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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 gossip, the game strategy, the social media chatter and everything in between on The Exclusive, where she will also dive deep with stars and influencers from the reality television world to get listeners the exclusive untold stories and behind-the-scenes gossip you won’t hear anywhere else.
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Survivor alum Abi-Maria Gomes joins The Exclusive to break down the latest episode of Survivor 50 and sound off on what she calls the “purpling” of female players. The Philippines and Cambodia alum shares her unfiltered thoughts on Angelina Keeley’s edit, Christian Hubicki’s dominant gameplay, and why she believes too much of the women’s perspective is being left out. Abi also reacts to Charlie Davis’ blindside, critiques key strategic moves across both tribes, and explains how past-season “trauma” continues to shape players’ decisions in the game.
The latest player voted out of Survivor 50, Charlie Davis, joins The Exclusive to break down the moment he realized he was “cooked” at Tribal Council and the shocking blindside that sent him home. The Season 46 alum reflects on his strategic position within the tribe, why his alliance turned on him, and the comment from Dee calling him the “dumbest” player that caught him off guard. Charlie also explains his reasoning for targeting Rizo, shares why the vote may have been confusing for viewers, and reveals what wasn’t shown from his game.
The latest player voted out of Survivor 50, Angelina Keeley, joins The Exclusive to break down what viewers didn’t see from her elimination and why she felt “so much” was missing from the episode. The David vs. Goliath alum opens up about the emotional fallout after Tribal Council, her failed attempt to flip the vote onto Christian, and why she believes she was targeted before the game even began. Angelina also addresses the lack of female voices shown in the edit this season, shares her unfiltered thoughts on Christian’s “premeditated” move against Mike White, and reveals where she stands with her former tribemates today.
The latest player voted out on Survivor 50, Mike White, goes home in a shocking 3-2-1 blindside—and David vs. Goliath alum Davie Rickenbacker joins The Exclusive to break it all down. Davie reacts to Christian’s bold move against his longtime ally, explains why the decision may have been driven by deeper history between the trio, and weighs in on whether it was too early to take such a big swing. He also dives into where Mike’s game went wrong, Emily’s messy gameplay, and how the dynamics between Christian, Angelina and the rest of the tribe could shift moving forward.Plus, Davie shares behind-the-scenes insight into the real-life relationships between the players, addresses the off-screen tension that’s been brewing, and gives his take on other key storylines—from the Genevieve vs. Aubry feud to Ozzy’s evolving strategy and the impact of the season’s celebrity cameos.
The second chef eliminated from Top Chef Season 23, Jassi Bindra, joins The Exclusive to break down the high-stakes spicy challenge that sent him home. The Houston-based chef opens up about why his lamb vindaloo ultimately fell short, how the progression of the courses may have worked against him, and whether the feedback on spice level came too late to adjust. Jassi also reflects on representing Indian Sikh cuisine on the show, why he still felt confident in his dish, and how the intense competition sharpened his skills. Plus, he reacts to missing out on Last Chance Kitchen and reveals why he’s already ready to return and “finish” what he started.
Chef Day Anaïs opens up about her early exit from Top Chef Season 23, reflecting on what went wrong in the premiere challenge and the key decisions that led to her elimination. She also shares a more personal side of her journey, revealing how a serious kitchen burn accident just six months before filming—after which she hadn’t returned to a commercial kitchen—quietly impacted her confidence and performance in ways she didn’t fully realize at the time. Day also discusses the pressure of the competition and whether she’d consider returning for another shot.
Big Brother winner Andy Herren joins The Exclusive to break down Survivor 50 Episode 3, and he’s all in on the season so far. Andy shares why this installment feels like “old-school Survivor” again, what’s making the gameplay so exciting (and chaotic), and the moments that had him fully locked in as a fan. He also reacts to Jeff Probst’s unexpected rap, weighs in on the unpredictable tribe dynamics after the swap, and discusses which players are thriving—or slipping—early on. Plus, Andy gets into his standout favorites, surprising impressions, and why this season has him feeling more energized about Survivor than he has in years.
The latest player voted out of Survivor 50, Q Burdette joins the show to break down his game, including why he encouraged Mike to vote for him, the risky plan he hoped would save ally Stephenie, and how Emily and Ozzy flipping ultimately sealed his fate. Q also reflects on losing his vote early, his suspicions about Ozzy’s extra vote, and why he felt like the “biggest fish to catch” after the tribe swap left him completely exposed. Plus, he shares behind-the-scenes insight into the Vatu tribe dynamics, his frustrations with Angelina around camp, and the strategic moves viewers didn’t see on TV. And despite the early exit, Q says his Survivor story isn’t over.
Survivor: Ghost Island winner Wendell Holland joins The Exclusive with Sharon Tharp to break down the biggest moments from Survivor 50 Episode 2. Wendell reacts to the early strategic chaos, weighs in on the escalating tension between players like Joe and Rick, and shares his thoughts on Christian’s creative theatrics at Tribal Council. The former champion also discusses the challenges of returning to a milestone season packed with big personalities, why certain players may already have targets on their backs, and which competitors are quietly positioning themselves well early in the game. Plus, Wendell reveals who he’s rooting for this season and whether he’d ever return to play Survivor again.
The third player voted out of Survivor 50, Savannah Louie, joins The Exclusive to reflect on her whirlwind Survivor journey after winning Season 49 and returning to Fiji just days later. Savannah opens up about the emotional moment when Jeff Probst snuffed her torch, why the Ozzy vote nearly happened, and the strategic conversations viewers didn’t see on TV. She also shares her perspective on the tense clash between Joe and Rick, explains why she kept her advantage secret, and reveals which tribe relationships were stronger than the edit showed. Savannah also gets candid about the emotional aftermath of Survivor and what it was like adjusting back to real life after such an intense experience.
Sharon Tharp is joined by fellow journalists Kelli Boyle (TV Insider) and Stephanie Petit (PEOPLE) to take you behind the scenes of their Survivor 50 set visit in Fiji—what a weeklong press trip actually looks like, what it’s like interviewing the cast, and the wildest moments they witnessed up close (including running challenges, watching the marooning and Tribal Council unfold, and the little production details fans never get to see).
Maura Higgins joins The Exclusive after The Traitors Season 4 finale to reflect on losing the game to her friend Rob Rausch and why she ultimately gave him “fair play” for his winning move. She opens up about trusting him until the very end, why she believes loyalty was both her greatest strength and biggest vulnerability, and reveals she wishes she’d been chosen as a Traitor. Maura also shares what surprised her most watching the season back, how entering the castle without seeing the show shaped her strategy, and whether she’d ever return for a Traitors All-Stars season.
Host Sharon Tharp hits the red carpet at the Survivor 50 NYC premiere, talking to the cast ahead of the milestone season. In these exclusive red carpet interviews, the players react to their preseason interviews, respond to what their fellow castaways said about them, and share which classic themes they’d love to see return. Sharon also puts them on the spot about whether they see themselves as heroes or villains, and if they’d ever compete on Big Brother.
Sharon Tharp is back to break down The Traitors Season 4 finale and reunion with special guest Jimmy Heagerty from Big Brother 27. The two recap how the season felt different compared to the previous two season, what the show needs next year (more gamers in the turret!), and whether Rob Rausch's win was earned or more luck. Plus, they break down Maura Higgins' reaction, the Eric Nam cut, and why the reunion felt too tame. They also dive into Candiace Dillard Bassett’s cheating accusation, Colton Underwood’s messy reunion moment, Michael Rappaport’s constant interruptions, the “Secret Traitor” twist flop, and the never-ending debate of strategy vs. entertainment.
The runner-up of Season 47, Sam Phalen, makes his debut on The Exclusive to break down the "perfect blend of nostalgia" in the high-stakes Survivor 50 premiere. The reality standout reflects on the "beautiful" opening that served as a reminder of the show's status as a cultural institution and why he was "choked up" by the emotional return of the game's icons. Sam analyzes the devastating first vote that sent Jenna Lewis-Dougherty packing, the "misreading of relationships" that led to her early exit, and why he was so moved by the "composed" way Kyle Fraser handled his heartbreaking medical evacuation. He also dives into the "older, wiser" version of Colby Donaldson, the difficulty of managing the "Cirie factor" on the Cila tribe, and why he’s officially "obsessed" with the "fire" he sees back in the eyes of the returning legends.
Selling Sunset star Christine Quinn, Basketball Wives legend Jackie Christie, and RuPaul's Drag Race breakout Plane Jane join The Exclusive to dish on the explosive start to House of Villains Season 3. The trio doesn't hold back, with Christine labeling a certain castmate a "try-hard" who belongs in a "padded room" and Plane Jane breaking down the "straight tiny" betrayal by Paul Abrahamian that left her feeling blindsided. Christine also reveals her surprisingly "special bond" with Tom Sandoval over bronzer and nail polish, while the group discusses the "torture" of living in a house with no doors and constant blindsides.
Below Deck's Kate Chastain and Mob Wives legend Drita D'Avanzo join The Exclusive to discuss why they take issue with being labeled "villains" on House of Villains Season 3. Drita opens up about being a "retired violent person" while Kate reflects on her years as a Chief Stew "working with morons." The duo also dishes on the reality of living in the mansion, including the "torture" of rooming with a messy Christine Quinn, the peaceful mystery of rooming with Tiffany "New York" Pollard, and why they think Johnny Middlebrooks was surprisingly "not good" at his attempt to be the house super-villain.
Survivor winner Kyle Fraser joins The Exclusive to discuss his heartbreaking medical evacuation from Survivor 50, revealing how he tried to hide the severity of his torn Achilles to stay in the game. Kyle breaks down the "unseen" challenge moments that led to the injury, his Boston Rob strategy for camp life, and the secret "No. 1" alliance with Genevieve Mushaluk that he left behind. He also opens up about his "crumbled" leg, the truth about the Aubry Bracco and Genevieve rivalry, and more.
Survivor legend Jenna Lewis-Dougherty joins The Exclusive for an exit interview following the Survivor 50 premiere. Jenna doesn't hold back on why she felt like the "odd man out" from the second she landed, revealing the "FaceTime and Zoom" pre-game culture that left her playing from the bottom. She breaks down exactly why she believes Christian Hubicki is the true "chess master" of the Cila tribe, explaining how he used Rick Devens as a "lackey" to do his dirty work while keeping his own hands clean. From the truth about Cirie Fields’ challenge liability to what we didn't see at Tribal Council, Jenna gives a raw, unfiltered look at what it’s like to return to the game after 20 years.
Survivor legend Tyson Apostol and Vanderpump Rules star Tom Sandoval join The Exclusive to break down their unlikely bromance on House of Villains Season 3, revealing why they both felt "unfairly" labeled as villains before entering the mansion.The pair doesn't hold back on the clashing social styles in the house, specifically calling out the "Big Brotherly energy" of Paul Abrahamian and why his signature sunglasses were a major "sign of disrespect." From Tom’s secret Sudoku prank on Tyson to the "hall of mirrors" that made a strategic partnership with Paul impossible, the duo explains why you need a mix of petty moves and "logical" gameplay.
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I have been a die-hard Big Brother fan for years, but “The Exclusive with Sharon Tharp" has completely changed the game! This podcast is an absolute gem that stands out in the crowded world of Big Brother content, offering a fresh and captivating perspective on the show like never before. Sharon Tharp's hosting style is unparalleled, as she effortlessly guides listeners through the fascinating world of Big Brother with a mix of passion, knowledge, and sheer enthusiasm. From the very first episode, it's evident that she is deeply immersed in the show's dynamics and has an extensive understanding of its history, contestants, and strategic moves. Her charisma and expertise make each episode a thrilling and engaging experience. What sets “The Exclusive with Sharon Tharp" apart from other Big Brother podcasts is the innovative approach it takes to delivering new and insightful information about the show. While other outlets may just scratch the surface of the latest episodes, Sharon dives