Bestselling thriller author Samantha Downing joins Kail Lowry to talk plot twists, messy marriages, and creating characters you love to hate. Known for My Lovely Wife, He Started It, A Twisted Love Story, and her upcoming 2025 release Too Old for This, Downing reveals how she went from hobby writer to landing a Penguin Random House deal after 12 unpublished books. They discuss early-chapter bombshells, naming unforgettable characters, and the fine art of misdirection to keep even the savviest readers guessing.

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You might know her as Paige from WWE, but Saraya is so much more than that and she’s not holding back. On this episode of Barely Famous, Kail and Saraya dive into everything from her new book Hell In Boots, to surviving the darkest moments of her life in the public eye. She opens up about addiction, trauma, leaked sex tapes, and how WWE literally saved her life. Saraya also talks about her new podcast Rule Breakers; part Jackass, part Simple Life, and all chaos.

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Content warning: This episode discusses sexual assault, trauma, and abuse.

This week on Barely Famous, Kail speaks with psychologist and former model Kaja Sokola, one of the first women to publicly come forward against Harvey Weinstein. At just 16, Kaja endured assault while navigating the modeling industry alone in NYC. Now, she shares her journey of survival, healing, and advocacy.

Kaja opens up about the trauma, her battle with eating disorders, family betrayal during the trial and how becoming a mother gave her the strength to speak out. Her unique perspective as both a survivor and a psychologist offers powerful insight into abuse, resilience, and the long road to recovery.

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Kail sits down with bestselling author Ashley Poston (The Seven Year Slip, The Dead Romantics) to talk about her journey from fanfic writer to BookTok sensation. Ashley opens up about writing through grief, her love for “divorced dad rock,” and how she balances YA and adult romance. Plus, the inspiration behind Sounds Like Love and why her dad keeps dying in her books (he’s fine, promise).

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This week on Barely Famous, Kail chats with Cori Broadus - entrepreneur and daughter of Snoop Dogg about growing up in fame, living with lupus, surviving a stroke, and becoming a first-time mom to a NICU baby. Cori opens up about her mental health journey, her faith, and building her beauty brand, Choc Factory. It’s a raw and powerful convo about resilience, identity, and healing.

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On this episode of Barely Famous, Jackie Goldschneider chats with Kail about her 18-year struggle with anorexia, how generational food trauma shaped her childhood, and what finally pushed her to recover. They talk about the pressures of reality TV, body image, IVF, and raising kids while trying to break toxic patterns.

Jackie opens up about her memoir The Weight of Beautiful, shares details about her upcoming dark comedy novel, and reflects on life after RHONJ. This honest convo is for anyone who’s ever battled disordered eating, self-worth, or the pressure to “bounce back.”

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This week on Barely Famous, Kail sits down with Catherine and Gabriella, the dynamic mother-daughter duo from TLC's hit reality show sMothered. Catherine and Gabriella dive into the behind-the-scenes process of joining sMothered, how their family's close-knit dynamic works, and the hilarious reactions they get when stepping out in coordinated outfits. They also share how they balance reality TV with their busy lives, handle social media comments, and navigate the challenges of the dating world.

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This week on Barely Famous, Jodie Sweetin joins Kail to talk about her new Lifetime movie Dateless to Dangerous: My Son's Secret Life; a dark and timely look at incel culture, toxic masculinity, and the dangers of online radicalization. Jodie opens up about the inspiration behind the film, how her own experiences as a mom shaped her perspective on the story, and what it’s like to go from sitcom star to serious dramatic actress.

Kail and Jodie also talk about growing up in the spotlight, breaking free from being typecast as Stephanie Tanner, addiction and recovery, motherhood, and rebuilding your life after rock bottom. Plus, Jodie reflects on how she’s redefining success both on and off screen.

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