Episode 153: From Control Room to Center Stage- Kyle Ridley on Reinvention, Divorce & Dream Guests

Guest: Kyle RidleyHost of The Tangle with Kyle RidleyIn This Episode:Kyle’s 20-year journalism career — from print to NBC to producing DC morning TVWinning two local Emmys (and why he didn’t attend the ceremony)Turning 40 and deciding to finally step into the spotlightImposter syndrome in media and aging into confidenceDivorce in the LGBTQ+ community and how relationships evolveMonogamy vs. open relationships — what works, what doesn’tThe emotional complexity of “secondary” relationshipsBuilding gay community later in lifeDream podcast guests (Margaret Cho, Andy Cohen, Sandra Bernhard, Rosie O’Donnell & more)What it’s like booking and interviewing major celebritiesHeated Rivalry deep dive (Connor vs. Francois debate included)Celebrity crushes: Jacob Elordi, Paul Mescal, Jon Hamm & daddy vibesStarting over professionally after layoffs and launching your own media companyWhat success actually means in your 40sMaintaining hope in a chaotic political and cultural momentFollow Kyle Ridley🎙️ The Tangle with Kyle Ridley📲 Available wherever you listen to podcastsFollow Kyle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyleridley_ Podcast song by SIXFOOT 5: https://www.sixfoot5prod.com Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sixfoot-5/1551774977 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5rHMzoU0G0fLhaBsrQiOOY?si=laSZ5hiKTYubJJyhrzf2JQ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.