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The Exclusive With Sharon Tharp

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 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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12:57

205: Southern Charm's Venita Aspen Sets the Record...

The Exclusive With Sharon Tharp ·

2026/01/22

Host Sharon Tharp talks to Venita Aspen about the fallout between Craig Conover and Salley Carson on Southern Charm, pushing back on claims that she gave her friend an ultimatum and explaining why she felt compelled to speak up. Venita opens up about the criticism she’s faced, her perspective on Craig and Salley’s dynamic, and why she stands by how she handled the situation — plus where she currently stands with Craig after their friendship fracture.

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53:48

204: The Traitors Season 4 Check-In With Bran Flakezz

The Exclusive With Sharon Tharp ·

2026/01/22

In this bonus episode of The Exclusive, host Sharon Tharp is joined by social media influencer and reality TV superfan Bran Flakezz for a big-picture check-in on The Traitors Season 4 so far, breaking down the early stretch of the game, standout players, strategy, and how the season is shaping up compared to past installments. They also branch out into Bran’s thoughts on the Survivor 50 cast, his favorite seasons of Big Brother, and whether he’d ever say yes to doing reality TV himself.

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68:43

203: The Traitors Season 4: Morgan Pope Recaps the...

The Exclusive With Sharon Tharp ·

2026/01/17

Big Brother 27 finalist Morgan Pope joins Sharon Tharp to recap the drama of Episodes 4 & 5 of The Traitors Season 4, reacting to Tiffany’s shocking banishment, the latest murders, and the growing chaos among the Faithfuls. From Rob’s strong Traitor position to the controversy surrounding Colton’s gameplay and the castle’s shifting alliances, Morgan delivers her unfiltered thoughts and sharp strategic analysis on how the game is unfolding.

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7:56

202: The Traitors Season 4: Fourth Player Murdered...

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2026/01/16

Fourth player murdered on The Traitors Season 4, Monét X Change joins The Exclusive to unpack her abrupt exit, the betrayal that blindsided her, and why she believes the Traitors’ loyalty this season is unlike anything we’ve seen before. Monét opens up about trusting Candiace Dillard Bassett, suspecting Lisa Rinna, unshielding Tiffany Mitchell, and how planting the right seeds ultimately put a target on her back. She also reacts to discovering the Traitors’ identities, reflects on whether being

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13:36

201: The Traitors Season 4: Third Player Banished Speaks

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2026/01/16

The third player banished from The Traitors Season 4, Tiffany Mitchell, joins The Exclusive to break down her emotional exit, what really went wrong at the roundtable, and who tipped her off that she may be getting votes. The Big Brother 23 mastermind reflects on her fiery confrontation with Colton Underwood, her close bonds with Ian Terry, Rob Cesternino, and Candiace Dillard Bassett, and what she believes ultimately sealed her fate. Tiffany also opens up about watching the season back and what

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12:38

200: The Traitors Season 4: Rob Cesternino Reacts to...

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2026/01/12

In this The Traitors Season 4 exit interview, Rob Cesternino joins host Sharon Tharp on The Exclusive to break down his shocking “murder in plain sight” and react to the moment he believes fellow Survivor player Yam Yam Arocho put a target on his back. Rob opens up about the emotional toll of his early exit, being labeled a “mastermind,” how that perception affected his game, and what he’d do differently if he ever returned to The Traitors.

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10:21

199: The Traitors Season 4: First Player Murdered...

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2026/01/09

Big Brother 14 winner Ian Terry joins Sharon Tharp to break down his experience on The Traitors Season 4 after becoming the first player murdered. From why he said yes, to how his reputation as a “smart player” made him an early target, Ian reflects on early-game randomness, missed connections, and what might have changed if he’d survived just one more round.

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87:24

197: The Traitors Season 4: Tyson Apostol Breaks Down...

The Exclusive With Sharon Tharp ·

2026/01/09

Survivor legend Tyson Apostol joins Sharon Tharp to break down Episodes 1–3 of The Traitors Season 4, diving into the early murders, banished players, and strategic mistakes that set the tone for the game. From first impressions to surprising moves and early-game chaos, Tyson shares his unfiltered take on what’s already shaping up to be a wild season.

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24:34

198: Stephen Colletti on The Traitors, Reality TV,...

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2026/01/08

Host Sharon Tharp sits down with Stephen Colletti to talk about his experience on The Traitors, his complicated history with reality TV, and how Laguna Beach shaped — but didn’t define — his career. From why he finally said yes to a competition show to reflecting on life, growth, and navigating Hollywood after early fame, the conversation goes beyond the castle and into what comes next.

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36:08

195: Rob Cesternino Breaks Down His Reality TV Return...

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2026/01/07

Rob Cesternino joins Sharon Tharp to break down his return to reality TV on The Traitors, opening up about why the timing finally felt right after more than 20 years, how the opportunity differed from a potential Survivor return, and what it was like stepping into the castle as both a longtime player and podcasting powerhouse. Rob also reflects on building RHAP into a full-time business, balancing family life with a media career, and discusses his upcoming book, which explores the evolution of

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43:37

196: Bravo Expert Gibson Johns Breaks Down the Real...

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2026/01/07

Certified Bravo expert and Gabbing With Gib host Gibson Johns joins Sharon Tharp to break down the Real Housewives competing on The Traitors Season 4, including Dorinda Medley, Lisa Rinna, Porsha Williams, Candiace Dillard Bassett, and Caroline Stanbury. Gibson dives into who these women really are beyond Bravo, how their Housewives history could shape their gameplay, and which cast dynamics, alliances, or clashes could define the season as the Housewives enter the castle.

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41:48

194: Amazing Race 38 Winners Jag & Jas Bains Break...

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2025/12/24

Amazing Race 38 winners Jag & Jas Bains join Sharon Tharp to break down the U-Turn drama that shook the race, explain how they pulled off a record-breaking run, and reveal what viewers didn’t see behind the scenes. The brothers open up about strategy, alliances, finale taxi luck, representation, and how their Big Brother experience shaped their approach—plus whether they’d return for All-Stars, or even Survivor.

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18:32

193: Survivor 49 Exit Interview: Sage Ahrens-Nichols

The Exclusive With Sharon Tharp ·

2025/12/19

Survivor 49 finalist Sage Ahrens-Nichols joins The Exclusive to reflect on her third-place finish and her path to Final Tribal Council, opening up about feeling misunderstood by the jury, the “flip-flopping” label that followed her game, and why she believes adaptation — not indecision — kept her alive in a volatile endgame. Sage also discusses the Steven vote, her complex dynamic with Savannah, her reaction to Kristina’s debated jury question, and whether she would ever consider playing Survivor

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14:23

192: Survivor 49 Exit Interview: Kristina Mills

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2025/12/18

Survivor 49’s Kristina Mills joins Sharon Tharp for an exit interview, breaking down her exit, her jury vote at Final Tribal Council, and the reasoning behind the pointed question she asked Savannah that sparked major debate among fans. Kristina opens up about what she was looking for from each finalist, how close her vote truly was, and why that moment ultimately solidified her decision. She also reflects on being voted out just short of the endgame, the emotional journey of watching the season

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12:58

191: Survivor 49 Exit Interview: Rizo Velovic

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2025/12/18

Survivor 49’s Rizo Velovic joins Sharon Tharp for an exit interview, breaking down his fire-making loss, why he believes whoever won that showdown would have won the season, and how he weighed the “what if” of reaching Final Tribal Council. Rizo also opens up about his vote for Savannah, his reaction to Kristina’s pointed jury question, and the strategy behind holding an idol for nine straight tribals — including why the theatrics were more calculated than viewers realized. Plus, he reflects on

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14:32

190: Survivor 49 Exit Interview: Sophi Balerdi

The Exclusive With Sharon Tharp ·

2025/12/18

Survivor 49 runner-up Sophi Balerdi joins Sharon Tharp for an exit interview, breaking down her mindset heading into Final Tribal Council, why she was shocked to receive votes, and how close the endgame really was. Sophi also opens up about her subtle social strategy, working within the Savannah–Rizo trio, her fire-making decision, the fallout from the Knowledge Is Power twist, and why she believes her Final Tribal performance was stronger than viewers saw. Plus, Sophi reflects on the edit, the

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14:12

189: Survivor 49 Exit Interview: Savannah Louie

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2025/12/18

Survivor 49 winner Savannah Louie joins Sharon Tharp for a post-finale interview, breaking down her Final Tribal Council performance, how she interpreted the jury’s tough questions, and why she wasn’t fully sure she had the win locked up heading into the vote. Savannah also opens up about her aggressive gameplay, the jury votes that surprised her most, her tight bond with Sophi and Rizo, what viewers didn’t see in the edit, and the surreal moment Jeff Probst asked her to return to Fiji just days

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65:05

188: Amazing Race 38: Izzy & Paige Break Down the...

The Exclusive With Sharon Tharp ·

2025/12/16

Izzy Gleicher and Paige Seber join Sharon Tharp to break down their unforgettable run on The Amazing Race 38, unpacking the finale, how the edit portrayed their journey, and where they stand with their fellow castmates today. They open up about representation, identity, and the challenges viewers didn’t fully see — including the Moulin Rouge task — plus how they approached running a “clean” race, what they learned about each other under pressure, and whether they’d pick up the phone if Amazing Race

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44:47

187: Amazing Race 38: Joseph & Adam Abdin Reflect on...

The Exclusive With Sharon Tharp ·

2025/12/12

Joseph and Adam Abdin join Sharon Tharp to reflect on their whirlwind run on The Amazing Race 38, breaking down the chaotic finale, the taxi moments that changed everything, and what it meant to race the world together as brothers. They also open up about representation, family, and the messages they’ve received from viewers who felt seen by their journey — plus what they learned from competing alongside a stacked cast of reality TV veterans and whether they’d ever race again.

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15:29

186: Southern Charm’s Molly O’Connell Gets Real About...

The Exclusive With Sharon Tharp ·

2025/12/12

Southern Charm star Molly O’Connell joins Sharon Tharp to get real about her sophomore season on Bravo, including where things stand with Sally after their on-screen tension, her past kiss with Shep and why they’re better as friends, and what dating looks like now with a new boyfriend outside the Bravo world. Molly also opens up about sharing her struggles with body image and health, and why being an open book has resonated so strongly with viewers.

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