Barely Famous

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.

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Kail sits down with Drexann and Zach for a chaotic, hilarious, and eye-opening look at what life is really like with pet monkeys. Drexann shares what goes into caring for Molly Jo, Kelz, and Rain-from diapers, specialized diets, vet care, and round-the-clock feeding to the reality of rehoming exotic animals and dealing with criticism online.

They also get into the unexpected drama of the monkey community, why Drexann strongly warns people against getting a monkey just because they’re cute, and how much time, money, patience, and help it actually takes to care for them properly. Plus, Zach explains what it’s been like helping turn Drexann’s monkey-filled life into social media content.

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Kail sits down with Misha, aka Your Bestie Misha, for a conversation about self-worth, sobriety, social media, and learning how to actually show up for yourself. Misha opens up about the moment that changed his life, going from drinking heavily while performing with Cirque du Soleil to getting sober and ultimately building a community of millions online.

They talk about his New York Times bestselling book Be Your Own Bestie, the SASS method behind it, setting boundaries, jealousy vs. inspiration, influencer culture, and why self-reflection only matters if you’re willing to make changes afterward. Misha also shares how his childhood experiences shaped the work he does today, what marriage has taught him about balance, and why none of us really have our lives as figured out as we think.

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Kail’s work trip turns into a chaotic take-your-kid-to-work day when Elliott joins her in New York. They open up about growing up in the public eye, setting boundaries with strangers, handling hateful comments, and why Kail refuses to stay quiet when her kids are targeted online.

The conversation shifts to college plans, sibling relationships, spending the summer apart from Lincoln, and Elliott’s growing passion for theater, filmmaking, writing, and ASL. Plus, Kail shares her unexpected celiac disease diagnosis and begins processing what a completely gluten-free future might look like for herself and a family of nine.

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Kail sits down with Kaitlyn Bristowe for an honest and hilarious conversation about leaving reality TV identities behind, building a lasting career, and trusting where life takes you next. Kaitlyn opens up about her move to New York City, keeping her new relationship private, freezing her eggs, and her hopes of becoming a mom.

They also get into public breakups, working with friends and family, protecting children in the spotlight, self-worth, body image, Botox, therapy, spirituality, and why getting older might actually be the best era yet. Plus, Kaitlyn shares the emotional experience that shaped her belief in the afterlife, her dream of retiring on a farm, and the unexpected realities of starting over in her forties.

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Trigger Warning: This episode discusses pregnancy loss, murder, infant death, violence, and other disturbing details that may be difficult for some listeners.

Kail sits down with Wade, Cody, and Stephanie from Netflix’s Maternal Instincts to unpack what the documentary left out and clear up some of the biggest questions surrounding the case. They share new details about the lies, manipulation, fake identities & financial schemes, that happened behind the scenes and explain why the reality was far more complicated than it appeared from the outside.

Wade also opens up about how he was portrayed, what viewers didn’t see about his life at the time, and the unanswered questions he still carries years later. Together, they reflect on the aftermath, rebuilding their friendship, and how they’re honoring Reagan and her daughter moving forward.

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This week Kail sits down with country artist Elijah Scott—the singer, not her baby daddy after a viral internet mix-up convinced millions they share a child. Elijah explains how the confusion reached his actual family, why one of Kail’s sons made the rumor surprisingly believable, and how a random DM turned into this episode.

They also talk about his unexpected rise from karaoke to millions of streams, navigating country music as an artist who doesn’t fit the industry’s traditional image, life on tour, and the consistency it takes to turn viral attention into a real career.

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Kail sits down with New York Times bestselling author Jessica Knoll for a powerful conversation about her new novel Helpless, the rise of dark romance, and why women are drawn to stories that explore fear, control, survival, and power. Jessica opens up about the real-life experience behind Luckiest Girl Alive, the healing that came from telling her story, and how the Netflix adaptation helped spark important conversations around consent.

They also discuss reality TV, complicated female friendships, book-to-screen adaptations, the pressure of writing after success, criticism, AI in publishing, audiobooks, Kindle vs. physical books, and why Jessica is still chasing dark, unforgettable stories.

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ENCORE: 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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Employment attorney and content creator Paige Sparks joins Kail for a candid conversation about the legal cases everyone has been talking about. From Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni to the Diddy trial, the Menendez brothers, Gypsy Rose, and Bryan Kohberger, Paige breaks down what the headlines often leave out and explains how the legal system actually works.

The two also discuss workplace rights, employment law myths, social media, AI and copyright lawsuits, defamation, public figures, celebrity trials, and what it’s really like building a law firm through TikTok. Plus, Paige shares the story of getting fired before becoming an attorney, why she believes lawyers make the best internet debaters, and the one mistake people should never make with ChatGPT during a legal dispute.

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