The Ringer Reality TV Podcast

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

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

Leroy Garrett, a longtime friend of Johnny Bananas and a familiar face on ‘The Challenge,’ joins the conversation to celebrate a milestone. They dive into CT’s strategic prowess and reminisce about their favorite moments on the show. Leroy shares hilarious behind-the-scenes antics and reflects on the emotional dynamics of competition. The duo expresses their thoughts on the current reality TV landscape, highlighting their love for the simpler challenges and the importance of loyalty and friendship in the chaos of competition.

Oh, the Germanity! Amelia and Sasha hold down the fort as Kate galavants across some foreign land by breaking down Episode 5 of Season 9 of 'The Great British Bake Off.' First, Amelia catches us all up on her thoughts about Chigs's big week (0:30). Then we dive into the delights of "German Week," which include a double batch German cookie signature challenge (6:00), a classically obscure Prinzregententorte technical challenge (13:45), and a baffling tiered yeasted cake showstopper challenge (21:30). Finally, we discuss this week's winner and loser and give out our awards for Soggiest Bottom, Best Brit Fit, Most Absurdly British Moment, and more (32:50).Host: Amelia WedemeyerAssociate Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tyson Apostol is joined by The Ringer’s Amelia Wedemeyer and Riley McAtee to recap the 5th episode. They discuss which rewards are most useful on the island and how they would handle a 3 person tribal council. Plus, superlatives and an update on their beards.Host: Tyson ApostolGuest: Amelia Wedemeyer and Riley McAteeEditor: Mike Wargon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rookie Ed Eason joins Johnny Bananas to talk about Episode 11 of ‘Spies, Lies, and Allies.’ First Ed tells Johnny how he got his start in reality on ‘The Circle’ (0:30) and how he approached the challenge of coming on ‘The Challenge’ late as an alternate (19:06). Then they dive into Episode 11. They discuss the game shifting from pairs to teams (39:36), the season’s first heights over water challenge (52:25), Ed putting a target on his back for nominations (59:23), and the intense pole wrestling elimination between him and Kyle (1:22:04).Host: Johnny BananasGuest: Ed EasonAssociate Producer: Sasha AshallAdditional Production: Juliet Litman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kate is joined by genuine British person Lucy Ford to discuss “Dessert Week” and the intricacies of the definition of “pudding” (0:30). We discuss a light and airy pavlova signature challenge (7:25), a tricky sticky technical challenge (24:50), and a showstopper challenge filled with set custard (34:10). Then we do a special ‘Bake Off’ grannies ranking in honor of Maggie (42:30) and we hand out our awards for soggiest bottom, most absurdly British moment, and more (48:05).Host: Kate HalliwellGuest: Lucy FordAssociate Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tyson Apostol is joined by The Ringer’s Juliet Litman and Riley McAtee to break down everything from Episode 4. They discuss the reward and immunity challenges and give their takes on whether purposefully losing one is ever a good strategy. Plus, Tyson ups the ante on his beard challenge with Riley.Host: Tyson ApostolGuest: Juliet Litman and Riley McAteeEditor: Mike Wargon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The legend Ashley “Meltdown” Mitchell joins Bananas to dish the dirt on Episode 10 of ‘Spies, Lies, and Allies.’ First they get down into the details of her fling with Nelson, the definition of “polidicking,” and her real issue with Burna (0:40). Then they get into the more recent drama between her and Cory over the money she stole from Hunter after winning ‘Final Reckoning’ (31:00). Then they talk about the twist at the end of Episode 8 (38:00), the multi-level challenge and new groups formed at the end (45:30), and the night out at the club (57:30). Finally, they talk about a very vocal and eventful nomination (1:06:22) and elimination challenge (1:11:05).Host: Johnny BananasGuest: Ashley MitchellAssociate Producer: Sasha AshallAdditional Production: Juliet Litman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s that make-or-break moment for the bakers in the bubble: Bread Week. We discuss our favorite bread bakes from seasons past (0:30) before getting into all the details of a very on-trend focaccia signature challenge (4:40), a dastardly ciabatta technical challenge (13:30), and a very cute milk bread showstopper challenge (18:45). Then we hand out our awards for the soggiest bottom, best Matt moment, best sound bites, and more (35:50).Hosts: Kate Halliwell and Amelia WedemeyerAssociate Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices