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Miss Understood with Rachel Uchitel

Rachel Uchitel

300 episodes

New episodes every Tuesday at 12am EST New Patreon episodes every Saturday at 12pm EST

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This podcast will delve into the lives of those who have been reduced to a single headline. Each episode will take a closer look at the stories of those who are on a mission to change their narrative. Through raw and honest interviews, we will reveal the human behind the headline. Join me, as we uncover the truth behind the misconceptions, shed light on the stories of those who have perhaps been wrongfully portrayed, explore the complexities of the human experience, and celebrate the power of second chances.

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  1. The Secret Business Behind Diamonds | Miss Understood with Rachel Uchitel #360

    · 59 min · Episode 342

    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…

  2. The Private World of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy | Miss Understood with Rachel Uchitel #359

    · 1 h 08 min · Episode 341

    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…

  3. Maddie Kowalski & Going Viral Against Your Will | Miss Understood with Rachel Uchitel #358

    · 54 min · Episode 340

    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…

  4. Aviva Drescher, Bad Bunny & Real Housewives | Miss Understood with Rachel Uchitel #357

    · 1 h 05 min · Episode 339

    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…

  5. Taylor Swift’s Biggest Fan ft. Olivia Levin | Miss Understood with Rachel Uchitel #356

    · 59 min · Episode 338

    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…

  6. The Bad Boy of Wall Street: Ross Mandell

    · 58 min · Episode 337

    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…

  7. The Truth Within The Lie with Dana Grant

    · 45 min · Episode 336

    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…

  8. Documenting ICE Agents & Detention Centers | Christina Clusiau & Shaul Schwarz

    · 1 h 15 min · Episode 335

    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…

  9. The Truth About Stem Cells: What You’re Being Told Is Wrong with Dr. Briggs of Auragens

    · 54 min · Episode 334

    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…

  10. Reality Rundown with Sarah Fraser: TLC’s Juiciest Headlines, Personal Updates, and a Little Friendly Fire

    · 1 h 17 min · Episode 333

    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…

  11. Little Pedophile on the Prairie; AJ Benza Breaks Down This Week’s Hottest Gossip

    · 1 h 08 min · Episode 332

    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…

  12. From Autistic Outcast to Prime Time Anchor & The Father Who Made It Happen | Leland Vittert

    · 55 min · Episode 331

    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…

  13. Inside Members Only: Taja Abitbol Reveals the Truth Behind the Palm Beach Power Wars

    · 1 h 00 min · Episode 330

    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…

  14. Buying a Diamond? What You Need to Know About Lab-Grown vs. Real Diamonds with Watch King NYC

    · 1 h 00 min · Episode 329

    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:…

  15. From the Bronx with Scars: Vinny Cuevas on Survival, Loyalty, and Redemption

    · 43 min · Episode 328

    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…

  16. From the Streets of Uganda to Saving Lives: Peter Mutabazi’s Journey of Hope, Family & Second Chances

    · 1 h 06 min · Episode 327

    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…

  17. Fearless: Former FBI Leader Gina L. Osborn on Power, Labels & Leadership

    · 51 min · Episode 326

    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,…

  18. Escaping a Polygamous Cult: Pamela Jones on the Rules That Trapped Her — and the Escape That Set Her Free

    · 1 h 32 min · Episode 325

    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…

  19. Finding Susan Powter: Stop the Insanity and the Life That Followed

    · 1 h 49 min · Episode 324

    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…

  20. From USC to Cocaine Quarterback: Owen Hanson on Power, Prison, and Starting Over

    · 1 h 16 min · Episode 323

    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,…

  21. From UFC Commentary to MTV’s The Challenge: Ben “The Bane” Davis on Pressure, Performance & Staying Real

    · 42 min · Episode 322

    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…

  22. The Science of Energy: Serena Poon on Healing, Longevity, and What Wellness Gets Wrong

    · 1 h 05 min · Episode 321

    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…

  23. The Ick Factor: Why It Happens and What to Do About It

    · 44 min · Episode 320

    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…

  24. Unfiltered: The Truth Behind John Cerasani’s Success

    · 1 h 15 min · Episode 319

    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…

  25. Charlie Rocket: The Man Who Turned His Life Into a Dream Machine

    · 1 h 09 min · Episode 318

    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…

  26. Rush Hour's Dave Neal Breaks Down the Biggest Pop Culture Stories You Missed This Week

    · 1 h 16 min · Episode 317

    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…

  27. Is Testosterone the Missing Link in Longevity?

    · 40 min · Episode 316

    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…

  28. Barbara Butcher: Inside the Mind of a Death Investigator

    · 54 min · Episode 315

    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…

  29. Growing Up Buttafuoco: Jessie Buttafuoco on Living in the Shadow of the Long Island Lolita Scandal

    · 1 h 08 min · Episode 314

    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…

  30. Wrongly Convicted: The Greg Kelley Story

    · 2 h 33 min · Episode 313

    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,…

  31. The Godfather of Domains: How Andrew Rosener Built an $800M Digital Real Estate Empire

    · 1 h 33 min · Episode 312

    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…

  32. The Real Witch of Beverly Hills: Carlton Gebbia on Magic, Myths & Halloween

    · 1 h 32 min · Episode 311

    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…

  33. The Price of Ghost Hunting: Jay Wasley’s Haunted Reality

    · 1 h 05 min · Episode 310

    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…

  34. Voices in the Static: Can Technology Talk to the Dead?

    · 1 h 05 min · Episode 309

    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…

  35. Streetball Legend Adrian “A-Butta” Walton: From Rucker Park to Real Life

    · 45 min · Episode 308

    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,…

  36. Todd Marinovich: The Man Behind the “Test Tube Athlete” — A Story of Control, Chaos & Healing

    · 1 h 04 min · Episode 307

    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…

  37. How to Help Your Pets Live Longer with Dr. Ambika Vaid-Sidhu

    · 44 min · Episode 306

    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…

  38. The Psychic Firefighter: From Fighting Flames to Talking to the Dead

    · 1 h 13 min · Episode 305

    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…

  39. Parasites: The Hidden Invaders Living Among Us?

    · 58 min · Episode 304

    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…

  40. The Real Story Behind Wayward: My Time Inside the School That Inspired a Netflix Nightmare

    · 53 min · Episode 303

    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 —…

  41. Kaylee Bell: From Viral Keith Urban Moment to Her Biggest Tour Yet

    · 43 min · Episode 302

    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…

  42. Death in Apartment 603: Gavin Fish on Ellen Greenberg’s Mysterious Case

    · 1 h 00 min · Episode 301

    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…

  43. Matt Bowyer: The Bookie Behind Baseball’s Biggest Betting Scandal

    · 1 h 25 min · Episode 300

    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…

  44. Pablo Escobar’s Cocaine Pilot: The Untold Story of TJ Dominguez (Part 3 of 3)

    · 1 h 20 min · Episode 299

    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…

  45. Pablo Escobar’s Cocaine Pilot: The Untold Story of TJ Dominguez (Part 2 of 3)

    · 55 min · Episode 298

    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…

  46. Pablo Escobar’s Cocaine Pilot: The Untold Story of TJ Dominguez (Part 1 of 3)

    · 1 h 06 min · Episode 297

    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…

  47. Honoring 9/11 with FDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker

    · 1 h 12 min · Episode 296

    September 11th is a day that forever changed the world — and for me, it is deeply personal. I lost my fiancé on that day, and each year I reflect on the courage, sacrifice, and resilience of the FDNY, who lost 343 of…

  48. Fetishized: The Truth About Asian Stereotypes and Sexualization

    · 30 min · Episode 295

    What happens when the way the world sees you isn’t who you really are? Kaila Yu has lived many lives in the public eye: as a singer in the Asian American rock band Nylon Pink, a model gracing magazines like Maxim and…

  49. Your Body Already Knows: Ayurveda, Healing, and Reclaiming Energy

    · 53 min · Episode 294

    We spend so much of our lives searching for answers outside ourselves — diets, supplements, quick fixes. But what if your body already knew what it needed? In this episode of Miss Understood, I sit down with Ayurvedic…

  50. Darcey & Stacey Silva: Happily Ever After

    · 37 min · Episode 293

    They built a fashion brand from the ground up, they turned heartbreak into headline-making TV, and now Darcey & Stacey Silva are back on your screens in the new season of 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After. From…

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