
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 Gr... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 23 | Founded | 8 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DramaFiction | |||

🎧 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 streaming now.
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In 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 about humanizing Mina without ever judging her—and how she approached some... more
This 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 on Deacon’s emotional journey, including the heartfelt scenes where he op... more
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 unsp... more
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I’ve been watching soaps all my life, so of course I had to listen to Montecito! What a gem! Great voices, awesome story and the sound effects were superb!! Please give us a season 2!!
Perfect for soap opera fans! Sound quality is amazing, voice acting is well done, and love the storylines!
Love audio stories! Love soaps in their original formats!! Just like radio era of our grandfolks!! With our cast of characters from our favorite tv soaps!!! Thank you!
Love the throwback to the origins of audio soap operas! The story is intriguing, snd the cast is stellar.
Love love loving Montecito!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
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The content offers a dramatic reimagining of the audio soap opera genre, set against the backdrop of Montecito's glamorous yet cutthroat environment. It explores the lives of residents who navigate a web of ambition, deception, and desire, centering on the manipulative character of Mina Rast-Granville, who seeks to consolidate power and control within her circle. Themes of family dynamics, ethics, addiction, and the search for identity are prevalent, while the rich character development provides compelling and multi-dimensional storytelling. With an emphasis on audio storytelling and strong voice acting, the series aims to captivate those who appreciate the depth and emotional complexity often found in traditional soap operas.
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Recent guests on Montecito include:
1. Peter Porte
2. Mike Manning
3. Gio Carreri
4. Bethany Gina Roman
5. Helena Granville-Belasco
6. Deacon Granville
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