The Gist

Take a trip down pop music memory lane as Chris welcomes Lauren Mayhew, former member of the girl group PYT, to The Gist! Lauren, a multi-talented singer, actress, and DJ, opens up about touring with Britney Spears, 'NSYNC, and Destiny’s Child, her roles on hit TV shows like Dexter and CSI, and her journey in the entertainment industry. Don’t miss this episode packed with nostalgic stories, insider industry insights, and a look at Lauren’s exciting DJ career and future projects! Perfect for pop music fans.

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We interrupt our pop culture content to drop a quick, special announcement to our listeners and urge them to vote in this very important election. Voting in America is right and a privilege. Let your voice be heard today! We will be back to our regular routine with more pop culture memories and interviews in our next episode. Until then... see you at the polls!

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It’s the spookiest time of the year, and Chris is bringing back one of the most popular episodes of The Gist! In this special redux, we’re counting down the Top 10 Scream Queens of all time. From classic horror icons to modern-day scream queens, Chris revisits the most iconic women who’ve defined the genre. Whether you're a fan of old-school slasher films or today's thrilling psychological horrors, this episode is packed with all the chills, thrills, and legendary performances that have made these ladies unforgettable.

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On this episode of The Gist, Chris Vetrano chats with country artist Brooke Eden about her journey in the industry and her life with her wife, Hilary. Brooke opens up about how they met, the challenges of being openly gay in country music, and her plans to start a family through IVF. She also shares what it was like to hide her sexuality early on and the moment she decided to live openly. Plus, Brooke teases her new "honky tonk pop" sound coming in 2025 and talks about being the new voice of SEC Nation. It's an inspiring conversation you won't want to miss!

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Chris is joined by his friends Emily Vecchio and Arielle Zimmel to recap the thrilling first season of Hulu's Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. From the scandals that rocked TikTok to the Fruity Pebbles secret that divided the group, they cover what can only be described as one of the most exciting new shows in reality TV "herstory." Join them as they set out to answer the question, "can MomTok survive this?" on an all new episode of The Gist.

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Host Chris Vetrano sits down with rising country artist Alexandra Kay to discuss her incredible accomplishments as an independent artist. Alexandra opens up about the personal challenges she faced during her divorce, which inspired the raw honesty of her debut album "All I've Ever Known." She also shares how she's navigated the music industry, turning down major label deals to maintain creative control. You will be inspired by Alexandra's resilience, self-confidence, and her commitment to connecting with fans through vulnerable, emotionally-driven songwriting. Plus, the singer answers fan questions and offers a unique behind-the-scenes look at the life of an independent artist as she prepares for her fall tour with Jelly Roll.

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Chris sits down with Ben Mandelker, one half of the popular podcast "Watch What Crappens," to dive deep into all things Bravo. From the ever-evolving Real Housewives franchise to the addictive shows from the vault that are in desperate need of a reboot. Brace yourself for some hilarious rants as Ben shares his expert insights on the good, the bad, and the downright messy when it comes to Bravo's reality TV empire and find out which reality shows off the network are on his must-watch list.

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Chris welcomes Maggie Rose to the series to chat about her critically acclaimed new album "No One Gets Out Alive," her journey through Nashville's music scene, and her full circle moment with Kelly Clarkson. Plus, she shares some of her pop culture guilty pleasures and together the Real Housewives fans workshop her Housewives tagline.

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Chris is back from his summer vacation and kicking off the last half of the year with his guest, pop music mastermind, Dagny. On the heels of the release of her new mini album "Elle," Dagny shares where her passion for writing pop music came from and who she'd love to collaborate with. Plus, she shares the details of learning Katy Perry heavily sampled her song, what fans can expect from her upcoming mini albums, and just who "Elle" is to her. If you love pop music and nostalgic pop culture throwbacks, this episode is for you!

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After a short summer hiatus, Chris is back with some big news about the future of the podcast. Sharing the brand new ways to stay in touch on social (see links below) and what's in store for the podcast schedule. Then, he breaks down the Justin Timberlake arrest that had everyone singing "What Goes Around Comes Around." Chris shares the details of the arrest and what the internet has to say about his upcoming court date.

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