From USC to Cocaine Quarterback: Owen Hanson on Power, Prison, and Starting Over

Owen Hanson, the subject of the hit Amazon docuseries Cocaine Quarterback produced by Mark Wahlberg, takes us through his entire life — where it started, where it went wrong, and what it was like from the inside, juggling illegal sports betting, drug dealing, money laundering, and ultimately trying to run what became a large-scale criminal operation. Owen joins us in studio to break down the rise, the fall, and what life looks like now on the other side.--- --- —VISIT OUR AMAZING SPONSORS!ROGERS HOOD APOTHECARYGo to rogershood.com and use code RACHEL at checkout for 10% OFF--- --- ---PLEASE LIKE, SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, AND GIVE US A 5-STAR REVIEW!:  ratethispodcast.com/missunderstood Become a Patreon Member: https://www.patreon.com/c/MissUnderstoodwithRachelUchitelShop Miss Understood Merch https://missumerch.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Rachel on Instagram!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/racheluchitelnyc/?hl=enFollow Rachel on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@itsracheluchitelExecutive Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠George Carmona Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/miss-understood-with-rachel-uchitel/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

At just 25 years old, Ben “The Bane” Davis has already made a name for himself in combat sports, calling fights for UFC Fight Pass, DAZN, and more. But this year, the commentator became the competitor when he stepped onto MTV’s The Challenge: Vets & New Threats (Season 41).Trading the headset for the spotlight, Ben faced a different kind of arena — one filled with alliances, cameras, and constant pressure. In this conversation, he opens up about what it’s like to go from analyzing the action to living it, how he manages the scrutiny of reality TV, and what it means to stay true to yourself when everything is filmed.In this episode, you’ll learn:What it’s really like to make the jump from sports broadcasting to reality competitionHow Ben handles high-stakes pressure on and off the micThe biggest misconceptions about being on The ChallengeWhy authenticity matters when the cameras never turn offWhat’s next for Ben as he builds his career across sports and entertainmentConnect with Ben “The Bane” Davis:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benthebanedavisTwitter/X: @BenTheBaneDavis--- --- —VISIT OUR AMAZING SPONSORS!ROGERS HOOD APOTHECARYGo to rogershood.com and use code RACHEL at checkout for 10% OFF--- --- ---PLEASE LIKE, SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, AND GIVE US A 5-STAR REVIEW!:  ratethispodcast.com/missunderstood Become a Patreon Member: https://www.patreon.com/c/MissUnderstoodwithRachelUchitelShop Miss Understood Merch https://missumerch.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Rachel on Instagram!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/racheluchitelnyc/?hl=enFollow Rachel on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@itsracheluchitelExecutive Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠George Carmona Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/miss-understood-with-rachel-uchitel/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week, Rachel sits down with celebrity chef, nutritionist, and energy healer Serena Poon, founder of Serena Loves, Culinary Alchemy®, and Just Add Water®. Serena has become one of the most trusted voices in wellness by merging the worlds of science, nutrition, and spiritual healing — helping everyone from high-performing CEOs to everyday people reconnect to their bodies and thrive from the inside out.Together, they explore what’s misunderstood about wellness, why diet culture keeps us chasing the wrong things, and how emotional energy directly impacts how long — and how well — we live. Serena also breaks down the most accessible breakthroughs in longevity science and shares simple daily rituals that anyone can start today.--- --- —VISIT OUR AMAZING SPONSORS!ROGERS HOOD APOTHECARYGo to rogershood.com and use code RACHEL at checkout for 10% OFF--- --- ---PLEASE LIKE, SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, AND GIVE US A 5-STAR REVIEW!:  ratethispodcast.com/missunderstood Become a Patreon Member: https://www.patreon.com/c/MissUnderstoodwithRachelUchitelShop Miss Understood Merch https://missumerch.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Rachel on Instagram!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/racheluchitelnyc/?hl=enFollow Rachel on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@itsracheluchitelExecutive Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠George Carmona Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/miss-understood-with-rachel-uchitel/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We’ve all been there: you’re dating someone new, the chemistry feels good, and then — out of nowhere — something tiny gives you that sudden ugh feeling. That instant flip has a name: the ick.But is the ick a real warning sign, or just our own fear and pickiness getting in the way? To find out, I’m joined by London-based therapist Matt Hussey, who was recently quoted in Vogue explaining that the ick is “visceral and hard to shake.” Together, we break down why it happens, what it reveals about us, and how to know when to trust it — and when to push through.--- --- —VISIT OUR AMAZING SPONSORS!ROGERS HOOD APOTHECARYGo to rogershood.com and use code RACHEL at checkout for 10% OFF--- --- ---PLEASE LIKE, SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, AND GIVE US A 5-STAR REVIEW!:  ratethispodcast.com/missunderstood Become a Patreon Member: https://www.patreon.com/c/MissUnderstoodwithRachelUchitelShop Miss Understood Merch https://missumerch.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Rachel on Instagram!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/racheluchitelnyc/?hl=enFollow Rachel on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@itsracheluchitelExecutive Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠George Carmona Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/miss-understood-with-rachel-uchitel/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

From Notre Dame football player to multimillionaire entrepreneur, investor, and social media personality — John Cerasani has lived a life most people only dream about.In this episode, Rachel Uchitel sits down with John to uncover the real story behind his success — from walking away from corporate America at 26 to building and selling a company that changed his life forever. They dive into the mindset shifts, the business risks, and the Vegas tables that shaped the man behind the persona.💬 They talk entrepreneurship, money, mindset, social media, and even the surprising truth about high-stakes gambling in Las Vegas.If you’ve ever wondered how to turn rejection into fuel — or how to play life like a game you can actually win — this conversation will change how you think about risk and reward.📚 Check out John’s books on Amazon 🔗 Follow John on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/johncerasani--- --- —VISIT OUR AMAZING SPONSORS!ROGERS HOOD APOTHECARYGo to rogershood.com and use code RACHEL at checkout for 10% OFF--- --- ---PLEASE LIKE, SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, AND GIVE US A 5-STAR REVIEW!:  ratethispodcast.com/missunderstood Become a Patreon Member: https://www.patreon.com/c/MissUnderstoodwithRachelUchitelShop Miss Understood Merch https://missumerch.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Rachel on Instagram!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/racheluchitelnyc/?hl=enFollow Rachel on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@itsracheluchitelExecutive Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠George Carmona Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/miss-understood-with-rachel-uchitel/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Charlie Rocket’s story is the proof we all need that dreams aren’t naïve — they’re powerful, they’re healing, and they can change your entire life. After spending years as a successful music manager but living in a body that was failing him, Charlie faced a devastating diagnosis that became his turning point. He made a decision most people would consider impossible: he declared he was going to become an athlete. Not someday. Not quietly. Immediately. And against all odds, against every doctor’s expectation, he transformed his body, his identity, and his future — ultimately starring in a Nike commercial alongside some of the biggest athletes in the world. His belief in the impossible didn’t just save his life… it gave him a mission.Today, Charlie is the founder of the Dream Machine Foundation, a movement that travels the country granting life-changing dreams for kids and families who need hope more than anything. From medical bills to miracle moments to once-in-a-lifetime experiences, Charlie brings joy, resources, and possibility to people when they need it most. His Dream Wagon has become a symbol of faith, impact, and human connection. In this episode, Charlie shows us how he built this mission, why he believes dreams are medicine, and how we can all create transformation in our own lives. This is an episode about reinvention, purpose, and the incredible power of choosing your dream — even when the world tells you it’s impossible.--- --- —VISIT OUR AMAZING SPONSORS!ROGERS HOOD APOTHECARYGo to rogershood.com and use code RACHEL at checkout for 10% OFF--- --- ---PLEASE LIKE, SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, AND GIVE US A 5-STAR REVIEW!:  ratethispodcast.com/missunderstood Become a Patreon Member: https://www.patreon.com/c/MissUnderstoodwithRachelUchitelShop Miss Understood Merch https://missumerch.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Rachel on Instagram!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/racheluchitelnyc/?hl=enFollow Rachel on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@itsracheluchitelExecutive Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠George Carmona Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/miss-understood-with-rachel-uchitel/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week, Rachel sits down with Dave Neal — host of The Rush Hour Podcast — for a rapid-fire, unfiltered pop-culture breakdown. Every once in a while, Miss Understood brings in someone who can decode the headlines we’re all obsessing over, and today Dave gives us the full sweep: from Hollywood scandals to court cases, royal drama, influencer chaos, and more.About Dave Neal:Host of The Rush Hour Podcast, stand-up comedian, and one of the fastest-growing voices in pop-culture commentary. His show releases twice a day and breaks down everything happening across reality TV, entertainment news, celebrity scandals, and cultural stories you can’t escape.Follow Dave:Instagram: @dnealzPodcast: The Rush Hour With Dave NealYouTube: Dave NealIf you want more pop-culture breakdowns like this, hit subscribe, leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review, and share this episode with someone who loves to stay ahead of the headlines.--- --- —VISIT OUR AMAZING SPONSORS!ROGERS HOOD APOTHECARYGo to rogershood.com and use code RACHEL at checkout for 10% OFF--- --- ---PLEASE LIKE, SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, AND GIVE US A 5-STAR REVIEW!:  ratethispodcast.com/missunderstood Become a Patreon Member: https://www.patreon.com/c/MissUnderstoodwithRachelUchitelShop Miss Understood Merch https://missumerch.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Rachel on Instagram!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/racheluchitelnyc/?hl=enFollow Rachel on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@itsracheluchitelExecutive Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠George Carmona Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/miss-understood-with-rachel-uchitel/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

What if everything you think you know about testosterone… is wrong?For decades, testosterone has been treated like a taboo — whispered about, mocked, misrepresented, and buried under stigma. It’s been tied to bodybuilding, cheating athletes, “midlife crisis” jokes, and outdated fears about health risks.But what if testosterone is actually one of the most important — and most misunderstood — hormones for longevity, metabolism, mental health, energy, sexuality, and overall quality of life?In this powerful episode, Rachel sits down with Shalin Shah — The Metabolic CEO, Thought Leader and Speaker in Testosterone and Longevity, and CEO of Marius Pharma. With years of experience educating the public, mentoring physicians, and guiding thousands of patients toward optimal health, Shalin is on a mission to shift the narrative around hormone health and redefine what true vitality looks like.Together, they break down the myths, the misinformation, and the science — revealing how testosterone impacts both men and women far beyond what most people realize. From metabolism and mood to energy and longevity, this conversation will change how you think about your body’s most misunderstood hormone.It’s time to stop whispering about testosterone — and start understanding it.Shalin’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/themetabolicceo/?hl=enhttps://mariuspharma.com/--- --- —VISIT OUR AMAZING SPONSORS!ROGERS HOOD APOTHECARYGo to rogershood.com and use code RACHEL at checkout for 10% OFF--- --- ---PLEASE LIKE, SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, AND GIVE US A 5-STAR REVIEW!:  ratethispodcast.com/missunderstood Become a Patreon Member: https://www.patreon.com/c/MissUnderstoodwithRachelUchitelShop Miss Understood Merch https://missumerch.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Rachel on Instagram!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/racheluchitelnyc/?hl=enFollow Rachel on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@itsracheluchitelExecutive Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠George Carmona Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/miss-understood-with-rachel-uchitel/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

With over 5,500 death investigations and 700 homicide scenes behind her, Barbara is one of the most experienced death investigators in the country — a woman who has stood in the middle of humanity’s darkest moments and brought order to chaos.She served as a top investigator for New York City’s Office of Chief Medical Examiner, responded to the 9/11 attacks, helped identify victims of the Thailand tsunami, and now brings her unmatched insight to Oxygen’s new true-crime series, The Death Investigator with Barbara Butcher, airing Saturdays at 9 p.m.In this episode, Barbara sits down with Rachel to break down what a death investigator really does — from how she reads a crime scene the moment she walks in, to the mistakes cops make before she even gets there, to how she determines cause and manner of death when the evidence is almost gone.⸻What You’ll Learn:    •  What separates a death investigator from a medical examiner or detective    •  The critical first clues she looks for when entering a crime scene    •  The subtle signs — smell, temperature, position — that reveal time and cause of death    •  How she handled mass-fatality cases like 9/11 and the Thailand tsunami    •  Why her new Oxygen series shows the real side of forensic investigation — not the TV version⸻About Barbara Butcher:Barbara is a retired death investigator for the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner, author of What the Dead Know: Learning About Life as a New York City Death Investigator, and host of The Death Investigator with Barbara Butcher on Oxygen.⸻🎧 Tune in now to go behind the tape — and hear from the woman who’s been at the scene of the truth more times than anyone else.--- --- —VISIT OUR AMAZING SPONSORS!ROGERS HOOD APOTHECARYGo to rogershood.com and use code RACHEL at checkout for 10% OFF--- --- ---PLEASE LIKE, SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, AND GIVE US A 5-STAR REVIEW!: ratethispodcast.com/missunderstood Become a Patreon Member: https://www.patreon.com/c/MissUnderstoodwithRachelUchitelShop Miss Understood Merch https://missumerch.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Rachel on Instagram!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/racheluchitelnyc/?hl=enFollow Rachel on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@itsracheluchitelExecutive Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠George Carmona Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/miss-understood-with-rachel-uchitel/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In 1992, a 17-year-old girl named Amy Fisher shot Mary Jo Buttafuoco on the doorstep of her Long Island home — igniting one of the most infamous tabloid scandals of the decade. It was a story about sex, betrayal, and violence that consumed America. But behind the headlines and the chaos was a nine-year-old girl whose life would never be the same.This week, Rachel sits down with Jessie Buttafuoco, daughter of Mary Jo and Joey, to talk about what it was like growing up in the long shadow of that scandal — the trauma, the public judgment, and the complicated process of healing from something the world refused to let die.This conversation is about identity, forgiveness, and what happens when you inherit a narrative you never asked for.--- --- —VISIT OUR AMAZING SPONSORS!ROGERS HOOD APOTHECARYGo to rogershood.com and use code RACHEL at checkout for 10% OFF--- --- ---PLEASE LIKE, SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, AND GIVE US A 5-STAR REVIEW!: ratethispodcast.com/missunderstood Become a Patreon Member: https://www.patreon.com/c/MissUnderstoodwithRachelUchitelShop Miss Understood Merch https://missumerch.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Rachel on Instagram!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/racheluchitelnyc/?hl=enFollow Rachel on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@itsracheluchitelExecutive Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠George Carmona Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/miss-understood-with-rachel-uchitel/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy