The Ringer Reality TV Podcast

Tyson Apostol is joined by The Ringer’s Mallory Rubin and Riley McAtee to discuss all things Episode 3. They break down all the twists and turns and weigh in on how they’d handle this season’s surprises. Plus, another update on their beards and superlatives.Host: Tyson ApostolGuest: Mallory Rubin and Riley McAteeEditor: Mike Wargon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Johnny welcomes his two-time co-winner Derrick Kosinski to the show to talk about the conflicts and blunders in Episode 9. First, they dig into the implosion of the veteran alliance with Cory taking the heat from other vets for rallying the rookies together, as well as the many, many strategic mistakes Cory made in protecting his new alliance (0:35). They get into the best daily challenge so far this season, in which the contestants had to retrieve balls from a mud pit and, shockingly, there were no bombs to diffuse (32:30). Then they discuss all the conversations that happened in the house after the daily challenge (38:35), the ugly fight between Ashley and Cory in nominations and the history behind that conflict (46:04), the tricky elimination challenge (54:30), and the surprise twist at the end (1:00:40). Host: Johnny BananasGuest: Derrick KosinskiAssociate Producer: Sasha AshallAdditional Production: Juliet Litman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kate and Amelia discuss “Biscuit Week” in all its crispy, snappy, gingerbread-y glory. We talk about successes and failures from the tricky brandysnap signature challenge (0:40), a distinctive lack of definition from the deceptively difficult jammy-cookie sandwich technical challenge (12:30), and incredible interactive biscuit toys from the showstopper challenge (17:30). Finally we hand out our awards for the soggiest bottom, the most absurdly British moment, best soundbites, and many more (29:35).Hosts: Kate Halliwell and Amelia WedemeyerAssociate Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Tyson Apostol is joined by fact-checker Riley McAtee to recap the latest episode. They discuss which changes to the show they like and give their thoughts on the Beware Advantage twist. Plus an update on their ‘Survivor’ beards and this week’s superlatives.Host: Tyson ApostolGuest: Riley McAteeEditor: Mike Wargon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Johnny welcomes everyone’s favorite rookie, Hughie Maughan, to the podcast to talk about all the behind-the-scenes details, dramas, and tidbits. First, Hughie tells Johnny how he got his start in reality television on ‘Big Brother’ (0:40) and why he chose Ashley to be his partner at the beginning of ‘The Challenge’ (16:30). Then they get into all the juicy details of the veteran alliance (22:50), Hughie’s mid-elimination fight with Corey (43:50), the drama between Emy and Burna (54:55), the frustrating challenge that Hughie and Burna almost won (1:09:00), and how his ass got in the way of winning the elimination (1:22:00).Host: Johnny BananasGuest: Hughie MaughanAssociate Producer: Sasha AshallAdditional Production: Juliet Litman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to the tent, bakers! The Ringer’s Kate Halliwell and Amelia Wedemeyer will be here on ‘The Ringer Reality TV Podcast’ every Friday to recap the new season of ‘The Great British Bake Off.’ In this episode, covering “Cake Week,” we first talk about how we got into the show and why we love it so much (0:30). Then we get to the nitty-gritty, digging into a dastardly signature challenge, in which the bakers had to make mini Swiss rolls (14:25), a confusing technical challenge based on Prue’s recipe for malt loaf (20:00), and a gravity-defying showstopper challenge (23:05). Finally, we hand out our awards for the soggiest bottom, the most absurdly British moment, the best Brit fit, and much more (32:55).Hosts: Kate Halliwell and Amelia WedemeyerAssociate Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Survivor is back! ‘Blood and Water’ winner Tyson Apostol is joined by The Ringer’s Juliet Litman to break down changes to the show, give thoughts on the new castaways, and weigh in on the best moments from the episode. Plus, they give out Survivor Superlatives and make their predictions for who could win it all. Host: Tyson Apostol Guest: Juliet LitmanFact Checker: Riley McAteeEditor: Mike Wargon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Johnny is joined by Amber B. to discuss an explosive Episode 7 of ‘The Challenge: Spies, Lies, and Allies.’ First they discuss how Amber got her start on reality television on ‘Big Brother’ (0:30), and then they get into her leftover beef with Fessy from last season of ‘The Challenge’—which she won—and how that affected the ‘Big Brother’ alliance this season (16:20). After that, it's all drama. Johnny and Amber B. discuss what her mindset was coming into the game as an alternate, whether she would be in an alliance with the 'Big Brother' crew, and the nitty gritty details of the alliance (36:15). Then they talk about Fessy throwing Amber B. into the elimination in Episode 4 (54:30) and the wild fight over some pizza that ends with disastrous consequences (1:02:30).Hosts: Johnny BananasGuest: Amber BorzotraAssociate Producer: Sasha AshallAdditional Production: Juliet Litman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juliet and Callie discuss the season premiere of ‘The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’ (0:42), before then talking through all the drama from ‘The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,’ including Dorit’s dress party, PK’s glow-up, and their favorite Kathy Hilton moment of the week (17:30). Then, they catch up with ‘The Challenge’ and highlight Kaycee and Nany’s date as a huge step in the right direction for the show (38:36). Finally, they touch on all they’ve been watching: ‘Married at First Sight,’ ‘The D’Amelio Show,’ ‘Big Brother,’ ‘The Circle,’ and ‘LuLaRich’ (44:46).  Hosts: Juliet Litman and Callie CurryAssociate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former college football player and ‘The Challenge’ finalist Fessy joins Bananas this week to discuss Episode 6 of ‘Spies, Lies, and Allies.’ Fessy tells the story of when he was arrested as a college athlete (05:00), Bananas asks about Fessy’s disappointing end in ‘The Challenge’ final last season (36:00), and of course they discuss the altercation between Fessy and Josh in this week’s episode of ‘Spies, Lies, and Allies,’ along with Fessy’s budding romance with Amanda (55:00).Host: Johnny BananasGuest: FessyAssociate Producer: Sasha AshallProduction Assistant: Jonathan KermahAdditional Production: Juliet Litman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices