Montecito
by Grant Rutter, Studio G
Binge 10 Episodes of Montecito Now — Drama. Secrets. Betrayal.
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 as brooding Deacon Granville, the trapped husband burdened by a moral obligation.
• Chelsea Rendon as treacherous Mina Rast-Granville, the malignant narcissist with an iron grip on her Montecito lifestyle and marriage of convenience.
• Emme Rylan as business maven Bethany Gina Roman-Quinn the overbearing sister and overachieving COO.
• Marc Anthony Samuel as even-keeled Gio Carreri, the returning resident confronted with his past from all angles.
• Kelly Thiebaud as straight-talking Dr. Layla Carreri.
• Jake Getman as Diego Granville, a young man caught in the eye of the storm.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 23 episodes
- Binge 10 Episodes of Montecito Now — Drama. Secrets. Betrayal. · 2 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…
- Montecito After Sunset: Chelsea Rendon on Her Boldest Role Yet - Mina! | Ep 10 | Audio Soap Podcast · 22 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…
- Montecito After Sunset: Peter Porte on Deacon's Journey and Revelations | Ep 9 | Audio Soap Podcast · 15 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…
- How is this Possible? | The Secret Storm | Montecito Episode 10 · 20 min · Season 1 Episode 10A 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…
- Montecito After Sunset: Mike Manning on JJ’s Love Life, Acting and Montecito’s Dysfunction | Episode 8 | Audio Soap Podcast · 17 minThis 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…
- Collection of Secrets and Lies | Whispers and Warnings | Montecito Episode 9 · 21 min · Season 1 Episode 9Deacon (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…
- Hostile Environments | Romance, Rivalry & Ruin | Montecito Ep 8 · 20 min · Season 1 Episode 8Deacon (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…
- Montecito After Sunset: Crystal Chappell on Helena’s Role and the Dysfunctional Granville Family | Episode 7 | Audio Soap Podcast · 17 minThis 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…
- With No Due Respect | Fathers, Sons & Family Secrets | Montecito Ep 7 · 20 min · Season 1 Episode 7Tensions 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…
- Montecito After Sunset: Heartbreak, Power Plays & Real Estate | Episode 6 | Audio Soap Podcast · 13 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…
- Who’s the Boss? | Exes, Affairs & Enemies | Montecito Ep 6 · 20 min · Season 1 Episode 6As JJ (Mike Manning) demands full control over the Santa Barbara Wharf revitalization project, Bethany Gina (Emme Rylan) questions his motives. Meanwhile, Gio (Marc Anthony…
- Montecito After Sunset: Marc Anthony Samuel on Voice Acting, Gio, Character Building & Podcast Drama from Episode 5 | Audio Soap Podcast · 14 minMarc 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…
- What a Betrayal | Power Plays and Pillow Talk | Montecito Ep 5 · 23 min · Season 1 Episode 5The Regalton Boardroom becomes a battlefield as Mina (Chelsea Rendon) confronts Bethany Gina (Emme Rylan) with bold demands and buried resentments—threatening to reveal the…
- Montecito After Sunset: Sound Design Secrets, Crafting Drama from Episode 4 | Audio Soap Podcast · 14 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)…
- Conspiring | A Fragile Truce & Family Ties | Montecito Ep 4 · 22 min · Season 1 Episode 4Mina (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…
- Montecito After Sunset: Secrets Exposed from Episode 3 | Audio Soap Podcast · 13 minGo 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…
- Game On, Bitch | Betrayals & Power Moves | Montecito Ep 3 · 20 min · Season 1 Episode 3The 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…
- Montecito After Sunset: Behind the Scenes of Episode 2 | Audio Soap Podcast · 12 minIn 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 —…
- Montecito After Sunset: Secrets Behind Episode 1 | Audio Soap Podcast · 14 minStep 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…
- Insecurities Are Loud | Old Wounds & a Stunning Surprise | Montecito Episode 2 · 20 min · Season 1 Episode 2The 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…







