About this episode
Ethanimale Talks The Amazing Race 38 Ep 9 The Amazing Race 38 heads into its most dramatic stretch yet, and Mike Bloom welcomes Big Brother YouTuber, Ethanimale, on to dive into the big moves, close calls, and emotional moments shaping the final weeks. Ethanimale joins Mike to weigh in on strategy, team dynamics, and cross-show reality TV connections, highlighting the intense competition as just five teams remain. The conversation centers on the shock elimination of Tucker and Eric, how social gameplay surfaces through tools like the U-turn vote, and the power of pre-existing relationships and Big Brother-style alliances. Ethanimale shares the emotional highs and lows from binge-watching the season, giving a fan’s perspective on how different viewing habits shape investment. Discussion also turns to the challenge design, with surprising behind-the-scenes ties to Big Brother 25 and how physicality affects female/female teams’ chances. Mike and Ethanimale discuss: Deep dive into the U-turn vote, exploring whether Big Brother strategy translates to The Amazing Race and how teams handle social pressure Ethanimale unpacks his top three emotional moments, including a non-elimination near-miss, team encouragement, and seeing friends eliminated Analysis of team strengths and weaknesses, such as Jag & Jas’ navigation skill and Chelsea’s dynamic race with her father Jack Exploration of underdog success stories and how task design favors certain pairings, with Izzy and Paige’s path through tough detours in focus Real talk about diabetes representation in Adam’s race, with both hosts discussing the balance between pushing through and staying safe Who holds the edge as the finale approaches—can Joseph and Adam pull off a heroic win, or will frontrunners like Jag & Jas run away with the prize? Strategic voting, alliance secrecy, and team resilience set up a tense finish. Catch the full episode for in-depth takes on social strategy, race mechanics, and all the behind-the-scenes details from your favorite Big Brother alumni running The Amazing Race. Chapters: 0:00 Big Brother Meets Amazing Race 6:25 Emotional Moments and Connections Revealed 11:21 U-Turn Vote Sparks Controversy 16:36 Physical Challenges and Gender Dynamics 18:42 Tucker and Eric’s Shocking Exit 22:31 Jag and Jas Become Frontrunners 26:41 Joseph and Adam Defy Limits 33:39 Izzy and Paige’s Grit Shines 35:28 Kyland and Taylor’s Relationship Exposed 38:45 Matt and Megan’s Bittersweet Goodbye 42:31 Sisters Eliminated Back-to-Back 45:28 Alliances Shift Strategic Landscape 49:52 Winner Picks and Finale Speculation Race on over to Twitter to follow these hosts and share all of your thoughts with us on Twitter by tagging @RobHasAPodcast and using the hashtag #RHAP! Join our Facebook group at robhasawebsite.com/targroup LISTEN: Never miss an episode of Amazing Race coverage by subscribing to RHAP’s Amazing Race Feed. WATCH: Watch and subscribe to all RHAP podcasts on YouTube SUPPORT: Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!