Off the Record with Rei Clarke

Raiven Brown from Alaskan Bush People joins Off The Record with Rei Clarke for an exclusive interview about her marriage and separation from Bear Brown, life behind the scenes of the Discovery Channel reality series, co-parenting their three sons, and finding happiness after divorce.

In this candid conversation, Raiven opens up about how she first met Bear Brown, what viewers didn't see during their on-and-off relationship, and the misconceptions surrounding their separation. She also addresses rumors about her sexuality, her relationship with fiancée Caitlin, and how she and Bear have worked toward a healthier co-parenting relationship.

Raiven also discusses the Brown family's grief following Matt Brown's passing, the impact of online criticism, and what she knows about the possibility of Alaskan Bush People returning to television.

Beyond reality TV, Raiven shares her personal experiences with autism, raising three autistic sons, postpartum depression, and learning to prioritize her family's happiness and privacy.

In this episode, we discuss:

• How Raiven Brown met Bear Brown at Noah Brown's wedding
• The truth behind Raiven and Bear's relationship and separation
• Misconceptions about Raiven's sexuality and her relationship with Caitlin
• Co-parenting their three sons after divorce
• Behind-the-scenes experiences filming Alaskan Bush People
• Matt Brown's passing and the family's experience with grief
• Social media rumors, criticism, and public scrutiny
• Raiven's autism diagnosis and advocating for her children
• Whether Alaskan Bush People could return to television
• Finding happiness, healing, and a new chapter after reality TV

This interview gives viewers an opportunity to hear Raiven's experiences in her own words, beyond the headlines, social media speculation, and reality television storylines.

🎙️ Off The Record with Rei Clarke brings you candid conversations, real stories, and perspectives from the people behind the headlines.

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What happens after the cameras stop rolling? Bear Brown of Discovery's Alaskan Bush People sits down with host Rei Clarke on Off the Record for an unfiltered conversation. Expect honesty about what was real, family loss, fatherhood, his siblings, and life in the Lower 48. Funny, heartfelt, and worth hearing.

Kelli from Beyond the Blinds and Nostalgia Now talks about celebrity gossip, blind items, building a podcast career, and finding balance amid burnout and online pressure.

On this episode of Off the Record, creator Allegedly Reportedly shares how her interest in true crime grew into a platform focused on stories that might otherwise go unheard.
We talk about finding your niche, the ups and downs of creating on TikTok, handling online criticism, and staying grounded while covering difficult cases. Allegedly Reportedly also shares the values that guide her work—and advice for creators who want to build something meaningful.
Follow Allegedly Reportedly on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook: search “Allegedly Reportedly” on each platform. She also has a Substack.

Ashley Siren joins Off the Record for an honest conversation about life in the reality-TV spotlight and what viewers may not see behind the headlines. She reflects on her time on Teen Mom, how public perception can shape a person’s story, and what it’s like to keep growing while so much of your life plays out on camera. Beyond the drama, Ashley shares more about her experiences as a mother, her goals, and the life she’s building for herself and her family. It’s a candid look at the person behind the familiar name and a reminder that there’s often more to the story than what makes it on screen.

Teen Mom’s McKenzie Hall opens up about the real-life fallout behind the headlines: the dogs, the divorce, the online criticism, and the family decisions she says had to put her kids first.

Creators are often criticized for their opinions, their sources, and the stories they cover. Rei Clarke sits down with Elle, known online as LB Official, for an honest conversation about creator life: crediting sources, covering breaking stories, handling online backlash, and disagreeing without turning everything into a feud. They also discuss the pressure to post quickly, the toll of hostile comment sections, and the realities of building a public presence online—from endless editing to protecting your family’s privacy.  The conversation turns to high-profile stories involving Gypsy Rose Blanchard, Amanda, and Ryan, exploring addiction, recovery, custody, accountability, and the difficult line between supporting someone and enabling them. Whether you follow creator culture, reality TV commentary, or candid conversations about life on social media, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to speak your mind online.

Naomi Luxe joins Rei Clarke  for a raw and hilarious conversation about turning as a 
 stay- at - home mom, into a viral social media career. They discussed finding her niche handling backlash protecting mental health and sharing unfiltered opinions on pop culture reality TV.