Amazing Race Episode 2 Podcast

This show is all about episode 2 of The Amazing Race.  There’s also info on how to win a trip from Superpass/Reality Nation as well other giveaways!

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Survivor Episode 2 Podcast & Trip Contest!

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This show is all about episode 2 of Survivor One World.  There’s also info on how to win a trip from Superpass/Reality Nation as well other giveaways!

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A Super Survivor Episode 2 Recap!

This episode starts off with the women returning from their first tribal council. Michael (hot banker) is complaining that he tended to the girls fire while they were gone for “hours.” And by tending, I think he meant “just got caught trying to put it out”.  Alicia and Christina decided that they should discuss the altercation that took place at tribal and for the moment it appears they made up … but from her confessional, Alicia is loving what went down and even says, “if Christina were drowning in the ocean I wouldn’t save her.” Wow Alicia, really? … You do know that you are a special education teacher right?  I wonder what your students, or worse their parents will think of that.  But that raises a point that you guys can weigh in on.   Do you think that a personas actions on a reality show should spill over into their real lives?  Or is reality tv life a separate entity from their “real life”.  As a matter of fact I will put that up as a poll question in the side bar where you can tell me your opinion.  Now before you make up your mind, consider the unforgettable Sue Halk speech from the first Surivor which still to this day is one of the most memorable TV moments.  You can listen to it for yourself on my podcast.

I’m pretty sure Sue regrets it now, but let me know what you think on the poll.  The next morning Sabria (not the teenage witch) was voted on by the woman as the team leader because of her wonderful communication and leadership skills.  She immediately says what all of us are thinking: “managing the airheads is gonna be exhausting.” Personally, I think this was a great choice.  I just know I’m gonna love me some Sabrina.  She reminds me of my favorite person from last year Stacey, who I still think is Lawson’s (from Big Brother) long lost sister. 

Now that redemption island is gone, I was so excited to see one of my favorite parts of Survivor get the attention it deserves… the reward challenge.  I love watching CBS go all out with over the top challenges for amazing prizes all hosted by the adorable Jeff Probst.   Unfortunately Jeffy decided he was a bit too tired from partying all night and figured out a way to phone this one in… by giving them a “DIY” challenge. 

Not surprisingly the guys wont it yet again, thanks to Colton who really pulled it out for the win.  Ok, no, sorry I’m not even going to try and convince you of that.  Colton will only pull out a win for the men at this point if the challenge was how to complain, whine and play into every stereotype of the gay man possible.  That’s not to say that I don’t also love me some Colton, he just challenges my bi-polarish mindset.  On one hand I get it, you’re a really, really, realllly gay guy (like me) and how your personality should be embraced, loved, and respected.  On the other hand, your unwillingness to grow as person, be open to new experiences and not even trying to make a connection to the mens tribe (your tribe) is upsetting to me.  Look, I get it.  As a gay man I have also felt insecure around other straight men and its always been easier to connect with woman.  However, some of my best (friend) relationships are with straight guys who I never in a million years would have thought would want to sleep with me… I mean be my friend.  But, ok back to the show, in an effort to gain some leverage, Colton votes himself out of his own tribe, gets back in through redemption island and in an attempt to work with the men show Troyzan and Jonas his hidden immunity idol. This of course leads to the three of them immediately making plans to get rid of the “muscle”.  And by muscle I mean Mike and Matt (my crushes for this season) so I’m really not onboard with this plan Colton. I mean this is one of those moments where I’d like you play into the gay stereotype and keep the hotties around for eye candy.  Clearly you didn’t get the latest newsletter for this month’s gay agenda. 

Now all of this drama leads us right into the immunity challenge.  Which Jeff has decided to show up for this time.  The challenge consisted of a balance beam suspended above the water, lined with all tribe members on their respective beams. One player at a time must go around another player without falling or touching two people at once.  The challenge was fun to watch, but ya know what would  make it even better?  A little segment I like to call, “Shit Jeff Says”:  which you can also listen to on my podcast.

They guys end up winning and the girls return to camp after yet another disappointing loss.  Immediately, Kat takes the blame for losing the challenge for fouling the team.  Nina calls Kat a “dumb blonde” and approaches Chelsea (not BB and Superpass Chelsia, who Kat kinda looks like, but doesn’t act like) about voting her out.   Chelsea takes the information to Kim and while they agree with Nina, like all seasons of survivor it comes down to numbers, and they already have their alliance of five.  Yet, if they don’t start winning challenges that won’t matter, so you’d think this early on they would vote off the people losing it for them.

At tribal…Jeff seems gets pissy again, and says, “it’s like I’m talking to a bunch of sixth graders.” It’s clearly between Nina and Kat of which Nina is fighting to stay in the game, and Kat shows absolutely no fight whatsoever.  She even says, “it’s my fault we lost the challenge.”  In the end, it’s Nina who gets her torch pit out and it actually made me sad that redemption island is gone. 

Now, if you want even more Survivor content I suggest checking out Tribal Talk, hosted by Spicy  only on Superpass.  It’s an hour long live show, where past survivors skype in to weigh in on this week’s episode.  They also take your calls and twitter questions.  It’s a lot of fun, and a great way to be even more involved with Survivor.  It’s on every Thursday at 3:00 PT, and all the episodes are archived so you can watch them anytime.  The first episode had Cochran and Mikayla, and todays show has last season’s winner Sophie.  So go check it out.  You can sign up for a free trail of Superpass through the ad in the side bar here. 

Until next week…  see ya’ll soon.

The Amazing Race Podcast

Are you ready for the next AMAZING podcast?  Well here it is!  It covers this past weekends premiere of The Amazing Race.  You can also read my blog on it below. 

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Amazing Race 20: Episode 1 Recap

This past weekend was the start of the Amazing Race staring Big Brother alum, Brendon and Rachel aka Brenchel.  To which, and I’m just sayin’… CBS is still playing up the “crazy Rachel” angle like they did during Big Brother.  We’ve been there, done that and while there’s nothing wrong with being crazy (cause let’s face it who isn’t) I am hoping that CBS will not solely edit her in this light for the whole season again. 

Since I’m watching it live while writing this, I thought it would be fun to give you my first impressions of each team based solely on superficial aspects like appearance:

Dave & Cherie:  They’re clowns…  and clowns scare me.  Clowns do stuff like talk in unison, throw perfectly good pies in each other’s faces and smile in a way that says, “when you least expect it one of these swords I’m juggling will end up in your back”.  As a matter of fact the only thing that scares me more than clowns is twins.  Solely because they encompasses all the qualities of clowns, except you don’t see them coming without the Betty Boop white face and red honking noses. 

Bopper & Mark:  Seriously, Bopper is a name?  Like on your birth certificate?  Ok…  well these ”friends” from Kentucky have sealed their own fate in the first two minutes of the show by stating “were going to win the money”.  I have a feeling… you’re not.  

Misa & Maiya:  Two sisters who are athletic, love to golf and stole their look from Spicy Pants (Superpass Host & Gossip Blogger).

Brendon & Rachel:  Fell in love on Big Brother and are (in my opinion) the team to beat. 

Joey “Fitness” & Danny:   Two friends from long island (like me) who clearly thought they were auditioning for the new show Geriatric Jersey Shore.  They do a great job of perpetrating the Long Island stereotype and clearly are secret lovers. 

Nary & Jamie:  Two federal agents who I just love.   I’m totally not just saying that because they have guns, and ya know are federal agents.  I’ve seen movies, I know how this could end…

Rachel & Dave:  Army wife and combat pilot who also ended up at the wrong casting call.  They want to be on the race to reconnect as friends and fix their marriage.  I don’t know if they got the memo… but high stress situations involving mental, physical and financial aspects are not the things to do to build up a relationship.  Might I suggest a good therapist?  I know a few.  

Elliot & Andrew:  Twins… see “clowns” above.  However, these two are hot and possibly changing my mind about this twin thing.  I have no idea what they are saying right now I’m too busy planning our lives together.    

Kerri & Stacey:  Two cousins, who are athletic, very pretty and will most likely provide lots of crying.

Vanessa & Ralph:  These two are the reason people in stable relationships can never truly feel comfortable!  Both admit to “stalking” the other while they were married, but both are now divorced from their spouses and are dating eaxh other.  I bet the divorces were because they were caught “stalking” each other. 

Art & JJ:  Border patrol agents.  Enough said. 

The show started off the same way it always does for me… with about 15 – 45 minutes of “60 Minutes” (apparently some guy in Norway is quite the chess player).  I mean come on CBS, how is it week after week you can constantly bump this show?  Oh yea, sports.  Well fine, but surely you can put 60 minutes on later at night and allow us to see TAR at its scheduled.  Clearly we know where we stand in the hierarchy of television.  There’s sports, old people shows and last reality competitions.  Don’t get me wrong I love my grandma and grandpa… but I’m just saying you’d think your advertisers would care more about those of us who would, let’s say, “be around longer to consume more”. 

Their first clue is up in the air in baskets tied to hundreds of balloons.  The teams had to pull them down and find their clues.  Elliott and Andrew are the first team to depart, and make their way to LAX airport to fly to Santa Barbara, Argentina.  

The first challenge is “X Marks The Spot”, where one team member has to jump 10,000 feet from a plane while the other has to drive out to where their team mate lands.  JJ is the first one to land followed by Rachel.  The next clue had teams making 120 empanadas, 60 cheese and 60 meat filled.  Rachel notices that each is made differently giving her team a slight lead. 

Meanwhile back in the plane Stacey is having a panic attack, while Kerri gets her car stuck in the sand. I just have to say Stacey… you are right for having a panic attack.  While I’m glad you finally jumped in order to show your kids they can overcome fear… I’m not sure that would have comforted them had that shoot not opened.  Seriously people, it’s a plane, in the sky, which you are willingly jumping out of and hoping a rope and some fabric will gently glide you down!  Unless you are doing this to win a, “if your friend jumped out of plane” argument, then I will never understand. 

Rachel & Dave must have cheated because they somehow beat out Brenchel (my can do no wrong team) for first place and secured the express pass.  To see how the others placed check out the list below.  In the end, Misa & Maiya were just about to take tenth place when they actually ran past Phil!  YUP… THEY RAN PAST PHIL!.  I don’t mean they over shot the mat, I mean they ran in front of him and DIDN’T NOTICE HIM (or the entire production crew).  For that alone you deserve to loose… but I don’t know what kind of skills or logic I expected from people who willingly jump out of a planes.

Here Is How They Placed: 

Dave and Rachel:  1st

Brendon and Rachel:  2nd

Art and JJ:  3rd

Nary and Jamie:  4th

Vanessa and Ralph:  5th

Elliot and Andrew:  6th

Kerri and Stacy:  7th

Dave and Cherie:  8th

Bopper and Mark:  9th

Joey and Danny:  10th

Misa and Maiya: ELIMINATED 

  

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My First Podcast Is Ready...

Welcome to my podcast reality TV lovers!  If you’re looking for news, gossip, or just need a quick recap on what you missed this week in reality TV then you came to the right place.  I will happily provide you with my style of recaps for all your favorite reality shows!

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It’s A “Shore Thing” That I’m Caring Less…

Oh Jersey Shore, I once loved you but now I’m left feeling like one of your one night stands… alone and wondering why I ever went home with you.  So far this season has been all about Snooki pretending like she didn’t “hook up” with Mike “The Situation” while Mike uses the situation to desperately grab onto his last few minutes of our time!

Deena still struggles to fit in, and wonders how much longer it will take before she finds a man.  I just know her inner monolog is, “I’m short, kinda fat, and let’s face it not that pretty when picking garbage out of my hair… but neither was Snooki who pisses herself and she got a man”.  Followed by, “Screw it, let’s get wasted”.  Deena does have a point though, it only took Snooki two seasons to lure a money hungry, controlling, fame-whore, juice head so tick tock Deena… tick tock.

Vinny decides that he can’t the pressure of making a million dollars an episode to do nothing… well not nothing.  I guess drinking, clubbing, tanning and avoiding the gym is something.  So, he leaves for a few days and then is forced back by a hijack lead by his DTF, DL, BF, Pauly D. 

This season MTV has FINALLY realized that we are sick of watching Ronnie and Sam’s “on again/off again/abusive” relationship.  So they only pop long enough for Sammi to make her constipated face while whining and Ronnie to make his “Ron-Ron Juice” which is just regular juice… but nobody has the heart to tell him.

Meanwhile Pauly continues to do nothing except wait around for his spin off show to start and lust after Vinny.  To be fair though, it does take him six hours to do his hair.  Now, you may have the wrong idea here, and think that I’m saying Pauly and Vinny are secret lovers.   I 100% am not saying that at all, I’m just saying they totally are.

Last is Jenni, who looks like a reconstructed Barbie doll meets bride of Frankenstein.  Seriously Jenni, please stop getting plastic surgery!  You look horrible.  Your story line this season has been all about Roger avoiding you… but the truth is he isn’t!  He just hasn’t seen you in three surgeries and has no idea what your newest face looks like!

That said, last week was more of the same from the shore.  Vinny and his lover were reunited, Deena got wasted, and Ronnie and Sam existed.  The only mildly interesting part was when production convinced Mike that being nice doesn’t make for good TV.  So after some twisted logic, that still makes no sense to me he decides that this week he is going to confront Jionni!  Which I’m sure will end also end with Mike beating himself up again.

So in conclusion I can really say is why.  Not, “why” but “Y”.  For the love of God people, what is with all the “I’s” at the end of your names instead of “Y’s”.  Typing this is a nightmare on my spell checker.  Apparently only Vinny likes to spell his name correctly with a “y” as grammar intended it.  


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Ru, Ru, Ru, Ru Pauls Recap

So were two weeks into the show and I just got to say, “ohhhh girl” type casting.  I mean is it just me or did producers find people who look (and act) exactly like people from previous seasons?  For example,  Kenya Michaels is a carbon copy of Alexis Mateo.  Phi Phi O’Hara is Mariah, is Madam La Queer is Delta Work… you get the point.  Here is a side by side photo comparison, although it doesn’t really do them justice. 

Now, if you missed the first episode you really need to go back and check it out.   The first three seasons were pasted together with glue sticks and gum.  Set changes were nothing more than a colored light bulb change and the prizes were things like a 20 dollar wig, and some lipstick.  However this season they clearly got a financial bump because everything has been re-worked!  The work room is fresh out of Project runway, there are on location shoots and the prizes are in the thousands of dollars.

The first episode was all about meeting the queens, and the Ru-Pocolypse.  Visually it was pretty cool, but the best part of the episode was listening to Lashauwn Beyond annunciate, “apocalypse” as “a-poc-o-lock-o”.  The rest of the episode played out with lots of catty fighting, a bunch of, “ohhhhhhh gurls”, and in the end it came down to Alisa Summers and Jiggly, with Alisa sashaying away. 

This week’s episode was all about the WTF! Wrestling challenged where once again Ru kinda proved that if you know her or her friends personally <caugh> Raja <cough>  then you will be favored on the show.  Because this week even though the team of Latrice, Kenya, Lashauwn and Phi Phi were far and away better than the rest… the team staring famous Cher impersonator (and friend of Ru) Chad Micheals won.  In the end it came down to The Princess and Lashauwn as the bottom two, with Lashawn being sent home.  This was actually quite upsetting to me, because it means we will no longer get any amazing sound bytes like, “a-poc-o-lock-o” and “ba-dunk-a-dunk-adunk-lo-lo-lu-lu-ooooo”. 

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