We Know The Traitors

Join Pooya as he recaps The Traitors, diving deep into the thrilling world of deception and strategy across multiple international versions of the hit reality series, including those from Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Great Britain. Each week, Pooya breaks down the intense gameplay and jaw-dropping twists, offering insights and analysis on all the drama that unfolds. For the U.S. seasons, Pooya is joined by reality TV expert Rob Cesternino, who brings his signature perspective and in-depth commentary to the table. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to the series, this podcast is your go-to source for everything The Traitors!

  1. 1 hr ago

    Traitors Canada Season 4 Nipîy Gladue + Cassandra Preseason Interviews

    Traitors Canada Season 4 Nipîy Gladue + Cassandra Preseason Interviews Watch the podcast on YouTube! We Know the Traitors is back as Pooya welcomes Season 4 of Traitors Canada with new cast interviews, spotlighting the contestants before the premiere. Joining him for this special preview are Nipîy and Cassandra—a duo ready to share their approaches, inspirations, and what makes them tick as game players. With the RHAP community ramping up for the season, these candid Q&As offer early insight into the minds set to shape the game. Listeners meet Nipîy , who leans on lovability as their guiding strategy, emphasizing hypervigilance and a keen sense for reading shifting energies in the Manor. Nipîy seeks to be a beacon of representation for their community, hoping faithfulness can power their journey unless the traitor role calls. Experience from The Amazing Race Canada comes front and center, where overcoming fears and tackling challenges shaped Nipîy into a resilient competitor. Following this, Cassandra introduces herself as a “deceptive” contender, bringing a competitive spirit rooted in elite athletics. Her approach fuses strong leadership with adaptability, inspired by players like Coco and Gabby Windy, who played with charm and instinct. Nipîy chooses “lovability” as a core gameplay tactic, aiming to spot subtle energy shifts to root out traitors early Cassandra values “deceptive” strategies paired with open-minded leadership honed from sports, eager to control the game as a traitor Both contestants reflect on how past experience—whether from The Amazing Race or athletic competition—informs their approach to the social and competitive layers of Traitors Canada Fan-favorite moments and past inspirations are revealed, with Nipîy recalling rooting for Gerlene, and Cassandra highlighting Coco and Gabby Windy’s blend of charm and gameplay Excitement builds for relationship-building in the Manor and facing daunting challenges that push each contestant out of their comfort zone How will Nipîy ’s heart-driven approach compete with Cassandra’s stealthy leadership style? As the new season dawns, these cast introductions offer a look at the choices and mindsets that could shape the battle between Faithfuls and Traitors. Don’t miss this chance to get a head start on Traitors Canada Season 4—tune in to hear firsthand from the players preparing to outwit, outplay, and outlast. Chapters:00:00 Welcome and Season Preview00:51 Meet Nipîy: Lovability Strategy01:34 Nipîy: Playing for Representation02:14 Nipîy Chooses Faithful Role02:30 Nipîy’s Secret to Spotting Traitors02:46 Nipîy Excited for New Challenges03:04 Amazing Race Experience Benefits Nipîy03:27 Meet Cassandra: Deceptive Game Plan03:52 Cassandra’s Competitive Edge Revealed04:16 Cassandra’s Favorite Past Players04:38 Cassandra Prefers Traitor Role04:55 Cassandra’s Leadership and Strategy05:20 Building Relationships in the Game Never all our Traitors US recaps plus recaps from other versions around the world!LISTEN:  Subscribe to the Traitors Around the World podcast feedWATCH:  Subscribe to the podcast on YouTubeSUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  2. 2 hrs ago

    Traitors: New Blood Premiere Murdered Player Exit Interview

    Traitors: New Blood Premiere Murdered Player Exit Interview Watch the podcast on YouTube! Coach Kim’s early exit makes waves as Pooya sits down for a candid post-murder chat following Traitors US: New Blood, episode 1. Kim—known as “Coach K”—shares her perspective on being the first cast member targeted, revealing how self-awareness, style choices, and presence shaped her fate in the game. This episode pulls back the curtain on first impressions, game theory, and the social signals that can turn a potential ally into a threat. The conversation dives into Kim’s strategic choice to present herself as a coach instead of as a lawyer, unpacking whether personality or confidence trumps profession in a cutthroat social competition. The duo discuss what makes a player “intimidating,” with Kim questioning whether her three-piece suit, natural charisma, or simply the energy she brought into the castle left her vulnerable on night one. Kim further reflects on how rallying energy and uplifting those around her—a strength in everyday life—can backfire in a game driven by suspicion and secrecy. Key topics explored include: Kim’s reasoning behind downplaying her true profession and adopting the “Coach K” persona The role of clothing and first impressions, including the impact of Kim’s confident suit at 02:09 Kim’s take on why her presence and ability to inspire others marked her as a threat, despite playing down her strategy Initial suspicions of fellow contestants, with Joe’s friendliness raising some early red flags for Kim Bonds that formed quickly, including Kim’s connection with Tomica and efforts to be social without appearing strategic Kim’s exit interview sheds light on how quickly first impressions form the narrative in Traitors. What makes someone too “intimidating” for the traitors to keep in the game? Listen in for insights on game dynamics, early alliances, and the fine line between personal warmth and strategic threat. Hear Coach Kim’s side of the story and get the inside track on Traitors strategy by listening to the full episode. Chapters:00:00 Kim Learns of Her Early Exit01:01 Hiding Lawyer Identity Explained02:09 Debating the Confidence Factor03:25 Kim's Intimidating Energy Questioned04:07 Rallying Power Threat Discussion05:31 "Coach K" Nickname Origin06:01 Suspicions About Joe Discussed06:50 Early Bonds: Tamika and Abielle07:48 Kim’s Traitors Viewing History08:04 Favorite Traitors Cast Revealed Never all our Traitors US recaps plus recaps from other versions around the world!LISTEN:  Subscribe to the Traitors Around the World podcast feedWATCH:  Subscribe to the podcast on YouTubeSUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  3. 12 hrs ago

    Traitors: New Blood Premiere Week Recap

    Traitors: New Blood Premiere Week Recap Watch the podcast on YouTube! Traitors: New Blood is here, and Rob Cesternino and Pooya dive into the action-packed first two hours of Season 5, where everyday players take the place of celebrities in the iconic castle setting. The hosts break down how this shift changes the game, from the selection of the first traitors to a high-stakes twist that puts two contestants head-to-head for a coveted spot in the turret. This civilian season kicks off with plenty of strategic jockeying, clashes of personality, and early alliances, giving fans of Traitors UK and US plenty to discuss. This week's discussion focuses on the evolution of the traitor selection format, as Joe and Tomica navigate the challenge of identifying a third teammate while being forced to banish one of two accomplices. The hosts highlight the impact of bringing in a diverse, non-celebrity cast, noting the casual vibes and more organic group dynamics at play. They also unpack the consequences of an early game misheard phrase, which sparks suspicion and a heated roundtable debate, while dissecting the mechanics of new twists brought over from international versions. Along the way, they touch on the fashion choices, emerging house factions, and the differing strategies for staying under the radar or stepping out front. Joe and Tomica weigh strategic risks in picking either Xavier or Katie as the third traitor—while one’s hunger to play hard could prove costly Victor’s aggressive shield grab puts a huge target on his back and sets off a chain reaction of suspicion and self-preservation Christy’s mishearing of a comment from Madeline leads to widespread blame and a dramatic first roundtable, straining castle alliances The “Dolls” alliance emerges among the faithfuls, carving out a new social block that could shape the season’s voting patterns A unique game mechanic adds prize pot incentive for banishing traitors, increasing pressure on group decisions and fueling paranoia Will Joe and Tamika bring in a controllable ally or a formidable player with a mind of their own? Can Victor escape the fallout of his questionable move, and how will early alliances shake up the faithfuls’ strategy? Listen now for a deep dive into Traitors: New Blood’s opening moves, strategy twists, and the fresh faces vying for victory in the castle. Chapters: 00:00 New Blood Season Kicks Off06:06 Xavier and Katie Face Death08:38 Debating Katie vs. Xavier’s Fate13:10 $15,000 Bounty Rule Introduced17:12 UK Vibes and Hogwarts Arrival19:38 First Traitor Joe Analyzed21:52 Tomica's Strategic Edge Emerges23:35 Coach Kim’s Surprising First Exit27:34 Victor’s Shield Grab Fallout33:29 Madeline Accused, Game Turns36:41 $15,000 Prize Pot Debate41:55 Misheard Quote Leads to Banishment49:36 Chalkboard Voting and Herd Mentality53:23 Victor’s Survival and Rivalry Builds59:57 Death Warrant Standoff: Xavier v Katie01:04:30 Early Alliances and Character Intros01:17:22 Silent Players and Game Archetypes01:21:42 Season Recap and Predictions Never all our Traitors US recaps plus recaps from other versions around the world!LISTEN:  Subscribe to the Traitors Around the World podcast feedWATCH:  Subscribe to the podcast on YouTubeSUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  4. 1d ago

    Traitors Canada Season 4 Ty + Kiki Preseason Interviews

    Traitors Canada Season 4 Ty + Kiki Preseason Interviews Watch the podcast on YouTube! Meet the cast of Traitors Canada Season 4 as Pooya sits down with returning player Ty McDonald and newcomer Kiki in this candid pre-season special. The podcast spotlights their mindsets heading into the new season, revealing the strategies and ambitions that could shape the game’s opening moves. With one guest ready to raise the bar as the franchise’s first two-time player and another eager to use social savvy as her secret weapon, intrigue builds on how experience and new perspectives will collide inside the Manor. Ty McDonald discusses his motivation for returning after a “robbed” finish in Season 3, emphasizing a desire to play a cunning game and to embrace the honor of being Traitors Canada’s first returnee. He shares that, while he won’t overhaul his gameplay, he’s shifting toward fluidity and self-reliance, aiming to avoid expectations about how others should play. Kiki, meanwhile, reveals her game plan to be underestimated, leveraging her political science background and social skills to navigate twists and turns. Both express a preference to play as traitors and detail what excites them most about the unpredictable nature of the game. Ty McDonald sets his sights on playing a more flexible and independent game, eager to prove himself after a tough exit in Season 3. Kiki plans to play under the radar and capitalize on her academic knowledge of strategy and negotiation. Discussion centers on the unique pressures of returning players, with Ty McDonald eager to chart his own path rather than emulate past Big Brother houseguests. Both cast hopefuls outline why they want to be traitors, and why being chosen as a faithful poses major personal challenges. Favorite past players, including “Coco,” are named, grounding each cast member’s outlook in their experience as fans of the series. Can returning experience outmaneuver first-timer energy, or will new strategies catch everyone off guard in the Manor? Discover how Ty McDonald and Kiki size up their chances, building excitement for Traitors Canada Season 4. Get ready for new alliances and rivalries—listen now for a first look at the strategies taking shape before the game begins Chapters:00:00 Meet the Traitors Canada Cast00:51 Ty McDonald Vows Cunning Gameplay01:27 Ty McDonald Explains Return Motivation01:46 First Ever Two-Time Player02:02 Flexibility Over Expectation: Game Shift02:27 Ty McDonald Desires Traitor Role02:58 Rejecting Past Players’ Gameplans03:36 Welcoming Any Former Houseguests03:56 Kiki Embraces Being Underestimated04:25 Kiki Reveals Favorite Past Player04:45 Secretly Wants to Be Traitor05:03 Political Science Skills Advantage05:34 Kiki Awaits Unpredictable Twists Never all our Traitors US recaps plus recaps from other versions around the world!LISTEN:  Subscribe to the Traitors Around the World podcast feedWATCH:  Subscribe to the podcast on YouTubeSUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  5. 2d ago

    Traitors Canada Season 4 Icesis Couture + Katelyn Preseason Interviews

    Traitors Canada Season 4 Icesis Couture + Katelyn Preseason Interviews Watch the podcast on YouTube! Get ready for the premiere of Traitors Canada Season 4 with Pooya as he brings together fan favorites Icesis Couture from Canada’s Drag Race and newcomer Katelyn for an exclusive pre-season spotlight. As the cast gears up for a fresh game of deception and social strategy, both contestants reveal their mindset, favorite players, and the tactics they hope will take them to the end. From love for chaos to a doctor’s people skills, this preview dives into the personalities set to shape the season. Pooya invites Icesis Couture to share not only why she joined the game—a love for competition and a history of victory—but also her admiration for past winner Hollywood Jade and desire to embrace the unpredictability of being a Traitor. Icesis spotlights skills drawn straight from Drag Race: playing friendly while scheming and competing at a high level, and how representation matters if another Drag Race alum joins the cast. Katelyn, meanwhile, highlights her drive to surprise as a player and the value of connecting with others, using experience as a family doctor to both build rapport and potentially mislead for strategic advantage. She discusses her deep familiarity with international versions, her respect for Neda’s socially savvy gameplay, and enthusiasm for roundtable banishments—a season highlight for any fan. Key moments to listen for: Icesis Couture’s take on balancing likability with behind-the-scenes plotting Katelyn’s strategizing as a people-person and her hopes for landing a Traitor role Both contestants sharing favorite past players and what made them stand out Insights on transferring real-world skills—performance and medicine—into game tactics The excitement around iconic Traitors moments like banishments and cross-franchise competitions Start the season on the right foot by hearing what makes this new cast tick, what skills they’re bringing from their unique backgrounds, and what game elements have them most excited. What happens when charisma, competition, and deception collide in Season 4? Catch the full episode for a front-row seat to the build-up and big personalities headed into Traitors Canada. Chapters:00:00 Welcome to Traitors Canada Preview00:37 Special Cast Q&A Announced01:19 Icesis Couture Introduces Game Strategy01:45 Icesis Couture Shares Favorite Past Player02:07 Icesis Couture Prefers Being Traitor02:26 Drag Race Skills for Traitors02:49 Icesis Couture Wants More Drag Contestants03:07 Katelyn Describes Unexpected Game03:17 Katelyn Hopes To Be a Traitor03:46 Katelyn Uses Doctor Skills Strategically04:15 Katelyn Names Neda As Idol04:46 Katelyn Anticipates Roundtable Banishment04:59 Episode Wrap and Preview Teaser Never all our Traitors US recaps plus recaps from other versions around the world!LISTEN:  Subscribe to the Traitors Around the World podcast feedWATCH:  Subscribe to the podcast on YouTubeSUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  6. 3d ago

    Traitors Canada Season 4 Spicy Vee + Jordan Preseason Interviews

    Traitors Canada Season 4 Spicy Vee + Jordan Preseason Interviews Watch the podcast on YouTube! Get ready for Traitors Canada Season 4 as Pooya welcomes Spicy Vee and Jordan for a candid look at their strategies and hopes before entering the manor. As the series gears up for its new season, both guests reveal what excites them most about the game, the influence of prior reality show experiences, and whom they would—or wouldn’t—want to see as fellow contestants. For anyone eager to learn how returning and new faces prepare for the treacherous gameplay Traitors demands, this episode offers firsthand perspectives and fresh strategy talk. Both Spicy Vee and Jordan dive into what draws them to Traitors Canada and how their backgrounds shape their approach. Spicy Vee roots her strategy in the underdog mindset, leveraging likability and lessons she’s learned from Big Brother Canada about betrayal and resilience. She opens up about wanting to flip the script after past backstabs, and shares a wishlist (and a certain anti-wishlist) of other reality TV personalities she’d love to face. Jordan, meanwhile, positions himself as “unassuming,” drawing confidence from a competitive sports background to stay calm under pressure and channel his strategic side. He highlights favorite past players and explains why he’s eager to take on the role of Traitor for the full experience, especially when facing veteran reality contestants. The episode explores: Spicy Vee’s underdog strategy and plans to use likability as her shield Jordan’s competitive drive and desire to navigate the game “unassuming,” inspired by a sports-centric mindset Key lessons Spicy Vee brings from her time on Big Brother Canada, including handling betrayal and turning it into motivation Both guests’ takes on their preferred roles—Faithful vs. Traitor—and what being a Traitor represents for their individual journeys The players they hope (and hope not) to encounter in the manor, plus speculation about facing seasoned game veterans in high-stakes roundtable showdowns Find out how reality TV experience changes a player in Traitors Canada, and where the line falls between friendship and strategy. Who will really thrive in a house full of competitors—and does being unassuming or likable give you the best shot at winning? Catch the full conversation with Pooya to dig deeper into Traitors Canada’s next wave of contestants and strategies. Chapters:00:00 Welcome to Traitors Canada Preview00:51 SpicyVee Reveals Underdog Strategy01:30 SpicyVee’s Motivation and Backstab Claim01:48 SpicyVee’s Franchise Viewing Secret02:16 Lessons Learned From Big Brother02:54 Who SpicyVee Wants in the Manor03:30 Jordan: Unassuming Game Approach03:42 Jordan’s Competition-Driven Motivation04:08 Jordan’s Favorite Past Players04:41 Jordan Chooses Traitor Ambition05:04 Jordan’s Composure Under Pressure05:37 Jordan Ready for Reality Star Rivals05:56 Outro and Season Teaser Never all our Traitors US recaps plus recaps from other versions around the world!LISTEN:  Subscribe to the Traitors Around the World podcast feedWATCH:  Subscribe to the podcast on YouTubeSUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  7. 4d ago

    Traitors Canada Season 4 Taya Valkyrie + Kyle Preseason Interviews

    Traitors Canada Season 4 Taya Valkyrie + Kyle Preseason Interviews Watch the video on YouTube! We Know the Traitors is back as host Pooya sits down with Traitors Canada Season 4 cast members Taya Valkyrie and Kyle for upfront interviews. With Season 4 on the horizon, listeners get a rare peek into the minds of two contestants ready to embrace deception, strategy, and surprises. Taya, known for her pro wrestling prowess, and Kyle, a self-described master of mischief, unpack their motivations and plans for taking on the Traitors manor. Pooya gets right to the heart of the matter, asking both cast members about their backgrounds, reasons for joining Traitors Canada, and who inspires their games. Taya highlights her athletic past and her excitement to compete as an individual for the first time in her home country. Kyle, meanwhile, shares how he relishes the chance to lie and manipulate, thanks in part to his acting training. Both reveal their favorite cast members from past Traitors seasons and speculate on their ideal roles as either Faithful or Traitor. There's even a peek into advice from Survivor alum Jon, as well as thoughts on channeling ring skills and stirring up trouble in the manor. Hear Taya and Kyle discuss: Taya’s unpredictable, character-driven strategy, drawing on professional wrestling experience Kyle’s enthusiastic embrace of a deceptive, “pot-stirring” approach, backed by acting and storytelling skills The influence of past contestants like Gayle Kim and Neda, and the impact of Survivor survivor advice Taya’s perspective on reading energy and problem-solving, whether playing Faithful or Traitor Kyle's attempts to test his lying game in real life to prepare for the show This season, new personalities bring bold energy and competitive fire. Will Taya’s in-ring cunning or Kyle’s flair for deception prove more effective in the game of trust and betrayal? Dive in and get to know these two contestants before they step into the manor. Listen now for your first look into Traitors Canada Season 4—and stay tuned as the strategies unfold. Chapters:00:00 Welcome to Traitors Canada Preview01:13 Taya Valkyrie Reveals Game Strategy01:56 Taya Discusses Traitors Viewing History02:11 Taya Names Favorite Past Player02:22 Taya Chooses Faithful or Traitor02:44 Wrestling Skills Advantage Explained03:08 Survivor Advice Shared by Jon03:35 Kyle Introduces Conniving Gameplan04:00 Kyle’s Experience With Traitors Series04:09 Kyle Praises Favorite Player Neda04:23 Kyle Wants To Be a Traitor04:46 Kyle Uses Acting For Deception05:24 Kyle Excited To “Murder” Players Never all our Traitors US recaps plus recaps from other versions around the world!LISTEN:  Subscribe to the Traitors Around the World podcast feedWATCH:  Subscribe to the podcast on YouTubeSUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  8. 5d ago

    Traitors Canada Season 4 Elan Bibas + Aisha Preseason Interviews

    Traitors Canada Season 4 Elan Bibas + Aisha Preseason Interviews Watch the podcast on YouTube! We Know the Traitors is back as the countdown to Traitors Canada Season 4 begins. Host Pooya sits down with cast members Elan Bibas and Aisha, offering an exclusive window into their personalities and plans before the season starts. With questions straight from fans, the spotlight is on what makes these new contestants tick and how their pasts shape their strategies. This episode brings together sharp perspectives from two very different players. Elan Bibas shares insights from his Love Island background, emphasizing quick decision-making and a love of deception-filled game nights. He talks about leveraging his dual identity—reality TV star and computer engineering consultant—to disarm fellow players. In contrast, Aisha leans into authenticity, drawing on her advocacy work and experience in high-pressure environments to build trust and observe keenly. The two castaways reflect on their aspirations: Elan eyes the allure of being a Traitor, relishing the challenge, while Aisha prefers the Faithful path, unsure she could lie for long. Along the way, both reveal their past viewing habits, favorite players, and game skills they believe will give them an edge. Pooya, Elan, and Aisha dive into: Elan’s plan to use his unexpected background as a strategic weapon and his desire to take on the trickiest role in the game Aisha’s emphasis on communication, picking up micro-details, and her diplomatic experience standing out in high-stakes discussions The contrasting draws of playing as a Faithful versus a Traitor, and how personal honesty fits into the gameplay Fond memories and favorites from past Traitors seasons, with Aisha’s admiration for “Hollywood” and his authentic style The anticipation of breakfast rituals, roundtable debates, and the tense moments when each player discovers who’s survived the night As alliances form and secret plans take shape, what edge will Elan’s blend of charm and calculation give him—and will Aisha’s authenticity and strategic thinking steer her team to victory? Get ready to meet the cast behind the deception and start building your own predictions. Subscribe now to catch every insider interview and nuanced cast breakdown all season long. Chapters:00:00 Intros01:20 Elan Bibas: Decisive Game Plan01:27 Elan Bibas: Love for Deception Games02:11 Elan Bibas Wants Traitor Role02:28 Elan Bibas: Underestimated Skills02:56 Elan Bibas: Charisma and Strategy03:34 Aisha: Authenticity as Strategy03:45 Aisha: Breaking Comfort Zones04:15 Aisha: Traitors Superfan Credentials04:42 Aisha: Hollywood Is Favorite Player05:05 Aisha Chooses Faithful Role05:38 Aisha: Communication and Strategy Strengths06:30 Aisha: Anticipating Dramatic Breakfasts Never all our Traitors US recaps plus recaps from other versions around the world!LISTEN:  Subscribe to the Traitors Around the World podcast feedWATCH:  Subscribe to the podcast on YouTubeSUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Join Pooya as he recaps The Traitors, diving deep into the thrilling world of deception and strategy across multiple international versions of the hit reality series, including those from Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Great Britain. Each week, Pooya breaks down the intense gameplay and jaw-dropping twists, offering insights and analysis on all the drama that unfolds. For the U.S. seasons, Pooya is joined by reality TV expert Rob Cesternino, who brings his signature perspective and in-depth commentary to the table. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to the series, this podcast is your go-to source for everything The Traitors!

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