Morally Corrupt

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 challenge (52:25), Ed putting a target on his back for nominations (59:23), and the intense pole wrestling elimination between him and Kyle (1:22:04).

Host: Johnny Bananas

Guest: Ed Eason

Associate Producer: Sasha Ashall

Additional Production: Juliet Litman

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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 our awards for soggiest bottom, most absurdly British moment, and more (48:05).

Host: Kate Halliwell

Guest: Lucy Ford

Associate Producer: Sasha Ashall

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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

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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 talk about the twist at the end of Episode 8 (38:00), the multi-level challenge and new groups formed at the end (45:30), and the night out at the club (57:30). Finally, they talk about a very vocal and eventful nomination (1:06:22) and elimination challenge (1:11:05).

Host: Johnny Bananas

Guest: Ashley Mitchell

Associate Producer: Sasha Ashall

Additional Production: Juliet Litman

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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 moment, best sound bites, and more (35:50).

Hosts: Kate Halliwell and Amelia Wedemeyer

Associate Producer: Sasha Ashall

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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

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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 Bananas

Guest: Derrick Kosinski

Associate Producer: Sasha Ashall

Additional Production: Juliet Litman

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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 Wedemeyer

Associate Producer: Sasha Ashall

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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

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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 Bananas

Guest: Hughie Maughan

Associate Producer: Sasha Ashall

Additional Production: Juliet Litman

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