New York: From Utah influencer-drama to podcast host: a deep dive into Chase McWhorter’s rise, the controversies, and his show “OnlyDads.”
Introduce Chase McWhorter: his name, that viewers of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives may recognise him, mention his role (ex-husband of a cast member, tied to the controversy) and that he now co-hosts a podcast. Set the scene that this article will explore his background, what the show revealed, what his podcast is about, and why readers should care.
Background & identity
- Who is Chase McWhorter? Mention he was married to cast-member Miranda McWhorter.
- His social-media presence (Instagram @dchasemac) showing location Utah/Salt Lake City.
- His association with the “MomTok” / Utah influencer community and the show’s cast.
Connection to The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives
- Explain the show: It follows Utah-based “MomTok” influencers in the Mormon community navigating relationships, faith, scandal.
- Chase’s role: His marriage to Miranda, their shared history, their involvement (or alleged involvement) in the infamous “soft-swinging” scandal among influencer couples.
- Where things stand now: the divorce in 2024, the shifting dynamics in season 2 of the show.
Controversy & public perception
- Lay out the “soft-swinging” scandal: what it means, how it impacted the MomTok community, and where Chase fits in (or is perceived to fit in).
- How the show addresses or uses that scandal for drama; how the Mormon community and public view this.
- Any notable comments or interviews from Chase about his side of the story.
The podcast: OnlyDads
- Introduce: OnlyDads is a podcast co-hosted by Chase (and others) focused on single fathers, life, sports, pop culture.
- Key themes: Dad life post-divorce, manhood, sports & culture, unfiltered conversation.
- Why this matters: This is Chase’s current platform — marking his shift from reality/influencer drama into podcasting, possibly seeking to re-brand himself.
- Potential link between his reality-TV/influencer past and his podcast positioning (single dad, dealing with public scrutiny, etc).
Why this topic matters / relevance
- For fans of the show: better understanding of a secondary figure who’s tangential but recognizable.
- For podcast audience: insight into host background and authenticity.
- For cultural interest: The intersection of influencer culture, reality TV, Mormon community norms, and how personal brands evolve.
Takeaways / what to watch next
- What Chase’s next steps might be: further podcast growth? More TV appearances?
- How the show is evolving (season 2 & beyond) and how that may impact his storyline.
- For the audience: what to listen for if you check OnlyDads (tone, topics, host dynamic) and how that connects to the show’s fanbase.
A reminder of how tightly‐knit influencer communities are affected by private social behaviour becoming public, and the role podcasts play in giving voice to previously private participants.
