition from stand-up comedian to reality dance competitor was abrupt. He notes that there was no formal onboarding—no packet or lanyard saying “you’re on Dancing with the Stars.” He simply showed up, got mic’d, and started rehearsing. “It took a second for it to be like, ‘Oh, we’re doing this, and this is the real one,’” he says, contrasting it with a previous experience on a smaller show.

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What you'll learn

1 Timestamped Outline
2 (00:24) **Sponsor Transition & Capsule Wardrobe Talk** - Brooke and Connor discuss Quince sweaters and the appeal of quality, long-lasting clothing
3 (03:05) **Jack Antonoff Misattribution & Self-Deprecation** - Connor discovers "Edge of the Earth" is by The Beaches, not Bleachers, and a flight attendant calls him out for calling himself stupid
4 (06:17) **The Big Reveal: Connor Is on Dancing With the Stars** - Brooke drops the bombshell that Connor has been cast on the show, and he explains how it happened
5 (08:13) **Rehearsal Life & Physical Demands** - Connor describes three to four hour daily rehearsals and the intensity of learning ballroom dance
6 (09:43) **Star Status & Fan Base Power** - Brooke argues that being on the show officially makes Connor a star and that their audience will be a voting powerhouse
7 (11:07) **Live TV Nerves & Performance Mindset** - Connor explains why live television doesn't scare him but missing a step does

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Guests on this episode

Brooke Averick

Show Notes

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Chapters:

0:00 Passing Down To Our Kin

3:08 Sorry I’m So Stupid

6:20 Papa’s On DWTS!

8:15 Dancing With Rylee

10:15 Being Earnest On Live TV

15:10