The Free Agents Podcast: The Challenge, The Traitors, & more
Matt and Scally
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Matt Liguori and Brian Scally host this podcast dedicated to reality television, with a focus on shows like The Challenge and The Traitors. Each episode offers commentary, analysis, and discussion of recent episodes, contestants, and drama. The show also touches on other reality TV happenings, making it a go-to for fans of the genre. Matt and Brian bring their perspectives as longtime viewers and enthusiasts.
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Rivals (Season 21) -- Part 1 09.08.2026 1h 19minEra 3, let's get into it! We've arrived at a whole new Challenge. TJ is here (thank goodness) to lead us into the first of three Rivals seasons coming in the next eight seasons! Today we're talking episode 1, meeting the pairs, ranking their actual rivalries, and talking through the first round of gameplay!ALL our episodes available AD-FREE on Patreon! Plus WEEKLY bonus episodes, our group chat and community, suggest us shows to watch, and more!Follow the podcast on BlueSky!Follow Matt and Scally on BlueSky!Follow the podcast on Twitter!Follow Matt and Scally on Twitter!The Challenge: Rivals cast:Adam King & CT TamburelloAneesa Ferreira & Robin HibbardBrandon Nelson & Ty RuffCamila Nakagawa & Theresa GonzalezCara Maria Sorbello & Laurel StuckeyDavis Mallory & Tyri BallardEvan Starkman & Nehemiah ClarkEvelyn Smith & Paula MeronekJasmine Reynaud & Jonna MannionJenn Grijalva & Mandi MoyerJohnny Bananas & Tyler DuckworthKatelynn Bald & Sarah RiceKenny Santucci & Wes BergmannLeroy Garrett & Michael Ross (/Adam Royer) -
The Challenge 42: Cutthroat -- Episodes 1 and 2 recap 06.08.2026 2h 6minTHE CHALLENGE IS BACK!We could not be more excited to get into modern-day Cutthroat. SEASON 42! The format is a bit different, but the challengers are hungry, and we are READY.We will be here ALL SEASON LONG recapping every episode, plus all of our usual bonus content right on Patreon -- covering all things The Challenge social media and beyond!70% off your first month of Patreon sale happening through the first TWO WEEKS of this season!ALL our episodes available AD-FREE on Patreon! Plus WEEKLY bonus episodes, our group chat and community, suggest us shows to watch, and more!Follow the podcast on BlueSky!Follow Matt and Scally on BlueSky!Follow the podcast on Twitter!Follow Matt and Scally on Twitter!The Challenge 42: Cutthroat cast--Adrienne Naylor (Married at First Sight UK)Alexis Lete (WWE NXT, Deal or No Deal Island)Anna Leigh Wilson (The Amazing Race)Brad Fiorenza (The Real World)Cara Maria Sorbello (The Challenge)Cassidy Clark (Survivor)Cedric Hodges (Big Brother)Chris Underwood (Survivor)Cory Warton (The Real World)CT Tamburello (The Real World)Deb Chubb (Love Island USA)Izzy Fairthorne (Too Hot to Handle)Johnny Bananas (The Real World)Josh Goldstein (Love Island USA)Justin Hinsley (Cheer)Keanu Soto (Big Brother)Leo Dionicio (Love Island USA)Michele Fitzgerald (Survivor)Nelson Thomas (Are You The One?)Nurys Mateo (Are You The One?)Reilly Smedley (Big Brother)Sydney Segal (Survivor)Tori Deal (Are You The One?)Will Gagnon (Are You The One?)
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The Challenge: Top 20 Moments From the First 20 Seasons 02.08.2026 1h 36minOne last stop before we head to Era 3, we're re-visiting and updating an old project! Today we're ranking our Top 20 Moments from the First 20 Seasons of The Challenge.ALL our episodes available AD-FREE on Patreon! Plus WEEKLY bonus episodes, our group chat and community, suggest us shows to watch, and more!Follow the podcast on BlueSky!Follow Matt and Scally on BlueSky!Follow the podcast on Twitter!Follow Matt and Scally on Twitter!
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The Challenge Eras 1 & 2 Mount Rushmore Expansions & All Stars wishlist 31.07.2026 1h 55minWith Cutthroat (1) behind us and Rivals on the way, we're putting a few more pretty bows on our coverage of Eras 1 and 2!Today we're tackling a few missions...creating definitive Era 2 Mount Rushmorescreating an All-Time Competitors Mount Rushmore through Era 2EXPANDING our current Mount Rushmores all the way out to TWELVE total spots (3x the Mount Rushmore)selecting our definitive All Stars cast of Era 1 & 2 players who have not returned to The Challenge since their original runALL our episodes available AD-FREE on Patreon! Plus WEEKLY bonus episodes, our group chat and community, suggest us shows to watch, and more!Follow the podcast on BlueSky!Follow Matt and Scally on BlueSky!Follow the podcast on Twitter!Follow Matt and Scally on Twitter!
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Cutthroat (Season 20) -- Part 6 26.07.2026 1h 36minOur first ever PART 6! Today we're wrapping up Cutthroat (the original) just in time to get ready for Cutthroat (the sequel) -- talking through the reunion, Shit They Should Have Shown, and all of our segments! Who makes the final Mount Rushmore of Era 2?ALL our episodes available AD-FREE on Patreon! Plus WEEKLY bonus episodes, our group chat and community, suggest us shows to watch, and more!Follow the podcast on BlueSky!Follow Matt and Scally on BlueSky!Follow the podcast on Twitter!Follow Matt and Scally on Twitter!The Challenge: Cutthroat cast:RED TEAMCamila NakagawaDunbar MerrillTori HallBrad FiorenzaPaula MeronekTyler DuckworthMelinda StolpChet CannonMandi MoyerBrandon NelsonGREY TEAMShauvon TorresVinny FotiLaurel StuckyAbram BoiseSarah RiceDan WalshAyiia ElizarrarasLuke WolfeCara Maria SorbelloJD OrdonezBLUE TEAMEmilee FitzpatrickJohnny BananasJenn GrijalvaDerrick KosinskiEmily SchrommTy RuffTheresa GonzalezDerek ChavezKatie DoyleEric "Big Easy" Banks
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Cutthroat (Season 20) -- Part 5 24.07.2026 1h 41minUnlike Sarah and Abe, if you're reading this, you made it to the finish line! Well... almost! We're talking through episodes 8, 9, and 10 today. The most memorable elimination in Challenge history, a memorable final, and much more. Part 6, up next, will cover the reunion, STSHS, and all our segments!ALL our episodes available AD-FREE on Patreon! Plus WEEKLY bonus episodes, our group chat and community, suggest us shows to watch, and more!Follow the podcast on BlueSky!Follow Matt and Scally on BlueSky!Follow the podcast on Twitter!Follow Matt and Scally on Twitter!The Challenge: Cutthroat cast:RED TEAMCamila NakagawaDunbar MerrillTori HallBrad FiorenzaPaula MeronekTyler DuckworthMelinda StolpChet CannonMandi MoyerBrandon NelsonGREY TEAMShauvon TorresVinny FotiLaurel StuckyAbram BoiseSarah RiceDan WalshAyiia ElizarrarasLuke WolfeCara Maria SorbelloJD OrdonezBLUE TEAMEmilee FitzpatrickJohnny BananasJenn GrijalvaDerrick KosinskiEmily SchrommTy RuffTheresa GonzalezDerek ChavezKatie DoyleEric "Big Easy" Banks
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Cutthroat (Season 20) -- Part 4 19.07.2026 1h 8minAre those... early signs of the Camilanator? Sure are! Rounding the corner towards the endgame of Cutthroat, let's just keep throwing Camila into elimination until she breaks something or goes home... or maybe both. Episodes 6 and 7 are up today!ALL our episodes available AD-FREE on Patreon! Plus WEEKLY bonus episodes, our group chat and community, suggest us shows to watch, and more!Follow the podcast on BlueSky!Follow Matt and Scally on BlueSky!Follow the podcast on Twitter!Follow Matt and Scally on Twitter!The Challenge: Cutthroat cast:RED TEAMCamila NakagawaDunbar MerrillTori HallBrad FiorenzaPaula MeronekTyler DuckworthMelinda StolpChet CannonMandi MoyerBrandon NelsonGREY TEAMShauvon TorresVinny FotiLaurel StuckyAbram BoiseSarah RiceDan WalshAyiia ElizarrarasLuke WolfeCara Maria SorbelloJD OrdonezBLUE TEAMEmilee FitzpatrickJohnny BananasJenn GrijalvaDerrick KosinskiEmily SchrommTy RuffTheresa GonzalezDerek ChavezKatie DoyleEric "Big Easy" Banks
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Cutthroat (Season 20) -- Part 3 17.07.2026 1h 22minAs we've always been saying, what The Challenge needs more of... fly swatters. Today we're talking through Cutthroat episodes 4 and 5! Don't miss this podcast or Luke will have to s... nevermind.ALL our episodes available AD-FREE on Patreon! Plus WEEKLY bonus episodes, our group chat and community, suggest us shows to watch, and more!Follow the podcast on BlueSky!Follow Matt and Scally on BlueSky!Follow the podcast on Twitter!Follow Matt and Scally on Twitter!The Challenge: Cutthroat cast:RED TEAMCamila NakagawaDunbar MerrillTori HallBrad FiorenzaPaula MeronekTyler DuckworthMelinda StolpChet CannonMandi MoyerBrandon NelsonGREY TEAMShauvon TorresVinny FotiLaurel StuckyAbram BoiseSarah RiceDan WalshAyiia ElizarrarasLuke WolfeCara Maria SorbelloJD OrdonezBLUE TEAMEmilee FitzpatrickJohnny BananasJenn GrijalvaDerrick KosinskiEmily SchrommTy RuffTheresa GonzalezDerek ChavezKatie DoyleEric "Big Easy" Banks
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The Challenge 42 cast draft w/ Ben Davis 16.07.2026 1h 58minNOTE - This episode ALSO available on YouTube!The Challenge 42 aka The Challenge: Cutthroat (2) is FINALLY HERE!Today we're dropping our cast draft from back in March 2026 when the season was filming -- with a VERY special guest... season 41's Ben Davis!We will be here ALL SEASON LONG covering all things Cutthroat, coming right off the heels of our re-visit of the original Cutthroat!ALL our episodes available AD-FREE on Patreon! Plus WEEKLY bonus episodes, our group chat and community, suggest us shows to watch, and more!Follow the podcast on BlueSky!Follow Matt and Scally on BlueSky!Follow the podcast on Twitter!Follow Matt and Scally on Twitter!The Challenge: Cutthroat 2 cast:Adrienne Naylor (Married at First Sight UK)Alexis Lete (WWE NXT, Deal or No Deal Island)Anna Leigh Wilson (The Amazing Race)Brad Fiorenza (The Real World)Cara Maria Sorbello (The Challenge)Cassidy Clark (Survivor)Cedric Hodges (Big Brother)Chris Underwood (Survivor)Cory Warton (The Real World)CT Tamburello (The Real World)Deb Chubb (Love Island USA)Izzy Fairthorne (Too Hot to Handle)Johnny Bananas (The Real World)Josh Goldstein (Love Island USA)Justin Hinsley (Cheer)Keanu Soto (Big Brother)Leo Dionicio (Love Island USA)Michele Fitzgerald (Survivor)Nelson Thomas (Are You The One?)Nurys Mateo (Are You The One?)Reilly Smedley (Big Brother)Sydney Segal (Survivor)Tori Deal (Are You The One?)Will Gagnon (Are You The One?)
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Cutthroat (Season 20) -- Part 2 12.07.2026 1h 36minSome infamous moments define Cutthroat episodes 2 & 3! We have Laurel drunkenly coming for Big Easy, Shauvon being shamed off her team, Bananas getting into a bar fight, Katie vs. the world reemerging as a story all these years later, and so much more.ALL our episodes available AD-FREE on Patreon! Plus WEEKLY bonus episodes, our group chat and community, suggest us shows to watch, and more!Follow the podcast on BlueSky!Follow Matt and Scally on BlueSky!Follow the podcast on Twitter!Follow Matt and Scally on Twitter!The Challenge: Cutthroat cast:RED TEAMCamila NakagawaDunbar MerrillTori HallBrad FiorenzaPaula MeronekTyler DuckworthMelinda StolpChet CannonMandi MoyerBrandon NelsonGREY TEAMShauvon TorresVinny FotiLaurel StuckyAbram BoiseSarah RiceDan WalshAyiia ElizarrarasLuke WolfeCara Maria SorbelloJD OrdonezBLUE TEAMEmilee FitzpatrickJohnny BananasJenn GrijalvaDerrick KosinskiEmily SchrommTy RuffTheresa GonzalezDerek ChavezKatie DoyleEric "Big Easy" Banks
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Cutthroat (Season 20) -- Part 1 10.07.2026 1h 5minA new season name, a new format, some new Challengers, and we're only just getting started! We've arrived at Cutthroat! Today we'll be talking through just the premiere - episode 1, including the draft of all 30 players.ALL our episodes available AD-FREE on Patreon! Plus WEEKLY bonus episodes, our group chat and community, suggest us shows to watch, and more!Follow the podcast on BlueSky!Follow Matt and Scally on BlueSky!Follow the podcast on Twitter!Follow Matt and Scally on Twitter!The Challenge: Cutthroat cast:RED TEAMCamila NakagawaDunbar MerrillTori HallBrad FiorenzaPaula MeronekTyler DuckworthMelinda StolpChet CannonMandi MoyerBrandon NelsonGREY TEAMShauvon TorresVinny FotiLaurel StuckyAbram BoiseSarah RiceDan WalshAyiia ElizarrarasLuke WolfeCara Maria SorbelloJD OrdonezBLUE TEAMEmilee FitzpatrickJohnny BananasJenn GrijalvaDerrick KosinskiEmily SchrommTy RuffTheresa GonzalezDerek ChavezKatie DoyleEric "Big Easy" Banks
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Fresh Meat 2 (Season 19) -- Part 5 05.07.2026 1h 41minFresh Meat 2 comes to a close as the finalists scale a snowy mountain, collect some checks, and head to the reunion stage to break it all down! We're wrapping up our coverage with all our usual segments... maybe some Mount Rushmore changes... maybe not...ALL our episodes available AD-FREE on Patreon! Plus WEEKLY bonus episodes, our group chat and community, suggest us shows to watch, and more!Follow the podcast on BlueSky!Follow Matt and Scally on BlueSky!Follow the podcast on Twitter!Follow Matt and Scally on Twitter!The Challenge: Fresh Meat 2 cast:Wes Bergmann & Mandi MoyerKatelynn Cusanelli & Brandon NelsonJenn Grijalva & Noor JehangirDanny Jamieson & Sandy KangRyan Kehoe & Theresa GonzalezCJ Koegel & Sydney WalkerLandon Lueck & Carley JohnsonPaula Meronek & Jeff BarrSarah Rice & Vinny FotiKenny Santucci & Laurel StuckyEvelyn Smith & Luke WolfeDarrell Taylor & Cara Maria SorbelloJillian Zoboroski & Pete Connolly
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Fresh Meat 2 (Season 19) -- Part 4 03.07.2026 1h 17minThe game is winding down as Wes and Evelyn find themselves fully on the outs. We're talking episodes 7, 8, and 9 (and the elimination at the top of episode 10) as we cut our last few teams before the Fresh Meat II final!ALL our episodes available AD-FREE on Patreon! Plus WEEKLY bonus episodes, our group chat and community, suggest us shows to watch, and more!Follow the podcast on BlueSky!Follow Matt and Scally on BlueSky!Follow the podcast on Twitter!Follow Matt and Scally on Twitter!The Challenge: Fresh Meat 2 cast:Wes Bergmann & Mandi MoyerKatelynn Cusanelli & Brandon NelsonJenn Grijalva & Noor JehangirDanny Jamieson & Sandy KangRyan Kehoe & Theresa GonzalezCJ Koegel & Sydney WalkerLandon Lueck & Carley JohnsonPaula Meronek & Jeff BarrSarah Rice & Vinny FotiKenny Santucci & Laurel StuckyEvelyn Smith & Luke WolfeDarrell Taylor & Cara Maria SorbelloJillian Zoboroski & Pete Connolly
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Fresh Meat 2 (Season 19) -- Part 3 28.06.2026 1h 22minWes, Evelyn, and Kenny continue dominating the narrative of this season in a way unlike any of their seasons thus far. Alliances, betrayals, frustrations, and lots and lots of pawns. Part 3 covers episodes 5 and 6!ALL our episodes available AD-FREE on Patreon! Plus WEEKLY bonus episodes, our group chat and community, suggest us shows to watch, and more!Follow the podcast on BlueSky!Follow Matt and Scally on BlueSky!Follow the podcast on Twitter!Follow Matt and Scally on Twitter!The Challenge: Fresh Meat 2 cast:Wes Bergmann & Mandi MoyerKatelynn Cusanelli & Brandon NelsonJenn Grijalva & Noor JehangirDanny Jamieson & Sandy KangRyan Kehoe & Theresa GonzalezCJ Koegel & Sydney WalkerLandon Lueck & Carley JohnsonPaula Meronek & Jeff BarrSarah Rice & Vinny FotiKenny Santucci & Laurel StuckyEvelyn Smith & Luke WolfeDarrell Taylor & Cara Maria SorbelloJillian Zoboroski & Pete Connolly
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Fresh Meat 2 (Season 19) -- Part 2 26.06.2026 1h 20minWes (and Evelyn) vs. Kenny continues! Wes showcases some of the most elaborate Challenge gameplay we've seen through 19 seasons, while Kenny bats his eyelids and hopes these "losers" see how much of a "loser" Wes is and come running back to him! This part covers episodes 3 and 4!ALL our episodes available AD-FREE on Patreon! Plus WEEKLY bonus episodes, our group chat and community, suggest us shows to watch, and more!Follow the podcast on BlueSky!Follow Matt and Scally on BlueSky!Follow the podcast on Twitter!Follow Matt and Scally on Twitter!The Challenge: Fresh Meat 2 cast:Wes Bergmann & Mandi MoyerKatelynn Cusanelli & Brandon NelsonJenn Grijalva & Noor JehangirDanny Jamieson & Sandy KangRyan Kehoe & Theresa GonzalezCJ Koegel & Sydney WalkerLandon Lueck & Carley JohnsonPaula Meronek & Jeff BarrSarah Rice & Vinny FotiKenny Santucci & Laurel StuckyEvelyn Smith & Luke WolfeDarrell Taylor & Cara Maria SorbelloJillian Zoboroski & Pete Connolly
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Fresh Meat 2 (Season 19) -- Part 1 21.06.2026 1h 48minIt's the dawn of a new era, for better or worse. Our next wave of big franchise names are making their debut, while some of our original Fresh Meat take their place on the opposite side of the partnerships. Let's get into Fresh Meat 2, covering episodes 1 and 2!ALL our episodes available AD-FREE on Patreon! Plus WEEKLY bonus episodes, our group chat and community, suggest us shows to watch, and more!Follow the podcast on BlueSky!Follow Matt and Scally on BlueSky!Follow the podcast on Twitter!Follow Matt and Scally on Twitter!The Challenge: Fresh Meat 2 cast:Wes Bergmann & Mandi MoyerKatelynn Cusanelli & Brandon NelsonJenn Grijalva & Noor JehangirDanny Jamieson & Sandy KangRyan Kehoe & Theresa GonzalezCJ Koegel & Sydney WalkerLandon Lueck & Carley JohnsonPaula Meronek & Jeff BarrSarah Rice & Vinny FotiKenny Santucci & Laurel StuckyEvelyn Smith & Luke WolfeDarrell Taylor & Cara Maria SorbelloJillian Zoboroski & Pete Connolly
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Spring Break Challenge (2010) 19.06.2026 1h 39minLook out Infernos, a new contender for the best Challenge season of all time is HERE! Ok, just kidding. LMFAO! What a truly bizarre five episodes - we're recapping the whole mini/spin-off season at once here before kicking off another new era in Fresh Meat 2!ALL our episodes available AD-FREE on Patreon! Plus WEEKLY bonus episodes, our group chat and community, suggest us shows to watch, and more!Follow the podcast on BlueSky!Follow Matt and Scally on BlueSky!Follow the podcast on Twitter!Follow Matt and Scally on Twitter!Spring Break Challenge cast:Evan Starkman (commentator)Paula Meronek (commentator)Darrell Taylor (coach)Evelyn Smith (coach)Kenny Santucci (coach)Landon Lueck (coach)Rachel Robinson (coach)Susie Meister (coach)Wes Bergmann (coach)
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Amanda and West Give us NOTHING at the Summer House Reunion | Full 3-Part Reunion recap 14.06.2026 1h 49minOne of Bravo's most talked-about seasons of reality television has come to an end (well... almost) and we simply must talk about it.SUMMER HOUSE season 10's three part reunion is in the books, and we've brought Mel back on the pod to help us unpack EVERYTHING!Not a Summer House fan, but still want to know what's going on? This podcast is as beginner friendly as we could have made it!ALL our episodes available AD-FREE on Patreon! Plus WEEKLY bonus episodes, our group chat, community, and more!Follow the podcast on BlueSky!Follow Matt and Scally on BlueSky!Follow the podcast on Twitter!Follow Matt and Scally on Twitter!SUMMER HOUSE SEASON 10 CAST:Kyle CookeCarl RadkeLindsay HubbardAmanda BatulaCiara MillerJesse SolomanWest WilsonMia CalabreseKJ DillardDara LevitanLevi SebreeBailey TaylorBen Waddell
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The Ruins (Season 18) -- Part 5 12.06.2026 1h 55minIn the second of three seasons to end in a badass Challenge woman going to battle with Johnny Bananas for even the tiniest bit of respect, let's wrap it up!We have a very memorable final on our hand with Sarah and KellyAnne taking on Susie and the Champion boys. Let's talk about it ALL... plus our end-of-season segments!ALL our episodes available AD-FREE on Patreon! Plus WEEKLY bonus episodes, our group chat and community, suggest us shows to watch, and more!Follow the podcast on BlueSky!Follow Matt and Scally on BlueSky!Follow the podcast on Twitter!Follow Matt and Scally on Twitter!Real World/Road Rules Challenge: The Ruins cast:Champions:Darrell TaylorDerrick KosinskiEvan StarkmanEvelyn SmithIbis NievesJohanna BottaJohnny Bananas DevenanzioKatie DoyleKenny SantucciSusie MeisterSyrus YarbroughTonya CooleyVeronica PortilloWes BergmannChallengersAdam KingBrad FiorenzaBrianna TaylorCasey CooperChet CannonCohutta GrindstaffDanny JamiesonDiem BrownDunbar MerillKellyAnne JuddKimberly AlexanderNick BrownSarah RiceShauvon Torres
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Cirie vs. Stephenie origins -- Re-Visiting Snake in the Grass! 07.06.2026 1h 2minRemember that time Cirie Fields, Janelle Pierzina, and Rachel Reilly had to figure out that Stephenie LaGrossa was lying to them and it look like 5 minutes? Let's watch that! (S1 E5)That, plus an episode featuring Survivor's Malcolm Freberg, Yul Kwon, and Earl Cole! (S1 E3)ALL our episodes available AD-FREE on Patreon! Plus WEEKLY bonus episodes, our group chat, community, and more!Follow the podcast on BlueSky!Follow Matt and Scally on BlueSky!Follow the podcast on Twitter!Follow Matt and Scally on Twitter!SNAKE IN THE GRASS EPISODE 3 CAST:Earl ColeJeff Zausch (Naked and Afraid)Malcolm FrebergYul KwonEPISODE 5 CAST:Cirie FieldsJanelle PierzinaRachel ReillyStephenie LaGrossa Kendrick
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