The Amazing Race Recap - Episode 10 & 11 (Season 33) Did We Just Win?

[@slonekettering25]

It’s such a strange thing to be proud of two people I don’t know; yet I feel like I do know. Your genuineness, vulnerability, humility, silliness, and more make you easy to champion for . . . . So much so that I was in tears when you went through that smoke and was like “They did it!! By God they did it!” Congrats guys! You deserve it!

[@PARTICIP8]

ha. I cried too

[@samvoyles2096]

I couldn't have said it better. What she said!

[@jayvay4323]

I totally cried watching the kids reaction. You guys so deserved to win.

[@KentuckyKrafter]

You captured my thoughts also. Congratulations penn and Kim

[@suzannehribal4117]

This is exactly how I felt and what I attempted to explain to my family when I was crying at the end. “You don’t know these people”, that didn’t feel like the case. These people made me laugh before, during and after the pandemic.

[@linseyjensen2378]

Haha... I'm pretty sure Dusty said "Cape Buffalo" not "cake buffalo". It's a real animal and a compliment because they're strong and hard to take down. Congratulations! You guys did awesome and our family was sure excited that you won!

[@teresalyons1723]

Yes I agree, was going to say the same thing!

[@jayvay4323]

I had captions on and you are right, it was cape Buffalo

[@tandyhamilton5232]

Haha. I just posted that and should have looked because of course I’m not seeing the podcast soon enough to be the first one. ☺️

[@heathermackey5714]

Absolutely.....that was both what I heard & knew he meant.....and they are strong & fierce!!!

[@tinaperez7393]

Yes! CAPE buffalo! I thought the same.

[@kimbowers4559]

Congratulations! ADHD, color blind, anxiety and being older didn’t stop you guys! Rooted for you the whole time. So happy for you!

[@IvyRoad]

Let’s not forget the hernia! Am I evil for laughing?

[@SusieQ2023]

Me, too!

[@logann-mackenziefroste563]

I don’t think that you guys are old and I am 29.

[@tinaperez7393]

And Penn's hard of hearing in one ear, his bad knees, Kim's astigmatism eyesight, and homesickness! 😳😯 Everything about their struggles and how they handled them was the really amazing part of the amazing race.

[@christettec3045]

Me too!!!

[@TinyCompanions]

I would never get tired of you two talking about this. It would be nice to hear what Lola and Penn Charles think about this as well. Congratulations! 🥰

[@piiinkDeluxe]

I agree

yes, please!

[@Shaindl]

It must be the oddest feeling to have had this huge, incredible experience...and not be able to share it with a single soul. For months. From your kids' reactions, it's clear you kept the secret well! Congratulations on your win - it's so well deserved!

[@holdernessfamilylaughs]

It still doesn’t feel real.

[@cutesquidthulu9659]

Seeing Lola’s reaction on a previous podcast, of you guys winning a leg, I was sure she was in complete shock, not only that you won but were able to keep it a secret.

[@maryroberts589]

@@holdernessfamilylaughs it was thrilling to have the privilege of watching you watch the show unfold live & see your kid react! I mentioned on my FB post that you both deserve the EGOT for what unfolded from the beggining of the race to Wednesday night in Ft. Lauderdale. Congratulations again!!! 👏🎉🏆

[@JonathanACarr]

Your marriage was absolutely your secret weapon on this race. Congrats! Definitely do more of these answering questions and exploring the reality of winning.

[@Sassyglbeauty]

It so was. The strongest teams were those who knew how to handle the stress and support each other the most! It was a beautiful season!

[@phylliszagortzgordon5549]

I mentioned when you announced you were going to be on TAR that I realized you were training for it when I saw you running at Shelley Lake. To see what a magnificent accomplishment you achieved since is indescribably euphoric. I have a friend here in Raleigh who lost his mom last year and has been battling depression. He called me to tell me that his unbridled joy when you crossed the finish line was the first time since he lost her that he felt nothing but pure happiness. Thank you for modeling a healthy relationship, thank you for talking frankly about mental health issues, and thank you for running An Amazing Race!

[@piiinkDeluxe]

❤

[@mjohnson0321]

“Anxiety knows where to find you no matter where you are” - oh my God YES!!! Yes! Yes!!! Thank you Penn!! You get it!

[@kabrenarodda188]

100%!! I have struggled with anxiety for years, shaming myself for not being able to roll with the punches like others can but never naming it for what it was. Kim, thank you so much for being so transparent about your struggles and how anxiety impacts your daily life! I saw myself in you so many times during the show!

[@joschaarschmidt151]

As someone with both ADHD and anxiety I can’t thank you two enough. It means so much to see people living their dreams, taking risks, and not hiding the issues. Watching other people do it with so much grace makes it easier for the rest of us to try.

[@kristenpatterson9318]

💯 %! Yes! Thank you, Kim & Penn!

[@LisaNix2]

I heard Dusty say “Cape Buffalo”🤷🏻‍♀️ which of course is a real animal in Africa.😊

[@kellymeissner1643]

Yes and is one of the most dangerous!

[@cindygarrison6338]

One of the ferocious Big Five!

[@FaithFirst]

Do you know how many times I've checked KZbin waiting for this to come out? 😅 Congratulations! 🎉🎉🎉 We let our kids stay up late to watch it and we were all cheering like crazy ❤️

[@marlena98148]

SAME! 🤣

[@cindyn978]

Me too

[@nadiamakessomeart]

Yesss

[@terrycook6998]

Same!

[@nancyrankin9880]

Ditto

[@jessicarieger6285]

Kim and Penn, the way that you both verbally affirm one another is so so wonderful, and the way that you speak about your mental health struggles so candidly is really inspiring. And I love that the other take away is that the preparation, mental and physical, and the notetaking and studying pays off! Would love to see Penn on in a father/daughter or father/son team at some point in the future! Congratulations on a well-deserved win!

[@genx_jen]

Kim and Penn, I love how you are normalizing mental health issues by talking about them. For far too long people have felt like they needed to hide conditions like ADHD, depression or anxiety. Thank you for bringing these things out in the open. ❤️

[@gretchenmittelstaedt6703]

I love your “student of the game” approach to the race. Your success is well earned. So touching that your primary thoughts for the prize money are your kids and helping others!

[@piiinkDeluxe]

This! 🥰

[@juliefeicht7787]

You sneaky little two!! Congratulations! I’m one of the many people that forgets that we aren’t actually friends in real life 🤪 I was like “My friends, Kim and Penn, won!!!!” Like, I had personal pride in “my friends” winning. Hahaha! You were a joy to watch race!!

[@dwc5600]

Same!! We're practically neighbors with Kim and Penn, 2 towns over. 😊💕

[@juliewhite7469]

I called 📞 my parents and told them "Someone I know won the Amazing Race, can you believe it!?!"

[@jillf7099]

I talked to my 84 year old mom about the show. On Thursday she said, “I can’t believe your friends won, that’s so great!” 🤣🤣🤷🏼‍♀️🤷🏼‍♀️

[@juliewhite7469]

🥳🥳🥳

[@sandibeek]

Me too! Stuck in the hospital with not a lot to talk about, I've been giving my mom and the nurses a blow-by-blow account each week about my "friends"!

[@sharonmckinley]

I watched the entire race from beginning to end; I've never seen it before. I told my friends, "Oh, I have 2 friends on the Amazing Race. Of COURSE I have to watch it!" And that is what you have done for me--been open, silly, vulnerable, witty, talented (etc.etc.etc.)--been friends in a way that only real friends can be! Thank you so much!!

[@valt6789]

Seems to me The Amazing Race owes you more than a million when I see how many people, me included, that just watched for the first time BECAUSE OF YOU!!! My husband and I felt like we were cheering on our kids and you made us proud! Your talents, strategies, and loving attitudes…..AMAZING indeed!!! Thank you and CONGRATULATIONS!!!

[@mayerlemom]

I feel the same way. They redeemed my opinion of TAR. I hope the next season is cast as well. Soooo happy they won! Totally deserved it!

[@calebu2]

Every time you talk about how you handle the mental health aspect of daily life or competition pressure, I'm so glad you share to give the rest of the world hope, myself included.

[@missnaomi613]

AMEN!

[@terrycook6998]

Had never watched a whole season before. Was so excited for you! Favorite line of the season-Kim to Socrates, “love your work!”

[@richardmahn7589]

Psst...it wasn't really Socrates. Hee hee But that really was the Queen!

[@kabrenarodda188]

@@richardmahn7589 too funny!! And it was totally the real Boris as well. 😆

[@jenniferhayes8610]

@@kabrenarodda188 AND Boris's bike helmet! Cuz you know he rode his 10 speed across town to meet the Queen at the pub for bangers.. 😂

[@kabrenarodda188]

@@jenniferhayes8610 totally!! Heck maybe he gave the Queen a ride to the pub!! 😆🤣😂

[@jenniferhayes8610]

@@kabrenarodda188Boris! 🤣🚴👸🏻🍻

[@michelleclark1601]

This is the first season where I cried for the winners (and I still tear up remembering watching you two cross the finish line). You are 100% correct - your partnership and support and love of each other is what got you the win. That, and Kim's obsessive planner personality, which holds a special place in my heart! You two make the world a better place and your family is representative of everything families should strive to be. Congrats and you deserve every clap and dollar!

[@vickisq6041]

We loved season 33! The positivity, the grace, the challenges but most of all we loved you guys. You both were not only AMAZING to each other but also terrific competitive teammates! Congratulations 🎉🍾🎈 #relationshipgoals

[@frednich9603]

Didn't he say Cape Buffalo? Love you guys! My wife was crying happy tears when you ran to the finish line. Thanks for representing gen X so well!

[@andrewcflynn]

Yes Cape Buffalo! On of the Big 5 animals in Africa. (it also helped that it was correct in the show’s captions).

[@loradonamay]

That’s what I thought, too.

[@j.keithpurvis5770]

I missed the statement in the show, but immediately thought of Cape Buffalo. Guess too much time on nature shows. :-)

[@IvyRoad]

OH, Of course! That’s hilarious!

[@Skittl1321]

Ive been listening to them say cake buffalo and have been screaming "cape"! Cracks me up

[@rebeccameyer5796]

"Did we just win the Amazing Race?!" Hell yeah you did! Its been awesome watching fellow Gen X kicking butt so consistently from leg 1. You rocked it! Inspirational partnership, authenticity and honesty. Congratulations to the whole Holderness Family. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

[@Mum2Mindy]

As a fellow anxiety…sufferer? warrior?…married to a man with ADHD, your transparency and openness have helped me so much with my own daily battles. I’m so glad you won, but I just want you to know how much you’ve helped me just hearing about your coping strategies and how you are able to support one another and use your “negatives” as strengths that helped you win. It just really helped me look at myself in a different way and offers a bit of hope. Thank you again for being such wonderful examples of grace and acceptance.

[@esthernegron9468]

I’m not gonna lie….I really wanted Raquel & Cayla to win but you guys really EARNED that winning spot. I know Penn mentioned how you guys took a map reading class in an extra for TAR, on this podcast you said that you trained by carrying dumbbells & other heavy objects up steps, watched/studied previous seasons of TAR, and not to mention Kim was taking notes the entire way. You did your homework and it paid off tremendously. A huge congratulations to you both…even though team purple was my first pick I am happy to see you guys win. Thank you for doing these recaps they’ve been great insights on the show!!

[@DHoberer]

We were jumping around and crying tears of joy when you won! You guys make being 40-something parents feel pretty good.

[@beckysorensen360]

My 10 year old son and I were crying, jumping, and hugging when you crossed the finish line. It felt like our actual family was winning. My mom heart was particularly relieved as I was going over my “they raced hard and winning isn’t everything” speech as it looked like the girls were going to take it. My son is still on cloud 9, thanks for always making our family smile!!!! Congratulations!!

[@franceskoz]

I totally cried at the end. I love that part of why you did so well throughout was because of your age (navigating), and that in the end you won because of Kim's anxiety!

[@peggyconway2900]

Congratulations!!!!! Kim, wow, after hearing about your anxiety attack that morning, my respect and wonderment in your strength has increased 100 fold. ❤️❤️❤️

[@juliewhite7469]

She. Is. AWESOME!!!

[@rickwhitmer4885]

Thank you for living your marriage out in front of the world. You put the concepts of your book to the ultimate test. And you won big by showing what a servant marriage can look like. And that’s worth far more than a million dollars.

[@rosehughes599]

I'm SO impressed... Not only that you won but also that you managed to keep the secret!

[@cindyhammond5573]

Love Penn’s math theory- actually a very positive way to approach the challenge.

[@tupperlake1220]

"No one was ever perfect on this race, but what you could be, was a perfect team." YES!!! ❤❤❤THIS is why you won!!! Your honesty, humility, intelligence, perseverance, YOUR LOVE FOR YOUR FELLOW CAST MEMBERS and gratitude for everyone who supported you is what makes you champions, and you would be no matter how you placed!!! 🏆 Thank you for all you do for the world! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!! So proud of you both, and of all of the final teams!!! 🥇

[@janelfont8874]

Hometown fans here...Our armpits were sweating too!! LOL My husband and I were in "happy tears" as you ran through the smoke to the finish line. Beyond excited for you!!! You guys were sooooo entertaining and funny. Your respect and support of each other was so heartwarming and a fantastic example for your sweet kids. I know they must be so proud. Love you guys. God bless.

[@ChristineHallAgeless]

The way you talk about each other in admiration is so endearing. Understanding that someone views you that way allows you to excel with confidence. Congratulations. It was amazing to watch you on the Amazing Race!!

[@jenifermorgan7328]

Cape Buffalo. One of the most fearsome yet least scary looking animals.

[@candacesam7386]

There's a lot of focus on anxiety which I appreciate (I'm a therapist) because it normalizes it, but what I really appreciated from watching this season, and especially you two, is how strong your marriage is. You are such an example to everyone! You guys are awesome! It was absolutely refreshing to watch you. We could see struggles but you were such a great example of how to work through those things! Thank you and congratulations!! Be proud of yourselves for not only winning but for just being you and for having such a great, fun marriage! So fun to watch you!!

[@billcook6156]

A few episodes ago I told my wife that, if you guys got to the final, you'd have an advantage in the race recap challenge because of Penn's superpower ADHD memory. But I love the fact that it was Kim's meticulous drawing and note taking that made the difference! So happy for y'all, all 3 finalists were great people and deserved to win but thrilled with you representing the rest of us 40+ parents out there!

[@bethmillar7691]

So glad you won and showed that you can be competitive without backstabbing, lying, etc. BTW could Dusty have said Cape Buffalo?

[@mrcanoehead224]

Definitely was Cape Buffalo.

[@GreySinWhiteLie]

When I saw that Kim and Penn we're running The Amazing Race I got so excited and my husband thought I was going nuts! I have followed their KZbin channel for years but my husband was unaware of them. I started telling him all about them and on the very first episode I told him that they had every tool in their box to win this. That they were the perfect couple to Runaway with the money! That the skills they had from their KZbin channel and their skills as a married couple run away with it. I continued to get all excited and worked up every week as the show progressed. I too felt like I had friends running The Amazing Race. Best amazing race ever! I'd be bouncing up and down all excited every time they came in first telling my husband " see, I told you so!" The night they won I laughed cheered... and yes I cried. I called it from day one!!! This was the most fun I've had since the pandemic🥰 congratulations Penn and Kim!

[@jenniferhodge2077]

What a great season! Teams were competitive yet not back stabbing!!!! This was refreshing!!! Favoriteness team won!! Congrats!!

[@hadezmage]

I think Kim is one of the most race-smart racers I’ve ever seen. I’ve watched over 50 season of The Amazing Race (including international versions).

[@judypaladino4957]

Love you guys. I didn't know who you were before I started watching Season 33, but I've been catching up on your KZbin videos, and I love you even more. Penn, I both admire and am envious of your singing harmonies with yourself! I LOVE singing, and I always sang harmony. What a way to make a living (in part)! I want to go back and re-watch Season 33 now that I know you better, and I think it'll be like watching a whole new show! Congratulations again. Actually, this is the first season the team I wanted to win DID win! ☺️ PS - as someone who has suffered from depression, anxiety and been recently diagnosed with ADHD (at the age of 60!), I really appreciate your willingness to talk about mental health issues.

[@lisalowery4849]

It's Saturday and I am still riding the high of your win. Thanks for such a marvelous diversion during such a difficult time in the world. You two are truly AMAZING!

[@juliewhite7469]

YES !!! A bright light for sure! 🥰

[@sophiemansell9813]

You winning has lifted my spirits during a really hard week here in Europe.

[@holdernessfamilylaughs]

It’s been so hard to celebrate the is week knowing what’s happening there.

[@marlena98148]

Sending you love ❤️ from USA may peace surround you!

[@sophiemansell9813]

@@holdernessfamilylaughs ❤️ but even in the hardest of times in life it is good to find joy in the small positive moments ❤️

[@juliewhite7469]

@@holdernessfamilylaughs You have brought so much JOY to our lives. We NEEDED this !! Thank you 😊 💓

[@dolfanatic314]

You have my families prays

[@78Kimberli]

Watching how kind, caring, understanding, and supportive you two were to each other throughout the entire race was so inspiring. My daughter and I were pulling for our favorite family singers that got us through the pandemic and always made us smile. It was so fun to watch you guys throughout this race and to see you come out on top. You are always so open and honest about your struggles and this win felt like a win for your viewers and/ or those that face similar struggles. Thank you for all you do and huge congrats!

[@EverydayFamilyFL]

Not knowing what day it is when filming means you had a blast at the finale party. So happy for you, your family, and your brand. The kids forever have amazing parents to be proud of. Your team made it seamless while you were on the show. Never knew!! Congratulations again. Love you and the family.

[@holdernessfamilylaughs]

Thank you so much, your support means the world to us ❤️

[@deniseyoung7561]

I really liked everyone on the show this season. Pretty much would have been happy if any of them won. No one sabotaging or even giving false directions to others. People working with other teams without making “alliances”. I really enjoyed this season.

[@travelingcatphotos]

We use to watch The Amazing Race for many years and then stopped (gimics drove us away) but watched this year because YOU were on there. So we were cheering you on every single week but also enjoying this version of the Race! You guys winning was the cherry on top but it was great to get to know the other racers a bit too. This is the first time we've ever wanted to know MORE about them so I'm so very happy to hear you are going to try to get them on your podcast in the near future. For all you guys did for us, and others, during the pandemic (often the big laugh just when we needed it) we believe that you deserve this win...over and above what you guys did physically on the actual race, we believe you raked in tons of Good Karma points for the work you did to help keep everyone sane the past two years. Congrats!!!

[@johnson003new]

Congrats, guys. My wife and I started watching your videos during quarantine. We found them so relatable with our own family. I had not I watched Amazing race since season one. You guys took us on such a journey the last few months, so proud of you!

[@aurawolf4053]

I just wanted to say quickly a big thank you for both of you inspiring me so much Kim for facing your fears despite anxiety and conquring them proving to me that you can over come anything with the right mind set and to Penn who with you reinforment of ADHD being a super Power, So when I was diagnosed a few weeks ago I felt happy cause now I have a super power of my own that I can use to help the world. I also just want to say that you guys are the most amazing couple of people I have ever seen on t.v your love and dedication to each other despite the hard times was just beautiful to watch and I am so proud to be your fan. Thanks for taking us along for the journey and I look forward to what comes next for you guys. Lots of Love- Aura P.s Congrats on winning ypu guys deserve it my while family was cheering like crazy when you won.

[@holdernessfamilylaughs]

We’re grateful to CBS for helping shine a light on mental health. Thank you for watching and cheering us on!

[@doradennis2409]

@@holdernessfamilylaughs I must say how much I admire you for how you handle anxiety and ADHD. I see how you guys support each other through that instead of putting each other down, and that is something that more people should do.

[@michelehafey2607]

YES!

[@katmurphy9225]

I had watched your KZbin videos here and there but never really felt connected. The lockdown videos, homeschooling, the 80’s , anxiety, ADD, I could all connect with from my own life but in a fun way. Watching these podcasts have helped me understand/connect my corks with anxiety,ADD, dyslexia as a teacher (last year all online teaching). It is hard to manage on a daily basis and listening to you the last couple months has helped me. You guys are such an amazing couple with the kindest souls I have seen in a long time. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences on the race but even more your daily life experiences that can be a struggle. I have always just tried to hide my struggles the best I can from friends, co workers and even family which makes them worse and in turn feel lonely. You showed me how it isn’t always a bad thing or disability to hide. I have now subscribed so I don’t miss anything you put up on KZbin. :)

[@Sica210]

I have anxiety and adhd as well…don’t think of them as struggles but as challenges! We can overcome them!

[@Klfarlowe]

Watching the two of you on the race was like watching good friends compete. You were AWESOME! I am so happy for you both - you rocked it and this was my favorite season by far. Especially loved the little happy dances when you completed a detour or road block. So much fun. Congratulations!!!

[@salliestephens1252]

Truly the best season of TAR ever and you two made me so proud. The affection and genuine friendship you both shared as a married couple during the race was so inspiring. I've watched countless episodes of TAR and never have I seen a married couple be so kind and in-synch with each other. Congratulations on a well-run race and a deserving win. You rock!

[@PianoSongDownload]

Congratulations! I was so proud of Kim when she bungee jumped! Woo Hoo!

[@alexandria1680]

Seriously and when Penn cried for her 💔 aw, just shows how much he loves her. It's so weird to be so happy for people idk personally, but their relationship after volunteering with marriage counselors for a few years just had me ecstatic. I hope others can walk away from that knowing they can get there too.

[@matts82581]

You guys were the reason we watched the show and we were so happy to see that you guys won. The last three teams were all worthy but it made it extra special to see you guys do it! Congratulations!

[@ameliayoung1133]

damn it genuinely means so much to hear you talk about the anxiety you were dealing with, kim, even though from an outside perspective you two were absolutely smashing it. I know the exact feeling you were describing when you were talking about asking the producers if you could go home and its one of the worst in the world. I'm so proud of you for sticking with it and seeing it through till the end

[@megangeorge9257]

When you guys won my Fitbit was going crazy as I was clapping and cheering that it thought I was being active and not a couch potato watching people being active. I am so impressedsed by your communication skills as a couple in very tough stressful situations. I know I would not have as much grace for my husband as you guys did for each other in some of these same situations. You guys really are the best partners for each other. Congratulations!

[@patfromsac7951]

😂😂😂

[@aetolle]

I haven't even made it to the end of the recap, but I just love how you talk about your panic attack and how you worked through it. You are part of changing how we perceive anxiety and mental health. And also, I totally get the auditory trigger of Penn breathing too loud while working out!

[@whistlererin]

Thank you so much for talking so openly about your anxiety/panic attack and even about wanting to quit. As someone who battles depression I’ve sure been there and I’m really inspired that you can still do something that hard and even do as well as you did! I have to say, you are so courageous. I always enjoyed your silly KZbin videos but now you’re one of my heroes for pushing yourself to do this and continuing through the panic. It makes me want be braver when I’m facing hard stuff. Well done.

[@TheGreatLKHS]

The world's toughest scavenger hunt. Opposing teams of various skills, talents, health, and experience. Anxiety. ADHD. Hernia. Color blindness. Pandemic lull. Bizarre animal baked goods taunting. Pain ole middle-age. Obstacles only make victory sweeter! Congratulations! Your championship was well earned, well deserved, and well done! (We're ever going to stop teasing Penn about the mail train clue. "Get on the train" shall be etched on his tombstone. 😂)

[@holdernessfamilylaughs]

When you list it all out like that, it's really a wonder we won 😅 Thanks for the support.

[@thedailyreader775]

I feel like you have shown how amazing parents are and that being a parent can be a true superpower! Your drawings are the definition of being a mom, keeping track of every detail in life even when the distractor (Phil in the race, kids in life) are attempting to keep you from noticing the real details. And then getting on that red eye and jumping right back into real life by driving your kids to school that next morning.

[@jenniferbowles6080]

I second you on wanting to see a behind the scenes documentary. Your podcasts have been the closest that I’ve gotten to have behind the scenes of one of my favorite shows ever. I have followed your family’s KZbin channel for a long time and to see you on one of my favorite shows was so awesome. This win couldn’t have been earned by any better couple. I love how strong you are as a couple, how you you support each other with your marriage and through your unique mental challenges. Especially coming from someone who struggles from mental challenges myself. You are an inspiration. Your videos are always a light to my day and have helped me with my depression which has gotten really bad especially during this pandemic. And Penn, my daughter really loves your ADHD videos since she suffers from that too.

[@Spele10]

I watch a lot of youtube, perhaps too much, and started watching you guys a few years ago when one of your videos popped up in my feed. You would not know that since I hardly ever comment, “like” and still have not subscribed to your channel, but I have watched most of your videos (I will subscribe as soon as I finish this comment). I do feel like part of your family as you have made this easy with your openness and honesty. I do not watch a lot of TV and the little I do deliberately does not not include any “reality” TV, but I watched the full season 33 of The Amazing Race (that I have never watched before) because someone I knew was on! Yes you guys! I really enjoyed the show because of you. This show was a textbook on relationships, team building and how to win with love and kindness. Also a show on how to study and strategize. How to deal with real issues of life (Anxiety). How to overcome challenges (ADD, color blindness). Every one of us have issues and challenges, these just happen to be yours. It was good to see the best team win this race. Thanks for sharing your life on KZbin

[@nickie8824]

I would love an interview with your kids/family about their reaction to finding out the news. Congratulations! You guys so deserve to win!!

[@heiditensen]

I was so excited when you guys won, it was like cheering for a favorite aunt and uncle! You guys are so sweet together, bringing out each others strengths and encouraging each other!

[@leonasamuel7791]

This was the best season ever! Loved watching you two run each leg with such positivity and love for each other. I cheered for you the entire time and cried real tears when you won! Like many others, (I’m assuming) I started following you during 2020. I lost my job because of covid and my brain didn’t want tv. I turned to KZbin. I had seen your “ Baby It’s Cold Outside” video. And I was hooked. You’re a great team and a great couple to represent The Amazing Race! Congratulations and thank you for the laughs!

[@juliewhite7469]

You are "Hometown Heros" for people all across the country. We are SO proud of you !!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@mollymollie6048]

I’m so unbelievably proud of you both!! The oldest winners, and you did it against amazing competition. I also want to thank you both for being honest and forthcoming about struggles with anxiety and ADHD, I also struggle with both, and this was an inspiration to anyone who thinks that issues like this can’t be managed or make it so that you cannot succeed. I agree with Penn as well, the hyper focus from ADHD is my super power, too!!! Also, I’ve never watched The Amazing Race before, and watched because I love your videos, and now I love The Amazing Race also…I have 32 seasons I can binge watch, yay! Congratulations 🎈🎊🎉🍾

[@kelliannawebb5738]

I have to say I am so glad you won 🏅! But I am also proud of both of you for bringing awareness to mental health issues and adhd! I am so proud that you have show people with “issues” can persevere and get through hard things and win. That being said from someone who has PTSD, Anxiety and Depression! You both are amazing and wonderful and should be incredibly proud!

[@SigisTravelVideos]

I was clapping and had tears in my eyes watching you crossing the finish line first. Kim and Penn, you guys are AMAZING!

[@deborahdorn4386]

Three generations of my family were rooting for you. You felt like our friends, and we were so excited you won!

[@colemine7008]

I would love to hear more about the 6 months after and all the different times you had to redirect all your kids questions. Like what questions did they ask and how you answered them differently each time to not give anything away. How many times did this happen? Did they ask more in the beginning and less at the end or the other way around or were they consistent with the rate of questions over the 6 months. It is sounds like the real final challenge on this race was the last 6 months that ended with the final reveal show. BTW, I honestly think a married couple in love is the best team to win. The holding of your hands as you get to the mat and the loving embrace and kiss on hearing you won just could not be beat. You had everyones hearts.

[@piiinkDeluxe]

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[@Skosche3]

We were fortunate to meet Kim and the kids randomly playing with ours at Herron park in Aspen, CO. Fun family and thankful to meet you guys! Sorry we missed meeting Penn. Penn, thank you for pointing out the lamp light triggering your ADHD. It was bugging two people in our family, and this helped confirm a suspicion on why homework focus is a struggle for one of our kids. It will help me have better patience and understanding. We watched Amazing Race for first time because you were on it. It was exciting to see how your great teamwork, humbleness, and supporting each stood out and helped you win. Something for everyone to strive for. Your homework and preparation totally paid off. Congrats on winning! You bring much laughter to our family and helping us grow. We just started listening to your Everybody Fights book and I can already tell it is going to be a life changer for our family bringing us advice from marriage coach Dr. Christopher Edmonston and your real life struggle examples. Keep sharing your life experiences while being candid and vulnerable. It is helping others work through their challenges. I am glad you have found God’s story for you. You are making a difference!

[@BobRed0965]

"Fortune favors the prepared mind" - Louis Pasteur Congratulations to Kim and her husband! :)

[@christinecrossley5474]

The strangest thing happened at the end of this season, I actually cried! I was so very happy for you two, I just could not contain my emotions! At the beginning of the last leg, I would have been happy with any of the teams winning, as it was such a good season with quality contestants who were all so likeable. Yet, when you ran across that finish line I was beaming with tears running down my face! Your love and commitment to each other shined through in every leg. Thank you for making this season of Amazing Race one of the best I have every watched!

[@CJ-sg3vs]

Totally loved this season of amazing race . Everyone was wonderful to watch . Respectful . I was yelling and yelling at my tv as if I was helping you find the right coin.

[@CatheMJ]

I’ve never watched the Amazing Race prior to this. I never missed an episode and cheered for you the entire time. So impressed how you never disrespected each other even under the worst of circumstances. I love seeing what you wrote about in Everybody Fights being played out on the TV. Your ability to respect each other and communicate at all times, even under pressure is inspiring. I am glad you finished and I’m glad you are proud of your accomplishment.

[@lindaevans5886]

Your compliments for each other are so well-deserved! Totally agree! This is the first time I’ve watched and it was because I wanted to watch you. Congratulations! Deep breath now that it can be shared!

[@kellydyer5844]

We are fans of you guys on KZbin and are so thrilled you won the race!!! Was rooting for you or the girls team to win. You both were so excited to genuinely befriend your fellow competitors and were always demonstrating true sportsmanship! I have been looking for a clip of the scene outside the Foley studio when you two teams were asking for directions but am 99% sure I heard one of the girls say, after getting directions, ‘Should we tell him not to give ‘them’ directions?’ And the other gal said ‘Let’s just go’ or something to that effect. I was just so let down that one of them was voicing this out loud because I was rooting for them and you guys both! You guys represented true sportsmanship all the way through this race…congratulations! It was an AMAZING season to watch!

[@Carla-hl3fm]

No, Kim. Everyone I know wanted YA’LL to win! One for us Moms and Dads! 🎉

[@carynplatt9790]

It is something to watch you two throw off your backpacks and run to the finish line! You're getting rid of the metaphorical and literal baggage of the stress of being on the show (even though you did second guess whether you actually won). Then when you're seeing your kids reactions you're getting rid of all the emotional baggage of needing to hide it from them and everyone you love who didn't know! What sweet relief!!!

[@kimberlyflowers3396]

I was just as excited about you winning as I would’ve been if I had won it myself! Couldn’t be happier for you and your family! You have enriched my life and you deserve all the goodness in the world. You have humanized the realities of anxiety and neurodiversity, and I appreciate your brave transparency. Bless you!

[@juliewhite7469]

I thought it was so cool that they were chosen to be on the Amazing Race, but that win made it feel like a new beginning for all of us 🇺🇸!! I think we all needed a little inspiration that good things can happen after the tragedy and loss of the last few years. Thank You Kim and Penn 🥰🥰🥰

[@christineselig9575]

Had so much fun dancing with y'all!!! Thanks again for signing my book!! Love y'all even more now!! Thanks for being so approachable. I had an absolute blast watching the finale with y'all!!! Xoxo from Gator Country!!

[@erinjaa6653]

Congratulations!! As someone with both ADHD and anxiety, you represented both well. It was great to see them being used/portrayed as the strengths they can be.

[@rebeccareinhardt3614]

Our family watched the Amazing Race for the first time this season just because you were on it… and it was a lot of fun to see you navigate challenges together and to celebrate the strength of your relationship💕 We were cheering for you the whole time and it was SOOO freaking exciting to watch you cross that finish line!!! Thanks for doing these recap podcasts and being so open about your experiences and emotions. Sending you love from BC, Canada! 🇨🇦 😘

[@mountainlover830]

Keep it going! Your relationship with each other and the other teams made this season the most enjoyable ever--it was so affirming. Please continue with interviews with your new friends.

[@valentinoandkatieciccarell4569]

Cheered you on the whole way. I thought that tennis match up at the end was the end. I was freaking out. But you did it! 😭😭😭 when you ran through the smoke I thought there was one more activity to do…and it was the end of the line. I cried. Soooo happy for you! Thanks for running such a clean, wholesome race that makes marriage look good!

[@jennyrarden5215]

I've watched many, many seasons of The Amazing Race. By far, this was the best one in terms of the people competing, and Kim & Penn, you're perfect examples of that. I'm sure there were things that were said between the two of you off camera that weren't as supportive as what we saw, but if everyone treated others in their lives (not just their partners, but everyone) like you treated each other and the other racers, the world would be a much better place. You were so supportive, so caring, and it was just a hundred percent #couplesgoals. What an amazing example you set for your kids on how to treat people and how to persevere and how to behave even when things seem impossible. Congratulations, and thank you for being such a large part of why this is my favorite season of TAR.

[@tinaperez7393]

Couldn't agree more. Best TAR season ever because of Penn & Kim and the rest of the cast. Such a delight to see what actual genuine kindness and support and living one's values looks like in action. And a reality show and competition WITHOUT the low grade garbage / low hanging fruit of bad behavior and salaciousness that they've kind of become known for.

I'm slow at watching things, and I was away from reliable internet when the last episode aired, so I went ahead and spoiled it for myself. Even knowing you guys had won, I still cried when I saw it happen, two weeks later. I don't agree with the whole "age is just a number", but being older doesn't mean you can't push yourself to give what it takes. Good job, guys!

[@dougcrozier4018]

I seem to recall you mentioning in an earlier podcast that you loved seasons where underdogs won, which is what will make this one of the greats. Despite winning 4 previous legs, you still came into the finale as the underdogs, and pulled it off! Congratulations!

[@dianegallagher960]

You know Kim has raised the bar for future contestants. Everyone will have a notebook in which they sketch and keep notes. Those memory challenges will need to get tougher. We never watched The Amazing Race before. I wanted to watch just because the two of you were competing. My husband really had no idea who you were, but thoroughly enjoyed every episode. All the contestants were so likeable and fun to watch, but we were really rooting for the two of you. Congratulations!

[@annbrookens945]

I will watch everything you post about your time on the Amazing Race. I cried when you crossed the field. You won! I've never been so happy for people I've never met to win a million dollars!

[@aZ4me]

Loved watching you two this season. You showed the best relationship and how you can be kind to each other throughout an entire season and still win. I would love to see you have your own tv show…would definitely watch it. Congratulations on your truly AMAZING race!

[@SernaAhlen]

Thank you for putting up this video. Been waiting to hear from you guys. Shed so many happy tears for you guys! Thank you for sharing your journey.

[@juliewhite7469]

🥳❤🥳❤🥳

[@katharinegeris2239]

So often competition or competitive spirits are vilified. I have never watched the TV show before, but love your dad humor style videos. Maybe because we are similar in age and family dynamics. But i appreciated how you showed loving, healthy, and positive competition. It is obvious how much you cared about the other teams. You didn't want them to fail, you just wanted yourselves to succeed. It was beautiful.

[@gmburke7559]

I love this podcast every week, it’s way better than the actual show! I have never watched TAM before, and did to follow you all. Love you all and your character. And Kim, you make looks amazing today

[@tinaperez7393]

I don't mean to focus on something so superficial, but I was thinking the same! - her makeup looked awesome and flawless in this podcast - I found myself looking at it in awe and analyzing it for ideas and guesses at what she might be using. And she had a beautiful manicure too. Both Kim and Penn are SO much more than just physically beautiful people - I mean they're so much more beautiful AS the KIND of people they are. But darn if I don't also often find myself going "dang, those two are SO GOOD looking!". Kim is sometimes compared to Angelina Jolie but I think she's even prettier. Fan girling! 😜

[@Fabulousfifties67]

Two perfect strangers have brought me so much joy. Thank you. I love that you won.

[@donnabolt5847]

What an incredible story to tell your future grand children!!! My husband says you two were the best example of a true partnership. You two are incredibly blessed and it really made my heart happy Congrats!!

[@NahlaAnwer]

I'm so proud of you, guys. I feel like a couple of my friends won this. My husband and I were watching and cheering for you and we were really happy for you when you won! Your win was spoiled for me by youtube but I was still very excited when I saw it.