The Tastemakers | The Boys Season 5 Episode 7 Recap

Taran Armstrong (@armstrongtaran) and Grace Leeder (@hifromgrace) are The Tastemakers! Every week, Grace and Taran tell you about what’s on TV, which shows are worth watching, and which shows are worth skipping.

Today, Grace Leeder and Kevin Mahadeo talk The Boys Season 5 episode 7.

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The Tastemakers | Euphoria Season 3 Episode 5 Recap

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Today, Grace Leeder  and Chantele Francis discuss Season 3 Episode 5 of Euphoria.

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The Tastemakers | The Boys Season 5 Episode 6 Recap

Taran Armstrong (@armstrongtaran) and Grace Leeder (@hifromgrace) are The Tastemakers! Every week, Grace and Taran tell you about what’s on TV, which shows are worth watching, and which shows are worth skipping.

Today, Grace Leeder and Kevin Mahadeo talk The Boys Season 5 episode 6.

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Euphoria Season 3 Ep 4 | The Tastemakers

Taran Armstrong (@armstrongtaran) and Grace Leeder (@hifromgrace?) are The Tastemakers! Every week, Grace and Taran tell you about what’s on TV, which shows are worth watching, and which shows are worth skipping.

Today, Grace Leeder and Ariel discuss Euphoria Season 3 Episode 4.

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The Tastemakers | The Devil Wears Prada 2 Has Interesting Things to Say

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Today, Taran Armstrong and Grace Leeder discuss what they’ve been watching.

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Inside Hacks’ Amazing Race Crossover Episode w/ Director Jeff Rosenberg

Reality TV meets prestige comedy as Rob Cesternino sits down with Jeff Rosenberg, producer and director on Hacks, to break down the making of the show’s Amazing Race-themed season 5 episode. Rosenberg—himself a dedicated reality TV superfan—shares how the creative team brought the energy and authenticity of The Amazing Race into the world of scripted TV, blending hilarious challenges, familiar production quirks, and genuine fan appreciation.

Rob and Jeff dive into how Hacks’ creators became hooked on The Amazing Race, why the memorable cheese wheel challenge made the cut, and how working with the actual Amazing Race crew—including host Phil Keoghan—helped capture the right spirit. The conversation also peels back the curtain on how the episode built both emotional stakes and comedic beats, using reality tropes to deepen the relationship between Deborah and her daughter DJ.

Highlights from their discussion include:
The story behind selecting iconic Amazing Race challenges like the cheese wheel and goat milking, plus the logistical hurdles of recreating them for scripted TV.
Cameos from the Property Brothers, NBA champs, and more—what went into dreaming up and casting a celebrity Amazing Race lineup.
The process of blending Hacks’ sharp comedy and heartfelt storytelling with classic reality show dynamics.
Real fan moments, including DJ’s tribute to how The Amazing Race helped her through tough times—mirroring the real-life impact these shows have on viewers.
Honest talk about strategy, challenge selection, and near-misses both on set and in the Amazing Race universe.

How does a show like Hacks pay tribute to—and poke fun at—Survivor, Big Brother, and Amazing Race while crafting its own story? Could a future celebrity Amazing Race really work, and would Jeff or Rob survive it? Explore the wild ride behind Hacks’ hit episode and the reality TV obsessions fueling it.

Catch the full conversation for behind-the-scenes insights, fan debates, and more reality TV crossover fun!

Chapters:
00:00 Jeff Joins for Hacks/Amazing Race
06:12 Amazing Race Easter Eggs Revealed
10:30 Shooting Hacks Like Reality TV
12:02 Ava Almost Ran the Race
15:14 Property Brothers and NBA Cameos
18:13 Phil’s Humor Shines On Set
23:08 DJ’s Emotional Race Superfandom
24:18 Iconic Cheese Challenge Chosen
28:05 Kaitlin Olson’s Goat Milking Scene
31:56 Deborah and DJ’s Elimination
37:08 Detour Decision and Fallout
40:19 Would Jeff Run the Race?
44:34 Survivor 50 and Fire Debate
48:33 Five More Hacks Episodes Coming

To pre-order Rob’s book, The Tribe and I Have Spoken, visit www.robhasabook.com

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The Tastemakers | The Boys Season 5 Episode 5 Recap

Taran Armstrong (@armstrongtaran) and Grace Leeder (@hifromgrace) are The Tastemakers! Every week, Grace and Taran tell you about what’s on TV, which shows are worth watching, and which shows are worth skipping.

Today, Grace Leeder and Jason Reed talk The Boys Season 5 episode 5.

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The Tastemakers | Euphoria Season 3 Episode 3 Recap

Taran Armstrong (@armstrongtaran) and Grace Leeder (@hifromgrace) are The Tastemakers! Every week, Grace and Taran tell you about what’s on TV, which shows are worth watching, and which shows are worth skipping.

Today, Grace Leeder and Chantele discuss Euphoria Season 3 Episode 3.

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The Tastemakers | The Boys Season 5 Episodes 3 & 4 Recap

Taran Armstrong (@armstrongtaran) and Grace Leeder (@hifromgrace) are The Tastemakers! Every week, Grace and Taran tell you about what’s on TV, which shows are worth watching, and which shows are worth skipping.

Today, Grace Leeder and Kevin Mahadeo talk The Boys Season 5 episodes 3 and 4.

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The Tastemakers | Interview with Blue Heron director Sophy Romvari

Taran Armstrong (@armstrongtaran) and Grace Leeder (@hifromgrace) are The Tastemakers! Every week, Grace and Taran tell you about what’s on TV, which shows are worth watching, and which shows are worth skipping.

Today, Director Sophy Romvari joins The Tastemakers to discuss her film, Blue Heron.

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Euphoria Season 3, Episodes 1 & 2 Review

Euphoria season three returns with a time jump and a slate of new complications, and Grace Leeder is joined by Chantele Francis to break down the first two episodes. As the drama moves years into the future, Rue navigates life as a drug mule, Cassie and Nate’s suburban storyline takes a wild turn, and Maddie explores her own ambitions in the entertainment world. These episodes are full of bold choices in both story and style, prompting plenty of debate about where the characters now find themselves.

The conversation dives into Rue’s harrowing journey, including her tense run-ins with Laurie and the dangerous world of drug dealing at the border. Chantel and Grace tackle the Cassie storyline and its controversial OnlyFans subplot, while Maddie’s professional struggles spark discussions of self-determination and friendship. The hosts consider how much the actors’ real-life fame now influences perceptions of their roles, and examine how grief and real-world loss shape the show’s tone after the passing of key cast members Eric Dane and Angus Cloud.

Highlights from this episode include:

• Rue’s risky plan to escape Laurie by working for Alamo, and the mounting tension as she seeks a way out.
• Maddie’s career pivot into talent management, with a possible revenge twist as she reconnects with Cassie.
• The complex Cassie-Nate dynamic, including the much-discussed OnlyFans storyline and questions about agency and motivation.
• The evolving relationship between Lexi and her ambitions as she navigates new opportunities in directing.
• Reflections on the emotional weight of recent actor losses, and how that shadows the unfolding story.

With uneasy alliances and new power struggles emerging, will this season of Euphoria deliver on its complex promises, or is shock value outweighing substance? Dive into the analysis and see how the cast’s journey forward might unfold.

Listen or watch now for a sharp breakdown of Euphoria’s bold new direction and the challenges ahead for your favorite characters.

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