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Leva Bonaparte, star of Bravo’s Southern Charm and Southern Hospitality, dives into the drama, dynamics, and business of Charleston’s hottest restaurants and nightlife. She opens up about balancing reality TV with her thriving hospitality empire, the evolution of friendships on-screen, and the importance of authenticity in both business and entertainment. Plus, Leva shares her vision for creating inclusive spaces, championing diver...

Chris sits down with the incredibly talented Lindsay Ell—singer, songwriter, and host of Canada’s Got Talent—for an insightful and inspiring conversation! The longtime friends dive into Lindsay’s journey from country star to pop artist, her experience performing with Shania Twain, and how social media has transformed the music industry. Lindsay opens up about self-discovery, the power of vulnerability in her songwriting, and her as...

Bachelor Nation and The Traitors fans, this one’s for you! This week on The Gist, Chris is joined by none other than Wells Adams, the fan-favorite Bachelor in Paradise bartender and reality TV icon. The pair take a fun trip down memory lane, reminiscing about their earlier days coming up together in Nashville, before diving into Wells’ insider stories from the current season of The Traitors—behind-the-scenes secrets, juicy tidbits ...

Chris Vetrano dives deep into the first three episodes of the highly-anticipated third season of The Traitors! Get ready for an exciting breakdown of the intense gameplay, shocking twists, and drama-packed moments that define this hit reality competition. Chris reacts to this season's cast of reality TV stars, analyzing their strategies, alliances, and the jaw-dropping moments that are already shaking up the game. From the initial ...

In this special year-end episode of The Gist, Chris Vetrano counts down the Top 10 Pop Culture Moments of 2024. From the viral sensations that broke the internet to shocking scandals—this list has them all. So pop the bubbly and let’s dive into the moments that defined entertainment and made headlines in 2024!

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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 ...

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 t...

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...

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 T...

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 Alex...

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...

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...

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...

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 ab...