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Melissa Rivers' Group Text Podcast

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Melissa Rivers’ Group Text is where pop culture, celebrity buzz, and real talk collide. With her trademark wit, candor, and insider perspective, Melissa breaks down the biggest headlines, hottest reality TV moments, fashion hits and misses, and the stories behind the stories.

Whether she’s joined by headline-makers, Hollywood favorites, or her funniest friends, Melissa brings sharp observations, unexpected laughs, and conversations that reveal the human side of fame. It’s the kind of unfiltered, hilarious chat you’d expect from your most entertaining group text, only with a few more Hollywood names in the chat.

A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com.

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Tuesday · 35 min
Denise Brown on Nicole Brown Simpson and Her Fight Against Domestic Violence
Author Denise Brown joins Melissa Rivers to discuss her new book, “For My Sister, Nicole,” and explains why it’s her life’s work to help save women who are victims of domestic violence. Denise talks about how domestic violence statistics have changed for the better as well as worse; how the signs of the abuse Nicole endured at the hands of her husband, OJ Simpson, were there all along but hidden well before her murder; and how the process of writing her book allowed her to share stories about her sister that went beyond the headlines reported during OJ’s “Trial of the Century.” 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 Entertainment Network by going to HurrdatEntertainment.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 29 · 34 min
Angie Katsanevas on Rallying Around Mary Cosby and What’s Ahead for RHOSLC Season 7
Angie Katsanevas tells Melissa Rivers how the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City put their differences aside to support Mary Cosby after her son, Robert Jr., tragically died at 23, just days into filming the new season. Angie also opens up about growing her salon business, where her separation from husband Shawn Trujillo stands, and what RHOSLC cast members have learned from their past mistakes. 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 Entertainment Network by going to HurrdatEntertainment.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 22 · 38 min
Rita Wilson on “Sound of a Woman” and the Audition That Launched Her Career
Rita Wilson won our hearts in “Sleepless in Seattle” and “That Thing You Do,” as well as producing the sleeper hit “My Big Fat Greek Wedding.” But as she explains to Melissa Rivers, singing and songwriting have truly allowed her to find her voice. Rita talks about creating her fifth studio album, “Sound of a Woman,” and the advice she took from Oprah Winfrey that set her on her path in music. She also looks back at her early days in showbiz and reveals that she never intended to become an actress, until a fluke audition as a cheerleader on “The Brady Bunch” launched her career. 00:00 Rita Wilson on Her New Album Sound of a Woman 00:59 Touring Europe and Finding an International Audience 02:43 How Rita Wilson Started Her Music Career 05:15 The Songs Rita Wishes She Had Written 07:19 Hollywood High, Cheerleading and Growing Up in LA 08:33 Rita Wilson Remembers The Brady Bunch 12:02 The Accidental Audition That Started Her Career 14:53 Was Any of This Career Actually Planned? 15:43 How Rita Wilson Ended Up on Broadway in Chicago 19:35 Returning to Broadway and Working With Larry David 21:13 Acting, Producing, Singing and Finding Her Own Voice 22:54 Performing With Joni Mitchell 50 Years After Graduation 25:17 How Rita Wilson Finally Found Her Voice 26:35 Life With Tom Hanks and His Favorite Obsessions 27:27 What Rita Wilson Nerds Out About 29:49 Rita Wilson on Turning 70 30:23 Why We Need to Stop Being Afraid of Aging 31:50 Stranger With Age and the Freedom That Comes With Getting Older 33:37 Melissa and Rita Wrap Up This podcast is a Hurrdat Media production. Hurrdat Media is an Omaha-based digital media company specializing in podcast production, video production, and digital content. To learn more about our services, visit HurrdatMedia.com. For more local stories, original podcasts, and video content, subscribe to the Hurrdat ONE YouTube channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 16 · 23 min
Emmys 2026: The Best, Worst & Most Memorable Red Carpet Looks
Melissa Rivers is back where she belongs on the red carpet! Fresh from the 2026 Emmys, Melissa breaks down the night’s biggest fashion moments, from the stars who nailed it to the looks that missed the mark. She shares her picks for best dressed, the looks that didn’t photograph as well as they looked in person, and some of her favorite moments from the carpet. From Zendaya and Florence Pugh to Selena Gomez, Colman Domingo and more, Melissa gives her take on the best, worst and most memorable fashion of the night. 00:00 Melissa Rivers Returns to the Emmys Red Carpet 01:40 Zendaya Is Best Dressed Again 02:30 The Biggest Emmys Fashion Trend: Purple 02:44 Florence Pugh, Sarah Pidgeon & Emilia Clarke 04:02 Sarah Snook & Selena Gomez 04:52 The Dresses That Looked Better in Person 06:12 Men’s Fashion: Steve Carell & Colman Domingo 07:31 Harrison Ford & Calista Flockhart 07:52 Woody Harrelson Needed Sunscreen 08:28 Steve Martin & Martin Short 09:05 Meg Stalter Dresses Like an Emmy 09:51 Linda Cardellini’s Red Carpet Risk 10:45 Melissa Meets Michael Urie 11:18 Rufus Sewell Is Stop-Traffic Handsome 11:51 Stephen Root & Alan Cumming 13:04 Melissa Names the Worst Dressed 14:05 Melissa Addresses Her William Stanford Davis Interview 15:42 Why Celebrities Borrow Red Carpet Jewelry This podcast is a Hurrdat Media production. Hurrdat Media is an Omaha-based digital media company specializing in podcast production, video production, and digital content. To learn more about our services, visit HurrdatMedia.com. For more local stories, original podcasts, and video content, subscribe to the Hurrdat ONE YouTube channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 9 · 43 min
Sherri Shepherd on Telling a 9/11 Survivor’s Story, The View & Making Broadway History
Sherri Shepherd may be best known for making audiences laugh, but she joins Melissa Rivers to talk about one of her most powerful dramatic roles yet. In Lifetime’s "Angel in the Rubble: The Genelle Guzman Story", Sherri portrays Genelle Guzman-McMillan, the last survivor rescued from the World Trade Center rubble following the 9/11 attacks. Sherri shares the responsibility she felt telling Genelle’s story and honoring the first responders and survivors of 9/11. She also looks back on lessons learned from Barbara Walters and Whoopi Goldberg on "The View", and making Broadway history as the first woman to step into the role of the Genie in Aladdin on Broadway. This podcast is a Hurrdat Media production. Hurrdat Media is an Omaha-based digital media company specializing in podcast production, video production, and digital content. To learn more about our services, visit HurrdatMedia.com. For more local stories, original podcasts, and video content, subscribe to the Hurrdat ONE YouTube channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 1 · 54 min
What Makes a Great Housewife? Plus, the Below Deck Rumor Finally Put to Rest
There’s being Bravo-obsessed, and then there’s whatever level of fandom Watch What Crappens co-host Ben Mandelker is at. Ben joins Melissa Rivers to break down the unhinged world of Bravo, from The Real Housewives of Orange County and Below Deck to Vanderpump Rules and the Scandoval moment he still considers Bravo perfection. Ben reveals what separates an iconic Housewife from a forgettable one, what can actually get a Bravo cast member fired, and why sometimes all it takes is a glass (or bottle) of wine + The Real Housewives to start your BravObsession journey. 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 Entertainment Network by going to HurrdatEntertainment.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 26 · 49 min
Women’s Health and Why it Really Needs to be Discussed More
Women’s health is too important to whisper about—and too complicated for easy answers. On Group Text, Melissa Rivers brings the conversation out into the open, tackling the topics women are talking about privately but deserve to discuss publicly. From hormones and menopause to mental health, aging, sexual health, wellness, and everything in between, Melissa and her expert guests cut through the noise with honest conversations, insight, and plenty of humor.Think of it as the group text you actually want to be part of: candid, curious, sometimes funny, and always real. Because when it comes to women’s health, there’s no such thing as TMI. This podcast is a Hurrdat Media production. Hurrdat Media is an Omaha-based digital media company specializing in podcast production, video production, and digital content. To learn more about our services, visit HurrdatMedia.com. For more local stories, original podcasts, and video content, subscribe to the Hurrdat ONE YouTube channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 18 · 40 min
Zendaya & Tom Holland’s Wedding, Brad Pitt’s Struggles & More Celebrity News
Melissa Rivers’ Group Text is crossing over with The Sarah Fraser Show, and Melissa and Sarah have a lot to discuss when it comes to this week’s celebrity headlines. Melissa and Sarah get into Zendaya and Tom Holland’s intimate wedding celebration, Bradley Cooper and Gigi Hadid fueling marriage rumors in Paris, and Emma Roberts’ Sun Valley wedding. Plus, the explosive article in Esquire surrounding Brad Pitt, the absurd speculation over Anne Hathaway’s pregnancy, major Duggar legal news, and why Below Deck is delivering one of its most chaotic seasons yet. This podcast is a Hurrdat Media production. Hurrdat Media is an Omaha-based digital media company specializing in podcast production, video production, and digital content. To learn more about our services, visit HurrdatMedia.com. For more local stories, original podcasts, and video content, subscribe to the Hurrdat ONE YouTube channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 13 · 40 min
The Idaho Murders: What Really Happened Inside the Investigation
Melissa Rivers sits down with acclaimed true-crime filmmaker Joe Berlinger to discuss his new Netflix documentary, The Idaho Murders: College Nightmare. Joe takes us inside the investigation, from chilling police bodycam footage and the eight-hour delay before 911 was called to the DNA and surveillance evidence that led to Bryan Kohberger. They also discuss the internet sleuths who targeted innocent people, the questions surrounding Kohberger's motive, and why his guilty plea divided the victims' families. The Idaho Murders: College Nightmare is streaming now on Netflix. 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 Entertainment Network by going to HurrdatEntertainment.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 28 · 32 min
Inside the Real Wolf of Wall Street: The Story Hollywood Didn't Tell
Hollywood made it look glamorous. Donna Schlessinger lived the reality. This week, Melissa Rivers sits down with one of the few women who worked at Jordan Belfort's infamous Stratton Oakmont brokerage firm to discuss Paramount +'s The Real Wolf of Wall Street. While Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio's The Wolf of Wall Street glamorized the sex, drugs, and rock-and-roll lifestyle of the infamous "Boiler Room," Donna says the reality led to far more pain, trouble, and even death for many of its employees. 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 Entertainment Network by going to HurrdatEntertainment.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 21 · 49 min
The Scott Peterson Case: Could New Evidence Change Everything?
What if everything we thought we knew about the Scott Peterson murder case was wrong? This week, Melissa Rivers sits down with attorney Chris Pixley to discuss Scott Peterson: The New Evidence, a new documentary following the Los Angeles Innocence Project's effort to reexamine one of America's most infamous crimes. Chris explains the alleged destroyed evidence, overlooked witnesses, and investigative questions that could challenge what many people have believed for more than two decades. 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 Entertainment Network by going to HurrdatEntertainment.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 8 · 40 min
Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce's Wedding: What We Actually Know
Melissa Rivers welcomes David Yontef from Behind the Velvet Rope for a crossover episode breaking down everything surrounding Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's headline-making wedding. From the celebrity guest list and missing A-listers to standout wedding guest fashion, the internet's biggest theories, celebrity sightings, and the details everyone is trying to piece together, Melissa and David separate what we actually know from what's simply speculation. They also discuss the reported charity donations, where Taylor and Travis may be headed next, and what it could all mean for Taylor Swift's next era. Plus, they dive into Madonna's latest album release and the buzz surrounding her pop-up experiences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 30 · 45 min
The Rivalry, Friendship & Cancer Battles That Changed Chris Evert and Martina Forever
Following the recent news that Chris Evert's ovarian cancer has returned, this conversation is an especially meaningful reminder of the resilience and friendship that have defined her life both on and off the court. This week, Melissa Rivers sits down with Rebecca Gitlitz, director of Netflix's Chris & Martina: The Final Set, to discuss the extraordinary bond between two tennis legends. Rebecca shares what it was like watching Chris and Martina revisit their greatest matches, reflect on the psychological anguish they endured to become champions, and navigate their respective cancer journeys together, revealing how one of sports' greatest rivalries became an extraordinary lifelong friendship. 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 Entertainment Network by going to HurrdatEntertainment.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 23 · 40 min
Jamie Lynn Sigler on The Sopranos, Secretly Battling MS & Finding Her Voice
For years, Jamie Lynn Sigler was starring as Meadow Soprano on one of the most iconic television shows of all time while privately fighting a battle almost no one knew about. This week, Jamie Lynn joins Melissa Rivers to talk about her new memoir, And So It Is, opening up about the MS diagnosis she kept secret for years, turning pain into purpose, and learning to follow where the love is. Melissa and Jamie Lynn also talk about family superstitions, her theatre kid roots, life after The Sopranos, the advice that changed her perspective, and the lessons she hopes to pass on. 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 Entertainment Network by going to HurrdatEntertainment.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 16 · 37 min
Taylor & Travis Wedding Rumors, Andy Cohen’s New Romance & Beckham Family Drama
David Yontef from Behind the Velvet Rope joins Melissa for a crossover episode filled with pop culture headlines and hot takes. From Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding speculation to Andy Cohen’s new boyfriend, RHOBH casting rumors, Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s legal battle, and the Beckham family drama, we're covering the stories dominating group chats everywhere. 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 Entertainment Network by going to HurrdatEntertainment.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 9 · 15 min
The 2026 Tony Awards
Join me for a Broadway breakdown of all the looks on display at the 79th annual Tony Awards this past Sunday in New York City. Who brought the drama? Who brought the elegance? And who brought none of the above!? Check out my picks for Best, Worst and, “Oh Dear!” 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 Entertainment Network by going to HurrdatEntertainment.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 2 · 42 min
Jared Freid Explains it All
Comedian and podcast host Jared Freid joins me in-person to explain how he became the 41-year-old go-to guy for dating and relationship advice. In his hilarious new book, “Walking Red Flag,” (out June 9th) Jared leans in on dating in the age of social media, surviving being single with a Jewish mother, what makes him laugh, his current relationship status, and his own red flags. 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 Entertainment Network by going to HurrdatEntertainment.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 26 · 51 min
Andy Richter on “Dancing with the Stars” and “Three Questions”
Andy Richter wowed audiences when he made it to the semi-finals on “Dancing with the Stars.” Conan O’Brien’s former sidekick joins me to talk about how doing DWTS not only introduced him to a new generation of fans but gave him the kickstart his health needed, how he came up with the idea for his hit podcast, “Three Questions,” his instant chemistry with Conan, and what it’s like being a dad, once again, to a little kid. 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 Entertainment Network by going to HurrdatEntertainment.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 19 · 51 min
Taylor & Travis Wedding Rumors + Duggar Scandals
In a special crossover episode with the “Sarah Fraser Show,” Sarah and I tick through all of our current pop-culture obsessions, spilling tea about Harry Styles, Zoe Kravitz and Channing Tatum; Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s wedding-date-rumors; Kylie Jenner’s housekeeping problems; the Duggars and their latest scandals; and finally Sarah’s TLC fascination du jour “Welcome to Plathville.” 00:00 Melissa & Sarah Fraser Crossover Intro 01:00 Harry Styles & Zoë Kravitz Engagement Rumors 04:00 Channing Tatum’s Public Breakup Energy 06:00 Heather Locklear & Lorenzo Lamas Drama 09:00 Celebrity Marriage Red Flags 11:00 Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce Wedding Rumors 15:00 Who Will Design Taylor’s Wedding Dress? 18:00 Blake Lively Friendship Drama 21:00 Why Blake’s Reputation Is In Trouble 24:00 George Clooney’s Legendary Hollywood Pranks 27:00 Kylie Jenner Lawsuit Explained 29:00 “Blue Dot Fever” & Ticketmaster Backlash 33:00 Why Concert Tickets Are Out Of Control 36:00 Taylor Swift Concert Regrets 39:00 Duggar Family Scandal Breakdown 44:00 Josh Duggar Prison Drama 47:00 Joseph Duggar Arrest Allegations 51:00 The Wild CPS & GoFundMe Twist 55:00 TLC Reality TV Rabbit Hole 58:00 Welcome To Plathville Gets INSANE 01:02:00 Sister Wives & Seeking Sister Wife Drama 01:05:00 Andy Cohen & Reality TV Gossip 01:07:00 Final Thoughts & Closing 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 Entertainment Network by going to HurrdatEntertainment.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 15 · 32 min
BONUS: Clayton Echard updates us on the Laura Owens Case
Clayton Echard (“The Bachelor,” the “Love Trapped” podcast) returns to give me an update on new developments in his legal battle against Laura Owens. Clayton passionately describes where the legal fight stands now, what he feels true justice looks like, and what he’s doing to prepare for Laura Owens’ possible trial. 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 Entertainment Network by going to HurrdatEntertainment.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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