Off Script with Caitlin Kelley

Today I have the pleasure of being joined by LIVING LEGEND, Broadway veteran (Hamilton, The Color Purple, Les Misérables, To Kill A Mockingbird), West End performer (Scottsboro Boys), and fiancé/dog dad Kyle Scatliffe. Today we cover a myriad of topics including Broadway's current corona-induced blackout, generalized anxiety disorder, quarter life crises and their roots, the ways that timing can impact a romantic relationship's trajectory, and so much more (BDE anyone?). TRIGGER WARNING: we also get dark at some points discussing topics such as depression, suicide, and 9/11. However, overall, this is a delightful episode with many performative moments between the Broadway veteran and Caitlin (the wannabe). We finish up by playing a new game inspired by Kyle's annoyance with New Yorkers who don't wear masks entitled "10 Things I hate About You: Corona Edition." Please listen to this iconic episode and rate, review, and tell a friend about the podcast. Follow Kyle on Instagram @sirblackalot and Caitlin @ckny1213 and @wtfsuppod. Find Kyle's "Closing Time" performance that I rave about in the episode here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PR-vhirXvbI and read more about him on his Wikipedia page here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyle_Scatliffe. 

On today's episode, I have the absolute pleasure of being joined by my friends, Gemzeez creators, artists, reality and TikTok stars the Kaplan Twins, AKA Lexi and Allie. Today's episode is hilarious with the twins discussing everything from their business ventures (Gemzeez, TikTok, art, Inst@famous, Ex on the Beach, etc.), to twinspeak, dating as twins, our adventures in LA together, and so much more. We also cover deeper topics such as the twins' substantial fall-out, how dating younger men can be the move, how to grow from past relationships, covid changing the way we cherish our relationships, and more! Do not miss out on this episode it's one of the best. Follow Lexi and Allie on Instagram and TikTok @the_kaplan_twins or their individual and business accounts @alliekaplan, @lexikaplan, and @gemzeez. Learn more at their website http://www.thekaplantwins.com/ and buy Gemzeez on https://gemzeez.com/ and get 10% off with promo code wtfsup10. Follow Caitlin @ckny1213 and @wtfsuppod and please remember to rate, review, subscribe, and tell all your friends! 

Today I had the pleasure of sitting down with writer, actor, politico, Housewives savant, and host Lukas Thimm. Lukas starred as the only male host of Verizon Media's Build Brunch series, where he interviewed many amazing people including some legendary Real Housewives stars. While on the show, Lukas came to terms with his sexuality and was able to transform into the most authentic, honest version of himself (hence the episode title). Lukas gets raw and opens up about how he struggled to come out after years of suppressing his sexuality. This episode contains incredibly light, fun moments as well, as we cover everything from Housewives that Lukas has met, the guests who were not so impressive, and which Cuomo brother he’d rather sing drunk karaoke with. Caitlin meanwhile mispronounces every name possible. Don’t miss out on this episode, ESPECIALLY all you Housewives fans! Follow Lukas on any platform @lukasthimm, watch his web series “Best Friends Give the Worst Advice” https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-mflNqw6ZN3C6ZF2J3ndGA, search his Build Brunch episodes, and sign up for his newsletter The Lukist if you’re interested in politics and pop culture. Follow Caitlin @ckny1213 and the podcast @wtfsuppod, and as always, please rate, review, subscribe, and tell a friend!

Today I have the absolute pleasure of speaking with comedian, writer, "stay-at-home daughter," and co-host of "Stage 4 Clinger" podcast Kate Nicholls. I found Kate after her impressive interview on "Girls Gotta Eat" podcast, where I was taken aback by her ability to be both so very dark and so very funny. On today's episode, we start by giving a background on Kate and eventually delve into loss, dealing with a parent with mental health/addiction issues, and toxic romantic relationships. Caitlin gets deeper and more vulnerable about her own experience than in past episodes and describes the ways in which her own story relates to Kate's experience. At the end of the episode, we play "7 Tea Questions" where Kate discusses everything from working with the Kardashians on "Kocktails with Khloé," to which celebrity would embody her wonderful therapy dog Jolene. Caitlin also almost cancels herself with several borderline inappropriate jokes. Kate has done a ton of work to find the comedy surrounding her difficult circumstances and is truly a light in a sometimes dark world. Do not miss out on this amazing episode and find Kate on Instagram @katenichollzz and her podcast @stage4clingers and Caitlin @ckny1213 and @wtfsuppod. Steam "Stage 4 Clinger" on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0QKfrbj0SAclZH4qjMx7Z0, Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stage-4-clinger/id1499492703, or wherever you get your podcasts. Leave a rating and review for this episode if you love it (you will) and for Kate's podcast as well. 

Today Caitlin has the honor of sitting down with Grammy Award winning artist André Anjos, AKA RAC. In this episode they cover quite a bit, including but not limited to how André created RAC as a college internship, his experience cold calling The Shins' manager at the beginning of his career, performing in front of massive crowds as an introvert, navigating friendships at the height of success, his new album "Boy," and so much more. As André says himself, this interview delves deeper into more personal sides of his story than many he has done in the past, while still showcasing his light and upbeat personality throughout. Do not miss out on this episode-- it's one of our best yet. Follow André @RAC on Instagram, Twitter, Spotify, and and all other platforms (other than TikTok), listen to his new album "Boy" on Spotify here https://open.spotify.com/album/4ZpCZs3zu8tFnJL0vrQIh1 and on Apple Music here https://music.apple.com/us/album/boy/1500009251. Follow Caitlin on Instagram @ckny1213 and @wtfsuppod, and please rate, review, subscribe, and tell a friend about the episode. 

In today’s episode, Caitlin is joined by  Sally Olivia Kim, CEO and founder of anti-aging collagen drink company Crushed Tonic and author of The Collagen Glow. Sally was quickly climbing the ranks doing digital strategy at Condé Nast when she suffered a severe burn to her arm during a cooking accident. After trying seemingly everything, she found that ingesting collagen was the key to regenerating her skin and had the added bonus of improving the overall appearance of her skin and hair. Needless to say, she became hooked, and what started as something she did to help herself developed into a lifestyle routine that she needed to share with her family, friends, and eventually the world at large.

In this episode, Sally tells her story and delves deeper into her personal psyche as well, discussing topics as serious as the sexism she has faced as a female CEO and as fun as her love of smoking weed before bed. In between, we cover unrealistic beauty and body standards, disordered eating, the struggle to keep up friendships with a busy work life, the meaning behind the company’s catchphrase of “don’t want to grow up," and so much more. Don’t sleep on this stellar episode and follow Sally at @sallsters on Instagram, Crushed Tonic @crushedtonic, and Caitlin @ckny1213 and @wtfsuppod. Go to https://www.crushedtonic.com/and use code WTFCT to get $20 off your first order and purchase Sally's book The Collagen Glow at https://www.amazon.com/Collagen-Glow-Guide-Ingestible-Skincare/dp/1682683338. 

In today's episode we mix things up; rather than the usual interview-style conversation, centering on the guest's career, their quarter life, etc., Caitlin brings on her incredible friend Abel Meseretab to have a frank conversation about race and the current events triggered by George Floyd's death. Recorded exactly one week after protesting started up in LA and across the globe, Caitlin and Abel (with a focus on Abel, duh) discuss their experiences over the past week and how suddenly things have shifted in this massive cultural moment. After getting into everything from the week's political change to how our Instagram feeds have transformed, Abel opens up his recent "cocktail of emotions" and fear triggered by the harsh realities of our country and its racist tendencies. He goes on to discuss a reflection piece he shared on Instagram recently about growing up in a predominantly white neighborhood and getting harassed by peers for being both black and gay (the latter which he had yet to come to terms with). Finally, Abel highlights "badass queen" of a mom and how lucky he feels to have her and his family's unwavering support as a gay man, especially in light of their more conservative Ethiopian upbringing. We sum up the episode with Abel reminding everyone to get to know black history and culture, not just the fun parts like Beyoncé (hence the title). I know this description sounds like a short essay for a college discussion group because that's how I write and the content is serious, but Abel is HILARIOUS and this episode is fucking fire. Follow Abel @abel.tessema and Caitlin @ckny1213 and @wtfsuppod and rate, review, and tell a friend about the pod.

Today I am joined by Kali Rogers, CEO and founder of Blush Online Life Coaching and the author of Conquering Your Quarter Life Crisis: How to Get Your Shit Together in Your 20s (links attached). The first 5 minutes of the episode starts out with me reflecting back on recording with Kali and how relevant our conversation ended up being to my own life; in particular, my decision to move back to my native New York City. I explain my decision, encourage listeners to keep up momentum with the BLM movement, and make some plugs before moving into the episode with Kali.

Together, Kali and I dive into an array of topics, including but not limited to Kali's experience with the Coronavirus, why she wrote her book and coaches people through their quarter life crises, how to cultivate your own path instead of looking to others for your next steps, what makes for a healthy romantic relationship, and more! We end the episode by answering listeners' questions for Kali and going into a bit of a Sex and the City tangent (team Miranda and Samantha, not Carrie). Join Blush today at 25% of your first month at https://joinblush.com/ using code WTFSUP25 and buy Kali's book on Amazon with the link https://www.amazon.com/Conquering-Your-Quarter-Life-Crisis-Together-ebook/dp/B072L3GC23. Follow Kali on Instagram @thisiskali and @joinblush and Caitlin and the podcast @ckny1213 and @wtfsuppod. And finally, please rate, review, subscribe, and tell a friend about the podcast if you like what you hear (we know you do). 

Today, Caitlin participates in the Cult 45 Podcast's #podcastblackout, which urges podcasts skip over their normal episodes from June 1st-7th in order to maintain this week's focus on POC voices and the Black Lives Matter movement. Caitlin briefly discusses the current state of affairs and urges all listeners to VOTE (against Trump). She ends the episode by encouraging listeners to sign petitions, protest if possible, educate themselves, and familiarize themselves with POC voices. Keep an eye out for a regular episode coming next week. Follow @wtfsuppod for visuals and @ckny1213. Be the anti-Karen and click the following links to learn more: 

POC Podcasts:

https://www.marieclaire.com/culture/g32737377/podcasts-featuring-black-voices/

https://www.elle.com/culture/movies-tv/g32732684/anti-racism-podcast

.... and Small Doses with Amanda Seales!

TV Series, Movies, Books, and More:

https://fashionmagazine.com/culture/anti-black-racism-awareness-books-movies-resources/

https://parade.com/1046031/breabaker/anti-racist-tv-movies-documentaries-ted-talks-books/

Take Action/Donate:

https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/supporting-black-lives-matter

https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ab_mn

https://8cantwait.org/

Allyship:

https://www.vox.com/2020/6/2/21278123/being-an-ally-racism-george-floyd-protests-white-people

https://www.vogue.co.uk/arts-and-lifestyle/article/non-optical-ally-guide

Follow: 

@omarcnn: CNN reporter recently arrested on the job, fellow Northwestern grad, and all around amazing human)

@amandaseales: comedian, podcast host of Small Doses with Amanda Seales, actress, DJ, artist, author, poet... what doesn't this girl do?)

@nicolebyer: hilarious comedian, TV host, writer, actress, and podcast host of Why Won't You Date Me?

@themanacho: ESPN analyst, former NFL athlete, and I mean look at those abs. Check out his recent video "Dear White People" (he happens to be extremely intelligent as well)

@rachel.cargle: academic, writer, and lecturer. Check out her courses on her website https://www.rachelcargle.com "Unpacking White Feminism" and "The Start," an anti-racism workshop 

@trevornoah: not sure how you couldn't know him, but the host of The Daily Show, comedian, and political commentator. If you haven't already, watch his recent @thedailyshow video breaking down the protests, looting, and  contracts. He totally ignored me on Raya... it's fine, I'm fine.

This episode features Russell "Muslce" Kahn, actor, producer, immersive theatre creator, and assistant to the "Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" AKA Rachel Brosnahan. Russell and Caitlin start out the episode talking quarancrews or lack-thereof, the nightly cheering for healthcare heroes, and how lucky we are to be going through this pandemic in a digital age. Russell insightfully describes how he created his show Arcade Amerikana as a solution to our generation's waning interest in live theatre. He details how the show incorporates elements that more traditional theatrical productions lack, such as projector screens, DJ mixing, and performer-audience interaction, all to make for a more comprehensive and engaging experience. Russell then describes acting, working with Rachel and on the set of Maisel, and rejecting "adulting" by tapping into his inner child in the "Quarter Life Qualms" segment. We wrap up by playing a quick game of "7 Tea" questions (inspired by Vogue's 73 questions) where Russell rapid fires off some facts about himself. Follow Russell on Instagram @russellmuslce and Caitlin @ckny1213 and @wtfsuppod. Learn more about Arcade Amerikana and get some visuals at https://www.arcadeamerikana.com/ or /www.voyeur.productions/.