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Backdoors and Blindsides

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The Competition Reality TV podcast that isn't walking on eggshells around fellow players or production! Currently talking Big Brother 28.

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  1. BB28 Premiere Recap | Gunk Cannons

    Oh my god, we're back again. That's right, Big Brother 28 is HERE, and your favorite show has risen from the dead to talk all about the season premiere (and episode 2). Reality TV favorites Dee Valladares, Rick Devens, and Angela Murray join our new cast of houseguests as we introduce each one…

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  2. Survivor 50 Ep 12 Recap | Teeter My Tunnel

    Uploading this 45 minutes before the finale starts so there's proof that we're Survivor experts if any of these predictions actually play out. What's it like to be both healthy and a podcaster? How about watching your favorite player actually make it to the end? We dunno. Our beloved chaotic...

  3. Survivor 50 Ep 11 Recap | I Saw It

    "Everyone Will Be Shooketh" This one gets a little shock-jock as we reveal the biggest discovery in the history of the show - don't try and say you wouldn't too! We're shifting in our seats as we analyze Rick and Emily's secret game, question the legitimacy of this week's immunity challenge, and...

  4. Survivor 50 Ep 10 Recap | Mr. Beast and Auction Feasts

    "A Side Dish of Chaos" Mr. Beast joins the historic Survivor 50...and it's the best episode we've seen in a LONG time. The Survivor Auction returns as we discuss what went down, what came back up, and the major improvements in Mr. Beast's show appearance vs Zac Brown's. Tribal turns into complete...

  5. Survivor 50 Ep 8+9 Recap | Fallon's Fumble

    "I Deserve All of This" I know, I know, it's the last time we miss one, I swear. We give a brief recap of Episode 8 including Tiff's bottled rage, Rick's fake idol shenanigans, and saying farewell to Mr. Honor and Integrity. I think Chrissy left too. Now it's time to get down to business as we...

  6. Survivor 50 Ep 7 Recap | The Toe Ring Poets Department

    "That's Not How I Play Survivor" There's no way but forward as we recover from the wrath of the fans and the Blood Moon twist that they definitely all voted for! As we continue recapping Survivor 50, we flex our creative writing chops to honor the most honorable honor in the history of honor....

  7. Survivor 50 Ep 6 Recap | Death By Zoom, or Blood Moon?

    "The Blood Moon" Hit the music! We report on who's misbehaving at Survivor parties, as well as the problem behind all of the discourse surrounding Season 50's editing. "The Fans" vote for the Blood Moon twist that probably killed this season with hammers, and we learn about a pre-game alliance...

  8. Survivor 50 Ep 4 Recap | Chicken Fries In Paradise

    "Too Little, Too Late" Sorry we've been gone fam, we were dying again. Good thing there's plenty of strategy, deception, and S-tier gameplay to chew on from this episode. We address the addition of Zac Brown to CBS's Wednesday programming slate, and Matt's entire world is flipped upside down…

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  9. Survivor 50 Ep 3 Recap | Bonkin' The Nog

    "Did You Vote For A Swap?" Drop your buffs, B&B fam. Someone makes a big move at the last possible second that may have written out the next chapter of Survivor 50. Need your campfire lit? Jeff's got you, with the heat he's spitting. Emily takes a big steamy one all over Christian's game, and...

  10. Survivor 50 Ep 2 Recap | The Dirty Diaper Club

    "Therapy Carousel" It's an episode full of embarrassments on national TV as we recap a pre-school accident, needless showboating, and life-threatening...cramps? We've already had enough of Righteous Joe, and so has everyone else in his tribe. We also share our experience participating in the...

  11. Survivor 50 Ep 1 Recap | Hit Me On My Bum

    Survivor 50 is finally here! We are FIRED UP as we run long, recapping the three-hour premiere of this historic season. Ozzy is already the most powerful player, Christian outsmarts the entire cast, and Cirie has a rough start. We mourn the departure of a show favorite, and lay down the law for...

  12. The Traitors S4 Finale Recap | The Rowdy Rob Rausch Murder Memorial Egg Suck

    "Leap of Faith" Season 4 of The Traitors U.S. is OVER, and its finale brought absolute heat. Join us as we celebrate the victor, mourn the fallen, and reclaim our honor as we recap the thrilling ending of our favorite show (for one more episode). Maura questions her entire run, while Johnny and...

  13. The Traitors S4E10 Recap | The Maura, The Tara, The Sayonara

    "Do You Know The Enemy?" We know, we know, the finale is already out but we're gonna do this right and that means no skips. For the very first time this season, the sights are set on our beautiful Rob and everyone's a little sweaty. There's a major betrayal at the roundtable...did it really write...

  14. The Traitors S4E9 Recap | Look At Him THINK

    "Think Outside The Box" Life has been treating us the way Alan treats the portraits of murdered Faithfuls at breakfast, so thanks for being patient while we catch up on recaps. Eric is officially a Traitor...does he have what it takes to deceive the Faithfuls? Johnny and Tara finally reveal their...

  15. The Traitors S4E8 Recap | Who's In Heat?

    "A Queen Never Comes Off Her Throne" Don't let the door hit you on the way out, bud! It's a dense one, starting with saying goodbye to enemy number one. We get a high-stakes faceoff between Candiace and Rob, making it clear that their teamwork has come to an end. Johnny emerges as the new biggest...

  16. The Traitors S4E7 Recap | It's-A-Me, Maura-O!

    "The Black Banquet" The highly promoted episode of Traitors Season 4 is out. Us fashion experts break down who wore it best and who missed the mark at Alan's banquet, in addition to who jeopardized their game. It gets a little critical, a little dirty, and surely not passive aggressive in any…

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  17. The Traitors S4E6 Recap | Mr. Magic Marker

    "Planning A Coup" It's time to find out if anyone took a shield, and if there was a murder last night! Johnny starts recruiting for the most powerful group in the game, but can't deliver when it counts. Colton does something so stupid that it makes our heads spin (drink). Ron also proves to the...

  18. The Traitors S4E5 Recap | The Shoulders Episode

    "If You're Gonna Come For Me, I'll Finish You" We have no idea what day it is because we've emptied our minds of everything besides Traitors and podcasting. There's controversy at the roundtable as Michael vs Colton becomes something much uglier, and we draw parallels to Survivor: Game Changers....

  19. The Traitors S4E4 Recap | Doing It Sticky

    "Cut The Head Off The Snake" The Traitors have committed a face-to-face murder, but Lisa starts to look suspicious. Colton decides he's running the game and proceeds to play like a dumb f***ing idiot who eats crayons and pees in his pants. Our hearts begin to break for Ron, and the Mount Rushmore...

  20. The Traitors S4E3 Recap | Genital Alliance

    "Show Me Your Faces" The Traitors have murdered in plain sight, but did they choose the right Faithful to remove from the game? An early roundtable reveals the Secret Traitor, and we question if production (drink) should have handled things differently. Meg also takes a victory lap around…

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  21. The Traitors S4E2 Recap | Strong Eggs

    "The Death Conga" It's the first murder of The Traitors Season 4, which means the first banishment comes next. Porsha is fumbling her words, but Candiace is fumbling her entire act. Colton triggers Meg to new heights - mark it down and keep track! There's also a Murder in Plain Sight, and we…

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  22. The Traitors S4E1 Recap | Haters and Mastertraitors

    "Let The Cards Fall As They Will" We're back, and it's Traitors time! We kick things off by introducing the cast of The Traitors Season 4 that includes sick gamers, reality darlings, and even a few Problems (you know who). We also try to sniff out the Secret Traitor, and decide who's the perfect...

  23. Survivor 49 Finale Recap | Stroke Her Ego

    "A Fever Dream" Survivor 49 is OVER, and we decide if our champion deserves the win. We also point out the moment where each runner-up may have lost the game, and try to find the reason behind each jury vote. PLUS: We have results from a popularity contest, and Meg goes in hard on a S49 player…

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  24. Survivor 49 Ep 12 Recap | Million Dollar Marg

    "The Die Is Cast" We are ONE episode away from the Survivor 49 finale, y'all. Regardless of who your favorite player is, this week brought us the most bewildering choices of the season thus far. We unpack every move, and run scenarios for every possible final three and subsequent winner. Has…

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  25. Survivor 49 Ep 11 Recap | A Little Amount of Liquid

    "Cherry On Top" Did y'all miss us? We missed you. After a quick recap of the last few weeks of Survivor 49 (RIP Alex and Jawan), we dive into what has clearly become Savannah and Rizo's game. Sophie's ego gets the best of her, but has Sage made a crucial error for the sake of revenge? We also…

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  26. Survivor 49 Ep 8 Recap | Stink On Stink

    "Hot Grim Reaper". It's officially on, y'all. Savannah is at the bottom, but the Survivor Gods (producers) makes it clear she's not going anywhere. Is Sophie playing too hard, or does she see something we don't? MC also lets us down with her social game, and the Bottoms Up alliance needs to lock...

  27. Survivor 49 Ep 7 Recap | Time To Attack the Network

    "Blood Will Be Drawn". At last, the merge is here! The "Bottoms Up" alliance is formed, and they start making big moves in what may as well be a brand new game. Savannah shows just how dirty she's willing to get, and a potential new threat emerges from the OG Hina tribe. We also question if Nate...

  28. Survivor 49 Ep 6 Recap | F-R-I-E-N-D

    "The Devil's Shoes". Jeff decides to sabotage us as competing podcasters, and we're suddenly back to covering three tribes. Sage pulls off a BEAUTIFUL blindside, and the latest version of Hina may have broken the game. Sophi also has the best day of her life, and kicks the curse right back to her...

  29. Survivor 49 Ep 5 Recap | The Case of the Broken Idol

    "I'm A Wolf, Baby". A shocking revelation is uncovered from last week's tribal switch, and we demand answers from everyone involved. Meanwhile, Shannon vs Sage is officially on and we love to see it. We also debate who Outwit all other players this week, and determine if Hina tribe's future is...

  30. Survivor 49 Ep 4 Recap - The Shoe Bandit Lives On

    "Go Kick Rocks, Bro". After weeks of praying to the Survivor gods, we're finally back down to TWO tribes! Backdoors and Blindsides decides whose future is looking bright after the tribe switch, and who got a raw deal. Is there anyone brave enough to challenge Shannon or Savannah? Is the Kele…

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  31. Survivor 49 Week One, Two, and Three Recap - The Vibe Has Spoken

    Survivor is BACK, and so are we. A new season of Backdoors and Blindsides begins with a recap of the first three weeks of Survivor 49, including Episode 1: "Act I of a Horror Film", Episode 2: "Cinema", and Episode 3: "Loveable Losers". Things are off to a familiar start with yet another cursed...

  32. BB27 Finale Recap - Biologically, I Can't Do Winning

    And just like that, it's all over! We recap the season finale of Big Brother 27 and break down Ashley's "social strategist" gameplay that won her $750,000. Vince gives us the crash-out of the season, but did it help him in the end? Morgan also loses everything after all of her hard work, and...

  33. BB27 Week Eleven Recap - Roosevelt Can Get It

    It's the last Backdoors and Blindsides before the FINALE of Big Brother 27! We talk episodes 35, 36, 37, and 38 as we get down to the final three houseguests of this season. Vince continues to sabotage both his game and his home life at every turn, and Ashley gears up for a make-or-break decision...

  34. BB27 Week Ten Recap - IN STUDIO with Kelley + Lauren!

    It's a dense one for y'all as we cover episodes 32 and 33 of Big Brother 27, including DOUBLE EVICTION NIGHT! Zingbot gives us the greatest gift of the season and might actually ruin lives. Vinny The Lip gets his third HOH and finally must choose between each of his number ones. Has Morgan…

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  35. BB27 Week Nine Recap - The White Locust

    Backdoors and Blindsides returns with our recap of episodes 29, 30, and 31 of Big Brother 27. The Queen craps her gown to give us with the most shocking moment of this season, finally giving Ashley a chance to impress us both! Lauren brings her classic red-hot intensity to her second HOH, and we...

  36. BB27 Week Eight Recap - Feeling the BB Burn

    Welcome back, Houseguests! We're recapping episodes 25, 26, and 27 of Big Brother 27 - the LAST WEEK before jury. From dungeon master to Master of The House, Keanu's HOH gets a little dicey. Mickey's downfall finally comes to an end...but when did it truly begin? We also add some new exercises to...

  37. BB27 Week Seven Recap - The Weasel, The Witch, and The Wall Comp

    Big Brother 27 carries on past the controversy of Rylie's eviction. We recap Vince's second HOH of this season in episodes 22, 23, and 24...and he still leaves us disappointed. Are there any true final twos left? Is the race to the bottom even more competitive than the race to the top? What can…

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  38. BB27 Week Six Recap - The Mystère Screwjob

    Backdoors and Blindsides has RETURNED after last week's hiatus - strap in, y'all. We give a mini recap of Week Five + Ava's HOH before getting into the strangest TV this season in episodes 19, 20, and 21. Rachel finally takes her throne, Mickey gets MESSY, and we spend forty minutes dissecting...

  39. BB27 Week Four Recap - The Flaccid Alliance

    Big Brother 27 rolls on with our most EXCITING week yet! Join us on B&B as we recap episodes 12, 13, and 14. Mickey finally uses her power…but heavy lies the HOH crown. Things get ugly quick as Rylie is dethroned, lines are drawn, and Keanu's aura painting gets smeared. PLUS: A low-flying player...

  40. BB27 Week Three Recap - This Seems Familiar...

    Here we are, finished with WEEK THREE of Big Brother 27. We're talking episodes 9, 10, and 11, recapping Lauren's incredibly boring HOH and what the fallout of the votes means for the house. Has Rachel Reilly already secured her spot on finale night? PLUS: The dynamic duo of Mickey and Morgan...

  41. BB27 Week Two Recap - Will's Lemon Drop

    Welcome back, Houseguests! We run long on this one, talking episodes five, six, and seven of Big Brother 27. There are THREE new mystery powers in play, a surprise appearance from Kaycee Clark (The Challenge), and our first unanimous eviction. We also need to address a certain new TV aftershow...

  42. BB27 Week One - #Showergate

    That's a wrap on WEEK ONE! We're talking episodes two, three, and four of Big Brother 27... and #Showergate is on everyone's mind. What does Jimmy think he's doing with that outburst? Which houseguest is living the plot of a Disney movie? Plus: The accomplice reveals themself, and we say goodbye…

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  43. BB27 Premiere - Hosts, House, and Houseguests

    Join us on Backdoors and Blindsides, as we break down the SEASON PREMIERE of Big Brother 27. Who are the early threats in this new cast? Who's already at risk of eviction? Who has us STIRRED UP? Plus: Is Traitors so big that its predecessors are now imitators? Oh, and Rachel Reilly completely...

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The Competition Reality TV podcast that isn't walking on eggshells around fellow players or production! Currently talking Big Brother 28.

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