In this week’s episode, Kyle sits down with media juggernaut Ross Mathews. They explore the various eras of Ross's life, from his early days on “The Tonight Show,” hosting his own talk show, to joining the global phenomenon “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” They also discuss the challenges and triumphs faced in the entertainment industry, the impact of reality TV, and the transformational power of grief. Ross also shares insights on his podcasting journey, the importance of vulnerability, and his recent foray into children's literature.

Chapters

• Leaving a farm town for Hollywood dreams
• Interning at “The Tonight Show”
• The red-carpet experience
• The “Chelsea Lately” years
• The “Hello Ross” dream comes true
• The “Hello Ross” dream is taken
• The impact of loss and grief
• “Straight Talk with Ross” podcast
• Reality TV highs and lows
• The journey with “RuPaul’s Drag Race”
• “The Drew Barrymore Show” years
• Writing children's books
• The need for connection and communication