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McKenna, John, and Alex are back to recap this week&#39;s episode of The Challenge Cutthroat. This week they tackle the mini-final, a cowboy party, and an unexpected departure from the season.As we approach the midway point of the season, how are you feeling about Cutthroat so far? Let us know in the comments below!Become a Patron and join the discussion on our Discord Channel: https://www.patreon.com/thespecialists#TheChallenge#ParamountPlus#MTVsTheChallenge Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Earnin and use my code TheSpecialists for a great deal: https://www.earnin.com * Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com * Check out Omaha Steaks and use my code BEEF for a great deal: https://www.omahasteaks.com Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

The Challenge: Cutthroat Recap | Episode 7

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The Survivor Specialists host their first open-to-the-public Survivor 51 fantasy game! The rules are simple. Simply pick Over or Under for 20 different props. Whoever gets the most correct wins a prize!Sign up here: https://forms.gle/tNeXvFxocEpd3xPu9For more great Survivor content and the potential to win more prizes, become a patron of The Specialists: https://www.patreon.com/thespecialists#Survivor#Survivor51#SurvivorCBS#Survivor51Cast Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Earnin and use my code TheSpecialists for a great deal: https://www.earnin.com * Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com * Check out Omaha Steaks and use my code BEEF for a great deal: https://www.omahasteaks.com Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Survivor 51 Over Under Fantasy Game

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In this Patreon Preview, Tegwyth and Will discuss full returnee theme ideas. For more Patron-only content, visit Patreon.com/thespecialists Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Earnin and use my code TheSpecialists for a great deal: https://www.earnin.com * Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com * Check out Omaha Steaks and use my code BEEF for a great deal: https://www.omahasteaks.com Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Full Returnee Theme Ideas - Teg Talks - Patreon Preview

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The Survivor Specialists are recapping the insanity of Surviving Barstool Season 5! In this episode, Phil and Blake break down everything that happened in episode 10. Did the right person win? Let us know in the comments.Become a Patron: patreon.com/thespecialists#Survivor#Barstool#SurvivingBarstool#BarstoolSports Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Earnin and use my code TheSpecialists for a great deal: https://www.earnin.com * Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com * Check out Omaha Steaks and use my code BEEF for a great deal: https://www.omahasteaks.com Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Surviving Barstool Season 5 Finale Recap

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McKenna, John, and Alex are back to recap this week&#39;s episode of The Challenge Cutthroat. This week, they dive into the dysfunction of the blue team, Thighgate, and more!As we approach the midway point of the season, how are you feeling about Cutthroat so far? Let us know in the comments below!Become a Patron and join the discussion on our Discord Channel: https://www.patreon.com/thespecialists#TheChallenge#ParamountPlus#MTVsTheChallenge Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Earnin and use my code TheSpecialists for a great deal: https://www.earnin.com * Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com * Check out Omaha Steaks and use my code BEEF for a great deal: https://www.omahasteaks.com Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

The Challenge: Cutthroat Recap | Episode 6

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The Survivor Specialists are recapping the insanity of Surviving Barstool Season 5! In this episode, Phil and Blake break down everything that happened in episode 9.Become a Patron: patreon.com/thespecialists#Survivor#Barstool#SurvivingBarstool#BarstoolSports Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Earnin and use my code TheSpecialists for a great deal: https://www.earnin.com * Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com * Check out Omaha Steaks and use my code BEEF for a great deal: https://www.omahasteaks.com Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Surviving Barstool Season 5 Episode 9 Recap

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The Survivor Specialists, Phil, Will, and Blake, pick their fantasy teams! Which Survivor 51 cast members do you want on your tribe?To play along, become a patron. Our top tier gets to participate! https://www.patreon.com/thespecialistsWant to make your own league? Create one today at https://realtvfantasy.com/#Survivor#Survivor51#SurvivorFantasyDraft#Survivor51cast#Survivorcast Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Earnin and use my code TheSpecialists for a great deal: https://www.earnin.com * Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com * Check out Omaha Steaks and use my code BEEF for a great deal: https://www.omahasteaks.com Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Survivor 51 Cast Predictions & Fantasy Draft!

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Alex and John are back to recap this week&#39;s episode of The Challenge Cutthroat. With newly appointed team captains, the entire strategy of the season has shifted, but what will it mean for the remainder of the season?Become a Patron and join the discussion on our Discord Channel: https://www.patreon.com/thespecialists#TheChallenge#ParamountPlus#MTVsTheChallenge Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Earnin and use my code TheSpecialists for a great deal: https://www.earnin.com * Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com * Check out Omaha Steaks and use my code BEEF for a great deal: https://www.omahasteaks.com Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

The Challenge: Cutthroat Recap | Episode 5

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The Survivor 51 cast reveal has happened, and The Survivor Specialists are back to discuss all 21 newbies. Who are our early favorites, who will win the season, and who will be sent packing early? Find out all that and more in our Survivor 51 cast breakdown! Who is your early favorite? Which tribe has the advantage? Who&#39;s the first boot of Survivor 51?Earn eligibility in our Survivor 51 Power Rankings and Fantasy Game by becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/thespecialists0:00 Intro16:00 Aaliyah23:09 Alexis29:05 Thien An36:06 Ana42:38 Jelly48:15 Brady53:41 Carter58:27 Cristian1:05:48 Kilby1:12:24 Devin1:18:48 Eric1:24:14 Jenna1:29:46 Kristin1:37:20 Lewis1:43:00 Linnea1:48:35 Maggie1:52:22 Mike1:58:00 Ori2:02:42 Patt2:07:05 Rob2:11:18 Sharonda#Survivor#Survivor51#SurvivorCast#Survivor51Cast#Survivor51CastReveal Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Earnin and use my code TheSpecialists for a great deal: https://www.earnin.com * Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com * Check out Omaha Steaks and use my code BEEF for a great deal: https://www.omahasteaks.com Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Survivor 51 Cast Assessment and Reaction

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The Survivor Specialists are recapping the insanity of Surviving Barstool Season 5! In this episode, Phil and Blake break down everything that happened in episode 7.Become a Patron: patreon.com/thespecialists<a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/survivor" rel="nofollow">#Survivor</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/barstool" rel="nofollow">#Barstool</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/survivingbarstool" rel="nofollow">#SurvivingBarstool</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/barstoolsports" rel="nofollow">#BarstoolSports</a> Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Earnin and use my code TheSpecialists for a great deal: https://www.earnin.com * Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com * Check out Omaha Steaks and use my code BEEF for a great deal: https://www.omahasteaks.com Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Surviving Barstool Season 5 Episode 7 Recap

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The Survivor Specialists are recapping the insanity of Surviving Barstool Season 5! In this episode, Phil and Blake break down everything that happened in episode 6.Become a Patron: patreon.com/thespecialists<a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/survivor" rel="nofollow">#Survivor</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/barstool" rel="nofollow">#Barstool</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/survivingbarstool" rel="nofollow">#SurvivingBarstool</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/barstoolsports" rel="nofollow">#BarstoolSports</a> Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Earnin and use my code TheSpecialists for a great deal: https://www.earnin.com * Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com * Check out Omaha Steaks and use my code BEEF for a great deal: https://www.omahasteaks.com Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Surviving Barstool Season 5 Episode 6 Recap

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The Survivor Specialists are recapping the insanity of Surviving Barstool Season 5! In this episode, Phil and Blake break down everything that happened in episode 6.Become a Patron: patreon.com/thespecialists#Survivor#Barstool#SurvivingBarstool#BarstoolSports Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Earnin and use my code TheSpecialists for a great deal: https://www.earnin.com * Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com * Check out Omaha Steaks and use my code BEEF for a great deal: https://www.omahasteaks.com Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

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Tegwyth is joined by podcaster and reality TV superfan Matt Scott for another episode of Surviving the Fandom. Matt is a regular commentator on RHAP, and he hosts The Pride Has Spoken and Pod Friends. In this episode, Matt discusses his Survivor and reality TV fandom, how he got into podcasting, and what representation means to him both on and off the TV screen.Become a patron of The Specialists: https://www.patreon.com/thespecialists#Survivor #SurvivorCBS Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Earnin and use my code TheSpecialists for a great deal: https://www.earnin.com * Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com * Check out Omaha Steaks and use my code BEEF for a great deal: https://www.omahasteaks.com Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Surviving the Fandom: Episode 11 w/ Matt Scott

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McKenna, Alex, and John are back to talk about an exciting episode 4 of The Challenge: Cutthroat. With more drama brewing as challengers start pairing off and the blue team in shambles, is it fair to say The Challenge is back?Become a Patron and join the discussion on our Discord Channel: https://www.patreon.com/thespecialists#TheChallenge#ParamountPlus#MTVsTheChallenge Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Earnin and use my code TheSpecialists for a great deal: https://www.earnin.com * Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com * Check out Omaha Steaks and use my code BEEF for a great deal: https://www.omahasteaks.com Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

The Challenge: Cutthroat Recap | Episode 4

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The Survivor Specialists are recapping the insanity of Surviving Barstool Season 5! In this episode, Phil and Blake break down everything that happened in episode 5.Become a Patron: patreon.com/thespecialists#Survivor#Barstool#SurvivingBarstool#BarstoolSports Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Earnin and use my code TheSpecialists for a great deal: https://www.earnin.com * Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com * Check out Omaha Steaks and use my code BEEF for a great deal: https://www.omahasteaks.com Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Surviving Barstool Season 5 Episode 5 Recap

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The Survivor Specialists are recapping the insanity of Surviving Barstool Season 5! In this episode, Phil and Blake break down everything that happened in episode 4.Become a Patron: patreon.com/thespecialists#Survivor#Barstool#SurvivingBarstool#BarstoolSports Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Earnin and use my code TheSpecialists for a great deal: https://www.earnin.com * Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com * Check out Omaha Steaks and use my code BEEF for a great deal: https://www.omahasteaks.com Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Surviving Barstool Season 5 Episode 4 Recap

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Alex and John are back to recap episode 3 of The Challenge: Cutthroat, break down the daily and eliminations, and delight in some juicy reality TV drama.Which challengers are you rooting for this season?Become a Patron and join the discussion on our Discord Channel: https://www.patreon.com/thespecialists#TheChallenge#ParamountPlus#MTVsTheChallenge Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Earnin and use my code TheSpecialists for a great deal: https://www.earnin.com * Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com * Check out Omaha Steaks and use my code BEEF for a great deal: https://www.omahasteaks.com Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

The Challenge: Cutthroat Recap | Episode 3

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The Survivor Specialists are recapping the insanity that is Surviving Barstool Season 5! In this episode, Phil and Blake break down everything that happened in episode 3.Become a Patron: patreon.com/thespecialists#Survivor#Barstool#SurvivingBarstool#BarstoolSports Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Earnin and use my code TheSpecialists for a great deal: https://www.earnin.com * Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com * Check out Omaha Steaks and use my code BEEF for a great deal: https://www.omahasteaks.com Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Surviving Barstool Season 5 Episode 3 Recap

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The Traitors Season 5 cast has officially dropped, and we&#39;re here to give our initial cast reactions! For the first time, there won&#39;t be any celebrities on the season, with the cast instead focusing solely on civilians!What do you think of the cast? Do you like that it&#39;s all newbies? Let us know in the comments.Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/thespecialists#thetraitors #thetraitorsus #traitors#Peacock#Survivor Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Earnin and use my code TheSpecialists for a great deal: https://www.earnin.com * Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com * Check out Omaha Steaks and use my code BEEF for a great deal: https://www.omahasteaks.com Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

The Traitors: New Blood Cast Breakdown

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The Survivor Specialists are back to recap Surviving Barstool Season 5! In this episode, Phil and Blake discuss episodes 1 &amp; 2.Become a Patron: patreon.com/thespecialists#Survivor#Barstool#SurvivingBarstool#BarstoolSports Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Earnin and use my code TheSpecialists for a great deal: https://www.earnin.com * Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com * Check out Omaha Steaks and use my code BEEF for a great deal: https://www.omahasteaks.com Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Surviving Barstool Season 5 Episodes 1 & 2 Recap

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