

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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Feb 10, 2022 • 1h 16min
‘Survivor: Micronesia' Rewatch With Cirie Fields
Tyson and Riley are joined by four-time 'Survivor' contestant Cirie Fields to break down her Micronesia gameplay. She talks about the awkwardness of showmances, takes credit for Erik giving up immunity, and explains how close the black widow brigade really was. Plus, hear her thoughts on only two players making it to final tribal council and whether she thinks she could have won that season.Hosts: Tyson Apostol and Riley McAteeGuest: Cirie FieldsProducers: Jonathan Kermah and Mike Wargon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 4, 2022 • 1h 2min
Kyle Christie on Fatherhood and the ‘Spies, Lies, and Allies’ Final | Death, Taxes, and Bananas
Kyle Christie makes his illustrious return to the podcast to talk to Johnny about his newfound fatherhood, the final of ‘Spies, Lies, and Allies,’ and much more.Host: Johnny BananasGuest: Kyle ChristieAssociate Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 3, 2022 • 1h 8min
‘Survivor,’ Micronesia Rewatch With Erik Reichenbach
Tyson and Riley are joined by Erik Reichenbach to learn firsthand what was going through his head during his first season. They get his thoughts on showmances, have him break down the differences between new and returning players, and of course ask him about giving away his immunity necklace. Plus, hear if Erik would ever play again and whether he stays in touch with anyone from the show. Hosts: Tyson Apostol and Riley McAteeGuest: Erik ReichenbachAssociate Producer: Mike Wargon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 30, 2022 • 56min
'Challenge' Mailbag With Johnny Bananas | Death, Taxes, and Bananas
Johnny put the ask out and you all delivered. Johnny answers questions about 'The Challenge' sent in from listeners, including his proudest moment, favorite wins, Mount Rushmore challengers, and so much more.Host: Johnny BananasAssociate Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 21, 2022 • 1h 33min
Dissecting the ‘All Stars 2’ Final With Janelle and Darrell | Death, Taxes, and Bananas
With all the rumors about the ‘All Stars 2’ final challenge flying around, Johnny brings on Janelle and Darrell to give a play-by-play of everything that went down, from the hectic puzzles on the first day to the drama surrounding the safes.Host: Johnny BananasGuests: Darrell Taylor and Janelle CasanaveAssociate Producer: Sasha AshallAdditional Production: Juliet Litman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 13, 2022 • 1h 16min
‘The Challenge’ Hall of Fame: Laurel Stucky | Death, Taxes, and Bananas
Johnny is joined by Laurel Stucky to talk about what makes her such a dominant player on ‘The Challenge’ and tell stories from their favorite and least favorite seasons together.Host: Johnny BananasGuest: Laurel StuckyAssociate Producer: Sasha AshallAdditional Production: Juliet Litman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 7, 2022 • 1h 9min
‘The Challenge’ Hall of Fame: Mark Long | Death, Taxes, and Bananas
Welcome to 2022! Johnny is welcoming in the New Year with the OG (original godfather) of ‘The Challenge,’ Mark Long. Press play to hear stories from the very first season of the ‘Real World/Road Rules Challenge,’ ‘The Duel II,’ ‘Battle of the Exes,’ and much more from the wild, wild West of old. Plus, Mark tells Johnny about how and why he conceived the idea for ‘The Challenge: All Stars’ and what he sees for the future of the show. Host: Johnny BananasGuest: Mark LongAssociate Producer: Sasha AshallAdditional Production: Juliet Litman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 16, 2021 • 2h 2min
‘Survivor’ Season 41 Finale
Tyson and Riley are joined by four-time ‘Survivor’ contestant Cirie Fields to discuss the finale and Season 41 at large. They break down what may be the best fire-making challenge ever and share stories from their respective seasons. Plus, they react to the final tribal council and look ahead to Season 42.Hosts: Tyson Apostol and Riley McAteeGuest: Cirie FieldsAssociate Producer: Mike Wargon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 16, 2021 • 1h 52min
‘The Challenge: Spies, Lies, and Allies’ Season Finale With Amanda Garcia and Dan Orlovsky | Death, Taxes, and Bananas
Johnny is joined by former NFL player and current ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky to hear his take on this season of ‘The Challenge’ (0:45). Then, the moment you’ve all been waiting for: Amanda Garcia joins Johnny to spill every last drop of tea the world has to offer on such topics as her and Fessy’s messy relationship, her drama with Tori, Tori’s drama with Michele, and much much more (32:54).Host: Johnny BananasGuests: Dan Orlovsky and Amanda GarciaAssociate Producer: Sasha AshallAdditional Production: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 9, 2021 • 1h 16min
‘The Challenge: All Stars’ Season 2, Episode 5 With Brad | Death, Taxes, and Bananas
The 'Challenge’ legend Brad Fiorenza joins Johnny this week to talk about his run on ‘All Stars’ Season 2, how the game has changed since they started on the show, the best prizes they ever won, Episode 5 of ‘All Stars,’ and much more.Host: Johnny BananasGuest: Brad FiorenzaAssociate Producer: Sasha AshallAdditional Production: Juliet Litman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices