Royal Ramey is the co-founder and chief program officer of the Forestry and Fire Recruitment Program (FFRP), a nonprofit organization whose mission is to increase wildfire personnel from non-traditional and underrepresented communities, providing them with the training, skills, resources, and experiences needed to secure gainful and employment. Royal oversees the organization's Career Training Program, preparing participants for their personal and professional lives. Royal is passionate about br...
Feb 08, 2025•39 min•Ep. 1217
Chad Kultgen and Lizzy Pace, co-hosts of Game of Roses podcast join Kate to discuss the strategy behind The Traitors on Peacock. Reality Life with Kate Casey What to Watch List: https://katecasey.substack.com Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/katecasey Twitter: https://twitter.com/katecasey Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/katecaseyca Tik Tok: http://www.tiktok.com/itskatecasey Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/113157919338245 Amazon List: https://www.amazon.com/shop/katecasey Lik...
Feb 07, 2025•31 min•Ep. 1216
Matt Murphy, former homicide prosecutor and legal analyst discusses Wicked Game: The Devil in the Desert, a three-part docuseries produced for Hulu by ABC News Studios. After a sheriff’s deputy found a woman zip-tied and frantic on the side of the road in the Mojave Desert in 2012, authorities discovered this may have been a grisly crime in pursuit of a suspected buried treasure. This discovery kicked off a years-long investigation that spanned sting operations, an international search, a prison...
Feb 06, 2025•49 min•Ep. 1215
Gregory Doll, a lawyer and partner at Doll Amir & Eley in Los Angeles, discusses the legal battle between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni over sexual harassment and defamation allegations. The two actors co-starred in and directed the movie It Ends With Us. Reality Life with Kate Casey What to Watch List: https://katecasey.substack.com Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/katecasey Twitter: https://twitter.com/katecasey Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/katecaseyca Tik Tok: http://www.tiktok.co...
Feb 04, 2025•42 min•Ep. 1214
Donnie Wahlberg and Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg co-host Very Scary Lovers, a thrilling one-hour spinoff of Very Scary People. Fueled by their shared passion for true crime storytelling, the husband-and-wife duo present the dark and twisted relationship of one of the most diabolical criminal couples in recent history. Reality Life with Kate Casey What to Watch List: https://katecasey.substack.com Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/katecasey Twitter: https://twitter.com/katecasey Instagram: http://www.in...
Feb 04, 2025•36 min•Ep. 1213
Kate discusses what to watch this week including The Kardashians (Hulu), Burden of Guilt (Paramount+), The Voice (NBC), Alone Australia (Netflix), and Very Scary Lovers (ID Discovery). Reality Life with Kate Casey What to Watch List: https://katecasey.substack.com Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/katecasey Twitter: https://twitter.com/katecasey Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/katecaseyca Tik Tok: http://www.tiktok.com/itskatecasey Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/11315791933824...
Feb 02, 2025•15 min•Ep. 1212
Blaze Bernstein was a 19-year-old pre-med student at the University of Pennsylvania in January 2018. During winter break from college, he was murdered by a former high school classmate. Authorities declared Blaze was the victim of a hate crime, he was both openly gay and Jewish. Jeanne Pepper Bernstein, Blaze’s mother, discusses his life and legacy. Blaze It Forward, is a campaign to do good things and inspire people to do intentional acts of kindness. The Blaze Bernstein Memorial Fund provides ...
Feb 01, 2025•38 min•Ep. 1211
Beth Karas, host of The Curious Case of, which takes a deep dive into strange tales, bizarre cons, and twisted motives, exposing chilling truths that stretch the limits of imagination. The series airs on ID Discovery and Max. Reality Life with Kate Casey What to Watch List: https://katecasey.substack.com Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/katecasey Twitter: https://twitter.com/katecasey Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/katecaseyca Tik Tok: http://www.tiktok.com/itskatecasey Facebook Group: https...
Jan 31, 2025•42 min•Ep. 1210
Chris DeRosa, reality tv producer and co-host of Fixing Famous People podcast joins Kate to discuss the season premiere of The Bachelor on ABC and The Curious Case of Natalia Grace on Max. Reality Life with Kate Casey What to Watch List: https://katecasey.substack.com Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/katecasey Twitter: https://twitter.com/katecasey Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/katecaseyca Tik Tok: http://www.tiktok.com/itskatecasey Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1131579193...
Jan 30, 2025•49 min•Ep. 1209
Floyd Russ, director of American Manhunt: OJ Simpson. The four-part docuseries investigates the shocking murder case that became a cultural phenomenon. Reality Life with Kate Casey What to Watch List: https://katecasey.substack.com Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/katecasey Twitter: https://twitter.com/katecasey Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/katecaseyca Tik Tok: http://www.tiktok.com/itskatecasey Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/113157919338245 Amazon List: https://www.amazon...
Jan 29, 2025•30 min•Ep. 1208
Emma Schwartz and Yoruba Richen, co-directors and Mary Robertson, producer of The Fall of Diddy, a docuseries that pulls back the curtain on music mogul Sean Combs as allegations of long-hidden violence and abuse emerge to shock the world. Reality Life with Kate Casey What to Watch List: https://katecasey.substack.com Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/katecasey Twitter: https://twitter.com/katecasey Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/katecaseyca Tik Tok: http://www.tiktok.com/itskatecasey Faceboo...
Jan 28, 2025•30 min•Ep. 1207
Kate discusses what to watch this week including The Bachelor (ABC), Scamanda (ABC), Love Island All-Stars (Peacock), Six Nations: Full Contact (Netflix), and Tom Green Country (Amazon Prime Video). Reality Life with Kate Casey What to Watch List: https://katecasey.substack.com Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/katecasey Twitter: https://twitter.com/katecasey Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/katecaseyca Tik Tok: http://www.tiktok.com/itskatecasey Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/...
Jan 27, 2025•16 min•Ep. 1206
Kate met Laura through her friend QVC host Sandra Bennett. Laura Geller is the founder of Laura Geller Make-up Studios and Laura Geller Beauty. While working as a makeup artist in television, film, and theater in New York City in the 1990s, her clients encouraged her to open a makeup studio. She became known for her wearable looks and magnetic personality–two talents that made her a resounding success on air at QVC. For example, in 1997, the first product from her eponymous makeup line–a highlig...
Jan 25, 2025•43 min•Ep. 1205
New York Times bestselling author Brian Moylan joins Kate to discuss this week on Bravo shows. Reality Life with Kate Casey What to Watch List: https://katecasey.substack.com Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/katecasey Twitter: https://twitter.com/katecasey Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/katecaseyca Tik Tok: http://www.tiktok.com/itskatecasey Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/113157919338245 Amazon List: https://www.amazon.com/shop/katecasey Like it to Know It: https://www.shopl...
Jan 24, 2025•57 min•Ep. 1204
Eric Johnson, Executive Producer of Kobe: The Making of a Legend, a three-part CNN documentary series exploring the life and legacy of an American icon, shedding light on the unseen forces that shaped his journey. From following in the footsteps of his father, former NBA player Joe Bryant, to becoming one of the greatest basketball players of all time, Kobe Bryant’s life was one of triumph, controversy, and transformation Reality Life with Kate Casey What to Watch List: https://katecasey.substac...
Jan 23, 2025•27 min•Ep. 1203
Carlos King, Reality TV producer and host of Reality with the King podcast joins Kate to discuss the finale episode of the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City on Bravo and whether it producer heavy handed. Reality Life with Kate Casey What to Watch List: https://katecasey.substack.com Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/katecasey Twitter: https://twitter.com/katecasey Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/katecaseyca Tik Tok: http://www.tiktok.com/itskatecasey Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/gr...
Jan 22, 2025•46 min•Ep. 1202
Kate discusses Shari Franke’s book The House of My Mother: A Daughter's Quest for Freedom. Ruby Franke’s eldest daughter the shocking true story behind the viral 8 Passengers family vlog and the hidden abuse she suffered at the hands of her mother, and how, in the face of unimaginable pain, she found freedom and healing. Laci Mosley, host of Scam Goddess podcast, and a new three-part series which uncovers small-town swindles and big-city cons across the US. From Ponzi schemes to religious scamme...
Jan 21, 2025•26 min•Ep. 1201
Kate discusses what to watch this week including The Joe Schmo Show (TBS), W.A.G.S. to Riches (Netflix), Kobe: The Making of a Legend (CNN), The Fall of Diddy (Max), and Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Reunion (Bravo). Reality Life with Kate Casey What to Watch List: https://katecasey.substack.com Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/katecasey Twitter: https://twitter.com/katecasey Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/katecaseyca Tik Tok: http://www.tiktok.com/itskatecasey Facebook Group: https://ww...
Jan 20, 2025•11 min•Ep. 1200
Kate first met Father James Martin in 2021 when she interviewed him about the 2021 documentary Building a Bridge based on his book of the same name. Father James Martin is an American Jesuit priest, writer, editor-at-large of America magazine and the founder of Outreach. In 2017, Pope Francis appointed Martin as a consultant to the Vatican's Secretariat for Communications. He is the author of several books including Seven Last Words , The Abbey , Jesus: A Pilgrimage which is a New York Times bes...
Jan 18, 2025•31 min•Ep. 1199
Kate Kennedy, host of Be There in Five podcast, joins Kate to discuss An Update On Our Family. An Update on Our Family. The HBO and Max documentary series explores the complex world of family vlogging – a popular and potentially lucrative phenomenon in which parents post a steady stream of lifestyle videos on their social media channels to be consumed by loyal subscribers. The content often cultivates a sense of community and attachment for devoted viewers and can generate income for the vlogger...
Jan 17, 2025•45 min•Ep. 1998
Ashleigh Banfield, journalist and host of Banfield on the NewsNation network discusses her new podcast Drop Dead Serious. The series delves into story of Peter Nygard, a Canadian mogul now considered the Jeffrey Epstein of fashion, who also happened to be a family friend. Reality Life with Kate Casey What to Watch List: https://katecasey.substack.com Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/katecasey Twitter: https://twitter.com/katecasey Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/katecaseyca Tik Tok: http://ww...
Jan 16, 2025•26 min•Ep. 1197
Reality TV producer and Fixing Famous People podcast co-host Chris DeRosa joins Kate to discuss The Traitors on Peacock and Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test on Fox. The Traitors takes 21 celebrities to the Scottish Highlands for the chance to win up to $250,000. Special Forces: Selection for the Special Forces is a test unlike any other. Celebrities from all genres take on -- and try to survive -- demanding training exercises led by directing staff agents, an elite team of ex-Special Forces...
Jan 15, 2025•43 min•Ep. 1196
Ari Mark, producer of Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy , a new Peacock documentary that tells the story of Sean Combs’ early years and offers crucial insight into the forces that shaped the man and may have made him a monster. The special also includes exclusive, never-before-seen footage of Diddy partying at home and in the studio. Diddy’s labelmate at Uptown Records, Al B. Sure also speaks out for the first time on his relationship with Kim Porter before she started dating Diddy. Reality Life wi...
Jan 14, 2025•25 min•Ep. 1195
Kate discusses what to watch this week including An Update on Our Family (HBO and Max), Here Come The Irish (Peacock), Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy (Peacock), and SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night (Peacock). Reality Life with Kate Casey What to Watch List: https://katecasey.substack.com Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/katecasey Twitter: https://twitter.com/katecasey Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/katecaseyca Tik Tok: http://www.tiktok.com/itskatecasey Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/g...
Jan 13, 2025•14 min•Ep. 1194
Kathryn Turman served as the Assistant Director over the FBI Victim Services Division from 2002 – 2020. Former FBI Director Robert Mueller brought her to the FBI several months after the September 11th attacks with the mission to establish a robust, professional victim services program. In 2005, Ms. Turman established a terrorism and mass casualty Victim Services Response Team that has become an international model. Prior to joining the FBI, Ms. Turman served in the Department of Justice as Dire...
Jan 11, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 1193
Micah Brown, director of season 3 of Coach Prime on Amazon Prime, which follows Colorado head coach and Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, leading the Buffaloes in their return to the Big 12. Taylor Middleton from Selling the City, a Netflix series about a team of New York real estate agents hustling to seal multimillion-dollar deals. Reality Life with Kate Casey What to Watch List: https://katecasey.substack.com Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/katecasey Like it to Know It: https://www.sh...
Jan 10, 2025•51 min•Ep. 1192
A tribute to Mike Rinder from A&E’s Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath. Landon Bryant from Landon Talks with Kate podcast discusses Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action. This jaw-dropping Netflix documentary goes behind the scenes of America's most controversial talk show to expose its biggest scandals, both on- and off-camera. Reality Life with Kate Casey What to Watch List: https://katecasey.substack.com Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/katecasey Like it to Know It: https://www.sh...
Jan 09, 2025•30 min•Ep. 1191
Retired FBI Special Agent Richard Marquise discusses Pan Am Flight 103, which exploded over Lockerbie, Scotland , on December 21, 1988, after a bomb was detonated. All 259 people on board were killed, and 11 individuals on the ground also died. Marquise initially led the FBI’s Pan Am Flight 103 investigation. Richard Marquise is a retired FBI agent with 31 years of FBI service including over 20 years as a manager and leader of squads, and FBI field divisions and 14 years of experience training l...
Jan 08, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 1190
J. Randy Taraborrelli , author of The Hiltons: The True Story of an American Dynast. The Hiltons is a sweeping saga of the success-and excess-of an iconic American family. Demanding and enigmatic, patriarch Conrad Hilton’s visionary ideas and unyielding will established the model for the modern luxury hotel industry. But outside the boardroom, Conrad struggled with emotional detachment, failed marriages, and conflicted Catholicism. Then there were his children: Playboy Nicky Hilton’s tragic alco...
Jan 07, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 1189
Kate discusses what to watch this week including Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test (Fox), The Traitors (Peacock), Sons of Ecstasy (Max), and Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action (Netflix). Reality Life with Kate Casey What to Watch List: https://katecasey.substack.com Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/katecasey Like it to Know It: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/katecasey Twitter: https://twitter.com/katecasey Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/katecaseyca Tik Tok: http://www.tiktok.com/its...
Jan 06, 2025•17 min•Ep. 1188
