The Ringer Reality TV Podcast

This Friday, Juliet and Callie get into all the details of the developments of the Brendan, Pieper, and Natasha drama from ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ (0:30) and Callie tells Juliet about the incredible strategies at play in the final episodes of ‘Big Brother’ (20:05). Then they get into all the legal drama from ‘Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ (30:30) and the ‘Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’ trailer (37:40). Finally, they talk about ‘The Circle’ Season 3 and ‘Titletown High’ on Netflix (44:30).Hosts: Juliet Litman and Callie CurryAssociate Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Icon of ‘The Challenge,’ and ‘Geordie Shore’ and ‘Spies, Lies, and Allies’ cast member Kyle Christie joins Bananas this week to discuss Episode 5. Bananas asks Kyle what it was like being a vet in the first few weeks when they were picking rookies off like flies and they discuss what strategies the rookies should’ve used against the vets (13:10). They get into last week’s explosive elimination and the new fracture in the Big Brother alliance (22:00) and what it’s actually like to be around Emmanuel, Gabo, and Hughie (26:00). Then they talk about CT and Berna winning the daily challenge and not having to pay the consequences of properly nominating anyone because of the strange phenomenon of rookies nominating themselves to go into elimination (37:25). Finally, they talk about the grueling elimination challenge between Gabo and Logan (54:55).Host: Johnny BananasGuest: Kyle ChristieAssociate Producer: Sasha AshallAdditional Production: Juliet Litman and Lani Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juliet and Callie react to the new ‘Vanderpump Rules’ trailer that dropped Thursday and talk about a couple other upcoming shows they’re excited about (0:30). Then they talk about the dinner party from hell on ‘Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ at Kathy Hilton’s house (17:00) and the Shabbat from hell on ‘Real Housewives of New York’ (29:45). Finally, they talk about the implosion of the ‘Big Brother’ alliance on ‘The Challenge’ (35:15) and why Callie isn’t in love with Wendy on this season of ‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ (46:00).Hosts: Juliet Litman and Callie CurryAssociate Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Johnny Bananas invites ‘The Challenge: Champs vs. Stars’ runner-up and ‘Wild ’n Out’ star Justina Valentine to get into all the details of Episode 4 of ‘The Challenge: Spies, Lies, and Allies’ (0:30). They talk about Kyle’s big mistake in the daily challenge (26:00), the most intense elimination of the season (59:30), Hughie getting himself in trouble in nominations (1:07:30), and who will be the first domino to fall in the vet alliance.Host: Johnny BananasGuest: Justina ValentineAssociate Producer: Sasha AshallAdditional Production: Juliet Litman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1. Juliet and Callie break down this week’s drama on ‘Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ at the Rinna makeup event (0:30).2. Callie catches Juliet up on the current season of ‘Real Housewives of Potomac,’ including Wendy’s off screen transformation and rumors of her husband’s infidelity (22:00).3. Juliet shares her love for the warm blanket that is ‘Below Deck Mediterranean,’ which has recently gained a new cast member, Delaney (37:50).4. They talk about how Tommy ended up naked during the cliff jump challenge on ‘The Challenge’ and how much they miss the older vets like CT and Nany who aren’t getting a ton of screen time this season (45:20).5. Last up, they do a speed round of shows that they’ve started watching or been told they need to watch, including ‘Sweet Life,’ ‘Married at First Sight,’ ‘Ultimate Surfer’ and ‘100 Foot Wave,’ and ‘Family or Fiancé' (52:50).Hosts: Juliet Litman and Callie CurryAssociate Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wes Bergmann, a fan-favorite competitor known for his strategic mind, joins Johnny Bananas to break down the latest twists in reality TV's most competitive arena. They explore the fierce tactics of veteran players versus rookies and dive into Tori's questionable strategies. Wes shares dramatic anecdotes from the latest challenges and elimination rounds while dishing on juicy gossip about alliances and relationships. Get ready for laughs as they discuss everything from rivalries to Kelz’s surprising to-do list!

1. Callie and Juliet debate the merits and pitfalls of the “F-boy”–“nice guy” dichotomy on ‘FBoy Island’ (0:30).2. Juliet shares her impressions of ‘Love Island UK’ Season 7 after watching her first episodes ever (11:53).3. Juliet and Callie discuss their favorite and least favorite vets on this season of ‘The Challenge’ and the vets vs. rookies dynamic (22:50).4. It’s all about Erika on ‘Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.’ How could her lawyers let her go on the show? How could she not read the papers her husband had asked her to sign? We ponder those questions and more (36:27).5. Juliet tells Callie about a new show on HBO Max from producer Issa Rae called ‘Sweet Life: Los Angeles,’ which is basically ‘Insecure’ in real life (53:30).Hosts: Juliet Litman and Callie CurryAssociate Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Johnny Bananas is joined by The Ringer’s Juliet Litman to discuss all the drama and strategy from Episode 2 of ‘The Challenge.’ They discuss the emerging vets vs. rookies dynamic (9:30), who is building the best strategy so far this season (15:30), the love triangle from hell between Nelson, Ashley, and Berna (40:30), their love for new arrival Ed (48:00), and so much more.Host: Johnny BananasGuest: Juliet LitmanAssociate Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1. Callie sells Juliet on her favorite reality show, 'Love Island U.K.', and explains the difference between the U.K. and U.S. series (0:45).2. Callie and Juliet discuss the success of the 'Real Housewives of Potomac', the abject failure of 'New York', and the dramas of 'Beverly Hills' (16:00).3. Juliet convinces Callie to binge 'FBoy Island' on HBO Max this weekend (35:35).4. Callie explains the ins and outs of the Florida lifestyle as seen on 'Siesta Key' (45:00).5. Callie discusses her second-favorite reality show 'Big Brother', which is now on Season 23 in the U.S. (54:50).Follow the ‘Ringer Reality TV Podcast’ on Spotify or subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Also on this feed: Amelia Wedemeyer recaps 'Bachelor in Paradise' on Tuesday nights exclusively on Spotify, and Johnny Bananas recaps 'The Challenge' on Wednesdays.Hosts: Juliet Litman and Callie CurryAssociate Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Johnny Bananas is joined by Bill Simmons to kick off the 37th season of ‘The Challenge.’ They discuss Johnny Bananas’s ‘Challenge’ status (3:20), how this new season compares to seasons past (7:15), and break down roommate pairings, contestants, and favorites from Episode 1 (21:54). Host: Johnny BananasGuest: Bill SimmonsProducer: Craig HorlbeckAssociate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices