Former Olympic sailor on living with Truman Syndrome

Those who suffer from a delusion called Truman Syndrome believe they’re constantly being filmed and watched by a TV audience. Kevin Hall has suffered that delusion. He’s a former professional sailor who grew up in Southern California. His story is told in a new book “The Kevin Show.”


Kevin Hall as a teenager. Courtesy Hall family. 


Author Mary Pilon. Credit: Julie Goldstone Koch. 

Credits

Guests:

  • Mary Pilon - author of “The Kevin Show: An Olympic Athlete’s Battle With Mental Illness.” - @marypilon
  • Kevin Hall - former Olympic sailor, has been diagnosed with Truman Show Syndrome.

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Gina Pollack, Sarah Sweeney, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Christian Bordal, Quinn O'Toole, Yael Even Or