Kali-Kat's Tap Talks Podcast
Kali‑Kat’s Tap Talks goes behind the scenes of real lives, the stories people never tell on stage, on camera or in their highlight reels. Actors, entrepreneurs, brewers, winemakers, professors, attorneys, ESPN broadcasters, TEDx speakers, founders and survivors come here to share the truth they’ve carried for years.
Some stories aren’t meant to be polished.
They’re meant to be felt.
Kali‑Kat’s Tap Talks is a raw, unfiltered storytelling podcast where real people open up about the moments that broke them, shaped them and rebuilt them. Host Kali sits down with guests from every walk of life actors, business owners, brewers, winemakers, startup founders, professors, attorneys, athletes, creators and survivors of trauma to reveal the truth behind their journeys.
These conversations go deeper than success stories.
They explore:
- Childhood wounds and the abuse no one saw
- Weight loss, identity shifts and rebuilding self-worth
- Sexual trauma and the courage to speak it out loud
- Reinvention after failure, betrayal or rock bottom
- The collapse of breweries, wineries and small businesses and the grit it takes to rebuild
- The messy, human, behind‑the‑scenes chapters that shaped who they became
Every episode is a reminder that resilience isn’t pretty it’s powerful.
And when people share the truth of what they’ve lived through, they give others permission to heal too.
If you’re searching for the kind of stories that hit your chest, linger in your mind and make you feel less alone in your own journey, you’ve found your people.
This is where real people tell the real story.
Sip, listen and step into the moments that changed everything.
Episodes
47 episodes
“How Matt Swinney Built Austin Fashion Week — The Grit, Grind & Truth Behind Texas Fashion”
Before Austin Fashion Week became a Texas fashion powerhouse, Matt Swinney was just a kid from Austin with no fashion background, no industry connections, and no roadmap. He didn’t grow up around couture or runways — he built his way into fa...
He Lost EVERYTHING for Love Then the Cult Changed Him | ESPN Broadcaster’s Shocking True Story
What happens when love doesn’t just blind you… but changes you?In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Kali Kat Tap Talks, we sit down with former ESPN sports broadcaster Peter Young, whose life took a dramatic an...
The Call That Changed Everything: Jenn’s Journey to Creating Kidney Contenders
Jenn’s story begins with a single phone call the kind that changes everything. When she learned her mother was in kidney failure, she was suddenly thrown into a medical world she didn’t understand. Overnight, she had to learn new terminology, n...
From Reality TV to Real Resilience: Jennifer Gaydos Hartman on Trauma, Healing & Tomorrow Is Not Promised
What if everything changed in a single moment and the life you thought you knew was gone forever?In this deeply moving episode of Kali Kat Tap Talks, we sit down with Jennifer Gaydos Hartman actress, mental health advocate and a...
“He Was Bullied and Overweight. Then Wrote the Book ‘The Treehouse Avengers’ That Changed Everything”
Kali Kat Tap Talks show sits down with Canadian author John Leister to uncover the story behind his book The Treehouse Avengers. What begins as a conversation about writing quickly turns into a moving discussion abo...
Reclaiming Voice After Silence: Andrea Leeb on Hidden Trauma, Truth Telling and the Children No One Talks About
In this raw and deeply human episode of Kali Kat Tap Talks, Kat sits down with Andrea Leeb National Bestselling Author of Such a Pretty Picture: A Memoir, survivor advocate, former attorney, registered nurse and a powerfu...
“From Philly to Pura Vida: Richard Blank’s Vision Quest, Pinball Empire & the INXS Rock Story You Won’t Believe”
What happens when a 27‑year‑old dreamer from Philadelphia walks away from expectations, guilt, and the “safe path” to chase a vision that won’t leave him alone? On this episode of Kali‑Kat’s Tap Talks, we sit down with Richar...
How to Heal After Heartbreak | Dr. Corey Seemiller’s Soulmate Strategy (Raw Story)
What does healing after heartbreak really look like behind the scenes?In this powerful episode of Kali Kat Tap Talks, we go beyond the surface with Dr. Corey Seemiller as she shares her deeply personal journey through heartbreak, emotion...
“She Built an Okanagan Winery From Raw Land | Maddison Violet’s Untold Story”
In this episode of Kali‑Kat’s Tap Talks, Maddison Violet shares the raw, unfiltered story of how she built one of the Okanagan’s most innovative new wineries Ve Oh Lay Acres completely from the ground up....
A woman’s journey from 1940s doorstep deliveries to global wine mastery
What do you get when you mix 13 siblings, no fridge, a borrowed disguise, and the determination to become a sommelier? You get Kathy Healy — and a story so bold it could only be told on Kali Kat Tap Talks.In this unfo...
Election Day & Empty Plates: SNAP, COVID Lessons and Culture Collide
"Welcome to Kali Kat Tap Talks, where policy meets people. I'm your host Kali, and today we're diving into a powerful intersection of politics, poverty, and public health. It's Election Day and while ballots are cast, millions of American...
“Baseball, Beer, and Becoming: How One Norristown Girl Became a Wine Icon”
From Ice Box to Sommelier: A Norristown Legacy 🍞🍺⚾️🍷 Born in 1946 in Norristown, she was one of 13 children in a world where Schmitz beer came in glass bottles to the back door, bread was delivered to the front, and milk to the back. The...
The Untold Story of Savor City: How Denise Is Feeding a Movement One Sip, One Step, One Soul at a Time
From a single pot of gumbo to a city-wide revolution, Denise didn’t just start a food brand—she sparked a movement. In this episode, we uncork the rich, flavorful story behind Savor City, the soulful culinary and cultural experience that’s tran...
“Walking in Mandela’s Footsteps, Toasting Diana’s Bravery | Kathy Healy Unfiltered”
In this short but powerful episode of Kali Kat Tap Talks, Kathy Healy shares who she’d invite for a drink—and why it matters now more than ever. Her choices: Nelson Mandela, the architect of forgiveness and justice, and Princ...
From College Mansion Parties to Celebrity Nightlife: Connor Treacy’s OffSunset Empire
He was the guy in college who threw mansion parties so big they drew thousands—and even caught the attention of stars. What started as massive house parties grew into underground events and eventually OffSunset, one of Hollywood’s...
Gary Monterosso: From Michael Jackson to Beer History and Radio Fame
When it comes to beer history, Gary Monterosso is a name you can’t forget. His love for the craft has taken him on an extraordinary journey—one that started with learning and hanging out with the legendary Michael Jackson (the Beer Hunter), the...
“Behind the Bar with Chris Schneider: Why Dirty Draft Lines Are Pouring Money Down the Drain”
Bar & Restaurant Owners, Listen Up! In this exciting episode of Kali Kat Tap Talks, I sat down with Chris Schneider – The Bar Business Coach – to uncover the hidden costs that are draining p...
Behind the Pour with Agent Cru – The Wine Spies
In this episode of Kali Kat Tap Talks, I sit down with the one and only Agent Cru, the energetic mastermind behind The Wine Spies – the only wine spies in the world who unlock specialty wine deals for 24 hours at a time. ...
Episode Title: Behind the Scenes with Jeff, CEO of NEFT — He Built a Brand. He Kept His Word.
From working since the age of 9, Jeff made a vow: No one should have to live the way he did. And he meant it.In this powerful episode of Kali Kat Tap Talks, Jeff—CEO of NEFT Vodka—shares how he turned hardship into...
“Dave Katz: From Russia, Through War, to the American Vodka Dream”
In this powerful episode of Kali Kat Tap Talks, we sit down with Dave Katz, the visionary founder of Zyr Vodka, to uncover a story of resilience, reinvention, and rising through adversity.What began in Russia as...
“Modelo & Budweiser Sales Crash: Is It Tariffs, N/A Beers, or Immigration Backlash?”
Modelo is falling. Budweiser is slipping. But what’s really behind Big Beer’s big decline?In this powerful episode of Kali Kat Tap Talks, we go beyond the headlines and crack open the deeper story—one that include...
12K Subscribers & Counting – A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Guests and Fans 🍻
Kali Kat Tap Talks is raising a glass (or coffee mug!) to YOU! 🎉 We've hit over 12,000 YouTube subscribers and passed 25+ downloads on Buzzsprout, and it’s all thanks to our amazing guests, listeners, and b...
Behind the Build - The Journey of Frank Robles
What does it take to go from renting your brain for millions to shaping the future of tech, satellites, and startups? In this powerhouse 51-minute episode of Kali Kat Tap Talks, we go Behind the Build with Frank Robles—...
From Wildfires to Wine: Dennis McCarter’s Bold Leap from Insurance to Award-Winning Vintner
What happens when life forces you to pivot? 🌿🔥 In this episode of Kali Kat Tap Talks, we sit down with Dennis McCarter, the founder and winemaker behind McCarter Cellars, whose journey from insurance salesman to celebrate...
"You think you've hit rock bottom? Kelvin Abrams went through it—and built his empire from it."
In this raw, real, and unfiltered episode of Kali Kat Tap Talks, we go behind the scenes with serial entrepreneur Kelvin G. Abrams, the powerhouse behind K-9 and Coffee, a hidden gem of a coffee shop with a speak...