We Know The Amazing Race

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. 10h ago

    Amazing Race Canada: Season 12 Premiere Recap

    Amazing Race Canada: Season 12 Premiere Recap Ten teams of racers are on the journey of a lifetime, and your TARCan experts are hot on their heels to recap each and every episode! This week, Jess Liese (@haymakerhattie) and Dan Heaton (@thedanheaton) discuss the Season 12 premiere of TARCAN. Amazing Race Canada returns for Season 12, Episode 1, and Jessica Liese and Dan Heaton jump right in to dissect the first leg’s biggest moments, highlight key strategies, and debate the impact of new twists. The duo brings their perspective as seasoned fans to examine everything from the season’s energetic team introductions to the much-discussed changes in gameplay. The episode takes listeners through the rapid-fire premiere, where ten teams arrive in Whistler and are immediately tossed into classic race chaos: digging through snow, detour dilemmas, sponsorship challenges, and a thrilling mountaintop task. Jessica and Dan break down the return of the Desjardins Assist and the surprising “everyone gets an Express Pass” twist, weighing how these developments shape the game’s early strategies. They dig into standout team dynamics, like how a team used their Express Pass to avoid dancing, what happened when a cab driver took an impromptu lakeside lunch, and the impact of sponsorship tasks. Both hosts analyze whether teams made the smartest choices with their Express Passes and which newcomers could become breakout stars. The ripple effect of every team receiving an Express Pass and how the “one per task” rule shapes race strategy Teams weigh risk vs. reward when stuck at difficult detours, deciding when to spend their Express Passes Memorable roadblock moments, including contestants battling their fear of heights and making last-minute decisions to avoid elimination The role of sponsorship tasks, like the Moana sailing challenge, and their influence on leg outcomes Lighter moments, from a driver taking a lakeside lunch to debates about the reality of ski-dancing as a Whistler tradition As the competition heats up with fresh format changes and colorful cast dynamics, the big question remains: who will use their Express Pass to maximum effect, and which teams might regret holding on too long? Catch the full recap and strategy discussion to get ready for all the twists this season has in store. 00:00 Welcome Back: Season 12 Begins06:40 Express Pass Twist Announced13:39 Express Passes Change the Game19:08 Detour: Dance or Untangle Lights26:01 Teams Struggle at Moana Sailing33:08 Express Passes Used Back-to-Back38:53 Thrill Task: Heights Challenge45:55 Non-Elimination Shock at the Mat56:00 Superfans Tina & Liz Dominate01:03:02 Sibling Teams: Sacha & Sébastien Rise01:11:07 Community Questions 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

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  2. May 2

    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 Race06:12 Amazing Race Easter Eggs Revealed10:30 Shooting Hacks Like Reality TV12:02 Ava Almost Ran the Race15:14 Property Brothers and NBA Cameos18:13 Phil’s Humor Shines On Set23:08 DJ’s Emotional Race Superfandom24:18 Iconic Cheese Challenge Chosen28:05 Kaitlin Olson’s Goat Milking Scene31:56 Deborah and DJ’s Elimination37:08 Detour Decision and Fallout40:19 Would Jeff Run the Race?44:34 Survivor 50 and Fire Debate48:33 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 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

    59 min

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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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