Unf!ltered with Kat Lively

About Unf!ltered with Kat Lively

Unf!ltered is a podcast hosted by Kat Lively — and no, it's not another influencer trying to sell you crystals or a protein shake. This is where real people show up with real stories. From Oscar-winning directors to nonprofit warriors and wandering YouTubers looking for meaning in life. It's raw, it's honest, and it doesn't care if it makes you uncomfortable. Grief, change, politics, sex, death, transformation — it's all on the table.

Publisher

Kat Lively

Category

tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

8 May 2025

Latest episode

30 Jul 2025

Latest episodes

9 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   30 Jul 2025

   Wildcard with Kat Lively : Remembering Ozzy Osbourne, and a message on the Importance of Kindess and Humility

   Every fourth Wednesday, “Wildcard” episodes are solo deep-dives with Kat Lively—unfiltered, unscripted, and wide open. These episodes could be anything: reflections, stories, book recitations, or whatever’s on Kat’s mind that month. In this edition, Kat reflects on the quiet remembrance of Ozzy Osbourne—and what it reveals about how we honor people, especially the ones who lived out loud with heart. Through personal insight and cultural observation, she explores the deeper message in Ozzy’s legacy: that kindness, humility, and being unapologetically human matter more than myth. If you’ve ever wondered what really lasts after the noise fades, this episode is a reminder that how we treat each other is the loudest legacy of all.

2. 

   16 Jul 2025

   This Is Your Brain on Transcendental Meditation: Mantras, David Lynch Foundation, and Quieting the Madness with Emily Fitz-Randolph

   In the latest Unf!ltered with Kat Lively, Kat dives deep with Transcendental Meditation teacher Emily Fitz-Randolph in a laid-back but illuminating conversation that flows from the legacy of the David Lynch Foundation to the personal power of daily TM practice. They talk about David Lynch's role in popularizing transcendental meditation in the West, the science-backed benefits of the technique, and how it’s quietly transforming everything from education to trauma recovery. Emily shares her own path from the corporate world to full-time TM teaching, while Kat opens up about her own journey with TM—how it’s helped her stay grounded, creative, and a little less reactive in a chaotic world. The two riff on everything from skeptical students to the surprising politics and price of peace, the awkwardness of group meditation sessions, and why, sometimes, just sitting with your eyes closed can be the most rebellious act of all. Follow Emily : https://www.instagram.com/tmwithemily/ (https://www.instagram.com/tmwithemily/) David Lynch Foundation : https://www.davidlynchfoundation.org/ (https://www.davidlynchfoundation.org/) TM LA : https://www.tm.org/centers/la (https://www.tm.org/centers/la) ABOUT KAT LIVELYKat Lively is a writer, author, and host of Unf!ltered. She is known for her raw voice and fearless takes, Kat writes with a blend of grit, wit, and soul that cuts through the noise. Her work has gone viral and been featured in Newsweek and HuffPost among other major publications.Her upcoming memoir, available Nov.7 'Child in the Wild', is a brutal and beautiful coming-of-age story — part survival tale, part Hollywood fever dream. It's a reckoning with the past: growing up fast, speaking out louder, and refusing to disappear quietly. Dark, sharp, and unexpectedly funny, it’s a love letter to the misfits who lived to tell it.She’s also the creator and former host of Calling Old Hollywood, the cult-favorite film and tv history podcast that brought forgotten legends back to life and peeled back the velvet curtain. It became a space where nostalgia met reality, and glamor was held up to the light.Kat’s writing spans personal essays, cultural commentary, dark humor, and unapologetic political and life critique. Always with edge, always with honesty, and never asking for permission.Follow Kat for new episodes, essays, and updates on her book release:📲 https://www.instagram.com/katlivelyofficial/ (📲 https://www.instagram.com/katlivelyofficial/)📝 https://unfilteredwithkatlively.substack.com (https://unfilteredwithkatlively.substack.com)📺 https://www.youtube.com/@unfilteredwithkatlively (https://www.youtube.com/@unfilteredwithkatlively)🎥 https://www.tiktok.com/@unfilteredwithkatlively (https://www.tiktok.com/@unfilteredwithkatlively)

3. 

   9 Jul 2025

   Jen Capra on Sesame Street, Woke Muppets, and the Politics of Playtime

   Jen Capra, writer for Sesame Street and master of teaching kids the alphabet without losing her sanity, joins me for a conversation that’s anything but child’s play. From crafting stories that make puppets teach empathy to navigating the surreal world of children’s TV in a time when even Big Bird needs a crisis counselor, Jen pulls back the curtain on the magic — and madness — behind the scenes. We talk about the art of making kindness catchy, the subtle (and not-so-subtle) politics hidden in a Muppet’s song, and why writing for kids today means juggling innocence with a heavy dose of reality. A sharp, surprisingly deep dive into creativity, resilience, and why the best lessons come wrapped in a fuzzy, googly-eyed package. Follow Host Kat Lively on social media and Substack for exclusive updates, behind-the-scenes content, and more honest conversations you won’t hear anywhere else. Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/katlivelyofficial/ Substack : https://unfilteredwithkatlively.substack.com YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@unfilteredwithkatlively TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@unfilteredwithkatlively Thank you for listening.

4. 

   2 Jul 2025

   Butch Walker on How KISS Melted His Mind, Songwriting for Outcasts, Taking Creative Risks, and Staying True In a World That Conforms

   Butch Walker discusses his diverse career from early bands to producing for major artists, his songwriting process, and the importance of authenticity with Kat Lively in this interview.

5. 

   25 Jun 2025

   Wildcard with Kat Lively: Now More Than Ever (We Need to Keep Creating)

   Kat Lively reflects on personal stories and honest reflections, diving into why creating, staying passionate, and following what lights you up is necessary.

6. 

   18 Jun 2025

   Corbett Redford on Punk Rock Docs, Green Day, Freaky Tales, Staying Grounded in Hollywood, and Making Art That Matters

   Filmmaker Corbett Redford discusses his punk rock origins, collaboration with Green Day, and staying grounded in Hollywood while creating meaningful art, in an interview with Kat Lively.

7. 

   11 Jun 2025

   Rick Frausto on Art, Activism, and the Spirit of Resistance

   Artist and activist Rick Frausto explores art as cultural resistance and personal liberation with Kat Lively, discussing his artistic evolution and the artist's role in crisis during this interview.

8. 

   4 Jun 2025

   Laurie Woolever on Anthony Bourdain, Writing, and the Importance of Authenticity

   Laurie Woolever discusses her collaboration with Anthony Bourdain, the grieving process, and the creative writing journey in an interview with Kat Lively, revealing the human side of a remarkable life.

9. 

   8 May 2025

   1

   Planet Antonio episode

Who has been a guest on Unf!ltered with Kat Lively

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Butch Walker
• Corbett Redford
• Rick Frausto
• Laurie Woolever

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

2,534,185

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

3.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 47 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

27

Social presence

94

YouTube

93

Engagement

30