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Hey Julie! - Big Brother & Survivor Recaps

The Big Brother casuals podcast hosted by Big Brother casuals. Brett Rader and Danielle Gibson come to you Fridays during Big Brother & Survivor to make superficial judgements about strategy, showmances, Julie Chen"s wardrobe choices & Jeff Probst"s delicious reading of the Applebee"s menu. The rest of the year they chat about TV, movies, offscreen drama between BB contestants and more. Follow us and send in your questions on Twitter @HeyJulieBB.

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00:58:36

'The Pitt' gets steamy & Survivor 50 cast as Gen...

Hey Julie! - Big Brother & Survivor Recaps ·

2026/02/21

Brett & Danielle are back with another episode on the eve of Survivor 50. #ButFirst, they must address the giant shirtless elephant in the room -- that is Dr. Abbott returning to The Pitt. They discuss S02E07 in which a Abbott, now also a cop, gets his scrubs back on and then immediately takes them off, gaining the attention of Drs. Al-Hashimi & Mohan. We're so back, baby.Next, in celebration of the premiere of Survivor 50, Danille & Brett review the cast for the show, assigning a

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01:02:59

Live from San Francisco: Alcatraz, the Pitt,...

Hey Julie! - Big Brother & Survivor Recaps ·

2026/02/06

Danielle & Brett have an impromptu meet up in San Francisco for a true face-to-face episode about a whole lot of nothing: thoughts on the bay area, Dani's trip to Alcatraz, general thoughts on The Pitt, spoiling Materialists, The Life of Chuck & more.Follow Hey Julie on Bluesky and submit your questions ⁠⁠@HeyJulieBB⁠⁠.bsky.social, our ⁠⁠Discord server⁠⁠, or email us ⁠heyjuliebigbrother@gmail.com⁠!Watch Hey Julie on ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠Follow Brett ⁠⁠@BrettRader⁠⁠.bsky.socialFollow

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01:03:17

Cracks in 'The Pitt'? Oscar Nominations & Emma Stone...

Hey Julie! - Big Brother & Survivor Recaps ·

2026/01/23

Brett & Dani are back for another thrilling episode to keep you WARM while the temperature is SO COLD.First, Dani brings her concerns about the latest season of The Pitt to light. Is the show already losing its fastball after two episodes of season two?Later, they talk through the latest on what's happening with the current season of The Traitors.Put on your blue makeup and come with us to Pandora, because Dani & Brett both saw Avatar: Fire & Ash and have a LOT to say about it, James

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00:50:27

'The Pitt' is BACK! A 'Marty Supreme' dialogue & 'The...

Hey Julie! - Big Brother & Survivor Recaps ·

2026/01/10

Brett & Dani are back with more podcast to kick off the new year! It's TV/movie recap time as we wait for Survivor season 50.First up, The Pitt season 2 premiered this week! We talk about it all, including Dr. Robby's bike helmet & new possible romantic interest. Also, mystery baby!Later, we close the book on Pluribus season 1 and Chekov's atom bomb.Moving onto the cinema, Brett & Dani have a spirited debate about the gender politics of Marty Supreme and movie talkers, and

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01:02:18

The Official TOPS and FLOPS of 2025!

Hey Julie! - Big Brother & Survivor Recaps ·

2025/12/27

Brett & Danielle are back for the final podcast of the year, and unfortunately it starts on a sad note. The Big Brother community was shocked to learn of the passing of #BB27's Mickey Lee on Christmas. Brett & Dani remember what Mickey brought to the Big Brother house and mourn this tragic and surprising loss.Later, Brett shares his thoughts on the finale of Survivor 49 and the inclusion of two of its cast members into Survivor 50, which premieres in just under two months.For the

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01:00:39

December Pop-Culture Update: Frankenstein, Pluribus,...

Hey Julie! - Big Brother & Survivor Recaps ·

2025/12/07

We're BACK! After taking a mini break for the month of November, we've returned to your earholes with some movie & TV reviews in the bleak wintery downtime before Survivor 50.Brett & Dani touch on the Dodgers-Blue Jays rivalry, light thoughts on Survivor 49, Frankenstein, Pluribus, Wicked: For Good, Jay Kelly, Death By Lightning & more!Hope you didn't forget about us!Back at the end of December for TOPS & FLOPS OF 2025!Follow Hey Julie on Bluesky and submit your

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01:02:41

Dodgers-Blue Jays tears us apart, Sage steals...

Hey Julie! - Big Brother & Survivor Recaps ·

2025/10/31

Brett & Danielle are back for a spooky Halloween episode in which the scariest thing is the friendship torn apart by international baseball strife. Yes, Brett's Los Angeles Dodgers are on the precipice of being squashed by Dani's Toronto Blue Jays, so we devote an inordinate amount of time to the conclusion of the World Series. Danielle asks many appropriate questions such as "why Shohei pitch and hit?," "who Mookie Betts?" and "why no one like George

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00:45:00

BB27 Vince's paparazzi, Survivor 49 steps on snek &...

Hey Julie! - Big Brother & Survivor Recaps ·

2025/10/11

Dani & Brett are back with a post-BB27 grab bag of topics at only the beginning of the long Big Brother offseason.First, why are the paparazzi following Vinny the Lip? Can't we think of other things to do in society?Next, Brett recounts what happened on Survivor 49 this week as Jake was medically evacuated off the island in one of the most intense and harrowing situations ever seen on the show following a venomous snake bite.Later, Danielle talks about her native Toronto Blue Jays advancing

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00:53:50

BB27 Finale Recap: Ashley surprises & dominates + we...

Hey Julie! - Big Brother & Survivor Recaps ·

2025/10/01

That's a wrap! BB27 is in the books and Ashley is your winner. Brett & Danielle recap a stunning finale in which Ashley pulled out a convincing victory over Vince and Morgan, after the BB universe had all but given Morgan the $750k. We talk about the wild season in general, Ashley's amazing performance in the jury segment, whether it was a bitter jury and how we'll remember the season.Later, Brett & Dani talk about the movie of the fall season, One Battle After Another, which is

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00:55:33

BB27 Week 11 Recap: Vince, Morgan, Ashley are your...

Hey Julie! - Big Brother & Survivor Recaps ·

2025/09/26

Brett & Danielle are back for your penultimate #BB27 pod of the season! Keanu & Ava were sent to jury this week, leaving behind a final three of Vince, Morgan & Ashley heading into Sunday night's finale. Are things all wrapped up for a Morgan win? What would happen in a Vince/Ashley final two on finale night? We discuss!Also on the episode, some initial thoughts on Survivor 49 and our deepest dive yet into the confounding Royal Kingdom ads as they scoop up more sitcom royalty.Follow

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01:01:56

BB27 Week 10 Recap: Vorgan survies double eviction &...

Hey Julie! - Big Brother & Survivor Recaps ·

2025/09/20

Brett & Danielle are back after two two-hour episodes and a double eviction which sent Kelley and Lauren packing to the jury house. Most importantly -- America's couple Vince and Morgan still survive.We dive into all of the big storylines from the last week, Keanu's ability to survive through it all, whether Ashley or Ava have a chance to win and why a Vince/Morgan final two is the most poetic and interesting result left on the board.Also, your listener questions & Danielle's

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01:03:03

BB27 Week 9 Recap: The TRUTH behind Rachel's exit &...

Hey Julie! - Big Brother & Survivor Recaps ·

2025/09/13

We are back with the most EXPLOSIVE episode of Hey Julie since we disagreed about Molly's Game.Brett & Danielle dive hard into Tuesday night's elimination episode that saw RACHEL'S OWN ACTIONS (Brett editorializing here) get herself sent into the jury house.Later, we dive hard into the Vinny-Lauren-Morgan lustless love triangle and why it's made BB27's final act one of the most compelling in years.Also, RIP Will, can Kelley win the game and a report from the Discord about

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01:05:52

BB27 Week 8 Recap: We're back! And about that...

Hey Julie! - Big Brother & Survivor Recaps ·

2025/09/06

Danielle & Brett are back after an unplanned absence to attempt to recap the last three weeks of Big Brother, but really all we gotta do is talk about the huge thing that happened Friday night in the house.Yes, we'll say goodbye to Rylie, Katherine & Mickey. We also chat about whatever the hell is going on between Morgan and Vince. But it's really all about the HUGE SPOILER for Tuesday's episode.Join us, won't you friends?Follow Hey Julie on Bluesky and submit your

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00:53:03

BB27 Week 5 Recap: Zach's early exit, egg-cellent...

Hey Julie! - Big Brother & Survivor Recaps ·

2025/08/15

Brett & Dani dissect the most recent week in Big Brother 27, where Ava, of all people, targeted three major male players and successfully got Zach out of the house -- someone who most houseguests and viewers considered a real favorite to win the game.They discuss Ava's successful HOH with these targets, Vince's hilarious egg costume, Rachel's position in the game and why it feels so weird picking sides to root for this season as a viewer.Also, a fan asks us about applesauce. So,

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00:46:01

BB27 Week 4 Recap: Jimmy falls fast & Ashley's...

Hey Julie! - Big Brother & Survivor Recaps ·

2025/08/08

Brett & Danielle are back for another dive into BB27 in what turned out to be an eventful and secretly hilarious week where all of the following happened:Mickey stole the HOH from Rylie and orchestrates the eviction of Jimmy, one of her closest alliesMickey tells Jimmy of this plan while she and Morgan frantically put on makeupAva goes full A Few Good Men on Keanu after the veto competitionAshley tries to change her vote in the middle of the eviction process and gets shouted down by JulieAn

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01:03:07

BB27 Week 3 Recap: What is the house power structure?...

Hey Julie! - Big Brother & Survivor Recaps ·

2025/08/03

Danielle & Brett are reunited for their birthday week and try to dissect what's been going on with this season of Big Brother. A decent comp threat in Adrian was sent home but it still sparks larger questions about the house's power structure in general. Mickey & Morgan seem to be the engine behind most of the house's power dynamics, but they hate each other? And they're best friends. And they have a final 3 with Jimmy...who they also hate. Kathrine and Lauren are

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00:49:39

BB27 Week 2 Recap: Amy's final words, Lauren's...

Hey Julie! - Big Brother & Survivor Recaps ·

2025/07/28

Hide your children, it's time for a Brett solo-pod. With Dani radio silent this week, Brett wears the HOH robe for a full length podcast about Week 2 of BB27.Amy got her final jab in at Jimmy as she exited the house, but was it too little, too late, and too quiet? Is Vince playing too much game with every single person? And where will Lauren stand after the dust settles on Week 3 and important decisions must be made. Also, the Friday night Taylor-Derrick episode of Big Brother: did anyone watch

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00:51:47

BB27 Week 1 Recap: Too little too Zae-te, Week 2 noms...

Hey Julie! - Big Brother & Survivor Recaps ·

2025/07/20

Brett & Danielle are back to react to Wednesday and Thursday nights' episodes of Big Brother 27 in which Zae was sent packing after a late push for safety and a big fight with Rachel.We also chat about what *****'s HOH week has been like so far, Zach's tears for Zae, Kelly's BB Blockbuster win & skincare routines.Follow Hey Julie on Bluesky and submit your questions ⁠⁠@HeyJulieBB⁠⁠.bsky.social, our ⁠⁠Discord server⁠⁠, or email us ⁠heyjuliebigbrother@gmail.com⁠!Watch Hey Julie

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00:56:15

BB27 Opening Nights: Sloppy play, sloppy hearts &...

Hey Julie! - Big Brother & Survivor Recaps ·

2025/07/14

Brett & Danielle are back to recap the first two episodes of Big Brother 27. Yeah, yeah Rachel Reilly came back, but it's really about this cast of newbies who are all playing hard in some way or another. Jimmy is spinning in circles about Rachel. Amy somehow played the "apprentice" twist very welll...until she played her way right on the block and Kelley has an intriguing strategy about how she wants to treat being on the block.All of that plus your listener questions and dramatic

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01:09:27

BB27 Cast Reactions! Unmarried mothers, aura...

Hey Julie! - Big Brother & Survivor Recaps ·

2025/07/09

Danielle & Brett react to the SIXTEEN fresh new faces entering the BB27 house; consisting of Survivory try-hards, cowboys, dungeon masters and a podcast host!?We dive semi-deep into all 16 new houseguests including Danielle's doppelgänger and why some members of the BB27 cast feel somewhat like an immediate reaction to the cast of BB26.Also on this episode, a new shocking round of Marry/Fuck/Kill & your listener questions about...bubble tea.Follow Hey Julie on Bluesky and submit your

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