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  • Entertainment,  Featured

    Pop Star Dagny Talks Spice Girls, Katy Perry, and New Mini Album “Elle”

    July 2, 2024 /

    Up and coming Norwegian pop artist Dagny recently sat down with The Gist podcast host Chris Vetrano for an illuminating interview on his biweekly pop culture show. As Chris’s most listened to artist on Spotify last year, Dagny has clearly been making an impression with her infectious melodies and lyrics. During their conversation, Dagny opened up about her unconventional introduction to pop music and some high-profile collaborations. Discovering Her Love for Pop with the Spice Girls Unlike many pop artists, Dagny did not grow up in a household filled with chart-topping hits. In fact, she shared that her first real introduction to pop came from listening to the Spice Girls…

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    April 4, 2018
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    Joel Kim Booster Dishes on Judging RuPaul’s Drag Race and His Hit Movie Fire Island

    April 4, 2024 /

    Comedian Joel Kim Booster recently appeared as a guest on The Gist podcast, hosted by Chris Vetrano. Their wide-ranging conversation touched on Joel’s experience as a guest judge on RuPaul’s Drag Race, his breakout film in the 2022 queer romantic comedy Fire Island, and his passion for reality TV. After Joel Kim Booster, the star of the Apple TV+ series Loot, shares his experience and behind the scenes tea on this season’s RuPaul’s Drag Race, the Bravo aficionados go deep on the Real Housewives franchise. They debate drama amongst the cast of Real Housewives of Potomac and specifically whether Candiace, Wendy, and the “green eyed bandits” should remain on the…

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    Kristen Doute on Motherhood, The Valley Season 3, and Finally Owning Who She Is

    May 28, 2026

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    August 11, 2015
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    Cassadee Pope Joins ‘The Gist’ for the March Pop Culture Round Up

    April 1, 2024 /

    The latest episode of The Gist podcast featured the Pop Culture Round Up for March 2024 with a lively and entertaining discussion between host Chris Vetrano and special guest Cassadee Pope. The two music industry insiders covered all the hot topics making headlines lately – from celebrity gossip to reality TV drama and new music releases. You can listen to the entire pop culture round up episode now anywhere you get your podcasts. Read on for a recap of the key moments from the Pop Culture Round Up with Chris Vetrano and Cassadee Pope. The Real Housewives Bring the Drama No pop culture round up is complete without discussing everyone’s…

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    Entertainment,  Featured

    Top 10 Scream Queens: Leading Ladies of Horror

    November 2, 2023 /

    Counting down the top 10 scream queens who make us scream year after year. Ladies and gentlemen, boys and ghouls, step right up because today we’re delving deep into the top 10 scream queens to grace our screens. These fierce and fabulous actresses have given us the creeps, chills, and goosebumps like no one else. Grab your popcorn, turn off the lights, and prepare to meet the top 10 scream queens and final girls who haunt your nightmares in their most hair-raising roles. You can also listen to host Chris Vetrano’s take on his picks for the top 10 scream queens in a special Halloween episode of The Gist podcast.…

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    October 30, 2018

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    April 14, 2015
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    January 15, 2018
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    RHOSLC’s Dramatic Return: Unpacking the Premiere Episode

    September 11, 2023 /

    Attention, Real Housewives addicts! Join me, Chris Vetrano, as I break down the premiere episode of Real Housewives of Salt Lake City‘s (RHOSLC) fourth season. From sensational opening sequences to jaw-dropping revelations, this episode has it all. Experience the drama firsthand as I guide you through the intense confrontations and personal revelations of the cast members. — new and old. Discover the new housewives and their impact on the series, including Monica, who has insider information on Jen Shah’s secrets. Laugh along with Mary Cosby’s sharp wit and enjoy the emotional moments that tug at your heartstrings. Whether you’re a fan of the franchise or new to the Real Housewives…

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    May 26, 2015

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    May 18, 2015
  • Cassadee Pope
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    Cassadee Pope Looks Forward with her New Single

    April 14, 2023 /

    Cassadee Pope is no stranger to infectious melodies with pop-punk hooks. That’s why it’s no surprise that her new single, “People That I Love Leave,”  has all the makings of smash hit that will nestle deep in your eardrums for years to come. An ode to past lovers or relationships that have left her scarred from getting too close to those in her life, fearful that when she gets close they’ll “move on and forget about me.” The new track is Cassadee’s first to kick off her return to her punk rock roots, where she once fronted the popular pop-punk band Hey Monday.   Hey Monday released their debut album “Hold On Tight”…

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    The Best Nashville Bars: From Speakeasy to Honky Tonk

    April 3, 2023 /

    Music City is known for its lively music scene, but Nashville bars are some of the best in the country. Whether you’re looking for a dive bar, a rooftop bar, honky tonks, or a speakeasy, Nashville has it all. Here we’ll explore the best Nashville bars, including what makes them unique and why you should visit them. These aren’t your typical multi-level honky-tonks that fill lower Broadway with expensive cover charge and are filled wall to wall with bachelorette parties. These bars aren’t the ones named by a country singer’s famous last name, like Jason Aldean’s Kitchen + Rooftop Bar. If you’re looking for those, you’ll find live country music…

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  • Featured,  Food & Drink,  Travel

    29 Places to get the Best Brunch in Nashville in 2024

    April 3, 2023 /

    As Nashville continues to grow, so too does its culinary scene. It can be tough to find to the best brunch in Nashville with so many options popping up in Music City. Especially because, with the onslaught of new visitors to our city each weekend, brunch has become a beloved and highly sought after, reservation in Music City. Thankfully there is no shortage of amazing spots to grab the best brunch in Nashville. If you’re looking for the best places to grab a Bloody Mary in Downtown Nashville or find which of the best restaurants in town is serving breakfast themed menu items, look no further than this list. Best…

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  • Blog

    Real Housewives, Epic Meltdowns, and Too Much Drama: A Delightful Discussion

    March 27, 2023 /

    If you’re a fan of the Real Housewives franchise, you’re in luck because The Gist podcast has got you covered. In a recent episode, they discussed the latest drama on Real Housewives of New Jersey and Real Housewives of Miami, and let’s just say, it’s juicy. First off, Danielle from Real Housewives of New Jersey has captured the attention of the podcast host, Chris Vetrano. He’s loving her and waiting patiently for her to have an epic meltdown that rivals Teresa’s infamous table flip. But not everyone is impressed with Danielle, as Jackie is coming off as desperate and attacking her for no reason other than being the new blonde…

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    February 21, 2023
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    Vanderpump Rules Reunion Prediction + Midseason Trailer Recap

    March 23, 2023 /

    Transcript: Vanderpump Rules Reunion Prediction + Midseason Trailer Recap Hello. You are listening to The Gist, and I’m your host, Chris Vetrano. Here every week to break down all the things that are happening in pop culture. But today’s show, we had to just go ahead and dedicate the entire episode to the Sacandoval. Because I know you might be tired of hearing about it or talking about it, but if you’re like me, you’re tired of hearing about it, you’re tired of talking about it, but you’re also can’t you find yourself, you can’t stop talking about it. You can’t stop hearing about it because it’s everywhere. It has…

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  • Blog,  Entertainment

    Vanderpump Rules Scandoval + RHONJ Sibling Rivalry

    March 13, 2023 /

    Transcription of the episode is below and continues grammatical and spelling errors (please forgive me!) Hello and welcome to another edition of The Gist. I’m your host, Chris Vetrano. Here every week to break down everything happening in pop culture. And it’s a Monday, so that means we’re going to break down everything that’s happened on Bravo over the last week. And if you’re like me, you’re feeling fatigued, you’re tired, because the Scandoval keeps coming. And guys, last week when we talked about the Scandoval or the Tom, Ariana and Raquel issue, I thought that we have seen everything we were going to see. I mean, of course we…

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Chris Vetrano is a Nashville-based writer and podcast host with a front-row seat to pop culture. Years inside the music and entertainment industry means guests actually pick up the phone — and the conversations go deeper than the headline. Listen! It's Vetrano is his space to unpack it all: celebrity interviews, reality TV, travel, food, and the moments worth talking about. Glad you're here.

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