Ava and Ivy Talk

Ava Redding and Ivy Odom

Drawing from our experiences on reality TV, we dive into behind-the-scenes stories, discuss big episode moments from reality shows each season, and keep you updated on what's trending in the fast-paced world of social media. Our episodes offer a blend of humor, candid conversations, and commentary on what life is like off-camera. Hear exclusive BTS interviews with other reality stars and join us each episode as we talk about reality TV, pop culture, and much more… And yes, we were on Beast Games! #559 #781

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    How He Became the Mastermind of Beast Games Season 2 | Auguste Player 172 Interview

    In this episode, we sit down with Auguste from Beast Games Season 2 to break down one of the most chaotic episodes of the season. After a million-dollar split challenge goes off the rails, Auguste opens up about his strategy, alliances, and biggest risks. We dive into key decisions, rising tension, and the cliffhanger moment where he realizes Monika has been lying to everyone, revealing why Auguste has become one of the most dangerous players in the game.  Follow Auguste on socials! https://linktr.ee/toasty1k? WATCH BEAST GAMES SEASON 2 HERE (30-DAY FREE TRIAL)Watch our Beast City Tour!Watch our Base Camp Tour! Follow these asap:TikTokInstagramJoin our Discord 0:00 Welcome Auguste! 0:36 background before Beast Games 1:22 Best episode of Beast Games 2:11 Motivation going into Beast Games 3:43 Funny moment from the season 4:17 Did you prepare to be a strategic player? 5:14 First ally? Alliance dynamics? 6:36 Season 1 player comparison 7:05 Red cubes voting strategy 9:11 Winning Starbucks for life 12:11 Biggest strategic move? 13:23 What was going through your mind when Nick’s amount was revealed 16:53 Predicting the challenges 18:21 Being the first dug up 18:39 How long were you buried? 18:48 Waiting 14 hours?! 21:53 Tyler taking $100k 23:33 Jack’s Reaction 24:17 Brett taking $250k 26:29 Corey’s heartbreaking outcome 28:38 Monika’s controversial choice 29:50 Would Auguste have taken the $500k? 30:41 Tension of the debrief 32:30 “We all have families” 33:30 Emotional moment of gaming falling apart 34:40 Reacting to what Nick did 38:18 Did you trust Nick less? 39:44 Saudi Arabia reveal 40:47 Time gap between challenges 42:37 Auguste sus edit 43:19 Coin Conspiracy 45:16 Is Monika a scummy player? 47:05 Strategy for bribe game 49:25 Describe Episode 9 in 3 words 49:58 Anything that surprised you? 50:57 Advice for future Beast Games players 52:10 Go follow Auguste on socials! About: Ava & Ivy is hosted by two best friends who met during Beast Games and now share unfiltered podcasts, vlogs, and reaction videos. From late-night talks to behind-the-scenes chaos, they bring realness, pop culture, and best friend energy to every video.#BeastGames #Auguste #Player172 #Season2 #primevideo #mrbeast #strongvssmart #beastgames2 #top10

    53 min
  2. 7 FEB

    Why He Turned Down $1,000,000 (Maybe Twice) | Nick Player 118 Beast Games Season 2 Interview

    In this episode, we interview Nick from Beast Games Season 2 for a full strategy breakdown and behind-the-scenes look at his game. Nick opens up about turning down a million dollars, the alliances he trusted, and the mindset that’s kept him competitive heading into Episode 8. We dive into his gameplay, key decisions, unseen moments, and how he’s navigated one of the most intense reality competition shows. This episode delivers a must-watch deep dive into Nick’s strategy, risk tolerance, and what it really takes to survive Beast Games. Follow Nick on socials! Instagram WATCH BEAST GAMES SEASON 2 HERE (30-DAY FREE TRIAL)Watch our Beast City Tour!Watch our Base Camp Tour! Follow these asap:TikTokInstagramJoin our Discord 0:00 Welcome Nick to the podcast 0:54 Life Before Beast Games  02:17 From fan to contestant 03:14 Strategy going into the game 04:36 Motivation throughout 06:26 Finding his alliance 09:41 Telling his family about the million dollar bribe 12:00 Reality of beast games 14:01 Voting in red cubes 16:36 Nick & Auguste strategizing 18:23 Strategy for smart challenge 22:13 Did he trust monika? 22:42 Choosing the 3 eliminated people 23:34 Worst pitch in the game. 25:27 Choosing to eliminate Catey  26:45 The rumor about Catey 28:26 Outlier in the alliance? 30:23 Was Tyler your #1? 32:22 Beast Games family  34:07 Impact of family visit 38:06 Did he expect the split challenge? 41:06 Picked again as captain? 42:23 Did you want to get buried alive? 43:29 Did seeing season 1 impact how he played this challenge? 45:53 parallels between Nick and Twanna 47:21 Describe next episode 48:59 Follow Nick on socials! About: Ava & Ivy is hosted by two best friends who met during Beast Games and now share unfiltered podcasts, vlogs, and reaction videos. From late-night talks to behind-the-scenes chaos, they bring realness, pop culture, and best friend energy to every video.#BeastGames #Nick #Player118 #Season2 #primevideo #mrbeast #strongvssmart #beastgames2 #top10

    50 min
  3. 6 FEB

    How Jack Player 58 Outsmarted His Way into the Top 10 of Beast Games

    In this episode, we interview Jack, Player 58, from Beast Games Season 2 for a full strategy breakdown and behind the scenes look at his game. Jack explains how he approached Beast Games strategically, the alliances he trusted, the risks he took, and the key decisions that kept him competitive in one of the most intense reality competition shows. We dive into Beast Games Season 2 gameplay, unseen moments, his red cube strategy, and how Jack adapted as the stakes continued to rise. This episode delivers a must watch deep dive into how Jack outsmarted his way into the Top 10. Follow Jack on socials! Instagram TikTok WATCH BEAST GAMES SEASON 2 HERE (30-DAY FREE TRIAL)Watch our Beast City Tour!Watch our Base Camp Tour! Follow these asap:TikTokInstagramJoin our Discord 0:00 Welcome Jack Mckenna Player 058 (child genius) 1:21 the beginning of Jack’s alliance (Nick, Tyler, Auguste, Catey) 3:04 Who’s the kingpin of the alliance? 3:42 Would Jack have taken the $1 million Captain bribe? 4:37 Survivor Island FOMO 6:19 Thoughts on self-sacrificing 7:49 How did you pick your red cube partners? 9:19 How Jack’s cube decided on a game to play 10:23 Why did Jack decide to manipulate Sue in the red cubes? 11:59 Jack almost got caught cheating 13:24 How Jack pulled off his card trick 15:16 Was Tyler aware of Jack’s plan to target Sue? 17:00 Online Backlash + getting hate from survivor players 19:08 Has Jack spoken to Sue since? 21:53 Jack’s Mindset in the games 24:14 Season 2 vs Season 1 Cast 25:22 Did the rest of the cast know about Jack’s Red Cube Move? 29:37 Jack’s Favorites OG Players 33:27 Jack’s opinion on Monika’s False Promises 35:06 Was Jack’s name ever up for elimination? 36:25 Jack started a rumor about Catey 40:32 Who was Jack’s #1 ally? 42:37 Getting Buried Alive 44:01 Choosing a Captain for the challenge 45:46 Jack’s confidence in everyone splitting evenly 49:12 Thoughts on the final 3 episodes 51:28 Jack’s Advice for future Beast Games players 54:12 Jack being an Ordained Minister About: Ava & Ivy is hosted by two best friends who met during Beast Games and now share unfiltered podcasts, vlogs, and reaction videos. From late-night talks to behind-the-scenes chaos, they bring realness, pop culture, and best friend energy to every video.#BeastGames #Jack #Player58 #Season2 #primevideo #mrbeast #strongvssmart #beastgames2 #top10

    57 min
  4. 2 FEB

    Why He Took the $1 Million Bribe | Beast Games Season 2 Interview with JT Player 126

    In this exclusive Beast Games Season 2 interview, JT reveals the truth behind taking the $1,000,000 bribe. The moment that became one of the most talked-about decisions in Beast Games history. JT walks us through the strategy and pressure that led to choosing the money, shares unseen behind-the-scenes moments, and breaks down how the decision impacted the rest of the game and his life after the show. Follow JT on Socials: https://www.instagram.com/jt5iveWATCH BEAST GAMES SEASON 2 HERE (30-day free trial)Watch our Beast City Tour!EXCLUSIVE BTS CONTENT AND CONTESTANT INTERVIEWS COMING ALL SEASON LONG!Follow these asap:TikTokInstagram Join our Discord 0:00 Welcome JT to the podcast 0:49 His background before Beast Games 01:47 Mindset going into Beast Games 03:43 Was the plan always to take a bribe? 05:18 Rivalry between JT and Akira 06:27 Opinions on OGs 07:36 Dynamics of picking teams  09:55 Going first on obstacle course 11:07 Losers talking crap  12:00 Why they were chosen 12:40 Discussing villainous moves 15:41 Being picked as captain 16:47 Mindset for bribe 18:27 Did you feel guilty?  19:31 What did you say? 20:20 Did you see your team after? 21:20 Have you spoken to them since? 22:32 Watch parties reaction 23:29 Bribes in season 2 versus season 1 25:32 Spending the Million 26:47 Coworkers reaction to taking the bribe 28:46 Vibe in the city after bribe 31:00 Alliances  32:49 Picking cubes 34:01 When did you decide to self-eliminate? 36:09 Anything in cubes not shown? 37:29 What do you wish you asked for? 38:23 Season 2 cubes versus season 1 cubes 39:48 Self-eliminating for Brett & Cory 41:36 Unseen moment from cubes 43:01 Favorite BTS moment  43:45 Any regrets? 44:25 Would you return? 44:47 Advice for future players 47:13 Follow JT on socials! About: Ava & Ivy is hosted by two best friends who met during Beast Games and now share unfiltered podcasts, vlogs, and reaction videos. From late-night talks to behind-the-scenes chaos, they bring realness, pop culture, and best friend energy to every video.#beastgames #JT126 #season2 #primevideo #mrbeast #strongvssmart #episode6 #BeastGamesbribe #10millioncoin

    49 min
  5. 30 JAN

    Monika Player 152 Speaks on Her Beast Games Strategy & False Promises

    In this exclusive Beast Games 2 interview, Monika (Player 152) breaks down the strategy, pressure, and high-stakes decisions that made her one of the most talked-about competitors in the game. Monika shares what it really takes to play Beast Games at the highest level, from navigating alliances and betrayals to making moves that prioritize winning over being liked. She reveals behind-the-scenes moments the cameras didn’t show, dives into the mental game of competition, and explains how her approach shaped her entire Beast Games journey. Follow Monika on Socials: https://linktr.ee/monikaronkWATCH BEAST GAMES SEASON 2 HERE (30-day free trial)Watch our Beast City Tour!EXCLUSIVE BTS CONTENT AND CONTESTANT INTERVIEWS COMING ALL SEASON LONG!Follow these asap:TikTokInstagram Join our Discord 0:00 welcome Monika player 152! 0:41 Monika’s Background  3:14 Monika’s Confidence & Strategy going into Beast Games 5:35 How Jim affects Monika’s Game + their showmance story  9:34 What it’s like to have your relationship criticized by the public  10:40 Was the relationship strategic? What other alliances did Monika have?  13:09 Obstacle + Captain Bribe Team dynamics  16:47 Why Monika didn’t want to take a bribe 19:26 Why Monika didn’t want to compete for the Island  23:19 Monika gave away her Cannonball  24:57 Choosing partners for Red Cubes  26:58 Getting Married on Beast Games  28:49 What it’s like living without a phone 32:33 Did Monika think Jim and JC would protect her in the Red Cubes? 35:08 Did you believe JC would 100% handcuff himself if he lost? 37:02 JC’s Redemption Arc 40:31 Monika’s choice to tell people if she was given the coin  41:50 How people changed once Monika had the coin  44:31 Strong Challenge Mentality and Strategy 45:54 Making False Promises 48:45 Was Monika Close to Falling at any point? 50:02 Competing 100 feet in the air  53:38 Is there a target on Monika’s back after episode 6? 54:21 Monika’s thoughts on the Smart Challenge  55:14 Does Jim overpower Monika’s Gameplay?  56:41 Monika’s influence on the Smart Challenge  58:20 Who Monika DIDN’T want to win the smart challenge  58:52 Was deciding the 3 eliminations difficult? 1:05:52 Embarrassing moments caught on camera  1:06:59 What Monika Regrets so far 1:07:41 Three words to describe the next episode (ep. 7) 1:09:05 Monika’s advice for future players  About: Ava & Ivy is hosted by two best friends who met during Beast Games and now share unfiltered podcasts, vlogs, and reaction videos. From late-night talks to behind-the-scenes chaos, they bring realness, pop culture, and best friend energy to every video.#beastgames #Monika152 #MonikaRonk #season2 #primevideo #mrbeast #strongvssmart #episode6 #BeastGamesCouple #10millioncoin

    1h 13m
  6. 26 JAN

    Choosing Love Over Money | Jim Player 173 Talks Beast Games Drama & Gameplay

    In this episode, Jim Bent, Player 173 from Beast Games Season 2, talks about the moments everyone is wondering about. Jim walks us through the pressure, strategy, and emotions behind the $10 million coin deal, how his on-screen relationship with Monika affected his game, and how the game changes when the stakes reach this level. We also cover his journey so far, key moves, and what it’s really like competing when one choice can change everything. Follow Jim on Socials: https://linktr.ee/JimBentWATCH BEAST GAMES SEASON 2 HERE (30-day free trial)Watch our Beast City Tour!EXCLUSIVE BTS CONTENT AND CONTESTANT INTERVIEWS COMING ALL SEASON LONG!Follow these asap:TikTokInstagram Join our Discord 0:00 Welcome Jim player 173 to the podcast! 0:30 Jim’s background and how he got cast 1:23 How many players were actually MrBeast YouTube fans before going on the show? 3:30 What it was like to be cast on season 2 4:30 Was Jim confident going into Beast Games? 5:48 The start of Jim and Monika’s relationship  9:21 Was the relationship a strategic move? 10:23 Alliances and Team Dynamics episode 1-3 11:44 How Jim’s relationship affected his gameplay  14:40 Jim and JC’s friendship over time  17:29 Who was the biggest threat out of the OG’s? 19:04 Why did Jim and Monika split in episode 2 /challenge 2? 21:44 Lying in the Bluff Challenge 23:05 Jim targeting the all-girls team  24:55 Captain Bribe Suspicions 30:40 Would Jim take a $1 million bribe? 31:10 Why Jim didn’t compete for the island  33:46 What went down in Beast City during the Survivor Crossover episode 35:08 Wedding Day in Beast City  37:05 Ask for Anything - Episode 5 38:19 Why Jim and JC became so close  39:55 What was Jim and Monika’s strategy for cubes? 41:59 Did people avoid you and Monika when choosing their red cube partners? 42:33 JC redemption arc? 44:34 How long did the card game take? 45:50 What Jim wishes he asked for 46:55 Jim’s thoughts on other red cube situations  48:48 Jack and Sue Cube situation  52:41 Any regrets so far? 54:15 The misconception about Jim’s gameplay 56:28 Advice for future players  59:33 JIMWINZZ About: Ava & Ivy is hosted by two best friends who met during Beast Games and now share unfiltered podcasts, vlogs, and reaction videos. From late-night talks to behind-the-scenes chaos, they bring realness, pop culture, and best friend energy to every video.#beastgames #Jim173 #JimBent #season2 #primevideo #mrbeast #strongvssmart #episode5 #BeastGamesCouple #10millioncoinflip

    1h 1m
  7. 24 JAN

    Vance’s Biggest Mistake in Beast Games | 2x Ninja Warrior Champion Explains His Downfall in Season 2

    Two-time American Ninja Warrior champion Vance joins us to break down his journey on Beast Games Season 2 and react to Episode 5. Vance also addresses rumors circulating, clears up misconceptions about his strategy, and explains what was really happening behind the scenes. Follow Vance on Socials WATCH BEAST GAMES SEASON 2 HERE Watch our Beast City Tour! EXCLUSIVE BTS CONTENT AND CONTESTANT INTERVIEWS COMING ALL SEASON LONG! SUBSCRIBE 💙 Follow these asap: TikTok Instagram 0:00 Welcome Vance! 0:12 His background with American Nonja Warrior 02:11 Targeted cause of being on American Ninja Warrior? 03:45 Worried about Ian exposing him? 04:54 Was he going to take any bribes? 05:29 Rumor that got spread around 07:08 Betrayal while choosing teams 08:27 The Disadvantage of Being Young  09:28 Strategy for obstacle course 11:11 Would he have taken the million?  12:07 Would he have fought anyone? 12:57 Searching for cannonballs 14:52 Vance’s opinion on Survivor 15:41 Passing time in the city 16:18 Who was he rooting for? 16:46 Did he expect JC to win the island? 18:13 JC redemption arc 19:12 Tension after the island 20:18 A TIGER in the cube?? 21:23 Choosing team for cubes 23:18 Did you know they were working against you? 25:34 Anything that surprised him?  26:35 Hardest part to rewatch 28:51 Eliminated because you’re a threat? 30:00 Do you regret not playing a better social game? 31:24 Are you still friends with Nick & Auguste? 31:54 Cubes Season 1 vs Season 2 34:21 How quickly rumors spread 35:18 Expectations based on season 1 35:50 Unseen conflict 36:48 Favorite BTS moment 38:33 Would he compete again? 39:23 Advice for future players? 41:20 Go follow Vance!  About: Ava & Ivy is hosted by two best friends who met during Beast Games and now share unfiltered podcasts, vlogs, and reaction videos. From late-night talks to behind-the-scenes chaos, they bring realness, pop culture, and best friend energy to every video. #beastgames #survivor #season2 #primevideo #mrbeast #strongvssmart #AmericanNinjaWarrior #VanceWalker

    42 min
  8. 23 JAN

    Villain to Millionaire | Ian Breaks Down His $1.8 Million Island Victory & Episode 5 of Beast Games

    We sat down with Ian, the $1.8 million Island winner and one of the most talked about players of the season, to discuss his experience and Episode 5 of Beast Games Season 2. We break down his full journey, from early gameplay decisions to major wins, eliminations, and the moments that made him a polarizing figure. Ian shares what really went into his strategy, how the pressure shaped his choices, and what it was like being labeled a possible villain along the way. Follow Ian on Socials: https://linktr.ee/DjiwebWATCH BEAST GAMES SEASON 2 HEREWatch our Beast City Tour!EXCLUSIVE BTS CONTENT AND CONTESTANT INTERVIEWS COMING ALL SEASON LONG! SUBSCRIBE 💙 Follow these asap:TikTokInstagram 0:00 Welcome Ian to the podcast! 1:14 How did Ian hear about Beast Games? 2:25 What Ian’s strategy going into the game? 5:00 Gameplay Strategy and Survivor Mindset 9:03 Ian’s thoughts on the OG’s return 11:31 Why did you choose Balance in episode 2? 12:21 Was there strategy to the balance game? 14:40 Choosing teams in Episode 3 17:14 Choosing to fight on the obstacle course  19:07 Trash talk - “I want your beard as a trophy” 20:52 Captain Bribe Beef 23:14 Would Ian have taken the $1 million bribe? 24:24 Finding a Cannonball 26:31 Pulling up to the Survivor Island & Jeff Probst 28:07 Schoolyard pick for the first survivor challenge 29:13 Jeff Probst bs MrBeast Commentary  30:39 Get a Grip Challenge + Ethan’s $50k bribe 35:55 Final Tribal Council + Winning the Island  37:39 Navigating Drama, Alliances, and Betrayals 41:22 Choosing Red Cube Partners 45:01 How would Ian have used the $10 million coin for leverage?  46:42 Why were Ethan and Catey the two left out? 47:53 Did Ian ever consider Ethan being in his cube? 48:29 What did you do in the cubes to pass time?  50:23 Everything Ian asked for in the red cubes and how long thy were in there 51:29 Viewer Perception vs. Reality  53:19 Jack, Sue, and Tyler’s Cube  55:29 The Evolution of Gameplay: From Chance to Strategy 58:16 Villains and Heroes: The Changing Dynamics of Beast Games  1:00:00 JC, Jim, Monika, and the $10 million coin 1:01:43 Does Ian have any regrets? 1:02:49 Advice for future players  About: Ava & Ivy is hosted by two best friends who met during Beast Games and now share unfiltered podcasts, vlogs, and reaction videos. From late-night talks to behind-the-scenes chaos, they bring realness, pop culture, and best friend energy to every video.#beastgames #survivor #season2 #primevideo #mrbeast #strongvssmart #episodebreakdown #IanWeber

    1h 5m

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Drawing from our experiences on reality TV, we dive into behind-the-scenes stories, discuss big episode moments from reality shows each season, and keep you updated on what's trending in the fast-paced world of social media. Our episodes offer a blend of humor, candid conversations, and commentary on what life is like off-camera. Hear exclusive BTS interviews with other reality stars and join us each episode as we talk about reality TV, pop culture, and much more… And yes, we were on Beast Games! #559 #781

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