How Big Brother 12 became all about Matt

How Big Brother 12 Became The Matt Show

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Matt will not be 2010s Boyfriend of the Year

It’s an all new Big Brother podcast and this time Rob Cesternino and Nicole Palmeri are on opposite sides of the country – joined together by their love of podcasting about Big Brother. On this episode we discuss…

- How did the show start to revolve so much about Matt. In one week he lied about his girlfriend being sick, got nominated, got into a big fight and ultimately became the new HOH. Is there any chance that he could win the game?

- Who has become Rob’s new favorite houseguest?

- What prophecy from last week’s show came true?

- Why has Rob joined Nicole in not liking Rachel and Brendon?

- Why does Rob lose his temper when reading your comments from the last show?

And as always, we love to hear your comments, so join the conversation and let us know what you think below or connect with us directly via twitter: @robcesternino and @nicoleluvsshoes

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Kyle

Without a doubt the brigade's logo should be a GRA-NADE
Kyle

Also a big event not shown on wed/thur was the veto comp had a penalty for the losers. Everyone but Brit and Enzo had to stay in the stockades for an hour each day for a number of days based on their veto comp placement. Last place was 4 nights, 3rd place was 1 night.

On one of Brendon's nights he cried for almost the whole hour. It was great.
http://twitter.com/AmyKay77 Amy Mabry Cundiff

strap in- this one's a long one
Here are my drinking game suggestions: everytime Enzo says Meow Meow, everytime Rachel says my man, everytime Matt calls himself an Evil Genius, everytime Hayden is in the diary room without a shirt on, everytime Andrew says Kosher, everytime they actually show Kristen on TV, everytime Kathy throws a competition, everytime Britney says OMG…Not sure about Lance or Ragan…(that shows me that those 2 are really low key in the game and have the chance of getting pretty far)

I dont literally watch the live feeds, but I go to certain websites that tell me whats going on ( I can recommend a great recap site if anyone is interested)

something from the live feeds, Im surprised they showed Andrew “interrupting” Rachel & Brendon, when in fact when Rachel was HOH, Kathy came in and got IN THE BED with them when they were making out one day!! And it irks me that Brenden wants PRIVACY…you are on BB for goodness sakes!!

I have listened to one of Ragans podcasts, it was hilarious!! The one i heard was the most recent, and it was mostly about different reality tv shows. After hearing that, I am surprised he is not more of a “character” on the show. I have also listened to some other BB podcasts that have former houseguests come on from time to time…this one was my first so I guess it was my gateway drug :)

Anyway…read online that BB finale will be on directly after the premier of the next Survivor…Mark your calendars- Sept 15th! (and have you heard the rumor about former football coach Jimmy Johnson being on this coming season?!)

finally…I am both team Rob and team Nicole, I love you both!do I have to choose? Good Luck with the Wedding, and congrats!! (ill have to pop in my Survivor all stars DVDs to make up for the lost Rob time!)
http://twitter.com/Hogie88 Marc Hogan

Another line that should be added to the drinking game is when a house-guest says, “I can't trust so-and-so farther than I can throw them”. That line gets throw out there basically every time Rachel or Britney have a private conversation or are in the Diary Room.

I found the last episode really good too because it highlighted all the individual personalities. I find every house-guest entertaining besides Kathy and Kristen. From Enzo being the Meow Meow, to Lane reminiscing about being way too drunk in college and putting himself in precarious situations, to Andrew being hilariously awkward.
http://twitter.com/Hogie88 Marc Hogan

Instead of Nicole's nickname being “Saucey” I think it should be “The Sauce”, so its consistent with all the other nicknames in the Brigade which begin with “The”. Plus “The Sauce” sounds more badass, but its no Meow Meow.
John

I loved the podcast as usual, but I feel like the show itself has been pretty boring so far. I think the problem is that (most of the) people are too smart/know too much about the game. People are way too nice and afraid to make waves. I want to see dumb fights and yelling matches, not people who know what they're doing!

While I'm not buying Rachel being jealous over Monet either, I do remember everyone saying that Keesha (season 10) nominated Angie (the hot asian chick) because she was prettier than Keesha, and especially because Memphis (the so-called “mixologist”) had the hots for her or something.

BTW, rumour is that next season is going to be another All Stars. Anyone you two would love to see play again? Personally I'm happy as long as Sheila is back on.
http://twitter.com/ezykron Ezy Kron

watching the live feeds, but i dont really care if u do it with or without live feed spoiler knowledge :)

but u do miss some stuff, like ragan and matt are kinda a pair, same as kathy and kristen now… sorry wont say too much more in case its spoilerish
Adam

I don't have the feeds, but I sometimes watch bits of After Dark on Showtime, and I do keep up with the happenings online. My guess would be that most people who are big enough fans to listen to a Big Brother podcast probably follow the live feed spoilers to some extent, so I think it would be cool if you wanted to talk about them. However, if there are some who don't, you risk losing them as listeners if spoilers enter the discussion, so it's really up to you. Doesn't bother me much either way.

I will say that so far this cast has made for a remarkable boring live feed experience. They eek out enough material to make the televised version reasonably entertaining, but there is so little drama this season that there is hardly ever anything worth watching live.
igor blows

No spoilers please! I only watch the show too.

Wishing you guys a “hard and fast” honeymoon!
BS

I do not watch the live feeds; like you guys it's just the show for me. Three hours and a podcast is all the Big Brother I need in my life.

Rachel and Brendon are very annoying individuals. As a couple they are excruciatingly annoying.

Something like Flight of the Valkyries would have to be Coach's music.

“I have a feeling Nicole's gonna blow me off for this, and not in a good way”- HA nice one

Good luck with the wedding, hope everything goes smoothly and congratulations!
Rickyretoncho

- I don't buy the feeds. I prefer watching it just on tv and then listening to the podcasts that have spoilers after I've seen the episode of the spoiler. Yeah, backwards.

- Matt's becoming so cocky! I think his Russell is showing.

- I love Andrew, too! He's so awkward! And yes, his shorts were totally not kosher.

- Can Hayden stop YELLING AT ME ON HIS CONFESSIONALS? Kthanx

- I heard Kathy and Britney could be related? What do you guys think? Why would Kathy vote with Britney??? They probably have the same birthmark!

- I HATE having the Veto episode on Wednesdays. I need my Big Brother fix NAO! (Tuesday)

Great podcast, as always!
For “Shake & Bake!”
-Ricky
ToledoDave

“Nicole is going to blow Rob off, and not in a good way”… priceless!
Frank G

I think Dan would be a great former bb houseguest to do the podcast with. Do you know any personally?
Ardently39

I don't watch the live feeds but I do intermittently read at a site that posts “live” feed recaps (minute by minute) and reveals who's on the block, who won the veto, etc. plus discussion and recaps).
E-Show

I am team Rob all the way! How about this for liking your podcasts – my brother put me onto them a little while ago and I'm still making my way through them. I had just started listening when Celebrity Apprentice was finishing up, so I'm going to be heartbroken when I get to the podcast about the finale. I'm keeping current with the Big Brother ones though. I feel like I have back issues to read since I still have podcasts to listen to – it's great! Good luck with your wedding and honeymoon. Oh, I just watch the regular show like you guys, no live feeds for me.
Clayton Spivey

I ONLY WATCH THE SHOWS! u guys r what gets me through the hot tuesday afternoons when everyone is gone and i just have to lay on my bed and listen. not in a creepy way or anything…
Joe Schiavi

Hey Matt, Mensa called, they want their membership back
Kos13

Not watching the feeds + spending two minutes a day reading the updates is the best way to go. I vote for yes on “spoilers” in the podcast; especially since you podcast on Mondays, you're essentially a full week behind feed-watchers. I also vote for more time being spent on discussing Britney and how awesomely adorable she is.

I have to give a big thumbs down on listening to the podcast at the gym. While listening, I apparently laughed hard enough that it caught the attention of the random girl on the treadmill next to me. Our eyes met for a brief second, and I could tell she thought I was a creep who randomly giggles to himself while working out. You guys are salting my game.
Clayton Spivey

AN ANSWER TO YOUR FAMILY LETTERS QUESTION!!!: if u were to read the HOH blog that they get to do each week one time u will see the answer in the most previous hoh, Matt's blog. he was talkin about the letter and said he was happy that she wasnot angry in the letter about his form of gameplay. which means the family writes it once they need to so theyknow what is happening. JUSTN THOUGHT U WOULD LIKE TO KNOW!

p.s. have a great wedding and honeymoon
RobfromHK

Love your show, Rob and Nicole! The one in the car is fantastic! Funny you talked about Hayden's yelling, the producer of BB actually said in an interview: “Rachel and Hayden are the yellers. It’s like, `give us some energy,’ and they get loud. We will tone them down.”
Skiteilnger

Love the podcast, got hooked during Survivor. I don't watch BB, but the podcasts are good enough for me (it's my Talk Soup version of the show). Liked the “CarCast.” How about a podcast from the wedding. You can sneak a lapel mic in Rob and commentate during the ceremony and reception.
Natalie

I don't watch the feeds, but I read this blogspot that has important convos/situations in the morning, and again at night to catch up. I feel the most action happens between sundays show, and Wednesdays show. It might be nice to have a “Randys Rant” or answer questions like you guys did (which was amazing) on Wednesday or Thursday. A mini BB12 podcast if you will. Also on that blogspot, Howie blogs I think…once a week, and he seems like he would be an amazing guest, (Jedi Howie). I did not care for him too much on his season, I liked him more on All Stars.

Live feed stuff they do not show: Matt hacked the BB remote so he could watch more rooms than is allowed, so BB took the remote away, for the last 3 days he has not been able to look at the spy TV at all.
I THINK people are so dumb about the Hayden/Kristen thing because she has a serious boyfriend outside the house. I mean..HAD. Apparently they had a great relationship/he was a stable guy, so no one probably thinks they are hooking up because of that. How horrid to be that guy. As of now, only Andrew knows 100% since he shared a room. As of even yesterday someone still threw out them being related.
I cannot remember if they showed this on TV or not, but the real reason Matt did not put Racehl/Brendon up was because he made that deal with them that they will both vote for him to win if they make it to the jury house together. They both lost sight of the game and only care about being in the jury house together.
Another thing Rachel says a lot on the feeds, “Everyone's against us” and “We are the underdogs”. They are the poor mans Jeff and Jordan. Oh, and they have been saying “I love you” to each other.
They ALL know so much about past BB seasons, it's like fan vs fan season. They talk a lot about it, especially last season and they decided in their speech's they will incorperate some past BB speech/houseguest/something. There is a list somewhere, but it has happened in some speechs, subtle but it is there.
Maybe 4 days ago the Brigade started getting cocky and talking a bit more loud, and I think Enzo(I don't have a producer for my comments might have been another Brigade member)…said “After this week we don't have to keep it a secret anymore” and also “I wonder how much people will us Brigade members for appearances when this is over”

After tonights show, it is going to get great. Everyone is starting to FINALLY form more than a 2 person alliance. I think Matt should have put Rachel and Brendon up, it was dumb not too. Who cares about Andrew and Kathy he used the excuse “Get out the floaters” as of now, they are all floaters except Brigade and couple. Plus Rachel and Brendon have pretty decent comp track record now. Sooner or later, it's going to come out about the Brigade and the people to worry most about winning HOH Brendon and Rachel. The person R+R feel most betrayed by if it comes out…Matt. He is thinking too much end game.

Long winded, but not sure how much feed info you know.

Have a great wedding!

-The smartest Rob Has a Podcast listener never to have her brigade nickname chosen.
Natalie

*Enzo said, “I wonder how much people will pay us brigade members to make appearances when this is over”
Ericatvmi08

Great Podcast yet again, I'll try not to spoil anything, but what do you think about Rachel's goodbye message of “No one is gonna get between me and my man” she's said it everytime now.

I can see it now, Brandon gets evicted.

“I'm glad to see you go Brandon, no one gets between me and my man, including my man.”
Alex Forstenhausler

First of all, I would like to respectfully disagree with Rob that Ragan is playing the best game so far. I think Ragan has been doing a good job of staying under the radar, but he has been way too emotional in his decision making and I think that will be his undoing in the end. He has alliances with Matt and Kathy purely based on the fact that he feels sorry for them. Enzo, in my opinion is playing the best game. He is doing a surprisingly strategic job of leading from behind the scenes. That's how you win the game.

Also, have a beautiful wedding.
Winduu95

hey Rob and Nicole!

I love you show and listen to it all the time. I enjoy listening to your take and comments on things that occured in the Big Brother house. Have a great wedding on Sunday!
Rickyretoncho

Why I think Kathy and Britney are related:

They're both from Arkansas. It's funny how on the CBS website, Kathy is listed as from “AR” and Britney as from “Ark.” It's not like it's California or something.

They look alike! It seems that Kathy could have looked like Britney 20 years ago.

Kathy has a 22 year old “son.” Hmm.

The saboteur said two people in the house know each other. Then, she crossed out Kathy and Britney. Did nobody get that? She was targeting them as the people who know each other, not just to get them nominated.

They have the same birthmark!

From interview: “'What happened to that tease from the saboteur that two houseguests have a lifelong relationship? Will you explain that?'

Grodner 'Eventually. But it’s been fun because that’s something that the houseguests are trying to figure out.'”

Maybe I'm looking too much into it. Hmm….
noveltyhat

from realityblurred.com:

Grodner promises that they’ve “heard” fans who can’t stand Rachel and Hayden’s screaming in the Diary Room, which she admits was essentially coached: “It’s like, ‘give us some energy,’ and they get loud. We will tone them down.”

http://www.realityblurred.com/realitytv/archive…

hooray!
Eric

I have officially jumped onto the “Brittany” Bandwagon….. she's awesome.
Clayton Spivey

NO SPOILERS WHATSOEVER!!! THIS PODCAST IS ONE OF THE ONLY FEW THAT IS SAFE FOR SPOILER FREE PEOPLE!!!!
Clayton Spivey

it is their honeymoon so i assume in the goodway
Clayton Spivey

agreed!!!
Clayton Spivey

no spoilers… sry rob and nicole… im bored so i am negating
Clayton Spivey

Im a complete rob and nicole podcast fan! And just for future reference…. if u guys EVER did spoilers or bootlist info on the SURVIVOR podcasts i would be extremly mad… u would lose a loyal listener! Oh and yah… i remember when u were talkin to stephen fishbach about post episode internet etiquite and i totally used your reasoning to kill this guy in a debate about spoilers! Thanks!
Joe Schiavi

did anyone notice that when Enzo, Brendan and Hayden won the movie challenge, Enzo screams “BRIGADE!” and no one notices?!
http://twitter.com/kosta_psaltis Kosta Psaltis

It bugged me how many people said hisself in reference to Hayden protecting “hisself.”

Can you two comment on Matt's wife? I don't want to be mean but don't you think a super genius could do a little better?
http://twitter.com/kosta_psaltis Kosta Psaltis

And by better I look to you Rob, the super genius, finding such a beautiful wife Nicole.
RyanBLOWSyourmind

Hey Rob and Nicole hope you guys are having fun…. I just wanted to say something I forgot to tell you guys. There is a secret alliance in the house that hasn't been shown on the show if you want me to tell me just let me know.
Igoraziz

Hey a buddy of mine told me you've benen talking shit about me. Not cool man, you guys should stop podcasting and stop talking shit about me before I have to take action………
Ryanjsapia

Sorry that was accident. I don't know how I submitted that….lol Sorry for the language….. i had copied that from and email and so…. Sorry really
BIG franky from Buffalo!

that is seriosuly laughable.
BIG franky from Buffalo!

seriously… the dumbest peopel i have ever met (personally or have seen on reality shows) are mensa members…. acing a test does not make one smart. truly smart people dont have to prove it by being in a glorified geek fraternity. just sayin.