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Alexis Janssen on John Janssen, Shannon Beador, RHOC & Her Facelift Journey
Ep 378 · Aug 11, 2026 · 1 hr 15 min
Alexis Bellino Janssen sits down with Rachel Uchitel for a conversation about life before, during, and after The Real Housewives of Orange County. Alexis gets candid about the facelift everyone is talking about — breaking down her entire experience of before, during and after. She also takes Rachel behind the scenes of her Real Housewives journey: how she unexpectedly landed RHOC all the way to the infamous “Jesus Jugs” nickname. Alexis opens up about meeting John Janssen, falling in love after…
BONUS EPISODE: Inside the Mind of Perez Hilton — The Interview That Hits Differently Now
Ep 376 · Aug 10, 2026 · 55 min
Want some more BTS bonus content of Miss Understood? Join our patreon for Post Show Podcasts, Monthly Merch Giveaways and Weekly Bonus Episodes! Become a Patreon Member: https://www.patreon.com/c/MissUnderstoodwithRachelUchitel Shop Miss Understood Merch https://missumerch.com BONUS EPISODE: In light of Perez Hilton’s recent hospitalization following a deeply concerning TikTok livestream, we’re revisiting our raw and unfiltered conversation with the man who became known as one of the original ki…
Dusty Turner: The Navy SEAL Wrongfully Convicted for 31 Years. Prison, Parole, and the Fight for Exoneration
Ep 374 · Aug 4, 2026 · 2 hr 32 min
Want some more BTS bonus content of Miss Understood? Join our patreon for Post Show Podcasts, Monthly Merch Giveaways and Weekly Bonus Episodes! Become a Patreon Member: https://www.patreon.com/c/MissUnderstoodwithRachelUchitel Shop Miss Understood Merch https://missumerch.com In 1995, twenty-year-old Navy SEAL Dusty Turner watched the man he trusted most — his SEAL Team “swim buddy” — murder a young woman in the back seat of his car. What followed was 31 years in a Virginia prison for a crime T…
My Grandfather Was a Mob Boss: Jackie Orena’s Fight to Bring “Little Vic” Home
Ep 373 · Jul 28, 2026 · 47 min
🎧 Want more Miss Understood? Join us on Patreon for exclusive bonus episodes, behind-the-scenes conversations, extended interviews and more. Visit the Miss Understood Patreon and become a member today. To the world, Victor “Little Vic” Orena became known as a powerful figure in New York’s Colombo crime family. To Jackie Orena, he was simply her grandfather. Jackie joins Rachel for a deeply personal conversation about growing up with the Orena name, the moment she realized her family wasn’t like…
The Man Behind The Asher House Dog Sanctuary: Lee Asher’s Story, Told in Full
Ep 371 · Jul 24, 2026 · 1 hr 40 min
With Lee Asher back in the news following the recent attention surrounding Velveteen, I wanted to bring back one of my favorite interviews. For those who aren’t familiar with him, Lee is the founder of The Asher House and one of the most influential voices in animal rescue today. Nearly 3 million people follow his work across Instagram and YouTube as he documents the realities of rescuing animals and running a sanctuary. Years ago, I interviewed Lee for Miss Understood. At the time, we released…
What It Means To Be A Man | Therapist Trey Tucker Explains
Ep 367 · Jul 21, 2026 · 53 min
Why do so many men struggle to open up? Why do relationships break down even when both people care? And what does "manning up" actually mean today? Rachel sits down with therapist and Rugged Counseling founder Trey Tucker for one of the most honest conversations we've had about masculinity, rejection, anxiety, childhood trauma, and why so many men quietly carry emotional burdens they never talk about. Together they explore how our earliest experiences shape who we become, why rejection affects u…
This $150,000 School Promises Kids Will Make $1 Million… Or Your Tuition Back | Nat Eliason
Ep 366 · Jul 14, 2026 · 45 min
What if high school wasn't about preparing students for a job—but teaching them how to build a business instead? Rachel sits down with Nat Eliason, co-founder of Founders School, an innovative high school redefining what education can look like in the age of AI. For $150,000 per year, students spend their mornings learning through AI-powered instruction and their afternoons building real businesses alongside experienced entrepreneurs. The boldest promise? If students don't generate $1 million in…
Reality Steve EXPOSES Reality TV's Biggest Secrets | Taylor Frankie Paul, Love Island & Bachelor Bombshells
Ep 365 · Jul 7, 2026 · 1 hr 14 min
For nearly two decades, Reality Steve (Steve Carbone) has been the internet's most trusted source for reality TV spoilers and behind-the-scenes information. In this episode, Rachel sits down with Steve to discuss how he built his reputation breaking Bachelor spoilers long before the finales aired—and why his reporting has changed the way fans watch reality television. They dive into the latest headlines surrounding Taylor Frankie Paul's unaired Bachelorette season, why ABC pulled the show just d…
Inside the Las Vegas Massacre: The Survivors Who Refused to Give Up
Ep 364 · Jun 30, 2026 · 46 min
Rachel sits down with author and longtime entertainment journalist Mark Gray, who was covering the Route 91 Harvest Festival for Rolling Stone on October 1, 2017—never imagining he'd become part of one of the darkest nights in American history. Mark shares what it was like to be inside the festival as gunfire erupted, the lasting impact of surviving the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history, and why he chose to write Las Vegas Massacre Connections. But this conversation isn't just about…
How Would YOU Know If You Were In a Cult? Sarah Edmondson On Escaping NXIVM #380
Ep 363 · Jun 23, 2026 · 1 hr 8 min
Sarah Edmondson never thought she'd join a cult. Like so many others, she was searching for personal growth, community, and purpose when she discovered NXIVM—a self-help organization that promised to help people become the best version of themselves. Instead, she found herself trapped inside one of the most notorious cults in modern history. In this eye-opening conversation, Sarah shares how she became involved with NXIVM, the red flags she noticed from the beginning, and why she ignored them. S…
The Truth About Joey Merlino: Mob Boss, Prison, Loyalty & Life After The Headlines
Ep 362 · Jun 9, 2026 · 60 min
For decades, Joey Merlino has been one of the most controversial and recognizable figures in America. Federal prosecutors called him the boss of the Philadelphia crime family. He's spent years behind bars, fought some of the biggest federal cases of his life, and recently became the subject of renewed public attention through a Netflix documentary. In this candid conversation with Rachel Uchitel, Joey opens up about prison, solitary confinement, loyalty, betrayal, gambling addiction, family, sec…
I Was In Prison With Mackenzie Shirilla: The Real Story Behind Netflix's The Crash | Miss Understood #378
Ep 361 · Jun 2, 2026 · 57 min
After Netflix's The Crash reignited national attention around Mackenzie Shirilla, Rachel Uchitel sits down with former inmate Kat Crowder, who spent time incarcerated with her in Ohio prison. Kat shares what Mackenzie was really like behind bars, why she says the woman featured in the documentary didn't match the person she observed in prison, and what inmates thought about one of the most talked-about true crime cases in recent years. She also discusses Mackenzie's prison reputation, disciplina…
The Animals Left Behind in the California Fires | Miss Understood #377
Ep 360 · May 26, 2026 · 1 hr 2 min
Boomer Buddies Rescue: https://www.boomersbuddies.com Jessica Davis IG: https://www.instagram.com/jessandheranimals/?hl=en As wildfires tore through California, many residents were forced to flee without knowing if they would ever see their pets again. In this heartbreaking episode, Rachel Uchitel speaks with animal rescuer Jessica Davis, who entered the Palisades fire zones to search for stranded animals after entire neighborhoods had been destroyed. Jessica shares the emotional stories of desp…
Kelly Bensimon on The Golden Life, Reinventing Herself & Why She Embraces Being Misunderstood
Ep 359 · May 19, 2026 · 1 hr 14 min
Reality TV icon, model, entrepreneur, author, and luxury real estate powerhouse Kelly Bensimon joins Rachel for a deeply personal conversation about reinvention, resilience, and why being misunderstood may actually be her greatest strength. Fresh off filming E!’s highly anticipated new reality series The Golden Life — which reunites original RHONY legends in Palm Beach — Kelly opens up about what it was really like stepping back into ensemble reality television on an entirely different network w…
Andrea Bartzen: EXCLUSIVE Inside the World of Family Offices, Charity Galas & Social Climbing Gone Wrong
Ep 358 · May 16, 2026 · 1 hr 19 min
Andrea Bartzen was labeled the “Fake Cartier” in a viral society scandal that lit up Palm Beach, Manhattan, and social media. But headlines rarely tell the full story. In this episode of Miss Understood, Rachel Uchitel sits down with Andrea for an exclusive conversation about the accusations, the media storm, and how one article changed her life overnight. Andrea opens up about her past, her connections, the claims made against her, and why she says much of the story was false. Then Rachel takes…
Is Korea 10 Years Ahead of American Beauty? Inside the Billion-Dollar K-Beauty Boom
Ep 357 · May 12, 2026 · 47 min
K-Beauty expert Erin An joins Rachel Uchitel on Miss Understood to break down why thousands of people — including celebrities and luxury clients — are flying to Korea for advanced beauty treatments. From stacked lasers and stem cell facials to anti-aging trends not available in America, Erin explains what makes Korean beauty clinics so different, why Seoul has become the global hub for cosmetic treatments, and what people should know before booking their own trip. Learn more at: http://www.kbeau…
Jeff Bezos, Amazon & The Case That Took Everything | Amy Nelson
Ep 356 · May 5, 2026 · 58 min
What would you do if everything you worked for was suddenly taken from you? In this episode, Rachel sits down with Amy Nelson to break down a shocking 6-year legal battle involving Amazon, federal prosecutors, and a case that completely unraveled. Amy’s husband, a former Amazon Web Services real estate executive, was accused of being part of a multi-million dollar kickback scheme tied to data center land deals. Amazon claimed he used insider knowledge to profit from real estate transactions. The…
Oz Pearlman's Life Story is UNREAL - The Art of Mentalism | Miss Understood #373
Ep 355 · Apr 28, 2026 · 59 min
Before he was standing next to the President of the United States at the most chaotic White House Correspondents' Dinner in history — Oz Pearlman sat down with Rachel in 2023 and told her everything. In this throwback episode, Rachel sits down with Oz Pearlman, the mentalist who just took the world by storm at the 2026 WHCD, for an intimate conversation you won't find anywhere else. Oz opens up about growing up as the twin who survived, how losing his other half at birth shaped the man he became…
Andrea Bartzen Breaks Silence on “Fake Cartier” Accusations | Miss Understood #372
Ep 354 · Apr 25, 2026 · 43 min
To watch the full interview go to: https://www.patreon.com/MissUnderstoodwithRachelUchitel To listen to the full interview go to: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/miss-understood-with-rachel-uchitel/id1676849476?i=1000763518791 Andrea Bartzen was labeled the “Fake Cartier” in a viral society scandal that lit up Palm Beach, Manhattan, and social media. But headlines rarely tell the full story. In this episode of Miss Understood, Rachel Uchitel sits down with Andrea for an exclusive conversat…
It Started With a Whisper: Rob Shuter on Taylor's Secret Wedding, Diddy's Freedom & Madonna's Master Plan
Ep 353 · Apr 21, 2026 · 53 min
Buy Rob's Book "It Started With a Whisper": https://a.co/d/00i2kw8c Gossip insider and author Rob Shuter joins Rachel Uchitel on Miss Understood to break down the biggest celebrity stories you need to know. Rob reveals insider intel on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's highly secretive summer wedding — including why even the guests don't know the location yet. He breaks down whether Diddy could actually walk free within months, what's really happening behind the scenes with Blake Lively's career-e…
Azadeh Atzberger: Born Into War, Broken by Narcissistic Abuse, and How She Rebuilt Her Life From the Ground Up
Ep 352 · Apr 18, 2026 · 21 min
For the Full Interview, Go To: https://www.patreon.com/MissUnderstoodwithRachelUchitel "My introduction to the world was riots and violence." Azadeh Atzberger was born in Tehran during the Islamic Revolution — bombs, riots, and chaos were her earliest memories. She came to America as a child, was bullied relentlessly, called the Ayatollah's daughter, and found herself in a violent, abusive relationship that left her bloodied, stitched up, and abandoned at a mental institution by her own mother.…
The Real Reason Rachel Dolezal Identifies as Black | Miss Understood With Rachel Uchitel #369
Ep 351 · Apr 14, 2026 · 1 hr 11 min
She was called a liar, a fraud, and a con — but what if the story you were told was manufactured? Rachel Dolezal, now Nkechi Diallo, sits down with Rachel Uchitel for her most honest conversation yet. From a survivalist childhood in rural Montana, sexual abuse, and a cultish household, to Howard University, leading the NAACP, and the private investigator her own parents hired to destroy her credibility — this is the story behind the headlines. Plus, life after the fallout: OnlyFans, losing every…
Fyre Festival Naming Rights Fiasco: Old Man Liver vs. Billy McFarland and the ChatGPT Blunder | Miss Understood #368
Ep 350 · Apr 11, 2026 · 34 min
For the Full Interview, Go To: https://www.patreon.com/MissUnderstoodwithRachelUchitel In this episode, we sit down with Stephen Staats, aka Old Man Liver, who tried to buy the naming rights to Fyre Festival. Things took a wild turn when Billy McFarland sent over a botched contract generated by ChatGPT—complete with the wrong company name. We dive into what really happened, Billy’s unprofessional dealings, and how it all fell apart. --- --- — OUR SPONSORS OHHO Go to weareohho.com and use code MI…
Fyre Festival’s Billy McFarland: Does He Deserve a Second Chance? | Miss Understood #367
Ep 349 · Apr 7, 2026 · 1 hr 12 min
In this episode of Miss Understood with Rachel Uchitel, Rachel sits down with Billy McFarland, the entrepreneur behind the infamous Fyre Festival — widely known as the biggest party that never happened. Billy opens up about the rise and collapse of Fyre Festival, the decisions that led to his prison sentence, and what life was really like behind bars. After his release, he attempted to redeem himself with Fyre Festival II, which ultimately fell apart, but not before he began rebuilding through a…
He Didn’t Know How To Cook… Now He’s A Viral Chef: Justin Schuble | Miss Understood with Rachel Uchitel #366
Ep 348 · Apr 4, 2026 · 23 min
Full Interview: https://www.patreon.com/c/MissUnderstoodwithRachelUchitel In this episode of Miss Understood with Rachel Uchitel, Rachel sits down with viral food creator Justin Schuble, who has built a massive following on Instagram and TikTok by teaching people how to make simple, healthy meals at home. Justin shares how he went from not knowing how to cook to becoming a full-time content creator, building a brand around easy, approachable recipes that anyone can make. He also dives into the r…
Charged With Murdering Her Dying Mother - Rachel Waters | Miss Understood with Rachel Uchitel #365
Ep 347 · Mar 31, 2026 · 1 hr 29 min
When Rachel Waters rushed to be by her mother’s side during her final days, she believed she was doing exactly what hospice care had prepared her for — providing comfort, dignity, and love at the end of life. Instead, she found herself charged with murder. In this emotional and deeply important episode of Miss Understood with Rachel Uchitel, Rachel Waters shares the shocking story of how caring for her dying mother — who was suffering from late-stage cancer and Alzheimer’s — turned into a crimin…
What “Love Story” Got Wrong: Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy’s Friend Reacts After the Finale
Ep 346 · Mar 28, 2026 · 33 min
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…
Nigel Barker Breaks His Silence on America’s Next Top Model — Behind the Scenes, The Firing, and What Really Happened | Miss Understood with Rachel Uchitel #363
Ep 345 · Mar 24, 2026 · 1 hr 3 min
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 addre…
Members Only Palm Beach: Exclusive Cast Tell-All (Part 2)
Ep 344 · Mar 17, 2026 · 1 hr 37 min
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 camera…
Members Only Palm Beach: Exclusive Cast Tell-All (Part 1)
Ep 343 · Mar 14, 2026 · 1 hr 1 min
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 every…
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