Off the Cuff with Carson Kressley

Two OG Queer Eyes walk into a bar... Jai and Carson chat casting and working on Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, shenanigans on Fire Island, gay rodeos, and acting chops. Executive Producers: Carson Kressley, Trish Angelo Director of Photography: Zumi Hidalgo

Introducing EZRA FRECH: "I Was Put on This Earth to Change the Way We See Disability" from On Purpose with Jay Shetty. Follow the show: On Purpose with Jay Shetty Ezra Frech shares the mindset, discipline, and determination that have shaped his career and led him to win two Paralympic gold medals. From turning heartbreak in Tokyo into motivation to using visualization and meditation to perform under pressure, Ezra reveals how he prepares for the biggest moments of his career. He also opens up about competing on Dancing With the Stars, breaking down misconceptions about disability, and founding Angel City Sports to make adaptive sports more accessible to the next generation. Instagram Teen Accounts: Built-in protections for teens. Learn More. At https://chase.com/sapphirereserve JAY'S DAILY WISDOM DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX Join 900,000+ readers discovering how small daily shifts create big life change with my free newsletter. Subscribe here: https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast What We Discuss: 00:00 Introduction 01:20 "Pressure Doesn't Exist" 02:51 The Day Ezra Was Born 06:24 The 15-Hour Surgery At Age 3 11:15 The Kindergarten Letter 13:29 Learning To Handle The Stares 16:21 Overcoming Stigma And Bullying 23:18 Falling In Love With Sports 27:00 Changing Culture & Looking Ahead to LA 2028 31:09 Mentorship From Pau Gasol 33:56 A Message From Novak Djokovic 36:53 How Do You Define Confidence? 40:43 The Moment That Inspired His Paralympic Dream 44:35 Making Team USA At 14 48:41 How Running Blades Actually Work 52:09 Tokyo Heartbreak & "The Man In The Arena" 58:53 Visualizing Paris Gold Every Morning 01:04:50 Protecting His Good Leg 01:11:33 Winning Double Gold & The 20-Minute Rule 01:17:00 Meditation Under Pressure 01:20:34 A Lifelong Dream to Compete on Dancing With the Stars 01:24:14 Inside the Dancing With the Stars Family 01:27:19 Learning To Dance On A Blade 01:30:12 Pressure Is A Privilege 01:32:10 Making Adaptive Sports Mainstream 01:37:10 Ezra On Final 5 Episode Resources Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/ezrafrech/ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@ezrafrech Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/teamezra05/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to [email protected].

Kathy and Carson discuss all things fashion, decor, Joan Rivers, Olivia Newton John, and celeb hot tea! Executive Producers: Carson Kressley, Trish Angelo Director of Photography: Zumi Hidalgo

Bobby and Carson chat all things design, travel, and their mutual Queer Eye experiences Executive Producers: Carson Kressley, Trish Angelo Director of Photography: Zumi Hidalgo

Carson and Monét chat drag, friendship, pride, and Monét's beautiful teeth Executive Producers: Carson Kressley, Trish Angelo Director of Photography: Zumi Hidalgo

Carson and Belinda chat her legendary music career, travel and living all over the world, and her chartiable endeavors. Executive Producers: Carson Kressley, Trish Angelo Director of Photography: Zumi Hidalgo

Carson chats with Martyn Lawrence Bullard, interior designer to the stars, about all things style, travel, and celebrity clients Executive Producers: Carson Kressley, Trish Angelo Director of Photography: Zumi Hidalgo

Carson talks all things food and life with Food Network star chef Brooke Williamson Executive Producers: Carson Kressley, Trish Angelo Director of Photography: Zumi Hidalgo

Carson and Robert discuss their longstanding close family friendship and life & business advice. Executive Producers: Carson Kressley, Trish Angelo Director of Photography: Zumi Hidalgo

Lisa Rinna talks all things housewives, Traitors, fashion and passion Executive Producers: Carson Kressley, Trish Angelo Director of Photography: Zumi Hidalgo

Carson Kressley chats with friends about life, style, success, and the funny moments along the way. While we all know and love these celebrity guests, we'll focus more on who they are as real people, away from the cameras, and what makes them tick.