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Unscripted Turbulence with Raegan Medgie starts with Raegan’s own leap — leaving a 20-year career as an Emmy Award-winning TV news anchor, reporter, and meteorologist. Each week, she dives into real conversations about career pivots, reinvention, and life after major change.
Through her story and inspiring guests, you’ll hear how courage and uncertainty can lead to growth, freedom, and purpose. If you’re navigating change or chasing a dream, this podcast is your reminder that turbulence can be the launchpad for something greater.
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Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on Unscripted Turbulence with Raegan Medgie are those of the guests and hosts and do not necessarily reflect the views of any affiliated organizations. This podcast is intended for entertainment and informational purposes only and should not be considered professional, medical, legal, or financial advice. Listeners are encouraged to seek professional guidance for their personal situations.
© 2026 Raegan Medgie / Moey Productions, LLC. Unscripted Turbulence® is a registered trademark. All rights reserved. Unauthorized use or distribution is prohibited.
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Would love to hear your thoughts! Six years ago, my best friend Angela Malpedo Yoo lost her father to multiple myeloma. We recorded this episode the day after his death anniversary. From high school to college roommates, we’ve grown up together. I stood beside her through her battle with an eating disorder that began in childhood — and through it all, her father was her steady, grounding presence. Then came cancer. Lou, a firefighter with unwavering positivity, faced his diagnosis with streng...
Would love to hear your thoughts! What happens after you’re fired from your dream job? Former Nashville morning news anchor Nikki Burdine joins me for a raw, honest conversation about losing her TV career — and why she now believes it was part of a bigger plan. Two weeks after I left WABC, Nikki’s Instagram post announcing her departure crossed my feed in what felt like divine timing. I reached out. She responded. That one message turned into a friendship rooted in shared newsroom experiences...
Would love to hear your thoughts! Disclaimer: This episode contains some swearing — it’s a raw, emotional conversation and Michele speaks from the heart. On social media, Michele Vidal’s life can look picture-perfect — but behind the photos is a story of resilience few people know. I sit down with my sister-in-law — my “Seester” — for a raw conversation about heartbreak, rebuilding, and the strength that emerges when life doesn’t go as planned. After a fairytale marriage unraveled due to infi...
Would love to hear your thoughts! In this intimate solo episode, it’s just you and me. I’m checking in from my cozy podcast nook to talk about change, courage, and the clarity that often arrives in life’s most uncertain seasons. Since stepping away from local news, I’ve experienced both empowering highs and very human down days — but I’ve come to see them as signs pointing me exactly where I’m meant to go. When a friend referred to this chapter as a “midlife crisis,” it sparked a realization:...
Would love to hear your thoughts! A martini, a DM, and an instant friendship 🍸 Entertainment journalist and author Nelson Aspen joins me for a conversation that’s equal parts laughter, nostalgia, and heart. Nelson spent two decades on air covering entertainment news and lived through the electric media scenes of New York City and Hollywood in the 80s and 90s — stories he now captures in his books, which read like a time capsule of that era. We talk about his upbringing, coming out to his fath...
Would love to hear your thoughts! Reinvention starts with learning to advocate for yourself. In this inspiring episode of Unscripted Turbulence, I sit down with Aundrea Cline-Thomas to explore finding your voice, trusting your talent, and shaping the life you want—no matter where you are in your journey. Aundrea shares how growing up in the Sierra Leonean immigrant community in Maryland taught her to speak up and fight for what she deserves. We discuss why comparing yourself to others is toxi...
Would love to hear your thoughts! This episode delivers a bold jolt of inspiration — like sipping a cup of fully caffeinated coffee. I’m joined by Ryan Leckey, a former TV news colleague who has since stepped into his next chapter as the CEO of his own media company. Ryan shares his rise through television news, what it was like growing up and coming into his own skin on camera, and the courage it took to come out while in the industry. We dive into hustle, grinding, and the quiet whispers th...
Would love to hear your thoughts! The second Wednesday in January is when fitness resolutions start to fade — and that’s why this episode matters. Founder of Stronger with Luisa, Luisa Curia, shares the deeply personal reason fitness became her lifeline. After battling depression in her 20s and nearly overdosing on pills, movement became her oxygen. In this raw conversation, Luisa opens up about how fitness helped heal her mind, carried her through a marriage falling apart, supported her thro...
Would love to hear your thoughts! Start 2026 with clarity, courage, and a little magic. In this episode, I sit down with my friend and spiritual advisor, Sutton Crawford — the witch who helped guide me through two major career decisions that changed everything. We talk about her path into witchcraft, intuitive guidance, and how to trust the signs that show up when you’re standing at a crossroads. And halfway through, Sutton pulls cards for the year ahead, offering an uplifting and energizing ...
Would love to hear your thoughts! Big news to kick off 2026 — I have my first podcast sponsor, DUDE WOW Cocktails! I share the story, give a massive shoutout, and celebrate this milestone with gratitude. We catch up since Thanksgiving Eve: holiday highlights, my YouTube Partnership Program acceptance, and what life has been like in my first season out of TV. I also dive into New Year’s Eve & Day traditions and tease an empowering January lineup to help you start the year strong. Your turn...
Would love to hear your thoughts! It’s my final episode before a three-week holiday break! 🦃✨ I’m checking in about how Thanksgiving went and sharing a little plea: as you spread holiday cheer, please share this podcast with someone who might need it. This break feels especially meaningful this year. For the first time in a long time, I get to enjoy the holidays without the grueling local TV news grind. I’m grateful for the chance to recharge while continuing to build something of my own—some...
Would love to hear your thoughts! Just in time for Thanksgiving, etiquette expert Thomas Farley — aka Mister Manners — joins me to tackle those tricky holiday moments we all face. From awkward dinner conversations to unexpected family drama, he shares how to handle it all with grace. Plus, the surprising story behind how he became Mister Manners… after a little turbulence. New Episodes Take Off Wednesdays! Follow for life beyond the podcast: Newsletter | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook Watch...
Would love to hear your thoughts! This special Birthday Episode begins the only way it should: with the gentle clink of my favorite gin martini. I share the recipe (because tradition!) and invite you into a little “Martinis with Medgie” moment. From there, I open up about how I’m celebrating this year, the rituals that ground me, and what the last few months have brought into my life — the highs, the turbulence, and everything in between. I also talk about the podcast’s holiday schedule, in...
Would love to hear your thoughts! This week, I chat with Tom Dubreuil — better known as Santa Claus in my hometown of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania — also known as “Christmas City, USA.” From a career in education to donning the red suit, Tom shares how he became Santa, what he learned at Santa School, and how he handles the toughest questions from curious kids. We also talk about the magic of Bethlehem, PA, its rich history, and what makes it one of the most festive towns in America. And by the en...
Would love to hear your thoughts! Ever wonder what happens when two reporters get together? Meet my work bestie, Janice Yu — my ride-or-die through the highs and lows of life in TV news. From competing stations to running the NYC Marathon together, we’ve seen it all. In this honest conversation, Janice opens up about mental health, the pressures of the job, and what it really means to lean on someone who understands. This episode is a reminder that behind every “on-air personality” is a real ...
Would love to hear your thoughts! This episode will make your jaw drop. Marisa Burke was the top news anchor in her city — until her husband’s scandal became the breaking story on her own newscast. I was a reporter in that newsroom when it all unfolded. In this interview, Marisa reveals what really happened behind the scenes — a side few ever saw. It’s raw. It’s real. It’s courage. New Episodes Take Off Wednesdays! Follow for life beyond the podcast: Newsletter | Instagram | TikTok | Faceboo...
Would love to hear your thoughts! Language Disclaimer: In sharing her story, my guest uses some strong language to express what she’s been through. It’s powerful, emotional, and real. Christina Thompson has faced loss, layoffs, and two cancers — but she refuses to let any of it define her. Each hit only pushed her to rise higher. Her motto says it all: “It’s not the knockout. It’s the comeback.” An honest, raw conversation about resilience, courage, and what it means to keep leaping through l...
Would love to hear your thoughts! She left the bright lights of TV with nothing lined up—only the pull of family and faith that it was time. My friend and fellow meteorologist, Crystal Egger, joins me to share how she trusted the unknown and ended up building a weather company that specializes in risk management. We laugh, we reflect, and we dive into what it really takes to leave television, start over, and create something new. New Episodes Take Off Wednesdays! Follow for life beyond the p...
Would love to hear your thoughts! In this deeply personal episode, I talk with my college best friend, Leah Attruia, who lost all her hair to alopecia during the pandemic. For someone who loved styling her hair, the sudden loss was devastating. It took years for Leah to process, grieve, and finally accept her new reality. Along the way, she asked the hard questions: Why me? Why now? What’s the purpose behind this? Recently, she discovered the answer—and it’s life-changing. Tune in for an insp...
Would love to hear your thoughts! This week’s episode is a little different—it’s casual, cozy, and conversational. I’m inviting you into my podcast nook, recapping my trip to Hawaii, and sharing the surprising lessons that stuck with me. It’s the kind of episode that feels like we’re just catching up—nothing polished, nothing scripted, just a real conversation about life, time, and what we choose to make of both. New Episodes Take Off Wednesdays! Follow for life beyond the podcast: Newslette...
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