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The Exclusive With Sharon Tharp

The Exclusive With Sharon Tharp
The Traitors
Big Brother
Reality Television
Reindeer Games
Survivor
Phaedra Parks
Dan
Parvati Shallow
Parvati
Ekansu
BB Reindeer Games
Xavier Prather
Traitors
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Tiffany Mitchell
Sandra
The Challenge
CT Tamburello
Michael Jordan
Reality TV

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 listen... more

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SPOILER WARNING: This audio contains major spoilers for the latest episode of House of Villains, including the eliminated players.

The latest players eliminated from House of Villains Season 3, Tyson Apostol and Tom Sandoval, join The Exclusive to b... more

Season 49 runner-up Sophi Balerdi joins The Exclusive to break down Episode 7 of Survivor 50, including the pregaming rumors involving her friends Dee and Rizo—and how those connections actually played out before the game began. She also weighs in on... more

SPOILER WARNING: This audio contains major spoilers for the latest episode of Survivor 50, including the eliminated player.

Former Survivor winner Dee Valladares joins The Exclusive after her exit from Season 50 to break down where things really we... more

Danny Booko and Luke Broderick join The Exclusive to break down The Valley Season 3, from the fallout of last season’s drama to navigating new challenges as dads. Danny reflects on having a “target” on his back and whether he expected apologies after... more

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Recent Guests

Omar Zaheer
Contestant on Survivor 50, cast member
Survivor 50
Episode: 269: Survivor 50: Omar Zaheer Says Blood Moon Twist Left Players With 'No Chance'
Nana Araba Wilmot
Contestant on Top Chef, former private chef
Top Chef contestant
Episode: 268: Top Chef 23 Exit Interview: Nana Araba Wilmot on How 'Overthinking' Cost Her the Competition
Stephen Fishbach
Author of Escape; Survivor contestant and media commentator
Episode: 267: Survivor’s Stephen Fishbach Explores the Truth Behind Reality TV in His New Book Escape!
Gibson Johns
Bravo expert, host of Gabbing With the Gib
Gabbing With the Gib
Episode: 266: Breaking Down the Summer House Scandal With Bravo Expert Gibson Johns
Genevieve Mushaluk
Survivor contestant on Survivor 50
Episode: 265: Survivor 50 Exit Interview: Genevieve Mushaluk Slams Twist That Kept Her From Using an Idol
Kamilla Karthigesu
Survivor contestant
Survivor
Episode: 264: Survivor 50 Exit Interview: Kamilla Karthigesu Says She 'Had No Chance' Because of Pregaming
Colby Donaldson
Reality TV star and Survivor contestant
Survivor
Episode: 263: Survivor 50 Exit Interview: Colby Donaldson Reveals the Risky Plan to Throw a Challenge
Abi Maria Gomes
Reality TV contestant and former Survivor player
Episode: 262: Survivor 50: Abi Maria Gomes Sounds Off on Women Being ‘Purpled’ and Christian’s Dominance
Davie Rickenbacker
David vs. Goliath alum, Survivor contestant
Survivor
Episode: 259: Survivor 50: Davie Rickenbacker Breaks Down Christian’s Big Move

Host

Sharon Tharp
Host with extensive reality TV coverage experience and exclusive access to interviews and insider perspectives.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 220 ratings
  • What a podcast !

    Best podcast in the game !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tommybarnett87
    United Statesa month ago
  • Mediocrity at its best

    I’ve been on the fence about this podcast for a while. The lack of follow up questions. It’s not hard to read a list. Let’s have a conversation. This episode about visiting survivor 50 l, I had to turn it off. A bunch of whinnying and complaining about packing? Like what a missed opportunity to lead the listener into an experience they can’t have.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Kaboomdaboom
    United Statesa month ago
  • 👍🏻

    I am LOVING this pre-interview with Mike White. Looking forward to more insight before season 50. 🫶🏻

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Beth96555
    United States2 months ago
  • Spoilers in the title 🚨

    I love this podcast and listen to every episode but please for the love of big brother don’t put the evicted houseguest’s name in the title! The way the survivor one is titled “first boot” is perfect. I hate to unsubscribe just to avoid spoilers and resubscribe 24 hours later once I’ve seen the episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    carolinehhall
    United States7 months ago
  • 10/10

    What the title says 🤌

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Foxes38
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Fans appreciate deep, long-form interviews with top reality stars.
Feedback highlights production quality and timely, spoiler-aware content, with calls for clearer episode titling.
Listeners praise the host for thoughtful questions and insider access.

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268: Top Chef 23 Exit Interview: Nana Araba Wilmot on How 'Overthinking' Cost Her the Competition
Q: Would you consider competing again, and in what format?
She would consider another competition, perhaps not in the Top Chef format that requires extended time away, but she remains open to returning on screen in a refreshed format.
268: Top Chef 23 Exit Interview: Nana Araba Wilmot on How 'Overthinking' Cost Her the Competition
Q: What was the hardest part of the competition for you?
Overthinking and stage fright under intense time constraints and judgment, compounded by the presence of producers and cameras, were the biggest challenges rather than the cooking itself.
268: Top Chef 23 Exit Interview: Nana Araba Wilmot on How 'Overthinking' Cost Her the Competition
Q: What was it like watching yourself on TV after the competition?
Nana describes mixed emotions—excitement and nerves—through the experience, acknowledging that perceptions on TV don't always reflect the full effort and that the cameras amplified the pressure.
263: Survivor 50 Exit Interview: Colby Donaldson Reveals the Risky Plan to Throw a Challenge
Q: But how bad was that injury?
It was twofold: ligament damage compounded by a serious infection from a puncture wound, which made the injury far more severe than anticipated, yet I still tried to stay engaged in the game as long as possible.
264: Survivor 50 Exit Interview: Kamilla Karthigesu Says She 'Had No Chance' Because of Pregaming
Q: So did it come down just to that sort of, I guess, pre-game alliance or whatever he had with the old school people? Is that what it was?
Kamilla confirms the existence of a perceived pre-game alliance involving certain players and describes how that influenced her perceived chances and the strategy going into the merge.

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A sharp, insider-focused take on reality television, with deep-dive analyses of game strategy, social dynamics, and production decisions. Episodes feature candid conversations with players, insiders, and influencers from major shows, offering personal perspectives, behind-the-scenes stories, and exclusive access to untold anecdotes that fans can't get elsewhere. Across interviews, the host blends fan enthusiasm with strategic breakdowns, plus reflections on casting, editing, and the evolving landscape of competition-based reality TV. A standout is the ability to secure long-form chats and timely reactions from returning contestants and notable personalities, giving listeners a sense of how these games really unfold off-camera.

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1. Omar Zaheer
2. Nana Araba Wilmot
3. Stephen Fishbach
4. Gibson Johns
5. Genevieve Mushaluk
6. Kamilla Karthigesu
7. Colby Donaldson
8. Abi Maria Gomes

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