New York, 2003. Nobody model Tom Sandoval hops off the bus to chase his dreams. After he's robbed, though, Tom finds himself living in a hostel with fellow actor Jax Taylor. Together, they hatch a plan to escape to LA, where he's convinced destiny awaits.   About: Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, who wields it, and who suffers at the hands of it. Find out the stories behind the stories, as together they look beyond the headlines of troublesome YouTubers or scandal-ridden A-Listers, and delve deep into the inner workings of Hollywood's favorite pastime. The truth, they've found, is definitely stranger than any gossip. You can also find us on our website, Twitter, and Instagram. Or buy our merch! Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to [email protected]  Joan Summers’ Twitter: @laracroftbarbie Matthew Lawson’s Instagram: @_matthewlawson   Sources: How Tom Sandoval Became the Most Hated Man in America [NYT] St. Louisan and 'Vanderpump Rules' cast member Tom Sandoval is hosting Ballpark Village's New Year's Eve party [STL Mag] I Was Ripped Off and Left Homeless in New York | Making a Portrait - Tom Sandoval [YouTube] The Actor’s Audience - Tom Sandoval: Part 1 [YouTube] The Actor’s Audience - Tom Sandoval: Part 2 [YouTube] 2002: Bon Jovi’s “Misunderstood” [YouTube] Which Vanderpump Rules Cast Member Was Homeless at One Point? [Bravo] 'Vanderpump Rules' ' Tom Sandoval Once Starred In a Bon Jovi Music Video with Camila Alves [People] Vanderpump Rules: Exclusive Interview with Tom Sandoval, 01/31/13 [Reality Wanted] Tom Sandoval’s Mom: [Instagram] Tom Sandoval on The Hills (2006) [Youtube] Gay Horror Films: The Pit and the Pendulum [Gay Horror Films] 2010: Puppet Master: Axis of Evil [Fullmoon Direct] 2011: Behind Your Eyes [Reddit] Trailer for Behind Your Eyes [Youtube] 23 Minutes to Sunrise (2012) [DTV Connoisseur]