15 Years of RHAP Lore, Part 3

Rob Has a Podcast (RHAP) celebrates 15 years of reality TV coverage with a special retrospective episode. Host Rob Cesternino takes listeners on a journey through pivotal moments in RHAP history, from chaotic live shows to unexpected celebrity guests. This anniversary special showcases how the podcast has evolved and adapted, especially during the challenging times of 2020.

Akiva Wienerkur recounts the wild 24 hours of the first Rob and Akiva Need a Podcast live show in Minneapolis, complete with baseball games, ice cream tournaments, and a late-night “sleepover” podcast. Ali Lasher talks about Shane Powers’ impromptu speech defending RHAP at a rowdy live show. Brandon Donlon revisits the dramatic RHAP Sequester game that kicked off a summer of online reality competitions, highlighting Rob’s strategic gameplay and the unexpected drama that unfolded. Chappell reflects on joining RHAP during the pandemic as part of the “Class of 2020” initiative to diversify podcast voices. Jessica Liese shares Phil Keoghan’s Tough as Nails co-hosting experience. Aysha Welch discusses an iconic Big Brother Canada 10 moment.

Rob and guests discuss:

• Shane Powers’ impromptu speech defending RHAP at a rowdy live show

• Tyler Crispen’s attempt to take down Rob in the Sequester game

• Phil Keoghan becoming an unofficial “4th host” for Tough as Nails coverage

• Aysha Welch’s viral reaction to a shocking Big Brother Canada moment

• How live show energy amplifies fan experiences, from Malcolm’s Game Changers blindside to Caleb’s shot in the dark

The episode highlights how RHAP has evolved from a solo podcast to a community-driven platform, adapting to challenges like the pandemic while maintaining its core focus on in-depth reality TV analysis. Will the next 15 years bring even more unexpected twists to the RHAP story?

Listen to the full episode for more behind-the-scenes stories and to relive some of RHAP’s most memorable moments from the past decade and a half.

Topics by Time Code:

0:00 RHAP’s 15-Year Anniversary Celebration

6:05 Rob and Akiva’s Minneapolis Adventure

15:11 The Infamous Sequester Game

23:17 Shane Powers’ Surprise Speech

31:41 Phil Keoghan Joins Tough Nails

39:34 Tyler Coconuts vs Rob Cesternino

47:01 Chappell Joins Class of 2020

54:02 Nicole Franzel Deep Dive

1:03:00 Jess Recalls Tough as Nails

1:11:34 Phil’s Kiwi Slang Quiz

1:19:39 Big Brother Canada 10 Finale

1:26:29 Live Show Reaction Moments

1:30:55 Aysha’s Podcasting Journey

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