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

Gretchen Wilson Interview on The Road Today, Rob Cesternino is joined by Grammy Award-winning country singer and new “tour manager” on The Road, Gretchen Wilson, to talk about the brand-new reality competition following 12 emerging musicians chasing their big break. LISTEN: Never miss an episode of Amazing Race coverage by subscribing to Rob Has A Podcast WATCH: Watch and subscribe to all RHAP podcasts on YouTube SUPPORT: Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

The Amazing Race 38 Ep 5 Recap Rob Cesternino, Jessica Liese, and Mike Bloom are back for another incredible journey around the world watching The Amazing Race! Our TAR experts will be back with a recap each and every week! Make sure to also tune into our weekly exit interview with the eliminated team. Today, Rob, Jess, and Mike discuss episode 5 of The Amazing Race 38. Race on over to Twitter to follow these hosts and share all of your thoughts with us on Twitter by tagging @RobHasAPodcast and using the hashtag #RHAP! Rob Cesternino @robcesternino Jessica Liese @HaymakerHattie Mike Bloom @AMikeBloomType Join our Facebook group at robhasawebsite.com/targroup  LISTEN: Never miss an episode of Amazing Race coverage by subscribing to RHAP’s Amazing Race Feed.  WATCH: Watch and subscribe to all RHAP podcasts on YouTube SUPPORT: Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

Star Toomey Recaps Survivor 49 Ep 5 Welcome to the RHAP Survivor Post-Game Show! Coming to you the day after Survivor 49 episode, Rob Cesternino (@RobCesternino), two-time Survivor player, is joined each week by a special guest to recap everything that happened in the episode. Rob Cesternino welcomes Survivor 48’s Star Toomey to dive into the strategic depths of Survivor 49 episode 5. This episode of the podcast is brought to you by our friends at Manta Sleep. Summertime is officially here! The days are longer, the sun is brighter, and while all that extra daylight can feel energizing, it can quietly sabotage your sleep. Later sunsets disrupt your body’s natural circadian rhythm, making it harder to fall asleep, stay asleep, and wake up feeling refreshed. Manta Sleep is here to help. Whether you’re blocking out daylight or tuning out the sounds of summer nights, taking control of your sleep environment helps you get deep, restorative rest, no matter how long the sun stays up. To take advantage of 10% off your first order, visit https://tinyurl.com/2nsptcy3 or go to www.mantasleep.com and use promo code RHAP49 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!

Amazing Race 38 Fifth Team Eliminated Exit Interview Rob Cesternino, Jessica Liese, and Mike Bloom are back for another incredible journey around the world watching The Amazing Race! Our TAR experts will be back with a recap each and every week! Make sure to also tune into our weekly exit interview with the eliminated team. Today, Rob and Jess interview the fifth team eliminated from The Amazing Race 38. Race on over to Twitter to follow these hosts and share all of your thoughts with us on Twitter by tagging @RobHasAPodcast and using the hashtag #RHAP! Rob Cesternino @robcesternino Jessica Liese @HaymakerHattie Mike Bloom @AMikeBloomType Join our Facebook group at robhasawebsite.com/targroup  LISTEN: Never miss an episode of Amazing Race coverage by subscribing to RHAP’s Amazing Race Feed.  WATCH: Watch and subscribe to all RHAP podcasts on YouTube SUPPORT: Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

Exit Interview: Sixth Elimination on Survivor 49 Rob Cesternino (@RobCesternino) interviews the latest castaway voted off the Survivor 49 island, followed by This Week In Survivor History with Jordan Kalish (@JordanKalish) where Rob plays against an RHAP patron. Today, Rob speaks with the sixth castaway voted out of Survivor 49. 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!

Know-It-Alls: Survivor 49 Ep 5 Recap Survivor is back, and so are the Survivor Know-It-Alls! Join Rob Cesternino and Stephen Fishbach as they break down all the strategy, blindsides, and big moves from Survivor 49. Today, Rob Cesternino and Stephen Fishbach discuss Survivor 49 episode 5. Join Stephen for a live digital Q&A on October 23 at 7 pm ET, with autographed copies of Escape!. Sign up here: https://talkshop.live/watch/y4rjZRFPRX_N To pre-order Stephen’s novel Escape!, visit stephenfishbach.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!

The Traitors Canada Season 3 Premiere Recap Welcome to RHAP’s coverage of ALL the Traitors iterations from around the world, including New Zealand, Australia, and Canada. The Traitors 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. We Know the Traitors is back and diving straight into the drama of The Traitors Canada Season 3! Pooya and Scally discuss the season 3 premiere of The Traitors Canada. So, grab your cloak and join the roundtable — because when it comes to The Traitors, nobody does betrayal breakdowns better than We Know the Traitors. 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!

Six Slowest Starts in Survivor History Rob Cesternino and Brandon Donlon dive deep into Survivor history, examining seasons that started slow but eventually gained momentum. This special podcast explores the nuances of pacing in Survivor storytelling, highlighting six seasons that overcame sluggish beginnings to deliver compelling gameplay. The hosts debate what constitutes a “slow start” in Survivor, analyzing factors like tribe dynamics, memorable characters, and early-game twists. They examine seasons ranging from old-school classics to new-era entries, discussing how different elements contribute to a season’s early pacing. Rob and Brandon discuss: – Caramoan’s pre-merge struggles and eventual turnaround – San Juan del Sur’s lackluster early episodes and post-merge excitement – Fiji’s controversial haves vs. have-nots twist impact on early gameplay – Debate over including Survivor 46 in the list of slow-start seasons – Comparison of old-school vs. new-era Survivor slow starts Chapters: 0:00 Slow Starts in Survivor History 10:38 Caramoan: The Slowest Start? 20:44 Survivor 43’s Sleepy Pre-Merge 31:19 Micronesia’s Controversial Beginning 41:38 San Juan del Sur’s Gray Start 51:48 Vanuatu vs. Season 46 Debate 1:02:24 One World’s Problematic Pre-Merge 1:08:02 Wrapping Up Slow Starts 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!

Why You Should Watch Married at First Sight on Peacock Married At First Sight — the reality series where complete strangers say “I do” the moment they meet is on the move. Aysha Welch and Jason Reed break down why MAFS is still one of the most addictive dating shows on TV and what makes this social experiment so fascinating. Whether you’re a longtime fan or brand new to the show (now streaming on Peacock), be ready to binge, gasp, and maybe even believe in love again — reality TV style. LISTEN: Subscribe to the Perfect Match RHAPUp podcast feed by visiting? https://robhasawebsite.com/feed/mafs? 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! Previously on the Love at First Sight Feed: ?Love at First Sight Recap Archives

The Road Premiere Recap Rob Cesternino and Chappell hit the highway to talk about the premiere of CBS’ The Road, a brand-new reality competition following 12 emerging musicians chasing their big break. The contestants perform as opening acts for Grammy® Award winner Keith Urban at venues across America. With Keith Urban, executive producers Blake Shelton and Taylor Sheridan (Yellowstone), and “Tour Manager” Gretchen Wilson—plus guest country stars—deciding who advances, the series offers a high-stakes look at life on tour. The Road captures the grind, the glory, and the unfiltered journey of musicians fighting for their shot at stardom and the ultimate grand prize. Join Rob and Chappell as they discuss the format, performances, and first impressions from this music-fueled new competition reality TV show.