Best Podcast Episodes About The Traitors
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Updated: Mar 30, 2026 – 12 episodes
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“A shame. Not yet. Not yet. Yes. That will happen, I'm sure. Are you interested in one day maybe being a person who plays the traitors? Well, yes, I think that would. I think. Yeah. Yeah. I think I think I don't think I do well, but but I think I would have I would like. Yeah. Yeah. OK. I have played Blood on the Clock Tower now twice. And how did that go? um well the first time oh my gosh in real life have you played it yes i've played in real yes uh well the first time i ever played i was the imp and so that was that we talk about getting thrown in the deep end did you play …”
“A shame. Not yet. Not yet. Yes. That will happen, I'm sure. Are you interested in one day maybe being a person who plays the traitors? Well, yes, I think that would. I think. Yeah. Yeah. I think I think I don't think I do well, but but I think I would have I would like. Yeah. Yeah. OK. I have played Blood on the Clock Tower now twice. And how did that go? um well the first time oh my gosh in real life have you played it yes i've played in real yes uh well the first time i ever played i was the imp and so that was that we talk about getting thrown in the deep end did you play with people who are like real veterans also were you playing like above your skill level some had played before but no for the most part we were all new to the game although i played with players who who are avid mafia players which is in similar and so and they're all very good at it and they're all uh you know one of my closest friends just knows …”
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In a recent discussion about the game strategies in 'Survivor' and 'The Traitors', Mary Holland highlights the different motivations of celebrity contestants compared to civilians. While celebrities may seek fame, civilians often play for the life-changing money, adding a layer of intensity to their gameplay. This contrast shapes the dynamics of the game and the overall experience for players and viewers alike.
“… two are like butting allies like what is happening here it's really good on tom tom is not a rookie in these reality tv streets anymore he's played the traitors which is arguably the probably the hardest game i think for anybody to play whether you're a faithful or a traitor i just think that game is just extremely difficult hard it's just hard so yeah yeah and so he's kind of been battle tested he has a really good ally that he's working with this time and tyson so he's learning he talks about how he sees tyson planting these seeds and doing these little things and he picking up on them so yeah he …”
“… can't stand this man and she spends most of the season you know trying to get him out or you know like against him in some way and this was the the biggest surprise to me is i think she is charmed she is charmed by tom sandoval and i think that these two are like butting allies like what is happening here it's really good on tom tom is not a rookie in these reality tv streets anymore he's played the traitors which is arguably the probably the hardest game i think for anybody to play whether you're a faithful or a traitor i just think that game is just extremely difficult hard it's just hard so yeah yeah and so he's kind of been battle tested he has a really good ally that he's working with this time and tyson so he's learning he talks about how he sees tyson planting these seeds and doing these little things and he picking up on them so yeah he learning at the knee of one of the goats here and uh it it seemingly paying off because to your point about Kate yeah in the preseason she was like yeah I dunking on Tom Sandoval we like of course you are because that what you supposed to do but that Kate she can dunk on anybody and still work with them and still find them pleasant you know that's her …”
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Tom Sandoval, known from 'Vanderpump Rules,' has formed unexpected alliances in 'The Traitors.' Despite initial animosity, he seems to charm fellow contestant Kate, leading to a strategic pairing that could change the game. This dynamic duo, alongside seasoned player Tyson, raises questions about Tom's gameplay and potential pitfalls in his strategy.
“… reduced to I guess you just got to trust that person or not And like there no reason Like it also you listen when there something about with with traitors where if you know you specifically trying to root out one thing we trying to find this one liar You're then hyper vigilant to all the things that everybody's saying, like, oh, did they? OK, wait, did they say that yesterday or did they say that? And I don't there's no real it doesn't feel the same as as it does on Survivor. And I get the idea of what you're saying sounds awesome. And I would love to watch that. And I think that's the first few …”
“… are going to keep lying. They're just going to keep lying. Everybody else is just going to, you know, and like when you talk, when you analyze what like with traders, there literally was no strategy at a certain point. I feel like our analysis just got reduced to I guess you just got to trust that person or not And like there no reason Like it also you listen when there something about with with traitors where if you know you specifically trying to root out one thing we trying to find this one liar You're then hyper vigilant to all the things that everybody's saying, like, oh, did they? OK, wait, did they say that yesterday or did they say that? And I don't there's no real it doesn't feel the same as as it does on Survivor. And I get the idea of what you're saying sounds awesome. And I would love to watch that. And I think that's the first few seasons of Survivor, because what I think Survivor is dealing with now is the reality show Whiplash, which is the Heisenberg principle, which is when nobody had seen Survivor. Nobody knew what Survivor was. It's exactly that.”
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The evolution of reality shows like Survivor reveals a stark contrast to newer formats like Traitors. While Survivor aims to strip contestants down to their true selves in a psychological experiment, Traitors creates a distancing effect that makes moral judgments ambiguous. This leads to a debate on whether Survivor's intense character development and strategic gameplay still resonate with audiences today.
“… your card in the fireplace. But I was very concerned about that. And then I maybe not so smartly then was like, I got to warn people about this. The traitors are trying to kill people. Candace, they're going to kill us tonight. And so I tried to warn Candace about the murder in plain sight, but I was already dead at that point. They already they already threw my card in the fireplace. I was going to say, did you have you talked to? OK, well, that's interesting because I think the way it was presented was that you had said something uh it looked like you had said something beforehand and the card had …”
“… thing the traders were doing of like, whoever is the first person in the conga line is going to be the murdered person, which was actually better than what actually was happening, where it was like, hey, actually know that somebody is going to just burn your card in the fireplace. But I was very concerned about that. And then I maybe not so smartly then was like, I got to warn people about this. The traitors are trying to kill people. Candace, they're going to kill us tonight. And so I tried to warn Candace about the murder in plain sight, but I was already dead at that point. They already they already threw my card in the fireplace. I was going to say, did you have you talked to? OK, well, that's interesting because I think the way it was presented was that you had said something uh it looked like you had said something beforehand and the card had happened afterwards but you were already burned so i think they had already made the decision so what they presented in the show and again i wasn't there so i don't know exactly if this was how it played out but rob and lisa uh were making the decision of what to do i was with candace and then they went and and threw my card in the fireplace and …”
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In a shocking twist on the reality show 'The Traitors,' one contestant realized they were being targeted for elimination just moments before their dramatic exit. The conga line, initiated by another contestant, was perceived as a potential trap, highlighting the paranoia and strategy at play. Ultimately, the contestant's warnings came too late, leading to their unexpected demise in the game.
“… I don't think I've heard you talk about, Johnny, is that when you went to sleep at night, we saw that when you were getting ready for bed and hoping the traitors wouldn't murder you, You had a picture of Tara at your bedside, and I was curious to know, did you pack that from home? Was that something that you always travel with, a small photo of Tara to keep by your bedside? Sure do. Just because you never know when you're going to need your friend, and you don't want to wake them up at 2 in the morning. No, I mean, Tara and I have a very deep relationship. No doubt. working for so many years together. …”
“… thought it was Colton and Natalie and then we were on to Steven, but it would just be like this. We'd walk by and we'd be like. Mm-hmm. We're just like. Holding up a letter. Like just draw first letters with our hands. You know, something that I don't think I've heard you talk about, Johnny, is that when you went to sleep at night, we saw that when you were getting ready for bed and hoping the traitors wouldn't murder you, You had a picture of Tara at your bedside, and I was curious to know, did you pack that from home? Was that something that you always travel with, a small photo of Tara to keep by your bedside? Sure do. Just because you never know when you're going to need your friend, and you don't want to wake them up at 2 in the morning. No, I mean, Tara and I have a very deep relationship. No doubt. working for so many years together. And sometimes you roll over and you just need your best friend. Yeah, I always have my picture. That was the funniest one where that there and there weren't too many times where they're talking about like, oh, should we murder Johnny? But they cut to where you're in bed. And does he have a picture of Tara next to his bed in the cutaway? Yeah, I …”
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In the reality show 'The Traitors', contestants navigate a castle filled with deception, but for Johnny and Tara, their deep friendship became a source of comfort. Despite the show's tense atmosphere, they found solace in each other, highlighting the importance of having a soulmate friend during challenging times. Their bond made the experience memorable, even amidst the chaos of the game.
“… he didn't have a tyson on the traders he only had himself yeah he was one deep this might be his first ally in a very long time. Yeah. Well, and the traitors is like difficult, right? Oh, you have no idea. Rob, you can obviously attest to this. You have no idea. It's extremely difficult. I heard it was tough. It's very tough. You can have allies and you don't even, you absolutely don't know if you can trust your allies just out of game functionality. um so you know tom was very much on an island on the traders and uh yeah this is like his first real gamer friend um and what a blessing for him to be …”
“… react but i want to see tom react i want to see tom sandoval blow up his game and honestly he's doing a good job of of not doing that and he's on the edge i think if they piss him off a little bit more we might see a different side of tom sandoval well he didn't have a tyson on the traders he only had himself yeah he was one deep this might be his first ally in a very long time. Yeah. Well, and the traitors is like difficult, right? Oh, you have no idea. Rob, you can obviously attest to this. You have no idea. It's extremely difficult. I heard it was tough. It's very tough. You can have allies and you don't even, you absolutely don't know if you can trust your allies just out of game functionality. um so you know tom was very much on an island on the traders and uh yeah this is like his first real gamer friend um and what a blessing for him to be you know paired up with one of you know the greatest uh to ever do it in in our friend tyson and i i think that you know tyson's reigning tom into a degree right now but i think chapelle you're right like eventually tyson needs to you know loosen the leash and let tom go a little wild because i think that like let him be the the target not you you …”
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Tom Sandoval is on the edge of a meltdown in the reality competition show The Traitors. Frustrated with his alliance's lack of support, he finds himself navigating a complex game where trust is scarce, and his reactions could make or break his strategy. With the guidance of Tyson, Tom is trying to hold back his explosive emotions, but how long can he keep it together?
“… so annoying. That's what I'm pissed about today. Okay, well, I'm pissed about – there's this show I want to watch, and I'm so behind. And it's like The Traitors. And I really want to watch it, but I'm so behind, so I have to watch all – I have to catch up and catching up on a show that's like live on air is just so annoying. Frustrating. It's so hard to do. It's so frustrating. The most intense time I ever had to do that was – did you ever watch Scandal? No. Add to list. But I get it. Add to list. So what do you watch? Yeah, what do I even watch? What do you watch? I watched Squid Games, which I loved. …”
“… a lot of water. Yep. Everyone keeps telling you that, right? Everyone. Wait, but I really thought that was a mole. So shout out your hair and makeup because it looks – I never thought for a second that it was a zit. Yeah, it's a zit, and it's so annoying. That's what I'm pissed about today. Okay, well, I'm pissed about – there's this show I want to watch, and I'm so behind. And it's like The Traitors. And I really want to watch it, but I'm so behind, so I have to watch all – I have to catch up and catching up on a show that's like live on air is just so annoying. Frustrating. It's so hard to do. It's so frustrating. The most intense time I ever had to do that was – did you ever watch Scandal? No. Add to list. But I get it. Add to list. So what do you watch? Yeah, what do I even watch? What do you watch? I watched Squid Games, which I loved. I never finished it out. So good. Did you finish it? I did. How was the ending? Satisfying. Satisfying? Yeah. I don't want to give anything away to people watching. But it was satisfying. I've also started watching Pluribus. Okay, me too. I haven't finished it yet, but I love Vince Gilligan. Galligan? Gilligan? Gilligan. Gilligan? Okay, cool. I …”
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The segment kicks off with a hilarious misunderstanding as one host mistakes a zit for a mole, leading to a light-hearted discussion about skincare. The conversation shifts to the frustrations of binge-watching shows like 'The Traitors' and 'Breaking Bad,' culminating in a sweet anecdote about a candlelit date night watching 'Industry' during a power outage, showcasing both humor and heart.
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In a recent live podcast segment, Ben shares his thoughts on the reality show 'The Traitors' and his experience with the selection process, which he initially thought was random. He reflects on a past car accident and expresses gratitude for a supportive message from host Rob. This engaging conversation highlights the dynamic interactions between fans and players in reality TV.
“… looking for the next show, being very conscious of how can I make a big enough performance on this show to justify being on House of Villains or The Traitors, you know, and certainly I think that's happened in the last few years. I remember even watching people on Survivor maybe five or six years ago, and I noticed that they were memeing. You know, they were doing little actions that were meant to be, you know, gift out and spread on X, you know, or Facebook. And I was just, you know, when I first went on, I was not aware of that at all. You know, the cliche that you sort of forget about the cameras …”
“… of those are like chasing fame versus like the survivor people who really want to find themselves? Yeah, I do think you're right that there are a lot of people who go on some of the dating shows, especially, you know, and some competition reality shows looking for the next show, being very conscious of how can I make a big enough performance on this show to justify being on House of Villains or The Traitors, you know, and certainly I think that's happened in the last few years. I remember even watching people on Survivor maybe five or six years ago, and I noticed that they were memeing. You know, they were doing little actions that were meant to be, you know, gift out and spread on X, you know, or Facebook. And I was just, you know, when I first went on, I was not aware of that at all. You know, the cliche that you sort of forget about the cameras was very true for me. But I feel like the contestants now are very aware of the cameras. And there are many of them or some of them anyway are really performing. This reminds me of thinking back to like the first reality show that I remember, I think, had to have been like the real world with MTV. Yeah. What was like the first reality show that …”
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Many reality show contestants today seem more focused on fame than genuine experiences, especially in dating shows like 'Love is Blind.' In contrast, earlier shows like 'Survivor' had participants who were less aware of their on-screen performance. This shift highlights a growing trend where contestants actively seek to leverage their reality TV appearances for future opportunities.
“… Nancy Guthrie. That's the update on the Osefos. That the update on Brittany Blake Erica And then let talk about I mean we know we love we love some traitors We love the traitors. So, as we know, spoiler, Traitors Season 4, the winner, dun, dun, dun, dot, dot, dot. And the winner is, the winner, we know now, is Rob. rob rob rob rob roush he won it was him and maura higgins from uh what was it love island two of them final two rob was a traitor betrayed her but promised to get her a birkin and so now here we are almost what a year after they filmed this uh yeah i think we're now i think they filmed …”
“… 125. We are, let's see, we're at 124.7. So we're less than 300 away from breaking that 125 number on YouTube. So hit the subscribe button if you haven't done so yet. hit the like button, continues to support. Okay, let's see. So that's the update on Nancy Guthrie. That's the update on the Osefos. That the update on Brittany Blake Erica And then let talk about I mean we know we love we love some traitors We love the traitors. So, as we know, spoiler, Traitors Season 4, the winner, dun, dun, dun, dot, dot, dot. And the winner is, the winner, we know now, is Rob. rob rob rob rob roush he won it was him and maura higgins from uh what was it love island two of them final two rob was a traitor betrayed her but promised to get her a birkin and so now here we are almost what a year after they filmed this uh yeah i think we're now i think they filmed it last summer. And Maura said, you better give me a Birkin. And he sure got her a Birkin. All right. He has finally made, I would show you the photos, but the photos unfortunately were taken by Backgrid and I have already been shaken down. And Backgrid has just a fair warning to other creators. There is a company claiming to represent Backgrid and …”
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In a recent discussion about 'Traitors Season 4', creators shared their experiences with Backgrid's alleged shakedown tactics. They highlighted the stress and risks faced when dealing with copyright claims, urging fellow creators to be cautious and aware of potential exploitation in the industry.
“Because, you know, I think while the pageantry of Traitors is, like, super fun, it also removes an emotional element, you know, of the experience. Sure. Whereas this, like, by the end of the season, these people have really been through it. I can see that. I mean, we can even talk about in our recap right now because, you know, the way that Genevieve is just crying about Kyle. Yeah, yeah. You know, she says it. She's like, it seems ridiculous that I'm crying about somebody I just barely knew. Right. …”
“Because, you know, I think while the pageantry of Traitors is, like, super fun, it also removes an emotional element, you know, of the experience. Sure. Whereas this, like, by the end of the season, these people have really been through it. I can see that. I mean, we can even talk about in our recap right now because, you know, the way that Genevieve is just crying about Kyle. Yeah, yeah. You know, she says it. She's like, it seems ridiculous that I'm crying about somebody I just barely knew. Right. But Survivor is so intense emotionally and physically that they bond and they feel this, like, you know, real connection with each other or hatred of each other, if that's the case. And so I think there's a level of intensity to Survivor that I, you know, in the sort of parlor game, like, aspect, like, the fun of Traitors was just like, okay, yeah, …”
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Survivor's emotional intensity creates deep connections among contestants, while Traitors focuses on a lighter, more social game experience. The discussion highlights how Survivor's physical and psychological challenges lead to genuine bonds or rivalries, contrasting with the more relaxed atmosphere of Traitors. This difference in stakes and engagement defines the unique appeal of each show.
“… her face, she does not want to in on this conversation. So let's talk about the Bills press conference that just got done and the television show, The Traitors. Have you guys watched The Traitors at all? Do you guys know what that show is? Because she occasionally just gets obsessed with some reality competitions and she's obsessed with this one. So I know her and David Dennis Jr. are like all over this show. I don't know about it, but like I'm interested because I know they've been talking about it. I thought it was a show about Jimmy Butler leaving the heat last year. I guess I was wrong. You will …”
“… bottom line and not much beyond anything else. Super-duper rich white people in particular. She's an NFL analyst on ESPN, the host of the Meena Khyme Show featuring Lenny, which I strongly recommend to all of you. I can tell from simply the look on her face, she does not want to in on this conversation. So let's talk about the Bills press conference that just got done and the television show, The Traitors. Have you guys watched The Traitors at all? Do you guys know what that show is? Because she occasionally just gets obsessed with some reality competitions and she's obsessed with this one. So I know her and David Dennis Jr. are like all over this show. I don't know about it, but like I'm interested because I know they've been talking about it. I thought it was a show about Jimmy Butler leaving the heat last year. I guess I was wrong. You will like this detail, Dan, because David and I do a podcast. It's a TV podcast called Viewer Discretion. Literally why I'm here is to promote my own work and to hang out with you guys. But the premise of the show, The Traitors, it's kind of like mafia, right? Where they're trying to suss out who the bad guys are, they're secret killers amongst them. And …”
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Matthew Kachuk's declaration of pride for being American during a White House visit has sparked backlash, with critics questioning his motives amidst political turmoil. The conversation highlights how wealthy athletes may prioritize personal interests over broader societal issues. This moment reflects a growing disconnect between elite sports figures and the realities faced by everyday Americans.
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