

Reality Life with Kate Casey
Kate Casey
Daily podcast about unscripted television. Kate Casey interviews the talent, producers, and directors of reality shows, documentaries, and docuseries. Saturday episodes tell incredible person stories.
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Jun 29, 2018 • 1h 11min
Ep - 112 - BEKAH MARTINEZ FROM THE BACHELOR
Bekah Martinez appeared on the 22nd season of ABC’s The Bachelor vying for 36-year-old Arie Luyendyk Jr., a real estate agent and race car driver from Scottsdale, Arizona. Bekah discusses her initial feelings when she found out Arie was The Bachelor, when she knew it wouldn’t work between them, what it is like to be a member of Bachelor Nation, why she was listed on the missing persons list, and the juiciest story that will come out of Bachelor in Paradise. Actress, writer, and podcast host Heather Brooker helps Kate review the season premiere of Big Brother on CBS. Forbes reporter Kristi Dosh discusses this week’s episode of Total Bellas on E! She and Kate debate whether Nikki Bella will ever have a baby with John Cena. Reality Life with Kate Casey http://www.loveandknuckles.comTwitter: @katecaseyInstagram: @katecaseycaFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/113157919338245/Facebook.com/loveandknucklesAmazon List: http://www.amazon.com/shop/katecaseycaSUAVEhttp://www.suave.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 22, 2018 • 1h 1min
Ep - 111 - PRODUCERS OF REAL HOUSEWIVES OF NEW YORK – PART TWO
Real Housewives of New York Executive Producers Barrie Bernstein and Lisa Shannon continue to give a behind the scenes look at creating one of reality television’s most popular shows. In part two they talk about whether Bethenny Frankel gets more airtime for her products, what happens when someone suddenly gets plastic surgery, what happened between Carole and Bethenny’s friendship, how many cast mates ask for spin-offs, and how they found Tinsley Mortimer. Best friends Kirsten and Elyssa review this week’s new show The Proposal from the producers of The Bachelorette on ABC. College counselor Abby Siegel reviews High School Reunion, a series that aired on the WB Network and TV Land chronicling real-life high school reunions.Reality Life with Kate Casey http://www.loveandknuckles.comTwitter: @katecaseyInstagram: @katecaseycaFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/113157919338245/Facebook.com/loveandknucklesAmazon List: http://www.amazon.com/shop/katecaseycaBOMBAShttp://www.bombas.com/realityPROMO CODE: REALITY SUAVEhttp://www.suave.comNUTRAFOLhttp://www.nutrafol.comPROMO CODE: REALITYSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 15, 2018 • 1h 1min
Ep - 110 - PRODUCERS OF REAL HOUSEWIVES OF NEW YORK
Real Housewives of New York Executive Producers Barrie Bernstein and Lisa Shannon give a behind the scenes look at creating one of reality television’s most popular shows. They discuss a typical day of production and post production, what they look for when casting the show, what really happened on Scary Island, the demise of friendships on screen, which former housewives want to come back, and more. There was such so much to cover the second part of this interview will air in episode 111. Writer and Editor Joe Erbentraut reviews Hey Paula, a series starring and co-produced by Paula Abdul that aired from June 28 to July 27, 2007, on the Bravo network. Jezebel Culture Editor Clover Hope discusses this week’s episode of Basketball Wives on VH1. Reality Life with Kate Casey http://www.loveandknuckles.comTwitter: @katecaseyInstagram: @katecaseycaFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/113157919338245/Facebook.com/loveandknucklesAmazon List: http://www.amazon.com/shop/katecaseycaBOMBAShttp://www.bombas.com/realityPROMO CODE: REALITY SUAVEhttp://www.suave.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 8, 2018 • 52min
Ep - 109 - DEANNA PAPPAS STAGLIANO FROM THE BACHELORETTE
DeAnna Pappas Stagliano was the Bachelorette in 2008 (after competing on season 11 of The Bachelor with Brad Womack), and although she found love with Jesse Csincsak — who she was temporarily engaged the couple called it quits in November 2008. She went onto fall in love and later marry Stephen Stagliano, the twin brother of Michael Stagliano, who was on Jillian Harris’s season of The Bachelorette. She is surprisingly candid about her experiences on The Bachelor and The Bachelorette including how she secretly felt she made a mistake right after getting engaged and how little she knew about the contestants. Actor and Podcast Host Ryan Bailey reviews Our Wild Life on TLC.Former Chief Stewardess and Yachting Expert Kaki Twist Burgess reviews this season of Below Deck on Bravo and gives insight into what life is really like working on a yacht with rogue charter guests. Reality Life with Kate Casey http://www.loveandknuckles.comTwitter: @katecaseyInstagram: @katecaseycaFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/113157919338245/Facebook.com/loveandknucklesAmazon List: http://www.amazon.com/shop/katecaseycaZIPRECRUITERhttps://www.ziprecruiter.comPROMO CODE: REALITYLIFEQUIPhttp://www.getquip.comPROMO CODE: REALITYSUAVEhttp://www.suave.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 1, 2018 • 1h 3min
Ep - 108 - JENNY MCCARTHY REVIEWS THE BACHELORETTE / PEYTON PRITCHARD FROM SOUTHERN CHARM
Actress, author, and host Jenny McCarthy reviews the season premiere of The Bachelorette and gives insight on the ideal strategy for a contestant, who she would include from her family to film her own hometown dates, and how she would work with her sisters to obtain background information on the last three contestants without the producers ever knowing. Peyton Pritchard discusses being cast for Relationshep and joining the cast of Southern Charm. Music and marketing executive Kevin Sutton reviews Teen Mom: Young and Pregnant on MTV. Reality Life with Kate Casey http://www.loveandknuckles.comTwitter: @katecaseyInstagram: @katecaseycaFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/113157919338245/Facebook.com/loveandknucklesAmazon List: http://www.amazon.com/shop/katecaseycaDAGNE DOVERhttp://www.dagnedover.comPROMO CODE: REALITYSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 25, 2018 • 1h 2min
Ep - 107 - WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE BEHIND THE SCENES
Watch What Happens Live producers John Jude and Melissa France talk about behind the scenes of Bravo’s late night show including best and worst guests, how bartenders are chosen, and what happens when Sonja Morgan visits. Kate Kennedy reviews the premier episode of TLC’s 90 Day Fiance: Happily Ever After. Alzie Sisco reviews the season finale of Survivor: Ghost island. Carlene and Steve Stauff give their assessment of Bachelor alums Ashley and Jared producing a 45-minute video about their new relationship. Reality Life with Kate Casey http://www.loveandknuckles.comTwitter: @katecaseyInstagram: @katecaseycaFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/113157919338245/Facebook.com/loveandknucklesAmazon List: http://www.amazon.com/shop/katecaseycaMODCLOTHhttps://www.modcloth.comPROMO CODE: REALITYLIFESee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 23, 2018 • 55min
Ep - 106 - REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ORANGE COUNTY VINTAGE EPISODE REVIEW
In this crossover bonus episode Ronnie Karam from Watch What Crappens and Rose Pricks podcasts helps Kate dissect a vintage episode of Real Housewives of Orange County, one of Kate's favorite episodes. Season 7, Episode 14Slade takes Heather engagement ring shopping for Gretchen, Alexis throws a puppies and princesses thee d birthday party for her twins, Tamra gets a tattoo removed, and Vicki and Briana fight about her new boyfriend Brooks. Reality Life with Kate Casey http://www.loveandknuckles.comTwitter: @katecaseyInstagram: @katecaseycaFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/113157919338245/Facebook.com/loveandknucklesAmazon List: http://www.amazon.com/shop/katecaseycaMODCLOTHhttps://www.modcloth.comPROMO CODE: REALITYLIFESee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 18, 2018 • 1h 11min
Ep - 105 - KATHRYN DENNIS FROM SOUTHERN CHARM
Kathryn Dennis from Southern Charm on Bravo explains how she was cast for the show, the unique journey she has had on the show the last few years including the birth of two children, and her new friendships with the cast. David Johns is the former executive director of the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for African Americans and the Executive Director of the National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC). He reviews this week’s episode of The Real Housewives of Potomac. Andrew Llinares is the Executive Producer of Dancing With the Stars. He explains behind the scenes details of Dancing with The Stars: Athletes. The show’s finale airs Monday at 8pm ET on ABC. Reality Life with Kate Casey http://www.loveandknuckles.comTwitter: @katecaseyInstagram: @katecaseycaFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/113157919338245/Facebook.com/loveandknucklesAmazon List: http://www.amazon.com/shop/katecaseycaZIPRECRUITERhttps://www.ziprecruiter.comPROMO CODE: REALITYLIFEMODCLOTHhttps://www.modcloth.comPROMO CODE: REALITYLIFESee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 16, 2018 • 25min
Ep - 104 - HANNAH FERRIER BELOW DECK
Hannah Ferrier from Below Deck Med discusses the show's explosive new season, a typical day on a yacht, and what celebrities and bravolebrities she would love to have as charter guests. Pete and Katrina live in Chicago and love the show House Hunters on HGTV. Pete explains a helpful drinking game while watching episodes and the reason he believes most participants are lying about their budgets. Reality Life with Kate Casey http://www.loveandknuckles.comTwitter: @katecaseyInstagram: @katecaseycaFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/113157919338245/Facebook.com/loveandknucklesAmazon List: http://www.amazon.com/shop/katecaseycaZIPRECRUITERhttps://www.ziprecruiter.comPROMO CODE: REALITYLIFEMODCLOTHhttps://www.modcloth.comPROMO CODE: REALITYSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 11, 2018 • 59min
Ep - 103 - MATT PAXTON, HOST OF HOARDERS
Chase Mitchell is a screenwriter and former sketch writer for The Late Show with Jimmy Fallon. He reviews an episode of Bar Rescue, a docu-reality series featuring veteran nightlife expert Jon Taffer as he seeks to rescue bars on the brink.Matt Paxton is the host of Hoarders on A&E, which depicts the real-life struggles and treatment of people who suffer from compulsive hoarding disorder. He discusses how he became one of the top hoarding clean-up experts in the United States, how the show often takes on the role of therapist, and the celebrity version of the show that never aired. Ashley Longshore is a New Orleans, Louisiana-based painter, gallery owner, and entrepreneur. She is the owner of the Longshore Studio Gallery, located on Magazine Street in New Orleans. She reviews Bravo’s new show Southern Charm New Orleans.Reality Life with Kate Casey http://www.loveandknuckles.comTwitter: @katecaseyInstagram: @katecaseycaFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/113157919338245/Facebook.com/loveandknucklesAmazon List: http://www.amazon.com/shop/katecaseycaDAGNE DOVERhttp://www.dagnedover.comPROMO CODE: REALITYQUIPhttp://www.getquip.comPROMO CODE: REALITYWe want to get to know you better! Help us out and support the show by going to wondery.com/survey and filling it out.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.


