RHAP: We Know Reality TV

Welcome to the RHAP B&B! Mike Bloom and Liana Boraas welcome the Washington Post’s Dave Jorgenson to play a series of segments and games around the most recent episode of Survivor: Winners at War.

Pooya and Liana talk all about the first half of the final 8. During this journey, they also discuss next week’s spectacular sing-along, Wikipedia conspiracies and all other kinds of Masked Singer shenanigans.

Pooya and Liana will be back weekly to recap the season of The Masked Singer.

Please unpack your knives and stay! The Top Chef Judges’ Table is back on Reality TV RHAP-Ups to cover season 17, Top Chef: All-Stars L.A.

The all-star line up of Haley Strong (@hstrong_), Josh Wigler (@roundhoward), Emily Fox (@emelette), Curt Clark (@CurtClark), Antonio Mazzaro (@acmazzaro) and Mike Bloom (@AMikeBloomType) return to the podcast this week to discuss “You’re So Fresh,” the fourth episode of season 17. In their conversation, the panel discusses the elimination challenge’s awkward confrontation, the next steps for the eliminated chef (including how you can support them amid the global pandemic), vegetable-forward dishes, and — as always — cooking recommendations for the listeners.

The Top Chef podcast records on Saturdays, send any and all feedback to the hosts on Twitter.

 

Additional reading…

“Strong Takes,” by Haley Strong

The James Beard Foundation Food and Beverage Industry Relief Fund

Jim Smith’s The Hummingbird Way

Lisa Fernandes’ Sweet Chili: Gift Card

Lisa Fernandes Fails to Sprout Her Second Time Out (Parade Magazine)

Follow the Hosts on Twitter + Instagram

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Survivor Global | Winners At War Episode 9 Recap | Jason Gaitz

Shannon Guss welcomes her brother/intern Jason Gaitz onto the podcast to chat about episode 9 of Winners at War. They discuss the international precedent of idols at tribal and how that influenced the major moment of the episode, the optimal way to play the new Two-Face idol and the storytelling of the season at large.

This week on The Challenge a new romance brings up old feelings, a rookie is unanimously targeted, vets strategize to earn their red skull and a new twist opens up even more voting possibilities.

They took plenty of questions from our great fans both from Facebook and Twitter so be sure to submit those all season long. Hear everything that Brian and Ali have to say about this season by subscribing at robhasawebsite.com/challengeitunes so you don’t miss a single episode.

Taran’s Survivor Winners at War Episode 9 Update with Pooya Zand Vakili

In Live Update style, Taran Armstrong recaps all the actions of the Survivor: Winners at War castaways on episode 9. This week, Taran is joined by the Masked Singer RHAPup Podcast Host, Pooya Zand Vakili.

Shannon Guss talks to RHAP’s own Nick Iadanza about his All Stars experience, including his extensive prep, his relationships in the game, the votes he was a part of and much more.

As we all attempt to figure out what our new normal is, don’t be afraid to embrace whatever surprises and challenges come your way. Let’s kick it off by embracing a new episode of the Purple Pants Podcast!. Brice and our favorite baby boy @jackatkins21 get into a heated and passionate discussion about the latest episode of Survivor: Winners at War. Brice has also discovered a new Netflix series called “Unorthodox” and welcomes Akiva Wienerkur to help recap the series. Good friend of the podcast @gangstagurry joins once again for this week’s spiritual content with another installment of the popular segment “Purple Pants Premonitions.” We’re bringing in all the guests this week as we get a little more Barb in our life as we welcome back my mama for “Barb’s Message.” As always, what episode would be complete without Church Announcements, Purple Pants Picks, Advice with Brice, and Freak of the Week? Finding a new normal can sometimes be difficult, but nothing will be tough for you here ’cause ISSA ISSA Purple Pants Podcast, episode 33!

As always, feel free to follow us on Instagram for weekly updates: @PurplePantsPodcast @BriceIzyah

 

Liana Boraas, Brent Wolgamott, and Aman Adwin talk at length about the Snatch Game, Frozen, and Aiden v Brita from episode 6 of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 12.

Survivor 40 | Why __ Lost Episode 8 RHAPup with David Bloomberg & Jessica Lewis

Each week this season on our Survivor Podcast, David Bloomberg & Jessica Lewis will talk about why each voted out player “lost the game”. For more on David’s Survivor rules check out his most recent update… What Island of the Idols Survivors Should Have Learned

Wendell came into Survivor with a reputation for having a great social game. The last few episodes have tried to suggest otherwise. But was that the reason he got the boot, or was it something entirely different? David and Jessica examine that plus the Yul vote, his connections to Jeremy and Nick, and much more – plus discussions of Tyson’s return and Adam’s game play – as they figure out Why Wendell Lost.

To review the short version of David’s Rules, here is the quick version:

Rule 1: Scheme and Plot

Rule 2: But Don’t Scheme and Plot Too Much/Keep Your Scheming Secret/Don’t Backstab Until You Absolutely Need To

Rule 3: Be Flexible!

Rule 4: Don’t Let Your Emotions Control You

Rule 5: Pretend To Be Nice/Play the Social Game (and Keep Your Politics and Controversial Beliefs To Yourself)

Rule 6: Don’t Be Too Much of a Threat

Rule 7: Know How to Deal with Idols and Advantages

Appendix A: Make Your Votes Count – Keep in Mind Your End Goal

Appendix B: The Jury Phase

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You can also get the poster version of these rules drawn by Erik Reichenbach right here!

(Click on poster)

 

Join us again next week when we discuss the next player voted out of the game.

 

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