

The Ringer Reality TV Podcast
The Ringer
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.'
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Apr 7, 2022 • 1h 3min
'Survivor,' Season 42, Episode 5 With Eliza Orlins
Riley and Juliet are joined by 'Survivor: Vanuatu' and 'Survivor: Micronesia' contestant, Eliza Orlins. They discuss how their opinions are changing about Jonathan and break down the confusing Tribal Council vote. Plus, Eliza talks about her experiences on 'Survivor' and what she thinks of the new twists.Hosts: Riley McAtee and Juliet LitmanGuest: Eliza OrlinsProduction: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 31, 2022 • 1h 9min
'Survivor,' Season 42, Episode 4 With Sophie Clarke
Riley and Juliet are joined by 'Survivor: South Pacific' winner and 'Survivor: Winners at War' contestant, Sophie Clarke. They break down another incredible challenge performance from Jonathan and how Tori was able to survive the tribal council. Plus, Sophie talks about how the show has changed since she was first on it and they hand out this week's superlatives. Hosts: Riley McAtee and Juliet Litman Guest: Sophie Clarke Production: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 26, 2022 • 57min
Jordan Wiseley and Johnny Bananas on Their Humanitarian Efforts in Ukraine | Death, Taxes, and Bananas
Johnny recounts his experiences traveling through Poland and Ukraine and the humanitarian work he did there in collaboration with the organization Humanosh. He speaks with the people who reached out to him to come over and help, Jen Rubio and Scott Mitchell, about how they got involved and what they’ve seen of the crisis at the border. He also speaks with Polish doctor Kate Pikulska, who has worked on several humanitarian efforts with Humanosh, in Lviv. Then he welcomes Jordan Wiseley to the podcast to talk about how his impulsive trip to Poland to help out turned into becoming the UN-recognized humanitarian organization Foreign United Peoples NGO.Here’s where you can donate to Humanosh to help them deliver life-saving shelter and supplies to refugees.Here’s where you can donate to Jordan Wiseley’s NGO to deliver supplies to Ukraine and transport refugees to Poland.Host: Johnny BananasGuests, Jordan Wiseley, Jen, Scott, Kate PikulskaProducer: Sasha AshallAdditional Production: Juliet Litman and Chelsea Stark-Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 24, 2022 • 1h 6min
‘Survivor,’ Season 42, Episode 3 With Ethan Zohn
Tyson and Riley are joined by ‘Survivor: Africa’ winner Ethan Zohn to break down the third episode of Season 42. They discuss Maryanne finding another advantage, Jonathan’s epic challenge performance, and Daniel’s slew of blunders. Plus, Tyson shares a story about drawing rocks and they hand out this week’s superlatives.Hosts: Tyson Apostol and Riley McAteeGuest: Ethan ZohnAssociate Producer: Mike Wargon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 17, 2022 • 58min
‘Survivor,’ Season 42, Episode 2 With Chris Ryan
This week, Tyson and Riley are joined by The Ringer’s Chris Ryan to discuss Hai’s decision to eat meat and the possibility of losing something while on the island, and to break down the immunity challenge. Plus, they offer up strategy for using the "Shot in the Dark" more effectively and close by giving out this week’s superlatives.Hosts: Tyson Apostol and Riley McAteeGuest: Chris RyanAssociate Producer: Mike Wargon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 16, 2022 • 32min
Eboni K. Williams on 'Beyond the Edge,' 'Housewives,' and Coming Back
Juliet Litman is joined by Eboni K. Williams to discuss all things Real Housewives and her new show on CBS, 'Beyond the Edge.' Eboni discusses the ins and outs of reality TV and why she was "built for this."Host: Juliet LitmanGuest: Eboni K. WilliamsSenior Producer: Steve AhlmanAdditional Production: Chelsea Stark-Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 10, 2022 • 1h 37min
Tony Raines on Coming Into His Own on ‘The Challenge’ and His Complicated Relationship With Johnny Bananas | Death, Taxes, and Bananas
After forming one of the most complex and fascinating relationships on ‘The Challenge,’ Johnny Bananas and Tony Raines hash out all the details of their friendship and foeship. They start with Tony’s turbulent start in reality television on ‘Real World: Skeletons’ and the fights and the injuries on his first 'Challenge' season, ‘Battle of the Bloodlines.’ Then they go through Tony’s finest and lowest moments on the show, from ‘Rivals 3’ to ‘Invasion of the Champions,’ and all the defining moments of their relationship throughout ‘Dirty 30,’ ‘Vendettas,’ and ‘Final Reckoning,’ including what really happened behind the scenes during the fateful Milk and Cookies Elimination.Host: Johnny BananasGuest: Tony RainesProducer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 10, 2022 • 1h 38min
‘Survivor,’ Season 42, Episode 1 With Boston Rob
Tyson and Riley are joined by ‘Survivor’ legend Boston Rob to break down the first episode of the new season. They share their thoughts on the current fast-paced format, explain why going all out in the first challenge is unwise, and discuss the amulet advantage and how it can be used. Plus, they compare their 39-day seasons to the current 26-day one and close by handing out superlatives.Hosts: Tyson Apostol and Riley McAteeGuest: Boston RobAssociate Producer: Mike Wargon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 5, 2022 • 1h 25min
Reacting to the 'Love Is Blind' Reunion. Plus, Nick and Danielle!
Amelia and Juliet are joined by The Ringer’s own Mallory Rubin to discuss all the details and drama from the ‘Love Is Blind’ Season 2 reunion show (0:25). Then Amelia sits down with Nick and Danielle to get into life after the show, the production process, what they think about their edit, and more (51:54).Hosts: Amelia Wedemeyer and Juliet LitmanGuests: Mallory Rubin, Nick Thompson and Danielle RuhlProducers: Devon Manze and Sasha AshallAdditional Production: Chelsea Stark-Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 3, 2022 • 1h 17min
‘Survivor: Micronesia' Rewatch With Parvati Shallow
This week, Tyson and Riley are joined by 'Micronesia' winner Parvati Shallow as she shares stories and strategies from her victorious season. She explains why she preferred to strategize off-camera, how she knew she would win before setting foot on the island, and what questions from the final tribal council didn’t make TV. Plus, hear why she actually wanted to lose the final challenge and whether she knew she'd won the game before the live finale.Hosts: Tyson Apostol and Riley McAteeGuest: Parvati ShallowAssociate Producer: Mike Wargon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices