The Chisme Corner with Vee Rivera

Episode: Chisme Meets True Crime: Ed Gein, Selena y Los Dinos & The Love Is Blind Chaos
Date: October 22, 2025
Host: Vee Rivera

Episode Overview

In this compelling and spicy episode, Vee Rivera dives into major cultural events and trending topics close to the hearts of her listeners:

• The impact of Chicago’s ICE raids and immigrant protests
• A deep-dive review of the Netflix “Monster: Ed Gein” series and pop culture’s obsession with true crime
• Excitement and nostalgia for the upcoming “Selena y Los Dinos” documentary
• The chaos and drama of Love Is Blind Season 9—including Vee’s brutally honest takes on this season's most talked-about couples

With her unfiltered Latina perspective, Vee blends social commentary, pop culture analysis, and plenty of humor, creating a space “pa’ chismear, heal, and laugh a little (or a lot).” Get comfy and enjoy her signature blend of heart, honesty, and chisme!

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Chicago Protests & ICE Raids (01:30–06:40)

• Vee opens the episode addressing the seriousness of ICE raids and the resulting protests in Chicago, highlighting the emotional, familial, and community impact.
• She refuses to reduce these events to “just politics,” emphasizing the human story behind every headline.
• Vee discusses the privilege of being able to disengage and challenges her audience to lean into discomfort and empathy.

Notable Quotes:

• “This isn’t about politics. This is about human beings, about families literally being stripped apart.” — Vee Rivera [02:25]
• “Maybe you need to hear it, maybe you need to see it. You need to feel the discomfort, feel something, because I promise you, these things will affect you or, if not you directly, the people that you love down the line.” — Vee Rivera [04:20]

Resources and Calls to Action:

• ICIRR Family Support Hotline: 1-855-HELP-MY-FAMILY
• NIJC, National Immigrant Justice Center (legal support for immigrant families)
• Refugee 1 (nonprofit supporting refugees in Chicago)

2. Netflix’s Monster: Ed Gein Review (06:45–15:18)

• Vee delivers a passionate, spoiler-heavy review of “Monster: Ed Gein,” the latest installment in the true crime anthology.
• She explores her own conflicted empathy for Ed Gein, discussing how trauma and abuse can shape individuals (“monsters aren’t born, they’re created”).
• Reflects on the performance of Charlie Hunnam (“He needs to win all the awards”) and how the series intentionally stirs empathy for Gein as a product of his environment.
• Points out discrepancies between the show and history (e.g., necrophilia was reportedly fabricated for shock value).
• Shares a personal DM from a listener whose husband’s family reportedly knew Ed Gein, adding a wild “it’s a small world” element.
• Vee’s review captures the gross-out factor and the psychological intrigue, touching on audience reactions and true-crime ethics.

Notable Quotes:

• “I feel like they almost wanted us to empathize with Ed Gein and his story rather than the monster that he is… I felt sadness for him. Like, I just was so sad…” — Vee Rivera [08:30]
• “It made me question, like, whether monsters are born this way or just created, you know?... Evil doesn’t come out of nowhere. Sometimes it’s just born from neglect, trauma, from control.” — Vee Rivera [09:15]
• “I was just like, how was he constantly digging up these bodies and nobody was noticing?” — Vee Rivera [14:00]

3. Selena y Los Dinos Documentary Hype (16:45–19:50)

• Excitement over the debut of “Selena y Los Dinos: A Family Legacy," coming to Netflix November 17th.
• Initial skepticism about yet another Selena project (“Can we just, like, let her rest in peace?”) gives way to celebrating the value of preserving her story for new generations.
• Vee shares personal connections to Mexican culture and Selena’s lasting influence on her.

Notable Quotes:

• “Her story needs to be told. Do as many documentaries as you need to, because it just needs to be told to all future generations.” — Vee Rivera [17:25]
• “When I watch Selena, when I hear her music, I turn Mexican real fucking fast, okay? Like, I love cumbia, I know how to do the washing machine…” — Vee Rivera [17:55]

4. Kim Kardashian's Viral "Faux Hair Thong" & Danity Kane Nostalgia (19:50–23:00)

• Vee reacts with disbelief and amusement to Kim Kardashian’s new “faux hair thong” on SKIMS.
• Questions who the product is for, tries unsuccessfully to buy it (“all of it was sold out”), and muses about the odd directions pop culture takes.
• Brief but enthusiastic detour into Danity Kane’s 20th Anniversary “Untold Chapter” tour—including a nostalgia trip for “Show Stopper” and Making The Band.

Memorable Moment:

• “We could grow that organically ourselves, ladies. You know that, right?” — Vee Rivera, on the “bush thong” [21:35]

5. Love Is Blind Season 9: Denver Mayhem & Couple Commentary (23:00–End)

Vee reviews the drama-filled ninth season of Love Is Blind, providing detailed, unfiltered hot takes on the remaining and broken couples.

General Thoughts

• “What the fuck do y’all got going on in Denver, Colorado? Because wow… this season is trash again.” — Vee Rivera [23:30]
• Expresses her devotion as a Love Is Blind “stan”, watching every season despite declining quality.

Couple-by-Couple Breakdown

Casey & Patrick

• Casey, a white woman, is wary of dating Asian men; Vee calls out the lack of attraction and authenticity.
• Notes Casey told production one thing and Patrick another; Casey dips mid-show, leaving Patrick confused.
• Vee reads and critiques Anna’s social media message about leaving due to vulnerability and internet backlash.
• “You probably still with this man… If you’re coming on a show because… you were just in a relationship when someone said that you could go and do that. Like, I don’t know…” — Vee Rivera [28:00]

Edmund & Calibria

• Praises Calibria’s emotional intelligence and honest communication.
• Questions compatibility due to Edmund’s quirky behavior versus Calibria’s grounded maturity.
• Highlights issues with Edmund’s mother and their potential for growth or disappointment.
• “You don’t love the person for their potential. Like, you can’t do that because if they’re never going to reach that potential, then you’re screwed.” — Vee Rivera [34:50]

Nick & Annie

• Least favorite couple; Nick seems uninterested, and Annie appears desperate for marriage.
• Cringes at their conversation about a hypothetical gay child (“disgusting”), and suspects Nick’s sexuality.
• “My gaydar is never wrong.” — Vee Rivera [37:05]
• Annie refuses breakup, Vee advises “Girl, know your worth.”

Ali & Anton

• Ali: adorable nurse who wants independence and security.
• Anton: very traditional, wants to be the provider.
• They clash over finances (expensive ring, wanting a maid) and Anton's drinking habits.
• “He was really trying to play it like he didn’t drink all that… Bro, like, you know you drank that.” — Vee Rivera [41:15]

Sparkle Megan & Jordan

• Megan is a vibrant, successful woman; Jordan is grounded, a dedicated single father.
• Their lifestyles differ—Megan’s adventurous and social vs. Jordan’s quieter life—but Vee is rooting for them.

Joe & Madison

• “They are tragic together.” Joe is immature, drinks, and isn’t honest; Madison remains sweet and forgiving.
• Vee believes “She’s way too good for him.”

Predictions and Wrap-Up

• Casey & Patrick: broken up
• Joe & Madison: broken up
• Nick & Annie: broken up
• Left to see: Edmund & Calibria, Sparkle Megan & Jordan, Ali & Anton (“Let’s see who gets married, y’all!”)
• Expresses desire for a community to discuss reality shows and podcast episodes (“I want to be able to talk about the episodes and get to know you guys”).

Timestamps for Important Segments

• ICE Raids & Protests: 01:30–06:40
• Netflix "Monster: Ed Gein" Review: 06:45–15:18
• Selena y Los Dinos Docu: 16:45–19:50
• Kim K’s SKIMS Bush Thong/Retail Chisme/Danity Kane: 19:50–23:00
• Love Is Blind S9 Analysis: 23:00–48:30
  • Casey & Patrick: 26:30–32:30
  • Edmund & Calibria: 32:30–36:30
  • Nick & Annie: 36:30–39:30
  • Ali & Anton: 39:30–43:10
  • Sparkle Megan & Jordan: 43:10–45:10
  • Joe & Madison: 45:10–48:00
• Closing Community Call-Out: 48:00–End

Memorable Quotes

• “For you, it might just be something you see in headlines that you just scroll past on Instagram. But for most people, this is their real life.” — Vee Rivera [05:55]
• “Evil doesn’t come out of nowhere. Sometimes it’s just born from neglect, from trauma, from control.” — Vee Rivera [09:15]
• “We could grow that organically ourselves, ladies. You know that, right?” — Vee Rivera [21:35]
• “Girl, know your worth. Like… trying to get this man who clearly ain’t even that into you to marry you. Stop it, please. We gotta do better.” — Vee Rivera [38:15]
• “I want to form a community and stuff… where we can all collectively come together to, like, talk and, like, chat and talk about the episodes.” — Vee Rivera [24:20]

Tone

Authentic, energetic, empathetic, and playful. Vee keeps it 100% real—mixing chisme with compassion, hard truths with humor, and pop-culture with personal anecdotes. Expect both soulful moments and laugh-out-loud shade.

Overall Summary

This episode is a masterclass in blending social consciousness, true crime deep-dive, and reality TV chisme—delivered with Vee’s signature warmth and candor. She brings her listeners into a space where the heavy, the hilarious, and the downright absurd of everyday life and pop culture are celebrated and critically examined, “sin filtro.”