This week on Barely Famous, Kail sits down with NSYNC alum and author Lance Bass to talk all things Halloween, fatherhood, and his new children’s book, Trick or Treat on Scary Street. Lance shares how his love for spooky holidays began as a kid, the inspiration behind writing the book, and how becoming a dad has transformed his creative career. He also discusses the challenges of entering children's publishing and what it’s like raising kids who share his passion for Halloween. Plus, Lance opens up about managing life with diabetes and how it has affected his lifestyle and family.

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This week on Barely Famous, Kail talks to Lawyer, TikTok Creator and Podcast host Reb Masel. Reb shares her inspiring journey, which includes navigating the challenges of law school and encountering misogyny within the legal profession. She also vividly recounts her experience of working at Chili's as a means to finance her solo adventures abroad. Additionally, Reb offers invaluable advice to those, like Kail, who wish to go to law school one day.

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In this episode of Barely Famous, Kail sits down with bestselling author Jennifer Hartmann to discuss her writing journey and the unexpected success of her dark romance novel, Still Beating. Jennifer opens up about balancing writing with family life and how the pandemic reignited her passion for storytelling. They also dive into the self-publishing world, the impact of TikTok and social media on book sales, and the exciting news of Still Beating being adapted into a major motion picture. Jennifer shares her unique insights into the writing process, overcoming imposter syndrome, and offers advice for aspiring authors.

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This week on Barely Famous, Kail and Kristen catch up on life’s latest developments. Kail shares her summer plans and recounts a surprising first day of school routine that made her reflect on how society often isn’t family-friendly. She also opens up about the criticism she’s faced for leaving relationships, explaining why she believes she became a better mother after walking away from toxic situations. Meanwhile, Kristen reveals why the police recently paid her a visit, and together, Kail and Kristen dive into their complicated history with the Cancelled Podcast, and react to the controversy involving Brooke.

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This week on Barely Famous, Kail sits down with author Valerie Bauerlein to explore her gripping new book, The Devil at His Elbow. They dive deep into the chilling saga of the Murdaugh family, a powerful South Carolina dynasty brought down by corruption, greed, and murder. Together, they discuss the public's fascination with true crime, especially when it involves money and power.

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This week on Barely Famous, Kail sits down with bestselling author Jodi Picoult to discuss her latest novel, By Any Other Name. Jodi details the fascinating inspiration behind the book, including her exploration of Shakespeare's legacy and the possibility that some of his works may have been authored by women. She candidly addresses the ongoing discrimination against women in the literary world, both historically and today, and opens up about the challenges of having her books banned in various states.

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This week on Barely Famous, Kail chats with New York Times bestselling author T.J. Newman. T.J. opens up about feeling lost in her twenties, her journey from flight attendant to author, and the persistence it took to overcome numerous rejections for her debut book. She shares insights into her writing process, how much of herself she infuses into her characters, and the authors who inspired her. They also discuss the impact of social media on her career and dive into her latest book, Worst Case Scenario.

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This week on Barely Famous, Kail sits down with New York Times bestselling author Colleen Hoover. Colleen opens up about her battle with imposter syndrome, shares insights into her writing process, and reveals which book was the toughest for her to write. They also discuss the impact social media has had on her career, dive into the upcoming movie adaptation of her novel It Ends with Us, and chat about her experience working with Blake Lively and her thoughts on bringing her story to the big screen.

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