Melissa Rivers' Group Text Podcast

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The Melissa and Kathy Tour Continues Oct 17, 2025

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It’s part 2 of the conversation you’ve all been asking for with Kathy Griffin and trust me, I go there. Kathy joins me at my house for a brutally honest chat about her latest special, “My Life on the PTSD List”; the fallout from the infamous picture and what was really going on behind the scenes; how she dealt with divorce for a second time; overcoming addiction to pills and so much more! Plus, a show and tell of the items she just had to have from my mom’s recent auction. This is definitely one for the books!

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Steve Wilkos on What Makes His Talk Show Tick Oct 10, 2025

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Chicago-police-officer-turned-talk-show-host Steve Wilkos joins me as the syndicated “Steve Wilkos Show” kicks off its 19th season (check local listings for time/dates). Steve’s origin story with “The Jerry Springer Show” proves that being in the right place at the right time has its benefits. He also talks about working with his wife; why the Springer fights were so popular; how “winging it” benefits his talk-show brand, and how his years as a cop informs his hosting style.

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Capt. Sandy is Back with Below Deck Med Season 10 Oct 03, 2025

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Captain Sandy Yawn returns to Group-Text-shore to talk about her brand-new season helming “Below Deck Mediterranean” Season 10 (new episodes air Mondays at 8pm on Bravo and stream the next day on Peacock)! It’s always a pleasure to hear what Captain Sandy wants to talk about: The importance of family; life as a newlywed with her wife, Leah; the moment the sea first called to her, and of course, all the “Below Deck” gossip about Bosun Nathan’s impending fatherhood, Deckhand Max’s shenanigans and Chief Stew Aesha’s new hairdo!

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Jane Lynch is not the Weakest Link Sep 26, 2025

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Jane Lynch has more than 500 credits to her name, and she’s added another season of hosting “Celebrity Weakest Link” (new episodes air Mondays at 9pm on Fox) to them. Jane joins me to talk about her deep love of game shows; how it felt getting her “Glee” castmates back together to play “Weakest Link”; what it was like working with Christopher Guest in one of my favorite movies, “Best in Show,” and how she prepared for the role of Sazz Pataki on “Only Murders in the Building.”

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“Group Text” and “Behind the Velvet Rope” Crossover Sep 19, 2025

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David Yontef from “Behind the Velvet Rope” is back to dish the latest on the "Real Housewives" to what’s really happening with Kris Jenner and her longtime partner Corey Gamble. Plus, the never-ending drama with Denise Richards and her soon to be ex-husband. Pull up a seat and grab your favorite snack. This is one juicy episode you don’t want to miss!

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Larry the Cable Guy is a Gift Sep 12, 2025

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When you describe a standup comedian, you typically don’t use words like “easygoing” and “laid-back,” however, that’s exactly what I’d say about Larry the Cable Guy. Larry joins me to talk about his hilarious new comedy special, “It’s a Gift” (available on Prime Video September 12) and his long career. He tells me how his own life is his greatest source of material; about going on stage in his early days as Dan Whitney (his real name), and how the character of Larry the Cable Guy came to be.

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My Summer 2025 Recap Sep 05, 2025

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The last time I filled you in on what was happening in my personal life, I had lost my home in the Palisades fire and was about to get married again, something I swore I would never do! From settling into our new house to the vacation from hell to working on a new documentary about my mom, it’s been quite a busy summer for me to say the least. Be sure to tune-in as I share all the ups and downs on that and more on this week’s "Group Text".

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The Chrisleys Return to TV - Jesse Daniels & Farnaz Farjam Aug 29, 2025

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In their new docuseries, “The Chrisleys: Back to Reality” (new episodes air September 1 and 2 at 8/7c on Lifetime), Executive Producers Jesse Daniels and Farnaz Farjam provide an unfiltered look at the lives of the popular Chrisley family after Todd and Julie’s pardon for bank fraud and tax evasion. The duo explains how their series differs vastly from “Chrisley Knows Best,” the hard creative choices they had to make as reality-tv producers, and how the Chrisley family had to hide knowing about the investigation, even while cameras were rolling.

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Scheana Shay Says it All Aug 22, 2025

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Even though her new book, My Good Side, is technically a memoir, Scheana Shay tells all! The “Vanderpump Rules” star joins me to talk about getting the call that her book is a New York Times Bestseller, how she decided on what to include in her book (spoiler alert: it’s everything, including names), what she’s learned living a third of her life in front of reality-TV cameras, and how she could sense that “VPR” was drawing to a close for her and her castmates.

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Melissa Rivers Group Text x Behind the Velvet Rope: Summer Reality Round-Up Aug 15, 2025

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Bethenny bolts the Hamptons for Florida (but is there more to the story?) Denise Richards’ divorce turns ugly with shocking accusations. Jennifer Aniston gets brutally honest about Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, and mourning Matthew Perry. RHONJ casting shake-ups have fans buzzing! Melissa teams up with David Yontef (Behind the Velvet Rope) to break down the drama, the rumors, and what’s really going on behind the headlines.

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