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Join published journalist Jack Vita each week for coverage of your favorite reality competition shows, including CBS' Survivor, Big Brother, The Amazing Race, Peacock's The Traitors, NBC's Deal or No Deal Island, and MTV's The Challenge. Featuring weekly recaps, analysis, exit interviews and longform interviews with reality TV contestants new and old! Guests include Stephenie LaGrossa, Cirie Fields and Rachel Reilly. This is the podcast feed for all entertainment content on the Jack Vita Show. For Jack's sports show, subscribe to Jack Vita Show: Sports, available wherever podcasts are found.

  1. May 28

    Was Jonathan Young ROBBED at the Survivor 50 Finale? | Recap with Survivor Guatemala's Brooke Struck

    With Danni Boatwright out again this week, Jack is joined by Survivor: Guatemala contestant Brooke Struck on the Jack Vita Show! Each week, Jack recaps the latest happenings from the world of Survivor 50. This week, we crowned a new champion of Survivor! Fourth time is a charm for Aubry Bracco, who was named the winner of Survivor 50, by a jury vote of 6-3. But, was runner-up Jonathan Young ROBBED of the win? Should the vote have been closer? Should Jonathan have won? Brooke and Jack discuss. Brooke is a legal attorney who specializes in family law; she knows a thing or two about juries! How does she think this season's jury did? Jack shares some of his gripes with how he felt the jury behaved. Was Stephenie out of line in advocating for Jonathan to be the season's winner? He talked with Stephenie. Did Stephenie actually ask a question, after making her longwinded statement? Were other jurors championing for a different winner? And what did Jack and Brooke think about Cirie's comments she made to finalist Joe Hunter? Brooke shares her thoughts on how someone from her season, Stephenie, played! How does Brooke think Stephenie did? Does she think Stephenie has grown as a person or a player since the two of them were in the jungles of Guatemala together 20-plus years ago? Later, Brooke and Jack share their thoughts on Survivor 50 as a whole. How did they enjoy the season? What were their favorite moments, episodes and characters? Jack and Brooke give out their awards. All this and so much more, only on the Jack Vita Show! Don't miss next week's episode with Survivor 50 contestant Stephenie LaGrossa Kendrick, as she makes her triumphant return to the Jack Vita Show!

    51 min

  2. May 17

    Albert Destrade Explains Why Coach and Ozzy HATE Each Other | Survivor 50 E12 "Inconceivable" Recap

    With Danni Boatwright out again this week, Jack is joined by Survivor: South Pacific finalist Albert Destrade on the Jack Vita Show! Each week, Jack recaps the latest happenings from the world of Survivor 50. Albert had the privilege of playing with two of this season's biggest stars, Ozzy Lusth and "the Dragon Slayer", Coach Ben Wade. In 2011, on Survivor's 23rd season, Coach, Ozzy, Albert and Sophie Clarke made up the final four. Ozzy led the final four immunity challenge by a significant margin, but was unable to complete the puzzle before Sophie. Once the remaining Upolu members made him the final member of the jury, Ozzy allegedly campaigned strongly against Coach and Albert, which both men believe played a significant factor in the jury vote. Albert tells the origin story of Coach and Ozzy's 15-year long rivalry, which added another chapter, on Survivor 50. Albert also answers last week's question of "What was Ozzy's biggest choke job on Survivor?". This week, Albert and Jack discuss the fate of five-time player Cirie Fields, who suffered her latest heartbreak on Survivor. Does this one sting the most for the Traitors S1 champion? Albert assesses the final five: Aubry Bracco, Jonathan Young, Joe Hunter, Rizo Velovic and Tiffany Ervin. Who does he think is the betting favorite, entering the finale? Albert discusses why he believes Rick Devens will win the fan favorite prize, and why he enjoyed watching Rick so much on S50. You can follow Albert on Twitter (@Zero_Votes) and Instagram (@zero_votes).

    1h 18m

  3. May 11

    Did Ozzy Just Suffer His BIGGEST Failure on Survivor? | S47's Sam Phalen Recaps Survivor 50 E11

    With Danni Boatwright out this week, Survivor 47 runner-up Sam Phalen fills in for her on the Jack Vita Show! Each week, we recap the latest happenings from Survivor 50! This week saw the latest shortcoming in the 20-year Survivor career of five-time player Ozzy Lusth. For the second time in his Survivor tenure, Ozzy was blindsided with an idol in his pocket. Ozzy trusted Jonathan Young, Joe Hunter and Rizo Velovic with his life in the game, and was stunned when the three men turned on him this week. Cirie Fields was unable to save Ozzy, as the castaways were divided into two separate groups of five, attending two separate tribal councils. Still, Cirie didn't seem to try to sway Jonathan and keep him from voting out Ozzy. Why didn't Cirie try to talk Jonathan out of voting Ozzy? Cirie was targeted by Rick Devens and Emily Flippen, but was able to play her extra vote to protect herself. Emily took the fall, after Devens played the idol he collected from the Mr. Beast coin flip. Now, Cirie enters the Final 7 without her closest ally, and with no advantages to protect herself. Is there a path forward for her, to the Final 3? Can she defy the odds and win an unlikely immunity, or will she be the next one out? Sam and Jack assess the game moving forward. Was this the biggest choke job that Ozzy has suffered in his five times of playing Survivor? Sam and Jack take a look back at his memorable Survivor career. Sam shares valuable insights from his time on Survivor 47, where he last all 26 days and finished second. Does the jury know who they are voting for before final tribal council even begins? Sam shares his thoughts and experiences. All this, and much more, only on the Jack Vita Show! Sam is a sports reporter and publisher for Roundtable Sports. Check out his Chicago White Sox coverage here.

    56 min

  4. May 5

    Danni Boatwright Reveals Where Stephenie LaGrossa Went Wrong on Survivor 50 | Episode 10 Recap

    As she always does, Danni Boatwright visits the Jack Vita Show to discuss this week's episode of Survivor 50! Danni and Jack are bummed to see their beloved friend Stephenie LaGrossa Kendrick eliminated, as she became the 14th contestant voted out and the fifth member of the jury. Jack spoke with Stephenie minutes before taping the podcast. He shares some insights from this week's episode, as Stephenie spills on what didn't make the air.Danni played Survivor with Stephenie back in 2005, on Survivor: Guatemala. She and Stephenie survived all 39 days, reaching the final two together. Danni was crowned the winner by the jury. She comments on where Stephenie went wrong on Survivor 50, and what she maybe could have done differently. Jack shares why he believes an alliance featuring Ozzy and Coach was doomed from the start. Jack and Danni take a look back on Stephenie's fourth appearance on the show, and share how proud they are of her for getting back on the saddle, after 16 years away.Danni and Jack also share their thoughts on this week's Mr. Beast cameo and twist. Was it a weighted coin, or a double-sided coin? Danni and Jack welcome conspiracy theories. All this, and much more on the Jack Vita Show!Danni hosts a podcast of her own called Beyond the Edit with Danni & Aggie, where she is currently covering FOX's new hit show, Extracted. You can follow her on Instagram, @danniboatwright.

    1h 5m

  5. Apr 24

    What Phillies' Kyle Kendrick Told his Wife Stephenie NOT to do on Survivor 50 | S50 E9 Recap

    2008 World Series champion and staple of the Philadelphia Phillies pitching rotation Kyle Kendrick visits the Jack Vita Show to discuss his wife Stephenie LaGrossa Kendrick's return to Survivor! After 16 years away, Stephenie answered the call for Survivor 50. Through nine episodes, she is one of the final ten contestants remaining! Kyle shares his thoughts on watching his wife back on Survivor. The first two times Stephenie played on Survivor: Palau and Survivor: Guatemala, was before Kyle met her. Stephenie had a cup of coffee on Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains, but was voted out second. Now, she's experiencing a Survivor renaissance, and Kyle is enjoying the ride! Kyle talks about what it's like to watch his wife on Survivor, after Stephenie spent years supporting him as a baseball wife! Now it's Kyle's turn to support his wife. Kyle dishes on what advice he gave Stephenie before she left for Fiji, how Stephenie trained and prepared for the season, and what he told Stephenie NOT to do on the island. Kyle assesses how he thinks his wife is doing, and reveals which contestants he has enjoyed watching the most, and which ones he would align with. How does Kyle think he would fare on Survivor, and which of his former Phillies teammates does he think would make the best Survivor castaway? Later, Danni Boatwright joins the show to break down the ninth episode of Survivor 50, "I Deserve All of This". And then, Danni, Jack and Kyle are joined by a surprise guest! Kyle also chats about the Phillies and plenty of baseball along the way!

    1h 13m

  6. Apr 17

    Devens in Danger? | Survivor 50 E8 "Double the Fun, Double the Demise" Recap with Danni Boatwright

    Survivor: Guatemala winner Danni Boatwright returns to the Jack Vita Show to discuss the eighth episode of Survivor 50, "Double the Fun, Double the Demise". Each week, Danni joins Jack to break down the week's episode of Survivor! This week, we bid farewell to one of the biggest characters in the show's history, Benjamin "Coach" Wade, better known as "The Dragon Slayer". Danni and Jack share their thoughts on this week's controversial twist, which also put an end to Survivor: Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers runner-up Chrissy Hofbeck's game. Cirie and Ozzy played the middle and picked a side, stunning the alliance of Coach, Chrissy, Stephenie, Joe and Jonathan. But, should Stephenie's alliance really have been all that surprised? Rick Devens made a performative move at tribal council, claiming the fake idol that he planted earlier in the season. Stephenie wasn't buying it. The move didn't seem to be necessary. Devens didn't attempt to play it, so now contestants either perceive him to have lied, or they think he has an idol. Could this move backfire, and paint a bigger target on his back? Danni thinks Devens may be the next contestant voted out. Danni and Jack break down everything from this week's episode! You won't want to miss it.

    56 min

  7. Apr 9

    The Downfall of Coach? | Survivor 50 E7 "That's Not How I Play Survivor" Recap with Danni Boatwright

    Survivor Guatemala winner Danni Boatwright returns to the Jack Vita Show to recap the seventh episode of Survivor 50, "That's Not How I Play Survivor". Each week, Danni joins the program to share her thoughts on the latest episode of Survivor 50! The editors attempted to fake the audience out, laying the groundwork for a potential blindside of the Dragon Slayer, Coach Benjamin Wade at tribal council. In a last ditch effort, Dee told other players at tribal council that she had the votes to take out Coach, however, just she and Tiffany voted for the Dragon Slayer. The Dragon Slayer appears to be getting on the nerves of the other contestants, though, and the show may be paving the way for his untimely exit. Danni and Jack share their thoughts. Stephenie had a hero moment this week! On exile island, she completed a challenge, earning herself a steal-a-vote advantage. As she kept her hand raised for an hour, the show played a beautiful highlight reel of some of her finer moments as one of the show's strongest competitors, back in the show's heyday, 20 years ago. Over the last two weeks, Stephenie has reestablished herself as one of the show's best physical competitors of all-time. She came close to winning immunity, but Ozzy won his eighth immunity challenge in his Survivor career. He is now just one win shy of tying Boston Rob's immunity win record of nine. Shortly after returning to camp, Stephenie confided in Cirie, who she has known for 15 years, that she had gained an advantage. Moments later, Cirie told Rizo about the advantage. Danni and Jack discuss Cirie and Stephenie's relationship, months after a pregame rumor was started saying that Stephenie was targeting Cirie. Is this further evidence that Cirie is going to turn on the old school players? Jonathan and Dee engaged in a heated argument at the start of the episode, which was reignited at tribal council. Danni applauds Jonathan for his strategic chops this week. All this, and much more, only on the Jack Vita Show!

    1h 7m

  8. Apr 6

    Cirie DITCHED the Old School Players? | Survivor 50 E6 "The Blood Moon" Recap with Danni Boatwright

    Survivor: Guatemala winner Danni Boatwright is back on the Jack Vita Show to discuss the sixth episode of Survivor 50, "The Blood Moon"! Danni visits the Jack Vita Show each week to break down the week's Survivor episode! This week saw a Survivor first, as Jeff Probst introduced the show's first ever "blood moon". His longwinded explanation set the table for the first-ever triple-Tribal Council in Survivor history. Wednesday also saw the largest merge ever, as 17 contestants made it to the individual section of the game. Two contestants were granted immunity — Ozzy and Rizo — skipping both the challenge and tribal council, instead spending the night together on Exile Island. The remaining 15 contestants were split into three separate groups of five. Within each group, one contestant won immunity, and each group was forced to vote somebody out. Stephenie showed that even at the age of 46, she is a physical force to be reckoned with. She was the last contestant standing, winning immunity and also an Appleby's dinner reward for her group. Dee and Christian were the other two immunity winners. Stephenie, Jonathan and Chrissy teamed up to vote out Kamilla, in a vote of 3-2. Kamilla received support from Tiffany, but the two new era were left in the dark, expecting Jonathan to vote with them, which, he did not. The other two tribal councils were a clean sweep. Both Genevieve and Colby suffered poor luck. In a group of Aubry, Christian, Rick Devens and Joe, Genevieve was the clear target. Unable to swing Christian, Genevieve played her shot in the dark, failing to earn safety and losing her vote. She was voted out by a vote of 4-0. In the Survivor 50 premiere, Colby lost his vote for the first tribal council he attended, after losing a challenge on Exile Island. Colby never attended a tribal council before the merge, meaning that he could not vote in this week's tribal council. This put him and Coach Wade at a severe disadvantage, with both Survivor legends on the chopping block. Fellow old schooler Cirie Fields opted to vote with new era players Dee and Emily instead of trying to save her fellow old schoolers. Colby revealed in exit press this week that he had an infection his leg that would have forced him to be medically evacuated from the game, regardless of if he made it past tribal council. Joining Danni and Jack this week is Deal or No Deal Island Season 1 contestant Kim Mattina. Kim is one of the most knowledgeable reality television minds Jack has ever come across. Together, the three of them put this week's episode under the microscope, shining a light on Stephenie's impressive immunity win, and discussing Rizo's place in the game and his final three alliance with Cirie and Ozzy, Survivor's first Blood Moon, Genevieve's bad luck (she found two idols and had to give both of them away!), an emotional farewell to Colby, and so much more!

    1h 4m
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Join published journalist Jack Vita each week for coverage of your favorite reality competition shows, including CBS' Survivor, Big Brother, The Amazing Race, Peacock's The Traitors, NBC's Deal or No Deal Island, and MTV's The Challenge. Featuring weekly recaps, analysis, exit interviews and longform interviews with reality TV contestants new and old! Guests include Stephenie LaGrossa, Cirie Fields and Rachel Reilly. This is the podcast feed for all entertainment content on the Jack Vita Show. For Jack's sports show, subscribe to Jack Vita Show: Sports, available wherever podcasts are found.

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