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380: The Traitors: New Blood Exit Interview: 6th Player Banished Oct 30, 2026

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SPOILER WARNING: This audio contains major spoilers for the latest episode of The Traitors: New Blood, including the eliminated player.

Tomica Adams, the latest player banished from The Traitors: New Blood, joins The Exclusive to break down the Roundtable that sent her home and the moment she said Katie's name instead of Kriste's. She reflects on why the slip was "100% accidental," how Joe's comment at the Roundtable became the "nail in my coffin," and why lying to people she'd bonded with in the castle was "immensely harder" than she expected. Tomica also addresses Fruitgate, Victor shadowing her on her final day, and her friendship with Clyde, and explains whether she'd return to the castle.

379: Joseph & Adam Abdin on Running the NYC Marathon for Beyond Type 1 Oct 30, 2026

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Amazing Race 38 brothers Joseph and Adam Abdin join The Exclusive to break down their run at the 2026 New York City Marathon and why they're doing it for Beyond Type 1. The newly minted attorney Adam reflects on the July hip surgery that means he'll be walking the course, getting his "payback" by signing Joseph up, and the uncle the brothers are racing for. Joseph also addresses why their dad thinks they're going for "a walk in the park," the "life or death" reality of a blood sugar low, and whether they'd say yes to Amazing Race 40.

378: Survivor 51 Week 6 Recap: Jake O’Kane on the Summit, Maggie’s Hammock & Merge Predictions Oct 30, 2026

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Jake O'Kane, who made the final three on Survivor 45, joins The Exclusive to break down Episode 6 of Survivor 51 and Savu's third straight Tribal Council. He reflects on Ori's exit, Jelly telling Devin about her idol, and why Kristin didn't need to go to the summit. Jake also addresses the hammock Maggie used as a fishing net, why Mike comes across as "too polished for his own good," and his call that this will be the best merge since Ghost Island. Plus: Dee's Big Brother 28 game and the Survivor and Big Brother names heading into The Traitors.

377: Survivor 51 Exit Interview: 8th Player Out Oct 29, 2026

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SPOILER WARNING: This audio contains major spoilers for the latest episode of Survivor 51, including the eliminated player.

Ori Jean-Charles, the latest player voted out of Survivor 51, joins The Exclusive to break down his Shot in the Dark and the immunity challenge that decided his fate. The personal trainer reflects on the Helicopter Alliance, his choice at the summit to bring food back to his tribe, and why he still stands by voting out Alexis Levine, calling the decision "cut and dry." Ori also addresses romance rumors with Angelica "Jelly" Loblack, sharing that the two have visited each other since the show, and explains why he feels he has "unfinished business" if he gets the call to play again.

376: Big Brother 28 Post-Season Interview: Melody on Where She Stands With Drew & the Cast Today Oct 23, 2026

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Melody Morris, who finished fifth on Big Brother 28 and sat on the jury, joins The Exclusive to break down her season-long bond with Drew and the alliances that never broke her way. The Phoenix game show host and stand-up comic reflects on the fake phone calls to her mom, why she couldn't "fake nice" in the house, and learning how much Barrett was "playing in my face." Melody also addresses the "coaster" comment from Angela in jury, explains who she credits for the Week 4 vote flip, and shares where she and Drew stand today.

376: The Traitors: New Blood Exit Interview: Mark on His Murder & Getting Outplayed Oct 23, 2026

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Mark Zgoda, the latest player murdered on The Traitors: New Blood, joins The Exclusive to break down finding the letter on his chair and the two Traitors who got him. The New Jersey personal trainer reflects on getting "outplayed" by Joe and Tomica, playing as a Faithful nobody suspected, and "chest pumping" after surviving the murder in plain sight. Mark also explains his plan to start playing "a me end game" and go after shields, whether the Faithfuls will rally behind Jay and Victor, and who he's rooting for to win.

Note: Sharon is out, so Jacob from The Exclusive team hosts this one.

375: Survivor 51 Exit Interview: Linnea on the Rock Draw That Never Happened Oct 23, 2026

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Linnea Capobianco, the latest player voted out of Survivor 51, joins The Exclusive to break down the Tribal Council where her tribemates declined to go to rocks. She reflects on searching Lewis's bag, why she felt safe heading into Tribal, and the two advantages from Maggie that no one on her tribe saw coming. Linnea also addresses why she respects Kilby and Lewis's move, shares who she hoped to work with at the merge, and explains why she'd go back "seeking vengeance."

375: Survivor 51 Exit Interview: Alexis on Getting Swap Screwed & Her Pitch to Jelly Oct 23, 2026

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Alexis Levine, the latest player voted out of Survivor 51, joins The Exclusive to break down the swap and her final pitch to Angelica "Jelly" Loblack. The Atlanta criminal defense attorney reflects on the late-night conversations at camp that made the episode, why she thought her new tribe was athletic enough to win challenges after the swap, and why she told Jelly she should be "steering the ship" instead of following Devin. Alexis also addresses why she doesn't blame Jelly for her decision, shares who she hoped to work with at the merge, and explains why she'd play again: "I would go there tomorrow."

Note: Jacob from The Exclusive team fills in for Sharon on this one.

374: Survivor 51 Week 5 Recap: Teeny Chirichillo on the Almost Rock Draw & Maggie’s Big Move Oct 22, 2026

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Teeny Chirichillo, who played Survivor 47, joins The Exclusive to break down Episode 5 of Survivor 51 and its two Tribal Councils. He reflects on Alexis's exit, Jelly's choice between Alexis and Devin, and the four-four split where Kilby and Lewis "called their bluff" and sent Linnea home short of a rock draw. Teeny also addresses the fake Blood Idol he calls a "Scooby-Doo mystery," Maggie giving up both of Extra Votes, and why Kristin is his pick to win. Plus: Rick Devens' Big Brother 28 win and why Michele Fitzgerald has "cool girl energy" heading into The Traitors.

373: Survivor 51 Week 4 Recap: Abi-Maria Gomes on Jenna's Exit & the Three-Tribe Swap Oct 17, 2026

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