The Gist

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 career era by era, starting with the legendary "Ba...

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 world of Real Housewives , where they dissect the lat...

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 tidbits and personal anecdotes that will transport you...

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 reminisces about his first meeting with Paula Abdul. Chr...

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 people are breaking up with Scooter Braun. Chris c...

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's lives, and reveal the behind-the-scenes magic...

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 four months ahead of the season's first scene to th...

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, Jane shares the inspiration that reignited her passi...

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. But that's not all – hold onto your seats as the...

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 milestones of Clarkson's career, Chris welcomes th...

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 SXSW in 2010 and Tyler shares how life changed short...

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 incredible characters, her notable career highlights, and...

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, Jessel, Sai, and Erin, and shares his thoughts o...

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 Atlanta (RHOA), and the upcoming premiere of Rea...

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 talk about being queer in Tennessee, her journey...

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 Elisa, where they recap her iconic roles in Clueless,...

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 about his passion for music, his biggest influence...

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 position and take on this final reunion episode and tr...

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 Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip casting to expectat...

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 back and forth comes to a boiling point. And Tamra...

As the explosive three-part reunion wraps up a whirlwind season of Vanderpump Rules , Chris concludes his three-week coverage with an episode to recap every moment of the final moments (spoiler alert: Ariana Madix never let her foot off that gas). From the initial arrival of Raquel Leviss to the surprising ending reveal, it's the topic of the day. How did Tom Sandoval come out? Who won the reunion...

Chris covers two full weeks of Bravo content, after the Memorial Day weekend. First, he hangs up his hat on the boring current season of Real Housewives of Atlanta (RHOA) and shares why it's falling so flat. Then, he recaps the explosive end of Summer House's season and the first part of the reunion that had Paige Desorbo activated, and why he thinks the series may need to be retooled or put on pa...

Chris recaps the explosive second part of the Vanderpump Rules reunion, as part of his three part coverage. From the shots fired at Lisa Vanderpump to the tears and touching moments between what's left of the friend group, Chris reacts to the wildest moments from this week's installment. The heat continues to be on the worm with a mustache, Tom Sandoval, as he faces his once friends for the first...

It's uncensored fun on The Gist this week as Chris kicks off his three-part coverage of the Vanderpump Rules reunion! Hot off the heels of Peacock's release of the supersized, uncensored version of the first of three VPR reunion episodes, Chris breaks down all the drama. From James Kennedy's incredible one-liners ("worm with a mustache") to Ariana Madix's confident reactions to the lies and the he...

Chris recaps Carl and Lindsay's dramatic exit (and return) on Summer House , this week's Real Housewives of Atlanta (RHOA), and that explosive finale of Real Housewives of New Jersey (RHONJ). From Melissa Gorga's surprising reaction to the rumor reveal to Louie's blueberry head, he covers every memorable moment. Plus, Chris reacts to that crossover promo of Luann, Sonja, and Sheree promoting The L...