Unscripted Turbulence with Raegan Medgie
The most courageous thing you can do is reinvent yourself. This is where those stories live.
After 20 years, Emmy Awards, and a career built on talent and grit, Raegan Medgie realized the industry wasn't going to elevate her - so she elevated herself. What came next was Unscripted Turbulence - a podcast about reinvention, resilience, and the moments that force us to rethink who we are and what we truly want.
Through raw conversations and real storytelling, Raegan explores the full arc of change: the before, the during, the rebuilding, and what life looks like on the other side.
Career pivots. Identity shifts. Loss. Faith. Health. Love. The moments nobody sees coming - and the courage it takes to keep going anyway.
No shortcuts. No sanitized endings. Just real people who faced their turbulence and found something worth sharing on the other side.
Because the most courageous stories aren't the ones that go according to plan. They're the ones where someone dared to rewrite them.
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Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on Unscripted Turbulence with Raegan Medgie are those of the guests and hosts and do not necessarily reflect the views of any affiliated organizations. This podcast is intended for entertainment and informational purposes only and should not be considered professional, medical, legal, or financial advice. Listeners are encouraged to seek professional guidance for their personal situations.
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Episodes
42 episodes
Breaking News Rules
This solo episode is me pulling back the curtain on what reinvention actually feels like in real time.I talk about why being told “I miss you on the news” can hit harder than people realize, why I’m saying goodbye to yet another piece of...
She Left Journalism for Pastry School
Jackie Davalos had the career many people dream about — working as a Bloomberg TV and digital reporter after starting out in finance. But behind the success was something so many journalists know intimately: burnout.The pressure, the tox...
When The Funny Friend Gets Real
An episode months in the making finally happened.I sit down with comedian and podcaster Amanda Yoa — the very first podcaster I ever met, and someone who helped guide me through the turbulence of creating Unscripted Turbulence. ...
Immigrant to Business Owner: One Opportunity Changed Everything
This one is about what happens when life forces you to start over—and you say yes anyway.I sat down with Juan Martinez, an Amazon Delivery Service Partner, whose story is the definition of resilience and reinvention.Born in Colomb...
Eva Pilgrim: Why We Both Left ABC News
Some friendships don’t just stay with you… they shape your path.In this episode of Unscripted Turbulence, I sit down with Eva Pilgrim—now anchor of Inside Edition and formerly of ABC News, where she co-hosted GMA3
From TV News to Witness: Her Story of October 7 in Israel
The day after Becca Solomon walked away from her career in TV news, everything changed.In September 2023, she made the difficult decision to leave a profession she loved. The next day, she flew to Israel to celebrate the High Holidays wi...
Abducted, Shot, and Left for Dead — A Survivor’s Story
Before “true crime” became a genre… this was real life.On January 8, 2000, Dan Zapp and a friend were abducted along the Susquehanna River, assaulted, shot, and left for dead.They survived.In this episode of Unscripted ...
The Legacy That Shaped Him
This episode is personal.Before Unscripted Turbulence ever had sponsors, it had stories—and one of the people who believed in those stories early on was my friend, Brandon Igdalsky.We go back to my days as a reporter in t...
ONE YEAR LATER
Exactly one year after signing off from TV news, I’m reflecting on what I’ve learned—and what I can finally see clearly now.In this solo episode, I revisit the past year of building something from scratch, growing through uncertainty, an...
The Road That Changed Everything
What happens when you stop planning… and follow the road?Christina Zelezen joins me from her renovated Airstream in the mountains of Northern California to share the story of how a spontaneous cross-country van trip with her now-husband ...
Rock Bottom to a Warm Life
Raegan sits down with longtime friend Leigh Abraham, who shares his journey through drug addiction, homelessness, and the bipolar diagnosis that finally helped him understand what he had been battling for years.With honesty, humor...
Rewriting the Rules
What started as a simple DM turned into an unexpected friendship.Years ago, Orlena Cain reached out to warn me that someone was impersonating me on social media. That message sparked a connection that would later turn into a friendship —...
Make Grief Your Companion
Six years ago, my best friend Angela Malpedo Yoo lost her father to multiple myeloma. We recorded this episode the day after his death anniversary.From high school to college roommates, we’ve grown up together. I stood beside her through...
Fired & Blessed
What happens after you’re fired from your dream job?Former Nashville morning news anchor Nikki Burdine joins me for a raw, honest conversation about losing her TV career — and why she now believes it was part of a bigger plan.Two ...
Behind My Sister-in-Law’s Smile
Disclaimer: This episode contains some swearing — it’s a raw, emotional conversation and Michele speaks from the heart.On social media, Michele Vidal’s life can look picture-perfect ...
It’s Not a Midlife Crisis — It’s Midlife Clarity
In this intimate solo episode, it’s just you and me.I’m checking in from my cozy podcast nook to talk about change, courage, and the clarity that often arrives in life’s most uncertain seasons. Since stepping away from local news, I’ve e...
Martinis, Media & Coming Out with Nelson Aspen
A martini, a DM, and an instant friendship 🍸Entertainment journalist and author Nelson Aspen joins me for a conversation that’s equal parts laughter, nostalgia, and heart. Nelso...
Power of Self-Advocacy When Reinventing Your Life
Reinvention starts with learning to advocate for yourself.In this inspiring episode of Unscripted Turbulence, I sit down with Aundrea Cline-Thomas to explore finding your voice, trusting your talent, and shaping the life you wan...
From TV News to CEO: Play the Tape Forward
This episode delivers a bold jolt of inspiration — like sipping a cup of fully caffeinated coffee.I’m joined by Ryan Leckey, a former TV news colleague who has since stepped into his next chapter as the CEO of his own media company. Ryan...
When Fitness Becomes Oxygen
The second Wednesday in January is when fitness resolutions start to fade — and that’s why this episode matters.Founder of Stronger with Luisa, Luisa Curia, shares the deeply personal reason fitness became her lifeline. Aft...
Magic, Momentum & 2026
Start 2026 with clarity, courage, and a little magic.In this episode, I sit down with my friend and spiritual advisor, Sutton Crawford — the witch who helped guide me through two major career decisions that changed everyt...
Letting Go of 2025… Embracing 2026
Big news to kick off 2026 — I have my first podcast sponsor, DUDE WOW Cocktails! I share the story, give a massive shoutout, and celebrate this milestone with gratitude.We catch up since Thanksgiving Eve: holiday highlights, my
Grateful, Rested, & Ready: Holiday Message from Me
It’s my final episode before a three-week holiday break! 🦃✨ I’m checking in about how Thanksgiving went and sharing a little plea: as you spread holiday cheer, please share this podcast with someone who might need it.This break feels esp...
Holiday Manners with Mister Manners
Just in time for Thanksgiving, etiquette expert Thomas Farley — aka Mister Manners — joins me to tackle those tricky holiday moments we all face. From awkward dinner conversations to unexpected family drama, he shares how to han...
Martinis with Medgie: Birthday Sips
This special Birthday Episode begins the only way it should: with the gentle clink of my favorite gin martini. I share the recipe (because tradition!) and invite you into a little “Martinis with Medgie” moment.From there, I open up abou...