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Your summer obsession is here! Join TV Guide Big Brother superfans Fox Van Allen and Lance Cartelli every week for interviews, recaps, and spoilers about the hit CBS reality show Big Brother. They're digging into the Houseguests’ games to see who’s playing best (and who’s likely to head out the door…

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    Survivor 45: "On Fire" Returns with a New Twist!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 3:37


    Survivor 45 is here and with it comes the return of "On Fire: The Official Survivor Podcast"! Showrunner Jeff Probst is back to answer fan questions and share his perspective as host and executive producer of the Emmy Award-winning reality series. However, this season, the podcast is introducing a twist and welcoming a new host who has experienced the grueling challenges, shocking tribal councils, and even torch snuffing all firsthand. Some hints? This former player found at least one idol, they endured a remarkable 30-pound weight loss on the island, and they know a little something about coming back from Extinction... Whether you're a superfan or new to the show, “On Fire: The Official Survivor Podcast” is the ultimate companion to Survivor — revealing HOW the show is made and WHY they do the things they do. You'll get it all, from the fan, producer, AND now the player's POV. Watch the latest episode of Survivor every Wednesday on CBS and Paramount+ and then catch all-new episodes of “On Fire” right after the show. Listen to “On Fire: The Official Survivor Podcast” wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Coming Soon: On Fire with Jeff Probst: The Official Survivor Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2023 3:23


    Join Jeff Probst, the Emmy Award-winning host and showrunner of Survivor, to go behind the scenes of the reality competition like never before. Using episodes from Survivor 44 as a jumping off point, each episode of the podcast takes you inside from the producers point of view. Explore the parts of the show you have always had questions about, from how they build challenges to how they select the castaways, the inner workings of their art department, all of those idols and advantages, and every other element of making the show. Watch all new episodes of Survivor, Wednesdays on CBS and streaming and on demand on Paramount+ and then catch all-new episodes of “On Fire with Jeff Probst” right after the show, starting March 1st. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Big Brother 22: Cody Calafiore's game was hella boring -- and one of BB's best

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2020 55:30


    Hello, and welcome to the BB22 finale episode of Big Brother Brothers: The Ultimate Unofficial Podcast. Join Big Brother-obsessed bros Fox and Lance as they discuss the live finale of Big Brother: All-Stars and Cody Calafiore's absolutely dominant game. Is he really worthy of being mentioned in the same breath as fellow unanimous winner Dan Gheesling? And do rumors of pre-gaming -- and rumors of the involvement of Season 16 winner Derrick Levasseur -- put an asterisk on Cody's big win? Plus, the bros discuss the incredibly emotional final eviction, where BB18 winner Nicole Franzel got absolutely blindsided by her final 2 ride-or-die Cody. Thanks for listening! We hope you've enjoyed listening to the Big Brother Brothers all season long. Stay tuned for more great content in the future, and be sure to follow our sister (brother?) podcast, the Survivor Brothers for bonus off-season reality TV coverage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Big Brother 22: Will Nicole Franzel win Big Brother again?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2020 59:12


    Hello, and welcome to another episode of Big Brother Brothers: The Ultimate Unofficial Podcast. This week. bros Fox Van Allen and Lance Cartelli discuss all the action -- and filler segments -- of Enzo Palumbo's Week 11 Head of Household reign. How did Enzo take a largely ceremonial position and manage to make the whole house upset at him? What the heck was that superhero luxury competition we all watched? And just how good was Christmas Abbott's game, really? Plus, the bros analyze this week's jury segment. What do Da'Vonne, Tyler, Ian, and Dani's comments about the game say about Nicole Franzel's odds of snatching the BB22 win away from Cody Calafiore at the last minute? Thanks for listening! If you like what you've heard, subscribe to Big Brother Brothers on your favorite podcasting app. And if you really like what you hear, please leave the bros a five-star review. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Big Brother 22: Here's how Cody Calafiore could lose Big Brother at the last minute

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2020 55:08


    Hello, and welcome to another episode of Big Brother Brothers: The Ultimate Unofficial Podcast. This week, live feed obsessed bros (and absolute studs) Fox Van Allen and Lance Cartelli discuss Nicole Franzel's Week 10 reign as Head of Household and her move to get three-time HoH winner Memphis Garrett evicted from the Big Brother house. The bros also dish on Enzo Palumbo's scaredy cat gameplay (and increasingly comedic edit), Christmas's smart plan to backdoor Cody Calafiore (if only anyone was listening), and this year's batch of BB Comics. And stay tuned until the end of the episode when the bros discuss Enzo's plans as Week 11 Head of Household, his nominations, and why this could be Cody's most challenging week in the Big Brother house yet. Thanks for listening! If you like what you've heard, please subscribe to the Big Brother Brothers on your favorite podcasting app. And if you really like what you've heard, please leave us a review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Big Brother 22: Tyler's triple eviction win, Nicole's double faceplant, and one bitter Dani

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2020 62:03


    Hello, and welcome to another episode of Big Brother Brothers: The Ultimate Unofficial Podcast. This week, Big Brother bros Fox Van Allen and Lance Cartelli discuss the first ever Triple Eviction, including Memphis Garrett's HoH win, Tyler Crispen's follow-up HoH win, Nicole Franzel's faceplant, Julie Chen Moonves's botched Triple Eviction reveal, Dani Briones' fiery exit and more! Plus: After taking a missed shot at Nicole F at final eight, can Tyler Crispen and Christmas Abbott regain their footing in the game now at final six? Or will Week 9 HoH Cody Calafiore (sigh) bring one of their games crashing down? We've got all the spoilers and speculation you need as BB22 heads into the end game. Thanks for listening -- we'll be here podcasting about Big Brother: All-Stars all season long. If you like what you've heard, please leave us a review! :) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Big Brother All-Stars: Nicole and Dani shoot themselves in the foot, again

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2020 56:25


    Hello, and welcome to another episode of Big Brother Brothers, the Ultimate Unofficial Podcast. This week Big Brother bros Fox and Lance discuss Memphis Garrett's second turn as HoH, from his half-baked plan to backdoor David Alexander to his new final two (and final three and final four) deals with Enzo Palumbo. The bros also discuss how Dani Briones and Nicole Franzel's votes to evict Ian Terry -- and their subsequent lie to Da'Vonne Rogers -- was a turning point in their games that utterly destroyed their once-possible paths to victory. Plus, stay tuned until the end of the episode when the bros discuss Cody's Week 8 HoH, the backdoor plan that could send Christmas Abbott packing, and possible scenarios for the upcoming, first-ever Triple Eviction! Thanks for listening! If you like what you've heard, please leave the bros a review on your favorite podcasting app. You know, the one you're using right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Big Brother All-Stars: Brace yourself, it's all downhill from here

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2020 53:40


    Hello, and welcome to another classy-all-the-way-through episode of the Big Brother Brothers: The Ultimate Unofficial Podcast. This week, Big Brother Brothers Fox Van Allen and Lance Cartelli celebrate Dani Briones's messed-up, no-good Week 6 as Head of Household that put a metric ton of blood on her hands, Da'Vonne Rogers' first ever Power of Veto win, and the game moves that seriously weakened Nicole Franzel's shot at the $500,000 prize. Plus, the bros discuss all the fake tears being shed this week, including Nicole Franzel's performance for the live TV cameras while voting out her close ally (and fellow Big Brother winner) Ian Terry. Plus, the bros break down Memphis Garrett's diabolical Week 7 HoH plans, his new final 3 and final 4 alliances, and the latest Memphis controversy that's being reported on by all the internet tabloids. Thanks for listening! If you like what you've heard, please consider subscribing to the Big Brother Brothers. And if you really like what you've heard, please leave the bros a review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Big Brother All-Stars: Da'Vonne improves her position in the game as Christmas's hands drip with blood

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2020 56:34


    Hello, and welcome to another episode of Big Brother Brothers: The Ultimate Unofficial Podcast. This week, Big Brother superfans Fox Van Allen and Lance Cartelli go in on Christmas Abbott's messy reign as HoH, breaking down all the big fights and big game moves of Week 5. What do the bros think about David Alexander's first big comp win -- and do the bros think the BB newbie will make a blunder while using it? What was up with Nicole Franzel giving away $5,000 to nominee Da'Vonne Rogers -- was it a good-faith gesture or a sneaky bribe? And seriously, what in the heck is up with Tyler Crispen's new downbeat attitude, and why in the heck is he trying to get himself backdoored?! You'll learn the answers to that, and much more, on this week's episode of Big Brother Brothers. And stay tuned 'til the very end of the podcast, where the bros spoil the Week 6 HoH competition and discuss how the stars could align to flush all three special powers this week. Thanks for listening! If you like what you've heard, please follow the Big Brother Brothers on your favorite podcasting app. And if you really like what you've heard, please leave the bros a review. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    TV Guide's Sadie Gennis on why Big Brother: All-Stars Is Shaping Up to Be a Big Disappointment

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2020 43:28


    Hello, and welcome to a special bonus episode of Big Brother Brothers: The Ultimate Unofficial Podcast. Today, Big Brother superfan Fox Van Allen is joined by TV Guide's Sadie Gennis to discuss her viral opinion piece, "Big Brother: All-Stars Is Shaping Up to Be a Big Disappointment." Join them as they chat about everything wrong with this season, from the casting to competitions to player mindset -- and how to fix these problems in future seasons. Thanks for listening! If you like what you've heard, please subscribe to Big Brother Brothers on your favorite podcasting app. And if you really like what you've heard, please leave the bros a five-star review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The huge, game-changing BB22 moment that CBS will never air

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2020 65:21


    Hello, and welcome to Big Brother Brothers: The Ultimate Unofficial Podcast, where the Big Brother-obsessed bros Fox Van Allen and Lance Cartelli recap the action on Week 4 of Big Brother: All-Stars and look forward to what will happen in Week 5. This week, the bros eulogize Kaysar Ridha's game, discuss his show-stopping exit speech that got Dani Briones, Cody Calafiore and Nicole Franzel all flustered on national TV, and figure out what happens next in the game now that Kaysar's gone home. Fox and Lance also discuss Ian Terry's sudden in-game awakening, and the real reason behind it that Big Brother will never show you on TV. But that's not all -- the bros also break down all the strategy behind the HoH competition that Christmas Abbott won (by default), and spoil Christmas's Week 5 nominations. Will your favorites escape the block? And will the three new secret "basement competition" powers save one of this week's nominees? All questions are answered in this week's Big Brother Brothers. So listen now, darn it! Thanks for listening. If you've enjoyed what you've heard, please consider leaving the bros a review on your favorite podcasting app! They'd truly appreciate your love and support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Big Brother All-Stars: Janelle didn't want to go to your wedding anyway, Nicole F

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2020 52:23


    Hello, and welcome to another episode of Big Brother Brothers: The Ultimate Unofficial Podcast. Alex Willett (Big Brother OTT) joins Big Brother Brother (and BB22 live feeder) Fox Van Allen and the puppet version of Lance Cartelli to recap Week 3 of Big Brother: All-Stars and look forward to Week 4. Listen in as they discuss all the hottest topics of the week: the eviction of Janelle Pierzina (and her un-invite from Nicole Franzel's wedding), the hinky votes that broke Julie Chen's brain during live eviction night, Dani Briones' villainous coming out party, and the epic disaster that is David Alexander's BB22 game. Plus, what can we expect out of Enzo Palumbo's Week 4 HoH? And now that Janelle is out of the game, what must her ride-or-die Kaysar Ridha do to make it to Week 5 -- and gain a footing in Big Brother All-Stars? Thanks for listening! If you like what you've heard, please subscribe to Big Brother Brothers on your favorite podcasting app. And if you really like what you've heard, please leave the bros a review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Big Brother All-Stars: BB15's McCrae on why Nicole Anthony's second chance was such a disaster

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2020 88:19


    Welcome to this week's episode of Big Brother Brothers: The Ultimate Unofficial Podcast. Join Big Brother 15's McCrae Olson (now a "best friend of the pod"), Fox and Lance as they break down all the Week 2 and coming Week 3 action on Big Brother: All-Stars. Just how badly did Memphis Garrett manage his first-ever HoH reign? Why did fan favorite Nicole Anthony seem to do everything wrong (and have all the wrong reads) this week? Was Da'Vonne Rogers' decision to keep David Alexander in the house a $500,000 mistake? What's behind all the Janelleousy sweeping through the BB22 house, and how does it connect to the CBS reality show, The Amazing Race? Find out the answer to all that, and more, in this week's Big Brother Brothers. Thanks for listening. If you like what you've heard, please consider subscribing to the Big Brother Brothers. And if you really like what you've heard, please leave the bros a five-star review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Big Brother All-Stars: Janelle shines, Keesha flops, and BB22 gets woke

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2020 62:25


    Hello, and welcome to another episode of Big Brother Brothers: The Ultimate Unofficial Podcast. It's Week 2 in the Big Brother: All-Stars house, and already, Memphis Garrett's reign as HoH is filled with drama -- and massive game missteps. You love to see it! Join Big Brother live feed-obsessed hosts Fox Van Allen and Lance Cartelli as they rate Cody's week 1 HoH, figure out what Keesha could have done to stay over the way-too-down-on-himself Kevin, and discuss all the alliances that are starting to form in the house. Plus, stay tuned until the end when Fox and Lance get into the drama of the BB22 live feeds, spoil the results of the Week 2 Safety Suite competition, and discuss how the surprising result is going to make for an entertaining week in the Big Brother house. Thanks for listening! If you like what you've heard, please consider leaving the bros a review on this podcasting app. They crave your five-star love! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    RHAP's Mike Bloom breaks down the Big Brother All-Stars Premiere

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2020 137:00


    Welcome to the first episode of Season 2 of Big Brother Brothers: The Ultimate Unofficial Podcast. So glad to have you -- and Big Brother -- back in our lives! This week, competition reality TV-loving bros Fox Van Allen and Lance Cartelli (Survivor Brothers) are joined by RHAP staple, Parade columnist and honorary bro Mike Bloom for a deep dive into the first Big Brother All-Stars season in 14 years. Which houseguests are the bros most excited to see return during the live premiere cast reveal? Who's got what it takes to be the best in this incredible, all-star field? Listen to this week's episode for the answer! Plus, you'll definitely want to say tuned until the very end where Fox breaks out his BB22 stick puppets (and the live feed spoilers!) to illustrate all the early alliances forming during Cody's Week 1 HoH, how the vote will fall on Eviction Night, and who the swing votes are. Thanks for listening! If you like what you've heard, please subscribe to the Big Brother Brothers on your favorite podcasting app. And if you really like what you've heard, please take a moment to leave us a five-star review! Follow Fox on Twitter and Instagram: @foxvanallen Follow Lance on Twitter and Instagram: @casuallyginger Follow Mike Bloom on Twitter and Instagram: @AMikeBloomType Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Big Brother 17's Audrey Middleton talks about her reality TV project 'Sequester'

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2019 26:37


    Welcome to a special off-season bonus episode of Big Brother Brothers: The Ultimate Unofficial Podcast from TV Guide. In this final episode of 2019, Audrey Middleton from Big Brother 17 joins BB-obsessed superfans Fox Van Allen and Lance Cartelli to discuss Season 3 (and the coming Season 4) of her reality TV project Sequester, now streaming on YouTube and coming to Amazon Prime in 2020. Thanks for listening! If you like what you hear, please subscribe and review us on your favorite podcasting app. And if you're a fan of CBS reality TV, be sure to check out the new TV Guide podcast Survivor Brothers! Follow Fox on Twitter and Instagram: @foxvanallen Follow Lance on Twitter and Instagram: @casuallyginger For more about Sequester, visit http://www.sequesteraccess.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Big Brother: Kaycee Clark on Jackson Michie and The Awkward BB21 Finale

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2019 34:49


    Let's go! Welcome to Episode 20 of Big Brother Brothers: The Ultimate Unofficial Podcast from TV Guide. In this special post-season episode, Big Brother 20 winner Kaycee Clark lends her game-winning expertise to Big Brother-obsessed superfans Fox Van Allen and Lance Cartelli to give her thoughts on Jackson Michie's win, the BB21 season, and why Level 6 succeeded (and why Gr8ful and Unde9able did not). Thanks for listening! If you like what you hear, please subscribe and review us on your favorite podcasting app. And if you're a fan of CBS reality TV, be sure to check out the new TV Guide podcast Survivor Brothers! Follow Fox on Twitter and Instagram: @foxvanallen Follow Lance on Twitter and Instagram: @casuallyginger Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Big Brother 21 Finale: The Jury Speaks on Michie's Multiple Warnings, Jessica's Fall, and All The Dry Humping

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2019 130:00


    Welcome to Episode 19 of Big Brother Brothers: The Ultimate Unofficial Podcast from TV Guide, where our Finale Night coverage continues! Join superfans Fox Van Allen and Lance Cartelli as they invade the Big Brother backyard and interview each and every one of the BB21 Houseguests. Listen as they get the details on Jessica's epic fall (and epic scream!

    Big Brother 21: Backyard Interviews with the Final 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2019 36:36


    It was a finale of Big Brother unlike any other. And not one the Jackson Michie was expecting. In a very special Episode 18 of Big Brother Brothers: The Ultimate Unofficial Podcast from TV Guide, your Big Brother-obsessed hosts Fox Van Allen and Lance Cartelli invade the Big Brother backyard to ask Jackson about his win. How is he reacting to a tough night? Are things OK with him and his family? And how does he answer fan -- and BB alumni -- concerns that he didn't take Have Not rules seriously? They also talk to the runner up, his showmance partner Holly Allen. Did Holly throw away $500,000 for a summer fling? And what does she think about her new-found fame as "Holly Allen, 24, Wyoming!"? How does America's Favorite Houseguest, Nicole Anthony (from Strong Island), react when she learns that most BB alums rooting for her and she was at the top of Jokers Updates' fan polling all season long? And what does she think about the new Big Brother trend toward more physical comps in the endgame? You'll have to listen to find out! Thanks for listening! If you like what you hear, please subscribe and review us on your favorite podcasting app. Follow Fox on Twitter and Instagram: @foxvanallen Follow Lance on Twitter and Instagram: @casuallyginger Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Big Brother 21: Here's Why Jackson Michie Will Lose Big Brother

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2019 89:51


    Jackson Michie may be the most dominant physical player Big Brother has ever seen. He's won more comps than any other player in a single season. He made the biggest strategic play of the season in turning Cliff and Nicole against Tommy. He looks like a lock for final two. And yet, according to our analysis of the jury of nine, Jackson Michie will lose Big Brother 21. On today's episode of Big Brother Brothers, BB superfans Fox Van Allen and Lance Cartelli dive deep into Cliff's final week in the Big Brother house and break down all the mistakes being made on all sides. Where did Michie go wrong? Will Cliff really follow through with his threat to poison the jury? And what in the ever-loving heck is going on with Kat and Nick?! The Big Brother Brothers will answer all these questions. And stay tuned until the very end, when Fox and Lance share an excerpt from their interview with Survivor legend Rob Cesternino, which is now available in full on their new TV Guide podcast, Survivor Brothers! You don't want to miss this. Thanks for listening! If you like what you hear, please subscribe and review us on your favorite podcasting app. Follow Fox on Twitter and Instagram: @foxvanallen Follow Lance on Twitter and Instagram: @casuallyginger Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Big Brother 21: Cliff Hogg Just Made a $500,000 Mistake (and It'll Cost Nicole Too)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2019 60:41


    Welcome to Episode 16 of Big Brother Brothers: The Ultimate Unofficial Podcast from TV Guide. Big Brother 21 is coming down to the wire, and literally anyone can win this game. Even Holly Allen. No, really! With all the power in their hands at final five, Big Brother fan favorites Nicole and Cliff decided to "Rockstar" Tommy and side with the showmantic Jackson and Holly moving forward. It was Cliff's biggest deal yet -- but will it be his last? And will Nicolossus (of the Strong Island Nicolossuses) also be made to pay for Cliff's mistakes? Join us this week as we break down the most important decision yet this summer and talk about the incredible game move Jackson made to save Holly -- and whether it'll wind up costing him $450,000. Thanks for listening! If you like what you hear, please subscribe and review us on your favorite podcasting app. Follow Fox on Twitter and Instagram: @foxvanallen Follow Lance on Twitter and Instagram: @casuallyginger Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Big Brother: Nicole Gheesling Takes Total Control of the Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2019 71:48


    Welcome to Episode 15 of Big Brother Brothers: The Ultimate Unofficial Podcast from TV Guide. Who's that badass woman running the Big Brother House during the Double Eviction? Who's that hardcore strategist looking to break up the most dominant showmance of Season 21? Who's got her sights set on that Final 4 HoH, Final 3 HoH and the $500,000 grand prize? It's Nicole Gheesling, 24, Long Island! And she. Is. Here. To. Play. Join us this week as we break down Nicole's big moves at final six and final five, give unsolicited dating advice to Jackson and Holly, and bid farewell to the great (if overly emotional) Christie Murphy. And stay tuned until the very end, where we take a look at the surprising odds bookmakers have assigned to everyone in the Big Brother 21 endgame. Thanks for listening! If you like what you hear, please subscribe and review us on your favorite podcasting app. Follow Fox on Twitter and Instagram: @foxvanallen Follow Lance on Twitter and Instagram: @casuallyginger Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Big Brother: The Best Zingbot Zings of All Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2019 85:58


    Welcome to Episode 14 of Big Brother Brothers: The Ultimate Unofficial Podcast from TV Guide. This week, in a special Labor Day Zingtacular episode, Big Brother superfans Fox Van Allen and Lance Cartelli join forces to discuss Holly's reign as Week 9 HoH (and Jackson's reign as Week 10 HoH), Christie escaping eviction yet again and the metaphorical (and literal) fall of Jessica Milagros. We also try to piece together why Big Brother houseguests continue to do the bidding of Zingbot, the disgraced former president of Planet Zing. And say tuned until the end of the episode, where we break down the best Zingbot zings from each of the last ten Big Brother seasons, and then single out the most savage Zingbot zing of all time. Enjoy! Follow Fox on Twitter and Instagram: @foxvanallen Follow Lance on Twitter and Instagram: @casuallyginger Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Big Brother's Rachel Swindler on Taco Tuesday and being the pawn who goes home

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2019 75:17


    Welcome to Episode 13 of Big Brother Brothers: The Ultimate Unofficial Podcast from TV Guide. This week, Big Brother 20's Rachel Swindler joins Big Brother superfans Fox Van Allen and Lance Cartelli to talk about Jackson's reign as HoH, Nick ruining his own game on a most-spicy Taco Tuesday, what it's like to sit on the block as the pawn who goes home and what it's like to be known as "furniture" in the Big Brother house. Oh, and we also get the Prank Week fun started with an interview of... Christie Murphy? Enjoy! Follow Fox on Twitter and Instagram: @foxvanallen Follow Lance on Twitter and Instagram: @casuallyginger Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Big Brother's McCrae on BB21's Problematic Houseguests and Tommy's Week 7 HoH

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2019 76:09


    Welcome to Episode 12 of Big Brother Brothers: The Ultimate Unofficial Podcast from TV Guide. This week, McCrae Olson, Big Brother's most famous pizza boy (now turned gas station MAN) joins Big Brother superfans Fox Van Allen and Lance Cartelli to talk about BB21, living through public backlash and Tommy's rollercoaster reign as HoH. Plus, in honor of Kat's game, we get the tea on one of the biggest Big Brother conspiracy theories of all time from someone who was there: Was BB15's Helen pushed during that season's "Off the Wall" re-entry/HoH competition? You don't want to miss this one! :) Follow Fox on Twitter and Instagram: @foxvanallen Follow Lance on Twitter and Instagram: @casuallyginger Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Big Brother 21: A Not-so-fond Farewell to Jack F-ing Matthews

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2019 69:31


    Welcome to Episode 11 of Big Brother Brothers: The Ultimate Unofficial Podcast from TV Guide. This week, Big Brother superfans Fox Van Allen and Lance Cartelli are joined by contributing editor Doriean Stevenson to discuss Queen Jessica's reign as HoH, the eviction of Jack F-ing Matthews (and Julie bringing a shoebox full of receipts to #JacksEvictionParty) and all those ridiculous punishments. Plus, we take a look forward to Tommy's week as HoH: Can he re-unite the remains of the Six Shooters alliance, or will everyone turn on him the moment he's out of power? Thanks for listening! If you like what you hear, please subscribe to Big Brother Brothers via your favorite podcasting app and leave us an awesome review! :) Follow Fox Van Allen on social media: http://www.twitter.com/foxvanallen http://www.instagram.com/foxvanallen Follow Lance Cartelli on social media: http://www.twitter.com/casuallyginger http://www.instagram.com/casuallyginger Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Big Brother: The Biggest Alliance Implosion in Big Brother History

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2019 74:38


    Welcome to Episode 10 of Big Brother Brothers: The Ultimate Unofficial Podcast from TV Guide. This week, Big Brother superfans Fox Van Allen and Lance Cartelli break down one of the craziest weeks in Big Brother history. We cover it all: The demise of the Six Shooters. The fall of Jackson. The rise of Queen Jessica. Kat escaping near certain demise... she always seems to land on her feet, doesn't she?

    Big Brother's Josh Martinez on BB21's scandals and his future on MTV's The Challenge

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2019 52:15


    Welcome to a special bonus episode of Big Brother Brothers: The Ultimate Unofficial Podcast from TV Guide! Big Brother 19 winner and MTV's The Challenge competitor Josh Martinez joins BB superfans Fox Van Allen and Lance Cartelli to give his thoughts on the scandals and gameplay of Big Brother 21 and explain how he evolved from a pots-and-pans banging outcast in the Big Brother house to the winner of his season. And we talk all about Josh's future on MTV's The Challenge, too! Thanks for listening! If you like what you hear, please subscribe to Big Brother Brothers via your favorite podcasting app and leave us an awesome review! :) Follow Fox Van Allen on social media: http://www.twitter.com/foxvanallen http://www.instagram.com/foxvanallen Follow Lance Cartelli on social media: http://www.twitter.com/casuallyginger http://www.instagram.com/casuallyginger Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Big Brother 21: The Most Disappointing HoH Reign in Big Brother History

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2019 73:57


    Welcome to Episode 8 of Big Brother Brothers: The Ultimate Unofficial Podcast from TV Guide! In this episode, TV Guide contributor (and David stan) Doriean Stevenson joins BB superfans Fox Van Allen and Lance Cartelli to serve up all the tea on Cliff's big (disappointing) week as HoH, talk about the Big Brother game tearing love apart (yet again!) and discuss the horrors of the bathroom cucumber. And stay tuned as we preview Holly's coming out party as HoH for Week 6. You don't want to miss it! Thanks for listening! If you like what you hear, please subscribe to Big Brother Brothers via your favorite podcasting app and leave us an awesome review! :) Follow Fox Van Allen on social media: http://www.twitter.com/foxvanallen http://www.instagram.com/foxvanallen Follow Lance Cartelli on social media: http://www.twitter.com/casuallyginger http://www.instagram.com/casuallyginger Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Big Brother: The Reign of the Bullies Is Over

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2019 56:01


    Welcome to Ep. 7 of Big Brother Brothers: The Ultimate Unofficial Podcast from TV Guide! So far, players making dastardly decisions have run the game. Yelling ensued, tears were shed, Brussels Sprouts were mentioned, but it seems like Gr8ful could finally be in trouble. Host Lance Cartelli is joined by TV Guide senior editor and Big Brother aficionado Sadie Gennis to talk Camp Comback, the final Wacktivity comp, the new HoH and all the BB21 drama. And stay tuned until the end of the show for a special Big Brother birthday shoutout, especially if your name is Brett. Thanks for listening! If you like what you hear, please subscribe to Big Brother Brothers via your favorite podcasting app and leave us an awesome review! :) Follow Fox Van Allen on social media: http://www.twitter.com/foxvanallen http://www.instagram.com/foxvanallen Follow Lance Cartelli on social media: http://www.twitter.com/casuallyginger http://www.instagram.com/casuallyginger Follow Sadie Gennis on social media: https://twitter.com/sadiegennis https://www.instagram.com/sadiegennis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Big Brother's Tyler Crispen Talks About His Triumphant Return to the BB21 House

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2019 75:57


    Welcome to Episode 6 of Big Brother Brothers: The Ultimate Unofficial Podcast from TV Guide! In this episode, Big Brother 20 runner-up Tyler Crispen joins BB superfans Fox Van Allen and Lance Cartelli to give his thoughts on the wild and crazy Big Brother 21 season so far. We talk about showmances and how to manage them, his triumphant return to the Big Brother house, and which players impressed him most during his time in the BB21 House. And, of course, we also rate Jack's Week 2 as HoH, name our winners and losers, and look forward to Nick's reign as Week 3 HoH. Thanks for listening! If you like what you hear, please subscribe to Big Brother Brothers via your favorite podcasting app and leave us an awesome review! :) Follow Fox Van Allen on social media: http://www.twitter.com/foxvanallen http://www.instagram.com/foxvanallen Follow Lance Cartelli on social media: http://www.twitter.com/casuallyginger http://www.instagram.com/casuallyginger Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Big Brother 21, Week 1 recap: The one where we sniff bobcat urine

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2019 80:11


    Welcome to Ep. 5 of Big Brother Brothers: The Ultimate Unofficial Podcast from TV Guide! It's been a busy Fourth of Jack's Lie weekend in the Big Brother house! A houseguest was evicted, only to come right back in via an unprecedented twist that has some contestants tasting nothing but salt. An old showmance ended (awkwardly), and brand new showmances began. And -- oh yeah -- Kathryn got stupid high off of bobcat urine. Join TV Guide Big Brother experts Lance Cartelli and Fox Van Allen as they break down the winners, losers and strategy of Week 1, and look ahead at what's gonna happen in Week 2 in our spoilers coverage. And stay tuned until the end of the show for a special Big Brother Brothers Investigative Report: Can you really get loopy from sniffing bobcat urine? We bought some off of Amazon to find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Big Brother OTT's Morgan Willett on the BB21 Premiere and the MTV/Big Brother crossover

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2019 67:54


    Welcome to Episode 4 of Big Brother Brothers: The Ultimate Unofficial Podcast from TV Guide! In this episode, Big Brother: Over the Top winner Morgan Willett (MTV's The Challenge, Ex on the Beach) joins BB superfans Fox Van Allen and Lance Cartelli in-studio to talk about the two-night premiere of BB21! We discuss what it's like to enter the Big Brother house with a secret partner, provide on-going coverage of Decision '19: The Battle for Camp Director, opine on the winners and losers of Week 1 (so far), go over Christie's plans as HoH and -- of course -- we talk about the velocity. And stay tuned until the end, when Morgan talks about Big Brother's ongoing crossover with MTV, what it's like to play The Challenge as a Big Brother vet, her partnership with Johnny Bananas and whether she plans on returning to MTV for another season. Thanks for listening! If you like what you hear, please subscribe to Big Brother Brothers via your favorite podcasting app and leave us an awesome review! :) Follow Fox Van Allen on social media: http://www.twitter.com/foxvanallen http://www.instagram.com/foxvanallen Follow Lance Cartelli on social media: http://www.twitter.com/casuallyginger http://www.instagram.com/casuallyginger Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    JC Mounduix Dishes on the Big Brother 21 House, Cast and Live Feed Leaks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2019 51:30


    Welcome to the third episode of Big Brother Brothers: The Ultimate Unofficial Podcast from TV Guide! This week, TV Guide writers (and Big Brother superfans) Fox Van Allen and Lance Cartelli talk with special guest JC Mounduix, who took third place in Big Brother 20. We talk about the Big Brother 21 House reveal, get his thoughts on the new cast, discuss Swaggy C and Bayleigh's new Swag-umentary, reminisce about his time on BB20 and discuss Week 1 live feed leeks. Don't miss a single minute! Follow Fox Van Allen on social media: http://www.twitter.com/foxvanallenhttp://www.instagram.com/foxvanallen Follow Lance Cartelli on social media: http://www.twitter.com/casuallygingerhttp://www.instagram.com/casuallyginger Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Big Brother Alum Kaitlyn Herman Weighs in on the Season 21 Cast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2019 69:31


    Welcome to Episode 2 of Big Brother Brothers, TV Guide's new weekly podcast about CBS reality TV show Big Brother. In this episode, Kaitlyn Herman, the love and light of Big Brother Season 20, joins hosts Fox Van Allen and Lance Cartelli in-studio to give her thoughts on the just-revealed cast of Big Brother Season 21. Who will be the fan favorite? Who's destined to make an early exit? And, of course, who stands the best shot at winning the $500,000 grand prize? We also talk to Kaitlyn about what life is like inside the Big Brother house, the lessons she learned during her time on Season 20, and what she's been up to since her dramatic eviction last season. Follow Fox Van Allen on social media: http://www.twitter.com/foxvanallenhttp://www.instagram.com/foxvanallen Follow Lance Cartelli on social media: http://www.twitter.com/casuallygingerhttp://www.instagram.com/casuallyginger Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    How Exactly to Watch Big Brother Season 21 (feat. Taran Armstrong)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2019 41:25


    Welcome to the first-ever episode of Big Brother Brothers: The Ultimate Unofficial Podcast from TV Guide! This week, TV Guide writers (and Big Brother superfans) Fox Van Allen and Lance Cartelli talk with special guest Taran Armstrong of the Rob Has a Podcast network. We cover everything we know about Big Brother Season 21 so far, how the perfect season of Big Brother would look, and what it's like to make a living as the most prolific Big Brother podcaster on planet Earth. Then stick around to hear Taran play a game of Big Brother in our first-ever Big Brother choose-your-own-adventure experience! Follow Fox Van Allen on social media: http://www.twitter.com/foxvanallenhttp://www.instagram.com/foxvanallen Follow Lance Cartelli on social media: http://www.twitter.com/casuallygingerhttp://www.instagram.com/casuallyginger Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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