Barely Famous

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...

This week Kail sits down with Jazmin Knighton from MTV’s My Super Sweet 16 for a raw, 20-years-later conversation that goes way beyond the glitz and the glam. Jazmin opens up about being adopted as a teen , reconnecting with biological family, how reality TV edited her voice, and the fallout of internet comments before social media exploded. They unpack foster-care failures, sibling resentment, breaking generational cycles...

Kail sits down with Jemmye Carroll from The Real World & The Challenge for the reality-TV convo we’ve waited years to make happen. They get real about how early fame shaped their lives, grief, and why Jemmye chose to keep her relationships offline. Jemmye breaks down Challenge casting, why she walked away, and which shows she would do next . Kail and Jemmye compare Teen Mom vs. Challenge pressures, talk exit strategies...

Kail sits down with Dr. Sarah Hensley; social psychologist, researcher, and “Love Doc” to break down attachment styles in real life: secure, anxious, dismissive-avoidant, and fearful-avoidant. They dig into how early childhood shapes adult relationships, the anxious/avoidant dance, and what it actually takes to move toward a secure attachment style . If you’ve ever wondered “why do I pick the same partners?” or “can people...

Lucy Score; indie romance powerhouse joins Barely Famous for her first in-person pod to talk pen names, slow-burn swoon, and building a publishing empire from the ground up. We get the adorable origin of “Lucy,” how a self-published book hit #1 on Amazon, and the role Mr. Lucy plays running the business so she can write.

Lucy talks about her brand-new series starter Story of My Life. We dig into writing sprints, why she onl...

Two weeks after meeting her dad for only the second time in her life, Kail got the call that he had passed away. In this emotional episode of Barely Famous, Kail sits down with Kristen to talk about grief, estranged parents, and finding closure after years of distance. Kail opens up about what it’s like to lose a parent you barely knew, navigating complicated family relationships, and processing complicated grief, the kind...

Daphne Woolsoncroft true-crime podcaster and debut thriller author joins Barely Famous to talk about Night Watcher, her chilling new novel about a Portland radio host who receives a terrifying on-air call that dredges up a serial killer from her past. Daphne shares how years of researching cases for Going West shaped her victim-first approach, why she spotlights lesser-known and BIPOC stories, and how her own family traged...

Your favorite duo is back together again wreaking havoc. Kail and Matt open up about the loneliness that comes with fame, Matt spills all the tea on his throuple situation and the messy realities behind viral moments. They also talk touring, new music, and how performing became their lifeline. Listen for savage honesty, big laughs, and moments that prove growth isn’t always tidy.

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Bestselling thriller author Noelle Ihli joins Kail to talk about her viral BookTok hits—Such Quiet Girls, Ask for Andrea, None Left to Tell, Run on Red, and Room for Rent. We dig into Noelle’s journey growing up Mormon in Idaho, leaving the church, and finding her voice as a full-time writer. She shares the real cases that inspire her novels; from the Mountain Meadows Massacre (1857) to the Chowchilla school-bus kidnapping...

Here for the chaos you didn’t know you needed. On this Barely Famous episode, Kail links up with Tracy DiMarco and Jessica Romano of Bad Examples to spill on Jerseylicious days, how “produced” reality really was, mom-life double standards, breakups (yes THAT breakup) and their pizza-review alter egos Two Girls, One Slice. We also touch on the Glitter & Greed/Lisa Frank drama , rebuilding after brand heartbreak, and a s...

This week Kail sits down with creator and recovery counselor Jordy Cray for a candid Teen Mom deep dive you won’t hear anywhere else. They unpack Jordy’s first-time appearance on Teen Mom: The Next Chapter and Jordy’s honest take on Teen Mom dads; past and present. Kail opens up about leaving the show, why streaming may be the franchise’s future, and how growing up on reality TV shaped her life.

Jordy also shares his sobrie...

In this powerful episode Kail sits down with Amanda Knox for an intimate, emotional, and eye opening conversation about her wrongful conviction, the unwavering support of her family, and the lasting impact of trauma. Amanda opens up about the hidden struggles that weren't covered in the media, how her parents banded together to fight for her, the deep scars left on her siblings, and the complicated journey of rebuilding re...

Today Kail sits down with former Bachelorette Katie Thurston to talk sex positivity, life after The Bachelor, and her stand-up comedy journey. Katie opens up about her stage 4 breast cancer diagnosis, navigating IVF and surrogacy, and how her husband has supported her through it all. This candid conversation covers reality TV, women’s health, consent, and finding strength through humor and vulnerability.

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Bestselling thriller author Samantha Downing joins Kail Lowry to talk plot twists, messy marriages, and creating characters you love to hate. Known for My Lovely Wife, He Started It, A Twisted Love Story, and her upcoming 2025 release Too Old for This, Downing reveals how she went from hobby writer to landing a Penguin Random House deal after 12 unpublished books. They discuss early-chapter bombshells, naming unforgettable...

You might know her as Paige from WWE, but Saraya is so much more than that and she’s not holding back. On this episode of Barely Famous, Kail and Saraya dive into everything from her new book Hell In Boots, to surviving the darkest moments of her life in the public eye. She opens up about addiction, trauma, leaked sex tapes, and how WWE literally saved her life. Saraya also talks about her new podcast Rule Breakers; part J...

Content warning: This episode discusses sexual assault, trauma, and abuse.

This week on Barely Famous, Kail speaks with psychologist and former model Kaja Sokola, one of the first women to publicly come forward against Harvey Weinstein. At just 16, Kaja endured assault while navigating the modeling industry alone in NYC. Now, she shares her journey of survival, healing, and advocacy.

Kaja opens up about the trauma, her battl...

Kail sits down with bestselling author Ashley Poston (The Seven Year Slip, The Dead Romantics) to talk about her journey from fanfic writer to BookTok sensation. Ashley opens up about writing through grief, her love for “divorced dad rock,” and how she balances YA and adult romance. Plus, the inspiration behind Sounds Like Love and why her dad keeps dying in her books (he’s fine, promise).

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This week on Barely Famous, Kail chats with Cori Broadus - entrepreneur and daughter of Snoop Dogg about growing up in fame, living with lupus, surviving a stroke, and becoming a first-time mom to a NICU baby. Cori opens up about her mental health journey, her faith, and building her beauty brand, Choc Factory. It’s a raw and powerful convo about resilience, identity, and healing.

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