What does it really take to cast reality TV in 2026? Madelyn sits down with veteran casting directors Suzie Strosin and Kelley Allen to pull back the curtain on one of the most misunderstood—and essential—roles in unscripted television. From casting My Strange Addiction and Botched to their early days in MTV’s reality golden era, Suzie and Kelley share wild stories, hard truths, and the emotional reality of working with real people and their real lives. They dive into the psychology of casting, the myths about “fake” reality TV, and why finding a great (and hot) straight guy for a dating show might be the hardest job in television.

Special Guests: Kelley Allen and Suzie Strosin.