Who was Katie Maloney before she became one of the original stars of Vanderpump Rules? In this episode of Reality Bio with Robyn, we explore Katie’s full story—from her childhood and family to her early life in Los Angeles, where a life-changing accident helped shape her resilience and perspective. We also look at her early career, how she joined Vanderpump Rules, her friendships and feuds, and her relationship and marriage to Tom Schwartz, which made her a Bravo fan favorite.

We also cover her evolution beyond the show, including her divorce, her close friendship and business partnership with Ariana Madix at Something About Her, and her newest chapter with House of Stassi. This episode also highlights her personal growth, career milestones, and where she is today.

Whether you’ve followed Katie since Season 1 or are just getting to know her now, this is the full story behind one of reality TV’s most authentic and enduring stars.

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Who was Lisa Vanderpump before she became the queen of Bravo? In the first episode of our new Icon Series, we uncover the complete story behind one of reality television’s most recognizable stars. From her childhood in England and early acting career to building a restaurant empire with her husband, Ken Todd, we explore what brought Lisa and her family to Hollywood and how she became a household name on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. We also follow the growth of the Vanderpump television universe through Vanderpump Rules, Vanderpump Villa, The Valley, and her time competing on Dancing with the Stars.

This isn’t a recap—it’s Lisa Vanderpump’s biography. We discuss her life before reality television, her marriage and family, the latest updates on her children, her restaurants and business ventures, her philanthropy, and the personal and professional moments that shaped her career. Whether you first discovered Lisa on RHOBH, Vanderpump Rules, or Vanderpump Villa, this episode covers how she became a reality-TV icon, where she is now, and what may be next for the Vanderpump empire.

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For millions of viewers, Collin Gosselin grew up on television as one of the famous sextuplets from Jon & Kate Plus 8. But after the cameras stopped rolling, his life took a dramatically different path than most fans realized.

This week on Reality Bio with Robyn, we take a deep dive into Collin’s story—from his early childhood in one of reality TV’s most recognizable families to the public divorce of Jon and Kate Gosselin, the family’s split, and the years of headlines that followed. We also explore Collin’s own perspective on growing up in the spotlight, his time living with his father, his complicated relationships with family members, and the challenges he says he faced behind the scenes.

Finally, we look at why Collin decided to step back into the public eye by joining Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test. Is it about proving something to himself? Rewriting his story? Or simply showing the world who he is beyond the reality TV cameras?

Whether you remember watching the Gosselin family every week or you’re just discovering Collin through Special Forces, this episode brings you up to speed on everything that happened between those two very different chapters of his life.

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This week on Reality Bio with Robyn, we’re taking a deep dive into the life of Alana Thompson—from her breakout on Toddlers & Tiaras to the phenomenon of Here Comes Honey Boo Boo, the family’s rise to fame, and the controversies that ultimately changed everything.

Joined by a fan favorite co-host Shabnam, We’ll also explore her complicated family dynamics, including the relationship with her mother, June Shannon (“Mama June”), the role her sister Lauryn “Pumpkin” Efird played in raising her, and how Alana has navigated growing up in the public eye.

We’ll discuss:

• How Alana became “Honey Boo Boo”
• The success and cancellation of Here Comes Honey Boo Boo
• Mama June’s public struggles with addiction and legal issues
• Alana’s transition from child star to young adult
• Her appearances on later reality shows, including Dancing with the Stars: Juniors, The Masked Singer, and Mama June: Family Crisis
• Her decision to attend college and pursue a nursing degree while balancing life in the spotlight
• Where she is today—and how she’s working to define herself beyond the nickname that made her famous

Whether you’ve followed Alana’s journey from the beginning or only know the headlines, this episode looks beyond the catchphrases to explore the real person behind one of reality television’s biggest child stars.

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This week on Reality Bio with Robyn, Robyn is joined once again by Shabnam for a complete biography of CT Tamburello, one of MTV’s most legendary reality television stars.

We begin with CT’s life before fame and his breakout on The Real World: Paris, then follow his unforgettable journey through more than two decades of The Challenge. We discuss the rivalries, victories, championships, and personal growth that transformed CT from one of reality TV’s most controversial competitors into one of its most respected champions.

We also explore his beloved relationship with Diem Brown, his marriages, becoming a father to his son, and how life has changed for him away from MTV. Finally, we catch up on CT’s latest television appearance on Worst Cooks in America: Celebrity Edition and discuss what’s next for one of reality TV’s most enduring stars.

If you’ve ever wondered why CT Tamburello is considered one of the greatest competitors in The Challenge history—or you’re discovering him for the first time—this episode is your complete guide to the man behind the legend

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This week’s episode is a special one because we’re diving into the life of Kody Brown, the patriarch of Sister Wives—and one of the biggest reasons Reality Bio with Robyn exists in the first place. Watching Kody’s story unfold over nearly two decades inspired the idea behind this podcast: taking a closer look at the reality stars everyone is talking about and exploring the full story of how they got there.

Joining me is one of my absolute favorite podcast cohosts, Amanda Lipnack from Little Miss Recap! Together, we trace Kody’s journey from his upbringing in Wyoming and his introduction to fundamentalist Mormonism, through the launch of Sister Wives in 2010, his marriages to Meri, Janelle, Christine, and Robyn, the growth of the Brown family, and the dramatic changes that have reshaped their lives in recent years.

Along the way, we discuss Kody’s personality, leadership style, the evolution of his relationships with his wives and children, the controversies that have surrounded the family, and where he stands today. Whether you’ve been watching Sister Wives since day one or are just trying to understand why Kody Brown is constantly making headlines, this episode gives you the complete backstory.

Subscribe, leave a five-star review, and share the episode with your fellow reality TV fans. As always, if there’s a reality star you’d like to hear featured on a future episode, I’d love to hear from you!

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We’re wrapping up Pride Month with a special episode of Reality Bio with Robyn! This week, I’m joined by Robin the astrologer to the stars, as we dive into the incredible story of Bob the Drag Queen. From growing up in the South to winning RuPaul’s Drag Race, Bob has built an extraordinary career as a comedian, actor, author, podcaster, activist, and one of the most influential figures in drag. Together, we explore the defining moments that shaped Bob’s journey, the impact they’ve had on pop culture, and how they’ve continued to evolve—including a standout appearance on The Traitors. Plus, Robin shares her astrological insights into what makes Bob such a captivating personality. Whether you’ve followed Bob from the very beginning or you’re just discovering them through a recent reality TV appearance, this episode gives the full story behind one of reality TV’s most unforgettable stars.

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On this episode of Reality Bio with Robyn, we take a deep dive into the life and career of Rob Rausch—from his upbringing, family background, and college years to his rise as a social media personality and breakout star on Love Island USA. We follow his journey after the villa, including his growing fan base, business ventures, and his appearance on The Traitors. Along the way, we unpacked the friendships, rivalries, betrayals, and, of course, all the snakes that made his Traitors experience so memorable. Whether you’re a longtime fan or just discovered Rob through reality TV, this episode gives you the full story behind one of reality television’s most talked-about personalities.

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