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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 discuss listener-submitted flexes.

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

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 eighth castaway voted out of Survivor 49.

Rob Cesternino sits down with Nate Moore to break down the big blindside and shifting alliances from this week’s episode. Joined by Nate fresh from his whirlwind exit, Rob digs into the moments leading up to Tribal Council and what really went wrong for Nate’s game.

The conversation centers around Nate’s efforts to fit in with a much younger cast, playing alongside tribe members who are years younger and deeply immersed in online culture. Nate describes the subtle signs that Sage and Juwan might flip, the challenge of repairing relationships after Shannon spills too much, and how fractured alliances on old Hina set the stage for this week’s vote. The discussion also explores whether targeting Christina instead of Steven might have changed Nate’s fate, and why holding back his Marvel career from the group may have cost him valuable social capital.

– Nate Moore reveals the warning signs he felt on the night of his vote out

– Analysis of how Shannon’s comments inadvertently fractured tribal bonds

– Insight into the generational gap and how it shaped Nate’s Survivor story

– Close call strategies: the debate of targeting Kristina vs. Steven at the vote

– Nate’s reflections on secrecy around his Marvel background and its impact

As Rob and Nate reflect, the question remains—would revealing his “secret identity” have built stronger connections or just made Nate a bigger target? What does this blindside mean for the shifting alliances going forward, and who will step up after Nate’s exit?

Hear the full breakdown of Survivor 47’s wildest moves, the impact of intergenerational gameplay, and the inside scoop from Nate Moore, only on RHAP!

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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, Jess Liese and special guest, Maggie Morgan discuss episode 7 of The Amazing Race 38.

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Welcome to the RHAP LIVE Show! Coming to you LIVE from the Sydney Goldstein Theater, Rob Cesternino (@RobCesternino) is joined by a rolling panel of Survivor alumni to break down episode 7 of Survivor 49. In this episode, Rob Cesternino celebrates the all-time biggest RHAP live show and announces his upcoming book, a love letter to Survivor reflecting on 25 years as a fan, player, and podcaster. Parvati Shallow joins the panel, sharing laughs, iconic merge memories, and her thoughts on the rise of Survivor “villains” in the new era.

The cast of Survivor 47 breaks down strategic gameplay and dramatic moments from the recent episode, including the end of “mergatory,” the shocking Nate blindside, and the evolving alliances post-merge. Panelists dive into idol strategy, social dynamics, and even Survivor trivia—chicken names and snakebite scares included. Plus, there’s talk about returning players for Survivor 50 and some behind-the-scenes fun from the live event.

Whether you missed the live show or want to relive the energy, this recap is packed with insights, nostalgia, and plenty of Survivor love. Don’t forget to preorder Rob’s book at www.robhasabook.com!

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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 seventh 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!

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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, while Rob Cesternino is hobnobbing with the glitterati, Stephen Fishbach discusses Survivor 49 episode 7 with special guest, Owen Knight.

To pre-order Stephen’s novel Escape!, visit stephenfishbach.com

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Welcome to “Nothing But Netflix” with your host Chappell! Get ready for an entertaining and insightful podcast where we dive deep into the world of Netflix shows.

This week, Rob and Chappell tune in to the new season of the reality TV competition show, “Squid Game: The Challenge.” Rob and Chappell discuss the first week of episodes.

Inspired by the South Korean TV series, Squid Game, this is a super-size competition featuring 456 players. Each will do their best to complete challenges inspired by the original program, with classics such as Red Light, Green Light.

Want to chat about this episode? Do you have any recommendations? Head on over to Twitter to let us know by tagging @RobHasAPodcast and using the hashtag #RHAP.

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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.

This week Rob, Tyson and Danny talk through the week’s most newsworthy stories.

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It’s time to take a trip back to the Old School! All season long, Rob Cesternino is bringing legendary Survivor alumni onto the podcast to break down Survivor 49 through the eyes of those who played in the game’s early days.

This week, Rob and Danielle DiLorenzo sit down to talk about Survivor 49 episode 6.

Rob Cesternino interviews Danielle Neff DiLorenzo, a two-time Survivor player, about her experiences on the show and her life since competing. Danielle shares updates on her personal life, including raising two children and running a hot yoga studio. She explains how her passion for yoga developed after moving to Los Angeles following her appearances on Survivor. She details her plans to launch an online yoga channel for kids in collaboration with friends who produce children’s content.

The conversation shifts to Survivor gameplay, comparing her challenging experiences with old-school weather conditions to the current season’s focus on heat, and reflecting on personality clashes from her time in the game—especially the dynamics within the dysfunctional Kasiah tribe during Survivor Panama. Danielle offers insights into recent Survivor episodes, draws comparisons between current and past contestants, and discusses strategies around small tribe dynamics.

She also recounts her casting story, describing how Survivor producers scouted her during a Las Vegas bachelorette party. The discussion covers her relationships with other Survivor alumni, her advice to new contestants, her near-win in Panama, and how confronting emotional challenges from the show led her to seek out yoga and meditation for personal growth. Danielle teases the possibility of returning to Survivor in the future and shares ways for listeners to follow her journey online.

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The Survivor Q&A is back for Survivor 49! Each week, patrons can call in to chat with Rob Cesternino about everything going on in the latest episode of Survivor. This week, in a special feed drop, the public gets a peek behind the curtain of the Patron Q&A!

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