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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
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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 Owen Knight to break down Kristen Kish prior to the premiere of Traitors US Season 4.
Never miss all our Traitors US recaps plus recaps from other versions around the world!
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 Mari Forth to break down Monet X Change prior to the premiere of Traitors US Season 4.
Never miss all our Traitors US recaps plus recaps from other versions around the world!
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, Mike and Jess break down Joseph and Adam’s journey on The Amazing Race 38.
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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 Alyssa to break down Eric Nam prior to the premiere of Traitors US Season 4.
Never miss all our Traitors US recaps plus recaps from other versions around the world!
Rob Cesternino (@robcesternino) and Akiva Wienerkur (@keev26) need a podcast and every week, Rob and Akiva spin a wheel of listener-submitted podcast ideas, and whatever the wheel lands on is what they podcast about next. This week, Rob and Akiva watch and comment on Home Alone.
For the link to the spreadsheet that Rob and Akiva use to compile ideas, check it all out here: Rob and Akiva Need a Spreadsheet (compiled by the great Will from America).
To submit an idea for a future episode of “Rob and Akiva Need a Podcast” to be discussed on the mailbag, submit it on this form: Rob and Akiva’s Mailbag Form.
Past Episodes of Rob & Akiva Need a Podcast
Survivor 49 comes to a close as Rob Cesternino speaks with Sage, the dynamic third-place finisher whose journey tested both emotional strength and strategic adaptability. Rob digs into the highs and lows of Sage’s experience, from battling on the bottom with Shannon to navigating tough jury dynamics at the final Tribal Council.
Rob kicks off by highlighting Sage’s open and vulnerable approach to the game, asking how her emotional honesty collided with the perception of her strategic gameplay. Sage shares how being a “recovering people pleaser” shaped her relationships, revealing the difference between genuine emotional expression and being misread as emotionally manipulative.
Rob and Sage discuss:
– Sage’s struggle with jury perception and managing emotional versus game moves
Rob and Sage tackle the tension between heart and strategy, asking whether it’s truly possible for an emotionally honest player to win Survivor.
Chapters:
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!
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 Brice Izyah to preview Dorinda Medley ahead of the Traitors US Season 4 premiere.
Never miss all our Traitors US recaps plus recaps from other versions around the world!
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 Mike Bloom and Eric Stein to preview our podfather, Rob Cesternino, ahead of the Traitors US Season 4 premiere.
Never miss all our Traitors US recaps plus recaps from other versions around the world!
Survivor Know-It-Alls is back as Rob Cesternino and Stephen Fishbach dig into all the drama and gameplay twists from Survivor 49. Rob and Stephen break down the intense dynamics after the Survivor 49 finale, highlighting everything from Savannah’s strategic dominance to Rizzo’s risky idol antics. The hosts go deep on how pre-season spoilers about tribe assignments and possible winners shaped gameplay and perception all season long.
In this episode, Rob and Stephen dissect Savannah’s journey from being the social hub of her tribe to clutching immunity wins when she needed them most. They talk through Rizzo’s creative use of the idol and how it played with both the jury and the audience. Stephen weighs in on Sage’s difficult road as a middle player, comparing her final jury struggles to Dawn’s classic Survivor heartbreak. The hosts also debate the importance of challenging the edit, jury management, and the “must-win” immunity stat, exploring how Survivor 49’s players navigated new era twists and emotional voting blocks.
– Savannah’s climb to the top as a loyal alliance leader
As the dust settles on Survivor 49, Rob and Stephen explore whether the new era’s gameplay is all about loyalty or if underdogs can still pull off a win.
Chapters:
To pre-order Rob’s book, The Tribe and I Have Spoken, visit www.robhasabook.com
To pre-order Stephen’s novel Escape!, visit stephenfishbach.com
To request a limited edition Escape! map, email proof of hardcover pre-order (within the US) to [email protected] with the subject line MAP. Previous hardcover pre-orders are also eligible!
Buy tickets for Stephen’s book events here! stephenfishbach.com/events
Never miss a minute of RHAP’s extensive Survivor coverage!
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