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  • Kristen Doute & Luke, The Valley
    Blog,  Entertainment,  Featured

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

    May 28, 2026 /

    If you have been watching Bravo long enough to remember Kristen Doute as the chaotic center of Vanderpump Rules, the version of her that shows up on The Valley Season 3 might catch you off guard. Not because she is unrecognizable — she is still sharp, still funny, still deeply honest about everything — but because she is settled in a way that feels genuinely earned. Kristen joined The Gist this week for a wide-ranging conversation that covered new motherhood, her evolving relationship with Luke Broderick, where things really stand with co-star Janet, and why she still considers watching herself on camera the most important tool for personal growth she…

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    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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  • Vanderpump Rules Reunion
    Entertainment

    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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    October 13, 2014

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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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    May 7, 2015

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  • Toms Sandoval & Raquel Leviss
    Blog

    Vanderpump Rules’ Tom Sandoval & Raquel Leviss Affair Shocker

    March 6, 2023 /

    Tom Sandoval & Raquel Leviss Exposed for 6-month Affair, Plus Recaps of This Week’s Bravo Shows The transcription of podcast covering Tom Sandoval & Raquel Leviss’ cheating shocker, plus all the latest happenings on Bravo is below — it may include typos and grammatical errors, but listen to the whole episode of The Gist now. Hello! Guys, it’s Chris Vetrano. You’re listening to The Gist? And we’re going to get right into to it because there is a lot happening in the Bravo universe this week or this weekend. If you’re anything like me, you’ve been glued to your phone refreshing, because every time you do, there’s more information coming…

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    Live Or Die (Feat. Amanda Valentine)

    May 7, 2015 /

    The third episode of Listen! It’s Vetrano features a familiar face to my channel: Amanda Valentine. When Amanda returned to Nashville after her first stint on Season 11 of Project Runway in 2013, she stopped by to chat and help me pick celebrity superlatives. Now, upon the return of my web series –and after a return to the fashion competition series’ 13th season landed her in the runner up position– Valentine is back on the my channel. This time around, we play the popular YouTube game ‘Live or Die’ and gossip about Bravo celebrities. See who goes down in flames in the all new Listen! It’s Vetrano in the video above. After you watch the…

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  • The Hills_Vanderpump Rules
    Entertainment

    The Hills Are Alive With Vanderpump Rules

    February 18, 2015 /

    Fans of the early 2000’s series The Hills often feel misty when they think of the days long before Housewives were flipping tables and Bad Girls were tearing out weaves, back when Lauren Conrad (known then only as LC) was just a girl with a dream discovering Los Angeles on her own. Well, along with her sassy and well-dressed friends always in tow to bring the drama. When the show said its final farewell, many tried to fill the void that the larger than life cast of characters left behind. Who would be America’s sweetheart with tears as black as night? And who would be the sassy neighbor, always looking for love…

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  • Best-Of-2014
    Entertainment,  Food & Drink

    Best & Worst of 2014

    December 26, 2014 /

    Another great year has come and gone. I don’t know about you, but 2014 was a great year for V for Vetrano. I spent most of it working in the music industry, managing artist’s unrealistic expectations, enjoying Nashville’s growing city and fighting to find the balance between professional and personal. Both done quite successfully, in my opinion. I learned a lot about myself this year, which led to the rebranding of my music blog Tragic Kingdom to Listen! It’s Vetrano, officially launching in the new year. But before I take you too far forward, I have to look back at the year of 2014. I’ve compiled my picks for the best & worst…

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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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