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Your Barely Famous host, Kail Lowry, is bringing you the most real, raw, and uncomfortable conversations with guests you’d never expect! With exes, friends, celebrities, TikTokers, and everyone in between, things will definitely get weird. It’s a side of Kail you’ve never heard before! No topic is off limits. See you every Friday!

4d ago

Once Upon A Trainwreck With Christy Carlson Romano

This week on Barely Famous, Kail sits down with Christy Carlson Romano to talk about growing up in the spotlight, becoming the breadwinner for her family, and the complicated relationship with her career that shaped so much of her life. Christy gets candid about child stardom, burnout, financial mistakes, setting boundaries, and the experiences behind her new memoir, Once Upon a Trainwreck: The Fall and Rise of a Child Star. She also shares the terrifying story of being accidentally shot in the face with birdshot while clay shooting, how close she came to losing her vision, and how the experience changed her perspective on faith and motherhood. Plus, Christy and Kail compare the pressures of child stars and reality stars, finding partners who understand life in entertainment, and learning when to say no. Get Christy's Memoir Once Upon a Trainwreck: The Fall and Rise of a Child Star here Follow Christy on Instagram For full video episodes head to patreon.com/kaillowry To vote for Barely Famous Podcast in the Signal Awards click here Thanks for supporting the show by checking out the sponsors! Fabletics: Shop now at fabletics.com/barelyfamous to get 70- 80% off everything when you sign up as a new VIP. Nutrafol: right now, Nutrafol is offering my listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you visit nutrafol.com promo code FAMOUS Talkiatry: Head to Talkiatry.com/famous and complete the short assessment to get matched with an in‑network psychiatrist in just a few minutes. HERS: start your initial free visit at forhers.com/barelyfamous. Progressive: To get your auto insurance quote head to progressive.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
4d ago · Bonus

You Might Also Like: The Oprah Podcast

Introducing Why Is America Different Than Every Other Country When It Comes to Guns? from The Oprah Podcast. Follow the show: The Oprah Podcast BUY THE BOOK! The American Way of Killing by Malcolm Gladwell ⁠https://amzn.to/4jvQMuE⁠ Malcolm Gladwell - one of America’s foremost thought leaders - examines our country’s obsession with guns and the devastating toll gun violence has taken on our communities. In his new book, The American Way of Killing: The Invention of an Epidemic, Malcolm challenges some of our most deeply held beliefs about American gun violence: what we’re missing about the root cause of most violence, how modern medicine is obscuring the reality of the problem, why the answer might be more police—not less—and how we’ve lost sight of the historical context surrounding the Second Amendment. Oprah and Malcolm speak with a Chicago based E.R. doctor who lost 15 close friends and family members to gun violence. He teaches students as young as fourth grade how to treat a gunshot wound. This episode also offers some common sense solutions to a seemingly intractable problem. 00:00:00 - Welcome Malcolm Gladwell, author of “The American Way of Killing” 00:04:20 - European vs. American police 00:08:50 - Stats around more police 00:09:50 - Malcolm’s experience with guns 00:13:30 - Welcome Dr. Pratt 00:16:33 - Talking to kids about gun violence 00:19:15 - Changing gun violence 00:21:00 - Treating gun shot wounds 00:25:13 - The 2nd amendment 00:29:00 - Crime vs. violence 00:33:45 - Instrumental vs. expressive violence 00:40:00 - Are we learning from our mistakes? 00:43:00 - The gun problem is not unsolvable Follow Oprah Winfrey on Social: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/oprahpodcast/⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/oprahwinfrey/ DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.
Oct 2

Weddings, Family Secrets & The Cornell 7 With Kayla

Content Warning: This episode includes discussion of sexual assault, rape, consent, and the Cornell 7 case. Some of the discussion may be upsetting or triggering for listeners. This week on Barely Famous, Kail sits down with Kayla for a conversation that covers everything from a very unfortunate red-carpet wardrobe malfunction to wedding planning, family, adoption, grief, and some deeply personal life experiences. Kayla opens up about her adoption story, reconnecting with her biological siblings, searching for answers about her biological family, and the complicated emotions that came with finally finding her biological mother. She also shares how the losses and difficult family circumstances she experienced this year have shaped the way she’s processing grief and moving forward. Later, Kail and Kayla discuss the Cornell 7 case and the broader conversation surrounding sexual assault, consent, accountability, and the responsibility of bystanders and institutions when they know someone is being harmed, and why they believe conversations about consent and educating young people are so important. For more of Kayla follow her on Instagram For full video episodes head to patreon.com/kaillowry Thanks for supporting the show by checking out the sponsors! Shopify: Start your free trial period at shopify.com/famous See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sep 25

The Crash Out Queen

Kail is back in real time with Ike for a life update that covers everything from tonsillectomy recovery and adjusting to life with celiac disease to their latest trip to Salem. Kail opens up about the emotional side of going gluten-free, why having supportive people around her has made such a difference, and how she’s been spending her time off social media Mid-recording the trailer for her new show, Crashing Out with Kail, has officially dropped. She and Ike talk about filming together, some of Kail’s biggest crash-out moments, and what the experience has been like behind the scenes. Plus, they get into true crime, Kail’s latest obsessions, Ike answers listener questions about his career and whether marriage is in their future, and a viral TikTok sparks a bigger conversation about parenting, relationships, and the invisible mental load. Get Kail’s word search book here For full video episodes head to patreon.com/kaillowry Thanks for supporting the show by checking out the sponsors! Home Chef: For a limited time, Home Chef is offering my listeners FIFTY PERCENT OFF and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! Go to homechef.com/barely Dipsea: Go to DIPSEASTORIES.com.FAMOUS for your first week FREE - then 25% off. HERS: start your initial free visit at forhers.com/barelyfamous. Progressive: To get your auto insurance quote head to progressive.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sep 18

The Lowe Job with Grace Alexander

Kail sits down with debut author Grace Alexander to talk about her novel The Lowe Job and the scandalous, reality-TV-inspired world behind it. Grace shares how she went from working in finance to writing her first novel during maternity leave, landing a literary agent, and becoming a Book of the Month pick. They dive into the inspiration behind the book’s scandal, the influence of celebrity families and social media, and what it means to turn a public scandal into an empire. Grace opens up about the realities of publishing, writing complicated female characters, finding her writing style, and the pressure of following up a successful debut. Plus, Kail and Grace talk dream casting, UK vs. US book covers, mood reading, favorite authors, and the characters that made The Lowe Job so much fun to write. Purchase The Lowe Job here For full video episodes head to patreon.com/kaillowry Thanks for supporting the show by checking out the sponsors! Collective: Get compounded GLP-1s for $59 a month from Collective Visit collective.org/FAMOUS The Absorption Company: Go to absorbmore.com and enter FAMOUS at check out for up to 35% off your first order. Arya: Right now, Arya is offering my listeners $10 off your first month at GET ARYA.COM/FAMOUS. This offer is only for my podcast listeners so use my link to get this discount. Talkiatry: Head to Talkiatry.com/famous and complete the short assessment to get matched with an in‑network psychiatrist in just a few minutes Hiya: for 50% off their best selling children’s vitamin head to hiyahealth.com/famous Progressive: To get your auto insurance quote head to progressive.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sep 11

From Tea Time to Taking a Stand with Jolly Good Ginger

Kail sits down with Jolly Good Ginger for a conversation about how he went from growing up in rural North Carolina surrounded by racism and conservative Christianity to becoming one of social media’s most outspoken creators. He opens up about joining the military, challenging the beliefs he was raised with, and how one TikTok unexpectedly launched his platform. They also get into the viral “Tea Time” era, walking away from millions of followers when the content stopped being worth the stress, raising kids to think for themselves, parenting in the public eye and the importance of being able to explain why you believe what you believe. Plus, Jolly shares what he’s focused on now and why he believes community involvement matters now more than ever. For more of Jolly Good Ginger follow him on Tik Tok and Instagram For full video episodes head to patreon.com/kaillowry Get your Fatherless Behavior merch and more here Thanks for supporting the show by checking out the sponsors! Home Chef: For a limited time, Home Chef is offering my listeners FIFTY PERCENT OFF and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! Go to homechef.com/barely Nutrafol: Start your hair growth journey with Nutrafol nutrafol.com promo code FAMOUS Boll And Branch: Now’s your chance to change the way you sleep with Boll and Branch. Get 20% off, plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at bollandbranch.com/barelyfamous use code barelyfamous HERS: start your initial free visit at forhers.com/barelyfamous. Progressive: To get your auto insurance quote head to progressive.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sep 4

Not 16 Anymore With Jenn Del Rio

Kail sits down with 16 and Pregnant alum Jenn Del Rio to unpack what really happened behind the scenes of her episode and everything viewers never saw. Jenn opens up about becoming a teen mom to twins, escaping an abusive relationship, fighting for custody and unexpectedly finding the man who would help raise her boys. Jenn also reveals how much of her 16 and Pregnant episode was recreated or manufactured for TV and how reality television impacted her real life long after the cameras left. Plus, she shares where life has taken her now: marriage, four kids, farm life, Lupus and the book she’s writing about everything she’s kept private for years. For more of Jenn follow her on Tik Tok and Instagram. For full video episodes head to patreon.com/kaillowry Thanks for supporting the show by checking out the sponsors! Talkiatry: Head to Talkiatry.com/famous and complete the short assessment to get matched with an in‑network psychiatrist in just a few minutes. HERS: start your initial free visit at forhers.com/barelyfamous. Progressive: To get your auto insurance quote head to progressive.com Zenni: Go to zenni.com/podcast and use code PODCAST15 for fifteen percent off your first order, plus free shipping on all US orders over sixty five dollars. The styles sell out, so don't sit on it. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Aug 28

Ghost Girl With Eva Benefield

Kail sits down with Ghost Girl author Eva Benefield to discuss the unbelievable true story behind the “Black Swan Murder.” Eva opens up about losing her mom at 14, her dad’s sudden marriage to Ashley Benefield, the years of allegations and custody battles that followed, and the day she learned Ashley had shot and killed her father. Eva shares what it was like waiting four years for the murder trial, testifying against Ashley, and ultimately hearing a manslaughter verdict. She also talks about turning her viral TikTok story into Ghost Girl, building her brand Ghost Cowboy, and why running has become her way of choosing the hard things in life instead of having them chosen for her. To support her business go to ghost-cowboy.com | @evathefreakindiva Eva Benefield on FB get her book here For full video episodes head to patreon.com/kaillowry Thanks for supporting the show by checking out the sponsors! Talkiatry: Head to Talkiatry.com/famous and complete the short assessment to get matched with an in‑network psychiatrist in just a few minutes. Vinted: ready to clean out your closet and make some extra money? download the Vinted app for free and start listing. With no seller fees, you keep every dollar you earn. Boll And Branch: Now’s your chance to change the way you sleep with Boll and Branch. Get 20% off, plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at bollandbranch.com/barelyfamous use code barelyfamous HERS: start your initial free visit at forhers.com/barelyfamous. Progressive: To get your auto insurance quote head to progressive.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Kailyn Lowry

Host
Christy Carlson Romano

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Malcolm Gladwell

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Alexander Grace

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Jolly Good Ginger

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Jenn Del Rio

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Eva Benefield

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Misha Brown

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Elliott Rivera

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Kaitlyn Bristowe

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5,527 Ratings

Yes to Ike

3d ago

bee0929

I actually really enjoyed the episode with Ike.. he’s a natural
Kayla Episode

4d ago

Blondie 👱🏻‍♀️

Really liked hearing about Kayla’s story. She’s super interesting and an engaging guest. Would love to hear from her more.
Love Kail but…

Oct 1

RMTEAC

Love and listen to any podcast you’re on. I find you very funny. Nothing personal against Ike, if you’re happy your fans are happy, but he gives trying to too hard to give the “right” answers and maybe he’s better behind the scenes. Hope you appreciate the constructive criticism. I’ll keep listening
Ike is cringe.

Sep 26

Sara_J1987

Immediately turned off. Can’t stand Ike. Gives off user/loser vibes. Kail how you talk about dead beats for so many years and then date one!? I’m so confused. Girl wake up!!

Your Barely Famous host, Kail Lowry, is bringing you the most real, raw, and uncomfortable conversations with guests you’d never expect! With exes, friends, celebrities, TikTokers, and everyone in between, things will definitely get weird. It’s a side of Kail you’ve never heard before! No topic is off limits. See you every Friday!