Melissa Rivers' Group Text Podcast

Melissa Rivers welcomes David Yontef from Behind the Velvet Rope for a crossover episode breaking down everything surrounding Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's headline-making wedding. From the celebrity guest list and missing A-listers to standout wedding guest fashion, the internet's biggest theories, celebrity sightings, and the details everyone is trying to piece together, Melissa and...

Following the recent news that Chris Evert's ovarian cancer has returned, this conversation is an especially meaningful reminder of the resilience and friendship that have defined her life both on and off the court. This week, Melissa Rivers sits down with Rebecca Gitlitz, director of Netflix's Chris & Martina: The Final Set, to discuss the extraordinary bond between two tennis legends. Rebecca sh...

For years, Jamie Lynn Sigler was starring as Meadow Soprano on one of the most iconic television shows of all time while privately fighting a battle almost no one knew about. This week, Jamie Lynn joins Melissa Rivers to talk about her new memoir, And So It Is, opening up about the MS diagnosis she kept secret for years, turning pain into purpose, and learning to follow where the love is. Melissa...

David Yontef from Behind the Velvet Rope joins Melissa for a crossover episode filled with pop culture headlines and hot takes. From Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding speculation to Andy Cohen’s new boyfriend, RHOBH casting rumors, Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s legal battle, and the Beckham family drama, we're covering the stories dominating group chats everywhere. This is another Hurrdat...

Join me for a Broadway breakdown of all the looks on display at the 79th annual Tony Awards this past Sunday in New York City. Who brought the drama? Who brought the elegance? And who brought none of the above!? Check out my picks for Best, Worst and, “Oh Dear!”  This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Fi...

Comedian and podcast host Jared Freid joins me in-person to explain how he became the 41-year-old go-to guy for dating and relationship advice. In his hilarious new book, “Walking Red Flag,” (out June 9th) Jared leans in on dating in the age of social media, surviving being single with a Jewish mother, what makes him laugh, his current relationship status, and his own red flags. This is another Hu...

Andy Richter wowed audiences when he made it to the semi-finals on “Dancing with the Stars.” Conan O’Brien’s former sidekick joins me to talk about how doing DWTS not only introduced him to a new generation of fans but gave him the kickstart his health needed, how he came up with the idea for his hit podcast, “Three Questions,” his instant chemistry with Conan, and what it’s like being a dad, once...

In a special crossover episode with the “Sarah Fraser Show,” Sarah and I tick through all of our current pop-culture obsessions, spilling tea about Harry Styles, Zoe Kravitz and Channing Tatum; Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s wedding-date-rumors; Kylie Jenner’s housekeeping problems; the Duggars and their latest scandals; and finally Sarah’s TLC fascination du jour “Welcome to Plathville.” 00:00 M...

Clayton Echard (“The Bachelor,” the “Love Trapped” podcast) returns to give me an update on new developments in his legal battle against Laura Owens. Clayton passionately describes where the legal fight stands now, what he feels true justice looks like, and what he’s doing to prepare for Laura Owens’ possible trial. This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and d...

It’s insane how many hats Phaedra Parks wears in her day-to-day life: She’s lawyer, a mother, a mortician, a reiki master healer just to name a few, as well as being one of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” (new episodes air Sundays at 8pm ET/PT on Bravo and streaming the next day on Peacock). Phaedra tells me all about the new cast members on Season 17, what some of her first impressions of them w...

On this week’s episode of a very special Group Text, I dive headfirst into the spectacle, drama, and downright chaos of the Met Gala red carpet. From showstoppers to looks that left everyone scrambling for explanations, I’m naming names on who understood the assignment and who completely missed the mark. It’s the kind of unfiltered takes you’d only share in a real group chat. If you thought you sa...

On the third and final season of “The Comeback” (now streaming; new episodes air Sundays on HBO), Dan Bucatinsky plays publicist-turned-manager-turned-producing partner Billy Stanton to Lisa Kudrow’s Valerie Cherish. Dan also serves as the series’ executive producer alongside Kudrow, and he joins me to talk about what made him want to return to Valerie’s cringeworthy orbit; his origin story meetin...

Jennie Garth played the popular and resilient character Kelly Taylor for 10 seasons on “Beverly Hills 90210” and spoke the line, “I choose me,” when faced with an angst-ridden on-screen love triangle between herself, Jason Priestly and Luke Perry. Those iconic words reverberated with Jennie for decades and provided the title for her new memoir, I Choose Me (now available). Jennie talks to me about...

In his new documentary, “Lorne” (in theaters April 17th), director Morgan Neville dives deep into the career of Lorne Michaels who in 1975 created “Saturday Night Live,” and serves as the show’s executive producer to this day. The only problem was, a documentary about him was the last thing Lorne Michaels wanted. Morgan talks to me about what it took to get to heart of Lorne Michael’s career and p...

Melissa is joined by David Yontef from Behind the Velvet Rope for a jam-packed crossover episode breaking down the latest reality TV chaos. From the shocking fallout surrounding The Bachelorette and the Taylor Frankie Paul controversy to the behind-the-scenes drama shaking up Summer House, nothing is off-limits. They dive into how networks like ABC and Bravo handle scandals, why sponsors are pulli...

In this jaw dropping episode, Clayton Echard opens up about the shocking events that unfolded after The Bachelor, including his involvement with Laura Owens, false pregnancy claims, and the serious legal ramifications that followed. He shares how everything spiraled, the emotional toll it took, and how, despite the chaos, what he jokingly calls “something good that came out of two blowjobs” helped...

In his latest role on “Doc,” (Tuesdays at 9/8c on Fox, streaming the next day on Hulu) Scott Wolf plays Dr. Richard Miller, an accidental villain determined to cover up a lethal medical mistake and pin it on his colleague who has partially lost her memory in a near-fatal car crash. Scott talks to me about playing a bad guy despite his “nice guy vibe,” reminisces about the more-than-30-years since...

The Oscars may be Hollywood’s biggest night, but let’s be honest—the real competition happens on the red carpet. Celebrity stylist Avo Yermagyan joins me to break down the best dressed, the disappointments and the looks that left everyone asking, “why?” From breathtaking couture to fashion choices that should have never left the fitting room, we give our unfiltered takes on the standout style mome...

When Erich Bergen, who played Blake Moran for six seasons on “Madam Secretary” was asked to audition for the role of John F. Kennedy Jr. in “Love Story” (new episodes air Thursdays at 9pm ET/PT on FX, streaming the next day on Hulu) he decided to pass. Luckily he was cast as Anthony Radziwill, best friend and cousin to JFK Jr. Erich talks with me about the challenges of playing a real-life charact...

The brassy, sassy and hilarious Heather McMahan returns to bring me up to date on her life and career. Heather is out on the road with her Bamboozled Tour (get your tickets at HeatherOnTour.com) and talks with me about how she mines her family for the funniest material, her experiences hosting the Red Carpet, her beauty regimen (note those amazing hair extensions), and learning golf later in life....

When Monét X Change was murdered on The Traitors (new episodes stream Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT on Peacock), my strategy-game obsession lost more than just a savvy player. It lost someone who was hilarious, fashion-forward, and fabulous to boot. Monét sits down with me in person to talk about how he was cast on The Traitors, why vibes—not just “evidence”—matter when deciding who’s a Trait...

Annie Potts has starred in some iconic movies and TV shows - “Ghostbusters,” “Toy Story,” “Designing Women,” and “Young Sheldon” just to name a few. Annie talks with me about her latest role as Aunt Sarah the “lobsterwoman” on “Best Medicine” (new episodes air Tuesdays at 8pm ET on FOX and stream the next day on HULU); how she balanced motherhood amidst 22-episodes-a-season on “Designing Women”; h...

After being asked personally by Charli XCX to play record executive Tammy in “The Moment,” she couldn’t say no. Rosanna joins me to talk about her sharp and satirical new film; being a part of the Arquette acting dynasty; appearing in such iconic movies as “Desperately Seeking Susan,” “Pulp Fiction,” and “After Hours,” and how she came back from a rough few years, weathering personal and professio...

Daisy Kelliher comes from a long line of seafaring yachties, so it was a no-brainer for her to assume the role of Chief Stew when she was asked to be on “Below Deck Sailing Yacht” for four fun-and-drama-filled seasons. Daisy is now hitting the Caribbean with Captain Jason on season five of “Below Deck Down Under” (new episodes air Mondays 8pm ET/PT on Bravo, streaming the next day on Peacock). Dai...

When Jenn Lyon was offered the role of cheer coach Courteney on NBC’s mockumentary series, “Stumble,” (new episodes Fridays at 8:30/7:30c & streaming the next day on Peacock) it was almost too good to be true. Jenn was obsessed with the Netflix “Cheer” documentary upon which “Stumble” is based, and she had been a JV cheerleader herself back in the day. Jenn is hilarious and talks to me about her r...