The Exclusive With Sharon Tharp

By The Exclusive With Sharon Tharp

Sharon Tharp has been covering reality television for different magazines and media outlets for over 15 years. She’s now bringing that expertise to her own podcast where she will be breaking down the ... more

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The podcast currently has 286 episodes available.

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April 17, 2026 283: House of Villains Season 3 Exit Interview: Paul Abrahamian
Big Brother runner-up and House of Villains finalist Paul Abrahamian joins The Exclusive to break down the Season 3 finale, including where things went wrong in the final challenge and the strategy that could have secured him the win. Paul reflects on being underestimated as the “dumb stoner rocker,” why he believes he could’ve won sitting next to the right players, and how a “bitter jury” may have impacted his chances. He also reacts to the final three, shares his unfiltered thoughts on key moves that weren’t owned, and explains why intimidation—not strategy—ultimately defined the winner. Plus, Paul opens up about coming out of reality TV “retirement,” why he had “the time of my life” on the show, and whether he’d return for The Traitors, Survivor, or another competition series.
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17min
April 16, 2026 282: Survivor 50: Derrick Levasseur Breaks Down the Double Elimination Twist
Big Brother 16 winner and Traitors alum Derrick Levasseur joins The Exclusive to break down Episode 8 of Survivor 50, including the double elimination twist and the Tribal Council that sent both Chrissy and Coach home. Derrick shares why, as a player, he would “hate” a twist like this but as a fan finds it “interesting,” weighs in on whether the right targets went home, and reacts to Devens’ flashy idol play and its impact on the vote. He also dives into the evolving power structure of the game, explains why players like Cirie and Rizo are in the strongest positions, and discusses how the “middle” players could ultimately control the outcome—plus who he sees as the biggest threat heading into next week.
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1h 5min
April 16, 2026 281: Survivor 50 Exit Interview: 12th Player Voted Out
SPOILER WARNING: This audio contains major spoilers for the latest episode of Survivor 50, including the eliminated player.
The latest player voted out of Survivor 50, Chrissy Hofbeck joins The Exclusive to break down the “brilliant” twist that led to her elimination and why she and Coach ultimately “both are responsible for our own demise.” Chrissy reflects on going into Tribal Council “feeling safe,” the shocking vote flip that blindsided her, and how Devens’ fake idol chaos played into the outcome. She also opens up about her complicated dynamic with Rizo, addresses the “Zoom Alliance” rumors, and explains why, despite the result, she leaves the game with “a grateful heart” and no regrets about her Survivor journey.
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16min
April 16, 2026 280: Survivor 50 Exit Interview: 13th Player Voted Out
SPOILER WARNING: This audio contains major spoilers for the latest episode of Survivor 50, including the eliminated player.
Benjamin “Coach” Wade joins The Exclusive after his Survivor 50 exit to break down the chaotic Tribal Council that sent him home, including the “huge mistake” that left his alliance “cooked” and the moment he admits his game “all just went to shit.” The Survivor legend reflects on building what he calls an “amazing, brilliant game” before it unraveled, why the refusal to split votes shocked him, and where things went wrong with allies like Chrissy, Rizo, and Ozzy. He also addresses pregame alliance rumors, Devens’ idol impact, and why he ultimately feels at peace with his elimination, saying, “I messed up, and it is what it is.”
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15min
April 14, 2026 279: Top Chef 23 Exit Interview: Brittany Cochran Says Equipment Issues Cost Her the Competition
The latest chef eliminated from Top Chef Season 23, Brittany Cochran, joins The Exclusive to break down what really went wrong in the elimination challenge, including the equipment issues—a delayed meat grinder and oven mishap—that derailed her dish at a critical moment. She opens up about the intense mental pressure of the competition, why she felt confident going in before everything unraveled, and how being in her hometown added a unique layer of stress. Brittany also reacts to Tom Colicchio’s rare praise, shares why she believes the outcome could have been different, and reveals whether she’d ever return to the Top Chef kitchen again.
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14min
April 10, 2026 270: House of Villains Season 3 Exit Interview: Tom Sandoval and Tyson Apostol
The latest players eliminated from House of Villains Season 3, Tyson Apostol and Tom Sandoval, join The Exclusive to break down the chaotic chain of events that led to their exits — and why they believe the game was stacked against them from the start. The duo sounds off on the controversial challenge they say gave the underdogs “no chance,” the lack of real endgame strategy in the house, and the moves they’re calling “terrible gameplay,” while also opening up about failed attempts to flip the numbers, broken trust with allies, and behind-the-scenes moments that didn’t make it to air.
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16min
April 09, 2026 278: Survivor 50: Sophi Balerdi Reacts to Rizo's Game & Dee Pregaming Rumors
Season 49 runner-up Sophi Balerdi joins The Exclusive to break down Episode 7 of Survivor 50, including the pregaming rumors involving her friends Dee and Rizo—and how those connections actually played out before the game began. She also weighs in on Rizo’s game, why his ability to build trust (even with players he doesn’t plan to stick with) is setting him up well, and how alliances like “Cirie’s Rizard of Oz” are quietly gaining power. Sophi reacts to the growing tension back at camp, including Coach and Jonathan’s approach, and the “honor and integrity” divide, and explains the key mistake that shifted momentum this episode—plus where players like Tiffany stand moving forward.
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50min
April 09, 2026 277: Survivor 50 Exit Interview: Dee Valladares Admits Telling Emily About Rizo's Idol Hurt Her Game
Former Survivor winner Dee Valladares joins The Exclusive after her exit from Season 50 to break down where things really went wrong—from the “mix of everything” that unraveled her game to the one move she calls her biggest regret: revealing Rizo’s idol. Dee opens up about her emotional fallout with Rizo (including a moment that didn’t make air), why her feud with Jonathan felt “personal” after brewing since day one, and how camp paranoia—even over something as simple as a fashion show—turned players against her. She also explains why she knew she had an “expiration date,” why she had to win immunity to survive, and how pregaming may have impacted other players’ games. Plus, Dee reacts to Emily’s vote, shares what was missing from the edit, and makes it clear she’s not done with Survivor just yet.
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16min
April 08, 2026 276: The Valley Season 3: Luke & Danny on Filming Without Jax—and Why It Feels Different
Danny Booko and Luke Broderick join The Exclusive to break down The Valley Season 3, from the fallout of last season’s drama to navigating new challenges as dads. Danny reflects on having a “target” on his back and whether he expected apologies after the reunion, while Luke admits he had “false hope” that fractured relationships could be repaired. The two also open up about vulnerable conversations around intimacy and parenthood, why those moments matter for viewers, and how Jesse’s relationship with Lacy is changing the group dynamic. Plus, they share their unfiltered thoughts on Lala stirring the pot, filming without Jax, and why this season feels lighter—but still full of tension behind the scenes.
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12min
April 08, 2026 275: The Valley Season 3: Michelle & Tom Schwartz Bond Over Divorcing on TV
Tom Schwartz and Michelle Saniei join The Exclusive to break down The Valley Season 3, from fresh starts to lingering drama. Michelle opens up about her “painful” divorce from Jesse Lally, weighs in on his new relationship with Lacy and what it was like filming together, while Schwartz reflects on entering a new chapter he calls a “rebirth” after a difficult few years. He also shares where things stand with ex-wife Katie Maloney and how joining The Valley compares to Vanderpump Rules, as both discuss the lighter tone this season, the absence of Jax Taylor and how the group dynamics are shifting moving forward.
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12min

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