The Ringer Reality TV Podcast

Rachel Lindsay and Jodi Walker team up to tackle a huge episode of ‘Morally Corrupt.’ They dig into the news no one asked for: Bethenny Frankel's disastrous interview with Rachel "Raquel" Leviss (2:30). Later on, they recap ‘The Real Housewives of New York’ Episode 5 before housewife Jessel Taank joins! (44:50). We get to know Jessel better as she opens up about IVF, her infamous Tribeca comment, growing up in London, and getting advice from Dorinda Medley (51:00).Hosts: Rachel Lindsay and Jodi WalkerGuest: Jessel TaankProducer: Devon RenaldoAudio Intern: Olivia CrerieTheme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yes, you read that title correctly, and, yes, hell has frozen over. Johnny is joined this week by one of the most polarizing figures in ‘Challenge’ history, Paulie Calafiore, to talk about how they squashed their feud, his journey of self-discovery, and his return to the ‘Challenge’ universe. They also recap Episode 3 of ‘The Challenge: USA’ Season 2.Host: Johnny BananasGuest: Paulie CalafioreProducer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Johnny is joined by ‘Survivor’ and ‘Challenge’ alum Michele Fitzgerald to recap Episode 2 of the new season of ‘The Challenge: USA,’ give her thoughts on occupying the middle ground position as a crossover competitor on the show, and explain why Amanda hates her so much.Host: Johnny BananasGuest: Michele FitzgeraldProducer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rachel Lindsay and Zack Peter react to Kyle Richards getting steamy with Morgan Wade in the country singer’s latest music video for ‘Fall In Love With Me’ (1:00). Then they get into a recap of ‘Real Housewives of Orange County’ that dives deep on Shannon Beador’s awful boyfriend (13:00). Later on, Jodi Walker joins to recap ‘Real Housewives of New York’ and fires off some takes on Jessel Taank (32:27).Hosts: Rachel Lindsay, Jodi Walker, and Zack PeterProducer: Devon RenaldoTheme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For the first time ever, the two greatest ‘Challenge’ podcasts in the world collide for a crossover recap event of the Season 2 premiere of ‘The Challenge: USA.’ Johnny is joined by Derrick Kosinski and Scott Yager, hosts of ‘Challenge Mania,’ to talk about how they started working together, their thoughts on the new iterations of ‘The Challenge,’ and the very first episode of ‘The Challenge: USA’ Season 2.Host: Johnny BananasGuests: Derrick Kosinski and Scott YagerProducer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tyson and Riley are back with another offseason mailbag episode! They answer viewers' questions about the first time Riley and Tyson met, advantages that they’d like to see on the show, comparisons between ‘Survivor’ and ‘The Challenge,’ and the chances of Tyson returning or even hosting the show.Hosts: Tyson Apostol and Riley McAteeProducer: Ashleigh SmithTheme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Before we kick off our coverage of ‘The Challenge: USA’ Season 2 this Thursday, Johnny Bananas answers listener questions from social media about his views on the direction of the franchise and what people eat before a final.Host: Johnny BananasProducer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There’s more drama in Miami! Rachel Lindsay and Jodi Walker dive into the messy news that broke over the weekend—‘Real Housewives of Miami’ husband Lenny Hochstein is engaged to his mistress (2:40). After breaking down the Bravo news, the two get back to ‘New York’ episode 3, which involves the ladies playing a spicy game of two truths and a lie (17:50). Later on, Zack Peter hops on to cover ‘Real Housewives of Orange County’ and to talk about the confrontation between Eddie Judge and Ryan Boyajian (39:30).Hosts: Rachel Lindsay, Jodi Walker, and Zack PeterProducer: Devon RenaldoTheme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Johnny is joined this week by his good friend and 'Wild 'n Out' star Justina Valentine to talk about her 'Maxim' magazine cover, how she got her start in reality television, her amazing work ethic, and her new music projects.Host: Johnny BananasGuest: Justina ValentineProducer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rachel Lindsay taps in live from New York to spill about her dinner with Paul "PK" Kemsley of ‘Beverly Hills’ (1:00) before she and Jodi Walker talk about Episode 2 of ‘Real Housewives of New York’ (14:50). Later on, Zack Peter joins to talk ‘Orange County’ and shares some thoughts from ex-housewife Meghan King about the current season (49:30).Hosts: Rachel Lindsay, Jodi Walker, and Zack PeterProducer: Devon RenaldoTheme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices