The Amazing Race Rewind

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By: Andrew Penner & Jill Kolodka

Join us every Wednesday as we rewind back in time to the earliest seasons of The Amazing Race! We discuss the show weekly on an episode-by-episode basis from the perspective of two fans watching these seasons for the first time.It is recommended to watch the episodes along with us for the best listening experience!-Follow us on Instagram @amazingracerewind-You can email us any questions, comments, or suggestions at [email protected]!

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The Amazing Race Season 5 Deep Dive
#14
Today at 12:00 PM

We are back with our seasonly deep dive! We discuss why we think the season is overhyped, the cruciality of season 5's success for the franchise, post-race and BTS info, what the season did/didn't do well, and what we hope to see for season 6!

**Note that this was recorded several months ago

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S05E12 (Finale: part 2) - You just made me a millionaire
#13
03/13/2026

In this finale episode, we discuss the race's first visit to Canada, how a team lucked into their win, compare this finale to seasons past, and much more!

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S05E12 (Finale: Part 1) - Now it's Kim time
#12
03/04/2026

In this episode, we discuss the first hour of the season 5 finale, including a gorgeous visit to El Nido, flag confusion, and the elimination that determines the final three teams.

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S05E11 - It's not just that they suck, it's that we're decent (with Jamie)
#11
02/25/2026

In this episode, we are delighted to welcome first time guest Jamie!! She is our resident guide to the Philippines as we discuss crashouts, coconuts, carabao and so much more!

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S05E10 - Thank god .... literally
#10
02/11/2026

In this episode, we discuss The Amazing Race's second trip to New Zealand, including the most fun tasks we've seen, the failure of the non-elimination twist, and the demise of a favourite team.

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S05E09 - We are sooo gonna manipulate people
#9
02/04/2026

In this episode, we discuss a classic old school India leg, including a controversial fast forward, a great roadblock, a flop detour, and much more!


S5E08 - Gastronomic Gauntlet
#8
01/28/2026

In this episode we get a look into the teams' money problems, flat tires, a close call with prison, and much more!

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S05E07 - Don't help these Americans, they're violent (with Kyla and Hudson)
#7
01/21/2026

In this episode, we welcome back Kyla as a guest and introduce Hudson, a first-time guest. We discuss the final six teams, an all-time airport drama sequence, a shocking elimination, and much more!

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S05E06 - Egyptology 101
#6
01/14/2026

In this episode we hear about Andrew's crazy conspiracies, Jill's philosophical musings, hustle a herd of animals, and much more!

Stay tuned for, not one, but TWO exciting guests next week!

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S05E05 - Bellissimo! (with Sarah)
#5
12/31/2025

In this episode, we have our first guest of season 5 to discuss a leg that expertly balanced travel and tasks, rule changes, Egyptology, Charla and Mirna's language skills, and much more!

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S05E04 - I'm depressed but I'm not giving up
#4
12/23/2025

In this episode, we discuss the Race's first journey to Russia, a controversial roadblock, our evolving thoughts on season 5, inter-continental travel on the race, and much more!

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S05E03 - You watch, I will get even
#3
12/23/2025

In this episode, we discuss insane airport strategizing and drama, an entertaining roadblock, the twins' unnecessary journey to the pitstop, and much more!

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S05E02 - I'm not perfect. I'm just better
#2
11/25/2025

In this episode, we discuss our own commentary style, the underwhelming impressions this season has made so far, deception and lies over pesos and dollars, and much more!

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S05E01 - Charla, get your whistle!
#1
11/11/2025

In this episode, we discuss our polar opposite opinions of the season 5 premiere. We delve into our first impressions of the cast, a new twist, interesting detour options, and much more!


The Amazing Race Season 4 Deep Dive
#14
11/01/2025

In this episode, we have an in-depth discussion about TAR 4. Topics include: behind-the-scenes information, a cast analysis, comparison to the first three seasons, public reception, and much more!

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S04E13 - (Finale) The Sun "De-ville's" Stadium
#13
10/08/2025

In the finale for season 4 we discuss lawless driving, incredible skydiving music, flight frenzies and blunders, and much more!

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S04E12 - Are you feeling chipper?
#12
09/16/2025

In this episode, we discuss the penultimate leg of season 4, including the return of the Kodak digital easy share camera (hurray), interesting decisions at the detour, several automotive incidents, and much more!

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S04E11 - SUMMER SURPRISE PT 2!
#11
08/19/2025

Hello everyone! We hope you are all enjoying your summers!

This is the second of our two pre-recorded episodes that will be dropped over the summer. We were very lucky to have a special guest join us!

We will be back in early September with the rest of the season

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In this episode we are delighted to have Rebecca as our first guest since last season to discuss the tearing down of kites, clown cynicism, a fish task AGAIN, and much more!

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S04E10 - SUMMER SURPRISE PT 1
#10
06/19/2025

Hello everyone, and long time no see! This episode was pre-recorded at the beginning of the summer, and will 1 of 2 summer surprises (just to keep thinking us about season 4 before we wrap it up in the fall).

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In this episode we attend to some housekeeping, discuss an INSANELY questionable roadblock health-wise, the slimiest detour option ever, and much more!

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S04E09 - Just open the Fast Forward. Don't even bother.
#9
05/13/2025

In this episode we discuss a Fast Forward twist, the effects of sleeplessness on racing ability, a nail biting race to the pit stop, and much more!

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S04E08 - NOT LOBSTER
#8
04/23/2025

In our 50th episode, we discuss the first of three non-elimination legs, including good old-fashioned airport drama, an unfair detour, Millie's antics, and much more!

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S04E07 - And you need a shower
#7
04/15/2025

In this episode, we discuss the classic film "Planes, Trains, and Automobiles," mole jokes, running out of fuel, and much more!

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S04E06 - Rat the size of a cat
#6
04/08/2025

In this episode, we discuss our inability to tell team members apart, the all-team group sleepover, a controversial producers' choice on public transportation, and much more!

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S04E05 - I could rip your head off
#5
04/01/2025

In this episode, we have an epiphany about the season, discuss navigating through the canals of Amsterdam, manure, Tian and Jaree's bickering, and much more!

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S04E04 - She's so catty
#4
03/26/2025

In this episode, we continue the European journey in France where we discuss an unconventional leg design, line drama (again), and somehow forget about one team entirely.

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S04E03 - Do me a favour and shut up
#3
03/18/2025

In this episode, discuss asthmatic empowerment, bloody fist fights over carriages, Beethoven and Mozart, and much more!

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S04E02 - I did not think they were that stupid
#2
02/26/2025

In this episode, we see the mispronunciation of the word "bus", give you a lesson in Venetian Renaissance art, discuss a questionable leg design, and much more!

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S04E01 - Come on Flo
#1
02/18/2025

In this episode, we kick off season 4 by discussing our initial impressions, several alliances, many similar names, and much more!

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The Amazing Race Season 3 Deep Dive
#14
02/04/2025

In this deep dive, we look at TAR 3 in a broader scope relative to the first two seasons. Topics include: general criticism/praise, the public perception of the winners and show, behind-the-scenes info, cast analysis, and much more!

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S03E011 (Finale: Part 2) - Stop whining it's too early
#13
01/14/2025

In this episode, we discuss the dynamic final 3 in comparison to the past two seasons, the final leg design, controversial winners, and much more!

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S03E11 (Finale: Part 1) - I feel like a dead rat
#12
01/10/2025

In this episode, we discuss Flo quitting, basket boats, Flo cont'd, and much more!

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S03E10 - I'm tired of having to scream
#11
12/14/2024

In this episode, we discuss cab stealing, clue box confusion, the boiling point of Flo's frustration, and much more!

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S03E09 (part 2) - Don't shut down on me now
#10
12/03/2024

In this episode, we discuss an interesting leg design, disposable underwear, reflect on the amazing race mindset, and much more!

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S03E09 (part 1) - Let her worry
#9
11/12/2024

In this episode we discuss Jill's all-time favourite fast-forward, the price of a kodak easy-share digital camera, an overall action-packed leg, and much more!

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S03E08 - I love being deceitful
#8
11/05/2024

In this episode, we discuss Europe's (lack of) amazing waterfalls, escape room Olympics, the Grindelwald goats (they're no joke guys), and much more!

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S03E07 - I'm never travelling again
#7
10/29/2024

In this episode, we speculate on the behind-the-scenes of The Amazing Race, discuss the sport of bobsled at length, debut a new segment, and much more!

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S03E06 - Officially Detained
#6
10/15/2024

In this episode, we discuss a tumultuous fast-forward, our relation to this week's detour, the shonking detainment of one team, and much more!

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S03E05 - This is like... cool (with Carson)
#5
10/10/2024

In this episode, we discuss the fear of heights, a fuelling disaster, another Titanic parallel, and much more!

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S03E04 - Ain't no nursery rhyme
#4
10/01/2024

In this episode, we talk connecting flights, football/soccer, a "family meeting", and much more!

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S03E03 - Twin Hunt (with Kyla Johnson)
#3
09/24/2024

In this episode, we welcome our first guest of the season, discuss the unwarranted hatred for Derek and Drew, airport ethics, and much more!

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