Reality Life with Kate Casey
Daily podcast about unscripted television. Kate Casey interviews the talent, producers, and directors of reality shows, documentaries, and docuseries. Saturday episodes tell incredible person stories.
Episodes
Kate explores the devastating Texas Hill Country floods and their heartbreaking impact on beloved summer camps along the Guadalupe River. She’s joined by her friend Stacy Connor, a reality television casting director and former Camp Mystic camper. Also featured are Keli Rabon and her son Braeden Davis, who shares what happened when he and his brother Brock were attending Camp La Junta as the floodwaters rose.
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Super Bowl champion and longtime NFL analyst Phil Simms joins Kate to break down the Netflix docuseries Quarterback, now in its second season. They discuss what it takes to play the most demanding position in professional sports—from mental preparation to physical endurance and leadership under pressure. Phil shares stories from his own career, insights on how the game has evolved, and his take on the three featured quarte...
Matt Anderson, co-founder of Purveyors of Pop and one of the masterminds behind The Real Housewives of Miami. Matt takes us behind the curtain of the hit Bravo series, sharing how the show was brought back, the evolution of its cast, and what makes Miami’s franchise unique.
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Chris DeRosa joins Kate to discuss Bachelor in Paradise, a reality dating show that brings together former contestants from The Bachelor and The Bachelorette—typically fan favorites, villains, or memorable personalities—who didn’t find love on their original seasons.
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In 2005, George Smith mysteriously disappeared overboard from a Royal Caribbean cruise ship under unclear circumstances, sparking widespread attention and a complex investigation. Kate speaks with George Rivkind, maritime attorney and legal counsel for the Smith family. They discuss the details of the disappearance, the legal challenges involved, and the family’s ongoing pursuit of answers and justice in this unresolved ma...
Kate discusses what to watch this week including Big Brother (CBS), Real Housewives of Orange County (Bravo), One Night in Idaho (Amazon Prime), Building the Band (Netflix), Bachelor in Paradise (ABC), and Quarterback (Netflix).
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Two years ago, a surprising AncestryDNA result changed everything for Kate Kaput. At 38 years old, she discovered she had two half-sisters living just blocks away — a revelation that unveiled a decades-old family secret: she was conceived via sperm donor.
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Kate is joined by pop culture journalist and Real Housewives expert Gibson Johns to break down the 8 defining archetypes of Housewives across all franchises. From the Queen Bee to the Floater, the Sidekick to the Villain, they discuss which women fall into each category, how these roles shift over time, and why certain dynamics continue to captivate viewers. Whether you're a Bravo superfan or a casual viewer, this conversa...
Criminal defense attorney Julia Jayne joins Kate to discuss two major developments in high-profile criminal cases.
First, the verdict in the trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs — a mixed decision that acquitted him of racketeering and sex trafficking, but convicted him on two Mann Act charges. Then, a look at the latest in the Bryan Kohberger case. Accused of the 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students, ...
Litigation attorney David Weinstein returns to break down the closing arguments in the Sean Combs trial. He walks us through the key moments from both the prosecution and defense, what the jury will likely consider, and what could happen next.
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Kate is joined by Chris DeRosa to break down the second half of America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders on Netflix. They also dive into the latest headlines surrounding The Golden Bachelor on ABC, including some bizarre new comments from lead Mel Owens.
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Kate discusses what to watch this week including Attack on London: Hunting The 7/7 Bombers (Netflix), Dear Ms.: A Revolution in Print (HBO), The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys, and Real Housewives of Miami (Bravo).
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Christina Bryan is a genetic and family investigator who is an expert at finding lost relatives. She often helps adopted or donor-conceived clients identify and connect with their biological families. She also helps individuals conclusively confirm or deny paternity.
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Kate discusses Real Housewives of Miami this week on Bravo, and My Mom Jayne on HBO.
My Mom Jayne is an HBO documentary film directed by Mariska Hargitay, focusing on her mother, actress Jayne Mansfield. It explores Jayne Mansfield's life and legacy through the lens of her daughter, Mariska Hargitay, who was only three years old when her mother died.
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Ines Novačić, director of Born to Be Viral: The Real Life of Kidfluencers on Freeform and Hulu, a 6-part docuseries which pulls back the ring light on the world of kidfluencers — children who become social media stars before they can even spell “algorithm.” The series follows three families navigating fame, finances, and filters.
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Tam O’Shaughnessy, longtime partner of astronaut Sally Ride and executive producer of the groundbreaking Disney+ documentary Sally, alongside Lauren Cioffi, producer of the film. Together, they open up about the making of this intimate portrait of America’s first woman in space — exploring Sally’s incredible achievements, her passion for STEM education, and the deeply personal story of her 27-year relationship with Tam tha...
Kate discusses five must-watch documentaries that explore the stories behind notorious scammers and con artists. She also explains how to identify the warning signs of a potential “Dirty John”—those subtle red flags that can help protect you from deception.
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Kate discusses what to watch this week including My Mom Jayne (HBO), The Many Deaths of Nora Dolmasso (Netflix), Match Me Abroad (TLC), and Born to be Viral: The Real Lives of Kidfluencers (Freeform).
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Kate met Jo Piazza through her friend Megan, though she had long admired Jo’s work in both print and digital media. Jo is an acclaimed journalist, bestselling author, and host of the podcast Under the Influence with Jo Piazza, where she explores the intersection of motherhood, media, and capitalism.
Her latest novel, Everyone Is Lying to You, is a “tradwife murder mystery” — a psychological suspense thrill...
Chris DeRosa joins Kate to discuss Season 2 of America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. The series continues to follow the journey of the DCC squad, from auditions to the NFL season. This season focuses on the push for pay equity, featuring veteran leaders stepping into new roles and comeback stories.
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