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The Circle | Season 1, Episode 2 Recap with Haley Strong: “Face-to-Face”

Taran Armstrong (@ArmstrongTaran) is joined by the co-host of The Bachelor and Top Chef RHAP-ups Haley Strong (@hstrong_) to discuss everything from the second episode of season 1 of the new Netflix series The Circle, which was titled “Face-to-Face.”

Taran and Haley discussed their thoughts on Alana’s decision to visit Sammie in her apartment and how they think the visit could impact Sammie’s moves going forward. After seeing The Circle’s video message from Alana, they talk about why the players originally thought Alana was fake and if they think other players will more or less trusting of the genuineness of others.

Taran and Haley then discussed this episode’s game called “Who Dis?,” and how they thought the game could influence the game going forward. They then gave their thoughts on the newest player to join The Circle, Miranda, and her newly-made profile. Finally, they made predictions on how Miranda would give the gift of a private chat to, which will be revealed next episode.

Schedule of The Circle RHAP Season 1 Week 1 Podcasts

* 1/1 – The Circle | Season 1 Premiere Recap with Rob Cesternino and Taran Armstrong

* 1/1 – The Circle | Season 1, Episode 2 Recap with Taran Armstrong and Haley Strong

* 1/1 – The Circle | Season 1, Episode 3 Recap with Taran Armstrong and Aman Adwin

* 1/2 at 9 PM ET – The Circle | Season 1, Week 1 Roundtable with Rob Cesternino, Taran Armstrong, Mike Bloom, and Jessica Liese

The Circle Release Schedule

* January 1, 2020 – Episodes 1-4

* January 8, 2020 – Episodes 5-8

* January 15, 2020 – Episodes 9-12

Show Links

* All The Circle content on Rob Has a Podcast

* The Circle on Netflix

David Bloomberg & Jessica Lewis’ Q & A on Season 39 Survivor Island of Idols.

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

David & Jessica are back for one more Survivor podcast this decade, and this time they took listener questions instead of going through the rules. Topics range from Tommy’s game to how others might have been able to beat him, from Sia picking her winners to us going through various rankings, plus some hypothetical situations from this season and a look ahead at Season 40! It’s the Why Blank Lost Post-Season Q&A Show!

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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With one decade coming to a close and another fast approaching, Brice is ending 2019 with a major “Whew, Chile!” This week we have an exclusive, in-depth interview with Missy Byrd from Survivor: Island of the Idols. Brice and Missy bring you a candid conversation about the season where no topic is off limits. Beyond the Survivor deep dive, no episode of the Purple Pants Podcast could be complete without the Purple Pants Picks, Church Announcements, Advice with Brice, or the Freak of the Week!

The balls might drop down on NYE but we stay turnt up all winter, ’cause ISSA Purple Pants Podcast!

Taran Armstrong and Brent Wolgamott recap the seventh episode of Sequester 2019!

Brent and Taran will be back each week to update us on the series.

David Bloomberg & Jessica Lewis on Why this Week’s Voted Out Season 39 Player Lost Survivor Island of Idols.

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

In a season named Island of the Idols, Tommy won without ever visiting or getting any idols or advantages while Dean based his endgame strategy heavily on exactly that. How did Tommy weave his way to the end, knocking out the bigger threats? Could Janet and Lauren have done anything to avoid their fates? And where did Noura fit into all of this? David and Jessica analyze the games of all five players from the Finale as they get to the heart of Why Tommy Won (and Everyone Else 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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It doesn’t matter if you’ve been naughty or nice, Brice is gifting a new episode regardless! The episode kicks off with a hilarious message from @dkchillin that y’all won’t want to miss! We then welcome back @jackatkins21 to recap the recent season of Survivor and discuss some of the most popular characters. Brice also tries to breakdown all the craziness of trending Netflix show “Don’t F*** with Cats.” Rumor has it Teresa and Joe have split, and Brice digests all their piping hot relationship tea. He also discusses the bond between legendary basketball star Dwayne Wade and his son Zion. We’re ecstatic to welcome Stephanie Dean from season four of “60 Days In” for an exclusive interview. Just like the star that tops your Christmas tree, no episode could be complete without Purple Pants Picks, Advice with Brice, and Freak of the Week.

We lit like the menorah all Hanukkah long ‘cause ISSA Purple Pants Podcast.

Survivor 39 Thirteenth and Final Stay at the B&B with guest Eric Stein

Welcome to the RHAP B&B! Mike Bloom and Liana Boraas welcome Eric Stein to play a series of segments and games around the finale of Survivor: Island of the Idols.

Thank you to all who stopped by and listened to the B&B this season! We look forward to coming back in February for coverage of Survivor: Winners at War.

Show Links

* All Survivor: Island of the Idols content on Rob Has a Podcast

* Survivor: Island Of The Idols Cast (from CBS.com)

Pooya and Liana get together one last time this season to discuss the finale of The Masked Singer, the winner, a season 3 sneak peek and the evolution of The Masked Singer.

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

Survivor Global | Island of the Idols Finale Recap | Nick Iadanza

Survivor Global is back as host Shannon Guss (Gaitz) welcomes Australian Survivor All Star and RHAP correspondent Nick Iadanza to chat about everything in the finale of season 39 and the preview for Winners at War.

Show Links

* All Survivor: Island of the Idols content on Rob Has a Podcast

* Survivor: Island Of The Idols Cast (from CBS.com)

Survivor 40 Preseason Draft

Coming to you not-so-live from June 2, 2019, it’s a draft of Survivor: Winners at War! Mike Bloom (@AMikeBloomType), Liana Boraas (@LianaBoraas), Ali Lasher (@lashtweets), and Akiva Wienerkur (@keev26) kick off the Survivor 40 preseason with a discussion and draft of the 20 previous winners who make up the cast. This draft was based on a unique scoring system that rewards the winner and the biggest characters in a season.

Mike, Liana, Ali, and Akiva did this draft soon after the castaways went to go film the season and before they knew about twists that could have an impact on the game, including the return of the Edge of Extinction, or the new Fire Tokens twist. As Mike, Liana, Ali, and Akiva made each of their pics, they discussed their rationale for each decision and then the group of four gave all of their thoughts on every single one of the 20 winners that are vying for the $2 million prize.

Official Scoring:

* Winner: 10 points

* 2nd place: 3 points

* 3rd place: 2 points

* 5+ confessionals in episode: 1 point

* First boot: -3 points

“Survivor Winners” Page

* Check out the new “Survivor Winners” page in preparation for Survivor: Winners at War (Season 40).

Show Links

* All Survivor: Winners at War content on Rob Has a Podcast

* Survivor: Winners at War Cast (from EW.com)