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Barely Famous
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Your Barely Famous host, Kail Lowry, is bringing you the most real, raw, and uncomfortable conversations with guests you’d never expect! With exes, friends, celebrities, TikTokers, and everyone in between, things will definitely get weird. It’s a side of Kail you’ve never heard before! No topic is off limits. See you every Friday!
Episodes
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Hollow Bones With Jodi Picoult
Trigger Warning: This episode discusses postpartum psychosis, maternal mental health, suicide, infanticide, child loss, and 9/11. Kail sits down with bestselling author Jodi Picoult for her second appearance on Barely Famous to discuss her 30th novel, Hollow Bones. From the inspiration behind the...
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Once Upon A Trainwreck With Christy Carlson Romano
This week on Barely Famous, Kail sits down with Christy Carlson Romano to talk about growing up in the spotlight, becoming the breadwinner for her family, and the complicated relationship with her career that shaped so much of her life. Christy gets candid about child stardom, burnout, financial...
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Weddings, Family Secrets & The Cornell 7 With Kayla
Content Warning: This episode includes discussion of sexual assault, rape, consent, and the Cornell 7 case. Some of the discussion may be upsetting or triggering for listeners. This week on Barely Famous, Kail sits down with Kayla for a conversation that covers everything from a very unfortunate...
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The Crash Out Queen
Kail is back in real time with Ike for a life update that covers everything from tonsillectomy recovery and adjusting to life with celiac disease to their latest trip to Salem. Kail opens up about the emotional side of going gluten-free, why having supportive people around her has made such a...
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The Lowe Job with Grace Alexander
Kail sits down with debut author Grace Alexander to talk about her novel The Lowe Job and the scandalous, reality-TV-inspired world behind it. Grace shares how she went from working in finance to writing her first novel during maternity leave, landing a literary agent, and becoming a Book of the...
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From Tea Time to Taking a Stand with Jolly Good Ginger
Kail sits down with Jolly Good Ginger for a conversation about how he went from growing up in rural North Carolina surrounded by racism and conservative Christianity to becoming one of social media’s most outspoken creators. He opens up about joining the military, challenging the beliefs he was...
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Not 16 Anymore With Jenn Del Rio
Kail sits down with 16 and Pregnant alum Jenn Del Rio to unpack what really happened behind the scenes of her episode and everything viewers never saw. Jenn opens up about becoming a teen mom to twins, escaping an abusive relationship, fighting for custody and unexpectedly finding the man who…
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Ghost Girl With Eva Benefield
Kail sits down with Ghost Girl author Eva Benefield to discuss the unbelievable true story behind the “Black Swan Murder.” Eva opens up about losing her mom at 14, her dad’s sudden marriage to Ashley Benefield, the years of allegations and custody battles that followed, and the day she learned...
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Monkey Business With Drexann
Kail sits down with Drexann and Zach for a chaotic, hilarious, and eye-opening look at what life is really like with pet monkeys. Drexann shares what goes into caring for Molly Jo, Kelz, and Rain-from diapers, specialized diets, vet care, and round-the-clock feeding to the reality of rehoming...
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Be Your Own Bestie with Misha Brown
Kail sits down with Misha, aka Your Bestie Misha, for a conversation about self-worth, sobriety, social media, and learning how to actually show up for yourself. Misha opens up about the moment that changed his life, going from drinking heavily while performing with Cirque du Soleil to getting...
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Summer Things with Elliott
Kail’s work trip turns into a chaotic take-your-kid-to-work day when Elliott joins her in New York. They open up about growing up in the public eye, setting boundaries with strangers, handling hateful comments, and why Kail refuses to stay quiet when her kids are targeted online. The conversation...
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Thank The Moon With Kaitlyn Bristowe
Kail sits down with Kaitlyn Bristowe for an honest and hilarious conversation about leaving reality TV identities behind, building a lasting career, and trusting where life takes you next. Kaitlyn opens up about her move to New York City, keeping her new relationship private, freezing her eggs…
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NO WADE SLANDER
Trigger Warning: This episode discusses pregnancy loss, murder, infant death, violence, and other disturbing details that may be difficult for some listeners. Kail sits down with Wade, Cody, and Stephanie from Netflix’s Maternal Instincts to unpack what the documentary left out and clear up some…
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Elijah Scott Not Williams
This week Kail sits down with country artist Elijah Scott—the singer, not her baby daddy after a viral internet mix-up convinced millions they share a child. Elijah explains how the confusion reached his actual family, why one of Kail’s sons made the rumor surprisingly believable, and how a…
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Helpless or Helpful with Jessica Knoll
Kail sits down with New York Times bestselling author Jessica Knoll for a powerful conversation about her new novel Helpless, the rise of dark romance, and why women are drawn to stories that explore fear, control, survival, and power. Jessica opens up about the real-life experience behind…
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ENCORE: More Than Stephanie With Jodie Sweetin
ENCORE: This week on Barely Famous, Jodie Sweetin joins Kail to talk about her new Lifetime movie Dateless to Dangerous: My Son's Secret Life; a dark and timely look at incel culture, toxic masculinity, and the dangers of online radicalization. Jodie opens up about the inspiration behind the…
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Employment Law with Paige Sparks
Employment attorney and content creator Paige Sparks joins Kail for a candid conversation about the legal cases everyone has been talking about. From Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni to the Diddy trial, the Menendez brothers, Gypsy Rose, and Bryan Kohberger, Paige breaks down what the headlines...
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Tie-Dye, TikTok & Turning Points with Gabbie Egan
Gabbie Egan joins Barely Famous for a candid conversation about growing up fast, motherhood, marriage, military life, addiction, and starting over. Gabbie opens up about becoming a mom at 13, navigating a complicated co-parenting journey, getting married at 18, and the challenges that came with...
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INTRODUCING - For The Hayters | The Story MTV Never Told (Preview)
You met Kail Lowry at 16, pregnant, on national TV. You never met the girl who came before her. This is a 10-minute preview of part one of my conversation with Kail on For The Hayters, the years no one was watching, told by a friend who thought she knew the whole story and didn't. Want the full...
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Growing Through It
Kail sits down with Ike for the first part of this week's episode to answer questions about motherhood, relationships, personal growth, and navigating a particularly chaotic season of life. Together, they discuss privacy, boundaries, and how Kail’s perspective has evolved over the years. Later in...
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How to Get Your Spark Back, Transform Your Life, + Finally Feel Like YOU Again
If you've ever felt like the life you actually want is just slightly out of reach... this episode is for you. In this episode Mimi gifted us a 2-week FREE trial of the Activations app, plus a massive discount! This deal is exclusive and limited time only, go to activations.com/famous Mimi…
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From Prison to Parenthood: Bobby & Ari’s Story
Kail sits down with Bobby Jones and his daughter Ari for a raw conversation about growing up with a father who spent time in prison, navigating family struggles, and what healing actually looks like over time. Ari opens up about learning the truth about Bobby’s past, watching her parents work...
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Faith, Love & Building Agape with Codi and Tabby
This week on Barely Famous, Kail sits down with Codi and Tabby, the women behind Agape, Delaware’s piercing-only studio, for a conversation that goes far beyond body jewelry. Codi and Tabby open up about building a business from the ground up, creating a safe space in an industry that has not...
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From Combat To Conservation (Part 2) With Jimmy Armel
TW: This episode discusses addiction, PTSD, suicide, combat trauma, and psychedelic treatment. Part two of Jimmy’s story goes even deeper as he opens up about relapse, recovery, suicidal ideation, and the moment that pushed him toward a completely different path. Jimmy shares how Not Lucky…
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From Combat to Conservation Part 1 with Jimmy Armel
Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of war, PTSD, suicide, addiction, self-harm, and graphic violence. Jimmy from Knot Lucky joins Barely Famous in part 1 of this conversation for a raw and emotional conversation about life before, during, and after serving as an Army Ranger in…
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Double Chin Certified With Dr. Ho
Dr. Tina Ho joins Barely Famous to finally break down the facial plastic surgery Kail had in August, including her deep plane facelift and structural deep neck lift. Kail opens up about why chin lipo and Kybella were not the right options for her, what recovery really looked like, and the lower…
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Let's Talk About It With Isaac (Ike) Knighton
The long-awaited tell-all is finally here. Kail sits down with Isaac “Ike” Knighton to address everything that’s been circulating online; from rumors and viral moments to the fallout that forced their relationship into the spotlight before they were ready. They open up about how it all started,...
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Twin Life, Unfiltered with Haylee & Harlee
This week on Barely Famous, Kail sits down with Haylee & Harlee identical MoMo twins whose story is as rare as the bond they share. From surviving a high-risk pregnancy to growing up constantly being seen as one person, the twins open up about the realities of sharing everything from a womb to a...
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Confessions of a Diagnosed Narcissist with Lee Hammock
Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussions of emotional abuse, narcissistic relationship dynamics, childhood trauma, mental health disorders, and brief mentions of self-harm and suicide. Listener discretion is advised. This episode of Barely Famous is one that sticks with you. Kail sits...
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Spilled Milk With Kelly Randis
Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of child abuse, sexual abuse, addiction, and serious illness. Please listen with your own mental health in mind 💜 On this episode of Barely Famous, Kail sits down with author Kelly Randis for a deeply emotional and unforgettable conversation…
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The Human Side Of Criminal Defense With Kayla Murphy
Kail sits down with criminal defense attorney Kayla Murphy for a fascinating conversation about what really happens inside the criminal legal system. From plea deals and public defenders to jury selection, domestic violence cases, and the rights people often don’t realize they have, Kayla breaks...
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A Conversation With Dr. Phil
In this episode of Barely Famous, Kail sits down with Dr. Phil for a candid, wide-ranging conversation you probably didn’t see coming. They talk about his journey from forensic psychology and trial consulting to becoming a household name in daytime television, and how media and people have…
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The Roast Of Kail Lowry with Lincoln & Lux
This week Kail is joined by Lincoln & Lux and things get...hilarious. What started as a fun conversation about sports and what life is like at their ages turns into the ultimate roast of Kail. Just when you think you get a break from laughing Lux's one liners through you for a loop! From sports...
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The Wild West Of Reality TV With Elle Bee
On this episode of Barely Famous, Kail sits down with Elle Bee a creator who’s been in her orbit for years—friend, foe, and everything in between. They talk about what it’s really like to build a platform around reality TV, how “tea” pages get sources, and why the internet’s obsession with…
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Turning Pain Into Purpose with Victoria Smith
In this episode of Barely Famous, Kail sits down with Victoria Smith, a domestic violence survivor turned “survivor life coach” who now helps women rebuild after they’ve gotten out. What starts as a conversation about leaving unsafe relationships quickly expands into the parts people don’t always...
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Controversial Kail Is Back
Welcome back to a rare solo episode of Barely Famous Podcast. Kail is kicking off 2026 in full “Controversial Kail is back” mode. This one starts as a life update, but quickly turns into an honest look at how things shift when you’re parenting kids in very different stages, juggling multiple...
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Cancel Culture & Credibility With Rei Clarke
On this week’s episode of Barely Famous, Kail sits down with Rei Clarke- the TikTok/IG creator known for breaking down reality TV chaos in real time. Kail asks the questions people actually want answered: where “tea” comes from, how you fact-check in a world of rumors, and what separates…
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The Friend Who Became Family With Emily Fortner
On this episode of Barely Famous, Kail sits down with her best friend Emily Fortner, the one you’ve seen in the background of real life: school drop-offs, kids’ sports, Book Club, and all the in-between moments that don’t make the highlight reel. Just two moms reflecting on how a real friendship...
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From Foster Care To Founder: Bobby Jones' Second Chance Story
On this episode of Barely Famous Kail sits down with Dover, Delaware entrepreneur Bobby Jones the owner of Brightside for a raw conversation about what it really looks like to rebuild a life when your starting line is nowhere near everyone else’s. Bobby opens up about growing up in poverty,...
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COFFEE CONVOS: “Stability Is The New Success” - In this episode, Kail and Lindsie dive deep into the changing definitions of success, prioritizing peace and stability over chaos. They share on whether a cheater can truly be reformed, the exhausting nature of maintaining fake friendships to avoid...
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Beyond The Game With Jamal Merrell
This week on Barely Famous, Kail sits down with someone who’s been part of her kids’ world for years, coach, mentor, former college standout, and NFL athlete - Jamal Merrell What starts as a conversation about youth sports quickly turns into something much deeper. From growing up in Delaware and...
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Elliott Rivera's Sweet 16
In this milestone birthday episode, Kail sits down with her son Elliott as he turns 16 for an honest, thoughtful conversation about growing up and stepping into a new phase of life. They talk about responsibility, independence, and the pressures that start to feel very real at this age, along…
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Prison Tattoos with Larry Normile
Kail sits down with Larry Normile owner of Artistic Additions in Dover, Delaware for a conversation that starts with tattooing and turns into something so much bigger. Larry opens up about learning to tattoo as a teenager, how tattoo culture has changed over the years, and why he’s passionate…
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ENCORE: Sarah Turney Fights For Answers
This week on Barely Famous, Kail talks to Sarah Turney, a true crime advocate and host of Voices for Justice, to discuss the heartbreaking disappearance of her sister, Alyssa Turney. Sarah reflects on her family’s complicated history, her father’s troubling behavior, and her relentless fight for...
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Encore: Behind The Thrillers With Freida McFadden
This week on Barely Famous, Kail talks to Freida McFadden, the author behind thrillers like The Housemaid and The Boyfriend. She reveals the secrets behind crafting her signature plot twists and shares the struggle of balancing dual careers as a physician and writer. Freida also gives listeners…
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Vibin' & Spiralin' with Alessandra
Kail is joined by Alessandra for an unfiltered catch-up that somehow starts with joking about making a song, and quickly spirals into… everything. They talk about why 2025 felt so heavy, how burnout and the state of the world can kill creativity, and what it’s like having strong opinions online...
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Healing the Hurt We Didn’t Ask For With MY sister Mikaila
In this episode of Barely Famous, I’m sitting down with my sister Mikaila for the very first time on the podcast, and it’s the raw, complicated sister story that so many of you have asked for but also the one I wasn’t sure I was ready to tell. We talk about how she found out I even existed, the...
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The Favorite(s) With Layne Fargo
On this episode of Barely Famous Kail sits down with author Layne Fargo, writer of The Favorites, They Never Learn, and Temper, to talk toxic women, ambition, and why being an “unlikable” female character is actually the goal. They get into the dark, figure-skating drama of The Favorites…
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ENCORE: Trisha Paytas on Fame, Motherhood and Viral Moments
This week on Barely Famous, Kail sits down with internet personality Trisha Paytas. Trisha opens up about her unique experiences with fame, from viral moments to the joys and challenges of motherhood, all while balancing her personal life with a massive online following. They dive into Trisha’s...
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Turning Setbacks Into Startups with Debo Williams
Delaware-born linebacker Debo Williams joins Kail this week to talk honest, unfiltered life after football, chasing the NFL dream, and becoming a 23-year-old tech entrepreneur. From growing up in Smyrna, grinding his way from an under-recruited high school athlete to the University of Delaware…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Your Barely Famous host, Kail Lowry, is bringing you the most real, raw, and uncomfortable conversations with guests you’d never expect! With exes, friends, celebrities, TikTokers, and everyone in between, things will definitely get weird. It’s a side of Kail you’ve never heard before! No topic is off limits. See you every Friday!
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