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Top 10 Scream Queens: Leading Ladies of Horror
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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29 Places to get the Best Brunch in Nashville in 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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Vanderpump Rules Reunion Prediction + Midseason Trailer Recap
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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Vanderpump Rules Scandoval + RHONJ Sibling Rivalry
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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5 Top Pop Culture Podcasts To Listen To Now
We’ll be exploring some of the top pop culture podcasts that you must add to your podcast queue. Podcasts have become an increasingly popular form of media in recent years, providing listeners with engaging, informative, and often entertaining content. From true crime to pop culture, there’s a podcast out there for everyone. Top Pop Culture Podcasts In conclusion, these are just a few of the top pop culture podcasts that are sure to keep you up to date with everything happening in pop culture. With engaging hosts, insightful analysis, and a dedicated following, these podcasts offer something for everyone, whether you’re a die-hard pop culture fan or just looking for…
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New Pop Culture Podcast ‘The Gist’ Arrives With Over 100 Positive Reviews
Listen! It’s Vetrano launches a weekly pop culture podcast Hi, it’s me, Chris Vetrano! As you should know by now, since you’re here and all, I am the Nashville-based Founder of Listen! It’s Vetrano. Up until today, this site was primarily an entertainment and lifestyle blog that I’ve been running for more than 12 years. I’ll pause for the applause. But today, I launched an extension of the brand. A project I dreamt up in 2015 and procrastinated my way to 2023 before making it a reality. My pop culture podcast, The Gist. The Gist is a weekly podcast focused on popular culture aimed at bringing the days of water…
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Cassadee Pope Hits an All-Time High with ‘Thrive’
Cassadee Pope is no stranger to breaking the rules and paving a path that’s uniquely her own. On her new album Thrive, Pope expertly combines musical genres of her past and present while firmly defining her future. The combination creates a new genre of music that Pope’s fans refer to as “y’allternative.” A combination of the pop-infused country formula introduced on her first two solo records and her punk-rock past fronting the band Hey Monday. Collaborating with seasoned and iconic talents from both of the genres that previously defined her, Thrive has something for everyone. The album includes features from Little Big Town’s Karen Fairchild, Lindsay Ell, and Third Eye Blind’s…
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11 Years Later
As one chapter of life was coming to a close, I made a life-changing decision to pack up what I could and move from my hometown in Colorado to Nashville. I had no plan, no job, and no idea what I was doing. We had just wrapped the 10th Anniversary of The UMS, feeling both accomplished and exhausted. As we packed up what remained from that milestone, I packed up my car and what I could fit into my rented trailer and hit the road. ? Little did I know then that I was embarking on an 11-year adventure that would change my life in so many meaningful ways. From…
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So, You Want to Start a Small Business?
Listen, starting your own small business is scary. Taking a giant leap into the unknown and putting everything you’ve got on the line with the hopes that you’ll find freedom. Financial, personal, and professional freedom. *insert fist raising emoji* So, you’ve got the idea, you’ve got a game plan, and you’re ready to take the risk. But before you start strutting around town calling yourself an entrepreneur, you need to define your brand. How you brand your business can say a lot about the type of company you are starting, and it often dictates who will want to work with you. Which means that you’ll want to go about this process…
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Priority Is Not A Plural Noun
Listen, I get it. At the end of the year, we get so caught up with “priorities” and responsibilities that the holiday season brings… on top of our regular day-to-day tasks. Our growing to-do lists make us feel certifiably insane. Amirite? Our engines are revving so loudly that we just keep nodding and smiling through the deafening sound of our own busy-ness! Gross! So, turn down the volume and give yourself permission to read some encouragement here and just breathe. First, I want you to remember how incredible of a life you’ve had so far. I know its not perfect, and neither is mine! You’re here though, you’ve made it this far. That deserves…
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Nashville Travel: 10 Things To Avoid
Music City is one of the most exciting new stops in travel and tourism, but don’t get caught up in those Nashville travel sites that urge you to throw on your cowboy boots and prepare for some down-home country fun. Want to hang out like the locals? This handy list will keep you far from the crowds, lines, and “wooo” girls of the NashVegas strip and put you right in the heart of the best Nashville travel has to offer. Nashville Travel: 10 Things To Avoid CMA Fest I understand this typically is the reason for most travel to Nashville in the summer, but don’t expect to start hobnobbing with…
