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Melissa Rivers" Group Text Podcast

A podcast hosted by Melissa Rivers where she shares her thoughts on whatever she and her friends are texting about. This includes everything from fashion on the Red Carpet, to the annoying number of “reboots”, to being an empty nester, and so much more. If you want to hear the unvarnished truth from some of the funniest and best in the business, you won’t want to miss this! A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find

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46:58

“Conclave” Producer Michael Jackman

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2025/02/14

On March 2nd, producer Michael Jackman will sit in the audience of the Academy Awards ceremony as his movie, “Conclave,” (now streaming on Peacock) vies for Oscar gold. Michael talks to me about his first time being invited to the awards; shooting on location in Rome with an A-list cast; finding out that the frescoes on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel are not public domain, and, of course, what he’s wearing to the Dolby Theatre on Oscar night.The only way “Group Text” happens is with YOUR support

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48:06

Jonathan Van Ness – the Patron Saint of Fabulous

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2025/02/07

When you think of joy, fabulousness and incredible hair, Jonathan Van Ness certainly comes to mind. With nine seasons of “Queer Eye” (now streaming on Netflix) under his belt, Jonathan is hitting the road with his costars for “The Fab Five Live” Tour (for tickets, visit fabfivelive.com). Jonathan talkswith me about his “Queer Eye” origin story, his early daysbecoming famous, being innately curious, and the safe space doing hair provides him.The only way “Group Text” happens is with YOUR support and

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26:48

What I Saved, What I Lost: Surviving the Palisades Fire

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2025/01/31

In this emotional episode, I share the heartbreaking story of losing my home and community to the Palisades Fire. I talk about the items I saved, the memories I lost, and how I’m navigating grief, anger, and resilience. This is a raw and honest conversation about finding light in the darkest of times.This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to

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34:05

Stephen Baldwin Goes Off the Rails

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2025/01/15

Movie star, “Cool Kid” and now-grandfather-of-two Stephen Baldwin stops by in-person to talk with me about his hilarious new podcast, “One Bad Movie with Stephen Baldwin” (available on Apple Podcasts & other platforms) along with his latest reality competition show, “Special Forces – World’s Toughest Test” (now streaming on FOX). This self-proclaimed nutcase runs the gamut discussing his favorite bad movies (his own included), how using laughter allows him to deal with really tough times, the elite

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51:35

Marcia Clark’s Obsession with Truth and Justice

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2025/01/03

When Marcia Clark heard about the little-known story of the 1953 murder of an elderly woman, the “Trial of the Century” that ensued, and the resulting conviction and execution of one of its participants, Barbara Graham, she knew it was far too interesting to ignore. The former lead prosecutor in the O.J. Simpson murder trial joins me to talk about the painstaking process of researching such an old case, how she thinks the crime was actually committed, and tackling a true-crime book for the first

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37:51

Alaska Thunderf*ck Writes What She Knows

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2024/12/27

Alaska Thunderf*ck, who sashayed her way to stardom as runner-up of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Season Five, and was the winner of “Drag Race All Stars” Season Two, has written and stars in “Drag: The Musical,” now playing at New World Stages in NYC (tickets available at dragthemusical.com). Alaska joins me to talk about channeling her inner Joan Crawford for the lead role, being inspired by her amazing castmates, and how Broadway icon Liza Minnelli got involved as a producer.The only way “Group Text”

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38:46

Hot Takes with Hot Bench’s Judge Rachel Juarez

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2024/12/20

Whether it was her time as a top litigator, or her experience as a temporary judge in Los Angeles, Judge Rachel Juarez brings her unique brand of justice to “Hot Bench” (check hotbench.tv for listings), the #1 syndicated court show in original production. We break down a full docket of current legal topics: from P. Diddy to the Menendez Brothers to the brutal killing of United Healthcare’s CEO, and much more.The only way “Group Text” happens is with YOUR support and support from mm amazing

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44:54

Jennifer Love Hewitt is a True Holiday Junkie

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2024/12/13

Jennifer Love Hewitt has been a part of hit TV shows like “Party of Five,” “The Client List,” and “The Ghost Whisperer,” as well as blockbuster films such as “Can’t Hardly Wait,” and “I Know What You Did Last Summer,” just to name a few. With her new Christmas rom-com, “The Holiday Junkie” (premiering Dec. 14, 8/7c on Lifetime), she adds writer and feature director to her credits. She is also the author of a touching new memoir, “Inheriting Magic” (available December 10). Jennifer talks about her

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46:22

Bethany Joy Lenz on Breaking Free of a Cult

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2024/12/06

Before she was cast on the early-2000s hit series, “One Tree Hill,” actress Bethany Joy Lenz was already in the clutches of a religious group she calls the “Big House Family.” In her new memoir, “Dinner for Vampires,” Bethany describes the calculated isolation a man named “Les” put her through in order to manipulate her and pilfer over $2 million of money she’d earned. Bethany discusses with me how her family dynamics forced her to become independent at a young age, how her aversion to the “small

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35:46

MRGT x BTVR Reality Round-Up November 2024

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2024/11/27

This week on MRGT x BTVR, Melissa and David Yontef tackle Teddi Mellencamp’s divorce, sharing their own horse-world experiences and asking if she’s obligated to address it on her podcast. Then, they dissect Bethenny Frankel’s backhanded praise for RHONY OGs and Luann’s fiery reaction. Plus, they review the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills return, where Kyle and Dorit’s friendship hangs by a thread. Finally, they discuss Diddy’s mounting legal troubles, Cher’s shocking memoir revelations, and the

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42:29

True-Crime Reporter Carl Miller on the “Kill List”

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2024/11/22

The only thing more terrifying than being in the crosshairs of an assassin might be finding out someone you know has targeted you and that your doom is imminent. In his gripping new podcast “Kill List” (from Wondery and Novel – new episodes every week) investigative reporter Carl Miller uncovers a twisted trail to the Dark Web and a list of names and personal information of people seemingly marked for death. Carl breaks down working with a hacker and other journalists to expose the contractors, his

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45:33

Jaleel White on Growing Up Urkel

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2024/11/15

Jaleel White is so much more than the lovable nerd Steve Urkel he portrayed in the ‘90s hit sitcom "Family Matters." In his new memoir, “Growing Up Urkel” (on sale Nov. 19), Jaleel opens up about everything from his mom dressing him in too-short, hand-me-down jeans and his dad’s geeky eyeglasses for his “Family Matters” audition to the challenges of transitioning from a child star to a successful adult actor, producer, and most importantly, dad. We dive into all that and more in a fun, moving

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41:25

Lauren Lapkus is Having Another Happy Day

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2024/11/08

In her new indie movie, “Another Happy Day” (now available on Prime Video), actress and comedian Lauren Lapkus plays Joanna – a new mom faced with postpartum depression and a whole lot of life changes. Lauren explains how the experience of having kids brought her emotions front and center for the role; how the movie strikes a delicate balance between being heavy and funny; how being the class clown led to her working with the film’s director, and finally answers the question: “How many podcasts are

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43:58

Dr. Jessica Shepherd Takes the Mystery out of Menopause

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2024/10/30

Even though menopause affects half of the world’s population, it’s something mothers rarely discuss with their daughters, and even their doctors can be unprepared to talk about it. Dr. Jessica Shepherd, author of the book “Generation M - Living Well in Perimenopause and Menopause” joins me in person to talk about the symptoms (it’s more than just hot flashes, people!), the timeline, and the questions you can ask your doctor about treatments, remedies, and Hormone Replacement Therapy.The only way

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54:47

Laverne Cox on Uglies and Beauties

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2024/10/25

Laverne Cox, who stars as the sinister Dr. Nyah Cable in the new dystopian sci-fi thriller “Uglies” (now streaming on Netflix), first grabbed our attention playing Sophia Burset on another Netflix hit, “Orange is the New Black” 11 years ago. Laverne drops in to talk about the fun she had playing a baddie; the rigorous preparation she did for the role; how she still feels the need to prove herself after all these years, and how she brought fun and vintage fashion back to Awards Season and the Red

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48:29

Jackie Tohn from “Nobody Wants This”

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2024/10/18

In the role of Esther on the Netflix mega-hit rom-com “Nobody Wants This” (now streaming and renewed for a second season!) Jackie Tohn is many things: a devoted mother and wife, a fiercely loyal friend, and a pot-stirrer extraordinaire. Jackie brings a level of humanity and humor to the role that must be seen to be believed. On this episode she discusses the insanity of dating in L.A.; the intricacies of interfaith relationships; the poetic nature of Yiddish, and reveals the original working title

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54:38

Penelope Ann Miller on playing Nancy Reagan

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2024/10/11

In the new movie, “Reagan” (in theaters now; available for digital download Oct. 15; Video-on-Demand Nov. 1, and on Blu-ray Nov. 19), Penelope Ann Miller plays the iconic First Lady, Nancy Reagan. She explains how, through exhaustive research, she understood and channeled a woman who was far from submissive yet stood by and protected her husband, Ronald Reagan, throughout much of his life. Penelope also talks about Mrs. Reagan’s inimitable style, how the costumes helped her find the character and

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31:44

“Studio One Forever” with Marc Salterelli

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2024/10/04

When the gay disco, Studio One, opened in 1974 in Los Angeles, it was one of the city’s first “safe spaces,” and soon became THE place to see a show in its famed Backlot Cabaret. In his new documentary, “Studio One Forever” (available October 8th on all VOD platforms), director/producer Marc Saltarelli chronicles the valiant effort to save the historic hotspot’s factory building from hotel developers – a place where the LGBTQ+ community came to party, and where my mother performed the first benefit

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51:52

After Baywatch – Moment in the Sun” with Nicole...

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2024/09/27

In the 1990s smash hit TV series, “Baywatch,” Nicole Eggert and Jeremy Jackson played Summer Quinn and Hobie Buchannon, respectively. The duo has come together as both producers and subjects in order to revisit their years running slow-motion on the beach in a new four-part docuseries entitled, “After Baywatch – Moment in the Sun,” (now streaming on Hulu). The series is raw, honest and a love letter to a series that was, at one point, the most popular television show on the air, seen by a billion

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36:46

MRGT x BTVR Reality Round-Up Sept 2024

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2024/09/26

On this month’s Reality Roundup with David Yontef from Behind the Velvet Rope, we dive into the jaw-dropping charges against P. Diddy, who's facing allegations of sex trafficking and racketeering. Is he spiraling out of control or playing a dangerous game of denial? We’ll also dissect the latest drama from RHOSLC—Whitney Rose under fire and Mary Cosby’s return. Plus, did you catch Nene Leakes’ soft comeback hosting E!’s post-Emmys red carpet? And finally, DWTS is turning up the heat with a

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