The Vault with Monica & Amir

Doug Budin takes us on a hilarious and insightful journey through his career, from a chance meeting in 2011 that led him to Jeff Lewis Live to his experiences in Hollywood. He shares how the show evolved from airing twice weekly to five days a week and reveals his strategy for avoiding drama while navigating the passionate fan base.Doug recounts his auditions for Modern Family, including a near-miss at playing Cameron, and his quirky role in Because I Said So—yes, the one where he sneezes! He also dives into his love for Bravo, his admiration for Housewives icons like Karen Huger and Shannon Beador, and his thoughts on reality TV. Plus, he spills on behind-the-scenes moments from Sutton’s surrealist party, his Instagram Live cooking shows, and the time Eric Stonestreet mistook him for a different Jeff Lewis.From acting to reality TV to his truffle salt empire, Doug shares it all with humor and heart. Don’t miss this conversation filled with Hollywood stories, unexpected twists, and lots of laughs!🎧 Listen now on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify!📲 Follow us on Instagram, TikTok on @thevaultpodcastpage, and YouTube for more exclusive content! 

RHOA Recap S16E14: Brit’s $250 Drama, Sick Kids & Prime Minister Flirting in Grenada! 🇬🇩🍸Amir & Monica are riding high with People & US Weekly features—then dive straight into Real Housewives of Atlanta season 16, episode 14. They unpack Brit’s eyebrow-raising $250 donation (and lawsuit!), Shamea’s emotional struggle over her daughter’s illness, and Porsha shamelessly flirting with the Prime Minister. Plus: shady group texts, Charles’ major husband fail, and why this trip is giving big “no real friendships here” energy. The episode scores a 7.8/10 (Amir gives it a 9!)—and the Vault crew teases big upcoming Bravo surprises and new shows to watch.🎧 Listen now on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify!📲 Follow us on Instagram, TikTok on @thevaultpodcastpage, and YouTube for more exclusive content! 

Amir & Monica welcome the fabulous Reza Farahan to The Vault for a Kiki you won’t want to miss! Reza spills ALL the Persian tea — from why Traitors was a low-budget mess to why he’s forever proud of Shahs of Sunset putting openly gay Middle Easterners on TV. He dishes on shady Bravo moments, his hopes for a reboot (new cast, please!), and keeping it real in his marriage and friendships. Plus, the gag-worthy reality of filming Traitors in a dingy airport motel. It’s Reza unfiltered, unapologetic, and absolutely iconic — just in time for Pride. 🏳️‍🌈✨ And NOW Shahs of Sunset is back so excited!🎧 Listen now on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify!📲 Follow us on Instagram, TikTok on @thevaultpodcastpage, and YouTube for more exclusive content! 

Amir & Monica welcome Leticia “Sweet Tea” Lunsford back to The Vault for a brutally honest conversation about her dramatic exit from Married to Medicine. She opens up about feeling unsupported, her shift toward empowering real friendships, and her new group, the “Doctors Wives of Atlanta.” Then it’s off to RHOA Season 16, Episode 13 — the girls are in Grenada, but the shade is still homegrown. Drew and Porsha go head-to-head (again), Brit fumbles her charity moment, and Phaedra returns in full glam. Is this the reboot the franchise desperately needs? Let’s dive in! 🎧 Listen now on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify!📲 Follow us on Instagram, TikTok on @thevaultpodcastpage, and YouTube for more exclusive content! 

Amir & Monica celebrate The Vault Podcast‘s glow-up with features in People Magazine and US Weekly before diving into The Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 16, Episode 12. They unpack Shamar’s growing bond with Kelli and call out Porsha’s performative antics that reek of jealousy. From Brett’s beige country club event and Kelly’s six-figure divorce woes to Drew’s flatline storyline, nothing escapes their radar. The duo also dish on Todd and Julie Christie’s controversial pardon and Diddy’s assistant drama, spotlighting how badly entertainment treats the people behind the scenes. Plus, Phaedra’s return and a luxe Granada trip are setting the stage for future fireworks. Follow @TheVaultByAmirAndMonica for all the unfiltered tea.🎧 Listen now on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify!📲 Follow us on Instagram, TikTok on @thevaultpodcastpage, and YouTube for more exclusive content! 

This week on The Vault, Amir & Monica sit down with legendary comedian Maz Jobrani for a raw and thought-provoking conversation that blends laughter with life lessons. Maz takes us through his journey from aspiring Eddie Murphy superfan to one of the first Iranian-American voices in mainstream comedy — all while dodging his parents’ dreams of him becoming a lawyer. He opens up about dropping out of grad school, navigating the early days of stand-up, and the cultural tightrope he’s walked ever since.From the groundbreaking Axis of Evil Comedy Tour to crowd work horror stories and heckler comebacks, Maz brings the truth about being Middle Eastern in comedy, tackling political hot buttons, and pushing past stereotypes. He also gets candid about the emotional toll of life as a comic, the realities of addiction and depression in the industry, and the healing power of laughter — especially when it’s rooted in your own story.Whether you’re a comedy nerd, first-gen kid, or just someone who loves a good underdog hustle, this episode is packed with wisdom, wit, and the kind of vulnerability that makes Maz a true icon.🎧 Listen now on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify!📲 Follow us on Instagram, TikTok on @thevaultpodcastpage, and YouTube for more exclusive content! 

This week, Amir & Monica are joined by the razor-sharp Brandon West from Front Page Pop for a pop culture deep dive that’s as insightful as it is unfiltered. From dissecting the artistry and absurdity of the Met Gala — Joey King surprised, Teyana Taylor stunned, and Zendaya shut it down — to unpacking the disturbing developments in the Diddy case, the trio doesn’t shy away from the uncomfortable truths bubbling beneath celebrity headlines.They unpack the rumored lawsuit between Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, with Taylor Swift’s influence lurking in the background, and weigh in on Kanye West’s ongoing spiral with empathy and candor. The conversation turns critical as they roast the current state of Real Housewives, mourn the fall of RHONY, and find a glimmer of hope in the authenticity of Love Hotel. Finally, they tackle the latest Vanderpump Rules chaos with Jax and Brittany — and yes, the cringe is real.It’s pop culture commentary with heart, humor, and high standards. If you’re tired of surface-level gossip, pull up a seat — we go deep.🎧 Listen now on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify!📲 Follow us on Instagram, TikTok on @thevaultpodcastpage, and YouTube for more exclusive content! 

Amir & Monica break down the drama at Lake Bailey and beyond in this juicy episode of The Vault Podcast. They dive into the truce between Angela and Porsha, Shamea’s growing resentment, and why a birthday post might be the final straw in a friendship years in the making. Porsha’s “Pampered by Porsha” event gets dragged for having no clear business plan, while Angela opens up about her $2 million real estate mess. Plus, Ralph drops bombshells about Drew’s affairs, and Shamea inches closer to a full-on BravoCon showdown with Porsha. The vault is open, and this recap is an 8/10 mess—just how we like it.🎧 Listen now on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify!📲 Follow us on Instagram, TikTok on @thevaultpodcastpage, and YouTube for more exclusive content! 

This week on The Vault, Amir & Monica welcome the brilliant, bold, and refreshingly honest Tituss Burgess for a masterclass in perseverance, purpose, and pure talent. From earning his equity card at Disney World to lighting up Broadway and stealing scenes on 30 Rock, Tituss shares the highs, the heartbreaking lows — including eviction notices and career doubts — and the divine intervention that led him to the iconic role of Titus Andromedon on Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt.He doesn’t believe in imposter syndrome, and how to navigate the politics of Hollywood, and why living outside the LA bubble keeps him sane. Tituss gets real about the hustle of voice acting (spoiler: it’s not as glamorous as it looks), the reality of making money in entertainment, and why multiple income streams are a must.We also hear his take on the social media-to-stardom pipeline, what it’s like working with legends like Tina Fey and Eddie Murphy, and how staying spiritually grounded has been his superpower. And he has made up with Andy Cohen! This episode is raw, reflective, and filled with the kind of hard-won wisdom that can only come from someone who’s truly done the work — onstage and off.🎧 Listen now on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify!📲 Follow us on Instagram, TikTok on @thevaultpodcastpage, and YouTube for more exclusive content!