Jul 16, 2026 · 1 hr 21 min · 34 segments
On today’s episode, we’re reviewing Carl Radke’s memoir: Cake Eater. Tune in to hear us discuss Carl’s childhood, his journey to being cast on Bravo’s Summer House and the events that led to his…
All right.
So we all know him.
An original cast member of Summer House on Bravo, who is still on the show and is now filming season 11.
If you're not watching Bravo, what are you doing? And if you don't watch Summer House, you still may have caught Carl on the Vanderpump Rules crossover pilot episode where they launched Summer House.
but also if you're watching if you watch Vanderpump Rules why aren't you watching Summer House it's like same vibes but older you know what I mean anyway so obviously if you're a watcher you know that Carl used to be the womanizing party boy with an anger problem and that on the show we've seen his journey to sobriety after the loss of his brother and
so
this book is a deeper dive into why and how Carl came to the decision to be sober And it was published in December 2025.
So not too long ago.
And that's sooner than I thought it
was.
I know.
I don't know when he stopped writing it because he obviously I think he added the little excerpt at the end after this, the soft bar like launch party thing, which was on season nine, I guess.
But yeah, but not published till December 25.
So our story graph, who's it for? Cake Eater might appeal to readers who enjoy unfiltered personal accounts of transformation, offering a hopeful reading experience rooted in vulnerability, resilience, and the quiet triumph of finding inner peace.
I wouldn't say quiet triumph because we're talking about a reality TV star, but yeah i just i don't like the new story graph who's it for okay i don't like these improvements that they're making
i know that sounds too on the nose yeah
like i miss the old unhinged story graph you know what i mean i
do
i do all right here's the summary on the book fair warning the summary is as long as the actual book so oh here i go sober carl isn't fun or is he Carl Radke's path from reality TV's party-loving star to a life centered around recovery has been anything but straightforward.
Famous for his role on Summer House, Carl's journey in the spotlight has forced him to confront personal battles under public scrutiny.
Beyond the cameras, he's faced struggles with addiction, the weight of toxic masculinity, the heartbreaking loss of his brother, and a quest to find real joy in a world that equates fun with alcohol.
In this candid memoir, Carl opens up about a side of his life few have seen.
With unfiltered honesty, he takes listeners through the highs and lows, from career shifts and family dynamics to finding peace in his recovery.
All right.
So we all know him.
An original cast member of Summer House on Bravo, who is still on the show and is now filming season 11.
If you're not watching Bravo, what are you doing? And if you don't watch Summer House, you still may have caught Carl on the Vanderpump Rules crossover pilot episode where they launched Summer House.
but also if you're watching if you watch Vanderpump Rules why aren't you watching Summer House it's like same vibes but older you know what I mean anyway so obviously if you're a watcher you know that Carl used to be the womanizing party boy with an anger problem and that on the show we've seen his journey to sobriety after the loss of his brother and
so
this book is a deeper dive into why and how Carl came to the decision to be sober And it was published in December 2025.
So not too long ago.
And that's sooner than I thought it
was.
I know.
I don't know when he stopped writing it because he obviously I think he added the little excerpt at the end after this, the soft bar like launch party thing, which was on season nine, I guess.
But yeah, but not published till December 25.
So our story graph, who's it for? Cake Eater might appeal to readers who enjoy unfiltered personal accounts of transformation, offering a hopeful reading experience rooted in vulnerability, resilience, and the quiet triumph of finding inner peace.
I wouldn't say quiet triumph because we're talking about a reality TV star, but yeah i just i don't like the new story graph who's it for okay i don't like these improvements that they're making
i know that sounds too on the nose yeah
like i miss the old unhinged story graph you know what i mean i
do
i do all right here's the summary on the book fair warning the summary is as long as the actual book so oh here i go sober carl isn't fun or is he Carl Radke's path from reality TV's party-loving star to a life centered around recovery has been anything but straightforward.
Famous for his role on Summer House, Carl's journey in the spotlight has forced him to confront personal battles under public scrutiny.
Beyond the cameras, he's faced struggles with addiction, the weight of toxic masculinity, the heartbreaking loss of his brother, and a quest to find real joy in a world that equates fun with alcohol.
In this candid memoir, Carl opens up about a side of his life few have seen.
With unfiltered honesty, he takes listeners through the highs and lows, from career shifts and family dynamics to finding peace in his recovery.
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