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Survivor 50 B&B Finale Recap w/ Dave Jorgenson

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 Webby Award winner Dave Jorgenson for the finale!

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Thanks to everybody who tuned into the RHAP B&B all season long! We’ll be back in the fall for coverage of Survivor 51.

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What We Learned At The 2026 Upfronts | The Reality Flash

Join Mike Bloom on the Reality Flash as he breaks down the latest wave of reality TV news and upcoming premieres following a jam-packed week of network upfronts. From major casting announcements to intriguing show formats, Mike dives into all angles, offering listeners a rundown of what’s next for their favorite series—including The Voice, The Traitors USA, Love Island, and Dancing with the Stars. This episode is filled with unexpected hosting shake-ups, franchise expansions, and the return of familiar faces in surprising new roles.

The episode starts by spotlighting NBC Universal’s busy slate, with Season 30 of The Voice introducing Riley Green and Queen Latifah as fresh judges. Mike examines what their additions mean for the panel’s dynamic, then moves on to the reveal of a civilian edition of The Traitors USA, noting how NBC continues to blur the lines between regular and celebrity competition. He delves into Love Island’s latest shakeup, tracing Maura Higgins’ departure from After Sun and the arrival of Teffy Pessoa and Sierra Miller as new hosts while pondering the overlap with Sierra’s Dancing with the Stars casting.

Listeners get details on new Bravo spin-offs, including Lisa Vanderpump’s Las Vegas-centered limited series and a Texas wives reality project possibly featuring controversial Big Brother alum Aaryn Gries. The show also covers Fox’s new matchmaking format Marriage Mart and dives deep into Amazon’s upcoming Reality Retreat, where notable reality figures embark on a journey of self-reflection, and perhaps drama, in a tropical setting.

Highlights from this week:

• The Voice welcomes Riley Green and Queen Latifah, changing the landscape of its judges’ panel
• The Traitors USA rolls out its first civilian season, with questions swirling about future formats
• Sierra Miller moves from Summer House to After Sun, shaking up expectations alongside Teffy Pessoa
• Bravo’s Texas-based series teases drama and links to infamous Big Brother houseguests
• Amazon’s Reality Retreat gathers reality “icons, villains and tabloid fixtures” for an immersive group experience

With Big Brother 28’s return date locked in and new companion shows on the horizon, this Reality Flash keeps fans in the know about shifting alliances, powerhouse casting, and the strategies networks are using to keep reality TV fresh.

Want all the latest details and insights on your favorite shows? Listen now for a full scoop on reality TV’s biggest news and upcoming surprises.

00:00 The Reality Flash Upfronts Begin
06:41 The Voice Judges Revealed
10:13 Traitors USA Civilian Season Announced
13:09 Love Island After Sun Shakeup
16:22 Lisa Vanderpump Vegas Spin-Off Unveiled
18:07 Secrets Lies Texas Wives Cast Leaks
25:08 Jury Duty Renewed for Season Three
28:08 Reality Retreat All-Star Cast Announced
33:30 Dancing With The Stars Newest Cast
37:50 Big Brother 28 Premiere Date Revealed

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90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days Season 8 Ep 14 & 15 Recap

Pack your bags and your best side-eye, because Pooya and is back to talk 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days Season 8!

Today, Pooya and Annabel discuss episodes 14 & 15 of 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days Season 8.

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Survivor AU: Redemption Episode 17 Recap

Mike Bloom and Pooya dive into the latest episode of Australian Survivor: Redemption, unpacking tribal chaos, shifting alliances, and a big, unexpected blindside. This time, the stakes couldn’t be higher as players gamble with their trust and their future in the game. The hosts dissect the fallout from Jackson’s shocking decision to turn on his closest ally, a move that leaves everyone questioning motives and what comes next.

The episode spotlight is on last night’s high-drama Tribal Council, where Brooke and Keeley pull off a gutsy two-idol gambit against all odds, and Jackson flips the script by voting out Ben, the supposed leader of the newbie alliance. Mike and Pooya break down how the returnee “kaput” alliance is scrambling to survive, Simon’s persistent campaign pays off, and the survivors wrestle with risky strategies and shifting loyalties. Key confessionals reveal the emotional and psychological turmoil as players relate their game moves to wrestling, legacy, and their need for credit. The discussion covers how the idol plays, vote splits, and immunity wins throw the camp into chaos, and why everyone is suddenly talking rocks for the next Tribal Council.

• Jackson’s surprise betrayal of Ben shakes up alliance dynamics and leaves his own trustworthiness in question.
• Brooke and Keeley’s savvy idol exchange and play marks a rare, high-wire survival maneuver.
• Simon’s persistence at camp and Tribal fuels his comeback, leveraging relationships with returnees and building immunity streaks.
• Cameron’s dilemma about flipping vs. staying loyal illustrates the pressure and risk of being a passenger in the game.
• Hosts debate if the upcoming vote split will finally force a historic rocks draw, or if the unpredictable cast will flip again.

Who will risk everything for a legacy-making move, and who will be the next to fall at Tribal Council? Is Jackson’s big move smart strategy or “big moveitis” gone wild? The episode leaves Survivor fans wondering whose torch gets snuffed next.

0:00 Welcome to Redemption Recap
6:05 Brooke and Keeley’s Tribal Gamble
14:44 Jackson Flips, Ben Blindsided
22:57 Legacy Moves and Alliance Shifts
31:15 Simon Wins Immunity, Rebuilds Trust
39:49 Rocks Threat Looms Overcast
47:35 Cameron Considered Flipping Sides
54:54 Chizzy Points: Credit for Moves
1:01:18 Brooke Survives Again, Targeted
1:08:07 Next Episode Teased, Star Wars

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Survivor 50 B&B Ep 5 Recap w/ Christine Riccio

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, This week, Mike and Liana are joined by Christine Riccio to discuss Survivor 50 episode 5.

Survivor 50 is heating up and RHAP BNB hosts Mike Bloom and Liana Boraas are back with guest Christine to talk all things week five. With a double boot, the famous “blood moon” merge twist on the horizon, and fan favorites dropping like flies, this episode is packed with laughs, drama, and a few wild Survivor moments.

The crew kicks things off reminiscing about the “good old days” before the merge and dives right into all the chaos—Angelina and Mike White’s back-to-back departures, the crumbling David vs. Goliath alliance, and Ozzy’s new zen attitude (mixed with classic grumpy confessionals). There’s plenty of buzz about Billie Eilish’s “boomerang idol,” plus debates about shifty edits and why some big returnees are barely getting any screen time.

• Christine nerds out over all the Taylor Swift nods (and the Swifty boot)
• Ozzy’s partnership with Cirie gets a glow up, and we see a whole new side of him
• Rizo and Charlie’s love-hate rivalry keeps things spicy (and provides plenty of laughs)
• The crew wonders: is it editing—or are Cirie, Kamilla, and Tiffany really invisible this season?
• Will the merge and blood moon twist blow up the game or just make things messier?

Ready for idol secrets, wild alliances, and a sneak peek at whatever this blood moon brings? Tune in for all the Survivor chaos, strategy talk, and camp shenanigans as we head into the most unpredictable part of the season!

0:00 Double Boot Shakes Up Game
6:00 Angelina and Mike White Exit
12:00 Ozzy Faces Emotional Growth
18:00 Rizo Versus Charlie Escalates
24:00 Kamilla Decides Charlie’s Fate
30:00 Billie Eilish Idol Revealed
36:00 Coach’s Nicknames and Tribe Dynamics
42:00 Women’s Edit Disparity Discussed
48:00 Angelina’s Arc and Early Exit
54:00 Charlie’s Survivor Legacy Examined
1:00:00 Survivor Rivalries Bracket Begins
1:16:00 Abby and RC Rivalry Wins
1:27:00 Charlie and Rizo’s Rivalry Ranked
1:39:00 Blood Moon Merge Speculation

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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 [at] gmail [dot] com.

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Survivor AU: Redemption Episode 16 Recap

Mike Bloom and Chappell break down all the wild moves from Episode 16. This week, a dramatic fake idol play by Brooke and Keely sends shockwaves through Tribal Council, leading to the series’ first-ever 4-3-2-1 vote split. With shifting alliances and bold plays, the game gets messier and more exciting than ever.

Brooke and Keeley steal the show by carefully staging a fake idol reveal, fooling their competitors and leveraging a real idol at the perfect moment. The chaos at Tribal leads Ben and Jackson to make a last-minute pivot, illustrating just how tense and unpredictable this season has become. Simon’s immunity win and open bragging about nearing 100 days in Survivor makes him an even bigger target, and his constant flipping leaves everyone (including himself) questioning who will work with him. Amidst all the gameplay, the players enjoy an Ikea meatball reward, joking and strategizing over their next moves.

• Brooke and Keeley’s staged idol reveal shakes the game, flipping Tribal plans.
• The cast and hosts react to a rare and risky 4-3-2-1 vote split.
• Simon’s alliances unravel as he becomes the obvious target despite his challenge prowess.
• Light moments at the meatball reward cut through the intense gameplay.

Will targeting Simon be the obvious choice, or will the alliance fractures deepen? Can Brooke and Keeley keep dodging bullets with clever plays?

0:00 Welcome to Redemption Episode Sixteen
6:02 Brooke and Keeley Fake Idol Reveal
11:33 Split Vote Plan Unfolds
18:13 Simon’s Social Game Questioned
24:43 Simon Reaches 100 Day Milestone
38:16 Should Caleb or Blanche Go?
46:07 Ben and Jackson’s Tribal Power
51:26 Brooke and Keeley’s Next Move
56:02 Chizzy Points Awarded

 

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Why ___ Lost Survivor 50 Ep 5 w/ Steven Ramm

Two tribes had decisions to make. Emily said the plan to vote out Angelina “is the most obvious plan on earth!” Meanwhile Charlie said, “I can only imagine that I might’ve played a little too hard.” Were these statements accurate or was it more complicated? Steven Ramm from Survivor 49 joins David Bloomberg and Jessica Lewis to answer all these questions and more, including insight into Rizo’s gameplay from the perspective of someone who played with him! At RHAP, we know Survivor, and we know Why Angelina and Charlie Lost.

David Bloomberg and Jessica Lewis dive deep into recent gameplay, joined by NASA engineer and Survivor 49 alum, Steven Ramm. This packed episode breaks down all the drama, strategy, and emotion behind Angelina and Charlie’s torch snuffs, uncovering which alliances falter and whose social reads miss the mark. The team spotlights those game-changing moments when trust slips, alliances fracture, and even the Shot in the Dark becomes a centerpiece of strategy and paranoia.

The group unpacks the tension on today’s swapped tribes, where old pregame rumors haunt Angelina, and swap tribe numbers leave her and Charlie exposed. Listeners hear about Angelina’s post-blindside scramble, her attempts to pull in Ozzy for a big Christian vote, and the challenges of overcoming damaged reputations and former alliances. For Charlie, the hosts dig into how trusting relationships from his original tribe backfire, his struggle to read new dynamics, and that infamous late-night, idol-related confrontation with Rizo. The subtle plays and timing of information-sharing get their due, as do the ways hunger, exhaustion, and returning-player baggage cloud judgment when lines must be drawn in the sand.

• Steven details his own paranoia about alliance-building and the hazards of swapping into the minority
• Jessica and David debate whether waiting for the “right people” at the merge can ever be a viable plan
• Ozzy’s reaction to last week’s blindside, and the pitfalls of leaving camp at the wrong moment, gets an in-depth look
• How a single vote in a past season (the infamous “Maria” vote) can haunt present-day strategy, especially when confessionals and reality blur
• The crew points out the edit’s focus, sometimes at the expense of a woman’s perspective, sometimes misdirecting viewers about who’s driving the vote

With trust eroding and the merge looming, the podcast raises big questions: Is waiting for new alliances worth it, or does it cost you your own tribe’s faith? When does overthinking, or emotional baggage, become the real twist in the game?

0:00 Panel Introductions
6:36 Ozzy’s Meltdown on Mike Vote
12:21 Ozzy Misses Crucial Tribe Strategy
19:02 Shot in the Dark Mishaps
27:00 Critiquing Survivor Edit Choices
35:44 Angelina’s Swap Tribe Predicament
44:02 Premerge Alliances Shape Decisions
53:43 Charlie’s Blind Spot With Kamilla
1:01:24 Rizo Outsmarts Charlie’s Confrontation
1:08:53 Kamilla Chooses Her Side
1:16:00 Scheming Styles Clash and Backfire
1:26:41 Trauma and Emotional Decisions Return
1:34:45 Social Bonds Influence Tribal Targets
1:49:37 Angelina and Charlie’s Exit Explained

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The Pooya and Liana Lounge: Casting Survivor 50

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 re-casting Survivor 50, corporate pickup lines, relationship hypotheticals, and so much more!

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Jury Duty Season 2 Week 2 Recap

RHAP’s coverage of Jury Duty Season 2 continues as hosts Mike Bloom and Jenny Autumn dive into the wild company retreat in episodes 4 and 5. As Anthony navigates this increasingly bizarre corporate getaway, the hosts shine a light on the show’s unique blend of authenticity, absurdity, and carefully crafted “reality.” The arrival of the all-redheaded “Truchus” group and the retreat’s escalating antics keep Anthony—and listeners—guessing who’s really running the show.

Mike and Jenny break down the layers behind Rockin’ Grandma’s retreat, from surreal activities to secret romances. Discussions focus on how outlandish characters create a believable office environment, and how Anthony balances genuine connection with a growing sense of unreality. The hosts explore what happens as everyday normalcy collides with staged spectacles like motivational speakers and hypnotists, all while Anthony becomes further drawn into the company’s camaraderie.

• Anthony’s heartfelt investment in coworkers, including his genuine reactions to shocking events and outlandish co-worker behavior
• The Truchus takeover: a team of red-haired outsiders brings new conflict, raising questions about loyalty, trust, and what’s really at stake for Rockin’ Grandma’s
• Surreal comic setpieces, like the motivational speaker’s testicle story, the mystery of the applesauce hot sauce, and the infamous “piss bunker” search
• Behind-the-scenes intrigue as Mike and Jenny dissect how the show’s actors create realistic but outlandish backgrounds to keep Anthony immersed
• A surprise romance and shifting alliances among the cast, setting up drama for the retreat’s final episodes

With Truchus tightening its grip and retreat games spiraling out of control, will Anthony keep trusting the people around him—or start to suspect things aren’t what they seem? Tune in to hear every twist, strategy, and side story as RHAP’s Jury Duty coverage unpacks the wildest retreat in reality TV.

Don’t miss this deep dive into Jury Duty’s wildest retreats—listen now for all the behind-the-scenes secrets and the show’s best moments!

Chapters:
0:00 Jury Duty Duology Discussion Begins
6:19 Anthony’s Authenticity Impresses All
12:26 Absurd Motivational Talk: Testicles Tale
20:01 Hot Sauce Applesauce Debate Erupts
26:03 Piss Bunker and Overlooked Comments
30:53 Trucus Redhead Arrival Shocks Team
37:50 Kate’s Showdown and Drink Mishap
44:21 Jimmy’s Explicit Secret Is Revealed
49:19 Other Anthony and Amy Hookup
56:38 Predictions for the Finale Episode
1:02:05 Wrapping Up and Next Steps

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