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Miss Understood with Rachel Uchitel

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444 episodes
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Date created
2023/03/12
Latest episode
2026/10/24
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62 min.
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3 days

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New episodes every Saturday at 12pm EST Rachel explores people and topics that've been reduced to headlines. Each episode aims to show you what they really are — not the version you’ve been told.

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NYC Chaos, Dan’s Glow-Up & Why Miss Understood Is Having a Moment
2026/10/24
This week has been a LOT. Rachel and Dan are back in New York, Rachel is recovering from more work with Dr. Ira, and Dan finally did something about the eyelids he says have been bothering him for years. Spoiler: he is now very into looking at himself in the mirror. We also get into Rachel’s SiriusXM appearance, Harry Dubin officially becoming our weekly Golden Life recap co-host, the possibility of Aviva Drescher joining us, and why the timing of the Michelle Wilkins/Kurt Cobain episode could not have been crazier. Plus, Rachel, George and Dan talk about what it actually takes to run Miss Understood independently, being in the Top 10 in Society & Culture without a network behind us, and why learning through the chaos has become part of the formula. And because it wouldn’t be Patreon without some relationship therapy, Rachel and Dan admit they may have become better business partners than romantic partners lately… so George gives them a very questionable alter-ego solution. We also tease what’s coming next, including new developments in the Amy Tripp saga and a bonus revisit of Rachel’s original interview connected to Carl Lentz and Hillsong. Basically: cosmetic procedures, podcast chaos, reality-TV crossover, relationship problems and way too much caffeine. Welcome to Patreon.
The Golden Life Premiere Recap with New Co-Host Harry Dubin!
2026/10/22
The Golden Life has arrived—and Harry Dubin is officially my weekly recap cohost! 🍿 We’re breaking down the premiere of E!’s new series with our unfiltered thoughts and an insider perspective. Harry has years of RHONY history, personal relationships with the women, and filmed scenes for The Golden Life himself. Add my own connections to some of the ladies, and there’s plenty to unpack. Harry will join me every week throughout the season to recap each episode, dissect the drama, and share insider scoop—exclusively on Miss Understood. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or watch on YouTube. Subscribe now and stay tuned for our weekly recap schedule!!  --- --- --- Want some more BTS bonus content of Miss Understood? Join our patreon for Post Show Podcasts, Monthly Merch Giveaways and Weekly Bonus Episodes! https://www.patreon.com/c/MissUnderstoodwithRachelUchitel   Shop Miss Understood Merch https://missunderstoodpodcast.com/shop/   PLEASE LIKE, SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, AND GIVE US A 5-STAR REVIEW!: ratethispodcast.com/missunderstood ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Rachel on Instagram!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/racheluchitelnyc/?hl=en   Follow Rachel on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@itsracheluchitel   Email us [email protected]   Executive Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠George Carmona Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Who Killed Kurt Cobain? Michelle Wilkins Reopens the Questions Behind His Death
2026/10/20
Kurt Cobain’s death was ruled a suicide in 1994. More than three decades later, Michelle Wilkins believes the case deserves another look. Michelle is the creator behind Who Killed Kurt?, a project dedicated to reexamining the circumstances surrounding Cobain’s death through witness accounts, forensic analysis, public records and the original investigation. In this episode, she sits down with Rachel Uchitel to explain why she believes the official story leaves major questions unanswered. Michelle walks Rachel through the account of a man who says he was at Cobain’s Seattle home the night he died, the amount of heroin found in his system, questions surrounding the shotgun and shell casing, the controversial final lines of the note found at the scene, and an outside pathologist’s interpretation of the autopsy. She also explains how her team brought a large body of research to the Seattle Police Department and why their goal is not to have police simply accept a homicide theory, but to reopen the case and examine the evidence again. Rachel goes into the conversation knowing very little about the decades of speculation surrounding Cobain’s death. By the end, she has a lot more questions. Was the original investigation thorough enough? Does the physical evidence support the official narrative? And after all these years, is it time to take another look at what really happened to Kurt Cobain? This episode discusses disputed claims and theories surrounding Kurt Cobain’s death. His death was officially ruled a suicide, and allegations discussed in this conversation are not findings of fact.     WavyTalk: https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=105835&awinaffid=2619464&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwavytalk.com%2F --- --- --- Want some more BTS bonus content of Miss Understood? Join our patreon for Post Show Podcasts, Monthly Merch Giveaways and Weekly Bonus Episodes! https://www.patreon.com/c/MissUnderstoodwithRachelUchitel   Shop Miss Understood Merch https://missunderstoodpodcast.com/shop/   PLEASE LIKE, SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, AND GIVE US A 5-STAR REVIEW!: ratethispodcast.com/missunderstood   ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Rachel on Instagram!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/racheluchitelnyc/?hl=en   Follow Rachel on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@itsracheluchitel   Email us [email protected]   Executive Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠George Carmona Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Rachel Got Served: Amy Tripp Finally Filed
2026/10/17
Well… it finally happened. Rachel was served legal papers from Amy Tripp. In this Patreon episode, Rachel and George break down what happened when the process server showed up at her house, what Amy is alleging, the damages she is seeking, why the case was filed where it was, and what Rachel’s next steps may look like. They also get into the history behind this whole situation, the claims Rachel says are false, the messages and documentation she still has, and why this latest move takes the drama to an entirely new level. Plus, we talk about what could happen next, whether an astrologer could have predicted any of this, and why Harry Dubin may suddenly become a very important character in this story. The legal saga is officially real now. And yes, Rachel has thoughts. This episode reflects the hosts’ opinions and discussion of allegations contained in a legal filing. Allegations are not findings of fact.
Chronic Chaos: Ann Marie Farino on Richard, Grief & Finding Joy After Loss
2026/10/16
Earlier this year, Rachel sat down with Ann Marie Farino for an unforgettable conversation about her son Richard, addiction, suicide, grief and the difficult journey toward finding joy again. Today, we’re bringing that conversation back for a very special reason. Ann Marie’s memoir, Chronic Chaos: A Son’s Addiction, A Mother’s Love, and Her Quest to Find Joy, is now available. Rachel was honored to provide an endorsement for the book, and with its release, we wanted to revisit the conversation that introduced so many Miss Understood listeners to Ann Marie and Richard’s story. Richard was funny, charming, rebellious and endlessly capable of creating what Ann Marie affectionately calls “shenanigans.” But underneath that larger-than-life personality was a young man struggling with his mental health and addiction. His journey took his family through marijuana, opioids, heroin, treatment programs, wilderness programs, an overdose, the criminal justice system and even an unbelievable encounter in which the FBI approached Richard about going undercover with an anarchy group. Eventually, Richard got sober. For the final three years of his life, he remained sober, built a career, fell in love and became engaged. From the outside, things finally seemed to be moving in the right direction. “There were no red flags. There were green flags,” Ann Marie tells Rachel. The night before his death, Richard sent his mother a photo and told her, “It’s a great day.” The following day, at 24 years old, Richard died by suicide. Ann Marie opens up about the call that changed her life, the guilt and questions that can follow suicide, the work of grief therapy, learning how to get out of bed again, the signs she believes Richard continues to send her and the moment she began allowing herself to experience joy without guilt. She also explains how helping other people through loss became part of her own healing and ultimately part of her purpose. That journey is now told in full in Chronic Chaos, a memoir about a son’s addiction, a mother’s enduring love and what it means to build a life after unimaginable loss. This is an encore presentation of Rachel Uchitel’s conversation with Ann Marie Farino, released in celebration of Chronic Chaos, available now. BUY CHRONIC CHAOS: Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H7YNBT8J Barnes & Noble:https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/chronic-chaos-ann-marie-farino/1150783670?ean=9798900260112 Bookshop.org:https://bookshop.org/p/books/chronic-chaos-a-son-s-addiction-a-mother-s-love-and-her-quest-to-find-joy/c5c3949e990255b5?ean=9798900260112&bkshp-astro=t Amplify Publishing:https://amplifypublishinggroup.com/product/nonfiction/health-medicine-and-wellness/mental-health/chronic-chaos/ If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, call or text 988 in the United States to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. --- --- --- Want some more BTS bonus content of Miss Understood? Join our patreon for Post Show Podcasts, Monthly Merch Giveaways and Weekly Bonus Episodes! https://www.patreon.com/c/MissUnderstoodwithRachelUchitel   Shop Miss Understood Merch https://missunderstoodpodcast.com/shop/   PLEASE LIKE, SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, AND GIVE US A 5-STAR REVIEW!: ratethispodcast.com/missunderstood   ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Rachel on Instagram!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/racheluchitelnyc/?hl=en   Follow Rachel on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@itsracheluchitel   Email us [email protected]   Executive Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠George Carmona Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Matt Easton: The Cheat Codes to Confidence, Communication & Getting What You Want
2026/10/13
Matt Easton knows how to sell. But this conversation is not really about sales. It’s about the tiny interactions that can change your career, your relationships and the way people respond to you. Matt joins Rachel Uchitel to explain the “cheat codes” he believes most people are missing when it comes to confidence, communication and getting what you want without manipulating anyone. His philosophy started long before he became a sales coach. Matt grew up with a single mother who made roughly $4,000 a year. As a child, he struggled to read and believed he wasn’t smart. Then a chance interaction with a salesman driving the exact Porsche Matt dreamed about changed the way he saw the world. From buying business cards for companies that didn’t exist, to throwing a rave despite never having attended one, to figuring out how to get into a nightclub every weekend without owning a car, Matt built his life around one question: how can I make someone else’s life better while solving the problem in front of me? Rachel and Matt talk about why ego can destroy opportunity, the difference between confidence and arrogance, why most people have forgotten how to communicate, how simply asking can change your dating life, why small everyday interactions matter more than we realize and how Matt believes AI should actually be used. And yes, there are sales lessons. But Matt’s bigger argument is that every interaction is an opportunity to practice how you move through the world. Because life may not be fair. But according to Matt, there are cheat codes.   Easton University: https://www.eastonuniversity.com/   WavyTalk: https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=105835&awinaffid=2619464&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwavytalk.com%2F --- --- --- Want some more BTS bonus content of Miss Understood? Join our patreon for Post Show Podcasts, Monthly Merch Giveaways and Weekly Bonus Episodes! https://www.patreon.com/c/MissUnderstoodwithRachelUchitel   Shop Miss Understood Merch https://missunderstoodpodcast.com/shop/   PLEASE LIKE, SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, AND GIVE US A 5-STAR REVIEW!: ratethispodcast.com/missunderstood   ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Rachel on Instagram!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/racheluchitelnyc/?hl=en   Follow Rachel on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@itsracheluchitel   Email us [email protected]   Executive Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠George Carmona Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
What Is a Sugar Baby? My Seeking Arrangement Tell-All
2026/10/10
Before the "honey please" texts made sugar babies front-page news, I was hired by Seeking Arrangement — the controversial dating website — to destigmatize sugar baby/sugar daddy relationships, taking the argument all the way to the Wendy Williams Show! Filming from New York with my friend Diana, I tells the full saga: how I got hired, what a sugar baby actually is, and how it connects to the scandal engulfing Kimberly Guilfoyle, whose lawyer disputes the reported $100,000 "honey please" texts.
REPLAY: Maddie Kowalski Went Viral Against Her Will — Why the Cornell Case Brought Us Back to Her Story
2026/10/09
Cornell is all over the news right now — a former student alleges she was drugged and assaulted by fraternity brothers two years ago, and it's only coming out now. But nobody's talking about Maddie Kowalski. And it just happened to her. Just last year Maddie was a sophomore at the University of Florida, when she says she was heavily intoxicated — in no position to consent — as intimate videos of her were filmed and posted online without her knowledge. Five million views. Memes. AI edits. Strangers saying she asked for it, that she deserved it. Her family harassed. She withdrew from school and stopped leaving her apartment. She told her story to Rachel, exclusively. Different school, different girl — same questions. Who do you believe? Why didn't the school take a stand? Did she deserve it because of her reputation? And the person who filmed it and put it online — should they face legal punishment? This is an encore presentation of Rachel's conversation with Maddie Kowalski. --- --- --- Want some more BTS bonus content of Miss Understood? Join our patreon for Post Show Podcasts, Monthly Merch Giveaways and Weekly Bonus Episodes! https://www.patreon.com/c/MissUnderstoodwithRachelUchitel Shop Miss Understood Merch https://missunderstoodpodcast.com/shop/ PLEASE LIKE, SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, AND GIVE US A 5-STAR REVIEW!: ratethispodcast.com/missunderstood ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Rachel on Instagram!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/racheluchitelnyc/?hl=en Follow Rachel on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@itsracheluchitel Email us [email protected] Executive Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠George Carmona Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
"Honey Please" — Has Kimberly Guilfoyle Been Outed as a Sugar Baby?
2026/10/09
The Wall Street Journal published text messages showing Kimberly Guilfoyle — the U.S. ambassador to Greece — asking a MAGA donor for $100,000 to pay off her American Express bill just days before her confirmation hearing. "Honey please, I need you to get this done for me today." I break down what this really looks like: money for access, access for money — quid pro quo, plain and simple. So I'll ask what everyone's thinking: is she a modern-day sugar baby? Plus — I share a big secret. I'm back in New York, and Friday is a huge day for me. Only my subscribers get to know why and what's happening. --- --- --- Want some more BTS bonus content of Miss Understood? Join our patreon for Post Show Podcasts, Monthly Merch Giveaways and Weekly Bonus Episodes! https://www.patreon.com/c/MissUnderstoodwithRachelUchitel Shop Miss Understood Merch https://missunderstoodpodcast.com/shop/ PLEASE LIKE, SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, AND GIVE US A 5-STAR REVIEW!: ratethispodcast.com/missunderstood ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Rachel on Instagram!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/racheluchitelnyc/?hl=en Follow Rachel on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@itsracheluchitel Email us [email protected] Executive Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠George Carmona
The Other Side of Perfect: How Venus Griffin Rebuilt Her Life After Everything Collapsed
2026/10/06
From the outside, Venus Griffin appeared to have the perfect life. She and her husband were raising six children in Augusta, Georgia. They were PTA presidents, sat front row at church every Sunday, and were known around town as the “Ken and Barbie of Augusta.” Behind closed doors, Venus says her marriage was becoming increasingly abusive. Then a phone call in the middle of the night began unraveling everything. A woman told Venus she was involved with her husband. Venus went to meet her convinced she could prove his innocence. Instead, it became the beginning of a series of revelations that would ultimately end her marriage and lead to her husband being convicted and sentenced to 45 years in prison. Suddenly, Venus was raising six children, living in a two-bedroom house and trying to rebuild a family dealing with trauma, shame and financial uncertainty. Her first year selling real estate, Venus made $20,000 while working 70-hour weeks. Seven years later, she was grossing seven figures. Rachel Uchitel sits down with Venus to unpack the story behind the life that once looked perfect, why she stayed as long as she did, the guilt she carried afterward, the extraordinary way she rebuilt financially, and why she believes forgiving herself was harder than forgiving anyone else. Her new book, The Other Side of Perfect, turns the story she once worked desperately to hide into a roadmap for women who feel trapped, ashamed or convinced there is no way forward. https://www.venusmorrisgriffin.com/book --- --- --- Want some more BTS bonus content of Miss Understood? Join our patreon for Post Show Podcasts, Monthly Merch Giveaways and Weekly Bonus Episodes! https://www.patreon.com/c/MissUnderstoodwithRachelUchitel   Shop Miss Understood Merch https://missunderstoodpodcast.com/shop/   PLEASE LIKE, SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, AND GIVE US A 5-STAR REVIEW!: ratethispodcast.com/missunderstood   ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Rachel on Instagram!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/racheluchitelnyc/?hl=en   Follow Rachel on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@itsracheluchitel   Email us [email protected]   Executive Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠George Carmona Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Weekend Update: Volleyball Hangover, the Week's Wildest Gossip & a Big Tease
2026/10/03
Dan and I are coming to you straight from bed on a Saturday afternoon — completely wiped after a full week of volleyball tournaments. This one's pure, unfiltered us: we recap the week, run through the best gossip and scandal, and tease something we've been dying to tell you about… our brand-new series, Scumbags of South Florida, coming soon. You do not want to miss this one. Plus, George announces this week's lucky Patreon winner at the end!
Teal Swan on the Cult Allegations, The Deep End, and Why She's Misunderstood
2026/10/02
She has millions of followers who say she saved their lives — and critics who say she's running a cult.Teal Swan is one of the most polarizing spiritual teachers on the internet. She built an empire on YouTube talking about trauma, depression, and healing, with no formal training in psychology — and thousands of followers who traveled to her retreats in Costa Rica. Then came the 2018 investigation accusing her of targeting people with suicidal thoughts, and the 2022 docuseries The Deep End, which put cameras inside her inner circle for three years and turned the whispers into a question the whole internet was asking: is this a cult?In this conversation, Rachel asks Teal the questions her critics never stop asking — and Teal answers all of them herself, including the moment she admits she structured her company almost exactly the way a notorious cult leader structured his.This is an encore presentation of our January 2024 conversation. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available 24/7 — call or text 988 (Suicide and Crisis Lifeline).--- --- ---Want some more BTS bonus content of Miss Understood? Join our patreon for Post Show Podcasts, Monthly Merch Giveaways and Weekly Bonus Episodes!https://www.patreon.com/c/MissUnderstoodwithRachelUchitel Shop Miss Understood Merch https://missunderstoodpodcast.com/shop/ PLEASE LIKE, SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, AND GIVE US A 5-STAR REVIEW!: ratethispodcast.com/missunderstood ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Rachel on Instagram!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/racheluchitelnyc/?hl=en Follow Rachel on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@itsracheluchitel Email us [email protected] Executive Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠George Carmona Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Marissa Rubinetti After 90 Day Fiancé: The Marriage, the Baby Question & What Viewers Got Wrong
2026/09/29
Marissa Rubinetti just watched the world see her relationship with Edward play out on 90 Day Fiancé.But the wedding was filmed months ago — and a lot has happened since the cameras stopped.Marissa joins Rachel Uchitel to talk about what married life actually looks like now, the unresolved question of whether Edward still wants children, and why that issue is beginning to resurface in their relationship.She also opens up about watching herself back on television and realizing that some of the criticism from viewers was fair. Marissa admits there were moments where she spoke to Edward in ways she now regrets, explains why she came across as controlling, and shares how difficult it was to see a version of herself that even her own family barely recognized.They also get into Edward’s transition to life in America, the reality of their age gap, the prenup, co-parenting, family tension, the backlash she received online, and whether their relationship can continue to evolve now that reality TV is no longer documenting every moment.The 90 days may be over.But Marissa and Edward’s real marriage is just beginning.--- --- ---Want some more BTS bonus content of Miss Understood? Join our patreon for Post Show Podcasts, Monthly Merch Giveaways and Weekly Bonus Episodes!https://www.patreon.com/c/MissUnderstoodwithRachelUchitel Shop Miss Understood Merch https://missunderstoodpodcast.com/shop/ PLEASE LIKE, SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, AND GIVE US A 5-STAR REVIEW!: ratethispodcast.com/missunderstood ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Rachel on Instagram!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/racheluchitelnyc/?hl=en Follow Rachel on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@itsracheluchitel Email us [email protected] Executive Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠George Carmona Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Team Moms: Volleyball? The Palm Beach Club Drama We Need to Talk About
2026/09/25
Dan and I recorded this one in the car on our way to Ocean Reef Club. With Team Moms: Baseball out, we started talking about how badly we need a Team Moms: Volleyball—because what recently unfolded in Palm Beach travel volleyball could be its own reality show. We get into the club team situation, how it affected our family, and the behind-the-scenes drama that left us wondering: how is this real life? If you’re a sports parent, you’ll understand why this one hit close to home.
Matt Bowyer After Prison: The Bookmaker Behind the Ohtani Gambling Scandal Speaks Out
2026/09/22
Matt Bowyer is back on Miss Understood — this time after serving time in federal prison.Bowyer was the illegal bookmaker at the center of the gambling scandal involving Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, who placed hundreds of millions of dollars in wagers through Bowyer’s operation.When Matt first sat down with Rachel, prison was still ahead of him. Now, more than six months after getting out, he returns to reveal what actually happened behind bars, the violence he witnessed, the realities of life in a federal prison camp, and how difficult it can be to rebuild a life after incarceration.Matt also opens up about the temptation to return to the world that once made him millions, why people still owe him an astonishing $44 million, and why trying to collect any of it could send him straight back to prison.He also discusses being permanently placed in Nevada’s Black Book, the tens of millions of dollars in penalties tied to casinos connected to his case, the money he says he still owes the IRS, and why the fallout from his gambling empire is far from over.This is Matt Bowyer after prison — with nothing left to hide and an entirely different perspective on the life that put him there. VISIT OUR SPONSOR:Wavytalk:https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=105835&awinaffid=2619464&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwavytalk.com%2F--- --- ---Want some more BTS bonus content of Miss Understood? Join our patreon for Post Show Podcasts, Monthly Merch Giveaways and Weekly Bonus Episodes!https://www.patreon.com/c/MissUnderstoodwithRachelUchitel Shop Miss Understood Merch https://missunderstoodpodcast.com/shop/ PLEASE LIKE, SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, AND GIVE US A 5-STAR REVIEW!: ratethispodcast.com/missunderstood ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Rachel on Instagram!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/racheluchitelnyc/?hl=en Follow Rachel on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@itsracheluchitel Email us [email protected] Executive Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠George Carmona Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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4.5 out of 5
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Coolest504312 2026/09/26
Needs work
Way too many commercials with zero transition. Every other podcast transitions professionally into commercials. This one interrupts practically mid se...
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Palomaderamis 2026/09/06
People get way over there head!
Now we have to subscribe to listen.
★★★★★
karlycramer 2026/08/26
My favorite podcast!!
Rachel Uchitel is an amazing interviewer. Her life experience gives her real compassion but she’s also direct and doesn’t dance around the hard stuff....
★☆☆☆☆
PaxRomana82 2026/07/03
Meh
Yawn
★★★★★
GoldieB443 2026/06/11
Bringing realness to my pod rotation!
So I don’t have much room for new podcasts. I gave Miss Understood a listen initially because I am interested in the Ellen Greenberg case. Then it sat...
★★★☆☆
christina elena 2026/06/07
I’ve never heard so many commercials
The subject matter is interesting and well researched, but the commercial breaks every five minutes (literally, not an exaggeration) made it impossibl...
★★★★★
Jackie NJNY 2026/06/06
Favorite podcast
My favorite podcast! Rachel is so well spoken, researches her guests and lets them speak, and really cares about letting people tell their story. Keep...
★★★★★
umm...en 2026/06/06
Top Notch
One of my top 3 Fav podcasts 👍
★★★★★
Kfd64 2026/06/06
Great podcast
I have been listening to this podcast for a few years. Love it do much just subscribe to the patreon.
★★★★★
228kvp 2026/06/02
Great show
A game-changing podcast that stays true to its mission of providing a platform for guests to share their stories and perspectives in a judgment-free e...
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