The Tangle with Kyle Ridley
The Tangle with Kyle Ridley
Podcast Description
I’m Kyle, a former morning show producer who spent a decade researching and booking guests, and prepping my anchors to interview them. Of course, there’s only so much that can be said in a 5-minute TV segment, and so many questions go unasked.Now I’m away from the control room and ready to take the mic, speaking with those who fascinate, inspire and challenge me. And the best part: there’s no commercial to cut to when we the dish gets good!I’ll be joined by my best friends and some special guests you might know along the way. We’re diving in deep and swimming in the shallow, so there’s something for everyone. Join me as we rant, rave and ramble through the tangled webs of life, love, loss and so much more! Subscribe now! The Tangle with Kyle Ridley premieres soon.
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Content Themes
The episodes focus on themes of personal growth, LGBTQ+ experiences, addiction, love, and the impact of loss. Examples include exploring relationships with animals in the episode featuring Matt Dillon, discussing the challenges of coming out in rural America with Chris Housman, and reflecting on identity in the gay community in the episode with Mr. Malone. Each episode unveils different aspects of life and cultural dynamics, ensuring a broad range of relatable content.
I’m Kyle, a former morning show producer who spent a decade researching and booking guests, and prepping my anchors to interview them. Of course, there’s only so much that can be said in a 5-minute TV segment, and so many questions go unasked.
Now I’m away from the control room and ready to take the mic, speaking with those who fascinate, inspire and challenge me. And the best part: there’s no commercial to cut to when we the dish gets good!
I’ll be joined by my best friends and some special guests you might know along the way. We’re diving in deep and swimming in the shallow, so there’s something for everyone. Join me as we rant, rave and ramble through the tangled webs of life, love, loss and so much more!
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This week, Kyle is joined by “Real World: New Orleans” groundbreaker Danny Roberts. They reflect on Danny’s time on the show 25 years ago, the intense scrutiny in the aftermath, and his experience reuniting with castmates in 2022 for “The Real World Homecoming.” Danny also reflects on his journey growing up in rural Georgia, the challenges he faced coming out to his family, becoming a prominent figure in the LGBTQ community, and the impact of reality TV on representation He also shares the complex emotions attached to filming the show during “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” as well as his advocacy work for HIV awareness and becoming a father.
Chapters
- Rural Georgia upbringing
- Coming out and family dynamics
- “The Real World” reflections and regrets
- Reality TV overwhelm
- Complex PTSD and life after the cameras
- The impact of reality TV on LGBTQ representation
- The reunion and healing process
- Living with HIV and advocating for others
- History Unerased
- Fatherhood and escape to the woods
- Maintaining hope
- Current tangles
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