Unscripted Untold Podcast

About Unscripted Untold Podcast

Unscripted Untold lives at the intersection of entertainment and culture. Raw conversations with executives, creators, and rebels who don't follow the rules. They rewrite them. unscripteduntold5.substack.com (https://unscripteduntold5.substack.com/s/the-unscipted-untold-podcast?utm_medium=podcast)

Publisher

Evan Majors & Mike Sick

Category

music · tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

22 Oct 2025

Latest episode

16 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

16 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 Sept 2026

   Why Do We Stay? Dr. Stacii Jae Johnson on Love After Betrayal

   Everybody believes they know what they would do if their partner cheated. From the outside, cheating can look like an open-and-shut case. But relationships don’t live in a courtroom, and love rarely follows the script we write while judging somebody else’s life from the comfort of our couch. History, children, finances, chemistry, faith, the comfort of having someone in our lives, and hope can turn a clean exit into something far more complicated. Sometimes people stay because they’re afraid to leave. Sometimes they stay because the love didn’t disappear even when the trust did. Love may sound poetic in Love Jones, but betrayal has a way of stripping the poetry out of it. Put A Ring On It: CheatHab, airing on OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network), puts that contradiction under bright lights. The couples on the show aren’t strangers meeting for the first time. They arrive with real history, real betrayal, and real questions about whether their relationships can survive the damage they’ve caused each other. In Episode 16 of Unscripted Untold, we sit down with the show’s relationship expert, Dr. Stacii Jae Johnson, to unpack why people stay after infidelity and what it actually takes to rebuild trust. I came into the conversation carrying a firm belief: once a cheater, always a cheater. Dr. Stacii didn’t let that belief go unchallenged. She pushed us to consider whether one terrible choice should become someone’s permanent identity, especially when all of us have made choices we wouldn’t want defining us forever. We also talk about radical honesty, emotional safety, mutual betrayal, and why forgiveness alone cannot repair a relationship. In this conversation, Dr. Stacii breaks down: * Why staying after betrayal doesn’t automatically signal weakness * The difference between choosing forgiveness and rebuilding trust * What radical honesty requires from both partners * Why mutual betrayal can level the playing field without erasing the damage * How to distinguish a terrible choice from a continuing pattern * Why reconciliation requires participation from the person who cheated and the person who stayed Dr. Stacii is direct, funny, dynamic, and unwilling to hide behind clinical language. This isn’t a defense of cheating, and nobody receives a hall pass. It’s an honest conversation about what happens after betrayal, when staying and leaving both carry a cost. Because sometimes the hardest question isn’t, “Why did they cheat?” It’s, “What do we do with the truth now that it’s staring us in the face?” Unscripted Untold is a reader-supported podcast. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit unscripteduntold5.substack.com/subscribe (https://unscripteduntold5.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2)

2. 

   28 Aug 2026

   Casting Put A Ring On It: CheatHab

   Put A Ring On It: CheatHab, the new hit relationship series on the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) and streaming on HBO Max, has the people talking. It has the internet buzzing. It’s provocative, complicated, and, yes, people keep calling it messy. Viewers in the comments on social media are drawing hard lines in the sand about what they would or wouldn’t do if it were them or their relationship. But what happens when the “mess” we’re watching is somebody’s real life? Unlike traditional reality dating shows, the couples on CheatHab aren’t looking for love. They already found it. They come into the experience at a crossroads after infidelity, emotional or physical, has broken the trust in their relationships. With relationship expert Dr. Stacii Jae Johnson guiding them through the process, they have to decide whether what they built together is worth fighting for, or whether too much damage has been done, and they either decide to pursue the person they cheated with, or a connection with one of the single men or single women they are set up with. In Episode 14 of Unscripted Untold, we asked whether we still watch reality dating shows because we believe in love or because we’re waiting for the crash-and-burn. This time, we’re looking at that question from the other side of the camera, before the audience picks sides and before somebody’s relationship gets flattened into a meme, a villain, or a hot take. As Senior Casting Director and Talent Producer on Put A Ring On It: CheatHab, I sat across from these couples before audiences knew their names. I heard their stories before they became storylines and saw the scars before television put a frame around them. This time, Mike turns the questions on me as we unpack what casting sees that viewers don’t, what makes us believe there’s real love underneath the dysfunction, and why vulnerability matters more than perfection when real people agree to put the most complicated parts of their lives on television. Audiences have also become more skeptical about what they see on reality television. We hear it all the time: Is this real? Did producers tell them to do that? And I get it. But sometimes the truth really is stranger than fiction. These couples came to us with real history, real love, real resentment, real infidelity, and real hurt. We didn’t manufacture their stories. Our job was to figure out how to tell them. And then there’s that word: messy. Why do predominantly Black reality shows and casts so often get reduced to the mess, while equally chaotic behavior elsewhere can be discussed through a wider vocabulary of complexity, dysfunction, or humanity? Who gets to be layered? Who gets grace? And how much of what we think we’re seeing comes from the people on screen, versus the cultural lens we carried into the room with us? Because casting reality television isn’t about finding perfect people. Perfect people would probably make terrible television anyway. It’s about finding people willing to tell the truth about who they are, including the parts they feel shame about. Behind every hot take, meme, comment, and “I would never put up with that” is something easy to forget: These are real people. And when the cameras stop rolling, they still have to live with the choices we get to debate from our couch. This week on Unscripted Untold, we’re going behind the casting of CheatHab, but maybe the bigger conversation is about us: When somebody else’s real life becomes our entertainment, how much humanity do we allow them to keep? Unscripted Untold is a listener-supported podcast. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit unscripteduntold5.substack.com/subscribe (https://unscripteduntold5.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2)

3. 

   23 Jul 2026

   The Reality of Love

   Dating and relationship shows have come a long way from The Dating Game and Blind Date. Today, the genre is bigger, more emotional, more dramatic, sexier, more complicated, and often much messier. What began as simple matchmaking has evolved into luxury villas, six-pack physiques, social experiments, manufactured drama, and even marriages between complete strangers. Yet beneath the spectacle, these shows continue to ask surprisingly human questions about love, connection, trust, and what we're really looking for in a partner. Episode 15 of Unscripted Untold is the first of several podcast episodes exploring the evolution of reality dating television. In this conversation, we look back at the shows that helped shape the genre, how the format has changed over time, and why audiences remain so invested in watching strangers search for love. We also pull back the curtain on the role casting plays in building these worlds: how the people chosen, the relationships formed, and the emotional stakes created can shape whether audiences believe in the love story, question it, or simply keep watching to see what happens next. But somewhere along the way, dating shows stopped being only about finding "the one." They became social experiments, relationship pressure cookers, and cultural mirrors. Can emotional connection outweigh physical attraction? Do love stories have an expiration date? What happens when marriage itself becomes part of the experiment? This episode opens the door to a larger conversation we’ll continue throughout the series with executive producers, casting directors, experts, and contestants about what dating shows say about the changing definition of love, attraction, gender roles, race, preferences, the impact of social media, and how we treat people as disposable, especially in our pursuit of connection, sex, and romance. The big question we'll be exploring throughout this series is: Do we watch dating shows because we still believe in love, or because we're waiting for it to fall apart so we can say, "I told you so"? Unscripted Untold is a reader-supported publication and podcast. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit unscripteduntold5.substack.com/subscribe (https://unscripteduntold5.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2)

4. 

   2 Jun 2026

   The Silence Between Us

   Mental Health Awareness Month may be ending, but we don’t think this conversation has an expiration date. Lately, we’ve been thinking a lot about shame, silence, and how so many men carry feelings they don’t know how to name. Not because they don’t want help, but because asking for help can feel like admitting defeat. Especially Black men, men of color, and people from cultures where being tough often means staying silent, ignoring our feelings, and burying them somewhere no one can see. Episode 13 of Unscripted Untold started with a question: Is shame keeping people from asking for help, or have we just stopped paying attention to each other? We received listener emails that helped us sit with that question in a real way. No easy answers. No five-step plan. Just an honest conversation about emotional isolation, anxiety, friendship, masculinity, social media, and what it means to check on men before they reach a breaking point, while paying attention to the signs we miss or explain away. We also talk about HBO Max’s Half Man, a series that stayed with us because of how it explores male fragility, rage that turns into violence, repressed homophobia, loyalty, silence, and the emotional debt we carry when nobody teaches us how to process pain, or even how to say “I love you” to other men in our lives. This episode is not about solving mental health. It’s about paying attention. It’s about asking better questions. It’s about remembering that sometimes men don’t need a perfect answer. They need to feel seen, listened to without judgment, and loved without conditions. Mental Health resources: Coffee, Hip-Hop & Mental Health - (https://chhamh.org (https://chhamh.org)) - Chicago-based organization creating culturally grounded mental health conversations and community support. Better Help - (https://www.betterhelp.com (https://www.betterhelp.com)) - Online therapy platform with flexible virtual counseling and financial aid options. Black Men Heal - (https://blackmenheal.org (https://blackmenheal.org)) - Therapist directory and mental health resource platform centered on Black men and boys. BEAM (Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective (https://beam.community (https://beam.community)) - Mental health advocacy, peer support training, and healing-centered resources for Black communities. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - (https://988lifeline.org (https://988lifeline.org)) - If you're struggling, overwhelmed, or in crisis, help is available 24/7. Call or text 988 to connect with a trained counselor. You don't have to carry it alone. Unscripted Untold is a listener-supported podcast. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit unscripteduntold5.substack.com/subscribe (https://unscripteduntold5.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2)

5. 

   30 Apr 2026

   You Can't Outwork What You Won't Face

   There are chapters in your life where nothing seems to be going your way. Not one thing is going wrong. There’s not just one thing to fix, but it’s a season where everything shifts at once. Your career. Your identity. Your sense of direction. And if you’re not careful, you’ll convince yourself that staying busy means you’re moving forward. On Episode 12, we’re joined by Arron Muller, a NYC-based licensed clinical social worker, therapist, and co-founder of Life Matters Psychological Services. He’s currently pursuing doctoral studies focused on men’s mental health, specifically how identity, pressure, and unaddressed emotional challenges impact performance, relationships, and overall well-being. Arron’s work spans private practice, community spaces, and education, and what stood out to us is how direct he is about something most men don’t say out loud: Sometimes we stay busy so we don’t have to feel. This conversation isn’t about “fixing” anything. It’s about recognizing what’s actually happening underneath the surface. We talk about: The illusion of progress. What it feels like when your identity starts to shift. What uncertainty actually does to your mental state. Not in theory. In real life. For Black men and men of color, there’s an added layer. You’re taught to produce, provide, to push through no matter what, to hold it together, don’t cry or show weakness, causing so many men to suffer in silence, which can have deadly consequences if not addressed. And when something shifts—when you lose your job, the ability to provide for yourself and your family, when the version of you that people recognized starts to fade, there isn’t always language for what comes next, so you keep moving. Because stopping feels like falling behind.Because feeling feels like weakness. Because no one really taught you how to regulate your nervous system. Arron breaks that down in a way that’s grounded and honest. He discusses what happens when identity and performance intertwine. What it looks like when men don’t have space to express anything outside of anger. And how uncertainty can quietly put your body in a constant state of stress without you even realizing it. Because this isn’t just emotional. It’s physical. It’s how you move. How you respond and how you see yourself. And if you’re a woman listening to this, this isn’t separate from you. There’s a version of this showing up in the men in your life: -the silence -the pressure -the emotional shutdown -the need to always “be good” even when they’re not This episode isn’t about excusing that. It’s about understanding it. We didn’t come into this conversation with answers. We came into it midway through our own life transitions. Trying to figure out what it means to keep going when things don’t feel clear. Trying to understand the difference between progress and avoidance. Trying to sit with the reality that you can’t outwork what you won’t face. With May being Mental Health Awareness Month, this conversation felt necessary. Not as a statement. Not as a campaign. But as a reminder: Mental health isn’t just about feeling good. It’s about learning how to deal with life on life’s terms—the good, the bad, the pain, and the uncertainty. Learn more about Arron Muller: https://www.modifywellness.org (https://www.modifywellness.org) This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit unscripteduntold5.substack.com/subscribe (https://unscripteduntold5.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2)

6. 

   19 Mar 2026

   The Sixth Man Behind the Camera of Sinners

   Actor Percy Bell has his own body of work as a performer, but his most recent project required him to step into someone else’s body, so to speak. In the film Sinners, where Michael B. Jordan plays twin brothers Smoke and Stack, Percy served as Jordan’s body double, helping bring both characters to life on screen in ways audiences might not even realize while watching the film. In a culture that often celebrates main character energy, this conversation explores the invisible labor that makes those moments possible, the preparation, precision, and teamwork required to make the illusion of filmmaking possible. On this episode of Unscripted Untold, Evan Majors & Mike Sick sit down with Percy to talk about the craft behind those moments. Percy shares what it takes to execute scenes with precision when one actor is playing multiple characters, the preparation required to match another actor’s physicality and movement, and why he compares the role to being the sixth man in basketball, essential to the team even when the spotlight isn’t on you. After the Academy Awards and Sinners winning four Oscars, it felt like the perfect time to pull back the curtain on the craft behind the performance. If you enjoyed this conversation, want to support what we’re building, join our community by subscribing, leaving a review, and sharing with someone. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit unscripteduntold5.substack.com/subscribe (https://unscripteduntold5.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2)

7. 

   11 Mar 2026

   The Oscar That Took 100 Years

   On Episode 10 of Unscripted Untold, Casting Director and journalist Evan Majors and emcee and Creative Producer Mike Sick sit down with 3X Emmy-nominated TV, film, and theatre casting director and current President of CSA (Casting Society of America), Destiny Lilly, to discuss a historic shift inside the Academy Awards. For nearly 100 years, the Academy Awards did not recognize casting with its own Oscar category. Let that sit. Nearly a century of honoring directors, actors, editors, cinematographers, and production designers, without formally acknowledging the people responsible for assembling the very faces, the chemistry, and the performances that define those films. That changes at this year’s 98th Academy Awards with the introduction of Achievement in Casting. Not just ceremonially. But culturally. Institutionally. Professionally. This conversation unpacks: * What had to shift inside the Academy. * How has casting been perceived and misunderstood? * Why has invisibility often been defined in the works of casting directors? * What does being recognized mean, and what it doesn’t. You don’t have to work in the entertainment industry to understand why this conversation matters. Every great film or TV show begins with people, the actors who bring characters to life, and the chemistry that makes audiences believe in the story. Casting directors help shape those moments long before cameras roll. This episode offers a rare look at that process and why this new recognition from the Academy represents a meaningful shift. Casting isn’t an afterthought; it’s foundational. If you enjoyed this conversation, want to support what we’re building, join our community by subscribing, leaving a review, and sharing it with someone. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit unscripteduntold5.substack.com/subscribe (https://unscripteduntold5.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2)

8. 

   21 Feb 2026

   Everyone has plans until they get punched in the face.

   In this vulnerable Episode 9 of Unscripted Untold, Evan Majors, casting director and journalist, and Mike Sick, creative producer and brand strategist, open up about what it really means to create in the fog. Not the curated version. Not the highlight reel. The real one. When the wins go quiet. When the phone stops ringing.When you start questioning yourself. This is a conversation about what happens when a challenging season forces you back to basics. About separating identity from industry. About refusing to perform strength when you’re actually being refined by the fight. Evan speaks candidly about questioning whether he still has a career in casting during a slow season, and what it takes to rebuild belief without applause. Mike reflects on faith, reinvention, and why the fog is not a detour — it’s part of the journey. Together, they unpack: * Why is uncertainty part of the assignment * How discipline creates stability when emotions fluctuate * The danger of comparing your real life to someone else’s highlight reel * Reinvention as a requirement for longevity * Why action creates clarity, not the other way around * And why waiting for perfect conditions is how you lose the fight This episode is for anyone in a quiet season. Anyone who feels behind. Anyone rebuilding in real time. The fog doesn’t mean you’re finished. It means your journey just got real. 🎧 Listen now If this conversation resonates, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone navigating their own fog. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit unscripteduntold5.substack.com/subscribe (https://unscripteduntold5.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2)

9. 

   6 Feb 2026

   Cool Can't Be Taught

   In episode 8 of Unscripted Untold, Evan Majors & Mike Sick break down how it gets recognized, weighed, and tested in real time. We talk about what it really is, what it isn’t, and why having “it” alone doesn’t guarantee anything. From casting rooms to competition shows, from visibility to readiness, this conversation breaks down how talent gets evaluated when the stakes are real. We unpack the differences between charisma and character, confidence and overcompensation, and being seen and being prepared. We talk about why casting is fundamentally about risk, not certainty, and why some people rise to the occasion while others fold, even when the talent is there. This episode is about awareness, preparation, and the uncomfortable truth that visibility can be loud while readiness stays quiet. If you’ve ever wondered why some people keep getting opportunities, and others don’t, this conversation sits right in that tension. What You’ll Take Away from This Episode: * How the “It” factor gets recognized, not defined. It’s intangible. You recognize it instantly. You can’t fake it. * Why visibility is not the same as being ready. How followers, buzz, and attention can mask a lack of preparation and experience. * What casting is actually assessing in real time: Awareness, professionalism, adaptability, and whether someone is a risk worth standing behind. * Why being ready determines longevity. How growth, humility, and the ability to take feedback matter more than polish or hype. We’ve made this episode free for everyone, but if this resonated, subscribing unlocks the deeper layer: full access to our behind-the-scenes episodes, our private backstage member chat, and exclusive content where we go even further off-mic. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit unscripteduntold5.substack.com/subscribe (https://unscripteduntold5.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2)

10. 

    30 Jan 2026

    Casting Netflix's Star Search: Behind the Curtain

    Star Search is back, but talent discovery isn’t what it used to be.In Episode 7 of Unscripted Untold, Evan Majors and Mike Sick go beyond nostalgia to unpack the Netflix reboot of Star Search and what it reveals about today’s talent pipeline. Joined by casting director Rebecca Reczek, who led casting for the reboot, this conversation breaks down: * Why visibility isn’t the same as readiness * How casting instincts still matter in an algorithm-driven era * What performers misunderstand about “betting on themselves” * And why most talent wants opportunity, but isn’t prepared for the moment This conversation is about being stage-ready when the lights turn on.A must-listen for artists, creatives, and anyone chasing their shot. We've made this edition of Behind the Curtain free for everyone, but if this episode resonated, subscribing unlocks the deeper layer: full access to our behind-the-scenes episodes, our private backstage member chat, and exclusive content where we go even further off-mic.And this conversation doesn't stop here. Episode 8, "Do You Have the It Factor?", is a Substack-exclusive follow-up that takes this discussion even deeper, into instinct, presence, and the uncomfortable truths artists and talent rarely hear. Paid subscribers get first access. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit unscripteduntold5.substack.com/subscribe (https://unscripteduntold5.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2)

11. 

    13 Jan 2026

    RIP MTV Music

    MTV just shut down the last of its music channels globally. That’s not just the end of an era. It’s the end of a shared cultural moment.So we asked a bigger question: what did MTV actually leave behind?Episode 6 of Unscripted Untold goes deeper than nostalgia. This is a conversation about infrastructure, power, and how culture was once shaped with intention.We’re joined by Rahman Dukes, a media architect who spent nearly 20 years inside MTV’s ecosystem, including MTV.com (http://mtv.com/) and MTV News, helping define how hip-hop and culture were covered, contextualized, and amplified. His work helped shape artist narratives and career-defining moments that moved the culture in real time.In this episode, we break down:• How MTV turned music into culture, shaping taste, identity, and shared moments• How platforms like You Hear It First and Hottest MCs influenced careers and artists like Kanye West• What we lost when music stopped having a trusted center, and everything became clips, hot takes, and uninformed opinionsTap in to understand the infrastructure that shaped culture, and what happens when it disappears.Full conversation lives here on Substack.Subscribe and listen wherever you get podcasts. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit unscripteduntold5.substack.com/subscribe (https://unscripteduntold5.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2)

12. 

    28 Dec 2025

    Surviving the Reset

    If you’re a creator trying to make sense of where TV is headed after the chaos of 2025, this episode is for you.In Episode 5 of Unscripted Untold, Evan Majors and Mike Sick sit down with Emmy-winning unscripted TV executive producer Monique Taylor for an honest, grounding conversation about how to move through a reset without losing your footing or yourself.This episode focuses on three things creators are actively wrestling with right now: • What to do during industry downtime and shifts • What there’s actually reason to be hopeful about going into 2026 • What unscripted TV needs to let go of if it wants to surviveMonique brings real perspective shaped by years inside the business, not theory. As an Emmy-winning executive producer and Co-Executive Producer at Lighthearted Entertainment, she’s helped shape some of the most recognizable shows in the culture, including the upcoming new season of Put A Ring On It on OWN, King’s Court, Selling Tampa, Owning Manhattan, The Real Housewives of Atlanta, and Married to Medicine.For the last two episodes of 2025, we wanted to do something different. Instead of feeding the panic, we wanted to open the door and talk honestly about what’s changing, what’s worth paying attention to, and how creators can recalibrate for what comes next.This isn’t a doom-and-gloom conversation. It’s a living-room talk about perspective, clarity, and forward motion.Pull up a chair. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit unscripteduntold5.substack.com/subscribe (https://unscripteduntold5.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2)

13. 

    19 Dec 2025

    Building From the Living Room: Creativity, Community, and Knowing Yourself

    We sat down with Thurz. Artist, entrepreneur, and the mind behind Party In My Living Room, a DIY idea that turned into a real cultural movement. He’s collaborated with brands like Ray-Ban Meta, Red Bull, and Google Pixel, and has gotten global companies to say yes to his vision, not the other way around.This episode is about evolving without erasing yourself. Moving from music into brand-building and partnerships without code-switching or sacrificing your integrity. Thurz breaks down how he expanded beyond being a rapper, learned how to communicate his ideas, and built opportunities that still honored his values, his community, and his creative voice. For the full conversation, you can subscribe to Unscripted Untold on Substack and also join the chat. That’s where we’re building our community, connecting with each other, and keeping the conversation going with our guests and other musings. You can also find us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Come be our +1 and upgrade to a paid subscription to support our work on Substack. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit unscripteduntold5.substack.com/subscribe (https://unscripteduntold5.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2)

14. 

    17 Nov 2025

    The Lost Art of Showing Up: Why the Basics Still Win

    In this episode of Unscripted Untold, Evan Majors and Mike Sick explore the complexities of personal growth, self-care, and the dynamics of relationships in both personal and professional settings. They discuss the importance of betting on oneself, the challenges of navigating attachments, and the need for authenticity in the entertainment industry. The conversation delves into the balance of give and take in friendships, the decline of professionalism, and the significance of building meaningful relationships. Throughout the episode, they emphasize the importance of resilience, self-awareness, and creating a supportive community as essential elements for success and personal fulfillment. Chapters 00:00 Betting on Yourself: Embracing Uncertainty 02:40 The Weight of Attachments: Letting Go 05:32 Self-Care vs. Others’ Expectations 08:15 Navigating One-Sided Relationships 11:05 The Importance of Communication 14:05 Building Relationships in the Industry 28:25 Navigating Personal and Professional Boundaries 29:04 The Art of Professionalism 33:30 Understanding Authenticity in Casting 37:24 Reality vs. Performance in Unscripted TV 40:12 Bouncing Back from Disappointment 46:54 Betting on Yourself for Success Takeaways Betting on yourself is essential for personal growth. Nothing truly belongs to us; we are here to experience life. Self-care often meets resistance from others. Friendships require a balance of give and take. Professionalism seems to be declining in the industry. Building relationships is crucial for success. Authenticity is key in casting and performance. Navigating personal and professional boundaries is important. Resilience is necessary in the face of rejection. Self-awareness helps in understanding one’s value. self-care, authenticity, relationships, professionalism, mental health, entertainment industry, personal growth, community, resilience, self-awareness This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit unscripteduntold5.substack.com/subscribe (https://unscripteduntold5.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2)

15. 

    3 Nov 2025

    Inclusive Casting Is Bull**** & The Future of Unscripted Casting

    In this episode of Unscripted Untold, Evan Majors and Mike Sick engage in a candid conversation about their mental health, career aspirations, and the challenges of navigating the entertainment industry. They introduce Jazzy Collins, a groundbreaking casting director and the first Black Primetime Emmy winner, who has made significant strides in promoting diversity and inclusion in the industry. The hosts share their personal experiences and reflections on the importance of self-care and the evolving landscape of job interviews in the age of AI. Takeaways Jazzy Collins is a trailblazer in casting and diversity. Mental health check-ins are essential for personal well-being. AI is changing the job interview landscape. Feeling overwhelmed is common in career pursuits. Self-care is crucial, especially during challenging times. The importance of celebrating small victories in life. Diversity in entertainment is a pressing issue. Navigating grief can impact daily life. Taking time for oneself can lead to better mental health. The summer can feel fleeting, prompting a need for action. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit unscripteduntold5.substack.com/subscribe (https://unscripteduntold5.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2)

16. 

    22 Oct 2025

    Pilot Show: Evan Majors & Mike Sick

    In this pilot episode of Unscripted Untold, hosts Mike Sick and Evan Majors introduce their podcast, sharing their motivations for creating a platform that offers unfiltered conversations about the creative journey, mental health, and industry insights. They emphasize the importance of vulnerability and community support while navigating the challenges of the entertainment industry. The episode sets the stage for future discussions that will include interviews with industry professionals and personal stories of growth and resilience. Takeaways The podcast aims to bring truth and transparency to the creative industry. Hosts have extensive experience in television and music, offering valuable insights. Conversations will be unscripted and real, reflecting genuine experiences. Mental health discussions will be a key theme throughout the podcast. The hosts are committed to giving back and educating others in the industry. Listeners are encouraged to share their own stories and experiences. The podcast serves as a platform for vulnerability and community support. Expect a mix of interviews and thematic discussions in future episodes. The hosts are navigating their own discomfort in starting this podcast. The hustle in the creative industry is constantly evolving, and so must the artists. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Unscripted Untold 02:15 The Purpose Behind the Podcast 05:14 Expectations and Themes of the Show 08:09 Mental Health and Vulnerability 11:09 Giving Back and Sharing Knowledge 13:44 Engaging with the Audience 15:59 Closing Thoughts and Future Episodes This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit unscripteduntold5.substack.com/subscribe (https://unscripteduntold5.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2)

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Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.