Reality Life with Kate Casey

Christine Marie, cult psychology expert, joins me to discuss Netflix’s  Trust Me: The False Prophet .     This four-part docuseries follows Christine and her husband, videographer Tolga Katas, as they embed themselves in the FLDS community in Short Creek, a town straddling the Utah-Arizona border long associated with fundamentalist Mormonism. What begins as an effort to support...

Patricia Gillespie, director of  SkyKing , a Hulu documentary about the 2018 case of Richard “Beebo” Russell, a Horizon Air ground service agent who stole and flew a commercial plane before crashing it. The film goes beyond the incident itself, exploring Russell’s personal life, mental health, and the unexpected public reaction that followed. Through interviews with those who knew him and nev...

Kate discusses what to watch this week including Ronaldinho: The One and Only (Netflix), Jerry West: The Logo (Prime Video), The Dark Wizard (HBO), Sky King (Hulu), Boy Band Confidential (ID), and Noah Kahan: Out of Body (Netflix).        Reality Life with Kate Casey  What to Watch List:  https://katecasey.substack.com   Patreon:  http://www.patreon.com...

At age 48, Michele Hufnagel took an AncestryDNA test on a whim, never expecting it would completely reshape her understanding of who she was. The results revealed a life-altering truth: the man she believed was her father wasn’t biologically related to her.     In this episode, Michele shares the emotional journey that followed, grappling with shock, identity, and long-hel...

Brian Moylan, best-selling author and Director of the fictional Real Housewives Institute, joins Kate to discuss the Summer House scandal, The Valley, and Real Housewives fights and glam squads.        Reality Life with Kate Casey  What to Watch List:  https://katecasey.substack.com   Patreon:  http://www.patreon.com/katecasey   Twitter:  http...

Liz Gately, the creator and executive producer of Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County, discusses the making of the MTV show in conjunction with Roku’s The Reunion: Laguna Beach. The two-hour reunion special brings back the original cast.        Reality Life with Kate Casey  What to Watch List:  https://katecasey.substack.com   Patreon:  http:...

Clayton Echard discusses his experience at the center of a shocking alleged fertility/paternity fraud case, now explored in the investigative podcast Love Trapped. He details how a brief encounter spiraled into a years-long legal and emotional battle involving false pregnancy claims, public scrutiny, and ultimately criminal charges against the accuser.      ...

Danny Pellegrino, host of the Everything Iconic podcast, joins Kate to discuss the Real Housewives of Rhode Island premiere and this week’s episode of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.        Reality Life with Kate Casey  What to Watch List:  https://katecasey.substack.com   Patreon:  http://www.patreon.com/katecasey   Twitter:  https://tw...

Kate discusses what to watch this week including The Predator of Seville (Netflix), Untold: Chess Mates (Netflix), Trust Me: The False Prophet (Netflix), and  The Reunion: Laguna Beach (Roku).         Reality Life with Kate Casey  What to Watch List:  https://katecasey.substack.com   Patreon:  http://www.patreon.c...

Kate sits down with three-time Emmy Award–winning director, producer, interviewer, and writer Adam Wilkenfeld to discuss his unconventional path from journalism and documentary storytelling into the world of unscripted television. Adam shares how a chance opportunity to create a “sizzle reel” led to producing hit series like  Slobby’s World  (Netflix) and  Timber Kings  (H...

Drita D’Avanzo first rose to prominence on VH1’s Mob Wives, the 2011 breakout series following women connected to organized crime. As the wife of Lee D’Avanzo, who spent years in prison, her story reflected the realities of family life shaped by incarceration. Known for her strength and directness, she became one of the show’s most memorable figures. She now appears on House of Villains on Peacock...

Kate speaks with People Magazine senior editor Dave Quinn about his exclusive post-prison interview with former Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star Jen Shah. They break down what Jen is saying now, what led to her prison sentence, and how her story fits into the broader Housewives universe. Plus, they dig into this week’s headlines surrounding West Wilson and Amanda Batula on Summer House.&nbsp...

This episode breaks down the unfolding Summer House controversy involving Amanda Batula and West Wilson, focusing on their public statement, the fan reaction, and what it reveals about modern reality TV scandal management. Kate also discusses why you should watch the premiere episode of The Valley on Bravo.         Reality Life with Kate Casey  What to Watch List:&nbs...

Evan Hayes, producer of the Netflix documentary  The Truth and Tragedy of Moriah Wilson , an intimate and deeply moving portrait of rising cycling star Moriah “Mo” Wilson. The film goes beyond the headlines of her shocking 2022 murder to explore who Mo truly was—a driven athlete, beloved daughter and friend, and vibrant young woman on the cusp of greatness—while also examining the devastating...

Kate discusses what to watch this week including Real Housewives of Rhode Island (Bravo), Rory McIlroy: The Masters Wait (Prime Video), Untold: The Shooting at Hawthorne Hill (Netflix), The Valley (Bravo), and Made for March (Paramount+).        Reality Life with Kate Casey  What to Watch List:  https://katecasey.substack.com   Patreon:  http://www.patr...

Betrayal: Secrets & Lies  is an ABC News Studios true-crime docuseries inspired by the hit podcast, delving into shocking stories of infidelity, hidden double lives, and profound deception. Each season centers on a different case, revealing how a seemingly devoted partner or family man is ultimately exposed as a predator, forcing those closest to him to confr...

Attorneys Bryan Freedman and Mark Geragos break down the legal fallout surrounding the sudden cancellation of  The Bachelorette , examining potential liability, contractual obligations, and what this unprecedented move could mean for the future of reality television.        Reality Life with Kate Casey  What to Watch List:  https://katecasey.s...

Kate is joined by former  Bachelor  producer Michael Carroll, who pulls back the curtain on one of reality TV’s most iconic franchises. With years of firsthand experience behind the scenes, Michael shares a candid and insightful look at how  The Bachelor  is actually made—from casting and story production to the realities of filming and editing.      &n...

Chris Farah is a comedian, writer, theatre artist, and pop culture connoisseur. In this episode, we dive into the wild world of reality TV, including 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days, 90 Day: The Single Life, and Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.       Reality Life with Kate Casey  What to Watch List:  https://katecasey.substack.com   Patreon:  http://www.patre...

Ronnie Karam from the Watch What Crappens podcast joins Kate to break down the latest in reality TV. They dive into The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Southern Charm, Summer House, and Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.     Reality Life with Kate Casey  What to Watch List:  https://katecasey.substack.com   Patreon:  http://www.patreon.com/katecasey &...

Kate discusses what to watch this week including Love Overboard (Hulu), The Parisian Agency: Exclusive Properties (Netflix), Homicide: New York (Netflix), and BTS: The Return (Netflix).        Reality Life with Kate Casey  What to Watch List:  https://katecasey.substack.com   Patreon:  http://www.patreon.com/katecasey   Twitter:  https://twitt...

Corre Larkin is a home-cook content creator known for her authentic, approachable cooking videos and her beautifully curated collection of vintage home goods. With a distinct eye for detail and a deep love of food and entertaining, she has built a loyal and highly engaged social media following by inviting viewers into her kitchen—and her world.     In this episode, Corre shares her...

Brian Murphy is the director of  Dirty Rotten Scandals: The Price Is Right , a two-part documentary series on E!. The film reframes the iconic game show, shifting its image from a cheerful daytime staple to a far darker story behind the scenes. It centers on allegations from former models (“Barker’s Beauties”), producers, and staff, who share their accounts of what they say was real...

Kate breaks down the ongoing Taylor Frankie Paul saga, from her rise in MomTok and the swinging scandal that inspired  The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives , to her 2023 arrest and the shocking twist of her being cast as  The Bachelorette . This is all now complicated by a new domestic violence investigation that has halted production on her show.     Podcast host Ta...

James Lee Hernandez and Brian Lazarte, co-directors of  Born to Bowl , a five-part HBO Original documentary series on HBO and Max. The series chronicles five PBA Tour stars—Kyle Troup, Anthony Simonsen, EJ Tackett, Cameron Crowe, and Jason Belmonte—as they battle for titles, prize money, and respect on professional bowling’s biggest stage.        Reality Life with Kat...