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The Circle is BACK | The Reality Flash Reality Flash returns with host Mike Bloom and guest Pooya Zand Vakili diving deep into the future of The Circle as Hulu announces its revival of the long-running reality TV series for an upcoming season. After its quiet farewell on Netflix, The Circle re-emerges with promises of fresh innovations and big changes, and Mike and Pooya break down what this means for fans and strategy lovers alike. Their conversation looks back at The Circle's journey from its early, pandemic-fueled popularity and social experiment roots, to its transformation into a showmance-chasing, romance-heavy series. They discuss how recent seasons shifted back toward strategy, why the show lost steam, and what Hulu might do differently. The hosts highlight Hulu's commitment, including the new live format, the hybrid celebrity-civilian cast, and the potential for real-time audience voting modeled after the UK version. What could these twists mean for alliances, catfishing gameplay, and the show's signature mix of personalities and tactics? Mike and Pooya discuss: The impact of The Circle's initial social experiment format and why its 2020 debut resonated during lockdown The show’s pivot toward romantic storylines, including notable showmances and themed seasons like “Circle Singles” How recent seasons revitalized the game with more strategy and dynamic casting, sparking hope for a stronger comeback Hulu's planned changes: real-time daily episodes, an audience vote for micro-twists, and a celebrity-civilians cast blend Predictions for celebrity casting and how social media personalities, athletes, and reality TV veterans could bring new strategies and drama With speculation swirling about which familiar faces might join and how real-time interaction could shake up gameplay, The Circle's Hulu revival stands at the edge of a game-changing experiment. Will a celebrity edge tip the balance, or will strategic catfishing and social moves still rule the day? Catch this episode for sharp speculation, analysis, and the inside scoop on what's next for The Circle's biggest return yet. Chapters: 0:00 Breaking News: The Circle Returns 6:51 Circle's Social Experiment Origins Explained 13:03 Strategy Versus Social Game Debate 17:42 Hulu's Real-Time Format Announced 19:50 Celebrity and Civilian Casting Plans 25:25 Audience Voting Twist Unpacked 30:00 America's Player Speculations Raised 33:23 Casting Dreams and Hopes Shared Subscribe to The Reality Flash at the reality flash.com so you don’t miss an iota of news coming out of the ever-shifting reality TV landscape. 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!

In this special unlocked patron exclusive, Rob Cesternino, Taran Armstrong, Pooya Zand Vakili, Chappell, and Shannon Gaitz draft their dream teams of returning players they think (or hope) will be back for the big 5-0. Expect bold predictions, deep-cut picks, heated debates, and plenty of Survivor nostalgia as they pull from over 40 seasons of unforgettable characters.

In this special unlocked patron exclusive, Rob Cesternino, Taran Armstrong, Pooya Zand Vakili, Chappell, and Shannon Gaitz draft their dream teams of returning players they think (or hope) will be back for the big 5-0. Expect bold predictions, deep-cut picks, heated debates, and plenty of Survivor nostalgia as they pull from over 40 seasons of unforgettable characters.

A Crash Course in the Real Housewives of Traitors Australian Survivor All-Star, Nick Iadanza, joins Rob Cesternino, Pooya Zand Vakili and Sasha Joseph to give a primer on the Real Housewives of Traitors Season 2. Nick explains why Bravo fans have come to love these Reality TV icons and why some have come to love to hate them too.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Traitors US season 2 premieres this week! To preview the cast in our favorite form - a draft - we're joined by RHAP's lead of all Traitors coverage, retuning guest Pooya Zand Vakili as well as first-time guest Lovina Pavel. Make sure to check out Pooya and Rob's Traitors coverage as well all season long over on RHAP! This episode was released last week for patrons! To get in on all the bonus content and early releases, and to help support the podcast, become a patron!

Santa's on his fourth Showdown of the season and we're one more elimination away from the actual Reindeer Games! To talk through episode four of this still-pretty-good season, we're joined by another RHAP great, Pooya Zand Vakili! For weekly bonus episodes, become a patron! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/TheFreeAgentsPodcast⁠⁠

Rob Cesternino and Pooya Zand Vakili recap 90 Day Fiancé Before the 90 Days season 5, episode 8. The post 90 Day Fiance: Episode 8 of Before the 90 Days 5 Recap appeared first on RobHasAwebsite.com.

Rob Cesternino and Pooya Zand Vakili recap 90 Day Fiancé Before the 90 Days season 5, episode 8. The post 90 Day Fiance: Episode 8 of Before the 90 Days 5 Recap appeared first on RobHasAwebsite.com.

Rob Cesternino and Pooya Zand Vakili recap 90 Day Fiancé Before the 90 Days season 5, episode 7. The post 90 Day Fiance: Episode 7 of Before the 90 Days 5 Recap appeared first on RobHasAwebsite.com.

Rob Cesternino and Pooya Zand Vakili recap 90 Day Fiancé Before the 90 Days season 5, episode 7. The post 90 Day Fiance: Episode 7 of Before the 90 Days 5 Recap appeared first on RobHasAwebsite.com.

Rob Cesternino and Pooya Zand Vakili recap 90 Day Fiancé Before the 90 Days season 5, episode 6. The post 90 Day Fiance: Episode 6 of Before the 90 Days 5 Recap appeared first on RobHasAwebsite.com.

Rob Cesternino and Pooya Zand Vakili recap 90 Day Fiancé Before the 90 Days season 5, episode 6. The post 90 Day Fiance: Episode 6 of Before the 90 Days 5 Recap appeared first on RobHasAwebsite.com.

Rob Cesternino and Pooya Zand Vakili recap episode 5 of 90 Day Fiancé Before the 90 Days, Season 5. The post 90 Day Fiance: Episode 5 of Before the 90 Days 5 Recap appeared first on RobHasAwebsite.com.

Rob Cesternino and Pooya Zand Vakili recap episode 5 of 90 Day Fiancé Before the 90 Days, Season 5. The post 90 Day Fiance: Episode 5 of Before the 90 Days 5 Recap appeared first on RobHasAwebsite.com.

For the seventh episode of Nothing But Netflix, Rob Cesternino and Chappell watch and recap the new Netflix movie "Red Notice" with Pooya Zand Vakili. The post Nothing But Netflix #7: Red Notice with Pooya appeared first on RobHasAwebsite.com.

For the seventh episode of Nothing But Netflix, Rob Cesternino and Chappell watch and recap the new Netflix movie "Red Notice" with Pooya Zand Vakili. The post Nothing But Netflix #7: Red Notice with Pooya Zand Vakili appeared first on RobHasAwebsite.com.

Rob Cesternino is joined by the co-host of the 90 Day Fiance and Masked Singer RHAP-ups Pooya Zand Vakili to take the listeners' feedback from the sixth episode of Survivor 41. The post Survivor 41 Episode 6 Feedback with Pooya Zand Vakili appeared first on RobHasAwebsite.com.

Rob Cesternino is joined by the co-host of the 90 Day Fiance and Masked Singer RHAP-ups Pooya Zand Vakili to take the listeners' feedback from the sixth episode of Survivor 41. The post Survivor 41 Episode 6 Feedback with Pooya Zand Vakili appeared first on RobHasAwebsite.com.

 This week Pooya Zand Vakili steps away from the Twitch/RHAP Cells to join Scally for a closer look at the latest Challenge action below, here, or on iTunes here.

Big Brother 23 | Pre-Season Draft Rob Cesternino is joined by Taran Armstrong, Melissa Deni, Pooya Zand Vakili, and Aman Adwin to take a look at the Big Brother 23 cast and conduct their pre-season draft! Check out more BB23 Coverage! RHAP B&B | Big Brother 23 Preseason with Mike Bloom & Liana Boraas Wrestling […] The post Big Brother 23 | Pre-Season Draft appeared first on RobHasAwebsite.com.

Big Brother 23 | Pre-Season Draft Rob Cesternino is joined by Taran Armstrong, Melissa Deni, Pooya Zand Vakili, and Aman Adwin to take a look at the Big Brother 23 cast and conduct their pre-season draft! Check out more BB23 Coverage! RHAP B&B | Big Brother 23 Preseason with Mike Bloom & Liana Boraas Wrestling […] The post Big Brother 23 | Pre-Season Draft appeared first on RobHasAwebsite.com.

Kirsten MacInnis is joined by Haley Strong, Pooya Zand Vakili, and Brian Scally to recap episodes 2, 3, and 4 of Netflix's Too Hot To Handle, Season Two. The post Too Hot To Handle Two | Episodes 2, 3, 4 Recap appeared first on RobHasAwebsite.com.

Kirsten MacInnis is joined by Haley Strong, Pooya Zand Vakili, and Brian Scally to recap episodes 2, 3, and 4 of Netflix's Too Hot To Handle, Season Two. The post Too Hot To Handle Two | Episodes 2, 3, 4 Recap appeared first on RobHasAwebsite.com.

Pooya Zand Vakili (@pooyaism) makes his second appearance to talk about Season 2, episode 15 of New Girl, and trust us, it's hot to trot.

Jordan Kalish leads a group of RHAP podcasters and contributors through a game of Mafia, including Rob Cesternino.  Pooya Zand Vakili and Liana Boraas host! The post RHAP Podcaster Mafia appeared first on RobHasAwebsite.com.

Survivor South Africa RHAP-up hosts Mike Bloom and Shannon Guss finish the Survivor SA Immunity Island pre-season with one final podcast of games, superlatives and winner picks with RHAP stalwarts Liana Boraas and Pooya Zand Vakili. The post Survivor South Africa: Immunity Island Pre-Season RHAP-Up appeared first on RobHasAwebsite.com.

Survivor South Africa RHAP-up hosts Mike Bloom and Shannon Guss finish the Survivor SA Immunity Island pre-season with one final podcast of games, superlatives and winner picks with RHAP stalwarts Liana Boraas and Pooya Zand Vakili. The post Survivor South Africa: Immunity Island Pre-Season RHAP-Up appeared first on RobHasAwebsite.com.

This week the three finalists compete for the golden mask trophy as one-by-one their identities are revealed, including the winner.  Pooya Zand Vakili and Liana Boraas recap the FINALE of The Masked Singer! Listen as they RHAPup season 5. The post The Masked Singer | Season 5, FINALE RHAPup appeared first on RobHasAwebsite.com.

This week the three finalists compete for the golden mask trophy as one-by-one their identities are revealed, including the winner.  Pooya Zand Vakili and Liana Boraas recap the FINALE of The Masked Singer! Listen as they RHAPup season 5. The post The Masked Singer | Season 5, FINALE RHAPup appeared first on RobHasAwebsite.com.

A brand new season of 90 Day Fiancé Happily Ever After is among us, and Pooya Zand Vakili has a new co-conductor on the Hot Mess Express! Rob Cesternino jumps on the 90 Day Fiancé Happily Ever After podcast train to bring you the ultimate season 5 coverage. Rob and Pooya will be back each week to recap new episodes and break down all of the craziness. Rob and Pooya recap episode 3 of 90 Day Fiancé Happily Ever After, "Forgiving Is Not Forgetting", where Michael finds out about the breast reduction, and Andrei confronts Charlie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A brand new season of 90 Day Fiancé Happily Ever After is among us, and Pooya Zand Vakili has a new co-conductor on the Hot Mess Express! Rob Cesternino jumps on the 90 Day Fiancé Happily Ever After podcast train to bring you the ultimate season 5 coverage. Rob and Pooya will be back each week to recap new episodes and break down all of the craziness. Rob and Pooya recap episode 2 of 90 Day Fiancé Happily Ever After, "Indecent Proposal", where Tiffany is at her breaking point and Natalie sends Mike over the edge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A brand new season of 90 Day Fiancé Happily Ever After is among us, and Pooya Zand Vakili has a new co-conductor on the Hot Mess Express! Rob Cesternino jumps on the 90 Day Fiancé Happily Ever After podcast train to bring you the ultimate season 5 coverage. Rob and Pooya will be back each week to recap new episodes and break down all of the craziness. Rob and Pooya recap episode 1 of 90 Day Fiancé Happily Ever After, "Be Careful What You Wish For, where Angela heads out on a life-changing trip despite Michael's wishes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A brand new season of 90 Day Fiancé is among us, and Pooya Zand Vakili has a new co-conductor on the Hot Mess Express! Rob Cesternino jumps on the 90 Day Fiancé podcast train to bring you the ultimate season 8 coverage. Rob and Pooya will be back each week to recap new episodes and break down all of the craziness. Rob and Pooya recap episode 19 of 90 Day Fiancé, part two of the best reunion show on television. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A brand new season of 90 Day Fiancé is among us, and Pooya Zand Vakili has a new co-conductor on the Hot Mess Express! Rob Cesternino jumps on the 90 Day Fiancé podcast train to bring you the ultimate season 8 coverage. Rob and Pooya will be back each week to recap new episodes and break down all of the craziness. Rob and Pooya recap episode 18 of 90 Day Fiancé, part one of the best reunion show on television. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A brand new season of 90 Day Fiancé is among us, and Pooya Zand Vakili has a new co-conductor on the Hot Mess Express! Rob Cesternino jumps on the 90 Day Fiancé podcast train to bring you the ultimate season 8 coverage. Rob and Pooya will be back each week to recap new episodes and break down all of the craziness. It's another week of weddings as we RHAPup season 8 of 90 Day Fiancé. Rob and Pooya recap episode 17 as we close out the 90 days for some of the couples. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A brand new season of 90 Day Fiancé is among us, and Pooya Zand Vakili has a new co-conductor on the Hot Mess Express! Rob Cesternino jumps on the 90 Day Fiancé podcast train to bring you the ultimate season 8 coverage. Rob and Pooya will be back each week to recap new episodes and break down all of the craziness. The 90 day countdown is getting closer and closer as we begin to RHAPup the series. Rob and Pooya run through each of the couples and discuss their journeys to marriage as they recap episode 16. Which couple had the craziest storyline this week? Share all of your 90 Day Fiancé thoughts with us on Twitter by tagging Reality TV RHAPups @rhapups and using the hashtags #RHAP and #RHAPups! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A brand new season of 90 Day Fiancé is among us, and Pooya Zand Vakili has a new co-conductor on the Hot Mess Express! Rob Cesternino jumps on the 90 Day Fiancé podcast train to bring you the ultimate season 8 coverage. Rob and Pooya will be back each week to recap new episodes and break down all of the craziness. This week, Rob and Pooya are joined by none other than Survivor: Edge of Extinction contestant, Reem Daly (@thereemdaly)! Get ready for some hot takes and an amazing recap of episode 15. This trio of podcasters runs through each couple as they rehash the drama from this week on 90 Day Fiancé.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A brand new season of 90 Day Fiancé is among us, and Pooya Zand Vakili has a new co-conductor on the Hot Mess Express! Rob Cesternino jumps on the 90 Day Fiancé podcast train to bring you the ultimate season 8 coverage. Rob and Pooya will be back each week to recap new episodes and break down all of the craziness. This week, Rob and Pooya are joined by RHAP podcaster and royal family expert, Sasha Joseph (@funSize_04). Together, Rob, Pooya, and Sasha run through each of the 90 Day couples and talk through their storylines from episode 14. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A brand new season of 90 Day Fiancé is among us, and Pooya Zand Vakili has a new co-conductor on the Hot Mess Express! Rob Cesternino jumps on the 90 Day Fiancé podcast train to bring you the ultimate season 8 coverage. Rob and Pooya will be back each week to recap new episodes and break down all of the craziness. This week, Rob and Pooya are joined by host of the wrestling RHAPup, Mari Forth (@MariTalks2Much) to recap episode 13 of 90 Day Fiancé season 8. This trio digs into each couple as they sift through all of the drama that unfolded this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A brand new season of 90 Day Fiancé is among us, and Pooya Zand Vakili has a new co-conductor on the Hot Mess Express! Rob Cesternino jumps on the 90 Day Fiancé podcast train to bring you the ultimate season 8 coverage. Rob and Pooya will be back each week to recap new episodes and break down all of the craziness. Rob and Pooya run through each of the couples as they discuss the peaks and pits of episode 12. Which couple had the most dramatic episode this week? Which storyline was your favorite? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A brand new season of 90 Day Fiancé is among us, and Pooya Zand Vakili has a new co-conductor on the Hot Mess Express! Rob Cesternino jumps on the 90 Day Fiancé podcast train to bring you the ultimate season 8 coverage. Rob and Pooya will be back each week to recap new episodes and break down all of the craziness. Rob and Pooya welcome RHAP Class of 2020 podcaster Aysha Welch (@AyshaLikeAsia). Love is still lingering in the air post-Valentine's day, and what better time than the present to talk about love? Dive into these dysfunctional relationships with Rob, Pooya, and Aysha, as they recap episode 10 of 90 Day Fiancé. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A brand new season of 90 Day Fiancé is among us, and Pooya Zand Vakili has a new co-conductor on the Hot Mess Express! Rob Cesternino jumps on the 90 Day Fiancé podcast train to bring you the ultimate season 8 coverage. Rob and Pooya will be back each week to recap new episodes and break down all of the craziness. Rob and Pooya welcome RHAP Class of 2020 podcaster Maggie Morgan (@_mlmorgan) aboard the hot mess express to break down episode 9 of 90 Day Fiancé. They spend their time working through each couple's conflicts and giving their expert advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A brand new season of 90 Day Fiancé is among us, and Pooya Zand Vakili has a new co-conductor on the Hot Mess Express! Rob Cesternino jumps on the 90 Day Fiancé podcast train to bring you the ultimate season 8 coverage. Rob and Pooya will be back each week to recap new episodes and break down all of the craziness. This week, host of the brand new Wrestling RHAPup, Mari Forth (@MariTalks2Much), leaves the wrestling ring to join Rob and Pooya in their 90 Day Fiancé discussion. Today's recap centres around season 8, episode 8. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A brand new season of 90 Day Fiancé is among us, and Pooya Zand Vakili has a new co-conductor on the Hot Mess Express! Rob Cesternino jumps on the 90 Day Fiancé podcast train to bring you the ultimate season 8 coverage. Rob and Pooya will be back each week to recap new episodes and break down all of the craziness. This week, the podcasting duo is joined by TikTok star, miss Suvivor Secrets herself, Lauren Ashley Beck! Together, they break down season 8, episode 7 of 90 Day Fiancé and respond to listener feedback and questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A brand new season of 90 Day Fiancé is among us, and Pooya Zand Vakili has a new co-conductor on the Hot Mess Express! Rob Cesternino jumps on the 90 Day Fiancé podcast train to bring you the ultimate season 8 coverage. Rob and Pooya will be back each week to recap new episodes and break down all of the craziness. This week, Jenny Autumn (@jennyautumn) attains her 90 day visa to recap episode 6! From smelly closets to meeting each others' families, Rob, Pooya, and Jenny get into everything as they take a close look at these TLC couples. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A brand new season of 90 Day Fiancé is among us, and Pooya Zand Vakili has a new co-conductor on the Hot Mess Express! Rob Cesternino jumps on the 90 Day Fiancé podcast train to bring you the ultimate season 8 coverage. Rob and Pooya will be back each week to recap new episodes and break down all of the craziness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A brand new season of 90 Day Fiancé is among us, and Pooya Zand Vakili has a new co-conductor on the Hot Mess Express! Rob Cesternino jumps on the 90 Day Fiancé podcast train to bring you the ultimate season 8 coverage. Rob and Pooya will be back each week to recap new episodes and break down all of the craziness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A brand new season of 90 Day Fiancé is among us, and Pooya Zand Vakili has a new co-conductor on the Hot Mess Express! Rob Cesternino jumps on the 90 Day Fiancé podcast train to bring you the ultimate season 8 coverage. Rob and Pooya will be back each week to recap new episodes and break down all of the craziness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A brand new season of 90 Day Fiancé is among us, and Pooya Zand Vakili has a new co-conductor on the Hot Mess Express! Rob Cesternino jumps on the 90 Day Fiancé podcast train to bring you the ultimate season 8 coverage. Rob and Pooya will be back each week to recap new episodes and break down all of the craziness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a surprise move (that we all saw coming) JUGHEAD IS ALIVE! In an even bigger surprise move, KowSkiCast is back with another special guest! Mary and Kirsten welcome Pooya Zand Vakili to the podcast! This week we talk all things Disney channel, discuss the difference between a Hobo and a Hobu, and smush a bug! The Bang Bunker bathroom is confirmed as is Donna as the Cursed Child. It's quite the wild week!  -Follow Pooya on every platform @Pooyaism