You know Keaton Hoskins as “The Muscle” from Diesel Brothers. But you probably don’t know this version of him.Keaton joins First & Feral for one of our most raw and unexpected conversations yet, taking us from the kid who barely graduated high school and ended up in jail to becoming a millionaire, building and buying 50+ businesses, starring on one of Discovery Channel’s biggest reality shows, and ultimately walking away from the version of himself everyone thought they knew.And he holds NOTHING back.Keaton opens up about the wild story that landed him in jail, serving an LDS mission, losing his dad at only 47, how Diesel Brothers really began, the truth about his relationship with Heavy D and Diesel Dave, and why reality TV was never where he made his real money.Then we go deeper.He takes full accountability for the breakdown of his first marriage , including being unfaithful and a workaholic and explains how divorce forced him to realize: “I’m the problem… but I’m also the solution.”We also get into faith, fatherhood, money, confidence, scarcity vs. abundance, Limitless Society, and one of Keaton’s most controversial beliefs:What if putting God first actually starts with putting YOURSELF first?This isn’t just the story of “The Muscle.”It’s Keaton Hoskins without the TV character , talking about failure, money, marriage, faith, fatherhood and becoming the person capable of building the life you actually want.🎙️ Keaton Hoskins × First & Feral: Utah UnfilteredFollow First & Feral on Instagram & TikTok: @firstandferalutah
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From heroin addiction to successful entrepreneur—Cait Connell's story is one you won't forget.In this powerful episode of First & Feral, we sit down with Cait Connell, owner of Bare Aesthetics Studio, master esthetician, educator, entrepreneur, and mother of three, to hear the incredible story behind her success.Before building a thriving business, Cait battled heroin addiction, overdosed, nearly became homeless, and lost the man she loved to addiction. She shares what it was like growing up in Southern Utah, how childhood trauma and addiction shaped her early life, and the moment she decided to fight for a different future.This honest conversation explores addiction recovery, sobriety, motherhood, entrepreneurship, mental health, healing from trauma, and the resilience it takes to rebuild your life after rock bottom.Whether you're in recovery, love someone struggling with addiction, are navigating your own healing journey, or simply need hope that change is possible, Cait's story will leave you inspired.In this episode, we discuss:
• Heroin addiction and recovery
• Growing up in Southern Utah
• Childhood trauma and family addiction
• Overcoming rock bottom
• Mental health and healing
• Building a successful business
• Entrepreneurship and motherhood
• Life after addiction
• Finding purpose through adversityIf you enjoyed this episode, follow First & Feral, leave a 5-star review, and share it with someone who needs to hear Cait's story.

Liann May | Taylor Frankie Paul's Mom on Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, Reality TV, Faith & FamilyLiann May, best known as Taylor Frankie Paul's mom from The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives (MomTok), joins First & Feral: Utah Unfiltered for one of her most candid conversations yet.Liann shares what it's really like watching her daughter navigate fame, reality television, and life under constant public scrutiny. She opens up about Taylor's custody battle, the emotional toll reality TV has taken on their family, and why she believes viewers rarely see the full story behind the headlines.We also discuss Taylor's canceled season of The Bachelorette, whether it could still air, life behind the scenes of reality television, navigating faith in Utah, and why Liann believes family always comes first.In this episode, we cover:

• Taylor Frankie Paul's custody battle
• The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives behind the scenes
• MomTok and reality TV editing

• Taylor's canceled Bachelorette season
• Growing up LDS and navigating faith
• Motherhood in the public eye
• The impact of social media and online criticism
• Why Liann believes reality TV can change families forever

Whether you're a fan of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, MomTok, Bachelor Nation, or simply love honest conversations, this episode offers a side of Liann May you've never heard before.🎙️ New episodes of First & Feral: Utah Unfiltered drop Thursdays.Follow, rate, and share the podcast so you never miss an episode.

Netflix's The False Prophet: The True Story Behind Samuel Bateman | Christine Marie & Tolga KatasWhat happens when two ordinary people risk everything to expose a dangerous cult leader?In this episode of First & Feral, we sit down with Christine Marie and Tolga Katas, the real people behind Netflix's hit documentary The False Prophet. Christine, a humanitarian and founder of Voices for Dignity, and Tolga, the filmmaker behind the documentary, share the incredible true story of how they spent years earning the trust of members of the FLDS community before uncovering the crimes of self-proclaimed prophet Samuel Bateman.They take us behind the scenes of the Netflix documentary, revealing the moments viewers never saw—from secretly recording crucial evidence to working alongside the FBI and navigating the emotional toll of protecting vulnerable women and children.If you've watched The False Prophet on Netflix, this episode offers even more insight into the investigation, the challenges of exposing religious abuse, and what it was really like living inside one of the country's most secretive fundamentalist communities.In this episode, we discuss:
• The real story behind Netflix's The False Prophet
• How Christine and Tolga became involved in Short Creek
• The rise of Samuel Bateman
• Going undercover inside a religious cult
• Working with the FBI during the investigation
• The emotional toll of helping survivors
• Behind-the-scenes moments that didn't make the documentary
• Why documenting evidence changed everything
• Life after Netflix and what's next for Christine and TolgaIf you enjoy conversations about true crime, cult documentaries, Netflix documentaries, FLDS, Mormon fundamentalism, survivor stories, and investigative journalism, you'll love this episode.🎙️ Follow First & Feral for new episodes every week featuring candid conversations on pop culture, motherhood, relationships, wellness, true crime, and the stories everyone is talking about.If you enjoyed today's episode, be sure to follow, rate, and leave a review—it helps us reach more listeners and continue sharing powerful conversations.Connect with First & Feral:
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Can your face reveal your personality, health tendencies, and even parts of your past?In this episode of First & Feral, we sit down with Dr. Todd Frisch, founder of Why The Face (WTF) and a retired physician who has spent years studying facial analysis.Before recording, Dr. Todd completed facial analyses on both Jordyn and Jessica—and we intentionally didn't look at the results. For the first time, we're reviewing them live on air and reacting in real time.What starts as a fun conversation quickly turns into a fascinating deep dive into personality traits, leadership styles, family dynamics, emotional patterns, health indicators, and the stories our faces may be telling without us even realizing it.We talk about:
• Why Dr. Todd immediately knew we were sisters
• The 9 face shapes and what they reveal
• Leadership, communication, and personality traits
• Family relationships and childhood influences
• Health markers that may show up in facial features
• Trauma, stress, and emotional patterns
• The connection between facial analysis and self-awareness
• Whether our results were surprisingly accurateThis episode had us laughing, questioning everything, and more than once looking at each other thinking, "How could he possibly know that?"Connect with Dr. Todd:
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Utah radio royalty joins First & Feral this week!Jess Ferguson, longtime voice of 97.1 ZHT and host of The Jess Connection and Frankie & Jess Podcast, sits down with us for an honest conversation about life behind the mic, motherhood, marriage, infertility, career pivots, and what really happened when her legendary radio career came to an end.We talk about growing up in Arizona, becoming one of Utah's most recognizable voices, navigating major life transitions, launching successful podcasts, and why women need to support each other more than ever.Plus, we dive into Utah culture, reality TV, mom guilt, social media, and the lessons Jess has learned through decades in media.This episode is heartfelt, hilarious, inspiring, and packed with wisdom from one of Utah's favorite personalities.Follow Jess:  The Jess Connection  Frankie & Jess PodcastIf you love authentic conversations, strong women, and a little Utah chaos, this episode is for you.

We’re back with another Feral File and this one is CHAOTIC 👀 We’re talking the Mormon garment that somehow ended up at Coachella, the new OC cast of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives (including the THROUPLE 👀), Kim K + Lewis Hamilton rumors, Utah showing up on Love on the Spectrum, Justin Bieber at Coachella, the new Michael movie, and all the April + May pop culture chaos we’ve been dying to discuss 🍿✨
We also dive into the Taylor Frankie Paul + Mikayla drama, Connor’s magic show era, Disney Halloween planning, Formula 1 obsessions, and why Utah might secretly be the Halloween capital of America 🎃
Basically… this episode is all over the place in the best way possible.

“I told her not to film this…” and hours later, it was going viral. 👀In this episode of First & Feral, we sit down with Officer Nae Nae, the viral cop behind one of the internet’s most unexpected moments, to talk about how a simple gas station dance turned into national attention… and what his life looks like now behind the mic and behind the badge. But this conversation goes way deeper than a viral story.We get into the reality of his work in law enforcement, including undercover operations catching predators online, the dangers of social media for kids, and what every parent needs to know about apps like Snapchat, Instagram, and more.From internet safety and parenting in today’s digital world… to going viral, building a personal brand, and navigating social media, this episode is equal parts entertaining, eye-opening, and honestly a little terrifying.If you’re a parent, creator, or just someone who’s ever wondered what really happens behind the scenes… this is a must-listen.
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Are Utah moms doing too much… or are we all just trying to keep up? In this episode of First & Feral, we’re getting real about the pressure of being a mom in Utah — from over-the-top birthday parties and early sports competition, to mom groups that feel more like high school and the constant need to keep up with the “perfect” aesthetic.We talk about the unspoken expectations, the guilt, the comparison, and the question every mom is asking but not saying out loud… is this normal, or is this a Utah thing?If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by parenting culture, social media pressure, or just trying to do it all — this one’s for you.

🎙 FIRST & FERAL x LAWYER TEA: Breaking Down the Taylor Frankie Paul Case + Reality TV LawsuitsIf you’ve been spiraling over the Taylor Frankie Paul drama, Dakota’s protective order, or wondering what’s actually true vs. TikTok noise… this episode is your reality check.We sat down with viral legal expert Lawyer Tea (Chase Walker) to break down EVERYTHING — from the real legal implications behind Taylor & Dakota’s situation to what the courts actually consider (yes, including reactive abuse 👀).We’re also diving into:

• What a protective order really means (and how easy it is to file one)
• Whether Taylor should be on social media right now
• If ABC was wrong for pulling her from The Bachelorette
• The TRUTH behind Demi & Marciano’s lawsuit drama
• What reality TV contracts actually allow (this part is WILD)
• How social media narratives can completely distort legal cases

Plus — we get into how Lawyer Tea went viral overnight, why his videos are blowing up, and how he’s translating complex legal cases into content everyone can understand.This episode is part pop culture, part legal deep dive, and 100% the tea you’ve been waiting for.Trust us… you’ll never watch reality TV the same again.
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