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The Exclusive With Sharon Tharp

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Episodes

129: Reality TV Casting 101 With Emmy-Winning Casting Director Erin Tomasello

Host Sharon Tharp chats about all things casting with Emmy-winning casting director Erin Tomasello, known for her amazing work on The Traitors, The Circle and more of your favorite reality shows. She talks about how she got into casting as a career and shares her best tips for people looking to be on reality TV. She also gives details on her latest venture – casting the highly anticipated reboot of Fear Factor!

Jul 07, 202548 minEp. 129

128: The Traitors Season 4 Cast First Impressions With Brice Izyah

Host Sharon sits down with Survivor alum and host of The Purple Pants Podcast, Brice Izyah, to talk through the recently-announced cast for The Traitors season 4. They give their opinions on why they were cast, predictions on how they will do in the game, and whether or not they should be a traitor or faithful.

Jun 16, 20251 hr 9 minEp. 128

127: Survivor 50 Cast First Impressions With Omar Zaheer

Host Sharon Tharp breaks down the Survivor 50 cast with Season 42 standout Omar Zaheer. They share their first impressions of each returning player and make early predictions on who has winner potential. Plus, Omar opens up about the call he got to be part of the milestone season.

May 30, 20251 hr 58 minEp. 127

126: Josh Martinez Breaks Down His Destination X Strategy: 'I Didn't Trust Myself'

Host Sharon Tharp catches up with Big Brother winner and Challenge vet Josh Martinez about his latest reality TV venture – NBC's newest competition Destination X. He talks about why he wanted to do the show, his strategy going in, and – SPOILER ALERT – also discusses his elimination and how much that stung.

May 30, 202512 minEp. 126

125: Omarosa Talks 'Got to Get Out' and Makes Her Pitch for 'Celebrity Survivor'

Host Sharon Tharp chats with the one and only, reality TV icon Omarosa, who of course first shot to fame during her appearance on season 1 of The Apprentice. Twenty years later, she's still making amazing TV with her latest venture, Hulu's new competition series Got to Get Out. She talks about why she signed on for the show and how studying for law school affected her game during filming. She also manifests a celebrity version of Survivor and how she's pitched the idea before.

Apr 15, 202515 minEp. 125

124: Spencer Pratt on What Fans Didn't See on 'Got to Get Out,' Why Production Changed the Rules Mid-Game

Host Sharon Tharp sits down with reality TV veteran Spencer Pratt about his latest venture on Hulu's Got to Get Out. He opens up about why he signed on for the show, what his strategy was, what fans didn't see and why production actually had to change the rules mid-game. He also gives an update on his family in the wake of the L.A. wildfires that took his and wife Heidi Montag's home.

Apr 15, 202512 minEp. 124

123: Zachary Reality Talks Traitors, Survivor 50 Casting, Southern Charm Breakups and More

Host Sharon Tharp is joined by podcaster and reality TV expert Zachary Reality to catch up on all your favorite shows, including The Traitors (and who we want for season 4), Survivor (who should get the call for 50?) and Amazing Race (Big Brother season, here we go). They also break down all the Bravo drama as of late – Paige and Craig's breakup, Jesse Soloman's fall from grace, and lots more.

Apr 07, 202549 minEp. 123

121: The Traitors Season 3: Quinn Martin Recaps the Finale & Reunion, Reveals His Dream Cast

Host Sharon Tharp finishes out her season 3 coverage of The Traitors with a finale and reunion recap featuring Big Brother 26 fan favorite Quinn Martin. He weighs in on the end of Danielle Reyes and Britney Haynes' games, the ultimate winners, the mixed reaction to the reunion, and lots more. He also shares his dream cast for season 4!

Mar 09, 20251 hr 14 minEp. 121

119: The Traitors Exit Interview: Tom Sandoval Addresses Sam's Slide Comments, Finding Redemption

Host Sharon Tharp interviews the latest murdered player from The Traitors castle, Vanderpump Rules star Tom Sandoval. He opens up about finding a little bit of redemption after Scandoval, explains how he lost his luggage before the show, reacts to Sam's comments about his singing, and lots more. He also reveals which VPR costar wants to play The Traitors too.

Feb 28, 202510 minEp. 119

118: The Traitors Season 3: Derek Frazier Talks Tie Vote Cliffhanger, Seer Power & Endgame Possibilities

Host Sharon Tharp continues season 3 coverage of The Traitors with a recap featuring Big Brother 23 runner-up Derek Frazier. He gives his thoughts on the tie vote cliffhanger, which left fans wondering whether Britney Haynes turned and voted against Danielle Reyes. He also weighs in on the decision to murder Tom Sandoval, the Seer power, how he sees the endgame playing out, and lots more.

Feb 28, 20251 hr 22 minEp. 118

117: The Traitors Exit Interview: Carolyn Wiger Talks Britney's 'Traitor Angel' Strategy, Danielle's Unaired Promises

Host Sharon Tharp interviews Survivor's Carolyn Wiger after being banished from The Traitors season 3 castle. She opens up about being in the turret as a tratior with Danielle Reyes, what she thinks about morality in a game like this, where she think she went wrong, and lots more. She also weighs in on whether they should show more of the "Traitor Angel" game.

Feb 24, 202511 minEp. 117

116: Deal or No Deal Island 2: Phillip Solomon on His Journey to Reality TV

Host Sharon Tharp interviews Phillip Solomon who is currently competing on NBC's 'Deal or No Deal Island' season 2. He opens up about his journey to reality television, his experience filming the show, and playing alongside Survivor and Big Brother legends. He also gives tips on living a healthier lifestyle and getting more into fitness.

Feb 21, 202531 minEp. 116

115: The Traitors Season 3: Cory Wurtenberger Weighs In on Danielle vs. Carolyn Showdown

Host Sharon Tharp continues season 3 coverage of The Traitors with a recap featuring Big Brother 25 alum Cory Wurtenberger. They talk through that bombshell roundtable as Carolyn and Danielle went head-to-head. They also weigh out options for murder and predict how this recruitment of Britney may play out, as well as the endgame.

Feb 21, 202558 minEp. 115

114: The Traitors Exit Interview: The Traitors Exit Interview: Sam Asghari Says He Didn't Sign Up for the Show to Strategize or Win

Host Sharon Tharp interviews the latest player murdered from The Traitors season 3, Sam Asghari, about his time in the castle. He opens up about going in there not knowing anyone, who he trusted most, his reaction to Danielle and Carolyn as traitors, why he's not the biggest fan of Tom Sandoval, and more. He also talks about why he did the show and how he didn't really see it as a game.

Feb 21, 202512 minEp. 114

112: The Traitors Season 3: To Murder or Recruit? Breaking Down the First Unanimous Banishment and More

Host Sharon Tharp continues season 3 coverage of The Traitors with a recap featuring her sister, Kelly! They switch it up this week and talk through the episode over a glass of wine, touching on everything from the face-to-face murder, the first unanimous banishment of the season, Tom Sandoval's musical talents, whether Danielle and Carolyn should murder or recruit, and more.

Feb 17, 202552 minEp. 112

112: The Traitors Exit Interview: Boston Rob Reflects on His Gameplay, Reacts to Resurgence of Fans

Host Sharon Tharp interviews Survivor legend and winner Boston Rob Mariano after his banishment from The Traitors season 3. Rob opens up about his moves in the game, what he thinks what his ultimate undoing, what he thinks of the other traitors and more. Rob also weighs in on Deal or No Deal Island and the memes and videos going around of fans finding Survivor All-Stars all these years later.

Feb 17, 202511 minEp. 112

110: The Traitors Season 3: Trishelle Cannatella Gives Her Thoughts on the Cast, Wes' Banishment, Future of the Show

Host Sharon Tharp continues season 3 coverage of The Traitors with a recap featuring The Challenge and Real World OG Trishelle Cannatella. The season 2 winner gives her thoughts on this cast, who she thinks is playing well and how she thinks the season may play out. She also weighs in on friend Wes' banishment and who else from The Challenge she'd like to see play.

Feb 07, 202555 minEp. 110

106: Deal or No Deal Island 2: Dickson Wong Talks Through That Big Blindside, How He Got Cast

Host Sharon Tharp interviews Dickson Wong who is currently competing on NBC's 'Deal or No Deal Island' season 2. He opens up about how he got cast on the show, his strategy before and during the game, that wild blindside and game against the banker, and more. He also talks about his love for reality TV and what it was like working with Survivor's Parvati Shallow.

Jan 29, 202524 minEp. 106
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