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Take a trip down pop music memory lane as Chris welcomes Lauren Mayhew, former member of the girl group PYT, to The Gist! Lauren, a multi-talented singer, actress, and DJ, opens up about touring with Britney Spears, 'NSYNC, and Destiny’s Child, her roles on hit TV shows like Dexter and CSI, and her journey in the entertainment industry. Don’t miss this episode packed with nostalgic stories, insider industry insights, and a look at Lauren’s exciting DJ career and future projects! Perfect for pop music fans.
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We interrupt our pop culture content to drop a quick, special announcement to our listeners and urge them to vote in this very important election. Voting in America is right and a privilege. Let your voice be heard today! We will be back to our regular routine with more pop culture memories and interviews in our next episode. Until then... see you at the polls!
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It’s the spookiest time of the year, and Chris is bringing back one of the most popular episodes of The Gist! In this special redux, we’re counting down the Top 10 Scream Queens of all time. From classic horror icons to modern-day scream queens, Chris revisits the most iconic women who’ve defined the genre. Whether you're a fan of old-school slasher films or today's thrilling psychological horrors, this episode is packed with all the chills, thrills, and legendary performances that have made these ladies unforgettable.
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On this episode of The Gist, Chris Vetrano chats with country artist Brooke Eden about her journey in the industry and her life with her wife, Hilary. Brooke opens up about how they met, the challenges of being openly gay in country music, and her plans to start a family through IVF. She also shares what it was like to hide her sexuality early on and the moment she decided to live openly. Plus, Brooke teases her new "honky tonk pop" sound coming in 2025 and talks about being the new voice of SEC Nation. It's an inspiring conversation you won't want to miss!
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Chris is joined by his friends Emily Vecchio and Arielle Zimmel to recap the thrilling first season of Hulu's Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. From the scandals that rocked TikTok to the Fruity Pebbles secret that divided the group, they cover what can only be described as one of the most exciting new shows in reality TV "herstory." Join them as they set out to answer the question, "can MomTok survive this?" on an all new episode of The Gist.
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Host Chris Vetrano sits down with rising country artist Alexandra Kay to discuss her incredible accomplishments as an independent artist. Alexandra opens up about the personal challenges she faced during her divorce, which inspired the raw honesty of her debut album "All I've Ever Known." She also shares how she's navigated the music industry, turning down major label deals to maintain creative control. You will be inspired by Alexandra's resilience, self-confidence, and her commitment to connecting with fans through vulnerable, emotionally-driven songwriting. Plus, the singer answers fan questions and offers a unique behind-the-scenes look at the life of an independent artist as she prepares for her fall tour with Jelly Roll.
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Chris sits down with Ben Mandelker, one half of the popular podcast "Watch What Crappens," to dive deep into all things Bravo. From the ever-evolving Real Housewives franchise to the addictive shows from the vault that are in desperate need of a reboot. Brace yourself for some hilarious rants as Ben shares his expert insights on the good, the bad, and the downright messy when it comes to Bravo's reality TV empire and find out which reality shows off the network are on his must-watch list.
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Chris welcomes Maggie Rose to the series to chat about her critically acclaimed new album "No One Gets Out Alive," her journey through Nashville's music scene, and her full circle moment with Kelly Clarkson. Plus, she shares some of her pop culture guilty pleasures and together the Real Housewives fans workshop her Housewives tagline.
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Chris is back from his summer vacation and kicking off the last half of the year with his guest, pop music mastermind, Dagny. On the heels of the release of her new mini album "Elle," Dagny shares where her passion for writing pop music came from and who she'd love to collaborate with. Plus, she shares the details of learning Katy Perry heavily sampled her song, what fans can expect from her upcoming mini albums, and just who "Elle" is to her. If you love pop music and nostalgic pop culture throwbacks, this episode is for you!
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After a short summer hiatus, Chris is back with some big news about the future of the podcast. Sharing the brand new ways to stay in touch on social (see links below) and what's in store for the podcast schedule. Then, he breaks down the Justin Timberlake arrest that had everyone singing "What Goes Around Comes Around." Chris shares the details of the arrest and what the internet has to say about his upcoming court date.
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It's another edition of the Pop Culture Round Up, covering the best pop culture moments of the last month. This week, Chris welcomes Jim Verraros back to the podcast to chat about Met Gala red carpet looks, Hacks season three, and the hottest songs of the summer (Billie Eilish, Sabrina Carpenter). Plus, Jim talks about his sexy new single "Pyramid" and shares the exclusive first listen of one of the new remixes with listeners. It's the perfect way to kick off the summer season!
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Chris breaks down Taylor Swift's new album 'The Tortured Poets Department' with his track-by-track takes and thoughts about her full Anthology. From the Post Malone featured opener to the heartbreaking bop that had him think about Swift's former friend Katy Perry. Plus, he shares his opinions on where this album ranks among the Taylor Swift collection. It's a moment dedicated to the moment, Taylor Swift, this week on The Gist.
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Chris is talking all about The Traitors this week! The internet broke when rumors that the season three cast had been revealed at NBC Universal's Upfront presentation early this week. Were Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie returning to reality TV on the popular game show? Was Howie Mandel really ready to put his fear of germs aside for $250k? The answer... was no. The rumors turned out to be just that, but it did get Chris thinking about who he'd like to see make their way to the castle in the upcoming season. From Real Housewives to reality TV icons, he names 'em all in this special episode.
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Chris is breaking down the birthday bombshell that kicked off the the Real Housewives of New Jersey's 14th season this week. The first 80 seconds of the season teases big things in store for the months ahead and the tides are turning for some of the friends in the group, but what does this mean for the show's future? Then, after recapping the highs and lows of the first glimpse of RHONJ, Chris shares his thoughts on the Vanderpump Rules reunion trailer, retracts some previously bad choices he shared on the podcast, and talks Selling The OC. It's a reality TV rundown this week, and you don't want to miss it!
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This week Chris welcomes Danny Roberts, star of MTV's iconic Real World: New Orleans series. In this revealing interview, Danny spills secrets on what it was like joining the show back in 2000 and becoming an overnight gay icon. Growing up a closeted country boy, Danny never imagined he'd end up becoming a celebrity, walking red carpets, and signing an exclusive development deal with The CW network. From small town to overnight fame to walking away from it all, Danny's story has more twists and turns than a Pride parade. He dishes on what happened behind the scenes of the cast's reunion on Real World Homecoming and shares which reality show would get him to make a return to TV.
Though he doesn't do a lot of public appearances, he's embraced his role as a trailblazing voice for the LGBTQ community and sits down with Chris to share his very unique and courageous story with The Gist.
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Friend of the pod Emily Vecchio joins Chris for this month's pop culture round up, which includes a discussion about the Spice Girls reunion, a review of Taylor Swift's surprise double album drop (hello, The Tortured Poets Department era!), and the loaded baked potato that ended Tori Spelling's wedding. It's a wild week on The Gist as the duo break down the insane stories that had our jaws on the floor this last month. And if you thought things couldn't get any wilder, think again! The Bravo besties goes head-to-head in a fierce showdown: Team Teresa vs. Team Melissa. Who will emerge victorious in this epic battle of the Housewives titans? Don't miss out as we attempt to bridge the gap in the legendary Jersey feud, just in time for the highly anticipated new season of Real Housewives of New Jersey!
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Chris is handing out a performance review to Bravo TV this week, as he shares ten things the network needs to consider changing to improve the quality of the content and diversify viewership. From which Housewives need to go to what types of programming Bravo execs should consider when building their upcoming lineup. Chris has some hot, but potentially unpopular, takes that he shares in this Top 10 style episode that delivers "receipts, proof, timelines, screenshots." Once you hear how Chris wants to "make it nice!," head over to his socials and share your opinions on how Bravo could spice things up.
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It's a VanderpumPalooza this week on The Gist, as Chris breaks down all three of the Lisa Vanderpump produced series that are airing simultaneously and ranks one of them supreme. Chris shares his thoughts on the current season of Vanderpump Rules and the dynamics of how the show has changed in a post-Scandoval era. Then, he breaks down The Valley, which delivers familiar faces in a new format that Bravo has branded the next chapter of VPR. But is Jax the number one guy in this group? And finally, Chris is weighing in on the new Hulu series Vanderpump Villa, which blends what we got from early VPR with Bravo's Below Deck. But is it worth watching? Tune in to find out.
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Get ready to indulge in the juiciest gossip and hottest takes as special guest Joel Kim Booster joins Chris for an electrifying deep dive into the captivating world of reality TV! First, the star of the Apple TV+ series Loot shares his experience and behind the scenes tea straight from the judges panel on this season's RuPaul's Drag Race. Then the two Bravo aficionados go deep on the Real Housewives franchise - debating drama amongst the cast of Real Housewives of Potomac and specifically whether Candiace, Wendy, and the "green eyed bandits" should remain on the show. Then they turn to discussing Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, questioning whether Kyle will continue filming or leave LA all together. Plus, they chat about Joel's first self-written film Fire Island, working alongside Mya Rudolph on the Loot series, and he shares his casting picks for The Traitors season three. This is a can't miss episode for all fans of fun, film and reality TV!
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Get ready to dive into the juiciest pop culture scoop as Cassadee Pope joins Chris for this month's Pop Culture Round Up! Kicking things off, they dish about all the unforgettable moments from this year's Oscars – including that Ryan Gosling performance that's still buzzing in all our heads! Then, Chris and Cassadee are spilling the tea on everything Bravo, from the latest on and off screen drama on their favorite shows to the ever-evolving state of the Real Housewives franchise.
And that's not all – Cassadee shares the inspiration behind her brand-new single "Eye Contact" and drops some exciting news about her upcoming album release.
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