{"podcast":{"title":"So Dramatic! with Megan Pustetto","slug":"so-dramatic-with-megan-pustetto-803459","podcast_index_feed_id":803459,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/672c40071e4926b519a046eb","website_url":"https://sodramaticonline.com","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/672c40071e4926b519a046eb/1750839882281-d41bddc8-8efe-4e1e-8403-1923593cfcb9.jpeg","author":"So Dramatic!","episode_count":1202,"summary":"From reality TV to real life, it's all just So Dramatic! Hosted by entertainment journalist Megan Pustetto , So Dramatic! is your front-row seat to the wildest reality TV scandals, messy celeb chaos, and juicy behind-the-scenes bombshells you won’t hear anywhere else! Each day, Megan serves up exclusive interviews with your fave reality stars, piping hot insider scoops, unfiltered commentary, and jaw-dropping secrets the networks definitely don’t want you to know! With her bold, no-BS style and signature sass, Megan asks the questions others won’t, says what everyone’s thinking but are too afraid to say out loud, and spills tea so hot it should come with a warning label… This podcast doesn’t just cover the drama - it is the drama! Unapologetic! Uncensored! Unmatched! With a proven track record of serving viral tea and making headlines since 2020, there’s a reason So Dramatic! is Australia’s #1 TV & Film podcast and go-to source for reality TV gossip! So much drama, so little time! Xoxo Interested in collaborating? Drop us a line at hello@sodramaticmedia - we’d love to hear from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-05T18:18:48.801738+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/so-dramatic-with-megan-pustetto-803459"},"episode":{"title":"BACKGROUND CHECK, WHO? MAFS Groom Chris Nield’s CRIMINAL History Exposed As Concerns Are Raised (Again) Over Channel Nine's Casting Process | Ep 651","slug":"background-check-who-mafs-groom-chris-nield-s-criminal-history-exposed-as-concerns-are-raised-again-over-channel-nine-s-casting-process-ep-651","published_at":"2026-02-24T06:15:38+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/so-dramatic-with-megan-pustetto-803459/background-check-who-mafs-groom-chris-nield-s-criminal-history-exposed-as-concerns-are-raised-again-over-channel-nine-s-casting-process-ep-651","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/so-dramatic-with-megan-pustetto-803459","url":"https://shows.acast.com/so-dramatic-with-megan-pustetto/episodes/background-check-who-mafs-groom-chris-nields-criminal-histor","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/672c40071e4926b519a046eb/e/699d387ce58ea911386566f9/media.mp3","summary":"A Married At First Sight groom’s criminal history has resurfaced — raising fresh concerns about the show’s so-called “strict” background checks. MAFS 2026 groom Chris Nield’s past criminal convictions have come to light, prompting serious questions about Channel Nine and Endemol Shine Australia’s vetting process and duty of care. In this episode, we unpack: Chris’s documented convictions Fresh allegations of concerning behaviour during filming What his on-screen wife, Brook Crompton, knew about his criminal history before agreeing to marry him The loopholes in the MAFS contract around criminal disclosure How Chris is reframing his past in the media The Daily Mail’s notably soft coverage and what its deliberate 'redemption' narrative tells us A pattern of past grooms with criminal histories across multiple seasons Because when this keeps happening season after season, it stops looking accidental and starts looking like a calculated risk. Today’s MAFS tea was brought to you by Jose Cuervo Limonada - it’s tequila refreshed! Grab yours online or in-store at all good bottle shops. 18+ Drink responsibly.  Content warning: This episode discusses bullying, verbal abuse, and distressing behaviour. Listener discretion is advised PS. You may also enjoy: 606. Married at First Sight's Sierah Swepstone Tells-All (Part 1) 68 - Married at First Sight's Jaimie Gardner: \"The reality of reality TV\" (Part 2/2) EXPOSED OR EXPLOITED? Inside the Daily Mail’s Unethical Reporting of MAFS Bride Brook Crompton’s Pregnancy | Ep 648 Hosted by Megan Pustetto Got a tip? Email tips@sodramaticmedia.com or submit on our website (anonymously, of course) Got a question or want to work with us? Email hello@sodramaticmedia.com Want more drama? Sign up for bonus episodes on Patreon or Apple Podcast Sub…","meta_description":"A Married At First Sight groom’s criminal history has resurfaced — raising fresh concerns about the show’s so-called “strict” background checks. 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