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Investigative journalist Bill Lobdell joins Kate to discuss the rise and controversy surrounding Paul and Jan Crouch, founders of Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN). 

Paul, born in Missouri in 1934 to Pentecostal missionary parents, was an early radio enthusiast, while Jan, raised in Alabama in a strict religious household, brought a rebellious, charismatic energy to their partnership. After marrying in 1957 and moving to Los Angeles, they joined Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker to launch TBN in 1973 as a small, six-hours-a-night Christian station that would grow into the largest religious network in the world, reaching more than 175 countries. Thr...

Kate is joined by B from Bravo and Cocktails for a deep dive into the Summer House scandal and the cast dynamics on Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. 

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Kate is joined by Chris DeRosa, reality TV producer and co-host of the Fixing Famous People podcast, to hilariously break down the latest season of The Real Housewives of Rhode Island on Bravo. Together, they dive into standout moments, cast dynamics, and what’s making this new installment a must-watch. 

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Donielle Showvay is featured in “The Bible Study Kidnapper,” Episode 3 of Season 1 of Betrayal: Secrets & Lies. In the episode, she describes the collapse of her seemingly stable life with her husband, Chad Schipper, the father of her six children, after his shocking 2017 arrest for the kidnapping and extortion of an elderly couple. Showvay reflects on how early red flags in their marriage gradually grew into secrecy, financial strain, and emotional distance, ultimately exposing a double life that shattered her sense of reality. She also speaks candidly about the aftermath of the betrayal, including the emotional toll on her and her children...

Television producer and Reality with the King host Carlos King joins Kate to break down the season finale of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. From major confrontations to unresolved tensions, Kate and Carlos dive deep into the biggest moments, what worked (and what didn’t), and where the franchise goes from here. Carlos brings his insider perspective from years in reality TV, offering sharp analysis on casting, production choices, and the dynamics shaping this season. 

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Kate discusses what to watch this week including Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Reunion (Bravo), Untold: The Shooting at Hawthorne Hill (Netflix), Betrayal: Secrets & Lies (Hulu), Lainey Wilson: Keepin’ Country Cool (Netflix), and 48 Hrs: Escape From Chernobyl – HBO Max. 

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Sally Martell grew up believing she knew her family story, until a DNA test changed everything. 

In this episode, Sally shares the shocking discovery that the man who raised her was not her biological father. Instead, her DNA revealed something even more unexpected: her biological father was her father’s best friend, someone she had known her entire life. 

Sally opens up about the emotional impact of this revelation, how it reshaped her understanding of her childhood, and the complex layers of family, loyalty, and identity that followed. 

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Sarah Galli, host of Andy’s Girls, joins Kate to break down the latest in the Summer House scandal and dish on The Real Housewives of Rhode Island. A Rhode Island native, Sarah offers an insider’s perspective on the state’s culture, cities, and larger-than-life cast of characters, and explains why this franchise is already shaping up to be a hit. 

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Gabrielle Vega, the central figure in The Predator of Seville, a Netflix docuseries that explores the allegations against a tour guide embedded in Spain’s study abroad system, and the young women who say he exploited that trust. Vega’s fight for justice helped uncover a pattern of abuse and sparked a reckoning across international student programs. 

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Christine Marie, cult psychology expert, joins me to discuss Netflix’s Trust Me: The False Prophet. 

This four-part docuseries follows Christine and her husband, videographer Tolga Katas, as they embed themselves in the FLDS community in Short Creek, a town straddling the Utah-Arizona border long associated with fundamentalist Mormonism. What begins as an effort to support a fractured community in the wake of leader Warren Jeffs’ imprisonment turns into something far more dangerous. 

As they gain the trust of Samuel Bateman, a self-proclaimed prophet who rises to power after Jeffs, Christine and Tolga b...

Patricia Gillespie, director of SkyKing, a Hulu documentary about the 2018 case of Richard “Beebo” Russell, a Horizon Air ground service agent who stole and flew a commercial plane before crashing it. The film goes beyond the incident itself, exploring Russell’s personal life, mental health, and the unexpected public reaction that followed. Through interviews with those who knew him and never-before-heard air traffic control audio, it offers a deeper look at the man behind the headlines. 

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Kate discusses what to watch this week including Ronaldinho: The One and Only (Netflix), Jerry West: The Logo (Prime Video), The Dark Wizard (HBO), Sky King (Hulu), Boy Band Confidential (ID), and Noah Kahan: Out of Body (Netflix). 

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At age 48, Michele Hufnagel took an AncestryDNA test on a whim, never expecting it would completely reshape her understanding of who she was. The results revealed a life-altering truth: the man she believed was her father wasn’t biologically related to her. 

In this episode, Michele shares the emotional journey that followed, grappling with shock, identity, and long-held family narratives. What began as confusion and uncertainty transformed into a determined search for answers, and a very happy ending. 

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Brian Moylan, best-selling author and Director of the fictional Real Housewives Institute, joins Kate to discuss the Summer House scandal, The Valley, and Real Housewives fights and glam squads. 

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Liz Gately, the creator and executive producer of Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County, discusses the making of the MTV show in conjunction with Roku’s The Reunion: Laguna Beach. The two-hour reunion special brings back the original cast. 

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Clayton Echard discusses his experience at the center of a shocking alleged fertility/paternity fraud case, now explored in the investigative podcast Love Trapped. He details how a brief encounter spiraled into a years-long legal and emotional battle involving false pregnancy claims, public scrutiny, and ultimately criminal charges against the accuser. 

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Danny Pellegrino, host of the Everything Iconic podcast, joins Kate to discuss the Real Housewives of Rhode Island premiere and this week’s episode of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. 

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Kate discusses what to watch this week including The Predator of Seville (Netflix), Untold: Chess Mates (Netflix), Trust Me: The False Prophet (Netflix), and The Reunion: Laguna Beach (Roku). 

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Kate sits down with three-time Emmy Award–winning director, producer, interviewer, and writer Adam Wilkenfeld to discuss his unconventional path from journalism and documentary storytelling into the world of unscripted television. Adam shares how a chance opportunity to create a “sizzle reel” led to producing hit series like Slobby’s World (Netflix) and Timber Kings (HGTV Canada), as well as his experiences leading productions of all sizes across the globe. They also explore how his childhood abroad shaped his perspective, the art of compelling storytelling, and why he created Showrilly, a platform designed to give creators greater access, visibility, and control in...

Drita D’Avanzo first rose to prominence on VH1’s Mob Wives, the 2011 breakout series following women connected to organized crime. As the wife of Lee D’Avanzo, who spent years in prison, her story reflected the realities of family life shaped by incarceration. Known for her strength and directness, she became one of the show’s most memorable figures. She now appears on House of Villains on Peacock. In this episode, Drita discusses her time on Mob Wives, the emotional impact of incarceration, trust, and how she’s helped other women find their strength. 

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Kate speaks with People Magazine senior editor Dave Quinn about his exclusive post-prison interview with former Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star Jen Shah. They break down what Jen is saying now, what led to her prison sentence, and how her story fits into the broader Housewives universe. Plus, they dig into this week’s headlines surrounding West Wilson and Amanda Batula on Summer House. 

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This episode breaks down the unfolding Summer House controversy involving Amanda Batula and West Wilson, focusing on their public statement, the fan reaction, and what it reveals about modern reality TV scandal management. Kate also discusses why you should watch the premiere episode of The Valley on Bravo. 

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Evan Hayes, producer of the Netflix documentary The Truth and Tragedy of Moriah Wilson, an intimate and deeply moving portrait of rising cycling star Moriah “Mo” Wilson. The film goes beyond the headlines of her shocking 2022 murder to explore who Mo truly was—a driven athlete, beloved daughter and friend, and vibrant young woman on the cusp of greatness—while also examining the devastating impact of her loss on those who loved her. Through this conversation, we unpack the making of the documentary, the emotional weight of telling this story, and how the film ultimately becomes not just about tragedy, bu...

Kate discusses what to watch this week including Real Housewives of Rhode Island (Bravo), Rory McIlroy: The Masters Wait (Prime Video), Untold: The Shooting at Hawthorne Hill (Netflix), The Valley (Bravo), and Made for March (Paramount+). 

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Betrayal: Secrets & Lies is an ABC News Studios true-crime docuseries inspired by the hit podcast, delving into shocking stories of infidelity, hidden double lives, and profound deception. Each season centers on a different case, revealing how a seemingly devoted partner or family man is ultimately exposed as a predator, forcing those closest to him to confront devastating truths and life-altering secrets. 

In the first episode, Andrea Gunning of Glass Entertainment and Tina Maia, whose story anchors the series, bring to light a deeply disturbing case that has already gripped audiences in podcast form and now on Hulu. T...

Attorneys Bryan Freedman and Mark Geragos break down the legal fallout surrounding the sudden cancellation of The Bachelorette, examining potential liability, contractual obligations, and what this unprecedented move could mean for the future of reality television. 

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Kate is joined by former Bachelor producer Michael Carroll, who pulls back the curtain on one of reality TV’s most iconic franchises. With years of firsthand experience behind the scenes, Michael shares a candid and insightful look at how The Bachelor is actually made—from casting and story production to the realities of filming and editing. 

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Chris Farah is a comedian, writer, theatre artist, and pop culture connoisseur. In this episode, we dive into the wild world of reality TV, including 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days, 90 Day: The Single Life, and Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. 

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Ronnie Karam from the Watch What Crappens podcast joins Kate to break down the latest in reality TV. They dive into The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Southern Charm, Summer House, and Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. 

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Kate discusses what to watch this week including Love Overboard (Hulu), The Parisian Agency: Exclusive Properties (Netflix), Homicide: New York (Netflix), and BTS: The Return (Netflix). 

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Corre Larkin is a home-cook content creator known for her authentic, approachable cooking videos and her beautifully curated collection of vintage home goods. With a distinct eye for detail and a deep love of food and entertaining, she has built a loyal and highly engaged social media following by inviting viewers into her kitchen—and her world. 

In this episode, Corre shares her unconventional career path, beginning with her work in IT recruitment and later transitioning into the defense industry. While those roles may seem far removed from her current life, they ultimately laid the foundat...

Brian Murphy is the director of Dirty Rotten Scandals: The Price Is Right, a two-part documentary series on E!. The film reframes the iconic game show, shifting its image from a cheerful daytime staple to a far darker story behind the scenes. It centers on allegations from former models (“Barker’s Beauties”), producers, and staff, who share their accounts of what they say was really happening off camera. 

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Kate breaks down the ongoing Taylor Frankie Paul saga, from her rise in MomTok and the swinging scandal that inspired The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, to her 2023 arrest and the shocking twist of her being cast as The Bachelorette. This is all now complicated by a new domestic violence investigation that has halted production on her show. 

Podcast host Taria Faison joins Kate to unpack the serious legal case against Real Housewives of Potomac star Wendy Osefo and her husband Eddie, including the alleged staged burglary, 16 charges with multiple felonies, and the latest updates as the ca...

James Lee Hernandez and Brian Lazarte, co-directors of Born to Bowl, a five-part HBO Original documentary series on HBO and Max. The series chronicles five PBA Tour stars—Kyle Troup, Anthony Simonsen, EJ Tackett, Cameron Crowe, and Jason Belmonte—as they battle for titles, prize money, and respect on professional bowling’s biggest stage. 

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Kate speaks with Sara Enright, executive producer of Netflix’s Dynasty: The Murdochs, a docuseries that follows the Murdoch family’s behind-the-scenes succession battle as Rupert Murdoch’s adult children compete for control of his powerful global media empire. Drawing on thousands of internal documents, emails, and text messages, the series examines the extraordinary story behind one of the most influential and controversial families in modern media. 

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Kate discusses what to watch this week including The Bachelorette (ABC), Born to Bowl (HBO), Jury Duty Presents: The Company Retreat (Prime Video), and Meal Ticket (Prime Video). 

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Reality TV producer and Fixing Famous People podcast co-host Chris DeRosa joins Kate to discuss the reunion episode of Love is Blind season 10, which follows singles from Ohio.  

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David Sussillo is a neuroscientist, technologist, and author of Emergence: A Memoir of Boyhood, Computation, and the Mysteries of Mind. Kate first met David when they were classmates at the Milton Hershey School in Hershey, Pennsylvania. 

David has made a career at the cutting edge of neuroscience and technology, yet his path there was anything but a straight line. Born to drug-addicted parents in New Mexico, he navigated a childhood marked by violence and neglect. But a seed was planted at the unlikeliest of places—the local arcade. 

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Rowan Deacon, director of the three-part Apple TV+ docuseries Twisted Yoga, follows a group of young yoga students from around the world who are drawn to the ancient practice in search of peace and purpose, only to fall under the influence of reclusive Romanian guru Gregorian Bivolaru, leader of an international network of tantric yoga schools. As some begin to fear they’ve joined a cult, they uncover Bivolaru’s troubling past, including allegations that he summoned select female students to his Paris apartment for private “initiations.” Now facing charges in France, including human trafficking, kidnapping, and rape, which he denies, Bi...

Whitner Slagsvol is a Charleston-based attorney, entrepreneur, and new cast member on Southern Charm Season 11. In this episode, Whitner discusses his long-standing friendships with several members of the cast, including relationships that go back years before the show. He also offers insight into what viewers don’t always see on screen, including how the cast interacts when cameras aren’t rolling and how real-life friendships intersect with the dynamics of reality television. 

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