Podcast Summary: Two Ts In A Pod

Episode: By Order of the Faithfuls: A Royally Good Time w/ Lord Ivar
Release Date: December 12, 2025
Hosts: Teddi Mellencamp & Tamra Judge (iHeartPodcasts)
Guests: Lord Ivar Mountbatten, Dolores Catania, Podcast Host Wells

Episode Overview

In this lively episode, the hosts dive deep into “By Order of the Faithfuls” with special guest Lord Ivar Mountbatten, a British aristocrat and the first openly gay member of the royal family. Together with co-guest and recent fiancé Dolores Catania, and Host Wells, they reflect on their winning experiences on “Traitors” Season 3, recounting game strategies, memorable reality-TV drama, post-show reactions, and hypothetical returns for future All-Stars editions. The conversation is candid, humorous, and sprinkled with insights about both the game and their personal lives.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Introductions & Personal Catch-ups

Timestamps: 03:01 - 06:16

• Dolores shows off her engagement ring (“That’s a Jersey girl ring.” – Dolores, 05:46).
• Introduction of Lord Ivar, highlighting his royal connection and reality TV history.
• Quick cameo from Ivar’s husband, James, bringing a warm, personal touch to the episode.

Notable Quote:

“I wanted to light candles all around here, but he said, ‘I’m not that gay.’ Puts them everywhere. I’m not that gay. Anyway, I’m cooking.” – Lord Ivar (05:48)

2. Strategy, First Impressions & Early Game Drama

Timestamps: 07:05 - 11:39

• Ivar discusses prepping for “Traitors” by consulting ChatGPT for strategy, but found the advice generic (“It wasn’t that helpful,” 07:28).
• Recollections of the infamous rowing challenge and tensions that flared up—specifically conflicts with Dorinda and Bob Harper.
• Insight into the dynamics of dealing with strong personalities, production prodding, and the unique challenges faced as the sole Brit.

Notable Quotes:

“I think Sam mentioned that my daughter had suggested that I... put into ChatGPT Strategies for Winning Traitors. And it wasn’t that helpful...” – Lord Ivar (07:28)
“When a housewife is going off like that, you need to let them calm down. You cannot ration with emotion.” – Dolores (10:43)

3. Navigating the Game: Luck, Trust & Endgame Reflections

Timestamps: 15:33 - 22:43

• Wells highlights how close early votes were and reflects on how a single change could have altered the outcome.
• Ivar attributes much of his survival to luck, especially being “saved” by Bob the Drag Queen’s repeated suspicion and eventual exit (“He did you an absolute favor.” – Dolores, 20:33).
• Both Ivar and Dolores admit to having little “strategy” beyond building trust and blending in, with Dolores’s only note-taking being futile when her target was eliminated before she could act.

Notable Quotes:

“I didn’t know what the hell I was doing.” – Lord Ivar (17:39)
“My strategy was to win the trust of everyone as much as I could, but not to... I wasn’t a gamer.” – Dolores (19:06)

4. Reality TV Crossover & Return Invitations

Timestamps: 20:42 - 23:10

• Lord Ivar reveals previous reality experience: “The Island” with Bear Grylls, highlighting survival skills over social manipulation.
• Discussion on whether they’d return for another season: Dolores is eager, Ivar is more hesitant unless it’s a “winner’s only” version (“You can’t beat winning, can you?” – Ivar, 22:27).

5. Post-Show Experiences & Keeping Secrets

Timestamps: 23:10 - 24:12

• Ivar describes returning home with the “secret” of his win, with staff eagerly awaiting updates once cell reception returned.
• The challenge of not spoiling the show outcome to family and friends during the long wait for airing.

6. All-Stars, Unexpected Exits, and Game Morality

Timestamps: 28:40 - 36:37

• Hypothetical of a “winners only” All-Stars prompts playful debate—both agree they’d return in that case.
• Reflection on contestants who deserved to stay longer: Dorinda’s early departure and the “housewife hunter” mentality.
• Endgame discussion: With so many faithfuls left, underlying suspicion persisted but their bond prevented a cutthroat finale (“I would rather lose than vote out another friend.” – as recalled by Dolores, 33:57).

Notable Quotes:

“If it was all winners, then definitely you’d have to.” – Ivar (28:52)
“I think we’ve sent enough people home who we were close with and wrong about... at this point I’d hate to send another friend home.” – Paraphrased by Dolores (34:12)

7. Reflections on Their Season & Legacy

Timestamps: 36:20 - End

• Both guests feel proud of their ending, preferring camaraderie over treachery or extra cash.
• The emotional toll of past seasons’ betrayals (e.g., MJ’s elimination) and how it informed their approach.
• Hosts and guests close with mutual appreciation, humorously ribbing Ivar about his “need” for prize money as a wealthy aristocrat.

Most Memorable Moments & Quotes

• Lord Ivar’s Candlelight Quip (05:48):
  “I wanted to light candles all around here, but he said, ‘I’m not that gay.’... Anyway, I’m cooking.”

• Dolores on Drama Management (10:43):
  “When a housewife is going off like that, you need to let them calm down. You cannot ration with emotion.”

• Ivar on Luck & Ignorance (17:39):
  “There was an awful lot of luck, I don’t think there was an awful lot of strategy really going on. I fuck up half the time. I didn’t know what the hell I was doing.”

• Endgame Morality (33:57):
  “You said the nicest thing, Iver, when we were around that fire pit. You said, I would rather lose than vote out another friend.” – Dolores
  “That doesn’t sound like me at all. Are you sure it wasn’t somebody else, maybe?” – Ivar (34:05)

• On Winning Again (22:27):
  “I don’t think you can beat winning, can you, Dolores?”

Episode Timeline Highlights

• 03:01 – 06:16: Greetings, engagement announcement, Lord Ivar’s introduction, cameo by James
• 07:05 – 11:39: Game strategies, the rowing chaos, Dorinda confrontation
• 15:33 – 22:43: Tight voting, lack of overt strategy, Bob the Drag Queen's targeting, role of luck
• 20:42 – 23:10: Reality TV backgrounds and past experiences
• 23:10 – 24:12: Aftermath of winning, keeping secrets from family/staff
• 28:40 – 36:37: All-Star speculation, housewives as early targets, loyalty at the end of the game
• 36:20 – End: Reflection on their win and show legacy, wrap-up banter

Tone & Atmosphere

The episode is casual, humorous, and at times self-deprecating. There’s an undercurrent of affection and respect among the guests, mixed with the candidness of “housewives” reality television and the bemusement of navigating reality competitions as public personalities.

This summary captures the engaging dynamics, memorable moments, strategic discussions, and heartfelt reflections from Lord Ivar, Dolores, and the hosts, making it easy for any listener—or non-listener—to understand the episode’s content and spirit.