The Gist

The Gist

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

April 18, 2024 41 mins

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 "rece...

Mark as Played

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...

Mark as Played
April 4, 2024 62 mins

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 among...

Mark as Played

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 eve...

Mark as Played

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 ...

Mark as Played

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 what really went down when the cameras...

Mark as Played
March 7, 2024 44 mins

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 reality TV experiences and her exc...

Mark as Played

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 two former Housewives and explosive...

Mark as Played
February 15, 2024 32 mins

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, David gives Chris insight to the stories...

Mark as Played
February 8, 2024 54 mins

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 there are spoilers in this deep dive...

Mark as Played

Chris is joined by his husband Joe Feys and Real Housewives enthusiast Emily Vecchio to dive into the biggest pop culture moments of January. This dynamic trio dissect the jaw-dropping scenes from the latest buzzworthy movie, Saltburn, and react to Britney Spears' unexpected apology. Tune in to catch their thoughts on the latest tracks from Justin Timberlake and Ariana Grande, and get the lowdown on the Calvin Klein ads that left u...

Mark as Played
January 25, 2024 33 mins

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


Twitter: http://twitter.com/CMVetr...

Mark as Played
January 18, 2024 22 mins

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 list and share your predictions in...

Mark as Played
January 11, 2024 40 mins

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 biggest break ups, the viral moments tha...

Mark as Played

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 deceit from the episode and sha...

Mark as Played
December 21, 2023 17 mins

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/playlist/7E8v5Sb4eXWKy4ZWJ495QZ?s...

Mark as Played
November 30, 2023 27 mins

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 Real Housewives of Miami ("How do yo...

Mark as Played
November 23, 2023 22 mins

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 mainstream. Relive some of the most memorab...

Mark as Played
November 16, 2023 51 mins

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 navigate the review with a mix of e...

Mark as Played
November 2, 2023 32 mins

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 Halloween isn't his favorite time of year an...

Mark as Played

Popular Podcasts

    Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations.

    Death, Sex & Money

    Anna Sale explores the big questions and hard choices that are often left out of polite conversation.

    Stuff You Should Know

    If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.

    Crime Junkie

    If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people.

    Start Here

    A straightforward look at the day's top news in 20 minutes. Powered by ABC News. Hosted by Brad Mielke.

Advertise With Us
Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2024 iHeartMedia, Inc.