344: Special BB28 Live Podcast: Breaking Down Barrett's Game With His Friend Brett
The Exclusive With Sharon TharpShow Notes
Sharon Tharp is joined live by Brett Hawkins, Barrett's friend and the person running his social media accounts during Big Brother 28. Brett talks about how the two of them know each other, what Barrett's casting and pre-show prep looked like, and what it's actually like managing a houseguest's accounts while the season is airing and the feeds are running. They also get into Brett's read on Barrett's game so far — his alliances, his position in the house heading into this week, and how the version of him fans are seeing on the feeds compares to the guy Brett knows. Questions from the live chat throughout.
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