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The Gist

Chris Vetrano

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The Gist is an unfiltered pop culture podcast series that breaks down all things pop culture, entertainment, and more. Hosted by writer and pop culture connoisseur Chris Vetrano, The Gist features takes on the hottest headlines in entertainment, interviews with special guests, and deep dives into nostalgic pop culture moments. From rehashing the latest Real Housewives feuds to who wore it best on the red carpet, The Gist podcast is your one stop shop for pop culture news. New episodes are av ...
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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…
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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 potenti…
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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, …
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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 …
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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 everythi…
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Get ready to dive into reality TV gold with Chris this week as he sits down with none other than the legendary Trishelle Cannatella to spill all the tea about her unforgettable season on The Traitors! From the jaw-dropping drama to the nail-biting finale, Trishelle spills it all – the moments that had you glued to your screen and the ones that slip…
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Get ready to triple the fun on this episode of The Gist as Chris spills all the juicy deets about Peacock's hottest new dating show, Couple to Throuple! Jonathan Intragio, one of the most buzzed-about singles from the series, joins Chris to dish out the inside scoop. From his wild island adventures to getting cozy with Ashmal and Rehman, Jonathan r…
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Join Chris this week as he chats with singer-songwriter Meghan Linsey, known for her appearances on popular reality TV shows like CMT's 'Can You Duet' and NBC's 'The Voice.' Meghan shares her journey from winning 'Can You Duet' to her impressive run on 'The Voice,' discussing the changing landscape of the music industry for talent. Tune in to hear …
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On this episode, we’re joined by Jennifer Warren Medwin to discuss the very prominent topic of marital mediation. Jennifer Warren Medwin, MS is a CDC Certified Divorce Coach, Supreme Court of Florida Family Mediator, a Certified Marital Mediator, and a Co-Parenting Instructor. Her private practice in Pinecrest, Miami is called Seeking Empowerment: …
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It's time for another edition of the Pop Culture Round Up! In this month's recap, Chris covers the biggest moments in music -- from the stage at the Grammy's to the field of the Halftime show. Surprise drops from Taylor Swift and Beyonce, plus the Super Bowl note that had people confused online. Then, we dive deep into the latest drama around Bravo…
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Chris welcomes the multiplatinum selling singer David Archuleta to the podcast this week. David shares his what it was like being named first runner-up on Season 7 of American Idol, where he won the hearts of millions. His debut single "Crush" debuted at number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and he shares how the song has impacted him over the years. A…
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Chris welcomes 'Gabbing with Gib' host Gibson Johns to talk about their latest obsession, The Traitors. The pop culture lovers dissect the moments of this captivating season of the reality game show that has left us begging for more. They share their thoughts on the all-star cast, the deceitful moves the Traitors have made thus far, and predict the…
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Chris is joined by his husband Joe Feys and Real Housewives enthusiast Emily Vecchio to dive into the biggest pop culture moments of January. This dynamic trio dissect the jaw-dropping scenes from the latest buzzworthy movie, Saltburn, and react to Britney Spears' unexpected apology. Tune in to catch their thoughts on the latest tracks from Justin …
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Get ready for some serious tea! Join host Chris Vetrano this week as he dives deep into the explosive Real Housewives of Salt Lake City reunion. From receipts to screenshots, he's breaking it all down RHOSLC style! Plus, he reacts to the news that Monica won't be returning for a second season and where he thinks the show should go from here. Listen…
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On this week's show, Chris shares 24 predictions that will happen in pop culture this year. From whether Taylor Swift will continue to rule to the scandals that will shake us to the core. Who's reuniting, who's calling it quits, and who will make the headlines? Chris shares all his thoughts in this quick fire episode aimed to manifest and poke fun …
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It's time to countdown the biggest moments in pop culture from 2023! Before we wish the last year well and put it in our rearview, Chris walks through the ten moments that will live on long after. From the entertainment juggernauts that saved the economy (Britney, Taylor, and Barbie, oh my!) to the jaw-dropping moments that we still hear chatter of…
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Verified TikTok stars Heartlyn Rae (featuring Alexis and Julia) have been friends since the 1st grade. These two have taken the social media world by storm with more than 7 million fans collectively across platforms and millions of impressions on their posts. These Artist/Creators have performed at some of the nations biggest events like the Super …
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The instantly iconic finale of Real Housewives of Salt Lake City (RHOSLC) delivered one of the most dramatic (yep, I said it) storylines in Housewives history. An already incredible season just put itself on the map as one of the greatest moments of reality TV with the epic conclusion that no one (and maybe everyone at the same time) saw coming. Ho…
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Chris is delivering the gift of pop music this holiday season on 'The Gist'! He counts down the Top 10 Christmas Pop songs that are keeping the holidays festive year after year. From the classics that you know and love to the instantly iconic new songs, this list has everything to make this Christmas merry and bright. Find Chris' top songs and many…
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It's time for another installment of the monthly Pop Culture Round Up! In this edition, Chris covers Mark Cuban's departure from Shark Tank, Dave Portnoy's response to Vanderpump Rules' Rachel Leviss dating rumors, and the casting drama for the upcoming Scream sequel. Plus, Chris shares his surprising annual Spotify Wrapped results and recaps The R…
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Chris celebrates one of his favorites days of the year by counting down his favorite Thanksgiving themed episodes of "Will & Grace." There are few TV shows that have delivered such iconic holiday episodes that both touch your heart and make you laugh uncontrollably. Will, Grace, Jack and Karen are iconic pop culture characters that will forever rep…
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In this episode of The Gist, we dive into the highly anticipated memoir by the pop icon herself, Britney Spears. Chris dives deep into "The Woman in Me" from the bombshell revelations to the personal struggles that happened beyond the headlines. The highs and lows of her life, career, and the journey to reclaim her autonomy are discussed. As a pass…
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Tracy has been investigating fraud for more than 25 years, but she didn’t always want to be a forensic accountant. With a dream of one day being a prison warden, Tracy went to Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI to get a criminology degree. A class on financial crime investigations reminded her how much she loved Encyclopedia Brown books as a kid…
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Don't put your tricks and treats away quite yet because it's still Halloween on The Gist! Host, Chris Vetrano is counting down his picks for the Top 10 Scream Queens of all time -- did your favorites make the cut. Grab your popcorn, turn off the lights, and prepare to meet the scream queens and final girls who haunt your nightmares in their most ha…
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It's time for another edition of The Gist's Pop Culture Round Up, where we dive into the hottest trending topics that have been taking the internet by storm over the past month. In this episode, host Chris Vetrano delves into the latest celebrity breakups that have added to the growing list of splits in 2023. We'll also explore the latest buzz surr…
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Dive deep into the world of the pop icon, Britney Spears, as Chris Vetrano welcomes BreatheHeavy's Jordan Miller to The Gist podcast. Get ready to reminisce and celebrate Britney's incredible journey, just in time for the release of her highly-anticipated memoir, "The Woman in Me." In this special episode, Chris and Jordan explore Britney's iconic …
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Join Chris Vetrano this week as he welcomes the dynamic Danny Pellegrino to The Gist! Get ready for a whirlwind of pop culture excitement as the host of Everything Iconic and New York Times best-selling author spills the tea on his sensational holiday book, "The Jolliest Bunch: Unhinged Holiday Stories." Chris and Danny also dive deep into the worl…
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In this episode, Chris Vetrano takes you on a musical journey back to the vibrant and unforgettable era of the 1990s. Get ready to groove and reminisce as Chris counts down the best 15 pop songs that defined the golden age for pop music. Throughout the episode, Chris dives deep into the cultural significance of each track, sharing fascinating tidbi…
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Anabell Ingleton is a high performance coach for women, entrepreneurs and leaders. She helps them take massive action in areas of their lives they felt completely stuck in before. She uses neuroscience backed methods and frameworks to find and permanently remove hidden limiting beliefs that were blocking peoples’ genius, focus, confidence and motiv…
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Chris is thrilled to have the multi-talented Jim Verraros as his special guest this week. As a true OG of pop culture, Jim takes us on the nostalgic journey to the inception of American Idol, where he was a Top 10 contestant on the inaugural season. He shares hidden gems and insider stories from the birth of the entertainment juggernaut and reminis…
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Chris kicks off a new monthly segment called the "Pop Culture Round Up" this week, covering all the hottest topics in entertainment and beyond that are breaking the internet. This first segment covers everything making headlines, and trending topics, this month! From the breakups that we can't stop talking about -- and it's not just about how many …
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Get ready for an exclusive dive into the world of Bravo's hit reality series, Family Karma! In this electrifying episode of The Gist, your host, Chris Vetrano, is joined by none other than the sensational star of the series Amrit Kapai. Together, they spill the tea on Amrit's unforgettable journey on the show, share juicy updates on the cast member…
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In this exciting episode, we're plunging headfirst into the highly anticipated Season 4 premiere of the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City (RHOSLC). Brace yourselves, because while the snow(balls) may be falling in SLC, the drama is scorching hot! Join Chris Vetrano as he dissects every jaw-dropping moment, from the shocking 2-minute cold open set f…
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Jessica Klingbaum and T.H. Irwin are two best friends who got divorced at the exact same time and although they had completely different experiences, they were lucky enough to have each other through it all. They created exEXPERTS online community and the Divorce etc… podcast when they found there to be a lack of resources, support and information …
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Host Chris Vetrano delivers an electrifying conversation with none other than the phenomenal Dinah Jane. Dive into an exclusive interview as Dinah Jane spills the beans on her remarkable journey - from her unforgettable start on The X Factor to her iconic role in one of the most legendary girl groups of all time, Fifth Harmony. In the interview, Ja…
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Get Ready to Fall in Love with Kimberley Locke on The Gist podcast! Join host Chris Vetrano as he dives deep into the world of music and memories with the sensational third runner-up from Season 2's American Idol, Kimberley Locke. Excitement fills the air as they relive her remarkable journey on the iconic show that captured the hearts of millions.…
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This week, The Gist takes you on an exciting journey into the extraordinary world of the one and only pop culture sensation: Kelly Clarkson! From her humble beginnings on American Idol to her triumphant success as a daytime talk show host, we're about to uncover all the secrets behind her incredible career. To make sure we cover all of the amazing …
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Get ready for an exclusive and intimate chat with Neon Trees' sensational frontman, Tyler Glenn, as he joins Chris on The Gist! They dive deep into the band's electrifying new single, "Favorite Daze," and give you an inside scoop on their highly-anticipated fifth album and the upcoming fall tour. Plus the guys revisit their memorable meeting at SXS…
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Chris welcomes actress Madison Shamoun to the podcast this week! Madison is one of the stars, alongside Julia Stiles, in the Prime Video series The Lake. The series, in its second season now, is a hilarious Schitt's Creek style comedy set in a lake town in Canada. Madison shares her experience working with Julia and the rest of the cast of incredib…
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Chris is back, dropping a Monday edition of The Gist, to react and recap the season 14 premiere of Real Housewives of New York (RHONY). But this isn't just any premiere, this is the first of the rebooted cast of ladies that will forever live in the Housewives Hall of Fame. In the episode, Chris reacts to our new bunch of apples. Brynn, Jenna, Ubah,…
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Lisa Johnson is a certified domestic violence advocate and Chris Barry is a certified High-Conflict Divorce Coach. Together they own Been There, Got Out, an organization that helps individuals who are dealing with a toxic or domestically violent relationship. Connect with Lisa & Chris Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Get in Touch with Dennis htt…
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On this episode of The Gist, Chris is joined by comedian Amy Phillips to talk about her incredible impressions of Rachel Zoe, our beloved Real Housewives, and how she became a staple on Andy Cohen's Radio Andy. The Drama, Darling podcast host shares her thoughts on the current seasons of Real Housewives of Orange County (RHOC), Real Housewives of A…
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Chris welcomes his very first Housewife alum, Braunwyn Windam, to the podcast this week! In the episode, Braunwyn spills so much tea about behind the scenes of her time on Real Housewives of Orange County, her relationship with the network now, and shares her take on lots of Bravo related hot topics in a segment called "That's My Opinion!" The pair…
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This week, Chris revisits an episode from The Gist archives when he interviewed one of his all time favorite actresses, Elisa Donovan. Before walking down memory lane of this early release, Chris shares some backstory on how the interviewed happened and why it meant so much to him. Then, you can listen to the entire interview between Chris and Elis…
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Chris welcomes multitalented actor Braeden De La Garza to The Gist this week! Braeden is currently starring in the newest season of Freeform's Cruel Summer. He shares what fans of the series can expect from the current season and teases how his character is shaking things up this season (hint: there's a twist coming!). Additionally, the guys talk a…
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Rob Roseman is a former Las Vegas poker pro, divorced dad to 3 kids, and founder of WTF Divorce – a podcast, website and Instagram that helps people dealing with divorce (and laugh about it along the way). Connect with Rob https://www.wtfdivorce.com/ Connect with Dennis https://linktr.ee/DRVLAW Facebook Twitter LinkedInEmail…
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Chris is recapping the explosive Real Housewives of New Jersey (RHONJ) reunion this week that tore a family to shreds in the final minutes. As the thrilling and dramatic season comes to a close, we see Teresa face off against her brother Joe for their potential final scenes together on the show. Often accused as a Tre-hugger, Chris defends his posi…
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Chris welcomes the hilarious Brian Moylan to the podcast this week! Brian is the New York Times best selling author of 'The Housewives: The Real Story Behind The Real Housewives' and responsible for recapping many of Bravo's biggest series for Vulture and his regular email newsletter. This week, the guys cover everything Housewives from ideal Real …
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Chris is breaking down the biggest moments from Bravo last week, including the premiere of the Real Housewives of Orange County (RHOC), the explosive second part of the Real Housewives of New Jersey (RHONJ) reunion, and the conclusion of Summer House. A dark cloud moves of New Jersey as Melissa Gorga and Teresa Giudice face off after 11 years of ba…
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