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EPISODE · Jan 8, 2026 · 1H 28M

What Squid Game Was Really Like (Behind the Scenes) | Part 1

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There are only 912 people who can say they played Squid Game — and this is what it was really like behind the scenes.In Part 1 of this conversation, Kelly Bernadyn opens up about being cast on Squid Game: The Challenge and what actually happened once the cameras were rolling. From the pressure of competing for life-changing money to the emotional reality of elimination, this episode pulls back the curtain on an experience most people only see through edited TV moments.We also dive into how Squid Game fits into Kelly’s non-linear life — from EMT work and pro football to constantly choosing the uncomfortable path forward. Part 2 continues this story, including what the show didn’t show and how the experience changed her perspective forever. 👉 Subscribe for Part 2 and more real conversations like this.#EliteLifePodcast #SquidGameTheChallenge #BehindTheScenes #RealityTVStory #PodcastEpisode #PersonalGrowth #CareerPivot #MotivationMindset #LifeLessons

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There are only 912 people who can say they played Squid Game — and this is what it was really like behind the scenes.In Part 1 of this conversation, Kelly Bernadyn opens up about being cast on Squid Game: The Challenge and what actually happened...

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