The Exclusive With Sharon Tharp
The Exclusive With Sharon Tharp
The Exclusive With Sharon Tharp
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 listeners the exclusive untold stories and behind-the-scenes gossip you won’t hear anywhere else.
2d ago
Survivor 49 finalist Sage Ahrens-Nichols joins The Exclusive to reflect on her third-place finish and her path to Final Tribal Council, opening up about feeling misunderstood by the jury, the “flip-flopping” label that followed her game, and why she believes adaptation — not indecision — kept her alive in a volatile endgame. Sage also discusses the Steven vote, her complex dynamic with Savannah, her reaction to Kristina’s debated jury question, and whether she would ever consider playing Survivor again.
3d ago
Survivor 49’s Kristina Mills joins Sharon Tharp for an exit interview, breaking down her exit, her jury vote at Final Tribal Council, and the reasoning behind the pointed question she asked Savannah that sparked major debate among fans. Kristina opens up about what she was looking for from each finalist, how close her vote truly was, and why that moment ultimately solidified her decision. She also reflects on being voted out just short of the endgame, the emotional journey of watching the season back with her family, the criticism surrounding her “Uncle Jeff” nickname, and how Survivor changed the way she views loyalty, selfishness, and her own gameplay. Plus, Kristina weighs in on Savannah and Rizo returning for Survivor 50 and whether she’d say yes if Survivor ever called again.
3d ago
Survivor 49’s Rizo Velovic joins Sharon Tharp for an exit interview, breaking down his fire-making loss, why he believes whoever won that showdown would have won the season, and how he weighed the “what if” of reaching Final Tribal Council. Rizo also opens up about his vote for Savannah, his reaction to Kristina’s pointed jury question, and the strategy behind holding an idol for nine straight tribals — including why the theatrics were more calculated than viewers realized. Plus, he reflects on representing Albania on CBS reality TV, what it meant for his family to watch his journey back, and the surreal moment he was asked to return for Survivor 50 immediately after the game ended.
3d ago
Survivor 49 runner-up Sophi Balerdi joins Sharon Tharp for an exit interview, breaking down her mindset heading into Final Tribal Council, why she was shocked to receive votes, and how close the endgame really was. Sophi also opens up about her subtle social strategy, working within the Savannah–Rizo trio, her fire-making decision, the fallout from the Knowledge Is Power twist, and why she believes her Final Tribal performance was stronger than viewers saw. Plus, Sophi reflects on the edit, the moves that didn’t make air, how Survivor 50 may have impacted storytelling, and why she’d jump at the chance to play again.
3d ago
Survivor 49 winner Savannah Louie joins Sharon Tharp for a post-finale interview, breaking down her Final Tribal Council performance, how she interpreted the jury’s tough questions, and why she wasn’t fully sure she had the win locked up heading into the vote. Savannah also opens up about her aggressive gameplay, the jury votes that surprised her most, her tight bond with Sophi and Rizo, what viewers didn’t see in the edit, and the surreal moment Jeff Probst asked her to return to Fiji just days after winning the million-dollar prize.
6d ago
Izzy Gleicher and Paige Seber join Sharon Tharp to break down their unforgettable run on The Amazing Race 38, unpacking the finale, how the edit portrayed their journey, and where they stand with their fellow castmates today. They open up about representation, identity, and the challenges viewers didn’t fully see — including the Moulin Rouge task — plus how they approached running a “clean” race, what they learned about each other under pressure, and whether they’d pick up the phone if Amazing Race came calling again.
Dec 12
Joseph and Adam Abdin join Sharon Tharp to reflect on their whirlwind run on The Amazing Race 38, breaking down the chaotic finale, the taxi moments that changed everything, and what it meant to race the world together as brothers. They also open up about representation, family, and the messages they’ve received from viewers who felt seen by their journey — plus what they learned from competing alongside a stacked cast of reality TV veterans and whether they’d ever race again.
Dec 12
Southern Charm star Molly O’Connell joins Sharon Tharp to get real about her sophomore season on Bravo, including where things stand with Sally after their on-screen tension, her past kiss with Shep and why they’re better as friends, and what dating looks like now with a new boyfriend outside the Bravo world. Molly also opens up about sharing her struggles with body image and health, and why being an open book has resonated so strongly with viewers.
