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Berning In Hell

Berning In Hell

By Hannah Berner

Host Hannah Berner gets her guests to open up about their own personal hell. She interviews comedians, reality stars, and entrepreneurs who are admired for their good looks, massive followings, dream jobs, and luxurious lifestyles but Hannah proves that we all have demons. You’ll laugh and cry listening to guests open up about their biggest insecurities, fears, and anxieties. The devil works hard, but Hannah works harder.

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Kate Kennedy: Building A Doormat Empire & Not Being A Doormat

Berning In HellJan 22, 2020

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John DiLeo: Hollywood Film Critic & No Small Parts
Mar 18, 202250:33
Esther Povitsky: The Rejection Queen & Choosing Herself

Esther Povitsky: The Rejection Queen & Choosing Herself

The hilarious Esther Povitsky from Hulu's Dollface, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, and her comedy special Hot For My Name opens up about all her failures before getting to this point. She discusses in depth about her relationship, surviving a miscarriage, dropping out of college to pursue her dreams in Los Angeles, and how she started to put herself first.

Mar 10, 202201:05:47
Coco Vandeweghe: Chasing Greatness & Breaking Racquets

Coco Vandeweghe: Chasing Greatness & Breaking Racquets

IT'S A HARDCORE TENNIS EPISODE with former top 10 in the world tennis player, Coco Vandeweghe. I remind her about a dramatic match we played in the juniors and then we go deep into her psyche as to what makes a champion.

Mar 05, 202201:10:57
Gabby Bernstein: How To Heal Trauma & Self Soothe
Feb 25, 202253:56
Corinne Fisher: Staying Slutty & Respecting Yourself

Corinne Fisher: Staying Slutty & Respecting Yourself

The Queen of the anti-slut shaming podcast, Guys We Fucked, Corinne Fisher is in Hell! We compare stories about dating addicts, she opens up about her past lives, dating younger guys, her OCD, and how she is dealing with death.

Feb 18, 202258:25
Dr. Sasha Hamdani: ADHD Specialist & Chaotic Energy Expert

Dr. Sasha Hamdani: ADHD Specialist & Chaotic Energy Expert

Dr. Sasha Hamdani is my favorite ADHD doctor on social media and I brought her to hell to figure out if I have ADHD. She discusses her wild journey of discovering that she has ADHD and how she almost failed out of med school. She explains why women are the hardest to diagnose and the symptoms of ADHD that you wouldn't expect. She also gets to the root of the science behind ADHD and how anxiety and depression factor into diagnoses. We get to the bottom of whether ADHD is just a fad or an explanation for why your brain is the way it is.

Feb 11, 202257:30
Luann de Lesseps: Fosé and Fun In Tulum

Luann de Lesseps: Fosé and Fun In Tulum

The Countess joins hell again to discuss her latest entrepreneurial adventure, a non-alcoholic rosé called Fosé. She talks about what sparked the idea and the process of creating her own drink. She also spills tea about filming Real Housewives: The Ultimate Girls Trip, her love life, and what she's been up to in Tulum. We check in on her mental health and what her future looks like. She also gives me advice on keeping it classy!

Feb 05, 202237:08
Justin Silver: Understanding Dogs & Your Own Demons

Justin Silver: Understanding Dogs & Your Own Demons

Expert dog trainer, comedian, actor, and podcaster, Justin Silver discusses what he's learned from understanding dogs and what's it's taught him about humans. He delves deep into the psychology of dogs and how they communicate while also reflecting on his own psychology, relationships, anxiety, OCD, depression, and career.

Jan 27, 202201:21:43
Jill Zarin: Surviving The Housewives & Socialite Secrets
Jan 19, 202201:07:23
Lauren Ash: Detoxing Her Body & Changing Her MInd

Lauren Ash: Detoxing Her Body & Changing Her MInd

Actress Lauren Ash has had a transformative pandemic. She's lost a lot of weight, but not through any skinny teas, or fancy gyms, or plant based diet. She learned how to eliminate certain stresses from her life, prioritizing her own needs and wants, get out of toxic relationships, and her body thanked her. 


Jan 14, 202201:03:11
Josh Zilberberg: Thank Yew & Starting New

Josh Zilberberg: Thank Yew & Starting New

Josh gained viral fame from his hilariously relatable and clever TikTok videos about being single, getting ghosted, anxiety, and always ending them with his signature "thank yew". I catch up with Josh at an interesting time where he actually got a boyfriend and is moving from Toronto to LA in one week! He opens up abut his 9-5 job in furniture sales, the current status of his mental health, and his current branding strategies.

Jan 08, 202249:18
Natalie Cuomo: Threesome Exposure Therapy & Tattoos

Natalie Cuomo: Threesome Exposure Therapy & Tattoos

Natalie is a hysterical stand up comedian who is very comfortable in hell. She loves, tattoos, all kinds of pain, and dark humor. She opens up about her biggest insecurities, struggles with socializing, why she would never do onlyfans, and updates on her love life.

Dec 31, 202146:21
Shan Boodram: Dating With Dominance & Love Addiction

Shan Boodram: Dating With Dominance & Love Addiction

Shan Boodram is the Internet’s most sought-after, certified sex educator, dating coach and relationship expert. She opened up about her open marriage, how to date with dominance, the love story in your head, dating narcissists, and getting what you want. 


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Dec 16, 202101:07:39
LaurDIY: Arts & Crafts & Hoe Phases

LaurDIY: Arts & Crafts & Hoe Phases

She is the Queen of DIY and her career has blown up from fun YouTube videos to HBO Max. She's dealt with public breakups, rebranding her identity and finding love in LA. 



Dec 09, 202101:05:60
Taylor Strecker: Finding Love Again & Finding Herself

Taylor Strecker: Finding Love Again & Finding Herself

HAPPY 3 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF BERNING IN HELL! I had to have my favorite person in the world, Taylor Strecker. She was my inspiration to start podcasting and was my first guest on Berning In Hell. A lot has happened in her life since that first interview and this is the most vulnerable she's ever been. We love to see it in hell.

Dec 03, 202101:03:52
Harry Jowsey: The Playboy & His Problems

Harry Jowsey: The Playboy & His Problems

Harry is a silly sausage and this episode went in directions I never anticipated. That is all lol

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Nov 25, 202101:06:00
Lindsey Pelas: Sex Icon & Super Misunderstood

Lindsey Pelas: Sex Icon & Super Misunderstood

I visited Lindsey's beautiful house in Los Angeles to truly understand the women behind the sexy photos. She explained how she grew up, why she moved to Los Angeles, getting discovered at the Playboy Mansion, having an OnlyFans, and how she got 1 million followers in a week. She spills the tea on some well known exes and talks about her current dating mindset. She will make you question your thoughts on monetizing your sexuality, being comfortable in your skin, and the male gaze. 

Nov 19, 202101:17:13
Violet Benson: When To Have Sex & False Intimacy
Nov 11, 202156:22
India Oxenberg: Cult Survivor & Cool Bitch

India Oxenberg: Cult Survivor & Cool Bitch

It was my dream to interview India. This is almost real journalism people! I love learning about the psychology of cults and hearing the experiences in documentaries, but it was an honor to sit down with NXIVM cult survivor, India Oxenberg, to hear her story and see her as a whole person, instead of just a name from a wild story. This was one of the most fascinating interviews we've ever had in hell.

Nov 03, 202101:02:12
Tinx: Rich Moms & Big Sis Energy

Tinx: Rich Moms & Big Sis Energy

Tinx is the internet's big sister who gives incredible advice and knows exactly what she wants. I took her to hell to find out how she recovered from a cheating ex, how she's handling her viral tiktok fame, and understand how her mind works. She opens up about her experiences with therapy and gives her best advice for surviving dark times.

Oct 28, 202150:39
Des Bishop: Wedding Red Flags & Wooing Each Other

Des Bishop: Wedding Red Flags & Wooing Each Other

My boy toy! We finally open up about where we're at with wedding planning, he reveals his skincare routine, and we reveal each other's 7 deadly sins. I also share the first song he ever made for me. Enjoy

Oct 21, 202101:02:15
Jared Haibon & Ashley I: Shame Spirals & Love After Paradise

Jared Haibon & Ashley I: Shame Spirals & Love After Paradise

Jared and Ashley have one of the wildest love stories ever to air on Bachelor in Paradise. Now that the cameras are down, what is life really like? Ashley is pregnant and they are planning on opening a bar/cafe in Rhode Island together, but we unpack what really made them fall in love and how their demons are truly compatible.

Oct 14, 202101:07:13
Dailyn Santana: Bipolar Disorder & Battling Yourself
Oct 06, 202101:22:57
John Kim: The Angry Therapist & Attachment Styles

John Kim: The Angry Therapist & Attachment Styles

I've never met a therapist quite like John, and not to brag but I've met a bunch. He is extremely open about his personal struggles and has learned a lot from his own mistakes in life. From anger to divorce to chasing the wrong dreams, John has insight on finding your person and your purpose. What an ep!!!

Sep 23, 202151:24
Michael Rapaport: Disruptive & Doing It Well

Michael Rapaport: Disruptive & Doing It Well

You've seen him everywhere, whether he's being Phoebe's boy toy on Friends, the Dad on Netflix's Atypical, or ranting on a comedy stage anywhere in the country, Michael Rapaport always brings the heat. We immediately hit it off with our sense of humor, but I was determined to dig deep and learn a little more about the mind behind the man.

Sep 15, 202101:01:30
Josh Flagg: Real Estate & Real Anxiety

Josh Flagg: Real Estate & Real Anxiety

I've watched Josh on Million Dollar Listing LA for years and today I got to take him from West Coast heaven to hell. He jokes about his new dog, being a leader, getting tipsy, and negotiating tactics to become the top real estate agent in LA. I also intro the pod with a little life update and my opinion on the mental health conversation around Naomi Osaka and Simone Biles!

Sep 09, 202146:14
Benedict Polizzi: Sleep Paralysis Demons & Scalp Surgery

Benedict Polizzi: Sleep Paralysis Demons & Scalp Surgery

I met Ben at a comedy club in Indianapolis and he looks like he was the captain of a football team but has the personality of the class clown who was always kicked out for giggling too much. His comedy videos go viral all over the internet. He makes fun of pumpkin spice, guys who get into fights, and trying to talk to women. Enjoy this hilarious episode in hell!

Sep 02, 202101:01:56
Pete Lee: Tall, Dark & Pleasant In Hell
Aug 27, 202101:52:32
Emily Lubin: RIP Diets & The Problematic Wellness Industry

Emily Lubin: RIP Diets & The Problematic Wellness Industry

Emily tears apart diet culture and the entire wellness industry. She opens up about her own battles with eating disorders, intrusive thoughts about her body, and her relationship with food. She doesn't hold anything back and is a self proclaimed "hot mess" so she fits in perfectly with hell.

Aug 19, 202101:22:08
Heidi D'Amelio: The Matriarch Of TikTok & The Truth About Her Family

Heidi D'Amelio: The Matriarch Of TikTok & The Truth About Her Family

Heidi's family has skyrocketed to stardom during quarantine and just landed a reality tv show on Hulu! She discusses how life has changed over the last year and what she wants people to really understand about Dixie, Charli, Marc, and herself! She opens up about her upbringing, how she fell in love, her parenting style, her secrets to success, dealing with social media hate, her insecurities, and her biggest fears. Welcome to TikTok hell!

Aug 12, 202140:39
Amir Yass: The Queer Muslim & Human Unicorn
Aug 04, 202157:04
Mystic Michaela: Killing Hannah's Ego & Reading Her Aura

Mystic Michaela: Killing Hannah's Ego & Reading Her Aura

The Aura Reading KWEEN is here to help Hannah understand herself and her chaotic life. She reads Hannah's aura, helps Hannah understand why her career is heading in a certain direction, she reads Des' aura to make sure he is compatible with Hannah, explain what purple bombing is, and Hannah opens up about her demons more than she ever has on Berning In Hell (scary!)

Jul 28, 202150:36
Bugsy Drake: The Queen Of Theme & Meeting Justin Bieber

Bugsy Drake: The Queen Of Theme & Meeting Justin Bieber

You've seen her tablescapes all over Below Deck on Bravo and now she is bringing her over the top aesthetic to hell! Hailing from South Africa, Bugsy has taken the yachting world by storm but not without some choppy waves. She opens up about her perfectionism, depression, why people call her Bugsy, and the sides of her people didn't see on TV. 

Jul 22, 202134:52
Fran Mariano: Celebrity Encounters & Career Conundrums
Jul 16, 202101:03:51
Sam Morrill: The Joker & Taylor Swift Of Comedy

Sam Morrill: The Joker & Taylor Swift Of Comedy

The hysterical Sam Morrill enters hell and goes in depth to explain his role on "The Joker", his reality tv stint on "America's Got Talent" and how he recorded a comedy special during a global pandemic on rooftops. He is one of the best joke writers in the biz and in spite of social anxiety, he knows how to use his demons to make us all pee our pants of laughter.

Jul 08, 202150:58
Braunwyn Windham-Burke: Leaving Bravo & The Reality Of Being A Housewife
Jul 01, 202148:23
Rod: Work Anxiety & Millennial Nostalgia

Rod: Work Anxiety & Millennial Nostalgia

I'm jealous that he met Lance Bass but I'll get past that. He's blown up on TikTok for being open about anxiety in the workplace. He's hilarious, probably because he was bullied as a kid, and is open about his mental health journey to find his passion and ultimately become his own boss.
Jun 25, 202156:39
WeezyWTF: Whoreible Decisions & Sex Dungeons
Jun 17, 202101:37:31
Chelcie Lynn: Trailer Trash Tammy & Masturbating

Chelcie Lynn: Trailer Trash Tammy & Masturbating

This is one of my favorite interviews, hands down. She discusses her extremely hard upbringing and how her alter ego was created. She also gives her secrets to success, confidence, love, and happiness. 

Jun 10, 202101:05:19
Rosebud Baker: Dark Humor & Devil's Advocate

Rosebud Baker: Dark Humor & Devil's Advocate

Rosebud is a hysterical comedian whose intensely personal, dry, and remorselessly dark brand of humor makes her one of my favorite comics to watch. She opens up about breakups, insecurities, getting benched as a cheerleader, and explains why love is like a fart.
Jun 04, 202101:22:20
Alyssa Amoroso: Fighting FaceTune & Fear Of Failure

Alyssa Amoroso: Fighting FaceTune & Fear Of Failure

Alyssa AKA Publyssity is not afraid to fail. She's had countless endeavors and most recently has gotten her dream job as the podcast host of Tea With Publyssity at Barstool. She explains how she decided to DM the President of the company... and why it worked. 

May 27, 202101:06:40
Jack & Max Barrett: Friday Beers & Astrology For Men

Jack & Max Barrett: Friday Beers & Astrology For Men

Friday Beers debuts their first ever summer anthem on this epic episode of Berning In Hell!!!

May 20, 202150:25
Caitlin Reilly: Problematic People & Loving To Hate

Caitlin Reilly: Problematic People & Loving To Hate

Caitlin has soared to TikTok fame with her comedy videos making fun of all the people you hate AKA fitness influencers, WASPY moms, the girl who bullied you in high school, the coworker you hate on zoom, and even the precocious child in a British rom com because kids can be assholes too. She cracks me up and we learn a lot more about what makes her "tik" on this episode in hell.

May 13, 202157:14
Hannah Ferrier: Being A Yachtie & Secret Panic Attacks

Hannah Ferrier: Being A Yachtie & Secret Panic Attacks

Bravo's Chief Stew of Below Deck Med had a rough last season where she was fired... but a lot in her life has changed. She has a man in her life (who was not her original type) and a new baby! She reflects on decisions she's made in her life and the drama that has ensued. She also gives us amazing traveling advice because we all need a vacation.
May 06, 202141:51
Sarah Nicole Landry: Stretch Marks & Sanity

Sarah Nicole Landry: Stretch Marks & Sanity

The Birds Papaya is in hell to address her divorce, disordered eating, body shaming, 22,000 unanswered emails, and the baby on her boob. She is the stretch mark queen and we love her so much!!!
Apr 29, 202101:04:15
Ria Ciuffo: Hoes In The Office & Getting High

Ria Ciuffo: Hoes In The Office & Getting High

Ria started as an intern at Barstool and is now a full time content creation queen. She smokes, she jokes, and she THRIVES in hell. She opens up about her deepest insecurities, her biggest regrets, and her impressive passion for fast food.

Apr 22, 202101:10:19
Remi Bader: Not Loving Your Body & Blowing Up

Remi Bader: Not Loving Your Body & Blowing Up

Remi has exploded on TikTok while showing what shopping and clothing hauls are REALLY like. She explains how she went from jobless to having 1 million followers in 6 months. She opens up about eating disorders, anxiety, and her crush on Jonah Hill. 

Apr 15, 202101:18:10
Christina Galston: Being Messy & Freakin Jewrican
Apr 08, 202152:44
Kara Loewentheil: How To Unf*ck Your Brain & Change Neural Patterns
Mar 31, 202154:20
Blake Horstmann: The Villain Edit & Being A Bachelor

Blake Horstmann: The Villain Edit & Being A Bachelor

We love bringing Bachelor contestants to hell. Blakely explains the anxiety that came with being on the show and how he handled being portrayed as the ultimate f*ckboy on TV. When America hated him more than ever, he shared a text message to expose the edit. He lived to tell the tale and discusses how the whole experience has changed his perspective on dating.
Mar 25, 202147:14