Let it be known that I’ll be happy to recap “America’s Culinary Cup” through gritted teeth and in the most passive-aggressive way possible this spring while we’re all SUPPOSED to be watching #AmazingRace

Is there any better metaphor for late-stage capitalism than #Survivor starving the contestants so they go apeshit over a “reward” that’s basically leftovers from the craft services table?

My fourth-grader’s watching #TheTraitors. Three episodes in and he’s already stanning Cirie, so I know I raised him right.

I get way too into twinning with my #PokemonGo buddy.

The sausage task is proof that everybody on #AmazingRace is more mature than I am.

I know to expect @amikebloomtype.bsky.social to show up to the pod in a chicken suit, but I’m definitely holding out hope that he’ll come in dressed as eight-headed King Michael. #AmazingRace

I mean this with all the affection in my heart: this week’s pun-infested, corporate-sponsored, Chamber-of-Commerce-feeling #AmazingRace leg had real Amazing Race Canada energy.

Me when they started playing the Daryl Dixon torture music on #SquidGameTheChallenge:

To honor the deceased, here is a joke that was very funny in 2000: Q: Why did Al Gore get his nipple pierced? A: Because he heard George W. Bush had a Dick Cheney.

True story, I ran into character actor Dylan Baker at the No Kings protest and I said nothing specific about his work despite being a huge fan, because I thought it would be weird to tell him how much I loved the 2007 drama series “Drive” which lasted 6 episodes (4 made it to air).

Maybe this is just me but if I were on tv and someone told me a podcast was talking shit about me, I’d probably go listen to it to see what was said before going nuclear?

9yo, seeing Cirie on #TheTraitors talking about playing #Survivor many times: Is she the best player never to win Survivor? Me, knowing what side my bread is buttered on: Second best. 9yo: who’s the best? Me: @robcesternino.bsky.social. 9yo: Oh, Boston Rob? Me: I RAISED YOU BETTER THAN THAT.

Introducing my nine-year-old to #TheTraitors so he can be ready for the way I won’t be able to talk about anything else when season 4 drops. His first impression: “oh, it’s Among Us, basically.”

Talking about Sophi and Other Sophie on #Survivor is invoking perhaps the most niche reference I’ve ever made (what can I say; I have a tween):

The new hire at my office is familiar with RHAP. First time in 8 years of working here that my extracurriculars have impressed someone. FINALLY.

Some nights the only thing you can do for dinner is make Ruth Reichl’s garlic spinach gratin recipe.

Jawan and Jason say they’re big nerds but their favorite Pokémon are all unevolved starters from the first few generations... #Survivor

Natalie’s “it needs to lay flat” is giving this. #AmazingRace

“When you’re assembling something, usually things slide into place. And if you’re forcing things into place, then they’re probably not correct.” -Kyland, 2025 “If you’re trying to force it and it doesn’t fit, it probably doesn’t belong there.” -Jeff Probst, 2013 #AmazingRace

Jon Montgomery is probably sad he didn’t get to demo this Roadblock. #AmazingRace

Who had the best week on #AmazingRace? Well, that was clearly the best day of that cat’s entire life, for one. #somuchfish

To be abundantly clear, it’s only okay to make this because Jake ended up being okay. But this little guy inspired me for some reason. #Survivor

Nobody parties like #RHAP fans. Seriously, y’all are the greatest and it’s an honor and a Gervase to be a contributor on this incredible network for these amazing listeners.

Kalish and Zed were watching the Yankee game during breaks. I wonder if I should be doing the same with Amazing Race…

My reality tv themed drag king name: Ryan Seakrait. #Survivor

“Jake wanted me to pass on this message: he wants you to take it all the way to the end and make him proud. Also, your shoes are hidden under the shelter.” #Survivor

New theory: Taylor Swift is an #AmazingRace superfan and was so dismayed by the number of racers in season 36 who’d never heard of Elizabeth Taylor that she took it upon herself to educate the youths.

Nate: (talking about how much older he is than his tribemates, and how he’s struggling to adapt to a group that barely speaks the same language and views him as an elder) Me: jeez, how ancient IS this guy? (Checks) Yeah, he’s a whole year older than I am. #Survivor49

I still think the brown chips are a god-tier snack.

🎶F-U-E-C-O-C-O, I just caught a Fuecoco… 🎶#PokemonGo

Honestly that would have been a coin flip for me whether the mat greeter was Dvořák or Smetana. #AmazingRace

Wanna talk #AmazingRace tonight? Join me, Mike, the #TAR38 cast, alums, and fellow fans in our group chat! chatbcc.com/theamazingra...

In case you needed another reason to get hyped for #RHAP live know-it-alls in a couple of weeks…

Isn’t “you’re more level headed than I am right now” something Angela could say to just about anyone at any time and it would be true? #AmazingRace

Watching to see who gets first place on this leg of #AmazingRace like

Flower judge is clearly so jazzed to have an excuse to take that jacket out of his closet. #AmazingRace

The contrast between Enzo and Jack’s “actually, the herring is pretty good” and the massive amounts of gagging and retching in #AmazingRace Australia is striking.

I’d probably eat the herring voluntarily… 🤷🏼‍♀️#AmazingRace

Gotta love Phil selling this as an epic “European Adventure” instead of admitting the show blew its travel budget on appearance fees for Big Brother alums. #AmazingRace

Hiding a team’s car keys somewhere inside the car is the most hilarious and low-effort Speed Bump of all time. #AmazingRaceAU

#AmazingRace US could never get away with having a racer wear a red shirt that says “MARX” on it, and that’s just one reason #AmazingRaceAU goes that much harder.

It's time close out another fun season of the #AmazingRaceCanada. On the last podcast for Season 11, @jessliese.bsky.social and I are back to talk about everything that happened in the finale, plus overall thoughts on this race. Give it a watch (or listen)! #RHAP www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SVN...

Well, Mike, I think it's more accurate to say you'll be here with me. - Chief Amazing Race Correspondent Jessica Liese. Damn straight. I am now sold on Taylor Hale. She is fun and good.

Thrilled to learn more about the big #AmazingRaceCanada finale and who won the title? Send your questions and reactions to the entire season to @jessliese.bsky.social, and we'll answer them on tonight's big podcast. #RHAP

Whether you’re a diehard #AmazingRace fan, thinking about coming back after a yatus, or considering jumping in for the first time, it’s time to get psyched for season 38! @thetaylormack.bsky.social joined @amikebloomtype.bsky.social & me for a very fun pre-season warmup:

Surprise of the night is this Martinez/Mbilli fight on the Canelo/Crawford undercard. Buckle up, everyone, these guys got me obsessed with boxing again. So much skill and heart!

I can’t stop laughing at the way the iced tea is stealing focus from Jonathon like a total diva. Fuze really getting their money’s worth this week. #AmazingRaceCanada

Ahead of the #RHAP live event in New York this fall I’m gonna fire up my button maker and design some buttons to hand out. Apart from this throwback king, what other podcast in-jokes should be immortalized in button form?

Hot take: the #SurvivorAU credits should have roasted EVERYONE this hard.

So what I’m hearing is that production stuck their thumb on the scales in a way that made the already passionate #BigBrother fans angrier than they’ve ever been, three weeks before CBS is pivoting to a BB-themed season of #AmazingRace, the show I cover? Cool. Cool cool cool.