Legally Goff

Lauren Sorrentino joins Brooke Goff to tell her side of one of reality TV’s biggest comeback stories. Lauren opens up about meeting Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino before Jersey Shore, standing beside him through addiction and recovery, losing her brother to an overdose, Mike’s prison sentence, and the years it took to build the life and family they have today. She also talks about motherhood, life after Jersey Shore, their work helping families affected by addiction through Archangel Centers, and finding her own identity beyond being known as “The Situation’s wife.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Ortiz — Big Papi — joins Brooke Goff for a conversation about the journey that turned him into one of the most iconic players in baseball history. Ortiz opens up about leaving the Dominican Republic as a young player, his difficult years with the Minnesota Twins, Pedro Martinez helping pave the way for his move to Boston, and finding the environment that allowed him to become Big Papi. He also looks back on playing for Terry Francona, the legendary 2004 Red Sox comeback, performing when the pressure was highest, his relationships with his teammates, the evolution of pitching, and why he knew it was finally time to retire. From nearly walking away from baseball to becoming the heartbeat of Boston, Big Papi tells the story in his own words. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Johnny Bananas joins Brooke for a no-holds-barred conversation about more than 20 years at the center of reality television. From getting eliminated almost immediately on The Traitors to becoming the most decorated player in The Challenge history, Johnny breaks down the strategy, manipulation, rivalries and psychology behind surviving reality TV. He opens up about the creation of the Johnny Bananas persona, how years of competition have affected him mentally, his complicated relationship with MTV, and whether life in front of the camera has made relationships and starting a family more difficult. Plus, Johnny talks CT, his friendship with Travis Kelce, the future of The Challenge, and why after all these years he still isn't finished. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reality TV legend CT Tamburello joins Brooke Goff for a wide-ranging conversation about more than two decades on MTV’s The Challenge, winning The Traitors, and the life behind one of reality TV’s most recognizable competitors. CT breaks down his strategy on The Traitors, his rivalry with Johnny Bananas, the psychological warfare of The Challenge, the brutal physical competitions and disgusting eating challenges he’s survived over the years. He also opens up about fatherhood, therapy, getting older, and why—after 22 years—he still hasn’t completely walked away from The Challenge. Plus, CT and Brooke talk book clubs, reality TV behind the scenes, an Amazing Race partnership, and whether a Traitors All-Stars season could bring CT back to the castle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Legally Goff, Brooke Goff sits down with Yara Zaya from 90 Day Fiancé for a raw, unfiltered conversation about life behind reality TV.Yara opens up about:-What her husband really did for a living (and why everyone got it wrong)-How their relationship changed under public scrutiny-The truth behind “gold digger” accusations-Cultural differences between Ukraine and the U.S.-Postpartum struggles and being judged online-What reality TV doesn’t show you-Fame, insecurity, and owning cosmetic work-Business moves and building a life in AmericaThis is the side of Yara you don’t see on TV — honest, reflective, and completely unfiltered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices