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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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5 Things: I’m Watching on TV During Quarantine
Listen, quarantine has been rough. Every day feels like Groundhog Day. I go to my socially distant gym, work from my converted home office, cook dinner, watch some TV with my husband and pups, go to sleep, and then repeat… every single day. And while Hollywood has spent most of 2020 in shutdown mode, TV has managed to deliver some saving graces to this pandemic nightmare we’re living in. The Undoing This thrill-seeking who-done-it is easily the best thing on TV right now. Nicole Kidman and Hugh Grant deliver major Emmy’s vibes in this HBO Max drama that has more twists and turns than a winding mountain freeway. Every few…
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The Gist Podcast
The Gist is an unfiltered pop culture podcast series that breaks down all things pop culture, entertainment, and more. Hosted by writer and pop culture connoisseur Chris Vetrano, The Gist features takes on the hottest headlines in entertainment, interviews with special guests, and deep dives into nostalgic pop culture moments. From rehashing the latest Real Housewives feuds to who wore it best on the red carpet, The Gist podcast is your one stop shop for pop culture news. New episodes are available every Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere you listen to your podcasts. The Listen! It’s Vetrano website will continue publishing the same editorial style content it’s delivered.…
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Explore: Chattanooga
If you’ve been following me on social media, you likely saw hints of my surprise trip to Chattanooga for my birthday in November or Bachelors Party weekend last month. Who knew Chattanooga would play such a pivotal role in my social milestones? My love affair with the small(ish) Tennessee town began after a nonstop night of birthday fun with my #squad in Nashville. I woke up late in the morning the next day, trying to piece together a semblance of why I felt so “tired,” to packed bags and a smirk of Joe’s face that indicated he had a surprise in store. Once semi-hydrated, our quick road trip began. Once…
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RHOBH Returns For Season 8
NEW HOUSEWIFE TEDDI MELLENCAMP ARROYAVE AND FRIEND CAMILLE GRAMMER JOIN RHOBH SEASON EIGHT CAST. Bravo‘s “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” [RHOBH] returns for season eight on Tuesday, December 19th. Erika Girardi, Dorit Kemsley, Kyle Richards, Lisa Rinna, and Lisa Vanderpump are joined by new housewife Teddi Mellencamp Arroyave and returning friend — and former housewife — Camille Grammer. According to Bravo, the ladies are busier than ever this season, juggling life at home and in the boardroom. Running her fitness and nutrition business, newcomer Teddi moves through life with a strict ethos that she rarely strays from. Even when it leads to differing opinions with some of the ladies. Camille returns with…
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Sneak Peek: RHONJ Season 8
THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF NEW JERSEY RETURNS TO THE GARDEN STATE, BRINGING BIG DRAMA BACK TO BRAVO ON OCTOBER 4th. The RHONJ is back! And this time so is a familiar face. Teresa Guidice, Melissa Gorga, Dolores Catania, and Siggy Flicker return to the Real Housewives of New Jersey this fall. In addition to the Season 7 ladies, newcomer Margaret Josephs joins the cast for season eight, while OG New Jersey wife, Danielle Staub, returns as a “friend of the housewives.” During Staub’s time on the show, she was the subject of gossip among her fellow Housewives and was the catalyst behind Guidice’s iconic table-flipping moment in the show’s first…
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Sneak Peek: Bravo’s Three-Part RHONY Reunion
BRAVO BRINGS BIG DRAMA IN “THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF NEW YORK CITY” THREE-PART RHONY REUNION KICKING OFF WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16 AT 9PM ET/PT Bravo’s “The Real Housewives of New York City” concludes with a three-part RHONY reunion beginning this Wednesday (August 16 at 9pm ET/PT). Host and TV personality Andy Cohen looks back on a season filled with accusations, love triangles, laughter and major revelations. Housewives Bethenny Frankel, Carole Radziwill, Dorinda Medley, Luann D’Agostino, Ramona Singer, Sonja Morgan, and newcomer Tinsley Mortimer will all gather to recap the season’s biggest on-screen moments (meaning no mention of Tom-Luann divorce). On the reunion’s first of three parts, the ladies put it all out on the…
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Best & Worst of 2016
2016 was a weird year. “Fake news” became a hot topic of debate. Technology took center stage. We said goodbye to some of the most influential characters of our time. And the Presidential race set new standards for America’s political process. I watched a moronic blowhard convince a portion of the country that he could lead them. No matter what side you voted for, this year’s race was hard to watch. Violence, racism, sexism and hatred played a part in the election more than in years past. We lost living legends who lit up our screens and stereos. Prince, David Bowie, Gene Wilder, America’s “father figures” Alan Thicke and George Michael. And in a tragic series of events,…
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Take 5: Z Berg of Phases
We all love to know what inspires our favorite stars and we want to know what – or who– is behind our favorite lyrics. But why is every interview so serious all the damn time? ‘Take 5′ is a regular feature on Listen! It’s Vetrano that gives readers insight into some of the lighter things in your favorite stars’ lives. And next up in the ‘Take 5′ hot seat, Z Berg from Phases. If you haven’t read my interview with the whole band, you can do that here. And be sure to check out Phases’ debut single “I’m In Love With My Life” from their new record, out now. But first, throw your feet on your desk…
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Music Monday: Should’ve Been Hits – Divas Edition
It’s Monday afternoon and you’re trying to get through the rest of your work day. I know the feeling… trust me! You’re probably sitting at your computer, pretending to put the final touches on that report to your boss that was due yesterday, but really surfing Facebook and daydreaming about what you’re having for dinner and what’s saved on your DVR. (Oooh! Real Housewives of Orange County Reunion starts tonight!) Then you remember, “Hey, it’s Music Monday on Listen! It’s Vetrano,!” and all is right in the world again. This week I’ve compiled some of my favorite songs from music’s biggest divas that I think should have been (or still should…
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“RHONJ Teresa Checks In” Premieres October 11
The following is from a press release issued by Bravo Media and NBCUniversal Media about the three-part special “RHONJ Teresa [Giudice] Checks In” starting October 11. “Bravo presents a three-part special following Joe Giudice and his family as “The Real Housewives of New Jersey Teresa Checks In” beginning Sunday, October 11 8p.m. ET/PT. It has been a challenging year for the Giudice family. With Teresa serving out her prison term and Joe Giudice facing a longer sentence after Teresa’s release, the family must learn to cope without their beloved matriarch through some very important family milestones. Extended family, including Teresa’s brother Joe Gorga, sister-in-law Melissa Gorga and cousin Rosie Pierri, rally to support Joe Giudice as he…
