The Reality Flash

The Traitors Adds New Season – And Says Farewell to Celebs Welcome to The Reality Flash, your one-stop podcast for all the breaking news in the world of reality TV! Hosted by Mike Bloom, this podcast brings you the freshest headlines from your favorite shows and reality stars. From shocking cast announcements to behind-the-scenes gossip to the latest social media drama, Mike gives you everything you need to stay in the loop. If it’s happening in reality TV, we'll bring the news to you in a flash! In today's podcast, Mike is joined by Pooya to talk through the recent news that The Traitors US will be adding a new season coming fall 2026, featuring a cast of all "civilians" and no celebrities. LISTEN: Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Reality Flash 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Big Brother Takes Over The Amazing Race! Season 38 Cast Reveal | The Reality Flash The cast for the next season of The Amazing Race on CBS has officially been revealed — and it’s a Big Brother–alum–meets–real-life connection edition! 👀🏠➡️🌍 Each team features a Big Brother alum racing alongside someone from their real life — a best friend, family member, or partner — except for one duo where both teammates are Big Brother alumni who just happen to be dating! ❤️ Join Mike Bloom and Taran Armstrong as they break down every team reveal in this special Reality Flash, only on RHAP. 🤓📺 Who’s teaming up? Which relationships will thrive under pressure — and which might crack? And which pair are YOU rooting for? 🔥 RHAP will have full coverage all season long starting this fall — don’t miss a moment! 👉 Watch now and subscribe for all your Reality TV updates! LISTEN: Subscribe to The Reality Flash podcast feedWATCH: Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTubeSUPPORT: Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Love Island Couple JaNa and Kenny Drop a Shocking Bombshell Welcome to The Reality Flash, your one-stop podcast for all the breaking news in the world of reality TV! Hosted by Mike Bloom, this podcast brings you the freshest headlines from your favorite shows and reality stars. From shocking cast announcements to behind-the-scenes gossip to the latest social media drama, Mike gives you everything you need to stay in the loop. If it’s happening in reality TV, we'll bring the news to you in a flash! In today's podcast, Mike is joined by Kirsten MacInnis and Brian Scally to break down the shocking breakup of Love Island fan favorite couple JaNa Craig and Kenny Rodriguez, and the dramatic details that have come to light. LISTEN: Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Reality Flash 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everything We Learned From the Emmy Nominations: Reality TV Edition Welcome to The Reality Flash, your one-stop podcast for all the breaking news in the world of reality TV! Hosted by Mike Bloom, this podcast brings you the freshest headlines from your favorite shows and reality stars. From shocking cast announcements to behind-the-scenes gossip to the latest social media drama, Mike gives you everything you need to stay in the loop. If it’s happening in reality TV, we'll bring the news to you in a flash! In today's podcast, Mike breaks down today's nominations for the 2025 Primetime Emmy Awards, including what shows are up to win Emmys, the biggest snubs, and who is set to win big in September LISTEN: Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Reality Flash 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonathan LaPaglia is Leaving Australian Survivor Australian Survivor fans, brace yourselves — the ultimate blindside didn’t happen on the beach, but behind the scenes. Jonathan LaPaglia, host and face of Australian Survivor for over a decade, has been unceremoniously axed by Channel 10. In a move no one saw coming, JLP was told his Survivor journey was over after 11 seasons, ending an era that defined the franchise’s modern identity. In this emergency reaction podcast, Mike Bloom and Shannon Guss break down: The circumstances of JLP’s firing — the network’s explanation, the rumored budget cuts, and whether “creative differences” played a part. Jonathan’s own statement, describing the news as the “craziest blindside of all,” and how his graceful but raw message landed with fans. How this move impacts the show’s future, and why replacing such a beloved host could backfire. Fan and player reactions across Reddit, social media, and the Australian Survivor community. Speculation on the next host — with David Genat rumored as a frontrunner, is he the right choice? A legacy discussion — reflecting on JLP’s role in building Australian Survivor’s unique tone, intensity, and sense of adventure. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts—and don’t forget to rate and subscribe! Sign the change.org petition to ensure JLP remains host of Survivor Australia LISTEN: Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Reality Flash 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bachelor Exes Set to Reunite on Netflix Welcome to The Reality Flash, your one-stop podcast for all the breaking news in the world of reality TV! Hosted by Mike Bloom, this podcast brings you the freshest headlines from your favorite shows and reality stars. From shocking cast announcements to behind-the-scenes gossip to the latest social media drama, Mike gives you everything you need to stay in the loop. If it’s happening in reality TV, we'll bring the news to you in a flash! In today's podcast, Mike talks with Kirsten MacInnis and Jason Reed about the recently announced cast of 'Perfect Match,' which, for the first time, features reality stars from outside of Netflix. LISTEN: Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Reality Flash 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tyson Apostol Makes His Return to Reality TV Welcome to The Reality Flash, your one-stop podcast for all the breaking news in the world of reality TV! Hosted by Mike Bloom, this podcast brings you the freshest headlines from your favorite shows and reality stars. From shocking cast announcements to behind-the-scenes gossip to the latest social media drama, Mike gives you everything you need to stay in the loop. If it’s happening in reality TV, we'll bring the news to you in a flash! In today's podcast, Mike talks with Chappell and Jenny Autumn about the recently announced cast of 'House of Villains' Season 3, featuring 'Survivor' winner Tyson Apostol, two-time 'Big Brother' runner-up Paul Abrahamian, 'The Traitors' star Kate Chastain, and more. LISTEN: Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Reality Flash 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everything We Learned From the 2025 Upfronts Welcome to The Reality Flash, your one-stop podcast for all the breaking news in the world of reality TV! Hosted by Mike Bloom, this podcast brings you the freshest headlines from your favorite shows and reality stars. From shocking cast announcements to behind-the-scenes gossip to the latest social media drama, Mike gives you everything you need to stay in the loop. If it’s happening in reality TV, we'll bring the news to you in a flash! In today's podcast, Mike talks through everything we learned about reality TV from the recent network upfronts, from brand-new shows to nostalgic revivals. LISTEN: Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠The Reality Flash 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Big Brother 27 Gets Super Sized Welcome to The Reality Flash, your one-stop podcast for all the breaking news in the world of reality TV! Hosted by Mike Bloom, this podcast brings you the freshest headlines from your favorite shows and reality stars. From shocking cast announcements to behind-the-scenes gossip to the latest social media drama, Mike gives you everything you need to stay in the loop. If it’s happening in reality TV, we'll bring the news to you in a flash! In today's podcast, Mike is joined by Taran Armstrong to talk through the recent news for Big Brother 27, including the premiere date, Wednesday episodes being extended to 90 minutes, and a brand-new show 'Big Brother: Unlocked' coming every other Friday. LISTEN: Subscribe to ⁠⁠The Reality Flash 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RuPaul's Drag Race Delivers Its Most WTF All Stars Cast – And Twist Welcome to The Reality Flash, your one-stop podcast for all the breaking news in the world of reality TV! Hosted by Mike Bloom, this podcast brings you the freshest headlines from your favorite shows and reality stars. From shocking cast announcements to behind-the-scenes gossip to the latest social media drama, Mike gives you everything you need to stay in the loop. If it’s happening in reality TV, we'll bring the news to you in a flash! In today's podcast, Mike is joined by Beth Dixon to talk through the newly-announced cast of 'RuPaul's Drag Race' All Stars Season 10. The new season will have 18 queens take to the stage, competing tournament-style in three separate groups until the competition is narrowed down. LISTEN: Subscribe to ⁠The Reality Flash 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 10 Craziest Things About 'Got to Get Out: The Reality Flash Reality TV fans, buckle up—because this episode of The Reality Flash is a wild ride! Mike Bloom is joined by two of the sharpest minds in the game, Chappell and Jenny Autumn, to break down the absolute madness that is Hulu’s newest reality series, Got to Get Out, hosted by none other than Simu Liu. This high-octane show has contestants literally risking it all to escape extreme situations—part game show, part psychological experiment, and 100% chaos. Mike, Chappell, and Jenny are counting down the 10 craziest, most jaw-dropping moments from the premiere season: from plot twists that had us yelling at our screens, to challenges that blurred the line between fear and fun. 💥 Who broke down crying in the middle of a challenge? 💥 Which contestant had a secret alliance that flipped the game? 💥 And what exactly was that final twist no one saw coming? Plus, we dive into how Simu Liu is handling his unexpected role as host—and let’s just say, Shang-Chi has officially entered his villain era (in the best way possible). Whether you’ve binged the whole season or you’re just here for the hot takes, you won't want to miss this laugh-packed, spoiler-filled episode. LISTEN: Subscribe to The Reality Flash 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Survivor AU: Australia V The World: Cast Announcement Survivor Global host Shannon Guss and Reality Flash host Mike Bloom come together in an epic crossover to break down the recently-announced full cast of 'Survivor AU: Australia V The World,' a milestone season coming later this year that will take 10 legends from Australian Survivor and pit them against some of the best to ever play from around the world.  Never miss a minute of Survivor Global coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the We Know Global Survivor 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!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Omarosa Takes Us Inside 'Got to Get Out' Welcome to The Reality Flash, your one-stop podcast for all the breaking news in the world of reality TV! Hosted by Mike Bloom, this podcast brings you the freshest headlines from your favorite shows and reality stars. From shocking cast announcements to behind-the-scenes gossip to the latest social media drama, Mike gives you everything you need to stay in the loop. If it’s happening in reality TV, we'll bring the news to you in a flash! In today's podcast, Mike tells you everything you need to know about 'Got to Get Out,' the newest all-star reality series from Hulu airing on April 11. Then, Mike speaks with reality TV legend Omarosa about her time on the show. LISTEN: Subscribe to The Reality Flash 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Netflix Is Creating Its Own Avengers with New Show 'Battle Camp' Welcome to The Reality Flash, your one-stop podcast for all the breaking news in the world of reality TV! Hosted by Mike Bloom, this podcast brings you the freshest headlines from your favorite shows and reality stars. From shocking cast announcements to behind-the-scenes gossip to the latest social media drama, Mike gives you everything you need to stay in the loop. If it’s happening in reality TV, we'll bring the news to you in a flash! In today's podcast, Mike gets into the newly-announced Netflix series 'Battle Camp,' which takes 18 players from the "Netflix Reality Universe" and brings them to summer camp for a high-stakes new competition to win $250,000. LISTEN: Subscribe to The Reality Flash 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does Hulu's New All-Star Show Have the Most WTF Cast in Reality TV? Welcome to The Reality Flash, your one-stop podcast for all the breaking news in the world of reality TV! Hosted by Mike Bloom, this podcast brings you the freshest headlines from your favorite shows and reality stars. From shocking cast announcements to behind-the-scenes gossip to the latest social media drama, Mike gives you everything you need to stay in the loop. If it’s happening in reality TV, we'll bring the news to you in a flash! In today's podcast, Mike gets into the newly-announced Hulu series 'Got to Get Out,' which takes an odd smattering of reality TV royalty and rookies and puts them in a house with various opportunities to either stay and win a possible million dollars or escape with the money earned so far. LISTEN: Subscribe to The Reality Flash 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices