Everyone has now seen the ending.

The final episode of Love Story brought Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy and John F. Kennedy Jr.?s story back into the spotlight ? and with it, a new wave of opinions, assumptions, and debates about who they were behind closed doors.

After our first conversation went viral, I sat down again with Guy Clark ? someone who actually knew Carolyn ? to talk about what the series got right? and what it didn?t.

Now that the full story has played out on screen, this conversation goes deeper.

What you?ll hear in this episode:

    ?    Guy?s honest reaction to the Love Story finale

    ?    What felt accurate ? and what felt completely off

    ?    The biggest misconception about Carolyn that still persists

    ?    What their relationship was really like in private

    ?    How the ending compares to what people who knew them actually experienced

    ?    Why the public still doesn?t fully understand her

This isn?t a recap of the show.

It?s a response to it.

If you watched the series and are still asking yourself what was real ? this is the conversation that answers it.

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Nigel Barker was one of the most recognizable faces on America?s Next Top Model ? photographer, judge, and part of the show?s core for 17 cycles. Now, with Netflix?s Reality Check: America?s Next Top Model bringing the series back into the spotlight, he?s opening up.

In this episode of Miss Understood, Nigel shares what it was really like behind the scenes ? from how he got cast, to the truth about judging, production, and whether the show was ever really about finding a top model. He also addresses the moment he was let go, his relationship with Tyra Banks, and what he thinks now watching it all back.

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The conversation continues in Part 2 of our exclusive Members Only Palm Beach cast sit-down on Miss Understood with Rachel Uchitel. Hilary Musser, Taja Abitbol, Romina Ustayev, Rosalyn Yellin, and Maria Cozamanis (aka DJ Tumbles) return to finish the conversation ? but this time, the tension explodes.

When Gale Brophy joins the table, the fireworks begin immediately. Old accusations resurface, alliances are questioned, and the women confront the drama that continued long after the Netflix cameras stopped rolling.

Can these relationships ever be repaired, or are the feuds deeper than viewers ever realized? This explosive continuation is a must-listen.

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For the first time since the December premiere of the Netflix series Members Only Palm Beach, the entire cast sits down together ? Hilary Musser, Taja Abitbol, Ro-Mina Ustayev, Rosalyn Yellin, and Maria Cozamanis (aka DJ Tumbles). 

In this exclusive two-part special on Miss Understood with Rachel Uchitel, the women reunite to break down what really happened during the season, the feuds viewers watched unfold, and the drama that continued long after the cameras stopped filming. It?s the show everyone has an opinion about, and for the first time, the cast confronts the rumors, the headlines, and each other in the same room. And just when you think the conversation couldn?t get more explosive? a surprise moment arrives that no one sees coming.

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Rachel sits down with Chris Del Gatto, one of the world?s premier diamond experts about New York?s Diamond District, becoming a gemologist and cutter as a teenager, building one of largest buyer of diamonds and jewelry from the public, what people get wrong about natural versus lab-grown diamonds, how resale value actually works, why cut matters more than most people realize and the most beautiful stone he?s ever seen.

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Rachel sits down with Guy Clark, a close friend of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, about befriending Carolyn at Cartier in New York City, her marriage to John F. Kennedy Jr., the paparazzi, their letters to each other, who she was in private, the plane crash and why he has kept quiet about their friendship for 30 years.

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Rachel sits down with Maddie Kowalski, the college student who went viral after a sensitive video was shared without her consent. They discuss how the leak has reshaped her life, victim-blaming, online harassment, her mental health, family and her college experience now.

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Rachel sits down with author, advocate & RHONY alum Aviva Drescher about Jill Zarin getting fired from a RHONY reboot for halftime show comments, ranking the new housewives, protecting her peace, Bethenny Frankel, her infamous leg throw incident, if she?s working on a new show and her charity work.

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Rachel sits down with Swiftie influencer Olivia Levin about running one of the most popular Taylor Swift accounts, her book on the superstar, meeting Taylor as a teenager, turning her fandom into a business, selling tour tickets, Taylor?s possible Vegas residency, the wedding and if they?re really a cult.

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Ross Mandell was once a powerful Wall Street executive running Sky Capital ? a brokerage firm prosecutors say defrauded investors of approximately $140 million. In 2011, a federal jury convicted him of securities fraud and conspiracy. In 2012, he was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison and permanently barred from the financial industry.

Today, Mandell has resurfaced with a major social media following, positioning himself as a voice on discipline, masculinity, power, and reinvention. Rachel sits down with Mandell to unpack the rise, the fall, the sentence, and the very public comeback ? and to ask the questions most interviews don?t.

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Transformational coach and author Dana Grant joins Rachel to discuss her powerful new book The Truth Within the Lie ? a call to stop pretending, performing, and playing small. Dana shares her journey from trauma to awakening, how she learned to align with the Universal Laws that govern our reality, and what it means to reclaim the truth that?s always lived inside you.

In this episode, you?ll hear:

    ?    Why ?shrinking to fit? is the biggest lie we?ve been sold

    ?    How trauma shapes our search for safety ? and how to heal without erasing the past

    ?    What the 14 Universal Laws are and how to use them to realign your life

    ?    The difference between performing and living in alignment

    ?    How to turn pain into purpose and truth into power

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Joining me today are Shaul Schwarz and Christina Clusiau, the filmmakers behind the critically acclaimed Netflix documentary Immigration Nation. As award-winning directors, cinematographers, and journalists, their work has shed light on some of the most pressing social issues of our time. Immigration Nation is a six-part docuseries that offers an unprecedented look inside the U.S. immigration system, featuring raw, unfiltered access to ICE operations, immigrant families, and the complexities of enforcement policies. Their ability to capture both the humanity and the harsh realities of immigration enforcement made the series one of the most talked-about documentaries of 2020.

In our conversation, Shaul and Christina discuss what they witnessed while making Immigration Nation and how the landscape of immigration has evolved?especially now, with Donald Trump back in office. We dive into what?s happening at the border, the shifting role of ICE, and the human stories often lost in political debates. Their insights provide a crucial perspective on a topic that remains at the heart of national and global discussions.

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Stem cell therapy is everywhere right now?from TikTok to wellness clinics?but most of what people think they know is misunderstood or incomplete. In this episode, Rachel shares her personal experience traveling to Panama for five days of stem cell treatment, then sits down with Dr. Briggs, founder and CEO of Auragens, to explain what stem cells actually are, why the most effective treatments are not available in the United States, and how regulations, sourcing, and science differ dramatically from what?s commonly advertised. Dr. Briggs breaks down the real differences between true stem cell therapy and what many doctors dismiss or mislabel, and discusses potential applications ranging from anti-aging and recovery to serious physical and neurological conditions. If you?ve been curious, confused, or skeptical about stem cells, this episode cuts through the noise with clarity, science, and firsthand insight.

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Fan-favorite guest Sarah Fraser returns to Miss Understood with Rachel Uchitel for a fun, fast-paced catch-up that blends real life with reality chaos. From wedding planning and pregnancy updates to laughing through her ever-ongoing (and always entertaining) feud with David Yontef, nothing is off limits ? and all in good fun. Sarah also serves up her hottest takes on the latest TLC headlines she?s watching, breaking down the drama only a daily reality insider can deliver. It?s equal parts personal, playful, and perfectly messy ? just the way we like it.

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OG gossip columnist and Fame Is a Bitch host AJ Benza returns to break down the wildest celebrity gossip and Hollywood controversies making headlines this week, including the shocking child sex abuse charges involving Timothy Busfield, husband of Little House on the Prairie star Melissa Gilbert, the explosive drama and whispered scandals surrounding Members Only Palm Beach, and the latest developments in the growing allegations tied to Sean ?Diddy? Combs, along with candid conversations about Tyler Perry, Will Smith, and the shifting narratives around sexuality in Hollywood. We also dive into new allegations surrounding Julio Iglesias, media silence versus pile-ons, and why power, fame, and protection always seem to go hand in hand. As always, AJ delivers his unfiltered, controversial, and often hilarious take on celebrity news, pop culture scandals, Hollywood insiders, and the stories everyone is talking about?but few are willing to say out loud.

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When I started reading Leland Vittert's book Born Lucky, I wasn't expecting to cry. I don't know anyone with autism, and honestly, I didn't think it would resonate with me. But within pages, I was in tears?because his story of feeling different, misunderstood, and alone is something I've carried my whole life. Leland was born with the umbilical cord around his neck, diagnosed autistic at 8, and told by doctors there was "not much you could do." His father quit his job and did something radical: no medications, no accommodations, no labels?just thousands of hours coaching his son through hell. Teachers mocked him in class, kids bullied him relentlessly, and his kindergartner sister held his hand while he cried walking home every day. What Leland didn't know until writing this book was that his father went downstairs alone every night and cried until 2am.

In 2020, Leland lost everything in three months. Fox News fired him after he questioned Trump's stolen election claims (Lachlan Murdoch literally sent an email saying "Leland's done"), he ended an 8-year relationship, and he nearly died from COVID. His father told him the same thing he'd said in 8th grade: "You can do this." The lesson Leland learned as a bullied kid became his survival guide as an adult?you get out of hell by keep walking. He joined NewsNation and met his wife on a blind date his second day of work. His father almost refused to publish the book because it was "too raw," but wrote the afterword in one hour. When Leland read it, he sobbed.

What nobody knows about Leland is that he's still autistic. Communication doesn't come naturally?it's a skill his father taught him through years of practice. When his NewsNation talent coach asked why emotional connection was so hard, he finally told her: "I'm autistic." She had no idea. We also talk about the accommodation crisis destroying kids today?40% of Stanford students now claim disabilities, and we're medicating 3-year-olds into dependency. This isn't a story about curing autism. It's about a father who chose to walk through hell with his son instead of taking the pain away. And it's proof that love, not accommodations, changes lives.

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Everybody is talking about Netflix?s new hit reality series Members Only: Palm Beach, and cast member Taja Abitbol joins us to give the inside scoop. Taja breaks down how she was cast on the show, what really happened behind the scenes, and the drama viewers didn?t see on camera ? including her ongoing rift with Gale Brophy. She also opens up about navigating Palm Beach?s elite social hierarchy, her perspective on who really runs Palm Beach, and life as the long-term partner of MLB legend David Cone, balancing public scrutiny with private reality in one of the most exclusive worlds in America.

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If you think this episode is just about diamonds, think again. In this in-person conversation, Moshe?known to millions as Watch King NYC?joins me to break down one of the most misunderstood debates in luxury today: lab-grown versus natural diamonds, what actually holds value, and what buyers should really be paying attention to.

But behind the expertise is a story most people don?t know. Moshe opens up about his life before the watches and the following?growing up in a deeply religious Jewish household, becoming a rabbi, and later losing everything through addiction and financial collapse. At one point, he was homeless. What followed was a complete reinvention and the creation of the empire people now see online.

We talk candidly about luxury as an investment, the psychology of status, and how misinformation?especially around diamonds?can cost people far more than money. This conversation blends hard-earned personal experience with real-world expertise, offering both clarity and perspective for anyone thinking about buying a watch, a diamond, or redefining success altogether.

In this episode, we discuss:

  ?  Lab-grown vs. natural diamonds: what actually matters when buying

  ?  Common misconceptions about diamond value and resale

  ?  Whether luxury watches are truly an investment

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  ?  What people misunderstand about wealth, status, and reinvention

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If you?re considering an engagement ring, a luxury purchase, or simply questioning what real value looks like, this episode delivers insight you won?t get from a showroom?or an Instagram feed.

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Vinny Cuevas grew up Cuban and Puerto Rican in the South Bronx, where survival wasn?t a metaphor ? it was a daily calculation. In his raw and unflinching memoir From the Bronx with Scars, Vinny traces a life shaped by violence, loyalty, betrayal, fatherhood, and devastating loss. This episode is not about glorifying the streets ? it?s about what it costs to survive them, and what it takes to rewrite your story when the scars don?t disappear.

In this episode, we talk about:

    ?    What the ?scars? in From the Bronx with Scars really represent

    ?    Growing up in the South Bronx and what survival looked like day to day

    ?    How Vinny understood power as a kid ? and how that definition changed

    ?    The pull of the streets and why it felt like the only option

    ?    Loyalty, betrayal, and the price of trusting the wrong people

    ?    The moment Vinny knew he had to change his life

    ?    Fatherhood, grief, and losing a child ? and how that loss reshaped his purpose

    ?    Why people still misunderstand him ? and what they get wrong

    ?    Advice for anyone who feels trapped by their past

    ?    What redemption actually looks like when you?ve lived through real trauma

This conversation is about identity, accountability, and the courage it takes to stop surviving and start choosing something more.

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This week on Miss Understood with Rachel Uchitel, we sit down with one of the most inspiring people you?ll ever meet ? Peter Mutabazi, a man who went from surviving the streets of Uganda to becoming one of America?s leading voices in foster care and adoption.

Abandoned as a child and left to fend for himself, Peter?s life could have ended before it began. Instead, he chose to rewrite his story ? building a life dedicated to giving kids the love and stability he never had. Today, as a foster dad, advocate, and motivational speaker, Peter has opened his home and heart to countless children, proving that one person?s compassion can change everything.

In this powerful conversation, Peter and Rachel explore:

What it?s really like growing up with nothing ? and finding purpose through pain
How he built a home for children who?ve lost theirs
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? Tune in for an episode that reminds us what resilience, kindness, and second chances can do ? and why Peter Mutabazi?s story is one the world needs right now.

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In this episode, Rachel sits down with Gina L. Osborn, former FBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge and host of the podcast Making Maverick Moves, to unpack why strong women in leadership are so often misunderstood, mislabeled, and silenced ? even at the highest levels of power.

After nearly three decades in U.S. Army counterintelligence and the FBI, Gina knows firsthand how fear, insecurity, and outdated systems shape who gets labeled a leader? and who gets called ?difficult.?

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Pamela Jones was born into a polygamous Mormon cult in Mexico ? a closed system built on obedience, fear, and silence. Married at just fifteen years old and raising nine children inside a world that offered women no education, no independence, and no exit plan, Pamela spent years believing escape was impossible.

At thirty-four, she proved herself wrong.

With two cars, two tanks of gas, and no safety net, Pamela fled across the Mexican border with her children and started over in Minnesota with less than a fifth-grade education and no resources. What followed is a story of resilience few people can imagine ? and even fewer achieve.

Today, Pamela is the founder of a multimillion-dollar company. She?s a mother of nine, a grandmother to thirty-one, and a living example of what?s possible after control, trauma, and poverty.

This episode is about breaking cycles, reclaiming power, and understanding that freedom isn?t given ? it?s taken.

In this episode, we discuss:

    ?    What life inside a polygamous cult actually looked like

    ?    Why fear was used as a tool of control

    ?    Being married at fifteen and raising nine children without autonomy

    ?    What finally gave Pamela the courage to escape

    ?    Starting over with nothing ? financially, emotionally, and practically

    ?    Building a multimillion-dollar business without formal education

    ?    Motherhood, legacy, and breaking generational cycles

    ?    What freedom really means after a lifetime without it

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Susan Powter was everywhere in the ?90s ? the shaved head, the voice, the phrase ?Stop the Insanity.? She built a massive fitness empire and became a cultural force almost overnight? and then she disappeared.

A new documentary, Stop the Insanity: Finding Susan Powter, finally asks the question so many people never did: what actually happened to her after the fame faded? When I watched it, I was stunned to learn where her life led ? and I knew I needed to speak with her directly.

Susan joins me for an honest, in-depth conversation about where she came from, how she rose to fame, what went wrong, and what her life looks like now. We break down the documentary everyone is talking about ? and go deeper into the parts that weren?t shown.

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Owen Hanson, the subject of the hit Amazon docuseries Cocaine Quarterback produced by Mark Wahlberg, takes us through his entire life ? where it started, where it went wrong, and what it was like from the inside, juggling illegal sports betting, drug dealing, money laundering, and ultimately trying to run what became a large-scale criminal operation. Owen joins us in studio to break down the rise, the fall, and what life looks like now on the other side.

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At just 25 years old, Ben ?The Bane? Davis has already made a name for himself in combat sports, calling fights for UFC Fight Pass, DAZN, and more. But this year, the commentator became the competitor when he stepped onto MTV?s The Challenge: Vets & New Threats (Season 41).

Trading the headset for the spotlight, Ben faced a different kind of arena ? one filled with alliances, cameras, and constant pressure. In this conversation, he opens up about what it?s like to go from analyzing the action to living it, how he manages the scrutiny of reality TV, and what it means to stay true to yourself when everything is filmed.

In this episode, you?ll learn:

What it?s really like to make the jump from sports broadcasting to reality competitionHow Ben handles high-stakes pressure on and off the micThe biggest misconceptions about being on The ChallengeWhy authenticity matters when the cameras never turn offWhat?s next for Ben as he builds his career across sports and entertainment

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This week, Rachel sits down with celebrity chef, nutritionist, and energy healer Serena Poon, founder of Serena Loves, Culinary Alchemy®, and Just Add Water®. Serena has become one of the most trusted voices in wellness by merging the worlds of science, nutrition, and spiritual healing ? helping everyone from high-performing CEOs to everyday people reconnect to their bodies and thrive from the inside out.

Together, they explore what?s misunderstood about wellness, why diet culture keeps us chasing the wrong things, and how emotional energy directly impacts how long ? and how well ? we live. Serena also breaks down the most accessible breakthroughs in longevity science and shares simple daily rituals that anyone can start today.

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We?ve all been there: you?re dating someone new, the chemistry feels good, and then ? out of nowhere ? something tiny gives you that sudden ugh feeling. That instant flip has a name: the ick.

But is the ick a real warning sign, or just our own fear and pickiness getting in the way? To find out, I?m joined by London-based therapist Matt Hussey, who was recently quoted in Vogue explaining that the ick is ?visceral and hard to shake.? Together, we break down why it happens, what it reveals about us, and how to know when to trust it ? and when to push through.

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From Notre Dame football player to multimillionaire entrepreneur, investor, and social media personality ? John Cerasani has lived a life most people only dream about.

In this episode, Rachel Uchitel sits down with John to uncover the real story behind his success ? from walking away from corporate America at 26 to building and selling a company that changed his life forever. They dive into the mindset shifts, the business risks, and the Vegas tables that shaped the man behind the persona.

? They talk entrepreneurship, money, mindset, social media, and even the surprising truth about high-stakes gambling in Las Vegas.

If you?ve ever wondered how to turn rejection into fuel ? or how to play life like a game you can actually win ? this conversation will change how you think about risk and reward.

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Charlie Rocket?s story is the proof we all need that dreams aren?t naïve ? they?re powerful, they?re healing, and they can change your entire life. After spending years as a successful music manager but living in a body that was failing him, Charlie faced a devastating diagnosis that became his turning point. He made a decision most people would consider impossible: he declared he was going to become an athlete. Not someday. Not quietly. Immediately. And against all odds, against every doctor?s expectation, he transformed his body, his identity, and his future ? ultimately starring in a Nike commercial alongside some of the biggest athletes in the world. His belief in the impossible didn?t just save his life? it gave him a mission.

Today, Charlie is the founder of the Dream Machine Foundation, a movement that travels the country granting life-changing dreams for kids and families who need hope more than anything. From medical bills to miracle moments to once-in-a-lifetime experiences, Charlie brings joy, resources, and possibility to people when they need it most. His Dream Wagon has become a symbol of faith, impact, and human connection. In this episode, Charlie shows us how he built this mission, why he believes dreams are medicine, and how we can all create transformation in our own lives. This is an episode about reinvention, purpose, and the incredible power of choosing your dream ? even when the world tells you it?s impossible.

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This week, Rachel sits down with Dave Neal ? host of The Rush Hour Podcast ? for a rapid-fire, unfiltered pop-culture breakdown. Every once in a while, Miss Understood brings in someone who can decode the headlines we?re all obsessing over, and today Dave gives us the full sweep: from Hollywood scandals to court cases, royal drama, influencer chaos, and more.

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Host of The Rush Hour Podcast, stand-up comedian, and one of the fastest-growing voices in pop-culture commentary. His show releases twice a day and breaks down everything happening across reality TV, entertainment news, celebrity scandals, and cultural stories you can?t escape.

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What if everything you think you know about testosterone? is wrong?

For decades, testosterone has been treated like a taboo ? whispered about, mocked, misrepresented, and buried under stigma. It?s been tied to bodybuilding, cheating athletes, ?midlife crisis? jokes, and outdated fears about health risks.

But what if testosterone is actually one of the most important ? and most misunderstood ? hormones for longevity, metabolism, mental health, energy, sexuality, and overall quality of life?

In this powerful episode, Rachel sits down with Shalin Shah ? The Metabolic CEO, Thought Leader and Speaker in Testosterone and Longevity, and CEO of Marius Pharma. With years of experience educating the public, mentoring physicians, and guiding thousands of patients toward optimal health, Shalin is on a mission to shift the narrative around hormone health and redefine what true vitality looks like.

Together, they break down the myths, the misinformation, and the science ? revealing how testosterone impacts both men and women far beyond what most people realize. From metabolism and mood to energy and longevity, this conversation will change how you think about your body?s most misunderstood hormone.

It?s time to stop whispering about testosterone ? and start understanding it.

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With over 5,500 death investigations and 700 homicide scenes behind her, Barbara is one of the most experienced death investigators in the country ? a woman who has stood in the middle of humanity?s darkest moments and brought order to chaos.

She served as a top investigator for New York City?s Office of Chief Medical Examiner, responded to the 9/11 attacks, helped identify victims of the Thailand tsunami, and now brings her unmatched insight to Oxygen?s new true-crime series, The Death Investigator with Barbara Butcher, airing Saturdays at 9 p.m.

In this episode, Barbara sits down with Rachel to break down what a death investigator really does ? from how she reads a crime scene the moment she walks in, to the mistakes cops make before she even gets there, to how she determines cause and manner of death when the evidence is almost gone.

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    ?  What separates a death investigator from a medical examiner or detective

    ?  The critical first clues she looks for when entering a crime scene

    ?  The subtle signs ? smell, temperature, position ? that reveal time and cause of death

    ?  How she handled mass-fatality cases like 9/11 and the Thailand tsunami

    ?  Why her new Oxygen series shows the real side of forensic investigation ? not the TV version

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Barbara is a retired death investigator for the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner, author of What the Dead Know: Learning About Life as a New York City Death Investigator, and host of The Death Investigator with Barbara Butcher on Oxygen.

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In 1992, a 17-year-old girl named Amy Fisher shot Mary Jo Buttafuoco on the doorstep of her Long Island home ? igniting one of the most infamous tabloid scandals of the decade. It was a story about sex, betrayal, and violence that consumed America. But behind the headlines and the chaos was a nine-year-old girl whose life would never be the same.

This week, Rachel sits down with Jessie Buttafuoco, daughter of Mary Jo and Joey, to talk about what it was like growing up in the long shadow of that scandal ? the trauma, the public judgment, and the complicated process of healing from something the world refused to let die.

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He was 18 years old ? a Texas high-school football star with a full-ride future ahead of him ? when one accusation shattered his life.

Convicted of a crime he didn?t commit, Greg Kelley spent years behind bars, branded a child predator, fighting a system built to forget him.

Six years later, the truth finally came out: the investigation was flawed, the evidence was nonexistent, and Greg Kelley was officially exonerated.

In this raw and emotional episode of Miss Understood, Rachel Uchitel sits down with Greg Kelley on the anniversary of his exoneration to revisit his incredible journey ? from the moment everything changed, to the fight for justice that captured the nation in Showtime?s Outcry, and the life he?s building now.

In this episode, you?ll hear:

    ?    How one accusation turned a small-town hero into a convicted felon overnight.

    ?    What prison was really like for someone labeled a monster ? and how he survived it.

    ?    The shocking investigation flaws that nearly cost him his life.

    ?    What justice, forgiveness, and freedom look like now.

    ?    Why Greg Kelley?s story still matters for every person who believes the system always gets it right.

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In this episode, Rachel sits down with Andrew Rosener, the self-made mogul behind MediaOptions, the world?s #1 domain brokerage. From selling scallops to selling some of the most valuable names on the internet, Andrew has turned a niche idea into an empire ? brokering digital real estate for clients like Elon Musk, Amazon, and Zoom.

Rachel and Andrew break down what makes a great domain ? and a great brand name ? in an age where attention is the new currency. Andrew shares how he created the ?Rosener Equation? for valuing domains, why he believes digital assets are the new commercial real estate, and whether it?s still possible to break into the space today.

This isn?t just about the business of domains; it?s about vision ? how to see value before everyone else does, and why the next frontier of wealth is already online.

In This Episode, You?ll Learn:

What makes a domain name powerful ? and why some are worth millionsHow Andrew built an $800M brokerage with only six employeesThe difference between a good brand name and a great oneWhy the smartest investors are shifting from property to digital assetsWhether it?s too late to profit from domain investingAndrew?s philosophy on novelty, success, and doing what others won?t

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This Halloween, step into the world of real witchcraft with Carlton?Gebbia ? former Real?Housewives?of?Beverly?Hills star, designer, and practicing Wiccan.

Beyond the gothic glam and reality?TV drama lies a woman deeply connected to the spiritual and the supernatural. In this hauntingly beautiful conversation, Carlton opens up about:

? The truth behind modern witchcraft ? and what it?s not

? How Wicca shaped her beliefs, rituals, and relationship with nature

? The energy of protection, intention, and manifestation

? Her honest thoughts about Kyle?Richards and the misconceptions that still follow her

It?s mysterious, empowering, and the perfect listen for anyone who believes there?s more to life than meets the eye.

? Listen if you dare? and celebrate Halloween with a little magic.

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Just in time for Halloween?

What happens when ghost hunting stops being a job ? and starts haunting you?

Jay Wasley, longtime star of Ghost Adventures, has spent years chasing spirits across the world's most haunted locations. But in this special episode, he opens up about what happens after the cameras stop rolling.

From the terrifying moment that turned him from skeptic to believer, to the lasting psychological toll of living in the paranormal world, Jay shares the side of ghost hunting the public rarely sees ? including the real-life hauntings that followed him home.

Whether you?re a die-hard fan of the supernatural or a curious skeptic, this episode will make you question everything you think you know about ghosts, energy, and the unknown.

? Warning: This one stays with you...

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What if the static on your radio isn?t just noise? What if it?s a doorway?

In this episode of Miss Understood with Rachel Uchitel, we explore Staticom ? a breakthrough technology developed over 15 years that claims to allow real-time, two-way communication with disembodied consciousness. Out of pure white noise come clear sentences, relevant answers, and even the familiar voices of loved ones.

In this conversation, you?ll discover:

Why traditional spirit boxes failed to convince scientists and skepticsHow Staticom works without radios or frequenciesStories of voices identifying objects, names, and hidden wordsWhy this could change how we understand consciousness and deathThe tension between skepticism and belief in the paranormal

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Streetball isn?t just flashy moves on a playground court ? in Harlem, it?s culture, survival, and a proving ground that shaped the game of basketball itself. Adrian ?A-Butta? Walton became a legend at Rucker Park, where reputations are made or broken in front of a crowd that demands greatness.

Now, with his new book A Whole Lotta Game: From Rucker to Revenue, Adrian shares how the lessons of streetball ? performing under pressure, earning respect, and bouncing back ? apply to business, leadership, and everyday life.

In this episode, we dig into what streetball really is, why it?s misunderstood, and how its lessons go far beyond the court.

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What happens when you?re raised to be perfect ? and discover it?s destroying you?

In this powerful episode of Miss Understood, Rachel Uchitel sits down with former NFL quarterback Todd Marinovich, once dubbed ?The Test Tube Athlete.? Todd opens up about the truth behind his controversial upbringing, his battles with addiction, and the long journey toward self-forgiveness and peace.

From his father?s extreme training regimen to the pressures of fame, substance abuse, and finally finding healing through art and fatherhood, Todd shares a raw, deeply human look at the cost of chasing perfection ? and what it means to rebuild your life when the world has already written your story.

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We spend so much time and energy caring for our own health ? but what about our pets?

Today?s guest, Dr. Ambika Vaid-Sidhu, believes our animals deserve the same thoughtful wellness routines we give ourselves. A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and the Veterinarian Advisor to Katherine Heigl?s Badlands Ranch, Dr. Ambika bridges conventional veterinary medicine with holistic healing to help pets live longer, healthier lives.

She?s here to pull back the curtain on integrative care: how gut health, supplements, acupuncture, and even energy medicine can transform your pet?s vitality and longevity.

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In this episode, you?ll learn:

? Why your pet?s wellness routine should be as intentional as your own

? How nutrition and gut health influence your animal?s lifespan

? The surprising role supplements and energy medicine can play in pet care

? Common myths and misconceptions about holistic veterinary medicine

? Simple steps you can take today to give your pet a healthier future

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What happens when a man trained to save lives starts seeing beyond them?

This week, Rachel sits down with Andrew Radziewicz, a New York firefighter whose life took a shocking turn after a chance encounter with a psychic medium. What began as one unexplained message led him down a path that would change everything ? opening his eyes to communication with the dead, UFO encounters, and even the ability to see illness inside the living.

Known online as The Psychic Firefighter, Andrew shares how his journey from first responder to spiritual messenger has challenged his own sense of reality ? and what he?s learned about life, death, and the unseen. From the haunting stillness of the funeral home to the unexplained lights in the sky, this episode explores what happens when science and spirituality collide in one man?s life.

If you?ve ever wondered whether gifts like these are miracles, madness, or something in between ? this conversation will make you question everything you thought you knew.

 

In this episode, you?ll hear:

How a message from a stranger changed a firefighter?s life foreverWhat it feels like to see illness and energy inside another personThe truth behind Andrew?s UFO experiences and what he believes they meanHow years working around death reshaped his faith in the afterlifeWhy his story forces us to ask: what if the things we can?t explain are the most real of all

 

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Are parasites a rare tropical problem ? or a hidden epidemic in plain sight?

In this episode of Miss Understood with Rachel Uchitel, I sit down with Kim Rogers, better known as the ?Worm Queen,? to explore what?s real and what?s hype about parasites. After her own viral cleanse revealed shocking results, Kim began challenging the medical blind spots around how parasites are tested, treated, and talked about.

In this conversation, you?ll discover:

? Why parasites may be more common in everyday life than we think

? How symptoms like fatigue, cravings, and mood swings might be linked

? The truth about parasite cleanses ? what works, what?s risky, and what?s hype

? Why mainstream tests often fail to detect infections

? How parasites can impact energy, hormones, and long-term health

? Practical prevention tips: food, water, pets, and daily exposure

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Everyone?s talking about Netflix?s new series Wayward ? but for me, it?s not just entertainment. It?s my life story.

In this deeply personal episode, I break down what?s real and what?s made for TV in the hit series ? because I actually lived it. Long before Wayward became a pop culture obsession, I attended CEDU, the original ?therapeutic boarding school? that inspired this world. I graduated from its first campus, endured its methods, and witnessed firsthand how a program built on healing was actually rooted in Synanon, a 1960s cult known for psychological control and emotional abuse.

Watching Wayward sent me into full-blown PTSD ? not because it?s fiction, but because it?s frighteningly accurate. If you?ve been bingeing the series and find yourself wondering how much of it could really happen? this episode is for you.

? In this episode, you?ll hear:

    ?    What was real in Wayward ? and what was dramatized for TV

    ?    The shocking history of CEDU, the program that inspired an entire industry of ?troubled teen? schools

    ?    How the Synanon cult shaped the foundation of emotional-growth education

    ?    The disturbing practices that students endured in the name of therapy

    ?    The lasting trauma ? and what healing looks like when you finally tell the truth

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What happens when you write a song about Keith Urban ? and then sing it in front of him on The Voice Australia? You go viral. And if you?re Kaylee Bell, you turn that viral moment into a global career.

Kaylee Bell is now the most streamed female country artist in Australasia, with millions of fans around the world, tours alongside Ed Sheeran and Kane Brown, and a CMA Global Artist Award to her name. But perhaps what?s most impressive is that she?s done it all as an independent artist ? self-managed, self-driven, and relentlessly determined.

Now, Kaylee is entering her biggest chapter yet: a brand-new album, Cowboy Up, and her largest-ever headline tour across New Zealand. Alongside her music, she?s navigating motherhood and proving that betting on yourself is always worth it.

? In this episode, you?ll hear:

    ?    The story of her viral Voice audition performing ?Keith? in front of Keith Urban

    ?    What life was like after the internet moment that put her on the map

    ?    The highs of touring stadiums with Ed Sheeran, Kane Brown, and Brad Paisley

    ?    The challenges and freedoms of being an independent artist in Nashville?s world

    ?    The emotional drive behind her new album Cowboy Up

    ?    How she?s balancing motherhood with music ? and why this tour is her boldest yet

? Don?t miss Kaylee?s inspiring story of chasing a dream from a small town in New Zealand all the way to the world stage ? and why this moment might just be her biggest one yet.

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Tonight, the long-awaited docuseries Death in Apartment 603: What Happened to Ellen Greenberg? premieres on Hulu and Disney+. But before you press play, hear from one of the leading voices who?s been uncovering the truth behind the case for years: true-crime investigator Gavin Fish.

Ellen Greenberg was a 27-year-old teacher found dead in her Philadelphia apartment with 20 stab wounds ? a case first ruled homicide, then shockingly reclassified as suicide. For over a decade, the decision has haunted her family and baffled experts.

In this powerful conversation, Gavin takes us inside:

The red flags investigators missed ? and why the ruling never made sense
The evidence that continues to raise doubts about how Ellen died
The unanswered questions the documentary will put back in the spotlight
Why this case matters now more than ever

With new national attention on Ellen?s story, this episode will give you the context, insights, and urgency you need before the documentary drops.

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Matt Bowyer?s name has been splashed across headlines as the bookie at the center of the Shohei Ohtani scandal. But behind the headlines is a man facing the harshest reality of all: on October 10th, Matt will surrender to federal prison for 12 months and a day after being sentenced on August 29th.

In this exclusive, face-to-face conversation?recorded in Florida, just weeks before he turns himself in?we go far deeper than any interview he?s given before. This isn?t just about the bets, the headlines, or the scandal. This is about who Matt is, how he got here, and what comes next.

In this episode, you?ll hear:

    ?    The childhood experiences and early thrills that first drew Matt to gambling

    ?    How his illegal sports-betting operation ballooned into hundreds of millions in wagers

    ?    The infamous Ohtani/Mizuhara connection?what really happened behind the scenes

    ?    The downfall: federal raids, courtroom moments, and what sentencing day felt like

    ?    How Matt is preparing mentally, emotionally, and practically for prison

    ?    The responsibility he?s owning, and why he believes this year away could mark a new beginning

    ?    His next chapter: the book, the lessons, and how he?s making a living now

This is not the recycled soundbites you?ve already heard. This is the human being behind the scandal?sitting down in a raw, unfiltered conversation about choices, consequences, fear, and starting over.

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From Luxury to Lockdown: The Fall of Pablo Escobar?s Pilot

At the height of his empire, TJ Dominguez was moving shipments for Pablo Escobar, living behind mansions, luxury cars, and millions in cash. But every empire falls.

In Part 3 of our exclusive series, TJ reveals the moment it all came crashing down ? a federal raid with helicopters overhead, rifles pointed at his chest, and his entire world collapsing in seconds. He takes us inside solitary confinement, where the lights never turned off, and into the unbelievable helicopter escape plan that almost worked.

This is the raw truth of what happens when the ride ends ? betrayal, prison walls, survival, and a chance to rebuild life from nothing.

? Don?t miss the final installment of this jaw-dropping three-part series on Miss Understood with Rachel Uchitel.

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He wasn?t just flying for Pablo Escobar anymore ? he was running an empire in the sky.

By the mid-1980s, TJ Dominguez had gone from smuggling weed by boat to commanding planes stuffed with thousands of kilos of cocaine, streaming into South Florida under the Medellín Cartel?s watch. At the height of his power, TJ was making twenty million dollars a month, building an empire of speedboats, luxury cars, and even his own Bahamian hotel-turned-airstrip to keep the operation alive.

But every fortune has its cracks. The DEA was circling, the deals were getting riskier, and one wrong move could mean prison ? or worse.

Now, in Part Two of this exclusive three-part series, TJ reveals the scale of the cartel?s cocaine business, how he gained Escobar?s trust, and the close calls that nearly ended it all.

? Don?t miss Part Two of this unbelievable saga. Subscribe, rate, and share Miss Understood to hear the rise and fall of Escobar?s smuggler.

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He was the man who flew the skies for Pablo Escobar.

TJ Dominguez commanded fleets of planes, transporting tons of cocaine from Colombia into South Florida in broad daylight. At the height of his power, he was making five million dollars a week, hiding in plain sight with a cell phone empire, a Lamborghini dealership, and even a car for every shirt color in his closet.

But empires built on greed eventually collapse. Federal agents stormed his mansion in 1988, leading to a prison sentence, solitary confinement, and a failed helicopter escape plot.

Now, decades later, TJ is revealing the truth for the first time.

This is Part One of our three-part series with Pablo Escobar?s cocaine pilot ? a man who lived two lives: the polished businessman in public, and the trusted transporter who kept the Medellín Cartel in the air.

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