Barely Famous

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 red-carpet wardrobe malfunction to wedding planning, family, adoption, grief, and some deeply personal life experiences.Kayla opens up about her adoption story, reconnecting with her biological siblings, searching for answers about her biological family, and the complicated emotions that came with finally finding her biological mother. She also shares how the losses and difficult family circumstances she experienced this year have shaped the way she’s processing grief and moving forward.Later, Kail and Kayla discuss the Cornell 7 case and the broader conversation surrounding sexual assault, consent, accountability, and the responsibility of bystanders and institutions when they know someone is being harmed, and why they believe conversations about consent and educating young people are so important.For more of Kayla follow her on InstagramFor full video episodes head to patreon.com/kaillowryThanks for supporting the show by checking out the sponsors!Shopify: Start your free trial period at shopify.com/famousSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 difference, and how she’s been spending her time off social mediaMid-recording the trailer for her new show, Crashing Out with Kail, has officially dropped. She and Ike talk about filming together, some of Kail’s biggest crash-out moments, and what the experience has been like behind the scenes.Plus, they get into true crime, Kail’s latest obsessions, Ike answers listener questions about his career and whether marriage is in their future, and a viral TikTok sparks a bigger conversation about parenting, relationships, and the invisible mental load.Get Kail’s word search book here For full video episodes head to patreon.com/kaillowryThanks for supporting the show by checking out the sponsors!Home Chef: For a limited time, Home Chef is offering my listeners FIFTY PERCENT OFF and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! Go to homechef.com/barelyDipsea: Go to DIPSEASTORIES.com.FAMOUS for your first week FREE - then 25% off.HERS: start your initial free visit at forhers.com/barelyfamous.Progressive: To get your auto insurance quote head to progressive.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 Month pick.They dive into the inspiration behind the book’s scandal, the influence of celebrity families and social media, and what it means to turn a public scandal into an empire. Grace opens up about the realities of publishing, writing complicated female characters, finding her writing style, and the pressure of following up a successful debut.Plus, Kail and Grace talk dream casting, UK vs. US book covers, mood reading, favorite authors, and the characters that made The Lowe Job so much fun to write.Purchase The Lowe Job hereFor full video episodes head to patreon.com/kaillowryThanks for supporting the show by checking out the sponsors!Collective: Get compounded GLP-1s for $59 a month from Collective Visit collective.org/FAMOUS The Absorption Company: Go to absorbmore.com and enter FAMOUS at check out for up to 35% off your first order.Arya: Right now, Arya is offering my listeners $10 off your first month at GET ARYA.COM/FAMOUS. This offer is only for my podcast listeners so use my link to get this discount.Talkiatry: Head to Talkiatry.com/famous and complete the short assessment to get matched with an in‑network psychiatrist in just a few minutesHiya: for 50% off their best selling children’s vitamin head to hiyahealth.com/famousProgressive: To get your auto insurance quote head to progressive.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 raised with, and how one TikTok unexpectedly launched his platform.They also get into the viral “Tea Time” era, walking away from millions of followers when the content stopped being worth the stress, raising kids to think for themselves, parenting in the public eye and the importance of being able to explain why you believe what you believe. Plus, Jolly shares what he’s focused on now and why he believes community involvement matters now more than ever.For more of Jolly Good Ginger follow him on Tik Tok and InstagramFor full video episodes head to patreon.com/kaillowryGet your Fatherless Behavior merch and more hereThanks for supporting the show by checking out the sponsors!Home Chef: For a limited time, Home Chef is offering my listeners FIFTY PERCENT OFF and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! Go to homechef.com/barelyNutrafol: Start your hair growth journey with Nutrafol nutrafol.com promo code FAMOUSBoll And Branch:  Now’s your chance to change the way you sleep with Boll and Branch. Get 20% off, plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at bollandbranch.com/barelyfamous use code barelyfamousHERS: start your initial free visit at forhers.com/barelyfamous.Progressive: To get your auto insurance quote head to progressive.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 would help raise her boys.Jenn also reveals how much of her 16 and Pregnant episode was recreated or manufactured for TV and how reality television impacted her real life long after the cameras left. Plus, she shares where life has taken her now: marriage, four kids, farm life, Lupus and the book she’s writing about everything she’s kept private for years.For more of Jenn follow her on Tik Tok and Instagram.For full video episodes head to patreon.com/kaillowryThanks for supporting the show by checking out the sponsors!Talkiatry: Head to Talkiatry.com/famous and complete the short assessment to get matched with an in‑network psychiatrist in just a few minutes.HERS: start your initial free visit at forhers.com/barelyfamous.Progressive: To get your auto insurance quote head to progressive.comZenni: Go to zenni.com/podcast and use code PODCAST15 for fifteen percent off your first order, plus free shipping on all US orders over sixty five dollars. The styles sell out, so don't sit on it. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.