Rob Has a Podcast
podcast about reality television
Rob Has a Podcast (RHAP) is a network of entertainment podcasts hosted by former Survivor contestant Rob Cesternino. The podcasts primarily provide commentary on reality television game shows.
Overview
Cesternino started RHAP in 2010, in order to cover Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains and the final season of Lost. He continually expanded the podcast over the next several years, adding coverage of Big Brother, The Amazing Race, The Celebrity Apprentice and Jet Lag: The Game.
Survivor
During Survivor seasons, Cesternino records multiple podcasts about the show each week, including a live show with Stephen Fishbach called Survivor Know-It-Alls. Know-It-Alls airs live after Survivor episodes. RHAP also produces shows discussing Survivor that feature hosts other than Cesternino. The Evolution of Strategy is an audiobook released by Cesternino and Josh Wigler analyzing the first 30 seasons of Survivor.
Big Brother
During the Big Brother season, Cesternino and the Live Feed Correspondents record several podcasts about the show each week.
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