Actor and filmmaker Brennan Keel Cook joins The Vault to spill all the behind-the-scenes tea on his rollercoaster journey through Hollywood. From literally walking miles to auditions and tackling a Buffalo Wild Wings challenge just for a free meal, Brennan proves the hustle is real.

He shares his unique approach to auditions—treating each one like a mini-play—and opens up about working alongside Hollywood heavyweights like Pierce Brosnan and Christian Bale. Brennan also gives us the scoop on his new mockumentary-meets-horror flick, “Found Footage: The Making of the Patterson Project,” now streaming on Apple TV and Amazon Prime. Plus, don’t miss the buzz around his upcoming film “At Two,” starring Lou Diamond Phillips and Malcolm McDowell, dropping July 25th.

Aspiring actors, take notes: Brennan’s advice is pure gold—love the craft, stay grounded, and always be your own best friend.

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Buckle up, peaches — Amir & Monica are back in The Vault for the Season 16 finale of Real Housewives of Atlanta, and chile, the drama is piping hot! 🍑

Mr. Marcus is out here tossing accusations at Phaedra like confetti, and your fave hosts are calling BS — is he shady or just thirsty for camera time? Meanwhile, Porsha’s navigating real grief over her cousin’s passing, Shamea’s throwing a concert (and questionable fashion choices) that would make a Bluetooth headset wearing uncle proud, and Brit’s backstage beef with Shamea is messier than a spilled wig glue.

Amir & Monica dish on all the chaos, from conspiracy theories about Carlos King and Angela stirring the pot to Phaedra’s color-coordinated funeral plans (because of course she did). They’re giving the finale a solid 9.5/10 for entertainment — even if some of these ladies need a stylist, a truth serum, or both.

Tune in for shady side-eyes, savage fashion reads, and plenty of speculation on who’s coming back for Season 17. The peaches may be bruised…but they’re never boring.

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🌊 Anchors down, tea up! Nick from Below Deck Down Under boards The Vault with Amir to spill all the behind-the-scenes drama you won’t see on Bravo. From sliding into casting DMs on Instagram (relatable) to forming real bonds with Nate, Lara, and his boatmance with Marina — Nick keeps it all the way real. 🚢

He dishes on the reality of reality TV fame, navigating thirsty DMs, fan encounters, and whether he’d set sail with Below Deck again. Spoiler: he’s not mad at the attention. 💅

Grab your life vest — this episode is pure open water mess.

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💅 Buckle up, babes — Amir & Monica are back breaking down all the mess from RHOA Season 16, Episode 15! The Kelly vs. Brit drama is heating up, with Brit’s $20 million lawsuit against Bravo (girl, good luck with that) and Kelly serving hypocritical glam squad energy. Meanwhile, Tyler Perry is hit with a jaw-dropping $260 million sexual harassment lawsuit that’s giving major plot twist.

The tea is boiling over as Amir & Monica question whether RHOA — and the Housewives universe in general — is running on fumes. But don’t worry, there’s hope: Real Housewives of Rhode Island might just be the fresh chaos we’ve been craving.

Tune in for lawsuits, shady glam squads, broke husbands, and all the delicious mess you live for. 🎙️🍑

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Doug Budin takes us on a hilarious and insightful journey through his career, from a chance meeting in 2011 that led him to Jeff Lewis Live to his experiences in Hollywood. He shares how the show evolved from airing twice weekly to five days a week and reveals his strategy for avoiding drama while navigating the passionate fan base.

Doug recounts his auditions for Modern Family, including a near-miss at playing Cameron, and his quirky role in Because I Said So—yes, the one where he sneezes! He also dives into his love for Bravo, his admiration for Housewives icons like Karen Huger and Shannon Beador, and his thoughts on reality TV. Plus, he spills on behind-the-scenes moments from Sutton’s surrealist party, his Instagram Live cooking shows, and the time Eric Stonestreet mistook him for a different Jeff Lewis.

From acting to reality TV to his truffle salt empire, Doug shares it all with humor and heart. Don’t miss this conversation filled with Hollywood stories, unexpected twists, and lots of laughs!

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RHOA Recap S16E14: Brit’s $250 Drama, Sick Kids & Prime Minister Flirting in Grenada! 🇬🇩🍸

Amir & Monica are riding high with People & US Weekly features—then dive straight into Real Housewives of Atlanta season 16, episode 14. They unpack Brit’s eyebrow-raising $250 donation (and lawsuit!), Shamea’s emotional struggle over her daughter’s illness, and Porsha shamelessly flirting with the Prime Minister. Plus: shady group texts, Charles’ major husband fail, and why this trip is giving big “no real friendships here” energy. The episode scores a 7.8/10 (Amir gives it a 9!)—and the Vault crew teases big upcoming Bravo surprises and new shows to watch.

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Amir & Monica welcome the fabulous Reza Farahan to The Vault for a Kiki you won’t want to miss! Reza spills ALL the Persian tea — from why Traitors was a low-budget mess to why he’s forever proud of Shahs of Sunset putting openly gay Middle Easterners on TV. He dishes on shady Bravo moments, his hopes for a reboot (new cast, please!), and keeping it real in his marriage and friendships. Plus, the gag-worthy reality of filming Traitors in a dingy airport motel. It’s Reza unfiltered, unapologetic, and absolutely iconic — just in time for Pride. 🏳️‍🌈✨ And NOW Shahs of Sunset is back so excited!

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Amir & Monica welcome Leticia “Sweet Tea” Lunsford back to The Vault for a brutally honest conversation about her dramatic exit from Married to Medicine. She opens up about feeling unsupported, her shift toward empowering real friendships, and her new group, the “Doctors Wives of Atlanta.” Then it’s off to RHOA Season 16, Episode 13 — the girls are in Grenada, but the shade is still homegrown. Drew and Porsha go head-to-head (again), Brit fumbles her charity moment, and Phaedra returns in full glam. Is this the reboot the franchise desperately needs? Let’s dive in!

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Amir & Monica celebrate The Vault Podcast‘s glow-up with features in People Magazine and US Weekly before diving into The Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 16, Episode 12. They unpack Shamar’s growing bond with Kelli and call out Porsha’s performative antics that reek of jealousy. From Brett’s beige country club event and Kelly’s six-figure divorce woes to Drew’s flatline storyline, nothing escapes their radar. The duo also dish on Todd and Julie Christie’s controversial pardon and Diddy’s assistant drama, spotlighting how badly entertainment treats the people behind the scenes. Plus, Phaedra’s return and a luxe Granada trip are setting the stage for future fireworks. Follow @TheVaultByAmirAndMonica for all the unfiltered tea.

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This week on The Vault, Amir & Monica sit down with legendary comedian Maz Jobrani for a raw and thought-provoking conversation that blends laughter with life lessons. Maz takes us through his journey from aspiring Eddie Murphy superfan to one of the first Iranian-American voices in mainstream comedy — all while dodging his parents’ dreams of him becoming a lawyer. He opens up about dropping out of grad school, navigating the early days of stand-up, and the cultural tightrope he’s walked ever since.

From the groundbreaking Axis of Evil Comedy Tour to crowd work horror stories and heckler comebacks, Maz brings the truth about being Middle Eastern in comedy, tackling political hot buttons, and pushing past stereotypes. He also gets candid about the emotional toll of life as a comic, the realities of addiction and depression in the industry, and the healing power of laughter — especially when it’s rooted in your own story.

Whether you’re a comedy nerd, first-gen kid, or just someone who loves a good underdog hustle, this episode is packed with wisdom, wit, and the kind of vulnerability that makes Maz a true icon.

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