Reality Life with Kate Casey

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.

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July 18, 2025 46 mins

Dana Bowling to break down this week’s biggest Bravo headlines, including Scheana Shay’s memoir bombshell, Jax Taylor’s announcement he’s leaving The Valley, Denise Richards’ divorce from Aaron Phypers, and the affair that shocked the internet. 

  

  

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Ari Mark and Phil Lott, the executive producers and directors of Amy Bradley Is Missing, a haunting new three-part true crime docuseries streaming on Netflix. 

  

Amy Lynn Bradley was a 23-year-old recent college graduate from Chesterfield County, Virginia, on a family cruise aboard Royal Caribbean’s Rhapsody of the Seas when she vanished without a trace in the early hours of March 24, 1998. She had been trave...

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Journalist and author Amy Odell discusses her critically acclaimed biography Anna: The Biography, an unflinching and meticulously researched portrait of Anna Wintour, one of the most powerful women in fashion. Odell shares what it was like to interview more than 250 sources — from Wintour’s childhood friends to industry insiders — to understand the drive, ambition, and mystique behind the longtime Vogue editor-in-chief.&nb...

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In 1995, rising TV news anchor Jodi Huisentruit disappeared from her Iowa apartment just before dawn, leaving behind signs of a violent abduction. Her case quickly became one of the nation’s most haunting unsolved mysteries. Now, 30 years later, “Her Last Broadcast: The Abduction of Jodi Huisentruit” follows a major break that reenergized the case, sparked by a 2022 “20/20” episode, which led to a tip from one of Jodi’s cl...

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Kate discusses what to watch this week including Amy Bradley is Missing (Netflix), Billy Joel: And So It Goes (HBO), Her Last Broadcast: The Abduction of Jodi Huisentruit (Hulu), Trainwreck: Balloon Boy (Netflix), and Surf Girls: International (Amazon Prime Video). 

  

  

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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...

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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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July 9, 2025 62 mins

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...

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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...

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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, ...

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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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