Reality Life with Kate Casey

Karen “Duff” Duffy, a former MTV VJ, actress, and bestselling author, shares her vivid memories from MTV, including wild encounters with celebrities like Bill Murray and George Clooney. She reflects on her transition from the spotlight to navigating life with chronic pain after her diagnosis of CNS sarcoidosis. Duffy discusses her daily gratitude practice, her journey into chaplaincy, and how writing became a healing outlet. Her stories blend humor and resilience, revealing that life's challenges can be faced with wit and grace.

This week, reality TV producer Chris DeRosa joins to dissect the Love Is Blind: Denver reunion. They critique the production choices that made the show feel chaotic and discuss how public statements overshadowed the expected drama. Kate and Chris analyze the dynamics between Casey and Patrick, and the fallout from online backlash. They also touch on missed opportunities with Allie and Anton's new relationship and react to shocking revelations about Jordan and Megan. Finally, they praise the hosts for their moderation while poking fun at the cast's fashion choices.

Athena Klingerman and Amber Rasmussen, the women at the center of Don’t Date Brandon on Paramount+. What begins as a modern online romance quickly spirals into a dark web of lies and manipulation. Amber’s suspicions about her boyfriend Brandon lead her to an unexpected ally—his ex-wife, Athena. Together, the two women unravel the shocking truth about the man who deceived them both.     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: https://www.tiktok.com/@itskatecasey?lang=en Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/113157919338245 Amazon List: https://www.amazon.com/shop/katecasey Like it to Know It: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/katecaseySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tamara Trottner, author of No One Saw Us Leave, a memoir and the basis for the Netflix series of the same name. The story follows her harrowing childhood abduction by her father in 1960s Mexico and her mother’s desperate search to bring her children home.     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: https://www.tiktok.com/@itskatecasey?lang=en Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/113157919338245 Amazon List: https://www.amazon.com/shop/katecasey Like it to Know It: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/katecaseySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kate is joined once again by reality TV producer and Fixing Famous People podcast co-host Chris DeRosa to break down the weddings episode of Love Is Blind: Denver on Netflix.     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: https://www.tiktok.com/@itskatecasey?lang=en Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/113157919338245 Amazon List: https://www.amazon.com/shop/katecasey Like it to Know It: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/katecaseySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kate discusses what to watch this week including Love is Blind Reunion (Netflix), Selling Sunset (Netflix), Aileen: Queen of the Serial Killers (Netflix), and Finding Mr. Christmas.     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: https://www.tiktok.com/@itskatecasey?lang=en Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/113157919338245 Amazon List: https://www.amazon.com/shop/katecasey Like it to Know It: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/katecaseySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dani Morin experienced every parent’s worst nightmare when she lost her 15-month-old son in a tragic incident at a day care center.   Dani discusses how she transformed her pain into purpose, becoming a dedicated child safety advocate committed to protecting other families from similar tragedies. She also shares the deeply personal choices that shaped the next chapter of her life—her decision to have another child as a single mother by choice, and how love and healing ultimately led her to meet her husband and expand her family.     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: https://www.tiktok.com/@itskatecasey?lang=en Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/113157919338245 Amazon List: https://www.amazon.com/shop/katecasey Like it to Know It: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/katecaseySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kate is joined by B from Bravo and Cocktails for a deep dive into the world of Bravo gossip and reality TV investigations, and the premiere episode of Wife Swap.     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: https://www.tiktok.com/@itskatecasey?lang=en Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/113157919338245 Amazon List: https://www.amazon.com/shop/katecasey Like it to Know It: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/katecaseySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Comedian Kara Klenk, co-host of That’s Messed Up: An SVU Podcast, joins Kate to break down this week’s explosive episode of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City — but with a twist. As two people who consume a prodigious amount of true crime, Kate and Kara analyze the women’s behavior, motivations, and alibis like detectives on the case.     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: https://www.tiktok.com/@itskatecasey?lang=en Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/113157919338245 Amazon List: https://www.amazon.com/shop/katecasey Like it to Know It: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/katecaseySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kate is joined by The Real Housewives of Miami star Marysol Patton to dive her parents, growing up in Miami with Madonna as a neighbor, and this season. They discuss her iconic moments, the evolution of the franchise, and how she’s navigated fame, family, and fun in the world of reality TV.     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: https://www.tiktok.com/@itskatecasey?lang=en Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/113157919338245 Amazon List: https://www.amazon.com/shop/katecasey Like it to Know It: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/katecaseySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.