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Survivor 50 B&B Premiere Recap w/ Aysha Welch With a new Survivor season upon us, it’s time for Mike Bloom and Liana Boraas to re-open the RHAP B&B! On the B&B, Mike and Liana are inspired by the lighter side of Survivor, featuring a series of segments and games based on what’s happening on Survivor that week. This week, Mike and Liana are joined by Survivor 47 contestant Aysha Welch to give their thoughts on the Survivor 50 premiere! This week’s charity shoutout is the American Kidney Fund, which fights on all fronts for more than 35.5 million Americans living with kidney disease. Click here to make a one-time or monthly donation. If you have any suggestions for games or feedback for the B&B, feel free to reach out to us on social media or email rhapbnb@gmail.com. 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! LISTEN: Subscribe to the Survivor podcast feed WATCH: Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT: Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

Why X Lost Survivor 50 Premiere Jenna came into Survivor 50 believing she knew how to play the New Era game. Turns out, not so much. To make things worse, her postgame interviews muddied the water, meaning David Bloomberg, Jessica Lewis, and Survivor 43’s Lindsay Carmine have to sift through contradictory comments to get the real answers. Meanwhile, although Kyle’s time was cut short by an injury, he still had some game to examine. At RHAP, we know Survivor, and we know Why Jenna and Kyle Lost. To pre-order Rob’s book, The Tribe and I Have Spoken, visit www.robhasabook.com LISTEN: Subscribe to the Survivor podcast feed WATCH: Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT: Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

Purple Pants Podcast | Survivor 50 Episode 1 Recap: How YOU Playin? The Baby Boys are back and reporting for duty for this monumental season! Survivor 50 kicks off with eight-person tribes, which actually gives players more room to maneuver and hide in plain sight early on. Then the return of Exile Island brings a mix of advantages and disadvantages that immediately force tough decisions and shift power in subtle ways. You can feel people trying to find their footing while others are already swinging big in a milestone season. The premiere builds with fast alliances, bold energy, and then lands on a shocking first vote and a heartbreaking medical evacuation that completely changes the tone. Brice, Wendell, and Jack get into what 2.0, 3.0, even 4.0 and 5.0 versions of these returning players look like, and keep asking the question that matters most this season: How you playin? Tickets and updates for Brice and Wen 50 events: https://briceandwenpresent.flite.city/ You can also watch along on Brice Izyah’s YouTube channel to watch us break it all down https://youtube.com/channel/UCFlglGPPamVHaNAb0tL_s7g LISTEN: Subscribe to the Purple Pants podcast feed WATCH: Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT: Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks! Previously on the Purple Pants Podcast Feed: Purple Pants Podcast Archives

Survivor AU: Redemption Week 1 Exit Interviews We Know Global Survivor host Shannon Guss talks to the first three boots from Australian Survivor: Redemption. Never miss a minute of RHAP’s extensive Global Survivor coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the Survivor Global podcast feed WATCH: Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT: Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

Mess Magnets: Punch the Messkey Mess Magnets is the ultimate pop-culture gossip pod! Join your hosts, Kirsten MacInnis and Sasha Joseph, as they spill the tea on all the latest celebrity news, trending topics, and captivating annoy-mess shared by our dedicated listeners. With each episode, Kirsten and Sasha bring you inside scoops, juicy details, and thought-provoking discussions that will keep you hooked. Tune in and stay up-to-date with the ever-evolving world of entertainment as Mess Magnets takes you on a wild ride through the most intriguing stories! Subscribe on ?Patreon ?to get episodes early and ad free, and send us YOUR anony-mess ?here?! This week, Sasha is out again, so Kirsten was joined by Maggie Morgan to talk about all the latest pop culture happenings! This episode focuses on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest, Bachelorette Promo Drama, Panchi-Kun (Punch) The Monkey, and the Met Gala 2026 Theme! This week’s anonymess is JUICY too Timestamps: 8:21-18:30 Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrest 18:50-35:55 Bachelorette Promo/Preseason Drama 36:00-40:35 – Panchi-Kun the Monkey 40:51-44:10 – 2026 Met Gala 44:20-55:04 Anony-Mess

Love Is Blind Season 10 Eps 10+11 Recap Love is Blind is back with a brand new season in Ohio! Love is Blind hosts Aysha Welch, Mary Kwiatkowski, and Jason Reed are back to cover season 10. A group of singles date in the pods, choose between love triangles, and get engaged before ever laying their eyes on each other. Who will connect? Will everyone be happy when they finally see their fiancé? Listen to find out! Love is Blind is a Netflix reality show where a group of contestants potentially fall in love and get engaged before laying eyes on their partner! Today, Aysha, Mary and Jason discuss episodes 10+11 of Love is Blind Season 10 with special guest, Rachel LaMont. LISTEN: Subscribe to the Perfect Match RHAPUp podcast feed by visiting https://robhasawebsite.com/feed/mafs WATCH: Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT: Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks! Previously on the Love at First Sight Feed: Love at First Sight Recap Archives

Survivor AU: Redemption Episode 3 Recap We Know Global Survivor host Shannon Guss and Pooya discuss episode 3, including the dynamics in both tribes, decoy votes and sacred sleep. Never miss a minute of RHAP’s extensive Global Survivor coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the Survivor Global podcast feed WATCH: Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT: Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

Survivor AU: Redemption Episode 2 Recap We Know Global Survivor host Shannon Guss and Mike Bloom discuss episode 2 of Australian Survivor: Redemption, including the different perspectives on the vote, how it pertains to other reality shows, the Immunity and Reward Challenges and more. Never miss a minute of RHAP’s extensive Global Survivor coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the Survivor Global podcast feed WATCH: Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT: Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

Extracted Season 2 Ep 5 Recap Mary Kwiatkowski and Chappell have teamed up to bring you coverage of Extracted Season 2! Extracted takes contestants into a high-pressure environment where they must solve intricate puzzles and uncover hidden secrets. With each episode, the tension builds as players battle to extract key information before their time runs out, but only one team can win. Today, Mary and Chappell discuss season 2 episode 5 of Extracted. Never miss a minute of RHAP’s extensive coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the podcast feed WATCH: Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT: Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 18 Ep 8 Recap Hello, hello, hello! Today, your RuPaul’s Drag Race RHAPup hosts Aman Adwin and Beth Dixon recap season 18 episodes 8. Which Queen will reign supreme? Share all of your RuPaul’s Drag Race thoughts with us on Twitter by tagging @RobHasAPodcast and using the hashtag #RHAP Our team of Drag Race experts will be back every week to RHAPup each episode of Drag Race Season 18! Strike a pose and head to Twitter for more Drag Race updates from our hosts: Aman Adwin @AmanAdwin Beth Dixon @AugustaWind11 LISTEN: Subscribe to the RuPaul’s Drag Race podcast feed WATCH: Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT: Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

Survivor AU: Redemption Premiere Recap We Know Global Survivor host Shannon Guss and Chappell discuss the first episode of Australian Survivor: Redemption, including the major moments, first Chissy points, production decisions and David as a host. Never miss a minute of RHAP’s extensive Global Survivor coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the Survivor Global podcast feed WATCH: Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT: Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

50+ Stories About How Survivor’s Changed Lives | Pod Friends In celebration of Survivor 50, Matt Scott (@MattScottGW) set an audacious goal: collect 50 stories from Survivor community members answering one simple question: How has Survivor changed your life for the better? This special season finale features 50+ powerful, funny, and deeply human stories from across the Survivor universe, from superfans and RHAP patrons to journalists, podcasters, live reality game creators, and former reality TV players. This episode includes stories from: Nick Iadanza (Australian Survivor, Talking Tribal)Dwight Moore, Teeny Chirichillo, Brice Izyah, and Owen Knight (Survivor)Hannah Riggs (Beast Games)August Schroeder and Eric Eldridge (Squid Game: The Challenge Season 2)Dru Tevis (Food Network Holiday Baking Champion)Annabel Fidler (The Traitors Australia Season 2)Dalton Ross (Entertainment Weekly)Terry Terrones (The Hollywood Reporter)RHAP podcasters Gia Worthy and Chappell Across these stories, you’ll hear about grief, sobriety, weight loss, cancer, divorce, identity, chosen family, creative breakthroughs, career pivots, live reality games, and literal survival. You’ll hear about watch parties that turned into lifelong friendships and fandom that became purpose. Matt also reflects on discovering RHAP in 2017 during one of the hardest times of his life, joining the Class of 2020 to diversify Survivor coverage, and building Pod Friends into a space that shines a light on the humanity behind the fandom. This episode is about more than a television show. It’s about moving from parasocial to deeply social. It’s about why community matters, especially now. Get your Pod Friends shirt now on the Rob Has A Podcast store: https://rhap-shop.fourthwall.com/en-aud/products/pod-friends Suggest a future guest: bit.ly/podfriendsnom Leave a voicemail: speakpipe.com/podfriends Email: podfriends@robhasawebsite.com Follow on social media: Twitter: @HeyPodFriends & @MattScottGW Instagram: @MattScottGW Bluesky: MattScottGW.bsky.social Never miss an episode of Pod Friends: LISTEN: Subscribe to the Pod Friends podcast feed WATCH: Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT: Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

Purple Pants Podcast | Survivor 50: The Superlative Draft Survivor 50 is on the horizon and the Survivor News crew is handing out superlatives before the torches are even lit! The baby boys are back Brice, Wendell, and Jack, breaking down their official Survivor 50 Draft. From predicting the 3rd boot on each tribe to calling who might start the first argument, go idol hunting first, or attempt the craziest move of the season, every category comes with a little strategy and a lot of opinion. The trio also drafts from the full cast, locking in picks for First Merge Boot, Most Underrated Threat, Biggest Target, Craziest Move Attempt, and of course… the Winner Pick. It’s bold predictions, hot takes, playful shade, and classic Survivor News energy as the cast gets sized up before Day 1. Tickets and updates for Brice and Wen 50 events: https://briceandwenpresent.flite.city/ You can also watch along on Brice Izyah’s YouTube channel to watch us break it all down https://youtube.com/channel/UCFlglGPPamVHaNAb0tL_s7g LISTEN: Subscribe to the Purple Pants podcast feed WATCH: Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT: Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks! Previously on the Purple Pants Podcast Feed: Purple Pants Podcast Archives

Shauhin Revisits Survivor 48 Encore Episode On this episode of Rob Has a Podcast, Shauhin revisits Survivor 48 as CBS airs Encore episodes leading up to the premiere of Survivor 50, a special all-returnee season celebrating the show’s 25th anniversary. Hosting the conversation is Brandon Donlon, who helps unpack strategic decisions, social dynamics, and the nuanced gameplay that defined Survivor 48. A big reason fans are rewatching Survivor’s past is to refresh their memories on players returning for Season 50. Survivor 48 returnees include Kyle Fraser, the winner of Survivor 48, Kamilla Karthigesu, who made a memorable deep run, and Joe Hunter, another standout finalist from that season. Shauhin and Brandon break down how watching these players in Season 48 gives new insight into what they might do on Survivor 50, how their past alliances could shape their next game, and which moves feel even more pivotal now with the returnee stakes higher than ever. Whether you’re rewatching for fun or gearing up for the big Season 50 premiere, this episode blends sharp analysis with engaging reflection. Never miss a minute of RHAP’s extensive Survivor coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the Survivor podcast feed WATCH: Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT: Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

The Pooya and Liana Lounge: Welcome to The Pooya & Liana Lounge, the #1 destination for thought-provoking, laugh-inducing, banter-filled conversation. Each week, Liana and Pooya share their unique perspectives on everything, ranging from trending topics and relationships to the quirks of everyday life. With a blend of humor and authenticity, they have created a cozy atmosphere perfectly paired with the start of your weekend. This week, Pooya & Liana are back to discuss Valentine’s Day aftermath, Pooya’s birthday weekend, specific preferences, and so much more! Have questions or comments? Leave them here –> bit.ly/PooyaLianaLounge LISTEN: Subscribe to The Pooya and Liana Lounge feed! WATCH: Watch and subscribe to all RHAP podcasts on YouTube SUPPORT: Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

Mess Magnets: Amessica’s Next Top Model Mess Magnets is the ultimate pop-culture gossip pod! Join your hosts, Kirsten MacInnis and Sasha Joseph, as they spill the tea on all the latest celebrity news, trending topics, and captivating annoy-mess shared by our dedicated listeners. With each episode, Kirsten and Sasha bring you inside scoops, juicy details, and thought-provoking discussions that will keep you hooked. Tune in and stay up-to-date with the ever-evolving world of entertainment as Mess Magnets takes you on a wild ride through the most intriguing stories! Subscribe on ?Patreon ?to get episodes early and ad free, and send us YOUR anony-mess ?here?! Sasha was unavailable this week, so Kirsten was joined by the third mess magnet Lovina to chat about all the latest in pop culture mess! The gals talked about alleged Traitors US reunion drama, The America’s next top model documentary, the Olympics, the NBA All Stars Celebrity Game, and a little Big Brother themed Anony-mess! Timestamps: 5:10-25:40 – Traitors US Reunion 25:40-48:55 – America’s Next Top Model Doc 49:00-55:35 – Olympics Mess 55:50-1:03:30 – NBA All Stars Celeb Game 1:02:40-1:10:46 – Anony-Mess Submit your anony-mess

Love Is Blind Season 10 Eps 7-9 Recap Love is Blind is back with a brand new season in Ohio! Love is Blind hosts Aysha Welch, Mary Kwiatkowski, and Jason Reed are back to cover season 10. A group of singles date in the pods, choose between love triangles, and get engaged before ever laying their eyes on each other. Who will connect? Will everyone be happy when they finally see their fiancé? Listen to find out! Love is Blind is a Netflix reality show where a group of contestants potentially fall in love and get engaged before laying eyes on their partner! Today, Aysha, Mary and Jason discuss episodes 7-9 of Love is Blind Season 10. LISTEN: Subscribe to the Perfect Match RHAPUp podcast feed by visiting https://robhasawebsite.com/feed/mafs WATCH: Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT: Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks! Previously on the Love at First Sight Feed: Love at First Sight Recap Archives

Purple Pants Podcast | Barbs Message: Curveball This month’s Barb’s Message on the Purple Pants Podcast centers around letting go of perfection and releasing the pressure to have life all figured out. Ms. Barb speaks honestly about how holding onto old expectations, imagined timelines, and picture-perfect visions can keep people stuck, reminding listeners that no one has it all together. Through her February message, she encourages embracing the present moment, giving yourself grace, and understanding that growth comes from living in the now not chasing what you thought life was supposed to be. You can also watch along on Brice Izyah’s YouTube channel to watch us break it all down https://youtube.com/channel/UCFlglGPPamVHaNAb0tL_s7g LISTEN: Subscribe to the Purple Pants podcast feed WATCH: Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT: Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks! Previously on the Purple Pants Podcast Feed: Purple Pants Podcast Archives

Survivor AU: Redemption Preseason Interview with Host David Genat Global Survivor host Shannon Guss chats to the new host of Australian Survivor, David Genat, about his approach to the hosting role, the upcoming Redemption theme, his journey to getting here and more. Never miss a minute of RHAP’s extensive Global Survivor coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the Survivor Global podcast feed WATCH: Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT: Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

Why X Lost Survivor 50 Vatu Tribe Preview Part 2 of the Why ___ Lost Survivor 50 preview is here as David Bloomberg and Jessica Lewis look at everyone on the Vatu tribe and pulls together their final predictions. Who seems to have pregamed into an alliance? Do they think the winner in this tribe will be voted out first or will it be someone else? And most importantly, who does each predict will win it all? It’s time to find out in the Why ___ Lost Survivor 50 preview, Part 2! To pre-order Rob’s book, The Tribe and I Have Spoken, visit www.robhasabook.com LISTEN: Subscribe to the Survivor podcast feed WATCH: Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT: Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!