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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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All Episodes

61:15

180: Breaking Down Squid Game: The Challenge Season 2...

The Exclusive With Sharon Tharp ·

2025/11/21

Squid Game: The Challenge Season 1 player Dash Katz sits down with host Sharon Tharp to unpack Season 2 — from that shocking quit in the finale, to their unfiltered take on the winner and what the show needs to fix heading into Season 3.

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13:39

179: Survivor 49 Exit Interview: 9th Player Voted Out...

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2025/11/20

Survivor 49’s Alex Moore sits down with Sharon Tharp to break down his big blindside and rivalry with Rizo. From watching the idol go unplayed twice to realizing his "messy"" social game made him a threat, Alex opens up about the alliances that crumbled, why Jawan and Sage flipped, and the conversations fans never saw. He also reflects on Savannah’s polarizing presence, the chaotic Tribal Council, and whether he has any interest in playing again.

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15:40

178: Below Deck Med's Joe Bradley Spills on Deckhand...

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2025/11/17

Below Deck Mediterranean star Joe Bradley joins Sharon Tharp to break down everything from Tess and Christian’s firings to stepping in last-minute for Captain Sandy. He opens up about the deck drama, working again with Nathan and Aesha, addressing last season’s love-triangle backlash, and whether he’d ever return as bosun.

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13:56

177: Survivor 49 Exit Interview: 8th Player Voted Out...

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2025/11/13

Survivor 49’s MC Chukwujekwu sits down with Sharon Tharp to unpack her elimination and the unseen moment fans never got to see. From realizing she was the target to sharing a personal conversation she hoped would change her fate, MC opens up about her strategy, the split Tribal twist, and how it felt to see it all play out on TV.

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16:41

176: Survivor 49 Exit Interview: Shannon Reacts to...

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2025/11/13

Survivor 49’s Shannon Fairweather joins Sharon Tharp to break down her emotional exit from Fiji. She opens up about the blindside that sent her home, Sage’s decision not to hug her goodbye, and the biggest lessons she’s taking from the game.

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13:08

175: Boston Rob on Survivor Pre-Gaming, Dancing With...

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2025/11/03

Boston Rob Mariano joins Sharon Tharp to talk about his new Kahlúa and Dunkin' partnership. He also dives into Survivor pre-gaming, reveals whether he’d ever compete on Dancing With the Stars, and teases his upcoming project with Traitors pal Dylan Efron.

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13:30

174: Survivor 49 Exit Interview: 6th Player Voted Out...

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2025/10/23

Survivor 49’s Jason Treul sits down with Sharon Tharp to unpack his short but memorable run in Fiji. From stepping in as an alternate to getting swap-screwed, Jason opens up about what really happened at Tribal Council, why he didn’t play his Shot in the Dark, and the surprising realization that made him proud of his game.

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16:06

173: Survivor 49 Exit Interview: Fifth Player Voted...

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2025/10/16

Survivor 49’s Matt Williams joins Sharon Tharp to break down the episode that sent him home. He opens up about his failed Hail Mary plan to flip the tribe, what really went wrong at Tribal Council, and the behind-the-scenes moments fans didn’t see on TV.

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12:06

172: Survivor 49 Exit Interview: 3rd Boot Speaks Out!

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2025/10/10

Host Sharon Tharp sits down with Survivor 49’s Jake Latimer, who was medically evacuated after a shocking snake bite on the island. Jake opens up about what really happened and how quickly things unfolded, what it was like watching the episode, and what life was like immediately after leaving Fiji. He also reveals whether he feels like he has unfinished business and wants to play again.

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13:45

171: Survivor 49 Exit Interview: 4th Boot Speaks Out!

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2025/10/09

Host Sharon Tharp continues her Survivor 49 coverage with an exclusive exit interview with the third player voted out, Jeremiah Ing. Jeremiah opens up about how he thought the tribal council votes would go, why he didn't play his Shot in the Dark, what he remembers from Jake's snake bite moment, whether he would play again, and more.

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184:28

170: Big Brother 27's Morgan Pope Breaks Silence on...

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2025/10/09

Host Sharon Tharp sits down with Big Brother 27 finalist Morgan Pope for her first interview since leaving the house. Morgan opens up about her record-breaking run, surprising finale eviction, Vince friendship, and where things stand with her cast today. She also sets the record straight on key moments fans have debated all season — from Jimmy's eviction to the White Locust twist — and reveals what really happened behind the scenes like how she was in casting for Survivor too.

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16:34

169: Big Brother 27 Winner Ashley Hollis Answers...

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2025/10/07

Big Brother 27 winner Ashley Hollis joins host Sharon Tharp for a brief post-finale catch-up to answer burning fan questions about her game, the finale, and what’s next. Ashley opens up about what surprised her most after leaving the house, how she feels about the way her game was portrayed on TV, what she would’ve done differently if she ever played again, and more.

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71:08

168: Rachel Reilly Breaks Down Her Big Brother 27...

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2025/10/06

Host Sharon Tharp sits down with Big Brother legend Rachel Reilly for an exclusive interview following her return in Big Brother 27. Rachel opens up about her gameplay, alliances, and strategy this season, plus reacts to her controversial elimination and reveals what fans didn’t see on TV. She also shares whether she’d ever return to the Big Brother house again.

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62:16

167: Big Brother 21’s Christie Murphy Looks Back at...

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2025/10/06

Host Sharon Tharp catches up with Big Brother 21’s Christie Murphy, who reflects on her iconic “Taco Tuesday” blowup and the highs and lows of her controversial season. Christie opens up about how she was portrayed on the show, where she stands with her former castmates today, and how she feels about her Big Brother reputation six years later. She also talks about life after reality TV, her marriage, and whether she’d ever play the game again.

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14:43

166: Survivor 49 Exit Interview: Second Player Voted...

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2025/10/02

Host Sharon Tharp continues her Survivor 49 coverage with an exclusive exit interview with the second player voted out, Annie Davis. Annie opens up about her short-lived journey in Fiji, what really went down at camp, and how she feels about being blindsided so early in the game. She also shares her thoughts on what her tribe said behind her back and what surprised her most about playing Survivor.

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96:19

165: Big Brother Legend Eric Stein Reflects on...

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2025/09/30

Host Sharon Tharp catches up with Big Brother 8's Eric Stein for her "Legends Only" series where she talks to icons of the game. Known as America’s Player, Eric opens up about how the twist really shaped his game — and affected his life outside the house. He also shares the story of how his surprise return as the Mastermind in Big Brother 27 came about, plus his unfiltered thoughts on the franchise, the fans, and more.

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13:12

164: Below Deck Med's Captain Sandy Teases Season 10,...

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2025/09/30

Host Sharon Tharp sits down with Below Deck Mediterranean's Captain Sandy Yawn to talk about season 10 and what fans can expect. Chief Stew Aesha Scott is back, as is deckhand Nathan Gallagher – but this time as Bosun. Sandy talks about the biggest challenges this season, and also touches on reconciling with Hannah Ferrier. Lastly, she reveals whether she would ever play The Traitors!

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10:20

163: Big Brother 27 Runner-Up Vince Speaks Out on...

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2025/09/29

Big Brother 27 runner-up Vince Panaro breaks down his journey to the finale with host Sharon Tharp. From his close relationship with Morgan to his emotional roller coaster at the endgame, Vince reflects on his HOH wins, jury perception, and where things stand now outside the house.

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17:29

162: Big Brother 27 Winner Ashley Reacts to Her Big...

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2025/09/29

Big Brother 27 winner Ashley Hollis talks to Sharon Tharp right after the finale about her path to victory as an underdog, including how she navigated her relationships with Morgan and Vince, what it felt like to face the jury, whose votes surprised her, and lots more.

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12:03

161: Big Brother 27's Morgan Reacts to Ashley's Big...

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2025/09/29

Big Brother 27 third place finisher Morgan Pope sits down with Sharon Tharp right after the finale to talk about her impressive game and ultimately losing the final HOH. She also reflects on Ashley's decision to evict her, her complicated bond with Vince, and more.

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