The Herd with Colin Cowherd Show Me Something - Carl Radke on Summer House tea, sobriety, hooping vs. WNBA legends
Feb 27, 2026
Carl Radke, Summer House star, author and podcaster who played elite volleyball at Syracuse. He talks candidly about staying sober while filming reality TV. He recounts sports roots, hilarious theme-party drama and wardrobe stakes. He reflects on friendships, public breakups, on-camera vs off-camera life, and why taking compliments still trips him up.
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Turning Point: Admitting Addiction Publicly
- Carl admitted he had to confront being an alcoholic and a drug addict to turn his life around.
- He traced addiction to family history and said seasons 1–4 of Summer House left him hating who he was, prompting major change.
From Baseball Cut To Volleyball All‑American
- Carl described his elite volleyball background from high school to club level and becoming an All-American at Syracuse club volleyball.
- He explained switching from baseball after being cut, rising to first-team all-Pennsylvania and getting D1 interest before choosing Syracuse for academics.
Practice Squad Stories With Syracuse Women
- Carl joined Syracuse women's basketball as a men's practice player after trying out for the men's team and not making it.
- He recounted going toe-to-toe in the paint with Carrie Lambeer and being told not to dunk during practices.