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25: Big Brother 25 Exit Interview: Mecole Hayes Reacts to Blue Knowing Jared and Cirie's Secret, Her Old Tweets Going Viral and More
Oct 06, 2023
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In the latest exit interview for Big Brother season 25, host Sharon Tharp speaks to Mecole Hayes about where she thinks her game went wrong, her plan for the endgame, clues she missed about Cirie and Jared being related and more. She also reacts in real-time to learning about Blue knowing the secret, and finds out her old tweets are going viral.
24: Big Brother 25 Week 9 Breakdown: Izzy Gleicher Reveals Post-Game Convo With Jared, Talks Cirie's Path to Win, Hisam's Eviction and More
Oct 01, 2023
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Host Sharon Tharp breaks down week 9 of Big Brother 25 with Izzy Gleicher who gives her thoughts on what's currently going on in the house a few weeks after her eviction. She reveals whether she's spoken to Jared and who else from the cast she's talked to. The flautist also opens up about a final 3 plan she had with Jared and Cirie, reflects on the Hisam eviction, talks Cameron's HOH and veto wins, and much more.
23: Big Brother 25 Exit Interview: Jared Fields Reveals Pregame Convos With Mom Cirie, Explains Controversial Comments, Clears Up Girlfriend Rumors and More
Sep 29, 2023
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In the latest exit interview for Big Brother season 25, host Sharon Tharp speaks to Jared Fields about playing the game with his mom, Survivor legend Cirie, and reveals pregame conversations they had about strategy. He also reflects on controversial comments he made inside the house; talks about his relationship with Blue and clears up rumors he has a girlfriend back home; reacts to Cameron winning HOH and much more.
22: Big Brother 15 Winner Andy Herren Reflects on Controversial Season and Evolution of Floater Strategy, Talks Potential All-Winners Season and More
Sep 28, 2023
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Big Brother season 15 winner Andy Herren joins host Sharon Tharp this week for the eighth installment of the "Winners Weigh In" series. In addition to giving his thoughts on BB25, Andy opens up about his experience as the winner of a controversial season and how the perception of his "rat floater" game has evolved over the years. He also reveals whether he's interested in playing again, who he still talks to from his season, and how he and Helen knew each other before they played the game!
21: Big Brother Canada 10 Winner Kevin Jacobs Reveals the Convo He Had With Cory Before the Game, Give His Thoughts on Season 25 and More
Sep 21, 2023
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Host Sharon Tharp is joined by Big Brother Canada season 10 winner Kevin Jacobs for the next installment of the "Winners Weigh In" series. He opens up about his experience winning the Canadian version of the hit series and gives his thoughts on season 25. They also discuss finale speeches, voting order during evictions, lying about personal details in the game, whether he's interested in playing again and lots more. Kevin also reveals the conversation he had with Cory before going into the house!
20: Big Brother 25 Week 7 Breakdown: Jared Plans to Backdoor Cameron After Izzy's Eviction, Double Eviction Looms
Sep 18, 2023
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Host Sharon Tharp breaks down week 7 of Big Brother 25 as Jared nominates Cory and America for eviction with a plan to backdoor Cameron after Jag wins the veto. America spills information to Cameron, Cirie has a rough day and floats the idea of going on the block, and the double eviction looms.
19: Big Brother 25 Exit Interview: Izzy Gleicher Talks Cory Betrayal, Jared's HOH Win, Final 3 Plans With Cirie and More
Sep 15, 2023
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In the fifth exit interview of Big Brother season 25, host Sharon Tharp speaks to Izzy Gleicher about what led to her demise in the game, how she feels most betrayed by Cory, what she thinks about Jared's HOH plans and more. She also opens up about her friendship with Cirie and reacts to Blue knowing Jared and Cirie's secret. Please like and subscribe to the channel if you enjoy my content! You can also listen to the audio version of the podcast here and on Apply, Spotify, Google and all streaming platforms!
18: Big Brother 13 Winner Rachel Reilly Reveals What She Told Cirie Before Playing, Talks The Traitors, an All-Winners Season and More
Sep 14, 2023
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Host Sharon Tharp is joined by Big Brother season 13 winner Rachel Reilly in this latest installment of the "Winners Weigh In" series. She opens up about how her experiences on both Big Brother and The Traitors, reveals the advice she gave Cirie Fields before playing, talks about a possible all-winners season and more. The Amazing Race alum also reveals who she still talks to from her seasons and what TV project she has coming up next.
17: Big Brother 25 Week 6 Breakdown: Hisam Talks Cameron's Surprise Nominations, Veto Results and More
Sep 10, 2023
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Host Sharon Tharp breaks down week 6 of Big Brother 25 with Hisam Goueli. He gives his thoughts on Cameron's shocking HOH nominations and what may happen now that Jared has won the veto. Is Hisam's Karma real? He also opens up about returning to work and his passion for mental health awareness.
16: Big Brother 25 Exit Interview: Red Utly Reflects on His Falling Out With Cameron, Apparent Dislike of America and More
Sep 08, 2023
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In the fourth exit interview of Big Brother season 25, Sharon talks to Red Utley about the aftermath of his blindside eviction. He opens up about his falling out with Cameron, Jared's plan to split them up, his apparent dislike of America and more. He also reveals who he thinks new HOH Cameron should target and whether he would ever play Big Brother again.
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