Behind the Filter

Welcome back to another episode of Behind the Filter: Unfiltered Weekly! In this newsy edition, we break down an indictment out of Tennessee that exposes the terrifying reality of NVE (Nihilistic Violent Extremist) groups like 764 targeting our kids online. Then, we shift gears to the trending psychological side effect dubbed "Ozempic Personality", plus, a look into the mind-blowing world of fully automated AI/robotic IVF, and the millennial who found a rare "ticking time bomb" tumor thanks to a fluke car accident.

After a month-long disappearance due to some brutal immune system flare-ups (and a temporary loss of our voices), we are celebrating our 100th Episode Milestone the only way we know how: completely unfiltered and filled with pure chaos. In this special After Dark edition, Ashley gives us the hilarious and horrifying update on her return to Hinge at 39, We unpack the mind-blowing viral story of Sarah and her AI boyfriend, dive into a new study connecting your "sexual debut" to how well you age. We also spend the second half of the show answering your juiciest behind-the-scenes questions on being on a reality tv show. Grab a Zero Fks Seltzer (use code FILTER30 at checkout on zerofks.co for a discount!)

Who do you think you are?" It’s a question most of us answer with our job titles or our family roles, but author and speaker Kat Perkins says those are often just identities handed to us by someone else. In this powerful follow-up episode, Kat returns to Behind the Filter to discuss the launch of her memoir, Girls With Pearls Have Power. She dives deep into framework—Identity Interference, Identity Transference, and Identity Revelation—to explain how trauma and culture shape us before we even have a say in the matter.

This isn't just a story of survival; it’s a masterclass in the "Recognition and Permission" required to forgive those who hurt us and finally submit to the extraordinary identity God intended for us. Whether you are battling a "mean spirit" born of protection or struggling to let go of a cross you weren't meant to carry, Kat’s message of being SHE (Sure, Honorable, Extraordinary) and HEM (Honorable, Extraordinary Man) will challenge you to drop the weight and walk in your truth.

In this week’s After Dark edition of Behind the Filter, Ashley is joined by her Netflix Age of Attraction castmate, Michelle Yoswa. Michelle is pulling back the curtain on what it’s really like to be a "baddie" in her 50s navigating a dating pool of younger men.

The ladies dive deep into the emotional rollercoaster of the show, including the hilarious "big spoon" yoga moment that led to Michelle’s breaking point and the realization that she was being "mommy-zoned" by 26-year-olds. But it’s not all reality TV drama; Michelle shares her incredible, defiance-of-the-odds story of becoming a first-time mother at 40 and 42 after being told by doctors it was medically impossible. Episode Sponsor: Zero FKS

The world knows her as the "39-year-old virgin" from Netflix’s Age of Attraction, but there is so much more to Ashley’s story than a viral headline. In this kickoff to our special Age of Attraction After Dark series, we’re peeling back the filters and diving deep into the deleted scenes that finally tell the whole truth. Plus, we introduce our official series sponsor, Zero FKS Drinks. We’re talking about how to stay social and present without the sugar, the calories, or the soul-crushing hangover. Zero FKS is the gamechanger you’ve been waiting for.

In this deeply personal and technical episode, we sit down with Megan Tomlinson to discuss a journey that feels like it was written for a true crime script—except it was her reality. Megan spent years teaching herself Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) to help find missing persons, never realizing she would eventually use those exact tools to solve her own mother’s murder. We also pull back the curtain on the Hailey Buzbee case. Megan shares her involvement in the search for Hailey and the legislative push for Hailey's Law. We discuss the terrifying reality of digital grooming, why "runaway" labels are costing children their lives, and what parents need to know about the shift toward encrypted messaging apps.

The filter is coming all the way off! This week, Johnette and Ashley took the podcast on the road to the award-winning 3UP Rooftop Lounge in Carmel, Indiana. Joining the table is the hilariously unfiltered Erin from the Netflix hit show Age of Attraction. The ladies dive deep into why women often feel the need to "tone it down" for men, the hilarious "grandpa words" that kill the mood instantly, and the powerful therapy session that changed Erin’s life forever. Whether you’re navigating the dating apps, recovering from "church hurt," or just looking for the best rooftop vibe in Indy, this episode is your ultimate girls' night out.

This week on Unfiltered Weekly we dive into the disappearance of April Marie Garcia who walked out of her home on the South Side of Indianapolis on April 1, 2025 and hasn't been seen since. She left behind her identification, her cell phone, and the life-saving epilepsy medication she needs to survive. For nearly a year, her family has been trapped in a nightmare of unanswered questions, cruel ransom scams, and a shifting narrative that just doesn't add up. In this episode, we chat with April’s eldest daughter, Alexis Ibarra, who joins us from California. Alexis shares the "unfiltered" truth about her mother—a woman who loved to dance, write in her journals, and find community among the unhoused—and the volatile environment she was living in before she vanished.

While the cameras only captured a glimpse of her time on screen, on Age of Attraction; Ashley’s story was far too powerful to stay hidden. In an inspiring masterclass on reclaiming your narrative, Ashley took to TikTok to share her authentic truth—her proud choice to remain a virgin until marriage at 39. What started as a personal moment of vulnerability blossomed into a global sensation, capturing the hearts of major outlets like TMZ, Us Weekly, and The Daily Mail.

What does it mean to truly "push pause" for inclusion? In honor of Disability Awareness Month, we sit down with Yolanda Kincaid, CEO of Sycamore Services, to discuss the vital work of supporting Hoosiers with intellectual and developmental disabilities. From "First Steps" therapies for infants to navigating the daunting "cliff" of adulthood at age 22, Yolanda shares how Sycamore has spent 65 years bridging the gaps in our community.