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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 tha...

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 sh...

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 networ...

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...

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 1...

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 th...

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 Housewi...

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...

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 slipped through the cracks -- and shares whether she...

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 recaps all of the most talked about moments and wh...

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 Meghan's insights on the differences between these...

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 and it's notable host, Andy Cohen. Lawsuits from...

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. And as he prepares for the release of memoir, Davi...

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 fate of the remaining Faithfuls. Be warned that...

With Joe Feys and Emily Vecchio, Chris tackles Saltburn’s wild scenes, Britney Spears’ apology, new tracks from Justin Timberlake & Ariana Grande, and those viral Calvin Klein ads. Your January pop-culture starter pack. Listen! It’s Vetrano: http://listenitsvetrano.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/CMVetrano   Instagram: http://instagram.com/CMVetrano   TikTok: http://tiktok.com/CMVetrano   YouT...

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! It’s Vetrano: http://listenitsvetrano.com Twitte...

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 at the potential for the year ahead. Listen to the...

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 through the halls of 2024. Chris covers the bigge...

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.  Host, Chris Vetrano, breaks down the chaos and dece...

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 more on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/pl...

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 Real Housewives of Beverly Hills ("Name 'Em), The...

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 represent bringing the LGBTQ+ culture to mainstre...

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 passionate Britney Spears fan, Chris does his best to...

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 hair-raising roles. Plus, Chris shares why Hallowee...

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 surrounding Dancing with the Stars , uncover why the...