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Tom Bross, author of the three-part memoir series Don’t Call Me Jupiter: Memoir of a Reluctant Hippie Kid—Tightrope, Lightning Crashes, and Wheel in the Sky—joins Kate to discuss growing up in a family that traded a conventional Midwestern life for California’s hippie counterculture. He shares how his mother’s pursuit of freedom left her five children navigating instability and abandonment, why school became his refuge, and how he found his own path. Tom also discusses taking in his nephews after his sister’s death, the heartbreaking decision to pursue an open adoption, and learning to love his mother without excusing the pain she caused.       Reality Life with Kate Casey  What to Watch List: https://katecasey.substack.com  Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/katecaseyca  Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itskatecasey?lang=en  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/113157919338245  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@realitylifewithkatecasey  Amazon List: https://www.amazon.com/shop/katecasey  X: https://twitter.com/katecasey  Vanity Fair Article: https://www.vanityfair.com/culture/story/martha-moxleys-diary  Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/katecasey See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Introducing E1197 - DWTS Behind The Scenes, Daniella Monet, Team Moms: Baseball w/ The Scoffone's & RHONY from The Viall Files. Follow the show: The Viall Files Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! It's post Yacht Rock night on DTWS, and we're joined by the amazing Daniella Monet to give her thoughts on all the best dances, as well as everything you'd want to know about the new Victorious spinoff Hollywood Arts. Later, Nina and AJ Scoffone from Team Moms: Baseball stop by to discuss parenting a young athlete, misconceptions about the show, the drama, and more! Meanwhile, we get into the most recent episode of RHONY and The Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives: Orange County sneak peak. You won't want to miss it! "Tyler, more than a mimbo!" HEY! YOU! DO YOU NEED DATING AND RELATIONSHIP ADVICE? Email [email protected] and be a part of future Ask Nick episodes! Want ad free episodes and incredible bonus content? Start your 7 Day Free Trial of Viall Files + here: https://viallfiles.supportingcast.fm/ Subscribe to The ENVY Media Newsletter Today: https://www.viallfiles.com/newsletter To Order Nick's Book and/or learn more about the show, go to: https://viallfiles.com THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Helix - Go to https://www.helixsleep.com/viall for 20% off sitewide Mint Mobile - To get your new wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to https://www.mintmobile.com/viall. Quince - Find the fall pieces you'll reach for most at Quince. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to https://www.Quince.com. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada and the UK, too. And when Quince asks where you heard about them, let them know it was The Viall Files. It's the best way to support the show. ASPCA - To explore coverage, visit https://www.aspcaPetInsurance.com/viall To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected] or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/theviallfiles Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:59 - Jimmy + Susie DWTS Preview 06:27 - Household Headlines 18:56 - Daniella Joins 50:26 - DWTS BTS Interviews 01:07:23 - Nina + AJ Join 01:37:14 – RHONY 01:45:15 - Outro Episode Socials: @viallfiles @nickviall @nataliejoyviall @daniellamonet @ninascoffone @aj.scoffone @jsotos1 @justinkaphillips @the_mare_bare @baybaeee DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to [email protected].

Before Nathan Fielder's You Can See Everything hits theaters October 16, I'm going deep on Elizabeth Holmes: the Stanford dropout who built a $9 billion company on a finger prick that never worked. I trace her rise and fall, how she met hotel heir Billy Evans, the two babies born on either side of her trial, and why Billy may be the real story in Fielder's wild new documentary. Plus, highlights from my conversation with Susan DeGymo, Theranos employee number five, on what Elizabeth was really like up close.

Kate reviews the latest episodes of The Real Housewives of Orange County, Salt Lake City, and New York City.     Director Jeff Cameron joins Kate to discuss Miller Night Football on HBO, revisiting Dennis Miller’s unexpected run on Monday Night Football and the collision of his cerebral comedy with live sports broadcasting.        Reality Life with Kate Casey  What to Watch List: https://katecasey.substack.com  Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/katecaseyca  Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itskatecasey?lang=en  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/113157919338245  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@realitylifewithkatecasey  Amazon List: https://www.amazon.com/shop/katecasey  X: https://twitter.com/katecasey  Vanity Fair Article: https://www.vanityfair.com/culture/story/martha-moxleys-diary  Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/katecasey See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dan Slepian, Dateline senior investigative producer and Pulitzer Prize finalist for Letters From Sing Sing, joins Kate to talk about the new Netflix documentary The Widower: 'Til Death Do Us Part. Thomas Randolph had six wives, and four of them died. In 2008, his sixth wife, Sharon Causse, was shot in their Las Vegas home after a Mother's Day dinner. Randolph claimed he killed the intruder, but prosecutors said he had hired the man to kill Sharon for life insurance money. Dan spent nearly twenty years following the case, including a death sentence, a reversal by the Nevada Supreme Court, and a second conviction.        Reality Life with Kate Casey  What to Watch List: https://katecasey.substack.com  Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/katecaseyca  Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itskatecasey?lang=en  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/113157919338245  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@realitylifewithkatecasey  Amazon List: https://www.amazon.com/shop/katecasey  X: https://twitter.com/katecasey  Vanity Fair Article: https://www.vanityfair.com/culture/story/martha-moxleys-diary  Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/katecasey See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chris DeRosa joins Kate to review Team Moms: Baseball on Paramount+. The series follows seven families at a Scottsdale baseball academy where the boys train for a shot at college and professional baseball, while their parents clash in the stands.  Kate and Chris discuss the academy’s reported $30,900 annual cost, the parents who keep the drama going, and the question at the heart of the show: when does supporting your child’s dream become chasing one of your own?        Reality Life with Kate Casey  Summer Reading List: https://katecasey.substack.com/p/books-i-cant-stop-talking-about-this  Vanity Fair Article: https://www.vanityfair.com/culture/story/martha-moxleys-diary  What to Watch List: https://katecasey.substack.com  Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/katecasey  Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/katecaseyca  Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itskatecasey?lang=en  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/113157919338245  Amazon List: https://www.amazon.com/shop/katecasey  Twitter: https://twitter.com/katecasey See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Gerardo Mejía played one of the high school football players in Can’t Buy Me Love before becoming an international star with “Rico Suave.” He joins Kate to talk about his family’s move from Ecuador to Los Angeles, how dancing led to acting and music, and why he spent his own money making a music video before he had a record deal. He also shares what happened after the hit, from struggling to support his family to starting over as a record executive and working with Enrique Iglesias and a new generation of Latin artists.        Reality Life with Kate Casey  Summer Reading List: https://katecasey.substack.com/p/books-i-cant-stop-talking-about-this  Vanity Fair Article: https://www.vanityfair.com/culture/story/martha-moxleys-diary  What to Watch List: https://katecasey.substack.com  Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/katecasey  Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/katecaseyca  Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itskatecasey?lang=en  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/113157919338245  Amazon List: https://www.amazon.com/shop/katecasey  Twitter: https://twitter.com/katecasey See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kate discusses what to watch this week including Amazing Race (CBS), The Widower: ’Til Death Do Us Part (Netflix), Miller Night Football (HBO), and The Swan: Behind the Mirror (Hulu).        Reality Life with Kate Casey  Summer Reading List: https://katecasey.substack.com/p/books-i-cant-stop-talking-about-this  Vanity Fair Article: https://www.vanityfair.com/culture/story/martha-moxleys-diary  What to Watch List: https://katecasey.substack.com  Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/katecasey  Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/katecaseyca  Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itskatecasey?lang=en  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/113157919338245  Amazon List: https://www.amazon.com/shop/katecasey  Twitter: https://twitter.com/katecasey See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EPISODE OVERVIEW:Deadline:Friday September 25th, 2026 at 10:00 P.M. MSTBaked-In Ads (Y/N & Amount):NOEpisode Title:Ep. - 1727 - SATURDAY SERIES: MICHAEL SWERDLICK PART TWODescription:Michael Swerdlick returns to tell more stories about the making of Can’t Buy Me Love, pilots hesold, and wild experiences in the business including working with the Olsen Twins. Reality Life with Kate Casey What to Watch List: https://katecasey.substack.com Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/katecaseyca Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itskatecasey?lang=en Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/113157919338245 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@realitylifewithkatecasey Amazon List: https://www.amazon.com/shop/katecasey X: https://twitter.com/katecasey Vanity Fair Article: https://www.vanityfair.com/culture/story/martha-moxleys-diary Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/katecasey See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kathryn Krick’s viral deliverance videos have brought worldwide attention to her Los Angeles church. I look at how she built Five-Fold Church, what her followers believe, and the questions raised by her spiritual authority. I also discuss the death of Presley Gerber, who was found at a Santa Monica sober living home, and what remains unanswered about the circumstances there.

Carlos King joins Kate Casey to discuss The Real Housewives of Orange County, The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip, and The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City.        Reality Life with Kate Casey  What to Watch List: https://katecasey.substack.com  Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/katecaseyca  Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itskatecasey?lang=en  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/113157919338245  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@realitylifewithkatecasey  Amazon List: https://www.amazon.com/shop/katecasey  X: https://twitter.com/katecasey  Vanity Fair Article: https://www.vanityfair.com/culture/story/martha-moxleys-diary  Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/katecasey See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Director Erin Lee Carr joins Kate to talk about her Hulu documentary The Swan: Behind the Mirror, along with former contestants Kristy Garza from season one and Kari Bravata from season two. The Swan premiered on Fox in 2004 and promised women a total life makeover: three months of plastic surgery, cosmetic dentistry, therapy, and fitness training. The contestants were isolated from their families, expected to accept what the doctors decided, and barred from looking in a mirror until a dramatic on-camera reveal. Then only one woman from each episode advanced to a beauty pageant to be crowned "The Swan."        Reality Life with Kate Casey  What to Watch List: https://katecasey.substack.com  Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/katecaseyca  Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itskatecasey?lang=en  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/113157919338245  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@realitylifewithkatecasey  Amazon List: https://www.amazon.com/shop/katecasey  X: https://twitter.com/katecasey  Vanity Fair Article: https://www.vanityfair.com/culture/story/martha-moxleys-diary  Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/katecasey See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kate discusses Taylor Frankie Paul’s decision to leave Hulu’s The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, the reality series following the women of MomTok as their friendships, marriages, faith and scandals play out both on television and social media. She examines how Taylor became famous, the toxic feedback loop that helped grow her following, and why leaving the show may not be the same as leaving fame. Then Madeline from Peacock’s The Traitors: New Blood joins Kate to discuss her banishment from the competition series, in which a group of players must identify the secret Traitors eliminating contestants from inside the castle. Madeline explains what viewers did not see, the suspicions that shaped the vote and what she now realizes about the game.        Reality Life with Kate Casey  What to Watch List: https://katecasey.substack.com  Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/katecaseyca  Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itskatecasey?lang=en  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/113157919338245  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@realitylifewithkatecasey  Amazon List: https://www.amazon.com/shop/katecasey  X: https://twitter.com/katecasey  Vanity Fair Article: https://www.vanityfair.com/culture/story/martha-moxleys-diary  Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/katecasey See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Allen Salkin, host of the 12-part podcast Gerbil from The Hollywood Reporter, digs into the six-year investigation behind Hollywood's most unkillable urban legend. Allen walks Kate through his old-school reporting process — LexisNexis searches, FOIA requests, tracked-down eyewitnesses — and goes deep on the Philadelphia Gerbil Panic of 1985, when KYW anchor Jerry Penacoli was hit with the same rumor years before it ever attached to Richard Gere.        Reality Life with Kate Casey  What to Watch List: https://katecasey.substack.com  Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/katecaseyca  Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itskatecasey?lang=en  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/113157919338245  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@realitylifewithkatecasey  Amazon List: https://www.amazon.com/shop/katecasey  X: https://twitter.com/katecasey  Vanity Fair Article: https://www.vanityfair.com/culture/story/martha-moxleys-diary  Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/katecasey See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kate discusses what to watch this week including Survivor 51 (CBS), Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test (Fox), Chilean Mine Rescue: Race Against Time (Hulu), and Team Moms: Baseball (Paramount+).          Reality Life with Kate Casey  Summer Reading List: https://katecasey.substack.com/p/books-i-cant-stop-talking-about-this  Vanity Fair Article: https://www.vanityfair.com/culture/story/martha-moxleys-diary  What to Watch List: https://katecasey.substack.com  Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/katecasey  Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/katecaseyca  Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itskatecasey?lang=en  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/113157919338245  Amazon List: https://www.amazon.com/shop/katecasey  Twitter: https://twitter.com/katecasey See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.