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The RealReal 10 episodes Oct 28, 2026

Real Talk is a conversation series hosted by Kristen Naiman in partnership with The RealReal. Guests discuss style as a route to self-knowledge and self-expression, using wardrobe choices to reflect identity and change. The second half invites listener call-ins to work through personal style dilemmas. New episodes are released weekly on Wednesdays.

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Bronwyn Newport (‘RHOSLC’) on Dressing Loud After Growing Up Mormon Oct 28, 2026 36:12 Today on Real Talk, The RealReal’s Kristen Naiman sits with fashion historian, archivist, and TV personality Bronwyn Newport (The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City). They unpack Bronwyn’s playful approach to personal style, from growing up Mormon with strict modesty rules to embracing a life of “zero rules” when it comes to getting dressed. Then, they discuss the difference between fashion and per

Designer Isaac Mizrahi Gets a Sick Sense of Glee Looking Back At Unzipped Oct 13, 2026 34:32 Today on Real Talk, Kristen sits with fashion legend Isaac Mizrahi. They discuss the re-release of the -groundbreaking, cult-classic documentary Unzipped that covers his 1994 Fall collection, the role of fashion and culture now, his mother, whether or not style is inherent, the iconic models of Unzipped, and the lost art of sketching designs. Then, they cover his social media presence (including s

Lena Dunham on Reinventing Herself and the Joy of Wearing Vintage Jun 24, 2026 48:44 Today on Real Talk, The RealReal’s Kristen Naiman sits with writer, director, and actor Lena Dunham for a live conversation at The RealReal SoHo. They begin with Lena’s approach to personal style going all the way back to before “Girls” made her a public figure: from resale finds and vintage treasures to her rejection of fashion “rules,” quiet luxury, and body-based dressing advice. Then, they unp

Writer Aminatou Sow on the Style Myth of the High Heel Jun 10, 2026 42:37 Today on Real Talk, Kristen sits with writer, interviewer, and Big Friendship co-author Aminatou Sow. They talk about the wide range of global influences that shape her style, the lasting impact of her diplomat parents, West African textiles, and her lifelong love of independent designers. Then, they discuss dressing for mood and occasion, the power of tailoring, and why personal style has less to

Sam Fragoso (‘Talk Easy’) on Dressing with Care in the Video Podcast Era May 20, 2026 33:59 Today on Real Talk, Kristen sits with Talk Easy podcast host Sam Fragoso. They discuss podcasting’s shift from audio to video, the role clothing plays in creating connection during interviews, the tension between public persona and private style, and Sam’s experience being dressed by designer Gabriela Hearst.Sam also reflects on attending film festivals in his early years as a journalist, lessons

Avery Trufelman (‘Articles of Interest’) Tells the Stories Behind Our Clothes May 6, 2026 42:10 This week on Real Talk, Kristen sits with podcast host Avery Trufelman. They begin by comparing notes on being “best dressed” in high school before unpacking Avery’s aesthetic point of view—how studying German, building her own visual world, and reporting on ritual and Catholic attire shaped her understanding of what she calls the “theater of beauty.”Then, they trace Avery’s path from the podcasts

Cook and Author Alison Roman on Finding Your Style in the Kitchen and Beyond Apr 29, 2026 39:59 Today on Real Talk, The RealReal’s Kristen Naiman sits with beloved cook and author Alison Roman. They begin by unpacking Alison’s intuitive approach to style: blending the high and low, finding her signature uniform, and landing on her signature red nails. Then, they discuss hosting, motherhood, personal rituals, and how getting dressed can feel both practical and expressive.To close, Kristen and

Director Janicza Bravo Finds Herself Through Styling Apr 23, 2026 49:43 Today on Real Talk, The RealReal’s Kristen Naiman sits with award-winning writer and director Janicza Bravo. They begin by unpacking their formative collaborations as stylists, uniform dressing, and the vast, 20,000 photograph archive that guides Janicza’s creative process. Then, they discuss dressing for work, the differences between LA and NYC style, and the story behind a legendary Schiaparelli

Casting Director Jennifer Venditti (‘Marty Supreme’) Sees Personal Style as Character Development Apr 15, 2026 51:41 In our inaugural episode of Real Talk, host Kristen Naiman speaks with Oscar-nominated casting director Jennifer Venditti. They discuss the intuition that guides Venditti’s casting work across runways and films like Euphoria and Marty Supreme, what it feels like when something truly magical unfolds in the casting room, her evolving relationship to home and nature, and how she learns to live with b

Welcome to Real Talk, Presented by The RealReal Mar 18, 2026 01:14 Everything we wear tells a story.Sometimes it’s about who we’ve been, sometimes it’s about who we’re becoming. Sometimes it's about a conversation we're having with ourselves and the world around us.This is Real Talk, a new podcast where Kristen Naiman sits with creatives, writers, and cultural voices, and we talk with you about personal style—and how the items in each of our closets help us bette

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