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.

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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!

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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

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We talked with Sue Smey, about how her experience with Survivor prepared her for Beast Games Season 2: Strong vs Smart!

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0:00 Welcome Sue to the podcast!

1:54 Sue’s history with reality tv

8:41 Her first impression of episode 1

11:08 Strong challenge

12:36 Her strategy for the Smart challenge

16:11 Strategy gone wrong

16:57 how long the smart challenge took

18:50 Her reaction to the OG’s Return

19:59 contestants wanting to leave

22:12 Choosing blocks / how long it took

24:12 Other team's looking defeated

25:36 Winning blocks

27:34 Choosing team for obstacle course

30:40 Choosing who you compete against

32:37 Switching teams twist

34:53 Bonding after challenge

35:44 Watching other challenges

36:13 Tyler looking like a demon

37:13 Season 2 villain?

37:55 Betrayal in challenge

39:48 Was she worried about captain bribe?

40:52 Predictions of who would take bribe

42:50 Would she have taken the bribe?

43:43 Who sue would & wouldnt betray

45:06 Bribes in future seasons

45:40 Dynamics with JT after bribe

47:08 Cannon ball search

48:14 How long did the search take?

50:26 Monika giving up her cannon ball

50:49 Reaction to realizing it was a survivor crossover

53:17 Did it feel like survivor?

54:41 Stealing numbers in challenge

55:39 Chaos of 1st challenge

56:36 Jeff’s commentary

57:31 Get a grip challenge

58:45 Ethan taking the bribe

1:01:50 Jeff and JC at final tribal

1:04:32 Asking Ian to self eliminate

1:05:41 Any question not shown?

1:06:53 Reaction to JC getting the coin

1:08:50 Would she flip the coin

1:10:13 Differences of the dynamics in survivor vs Beast Games

01:11:55 Why is betrayal praised on Survivor but villainized on Beast Games

1:14:15 Advice for anyone wanting to be in reality tv

1:15:34 Go Follow Sue!

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We were invited to the set of Beast Games Season 2: Strong vs. Smart, and we’re talking about everything that’s changed since season 1… From the living situation to overall dynamics in the game, we're discussing the similarities and differences between the two seasons.

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Join us and Jesse Lopez as we discuss the Beast Games x Survivor Crossover episode and get Jesse’s opinion on everything that happened as a previous Survivor AND Beast Games competitor!

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0:00 intro

0:30 Jesse’s reality tv lore & background

4:36 Did Jesse’s Survivor experience give him an advantage in Beast Games?

6:51 Would Jesse have taken the captain bribe if given the chance?

8:05 Were players being cutthroat?

9:48 Jesse’s initial reaction to the Survivor crossover

11:38 The Crossover Controversy

13:42 How does strategy differ in Survivor vs Beast Games?

16:28 Does betrayal look different within each show?

18:30 If MrBeast played Survivor, how long do you think he would last?

20:17 The Captain Bribe

25:31 What bribe amount would we take?

27:43 The search for the cannon balls

30:59 Arriving to the Survivor island in Fiji

34:49 Jeff Probst vs MrBeast as hosts

37:37 Survivor, Beast Games style

39:49 Get a grip challenge

40:33 Ethan’s bribe decision…

44:00 The differing concepts of Survivor and Beast Games

47:10 Final Tribal and Island Winner

52:40 $10 million coin

56:58 Beast Games Wedding

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