Carl Radke: Summer House Season 10, Soft Bar, and the Story Behind Cake Eater
Friend Of · Ariana Joy and Renee Reina
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Show Notes
We're in New York City with Carl Radke to talk Summer House Season 10 - including what it was like watching the trailer live with his cast and seeing moments he didn’t even know happened - and all things New York. He opens up about where things stand with Kyle, how filming really works, and why watching yourself back can feel like reviewing game tape.
We also dive into Soft Bar, Carl’s non-alc café and bar in New York, the intention behind creating a space that isn’t preachy, and what it’s been like launching a brick-and-mortar business while still living very publicly on Bravo.
Plus, Carl gets candid about writing Cake Eater: revisiting his childhood and family story, recording the audiobook, and why sharing his experience was never about having it all figured out — just about being honest.
Chapters
00:00:17 New York first-timer, Soho recs
00:01:09 Broadway Bros, Wicked, Art, and Comedy Cellar
00:03:48 Pizza talk, sourdough obsession, local bars
00:05:55 BravoCon, fan encounters, being “newbies” support
00:08:15 Reality TV rules, what you avoid vs what they want
00:11:18 Watching back, screeners, reunion accountability
00:15:20 Trailer reactions, Kyle tension tease, season vibe
00:19:42 Sobriety in public, projection, “sober isn’t perfect”
00:27:47 Wellness era, running, Calm, AA, community outside alcohol
00:31:40 Soft Bar concept, hours, events, podcast studio plans
00:38:26 Writing Cake Eater, childhood + family story, audio book emotions
00:48:09 Pride, gratitude, meeting fans, “I used to pray for this”
00:54:45 Book tour + Canada stops, five years sober milestone
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