Podcast Summary: The Fame Game with Heidi & Spencer

Episode: RERUN – Heidi Takes ICON to the Stage & Spencer Exposing Lies in D.C.
Release Date: January 1, 2026
Hosts: Spencer Pratt & Heidi Montag
Producer: Studio71

Episode Overview

This episode is a revealing and dynamic mix of Spencer and Heidi’s unfiltered banter, behind-the-scenes stories, and the ongoing realities of life after the Palisades Fire. Heidi details her high-pressure music comeback performance in Vancouver, while Spencer takes listeners inside his intense trip to Washington D.C. to advocate for wildfire victims and expose alleged misuse of disaster relief funds. The episode brims with candid reflections on fame, career struggles, public perception, and their mission to find accountability.

Key Discussion Points

1. Heidi’s Return to the Stage – “ICON” and the Vancouver Adventure

(02:28 – 15:12)

• Heidi’s show prep and anxiety:
  Heidi shares excitement and nerves around her live show in Vancouver. She discusses the beauty of the city and her efforts to take maximum advantage of being on the road—glamming up, creating content, and doing outfit shoots.

  “When I’m at a show and in different city, we try to get as much content as possible...try to get as many looks as much content for like the rest of the week.” (07:43 – Heidi)

• Celebrity encounters:
  Spencer sits near pop star Tate McRae and describes his awkward but earnest attempt at a TikTok encounter, emphasizing spiritual “energy upgrades” and fan interactions.

  “I needed this energy upgrade...this is a sign from God. I’m in the right place. This is one of the most famous successful people in the world.” (03:29 – Spencer)
  “She obviously thought I was insane because...I’m like, this guy is a lunatic.” (07:20 – Spencer)

• On-stage mishaps & resilience:
  Heidi falls during rehearsal attempting a difficult dance move (one-handed plank) and almost loses her confidence. She powers through, refusing to change the routine and nails it during the performance.

  “I landed in a one-handed plank. And I fell so hard...I was so thankful I didn’t knock my teeth out…The worst part of the show is my in-ears went out.” (08:43 – Heidi)

• Tech failures mid-show:
  Her in-ear monitors fail after the first song, forcing her to improvise without hearing key cues. The crowd’s positive reception to her new single “ICON” boosts her spirits:

  “My in-ears went out...I’m just winging it. I’m like, well, the show must go on…It was so stressful. But I pushed through, and the crowd loved it.” (10:17–13:55 – Heidi)

• Spencer as accidental photographer:
  Due to a canceled flight, Spencer becomes the main photographer, giving him new appreciation for the chaos and energy of live shows.

  “I’m in the crowd...changing lenses...Heidi’s singing, pointing at me, and I’m like, oh, yeah, hi—wait, I’m supposed to be getting the sound guy!” (12:31 – Spencer)

2. Reception of “ICON” and the Power of Hard Work

(14:47 – 16:51)

• Heidi’s vocal talent and growth:
  Spencer praises Heidi’s perseverance and skill, noting years of vocal training finally get their due:

  “When you were 20 years old, you were putting in the work. This isn’t...so finally, you get to showcase that.” (15:14 – Spencer)

• Release announcement:
  “ICON” is out August 21; the hosts encourage listeners to pre-save, stream, and share it.

  “I love working hard and I love the payoff for it. Icon comes out August 21st, so please make sure that you download it when it comes out.” (16:05 – Heidi)

3. Notable Celebrity & Fan Moments in Vancouver

(18:49 – 23:47)

• Unexpected guests:
  Spencer and Heidi are surprised by famous attendees at Heidi’s show, including Devin (from Fire Country and Hunger Games) and Venus (winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race Canada), underscoring Heidi’s reach and the growing buzz around her music.

  “She’s the star of Fire Country...I didn’t know she was famous, respectfully, until like, do you know who that was? Best energy ever.” (19:35 – Spencer)
  “Venus...winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race Canada. Supposedly RuPaul loves Heidi’s Heidi Wood album.” (20:05 – hosts)

• Heidi’s elevator ego check:
  Relatable, funny story about being unrecognized in an elevator right after her show.

  “He doesn’t even look at me, just at Spencer...I kind of melted in the wall. Like, okay, I’m not gonna say anything.” (21:16 – Heidi)

• A deeper moment of gratitude:
  Heidi thanks Tate McRae for being “this generation’s Britney,” and the interaction is sweet but shows how perceptions shift in person.

  “Thank you so much for being such a great role model. I’m so glad this next generation gets their Britney.” (23:12 – Heidi)

4. Spencer’s Washington D.C. Crusade – Fire Aid, Fighting Corruption, and Political Drama

(23:56 – 38:03)

• Origins and support:
  Spencer recounts how he enlists longtime ally Brandon for moral support during this emotionally-charged trip, highlighting the tight-knit support system around him.

• Series of high-level meetings:
  Spencer asserts that his meetings with federal and state officials were “the most cabinet-level meetings in one day” ever seen—covering Fire Aid fundraising scandals, victim compensation, and the aftermath of the Pacific Palisades fire.

  “I had a meeting with the Deputy Attorney General...to discuss the fire aid scam. The FBI is deep in this investigation. This is not a conspiracy.” (27:54 – Spencer)

• Naming names & pushing accountability:
  Describes interactions with the U.S. Attorney General (“freaking legend”), Secretary of Agriculture, and the EPA, breaking down how misinformation and bureaucracy compounded fire victim suffering.

  “Now they have me to cut through all the lies that the city and the LA County...it’s unfortunate for them in the future because now I got the plugs.” (34:00 – Spencer)

• Bombshell claim about toxic soil cover-up:
  Spencer makes the case that hazardous soil isn’t being adequately remediated, referencing differences between LA County’s actions and best practices elsewhere.

  “I’m convinced the whole town has toxic soil...I bet you the soil is toxic and they’re lying. And that’s going to be a big one coming soon.” (36:47 – Spencer)

5. Emotional Fallout and Motivation

(38:49 – 47:32)

• Why this fight is personal:
  Heidi and Spencer become emotional discussing the life-altering impact of losing their home, the slow pace of recovery, and people who accuse them of exploiting tragedy for fame.

  “For everyone else, they’ve moved on. But...it takes a lifetime to build your house and your things and having it just be gone is...continually challenging...” (39:14 – Heidi)

• Dealing with haters and doubts:
  Spencer claps back at critics with context and conviction:

  “We would much rather trade all this Heidi’s music success that we had after house to have our house back...Fame is not what I am doing.” (41:10 – Spencer)
  “There is nothing so far in one of these crazy viral videos that has made me a dollar.” (42:15 – Spencer)

• Channeling pain into purpose:
  Both hosts frame advocacy and resilience as long-term missions—not quick social media stunts.

  “Now I have a real life’s purpose…Secretary Rollins – ‘This fight you’re on Spencer, it’s a 10, 20, 30 year fight.’” (46:02 – Spencer)

6. Broader Reflections – Systemic Issues & Celebrity Legacy

(47:32 – 54:17)

• Preventable wildfires and systemic policy failure:
  The hosts stress that wildfires on this scale are avoidable, laying blame on governmental neglect.

  “Apocalyptic and inevitable, but that’s not true...it is preventable, there are things to do. And that’s the infuriating part; they know this.” (48:19 – Heidi)

• Fame, fortune, and honest living:
  Spencer dispels the notion that advocacy is a path to greater fame or income, making clear this is a passion driven by loss and justice.

  “If all our money didn’t go to state California taxes, our business taxes in California, we would be rich. My job, for me, I thought, okay...I’m paying, so I’m going to have these protections.” (48:30 – Spencer)

• Future plans:
  Excitement about Spencer’s upcoming book The Guy You Loved to Hate (pre-orders open), potential roles in government, and more Heidi shows and new merch drops.

  “Maybe a really big announcement with me and the government in the next couple weeks...if that happens, it’ll really be like, wow, I did it.” (51:53 – Spencer)
  “One more goal for your birthday, New York Times bestseller. Don’t forget Spencer’s book is coming out.” (52:23 – Heidi)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On the chaos and spirit of performance:
  “The show must go on. This has never happened to me. I’m just winging it. I don’t know what part of the song I’m even at.” (11:17 – Heidi)

• On fighting for fire victims:
  “It was very eye opening that this is not a conspiracy...the fire aid thing, the victims, nobody got that money.” (27:54 – Spencer)
  “I’m convinced the whole town has toxic soil and they’re lying and that’s going to be a big one coming soon.” (36:47 – Spencer)

• On haters:
  “This idea that I am doing this for anything out of pure revenge, anger, justice, justice, fame is not what I am doing...there is nothing so far in one of these crazy viral videos that has made me a dollar.” (41:10, 42:15 – Spencer)

• On fighting burnout and keeping perspective:
  “Thank God our sons are healthy…we’ve been able to create a new world for them where...the trauma isn’t affecting their existence.” (50:48 – Spencer)

Timestamps for Major Segments

• Heidi’s Vancouver Show & Celebrity Moments: 02:28 – 23:47
• Spencer’s D.C. Trip, Advocacy & Major Meetings: 23:56 – 38:03
• Emotional Fallout & Motivation: 38:49 – 47:32
• Policy Talk, Upcoming Plans, and Personal Growth: 47:32 – 54:17
• Closing/reflection: 54:17 – 54:55

Tone & Takeaways

True to promise, this episode is deeply candid, full of raw emotion, humor, and blunt assessments of fame’s rewards and costs. Heidi and Spencer toggle between pop culture hilarity and sober activism, unified in purpose—rebuilding their lives, amplifying their careers, and demanding accountability for real-world failures that have upended their community.

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Don’t forget to stream “ICON” on August 21st.