Melissa Rivers' Group Text Podcast
A podcast hosted by Melissa Rivers where she shares her thoughts on whatever she and her friends are texting about. This includes everything from fashion on the Red Carpet, to the annoying number of “reboots”, to being an empty nester, and so much more. If you want to hear the unvarnished truth from some of the funniest and best in the business, you won’t want to miss this! A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com.
Episodes
April 25, 2025 • 43 mins
When Casey Wilson was asked if she’d like to join Zach Cherry, Dame Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood back in the tent for another season of “The Great American Baking Show” (all episodes are now streaming on the Roku Channel), her answer was a resounding, “Duh!” Though she does not cook nor bake, Casey explains what her Signature Bake would be; the intricate application process for the show’s contestants; the allure of winning the cov...
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April 18, 2025 • 37 mins
In the whip-smart and stylish new Apple TV comedy about the movie biz, “The Studio” (new episode stream Wednesdays), Dewayne Perkins plays Tyler, a young publicist trying to make it big in the film industry. He also stars alongside Keke Palmer and SZA in “One of Them Days” (now streaming on Netflix) and joins me to talk about what it was like trying his hand at both improv comedy and standup; how his hit film, “The Blackening,” cam...
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April 11, 2025 • 43 mins
Actress/director Carrie Preston has played attorney Elsbeth Tascioni for the past 16 years – first on “The Good Wife,” then on “The Good Fight,” and currently on her own spinoff, “Elsbeth” (seasons 1 & 2 now streaming on Paramount+). Carrie talks to me about how her character’s eponymous show came to be; how moving Elsbeth from Chicago to New York keeps things fresh for Carrie; how she met her husband, Michael Emerson, and how a fe...
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April 4, 2025 • 57 mins
In this deeply personal episode, Loren Ridinger opens up about her journey of love, loss, and resilience following the sudden passing of her husband, business mogul J.R. Ridinger. She shares intimate reflections from her new book, Scrambled or Sunny-Side Up, offering inspiration for anyone navigating grief and rebuilding their life. Loren’s honesty, strength, and wisdom shine through as she discusses finding purpose after profound ...
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March 28, 2025 • 36 mins
Though we may remember French Stewart as the lovable, hilarious, and “squinty” alien Harry Solomon on the hit sitcom “3rd Rock from the Sun,” or the smarmy Chef Rudy on “Mom,” comedy is not the only thing he can do. French joins me to talk about his new movie, “Bob Trevino Likes It” (in theaters now) in which he plays a truly horrible father to a daughter who just wants his love. He shares how hard it was being a good dad in real l...
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March 21, 2025 • 25 mins
In this episode, I’m just days away from tying the knot with Steve, and the emotions are running high. I open up about how we met, why this relationship works for us, and why I’m saying 'I do' after swearing I’d never get married again. I also share the chaos of wedding prep—from almost canceling due to the fire to feeling discombobulated while packing. Join me as I navigate the excitement, terror, and overwhelming joy of this life...
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February 28, 2025 • 50 mins
Bill Engvall was at the grind of standup for 40 years when he decided to put the mic back in the stand for the last time…that is until now. Bill talks to me about what influenced his decision to stop touring, and then to start back again; how jokes about his real life are better than being “edgy”; the enormity of being part of the “Blue Collar Comedy Tour,” and how being a grandfather is the best revenge on his well-adjusted childr...
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February 21, 2025 • 41 mins
Wendi McLendon-Covey is back on Group Text to talk about her return to network TV in the new comedy, “St. Denis Medical” (new episodes air Tuesday nights on NBC and streaming on Peacock). Wendi discusses going from one hit series, “The Goldbergs,” to another; how her new show provides her a rare work-life balance; getting those difficult medical terms correct on-screen, and how the “mockumentary” style of comedy she pioneered doing...
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February 14, 2025 • 45 mins
On March 2nd, producer Michael Jackman will sit in the audience of the Academy Awards ceremony as his movie, “Conclave,” (now streaming on Peacock) vies for Oscar gold. Michael talks to me about his first time being invited to the awards; shooting on location in Rome with an A-list cast; finding out that the frescoes on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel are not public domain, and, of course, what he’s wearing to the Dolby Theatre o...
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February 7, 2025 • 47 mins
When you think of joy, fabulousness and incredible hair, Jonathan Van Ness certainly comes to mind. With nine seasons of “Queer Eye” (now streaming on Netflix) under his belt, Jonathan is hitting the road with his costars for “The Fab Five Live” Tour (for tickets, visit fabfivelive.com). Jonathan talkswith me about his “Queer Eye” origin story, his early daysbecoming famous, being innately curious, and the safe space doing hair pro...
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January 31, 2025 • 25 mins
In this emotional episode, I share the heartbreaking story of losing my home and community to the Palisades Fire. I talk about the items I saved, the memories I lost, and how I’m navigating grief, anger, and resilience. This is a raw and honest conversation about finding light in the darkest of times.
If you'd like to help please see the following links:
LA Fire Dept Foundation-
https://supportlafd.org/our-work/
https://lafd.org/f...
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January 15, 2025 • 33 mins
Movie star, “Cool Kid” and now-grandfather-of-two Stephen Baldwin stops by in-person to talk with me about his hilarious new podcast, “One Bad Movie with Stephen Baldwin” (available on Apple Podcasts & other platforms) along with his latest reality competition show, “Special Forces – World’s Toughest Test” (now streaming on FOX). This self-proclaimed nutcase runs the gamut discussing his favorite bad movies (his own included), how ...
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January 3, 2025 • 50 mins
When Marcia Clark heard about the little-known story of the 1953 murder of an elderly woman, the “Trial of the Century” that ensued, and the resulting conviction and execution of one of its participants, Barbara Graham, she knew it was far too interesting to ignore. The former lead prosecutor in the O.J. Simpson murder trial joins me to talk about the painstaking process of researching such an old case, how she thinks the crime was...
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December 27, 2024 • 36 mins
Alaska Thunderf*ck, who sashayed her way to stardom as runner-up of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Season Five, and was the winner of “Drag Race All Stars” Season Two, has written and stars in “Drag: The Musical,” now playing at New World Stages in NYC (tickets available at dragthemusical.com). Alaska joins me to talk about channeling her inner Joan Crawford for the lead role, being inspired by her amazing castmates, and how Broadway icon Li...
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December 20, 2024 • 37 mins
Whether it was her time as a top litigator, or her experience as a temporary judge in Los Angeles, Judge Rachel Juarez brings her unique brand of justice to “Hot Bench” (check hotbench.tv for listings), the #1 syndicated court show in original production. We break down a full docket of current legal topics: from P. Diddy to the Menendez Brothers to the brutal killing of United Healthcare’s CEO, and much more.
The only way “Group Te...
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December 13, 2024 • 43 mins
Jennifer Love Hewitt has been a part of hit TV shows like “Party of Five,” “The Client List,” and “The Ghost Whisperer,” as well as blockbuster films such as “Can’t Hardly Wait,” and “I Know What You Did Last Summer,” just to name a few. With her new Christmas rom-com, “The Holiday Junkie” (premiering Dec. 14, 8/7c on Lifetime), she adds writer and feature director to her credits. She is also the author of a touching new memoir, “I...
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December 6, 2024 • 45 mins
Before she was cast on the early-2000s hit series, “One Tree Hill,” actress Bethany Joy Lenz was already in the clutches of a religious group she calls the “Big House Family.” In her new memoir, “Dinner for Vampires,” Bethany describes the calculated isolation a man named “Les” put her through in order to manipulate her and pilfer over $2 million of money she’d earned. Bethany discusses with me how her family dynamics forced her to...
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November 27, 2024 • 34 mins
This week on MRGT x BTVR, Melissa and David Yontef tackle Teddi Mellencamp’s divorce, sharing their own horse-world experiences and asking if she’s obligated to address it on her podcast. Then, they dissect Bethenny Frankel’s backhanded praise for RHONY OGs and Luann’s fiery reaction. Plus, they review the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills return, where Kyle and Dorit’s friendship hangs by a thread. Finally, they discuss Diddy’s mou...
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November 22, 2024 • 41 mins
The only thing more terrifying than being in the crosshairs of an assassin might be finding out someone you know has targeted you and that your doom is imminent. In his gripping new podcast “Kill List” (from Wondery and Novel – new episodes every week) investigative reporter Carl Miller uncovers a twisted trail to the Dark Web and a list of names and personal information of people seemingly marked for death. Carl breaks down workin...
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November 15, 2024 • 44 mins
Jaleel White is so much more than the lovable nerd Steve Urkel he portrayed in the ‘90s hit sitcom "Family Matters." In his new memoir, “Growing Up Urkel” (on sale Nov. 19), Jaleel opens up about everything from his mom dressing him in too-short, hand-me-down jeans and his dad’s geeky eyeglasses for his “Family Matters” audition to the challenges of transitioning from a child star to a successful adult actor, producer, and most imp...
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