Rob Rausch, one of the Casa Amor boys from Love Island USA Season 5, joins the After the Island podcast. He talks about his love for catching snakes and how he ended up on the show. Rob shares his experience in the villa, including his friendship with Carmen and the pool kiss incident with Brandon. He discusses his time in quarantine before going on the show and how he kept himself busy with Rubik's Cubes and building things out of popsicle sticks. Rob also thanks his fans for their support. Overall, he is satisfied with his Love Island experience and wouldn't change a thing.

00:00- Intro / Sponsor

01:14- Casa boy Rob

03:50- Snake-catching background

05:19- Love Island lingo

06:13- Rob's makeout with Imani

07:19- Rob's friendship vibes

07:58- Rob's focus on Carmen

09:44- Will Rob reach out to Carmen?

10:33- Experience on the show

10:48- Girls from Casa Amor

11:13- Down in the DMs

13:19- No pet snakes

14:23- Gravel roads

15:10- Yurt not Yacht

16:00- Was he playing a character?

16:53- Brandon kissed Carmen

17:26- Knowledge of Carmen and Kenzo's relationship

18:21- Rebirth

19:01- Rubik's Cube master

20:30- Pet Lizards

21:45- Catching birds in Fiji

22:12- Rob's crafty side

23:26- Best friends from the villa.

23:56- Fined

24:34- Speech before leaving villa.

25:42- Thanking fans

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Brandon Janse Van Vuuren, a contestant on Love Island USA Season 5, joins the hosts of the After the Island podcast to discuss his experience on the show. Brandon reveals that he signed up for Love Island as a joke with his best friend but was surprised when he received a call from the producers. He talks about his time in Casa Amor and the challenges of forming connections with the girls while respecting their boundaries. Brandon shares that he had a strong connection with Kay Kay. He also discusses his favorite moments on the show and the friendships he formed with the other Casa Amor boys.

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00:00 - Intro Guest Brandon

00:06 - Brandon's first time in LA

01:30 - Signing up as a joke

03:01- Brandon's top girls

04:14- Connected the most with Kay Kay

05:09- Aftermath of Casa Video

05:55- Casa Boy Casting

06:01- Suit in Hawaii

06:48- Imani connection

07:31- Unseen bits

07:54- Kay Kay Movie Night

08:30- Sleeping Alone

08:50- The Great Shirt Debacle

10:07- Raunchy Races

10:51- Quarantine

12:32- Casa Amor Recoupling

12:59- Marco

13:33- Respect for Kay Kay's Choice

13:47- Favorite moment

14:33- Best Friends

14:47- A big fan of LI

15:13- Favorite contestants

15:35- Love Island Future

15:57- Brandon's social media handles

16:12- Down in the DM's

16:30- Talking to other islanders

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Join us!!! Late discussion about Love Island usa season 5 episode 33 and discussing how the Love Island drama and intrigue continue both on and off screen. Interviews with dumped islanders have recently been revealing behind-the-scenes stories and unexplored romantic possibilities! Highlights include Kassy's unsurprising choice to couple up with Leo, Johnnie, and Scott, and three islanders are dumped.

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In this episode of After the Island, hosts Elizabeth and Alex are joined by special guest Harrison Luna from Season Five of Love Island USA. Harrison, who is currently in Australia, shares his experience on the show, including behind-the-scenes details and his relationships with the other islanders. Topics discussed include Harrison's decision to go on Love Island, his coupling up with Destiny and Jasmine, the drama in the villa, his connection with Emily, and his thoughts on the other islanders, including Keenan and KayKay. Harrison also talks about his personal life, being a diamond dealer, and his plans for the future. Elizabeth, Alex, and Harrison share light-hearted banter throughout the episode, and Alex's audio basically doesn't work, because of course. Don't miss out on the juicy details and insightful commentary from Harrison Luna, Season 5 Islander.

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After The Island has Brad on to talk all things reality TV and him and Ariana Madixs' obsession with love island USA.

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Love Island USA After The Island Episode Recap 28 -FEDERAL PRISON 

The islanders watch movie night part 2 of Love Island USA and have some devastating aftermath following the popcorn crunching worthy clips. Between Leo, Kassy, Keenan, KayKay, Johnnie, Destiny, & Mike there was no shortage of drama the rest of this episode. The islanders then face a dumping from the public vote where we were left on a cliff hanger with tears to follow for Friday nights episode.

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In this episode of After the Island, hosts Elizabeth and Alex are joined by special guest Ray Gantt from Love Island USA Season 1, as they dive into the latest drama in the Love Island USA Season 5 villa. From the shocking movie night to the explosive Hideaway encounters, the three leave no stone unturned. They start off discussing the intense dynamics between Keenan, Kay Kay, and the rest of the islanders. Ray shares his take on Keenan's behavior, while Alex empathizes with KayKay's situation. The trio analyzes the complicated love triangle and the mixed opinions it has sparked among the islanders. Leo's indecisiveness becomes a hot topic as the hosts express their frustration with his conflicting actions and lack of clarity. They dissect Leo's interactions with Kassy and Johnnie, questioning his true intentions. The hosts also discuss other islanders' relationships, from Kenzo and Carmen's rapid progression to Imani and Kyle's lack of screen time. They speculate on which couples have the potential to make it to the final four and make playful predictions.

As they wrap up, the hosts eagerly anticipate the upcoming Mean Girls clip, wondering how it will impact the villa dynamics. They reflect on the toxic atmosphere and lack of group activities, which have contributed to the strained relationships and unhappiness among the islanders.

Topics discussed:

- Keenan, KK, and the love triangle

- Leo's indecisiveness and conflicting actions

- Kenzo and Carmen's relationship progression

- Lack of screen time for certain islanders

- Speculations on the final four couples

- Anticipation for the upcoming Mean Girls clip

• - Toxic atmosphere in the villa and strained relationships

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Elizabeth and Alex discuss Love Island USA Season 5, Episode 26. They analyze the aftermath of the Casa Amore recoupling and the drama surrounding Keenan, KayKay, Leo, and Kassy. They express their frustration with Keenan's lack of accountability and praise Kassy for her maturity in handling the situation. They also discuss the dynamics between other couples in the villa, such as Hannah and Marco, Carmen and Kenzo, and Destiny and Mike. The hosts speculate on the future of these relationships and express their hopes for the upcoming episodes.

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Emily, the most recently dumped contestant on Love Island USA season five, joins the hosts of After the Island to discuss her time on the show. She reveals that she applied for Love Island the day after being broken up with and was surprised when she was chosen. Emily talks about her initial expectations and how she ended up as a bombshell on the show. She also discusses her relationship with Harrison and their plans for the future. Emily addresses the rumors about her feud with Destiny and shares her thoughts on the other couples in the villa. She also talks about her dislike for Mike and her opinions on Keenan and Kay Kay's relationship. Overall, Emily provides a candid and entertaining perspective on her Love Island experience.

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In this episode, After The Island recaps Love Island USA Season Five Episode 25 and discusses the latest episode. They talk about the drama and tension that unfolded after the Casa Amor twist, including the fallout from the video and the recoupling. They also discuss the dynamics between the couples and the Casa boys. Hosts share their thoughts on the guys' behavior and express their happiness that the "frat house" mentality is finally breaking up. They discuss the speeches given by Marco and Kenzo and the impact they had on the villa. The hosts also speculate on the future of the couples and make predictions on who might win the show. They mention the upcoming interview with Harrison and ask viewers to leave questions for him in the comments.

| [0:39:40] | Discussion about Marco's comment about Keenan lying |

| [0:40:24] | Discussion about Keenan's decision and the tension in the villa |

| [0:41:26] | Discussion about the tension in the villa and the girls' reactions |

| [0:47:44] | Discussion about the aftermath of the text video |

| [0:50:15] | Discussion about Harrison and the upcoming interview |

| [0:51:09] | Discussion about the boys not saying goodbye to the girls |

| [0:53:02] | Discussion about the relationship between Deb and Jesse |

| [0:54:24] | Discussion about staying in touch with Jesse |

| [0:56:08] | Demonstration of Jonah's workout |

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