Barely Famous

This week on Barely Famous, Kail and Kristen catch up on life’s latest developments. Kail shares her summer plans and recounts a surprising first day of school routine that made her reflect on how society often isn’t family-friendly. She also opens up about the criticism she’s faced for leaving relationships, explaining why she believes she became a better mother after walking away from toxic situ...

This week on Barely Famous, Kail sits down with author Valerie Bauerlein to explore her gripping new book, The Devil at His Elbow. They dive deep into the chilling saga of the Murdaugh family, a powerful South Carolina dynasty brought down by corruption, greed, and murder. Together, they discuss the public's fascination with true crime, especially when it involves money and power. Please support t...

This week on Barely Famous, Kail sits down with bestselling author Jodi Picoult to discuss her latest novel, By Any Other Name. Jodi details the fascinating inspiration behind the book, including her exploration of Shakespeare's legacy and the possibility that some of his works may have been authored by women. She candidly addresses the ongoing discrimination against women in the literary world, b...

This week on Barely Famous, Kail chats with New York Times bestselling author T.J. Newman. T.J. opens up about feeling lost in her twenties, her journey from flight attendant to author, and the persistence it took to overcome numerous rejections for her debut book. She shares insights into her writing process, how much of herself she infuses into her characters, and the authors who inspired her. T...

This week on Barely Famous, Kail sits down with New York Times bestselling author Colleen Hoover. Colleen opens up about her battle with imposter syndrome, shares insights into her writing process, and reveals which book was the toughest for her to write. They also discuss the impact social media has had on her career, dive into the upcoming movie adaptation of her novel It Ends with Us, and chat...

This week on Barely Famous, Kail is joined by Chris and Travis Sneath and they share their inspiring journey towards adopting their daughter, Hartley. The Girl Dads explain why they adopted sooner than expected, the difference between going private and using an agency, the frustrating medical rules around pregnancy and the roadblocks they faced as a same-sex couple navigating the adoption process....

This week on Barely Famous, Kail and Kristen dive into episode eight of "Gypsy Rose: Life After Lockup." Kail shares life updates, including dealing with pain and losing her phone at the state fair. They discuss Gypsy Rose’s live session, where she updates her followers on her rhinoplasty, mentions a brother, and reveals where the baby was conceived. Kail and Kristen critique Gypsy's decision to g...

This week on Barely Famous, Kail and Kristen dive into episode seven of "Gypsy Rose: Life After Lockup." Tensions escalate as Gypsy appears ready to move on from her relationship with Ryan, causing rifts within her family. Kail explores Gypsy's reluctance to accept responsibility for the relationship's decline, while they both analyze Gypsy's strong reactions to criticism on social media. The host...

This week on Barely Famous, Kail dives solo into episode six of of "Gypsy Rose: Life After Lockup." Kail expresses her concerns about Gypsy's big pregnancy announcement on social media. Kristy's actions continue to baffle and Kail breaks down the fight Kristy has with Rod. Gypsy seems over the relationship with Ryan at this point and Kail explains why Gypsy is caught in a toxic rebound cycle. Also...

This week on Barely Famous, Kail and Kristen dive into episode five of "Gypsy Rose: Life After Lockup." Kail learns from a listener whether Gypsy was wheelchair-bound while living with Dee Dee. They react to Gypsy revealing she has never experienced an orgasm and has a history of SA. Kail expresses sympathy for Ryan and believes Gypsy is sabotaging their relationship, drawing parallels to her own...

This week on Barely Famous, Kail and Kristen dive into episode four of "Gypsy Rose: Life After Lockup." They discuss the continuity problems in the episode, Gypsy's nightmares, and her tattoo experience. They learn that Gypsy's mom, Dee Dee, was also a victim of Munchausen by proxy. The hosts react to Gypsy visiting Dee Dee's grave and share their thoughts on Gypsy talking to her deceased family m...

This week on Barely Famous, Kail and Kristen dive into episode three of "Gypsy Rose: Life After Lockup." They share their reactions to Gypsy's appearances on The View and Good Morning America, pondering how she handles media pressure so effectively. The discussion shifts to Ryan, exploring his family, job, and the authenticity of his personality. Gypsy's confessions about nightmares of her mother...

This week on Barely Famous, Kail and Kristen dive into episode two of "Gypsy Rose: Life After Lockup." They discuss Gypsy's viral TikTok video, react to her revelations about experimenting with women in prison, and debate whether Ryan comes off as less cringy this episode. Finally, they theorize how much of the show might be staged and share their suspicions about the family's participation. Pleas...

This week on Barely Famous, Kail and Kristen dive into the premiere of "Gypsy Rose: Life After Lockup." They explore the confusing footage of Gypsy's release, share insights on her family dynamics, and discuss the challenges she faces in moving beyond her past. Plus, they give their take on her unusual and cringe-worthy husband. Tune in for a compelling conversation on Gypsy's journey to freedom....

This week on Barely Famous, Kristen returns with much-needed life updates. She shares what she's been up to since her health scare, the importance of getting a second opinion, the tests she still needs, and how the outpouring of support on social media has comforted her. Kail and Kristen also discuss their upcoming vacation plans, including Kail's family trip to Disney World. They dive into the to...

This week, Kail and Tracey Carnazzo talk to the one and only Girthmaster, an OnlyFans creator who recently went viral for revealing his impressive earnings on the platform. Kail and Tracey dive deep to get to know the man behind the viral video. They discuss how he got into the industry, how his work affects his relationships, how his life changed after gaining fame, and whether he would date some...

This week, Kail talks life updates including her fitness journey, plastic surgery plans and updates on her book club. She then gets into a listener Q&A session where Kail answers burning questions such as: Does she feel disconnected from Elijah? Will she be adding more tattoos to her collection? What girl names did she consider but ultimately decide against? Plus, gain insights into her family...

This week on Barely Famous, Kail talks to comedian and fellow podcaster, Tracey Carnazzo. Kail and Tracey discuss keeping friendship and business separate, as well as the nuances between secrets and gossip. Tracey shares her love of self-tanner, including the latest tantouring trend, and introduces Kail to the 'Girthmaster.' They also discuss Teen Mom: Family Reunion Season 3 and brainstorm ways t...

This week on Barely Famous, join Kail as she opens up about some recent life updates, including a mortifying experience during a home visit and handling an emergency while waiting in the school pickup line. She also dives into listener-submitted topics such as whether all men cheat or not, discussing her relationship with Lindsay, sharing thoughts on overrated authors, and offering advice on how t...

Kail journeys to Alabama to do farm chores with Matt Mathews, and talk about kids, thirst traps, coming out, pivoting, naming chickens & ducks, and sleeping nekkid & robes. They also get serious about traumatic childhoods, and growing up around addiction and loss. Thanks for supporting our sponsors! Quince: Go to https://quince.com/famous for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Redfin...

This week on Barely Famous, join Kail as she goes solo and shares exciting life updates. She discusses her recent land purchase and shares her vision for what she plans to build there, along with her future plans for her current place. Kail provides updates on the status of the book club, reflects on her experiences with toxic friend groups, and addresses the stigma surrounding working from home....

This week, join Kail as she sits down with Michael Evans Behling, known for his role as Jordan Baker on All American. Michael shares insights into his journey starting in the industry and recounts his audition experience for All American. He discusses the significance of the show's themes, reflects on how much of himself is infused into his character, and teases what viewers can anticipate in Seas...

This week on Barely Famous, Kail engages in a candid conversation with singer and television personality, Aubrey O'Day. Aubrey opens up about her journey with psychedelics, the consequences of taking on powerful figures, her eye-opening revelations regarding her time on 'Making the Band,' insights gained from the entertainment industry and her personal relationships, her most cherished project, an...

This week on Barely Famous, Kail discusses the season-ending developments on Prison Brides, including Svea and Joseph breaking up, and Jessica moving back to Australia to have her baby. Kail also recaps episode 2 of The Program on Netflix. She describes her findings regarding the origins of the program's techniques and shares a heartfelt message from a follower who underwent a similar experience....

Chelsea and Cole share deets on Down Home Fab, and some of the special home renovations featured in season 2! Chelsea & Cole also talk South Dakota Glam, chicken coops & chickens, work-life balance, parenting a teen, Down Home Fab airs Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET/PT on HGTV and will be available to stream the same day and time on Max®. Thanks for supporting our sponsors! Fabric – Join the thousands of...