Barely Famous

This week Kail is joined by Lincoln & Lux and things get...hilarious.

What started as a fun conversation about sports and what life is like at their ages turns into the ultimate roast of Kail. Just when you think you get a break from laughing Lux's one liners through you for a loop! From sports trivia to conversations about what they hope to do in the future this episode has it all.

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On this episode of Barely Famous, Kail sits down with Elle Bee a creator who’s been in her orbit for years—friend, foe, and everything in between.

They talk about what it’s really like to build a platform around reality TV, how “tea” pages get sources, and why the internet’s obsession with dragging people can turn toxic fast. From the messy ethics of misinformation to the way audiences reward negativity, the conversation tu...

In this episode of Barely Famous, Kail sits down with Victoria Smith, a domestic violence survivor turned “survivor life coach” who now helps women rebuild after they’ve gotten out. What starts as a conversation about leaving unsafe relationships quickly expands into the parts people don’t always talk about: the long-term impact on confidence, identity, finances, parenting and why “just leave” is rarely that simple.

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Welcome back to a rare solo episode of Barely Famous Podcast. Kail is kicking off 2026 in full “Controversial Kail is back” mode. This one starts as a life update, but quickly turns into an honest look at how things shift when you’re parenting kids in very different stages, juggling multiple co-parenting dynamics, and trying to keep your peace without pretending everything is neat and tidy.

Kail opens up about the reality o...

On this week’s episode of Barely Famous, Kail sits down with Rei Clarke- the TikTok/IG creator known for breaking down reality TV chaos in real time. Kail asks the questions people actually want answered: where “tea” comes from, how you fact-check in a world of rumors, and what separates reporting from opinion.

It’s funny and unfiltered, but also surprisingly thoughtful especially when they get into internet accountability,...

On this episode of Barely Famous, Kail sits down with her best friend Emily Fortner, the one you’ve seen in the background of real life: school drop-offs, kids’ sports, Book Club, and all the in-between moments that don’t make the highlight reel. Just two moms reflecting on how a real friendship forms, grows, and becomes family.

They get into the invisible work: what it’s actually like to be a teacher carrying other people’...

On this episode of Barely Famous Kail sits down with Dover, Delaware entrepreneur Bobby Jones the owner of Brightside for a raw conversation about what it really looks like to rebuild a life when your starting line is nowhere near everyone else’s.

Bobby opens up about growing up in poverty, navigating foster care, and how early decisions can shape the way you see yourself for years. We talk about the mindset shifts that hel...

COFFEE CONVOS: “Stability Is The New Success” - In this episode, Kail and Lindsie dive deep into the changing definitions of success, prioritizing peace and stability over chaos. They share on whether a cheater can truly be reformed, the exhausting nature of maintaining fake friendships to avoid conflict, and the emotional struggle of being a twin mom. Plus, they explore the difficulty of maintaining privacy while living i...

This week on Barely Famous, Kail sits down with someone who’s been part of her kids’ world for years, coach, mentor, former college standout, and NFL athlete - Jamal Merrell

What starts as a conversation about youth sports quickly turns into something much deeper.

From growing up in Delaware and navigating family loss, to chasing big dreams at Rutgers and getting the call from the NFL, Jamal opens up about the highs, the set...

In this milestone birthday episode, Kail sits down with her son Elliott as he turns 16 for an honest, thoughtful conversation about growing up and stepping into a new phase of life.

They talk about responsibility, independence, and the pressures that start to feel very real at this age, along with navigating identity, boundaries, and self-confidence. The episode explores the parent-teen dynamic from both perspectives, touch...

Kail sits down with Larry Normile owner of Artistic Additions in Dover, Delaware for a conversation that starts with tattooing and turns into something so much bigger. Larry opens up about learning to tattoo as a teenager, how tattoo culture has changed over the years, and why he’s passionate about shifting the judgment people still carry around visible ink.

The heart of the episode is Larry’s groundbreaking work inside...

This week on Barely Famous, Kail talks to Sarah Turney, a true crime advocate and host of Voices for Justice, to discuss the heartbreaking disappearance of her sister, Alyssa Turney. Sarah reflects on her family’s complicated history, her father’s troubling behavior, and her relentless fight for justice. She also shares how she rose to prominence on TikTok and uses her platform to advocate for unsolved cases, turning trage...

This week on Barely Famous, Kail talks to Freida McFadden, the author behind thrillers like The Housemaid and The Boyfriend. She reveals the secrets behind crafting her signature plot twists and shares the struggle of balancing dual careers as a physician and writer. Freida also gives listeners an inside scoop on her books being adapted for film and TV. Plus, she reads some hilariously mean reviews of her satirical novella...

Kail is joined by Alessandra for an unfiltered catch-up that somehow starts with joking about making a song, and quickly spirals into… everything. They talk about why 2025 felt so heavy, how burnout and the state of the world can kill creativity, and what it’s like having strong opinions online while trying to protect your peace.

They also get into feminism, “opinions” vs. basic human rights, and the complicated pressure ar...

In this episode of Barely Famous, I’m sitting down with my sister Mikaila for the very first time on the podcast, and it’s the raw, complicated sister story that so many of you have asked for but also the one I wasn’t sure I was ready to tell. We talk about how she found out I even existed, the Facebook friend requests her mom made her delete, and how the adults in our lives couldn’t get their shit together enough for us t...

On this episode of Barely Famous Kail sits down with author Layne Fargo, writer of The Favorites, They Never Learn, and Temper, to talk toxic women, ambition, and why being an “unlikable” female character is actually the goal.

They get into the dark, figure-skating drama of The Favorites (inspired by the Tonya Harding/Nancy Kerrigan scandal), full-cast audiobooks and what it really takes to keep writing after 100+ agent rej...

This week on Barely Famous, Kail sits down with internet personality Trisha Paytas. Trisha opens up about her unique experiences with fame, from viral moments to the joys and challenges of motherhood, all while balancing her personal life with a massive online following. They dive into Trisha’s past controversies, her favorite pop culture moments, and the journey of self-growth that has shaped who she is today.

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Delaware-born linebacker Debo Williams joins Kail this week to talk honest, unfiltered life after football, chasing the NFL dream, and becoming a 23-year-old tech entrepreneur. From growing up in Smyrna, grinding his way from an under-recruited high school athlete to the University of Delaware and then transferring to play SEC football at the University of South Carolina, Debo breaks down what college recruiting actually l...

In today's episode Kail sits down with the Dude Dads for a candid, funny, and unexpectedly tender catch-up that hits everything from joining the “dead dads club,” visiting her estranged father before he passed, and what closure actually feels like. Tom and Jerry open up about losing their dads, addiction in the family, and why the first holidays without someone you love can wreck you.They swap stories about fatherhood, lin...