The Fame Game with Heidi & Spencer

Episode: Behind The Mask(ed Singer): Music Moves, Project & Parenting Updates and Spencer’s Push For The Ballot
Release Date: March 5, 2026
Hosts: Heidi Montag, Spencer Pratt & Studio71

Episode Overview

This episode is a lively, unfiltered catch-up between Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt—familiarly known as "Speidi"—as they discuss Heidi's new music releases, their experience with The Masked Singer, life as parents, updates on recent family trips, Spencer's campaign for public office, and ongoing Hollywood projects. Expect their signature banter, candid parenting stories, showbiz challenges, and behind-the-scenes anecdotes from reality TV to family life.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Heidi’s Music Comeback & “The Masked Singer” Experience

• Heidi’s New Singles

  • Heidi promotes her latest singles, “Step on the Gas” and “Supermodel,” both part of her new album.
  • She shares how she developed creative visuals for the tracks despite working with a tight budget while dealing with lighting challenges and guerilla-style shoots (03:49–05:33).
  • “I was trying to do them like around town…and getting kicked out of places and, you know, one we tried to do on Rodeo, we kept getting chased around by security guards. I’m like, this should be the music video.” – Heidi (05:03)

• Behind The Mask(ed Singer)

  • Heidi reveals she was “Snow Cone” on The Masked Singer. The heavy costume and intense rehearsals led to a hemorrhaged vocal cord and temporary loss of her voice (05:39–11:12).
  • “It is real, raw vocals... There’s no auto-tune, there is no anything. It was so incredibly nervous and I was trying for my life. I was rehearsing too much…There is a thing as trying too hard.” – Heidi (06:00)
  • Spencer shares he was “Mr. Snow Cone,” describing the difficult physical experience of wearing the mask and the show's high production standards (09:06–09:42).
  • Both hosts praise the Masked Singer team for being uplifting and efficient, contrasting it with other, more “drag you down” reality TV experiences (07:05–08:55).
  • Heidi notes the positive impact on her kids—especially Riker: “Every time I go to LA, Riker’s like, are you going to be Snow Cone?” (08:55)

• Vocal Health and Learnings

  • Heidi recounts vocal injury struggles, getting medical advice, and new lifestyle adjustments to avoid strain (10:42–11:27).
  • “Every word I say has like a little...feels almost like strep throat. It’s like a sting.” – Heidi (10:42)

Family Life & Recent Adventures

• San Diego Family Trip

  • The family’s trip to San Diego included Legoland, the Wild Kratts live show, the zoo, and SeaWorld (12:25–29:47).
  • Heidi shares the chaos of hotel sleepovers, child meltdowns, and sibling moments:
      – “Riker keeps crawling out of bed and coming into where we are and peeking his head around and laughing. I wanted to go to bed, I couldn’t go to bed.” – Heidi (16:17)   – Spencer adds, “Gunner’s missing!” and describes how Riker woke him up in the night, worried for his brother (17:37).
  • Parenting in public:
      – Heidi details handling noisy kid meltdowns at the zoo—navigating judgmental stares and reminding listeners to give parents grace in public (18:48).   – “I am trying with the depth of my being and the kindness of my soul. Like, I’d like to see you do better.” – Heidi (18:48)

• Wild Kratts Meet & Greet

  • The difficulties of VIP access, multiple ticket mishaps, and parental determination to deliver the best experience for Gunner (21:06–25:24).
  • “Gunner did say it was the best day of his life. So in the moments I thought it was so horrible…I thought, well, well worth it.” – Spencer (25:24)

• SeaWorld & Hotel Review

  • Spencer discusses the mixed feelings about SeaWorld (acknowledging 'Blackfish' controversy) but emphasizes the kids’ joy and the park’s cleanliness (27:14–29:47).
  • Heidi raves about Hotel Valencia for its service, sparkling wine, and food: “The best freaking hotel ever. The staff was incredible.” (29:17–29:47)

Health Updates & Domestic Realities

• Vocal and Dermatological Health

  • Heidi visits an ENT for her vocal cords and a dermatologist for a possible precancerous skin issue (11:12–12:25).
  • Daily challenges managing communication: “It’s challenging because it’s hard to stay in touch with my family because…my voice is so bad it’s painful to talk to them.” – Heidi (31:44)

• Parenting Styles & Chaos

  • Spencer and Heidi discuss the need for better communication tools, such as air horns and custom earplugs, due to Heidi’s sensitive hearing and vocal strain (11:18–11:44, 31:35).

Project & Career Updates

• Spencer’s Mayoral Push

  • Spencer is actively collecting signatures for the LA mayoral ballot, describing the grind and frustration of finding eligible, registered voters (32:16–34:55).
  • “You need minimum 500 signatures to be on the ballot to be the mayor…I’m at, like, 299. It’s so challenging to find people…” – Spencer (32:16)
  • He discusses the cost of hiring professional signature gatherers and his plans for the campaign—including a debate on NBC if he qualifies (33:52–34:40).

• New Reality Show Prospects

  • The couple discusses yet another project in development, the realities of pitching shows, and their perspective as "realistic" rather than negative based on past experience (35:16–36:08).
  • “It is very hard to get shows in development work with the major production companies. So it’s very positive…but we just know in this era…how hard it is to go from that part to airing.” – Spencer (35:30)
  • Anecdotes about assembling a supporting cast, including family, friends, and even the family stylist, while referencing reality TV classics like Newlyweds (36:13–38:05).

• Upcoming Film Project

  • Spencer teases filming a movie with James Franco in Georgia and jokes about bringing filmmaking back to Los Angeles if he becomes mayor (38:09–38:53).

• Self-Promotion Corner

  • Heidi plugs her singles and upcoming album; Spencer promotes his audiobook “The Guy You Love To Hate” and the Pratt Daddy Crystals update (38:53–39:44).

Noteworthy Quotes & Moments

• “There’s a thing as trying too hard. I have learned that. That’s the lesson that I took away.” – Heidi (06:00)
• “They always try to encourage people…and because you never know, a lot of the times they try to drag talent down or make people look bad, that is so the opposite of this show.” – Heidi on The Masked Singer (07:17)
• “If I had known you weren’t going to be able to talk for those weeks, I would have advised you not to do the show because that was some of the hardest parenting ever.” – Spencer (10:25)
• “I am trying with the depth of my being and the kindness of my soul. Like, I’d like to see you do better.” – Heidi, on public parenting moments (18:48)
• “You need minimum 500 signatures to be on the ballot to be the mayor…I’m at like 299. It’s so challenging…” – Spencer (32:16)
• “I consider myself realistic and grounded and aware.” – Heidi, on Hollywood development skepticism (35:57)
• “Make it camera ready. Let’s go, baby.” – Heidi, joking about bringing productions back to LA (38:50)

Segment Timestamps

| Timestamp | Segment | Summary Notes | |-----------|------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 02:33 | Intros & Podcast Banter | Heidi returns, plugs new single, makeup artist antics | | 03:30 | Airstream Studio Plans | Spencer details future podcast accoutrements | | 04:10 | Heidi’s New Music | Album, singles, and DIY visuals | | 05:33 | Supermodel & Masked Singer Announcement | Heidi reveals being Snow Cone, vocal injury backstory | | 07:05 | Masked Singer Praise | Positive contrasts with previous reality TV | | 09:01 | Spencer as Mr. Snow Cone | Physical challenge of the show | | 10:42 | Vocal Health Struggles | Medical update, lasting effects | | 12:25 | San Diego Trip & Wild Kratts | Parenting chaos, fun at Legoland and Zoo | | 17:37 | Sibling Moments & Nighttime Stories | “Gunner’s missing!” | | 18:44 | Meltdowns in Public | Heidi reflects on judgment and empathy for parents | | 21:06 | Wild Kratts Meet & Greet Mishaps | Ticket problems, standing in line, making memories | | 25:24 | Family Reflections | “Best day of his life” – Gunner | | 27:14 | SeaWorld Debate & Review | Mixed feelings but kid joy, practical observations | | 29:17 | Hotel Shoutout | Praise for Hotel Valencia | | 32:16 | Spencer’s Mayoral Bid | Signature gathering process and frustrations | | 35:16 | Reality Show Development Real Talk | Inside the pitching game | | 38:09 | Spencer’s Upcoming Movie & Hollywood | Teasing future projects and mayoral campaign promises | | 38:53 | Self-promo Section | Music, audiobooks, crystals | | 39:18 | Sign-off & Final Thanks | Closing thoughts and gratitude |

Final Thoughts

This episode is a vibrant tapestry of Speidi’s life: raw, relatable, and filled with Hollywood hustles, parental perseverance, and continual reinvention. Heidi’s candid recounting of her Masked Singer stint offers both inspiration and a window into the physical costs of performance. Meanwhile, Spencer’s “mayoral campaign” brings levity but also reflects a real determination to engage civically. Their mutual resilience, humor, and self-awareness shine throughout, making it an engaging episode for both longtime and new listeners alike.