Best Film Gist Podcasts (2024)

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Chris + Dagny 45:23

11d ago45:23

45:23

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 sam…

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Back "Justin" Time 14:19

29d ago14:19

14:19

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 …

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Pop Culture Pyramid (w/ Jim Verraros) 1:00:57

2M ago1:00:57

1:00:57

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"…

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Thoughts from The Tortured Poets Department 17:10

2M ago17:10

17:10

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 collect…

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The Traitors Season 3 Casting 22:41

2M ago22:41

22:41

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 answ…

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RHONJ Returns with a Birthday Bombshell 33:52

3M ago33:52

33:52

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…

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Chris + Danny Roberts (Real World: New Orleans) 51:08

3M ago51:08

51:08

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 signin…

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Pop Culture Round Up: Team Teresa vs. Team Melissa (w/ Emily Vecchio) 1:06:01

3M ago1:06:01

1:06:01

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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“Make It Nice(r)!”: 10 Things Bravo Should Change 41:02

3M ago41:02

41:02

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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VanderpumPalooza (VPR vs. The Valley vs. Vanderpump Villa) 29:27

4M ago29:27

29:27

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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Chris + Joel Kim Booster (Loot) 1:02:32

4M ago1:02:32

1:02:32

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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Cassadee Pope on the State of Real Housewives, the Oscars & More 36:34

4M ago36:34

36:34

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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Chris + Trishelle Cannatella (The Traitors) 31:53

4M ago31:53

31:53

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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Couple to Throuple (w/ Jonathan Intriago) 33:49

4M ago33:49

33:49

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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Chris + Meghan Linsey (The Voice) 44:45

5M ago44:45

44:45

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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Pop Culture Round Up: Music Moments + Bravo Blunders 36:26

5M ago36:26

36:26

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 + David Archuleta 32:35

5M ago32:35

32:35

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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The Traitors (w/ Gibson Johns) 54:09

6M ago54:09

54:09

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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Pop Culture Round Up: Jacob Elordi's Bathwater Edition 47:22

6M ago47:22

47:22

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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RHOSLC Reunion Recap 33:01

6M ago33:01

33:01

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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24 Pop Culture Predictions for 2024 22:40

6M ago22:40

22:40

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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Top 10 Pop Culture Moments of 2023 40:22

7M ago40:22

40:22

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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(Moni)Can You Believe that RHOSLC Finale?! 38:11

7M ago38:11

38:11

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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Everything Matters - With Special Guest Chris Kenneally - Part 2 50:49

7M ago50:49

50:49

Part 2 - Everything Matters: every opportunity, every chance to learn, every relationship. Special Guest Chris Kenneally joins the conversation with Jim and Nathan as they reminisce about Chris's exciting filmmaker journey and how everything has mattered each and every step of the way. Jim and Chris who are both good friends with Keanu Reeves talk …

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10 Best Pop Songs (Christmas Edition) 17:54

7M ago17:54

17:54

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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Everything Matters - With Special Guest Chris Kenneally - Part 1 55:34

7M ago55:34

55:34

Part 1 - Everything Matters: every opportunity, every chance to learn, every relationship. Special Guest Chris Kenneally joins the conversation with Jim and Nathan as they reminisce about Chris's exciting filmmaker journey and how everything has mattered each and every step of the way. Jim and Chris who are both good friends with Keanu Reeves talk …

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Remove the Labels - With Special Guest Chad Robichaux 37:02

8M ago37:02

37:02

Get inspired by a conversation with Chad Robichaux. Chad is a former Force Recon Marine and Department of Defense (DoD) contractor with eight deployments to Afghanistan as part of a Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) Task Force. After overcoming his personal battles with PTSD and nearly becoming a veteran suicide statistic, Chad founded the Mi…

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Pop Culture Round Up: "Name 'Em" 27:45

8M ago27:45

27:45

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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Thanksgiving with "Will & Grace" 22:56

8M ago22:56

22:56

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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Reviewing Britney Spears "The Woman In Me" 51:01

8M ago51:01

51:01

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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Top 10 Scream Queens 32:13

9M ago32:13

32:13

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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Pop Culture Round Up: RHOBH Premiere, Taylor Swift & Fall Heartbreak 49:00

9M ago49:00

49:00

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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Britney Spears Deep Dive (w/ Jordan Miller) 1:07:59

9M ago1:07:59

1:07:59

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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Chris + Danny Pellegrino 59:41

10M ago59:41

59:41

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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15 Pop Songs That Defined the 90’s 43:30

10M ago43:30

43:30

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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Farewell Dear Listeners 5:25

10M ago5:25

5:25

For a Living is taking an indefinite hiatus. I might post episodes sporadically. I might even roll out Season 11 in 2024. I'm grappling with all this as I type these very words. We'll see. For now, I just want to thank all of you who have been listening and supporting this project. This podcast and your support has made my world a better place. Che…

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Chris + Jim Verraros (American Idol) 1:00:42

10M ago1:00:42

1:00:42

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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Unexpected Blessings - With Special Guest Ava Michelle (Tall Girl, Dance Moms) 47:02

10M ago47:02

47:02

Join the discussion with Jim and Nathan and their special guest Ava Michelle (Tall Girl, Dance Moms) as they chat about unexpected blessings that bring joy, happiness and opportunities to your life. Hear about Jim and Ava's very special friendship and get some special inside information about their time together on the Tall Girl set. Ava discusses …

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Pop Culture Round Up: DUIs, Divorces & Drew 38:12

10M ago38:12

38:12

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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No Limits - Overcome Labels Placed Upon You with Special Guest Mo Abhat (American Typecast) 49:26

10M ago49:26

49:26

Join Jim and Nathan in a conversation with Mo Abhat (American Typecast) as they discuss Mo's acting and filmmaking journey and how they measures success. Instead of focusing on the product, place value in the effort and process: what you are doing to sharpen your toolset. Value all your opportunities and rise above the labels other people place upo…

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The Compassionate Inquiries of Stefania Arzamendia 1:27:37

10M ago1:27:37

1:27:37

Stefania Arzamendia is an integrative humanistic psychotherapist and holistic health coach. She grounds her work in Transactional Analysis, Gestalt therapy, and Compassionate Inquiry. She also prepares clients for ayahuasca experiences and guides them through the integration of psychedelic journeys. She also happens to be my therapist. Stefi encour…

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Chris + Amrit Kapai (Family Karma) 39:31

11M ago39:31

39:31

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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Keeping the Faith - It's Your Dream: Love Your Filmmaking Journey 35:17

11M ago35:17

35:17

Keeping the faith as a dreamer as you begin your journey and grow through the challenges and difficulties you may encounter. Your dreams are worth it - you are worth it. When you tell people you want to be a filmmaker or an actor or a writer or a director, whatever, they may project their fears and hesitations onto you. What may very well seem impo…

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RHOSLC Snowflakes Bringing the Heat 41:12

11M ago41:12

41:12

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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Responsibly Provocative. That's The Gist of Mike Pesca! 1:20:11

11M ago1:20:11

1:20:11

Mike Pesca is an award winning journalist, NPR legend, book author, substacker, and host of The Gist. Listen to The Gist every weekday. Follow Mike on Substack. Read his rollicking book on sports what ifs. Mike and I discussed many things, including: His his interviews with Virginia Sole Smith, Rainn Wilson, and Leon Neyfakh. His appreciation for T…

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Ode to Labor Day (Mini Bonus Episode) 18:50

11M ago18:50

18:50

Friends of the Pod weigh in for a short, kinda beautiful meditation on Labor Day. Celebrate with us! This episode is brought to you by our friends at Cookies and Carnitas who urge you to check out Mango Pickle. Dig our explorations of working lives? Please show your support at Patreon. Listen to the songs I composed and recorded about my conversati…

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Dinah Jane (Fifth Harmony) 45:48

11M ago45:48

45:48

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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Films on Time and On Budget with Steve Berman 1:27:24

11M ago1:27:24

1:27:24

Steve Berman is the Executive Vice President of Film Finances Inc. He guarantees that films are made on time and on budget. Steve endorses the HBO mini-series Band of Brothers, both because it may well be the finest piece of work ever made for television and because it is a profound meditation on leadership. Do you enjoy these explorations of worki…

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Chris + Kimberley Locke (American Idol) 53:54

11M ago53:54

53:54

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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Kelly Clarkson Deep Dive (w/ Miss Indepodcast's Jeremy + Pam) 1:33:31

12M ago1:33:31

1:33:31

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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