80 episodes

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 available every Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere you listen to your podcasts. 
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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 available every Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere you listen to your podcasts. 
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    Pop Culture Round Up: Team Teresa vs. Team Melissa (w/ Emily Vecchio)

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

    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 floor this last month. And if you thought things couldn't get any wilder, think again! The Bravo besties goes head-to-head in a fierce showdown: Team Teresa vs. Team Melissa. Who will emerge victorious in this epic battle of the Housewives titans? Don't miss out as we attempt to bridge the gap in the legendary Jersey feud, just in time for the highly anticipated new season of Real Housewives of New Jersey!
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    • 1 hr 6 min
    “Make It Nice(r)!”: 10 Things Bravo Should Change

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

    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 10 style episode that delivers "receipts, proof, timelines, screenshots." Once you hear how Chris wants to "make it nice!," head over to his socials and share your opinions on how Bravo could spice things up.
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    • 41 min
    VanderpumPalooza (VPR vs. The Valley vs. Vanderpump Villa)

    VanderpumPalooza (VPR vs. The Valley vs. Vanderpump Villa)

    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 that Bravo has branded the next chapter of VPR. But is Jax the number one guy in this group? And finally, Chris is weighing in on the new Hulu series Vanderpump Villa, which blends what we got from early VPR with Bravo's Below Deck. But is it worth watching? Tune in to find out.
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    • 29 min
    Chris + Joel Kim Booster (Loot)

    Chris + Joel Kim Booster (Loot)

    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 Housewives franchise - debating drama amongst the cast of Real Housewives of Potomac and specifically whether Candiace, Wendy, and the "green eyed bandits" should remain on the show. Then they turn to discussing Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, questioning whether Kyle will continue filming or leave LA all together. Plus, they chat about Joel's first self-written film Fire Island, working alongside Mya Rudolph on the Loot series, and he shares his casting picks for The Traitors season three. This is a can't miss episode for all fans of fun, film and reality TV!
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    • 1 hr 2 min
    Cassadee Pope on the State of Real Housewives, the Oscars & More

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

    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 on their favorite shows to the ever-evolving state of the Real Housewives franchise.
    And that's not all – Cassadee shares the inspiration behind her brand-new single "Eye Contact" and drops some exciting news about her upcoming album release.
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    • 36 min
    Chris + Trishelle Cannatella (The Traitors)

    Chris + Trishelle Cannatella (The Traitors)

    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 would have been tempted to join the Traitors if recruited.
    And hold onto your seats because that's not all! We're taking a trip down memory lane with Trishelle as she reflects on her epic two-decade journey through reality TV, starting from her iconic stint on Real World: Las Vegas back in 2002. And guess what? Trishelle drops some major hints about what's next for her, including addressing those juicy rumors about a possible Real Housewives gig in New Orleans!
    But before we dive into the juicy conversation with reality TV royalty Trishelle Cannatella, Chris sets the stage with a recap of the jaw-dropping finale episode. So if you're craving some reality TV dish and can't wait to hear the inside scoop from one of the biggest names in the game, then buckle up because this episode is about to take you on a wild ride!
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    • 31 min

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