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Backdoors and Blindsides

Backdoors and Blindsides

The Reality TV podcast that isn"t walking on eggshells around fellow players or production. Currently talking The Traitors (US) Season 4.

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01:40:32

The Traitors S4E8 Recap | Who's In Heat?

Backdoors and Blindsides ·

2026/02/08

"A Queen Never Comes Off Her Throne" Don't let the door hit you on the way out, bud! It's a dense one, starting with saying goodbye to enemy number one. We get a high-stakes faceoff between Candiace and Rob, making it clear that their teamwork has come to an end. Johnny emerges as the new biggest threat to the Traitors, and there's an opportunity to recruit the perfect Faithful into the turret. PLUS: Confusion over peak cinema, and adult feelings for not one, but TWO television icons. Watch full

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01:25:56

The Traitors S4E7 Recap | It's-A-Me, Maura-O!

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2026/02/04

"The Black Banquet" The highly promoted episode of Traitors Season 4 is out. Us fashion experts break down who wore it best and who missed the mark at Alan's banquet, in addition to who jeopardized their game. It gets a little critical, a little dirty, and surely not passive aggressive in any way. Traitor vs Traitor is officially on with Rob and Lisa butting heads at every turn. A Survivor-esque advantage is thrown into the mix, and we address the conspiracy theory surrounding Rob's intentions for

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01:17:02

The Traitors S4E6 Recap | Mr. Magic Marker

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2026/02/04

"Planning A Coup" It's time to find out if anyone took a shield, and if there was a murder last night! Johnny starts recruiting for the most powerful group in the game, but can't deliver when it counts. Colton does something so stupid that it makes our heads spin (drink). Ron also proves to the entire castle that they don't deserve him, and Rob may be the only person left who's playing correctly. PLUS: We realize that Meg's future was revealed to her when she was only 10 years old. Watch full video

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01:04:57

The Traitors S4E5 Recap | The Shoulders Episode

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2026/01/29

"If You're Gonna Come For Me, I'll Finish You" We have no idea what day it is because we've emptied our minds of everything besides Traitors and podcasting. There's controversy at the roundtable as Michael vs Colton becomes something much uglier, and we draw parallels to Survivor: Game Changers. Two of the Traitors make their biggest mistake so far, and we take pen to paper to be sure of the perfect choice for murder. PLUS: Matt dresses up as his favorite player and if you listen closely, you can

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47:55

The Traitors S4E4 Recap | Doing It Sticky

Backdoors and Blindsides ·

2026/01/27

"Cut The Head Off The Snake" The Traitors have committed a face-to-face murder, but Lisa starts to look suspicious. Colton decides he's running the game and proceeds to play like a dumb f***ing idiot who eats crayons and pees in his pants. Our hearts begin to break for Ron, and the Mount Rushmore of zero sugar sodas is carved out. We recorded this at like 12 AM so it's a bit all over the place, but there's plenty of hate and grossness for all you haters and mastertraitors out there. Watch full

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01:00:39

The Traitors S4E3 Recap | Genital Alliance

Backdoors and Blindsides ·

2026/01/27

"Show Me Your Faces" The Traitors have murdered in plain sight, but did they choose the right Faithful to remove from the game? An early roundtable reveals the Secret Traitor, and we question if production (drink) should have handled things differently. Meg also takes a victory lap around Colton's failures (drink) and Matt finds a way for Rob, Lisa, and Candiace to play the long game. PLUS: Who could be getting down and dirty inside the castle? Shoutout to you guys, keep spreading the word about the

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54:42

The Traitors S4E2 Recap | Strong Eggs

Backdoors and Blindsides ·

2026/01/21

"The Death Conga" It's the first murder of The Traitors Season 4, which means the first banishment comes next. Porsha is fumbling her words, but Candiace is fumbling her entire act. Colton triggers Meg to new heights - mark it down and keep track! There's also a Murder in Plain Sight, and we change direction in our hunt for the Secret Traitor. How about those Kelce genetics, huh? Recaps of Episodes 3-5 are coming soon, so stick around. Watch full video episodes and shorts on Youtube Follow us

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01:15:13

The Traitors S4E1 Recap | Haters and Mastertraitors

Backdoors and Blindsides ·

2026/01/21

"Let The Cards Fall As They Will" We're back, and it's Traitors time! We kick things off by introducing the cast of The Traitors Season 4 that includes sick gamers, reality darlings, and even a few Problems (you know who). We also try to sniff out the Secret Traitor, and decide who's the perfect Faithful to murder on the first night. Does Donna Kelce's family ties give her a suit of armor unlike any player before her? Will this be the season of the Housewives? Is this the best competition reality

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02:35:40

Survivor 49 Finale Recap | Stroke Her Ego

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2025/12/24

"A Fever Dream" Survivor 49 is OVER, and we decide if our champion deserves the win. We also point out the moment where each runner-up may have lost the game, and try to find the reason behind each jury vote. PLUS: We have results from a popularity contest, and Meg goes in hard on a S49 player who ruined the whole thing. We're still going to complain, but just a little bit! This isn't a show about complaining, it's about how much we love TV. Thanks to everyone who checked us out during Survivor 49,

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01:24:14

Survivor 49 Ep 12 Recap | Million Dollar Marg

Backdoors and Blindsides ·

2025/12/15

"The Die Is Cast" We are ONE episode away from the Survivor 49 finale, y'all. Regardless of who your favorite player is, this week brought us the most bewildering choices of the season thus far. We unpack every move, and run scenarios for every possible final three and subsequent winner. Has Sophi sealed her fate? Does Sage have a fighting chance? We also check in on Annie's IG, and Sophie S. (Yellow Sophie) might have spoiled the whole season for us. All we want for Christmas is for you to tell a

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01:48:22

Survivor 49 Ep 11 Recap | A Little Amount of Liquid

Backdoors and Blindsides ·

2025/12/05

"Cherry On Top" Did y'all miss us? We missed you. After a quick recap of the last few weeks of Survivor 49 (RIP Alex and Jawan), we dive into what has clearly become Savannah and Rizo's game. Sophie's ego gets the best of her, but has Sage made a crucial error for the sake of revenge? We also start to imagine final scenarios, and debate if anyone is capable of nailing the biggest elimination of the season (we want her gone so badly). PLUS: Meg is an expert at making things stick, and Matt decides

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01:41:29

Survivor 49 Ep 8 Recap | Stink On Stink

Backdoors and Blindsides ·

2025/11/16

"Hot Grim Reaper". It's officially on, y'all. Savannah is at the bottom, but the Survivor Gods (producers) makes it clear she's not going anywhere. Is Sophie playing too hard, or does she see something we don't? MC also lets us down with her social game, and the Bottoms Up alliance needs to lock in. PLUS: Our weekly awards get a new name, and sandwiches cause a marital rift. Watch full video episodes and shorts on Youtube Follow us on Instagram for reels and listener polls  Follow us

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01:47:31

Survivor 49 Ep 7 Recap | Time To Attack the Network

Backdoors and Blindsides ·

2025/11/09

"Blood Will Be Drawn". At last, the merge is here! The "Bottoms Up" alliance is formed, and they start making big moves in what may as well be a brand new game. Savannah shows just how dirty she's willing to get, and a potential new threat emerges from the OG Hina tribe. We also question if Nate was the right move, and the validity of Sage's lies to her old tribemates. PLUS: Matt thinks of a sure-fire way to turn the whole tribe against your Op, and we ponder who could be moving on to Survivor

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01:32:42

Survivor 49 Ep 6 Recap | F-R-I-E-N-D

Backdoors and Blindsides ·

2025/11/04

"The Devil's Shoes". Jeff decides to sabotage us as competing podcasters, and we're suddenly back to covering three tribes. Sage pulls off a BEAUTIFUL blindside, and the latest version of Hina may have broken the game. Sophi also has the best day of her life, and kicks the curse right back to her old haunt. PLUS: Matt unlocks some grade school trauma, and a couple new players make it into the Triple-O awards. Shoutout to all the kids from [redacted]'s class of 2004, hope y'all are better off than I

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01:58:24

Survivor 49 Ep 5 Recap | The Case of the Broken Idol

Backdoors and Blindsides ·

2025/10/24

"I'm A Wolf, Baby". A shocking revelation is uncovered from last week's tribal switch, and we demand answers from everyone involved. Meanwhile, Shannon vs Sage is officially on and we love to see it. We also debate who Outwit all other players this week, and determine if Hina tribe's future is written on the wall. PLUS: Lots of time spent on chickens, and Matt interprets Shannon's spiritual guidance. Y'all like impressions? Watch full video episodes and shorts on Youtube Follow us on Instagram for

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01:30:51

Survivor 49 Ep 4 Recap - The Shoe Bandit Lives On

Backdoors and Blindsides ·

2025/10/19

"Go Kick Rocks, Bro". After weeks of praying to the Survivor gods, we're finally back down to TWO tribes! Backdoors and Blindsides decides whose future is looking bright after the tribe switch, and who got a raw deal. Is there anyone brave enough to challenge Shannon or Savannah? Is the Kele curse broken, or has it been tied to one person this entire time? We also award Outwit/Outplay/Outlast to the three most impressive players this week. PLUS: Matt from the Hina Tribe reveals his past, stirring up

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03:24:56

Survivor 49 Week One, Two, and Three Recap - The Vibe...

Backdoors and Blindsides ·

2025/10/12

Survivor is BACK, and so are we. A new season of Backdoors and Blindsides begins with a recap of the first three weeks of Survivor 49, including Episode 1: "Act I of a Horror Film", Episode 2: "Cinema", and Episode 3: "Loveable Losers". Things are off to a familiar start with yet another cursed tribe losing every challenge, and we analyze the problem with the three-tribe format. Meg also gives a Survivor history lesson inspired by the abrupt medical evac, and we have the inside skinny on why two

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02:16:06

BB27 Finale Recap - Biologically, I Can't Do Winning

Backdoors and Blindsides ·

2025/10/01

And just like that, it's all over! We recap the season finale of Big Brother 27 and break down Ashley's "social strategist" gameplay that won her $750,000. Vince gives us the crash-out of the season, but did it help him in the end? Morgan also loses everything after all of her hard work, and reveals what her final move would have been. How about that Mastermind payoff, everyone? PLUS: Keanu wins America's Favorite, Rylie + Katherine return to our screens, and we give final thoughts on Vince +

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01:26:53

BB27 Week Eleven Recap - Roosevelt Can Get It

Backdoors and Blindsides ·

2025/09/27

It's the last Backdoors and Blindsides before the FINALE of Big Brother 27! We talk episodes 35, 36, 37, and 38 as we get down to the final three houseguests of this season. Vince continues to sabotage both his game and his home life at every turn, and Ashley gears up for a make-or-break decision on her final two. Morgan continues to dominate in comps...would she actually turn on her number one ally/platonic friend/snuggle buddy? PLUS: We discuss who deserves to win America's Favorite Player, and

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01:58:38

BB27 Week Ten Recap - IN STUDIO with Kelley + Lauren!

Backdoors and Blindsides ·

2025/09/22

It's a dense one for y'all as we cover episodes 32 and 33 of Big Brother 27, including DOUBLE EVICTION NIGHT! Zingbot gives us the greatest gift of the season and might actually ruin lives. Vinny The Lip gets his third HOH and finally must choose between each of his number ones. Has Morgan secured her spot as the #1 contender to win it all? Who is Ashley's best shot to take to the end? Is Vince really, SERIOUSLY this clueless? PLUS: We get exclusive in-studio appearances by Kelley and Lauren to

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