Aftermath: Life After Reality TV

In this episode of Aftermath: Life After Reality TV, Kat and Tryton welcome comedian Julie Scoggins, known for her appearance on Last Comic Standing, for a candid conversation about finding success, staying authentic, and building a career that lasts beyond the spotlight. Julie shares her journey from performing in comedy clubs to reaching a national audience, opening up about the challenges of br...

In this special bonus episode of Aftermath: Life After Reality TV, the mic flips. You’ve already gotten to know Kat, now it’s time to meet co host Tryton Landsiedel. Kat steps into the interviewer seat as Tryton opens up about his own story, sharing the experiences, perspectives, and defining moments that shaped him both on and off the mic. From personal growth to career pivots, this conversation...

In this episode of Aftermath: Life After Reality TV, Kat and Tryton welcome Sarah Potenza from Season 8 of The Voice and America's Got Talent for a powerful conversation about identity, resilience, and life after the stage. Sarah shares her journey from working musician to national television powerhouse, opening up about the emotional highs of performing for millions and the challenges that come w...

In this episode of Aftermath: Life After Reality TV, Kat and Tryton welcome Lauren Jean from Season 1 of Million Dollar Secret on Netflix for an honest conversation about secrecy, strategy, and life after the spotlight. Lauren opens up about stepping into a competition built on suspicion and psychological pressure, and what it felt like to carry the weight of hidden information while the world wat...

In this episode of Aftermath: Life After Reality TV, Kat and Tryton welcome Christopher Straub, Top 5 finalist from Season 6 of Project Runway, for a vibrant and heartfelt conversation about creativity, identity, and building a life beyond the runway. Christopher shares his journey from small town Minnesota designer to national television fan favorite, opening up about the pressure of designing un...

Tryton and Kat welcome Nicole Aufderhar, finalist from The Great American Baking Show, for an honest conversation about identity, pressure, and life after the tent. Nicole shares her journey from small-town baker to reality TV contestant, opening up about the emotional highs and lows of auditioning, intense preparation, and the sudden shift that comes with public attention. She reflects on navigat...

In this episode of Aftermath: Life After Reality TV, we sit down with Holly Hoffman, fourth-place finalist from Survivor: Nicaragua, motivational speaker, author, and mother, for an honest conversation about identity, resilience, and life after the cameras stop rolling. Holly opens up about her portrayal on Survivor, the weight of public perception, and the emotional crash that can follow reality...

In our debut episode, Tryton sits down with co-host and first guest, Kat Perkins: singer, performer, founder of the Rising Star Foundation, and Season 6 The Voice finalist. Together, we dive into what happens after the spotlight: the emotional crash, the pressure to keep up, the unexpected doors that open, and the parts of the journey no camera ever shows. Learn more about Kat at www.katperkinsmus...

Kat Perkins and Tryton Landsiedel launch their podcast exploring the world beyond reality TV. Listen as they delve into the experiences of reality television stars after their time in the spotlight. It features interviews with former contestants as they share their journeys, challenges, and the impact of fame on their personal lives. They explore themes such as identity, mental health, and the oft...