Morally Corrupt

Johnny celebrates the 500th episode of ‘The Challenge’ with his longtime friend and accomplice, Leroy. They discuss CT’s manipulative strategies throughout his long tenure on the show and in this season with Emy (0:25) and why Josh is one of their favorite contestants right now (30:35). Then they take a walk down memory lane and talk about their friendship on the show and their favorite stories fr...

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 Prinzrege...

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 Apostol Guest: Amelia Wedemeyer and Riley McAtee Editor: Mike Wargon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/...

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 challe...

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 ou...

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 Apostol Guest: Juliet Litman and Riley McAtee Editor: Mike Wargon Learn more about your...

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 tal...

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 mom...

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 Apostol Guest: Mallory Rubin and Riley McAtee Editor: Mike Wargon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch...

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 challeng...

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 aw...

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 Apostol Guest: Riley McAtee Editor: 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 allianc...

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 whi...

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 Litman Fact Checker: Riley McAtee Editor: Mike War...

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 al...

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 direc...

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...

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’ trai...

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...

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 Brot...

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...

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 g...

The alliance is strong, folks. ‘The Challenge’ icon Wes Bergmann joins Johnny Bananas to talk about Episode 3 of ‘Spies, Lies, and Allies.’ After catching up a bit, they dive into the pros and cons of the vets vs. rookies strategy that’s playing out (0:45) and Tori’s strategy or lack thereof (40:50). Then they talk about the challenge itself, nominations (47:08), and the elimination challenge (1:0...

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...