Rob Has a Podcast | Survivor, Traitors, Big Brother & Reality TV - RHAP

Who is Tiffany Mitchell? – A Traitors S4 Profile Welcome to RHAP’s coverage of ALL the Traitors iterations from around the world, including New Zealand, Australia, and Canada. The Traitors US is a high-stakes reality competition set in a secluded castle, where contestants must work together to complete challenges and earn a prize pot—while rooting out the secret traitors hidden among them. Today, Pooya is joined by Hannah Chaddha to break down Tiffany Mitchell prior to the premiere of Traitors US Season 4. Never miss all our Traitors US recaps plus recaps from other versions around the world! LISTEN: Subscribe to The Traitors Around the World podcast feed WATCH:  Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

Who is Candiace Dillard Bassett? – A Traitors S4 Profile Welcome to RHAP’s coverage of ALL the Traitors iterations from around the world, including New Zealand, Australia, and Canada. The Traitors US is a high-stakes reality competition set in a secluded castle, where contestants must work together to complete challenges and earn a prize pot—while rooting out the secret traitors hidden among them. Today, Pooya is joined by Nick Iadanza to break down Candiace Dillard Bassett prior to the premiere of Traitors US Season 4. Never miss all our Traitors US recaps plus recaps from other versions around the world! LISTEN: Subscribe to The Traitors Around the World podcast feed WATCH:  Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

Best of 2025: Dr. Will Finally Bares All In this special encore episode of Rob Has a Podcast, Rob interviewed Dr. Will Kirby after his stint on Deal or No Deal Island! Dr. Will Kirby is competing on reality TV once again, nearly 20 years after playing Big Brother. And now, to talk about all of it (and we do mean ALL of it), Dr. Will is on RHAP for the first time in … well, ever! In a nearly four-hour podcast, Dr. Will joins Rob Cesternino to bare it all for an exclusive marathon podcast. The two reality TV icons discuss Will’s current run on Deal or No Deal Island, why DONDI’s the perfect show for returning reality TV alumni and much more. Plus, Will touches on an expansive array of additional topics, including but not limited to Big Brother, extraterrestrials, and a possible run for office. Whether you’re a Dr. Will stan or a Dr. Will casual, you won’t want to miss this compelling and revealing conversation with one of the reality TV space’s most iconic figures. It’s a rare opportunity to hear from a man who’s both shaped and been shaped by the world of reality television, all while sharing his unfiltered thoughts on some of today’s most fascinating and relevant topics. LISTEN: Subscribe to Rob Has a Podcast WATCH: Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT: Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

Stars of 2025 BrantSteele Rob Cesternino (@RobCesternino) and Mike Bloom (@AMikeBloomType) are back together for their classic end-0f-year podcast! Today, they pit the biggest stars and moments of 2025 against each other in a simulation of your favourite reality TV game! Who is ultimate star of 2025?! Tune in to find out! LISTEN: Subscribe to Rob Has a Podcast WATCH: Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT: Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

Who is Ron Funches? – A Traitors S4 Profile Welcome to RHAP’s coverage of ALL the Traitors iterations from around the world, including New Zealand, Australia, and Canada. The Traitors US is a high-stakes reality competition set in a secluded castle, where contestants must work together to complete challenges and earn a prize pot—while rooting out the secret traitors hidden among them. Today, Pooya is joined by Brandon Donlon to break down Ron Funches prior to the premiere of Traitors US Season 4. Never miss all our Traitors US recaps plus recaps from other versions around the world! LISTEN: Subscribe to The Traitors Around the World podcast feed WATCH:  Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

Lobster Hijackers are News AF – December 29, 2025 Rob Cesternino, Tyson Apostol, and Danny Bryson are back with another entertaining episode of News AF, where they dive into the week’s most peculiar and amusing stories. Today, Rob, Tyson and Danny talk through the week’s most newsworthy stories. To pre-order Rob’s book, The Tribe and I Have Spoken, visit www.robhasabook.com Be sure to subscribe to our new YouTube channel! Need to catch up on more Actual Factual news? Archive of News AF Subscribe to News AF on iTunes View the News AF Archive News AF on Youtube Group AF Facebook Page Be sure to check our some great offers from our sponsors!

Who is Mark Ballas? – A Traitors S4 Profile Welcome to RHAP’s coverage of ALL the Traitors iterations from around the world, including New Zealand, Australia, and Canada. The Traitors US is a high-stakes reality competition set in a secluded castle, where contestants must work together to complete challenges and earn a prize pot—while rooting out the secret traitors hidden among them. Today, Pooya is joined by QT to break down Mark Ballas prior to the premiere of Traitors US Season 4. Never miss all our Traitors US recaps plus recaps from other versions around the world! LISTEN: Subscribe to The Traitors Around the World podcast feed WATCH:  Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

Unlocked Listener Treemail-Bag – December 2025 Dive into Survivor strategy, reality TV crossovers, and rapid-fire pop culture takes as Rob Cesternino welcomes Brandon Donlon for the December Listener Tree Mailbag. As 2025 comes to a close, Rob and Brandon answer burning Survivor questions, swap holiday stories, and break down what’s coming in season 50. Rob and Brandon kick things off by comparing themselves to Santa’s helpers as they sift through listener submissions. The conversation quickly moves into personal territory, including struggles with gift giving, Rob’s favorite holiday memories, and what it’s like raising kids in a digital age. They swap stories about New Year’s parties and the “sleep schedules” of parents versus teens. On the Survivor front, Rob unpacks the decision-making behind bringing back returning players for season 50 and debates whether legends from earlier seasons still have a chance to return. Brandon wonders if Survivor’s old guard “missed the boat,” while Rob analyzes the season 50 preview, including those much-discussed celebrity advantages. You’ll hear discussions on: Survivor’s 50th season casting patterns and returnee possibilities past season 40 How new “celebrity advantages” might show up and what impact they’ll really have The return of recent contestants (like Rizo and Savannah) and the odds for players doing seasons back-to-back Lighter moments, like finding the “hobnobbing with the glitterati” catchphrase origins, holiday food talk, and why Rob shifted from Costco to Sam’s Club Rob’s favorite interviews (including an epic Dr. Will Kirby negotiation) and what it’s like navigating podcasting while considering a Survivor return As Rob and Brandon trade insights, a big question looms: Will Survivor 50 live up to fan hype, and how will these twists shape the game? Join the mailbag for holiday laughs, reality TV deep-dives, and straight talk about Survivor’s past, present, and future. Chapters: 0:00 Intros 6:55 The New Era of Survivor 9:16 Will Older Returnees Be Cast? 13:46 Celebrity Advantages Stir Debate 16:28 Survivor 50 Casting Challenges 19:41 Rob’s Iconic Jacket Story 20:00 Traitors Wardrobe Secrets Revealed 22:39 Origin of “Hobnobbing With Glitterati” 24:16 Best Live Show Recommendation 26:44 Costco vs. Sam’s Club Faceoff 28:44 Survivor Early Seasons Top Earners 34:01 Jeff Probst Competes in Challenge 37:04 Rob on Season 50 Hypothetical 40:19 Season 50: Rizo and Savannah’s Odds 42:49 Rob’s Podcast Listening Habits 44:36 Interviewing Heroes: Dr. Will Kirby 56:12 Survivor Game Length Debate 61:39 Rob Reflects on Personal Growth 66:38 Rapid Fire Questions Finale To pre-order Rob’s book, The Tribe and I Have Spoken, visit www.robhasabook.com Never miss a minute of RHAP’s extensive Survivor coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the Survivor podcast feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

Who is Stephen Colletti? – A Traitors S4 Profile Welcome to RHAP’s coverage of ALL the Traitors iterations from around the world, including New Zealand, Australia, and Canada. The Traitors US is a high-stakes reality competition set in a secluded castle, where contestants must work together to complete challenges and earn a prize pot—while rooting out the secret traitors hidden among them. Today, Pooya is joined by Sharon Tharp to break down Stephen Colletti prior to the premiere of Traitors US Season 4. Never miss all our Traitors US recaps plus recaps from other versions around the world! LISTEN: Subscribe to The Traitors Around the World podcast feed WATCH:  Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

Who is Lisa Rinna? – A Traitors S4 Profile Welcome to RHAP’s coverage of ALL the Traitors iterations from around the world, including New Zealand, Australia, and Canada. The Traitors US is a high-stakes reality competition set in a secluded castle, where contestants must work together to complete challenges and earn a prize pot—while rooting out the secret traitors hidden among them. Today, Pooya is joined by Matt Liguori to break down Lisa Rinna prior to the premiere of Traitors US Season 4. Never miss all our Traitors US recaps plus recaps from other versions around the world! LISTEN: Subscribe to The Traitors Around the World podcast feed WATCH:  Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!