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Rob Has a Podcast | RHAP
Rob Has a Podcast | RHAP
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All season long, every season, following each episode, Jessica Liese and Mike Bloom to discuss every leg of the Amazing Races from around the world. They break down all the twists and turns of the race, including where the eliminated team went wrong. Also available are preseason cast previews, exit interviews from eliminated teams, and postseason interviews.

  1. 2d ago

    Purple Pants Podcast | Amazing Race 39 Pit Stop: Exit Interview #2

    Purple Pants Podcast | Amazing Race 39 Pit Stop: Exit Interview #2 The race continues, and Brice and Brooke Camhi are back with another Amazing Race 39 exit interview! The latest team to leave the race joins the Pit Stop to unpack their journey, what went down during their final leg, the moments we didn’t get to see, and what they would have done differently if they had another shot. Who pulled into the Pit Stop? Tune in to find out! You can also watch along on Brice Izyah's YouTube channel to watch us break it all down https://youtube.com/channel/UCFlglGPPamVHaNAb0tL_s7g Previously on the Purple Pants Podcast Feed:Purple Pants Podcast Archives LISTEN: Subscribe to the Purple Pants podcast feed WATCH: Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTubeSUPPORT: Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  2. 3d ago

    Purple Pants Podcast | Amazing Race 39 Ep 1 & 2 Recap: “The Chaos is Waiting”

    Purple Pants Podcast | Amazing Race 39 Ep 1 & 2 Recap: “The Chaos is Waiting” The Race is officially on! Brice and Amazing Race 29 winner Brooke Camhi are back at the Pit Stop to break down the two-night premiere of The Amazing Race 39! With 13 teams hitting the ground running, Express Passes everywhere, big risks, early alliances, and plenty of racing chaos from Vancouver to Madrid, this season is already off to a wild start. Brice and Brooke share their first impressions, favorite moments, early standouts, and everything that had them talking from Episodes 1 and 2. Grab your passport and meet us at the Pit Stop! You can also watch along on Brice Izyah's YouTube channel to watch us break it all down https://youtube.com/channel/UCFlglGPPamVHaNAb0tL_s7g Previously on the Purple Pants Podcast Feed:Purple Pants Podcast Archives LISTEN: Subscribe to the Purple Pants podcast feed WATCH: Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTubeSUPPORT: Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  3. 4d ago

    Amazing Race 39 Premiere Week Recap

    Amazing Race 39 Premiere Week Recap Watch the podcast on YouTube! The Amazing Race 39 kicks off its double-header premiere with Mike Bloom and Jessica Liese breaking down the chaos, strategy, and spectacle of the first two episodes. With racers zipping from Vancouver to Madrid, the podcast dives headfirst into new twists, heated alliances, and the all-important Express Pass shakeup that leaves everyone guessing who will leap ahead and who might fall behind. The return of multiple all-female teams and the rapid-fire use of Express Passes set the stage for fierce competition and memorable drama right out of the gate. Mike and Jess walk through the biggest moments of the premiere, from a daring jump off the rafters at BC Place Stadium to the tomato-splattered return of a classic Madrid roadblock. The Express Pass twist gives every team a chance to skip a task, but deciding when to play it is a test of nerves and strategy. The hosts discuss the balance between risk and reward, especially as some teams pull the trigger early, while others hold out for the perfect moment. The evolving dynamic among the all-women “Boss Ladies” alliance adds an extra dimension, revealing both collaboration and rifts as the race unfolds. Highlights from the episode discussion include: The pros and cons of burning Express Passes early, and how task timing changes the stakes for each team A detailed look at the Vancouver and Madrid detours, with debates over physical vs. mental challenge strategies The creation—and potential unraveling—of the all-female alliance, plus speculation on whether it signals a long-overdue historic win Candid moments, including Canadian childhood TV throwbacks, unforgettable task judges, and messy charcuterie boards The impact of navigation errors, teamwork struggles, and city unfamiliarity that send teams packing early With racers heading to Morocco and a mysterious new “Roadside Assist” twist on the horizon, which duo will master the rapid-fire game of Express Pass chess? Dive in to hear expert takes on every alliance, misstep, and standout play—and find out who’s on track for Amazing Race glory. Stay tuned for full team breakdowns and more as the season unfolds! Listen now for a deep dive into the twists, team dynamics, and travel drama shaping The Amazing Race 39. Chapters:00:00 Amazing Race 39 Kickoff06:19 Express Passes Change Race Strategy12:46 Boss Ladies Alliance Emerges18:32 Skill-Heavy Roadblock in Vancouver26:00 Needle-in-Haystack Madrid Challenge31:14 Charcuterie Board Task Stumps Teams37:19 Dafina and Saran's Major Struggle42:57 Allie and Joanna Take First48:45 Sibling Banter: Cody and Jamie53:48 Deja and Dalton Use Express Pass58:06 Anne-Marie and Riley Strategize Detour1:03:33 Jodi and Jen's Trust Tested1:10:08 Erin and Javi Navigate Friction1:16:39 Anwar and Andrea Team Dynamics1:23:15 Dylan and Doug Battle Navigation1:26:01 Dafina and Saran Near Elimination1:32:01 Zach and Nate's Costly Taxi Error1:36:59 Katie and Charlotte's Subway Downfall1:40:41 Morocco Preview and Roadside Assist 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! Join our Facebook group at robhasawebsite.com/targroup  LISTEN! Never miss an episode of Amazing Race coverage by subscribing to RHAP’s Amazing Race Feed. WATCH! Watch and subscribe to all RHAP podcasts on YouTubeSUPPORT! Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  4. 4d ago

    Amazing Race 39 Eps 1+2 Exit Interviews

    Amazing Race 39 Eps 1+2 Exit Interviews Watch the podcast on YouTube! The Amazing Race 39 races out of the gate with a reality TV double-header, and host Jessica Liese welcomes Zach, the first contestant eliminated, for a candid look back at the opening legs. Zach and his partner Nate share how a simple transportation mistake in Vancouver set the stage for their exit, while Katie and Charlotte, the second team out, reminisce about their pivotal train decision in Madrid. Both teams reflect on behind-the-scenes choices, personal growth, and strategies they wish they’d used as the pressure of back-to-back episodes collides with the thrill of competition. Listeners hear firsthand how Zach and Nate’s inexperience with taxis leads to an intense sprint through Vancouver, only to later realize the game’s design had another plan for them. They break down the physically demanding fishing task at BC Place, sharing just how grueling and decisive the challenge became when every minute mattered. Katie and Charlotte detail their navigation mishap—the mix-up between Puerta del Sol and Puerta del Sur in Madrid—which leads to an unforgettable detour that shakes up their race. Both teams open up about family bonds, alliance talk among the strong female duos, and the surprise of having to play their Express Passes early—or missing the chance altogether. Key moments discussed: Zach and Nate’s decision to run instead of taxi, and the impact on their timing and game placement The difficulty of the fishing challenge in Vancouver and how task assignment affected team roles Katie and Charlotte’s metro mix-up in Madrid and the frantic realization when they went the wrong way Training choices before the season, including learning stick shift and attempting to study Spanish Behind-the-scenes alliance discussions, including the missed opportunity to join the female alliance As eliminated teams look back at choices and what-ifs, the conversation dives into strategy, relationships, and quick decisions that shape the race. Would Zach and Nate or Katie and Charlotte approach things differently if given a second chance? Catch the full episode for insights into The Amazing Race’s fast-paced drama and the personal stories behind the eliminations. Chapters:00:00 Zach and Nate’s Elimination Reaction03:40 Running Instead of Taking Taxi05:30 Stadium Stairs Challenge Details07:13 Neck-and-Neck Canoe Race10:10 Express Pass Frustration12:08 Applying for The Amazing Race14:04 Race Strengthens Sibling Bond15:13 Katie and Charlotte’s Eliminating Train Mistake17:07 Lost in Madrid Metro Mix-Up19:49 Losing an Hour, Finding Hope21:00 Choosing Each Other for Race22:16 Preparing With Spanish, Maps, Stick Shift24:03 Wishing for More Team Bonding25:01 Missed All-Female Alliance Opportunity26:17 Facing the Express Pass Twist27:29 U-Turn Strategies and Game Talk28:34 Future Plans and Ultra Marathon 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! Join our Facebook group at robhasawebsite.com/targroup  LISTEN! Never miss an episode of Amazing Race coverage by subscribing to RHAP’s Amazing Race Feed. WATCH! Watch and subscribe to all RHAP podcasts on YouTubeSUPPORT! Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  5. 5d ago

    Purple Pants Podcast | Amazing Race 39 Pit Stop: Exit Interview #1

    Purple Pants Podcast | Amazing Race 39 Pit Stop: Exit Interview #1 The race is officially underway, and Brice and Brooke Camhi are back with their first exit interview of The Amazing Race 39! Fresh off the latest leg, a team stops by the Purple Pants Podcast to talk about their time in the race, the moments we didn’t get to see, what surprised them most, and how they’re feeling now that their Amazing Race journey has come to an end. Who’s joining us? You’ll have to tune in to find out! You can also watch along on Brice Izyah's YouTube channel to watch us break it all down https://youtube.com/channel/UCFlglGPPamVHaNAb0tL_s7g Previously on the Purple Pants Podcast Feed:Purple Pants Podcast Archives LISTEN: Subscribe to the Purple Pants podcast feed WATCH: Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTubeSUPPORT: Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  6. Sep 18

    Amazing Race Canada: Season 12 Finale Recap

    Amazing Race Canada: Season 12 Finale Recap Also available on YouTube. Canadian reality TV takes center stage as Jessica Liese and Dan Heaton break down the finale of The Amazing Race Canada Season 12. With Tina and Liz taking home the win, no surprise to most fans, this discussion digs into how the endgame still managed to deliver unexpected moments and strong competition from all final three teams. From zipline fumbles to hat-stacking mayhem, Jessica and Dan talk through each challenge and what set this leg apart from final legs of prior seasons. They highlight how the finale’s well-designed tasks gave each team a real shot at victory, even as the editing kept Tina and Liz at the narrative front. The hosts also explore the strengths of the cast and why Canadian race design, with its quirky and detail-heavy challenges, often leads to more competitive finishes than its American counterpart. Their conversation moves from specific episode highlights to a broader look at what makes The Amazing Race Canada unique—touching on casting, task creation, and the importance of embracing local flavor, janky tasks and all. Listen for insights like: The stadium-based zipline challenge and how a single miscue nearly shifted the winner The cap-delivery task invoking childhood books, including the "Caps for Sale" connection, and the strategizing required for the hat mix-up Marching band chaos in a dance-heavy roadblock and Matteo’s memorable navigation mishap The high-stakes final memory challenge at Heritage Park where item placement and attention to detail determined the win Comparisons between different franchises’ approaches to race design especially how constraints can fuel creativity and tighter gameplay Who would make a Canadian All-Star cast, and does staying local actually give The Amazing Race Canada a structural edge? Tune in as Jessica and Dan examine if this season's finale delivers the most competitive finish yet, and what might be next for the series. Discover why Canadian Amazing Race finales are so fiercely competitive—listen for a full breakdown of gameplay, strategy, and the little details that made this showdown one of the season’s best. 0:00 Tina and Liz’s Predicted Victory6:23 All Teams Struggle, Stakes Rise12:06 Hats Challenge Upsets Team Standings16:41 Stadium Tasks and Field Goal Chaos21:17 Marching Band Roadblock Fumbles26:37 Finale Memory Test Turns Tense36:04 Race Finish Shocks and Celebrations45:09 Debating Best Amazing Race Teams50:35 Canada’s Leg Designs vs. U.S.58:07 Joy and Authenticity of Canada1:05:08 Celebrating Tina and Liz’s Legacy 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! Join our Facebook group at robhasawebsite.com/targroup  LISTEN! Never miss an episode of Amazing Race coverage by subscribing to RHAP’s Amazing Race Feed. WATCH! Watch and subscribe to all RHAP podcasts on YouTubeSUPPORT! Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  7. Sep 11

    Amazing Race Canada: Season 12 Ep 9 Recap

    Amazing Race Canada: Season 12 Ep 9 Recap Also available on YouTube. The penultimate leg of The Amazing Race Canada Season 12 takes center stage as Jess Liese and Dan Heaton break down a tightly contested episode in Manitoba, where three teams remain for the finale. From surprise personal stories to unexpected shifts in race dynamics, this episode explores how hometown advantages, clever strategies, and well-timed reveals affect the outcome. With the Race finally making a long-awaited stop in Gimli, Manitoba, the hosts connect regional trivia, language challenges, and tactical decisions shaping the final stretch. From early speculation about the impact of an emotional personal story reveal to a detailed breakdown of the Icelandic spelling bee roadblock, Jess Liese and Dan Heaton highlight both the design and execution of each race task. The discussion unpacks contestants’ approaches to memorization under pressure, the nuances of Icelandic language and culture featured in Gimli, and whether knowing the local terrain truly provides an advantage. Plus, the hosts reflect on how a seemingly small cab driver mishap and other task-selection strategies contribute to elimination risks just before the finals. Highlights include: Dissecting the sudden focus on Sasha and Sebastian’s personal journey and its timing before their elimination The choice between dance and math in the detour, and why most teams avoid the calculator despite its simplicity Breaking down the construction and logic of the Icelandic spelling challenge and how partial memorization strategies might have worked Examining the staying power of “hometown curses,” regional knowledge, and whether it ever gives racers a real edge Assessing how memory, teamwork, and task-specific talents point to likely winners—and what, if anything, could shake up the expected finale results As the teams face a pared-down field and the finale looms, are Tina and Liz truly unstoppable, or can underdogs flip the script with the right combination of skills and luck? Check out this in-depth episode for thoughtful analysis and plenty of Amazing Race Canada insights before the crowning moment. Chapters:00:00 Welcome to Icelandic Challenge Week06:39 Sasha’s Schizophrenia Story Revealed15:28 Icelandic Spelling Bee Shakes Teams24:05 Strategic Task Choices and Math Drama31:02 Dance-Off and Detour Decisions38:23 Mega Grid Game Tightens Race42:05 Building Task Determines Elimination49:18 Finale Fears and Winner Predictions56:27 Debating Team Italy’s Edit Odds01:04:06 Non-Elimination Expectations Dissected01:10:00 Amazing Race Crossovers and Final Thoughts 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! Join our Facebook group at robhasawebsite.com/targroup  LISTEN! Never miss an episode of Amazing Race coverage by subscribing to RHAP’s Amazing Race Feed. WATCH! Watch and subscribe to all RHAP podcasts on YouTubeSUPPORT! Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  8. Sep 4

    Amazing Race Canada: Season 12 Ep 8 Recap

    Amazing Race Canada: Season 12 Ep 8 Recap Also available on YouTube. We Know The Amazing Race is back as Jessica Liese and Dan Heaton break down The Amazing Race Canada Season 12, Episode 8. The double elimination leg tests racers' nerves with high-stakes competition and a rare photo finish. This episode brings together a set of challenging tasks, sharp analysis of team strategies, and honest reactions to major exits that shake up the race. Jessica and Dan start with the drama at the Crave Lounge and Bar, where teams create DJ names on the fly and tackle a music mixing challenge. They dive into the structure and fairness of the double elimination format, weighing its impact on both gameplay and viewers’ feelings after two fan-favorite teams exit. The discussion surfaces both the luck and risk that shaped the episode, from the equalizing ferry ride to Detour droughts and sponsor-heavy mini-challenges. Each Roadblock is unpacked: from properly shucking (or shocking?) scallops to spinning DJ sets for a club crowd, the hosts highlight which racers shined and which struggled. The concrete casting task invites comparisons to Tough as Nails, serving as a pivotal checkpoint before a footrace at the mat that sends shockwaves through the competition. Look for these standout moments: The hosts debate the fairness and drama of the double elimination, exploring what it does to the classic “just don’t be last” strategy Teams make quickfire DJ name choices, then face a realistic club beat-matching challenge with crowd feedback and a tough judge A scallop-shucking task tests racers’ attention to detail, sparking a tangent about Canadian seafood language quirks and travel logistics Conversation around sponsor-focused micro-tasks and their place in the season’s evolving leg design The concrete task’s surprise difficulty and the intense finish captures the sheer unpredictability when three teams sprint for survival With only four teams left, can Tina and Liz’s consistency withstand the fraying nerves and physical challenges ahead? Will race design continue to favor strong all-rounders, or is an underdog story still possible? Catch every detail and all the strategic speculation. Listen now for a full breakdown of race dynamics, task analysis, and what’s next for these final teams! 0:00 Double Elimination Shocks Racers6:44 Footrace to the Mat Unfolds13:06 Halifax Tasks and Scallop Shucking17:44 Mistakes and Rule Reading Debated24:34 DJ Roadblock Brings New Challenges29:08 Teams Fray in High-Stress Moments34:10 Concrete Task Intensifies Rivalries35:10 Dramatic Sliding Photo Finish43:38 Leg Design and Equalizer Debated54:24 Detour Decline and Game Design 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! Join our Facebook group at robhasawebsite.com/targroup  LISTEN! Never miss an episode of Amazing Race coverage by subscribing to RHAP’s Amazing Race Feed. WATCH! Watch and subscribe to all RHAP podcasts on YouTubeSUPPORT! Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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All season long, every season, following each episode, Jessica Liese and Mike Bloom to discuss every leg of the Amazing Races from around the world. They break down all the twists and turns of the race, including where the eliminated team went wrong. Also available are preseason cast previews, exit interviews from eliminated teams, and postseason interviews.

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