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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.<br /><br />Prepare for a reimagining of the audio soap opera. Independently produced and created by Emmy Nominated producer Grant Rutter, this is Montecito. <b>New episodes drop weekly on Tuesdays, starting Tuesday, April 22nd.</b> Subscribe now and step into a world where everyone has something to hide... and everything to lose.<br /><br /><b>Character Guide: </b><br /><ul><li>Crystal Chappell as Helena Granville-Belasco, a strong willed mother who’s not afraid to get her hands dirty to protect her family. </li><li>Vincent Irizarry as Bradley Belasco, the alpha business man and ageless playboy. </li><li>Daytime Emmy Winner Mike Manning as JJ Roman, the reckless, alcoholic nepo-baby. </li><li>Peter Porte as brooding Deacon Granville, the trapped husband burdened by a moral obligation. </li><li>Chelsea Rendon as treacherous Mina Rast-Granville, the malignant narcissist with an iron grip on her Montecito lifestyle and marriage of convenience. </li><li>Emme Rylan as business maven Bethany Gina Roman-Quinn the overbearing sister and overachieving COO. </li><li>Marc Anthony Samuel as even-keeled Gio Carreri, the returning resident confronted with his past from all angles. </li><li>Kelly Thiebaud as straight-talking Dr. Layla Carreri. </li><li>Jake Getman as Diego Granville, a young man caught in the eye of the storm.</li></ul>

Available Episodes 10

A 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 tensions bubble beneath the surface as old wounds, fresh betrayals, and unspoken truths simmer among the guests. Helena (Crystal Chappell) tries to hold the family together, but when Mina (Chelsea Rendon) crashes the dinner, the night takes a sharp turn. As Diego (Jake Getman) struggles with his father's recent revelation, Bradley (Vincent Irizarry) becomes his reluctant anchor in the storm.

As rain pounds against the glass and tempers ignite, one confession threatens to change everything.Family. Loyalty. Identity.

Sometimes the real storm is the one you invite to dinner.

🎧 Montecito — the audio soap opera where no secret stays buried for long.

Crystal Chappell as Helena Granville-Belasco
Vincent Irizarry as Bradley Belasco
Mike Manning as JJ Roman
Peter Porte as Deacon Granville
Chelsea Rendon as Mina Rast-Granville
Emme Rylan as Bethany Gina Roman-Quinn
Marc Anthony Samuel as Gio Carreri
Jake Getman as Diego Granvillle
Kelly Thiebaud as Dr. Layla Carreri
Announcing by Rick Hearst 

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What's next for Mina and Gio? Let us know in the comments.

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This 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 into how Mike found JJ’s emotional core, his dynamic with his sister Bethany Gina (played by Emme Rylan), and the volatile romance with Mina (Chelsea Rendon).

Mike also opens up about his experience filming CBS’s Beyond the Gates.

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Deacon (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 decision—just as a mysterious new name enters the mix: Marcos Medici. Meanwhile, Bethany Gina (Emme Rylan) opens up about the emotional cost of her ambition. 

Elsewhere, Mina (Chelsea Rendon) plays a dangerous game of manipulation, determined to retake control at any cost. But Gio (Marc Anthony Samuel)  has a plan of his own—and a dinner party that may turn into a public reckoning. As hidden alliances form and enemies circle, the people of Montecito must decide who they can trust… before it all explodes. Don’t miss this gripping new chapter in the high-stakes world of Montecito, where every whisper hides a secret—and every secret has a price.

Crystal Chappell as Helena Granville-Belasco
Vincent Irizarry as Bradley Belasco
Mike Manning as JJ Roman
Peter Porte as Deacon Granville
Chelsea Rendon as Mina Rast-Granville
Emme Rylan as Bethany Gina Roman-Quinn
Marc Anthony Samuel as Gio Carreri
Jake Getman as Diego Granvillle
Kelly Thiebaud as Dr. Layla Carreri


Announcing by Rick Hearst 
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Deacon (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 breakthrough between them. A deeply personal moment changes everything. Meanwhile, Helena (Crystal Chappell) and Bradley (Vincent Irizarry) trade barbs and affection on the golf course, revisiting their rocky past and uncertain future in the shadow of growing family divisions.

Back at Regalton, JJ (Mike Manning) braces for a high-stakes presentation. Bethany Gina (Emme Rylan) tries to steady the ship but finds herself clashing with JJ as old resentments erupt. When JJ finally calls out Mina’s (Chelsea Rendon) manipulation and asserts control, the damage may already be done. With personal vendettas bleeding into business decisions, the balance of power is shifting—and no one is safe.

Crystal Chappell as Helena Granville-Belasco
Vincent Irizarry as Bradley Belasco
Mike Manning as JJ Roman
Peter Porte as Deacon Granville
Chelsea Rendon as Mina Rast-Granville
Emme Rylan as Bethany Gina Roman-Quinn
Marc Anthony Samuel as Gio Carreri
Jake Getman as Diego Granvillle
Kelly Thiebaud as Dr. Layla Carreri
Announcing by Rick Hearst 

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Where does Mina go from here with JJ? Let us know in the comments.

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This 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 Episode 7’s chaotic family brunch, where we finally meet Diego and see Helena reflect on her complicated history with Bradley. Crystal shares her take on Helena’s evolving role as the family matriarch and how old wounds resurface through her children and grandchildren.

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Tensions 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. Breakfast turns bitter when old wounds reopen between Deacon, his son Diego, and his estranged father Bradley (Vincent Irizarry).

Meanwhile, Bethany Gina (Emme Rylan) confronts Mina about JJ’s spiraling addiction, and Gio warns Mina not to cross powerful enemies—Marcos Medici.Deacon struggles with heartbreak, fatherhood, and his sexuality as Helena urges him to come clean to Diego. By noon, secrets, shame, and manipulation ripple through Montecito like a spring storm.


Crystal Chappell as Helena Granville-Belasco
Vincent Irizarry as Bradley Belasco
Mike Manning as JJ Roman
Peter Porte as Deacon Granville
Chelsea Rendon as Mina Rast-Granville
Emme Rylan as Bethany Gina Roman-Quinn
Marc Anthony Samuel as Gio Carreri
Jake Getman as Diego Granvillle
Kelly Thiebaud as Dr. Layla Carreri
Announcing by Rick Hearst 

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Are you team Helena or Bradley? Let us know in the comments.

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This 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 separation. Mina turns up the heat, provoking Bethany Gina, but even her plans can’t stop Gio from making a fateful decision. Plus, the Santa Barbara Wharf Revitalization project adds new layers to the show’s real estate power games.

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As JJ (Mike Manning) demands full control over the Santa Barbara Wharf revitalization project, Bethany Gina (Emme Rylan) questions his motives. Meanwhile, Gio (Marc Anthony Samuel) spirals after confronting the truth about his rekindled romance with Deacon (Peter Porte)… and the very real obstacles between them. Their passionate reunion unravels in heartbreaking fashion, just as Mina (Chelsea Rendon) tightens her grip on power with a dangerous ultimatum of her own.

Back at the Roman mansion, tensions erupt as Mina and Bethany Gina go head-to-head in a vicious late-night confrontation. And when Gio makes a shocking decision about his future in Montecito, it may be too late to stop the fallout.

💔 Forbidden love, corporate power struggles, and brutal betrayal converge in this emotionally explosive episode of Montecito — the addictive audio soap opera you can’t stop listening to.

Crystal Chappell as Helena Granville-Belasco
Vincent Irizarry as Bradley Belasco
Mike Manning as JJ Roman
Peter Porte as Deacon Granville
Chelsea Rendon as Mina Rast-Granville
Emme Rylan as Bethany Gina Roman-Quinn
Marc Anthony Samuel as Gio Carreri
Jake Getman as Diego Granvillle
 Kelly Thiebaud as Dr. Layla Carreri
 Announcing by Rick Hearst

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What do you think is Gio’s secret? Let us know in the comments. 

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Marc 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. Writers and creators Grant Rutter and Andrew Pemberton Fowler join the conversation to dive into their storytelling choices, how music shapes the atmosphere, and the collaborative process behind this immersive audio experience. Whether you're a die-hard Montecito fan or new to the show, this behind-the-scenes episode offers rich insight into the making of an audio drama. 

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The Regalton Boardroom becomes a battlefield as Mina (Chelsea Rendon) confronts Bethany Gina (Emme Rylan) with bold demands and buried resentments—threatening to reveal the shocking truth behind her rise to power involving JJ (Mike Manning). Meanwhile, Deacon (Peter Porte) seeks comfort in Gio’s (Marc Anthony Samuel) arms at the luxurious Pleasant View Resort, but their bliss is tested by old wounds and new ultimatums.

As corporate scandal and forbidden romance collide, old friends reconnect (Kelly Thiebaud), power dynamics are rewritten, and Montecito’s elite face the consequences of ambition and desire.

Crystal Chappell as Helena Granville-Belasco
Vincent Irizarry as Bradley Belasco
Mike Manning as JJ Roman
Peter Porte as Deacon Granville
Chelsea Rendon as Mina Rast-Granville
Emme Rylan as Bethany Gina Roman-Quinn
Marc Anthony Samuel as Gio Carreri
Jake Getman as Diego Granvillle
Kelly Thiebaud as Dr. Layla Carreri
Announcing by Rick Hearst 

Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for weekly drama drops.

Who should JJ trust — Bethany Gina or Mina? Let us know in the comments.

Like MONTECITO on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/montecitoseriesSubscribe to MONTECITO on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/montecito/id1806842214Watch MONTECITO on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MontecitoSeries