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Amazing Race 38 Fourth Team Eliminated Exit Interview Oct 16, 2025

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Amazing Race 38 Fourth Team Eliminated Exit Interview

Rob Cesternino, Jessica Liese, and Mike Bloom are back for another incredible journey around the world watching The Amazing Race! Our TAR experts will be back with a recap each and every week! Make sure to also tune into our weekly exit interview with the eliminated team.

Today, Rob and Jess interview the third team eliminated from The Amazing Race 38.

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Melissa Deni Talks The Amazing Race Season 38 Ep 3 Oct 12, 2025

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Melissa Deni Talks The Amazing Race Season 38 Ep 3

Host Mike Bloom welcomes Melissa Deni, fan-favorite Big Brother analyst and lifelong Amazing Race viewer, for a dive into one of the most strategic and chaotic seasons yet. This “incredibly Big Brother-based” edition of The Amazing Race 38 has transformed the globe-trotting competition into a social strategy game—and Melissa has takes.

Melissa admits the season has “exceeded my expectations,” praising how alliances and gameplay echo Big Brother’s best seasons. She and Mike dissect the rise of the Train Wreck Alliance—a three-team pact between Natalie Negrotti, Stephanie Negrotti, and Joseph Abdin that shared directions, gifted a birthday win, and deflected attention in true Big Brother fashion. Melissa especially loves that the alliance members—known more for personality than cutthroat gameplay—are unexpectedly thriving strategically.

They also break down standout team performances: Jag and Jas Bains’ near-perfect dominance; Natalie and Stephanie Negrotti’s surprising physical and tactical strength; and Taylor Hale and Kyland Young’s puzzling ninth-place stumble after early promise. Melissa laments the loss of Matt and Megan Turner, her favorite “fun-quote team,” while applauding Kat Dunn and Alex Romo for their kindness and chemistry.

Along the way, Mike and Melissa unpack Amazing Race mechanics—the Roadblock quota rule, post-leg isolation policy, and the “Driver’s Seat” twist that mirrors a Big Brother Head of Household power. As the Race heads to Budapest, Melissa is rooting for more personality-driven casting in future seasons—and maybe even a return for Zach Rance.

The Amazing Race is back — and this time, the cast is full of familiar faces from the Big Brother house! Mike Bloom and Melissa Deni break down episode three.

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Brewing Trouble in Prague Oct 11, 2025

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Purple Pants Podcast | Brewing Trouble in Prague

Brooke and Brice are back breaking down The Amazing Race Season 38, Episode 3, “Cry & Rally,” as the teams race through Prague and Kutná Hora for a leg packed with twists, teamwork, and total chaos. From the return of the Driver’s Seat twist to a tricky beer bottle Roadblock and a devastating elimination in a lonely field, this episode had it all! Tune in as Brooke and Brice unpack who took control, which alliances started brewing, and how one navigational slip changed everything. With laughs, hot takes, and a few travel tips along the way, this recap is the perfect pit stop for any Amazing Race fan.

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The Amazing Race 38 Ep 3 Recap Oct 10, 2025

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The Amazing Race 38 Ep 3 Recap

Today, Jess and Mike discuss episode 3 of The Amazing Race 38.

The race wrapped up its stay in the Czech Republic with stops like Ka Hora, featuring agrarian challenges with beer, barley, straw, and hockey. The Turners were eliminated after finishing last for the third time.

The big story was the return of the Driver’s Seat, where the top three teams formed a rare alliance to assign tasks—leveraging strategy in a way rarely seen on TAR. Natalie and Stephanie gained power, directing heavier burdens to rivals while helping allies with old-school “MapQuest-style” directions. This raised debate about whether teamwork crossed into breaking the spirit of the race.

Team Highlights

Natalie & Stephanie: 1st, winning $2,500 and emerging as front-runners.
Jass & Jag: 2nd, intentionally holding back to avoid being targets.
Tucker & Eric: 3rd, rebounded despite major hockey struggles.
Joseph & Adam: 4th, entertaining chaos with lost keys and beer mishaps.
Hannah & Simone: 5th, adding comic relief and Czech language attempts.
Rebina & Christine: 7th, detoured early but recovered.
Kylind & Taylor: 9th, contrasting communication styles on display.
Cat & Alex: 10th, lovable chaos at the bottom.
The Turners: Eliminated after a misdirected detour and Megan’s rib injury.

What Mike and Jessica Said

They were thrilled about the return of the Driver’s Seat, calling it “a literal tribunal” and noting it finally delivered on Phil’s promise of more strategy this season. They compared it to Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains for how alliances were used.
They joked about the “MapQuest”–style printed directions teams shared, debating whether that broke the spirit of the race and even whether trailing teams could legally grab them.
They praised Natalie & Stephanie, saying Stephanie in particular looked like a season favorite, and were impressed by Natalie scoring “five-hole” in the hockey Roadblock.
They laughed at Adam & Joseph’s chaos (beer pouring struggles, lost car keys) and speculated the edit was setting them up for a deep run because of all the personal backstory.
They teased Jass & Jag’s strategy, saying they “literally threw the comp” like Big Brother players to avoid being seen as too dominant.
They enjoyed Hannah’s comic relief and her attempts at Czech, calling it fun “sound bite energy.”
They found Rebina & Christine’s pit stop misfire hilarious, noting it was somehow survivable thanks to how stratified the leg was.
They admitted they want Cat & Alex to stick around despite being bad racers—just for the entertainment factor.
They were sympathetic toward the Turners’ elimination, especially Megan’s rib injury, while noting the irony that it was their “best leg” before getting misdirected.
Looking ahead, they were excited for Budapest, praising the Rubik’s cube Fast Forward as “brilliant game design” because it wouldn’t just reward arriving first.

Next Stop
The race moves to Budapest, Hungary, with circus tasks, acrobatics, and a Rubik’s cube Fast Forward that won’t guarantee victory just by arriving first.

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Amazing Race 38 Third Team Eliminated Exit Interview Oct 09, 2025

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Amazing Race 38 Third Team Eliminated Exit Interview

Today, Jess interviews the third team eliminated from The Amazing Race 38.

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Wrong Stop, Right Mess Oct 04, 2025

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Purple Pants Podcast | Wrong Stop, Right Mess

All aboard, because Episode 2 of The Amazing Race 38 took us from Amsterdam to Prague—and the drama was nonstop! Brooke and Brice are back to break down every twist of the leg, from teams getting lost after hopping off at the wrong train station to the high-flying Roadblock that had racers walking a plank 255 feet above the Žižkov Television Tower. We unpack the Detour decisions, whether it was balancing 48 glasses through the city or matching historic crests to their historian, and all the unexpected moments along the way. With laughs, strategy talk, and plenty of tea, this recap will have you racing right along with us.

You can also watch along on Brice Izyah's YouTube channel to watch us break it all down

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The Amazing Race 38 Ep 2 Recap Oct 03, 2025

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The Amazing Race 38 Ep 2 Recap

Today, Rob, Jess, and Mike discuss episode 2 of The Amazing Race 38.

The Amazing Race 38 speeds through Prague in episode 2, with Rob Cesternino, Jessica Liese, and Mike Bloom breaking down all the action. From train station chaos to towering challenges, this episode showcases the unpredictable nature of the race and the impact of sleep deprivation on team performance.

The podcast dives into the unexpected turn of events when eight teams mistakenly disembarked at the wrong Berlin stop, leading to a scramble to reach Prague. This mistake reshuffled team placements and added an extra layer of drama to the leg. The hosts discuss how exhaustion played a significant role in team decision-making, particularly for Angela and Lexi, who were ultimately eliminated.

Rob, Jessica, and Mike discuss:

- Jag and Jazz's continued dominance and strategic alliance-building

- Impact of sleep deprivation on team performance, especially for back-of-pack teams

- Megan and Matt's narrow escape from elimination for the second leg in a row

- Teams adapting to memory-based challenges, with some excelling and others struggling

- Preview of next episode's "Driver's Seat" twist, allowing one team to assign tasks to others

As teams settle into the race, alliances are forming and strategies are evolving. Will Jag and Jazz's early lead make them targets, or can they maintain their momentum? Tune in for a detailed analysis of each team's performance and insights into the race dynamics shaping this season of The Amazing Race.

0:00 Amazing Race Episode 2 Recap

10:25 Train Drama Derails Race Plans

20:50 Roadblock: Creepy Baby TV Tower

31:15 Detour: Remember Chair vs Glasses

41:40 Middle Pack Teams Face Challenges

52:10 Angela and Lexi's Elimination Explained

1:02:35 Next Episode: The Driver's Seat

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The Amazing Race 38 Second Team Eliminated Exit Interview Oct 02, 2025

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The Amazing Race 38 Second Team Eliminated Exit Interview

Today, Rob and Jess interview the second team eliminated from The Amazing Race 38.

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Rob Cesternino @robcesternino
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Taran Armstrong Talks The Amazing Race Season 38 Premiere Sep 27, 2025

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Taran Armstrong Talks The Amazing Race Season 38 Premiere

The Amazing Race is back — and this time, the cast is full of familiar faces from the Big Brother house! Taran Armstrong and Mike Bloom break down the premiere episode, diving into the returning players’ dynamics, the early alliances and rivalries, and which Big Brother alum might have what it takes to go the distance. From shocking first impressions to standout challenges, Taran and Mike give you all the strategy, laughs, and behind-the-scenes insights you need to kick off the season.

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Purple Pants Podcast | Twins, Twists & Tandem Bikes Sep 27, 2025

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Purple Pants Podcast | Twins, Twists & Tandem Bikes

The Race is back ! For the kickoff of The Amazing Race Season 38, Brice is switching things up on the Pitstop. While Brooke is living her best life in Europe, our good friend Sasha Joseph (@funsize_04) steps in to break down all the twists and turns of Episode 1. From icy strikes on the rink, cheese wheels in Edam, to flower power in the greenhouse, Brice and Sasha are just vibin’ as they unpack the premiere. We’re talking Express Pass drama, Hazard struggles, and first impressions of this Big Brother–meets–Race cast. You already know the vibes are high and the energy is flowing—don’t miss it!

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