Zane & Heath: UNFILTERED
Episode 308: Surprising Zane with his Ex…
November 17, 2025

Overview

This episode of Zane & Heath: Unfiltered centers around Zane's birthday and an unexpected reunion—with his former assistant, Leah. The hosts surprise Zane by bringing Leah back on the show for the first time since she left his employment, leading to a candid, hilarious, and occasionally reflective conversation. The group dives into stories about working with celebrities, wild assistant tales, dating escapades, upcoming life changes, and life lessons gleaned from LA. The tone is lively, teasing, and warm—classic Zane & Heath fare, with genuine moments of both humor and heart.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Zane's Birthday & The Big Surprise

• The Set Up: The gang teases Zane with a mysterious box and a blindfold, building up suspense for his birthday (26:00).
• The Reveal: Leah, Zane's ex-assistant, emerges as the surprise guest. The group immediately jokes about her quitting, with Leah playfully offering up her resume to get her old job back (28:14).
  • Quote:
    "I actually came here to get my job back." – Leah (28:45)
• Clarification: The nature of Leah’s "ex" status—she’s Zane’s ex-assistant, not ex-girlfriend. It’s all in good humor, and they acknowledge they’re still friends (28:25).

Leah's Life After Zane: Wild Assistant Stories & Working for Celebrities

• Job From Hell: Leah describes moving on to assist a "C/D-list" reality star after leaving Zane—and it was a nightmare.
  • Assistant was “degraded daily” and told she never worked for someone so famous (33:25).
  • "I worked for the Kardashians. Baby, like...who are you?" – Leah (33:41)
• Evacuating a Closet: Fires hit LA, and Leah is tasked with evacuating hundreds of designer bags, only to be told the next day to put it all back (36:14).
• No-Win Situations: Leah receives criticism no matter what she does—if she takes initiative, she's told she can't follow directions; if she holds back, she’s “not helping” (40:37).

Notable quote:

“You can never follow directions. I can’t understand why you went to go pick them up.” – Leah's boss (40:54)

• Getting Fired (and Quitting): Eventually, Leah and her boss have a dramatic confrontation, ending with both parties basically firing each other—and then hugging it out (45:42).
  • "If you're gonna keep yelling at me, then I'm just gonna sit here." – Leah (45:14)

Reflections on Fame, Social Media, and Reputation

• Cleaning Digital Footprints: Leah discusses scrubbing her social media and prepping for a “new era” as she’s about to debut on a reality TV show (77:31).
• Getting Recognized: The group talks about the weirdness of internet fame—Leah recounts being recognized at Trader Joe's for a viral Venmo moment, and what it's like having people know you just from the internet (78:30).

Leah’s Adventures in LA: “Ring Model” to Reality TV

• “Modeling” Scam: Leah tells a wild story about nearly being recruited into a high-end escort/prostitution ring under the guise of being a “ring model for athletes.”
  • Quote: “He basically starts describing prostitution to me...High end escort. He’s like, ‘I’m going to show you the life you’re about to live.’” – Leah (73:10)
• Career Moves: Leah gets DMed by a casting director for a new TV show—a dream opportunity she never saw coming (49:08).

Dating, Relationships, and Situationships

• New Guy Talk: Leah shares her recent dating experiences—navigating “situationships,” red flags (like no social media), and setting boundaries (58:41).
  • Quote:
    "I want a situationship, but somebody that does stuff still. I don’t want someone just to come over." – Leah (59:31)
• Advice from the Guys: The group discusses the pros and cons of keeping things casual as Leah’s reality TV life ramps up. Heath and Matt advise enjoying the connection as it is, and “don’t rush anything” (56:00).

Baby on the Way: Heath’s Countdown to Fatherhood

• Heath updates everyone on the impending arrival of his baby. The group teases Italian names and talk about preparing for the unknown (62:00).
• Leah and the hosts discuss baby traditions, meal trains, anxiety (or lack thereof) about birth, and the logistics of hospital stays (64:00).

Domestic Disasters & TMI Tales

• Housekeepers Gone Wild: Leah and the hosts swap stories about boundary-crossing housekeepers—from thirst traps in Zane’s bedroom to Leah’s vibrators being neatly arranged by her cleaner (88:13).
• "I get home, every single one of my vibrators is lined up on my dresser. Lined up." – Leah (89:10)

Celebrity (Non)Secrets

• Leah discusses her time nannying for the Kardashians—what’s appropriate to share, what isn’t, and the risks when social media crosses into celebrity privacy (83:53).
  • Story about Queen Latifah intervening to get her blacklisted from an agency due to Leah’s TikToks about nannying, despite them being mostly harmless (85:09).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

| Timestamp | Speaker | Quote / Moment | |------------|---------|-------------------------------------------------------------| | 26:02 | Leah | "I actually came here to get my job back." | | 33:41 | Leah | "I worked for the Kardashians. Baby, like... who are you?" | | 45:14 | Leah | "If you're gonna keep yelling at me, then I'm just gonna sit here." | | 49:08 | Leah | "I received this DM and it's a casting director, and it's something that's, like, right up my alley." | | 58:41 | Leah | "Would you be down to order takeout and watch a movie again? So I'm like, is that setting it up...?" | | 73:10 | Leah | "He basically starts describing prostitution to me...High end escort." | | 78:30 | Leah | "I was at Trader Joe's the other day and this girl goes, I know you." | | 83:53 | Leah | "You could literally google me and it says 'Leah Bars Kourtney Kardashian nanny...'" | | 89:10 | Leah | "I get home, every single one of my vibrators is lined up on my dresser. Lined up." |

Timestamps for Major Segments

• 26:00 - Leah, Zane’s ex-assistant, revealed as the birthday surprise
• 28:14 - Clarifying Leah’s role as ex-assistant (not ex-girlfriend)
• 33:41 – 38:37 - Leah’s "job from hell" with a reality TV star + closet evacuation story
• 45:14 - Dramatic "firing"/quitting showdown
• 49:08 - Leah talks about being cast on a reality TV show
• 58:41 - Leah’s latest situationship and dating woes
• 62:00 - Baby talk: Heath prepares for fatherhood, Italian names, family traditions
• 73:10 - Leah nearly duped into an escort scam
• 78:30 - Leah on being recognized for viral TikToks and Venmo stories
• 83:53 - Leah discusses her time working for Kourtney Kardashian and Queen Latifah drama
• 88:13 - Housekeeper overshares: the vibrator lineup disaster

Tone & Style

The hosts and Leah are candid, teasing, and self-deprecating. The episode is filled with laughter, LA inside scoops, and the kind of real talk about jobs, friendships, and self-worth that’s both funny and relatable. Leah’s unfiltered storytelling blends perfectly with the Zane & Heath dynamic.

Final Thoughts

This episode is a quintessential "Unfiltered" experience—sexcapades, industry horror stories, emotional growth, and hilarious mishaps all wrapped up in one. Leah’s return gives fans closure and plenty of juicy new material, promising even bigger chaos to come when her reality TV debut drops. It’s an episode for anyone who loves showbiz tea, behind-the-scenes drama, and reminders that even in LA, sometimes you just want clean socks for your birthday.