# The Traitors 4, Episode 1 Recap

An episode of [Drop Your Buffs](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1579904169), 10 Jan 2026, 56 min.

Audio: https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/184123685/fc2d0491e7699f374a6588e9ea4c9118.mp3

We are SO back in The Traitors castle, giving flowers to a stronger-than-expected cast and a great premiere. We open with a Star-heavy round of Star or Starless, discuss Peacock’s release strategy and unpack the secret traitor twist. They also talk about the wild Traitor selections, the fallout after the first mission and the casting of Michael Rapaport. To catch our full coverage of The Traitors, subscribe to our Substack. Find us on Instagram: Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspod Evan: @evanrosskatz Sean: @soda.pup This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dropyourbuffs.substack.com/subscribe

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