Nov 13, 20252 min
🎧 Montecito is a modern-day audio soap opera — think Dynasty meets Big Little Lies — written and performed exclusively for audio. 💥 The first 10 binge-worthy episodes are streaming now. Subscribe on YouTube or...
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Montecito
Hosted by Grant Rutter, Studio G · fiction · EN
About this Podcast:
Under the shadows of Montecito’s towering palm trees there are those that fight to maintain success and those that plot to gain power. A narcissistic opportunist invades the lives of longtime residents and entangles them in her web of deception, sex and conflict on her way to the top. Prepare for a reimagining of the audio soap opera. Independently produced and created by Emmy Nominated producer Grant Rutter, this is Montecito. New episodes drop weekly on Tuesdays, starting Tuesday, April 22nd. Subscribe now and step into a world where everyone has something to hide... and everything to lose. Character Guide: Crystal Chappell as Helena Granville-Belasco, a strong willed mother who’s not afraid to get her hands dirty to protect her family. Vincent Irizarry as Bradley Belasco, the alpha business man and ageless playboy. Daytime Emmy Winner Mike Manning as JJ Roman, the reckless, alcoholic nepo-baby. Peter Porte
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What is Montecito about?
Under the shadows of Montecito’s towering palm trees there are those that fight to maintain success and those that plot to gain power. A narcissistic opportunist invades the lives of longtime residents and entangles them in her web of deception, sex and conflict on her way to the top. Prepare for a reimagining of the audio soap opera.
What has Montecito covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Binge 10 Episodes of Montecito Now, Drama. Secrets. Betrayal." (13 November 2025, 2 minutes), "Montecito After Sunset: Chelsea Rendon on Her Boldest Role Yet - Mina! | Ep 10 | Audio Soap Podcast" (14 July 2025, 22 minutes), and "Montecito After Sunset: Peter Porte on Deacon's Journey and Revelations | Ep 9 | Audio Soap Podcast" (10 July 2025, 15 minutes).
How often does Montecito publish?
Montecito publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 17 minutes across 23 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Montecito?
Booking probability for Montecito is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Montecito requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Montecito's contact route on record: verified email.
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Montecito is a fiction podcast with 23 episodes published.
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Montecito After Sunset: Chelsea Rendon on Her Boldest Role Yet - Mina! | Ep 10 | Audio Soap Podcast
Jul 14, 202522 minIn this episode of Montecito: After Sunset, we sit down with Chelsea Rendon, who brilliantly brought the narcissistic and complex Mina Rast-Granville to life. Chelsea opens up about humanizing Mina without ever judging...
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Montecito After Sunset: Peter Porte on Deacon's Journey and Revelations | Ep 9 | Audio Soap Podcast
Jul 10, 202515 minThis week on Montecito After Sunset: Episode 9 – Actor Peter Porte sits down to talk about playing Deacon Granville in the audio soap opera Montecito. Peter shares his thoughts on Deacon’s emotional journey, including...
Jun 17, 202520 minS1A secret storm rolls into Montecito… and with it, secrets long buried begin to surface.Gio (Marc Anthony Samuel) hosts a surprise dinner in Deacon’s honor (Peter Porte), but tensions bubble beneath the surface as old...
- Jun 12, 202517 min
This week on Montecito After Sunset: Episode 8 - We’re joined by actor and producer Mike Manning, who plays the complex JJ Roman in the hit audio soap opera Montecito. We dive into how Mike found JJ’s emotional core...
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Jun 10, 202521 minS1Deacon (Peter Porte) shocks Diego (Jake Getman) and Bradley (Vincent Irizarry) with a painful confession that could tear their family apart. JJ (Mike Manning) makes a difficult decision—just as a mysterious new name...
Jun 3, 202520 minS1Deacon (Peter Porte) turns to Gio (Marc Anthony Samuel) for support ahead of his major pitch to the Santa Barbara Waterfront Commission, leading to a long-awaited emotional breakthrough between them. A deeply personal...
- Jun 2, 202517 min
This week on Montecito After Sunset: Episode 7 - We’re joined by the incredible Crystal Chappell, who plays the fierce and formidable Helena Granville-Belasco. We break down Episode 7’s chaotic family brunch, where we...
May 27, 202520 minS1Tensions boil over as Diego (Jake Getman) confronts his father, Deacon (Peter Porte) battles inner turmoil, and Mina’s grip on JJ (Chelsea Redon and Mike Manning) raises alarms. Breakfast turns bitter when old wounds...
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Montecito After Sunset: Heartbreak, Power Plays & Real Estate | Episode 6 | Audio Soap Podcast
May 23, 202513 minThis week on Montecito After Sunset: Episode 6 - The distance between JJ and Bethay Gina echoes—literally—while Gio and Deacon’s fragile reunion ends with a heartbreaking separation. Mina turns up the heat, provoking...
May 20, 202520 minS1As JJ (Mike Manning) demands full control over the Santa Barbara Wharf revitalization project, Bethany Gina (Emme Rylan) questions his motives. Meanwhile, Gio (Marc Anthony Samuel) spirals after confronting the truth...
- May 15, 202514 min
Marc Anthony Samuel shares his process for creating a backstory for Gio Carreri, a character shrouded in mystery and how he approached Gio’s emotional depth and complexity. Writers and creators Grant Rutter and Andrew...
May 13, 202523 minS1The Regalton Boardroom becomes a battlefield as Mina (Chelsea Rendon) confronts Bethany Gina (Emme Rylan) with bold demands and buried resentments—threatening to reveal the shocking truth behind her rise to power...
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Montecito After Sunset: Sound Design Secrets, Crafting Drama from Episode 4 | Audio Soap Podcast
May 8, 202514 minGo behind the scenes of Montecito to explore how sound design drives drama, power, and emotion. From Bradley Belasco’s (Vincent Irizarry) debut to Helena's (Crystal Chappell) garden atmosphere, discover how we use audio...
May 6, 202522 minS1Mina (Chelsea Rendon) and JJ (Mike Manning) navigate a fragile truce as she offers support ahead of an emergency board meeting—though her loyalty is anything but clear. Bradley (Vincent Irizarry) and Bethany Gina (Emme...
- May 1, 202513 min
Go behind the scenes of episode three of Montecito in this deep dive into toxic marriages, emotional power plays, and character-driven storytelling. We unpack Deacon’s strained performance as the perfect husband, Mina’s...
Apr 29, 202520 minS1The morning after brings no peace. At the hospital, Deacon (Peter Porte) and JJ (Mike Manning) trade barbs while Mina (Chelsea Rendon) and Deacon’s crumbling marriage is laid bare behind closed doors. As tensions rise...
- Apr 25, 202512 min
In this behind-the-scenes dive, we pick up right where the chaos of Episode 1 left off. Helena kicks Mina out, and we get into the layered dynamic between these two powerhouses — including candid conversations about...
- Apr 24, 202514 min
Step inside the elevator—because in Montecito, everyone’s trying to go up. In this behind-the-scenes episode, we pull back the curtain on the glamorous chaos of Montecito, where family drama simmers beneath polished...
Apr 22, 202520 minS1The fallout from the fire alarm rings louder than the sirens. Helena (Crystal Chappell) and Mina (Chelsea Rendon) face off in a brutal confrontation. Meanwhile, Deacon (Peter Porte) and Gio (Marc Anthony Samuel) seek...
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