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The Pooya and Liana Lounge | We have a Guest!! 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 with their first ever guest as Annabel joins them to talk about her trip, American things 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!

Purple Pants Podcast | February Premonitions: Knowing Where You’re Going In this February edition of Premonitions, Brice Izyah and Gary tap into the energy of knowing where you’re going. This conversation is all about reclaiming your power, reclaiming how people see you, and moving with intention instead of fear. They unpack what it means to command what you want, stop shrinking yourself, and release the idea that asking for help is a weakness. With the Elder of Flags appearing in reverse, the message is clear: leadership doesn’t mean doing everything alone. This episode is a reminder that clarity comes when you trust your direction, honor your voice, and allow support to meet you where you are. 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

Extracted Season 2 Ep 2 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 2 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!

Mess Magnets: Messy Rivalry 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! This week, Sasha is away and Kirsten was joined by Torry from Ready to be Petty and Ready to be Romanced to talk about this week in Pop Culture! The gals discussed The Traitors S4, Heated Rivalry Psychosis, Updates on the Beckham vs. Peltz family drama, Kendall Jenner and her ex, and a juicy Anonymess! Timestamps: 6:45-40:45 Traitors thoughts and predictions 40:50-53:14 Heated Rivalry Press 53:24-1:03:30 Beckham/Peltz Updates 1:05:25-1:11:12 Kendall Jenner & Devin Booker 1:11:47-1:22:34 Anonymess  Submit your mess ?here? – we are working towards an oops all anonymess with a very special guest

Omar Zaheer (Survivor, Traitors Canada): Let It Suck | Pod Friends This week on Pod Friends, Matt Scott (@MattScottGW) sits down with Omar Zaheer (Survivor 42, The Traitors Canada) for an honest conversation about identity, belonging, grief, and the subtle ways we learn to make ourselves smaller just to feel safe. Omar reflects on growing up Muslim and Indian, becoming a chronic people-pleaser, and finding community through Survivor and RHAP long before stepping into the spotlight himself. He opens up about heartbreak, losing his father, professional burnout as a veterinarian, and what it took to stop waiting for something external to save him and begin healing on his own terms. Together, Matt and Omar unpack the reality-TV experience — the edit, backlash, panic attacks, and standing up for a friend even when it came at a cost — before closing with reflections on community, integrity, and choosing to take up space. If you’ve ever felt pressure to shrink or disappear to belong, this episode is a reminder that healing isn’t linear — and you don’t have to disappear to be worthy. Suggest a future guest: bit.ly/podfriendsnom Leave a voicemail: speakpipe.com/podfriends Email: [email protected] 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 | Split The Vote | We Take The Survivor 50 Cast To War Survivor 50 is right around the corner, and Split The Vote’s Tim and Rob are ready to draft the players for battle. Listen as we predict how each player will do, and why we want them on our team! 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

Purple Pants Podcast | Play by Play: No Starters, No Tickets, No Chill Jack and Brice are back on the mic for Play by Play, running no-huddle through the loudest storylines in sports right now. From the Sanders brothers making headlines on and off the field, to an unexpected crossover moment during the CFB National Championship that had everyone double-taking. Add in World Cup ticket returns sparking global side-eye, and LeBron James officially not getting the starting nod for the 2026 All-Star Game. It’s fast, opinionated, and full of curveballs — just how Play by Play likes it. 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

Stephenie LaGrossa Kendrick & Tiffany Nicole Ervin Survivor 50 Player Previews Mike Bloom is here to bring you pre-season Survivor 50 coverage! Join him as he welcomes different guests on to discuss the returning players and remind you of their Survivor resumes leading up to the Survivor 50 premiere on February 25th. Today, Mike welcomes David Bloomberg on to talk about Stephenie LaGrossa Kendrick and Beth Dixon on to talk about Tiffany Nicole Ervin. 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!

RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 18 Ep 4 Recap Hello, hello, hello! Today, your RuPaul’s Drag Race RHAPup hosts Aman Adwin and Beth Dixon, with guest Sarah Carradine, recap season 18 episode 4. 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!

The Pooya and Liana Lounge: What’s In The Box?! 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 Liana’s mystery box activity, Chili’s, big lights, 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!

Rizo Velovic & Savannah Louie Survivor 50 Player Previews Mike Bloom is here to bring you pre-season Survivor 50 coverage! Join him as he welcomes different guests on to discuss the returning players and remind you of their Survivor resumes leading up to the Survivor 50 premiere on February 25th. Today, Mike welcomes Liana Boraas on to talk about Rizo Velovic and Pooya on to talk about Savannah Louie. 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!

Mark Levy: Stories Squid Game Should’ve Shown | Pod Friends This week’s Pod Friends featured guest is Mark Levy (@MarkLevy85 on Instagram), best known as Player 100 from Squid Game: The Challenge season 2. Joining Matt Scott (@MattScottGW), Mark opens up about resilience after bullying, growing up feeling different, and what it means to move through the world as someone who’s always been “weird” — and learning not just to survive, but to fully love who you are. Mark takes us through his journey of self-acceptance, passion, fandom, and community, including his decade-long love for the RHAP world and how reality TV became both an escape and a place of belonging. He reflects on how embracing his emotions, vulnerability, and enthusiasm helped shape his confidence, identity, and voice. The conversation also dives deep into Mark’s Squid Game: The Challenge experience — from the story of his relationship with his fiancée and their now-iconic Star Wars wedding dream, to how sharing that dream nearly got him eliminated without him ever knowing. Along the way, we unpack tears, vulnerability, the edit, and the surreal experience of watching deeply personal moments play out on a global stage. In a Pod Friends first, Mark also brings on LeAnn Plutnicki (@leannwplutnicki on Instagram) from Season 1 and Manfred Joa (aka Messy Manfred – @Manfred.Joa on Instagram) from Season 2 to pass the mic and spotlight voices he believes deserve to be heard. Together, they explore representation of older women, queer and Asian identity, moments that didn’t make the edit, and the complicated realities of telling your story through reality television. The group also reflects on the power of community, especially within RHAP, and what it means to define yourself rather than let an edit — or the internet — do it for you. If you’ve ever felt unseen, misunderstood, or reduced to a storyline, this episode is a powerful reminder that your story belongs to you — and that reclaiming it can be both healing and transformative. Suggest a future guest: bit.ly/podfriendsnom Leave a voicemail: speakpipe.com/podfriends Email: [email protected] 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!

The Traitors UK S4 Finale Week Recap Welcome to RHAP’s coverage of ALL the Traitors iterations from around the world, including New Zealand, Australia, and Canada. The Traitors is a high-stakes reality competition set in a secluded castle, where contestants must work together to complete challenges and earn a prize pot—while rooting out the secret traitors hidden among them. We Know the Traitors is back and diving straight into the drama of The Traitors UK Season 4! Hosts Pooya and Annabel Fidler break down the finale week of The Traitors UK Season 4. So, grab your cloak and join the roundtable — because when it comes to The Traitors, nobody does betrayal breakdowns better than We Know the Traitors. Never miss all our Traitors US recaps plus recaps from other versions around the world! LISTEN: Subscribe to The Traitors Around the World 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!

Q Burdette & Rick Devens Survivor 50 Player Previews Mike Bloom is here to bring you pre-season Survivor 50 coverage! Join him as he welcomes different guests on to discuss the returning players and remind you of their Survivor resumes leading up to the Survivor 50 premiere on February 25th. Today, Mike welcomes Matt Scott on to talk about Q Burdette and Jordan Kalish on to talk about Rick Devens. 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!

Mike White & Ozzy Lusth Survivor 50 Player Previews Mike Bloom is here to bring you pre-season Survivor 50 coverage! Join him as he welcomes different guests on to discuss the returning players and remind you of their Survivor resumes leading up to the Survivor 50 premiere on February 25th. Today, Mike welcomes Grace Leeder on to talk about Mike White and Chappell on to talk about Ozzy Lusth. 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!