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More Life with Carl Radke

by Sony Music Entertainment · English · Learning

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 53 min
Latest: 6 Oct 2026
Language: English

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6 Oct 2026 · 50 min

The Addiction Story Behind a Beloved 'Parks and Rec' Writer with Stephanie Wittels Wachs

Harris Wittels was one of the funniest writers in comedy, a Parks and Recreation writer and producer and friend to Sarah Silverman, gone from an opioid overdose in 2015 at just 30 years old. His sister, Stephanie Wittels Wachs, spent years not understanding what was actually happening to him, and turned that grief into a mission to make sure other families wouldn't have to learn it the hard way.She sits down with Carl for a conversation that feels like two siblings comparing notes on a grief they never asked for. They talk honestly about opioid addiction as a disease, how families fall apart…

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29 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 1 min

Spencer Matthews on Being a Reality TV Villain & Grieving His Brother

Spencer Matthews knows exactly what it’s like to build a career playing the villain on reality TV. A founding cast member of Made in Chelsea, the UK’s answer to The Hills, Spencer sits down with Carl to trade behind-the-scenes stories about reality TV, including how he developed an alter ego for the show, why he eventually walked away, and what it was like watching his on-screen persona follow him long after he left. The reality star turned entrepreneur and host of the running podcast Untapped also opens up about his complicated relationship with alcohol, the period when he got sober, and…
22 Sep 2026 · 49 min

Not Just Football’s Cam Heyward and Hayden Walsh on Grief, Friendship, and Drafting the Summer House Cast

Cam Heyward is a seven-time Pro Bowler and captain of the Pittsburgh Steelers, but his friendship with Hayden Walsh goes way beyond football. The two childhood friends lost their fathers within a few years of each other, and that shared grief became part of what brought them together as co-hosts of their own podcast, Not Just Football. They sit down with Carl to talk about losing their dads, what it actually looks like for men to be vulnerable with each other, and how Cam's mother helped guide his path to the NFL after his father passed. Then, because Hayden is a genuine Summer House…
15 Sep 2026 · 58 min

Chris Olsen on Turning Rock Bottom at 19 Into a Platform That Helps Millions Online

Chris Olsen was 19 when his roommate woke him up and said, "your dad's here" — the start of a full-blown intervention, complete with impact letters and a one-way ticket to rehab that same day. The content creator, mental health advocate, and author of the new memoir "I Think My Therapist Hates Me,” sits down with Carl to talk about that intervention, the year he spent in an intense, shame-based rehab program, and the fear of going back that kept him sober for years afterward. They also get into what it's actually like navigating sobriety in the gay community, and how Chris turned his hardest…
8 Sep 2026 · 54 min

Mrs. Dow Jones on Financial Literacy, Money Shame, and Building Real Wealth

Carl gets honest with financial expert Mrs. Dow Jones about exactly how much money his drinking and using actually cost him — a number he'd never really sat with until now. Haley Sacks — New York Times bestselling author of ‘Future Rich Person’ and host of the Financial Tea podcast — sits down with Carl to get real about money, without the shame. They break down how to build an emergency fund, why prenups are more romantic than people think, and what money really looks like behind the scenes of reality TV. Haley also gets into why financial literacy matters especially for women, and how to…
1 Sep 2026 · 45 min

Navigating ADHD, Motherhood, and Quitting Alcohol with Cameron Rogers

Cameron Rogers is pregnant, and no — that's not why she doesn't drink. The Conversations with Cam host quit alcohol years before this pregnancy, for reasons that had nothing to do with a baby and everything to do with how she wanted to feel. She sits down with Carl — who brings his own perspective on sobriety and letting go of control — to talk ADHD, the car accident that taught her she couldn't control everything, and why she refuses to call herself "sober" even after years without a drink. It's a sharp, honest conversation about alcohol, motherhood, and doing things on your own terms.…
25 Aug 2026 · 47 min

Next Gen NYC's Ava Dash on Finding Independence, Owning Mistakes, and Forgiving Her Parents

Ava Dash grew up with two seriously accomplished parents, but from a young age, she was determined to build a life and identity of her own. The Ford model and Bravo Next Gen NYC star sits down with Carl for an honest conversation about fighting for her independence, growing up fast, and learning to see her parents — hip-hop legend Damon Dash and fashion designer Rachel Roy — as people rather than just her parents. Ava opens up about her parents’ divorce, taking on a “second mom” role to her younger siblings, and the moment she realized that becoming financially independent changed her…
18 Aug 2026 · 44 min

‘American Ninja Warrior's Zuri Hall on Burnout, People-Pleasing, and Imposter Syndrome

Zuri Hall calls herself a "recovering people-pleaser"—and after 12 years as one of entertainment news's most recognizable hosts, she's learning what happens when she stops performing for other people’s approval. Zuri is the host of American Ninja Warrior, now heading into its Olympic debut, and the new digital series Not About Sports. She sits down with Carl to talk about the burnout she never saw coming, the imposter syndrome that still shows up with every new chapter of her career, and how she learned to stop abandoning herself to keep other people happy. It's a conversation about burnout,…
11 Aug 2026 · 46 min

Grief, Healing, and Moving Forward | Solo Episode

Nobody teaches you how to grieve. In this special solo episode of More Life, Carl reflects on the sixth anniversary of losing his older brother, Curtis, to addiction. He shares the guilt, anger, heartbreak, and unexpected moments of hope that followed—and how that loss became the catalyst for his own sobriety and a completely different life. Carl also talks about what grief actually looks like years later, why anniversaries can still hit hard, how to show up for someone who's hurting, and why talking about the darkest moments can help someone else feel less alone. Whether you've lost…
4 Aug 2026 · 53 min

Why He Couldn't Ask for Help Until His Life Fell Apart with JB Copeland

For years, JB Copeland believed his worth depended on how well he performed—on the football field, in his career, and even in his closest relationships. Behind the success, though, he was quietly battling addiction, shame, and a fear that if anyone saw who he really was, they would walk away. Carl sits down with the author of Sappy Medium and host of The Motion Podcast to talk about losing his Division I football career, the father wound that fueled his need for approval, the years he spent numbing himself with drugs and alcohol, and the difficult road to recovery. JB also opens up about the…
28 Jul 2026 · 48 min

Getting Fired Might Be the Best Thing That Ever Happens to You with Rachel Mansfield

Rachel Mansfield has built a career out of being honest about the messy parts—getting fired from her dream job, struggling with food in college, and figuring out motherhood along the way. The mom of three and founder behind the snack brand Cadoots sits down with Carl to get real about all of it. She opens up about the day she got fired with zero warning, the disordered eating she quietly worked through in college, and how a kitchen-counter idea became a growing snack company. A candid look at how the moments that knock you down can end up building the life you actually want. Learn more about…
21 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 5 min

Gabby Bernstein on Manifestation, Self-Doubt & Why You're Blocking What You Want

Manifestation isn't about wishing harder - it's about healing what keeps getting in the way. Gabby Bernstein, the #1 New York Times bestselling author who's helped millions rewire their lives, sits down with Carl for one of his most personal conversations yet. She opens up about getting sober 20 years ago and the childhood trauma behind it all. Together, they unpack what manifestation actually means, why negative self-talk keeps us stuck, and how to stop believing the stories that tell us we're not worthy. Along the way, Gabby coaches Carl through some of his own limiting beliefs in real…
14 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 11 min

Summer House's Mia Calabrese on Losing Her Mom, Confidence & Turning Trauma Into Strength

Mia Calabrese is the friend everyone wants: magnetic, hilarious, unfiltered, and impossible not to love. The Summer House star lights up More Life as she sits down with Carl for a conversation that's every bit as fun as it is deep - from sliding into DMs and the "sassy man epidemic" to the real story behind her confidence, losing her mom, and turning trauma into unshakable strength. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7 Jul 2026 · 57 min

The Bachelorette’s Michael Allio on Losing His Wife, Single Parenting, and Finding Love Again

Two years after losing his wife Laura to cancer, Michael Allio did something no one expected - he went on 'The Bachelorette' to start living again. He sits down with Carl to talk about going on reality TV as a grieving single dad, raising their son James, getting judged for daring to move forward, getting sober, and how he slowly found love again on his own terms. A beautiful conversation about grief, fatherhood, and the courage to begin again before you feel ready. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
30 Jun 2026 · 51 min

Below Deck's Captain Sandy Yawn on Going from Rock Bottom to Captaining Million Dollar Yachts

Before she was running million-dollar yachts on Below Deck Mediterranean, Captain Sandy Yawn was hiding from police in the bushes, getting kicked out of halfway houses, and spending nights at a Denny's with nowhere to go. In this conversation, Carl and Captain Sandy get into how she clawed her way to 36 years sober, why she leads her crew with empathy instead of ego, and the ultimatum she once gave a crew member that may have saved their life. Tough, honest, and full of hard-won wisdom on what it actually takes to rebuild a life and become the captain fans know today. Learn more about your…
23 Jun 2026 · 50 min

Remi Bader on TikTok Stardom, Body Image, & Mental Health in the Spotlight

Creator, founder, and size-inclusivity and mental health advocate Remi Bader joins Carl in the More Life studio. She opens up about landing in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue, getting let go from her first jobs at Bravo and Tidal, how her TikTok blew up overnight, and her honest, ongoing journey with binge eating, recovery, and weight loss surgery. Remi and Carl get real about navigating mental health in public, handling the internet's opinions, dating, and why the right people in your corner change everything. Remi has recommended a couple resources if you are looking for more…
16 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 37 min

Summer House’s Lindsay Hubbard on 'In the City', Motherhood, and Reconciling with Carl

The reunion you didn't know you needed. Lindsay Hubbard sits down with Carl at Soft Bar for the first time to reminisce about the early days, the seasons that bonded them, and the slow rebuild of their friendship. Lindsay also gets into life as a mom to Gemma, building ‘In the City’ from scratch, and where she's at now. This one’s a good reminder that growth, grace, and time can bring people back together. Sponsors: - Pura: Explore the Scents of Calm Collection at pura.com/calm. Use code RADKE for 15% off your first order - Bonobos: Head to Bonobos.com — and upgrade your wardrobe for summer…
9 Jun 2026 · 53 min

Joshua Bassett on His New Memoir, Addiction, and Surviving Heart Failure

'High School Musical' star and musician Joshua Bassett sits down with Carl to discuss his memoir, 'The Rookie: My Public, Private, and Secret Life', opening up about the ketamine addiction that nearly killed him, surviving heart failure at 23, and the body image struggles men keep hidden. Joshua serves as an Official NAMI Ambassador. NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization. Learn more at NAMI.org. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2 Jun 2026 · 1 hr

Summer House’s KJ Dillard on His BPD Diagnosis and The Friends Who Saved Him

KJ Dillard sits down with his friend and Summer House castmate Carl for one of the deepest conversations on More Life. He opens up about the mental health crisis that followed last summer, being hospitalized, getting diagnosed with BPD, and how recovery gave him a whole new way to live. KJ also gets real about growing up too fast, losing the brother he never got to meet to addiction, the pressure of navigating reality TV as a Black man, and finding purpose on the other side of rock bottom. KJ Dillard is a professional skateboarder, model, musician, and cast member on Summer House. Originally…
26 May 2026 · 40 min

Starting a Mocktail Company from Scratch with Mingle's Laura Taylor

Exploring the Founder’s Journey: Laura left a successful corporate sales career, got sober, and sold her husband's wine collection to fund a mocktail brand now backed by Bethenny Frankel. Carl sits down at Soft Bar with the founder of Mingle Mocktails, Laura Taylor, to talk leaving corporate, betting on the non-alc boom early, and what it really takes to build something from nothing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
19 May 2026 · 52 min

The Valley’s Tom Schwartz on Conflict Avoidance and Reinvention

Carl and Tom Schwartz have known each other for a decade, and it shows. Tom Schwartz (Vanderpump Rules, The Valley) joins Carl on More Life to get into his return to Bravo and how he’s changed post-Vanderpump Rules, the new love bringing his sparkle back, closing TomTom, and the family chapter unfolding off-camera. It's vulnerable, funny, and full of the kind of hard-won wisdom only Tom Schwartz can deliver. This one’s a good reminder that reinvention is always possible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12 May 2026 · 50 min

Survivor Winner Kyle Fraser on Incarceration, Reinventing Masculinity, and Winning $1M

Survivor 48 winner and Survivor 50 contestant Kyle Fraser joins Carl Radke for an honest conversation about incarceration, sobriety, masculinity, reality TV, and the road to winning Survivor. Kyle opens up about reinventing himself, becoming a father, and why his darkest moments ultimately changed his life. Kyle Fraser is the winner of Survivor Season 48, an attorney and soon-to-be father whose journey to reality TV success included arrests, incarceration, sobriety, and using his experience to help others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5 May 2026 · 54 min

Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino on Hiding Addiction on ‘Jersey Shore’ and the Phone Call that Saved His Life

Mike ‘The Situation’ Sorrentino sits down with Carl to share the story behind the ‘Jersey Shore’ icon America thought it knew. Mike opens up about hiding a debilitating pill addiction on the biggest reality show in the country, the on-camera moments fans remember, and how he went from owning a vodka company to running Archangel Centers, his nationwide network of treatment facilities. Now nearly 11 years sober, Mike talks about redemption, fatherhood, fame, and why the comeback is greater than the setback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
28 Apr 2026 · 51 min

Jason Wahler on The Dark Side of Fame during ‘The Hills’ and Saving His Marriage

Carl sits down with reality TV icon Jason Wahler (Laguna Beach, The Hills) for a raw conversation about fame, addiction, and recovery. Jason opens up about his struggles with mental health, multiple arrests at the height of his MTV fame, and how addiction took over his life. He shares the moment that finally changed everything, what sobriety really looks like, and how he rebuilt his life, marriage, and identity. Jason Wahler is a TV personality, author, and mental health advocate. Today, he’s a husband, father of three, and uses his story to help others find a way out. Learn more about your…
21 Apr 2026 · 47 min

Exploring Sexuality and Alcohol-Free Dating with Shea Gomez (No Booze Babes Founder)

Shea Gomez has built a community helping women rethink their relationship with alcohol. She joins Carl to talk about her journey from blacking out at open bars to building No Booze Babes - and how getting sober opened the door to a life she never saw coming. She joins Carl to get honest about the gray area drinking that consumed her early 20s - the blackouts, the bartenders she made out with, the conversations she couldn't remember with the people she loved. And what happened when she finally stopped: she had to face everything she'd been numbing, including feelings about her sexuality she…
14 Apr 2026 · 53 min

Summer House’s Bailey Taylor on Surviving a Toxic Relationship and Getting Her Joy Back

Carl sits down with Summer House’s Bailey Taylor for a conversation on heartbreak, healing, and starting over. Bailey opens up about her toxic past relationship, navigating anxiety and trauma, and what it’s really like dating again after it all. She shares how grief, loss, and a major breakup shaped her - and how she’s rebuilt through therapy, medication, and pouring herself into her It Girl podcast. She and Carl also get into what trauma looks like when it shows up in unexpected ways, how the Summer House cameras caught her in the middle of her healing, and why getting her joy back might be…
7 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 1 min

Southern Hospitality’s Maddi Reese on Dating on Reality TV & DJing Sober

Carl is joined by Maddi Reese, DJ and star of Bravo’s Southern Hospitality, for an honest conversation about sobriety, reality TV, and the mutual respect they share. Maddi opens up about getting sober at 16, building a career in nightlife without drinking, and why confrontation is essential to protecting her recovery. They bond over past experiences with alcohol and cocaine, what it’s like to feel everything while sober on camera, and navigating relationships under public pressure. From breaking family cycles to finding euphoria through music, Maddi shares her journey with anxiety,…
31 Mar 2026 · 54 min

Quitting “Mom Wine,” the Myth of Moderation, and Doing It Scared with Suzanne Warye

Suzanne Warye has built a community helping women rethink their relationship with alcohol. She joins Carl to talk about her journey from blackout drinking to sobriety, and how watching reality TV helped her see alcohol, and herself, more clearly. A sobriety influencer, host of The Sober Mom Life podcast, and author of The Sober Shift, Suzanne opens up about the myth of moderation, mommy drinking culture, and why “doing it scared” changed everything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
24 Mar 2026 · 57 min

Dorinda Medley on Life After RHONY, the Gift of Grief, and Making It Nice

Dorinda Medley opens up about life beyond The Real Housewives of New York, sharing what grief really looks like after losing her husband, Richard, and how it’s shaped who she is today. She reflects on love, anger, healing, and why she’s finally ready to date again. This is a raw conversation about loss, resilience, and finding more life through every chapter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
17 Mar 2026 · 44 min

Selling the OC's Kaylee Ricciardi on Coachella Parties, Navigating Reality TV, and Manifesting Success

Selling the OC star and real estate agent Kaylee Ricciardi talks about her first season on the Netflix series, managing luxury real estate clients, and curating massive Coachella party houses for celebrities and brands. She also shares how journaling, manifestation, and mindset help her stay grounded while navigating fame and business. This episode is about trusting your gut, chasing big goals, and creating more life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

About More Life with Carl Radke

Growth isn’t a one-time event — it’s a choice we make every day. This is a show that proves that there is more life waiting for us on the other side. Each week, Carl Radke, star of Bravo’s Summer House, sits down with celebrities, thought leaders, creators, and everyday people to explore the moments that push us toward becoming better, braver, and more intentional versions of ourselves. From career pivots and new passions, to healing, sobriety, and mental wellness, these unfiltered conversations dive into the inner breakthroughs that help us live more fully. Carl brings his own lived experience — navigating loss, change, and self-discovery — while inviting guests to share the tools, perspective shifts, and habits that keep them moving forward. Whether you’re rebuilding, reinventing, or just ready to feel more aligned with who you are, this show is for you. Every episode opens with Carl’s honest reflections and closes with practical takeaways you can apply to your own life right now. New episodes drop every Tuesday. More Life with Carl Radke is a Sony Music Entertainment Original Production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow @sonypodcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastsales@sonymusic.com

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Publisher: Sony Music Entertainment
Language: English
Category: Learning
New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 53 min
Latest episode: 6 Oct 2026
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