
The Ringer Reality TV Podcast
The Ringer Reality TV Podcast is the home for all things unscripted TV. Johnny Bananas recaps 'The Challenge,' Tyson Apostol recaps 'Survivor,' Rachel Lindsay recaps all the shows over at Bravo, and Ringer favorites cover all manner of streaming shows across the reality spectrum, from 'The Great British Bake Off' to 'The Circle' to 'Selling Sunset.'
Latest episodes

Jan 31, 2024 • 55min
Game Changers, Part 2: A Chat With Gabler! | The Pod Has Spoken
Tyson and Riley are back with another offseason episode! For today’s new-era “game changer,” they are joined by Mike Gabler from Season 43. They expand on the season’s edit of Gabler's ambiguous job, talk about the secret to making a good 'Survivor' audition tape, and then discuss the reasoning behind Gabler’s decision to donate all of his winnings to charity.Hosts: Tyson Apostol and Riley McAteeGuest: Mike GablerProducer: Ashleigh SmithTheme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Jan 29, 2024 • 2h 7min
100th Episode Spectacular With C.T.!!!! | Death, Taxes, and Bananas
Join Johnny Bananas and Chris 'C.T.' Tamburello, a reality TV veteran renowned for his dynamic gameplay on The Challenge, as they reminisce about their fierce rivalry and memorable moments over the past two decades. They share hilarious behind-the-scenes stories, reflecting on how the chaotic nature of reality TV has evolved. From comical travel mishaps to their nostalgic views on competition and camaraderie, their banter is both entertaining and revealing. Get ready for laughter and insight into the world of reality competition!

Jan 27, 2024 • 1h 29min
‘The Traitors’ Season 2, Episode 5 With Janelle | Death, Taxes, and Bananas
Johnny catches up with 'Big Brother' legend Janelle Pierzina to talk about her long and illustrious career on reality television, from ‘Big Brother’ Season 6 to ‘The Traitors’ Season 2. They then dive into tons of behind the scenes details from filming, her strategy in the game, and so much more.Host: Johnny BananasGuest: Janelle PierzinaProducer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 26, 2024 • 1h 5min
Goodbye Monica! Plus, ‘Beverly Hills’ and ‘Miami.’
Rachel Lindsay is joined by special guest Juliet Litman to discuss our SLC-themed news of the week (01:47), before diving into Part 3 of ‘The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’ Season 4 reunion (05:06). Rachel and Juliet then discuss Season 13, Episode 13 of ‘The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ (29:50), then Callie Curry hops on to discuss Season 6, Episode 13 of ‘The Real Housewives of Miami’ (44:39).Host: Rachel LindsayGuests: Juliet Litman and Callie CurryProducer: Devon BaroldiTheme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 24, 2024 • 51min
Game Changers, Part 1: A Chat With Season 45’s Bruce | The Pod Has Spoken
Tyson and Riley are back with new offseason content! This time, they are bringing you the “game changers” of the new era of ‘Survivor.’They are joined by “game changer” Bruce Perreault from Season 44 and Season 45. They chat with him about his experience being the first returning player of the new era, his head injury from Season 44, what went wrong in Season 45, and the impact of his television edit on the show.Hosts: Tyson Apostol and Riley McAteeGuest: Bruce PerreaultProducer: Ashleigh SmithTheme Song: Devon RenaldoPodcast code: 603098 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 23, 2024 • 35min
‘Southern Charm’ Reunion Part 2, and Swim Week on ‘Miami’
Chelsea and Zach are back! They start the episode with a recap of and reaction to the second and final reunion episode of ‘Southern Charm’ Season 10 (01:48). Within the recap, they give a quick update on the News of the Week (08:04). Then, they recap ‘The Real Housewives of Miami‘ Season 6, Episode 12 (19:32).Host: Chelsea Stark-JonesGuest: Zack PeterProducer: Ashleigh SmithTheme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 20, 2024 • 1h 10min
‘The Traitors’ Season 2, Episode 4 With Ekin-Su | Death, Taxes, and Bananas
Johnny is joined this week by the ghost of ‘Love Island' U.K. icon and winner Ekin-Su to talk about how she ended up as one of the two Brits on ‘The Traitors’ U.S., the slow-acting poison that resulted in her murder, why she got under the skin of so many of the other contestants, and so much more.Host: Johnny BananasGuest: Ekin-Su CülcüloğluProducer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 19, 2024 • 1h 18min
Why Does the Teaser for 'The Valley' Make Jax Look Like a Serial Killer? Plus, ‘Salt Lake City,’ ‘Beverly Hills,’ and ‘Potomac.’
Rachel Lindsay and Jodi Walker begin today’s 'Morally Corrupt' by sharing their mixed reactions to the recently released teaser for ‘The Valley,’ Bravo’s latest 'Vanderpump Rules' spinoff (1:02). Afterward, Rachel and Jodi move on to recap the 'Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’ Season 4 reunion, Part 2 (10:45), before diving into ‘The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,’ Episode 12, Season 13 (35:58). Then, Rachel is joined by Callie Curry to break down ‘The Real Housewives of Potomac,’ Episode 9, Season 8 (56:48).Host: Rachel LindsayGuests: Jodi Walker and Callie CurryProducer: Devon BaroldiTheme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 16, 2024 • 50min
A Failed Takedown of Dr. Nicole on ‘Miami’ and ‘Southern Charm’ Reunion Part 1
Your favorite Bravo experts, Chelsea Stark-Jones and Zack Peter, join forces once again to recap ‘The Real Housewives of Miami’ Season 6, Episode 11 (1:35) and the first part of the Season 9 'Southern Charm' reunion (25:20).Host: Chelsea Stark-JonesGuest: Zack PeterProducer: Devon BaroldiTheme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 16, 2024 • 1h 15min
‘The Traitors’ Season 2, Episodes 1-3 With Marcus Jordan | Death, Taxes, and Bananas
Johnny is joined by the ghost of Marcus Jordan to get into all the juicy behind-the-scenes drama from the first three episodes of ‘The Traitors’ Season 2. They talk about playing the game with his girlfriend, Larsa Pippen; the strategies at play among the contestants; and much more, including their takes on Dan Gheesling’s strategy and motivations.Host: Johnny BananasGuest: Marcus JordanProducer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices