Get ready for a no-filter deep dive with The Challenge icon, Cara Maria! Join us as this fiercely opinionated and independent powerhouse takes us from her "lost boy era" to 16 seasons of grueling, terrifying competition. She spills the tea on how she crawled from underdog to top dog, why she's scared shitless but does it anyway, and how facing the host’s disappointment is scarier than death. Discover her unconventional path to TV stardom and how ChatGPT has become her new therapist. Cara Maria also shares why she trusts horses more than humans, and her dreams of building a horse sanctuary. Don't miss this episode with one of reality TV's most resilient players!

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This week on "Casting Stories Untold," casting producers Bethany and Danny sit down with Big Brother Canada (BB Can 7) and Canada's Ultimate Challenge alum, Adam Pike! Hear Adam's wild and resilient five-year journey to BB Can, which involved quitting his job and his "444" tattoo being a sign. He'll reveal his transformation from an oil field welder to "the food guy" content creator, now happily settled back in Newfoundland. Get ready for his incredible story of a life-changing ayahuasca trip where he confronted his past and found freedom from anxiety, and his intense Challenge experience where he nearly drowned! Plus, discover the unique Newfoundland tradition of kissing a cod (or a bird's ass!) to become an honorary Newfoundlander! 

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This week Bethany and Danny chat with Miami couple Michelle Burgos & Luis Colon. They'll spill the tea on how they landed The Amazing Race on their very first try and Michelle shares her wild 10-year journey as a Pitbull dancer, and how she got her coveted role. Hear Louis recount his “heartbreaking” attempt to dance with Britney Spears and his cutthroat experience on The Challenge. Now a Lieutenant firefighter, Louis reveals his most common calls and what his firehouse still teases him relentlessly about from The Amazing Race. Discover how their incredible careers and reality TV adventure helped them build their new life together, and hope to shape their future plans!

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Join hosts Danny & Bethany as they sit down with Victoria "Spicy Vee" Woghiren from Big Brother Canada 9 & 12! This all-star reveals her incredible journey from growing up in foster care to becoming a passionate school social worker. Hear how Big Brother Canada helped her fully embrace her authentic, colorful self, why she never watched her seasons, and the truth about those intense wake-up calls! She also shares her insights on manifesting your dreams (she packed her bags for BB before the call!), navigating a surprise backdoor, and her exciting engagement plans. You don’t want to miss this vibrant, inspiring, and candid conversation!

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Unscripted casting pros Danny & Bethany sit down with reality TV star Dom Gabriel (The Mole, Perfect Match S1 & S2). Hear Dom share his wild ride from a union warehouse job to surviving intense COVID quarantine in Australia (military escorts included!) He opens up about the challenge of dating in the public eye, navigating his 'perfect guy' edit vs his unexpected 'villain' edit, and why he preferred The Mole's gameplay. Dom also shares a heartbreaking personal story that impacted him after Perfect Match. Listen as he reveals his "blue-collar" approach to fame and staying true to himself (including painting his nails!)

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Join Casting Stories Untold as Bethany and Danny chat with the legendary Rachel Reilly- Big Brother champ, Amazing Race icon, and reality TV queen! Get the details of Rachel's experience with the intense Big Brother casting (confidentiality rules and bikini tops), hear the story that helped her stand out, and find out how she embraced being a competitive "shit starter" and the reality TV "villain". From navigating social media pressures to her own journey into a casting career (earning her a "PhD in reality TV"!) , Rachel holds nothing back. Don't miss this deep dive with one of reality television's most enduring personalities!

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From Big Brother blowups to Challenge battles, Josh Martinez has seen it all! In this episode we hear the story of how this reality star used his prize money (it’s smarter than you think!) He also gets real with Danny & Bethany about the shocking side of fame, battling online hate, and the deep family values that kept him grounded. Listen for an unfiltered look at the man behind the reality TV persona! From porta potties to pigeons join us as we hear the untold stories of Josh Martinez. 

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Hosted by two industry insiders, Bethany Yamawaki & Danny Love- Casting Stories Untold features weekly guests and dives into the untold and unfiltered stories from reality TV stars and casting professionals. From off-camera moments to personal secrets that never made it to air, we bring you the stories you haven’t heard...straight from the people who lived them.