Off The Vine with Kaitlyn Bristowe

#917. This week on Off the Vine, Kaitlyn sits down with actress and author Sarah Shahi for a conversation that’s raw, funny, and completely unfiltered!
Sarah opens up about growing up feeling like she didn’t quite fit in, her family’s escape from Iran, and the winding path that took her from pageants and the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders to Hollywood — including a chance encounter with legendary director Robert Altman that changed everything. She shares honest reflections on motherhood, divorce, and what it looks like to rebuild when the life you planned no longer fits.
They get into the Sex/Life TV show phenomenon, the flood of DMs from women around the world that followed, and how that moment sparked her new book, Life Is Lifey. Nothing is off-limits — from intimacy on set to trusting your gut, fighting fair, and choosing yourself one step at a time.
And just when you think you’ve heard it all… Sarah reveals her favorite chapter she wrote — spoiler: it’s the one about blow jobs. You don’t want to miss this one!!
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EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:
(6:15) — Sarah shares that her father was on a hit list to be executed — and how he escaped!
(16:05) — The chance encounter with legendary director Robert Altman that changed Sarah’s life and launched her acting career.
(31:50) — How the Sex/Life TV show led to an influx of DMs from women — and sparked the idea for her new book, Life Is Lifey.
(44:55) — Sarah reveals her favorite chapter she wrote in the book… yes, it’s the one about blow jobs!!

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#916. In this Solo Dolo episode, Kaitlyn is coming at you from a very real Nashville winter wonderland — aka an ice storm that knocked out power for tens of thousands of people and turned everyday life upside down!! From hotel vibes to living like a displaced human, she shares what it’s actually like navigating this historic storm and long outages that have plagued Music City for dayyyys.
She also talks about asking for help without guilt, protecting your peace like a superpower, and how dancing — even under pressure — can be a form of joy, expression, and full-circle healing.
Grab your headphones (or watch on YouTube) and join Kaitlyn as she riffs, laughs, and shares her thoughts on everything from surviving storms to finding little moments of happiness amidst chaos.
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#915. REPEAT OUR GREATEST HIT EPISODES:
Chelsea. Freaking. Handler. The legendary comedian, best-selling author, and unapologetic queen of telling it like it is joins the pod, and NOTHING is off-limits. Chelsea gets real about turning 50 (and why she finally has the body she wanted at 20), what led her to write this new book and why men have never been the center of her story. She spills on sexting a certain governor, how stacking small wins (and rejections) led to her break in comedy, and her love of… well, you’ll have to listen. Plus, her brutally honest thoughts on cancel culture, the biggest “oops” moment of her career, and why she refuses to fit into society’s mold of what a woman should be. Get a copy of Chelsea’s new book, I’ll Have What She’s Having, available now at chelseahandler.com/book. This one is hilarious, raw, and SO Chelsea. Buckle up!
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EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:
(8:05) – Chelsea on why men have never been the center of her story: "You’re not my story, you’re part of the story."
(14:40) – Turning 50: "I have the body I wanted at 20 now at 50."
(21:17) – Chelsea’s “big break” moment: "It was a bunch of little wins stacked up."
(24:37) – Texting with Governor Cuomo: "I went on The View to declare my love for him..."
(47:59) – The biggest “oops” moment of her career: "I forget that my boyfriend’s stories are theirs too..."
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#914. You may think you know how American Idol works… but Gabby Barrett explains how the audition process actually goes.
This week on Off The Vine, Gabby takes us behind the scenes of Idol in a way you’ve probably never heard before — from how she was really discovered, to what happens before you ever stand in front of the judges, to competing on the show while falling for her now-husband.
After Idol, we get into the song no label wanted… before it changed her life forever and suddenly everyone started calling. We also talk about what tour life looks like with three kids, how she writes heartbreak songs from a happy marriage, and how a John Mayer quote shaped why she never reveals who her songs are about.
AND yes — there’s an embarrassingly honest confession you won’t see coming.
Trust us, this is one of the good ones ;) (get it?).
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EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:
(4:28) – Gabby breaks down the real American Idol audition process — what happens long before you ever see the judges!
(7:05) – Falling for her now-husband while competing on Idol (and why she had to chase him).
(32:15) – The song no label wanted… until everyone wanted it!
(49:15) – An unexpectedly humbling (and hilarious) confession you won’t see coming.
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#913. In this solo episode, Kaitlyn dives into the viral “2026 is the new 2016” trend and takes a trip back to all the iconic (and messy) moments that made that year unforgettable. She talks Beyoncé dropping Lemonade, Leo winning his Oscar, Taylor Swift’s breakup with Calvin Harris, and some of the things she personally went through that year!
Nostalgia isn’t always warm and fuzzy. For Kaitlyn, it can hit like a chokehold. She gets real about online bullying, public scrutiny, and all the messy moments, but also reflects on growth, therapy, and learning how to survive it all.
Then she flips the mic to listeners. Kaitlyn answers questions and wants to know, what was your 2016 like? Comment, leave a review, and let’s get nostalgic together!
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EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:
(2:10) – Diving into the viral “2026 is the new 2016” trend, laughing at old photos, and getting real about the messy, hard parts of that year.
(8:10) – Beyoncé dropped Lemonade, Leo won his Oscar, Taylor and Calvin broke up… revisiting all the iconic 2016 moments you forgot.
(14:20) – When looking back hurts: Kaitlyn gets real about time, memories, and growth.
(25:30) – Answering some listener Q&A’s.
(34:00) – Kaitlyn asks the big question: what was your 2016 like? She wants you to comment, review, and get nostalgic together.
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