Morally Corrupt

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