Today's guest, TV Innovator Dean Koocher, got an early start in kids programming while working on the hit shows "Teletubbies" and "The Wiggles". Now, as the Co-Founder of Kidstream, a curated children's streaming service, his mission is to offer families safe, fun and diverse entertainment options. Dean shares his expertise on what criteria makes a show a stand out for kids, the future of children's television and how streaming services will play a huge part in that. Rachel and Dean also...

Today's guest, Lara Love Hardin, discusses her memoir The Many Lives of Mama Love: A Memoir of Lying, Stealing, Writing and Healing which has just been selected as the newest member of the prestigious Oprah Winfrey book club. It's the second book of Lara's that Oprah has personally endorsed! The book chronicles Lara's journey from prison and drug addiction to collaborating on books with the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu, amongst many others. Lara shares her inspirational story with...

Netflix’s new hot documentary MAN ON THE RUN exposes a shocking true story of corruption and betrayal that shook an entire nation's financial stability. It follows Jho Low, a mysterious businessman and playboy, as he masterminds a scheme to exploit a sovereign wealth fund in Malaysia, 1MDB. With the collaboration of Prime Minister Najib Razak, Low funnels billions into global bank accounts to fuel his extravagant lifestyle, including Hollywood parties and even financing the blockbuster film...

When you search "Van Life" on Google you get over 5 billion results...Today's guest, known simply as Annns Van on Instagram with over 400k people following her, explains her story of quitting her successful life to find freedom on the road. An entrepreneur who lost her business and home during covid, Annie ditched her life in LA in search of true happiness. Along with her dog and cat, she travels and lives in her van, exploring the country and creating content on the way. Listen to all her...

In today's episode, Rachel and Guest Co-Host, Tim Storey (celebrity Life coach and motivational speaker), talk with a Sugar Baby who we will call "Christina" for the sake of anonymity. This episode contains EVERYTHING you've ever wanted to know about Sugar Baby/Sugar Daddy relationships, but were too afraid to ask! In this captivating interview, our guest takes us on a journey through her life as a Sugar Baby, sharing stories and insights that challenge societal norms and preconceived...

Narcissism is definitely one of the most used buzzwords of late... Are you in a relationship with a narcissist? Are a victim of parental narcissism? Are YOU the narcissist?  Today's guest, Richard Grannon, helps us break down the true characteristics of a narcissist and helps teach us how we can deal with the disorder in our own lives.   As an expert in narcissistic abuse and healing from trauma, Richard breaks down everything you need to know!  Narcissism can involve a pattern of...

If you're not ready for football season to be over just yet, you are gonna love today's episode with guest Jeff Benedict.  He is an Emmy winning Producer and New York Times best-selling author of 17 books, his most recent are three masterful sports biographies, Tiger Woods, Lebron and The Dynasty. In this episode we discuss his book, The Dynasty, which has now been turned into a 10 part docuseries for Apple+, Executive Produced by Brian Grazer and Ron Howard along with Jeff, which premieres...

Artificial Intelligence is a trending topic these days, it feels like technology is changing by the moment and it's hard to keep up.  Today's guest, Taryn Southern, is here to arm us with EVERYTHING we need to know about AI, and you will be shocked at some of the things she shares! AI has been a part of Taryn's life for years.  She released THE first solo pop album that collaborated with AI and years later she directed and produced the documentary "I Am Human" about the use of brain-computer...

As Bachelor Nation continues to grow there will always be the favorites we loved from the past that we can't get enough of and today's guest is one of them... Carly Waddell! Carly first appeared on Desiree's season of "The Bachelorette" when her brother Zak was one of the suitors.  The Producers fell in love with her and gave her the opportunity to appear on "The Bachelor" herself and the rest is history!  She didn't find love with Chris Soules, but she did find love on "Bachelor in...

Teal Swan is a Spiritual Influencer and Author, known for her teachings on self-help, personal development and spirituality. Her deepest intention is to “set people free”. Her mission is to make people aware and conscious, so with that awareness, they can heal and live deep meaningful lives. She has millions of followers and must travel with a security team for her safety. Teal's skeptics point out she has no professional credentials, education, or certifications. She was the subject of a...

We've got another captivating true crime drama to share with everyone today! It was a case that gripped the Bay Area a decade ago.. and now the almost unbelievable story behind the kidnapping of Denise Huskins has been turned into the new 3-part Netflix Docuseries “American Nightmare”. Today’s guest, Crime Reporter Henry Lee, not only was a journalist on the scene, he was also an integral part of the story unfolding. The docuseries, trending at #1, chronicles what happened after Denise’s...

"The Below Deck" franchise on Bravo just keeps getting better and better, and this season of "Below Deck Med" was no different!  Captain Sandy and the crew took us on a wild ride, filled with fights, hook ups, visa issues, doctor visits and too many drunk night outs to count!   Lucky for us we have Chief Stew Tumi Mhlongo to help us review it all. While living in Cape Town, South Africa, Tumi got her big break in the yachting industry when her cultivated Instagram feed of all things...

Hugh Hefner and the Playboy Mansion are pop culture icons... but is it all a lie?  Today's guest, Crystal Hefner sets the record straight on her life with the man behind the silk pajamas as she releases her memoir "Only Say Good Things: Surviving Playboy and Finding Myself." When she was 21 years old, then Crystal Harris, submitted her photo to attend a Halloween party at the Mansion and got the invite that would change her life forever.  Up until then, she had studied psychology at San...

Have you ever wondered what your pet was thinking?  If they're happy?  If they hate the food you've been giving them?  Well, today we have Pet Psychic Nikki Vasconez, who has a waiting list of over 7500 people (at $550 an hour!) and we get to jump in front of the line and get answers to all your questions! As a former lawyer, Nikki traded in her legal briefs to follow her passion, and became an Animal Communicator.  Not only can she communicate with animals that are alive and dead, but she...

Burlesque is having a huge resurgence of late and today's incredible guest, Dita Von Teese, is leading the charge!  In this episode we step into Dita's  glamour soaked world and find out how this small town Michigan girl once called Heather Renee Sweet made her way from her local ballet school to the Jubilee Theater and a Vegas show adorned with her name. She takes us on a journey from strip clubs and fetish modeling to the burlesque spotlight.  She talks vintage fashion and why we never...

Country music isn't just for country fans anymore, it's gone mainstream and today's guest is enjoying every minute of it!  Singer, songwriter and all around cool guy, Niko Moon, is prepping to take his music on tour in 2024 and release his second album, Better Days. Niko has written eight #1 songs and has collaborated with everyone from Morgan Wallen to Zac Brown to Rascal Flatts.  His love and passion for music cannot be contained as he shares stories about his humble beginnings and where...

Strap on your favorite cowboy hat and prepare for an incredible ride with today's guest, Kimbal Musk.  This South African restaurateur, chef and tech entrepreneur has a long list of accomplishments:  He's the owner of The Kitchen Restaurant Group, the co-founder and chairman of Square Roots, an urban farming company and of Big Green, a non-profit that has built hundreds of outdoor classrooms in schoolyards across America.  He also happens to sit on the board of Tesla and SpaceX, where his...

If you are one of the millions of people that became obsessed with Tiger King  then you are going to be enthralled by today's episode.  Our guest, Maria Tabraue, is the Co-President and Director of ZWF (Zoological Wildlife Foundation) in Miami , a sanctuary dedicated to educating the public about endangered animals in captivity and in the wild. Rachel got a first hand look at the beautiful property and the animals that live there.  She chatted with Maria about what it's like living at the...

Ketamine treatment seems to be a trending topic these days.  Chrissy Teigen has sung its praises, Real Housewife of Miami, Adriana de Moura was shown starting treatment on the show and last week it was revealed to contributed to the cause of Matthew Perry's death. Jay Godfrey, founder of NUSHAMA, a groundbreaking wellness center in New York, joins us to shed light on the current trend of psychedelic therapy for mental health issues like PTSD and depression.  We'll explore what ketamine is,...

As we wrap up an incredible 2023, today we take a look back at the year that was in pop culture.  Today's guest, our friend, David Yontef from Behind the Velvet Rope Podcast, helps us break down the moments that stood out and made us cheer and the ones that made us want to scream! No one is safe when Rachel and David start gossiping! They chat about Kylie and Timothee, Travis and Taylor, Kim Zolciak-Biermann and Troy.  They talk "Golden Bachelor", the resurgence of "Real Housewives of Salt...

Ever since the O.J. trial captivated America, True Crime stories have grabbed headlines and audiences all over the world.  Today's guest has covered many of those newsworthy stories over the years.  Journalist and Author Susan Hendricks was there when the Casey Anthony verdict was announced, she covered the Jody Arias case and she's mediated panels at CrimeCon with the likes of Joe Petito (Gabby Petito's father), Stacy Chapin (Ethan Chapin's mom) and Kerri Rawson (daughter of BTK). Rachel...

Imagine being 17 years old, cheating on your girlfriend, getting wasted, fighting in public... now imagine doing that on Reality TV. Today's guest, Jason Wahler, did just that when he became one of the breakout stars on MTV's "Laguna Beach" and "The HIlls." We've watched him on his journey from badboy to recovering addict to now helping others.  It's been a long road of self discovery and hard work and now Jason is talking to us about it all! Jason opens up about growing up on TV, his...

Whatever preconceived notions you have about therapy, forget about them, because today's guest flips old school therapy on its head. Audrey Hope, renowned Psychic Therapist, Relationship Expert and Addiction Counselor at Seasons in Malibu, gives us the lowdown on how you can reach your deeper soul, where true healing happens. Audrey explains how breaking patterns and spiritual exploration can lead you to transformation. She gives us the tools we all need to be our best selves. So light a...

Today's intriguing episode is bound to change your perception of sex as we know it as we delve into the profound role it plays in our mental health, our culture and most importantly, our relationships.  We were so lucky to have the renowned Dr. Chris Donaghue as our guide through it all!   As the Author of "Sex Outside the Lines" and "Rebel Love", Dr. Donaghue dishes out advice for couples, singles and everyone in between.  How important is your bio on a dating app?  How many dates should...

Being a good parent keeps getting harder and harder, but today's guest, Dr. Adolph "Doc" Brown, is here to help!  As a Clinical Psychologist, Parenting Expert and father of eight, Doc Brown has seen it all and thankfully doesn't keep his good advice to himself. Doc Brown breaks down the different parenting styles, what he uses and which ones he thinks are the most successful.  He gives advice on talking to kids about difficult subjects, about childhood trauma and how to unload your emotional...