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The Exclusive With Sharon Tharp

The Exclusive With Sharon Tharp
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For nearly 20 years, Sharon Tharp has been breaking news, landing exclusive interviews, and covering reality television's biggest stories. On The Exclusive, she takes fans behind the headlines with insider analysis, exclusive conversations, and behind-the-scenes access they won't find anywhere else.

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Survivor 42's Omar Zaheer joins The Exclusive to recap Week 3 of Big Brother 28, breaking down Kamu's Head of Household reign, the controversial Tea Party plan, and why he believes the house could be on the verge of imploding. Omar shares his thought... more

Big Brother 2 legend Monica Bailey joins The Exclusive for a wide-ranging in-studio conversation, revealing the real reason she believes she was cut from All-Stars at the last minute and why she says CBS still "owes her one." Monica revisits the surr... more

New Big Brother: Unlocked panelist Jerry O'Connell joins The Exclusive to share his unfiltered thoughts on the explosive second week of Big Brother 28. The actor and longtime superfan explains why he believes one houseguest is playing the "messiest" ... more

SPOILER WARNING: This audio contains major spoilers for the latest episode of Big Brother 28, including the eliminated player.

The second houseguest evicted from Big Brother 28, Rome Seymour, joins The Exclusive to break down the mistake he believes... more

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Recent Guests

Jerry O'Connell
Actor and media personality discussed on the show
Men's Journal
Episode: 319: Jerry O'Connell Calls Out Big Brother 28's 'Messiest' Player
Jimmy Heagerty
Former Big Brother contestant (Big Brother 27)
Episode: 317: Big Brother 28 Week 2 Recap: BB27's Jimmy Heagerty Reacts to an Explosive Week
Ashley Trail
Big Brother 28 contestant
Big Brother 28
Episode: 316: Big Brother 28 Exit Interview: Ashley Trail Reveals What Really Tanked Her Game
Julie Chen
Television host and producer, longtime host of Big Brother
Episode: 315: Julie Chen Explains Why Dee Gets Big Brother—and Why Rick Devens Doesn't
Aubry Bracco
Winner of Survivor 50
Survivor
Episode: 314: Big Brother 28 Week 1 Recap: Survivor 50 Winner Aubry Bracco Breaks Down Dee & Devens' Games
Rizo Velovic
Two-time Survivor player and Big Brother fan
RizGat squad / Survivor community
Episode: 312: Everything Big Brother Fans Need to Know About BB28's Survivor Players—With Rizo Velovic
Jun Song
Winner of Big Brother 4
Big Brother (CBS)
Episode: 311: Big Brother 28 Cast Assessment with Jun Song
Drew Campbell
22-year-old from Temecula, surgical dental assistant
Episode: 310: Big Brother 28: First Impressions of the New Cast!
Jason Dupuy
35-year-old from Los Angeles, professional drag queen
Episode: 310: Big Brother 28: First Impressions of the New Cast!

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Sharon Tharp
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Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 228 ratings
  • Great Survivor Recap Pod

    Like the Survivor content but don’t like spoilers in the titles. Please be sensitive to us who can’t keep up with eps in real time. Also the shade she gives is fun.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    MeMeMeAndMore
    United States3 months ago
  • Survivor 50 with Derrick Levasseur

    Interesting interview! Loved hearing the voice from someone not of the Survivor world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dott H
    Canada3 months ago
  • Spoilers in title

    I wanna listen to your show, but you keep on putting spoilers in your titles

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    YupOkay
    United States3 months ago
  • What a podcast !

    Best podcast in the game !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tommybarnett87
    United States5 months 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 States5 months ago

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317: Big Brother 28 Week 2 Recap: BB27's Jimmy Heagerty Reacts to an Explosive Week
Q: What was your read on the Jason–Angela dispute and its impact on the game?
The dispute was emotionally charged but serves TV because it reveals genuine human dynamics under pressure; in terms of strategy, it tests loyalties and could influence jury perceptions, making future moves more calculated and less impulsive as people weigh public perception against personal relationships.
317: Big Brother 28 Week 2 Recap: BB27's Jimmy Heagerty Reacts to an Explosive Week
Q: Who do you think is the strongest contender right now and why?
Devens has a strong, chaotic yet controlled approach that could carry him far if he maintains voting cohesion; Dee is a formidable all-around competitor who could outlast weaker showmanship; Angela remains a threat due to her performance history and need to adapt, while Jason's narrative is volatile and could clash with others, depending on how the Blockbuster plays out.
317: Big Brother 28 Week 2 Recap: BB27's Jimmy Heagerty Reacts to an Explosive Week
Q: What did you make of Angela coming back and the inclusion of two Survivor contestants?
I think Angela returning is exciting and fitting given her history with the show; as for the Survivor entrants, I see potential for smart strategic play but also a risk of overloading the season with familiar faces, which could shift allegiance dynamics and create fresh but uncertain competition cues.
316: Big Brother 28 Exit Interview: Ashley Trail Reveals What Really Tanked Her Game
Q: What was going through your mind as the eviction vote approached?
She felt reasonably confident in a small supporting bloc but anticipated a split outcome and acknowledged that the other side could rally, making the result less predictable than it seemed.
319: Jerry O'Connell Calls Out Big Brother 28's 'Messiest' Player
Q: What players would you want to play like, or what would your strategy be?
Jerry explains that his approach would be to float early, make friends, and avoid over-committing to any single alliance, while observing dynamics closely to capitalize on later opportunities, ultimately aiming to build broad support rather than risking early betrayals.

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The show focuses on reality television strategy, behind-the-scenes dynamics, and pop culture moments, often anchored by in-depth interviews with former contestants, showrunners, and industry insiders. Across episodes, listeners get candid takes on game play, jury dynamics, editing choices, and post-show trajectories, with a steady stream of insider anecdotes and cross-show commentary. Noteworthy strengths include access to high-profile reality TV figures, thoughtful host interviewing, and timely reactions to live finales and major twists, making it a go-to for fans seeking expert context and fan-friendly analysis. Potential listeners who want hot takes, tangible lessons from competition formats, or behind-the-scenes perspectives will likely... more

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3. Ashley Trail
4. Julie Chen
5. Aubry Bracco
6. Rizo Velovic
7. Jun Song
8. Drew Campbell

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