Morally Corrupt

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 (1:02:12). Finally, Johnny and Wes get to tea time when they talk about all the gossip, relationships, and revenge so far this season including Kelz’s to-do list, Ashley and Nelson’s relationship, and Amanda and Tori’s beef (1:05:30).

Host: Johnny Bananas

Guest: Wes Bergmann

Associate Producer: Sasha Ashall

Additional Production: Juliet Litman

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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 Curry

Associate Producer: Sasha Ashall

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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 Bananas

Guest: Juliet Litman

Associate Producer: Sasha Ashall

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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).

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Hosts: Juliet Litman and Callie Curry

Associate Producer: Sasha Ashall

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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 Bananas

Guest: Bill Simmons

Producer: Craig Horlbeck

Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes

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