Reality After Show

Today, we catch up with Survivor Legend Chad Crittenden! Chad shares openly about his past cancer diagnosis, and subsequent amputation, which led him to want to challenge himself as a contestant on Survivor 9, Vanuatu! If you didn't know much about Chad, you're going to love getting to know him better!! Todd and Leslie chat with him about casting, what he learned about himself on the island, how h...

This week Leslie & guest-co-host Courtney sit down with the legendary "Boston"Rob Mariano. They dive into Rob's long and memorable Survivor career, his strategies, memorable moments, and behind-the-scenes insights. They talk about what he would say to himself back on that Marquesas beach so many years ago if he got a chance to "mentor" himself back then, and find out what he really thought abo...

Today, Leslie and guest co-host Courtney Yates welcome Brian Corridan, Survivor: Guatemala alum! We reminisce about our Survivor experiences, the evolution of the show, and the enduring community that has formed around it. We also discuss the challenges of casting, the intensity of the game, and the personal growth (or lack thereof) that comes from playing. How many times did Brian audition? What...

We’re back!!! Welcome to Beyond the Torch 2026! We’re kicking things off in the best way possible. Guest host Courtney Yates joins Leslie for a real, raw, and honestly iconic conversation with Tina Wesson, Survivor winner & returnee! From being cast as an alternate (wild) to becoming a Survivor legend, to returning with her daughter on Survivor: Blood vs. Water, Tina opens up about it all. The...

In this final episode of 2025 of "Beyond the Torch," we welcome Anthony Robinson, a memorable castaway from Survivor: Fiji, for a deep dive into his experiences both on and off the show. The conversation weaves through Anthony’s journey as a self-described "BLERD" (Black nerd), his unique path to being cast, the challenges of representation and stereotypes on reality TV, and the emotional impact o...

This episode features a lively and heartfelt conversation with Dr. Jill Behm from Survivor: Nicaragua, delving into her unique journey to the show, her experiences as an introvert in a high-stakes social game, and the enduring friendships formed through Survivor. The hosts and Jill reminisce about the early days of Survivor fandom, the evolution of casting, and the challenges of playing in tough l...

Imagine finally being selected as a Castaway on Survivor after 18 auditions and realizing your experience was nothing like you'd hoped it would be. Gillian Larsen was 61 years old when she was cast on the show and she had a rough time fitting in on her season of Survivor Gabon, but she didn't let that stop her from using the experience to create a fundraising event (Reality Rally) that raised tons...

This week on Beyond the Torch, we welcome Survivor legend Yau-Man Chan for a wide-ranging and insightful conversation. Yau-Man shares stories from his time on Survivor Fiji and Micronesia, revealing his analytical approach to the game, the cultural impact of Survivor, and his personal journey from Borneo to the United States. The discussion covers his unique strategies in challenges, the origins o...

In this episode, Todd & Leslie welcome Jay Starrett, known for his appearance on Survivor: Millennials vs. Gen X and MTV’s The Challenge. The conversation dives into Jay’s Survivor journey, his casting experience, memorable moments from the show, and the strong bonds formed with his castmates. Jay shares behind-the-scenes stories, reflects on how reality TV changed his outlook on life, and dis...

Today, Todd and Leslie go Beyond the Torch with Survivor Africa Winner, All-Star and Winners at War player, Ethan Zohn! Prepare to laugh a lot, cry a little and find out all sorts of behind the scenes fun facts with Ethan today! He is so transparent and open about his life journey, which includes some pretty harrowing battles with cancer. He's a Survivor in more ways than one, friends! Don't miss...

Todd and Leslie are absolutely thrilled to welcome their tribe-mate and friend, Courtney Yates to the podcast today! This one is PACKED with tons of Survivor Tea, behind the scenes stories and a lot of fun updates on Courtney's life today! If you were a fan of her on Survivor China or Heroes Vs. Villains, you'll love her even more after you hear this podcast! Special thanks to the best Whiskey on...

In this episode of "Beyond the Torch," hosts Leslie Nease and Todd Herzog reunite with their fellow Survivor: China castmate, Frosti Zernow, for a heartfelt and lively conversation. The trio reminisces about their time on Survivor, the impact of the show on their lives, and share behind-the-scenes stories, including Frosti's unique journey from parkour athlete to reality TV contestant. The episode...

Get ready for a wild ride on "Beyond the Torch" as Leslie and Todd welcome the legendary Sandra Diaz-Twine, two-time winner of the Survivor and truly a Queen both on the show and off! This episode is packed with laughter, heartfelt stories, and behind-the-scenes secrets. From Sandra’s humble beginnings and her journey to Survivor stardom, to hilarious tales of corn mazes shaped like her face and b...

Let's go Beyond the Torch with the memorable and iconic Castaway, Troyzan! Troyzan shares his long and determined journey to finally being cast on Survivor, including years of audition tapes and near-misses. The discussion covers his experiences on the show, the evolution of Survivor over the years, the impact of editing, and the sense of family within the Survivor community. The episode also delv...

In this episode of "Beyond the Torch," hosts Todd Herzog and Leslie Nease welcome Debbie Flowers (known as Debbie Beebe when she was a castaway), from Survivor Tocantins, for an open and emotional conversation. Debbie shares how Survivor profoundly changed her life, helping her find the strength to leave an abusive relationship and discover her self-worth. The discussion covers behind-the-scenes s...

Today on Beyond the Torch, Leslie and Todd sit down with Lynne Spillman, the legendary former head of casting for Survivor and other reality shows. Lynne shares her unconventional journey from a career in sales to becoming a pivotal figure in reality TV, recounting behind-the-scenes stories about casting, the evolution of Survivor, and the impact of authentic storytelling. The conversation delves...

The Traitors Season 4 is here! Join Survivor Legend Jonny Fairplay and Producer Bobby Goodsby as they breakdown Episode 7 of Season 4 of The Traitors. Join us each week as week breakdown the latest episodes of The Traitors Season 4 Special thanks to the best Whiskey on the Planet Watertown Whiskey! Check them out on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/watertownwhiskey/?hl=en Tell them Fairplay se...

Join Reality After Show Podcaster Lauren Pratt and special guest Dan Bartolomeo (Squid Game The Challenge Season 1 & Beast Games Season 1) as they sit down with Beast Games Season 2 contestants Ethan Healy (21) and Hannah Riggs (99). They chat about everything that went down with The Pods and much more!  #mrbeast #beastgames #beastgamesseason2 #amazonprime #realitytv #realityaftershow #strong...

We open our castaway interviews on Beyond the Torch with Survivor China legend Peih Gee.! The conversation dives deep into Peih Gee’s journey on Survivor: China, exploring the physical and emotional challenges she faced, the strategies and alliances that shaped her game, and the personal growth she experienced both during and after the show. We had the most fun reminiscing about the grueling condi...

Welcome to the podcast! Today we launch with the personal stories of Todd Herzog and Leslie Nease from Survivor China (your hosts of Beyond the Torch). Their lives after Survivor have intersected many times and both of them have grown in very unique and interesting ways. In this episode, you'll also hear their first impressions of each other, when they first met, stories they share of behind the s...

Watertown Whiskey Presents Reality After Show's NFL Playoff Preview Show! Join Survivor Legend Jonny Fairplay, Survivor 47's Gabe Ortis, and Producer Bobby Goodsby as they preview each week of the NFL Season. Tune in each week as Celebrity guests join them to discuss the NFL's hottest topics and conversations of the week! Special thanks to the best Whiskey on the Planet Watertown Whiskey! Check th...

The Traitors Season 4 is here! Join Survivor Legend Jonny Fairplay, Destination X's Tai Lowry, and Producer Bobby Goodsby as they breakdown Episode 6 of Season 4 of The Traitors. Join us each week as week breakdown the latest episodes of The Traitors Season 4 Special thanks to the best Whiskey on the Planet Watertown Whiskey! Check them out on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/watertownwhiskey/...

Join Reality After Show Podcaster Lauren Pratt and Deal or No Deal Island's Phillip Solomon as they sit down with Trainer Games contestants Chari Hawkins and Nick Davis. They dive into the highlights and the behind the scenes of Episodes 1-3 of Trainer Games!  #trainergames #amazonprime #realityaftershow #realitytv #podcast 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $...

Join Reality After Show Podcaster Lauren Pratt and Survivor Legend Jonny Fairplay as they sit down with Beast Games Season 2 contestants Hannah Riggs (99), JC Gallego (566), and Survivor 47s Sue Smey (91). They discuss the epic Survivor Crossover episode and so much more! This is a podcast you do not want to miss!  #mrbeast #beastgames #amazonprime #survivor #realitytv #realityaftershow #beastgame...

Join Reality After Show Podcaster Lauren Pratt as she sits down with Beast Games Season 2 contestants Trina Horvath (62) and Gloria Hoggarth (78) as they breakdown their experience on the show!  #mrbeast #beastgames #amazonprime #realitytv #podcast #realityaftershow #beast #beastgames2 #strong #smart 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://...