Why ‘The Traitors: Uncloaked’ is the Smartest Companion Podcast on TV

The Traitors UK 2026 has become one of the most streamed programmes in the country. It has been full of twists and turns, from secret traitors to hidden relationships. The love for this show has been so overwhelming that many viewers are also tuning into Ed Gamble’s spin-off podcast, The Traitors: Uncloaked, as they simply cannot get enough of the game.

It [The Traitors: Uncloaked] serves as a visualised podcast with exclusive behind-the-scenes access, airing alongside the main series and returning for subsequent series, including the celebrity edition last year.

The Traitors: Uncloaked was created for the show’s second series and first aired in 2024. It serves as a visualised podcast with exclusive behind-the-scenes access, airing alongside the main series and returning for subsequent series, including the celebrity edition last year.

Each episode includes special guests, such as contestants from previous seasons, and celebrities who are fans of the show. In addition, Ed Gamble welcomes the contestants from the current series who have just been murdered or banished. The podcast captures their reaction to discovering the identities of the traitors and gives them an opportunity to explain their gameplay.

Many contestants receive backlash over their actions and behaviours in the castle. Uncloaked gives them the chance to reassess moments that may have seemed irrational, and to add comedic reflection to their actions.

Unlike recap-style podcasts, Uncloaked focuses on the contestants themselves, highlighting their funny moments, and their intentions within the game. It allows them to explain why they made certain decisions and gives the audience an insight into how the pressure of the show influences their behaviour. Many contestants receive backlash over their actions and behaviours in the castle. Uncloaked gives them the chance to reassess moments that may have seemed irrational, and to add comedic reflection to their actions.

One of the key reasons for the podcast’s success is that it allows the viewers to get an insight as to what it is really like to be on the show. The Traitors received approximately 300,000 applicants each series, with many people believing they would excel at the game based on what they see on screen. Uncloaked allows contestants to share the reality of the experience, demonstrating that while decisions may seem obvious from the outside, being part of the game is far more challenging.

Uncloaked is a strong example of a podcast that enhances the viewer experience. The Traitors is a programme that leaves audiences thinking, and the ability to tune into Uncloaked directly after an episode allows viewers to reflect on the thoughts and strategies of others.

Many reality TV show podcasts struggle to succeed because they fail to offer audiences anything new. Uncloaked is a strong example of a podcast that enhances the viewer experience. The Traitors is a programme that leaves audiences thinking, and the ability to tune into Uncloaked directly after an episode allows viewers to reflect on the thoughts and strategies of others. With Ed Gamble’s frequent spoiler warnings, the podcast ensures it does not hijack the viewing experience, but compliments it. The episodes are concise, clearly structured and focused, helping to maintain audience attention and keep discussion purposeful. This podcast deepens engagement while respecting the original programme.

It is clear that The Traitors: Uncloaked is one of the most successful companion podcasts on television. It deepens viewers’ understanding of one of the smartest television programmes the BBC has produced, allowing audiences to extend their enjoyment of the show beyond the screen.