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The Gist is a pop culture podcast and celebrity interview series where yesterday’s icons and today’s headlines collide.

Hosted by writer and cultural commentator Chris Vetrano, each episode goes beyond surface-level entertainment news to explore the stories behind the moments that shaped us — from 90s and 2000s pop music nostalgia to reality TV, Real Housewives drama, and the celebrities redefining pop culture right now.

Expect unfiltered conversations, thoughtful deep dives, and smart breakdowns of the biggest headlines in entertainment, plus interviews with the artists, actors, and reality stars who defined a generation. Guests have included Willa Ford, Tyler Glenn of Neon Trees, Wells Adams, Lindsay Ell, Leva Bonaparte of Southern Charm, David Archuleta, Cassadee Pope, and more.

If you grew up on TRL, reality TV reunions, and dancing in your bedroom to “zig-a-zig ahh,” this pop culture podcast is for you.

New episodes drop on Tuesdays everywhere you listen. Now available in video on Spotify and YouTube.

Copyright: © Chris Vetrano

Latest Episodes:

Bravo Recap: Karma Brown Joins Summer House + RHONJ & VPR Drama Mar 27, 2023

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Chris recaps everything that happened this week on Bravo's most talked about shows. Starting with some boots on the ground about a certain Below Deck star making an appearance in Colorado for the Winter House filming. Then, Chris dives into the drama-filled episode of Real Housewives of New Jersey (RHONJ) and recaps the final installment of the Real Housewives of Miami (RHOM) reunion. Karma Brown is in the building on this week's Summer House (BAM!) and then a recap of Vanderpump Rules and some reunion details.

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Vanderpump Rules Reunion Predictions & Midseason Trailer Breakdown Mar 23, 2023

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As the Vanderpump Rules cast gathers to film their season 10 reunion, coming face to face in the midst of the Scandoval that continues to rock the Bravo universe, Chris takes to the mic to share the top 10 things he hopes happens during filming the reunion. He is putting it out in the universe in hopes that some, if not all, of these things will happen when the cast gathers around Andy Cohen to rehash some of the most thrilling moments to happen on reality TV. Plus, Chris recaps every moment of the one-minute and twenty-second mideseason trailer that deserves an EGOT. Listen to this special Vanderpump filled episode of The Gist now!

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Bravo Weekly Recap: RHONJ, Summer House & Early Scandoval Clues Mar 20, 2023

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Chris recaps last week's episodes of Bravo's most talked about series and discusses Winter House casting rumors as boots on the ground snap photos of potential cast members filming in Colorado. First, Chris shares his thoughts on Real Housewives of New Jersey (RHONJ) as the series returns to it's original charm with family focused storylines and incredible new cast members joining the cast. Plus, the second installment of Real Housewives of Miami (RHOM) reunion is bringing the BTS drama, as the cast arguments heat up in between takes. And the drama continues to unfold in the Summer House before Chris shares his reaction to this week's wild episode of Vanderpump Rules that included some unbelievable red flags hinting at the Scandoval long before anyone knew.

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Amanda Valentine on Oscars Red Carpet Fashion & Housewives Style Mar 16, 2023

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Chris welcomes Project Runway fan favorite and alum Amanda Valentine to breakdown the fashion that hit the champagne carpet at the 95th annual Academy Awards (#Oscars) on Sunday night. Plus, the two friends discuss who wears it best in the Real Housewives franchise and who misses the "Marks." It's a fashion filled episode on The Gist this week, from the Oscars to Bravo!

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Scandoval Drama Deepens, RHONJ Rivalries & Bravo Casting Shocks Mar 13, 2023

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After an exhausting week of breaking Bravo news, Chris breaks down the latest in the Scandoval drama on Vanderpump Rules. Tom Sandoval and Rachel (Raquel) have both released statements, there are restraining orders in place, and CNN is covering it all (what?!). Then, Chris recaps the Real Housewives of Miami (RHOM) reunion, Summer House's explosive cliffhanger, and shares his sibling rivalry theory from the Real Housewives of New Jersey (RHONJ). As if it wasn't enough, there's also more scandalous news coming from Bravo's Southern Charm and huge casting news for Married to Medicine's new season. Phaedra Parks is back! All that and more from this week's Bravo Breakdown on The Gist.

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Emily Ruhl on Modeling, Blue Moon Film & Building Public School Pictures Mar 09, 2023

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Chris welcomes model, actress, producer, writer, and director Emily Ruhl to The Gist podcast this week. Emily has appeared in Teen Vogue, Marie Claire, WWD, Seventeen Magazine, Nylon and has been the face of many cosmetic companies including Smashbox, Too Faced, KKW Beauty, and MAC. On the podcast, they discuss her producing, directorial, and writing debut, BLUE MOON. Plus, they chat about her first TV series in development, 13TH STEPPING, and her production company, Public School Pictures. There's so much to learn about her process and how she's accomplished so much so young.

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Tom Sandoval & Raquel Leviss Affair Scandal: Vanderpump Rules Fallout Mar 06, 2023

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Chris gets on the mic this week to break down the shocking Vanderpump Rules news! On Friday, it was reported that Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix had called it quits after finding out Tom was cheating on her with cast mate Raquel Leviss (Rachel). This news rocked the Bravo universe and, after an exhausting weekend of allegations and information surfacing online, Chris tries to make it all make sense. Plus, he recaps this week's episodes of Summer House, Real Housewives of New Jersey (RHONJ), the Real Housewives of Miami (RHOM) finale, and the third installment of the Real Housewives of Potomac (RHOP) reunion.

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Betty Who on New Album Big!, Pop Icons & Touring with Drag Stars Mar 02, 2023

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Chris welcomes pop music extraordinaire Betty Who to The Gist this week to talk about the new album Big!, the supporting US tour, and how her music has been influenced by pop culture. They talk about touring with drag superstar Shae Coulee, how she keeps the energy high at her live shows, and share their love of pop music (Britney, Jennifer Lopez, Madonna, and more!). Plus, she talks about one of her most notable influences and dream collaborators.

Betty Who kicks off her tour across the US this week, but before she hit the road she shared the details of what we can expect with Chris on The Gist.

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Bravo Breakdown: Summer House, RHONJ & RHUGT Season 3 Trailer Feb 27, 2023

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Chris breaks down all the OMG moments from last week's Bravo shows! Starting with Summer House and Vanderpump Rules, Chris shares his thoughts on how producers should transition these storylines as the cast become adults. Spoiler Alert: watching them sleep all day is not the answer! Then, he recaps Real Housewives of New Jersey (RHONJ), Real Housewives of Miami (RHOM), and the second installment of the Real Housewives of Potomac reunion. If you watched Joe Gorga act up at guys night, you must listen to Chris' reaction! Finally, Chris reacts to the Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip (RHUGT) trailer that premiered last week and explains why he can't stop thinking about Pepsi.

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Clueless Star Elisa Donovan on ’90s Hollywood, Fame & Her Memoir Feb 23, 2023

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Chris welcomes Elisa Donovan (Clueless, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Beverly Hills, 90210) to the podcast this week to talk about her iconic roles in some of the most influential movies and television shows of all time. Plus, they chat about the Super Bowl commercial that brought Amber back to those famous high school halls in 2023 and Elisa's incredible book "Wake Me When You Leave." It's a dream conversation with a dream guest.

Whatever! Just listen to the episode to get the 4-1-1 and then get a copy of "Wake Me When You Leave."

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