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The season already started, but I think it's fair to launch a thread in honor of a good TV show coming back for the spring! CBS has brought back The Amazing Race for season 29, airing on Thursdays @ 10PM EST. They switched things up this season by bringing in 22 complete strangers and pairing them off in the first episode. I will avoid posting the spoilers of who ends up with who, even though it's all done before the intro. With that being said, here is the cast, shamelessly ripped off of CBS. Maybe next week I will pair them up into their actual teams, but for now it's all individuals! The Amazing Race Season 29 Cast  Shamir Arzeno Age: 28 Hometown: Bronx, N.Y. Current occupation: Associate at Top Banking Firm  Logan Bauer Age: 27 Hometown: Navarre, Fla. Current occupation: Orthopedic Device Representative  Olive Beauregard Age: 24 Hometown: Providence, Rhode Island Current occupation: Firefighter  Brooke Camhi Age: 36 Hometown: Lynbrook, N.Y. Current occupation: Director of Business Development at U.S. Legal Support and Attorney at Camhi & Min.  Tara Carr Age: 38 Hometown: Where the Army sends me! Originally from New Milford, Conn., but currently reside in Alexandria, Va. Current occupation: U.S. Army Officer  Joey Covino Age: 46 Hometown: Boston, Mass. Current occupation: Police Sergeant  Becca Droz Age: 26 Hometown: Pittsburgh, Penn. Current occupation: Rock Climbing Instructor and Barista.  Liz Espey Age: 24 Hometown: Maryville, Mo. Current occupation: Auctioneer  Scott Flanary Age: 34 Hometown: Charlotte, N.C. Current occupation: University Recruiting Manager  Sara Fowler Age: 27 Hometown: Baltimore, Md. Current occupation: Luxury Real Estate Agent  London Kaye Age: 27 Hometown: New York Current occupation: Street Artist  Matt Ladley Age: 25 Hometown: Steamboat Springs, Colo. Current occupation: Professional Snowboarder  Jenn Lee Age: 25 Hometown: Palos Verdes, Calif. Current occupation: Professional Model  Kevin Ng Age: 31 Hometown: San Diego Current occupation: Physio/Certified Athletic Trainer/O-PAC at the USA Rugby Olympic Training Center.  Francesca Piccoli Age: 33 Hometown: Banning, Calif. Current occupation: U.S. Army  Floyd Pierce Age: 21 Hometown: Highlands Ranch, Colo. Current occupation: College Student  Michael Rado Age: 37 Hometown: Pittsburgh, Penn. Current occupation: Butcher  Redmond Ramos Age: 28 Hometown: Fremont, Calif. Current occupation: Motivational Speaker  Jessica "Jessie" Lynn Shields Age: 28 Hometown: Howland, Ohio Current Occupation: K-9 Police Officer at Youngstown Police Department in Youngstown, Ohio.  Ashton Theiss Age: 25 Hometown: Fort Worth, Texas Current occupation: Real Estate Agent  Seth Tyler Age: 37 Hometown: Seattle, Wash. Current occupation: Police Officer  Vanck Zhu Age: 28 Hometown: St. Paul, Minn. Current occupation: Investment Research So that's about it. Everything below is probably going to end up being spoilers for the first episode as it's already aired on March 30th. If anybody has better / full shots of the cast feel free to PM me them and I'll probably update this later in the week. This was all CBS had on their site for me to rip off.
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Thanks for making a thread. The first episode was very promising, though the editing was more frantic than I remembered
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Apr 1, 2017 15:07
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I watched the first episode and I do not remember half of these people. I need the gimmicky teams back.
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Apr 1, 2017 16:12
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Hooray, more Amazing Race. It's one of the only shows I would want to be on. I hope they give the teams a chance to choose a new partner in the next leg or two just to gently caress with them. Meanwhile, it was kinda funny for Seth's partner (Gay police officer) was like 'There'll be no romance  '
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Apr 1, 2017 16:29
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blue squares posted:Thanks for making a thread. The first episode was very promising, though the editing was more frantic than I remembered I'm thinking that's just more a case of that was a whole lot to fit into one hour episode - introducing 22 individuals (rather than 11 teams), having task to then choose teams, and then a full leg. I wouldn't be surprised if this format makes first couple episodes feel a little rushed before it settles in but I thought it was an extremely promising premiere. I've checked out early on couple recent seasons due to way too many unbearable people, but there seems to be solid mix of both good and funny teams this time.
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Apr 1, 2017 20:36
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flynt posted:I watched the first episode and I do not remember half of these people. I need the gimmicky teams back. It would definitely help, though it takes me half a season to remember that anybody exists. Also, the casting this season feels pretty drat homogenous. That's always a problem on the show, but teams coming on together helps avoid the 22-28 year old white people who look like models issue.
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Apr 1, 2017 20:58
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I like pretty much the entire cast, and Random Teammates seems like a pretty decent gimmick that won't favor anyone too heavily.
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Apr 2, 2017 00:23
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I do wish they showed what the hell happened to the team that left that detour in 10th place but managed to get lost to come in after the team that had to be turned away because the detour closed.
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Apr 2, 2017 01:47
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SLICK GOKU BABY posted:I do wish they showed what the hell happened to the team that left that detour in 10th place but managed to get lost to come in after the team that had to be turned away because the detour closed. The drove quite far in the wrong direction
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Apr 4, 2017 01:50
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Decent episode even though one of the guys almost got his team eliminated because he didn't understand that a harness might not be 100% comfortable on his balls.
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Apr 7, 2017 12:35
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I enjoyed this episodes' (realistic) portrayal of self-described alpha males as childish tantrum throwers, though it's a shame about who was eliminated. I enjoy the dynamic of strangers, since it reduces team stunt-casting to a degree, which has really hobbled recent seasons. I haven't watched since the Youtube "Celebrity" season (how many seasons ago was that?), but I've enjoyed these first two episodes a lot thus far.
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Apr 7, 2017 14:15
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Shamir is pathetic, and he should have incurred a time penalty for breaking a window
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Apr 8, 2017 00:05
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blue squares posted:Shamir is pathetic, and he should have incurred a time penalty for breaking a window Seriously! I thought that was crazy they didn't mention it
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Apr 8, 2017 01:18
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blue squares posted:Shamir is pathetic, and he should have incurred a time penalty for breaking a window That's exactly what I was hoping for/expecting. I felt so bad for his teammate but he called an ambulance for ball cramps!!!!
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Apr 8, 2017 02:30
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Arcanen posted:I haven't watched since the Youtube "Celebrity" season (how many seasons ago was that?), but I've enjoyed these first two episodes a lot thus far. That was the last season. Yeah, I'm enjoying this season too. I expected to hate it based on the gimmick, but it's pretty good especially when comparing it to the last few seasons.
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Apr 8, 2017 03:30
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Feel bad for Shamir's partner, I get the feeling he picked the hottest woman, she didn't hook up with him, and now he has checked out. So far rooting for team LoLo, but they were pretty invisible leg 2.
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Apr 9, 2017 05:25
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I really can't believe the smashed ball guy didn't get a penalty. This season feels good so far, most of what's good about the blind date season without trying to force the romance stuff.
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Apr 9, 2017 06:39
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Shamir should take his "type-A" personality and sensitive balls back to wall street so he can work on tanking the world economy again. What a useless baby. Matt and Redmond seem like a good team, but I like the majority of em so far, I might actually finish this season.
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Apr 10, 2017 04:17
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Finally had time to watch this week's ep...Yeah, Shamir is a useless dumbass. Like...he seriously got an ambulance for his nuts being uncomfortable in a harness? EDIT: Okay; Phil busting his balls  about it sorta made it all worth it.
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Apr 10, 2017 14:00
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jivjov posted:Finally had time to watch this week's ep...Yeah, Shamir is a useless dumbass. Like...he seriously got an ambulance for his nuts being uncomfortable in a harness? Smashed balls dude goes nuts and gets testy far too easily. He's a disgrace to Alpha Males at prestigious Wall Street firms. I love how his partner was like "We just got back to the pitstop and everyone was in a good mood, but there he was over there complaining about his balls again." Team Will & Grace is quickly becoming my least favorite team, but I like pretty much everyone else. You know the blond will erupt at the Asian nerd at some point though, the she will be intolerable too.
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Apr 16, 2017 05:12
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Just finished watching episode three, lmao at "ow I got a splinter". Dear god Shamir stop whining. The boys are probably the strongest team, unless they screw up majorly somewhere, somehow, they'll probably be in the top three if not the outright winners. I'm glad Becca & Floyd didn't get eliminated because of the passport screw up, I always feel bad when something like that happens (see Zev & Justin some seasons back) and thus far they're my favourite team. Also the first time we've seen Becca angry  Regarding all the other racers I've no strong feelings one way or the other.
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Apr 16, 2017 09:11
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Team Fun sure did take a sudden turn there, that was pretty funny. Also the heartwarming vet taking a turn into being a macho rear end in a top hat ADMIT YOU ARE WEAK!!! Liz and Mike are the quiet, efficient team but may falter if the tasks get physical.
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Apr 16, 2017 09:27
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It's so annoying when the teams make Uturn decisions based on popularity instead of strategy. Even if you don't like Vanck and Ashton, it's not like they were a team you'd have to worry about.
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Apr 30, 2017 04:38
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flynt posted:It's so annoying when the teams make Uturn decisions based on popularity instead of strategy. Even if you don't like Vanck and Ashton, it's not like they were a team you'd have to worry about. And it's especially frustrating because they managed to get there before so many other stronger teams. But no, everyone had their big bitch session and decided Vanck was just too awful to have around. Hope Michael/Liz and Brooke/Scott enjoy looking back on their great gamesmanship in a week or two as The Boys easily crush them in some random physical task.
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Apr 30, 2017 08:56
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I'm curious if the First Place vacation prizes are awarded to both teammates, or if there's only one trip that they either have to go on together or divvy up at the end of the race
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Apr 30, 2017 22:03
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ShakeZula posted:And it's especially frustrating because they managed to get there before so many other stronger teams. But no, everyone had their big bitch session and decided Vanck was just too awful to have around. Hope Michael/Liz and Brooke/Scott enjoy looking back on their great gamesmanship in a week or two as The Boys easily crush them in some random physical task. Vanck didn't even seem that bad??? Like he was unsociable but who cares? His team didn't like the Boys who are the primary competition. Why eliminate them?
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Apr 30, 2017 22:44
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It's possible that Vanck was an rear end in a top hat behind the scenes, but I'd bet it was more that he didn't feel comfortable hanging out and telling drinking stories and therefore he must hate us so we hate him!
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Apr 30, 2017 22:49
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Not a huge fan of Vanck and Ashton so I didn't really care about them being eliminated. That said, I'm still mystified about what happened at the double u-turn. Vanck and Ashton seemed to be one of the weaker teams, so the other weak teams (especially Brooke and Scott) should want to keep them as a buffer. The social aspect of the u-turn "strategy" was totally unexpected to me, I guess there must be a ton of drama between the teams that we didn't get to see. At least from the editing, Brooke and Scott in particular give off a weird 'still stuck in high school' vibe, so they might have played a major role in the decision to u-turn Vanck and Ashton. Whatever it was, why wouldn't they show us the drama if it was so important to the whole leg? This leg felt pretty lovely and uninspired overall. Dull and almost pointless roadblock, another u-turn before the detour, and the detour itself was a choice between climbing another loving thing and watching plaster dry. Jesus Christ. I've been watching TAR Canada lately, and while sometimes I think the tasks are very harsh on the competitors, the legs infinitely more fun and interesting than whatever the gently caress we're getting this season (and honestly the past couple of seasons as well). jivjov posted:I'm curious if the First Place vacation prizes are awarded to both teammates, or if there's only one trip that they either have to go on together or divvy up at the end of the race I remember reading somewhere that both teammates get a trip for two to wherever. Not sure if it was just speculation or someone who actually knew what they were talking about though.
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Apr 30, 2017 23:30
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I wonder if they have the option to just trade in the vacations for cash, I would imagine the last thing they want to do is travel.
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May 1, 2017 00:20
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This wasn't shown so who knows if this is true, but apparently Vanck & Ashton managed to move up to first class on one of the flights and the teams were all mad about that.
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May 1, 2017 00:25
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Eltoasto posted:I wonder if they have the option to just trade in the vacations for cash, I would imagine the last thing they want to do is travel. well, on the other hand, it might be nice to be able to go enjoy a scenic locale rather than sprinting through it! And I think US game shows are required to offer retail value in place of prizes
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May 1, 2017 01:28
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Its been a few seasons since I paid much attention to the amazing race, but I find it interesting how much these teams are working together on the challenges. Also, it was total bullshit that the fast forward took longer to complete than the actual leg.
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May 1, 2017 05:46
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SLICK GOKU BABY posted:Also, it was total bullshit that the fast forward took longer to complete than the actual leg. I wonder if there was some kind of weather delay for one or both of the helicopters?
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May 1, 2017 10:37
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jivjov posted:I wonder if there was some kind of weather delay for one or both of the helicopters? It looked to me it was because the leg was in the same town as the check point, I got the feeling Becca and Floyd has a lot of driving to do after the sky dive. I'm not a massive fan on Vanck and Ashton but the whole thing really felt like bullying, I'm really disappointed Mike and Liz got involved with it. No real hate-able teams this year, the boys acted like petulant children when they got u-turned and Brooke is annoying but nothing on the level of Natalie and Nadia or Brenchal. So far I'm rooting fro team fun or Mom and Dad but I think Matt and Redmond have it in the bag.
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May 1, 2017 19:44
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I like team LoLo because they seem happy, but are really just kind of coasting and will probably be out soon. Brooke is hilarious to me because she is absolutely the worse racer of all time, she has cried and whined and tried to give up with every single task, while at the same time forcing her scare-of-heights partner to do all the height challenges.
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May 1, 2017 20:42
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Eltoasto posted:I like team LoLo because they seem happy, but are really just kind of coasting and will probably be out soon. Brooke is hilarious to me because she is absolutely the worse racer of all time, she has cried and whined and tried to give up with every single task, while at the same time forcing her scare-of-heights partner to do all the height challenges. Scott has the patience of a saint, I can't for the life of me figure out what would have made Brooke sign up for the race, it's obviously not her thing. Does anyone else think they're telegraphing who's coming in last majorly this season? Both the last two legs it's been painfully obvious within the first 5 minutes or so of the episode who's going to lose.
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May 5, 2017 21:49
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I think that's just this show in general. A few seasons ago was really bad about it, at the beginning of half the episodes were confessionals that came out of left field: "This is a picture of my daughter...", "Our father recently died of cancer, and it's been tough...", "A few years ago I told my sister I was gay...".
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May 5, 2017 23:47
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Ya that's classic TAR editing: non-relevant personal backstory = eliminated.
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May 12, 2017 18:44
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Man, it was a shame to see Team Fun go out like they did, I was really hoping they'd make it to the finale. On the other hand, esports next episode. That's cool!
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jivjov posted:Man, it was a shame to see Team Fun go out like they did, I was really hoping they'd make it to the finale. Dude was too straight-laced and exhausted himself trying to redo it completely. It was their lack of a cheating nature that brought them down.
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