RHAP: We Know Scripted TV

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Welcome to RHAP: We Know Scripted TV, the one-stop shop for all your podcasts about scripted television shows such as House of the Dragon and more.

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The Boys Season 5 Episode 6 Recap | The Tastemakers

The Tastemakers | The Boys Season 5 Episode 6 Recap Taran Armstrong (@armstrongtaran) and Grace Leeder (@hifromgrace) are The Tastemakers! Every week, Grace and Taran tell you about what’s on TV, which shows are worth watching, and which shows are worth skipping. Today, Grace Leeder and Kevin Mahadeo talk The Boys Season 5 episode 6. Send in feedback every week by emailing tastemakersrhap@gmail.com Never miss a minute of RHAP’s scripted coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the RHAP: We Know Scripted TV 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!

1hr 2min
4 DAYS AGO

Euphoria Season 3 Ep 4 | The Tastemakers

Euphoria Season 3 Ep 4 | The Tastemakers Taran Armstrong (@armstrongtaran) and Grace Leeder (@hifromgrace?) are The Tastemakers! Every week, Grace and Taran tell you about what’s on TV, which shows are worth watching, and which shows are worth skipping. Today, Grace Leeder and Ariel discuss Euphoria Season 3 Episode 4. Send in feedback every week by emailing tastemakersrhap@gmail.com Never miss a minute of RHAP’s scripted coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the RHAP: We Know Scripted TV 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!

59 min
6 DAYS AGO

The Tastemakers | The Devil Wears Prada 2 Has Interesting Things to Say

The Tastemakers | The Devil Wears Prada 2 Has Interesting Things to Say Taran Armstrong (@armstrongtaran) and Grace Leeder (@hifromgrace) are The Tastemakers! Every week, Grace and Taran tell you about what’s on TV, which shows are worth watching, and which shows are worth skipping. Today, Taran Armstrong and Grace Leeder discuss what they’ve been watching. Send in feedback every week by emailing tastemakersrhap@gmail.com Never miss a minute of RHAP’s scripted coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the RHAP: We Know Scripted TV 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!

1hr 1min
3 MAY

Inside Hacks’ Amazing Race Crossover Episode w/ Director Jeff Rosenberg

Inside Hacks’ Amazing Race Crossover Episode w/ Director Jeff Rosenberg Reality TV meets prestige comedy as Rob Cesternino sits down with Jeff Rosenberg, producer and director on Hacks, to break down the making of the show’s Amazing Race-themed season 5 episode. Rosenberg—himself a dedicated reality TV superfan—shares how the creative team brought the energy and authenticity of The Amazing Race into the world of scripted TV, blending hilarious challenges, familiar production quirks, and genuine fan appreciation. Rob and Jeff dive into how Hacks’ creators became hooked on The Amazing Race, why the memorable cheese wheel challenge made the cut, and how working with the actual Amazing Race crew—including host Phil Keoghan—helped capture the right spirit. The conversation also peels back the curtain on how the episode built both emotional stakes and comedic beats, using reality tropes to deepen the relationship between Deborah and her daughter DJ. Highlights from their discussion include: The story behind selecting iconic Amazing Race challenges like the cheese wheel and goat milking, plus the logistical hurdles of recreating them for scripted TV. Cameos from the Property Brothers, NBA champs, and more—what went into dreaming up and casting a celebrity Amazing Race lineup. The process of blending Hacks’ sharp comedy and heartfelt storytelling with classic reality show dynamics. Real fan moments, including DJ’s tribute to how The Amazing Race helped her through tough times—mirroring the real-life impact these shows have on viewers. Honest talk about strategy, challenge selection, and near-misses both on set and in the Amazing Race universe. How does a show like Hacks pay tribute to—and poke fun at—Survivor, Big Brother, and Amazing Race while crafting its own story? Could a future celebrity Amazing Race really work, and would Jeff or Rob survive it? Explore the wild ride behind Hacks’ hit episode and the reality TV obsessions fueling it. Catch the full conversation for behind-the-scenes insights, fan debates, and more reality TV crossover fun! Chapters: 00:00 Jeff Joins for Hacks/Amazing Race 06:12 Amazing Race Easter Eggs Revealed 10:30 Shooting Hacks Like Reality TV 12:02 Ava Almost Ran the Race 15:14 Property Brothers and NBA Cameos 18:13 Phil’s Humor Shines On Set 23:08 DJ’s Emotional Race Superfandom 24:18 Iconic Cheese Challenge Chosen 28:05 Kaitlin Olson’s Goat Milking Scene 31:56 Deborah and DJ’s Elimination 37:08 Detour Decision and Fallout 40:19 Would Jeff Run the Race? 44:34 Survivor 50 and Fire Debate 48:33 Five More Hacks Episodes Coming To pre-order Rob’s book, The Tribe and I Have Spoken, visit www.robhasabook.com Never miss a minute of RHAP’s 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!

56 min
2 MAY

The Tastemakers | The Boys Season 5 Episode 5 Recap

The Tastemakers | The Boys Season 5 Episode 5 Recap Taran Armstrong (@armstrongtaran) and Grace Leeder (@hifromgrace) are The Tastemakers! Every week, Grace and Taran tell you about what’s on TV, which shows are worth watching, and which shows are worth skipping. Today, Grace Leeder and Jason Reed talk The Boys Season 5 episode 5. Send in feedback every week by emailing tastemakersrhap@gmail.com Never miss a minute of RHAP’s scripted coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the RHAP: We Know Scripted TV 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!

1hr 31min
27 APR

The Tastemakers | Euphoria Season 3 Episode 3 Recap

The Tastemakers | Euphoria Season 3 Episode 3 Recap Taran Armstrong (@armstrongtaran) and Grace Leeder (@hifromgrace) are The Tastemakers! Every week, Grace and Taran tell you about what’s on TV, which shows are worth watching, and which shows are worth skipping. Today, Grace Leeder and Chantele discuss Euphoria Season 3 Episode 3. Send in feedback every week by emailing tastemakersrhap@gmail.com Never miss a minute of RHAP’s scripted coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the RHAP: We Know Scripted TV 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!

51 min
24 APR

The Tastemakers | The Boys Season 5 Episodes 3 & 4 Recap

The Tastemakers | The Boys Season 5 Episodes 3 & 4 Recap Taran Armstrong (@armstrongtaran) and Grace Leeder (@hifromgrace) are The Tastemakers! Every week, Grace and Taran tell you about what’s on TV, which shows are worth watching, and which shows are worth skipping. Today, Grace Leeder and Kevin Mahadeo talk The Boys Season 5 episodes 3 and 4. Send in feedback every week by emailing tastemakersrhap@gmail.com Never miss a minute of RHAP’s scripted coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the RHAP: We Know Scripted TV 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!

1 hr
24 APR

The Tastemakers | Interview with Blue Heron director Sophy Romvari

The Tastemakers | Interview with Blue Heron director Sophy Romvari Taran Armstrong (@armstrongtaran) and Grace Leeder (@hifromgrace) are The Tastemakers! Every week, Grace and Taran tell you about what’s on TV, which shows are worth watching, and which shows are worth skipping. Today, Director Sophy Romvari joins The Tastemakers to discuss her film, Blue Heron. Send in feedback every week by emailing tastemakersrhap@gmail.com Never miss a minute of RHAP’s scripted coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the RHAP: We Know Scripted TV 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!

24 min

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Rob Cesternino is a two-time Survivor player, Survivor Hall of Famer, and cast member on The Traitors Season 4. Rob Has a Podcast is the most comprehensive reality TV recap podcast on the internet. Since 2010, Rob Has a Podcast has delivered weekly recaps, exit interviews, player analysis, and strategy breakdowns for Survivor 50, The Traitors, Big Brother, The Amazing Race and every major reality competition. Join us for Survivor Know-It-Alls with Stephen Fishbach after every episode of Survivor. Plus we have weekly exit interviews with eliminated players. Currently covering Survivor 50 and The Traitors Season 4. New episodes daily during the season. Subscribe at http://getrhap.com Support RHAP on Patreon: http://patreon.com/RHAP

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Mermaids and Dragons

17/07/2024

Cat mouse 3432

Daemon Targaryen: House of the Mermaid Dragon is a good show but my daughters Baela and Rhaena are the true Mermaid Dragons as their grandfather is the sea snake. Can I use the names Bhanu, Tevin, Hunter, Sodasia, Quintavius, Venus, Moriah, Randen, Jemila and Kenzie for my next children? The Aegon thing is a bit played out at this point
Rob C can do no wrong!

25/04/2014

TonyG83tobe

I have been listening to Rob and Josh's recaps on 24 and they are just great fun! Rob Shows he is the bad boy of all podcasting, not just reality tv. I love that he has satrted doing these Post Show Recaps cos it just means more hours of great shows to listen too. I have skipped reading book 3 of Game Of Thrones and gone straight to the TV show just so i can listen to the recaps. Would love a recap on Lost as it was one of my favorites but as it aint coming back there probably is no point. Keep up the great work Rob and all at RHAP!
Rewriting history

25/10/2022

Frigogh1

I’ve just listened to the season finale episode. Even though this show is fantasy, it depicts real events that women have had to endure for centuries, like not being given succession because you’re a women, not being given education, dying in childbirth, being controlled by Men, Brothers, Husbands, Fathers. You seem to want to put a woke modern day take on this show. If it offends you then that is at least making you think about what it was like for women through the Millenia.
Your Language is Important

25/07/2022

Mmarkable

RE- Reviewing The Old Man Cringe every time I hear two guys keep saying ‘Stole his Wife’ woman aren’t F#?¥ing commodities, please wise up.