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Every single week, Deal or No Deal Island Season 1 contestant Stephanie Mitchell joins the Jack Vita Show to recap the week's episode of Deal or No Deal Island! This week, Stephanie and Jack are joined by Season 1 contestant, Kim Mattina! Kim made her presence known through her four episodes of DONDI S1. She was labeled "the biggest threat in the game" by Boston Rob Mariano. The threat she posed to the Survivor winner eventually spelled an end to her time on the Banker's Island, but Kim is a longtime viewer of reality television and is one of the most knowledgeable contestants across all reality competition shows. Kim is here to break down the latest episode of DONDI S2! This week on Deal or No Deal Island, 65 year-old Rock Carlson was eliminated, after he was selected to play the banker by Parvati Shallow. Parvati and Phillip once again placed first in the excursion, giving them the power. Phillip allowed Parvati to take the lead, and Parvati chose Rock, but not without putting on a display of emotions that she was brokenhearted over the decision, something that Phillip seemed to find alarming. With a handful of contestants up for elimination, including Australian Survivor winner David Genat and Big Brother winner Dr. Will Kirby, Rock did not reveal who his target would have been, had he defeated the banker. Rock accepted a deal from the banker with a 75% chance of survival, but unfortunately for him, his case held the high value of $1.34 million, and he was promptly eliminated. Earlier in the episode, Dr. Will reveals to the entire cast that Parvati was previously on Survivor. This revelation looks like it has stirred the pot and will be a source of conflict and drama moving forward! Kim, Steph and Jack walk you through the entire episode and discuss it all on the Jack Vita Show!

Every single week, Deal or No Deal Island Season 1 contestant Stephanie Mitchell joins the Jack Vita Show to recap the week's episode of Deal or No Deal Island! This week, Stephanie and Jack are joined by Season 1 runner-up Amy McCoy! Hot off of Jack's sit-down interview with recently eliminated Syndee Peck, Amy, Steph and Jack have a LOT of thoughts on the treatment Sydnee has received from fans, cast members and editing. Amy weighs in after experiencing a great deal of social media hate from fans last season. On this week's episode of Deal or No Deal Island, Phillip and Parvati opened up a door that released Big Brother legend Dr. Will Kirby into the game. Steph, Amy and Jack share their thoughts on Dr. Will's rockstar entrance and discuss how they think he will fare in the game. They compare it to Boston Rob's appearance on The Traitors this past week. Parvati and Phillip placed first in the excursion, granting them the power to select between two teams to play the banker in a game of Deal or No Deal. Parvati and Phillip opted to let C.K. and La Shell play, but Parvati wanted C.K. to target Rock instead of Sydnee. Parvati had the idea that keeping Sydnee around could take the heat off of her and David, and buy her some more time on the Banker's Island. C.K. defied Parvati's wishes, breaking a deal she made with Sydnee, and sending the 27 year-old redhead packing. Steph, Amy and Jack share their thoughts on this week's episode and gameplay, while telling stories for S1! Join us for a very lively conversation!

Each week on the Jack Vita Show, Jack sits down for an exit interview with the most recent eliminated contestant from NBC's Deal or No Deal Island. This week, he speaks with the second contestant eliminated, 27 year-old Sydnee Peck. Sydnee received the short end of the stick Tuesday night, when a tandem of C.K. and La Shell defeated the banker and selected her to be the next player to leave the Banker's Island. Courtney and her partner Rock, along with C.K and La Shell placed in the bottom of this week's excursion. Parvati and Phillip placed first, giving them the power to choose which team to have play the banker. Parvati and Phillip selected C.K. and La Shell, however, Parvati wanted Rock to be the target, not Sydnee. Despite a valiant attempt to save Sydnee, Parvati was unsuccessful, as C.K. broke a promise she made to Sydnee to keep her safe. Sydnee visits the Jack Vita Show to discuss her time on DONDI, and tell her side of the story. Sydnee explains how David began flirting with her, and once she found out he was married, she backed off. She thought they had become good friends and confided in him, but was rather surprised to hear some of the comments David made in confessionals, as she watched the show over the past two weeks. Sydnee also explains how she has an autoimmune disease, Lupus, which greatly complicated her time on the Banker's Island. Sydnee shares who she would have targeted had she had the power this week, and who her closest friend on the Island was. She tells a little bit of her backstory and shares about her life before entering the world of reality television.

Each week on the Jack Vita Show, Jack sits down for an exit interview with the most recent eliminated contestant from NBC's Deal or No Deal Island. This week, he speaks with the first contestant eliminated, personal chef and Eagle River native, Luke Olejniczak. Luke opted to go for a red case in the first excursion, hoping that he would secure immunity. He received the "swap" case, and took a $450K briefcase, instead of the highest-value case. His team finished in the bottom at the excursion, assuring that one of he, David Genat and Seychelle Cordero would be eliminated. Luke volunteered to face the banker, and rode with his briefcase to the very end. His case contained just $1, and he became the first contestant eliminated. Along the way, he was offered a deal that provided a 66.67% chance of safety, which he declined. Luke joins Jack to discuss his time on DONDI, why refused to take a deal from the banker, who he would have eliminated had he survived, why he chose to go for a red case in the excursion, why he took the $450K case, who his closest ally was on the banker's island, how he expects his Green Bay Packers to fare this weekend in the NFL Playoffs, and much more! It's an exit interview that you won't want to miss!

Every single week, Deal or No Deal Island Season 1 contestant Stephanie Mitchell joins the Jack Vita Show to recap the week's episode of Deal or No Deal Island, Season 2! This week, Steph and Jack break down the Season 2 premiere! Jack and Steph share their first impressions of this season's cast, which features three reality television veterans: Big Brother 2 winner Dr. Will Kirby, Survivor: Micronesia winner Parvati Shallow and Australian Survivor: All-Stars winner David Genat. After going for the "steal" option in the excursion, David found himself in the bottom, along with Seychelle and Luke. Sydnee held the high case, and selected Luke to face the banker. Luke came up short in his attempt to defeat the banker, with his briefcase only containing $1. Just like that, the Eagle River, Wisconsin native was the first contestant eliminated. Which contestants stood out to Stephanie and Jack? Who were some early standouts, and who do they expect to make a deep run? What did they think of Parvati and David's gameplay? All this, and so much more, here on the Jack Vita Show!

Deal or No Deal Island Season 1 contestants Kim Mattina and Jamil Sipes visit the Jack Vita Show, to reflect on the show's first season, in advance of Season 2's premiere later this week! Back in May 2024, Jamil visited the show for the very first time. When Jamil was eliminated in the second episode, Jack had not yet begun doing exit interviews with the exiled cast members. Jamil joins Jack for a special, hour-long conversation, featuring Kim, in his first appearance on the Jack Vita Show. Kim and Jamil have a very fun conversation with Jack about their time on the Banker's Island, as well as the time they spent together in the loser's lodge, after each of them were sent packing. Where do contestants go, and how do they spend their time, once they've been eliminated? Kim and Jamil also provide commentary on the first season. What did they think of Boston Rob's gameplay, and the gameplay of the other members that reached the final four? Jamil was the show's second contestant eliminated. Kim was picked to face the banker. Upon defeating the banker, Kim selected Jamil for elimination. Kim explains in this podcast episode why she targeted Jamil. Kim was eliminated two episodes later by Boston Rob Mariano. This conversation was taped the week before the DONDI S1 finale. It got lost in the shuffle with all of the finale content we released at the time. With Deal or No Deal Island Season 2 premiering later this week, we felt that this was the right time to release this conversation, which we've had in the can for nearly eight months! Subscribe to the Jack Vita Show on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever podcasts are found, and join us each week for exit interviews with the eliminated cast members and recaps with S1 third-place finisher Stephanie Mitchell! DONDI S2 recaps drop every Wednesday. Exit interviews, every Thursday!

All season long, Survivor: Guatemala contestant Brooke Struck and Jack Vita have been breaking down each week's episode of NBC's Deal or No Deal Island on the Jack Vita Show, and this week is no different! Season 1 of Deal or No Deal Island has reached its conclusion, and Jordan Fowler is the show's first winner! Jordan defeated the banker and took home a $1.23 million check. Boston Rob was eliminated from contention after he was the last one to emerge from the maze. Stephanie Mitchell was eliminated moments later when it was revealed that her case had the lowest total, placing her in third place. This left Jordan and Amy McCoy as the show's final 2! In a matter of minutes, Jordan defeated Amy in the final excursion, making her the banker's ultimate opponent. It is soon after revealed that Howie Mandel is the banker! Howie plays the role of antagonist at the temple, but in the end, Jordan wins a life-changing sum of money that she hopes will help her start her family and the next chapter of her life with her husband. Jordan is also met by the other 13 members of the cast who were eliminated, who watch and cheer her on as she plays Deal or No Deal. In the end, the cast celebrates Jordan's win. Brooke and Jack share their thoughts on the finale, Rob's exit, Stephanie's gameplay, the final challenge, Amy, Jordan and so much more! You will NOT want to miss our finale coverage!

From May 28, 2024 — In our final exit interview for Deal or No Deal Island Season 1, DONDI winner Jordan Fowler visits the Jack Vita Show for the first time! Jordan played a masterful, under-the-radar game that had her reach the Final Four without ever having to face the banker, with her name hardly ever coming up by her competitors as a potential target. While two clear factions formed (the "Rob Mob" and the "Night Owls"), Jordan played the middle, maintaining strong relationships with both parties and never finding herself in the crosshairs of either group. Jordan explains how she looked to Survivor great and The Traitors winner Cirie Fields for inspiration. Jordan completed the Final Four excursion first, securing her spot in the Final Two. Jordan defeated Amy McCoy in the final excursion, making her the first winner in the history of Deal or No Deal Island. Jordan became the banker's final opponent, allowing her to play the banker at the final temple. Jordan accepted a deal for $1.23 million, a cash prize that will certainly change her life. Jordan and her husband had struggled to conceive and start their family. Through IVF treatment, Jordan is now pregnant, excited to start the next chapter of her life as a mother. Jordan takes us through her time on Deal or No Deal Island. Despite being the show's winner, she received very little screentime, particularly in the first half of the season. Jordan explains what she was doing and saying in the early days of DONDI, providing a detailed look to what did not make the air. Was Jordan surprised at how the show kept her win hidden for as long as it did? How did Jordan feel about playing against Survivor legend Boston Rob Mariano? Who would Jordan have taken out, had she played and beaten the banker early in the season? How much reality competition television had Jordan watched before appearing on DONDI? And who from the cast did Jordan enter the show having mutual friends with? All this, and so much more, in an exciting episode with the first ever winner of Deal or No Deal Island! You can follow Jordan on Twitter (@itsmejofo) and Instagram (@itsmejofo).

From May 21, 2024 — As part of our Deal or No Deal Island coverage, each member of the Final Four is visiting the Jack Vita Show for their exit interview! Today, Jack is joined by runner-up Amy McCoy! Amy took a commanding lead in the Final Four excursion, becoming the first contestant to complete the puzzle. Amy got a head start in the maze, which prompted Boston Rob Mariano to sneak a peak at her puzzle, resulting in a time penalty for the Survivor icon. Amy relives the moment that paused the game. How long was the stoppage, and did it disadvantage her as she was already in the maze? Amy shares her thoughts on Rob's time penalty. Despite getting lost in the maze, Amy was able to emerge from the maze before Rob, putting an end to Rob's time on the Banker's Island. Stephanie's case contained the lowest amount, placing her in third, advancing Amy and Jordan to the final two. Jordan bested Amy in a final excursion that last just a few minutes, eliminating Amy from contention. Amy shares her thoughts on the final excursion. Was she expecting something a bit more epic, that may have tested other skills? Amy reflects on the season. She discusses her edit, the Night Owls alliance, why she picked Rob to face the banker earlier in the season, how the game would have played out differently had Rob lost, and so much more! Amy also discusses which women from reality television she has drawn inspiration from, and what she takes away from this once-in-a-lifetime experience! You can follow Amy on Twitter (@OKCAmy_McCoy) and Instagram (@okcamy_mccoy).

From May 20, 2024 — As part of Deal or No Deal Island finale week, the Jack Vita Show is bringing you exit interviews with each of the show's Final Four contestants! Days after we spoke with Survivor great Boston Rob Mariano, we check in with his DONDI arch nemesis, Stephanie Mitchell! Stephanie last visited the Jack Vita Show on Deal or No Deal Island Insiders, upon the conclusion of the show's seventh episode. Now, she joins Jack for a full hour, for a special, longform exit interview! Stephanie holds little back, now that she is able to speak freely about her time on DONDI, without fear of spoiling any future events. Stephanie played hard all season long, reaching the final 3. She was the second contestant to emerge from the maze in the Final Four excursion, but was eliminated when she opened her case and discovered that it held the lowest total among the the three remaining competitors, ending her time on the Banker's Island. How did Stephanie feel about having her entire game left to chance? What did Stephanie think of the finale, and the final challenge that followed the Final Four excursion? And how did Stephanie feel about Rob's time penalty in the excursion? Stephanie shares her take on everything from the finale. Stephanie gives an inside look to her experience on the Banker's Island, diving deep into her gameplay over the course of the season. She shares a story about how she and the Night Owls were able to fool Rob and use his "buddy system" strategy against him. Stephanie discusses her love for reality competition shows, how she was nearly cast for Big Brother 24, her thoughts on her DONDI edit, and so much more! You can follow Stephanie on Twitter (@doctor_midwife), Instagram (@doctor_midwife) and TikTok (@doctor_midwife).

From May 14, 2024 — All season long, Jack has been interviewing the latest contestants eliminated from NBC's new hit reality competition show, Deal or No Deal Island! This week, the legend himself, Boston Rob Mariano visits the show to discuss his time on DONDI! This conversation is twice as long as a regular exit interview. Unlike other exit interviews, and Jack is joined by seven other reporters as Rob faces the press, fielding questions from the media in a rare press conference. Along the way, Rob discusses his time on DONDI, why he decided to accept the invitation to compete on the show's first season, how it compared to Survivor, whether or not he would compete on Peacock's The Traitors in the near future, and much more! Rob also discusses a creative idea he had to help himself after receiving a time penalty for looking at Amy's answer. Rob wanted to shout the answer to Stephanie and Jordan as they were attempting to solve the puzzle, allowing them to move forward, and lessen the penalty time he would receive. He asked production if he was allowed to do it, and was told no. He wishes that he hadn't asked and just done it. Rob shares how large of a gap there was between him and Amy. Was he really that close to passing her in the maze? And did his case have a total high enough to keep him in the game, had he not emerged from the maze last? Rob shares his thoughts on the finale, and so much more! It's an episode you will NOT want to miss! Check out Mike Bloom's work at Parade.com and check out Angelina's podcast, Beyond the Final Cut!

This week on Deal or No Deal Island Insiders, Miranda Rose Harrison and Jack Vita are joined by reality television icon and former Deal or No Deal model Claudia Jordan for a very fun conversation on the Jack Vita Show! Over the years, Claudia has appeared in dozens of shows and movies, including Deal or No Deal, The Real Housewives of Atlanta, The Celebrity Apprentice and most recently, Deal or No Deal Island. Claudia got to face the banker and play Deal or No Deal for the first time, in episode 3. Unfortunately for Claudia, she secured a bad deal, and was eliminated much earlier than expected. We get Claudia's thoughts on the season and how everything has played out since she was eliminated. Claudia discusses differences she's noticed between the original Deal or No Deal show, and the franchise's new installment, Deal or No Deal Island. Is there anything that surprised Claudia about the experience or the way that contestants have played? She also spills the tea on her elimination. What led to her decision to volunteer her case, for Stephanie to steal? Claudia shares a secret about that day. Claudia and Miranda reflect on stories from their time on DONDI together. Later, Claudia reflects on her reality television and entertainment career. She talks about what it was like competing on The Celebrity Apprentice and how she used to have a good friendship with former US President Donald Trump. Claudia tells stories from before Trump's presidency and what led to their falling out. You can follow Claudia on Twitter (@claudiajordan) and Instagram (@claudiajordan). You can follow Miranda on Twitter (@ItsMirandaRose) and Instagram (@mirandaroseharrison).

From May 8, 2024 — Survivor great Stephenie LaGrossa Kendrick returns to the Jack Vita Show, this time, to talk Deal or No Deal Island! Stephenie joins her former Survivor: Guatemala tribemate Brooke Struck and Jack for a fun conversation about Deal or No Deal Island's penultimate episode, E11 "Are You Tenacious?". With only one week remaining, Stephenie previews what looks to be an epic finale! Episode 11 ended on a dramatic cliffhanger. The four remaining competitors were tasked with a challenge that required them to complete a puzzle and run through a maze and collect a briefcase. The last contestant out of the maze would be immediately eliminated and the contestant holding the lowest-total briefcase among the the three remaining competitors would also be eliminated. Boston Rob Mariano got caught cheating off of Amy McCoy's puzzle. As a result, he was assessed a three-minute time penalty. He had to wait until the other three contestants had all completed their puzzle, and then he had to wait three extra minutes, before he could take off for his case. Jordan Fowler and Stephanie Mitchell are shown exiting the maze and locking in their case totals. It appears that Rob is closing the gap on Amy, but the episode concludes. We ask the question, "What happens next? Will Boston Rob live to see another day, or is his goose cooked?". Stephenie is one of the biggest fan favorites in the history of Survivor. After debuting on Survivor: Palau, she placed second on Survivor: Guatemala and appeared on Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains. She recently came out of retirement, competing on USA's Snake in the Grass and season 1 of NBC's hit show The Traitors. Stephenie was a huge fan of Rob before she ever appeared on Survivor, and his inspiration is one of the reasons she applied in the first place! She has known Rob for nearly 20 years, and has very much enjoyed watching him play on Deal or No Deal Island. Stephenie shares her thoughts on Rob's breach of the rules. Was it deliberate? Was the penalty fair? And will Rob survive to see another day? Brooke and Jack also weigh in, as the three of them share their thoughts on the episode as a whole. Brooke and Steph also share some memories from Survivor: Guatemala, including an unbelievable Jamie Newton story! You can follow Stephenie on Instagram (@steph_lagrossa_kendrick) and Twitter (@StephLaGrossa38).

From May 3, 2024 — This week on Deal or No Deal Island Insiders, recently-eliminated contestant Nick Grasso joins Miranda Rose Harrison and Jack Vita for a lively conversation on the Jack Vita Show! Despite accepting a record-setting offer a week ago, Nick took a bad deal from the banker, spelling the end of his time on the Banker's Island in Deal or No Deal Island's ninth episode, "Are You Ruthless?" Last week, Nick joined Jack for his exit interview, in which he detailed how a strange dream that he had on the Banker's Island put an end to his time on the show. Now, he opens up in an hour-long conversation with Jack and Miranda. Nick recaps and relives his time on the Banker's Island. In the early days of the game, he was in a tight alliance with Boston Rob Mariano, but midway through the game, his attitude toward the Robfather shifted. Nick was a founding member of the Night Owls alliance, and soon, Rob went from an ally to enemy. Why did Nick decide to turn on Rob and target the five-time Survivor veteran? Nick takes us inside of his gameplay, strategy and thought-process. Miranda and Nick discuss life on the Banker's Island. The two shared a tent with Amy McCoy. How did they end up in the only co-ed tent on the show? Who ended up in the other two tents? And how did things go in Tent 3? Nick and Miranda relive some of their favorite memories from their time on the island, and provide an inside look to what goes on on DONDI. They also talk about the food situation on the show. What do the contestants eat, and what if the contestants have a food allergy? Along the way, Nick, Miranda and Jack break down the latest episode, "Are You Powerful?" and discuss whether or not they think Aron Barbell was really going to turn on Rob, had he defeated the banker. They also preview the Final 4, with the show's penultimate episode coming up next Monday. You can follow Nick on Twitter (@ngrasso217) and Instagram (@nickyy__g), and check out the Official Nick Grasso Shop! You can follow Miranda on Twitter (@ItsMirandaRose) and Instagram (@mirandaroseharrison).

From May 2, 2024 — Coming off the tenth episode of Deal or No Deal Island, "Are You Powerful?", Brooke Struck and Jack Vita are joined by Love Island and The Traitors' star Carsten "Bergie" Bergersen on the Jack Vita Show! Bergie appeared on Love Island Season 5 last summer and instantly became a fan favorite. Before he had even left Fiji, he was offered a spot on the next season of Peacock's new hit competition show, The Traitors. Perceived as a threat to the traitors' games, Bergie was murdered in episode 8. Now, Bergie is hooked on Deal or No Deal Island! Each week, Survivor: Guatemala contestant Brooke Struck and Jack Vita recap the latest episode of Deal or No Deal Island. This week, Bergie joins them to break down everything from Episode 10! With just five contestants left, Aron is approached by the last remaining members of the Night Owl alliance, Stephanie and Amy, who offer an interesting proposition. Amy and Stephanie suggest that Aron cuts ties with Boston Rob, if given the chance. Rob is a reality television veteran, a Survivor winner and the greatest threat to win the game, among the players remaining. Aron appears to be giving the idea consideration. At the excursion, Rob has a plan to try to get him and Aron in the bottom two, but Aron does not follow his instructions. This leads to a confrontation upon their completion of the challenge. In this week's exit interview, Aron told Jack that he got caught "playing the middle", when he didn't go along with Rob's plan. Meanwhile, Amy forms a final two alliance with both Rob and Aron, gets her hand caught in the cookie jar when she is forced to choose which of the two that will face the banker at temple. Amy picks Aron. Entering temple, it remains unclear as to who Aron has his sights set on eliminating. Unfortunately for the 26 year-old, his time on the Banker's Island came to an end when he accepted a bad deal. Now, only four contestants remain: Stephanie Mitchell, Amy McCoy, Jordan Fowler and THE Boston Rob Mariano. Bergie shares his thoughts on the first season of Deal or No Deal Island, the show's formats and his prediction for the final two episodes. He also compares and contrasts The Traitors to DONDI. All this and so much more, as Bergie, Brooke and Jack break down the latest episode of Deal or No Deal Island! Joining Brooke and Jack on next week's recap will be three-time Survivor fan favorite Stephenie LaGrossa Kendrick! You can follow Bergie on Instagram (@bergielicious35) and Twitter (@CarstenBergie) and subscribe to his YouTube channel!

From April 30, 2024 — This week, Aron Barbell became the ninth contestant eliminated from NBC's new hit reality competition show, Deal or No Deal Island. As part of our Deal or No Deal Island coverage, Aron visits the Jack Vita Show for his exit interview. Aron was the first contestant to face the banker in episode 1. He emerged victorious nine weeks ago, and successfully eliminated Brantzen Wong from the show. This week, Aron was not as fortunate, as his case held a higher total ($3.5 million) than the offer he accepted ($1.199 million), making a bad deal and spelling the end of his time on the show. Aron started off strong. At the end of episode 4, he was voted the most trustworthy competitor on the show. He had hoped that Miranda would defeat the banker and send Stephanie home for him. Miranda was not onboard though, and blew up his game to the entire cast. Five episodes later, Aron's time on DONDI came to an end. Amy McCoy selected Aron to face the banker in this week's episode. It was unclear who Aron would have eliminated had be defeated the banker and stayed alive. It appeared as though Boston Rob's time on the Banker's Island may have been reaching its end, as the Night Owls plead to Aron to take a shot at the Robfather. Rob hoped that Aron would finally take out Stephanie, something they had discussed since the very first episode. In this exclusive exit interview, Aron reveals who he would have sent packing had he defeated the banker, if he feels Boston Rob underestimated him as a player, where he thinks things started to go south for him on the Banker's Island, what he would do differently if he played again, and much, much more! You can follow Aron on Instagram (@dontcallmeayayron) and Twitter (@AronBarbell).

From April 26, 2024 — This week on Deal or No Deal Islander Insiders, Final 5 contestant Amy McCoy joins Miranda Rose Harrison and Jack Vita for a lively discussion on the Jack Vita Show! Amy, a native of Oklahoma City, is only two episodes away from reaching the finale. As one of the five remaining contestants, Amy has a legitimate shot at winning Deal or No Deal Island. However, her game has taken a hit over the last two weeks, as she has had to bid farewell to two members of her Night Owls alliance. Now, only she and Stephanie Mitchell remain as they attempt to eliminate Aron Barbell and Survivor: Redemption Island winner Boston Rob Mariano, with Jordan Fowler playing the middle. We get Amy's thoughts on the latest episode, E9 "Are You Ruthless?", where Nick Grasso accepted a bad deal and was eliminated from the show. Amy shares some thoughts on her edit and how she is being portrayed by the show, and also how the fans are reacting to her presence on Deal or No Deal Island. Amy and Stephanie have received quite a bit of hate mail. Amy and Miranda discuss. Amy also adds context to her conversation with Aron from last week, which has been highly scrutinized by fans. Amy and Miranda give an inside look to the Deal or No Deal Island living conditions and production. They also discuss memories from sharing a tent together, and an important from an early excursion that didn't make the air. All this, and so much more, as they discuss Amy's gameplay and strategy! Tune in for an inside look at the latest episode of Deal or No Deal Island! You can follow Amy on Twitter (@OKCAmy_McCoy) and Instagram (@okcamy_mccoy). You can follow Miranda on Twitter (@ItsMirandaRose) and Instagram (@mirandaroseharrison).

From April 23, 2024 — Following the ninth episode of Deal or No Deal Island, "Are You Ruthless?", Survivor: Guatemala contestant Brooke Struck and Jack Vita return to discuss this week's episode, right here on the Jack Vita Show! Each week, Brooke and Jack will recap the latest episode of Deal or No Deal Island. Jack will also sit down for a 15-minute exit interview with the most recent contestant eliminated from Deal or No Deal Island. And later this week, S1 contestant Miranda Rose Harrison will return to the podcast for Deal or No Deal Insiders, featuring special guest and fellow S1 contestant Amy McCoy. The Night Owls are down a number, after Dawson Addis chose to self-eliminate in the previous episode, accepting a $100,000 personal offer from the banker. Upon losing Dawson, the Night Owls invite Jordan to join their alliance, replacing his spot. Jordan has positioned herself nicely between both alliances, and does not appear to be anyone's target. At the excursion, the Night Owls concoct a plan to keep Boston Rob and Aron from winning immunity and from finishing in the bottom two. This plan takes any power out of Rob and Aron's hands. The plan works to perfection as Aron struggles to work the walkie talkie, and directs Rob to the wrong case. Amy and Jordan win immunity and Nick gets his turn to face the banker. Nick enters elimination with his eyes set on eliminating Rob. Moments before he begins his game of Deal or No Deal, Rob and Stephanie engage in a big argument. When Nick is down to two cases remaining, Nick is made the largest offer in Deal or No Deal history: $4.417 million. The two cases he has remaining contain $4.25 million and $4.5 million. Nick chose no. 9 as a meaningful number in his life, and surprisingly abandoned the number, accepting a deal. Unfortunately for Nick, his case contains $4.5 million, meaning that he took a bad deal, and he is eliminated from the game. In the final moments of the episode, Rob warns Stephanie that she made a "big mistake". Stephanie tells Rob to "shut up". Rob gives a confessional stating that if it's the last thing he does, he will make sure Stephanie does not win. It seems that the show is laying the groundwork for an epic battle in Episode 10! Brooke and Jack break it all down, sharing their thoughts on the episode!

From April 18, 2024 — Miranda Rose Harrison is back on the Jack Vita Show for a new edition of Deal or No Deal Island Insiders! This week, Dawson visits the show for a deep dive into Deal or No Deal Island Episode 8, "Are You Meticulous?" Earlier in the week, Dawson visited the Jack Vita Show for his exit interview. Dawson had just 15 minutes to answer a handful of questions about his time on the show. Today, he opens up in a longform conversation with Jack and Miranda, providing a peak behind the curtain and sharing information about some things that weren't shown on television. Dawson became the second player of the season to accept a personal offer from the banker, joining Miranda! Miranda and Dawson reflect on their decisions to take the money. Dawson provides context to the confrontation between Amy and Aron that made the air. He also shares about a conversation he had with Jordan, which surprised him that it didn't make the air. Dawson spills the tea about a secret alliance he had in the game, and gives his thoughts on this week's excursion, and the episode as a whole! Tune in for an inside look at the latest episode of Deal or No Deal Island! You can follow Dawson on Twitter (@DawsonAddis1) and Instagram (@dawsonaddis). You can follow Miranda on Twitter (@ItsMirandaRose) and Instagram (@mirandaroseharrison).

From April 17 — Survivor: Guatemala contestant Brooke Struck and Jack Vita are back to recap the latest episode of Deal or No Deal Island, Episode 8, "Are You Meticulous?", right here on the Jack Vita Show! Each week, Brooke and Jack will recap the latest episode of Deal or No Deal Island. Jack will also sit down for a 15-minute exit interview with the most recent contestant eliminated from Deal or No Deal Island. And later this week, S1 contestant Miranda Rose Harrison will return to the podcast for Deal or No Deal Insiders, featuring special guest and fellow S1 contestant Dawson Addis. Jack spoke with Dawson on Tuesday, in his exit interview. Dawson discussed his time on the show, why he accepted the personal offer from the banker and chose to self-eliminate, and much more! Later in the week, he will have more to say when he joins Jack and Miranda on Deal or No Deal Island Insiders! Episode 8 opens with the group returning to camp and Aron still upset over the elimination of Alyssa. Aron joins the Night Owls at a table, and Amy makes a comment about how she did not appreciate Aron telling her to shut up at the temple. Aron snaps and walks away, before Jordan and Boston Rob come to calm him down. Even after a pep talk from Rob, Aron does not appear to be himself throughout the episode. At the excursion, he doesn't seem to be competing with the same fire he had shown through the show's first seven episodes. He does not complete the excursion and is unable to earn safety. With Rob immune, Aron is next on the Night Owls' hitlist. Rob encourages Aron to volunteer to go into the elimination. Aron's initial reaction is to say that he doesn't want to speak to the Night Owls. However, he does eventually pitch himself to Nick. Nick decides to go in a different direction, though, selecting Dawson, with Aron as their clear target. Earlier, Nick won his second straight excursion, giving him the power to pick which contestant will face the banker at the temple. Boston Rob, Jordan and Stephanie all win safety too, leaving Aron, Amy and Dawson on the chopping block. Dawson is chosen by Nick to face the banker. With only three cases remaining, he is offered a $1,399,000 offer and a $100,000 personal offer, but it comes with a catch: by accepting the offer, he will be eliminated from the show. With less than three minutes to make a potential, life-altering decision, Dawson opts to accept the offer, becoming the seventh contestant eliminated from contention. Brooke and Jack break it all down, sharing their thoughts on the episode!