We Know The Traitors

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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!

  1. 5 hr ago

    Traitors AU Season 3 Eps 1+2 Exit Interviews

    Traitors AU Season 3 Eps 1+2 Exit Interviews Watch the podcast on YouTube! Traitors Australia Season 3 kicks off with dramatic first exits, and the We Know Traitors podcast brings you exclusive exit interviews with the season’s first banished contestant, Shane Gould, and the first murder victim, Kween Kong. Hosts Pooya, The Duke of Deception, and Annabel guide the conversation, delving into the decisions, dilemmas, and strategies that ended two games all too soon. Shane Gould opens up about the pressure of making a random swap decision in the premiere’s twist, her struggle with instant alliances, and why the rapid pace of Traitors felt so different from her Survivor experience. She shares the challenges of forming new relationships versus relying on old affiliations and how a roundtable blindside caught her entirely off guard. Kween Kong joins Annabel for a candid discussion about the social whirlwind inside the mansion. She reveals how sharp instincts and supersonic hearing helped her spot traitors—sometimes just by the sound of jacket rustling. Kween Kong walks listeners through her reads, her regrets about the alliances she didn’t make, and the social politics that come with being both fabulous and a threat from day one. Key moments discussed: Shane’s internal battle over the fairness of the opening swap, and how she tried to remove bias from her decision Reflections on the fast social game of Traitors and lessons learned from Survivor How Kween Kong used nonverbal cues, like a player’s blush, to sniff out traitors Dicko’s “LSD alliance” and the immediate formation of quirky social groups The role of fashion and first impressions in Kween Kong’s gameplay and early targeting How do players balance big personalities, loyalty, and snap moral decisions in a game built on suspicion? Explore the stories behind the season’s first departures with insight straight from the players themselves. Listen for firsthand accounts of strategy, social tension, and the fast-moving fallout from Traitors Australia’s opening episodes. How is your favourite faithful doing? Or do you cheer for the traitors? Let us know by tagging us on Twitter @RobHasAPodcast Chapters:00:00 Shane Gould Banishment Reflections06:10 Kween Kong’s Early Exit Strategy09:22 Kween Kong Outs Kirby as Traitor11:04 Dicko’s LSD Alliance Emerges12:59 Kween Kong’s Trusted Allies Revealed14:28 Kween Kong’s Picks to Win 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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  3. 1 day ago

    Traitors AU Season 3 Premiere Eps 1+2 Recap

    Traitors AU Season 3 Premiere Eps 1+2 Recap  Watch the podcast on YouTube! Traitors Australia returns for its third season, and hosts Pooya and Annabel Fidler dive into the drama from episodes 1 and 2 with their trademark insight and humor. The show kicks off with a reality stars cast, bringing together big personalities from across Australian television. Early tensions rise as strategic alliances form and the group reacts to the immediate removal of a contestant, setting the tone for a season filled with game twists and changing loyalties. This week, Pooya and Annabel break down the season’s all-reality star lineup and how it influences group dynamics from the jump. They analyze major early decisions, like Shane being forced to eliminate a fellow contestant straight away, the selection of this season’s trio of traitors, and the fallout from Queen Kong’s swift murder. The hosts zero in on Kirby’s position as both a shield and a lightning rod for suspicion, dig into Dicko’s bold strategy of uniting rivals through "LSD" (Loyalty, Secrecy, Discipline), and explore how Survivor language and behaviors shape the house’s perceptions. The episode digs deep into shifting alliances, the risks and rewards of early confrontations, and how different hosting and editing styles impact the viewing experience. Highlights from this episode include: Shane’s tough choice to eliminate Cam, and the group’s strategic and emotional reactions How Kirby, Alex, and Alvin are chosen as traitors—and the moves they make to dodge detection Dicko’s attempt to create the “LSD” alliance and how it shakes up group voting The drama between Manaki and Kira and how breakfast arguments fuel suspicions The use of Survivor-like strategy and language setting certain players apart The roundtable where three traitors are named, putting real pressure on the secret saboteurs With Kirby under fire, alliances shifting, and a lively cast guaranteeing plenty of fireworks, who will come out on top as the faithful and traitors clash? Is the early formation of alliances smart or will it backfire as suspicions mount? Listen for an in-depth review of strategy, personality clashes, and early power plays shaping Traitors Australia’s brand new season! Chapters:0:00 Season 3, Cast Reactions, Hype6:10 Aussie vs. NZ Production Differences10:13 Gretel's Invented Host Backstory12:17 Cam's Early Exit Decision17:17 Kirby, Alex, Alvin Become Traitors24:01 Queen Kong's Murder Fallout29:10 Survivor Players' Social Missteps33:40 Kirby Confronts Henry and AJ39:06 Dicko Forms LSD Alliance44:40 Rob's Traitor Hunter Instincts49:33 Kirby's Slip-Up Fuels Suspicion53:13 Manaki Connects Drama to Traitors58:13 Kira vs. Rachel, Emotional Fallout1:02:32 Cast Alliances, Game Knowledge Revealed1:06:26 LGBTQIA Turret and Crush Picks How is your favourite faithful doing? Or do you cheer for the traitors? Let us know by tagging us on Twitter @RobHasAPodcast 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. 2 days ago

    Traitors AU Season 3 Host Interview

    Traitors AU Season 3 Host Interview Also available on YouTube. We Know Traitors returns with a special look at The Traitors Australia Season 3, featuring Pooya (“The Duke of Deception”), Annabel Fidler and new series host Gretel Killeen. Gretel shares how she approaches becoming the iconic Lady of the Manor, developing her own rich backstory, and what makes this season's cast a dynamic force in reality TV. Dive into the creation of character, the reality genre's quirks, and how the game takes shape in this much-anticipated comeback season. Gretel reveals how her background as a writer, comedian, and artist shapes her take on the host role, including crafting an elaborate history for her on-screen persona, one who’s inherited a mysterious manor, weathered the loss of 11 spouses, and entertains guests with a curious penchant for games and mayhem. The conversation also highlights this season's all-reality-star cast, ranging from Housewives to Olympians, and the unique connections and surprises that ensue when these personalities clash. Listeners will also get an inside look at production, casting, and the careful on-set boundaries needed to preserve the game’s secrecy and tension. Key insights include: Gretel’s process of building the Lady of the Manor’s backstory, complete with rich character details and wardrobe choices The strategic selection of a cast filled with Australian reality TV alumni, covering a diverse mix of genres, backgrounds, and personalities Stories behind standout contestants like Olympic gold medalist and Survivor winner Shane Gould, and how kinship and reputation play into alliances The global appeal of The Traitors and thoughts on why audiences crave the show’s blend of deception, play, and community Reflection on the challenge of hosting without tipping information, and the lengths taken to prevent players from reading signals on set Get ready to meet an eccentric new host and a cast with reality TV pedigree, all heading into a game shaped by trust, betrayal, and showmanship. Who will thrive when secrets are everywhere and the line between host and character blurs? Listen in for a behind-the-scenes ride through strategy, casting, and the art of deception on The Traitors Australia Season 3! 0:00 Gretel Killeen Joins the Interview2:14 Crafting the Host’s Backstory4:13 Eleven Spouses, Mysterious Deaths6:54 Assembling a New Reality Cast8:13 Unexpected Contestants Surprise Gretel10:51 Why Traitors Australia Resonates13:48 Maintaining Host Neutrality On Set15:49 Secrets, Editing, and Emotional Reactions How is your favourite faithful doing? Or do you cheer for the traitors? Let us know by tagging us on Twitter @RobHasAPodcast 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. 30 Jun

    Traitors NZ Season 3 Finale Week Recap

    Traitors NZ Season 3 Finale Week Recap The Traitors New Zealand season 3 finale brings high-stakes strategy and unexpected endgame moves, as hosts Pooya and Annabel Fidler break down every crucial decision and turning point. This episode shines a spotlight on Chloe’s late-game recruitment as a traitor, the ripple effects of pivotal murders and banishments, and how social bonds dictate the final outcome. Join Pooya and Annabel as they examine the key alliances, banishments, and strategic missteps that define this intense season conclusion. Pooya and Annabel dig into Keanu’s logic for choosing Chloe as his last-minute traitor partner, discussing whether an earlier recruitment might have given him a stronger endgame. They explore how Hannah’s banishment comes about, through fractured alliances and heightened suspicion, and how Maruia emerges as a forceful faithful who shapes the final votes. The hosts analyze the big moves, including the critical Aaron murder, how Violette’s focus on Chloe influences perceptions, and the social dynamics that let major players slip under the radar. Lighter moments from the final challenges, like snail facials and gross smoothies, round out the discussion. Key discussion points include: Keanu’s risky but calculated decision to recruit Chloe as a traitor in the final stretch The climb to Hannah’s banishment and how broken alliances seal her fate Maruia’s powerful endgame, including her influence over boot order and her read on the traitors Strategic fallout from Aaron’s murder and its impact on the final five dynamics The hosts’ rankings of season three within the wider Traitors franchise, with nods to memorable characters and iconic moments Was the finale decided by smart alliances or overlooked players making their move at the perfect moment? Relive every critical play and analysis of the final strategy in this wrap-up of Traitors New Zealand season 3. Listen now for a move-by-move journey through the finale, memorable moments, and deep dives into the game’s sharpest decisions. 00:00 Chloe’s Surprise Traitor Win06:26 Keanu Recruits Chloe, Shocks All12:25 Maruia Emerges as Faithful MVP18:18 Maruia Chooses Chloe Over Debbie23:12 Debbie Nearly Wins, Reflects Game29:53 Maruia Dictates Boot Order36:26 Keanu’s Finale Banishing and Reveal43:06 Season Three Ranks Among Franchises50:10 Top Traitors and Season Crushes How is your favourite faithful doing? Or do you cheer for the traitors? Let us know by tagging us on Twitter @RobHasAPodcast 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. 24 Jun

    Traitors NZ Season 3 Week 4 Eps 7 & 8 Recap

    Traitors NZ Season 3 Week 4 Eps 7 & 8 Recap  The We Know Traitors podcast is back as Pooya and Annabel Fidler unravel episodes 7 and 8 of Traitors New Zealand Season 3. As the game draws closer to the finale, strategies are tested and trust is in short supply. The conversation centers on critical turning points and the shifting fate of key players navigating suspicion and alliance fractures. Pooya and Annabel tackle the main storylines, starting with Keanu’s mounting troubles as his alliance splinters and his decisions come under fire. They examine the fallout from the murder of Sam and the ongoing speculation around the strongest alliances in the game. Violette’s self-driven gameplay and Dr. Debbie’s uphill battle for credibility both take center stage, while Aaron, Chloe, Maria, and Marula’s positions are scrutinized as potential faithful winners or last-minute traitor recruits. Discussion covers the most recent roundtables, failed votes, and challenge dynamics. Each twist making victory more elusive for the remaining cast. Key talking points explored: Keanu’s controversial choice to target Sam, potentially sinking his own game while leaving his alliance exposed Violette’s balancing act as a self-interested faithful, maneuvering strategically under growing suspicion Dr. Debbie’s portrayal and social standing, from dodo music edits to her dramatic exchange with James Prediction of possible endgame scenarios: faithful splits, surprise recruitments, and who holds the numbers The evolving dynamic between Keanu and James, plus analysis of how recent challenges and shield twists shape the power balance As trust unravels and strategic paths narrow, who adapts and who falls prey to the shifting loyalties within the group? With alliances fraying, who secures a seat in the final and who faces banishment at the last hurdle? Catch the full episode for sharp analysis and bold predictions as Traitors New Zealand Season 3 approaches its thrilling conclusion! 00:00 Welcome and Season Stakes06:14 Keanu’s Clique Strategy Critiqued12:25 Maria and Marula Murder Theories18:27 James vs. Debbie Showdown24:02 Keanu’s Blunders: Sam's Murder29:47 Violette and Shield Lies Exposed34:13 Marula’s Dagger Eliminates James40:39 Clique Cracks, Maria Challenges Keanu46:38 Faithfuls’ Endgame Predicted52:18 Farewell to Fan Favorites How is your favourite faithful doing? Or do you cheer for the traitors? Let us know by tagging us on Twitter @RobHasAPodcast 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. 19 Jun

    Traitors AU Season 3 Cast Preview

    Traitors AU Season 3 Cast Preview Traitors Australia is back for Season 3, and Pooya reunites with Annabel Fidler to break down the new cast in this special preview episode. With reality stars from Survivor, Big Brother, Love Island, and even Australian Idol joining the castle, the hosts dive into how these diverse personalities might clash or connect once the game begins. From throwback icons to reality newcomers, the cast's mix sparks conversations about alliances, gameplay styles, and who might stand out as a faithful or traitor. The conversation focused on the casting dynamics, highlighting how this season veers away from the US model by integrating a wide range of Australian reality TV alumni rather than only big names. One concept discussed was the established ratings challenges faced by fresh reality formats in Australia, especially when scheduled against juggernauts like Married at First Sight. Annabel shares insights into the reputations and gameplay expectations for returning Survivor players, while Pooya ponders the strategic impact of familiar faces versus wildcards. The discussion explored perceptions of brand-new versus seasoned casting, reality TV meta-gaming, and demographic targeting, all while making predictions for likely alliances and rivalries. Survivor crossovers: How Kirby, AJ, Shane, and Henry could shape alliances and suspicion Housewife energy: Chrissy and Gamble’s bold personalities, potential drama, and strategic value Love Island and The Block twins: Will Josh and Luke’s close bond attract trust or scrutiny? Major personalities from Australian Idol and Big Brother, including the polarizing Dicko and iconic Tully, and how their fame may influence early game dynamics The new host Gretel Killeen’s strong presence and how her role may affect the tone of the season With an eclectic cast and unpredictable franchise alumni, the season promises unique gameplay and surprising partnerships. Who will use reputation or nostalgia to their advantage, and who might run into trouble with old or new reality TV rivals? Get the inside scoop on every cast member, early predictions, and what to watch for when Traitors Australia returns—listen now for your detailed primer before the game begins! Chapters:0:00 Traitors Australia Returns Announced6:56 Survivor Alum Shape Early Dynamics13:01 Kirby’s Strategic Survivor Reputation18:22 AJ Poised for Game Chaos24:07 Shane and Henry Reunite31:28 Tully’s Big Brother Legacy38:29 Iconic Idol Rivalries Rekindled44:09 Bachelor Villain Kira’s Controversy48:36 Love Island Twins’ Traitor Twist55:16 Manakee Promises Drama Delivery1:02:00 Housewives Stir Up the Castle1:07:03 Reece Brings Drag Race Flair1:11:20 Trailer Reveals Gameplay Tensions1:15:14 Henry’s Survivor Traitor Prediction How is your favourite faithful doing? Or do you cheer for the traitors? Let us know by tagging us on Twitter @RobHasAPodcast 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. 16 Jun

    Traitors NZ Season 3 Week 3 Eps 5 & 6 Recap

    Traitors NZ Season 3 Week 3 Eps 5 & 6 Recap Welcome to RHAP's coverage of ALL the Traitors iterations from around the world, including New Zealand, Australia, and Canada. This week, hosts Pooya (@pooyaism) and Annabel Fidler (@annabelce) recap Season 3 Week 3. How is your favourite faithful doing? Or do you cheer for the traitors? Let us know by tagging us on Twitter @RobHasAPodcast 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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