Miss Understood with Rachel Uchitel

Today I'm introducing you to the REAL Michael Lohan! You may know him as Lindsay Lohan's father...but he's SO MUCH MORE than that. We dive deep today to learn all about my long time friend, and we cover everything from: What it’s like to be a father to 7 kids... to how Lindsay Lohan got into acting as a child, and his thoughts about being a soon-to-be first-time grandfather. He also discusses his...

Today I am so excited to welcome Investigative Journalist Chris Hansen to the show! Chris and I discuss his decades of experience in the true crime world. Chris tells us about how he started one of the most popular true crime shows of all time, To Catch A Predator, where he conducted stings setting up sex predators and getting them off the streets. He describes a few of his most memorable cases he...

Welcome to Happy Hour with Miss Understood!  Happy 4th of July week everyone! Today, Rachel and Kelli are giving you a quick rundown of this week's episodes. We discuss Vanessa Reiser's story of surviving narcissistic abuse. We also recap the pop culture happenings in David Yontef's fun episode! We also update you on Kelli's dating dish. We’re not just Miss Understood on Mondays and Wednesdays any...

Join us as we welcome our next guest, Vanessa Reiser, a brave survivor who has transformed her own journey of narcissistic abuse into a powerful force for healing. Vanessa has been embroiled in reality news gossip as of late, as the court upheld a restraining order against her ex-fiancé, Luis Ruelas from The Real of Housewives of New Jersey and new husband to Teresa Giudice.   She alleges that Rue...

Happy Independence Week! The 4th of July fireworks are nothing compared to the electrifying episode we've got in store for you today! You loved him so much his first time here, we brought him back for round 2! Welcome to the show David Yontef, the multi-talented host of the hit podcast, Behind the Velvet Rope! Today David shares his hot takes on all things pop culture, Bravo, and the reality of re...

Welcome to Happy Hour with Miss Understood!  Today, Rachel and Kelli are recapping this week's episode, a two-part special with Sarma Melngailis of Netflix's Bad Vegan.  They discuss their thoughts on this week's pop culture happenings, including Ryan Seacrest's Wheel of Fortune announcement, Madonna's health scare, Pete Davidson's latest rehab stint, and so much more.  They talk about relationshi...

Part 2 of a 2-Part Episode! In today's episode, we welcome Sarma Melngailis, the subject of Netflix's heart-racing docuseries, “Bad Vegan: Fame. Fraud. Fugitives”.  Sarma was an NYC restaurateur who fell for conman Anthony Strangis, causing her to lose her money, her business, and nearly everything.  Today she reveals the shocking true story of how she went from having it all while running NYC's P...

Part 1 of a 2-Part Episode! In today's episode, we welcome Sarma Melngailis, the subject of Netflix's heart-racing docuseries, “Bad Vegan: Fame. Fraud. Fugitives”.  Sarma was an NYC restaurateur who fell for conman Anthony Strangis, causing her to lose her money, her business, and nearly everything.  Today she reveals the shocking true story of how she went from having it all while running NYC's P...

Welcome to Happy Hour with Miss Understood!  Today, Kelli & Rachel are recapping this week's episodes, Lillo Brancato & Rudy Giuliani. They discuss their thoughts on the Titan Submersible that has been missing deep in the ocean this week. They share their thoughts on the enthralling new Netflix documentary, Take Care of Maya. Rachel gets all the latest dating dish from Kelli in her pursuit to find...

Regardless of your political leanings, there’s no argument that at the time, Rudy Giuliani was not only a hero to the people of New York City, but to the entire country. We will be discussing a range of topics, from his time as mayor to the current state of New York City, and of course, we will be reflecting on the tragedy of 9/11.  We even get Rudy’s opinion on Vanderpump Rules and Scandoval! It’...

Today’s guest is known for his role as Robert Di Nero’s son in the film "A Bronx Tale".  While Lillo Brancato won over audiences on the big screen, most don’t know what was actually happening behind the scenes.  Lillo shares with us the story of how he got tangled up in drug addiction, leading to a tragic fatal shooting.  He opens up about his time in prison and how it became a pivotal moment in h...

Welcome to Happy Hour with Miss Understood! Today, Kelli & Rachel are recapping this week's episodes, chatting about current events, and sharing some salty conversations. Rachel fights back against haters. Kelli received a d**k pic. You really just never know what's going to happen on Friday's Happy Hour episode! Be sure to tune in each & every Friday, as we bring you a whole new show where the dr...

Get ready to be inspired by our next guest, Atoosa Rubenstein! She made history as the youngest editor-in-chief EVER at Seventeen Magazine, and went on to create the iconic CosmoGirl magazine. But her biggest job so far? Motherhood! And that's not all - she's faced difficult hurdles in her personal life too, from a tough divorce to a recent battle with cancer. But through it all, she's found peace...

Meet Nikole Mitchell, the woman who made headlines as the former church pastor turned stripper and adult content creator.  You may have seen Nikole on Jimmy Kimmel, Dr. Phil, FOX and ABC, but today, Nikole tells all on Miss Understood with Rachel Uchitel… from growing up in a religiously repressive home, to becoming a pastor, getting married, and then coming to terms with the fact that she is quee...

Welcome to our first ever Friday Happy Hour episode! I'm your host, Rachel Uchitel, and I'm drinking wine today with my fabulous producer, Kelli Brink! Today we are recapping a few of our past episodes, getting to know each other a little bit better, talking about boys, AND... we have a HUGE announcement! You are not going to want to miss this! And be sure to tune in each & every Friday, as we bri...

Meet Kara Alloway , the woman who's worked both behind-the-scenes and in front of the camera in the world of reality TV. From her time as the self-proclaimed “villain" on Real Housewives of Toronto , to jumping into the world of reality TV production, it's safe to say she's an expert! Kara has recently released her debut novel titled "Most Hated,” which delves into the lives of six characters who...

We are so honored to be celebrating PRIDE MONTH with the inspirational Schuyler Bailar ! Schuyler is a trailblazing athlete who has made a name for himself not only through his impressive athletic achievements, but also through his unwavering dedication to advocacy for the LGBTQIA+ community. As the first openly transgender athlete in NCAA Division 1 men's sports, Schuyler has charted a course tha...

Hulu recently released a massive four-part exposé titled, The Secrets of Hillsong. In this riveting documentary, we see the shocking realties of this global megachurch's descent into scandal. Enter Carl Lentz, Hillsong's A-List pastor of choice for celebs such as Justin Bieber, Chris Pratt, Bono, Nick Jonas, and power siblings Kendall and Kylie Jenner. But Lentz's larger-than-life persona, with al...

A young Craig Schmell had a natural talent for talking his way into incredible places. From singing on stage at the prestigious Grammys, to getting high inside the Kremlin, and even driving in a U.S. President's motorcade, there seemed to be nothing he couldn't charm his way into.  With a wild spirit, he relished in the vibrant pleasures of New York City while living life on the edge. However, whe...

Greg Louganis has been called the great diver in sports history, but he is more than just a diving legend. He has also been a passionate advocate for LGBTQ rights, and has bravely shared his personal struggles with discrimination and HIV with the world. In this podcast interview, we'll delve into Louganis' incredible career, as well as his important work as an activist and advocate for the LGBTQ c...

Today I'm thrilled to have a truly impressive and multi-talented guest joining us. You might recognize Oz Pearlman from his appearance on America's Got Talent, but he's also a decorated endurance athlete who has won the Chicago Marathon and the New Jersey Marathon multiple times. Oz's unique combination of mental fortitude, physical endurance, and incredible intuition as a mentalist make him a fas...

Today, I am thrilled to introduce our special guest, Dr. Ryan Neinstein. He is an extremely talented board-certified plastic surgeon in New York City who is incredibly passionate about helping moms reclaim their pre-baby bodies. Dr. Ryan is the founder of Neinstein Plastic Surgery, a facility that truly embodies excellence in every aspect of its work. Not only is Dr. Ryan a highly skilled surgeon,...

Aleeza Ben Shalom is one of the world's most successful matchmakers, with over 200 successful marriages to her credit. She is also the star of Netflix's hit new show, "Jewish Matchmaking," which has been chart-topping since its debut in early May. Today, Aleeza shares with us some of her most important dating advice. Her tips go far beyond the Jewish religion -- these recommendations are universal...

Today’s guest is a total inspiration and one of the reasons I started a podcast…just so I could sit down and talk to my own personal heroes. And LEE ASHER is definitely that! Lee Asher started The Asher House animal sanctuary with a dream of fulfilling his life’s purpose. With nothing more than hope and an RV, he quit his day job in corporate America, and set off on a mission to rescue dogs. But h...

Today’s guest is a total inspiration and one of the reasons I started a podcast…just so I could sit down and talk to my own personal heroes. And LEE ASHER is definitely that! Lee Asher started The Asher House animal sanctuary with a dream of fulfilling his life’s purpose. With nothing more than hope and an RV, he quit his day job in corporate America, and set off on a mission to rescue dogs. But h...