

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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Nov 18, 2021 • 1h 12min
‘The Challenge: Spies, Lies, and Allies’ Episode 15 With Josh | Death, Taxes, and Bananas
Johnny is joined this week by Josh to discuss all that happened in Episode 15 of ‘The Challenge’ (0:30). They talk about the differences between ‘The Challenge’ and ‘Big Brother’ (4:30), his now-fabled vacation with Devin and Tori (13:10), and CT and Tori’s impactful walk around the backyard (15:40). Then they get into the challenge itself, including Kyle’s betrayal of the Ruby-Sapphire alliance (28:00), CT and Kyle’s screaming match before nominations (44:50), and the grueling elimination between Kyle and Josh (53:35).Host: Johnny BananasGuest: Josh MartinezAssociate Producer: Sasha AshallAdditional Production: Juliet Litman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 15, 2021 • 59min
Jen Shah's Arrest on ‘Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’
Juliet is joined by Rachel Lindsay and Callie Curry to discuss the dynamite new episode of ‘Real Housewives of Salt Lake City.’ They discuss the chaos, the drama (including the arrest), what production might have been doing, and what this might mean for the show.Host: Juliet LitmanGuest: Rachel Lindsay and Callie CurryProducer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 13, 2021 • 1h 10min
'The Great British Bake Off' Season 9, Episode 8: "Free From Week" | Everything Is Cake
Kate and Amelia discuss their opinions about "Free From Week" (0:30), before diving into a dairy-free ice cream sandwich signature challenge (8:30), vegan sausage roll technical challenge (15:00), and gluten-free celebration cake showstopper challenge (23:35). Then they hand out their awards for the Soggiest Bottom, Best Sound Bites, Best Brit Fit, and much more (41:50).Hosts: Kate Halliwell and Amelia WedemeyerAssociate Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 11, 2021 • 1h 14min
‘Survivor,’ Season 41, Episode 8
This week, Tyson and Riley are joined by singer-songwriter Derek Webb to break down the first post-merge episode. They share their thoughts on Ricard’s ‘Survivor’ faux pas and discuss yet another wild tribal council. They close by handing out this week’s superlatives. Hosts: Tyson Apostol and Riley McAteeGuest: Derek WebbEditor: Mike Wargon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 11, 2021 • 1h 26min
‘The Challenge: Spies, Lies, and Allies’ Episode 14 With Marie | Death, Taxes, and Bananas
Johnny is joined by one of the queens of chaos, Marie Roda, to discuss a dramatic and mysterious episode of ‘Spies, Lies, and Allies’ (0:30). They discuss their overall feelings about this season (16:00); Marie’s opinions of Amanda, Devin, Logan, and Tory (21:30); and the target on Big T’s back (43:40). Then they get into the ‘Top Gun’ challenge and subsequent party (52:54), the spirited discussion at nominations (1:02:12), and the outcome of the elimination challenge (1:24:20).Host: Johnny BananasGuest: Marie RodaAssociate Producer: Sasha AshallAdditional Production: Juliet Litman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 5, 2021 • 1h 11min
'The Great British Bake Off' Season 9, Episode 7: "Caramel Week" | Everything Is Cake
Kate and Amelia discuss their feelings about this most rare and dreaded caramel week (0:30), before diving into a caramel tart signature challenge (7:30), candy bar technical challenge (13:00), and sugar-domed caramel dessert showstopper challenge (0:00). Then they hand out their awards for the Soggiest Bottom, Best Sound Bites, Best Brit Fit, and much more (16:30).Hosts: Kate Halliwell and Amelia WedemeyerAssociate Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 4, 2021 • 1h 46min
‘Survivor,’ Season 41, Episode 7
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Nov 4, 2021 • 1h 13min
‘The Challenge: Spies, Lies, and Allies’ Episode 13 With Cory | Death, Taxes, and Bananas
Johnny welcomes leader of the opposition, Cory, to the podcast to talk about his experiences on ‘The Challenge’ this season and their rivalry over the years (0:30). They discuss Cory’s masterful techniques in stoking the flames between Josh and Fessy (6:45) and his positioning in the house between the vets and the rookies (17:45). Then they dig into Episode 13, including CT’s ridiculous speech in nominations (45:00), Cory’s scorched-earth tactics in the aftermath of nominations (54:55), and his grueling elimination challenge against Logan (57:42).Host: Johnny BananasGuest: Cory WhartonAssociate Producer: Sasha AshallAdditional Production: Juliet Litman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 29, 2021 • 1h 10min
'The Great British Bake Off' Season 9, Episode 6: "Pastry Week" | Everything Is Cake
Kate and Amelia return to discuss what is often the most difficult week for the bakers: pastry week. They talk about their favorite pastry creations of yore (0:25) before getting into a trendy chouxnut signature challenge (7:40), a just-plain-rude baklava technical challenge (12:40), and the lightly esoteric pâté en croûte showstopper challenge (16:00). Then they discuss the winner and loser of the episode and hand out their awards for soggiest bottom, best sound bites, most absurdly British moment, and more (26:30).Hosts: Kate Halliwell and Amelia WedemeyerAssociate Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 28, 2021 • 1h 43min
‘Survivor,’ Season 41, Episode 6
Tyson Apostol is joined by The Ringer’s Craig Horlbeck and Riley McAtee to give a detailed breakdown of Episode 6. They share their thoughts on the new merge challenge and discuss the Exile Island twist. Then, they dish out this week’s superlatives and give an update on Riley's and Tyson’s beards. Plus, the first-ever fan question on the show. Host: Tyson ApostolGuests: Craig Horlbeck and Riley McAteeEditor: Mike Wargon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices