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An Entry-Level Weirdo

Thu, 28 May 2026 21:00:00 +0100

Tune into the Mole's frequency, because we're back for De Mol België Season 14 - and its visit to Portugal! Over these nine weeks, three guys who know that nothing beats a JetTui holiday - Michael, Logan & Bindles - have been back for the sixtieth season of the podcast and trying not to get left behind in the search for the Mole, concluding with the reunion!

In this episode - Logan refuses to defend himself, Production have been trying a very particular way of duping the alumni, there's been some revisionist history, Michael gets some (well-deserved) praise, we try and work out why we clocked Wout (well, two of us did), Isabel's main weakness is revealed, Maxim & Julie have an advantage, Production confirm something they've never confirmed before, Bindles is like Jurre, Michael makes it all about himself, Donna & Logan feel left out, we refuse to rank the season, Historians is announced and Fuzzy might have actually worked out a clue.

Thanks for listening all season long - we'll be back in Autumn for our next Historians season!

Please note: This episode is intended on being spoiler-free, but references to any season we have already covered (WIDM 10-12, 14, 16-25 and Renaissance; België 4-13) may be made.

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Stressy Boy Christmas

Thu, 21 May 2026 21:00:00 +0100

Blame the woman driver, because we're back for De Mol België Season 14 - and its visit to Portugal! Over these nine weeks, two guys who who love a good failure montage - Michael & Bindles - are back for the sixtieth season of the podcast and trying not to get left behind in the search for the Mole, continuing with the eighth episode, reveal of Wout as the Mole and Julie as the winner!

In this episode - Bindles has been watching Traitors New Zealand, we have a performance review, there are more Antwerp and Schiphol stories, we rank the mini-challenges, Bindles teaches us about the Macarena, we try and work out what was going on with the tiles, a sabotage is spotted, we feel seen by Gilles, the winners of the Pool (Michael), our weekly suspicions (Michael) and First Suspicions (Michael et al) are announced, Michael has an understated reaction and Logan has been keeping secrets.

You can view the results of this season's Suspect List here. We will see you next week for the reunion!

Please note: This episode is intended on being spoiler-free, but references to any season we have already covered (WIDM 10-12, 14, 16-25 and Renaissance; België 4-13) may be made.

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Diary of a Mole (Finale) V

Tue, 19 May 2026 21:00:00 +0100

Don't be heartbroken not to see your brother for two or three weeks, because we're back for a very special De Mol België Season 14 episode, live from Kinepolis! For the fifth time, we returned to the press room, as we find out who the Mole is and talk to the winner, loser and runner-up, as well as our now-annual chat with Gilles!

In this episode - Gilles tries one final troll of the season, Logan gets the laugh he deserves, Michael gets his phone out, Yannis has no guidelines, Wout reveals his proudest sabotage, Julie explains her plan for the money, Maxim has no regrets, we find out about a pre-execution superstition, Logan goes out making friends and we have a bit of a debrief in the hotel room.

Thank you so much to Gilles, Isabelle & everyone at Play4 for inviting us again - we'll be back on Thursday to recap the finale proper!

Please note: This episode is intended on being spoiler-free, but references to any season we have already covered (WIDM 10-12, 14, 16-26 and Renaissance; België 4-13) may be made.

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That Kernel of Doubt

Thu, 14 May 2026 21:00:00 +0100

Apply for permanent residency in the snack zone, because we're back for De Mol België Season 14 - and its visit to Portugal! Over these nine weeks, two guys who never say no to peer pressure - Michael & Bindles - are back for the sixtieth season of the podcast and trying not to get left behind in the search for the Mole, continuing with the seventh episode and elimination of Isabel!

In this episode - there's a pre-emptive non-apology, life brings Michael back down with a (very large) crash, we try and avoid the phrase "pandering to us", Café de Mol might be listening, Magellan gets offended, we discuss our encounters with birds of prey, Mole football matches get compared, we wonder what the leniency on the drum solo was, the concept of "Logan Saunders Time" is introduced, Van has been burying things, we wonder whether crowdsurfing is actually a viral challenge, there's a Belgian weather report, Bindles tries to start some trouble, there are the penultimate updates to First Suspicions and the Pool, the final set of suspects get locked in and we wonder whether Maxim was trying to attract suspicion.

You can play along with the final week of this season's Bother's Bar Suspect List here. We will see you on Tuesday for Diary of a Mole (Finale) V and Thursday to recap the finale!

Please note: This episode is intended on being spoiler-free, but references to any season we have already covered (WIDM 10-12, 14, 16-25 and Renaissance; België 4-13) may be made.

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Four's a Party, Three's a Crowd

Thu, 07 May 2026 21:00:00 +0100

Re-run the fun, because we're back for De Mol België Season 14 - and its visit to Portugal! Over these nine weeks, three guys who know it's dead when they take twenty seconds to put their hands on the table - Michael, Logan & Bindles - are back for the sixtieth season of the podcast and trying not to get left behind in the search for the Mole, continuing with the sixth episode and elimination of Yannis!

In this episode - we start (properly) teasing Historians, Logan takes us down a Canadian cul-de-sac, Michael gives a PSA, we launch a book club, there's a new pre-bleating tier, we were robbed of a great banner, Bindles finds a use, Yannis gets an early eulogy, we go looking for a new sponsor, Isabel has no filter, we all sit on our hands, Bindles dates the episode, Logan has a Grote Markt challenge for after the finale, Pastel de Nata might be a clue, we could have a full house next week, Chain Gang is the new skydive, we try and block a bingo square, there's a mini-challenge logan would ace, we look at exemptions in seasons gone by, there are the latest updates to the Pool and First Suspicions, we announce the winners of our WIDM competitions, Logan is officially the worst, our first solo set of suspects are locked in and a clue for Wout is revealed.

You can play along with this week's Bother's Bar Suspect List here. We will see you next week for Episode 7!

Please note: This episode is intended on being spoiler-free, but references to any season we have already covered (WIDM 10-12, 14, 16-25 and Renaissance; België 4-13) may be made.

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Am I Mean, Horse Boy?

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0100

Dress in a camouflage suit to scare your friends as they go past, because we're back for De Mol België Season 14 - and its visit to Portugal! Over these nine weeks, three guys who do much better when they don't pick all the hot boys - Michael, Logan & Bindles - are back for the sixtieth season of the podcast and trying not to get left behind in the search for the Mole, continuing with the fifth episode and elimination of Yana!

In this episode - we take a moment's silence for Logan's hopes and dreams, Bindles has an incident, Michael tells a story he's never told before, we wonder where Diary of the Mole has gone, there's some accent work, Bindles objectifies some candidates (you're welcome), we wonder how the drier got past health & safety, Andreas & Maxim meet at summer camp, Michael wants some logistics, Portugal has a sneaky ban, Maxim discovers spoons, the tennis assignment may have hidden a clue, there was another missed opportunity, the American fans miss out, Yannis goes too far in the interrogations, Henri gets the measure of Julie after a day, Logan tries to salvage some respectability, Café de Mol asks for spoilers, there are the latest updates to the Pool and First Suspicions, we reveal a death pact, the fifth set of suspects are locked in and Bindles learns a very valuable lesson.

You can play along with this week's Bother's Bar Suspect List here. We will see you next week for Episode 6!

Please note: This episode is intended on being spoiler-free, but references to any season we have already covered (WIDM 10-12, 14, 16-25 and Renaissance; België 4-13) may be made.

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Good At Being Mid

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0100

Stall for time, because we're back for De Mol België Season 14 - and its visit to Portugal! Over these nine weeks, three guys who go into any situation assuming what they say will be used against them - Michael, Logan & Bindles - are back for the sixtieth season of the podcast and trying not to get left behind in the search for the Mole, continuing with the fourth episode and elimination of Dries!

In this episode - Logan gets a very predictable intro, no-one cares about Amazing Race Canada, there's a brief veer into Traitors Talk, Michael's been in the kitchen, Bindles has a bone to pick with Fuzzy, Wout does an effeminate wiggle, a chugger is outsmarted, we wonder if casting videos are actually useful, there's a difference between pot drains and consequences, we may have decided what Isabel is finally, Bindles looks at Pringles, there's an addition to België Meta, we try and brainstorm the next version of the final challenge, Logan forgets to read his contracts, Julie tells a lie, Michael hopes to disrespect a tradition, there's the latest updates to the Pool and First Suspicions, we lock in our fourth set of suspects and a bullet may have been dodged.

You can play along with this week's Bother's Bar Suspect List here. We will see you next week for Episode 5!

Please note: This episode is intended on being spoiler-free, but references to any season we have already covered (WIDM 10-12, 14, 16-25 and Renaissance; België 4-13) may be made.

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The Most Suspicious Place on Earth

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0100

Close your eyes and think of Flanders, because we're back for De Mol België Season 14 - and its visit to Portugal! Over these nine weeks, three guys who would prefer to be hooked up to a car battery than watch Netflix Mole again - Michael, Logan & Bindles - are back for the sixtieth season of the podcast and trying not to get left behind in the search for the Mole, continuing with the third episode and elimination of Abigail!

In this episode - we consider a future rule change for the Pool, a curse is placed on Michael's house, we discuss some good reboots, there's another Japan story, Liliana gets some instant praise, there was an unaired medical emergency, a chill episode isn't a bad thing, Yannis gets some good news about Kinepolis, stories get rehashed (and for once, not by us), Logan thinks he's spotted a clue, we discover one of the few things the podcast cannot endorse, Bindles gives us some life advice, the second challenge might have been pandering to us, Wout positions himself as the hero, a sabotage may have been spotted, there are the latest updates to the Pool and First Suspicions, we lock in our third set of suspects, the reason the Mole may have been intimidated by the Yans is revealed, Bindles & Michael try and defy a curse and Abigail gets a eulogy (kind of).

You can play along with this week's Bother's Bar Suspect List here. We will see you next week for Episode 4!

Please note: This episode is intended on being spoiler-free, but references to any season we have already covered (WIDM 10-12, 14, 16-25 and Renaissance; België 4-13) may be made.

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Sometimes Adequate is Fun

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0100

Rob the storyline of its finality, because we're back for De Mol België Season 14 - and its visit to Portugal! Over these nine weeks, three guys who know all about the very specific sausage from Calabria - Michael, Logan & Bindles - are back for the sixtieth season of the podcast and trying not to get left behind in the search for the Mole, continuing with the second episode and elimination of Vincent, Karla & Kristof!

In this episode - Logan realises his fate mid-sentence, we get some more information on last week's top story, there's one of our occasional movie reviews, Michael runs through the admin he forgot to do last week, Dennis hasn't been briefed, a lie is called out, Bindles has been off seeing some culture, we try and get a sponsor, no-one falls for the trap, there's the first "this fucking show" of the season, people online fundamentally misunderstand this show, we try not to go down a rabbit hole, we discuss whether double executions are better early on, the gauntlet for the finale is laid down, Dries costs the group more money, there are the first updates to the Pool (bad for Logan) and First Suspicions (worse for Logan) and we lock in our second set of suspects.

You can play along with this week's Bother's Bar Suspect List here. We will see you next week for Episode 3!

Please note: This episode is intended on being spoiler-free, but references to any season we have already covered (WIDM 10-12, 14, 16-25 and Renaissance; België 4-13) may be made.

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A Very Kinky Pattern

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0100

Be there at the exact moment it comes out, because we're back for De Mol België Season 14 - and its visit to Portugal! Over these nine weeks, three guys who refuse to give away their dreams just because someone is playing the didgeridoo near them - Michael, Logan & Bindles - are back for the sixtieth season of the podcast and trying not to get left behind in the search for the Mole, beginning with the first episode and elimination of Maïté!

In this episode - we talk to each other for the first time in six months, there's a rapid fire runthrough of the shows we've not had a chance to discuss, Bindles sets a new record in a prison cell, Tasmania gets a new tourist slogan, Michael goes for redemption, the Logan Saunders travel rules backfire, we've all had big celebrations, we notice a bit of a trend, a promise/threat for the finale is made, Michael thinks about logistics, we worry there'll be a numerical clue, there's a promotional mishap that we need to discuss, a new segment is launched, there's some questionable tactics on the test, we reveal our Pool teams, Suspect List and First Suspicions officially launch and we lock in our first set of suspects.

You can join in with our First Suspicions game by filling in the form here and play along with this week's Bother's Bar Suspect List here. We will see you next week for Episode 2!

Please note: This episode is intended on being spoiler-free, but references to any season we have already covered (WIDM 10-12, 14, 16-25 and Renaissance; België 4-13) may be made.

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The Old Women and The 'Si'

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 21:00:00 +0000

Drive with just your thumb, because we are back for our surprise eighth season of new/old Wie is de Mol episodes - and we're beginning the year by going all the way back to 2012's offering in Iceland & Spain! Over the last nine weeks, three guys who have to read a list now - Logan, Michael & Bindles - have been recapping and negotiating their way through everything that happened on another season with a very interesting backstory now built upon further by Renaissamce, concluding with the final two episodes and reveal of Anne-Marie as the Mole!

In this episode - we channel the final challenge, production-assisted sabotages are lazy, Logan finds out about the sabotage he missed, there's an awful lot of filler, Hadewych shows off her geography skills, an old episode title returns, Michael puts a rule in place, the season comes full circle, we get in the ballpark of the next België location, Art tries not to get cancelled, there's a time limit on Traitors Canada, Liesbeth shuts Art down, Bindles wraps up the clues, the season ends in an appropriate way, Logan gets the faintest amount of praise, the Sneaky Tasmanian is revealed, we find the time for a quick game of Play Your Moles Right, the season and cast are all wrapped up and we reveal the additional perk of your ticket at the Iceland Phallological Museum.

Thank you for listening - we will be back on April 2nd for De Mol België: Portugal!

Please note: This season is intended on being spoiler-free, so please watch the episodes along with us. As with our coverage of Seasons 9, 11, 14, 16 & 17, there are no spoilers due to Logan not having seen the season before. However, any season we have already covered (WIDM 9-11, 14, 16-25 and Renaissance; België 4-13) is fair game though.

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A Disappointment for All Genders

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 21:00:00 +0000

Take the money and don't run, because we are back for our surprise eighth season of new/old Wie is de Mol episodes - and we're beginning the year by going all the way back to 2012's offering in Iceland & Spain! Over these nine weeks, three guys who are almost back to where they were four episodes ago - Logan, Michael & Bindles - are recapping and negotiating their way through everything that happened on another season with a very interesting backstory now built upon further by Renaissamce, continuing with the eighth episode and elimination of Tim.

In this episode - Logan is very inconvenient, we discuss the most important topics, Michael never learns, there's some more weird green screening, we explain why there was no-one near the plaza, Hadewych has the right idea, we make some wildly accurate Renaissamce jokes, there's some inadvertent preparation, we realise we don't need to do Australia 6 anymore, Nature's Pockets bring back bad memories, Tim is a disappointment, Logan locks in his penultimate set of suspects and Bindles has a big tease for next week.

Thank you for listening - we will see you next week for the finale!

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Redencienda Hacienda

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:00:00 +0000

Break out the lemons, because we are back for our surprise eighth season of new/old Wie is de Mol episodes - and we're beginning the year by going all the way back to 2012's offering in Iceland & Spain! Over these nine weeks, three guys who are not entirely comfortable - Logan, Michael & Bindles - are recapping and negotiating their way through everything that happened on another season with a very interesting backstory now built upon further by Renaissamce, continuing with the seventh episode and elimination of William.

In this episode - we are fascinated, Channel 4 get in Michael's way, we discuss the latest WIDM news, Hadewych doesn't hesitate, Logan spots a sabotage (for what it's worth), a new era begins, William is at half-mast, Bindles drops a bombshell, Fuzzy gets an easy banner, we wonder why Tim was chosen to be solo, Art finds an excuse to speak Spanish again, we dumb it down a bit, Logan wonders if William might be dumber than Dio and the seventh set of suspicions are locked in.

Thank you for listening - we will see you next week for Episode 8!

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Really Hoping for a Human

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 21:00:00 +0000

Re-evaluate every October, because we are back for our surprise eighth season of new/old Wie is de Mol episodes - and we're beginning the year by going all the way back to 2012's offering in Iceland & Spain! Over these nine weeks, three guys who are just going to be lame and finish with over, over - Logan, Michael & Bindles - are recapping and negotiating their way through everything that happened on another season with a very interesting backstory now built upon further by Renaissamce, continuing with the sixth episode and elimination of Frits.

In this episode - there's some brief Traitors talk, we're all affected by Golden Week, Michael deals with some rudeness, one of us feels very vindicated thanks to comedy, Tim pre-empts the Suspect List, Hadewych has a breakout episode, Logan learns about a song coming to Canada very soon, Frits & Liesbeth play the archery challenge badly, there's a Survivor deep cut, Production gets a BOGOF, William heads to Wal-Mart, we reveal the exact opposite of "Dutch James Bond", the third challenge is straight out of the 1% Club playbook, Frits has a memorable exit, Logan locks in his final pair of suspicions for the season and we have an off-air meeting.

Thank you for listening - we will see you next week for Episode 7!

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Swing-It William

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 21:00:00 +0000

Wait at least seven seconds, because we are back for our surprise eighth season of new/old Wie is de Mol episodes - and we're beginning the year by going all the way back to 2012's offering in Iceland & Spain! Over these nine weeks, three guys who are prone to hyperbole when they tell stories - Logan, Michael & Bindles - are recapping and negotiating their way through everything that happened on another season with a very interesting backstory now built upon further by Renaissamce, continuing with the fifth episode and elimination of Marit.

In this episode - Logan reviews Race Across the World, Michael's had a surprise visitor or two, we wonder if the same person got a red screen in back-to-back episodes, William prepares an outfit, it's boring watching people do paperwork, Art shows off his Spanish, bingo is (reluctantly) made easier, Frits channels his inner Buscemi, Anne-Marie shows off her athleticism, Marit might be the least-memorable fifth episode boot ever, Logan gets an early birthday present, William has a stupid moment, Marit wastes her advantage and the fifth set of suspects are locked in.

Thank you for listening - we will see you next week for Episode 6!

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It's Too Early In The Morning For Existential Dread

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 21:00:00 +0000

Swap the tandem for a wheelchair, because we are back for our surprise eighth season of new/old Wie is de Mol episodes - and we're beginning the year by going all the way back to 2012's offering in Iceland & Spain! Over these nine weeks, three guys who have never been separated due to foggy goggles - Logan, Michael & Bindles - are recapping and negotiating their way through everything that happened on another season with a very interesting backstory now built upon further by Renaissamce, continuing with *that* episode (AKA episode four) and simultaneous non-elimination and pot drain.

In this episode - we've had some busy weeks, Amazing Race has jumped the shark, Frits tries phishing, we spot some interesting graffiti, Traitors Talk is shut down, William doesn't need your opinions, Logan ruins everything, we move the tandem challenge, Taeke learns to negotiate, we discuss the cockroach of Reality TV, the best strategy for Hofdi House is analysed, Logan tries to guess a sabotage, old man does not yell at pot drain, the Mole's bluff is called, the fourth set of suspects is locked in and we wonder if they could do Hofdi House again (not knowing that they did, two months after we recorded this).

Thank you for listening - we will see you next week for Episode 5!

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Scary Dead Bastards

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:00:00 +0000

Don't talk so much and listen to us - we're very kind, because we are back for our surprise eighth season of new/old Wie is de Mol episodes - and we're beginning the year by going all the way back to 2012's offering in Iceland & Spain! Over these nine weeks, three guys who would never engage in heavy pim-pam-petting - Logan, Michael & Bindles - are recapping and negotiating their way through everything that happened on another season with a very interesting backstory now built upon further by Renaissamce, continuing with the third episode and elimination of Maarten.

In this episode - Logan refuses a cold open, another hole is potentially dug, we discuss fascist birds, there's more Traitors Talk, a spot check is performed, we've not gone airborne...yet, Bindles tries to get himself cancelled, Tim comes up with a completely unique strategy, no-one knows Michael Phelps, Art performs a double roast, we discuss the best tactic for the pim-pam-petboat challenge, Logan makes noises, William is taken to task, one comment does not age well, Maarten is almost as dumb as Dio, Bindles subverts expectations, we take a deeper dive into Logan's trip to Iceland, Marit strikes herself from a Christmas Card list, William's villain edit begins, Maarten gets a montage and Logan locks in his third set of suspects.

Thank you for listening - we will see you next week for Episode 4!

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Send It To My Stable

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 21:00:00 +0000

Use Dio as a scapegoat, because we are back for our surprise eighth season of new/old Wie is de Mol episodes - and we're beginning the year by going all the way back to 2012's offering in Iceland & Spain! Over these nine weeks, three guys who have succeeded by failing - Logan, Michael & Bindles - are recapping and negotiating their way through everything that happened on another season with a very interesting backstory now built upon further by Renaissamce, continuing with the second episode and elimination of Logan's favourite Dio.

In this episode - Logan requests a cold open, there's some more Traitors talk, Dom is inexplicably still a thing, Dio takes a beating, we try and break the staircase challenge, Logan finds a note from last week, Michael reveals what his category for The Floor would have been, Bindles tries to get Logan cancelled, Audio description is inherently funny, Logan workshops an accent, we try and remember how last minute the switch to Iceland was, William finds a way to keep warm, we accidentally predict something, a fate is avoided, Dio gets a eulogy, Logan locks in his second set of suspicions and Bindles poses a very interesting question.

Thank you for listening - we will see you next week for Episode 3!

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Ken & Giraffe

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 21:00:00 +0000

Get on all fours and slurp the spilled beer from the cement, because we are back for our surprise eighth season of new/old Wie is de Mol episodes - and we're beginning the year by going all the way back to 2012's offering in Iceland & Spain! Over these nine weeks, three guys who are too old to do the 3am wake up call - Logan, Michael & Bindles - will be recapping and negotiating their way through everything that happened on another season with a very interesting backstory now built upon further by Renaissamce, beginning with the first episode and elimination of Marion.

In this episode - we reveal why we didn't cover Renaissamce, Logan helps Michael plan a trip, we go through our summers, Michael has been to a premiere, Bindles feels left out, a years-long quest continues, there's some Traitors (Quebec) Talk, we explain how Fuzzy could have known (and been wrong) about this, William overstates the budget, Canada's new favourite dating show is announced, we decide who is dumb, blunt and famous respectively, some bingo ground rules are set, we explain how you can get us to do Australia 6, Logan has a unique complaint, Maarten tries to big brain this show, there's a fundamental problem with the bridge challenge, we find time for some movie reviews, Logan locks in his first suspicions of the season, we have a new sneaky mystery and Michael tries out a new outro.

Thank you for listening - we will see you next week for Episode 2!

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Other Than Everything

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 21:00:00 +0000

Fit a few in the boot, as we are back for Hunted UK's eighth series! Over the last eight weeks, three people who want something boring, obviously - Michael, Anthony & Michelle returned to recap the hunt for fourteen new fugitives who were spread out all over the UK in a quest to escape capture and win a share of £100,000 - concluding with the final episode, capture of Andrew & Marie and escape of Shaq.

In this episode - we dip into some Traitors Talk, Michelle's a bit behind on her TV, Michael has reached peak middle age, Shaq's continuity is wild, we discuss whether making them go back home for extraction information is a good idea, Frampo gets creative, Michelle has a visual about Anthony, we work out some loopholes for paying for parking, there's a difference of opinion as to whether telematics can be removed, Dr Donna drops by for her assessment of Frampo, there may have been an off-air rule about the cars, the editors give something away, Shaq sets a record or two and we eulogise the series.

Thank you for listening to this episode - we will see you in 2026 for more episodes!

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Reel Yourself Back In, Love

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 21:00:00 +0000

Put on your harness just in case, as we are back for Hunted UK's eighth series! Over these eight weeks, three people who are wearing their mirror shades to fit in - Michael, Anthony & Michelle return to recap the hunt for fourteen new fugitives who are spread out all over the UK in a quest to escape capture and win a share of £100,000 - continuing with the seventh episode and capture of Robin & Sean.

In this episode - Michelle has to get frocked up again, we get misled by the Radio Times, there's so much monkeying with the timeline, Robin seems to just give up, Michael's subtlety is criticised, there's finally a piece of surveillance that helps the fugitives, the editors forget to blur something, Frampo helps us date a capture, Anthony proves why he's a professional comedian, we have a bone to pick with the editors and Hunted history is made.

Thank you for listening to this episode - we will see you next week for the finale!

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A Perfectly Normal Cup of Tea

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 21:00:00 +0000

Sound the klaxon, as we are back for Hunted UK's eighth series! Over these eight weeks, three people who study every photo they post online - Michael, Anthony & Michelle return to recap the hunt for fourteen new fugitives who are spread out all over the UK in a quest to escape capture and win a share of £100,000 - continuing with the sixth episode and capture of Ste & Chris.

In this episode - we're all caught up, Shaq continues the theme of the series, Anthony finally learns how this show works, Daisy ruins the continuity, Mandy is the MVP, Doug has a transformation, Sean & Marie have a great idea (just badly implemented), the edit points towards another team splitting, Marie stops us getting a very memorable capture, Michelle suggests a rule break, Michael reminds fugitives past and present that our DMs are very much open, Ste & Chris are beaten by a bunch of rules, Pembe gets a nickname, Ste & Chris get a eulogy, HQ lack empathy and we make our last predictions of the series.

Thank you for listening to this episode - we will see you next week for Episode 7!

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A Very Niche Link

Sat, 15 Nov 2025 21:00:00 +0000

Take a trip down to the canals, as we are back for Hunted UK's eighth series! Over these eight weeks, three people who disappear in a puff of vape smoke - Michael, Anthony & Michelle return to recap the hunt for fourteen new fugitives who are spread out all over the UK in a quest to escape capture and win a share of £100,000 - continuing with the fifth episode and capture of Saffron & Dionne.

In this episode - Michelle explains why she wouldn't go on the run with her daughters, Anthony has another connection to this series, Michael explains why there couldn't be an eighth team of ground hunters, we question if Shaq was actually smug, Michelle's husband might be an unwitting accomplice, Michael dates the episode, there's an answer to a question from a few weeks ago, we finally find the new Dr Donna (and a sound clip), the weather saps the suspense from the episode, a new Hunter joins HQ, Doug gets the day off, Dionne & Saffron get eulogised, we issue a pre-emptive correction, All-Star Hunted gets cast, Darren fails to consider trying to beat the Hunters, Anthony has a problem with the next time trailer and two of us try and predict who's getting caught next.

Thank you for listening to this episode - we will see you next week for Episode 6!

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Kids Are Gonna Be The Weak Point

Sat, 08 Nov 2025 21:00:00 +0000

Get the police if you don't like it, as we are back for Hunted UK's eighth series! Over these eight weeks, three people who are just letting the boys deal with it at this point - Michael, Anthony & Michelle return to recap the hunt for fourteen new fugitives who are spread out all over the UK in a quest to escape capture and win a share of £100,000 - continuing with the fourth episode and Shaq earning the £10,000 dead drop.

In this episode - Michelle loves a family reunion for once, Michael gets told off, Anthony has been doing research, Dionne & Saffron try a new method to escape, we veer into Traitors Talk, there's a novel way to figure out how far ahead of the timeline Andrew & Robin are, we try and work out when the Hunters visited Phoebe, there's the traditional quibble about the phrase "length and breadth of the UK", Chris has a subtle disguise, Michael teases how you can date this episode, we wonder why HQ assumed there was a dead drop and Anthony & Michelle make some predictions.

Thank you for listening to this episode - we will see you next week for Episode 5!

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Date Stamp Shenanigans

Sat, 01 Nov 2025 21:00:00 +0000

Don't play fair, as we are back for Hunted UK's eighth series! Over these eight weeks, three people who would never knowingly use anyone who's been to prison - Michael, Anthony & Michelle return to recap the hunt for fourteen new fugitives who are spread out all over the UK in a quest to escape capture and win a share of £100,000 - continuing with the third episode and capture of Emma & Jenni.

In this episode - Michelle has a problem with a man, we look for clarity on the timeline, Dionne & Saffron get an everyday offer, we spot another anomaly, Rings should always be turned off, Shaq has conflicting motivations, Ant forgets about America, Emma & Jenni do very little wrong, we go down a rabbit hole, predictions are locked in for next week and Michael realises some anniversaries.

Thank you for listening to this episode - we will see you next week for Episode 4!

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Disgustingly, Sickeningly

Sat, 25 Oct 2025 21:00:00 +0100

Head to the spaaaaa, as we are back for Hunted UK's eighth series! Over these eight weeks, three people who cross it off with a big black pen and get it done - Michael, Anthony & Michelle return to recap the hunt for fourteen new fugitives who are spread out all over the UK in a quest to escape capture and win a share of £100,000 - continuing with the second episode and capture of Simran & Cameron.

In this episode - we wonder how to clear sat nav data, Ant has aged, we celebrate the return of Volvo wheelspin, there is confirmation of how quickly Warren was caught, we spot some monkeying with the timeline, the gauntlet is laid down, Michael goes full old man shouting at cloud(-based services), Ant has another connection to the show, Jenni & Emma have several potential banners, Michelle gets the opportunity to do an impression, we wonder why we're seeing so much Shaq, the logistics of the Dead Drop are ironed out and predictions are locked in for next episode.

Thank you for listening to this episode - we will see you next week for Episode 3!

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Where There's a Doug, There's a Way

Sat, 18 Oct 2025 21:00:00 +0100

Make a scene in a zipcar, as we are back for Hunted UK's eighth series! Over the next eight weeks, three people who always love to see who they're dealing with - Michael, Anthony & Michelle return to recap the hunt for fourteen new fugitives who are spread out all over the UK in a quest to escape capture and win a share of £100,000 - beginning with the first episode and capture of Warren.

In this episode - we realise how long it's been since we last podcasted, there is our first review of 007: Road to a Million, a technical sabotage happens before we've even really begun, Jenni & Emma lose out on the banner, Michelle goes on her first rant of the series about a clothing item that's worth its weight in gold, Anthony knows a fugitive, Warren & Shaq may not have seen this show before, there's a difference between a Croydon network and a Yorkshire one, Michael goes a bit Australian, one of the new Hunters gets our seal of approval, we try and make some early predictions and there's a small chance we could now be influencers.

Thank you for listening to this episode - we will see you next week for Episode 2!

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No Bleating Clue

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 21:00:00 +0100

Go full post-credits scene, because we are back for our seventh season of new/old Wie is de Mol episodes - and we're going all the way back to 2009's offering in Northern Ireland & Jordan! Over these nine weeks, three guys with non-Mole personalities - Logan, Michael & Bindles - have been recapping and looking back at all that happened on a titanic season that people have been asking us to do for years, concluding with the final two episodes and reveal of Jon as the Mole!

In this episode - we do something very rare, Bindles & Michael root for Logan's downfall, Logan reveals why he was so wrong, our favourite Amazing Race winners find a perfect WIDM task, Sam learns what kissing is, another manoeuvre is added to the practical driving test, we look at what put Jordan on their radar, there's another lecture about British TV, the Triclinium is one of the coolest reveal locations they've ever done, Logan has to account for his sins, Bindles goes through the unaired clues, we finally answer some questions, the season is eulogised, we consider a Renaissance Historians and we finish with an announcement.

Thank you for listening - we will see you in January for our next Historians season! (Due to scheduling issues, we will not be covering WIDM: Renaissamce or WIDM 26 live. We will - however - still be doing First Suspicions and Suspect List for both seasons.)

Please note: This season is intended on being spoiler-free, so please watch the episodes along with us. As with our coverage of Seasons 11, 14, 16 & 17, there are no spoilers due to Logan not having seen the season before. However, any season we have already covered (WIDM 10-11, 14, 16-25 and Renaissance; België 4-13) is fair game though. This episode does spoil the winner of WIDM Argentina between 34:33-35:01.

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Several Nice Americans

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 21:00:00 +0100

Reveal to everyone who your Mole is, because we are back for our seventh season of new/old Wie is de Mol episodes - and we're going all the way back to 2009's offering in Northern Ireland & Jordan! Over these nine weeks, three guys who have a big brass mug full of vodka waiting for you - Logan, Michael & Bindles - are recapping and looking back at all that happened on a titanic season that people have been asking us to do for years, continuing with the eighth episode and elimination of Dennis.

In this episode - it's a very Canadian-centric day, we get topical, Vivienne wins a Pieter Jan-ker's Gamble, we have even less to say about Rick than before, the Jordanian drinking laws are lax, this episode is dated, Logan spots a clue, Bindles learns about Toy Story 3, there is some more disgusting accommodation to discuss, Dennis has a haircut, Jon uses his theatre voice, we question why they had to pick a number, a boulder costs Dennis his chance at an exemption, Pieter Jan complains about a sandstorm, we check up on Dennis and Logan locks in his final set of suspicions.

Thank you for listening - we will see you next week for the final two episodes and our last podcast of the year!

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Dead Sea Bomb

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 21:00:00 +0100

Do the Coyote Ugly thing, because we are back for our seventh season of new/old Wie is de Mol episodes - and we're going all the way back to 2009's offering in Northern Ireland & Jordan! Over these nine weeks, three guys who are offensive but accurate - Logan, Michael & Bindles - are recapping and looking back at all that happened on a titanic season that people have been asking us to do for years, continuing with the seventh episode and elimination of Rick.

In this episode - Michael finally gets to do a joke, we answer the age-old question of whether Phil Keoghan could beat a tiger in a fight, Pieter Jan is more relatable than ever, it's finally acceptable to comment on how small the group is, Jon explains how tests work, we reminisce on our time in retail, there are some Australian Survivor jokes which have definitely aged well, Rick gives us a science lesson, we talk about going to the Dead Sea again, Logan launches a new segment, we wonder where Annick's spa visit came from, Vivienne misses a wink, Rick is overshadowed by a DVD, Logan locks in his first single suspicion of the season and Rick's eulogy looks a bit shaky.

Thank you for listening - we will see you next week for Episode 8!

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Feline Animal (3)

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 21:00:00 +0100

Undress a mannequin or talk to five strangers, because we are back for our seventh season of new/old Wie is de Mol episodes - and we're going all the way back to 2009's offering in Northern Ireland & Jordan! Over these nine weeks, three guys who are not in that demographic for you - Logan, Michael & Bindles - are recapping and looking back at all that happened on a titanic season that people have been asking us to do for years, continuing with the sixth episode and elimination of Sebastiaan.

In this episode - Bindles guesses his intro, Michael has an admission, Pieter Jan misunderstands the word "unique", hours are saved, Bindles is confused by polaroids, Southern Hemisphere countries all sound the same, Sebastiaan has no idea what a woman sounds like, there's an explicit pun, Vivienne demands etiquette, Dennis gets a one-time nickname, we brainstorm a new twist, Sebastiaan gets a eulogy and Logan locks in his final pair of suspects for the season.

Thank you for listening - we will see you next week for Episode 7!

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Scratch 'n' Smoke

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 21:00:00 +0100

Set your phone company right, because we are back for our seventh season of new/old Wie is de Mol episodes - and we're going all the way back to 2009's offering in Northern Ireland & Jordan! Over these nine weeks, three guys who know the best way to experience Ireland - Logan, Michael & Bindles - are recapping and looking back at all that happened on a titanic season that people have been asking us to do for years, continuing with the fifth episode and elimination of Froukje.

In this episode - we wonder where the "Paula was competent" narrative came from, someone becomes the Natalia, Bindles gives us some weird logic, Rick falls (and not for the last time!), we try not to fact check Pieter Jan Hagens, Phil Keoghan loves Kingdoms, we rank the five crusader-themed locations, the trip from Belfast to Dublin is surprisingly long, we look at just how bad shisha is for you, another maximum is set, Bindles educates us on a Spanish gameshow, we look for a very niche new AI voice and Logan locks in his fifth set of suspects.

Thank you for listening - we will see you next week for Episode 6!

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A Very Satisfying Theft

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 21:00:00 +0100

Disrupt the conversation so they keep making bad decisions over and over again, because we are back for our seventh season of new/old Wie is de Mol episodes - and we're going all the way back to 2009's offering in Northern Ireland & Jordan! Over these nine weeks, three guys who are just writing what happened in the game at this point - Logan, Michael & Bindles - are recapping and looking back at all that happened on a titanic season that people have been asking us to do for years, continuing with the fourth episode and elimination of Paula.

In this episode - Bindles saves a story, Michael avoids a lecture, we wonder if it's a conscious choice to eulogise people the following week, a very topical joke is made, Sebastiaan writes funny, Logan faces a very in-tents family trip, the zero box is mislabelled, the pinball challenge is atypical, we wonder if Carrick-a-Rede would make an appearance nowadays, there's a genuine lack of health & safety, Pieter Jan's reaction to Paula's red screen is revealed, Paula gets eulogised, the country change is kept secret and Logan locks in his first pair of suspects.

Thank you for listening - we will see you next week for Episode 5!

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Cars With Low Self Esteem

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 21:00:00 +0100

Scroll to the bottom of your Challenge Guide, because we are back for our seventh season of new/old Wie is de Mol episodes - and we're going all the way back to 2009's offering in Northern Ireland & Jordan! Over these nine weeks, three guys who do not want to see the docks - Logan, Michael & Bindles - are recapping and looking back at all that happened on a titanic season that people have been asking us to do for years, continuing with the third episode and elimination of Hans.

In this episode - Logan gives himself a medal, there's some topical Amazing Race humour, Michael spots a loophole, we look at Jon's career, another landmark is closed, Paula has a not-so-strong showing, Dennis smells his own finger, a bet is won, Pieter Jan is even more dickish than normal, Imanuelle finds a friend, Paula tries very hard, the junkyard challenge holds a rare distinction, Sebastiaan gets comfortable, Hans gets eulogised and interviews himself, Paula dials in and Logan locks in his final trio of suspicions.

Thank you for listening - we will see you next week for Episode 4!

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Floor is Iceberg

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 21:00:00 +0100

Be thankful I didn't associate you with a panty raid, because we are back for our seventh season of new/old Wie is de Mol episodes - and we're going all the way back to 2009's offering in Northern Ireland & Jordan! Over these nine weeks, three guys who are all very attached to Paula's bra and Sebastiaan's mankini - Logan, Michael & Bindles - are recapping and looking back at all that happened on a titanic season that people have been asking us to do for years, continuing with the second episode and elimination of no-one.

In this episode - we wonder where the terrible B&B was, there's an unintentional consequence of filming in Northern Ireland, we struggle to tell some people apart, no-one looks forward to the Luggage Game, Rick has an interesting bus stop, there's some on-air admin, a stopped clock is right twice a podcast, the Titanic Office needs something extra, we debut a new feature, Michael tells a joke that doesn't work, Dennis needs to work on tables, we wonder why Sebastiaan & Anniek did the test and Logan tries to predict what the Mole did this episode before locking in his second set of suspicions.

Thank you for listening - we will see you next week for Episode 3!

Please note: This season is intended on being spoiler-free, so please watch the episodes along with us. As with our coverage of Seasons 11, 14, 16 & 17, there are no spoilers due to Logan not having seen the season before. However, any season we have already covered (WIDM 10-11, 14, 16-25 and Renaissance; België 4-13) is fair game though. This episode does also name the Mole from the first Mexico season at 49:17.

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Titanic: The Final Frontier

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 21:00:00 +0100

Go to a literal warzone to avoid your children, because we are back for our seventh season of new/old Wie is de Mol episodes - and we're going all the way back to 2009's offering in Northern Ireland & Jordan! Over these nine weeks, three guys who go to proper restaurants for their afternoon debriefs/arguments - Logan, Michael & Bindles - will be recapping and looking back at all that happened on a titanic season that people have been asking us to do for years, beginning with the first episode and elimination of Vera.

In this episode - Logan gets a very special role to help us celebrate our twenty-fifth Mole season, we explain why we chose this season, the candidates get ranked by age, there's a very Pieter Jan introduction, some of the introductions are very odd, we wonder if the Old Moles actually chose their new compatriot, Bindles picks a banner, Hans feels very old, we find some pot drains we don't hate, Logan tries to guess who the Sneaky Belgian is, Pieter Jan is insensitive, Vera gets an all-timer montage, we look at the WHEEL! OF! BELFAST! for next week, Logan fails to make it all about himself before locking in his first set of suspects and we may have spoiled who the Mole is already.

Thank you for listening - we will see you next week for Episode 2!

Please note: This season is intended on being spoiler-free, so please watch the episodes along with us. As with our coverage of Seasons 11, 14, 16 & 17, there are no spoilers due to Logan not having seen the season before. However, any season we have already covered (WIDM 10-11, 14, 16-25 and Renaissance; België 4-13) is fair game though. This episode does feature an appearance by the four previous celebrity Moles, but we do not discuss who they are.

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A Step Sideways

Thu, 22 May 2025 21:00:00 +0100

Take a breath and do your A4 page, because we're back for De Mol België Season 13 - and its visit to the one place that Logan spent six months that we're actually allowed to talk about - Thailand! Over these nine weeks, two guys who are different, not negative - Michael & Bindles - have been recapping and breaking down everything that happens as we try and work out who has been given the task to spread bad luck in the Land of Smiles and become the Mole - concluding with the reunion episode!

In this episode - Bindles still hasn't packed, we wonder where Logan is, Eurovision is touched upon, our ears are burning thanks to Papa Bear, Sarah loses out in the end, Pedro proves our point about disadvantageous advantages, we run through the clues, there's a fear of pandering again, the season is eulogised, we reveal what's next, Production give us an assist, there are so many clues to get through and we look at how Fuzzy did overall.

Thanks for listening all season long - we'll be back on July 2nd for some Historians!

Please note: This episode is intended on being spoiler-free, but references to any season we have already covered (WIDM 10-11, 14, 16-25 and Renaissance; België 4-12) may be made.

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A Proud Lemon & Herb Man

Thu, 15 May 2025 21:00:00 +0100

Cost Dutch people exactly £13, because we're back for De Mol België Season 13 - and its visit to the one place that Logan spent six months that we're actually allowed to talk about - Thailand! Over these nine weeks, two guys who do worry occasionally that they're too much - Michael & Bindles - are recapping and breaking down everything that happens as we try and work out who has been given the task to spread bad luck in the Land of Smiles and become the Mole - continuing with the eighth episode and reveal of Sarah as The Mole!

In this episode - Bindles channels his inner Gilles, we reveal where Logan is, Michael's had a busy week, there's a comedy handbrake involving an Eastern European stranger and a surprising lubed object, a journey through Schiphol is never simple, Michael reveals his souvenirs, there's a bit of a Switch in conversation topics, Alexy's personality comes through, we wonder if advantages could be disadvantageous, Bindles tries to donate some worthless pieces of wood, the €6000 gamble could be a deliberate course correction, a lesser Mole does not necessarily matter, Nimrod provides us with a first, Fuzzy loses another bingo square, Alexy's reaction betrays the truth, we wonder if we were mean about Jan, Michael shoots his shot, we void the Pool results, the winners of First Suspicions and Suspect List are revealed and Bindles has an announcement.

You can see the results of the Bother's Bar Suspect List here - thank you to Thomas for all his hard work building it! We will see you next week for the reunion!

Please note: This episode is intended on being spoiler-free, but references to any season we have already covered (WIDM 10-11, 14, 16-25 and Renaissance; België 4-12) may be made.

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Diary of a Mole (Finale) IV

Tue, 13 May 2025 21:00:00 +0100

Just don't do anything stupid, because we're back for a very special De Mol België Season 13 episode, live from Kinepolis! For the fourth time, we returned to the press room, as we find out who the Mole is and talk to both the winner and runner-up, as well as our now-annual chat with Gilles!

In this episode - Papa Bear gets a clean sweep, Alexy could be the new Lloyd, Logan learns about Gilles-y Wonka, Canada doesn't have microphones, Gilles provides a service, a four-year quest could be over, the Mole is more flexible than we anticipate, we wonder where they find Hilde, Michael tells a joke, Gilles reveals that a clue hasn't been found yet, Michèle can't understand why we all suspect her, we find a kindred spirit, Alexy is unsuspicious, Logan learns how to pronounce Kinepolis, we go alumni spotting and there's a bit of a debrief back at the hotel.

Thank you so much to Gilles, Isabelle & everyone at Play4 for inviting us again - we'll be back on Thursday to recap the finale proper!

Please note: This episode is intended on being spoiler-free, but references to any season we have already covered (WIDM 10-11, 14, 16-25 and Renaissance; België 4-12) may be made.

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The Best Kind of Filth

Thu, 08 May 2025 21:00:00 +0100

Get close to saying "sex tourism" without actually saying "sex tourism", because we're back for De Mol België Season 13 - and its visit to the one place that Logan spent six months that we're actually allowed to talk about - Thailand! Over these nine weeks, two guys who are always on-board with terrible puns - Michael & Bindles - are recapping and breaking down everything that happens as we try and work out who has been given the task to spread bad luck in the Land of Smiles and become the Mole - continuing with the seventh episode and elimination of Nimrod!

In this episode - we wonder where Logan's hiding, Bindles has a connection to a new MP, Michael's had a house guest, we do our civic duty, Nimrod reveals the difference between 24 and 25, Bindles provides some new clips for the soundboard, Michael has a money-saving tip (take that, Jordon Cox!), there might have been an unaired mini-challenge, Bindles contemplates winning ten Harmstone Points, Logan misses out on being lied to, we obviously talk about the two most important non-Mole reality TV shows of the moment, there are the latest updates to the Pool and First Suspicions, we check on the pre-season bingo board, our final set of suspects are locked in, there is the usual pre-finale plea for questions and we ask - has Logan sent any voice notes?

You can play along with this week's Bother's Bar Suspect List here. We will see you on Tuesday for Diary of a Mole (Finale) IV and next Thursday to recap the finale!

Please note: This episode is intended on being spoiler-free, but references to any season we have already covered (WIDM 10-11, 14, 16-25 and Renaissance; België 4-12) may be made.

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Wet and Messi

Thu, 01 May 2025 21:00:00 +0100

Mock a third of Flanders for being so wrong, because we're back for De Mol België Season 13 - and its visit to the one place that Logan spent six months that we're actually allowed to talk about - Thailand! Over these nine weeks, three guys who have their tickets to Plopsaland booked already for next year - Michael, Logan & Bindles - are recapping and breaking down everything that happens as we try and work out who has been given the task to spread bad luck in the Land of Smiles and become the Mole - continuing with the sixth episode and elimination of Pedro!

In this episode - Bindles has been out shopping, Logan's had a Messi weekend, Michael forgets about something we talked about hundreds of episodes ago, we wonder if Belgium has back, sack and cracks, Tui get a new slogan, we think about coordinating our suspicions next week, everyone falls for the same trick, we look up Nimrod's favourite water parks, there's another edition of "Bindles confuses Saunders", everyone might be on the same Mole now, we discuss what the Mole's best tactic at the heist mission was, Pedro whiffs an advantage, Pattaya has a reputation, there are the latest updates to the Pool and First Suspicions, Bindles forgets to use his power and our penultimate set of suspicions are locked in.

You can play along with this week's Bother's Bar Suspect List here. We will see you next week for Episode 7!

Please note: This episode is intended on being spoiler-free, but references to any season we have already covered (WIDM 10-11, 14, 16-25 and Renaissance; België 4-12) may be made.

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The Level of Self-Loathing

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 21:00:00 +0100

Swipe left through all your holiday photos, because we're back for De Mol België Season 13 - and its visit to the one place that Logan spent six months that we're actually allowed to talk about - Thailand! Over these nine weeks, three guys who are summoned by the phrase "it smells worse than it tastes" - Michael, Logan & Bindles - are recapping and breaking down everything that happens as we try and work out who has been given the task to spread bad luck in the Land of Smiles and become the Mole - continuing with the fifth episode and elimination of literal icon Hilde!

In this episode - Michael tries to cause some trouble, a family member has been framed, we reveal the measure of a celebrity, Logan tries to get on Survivor, Bindles is on the D-list, Gilles gets rounded up to the conclave, there's finally a "This Fucking Show" moment, Hilde has a Tour de Force episode, Bindles' worlds collide, there's some clever foreshadowing, we stoop to the level of discussing flavours of crisps, Alexy's advantage may not be an advantage, we look at whether the briefcase has been a good twist, Hilde gets the eulogy she's earned, there are the latest updates to the Pool and First Suspicions, there's a golden balloon between us all, we lock in our final pair of suspects and who will be the final three?

You can play along with this week's Bother's Bar Suspect List here. We will see you next week for Episode 6!

Please note: This episode is intended on being spoiler-free, but references to any season we have already covered (WIDM 10-11, 14, 16-25 and Renaissance; België 4-12) may be made.

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Papa? No Els

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 21:00:00 +0100

Blow the horn twice, because we're back for De Mol België Season 13 - and its visit to the one place that Logan spent six months that we're actually allowed to talk about - Thailand! Over these nine weeks, three guys who recognised Long Island of all places - Michael, Logan & Bindles - are recapping and breaking down everything that happens as we try and work out who has been given the task to spread bad luck in the Land of Smiles and become the Mole - continuing with the fourth episode and elimination of Els!

In this episode - we finally think we're actually being pandered to, there's a weird crossover in our stories from the week, Pedro's defining trait is revealed, we worry about a question we might have to ask in Antwerp, Michael picks a bad pun, we spot a missing nickname from last year, there's a Fawlty Towers reference, the briefcase may have been a bit too mean, a bingo square is avoided, we sing the praises of Ayutthaya, there's some smack talk from an elephant, Nimrod is lucky we don't do Amazing Race anymore, Bindles has looked into how low the pot actually is, there is the latest update to the pool, we have a slight confession, First Suspicions is a bloodbath, we lock in our first pair of suspicions for the season and we wonder if the briefcase was meant for an older Mole.

You can play along with this week's Bother's Bar Suspect List here. We will see you next week for Episode 5!

Please note: This episode is intended on being spoiler-free, but references to any season we have already covered (WIDM 10-11, 14, 16-25 and Renaissance; België 4-12) may be made.

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The Chaos Isn't A Selling Point

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 21:00:00 +0100

Find some inclination to STOP DOING IT THEN, because we're back for De Mol België Season 13 - and its visit to the one place that Logan spent six months that we're actually allowed to talk about - Thailand! Over these nine weeks, three guys who don't require any touching - Michael, Logan & Bindles - are recapping and breaking down everything that happens as we try and work out who has been given the task to spread bad luck in the Land of Smiles and become the Mole - continuing with the third episode and elimination of Jan!

In this episode - Hilde (maybe) sets a record, Bindles identifies some Taskmaster locations, Michael's quest to destroy Logan's family continues, one of our favourite Americans gets a mention, Jeff Bezos asks us for a video, there's a TV recommendation, we look at the history of not touching elephants anymore, Logan makes a big donation, watermelons are always hilarious, Hilde asks for a special tool, we question whether this season has actually been light on "this fucking show" moments, Gillian Larson makes a cameo, there's a wonderfully passive-aggressive radio DJ, a problem from Sicily is solved, Flanders hates our favourite, Bindles spots an unflattering angle, Jan forms an Only Connect sequence, there are the latest updates to First Suspicions and the Pool, we lock in our final trio of suspicions and we wonder if there'll be a twist after the next execution.

You can play along with this week's Bother's Bar Suspect List here. We will see you next week for Episode 4!

Please note: This episode is intended on being spoiler-free, but references to any season we have already covered (WIDM 10-11, 14, 16-25 and Renaissance; België 4-12) may be made.

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The Minute He Goes Away

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 21:00:00 +0100

Stop trying to make shower drains a thing, because we're back for De Mol België Season 13 - and its visit to the one place that Logan spent six months that we're actually allowed to talk about - Thailand! Over these nine weeks, three guys who wouldn't be able to separate a serpent from a snake - Michael, Logan & Bindles - are recapping and breaking down everything that happens as we try and work out who has been given the task to spread bad luck in the Land of Smiles and become the Mole - continuing with the second episode and elimination of both Rusiana & Pasquino!

In this episode - Logan gets some hate mail, Michael applies the comedy handbrake, we wonder if the Mole should still be Welsh, we delve into some conspiracy theories, Logan starts a feud with an old man in a camper van, we try and decide whether the horse story was true or not, Pasquino earns a big neon exit sign, Hilde gets herself a second banner, Michael has to put a pound in the swear jar, we wonder what would have happened if Nimrod won the train race, everyone overlooks how the Mole swapped their case value, Gilles makes them own up, no-one ends up in a virtuous position, there are the first updates to the Pool and First Suspicions, we lock in our second set of suspects and Bindles gloats.

You can play along with this week's Bother's Bar Suspect List here. We will see you next week for Episode 3!

Please note: This episode is intended on being spoiler-free, but references to any season we have already covered (WIDM 10-11, 14, 16-25 and Renaissance; België 4-12) may be made.

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A Proverb That Uses Tapirs

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 21:00:00 +0000

Mumble when you're not confident around the sixtieth digit or so, because we're back for De Mol België Season 13 - and its visit to the one place that Logan spent six months that we're actually allowed to talk about - Thailand! Over these nine weeks, three guys who love to get to know people while dancing - Michael, Logan & Bindles - will be recapping and breaking down everything that happens as we try and work out who has been given the task to spread bad luck in the Land of Smiles and become the Mole - beginning with the premiere and elimination of no-one!

In this episode - Logan surprises us all, Fuzzy gets a bingo square right away, Michael's been improving community relations, we touch upon Jeopardy! UK, the Muay Thai challenge gets improved, the mildly-offensive descriptions return, Papa Bear's been watching Taskmaster, the Bible is rewritten by Tolkein, Bindles goes down a rabbit hole, we wonder why they needed drivers in Thailand and not Vietnam, Gilles shows off, we reveal the fourth pad thai item, medical emergencies are sexy, we sing Hilde's praises, our history comes back to bite us in the form of a fake podcast, we've got a little addition to First Suspicions and we lock in our first set of suspects.

You can join in with our First Suspicions game by filling in the form here and play along with this week's Bother's Bar Suspect List here. We will see you next week for Episode 2!

Please note: This episode is intended on being spoiler-free, but references to any season we have already covered (WIDM 10-11, 14, 16-25 and Renaissance; België 4-12) may be made.

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A Parlour Game for Pittance

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 21:00:00 +0000

Prepare yourself for a very middle class sentence, because we are back for Wie is de Mol 2025! Over these ten weeks, three guys who always end up sat behind the tuktuk - Michael, Logan & Bindles - have been recapping and breaking down everything that happens on the show's visit to Cambodia in our twenty third Mole season, concluding with the final episode and reveal of Stijn as the Mole!

In this episode - Logan misses the moment, Papa Bear has some big news, there's a brief foray back into Amazing Race chat, someone gets resigned, Michael avoids an injury, Channel 9 panders to us, we wonder whether First Suspicions needs a tiebreaker, there's a Pieter Jan-ker's Samble offered, Production rewrite the final five, a Taskmaster favourite gets another mention, we wonder if an episode 1 non-elimination will become tradition, there's a shot across the bow, Stijn is hamstrung, some music gets identified, Rik covering his face may not have been intentional, we give our final thoughts on the season, Logan gets a choice, we regret looking at the Suspect List and a new personal best is set.

You can see the results of the Bother's Bar Suspect List here - thank you to Thomas for all his hard work building it!

We will see you on March 27th for De Mol België: Thailand!

Please note: This episode is intended on being spoiler-free, but references to any season we have already covered (WIDM 10-11, 14, 16-24 and Renaissance; België 4-12) may be made.

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The Return of the King

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 21:00:00 +0000

Stop taking it so damn personally, because we are back for Wie is de Mol 2025! Over these ten weeks, two guys who always try and stop people getting the threesomes - Michael & Bindles - are recapping and breaking down everything that happens on the show's visit to Cambodia in our twenty third Mole season, continuing with the ninth episode and cliffhanger ending!

In this episode - we wonder where Logan is, nothing has happened in the world of TV in the last week, Michael is proud of himself for the Suspect List question, Americans take everything personally, we try and predict next week's title, Stijn didn't really sabotage, Roos earns herself a banner, there was something lacking in this episode, Bindles does a fact check, Michael gets some homework, Production break some traffic laws, Rik says something interesting, Logan sends us his suspect, our final suspicions are (reluctantly) locked in, a new feature is launched and we end with the first obvious Historians clue of the year.

You can play along with this week's Bother's Bar Suspect List here. We will see you next week for the reunion!

Please note: This episode is intended on being spoiler-free, but references to any season we have already covered (WIDM 10-11, 14, 16-24 and Renaissance; België 4-12) may be made.

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DIG, CHAMBERMAID! DIG!

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 21:00:00 +0000

Get trapped inside a shower to have a mental breakdown, because we are back for Wie is de Mol 2025! Over these ten weeks, three guys who are currently hiding under a duvet waiting for this all to blow over - Michael, Logan & Bindles - are recapping and breaking down everything that happens on the show's visit to Cambodia in our twenty third Mole season, continuing with the eighth episode and elimination of Sophie!

In this episode - Logan has a rare day off, we've got some big differences, Bindles tries to make Papa Bear think Michael is even weirder, we get a new tagline, Michael's been off doing some Traitors Talk, we obviously cover Survivor 50, we wonder if anyone could be a bad Mole, Sophie wields the Immunity Cleaver, we share some spicy stories, Maaike has the right way of knowing, we sing the praises of the Haunted Hotel challenge, the banner is revealed, we try and work out whether there was a loophole in the hotel, our favourite feature is teased, Rik gets brave, Bindles spots a sabotage, there's a missed opportunity, we love snarky Rik, a medevac is threatened, Sophie is eulogised, Logan stares down the barrel of a really bad season, there are the latest updates to First Suspicions and the Pool, we lock in our eighth set of suspects, the question of if anyone will be excluded next week causes confusion and we wonder if it's time to start hinting at Historians yet.

You can play along with this week's Bother's Bar Suspect List here. We will see you next week for Episode 9!

Please note: This episode is intended on being spoiler-free, but references to any season we have already covered (WIDM 10-11, 14, 16-24 and Renaissance; België 4-12) may be made.

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A Conga Line of Nuns

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:00:00 +0000

Give everyone's legs sufficient attention, because we are back for Wie is de Mol 2025! Over these ten weeks, three guys who swear on themselves all the time - Michael, Logan & Bindles - are recapping and breaking down everything that happens on the show's visit to Cambodia in our twenty third Mole season, continuing with the seventh episode and elimination of Nora!

In this episode - we have some big cinematic conversations, Michael explains why he hates pot drains, something from last week is spotted, the big tablet twist might be a failure, we may have finally reached the end of the "WOO! LASER GAME!" trope, Sam was the glue, we try and fix the first challenge, no-one keeps an eye on Roos, the passport voices are AI, Bindles says the funniest things, the fundamental issue with the second challenge is explained (and it's not what you think!), Logan wonders if there's a new Ruben, there are the latest updates to the Pool and First Suspicions, we lock in our seventh set of suspects and Bindles earns himself an eye roll.

You can play along with this week's Bother's Bar Suspect List here. We will see you next week for Episode 8!

Please note: This episode is intended on being spoiler-free, but references to any season we have already covered (WIDM 10-11, 14, 16-24 and Renaissance; België 4-12) may be made. In addition, we discuss elements of Oman, South Africa 1, Qui est la Taupe?, Canada, Australia 6, Mexico 1 and Australia 1 (subtext: we were very busy this week).

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Renaissamce

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 21:00:00 +0000

Whip your bugle out and play Oratio, because we are back for Wie is de Mol 2025! Over these ten weeks, three guys who are just innocent nuns out for a pleasure cruise - Michael, Logan & Bindles - are recapping and breaking down everything that happens on the show's visit to Cambodia in our twenty third Mole season, continuing with the sixth episode and elimination of Sam!

In this episode - we await our call from Gilles, there is a new rule coming for Bingo, the Trust Nobody guys help Fuzzy, we take the opportunity to mock Michelle's terrible Pool team, Logan has a quizhap, we row back on our claim this season could be as good as Georgia, one part of the Angkor Wat challenge really dates the season, we worry we've been overlooking Stijn, Michael has a WhatsApp story, Roos gets a sash, Stijn shows off his rizz, there may be something to the phrase "King of Deception", Bindles is a pedant, we wonder whether the airport information was always going to be the reward, there may be a twist to the pot drain coming, we try and work out how they picked their own Mole, Michael has a revelation, Sam may or may not get a eulogy, there are the latest updates to First Suspicions and the Pool, we lock in our sixth set of suspects and there is a genuinely controversial ending to the episode.

You can play along with this week's Bother's Bar Suspect List here. We will see you next week for Episode 7!

Please note: This episode is intended on being spoiler-free, but references to any season we have already covered (WIDM 10-11, 14, 16-24 and Renaissance; België 4-12) may be made.

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Nothing was Acknowledged

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 21:00:00 +0000

Wish Daniel Peake a Happy Groundhog Day, because we are back for Wie is de Mol 2025! Over these ten weeks, three guys who are theoretically 20% better than Michelle - Michael, Logan & Bindles - are recapping and breaking down everything that happens on the show's visit to Cambodia in our twenty third Mole season, continuing with the fifth episode and elimination of Bridget!

In this episode - Logan debuts a brand new impression, a work call reminds Michael of the podcast, we've had some communication, Michelle has a bad week, Rik gets a new career, Logan hears no laughter, we try and work out why Nora didn't do the Apsara challenge, Bindles spots some foreshadowing, a perfectly innocent question is misinterpreted, Prior Preparation Prevents Particular Pedantry, we try and predict the final three, there's an oddly-specific prediction, Logan picks a fight with Buddhists, we take the opportunity to mock German Mole again, Bridget gets a eulogy, there are the latest updates to First Suspicions and the Pool and we lock in our fifth set of suspects.

You can play along with this week's Bother's Bar Suspect List here. We will see you next week for Episode 6!

Please note: This episode is intended on being spoiler-free, but references to any season we have already covered (WIDM 10-11, 14, 16-24 and Renaissance; België 4-12) may be made.

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Most of Your Friends Are Idiots

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 21:00:00 +0000

Be terrified of Jon Cryer, because we are back for Wie is de Mol 2025! Over these ten weeks, three guys whose subtext is almost always "we're arseholes" - Michael, Logan & Bindles - are recapping and breaking down everything that happens on the show's visit to Cambodia in our twenty third Mole season, continuing with the fourth episode and elimination of Ray!

In this episode - we set ourselves a goal, Logan breaks a promise, there are some terrible Traitors opinions, Michael has a visitor, Bindles makes a shockingly correct prediction, Sam might be the problem, there is an unexpected complaint about the Haunted House, Logan makes a silly challenge about the English language, Rik gets interrogated, an ambiguous maximum does not always mean a good challenge, a pun is realised, Logan is banned from suspecting anyone, there are the latest updates to First Suspicions and the Pool, Sophie has a suspicion spike and we lock in our fourth set of suspects.

You can play along with this week's Bother's Bar Suspect List here. We will see you next week for Episode 5!

Please note: This episode is intended on being spoiler-free, but references to any season we have already covered (WIDM 10-11, 14, 16-24 and Renaissance; België 4-12) may be made.

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Basically, Dutch

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 21:00:00 +0000

Cover yourself with strategically-placed luggage, because we are back for Wie is de Mol 2025! Over these ten weeks, three guys who would otherwise just be playing cherades - Michael, Logan & Bindles - are recapping and breaking down everything that happens on the show's visit to Cambodia in our twenty third Mole season, continuing with the third episode and elimination of Gabriël!

In this episode - Logan returns very relaxed, we swap SFO stories, Michael's been breaking rules, we celebrate January by talking about Christmas, there's been a bit of an infestation, KLM lose some points, we talk about the most important news of the last week, a Pieter Jan-ker's Samble is offered, we wonder if Canucks can cluck, this is still not a Traitors podcast, Logan gets the chance to catch up on last week, we reveal some tech issues, Maaike wipes off her joker, Sam gets his own dick moment, Rik earns some praise, we have a brand new sound effect just for Logan, a bingo square is (hopefully!) subverted, Sophie & Sam are a pair of cheats, the mood is brought down, the podcast ruins autocorrect, everything comes back to just one thing, we finally acknowledge an off-air mess-up, there are the latest updates to First Suspicions and the Pool, we have a lot of bum jokes, the Netherlands have some strange suspects, the third set of suspicions is locked in and there is a gulf forming in entertainment.

You can play along with this week's Bother's Bar Suspect List here. We will see you next week for Episode 4!

Please note: This episode is intended on being spoiler-free, but references to any season we have already covered (WIDM 10-11, 14, 16-24 and Renaissance; België 4-12) may be made. In addition, we *sort of* spoil someone who isn't the Mole in the Thailand season, but if you've seen Renaissance you know who it isn't already.

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Phnom Phnom

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 21:00:00 +0000

Prevaricate in a Canadian accent, because we are back for Wie is de Mol 2025! Over these ten weeks, two guys who have been outside for a whole week - Michael & Bindles - are recapping and breaking down everything that happens on the show's visit to Cambodia in our twenty third Mole season, continuing with the second episode and elimination of Teun!

In this episode - Michael spots an error, we wonder where in the world Logan Saunders actually is, something's getting a rebrand, there's been a bit of feedback about last week's Mole Briefing, we go through the Netherlands' suspects and First Suspicions, the cast may be dumb, the virtues of good Mole money are extolled, they finally work out what to do with Rik, we try and guess whether the Heist had a sabotage, there's a distinct lack of "etherdiscipline", Michael tells a group of strangers to STFU, Roos sabotages unnecessarily, Bridget makes us break with convention, we wonder whether Dame Joanna Lumley can bleat, Bindles spots a suspicious poster, there is the first update to the Pool and First Suspicions, we try and predict who's the Mole and who's going home next and we run the numbers to see whether we're justified in joking about how shallow the casting pool is.

You can play along with this week's Bother's Bar Suspect List here. We will see you next week for Episode 3!

Please note: This episode is intended on being spoiler-free, but references to any season we have already covered (WIDM 10-11, 14, 16-24 and Renaissance; België 4-12) may be made.

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Can Cormorants Bleat?

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 21:00:00 +0000

Be cruelly denied the opportunity to make a dick joke, because we are back for Wie is de Mol 2025! Over these ten weeks, the world's least necessary commentators - Michael, Logan & Bindles - will be recapping and breaking down everything that happens on the show's visit to Cambodia in our twenty third Mole season, beginning with the first episode and surprise selection of the Mole!

In this episode - Bindles forgets he requested an intro, we help Fuzzy get an inevitable bingo square, Logan refuses to finish an anecdote, Michael has been being followed by the podcast, Bindles holds an iconic trophy, Logan gets a new segment, AI has its use, a choice is offered, Michael reveals a lie, we make probably our most important announcement ever, Logan discovers the new intro, we try and make a new Best Friend (there's room for two, Gilles!), the fan reactions do a full 180, Bindles loves maps, there's a genuinely interesting fact about apple crates, we reveal how Jeroen got on Renaissance, there's finally a bit of dissent, Michael reveals the logic behind the Suspect List question, Logan gives us some Cambodian knowledge, one of our favourites finally reappears, there's a perfectly understated reaction to Briefing of the Mole appearing in WIDM, we hesitantly lock-in our First Suspicions, Logan gets a personal challenge, we try and predict who's going home first and there's some praise for the lack of a convoluted non-elimination episode (so far).

You can join in with our First Suspicions game by filling in the form here and play along with this week's Bother's Bar Suspect List here. We will see you next week for Episode 2!

Please note: This episode is intended on being spoiler-free, but references to any season we have already covered (WIDM 10-11, 14, 16-24 and Renaissance; België 4-12) may be made.

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Witchcraft?

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Wait 40 minutes for yakitori, because we are back for our sixth season of new/old Wie is de Mol episodes - and we're going back to 2016's offering in the Dominican Republic! Over these nine weeks, three guys who are sort of Rik-level entertaining only when they're together - Logan, Michael & Bindles - have been recapping and looking back at all that happened on a season with quite a reputation in the Mole fan communities, concluding with the final two episodes and reveal of Klaas as the Mole!

In this episode - we talk about our respective Canada Days, Michael has accidentally won more things, we have the first reviews of NetMol II, WIDM: Oman and Traitors New Zealand, Logan's had his own version of Restaurant Wars, Americans learn about fake moling, Annemieke goes all Tracy Jordan, a years-long secret is revealed, we try and break a great challenge, it's quite difficult to get 23 out of 40, the editors give up on subtlety, the final set of suspicions get locked in, Art tells a blatant lie, there's an opportunity to tease Taeke for one last time, no-one could have predicted the Mole, withholding money is not a sabotage, we finally discuss the big clue of the season, Logan reveals his reasoning, the live reunions still prove to be not great, we discuss whether this season deserves its reputation, we thank everything for Tim Hofman, the Suspect List is retroactively amended, Annemieke gets a eulogy and the season ends exactly how it should.

Thank you for listening - we will see you in January for Wie is de Mol 2025!

Please note: This season is intended on being spoiler-free, so please watch the episodes along with us. As with our coverage of Seasons 11, 14 & 17, there are no spoilers due to Logan not having seen the season before. However, any season we have already covered (WIDM 10-11, 14, 17-24 and Renaissance; België 4-12) is fair game though.

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Trapezoids Are His Jam

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Struggle to lift an 8.3kg mug, because we are back for our sixth season of new/old Wie is de Mol episodes - and we're going back to 2016's offering in the Dominican Republic! Over these nine weeks, three guys who are fellow misanthropes - Logan, Michael & Bindles - are recapping and looking back at all that happened on a season with quite a reputation in the Mole fan communities, continuing with the eighth episode and elimination of Double Taeke.

In this episode - we brainstorm some catchphrases for NetMol II, we have an exclusive rumour (from five months ago), there's a brief foray into quiz show chat, we compare cinema prices, Logan picks a popcorn bucket, Bindles creates a new feature, Annemieke is mean to Taeke (and that's our job!), Klaas disappears, Michael prevents a fact checking, Tim gets a safety briefing, records may or may not be broken, we wonder why the concept of make-up was so funny, we cut the chaff from the season, we imagine België doing the Variety Show, there's an update on us being misled, Taeke gets a eulogy, the penultimate set of suspicions are locked in and Bindles struggles with the internet.

Thank you for listening - we will see you next week for the final two episodes!

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This is Luxembourg Village

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Somebody's getting the pink slip, because we are back for our sixth season of new/old Wie is de Mol episodes - and we're going back to 2016's offering in the Dominican Republic! Over these nine weeks, three guys who should have gone Eurythmics rather than Phil Collins - Logan, Michael & Bindles - are recapping and looking back at all that happened on a season with quite a reputation in the Mole fan communities, continuing with the seventh episode and elimination of Rop off of Popcasts.

In this episode - Logan has an important update, no-one loves a control room, this season is cheap, we test our Caribbean geography knowlege, Bindles goes hotel hunting, we talk about Cécile again (obviously), no-one remembers Sigrid, the exemption rules change, WIDM invents a British TV show, our experience of "Island Time" comes back to haunt us, a sabotage is guessed (or is it?), Art gives the game away, Rop refuses to disappear, the seventh set of suspicions is locked in and we pick between restaurants from Hispaniola.

Thank you for listening - we will see you next week for Episode 8!

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I Can't Believe It's Not Czechia

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Host the trivia from the ledge, because we are back for our sixth season of new/old Wie is de Mol episodes - and we're going back to 2016's offering in the Dominican Republic! Over these nine weeks, three guys who have to be sedated to go up Table Mountain - Logan, Michael & Bindles - are recapping and looking back at all that happened on a season with quite a reputation in the Mole fan communities, continuing with the sixth episode and elimination of literal icon Cécile Narinx.

In this episode - one of our favourite shows has got a second series, Michael wonders if anyone's watched Traitors Québec yet, there's some trivia drama, one of us is a certified winner, we reveal our favourite C-words, there was an opportunity to take some revenge, we discuss an accidental spoiler, Art is obsessed with gender, this is the era of Fort Boyard getting into trouble, we try and loophole hunt, Logan expects more, no-one wants to be Treasurer, we advocate for Cécile's Fancy New Wallet to return, everyone is sent to Recoleta, Cécile gets the eulogy she deserves, the sixth set of suspicions are locked in and we go back to the White Room and try and stop it being sabotaged.

Thank you for listening - we will see you next week for Episode 7!

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Pumping Airen

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Abandon the fruit at checkout, because we are back for our sixth season of new/old Wie is de Mol episodes - and we're going back to 2016's offering in the Dominican Republic! Over these nine weeks, three guys who have all memorised one square of a sudoku - Logan, Michael & Bindles - are recapping and looking back at all that happened on a season with quite a reputation in the Mole fan communities, continuing with the fifth episode and elimination of Marjolein.

In this episode - we've had a little midseason break, Venice has a lot of scams, a restraining order is nearly used, Papa Bear has been to a theme park, Logan reveals his logic, Michael explains one of his podcast-themed goals, there are the first whispers of NetMol II: It's Your Own Damn Fault At This Point, an old segment returns, there is an update on our favourite hot dog eater, Bindles has been waiting six weeks to do a joke, someone gets forgotten, we look for sponsors, Logan earns himself a time out, bright ideas come from the unlikeliest of places, someone gets an invitation to a new show, Marjolein is reluctantly eulogised and the fifth set of suspicions is locked in.

Thank you for listening - we will see you next week for Episode 6!

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My Safeword is Ananas

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 21:00:00 +0100

Get yourself downvotes, because we are back for our sixth season of new/old Wie is de Mol episodes - and we're going back to 2016's offering in the Dominican Republic! Over these nine weeks, three guys who always ask for some megadiscipline - Logan, Michael & Bindles - are recapping and looking back at all that happened on a season with quite a reputation in the Mole fan communities, continuing with the fourth episode and elimination of Ellie.

In this episode - we celebrate talking about something we enjoy, Logan & Michael match references, Bindles inducts a new member of the Short King Society, a Sri Lanka challenge returns, Tim's kayaking comes with a warning, we reminisce on Amazing Race podcasts, there's a good twist on the Path of Temptation, Michael has a slight grumble, we briefly become a Survivor podcast, it's a blessing that Americans have stayed away, Annemieke earns some praise, Logan unveils a campaign, an impression is debuted, the Haiti problem is solved...with violence, Ellie forgets to say goodbye, there's the first eulogy of the season, suspicions are locked in, our new favourite feature could have a shelf life and we wonder who the hell Larry is.

Thank you for listening - we will see you next week for Episode 5!

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No Strings Attached

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 21:00:00 +0100

Change a couple of letters and make it Dutch, because we are back for our sixth season of new/old Wie is de Mol episodes - and we're going back to 2016's offering in the Dominican Republic! Over these nine weeks, three guys who love to message contestants to tell them that they're wrong - Logan, Michael & Bindles - are recapping and looking back at all that happened on a season with quite a reputation in the Mole fan communities, continuing with the third episode and elimination of Remy.

In this episode - we wonder how relaxing a harp alarm clock would be, Logan gives us a cameo timestamp, "social experiment" is a meaningless buzzword, Michael breaks some news about one of our friends, we explain the Circle of Life for being on TV, Logan's Google history is revealed, Anthony makes a cameo in text form, we find some more hints to do with Eminem that have aged horribly, the first challenge has a confusing maximum, we wonder if the "Follow the Money" clue was actually good, Michael gets pernickety about drones, we wonder why Tim was the sacrificial lamb, Taeke gets himself a new nickname, WIDM goes into blooper mode, the episode gets a bit dated thanks to Cecile, Logan ranks his favourite horses, the stars align for us in terms of recording, the "Power over the Test" twist is a bit of a letdown, we explain why WIDM has never cast a trombone player, Michael's First Suspicion is revealed, Logan locks in his third set of suspicions and Bindles looks at what Remy is now up to.

Thank you for listening - we will see you next week for Episode 4!

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Staring Contest Does Not Earn You a Topito

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 21:00:00 +0100

Get nowhere for 45 minutes, because we are back for our sixth season of new/old Wie is de Mol episodes - and we're going back to 2016's offering in the Dominican Republic! Over these nine weeks, three guys who have Big Dude Energy - Logan, Michael & Bindles - are recapping and looking back at all that happened on a season (and episode!) with quite a reputation in the Mole fan communities, continuing with the second episode and elimination of Airen.

In this episode - there's a small spoiler for next week, we tie up some loose ends already, Michael has some information for El Salvador/Nicaragua, the real creator of "etherdiscipline" is revealed, the salt mine challenge is utterly impossible, we explain the legacy of Ellie Lust, Logan misses the wooing lady, Michael puts his foot down, there's a new way to age someone, Art finally embraces the contempt, we try not to spoil anything in the most infamous challenge in WIDM history, Ellie is oblivious, Bindles gets some homework, there's an awkward goodbye, Logan locks in his suspicions, our new hit feature already hits a landmine and Airen gets eulogised.

Thank you for listening - we will see you next week for Episode 3!

As this episode features a rather infamous challenge at the end of it, if you want to stay completely unspoiled for the season, feel free to skip 35:15-36:05 as we discuss exactly what was the biggest clue of the episode.

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A Reverse Jeroen

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 21:00:00 +0100

Bring three or four uggos with you, because we are back for our sixth season of new/old Wie is de Mol episodes - and we're going back to 2016's offering in the Dominican Republic! Over these nine weeks, three guys who obviously have no choice but to stan - Logan, Michael & Bindles - will be recapping and looking back at all that happened on a season with quite a reputation in the Mole fan communities, beginning with the first episode and elimination of no-one.

In this episode - we gloat a bit since we recorded before this season was revealed, our plans for next episode are teased, there is a forgotten element to the season, Logan meets an icon, Bindles falls down some rabbit holes, we uncover the Dutch Banksy, there's some deep diving into the archives, a new segment is launched (and will genuinely return!), the Mole regrets calling Hugo, everyone says Hola, Tim Hofman kills the voice, Michael's love of Mole Money comes back, there are some Survivor: Guatemala flashbacks, another one of Logan's favourite movies is revealed, someone dodges a bullet and the first suspicions of the season are locked in.

Thank you for listening - we will see you next week for Episode 2!

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A Series of Unfortunate Tunnelling

Thu, 23 May 2024 21:00:00 +0100

Notice the bear walking round, because we're back for De Mol België Season 12 - and its visit to the place Logan's ancestors fled under the cloak of darkness - Sicily! Over these nine weeks, two guys who are lovely, massively inept human beings - Michael & Logan - have - alongside Bindles - been recapping and breaking down everything that happens as we try and work out who has been given an offer that they couldn't refuse - to become the Mole - concluding with the reunion episode!

In this episode - we're still not over the finale, Gilles answers our question, we've got a new stock question for any interviews, something was missing from the reunion, we touch upon the impending return of NetMol, Michael has a TV recommendation, there are some Amazing Race updates, the WIDM Reunion bingo board is marked, Logan contemplates a pilgrimage, Gillian is refreshingly honest, the reunion is frustrating, covertly filming your mother feels mean, Logan talks about an obscure Canadian commercial, authenticity is essential, there's time for one final Bad Romance, Sicily gets ranked, there's one final bingo card to score and Fuzzy worries she may have spotted a clue.

Please note: This episode is intended on being spoiler-free, but references to any season we have already covered (WIDM 10-11, 14, 17-24 and Renaissance; België 4-11) may be made.

Additional note: Shortly we'll return for Historians, and I hope you were surprised by the reveal of what it'll be!

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The Horse Always Wins

Thu, 16 May 2024 21:00:00 +0100

Cut it at a very noisy point, because we're back for De Mol België Season 12 - and its visit to the place Logan's ancestors fled under the cloak of darkness - Sicily! Over these nine weeks, three guys who are still shattered from their respective weekends - Michael, Logan & Bindles - are recapping and breaking down everything that happens as we try and work out who has been given an offer that they couldn't refuse - to become the Mole - continuing with the finale and reveal of Senne as the Mole LIVE from Kinepolis (well, Michael & Logan were)!

In this episode - Logan threatens a late checkout fee, someone is thrown out of a casino, we fill in the gaps from the Diary episode bingo board, the topic of souvenirs is skirted, Michael asks about the Eminem "clue", Logan's been to see some Pole dancing, there's a three-way chat with a parent, Bindles comes up a bit short, Michael's notes get exposed, the Mole is on our wavelength, we spot a pun, Animal Crossing is educational, one of us is a bully, Daniel Peake gets his mandatory shoutout, we're glad UK Mole never did the statue challenge, a major clue is spotted after the fact, we reveal the results to the Pool and First Suspicions, Logan has Five Guys in Antwerp, a new Suspect List champion is crowned and this week is one of the longest ever.

We will see you next week for the reunion!

Please note: This episode is intended on being spoiler-free, but references to any season we have already covered (WIDM 10-11, 14, 17-24 and Renaissance; België 4-11) may be made. This episode probably won't contain references to WIDM Season 9.

Additional note: Kinepolis was a lot of fun, wasn't it? Can't believe Michael's streak continued!

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Diary of a Mole (Finale) III

Tue, 14 May 2024 21:00:00 +0100

Pretend there's no rush, because we're back for a very special De Mol België Season 12 episode, live from Kinepolis (or at least the parking lot)! After five long years, Logan has returned to be in the press room, as we find out who the Mole is - as well as talk to both the winner and Mole, as well as our now-annual chat with Gilles!

In this episode - we react to the reveal, there's a quick preview of First Suspicions, Senne explains how awkward the bath was, Gilles tries not to laugh, the nicknames come up, Gilles gives us his spaghetti bolognaise recipe, the doubler on the beach leads to another promise, fearlessness is a common trait, Papa Bear is finally accepted, there's a question from a surprising source, Bernard reveals something about Philippe, Logan gets kettled, Antwerp Antwerps and we say thank you to those who let us come to the finale.

Thank you so much to Gilles, Isabelle & everyone at Play4 for inviting us again - we'll be back on Thursday to recap the finale proper!

Please note: This episode is intended on being spoiler-free, but references to any season we have already covered (WIDM 10-11, 14, 17-24 and Renaissance; België 4-11) may be made.

Additional Note: Can you believe we weren't even allowed in the building?

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Shenanigans Are The Best Kind of Nanigans

Thu, 09 May 2024 21:00:00 +0100

Chug it all in two days in Antwerp, because we're back for De Mol België Season 12 - and its visit to the place Logan's ancestors fled under the cloak of darkness - Sicily! Over these nine weeks, three guys who absolutely will not take any credit for the nicknames this season - Michael, Logan & Bindles - are recapping and breaking down everything that happens as we try and work out who has been given an offer that they couldn't refuse - to become the Mole - continuing with the seventh episode and elimination of Charlotte!

In this episode - there has been the reunion we've all been waiting for now Logan's in Europe, Michael's parents get some unexpected visitors, we have an update on the Cruise of Deception, Bindles has been causing trouble with Bingo, we have some unexpected fan mail, Sicily's capital is renamed, another clue may have been spotted, we try and describe this season to friends, someone could be getting a puppet, we find out what a Neil Patrick Harris is, there's a flashback to Czechia, we have a Survivor exclusive, Romelu Lukaku tells a lie, Logan's homework is handed in, a streak is spotted, Michael has a particularly understated reaction, there are the final updates to the Pool and First Suspicions, a Pieter Jan-ker's Gamble is proposed, Fuzzy gets some blame and the final suspicions of the season are locked in.

You can play along with this week's Bother's Bar Suspect List here. We will see you on Tuesday for Diary of a Mol (Finale) III and on Thursday for the finale!

Please note: This episode is intended on being spoiler-free, but references to any season we have already covered (WIDM 10-11, 14, 17-24 and Renaissance; België 4-11) may be made. This episode may also contain references to WIDM Season 4, and there is also a mention of a clue from US Season 5.

Additional note: Is Michael going to be able to cope in the press room if he's finally got the Mole right at a finale? I'm not sure his heart will take it!

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A Major Souvenir

Thu, 02 May 2024 21:00:00 +0100

Don't parry, just stab, because we're back for De Mol België Season 12 - and its visit to the place Logan's ancestors fled under the cloak of darkness - Sicily! Over these nine weeks, three guys who enjoy bringing back some old favourites - Michael, Logan & Bindles - are recapping and breaking down everything that happens as we try and work out who has been given an offer that they couldn't refuse - to become the Mole - continuing with the sixth episode and elimination of Stéphanie!

In this episode - we celebrate the return of a segment after four months, Daniel Peake gets wished a Happy Groundhog Day again, we debate how we'd do with Hot Ones, Bindles is put on a watchlist, the real voice of the Mole is revealed, Gilles describes every Italian town, Logan tries out some nicknames, Senne & Stéphanie overcomplicate things, Michael has a plan for the finale, Charlotte is finally understood, there's a very rare auction, we think (briefly) about NetMol, a rather interesting idea is floated on Reddit, we wonder if the Mole books were really burned, Logan's reaction to the execution is revealed, Michael resists gloating, there is a spiteful prediction, we have the penultimate updates to the Pool and First Suspicions, the Final Three is predicted, Gilles' nicknames go old-school and we praise our mystery subtitler.

You can play along with this week's Bother's Bar Suspect List here. We will see you next week for Episode 7!

Please note: This episode is intended on being spoiler-free, but references to any season we have already covered (WIDM 10-11, 14, 17-24 and Renaissance; België 4-11) may be made. This episode may also contain references to WIDM Season 13 and does contain references to both US 5 and Australia 6.

Additional note: D8-00. Has anyone figured it out yet?

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The Bejesus Will Be Shocked

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 21:00:00 +0100

Have a look at a bottle of Lea & Perrins, because we're back for De Mol België Season 12 - and its visit to the place Logan's ancestors fled under the cloak of darkness - Sicily! Over these nine weeks, three guys who have tried nothing and are all out of ideas - Michael, Logan & Bindles - are recapping and breaking down everything that happens as we try and work out who has been given an offer that they couldn't refuse - to become the Mole - continuing with the fifth episode and elimination of Lynn!

In this episode - Mothers' Week continues, Bindles reveals a fear, Michael has had an appointment with a slobber monster, we do some Hunted chat, a potential clue is spotted, Logan surprises us with a clean joke, Lynn almost gets a hat trick, the Mole gets a new voice, someone walks into a (Papa) Bear trap, there is some terrible wordplay, Gilles acquires a new nickname (or five), the sponsorship is really subtle, tradition threatens to be subverted, we reveal who we'd bring on a family visit, our chequered pasts may get exposed, we try and work out if the Doublers were a failure, the meaning of the Wilhelm Scream is explained, there are the latest updates to the Pool and First Suspicions, we lock in our final pair of suspicions for the season, Logan is surprised by a question we've asked hundreds of times, we look at the optimum place for the Mole to be and all the rules get broken after 521 episodes.

You can play along with this week's Bother's Bar Suspect List here. We will see you next week for Episode 6!

Please note: This episode is intended on being spoiler-free, but references to any season we have already covered (WIDM 10-11, 14, 17-24 and Renaissance; België 4-11) may be made. This episode may also contain references to WIDM Season 6 and US Season 5.

Additional note: For the first time in two years, Logan definitely has a finalist - can he make it two next week? We hope not!

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Exit, Pursued by a Hunter

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 21:00:00 +0100

Say your (potential) goodbyes, as we are back for Hunted UK's lucky seventh series! Over these six weeks (regardless of Channel 4's broadcast schedule), three people who are all running off in different directions after this episode, in the hope that none of them get caught - Michael, Anthony & Michelle - returned to recap the hunt for twelve new fugitives who are spread out all over the UK in a quest to escape capture and win a share of £100,000 - concluding with the final episode, capture of Cameron and escape of Jaxon, Nicola & Sade.

In this episode - Michael breaks a promise and ties up a loose end, we discuss Race Across the World, there's another message from Alex Ayling, Doug gets one final undermining, Ray runs out of cliches, we wonder why Kirsty couldn't just catch some fugitives herself, some local knowledge refutes what the Hunters claimed, two of us issue an apology, we wonder where the crying scene was, Michelle googles "Stipples Town", Production have some contingency plans, we go back to the final ascent, there was a major clue that it wasn't a Clean Sweep, Mothers' Week begins, we say our (potential) goodbyes, the podcasts' impact is explained and we worry about some backlash for the banner.

Thank you for listening to this episode - Michael, Logan & Bindles are continuing covering De Mol België every Thursday before we'll be back for more Historians later in the year!

Additional note: Obviously, if this is the end of Civilian Hunted we'll be disappointed, but thank you to everyone who's listened to our Hunted podcasts over the last eight(!) years. Thanks to everyone who's been involved in the show - whether Hunter, Fugitive or Gold Command (love you Kevin!) - and anyone who's interacted with us, whether for one episode or forty-six - we hope this won't be the end!

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Paparoni?

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 21:00:00 +0100

Stroke the aubergine in slow motion, because we're back for De Mol België Season 12 - and its visit to the place Logan's ancestors fled under the cloak of darkness - Sicily! Over these nine weeks, three guys who regularly have fun times for a minute tops - Michael, Logan & Bindles - are recapping and breaking down everything that happens as we try and work out who has been given an offer that they couldn't refuse - to become the Mole - continuing with the fourth episode and elimination of Coco!

In this episode - Logan's given some options, there are varying amounts of homework that have been done, we have a small announcement, Charlotte plans a trip to South America, Coco understands the show, Bindles' buses are straight outta the Mushroom Kingdom, we wonder if the Wilhelm Scream will be a clue, Logan tries to do a Seal joke, someone forgot to submit a Suspect List, Gilles' weekly nickname is announced, we avoid the food sin minefield, Bindles has too much fun to make notes, the challenge gets broken, Gilles relocates, there's a question over whether the Mole knew who was going, a feud is revealed, we make one joke about Michelle hating her family, there are the latest updates to the Pool and First Suspicions, we lock in our first duo of suspicions, the next execution is predicted and Bindles threatens to be unbearable.

You can play along with this week's Bother's Bar Suspect List here. We will see you next week for Episode 5!

Additional note: Godverdomme, this was a great episode. We're definitely being pandered to though, right?

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DouGPT

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 21:00:00 +0100

Get in touch with some old friends, as we are back for Hunted UK's lucky seventh series! Over these six weeks (regardless of Channel 4's broadcast schedule), three people who are mostly length, really - Michael, Anthony & Michelle return to recap the hunt for twelve new fugitives who are spread out all over the UK in a quest to escape capture and win a share of £100,000 - continuing with the fifth episode and capture of Cathy, Annida and Alex (sadly!).

In this episode - Michael turns the subtitles on, Michelle gives us the update on the Sydney situation, one of the fugitives pops up on another show, an old friend has got in touch, we've been offered an interview, Cathy & Annida's vibrancy is never in doubt, someone takes an ironic trip, we worry we're being trolled, there is a really bad edit, Doug gets undermined, we get a new hero, Michelle hurries things along, there is the most egregious monkeying with the timeline in Hunted history (not including Australia, obviously), everyone's been doing their homework, the trailers are too honest, Anthony spots a reshoot, a week goes missing, we try and guess who'll win and someone gets a maths lesson.

Thank you for listening to this episode - we will see you next week for the finale!

Additional note: Are we ever going to be able to trust the editors again? I'm not sure I can!

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The Baaf Brandt Corstius Line

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 21:00:00 +0100

Go through customs in reverse, because we're back for De Mol België Season 12 - and its visit to the place Logan's ancestors fled under the cloak of darkness - Sicily! Over these nine weeks, three guys who always ask for your consent before pushing your buttons - Michael, Logan & Bindles - are recapping and breaking down everything that happens as we try and work out who has been given an offer that they couldn't refuse - to become the Mole - continuing with the third episode and elimination of Philippe!

In this episode - we fear we're being baited again, Logan's been on an adventure, Michael talks about Maremmas, we wonder at what age you learn to bleat, Gilles earns another nickname, there is some homework for next week, Stéphanie gets banned from an onsen, we exclusively reveal the Plan B of the gesture challenge, the consequences of the Doubler are discussed, this becomes the Year of Despacito, there's a really easy way to identify the accomplice, the Mole gets a new voice, someone forgets about imperial measurements, Michael wants Production to be meaner, the Suspect List question proves confusing, a rumour is confirmed, we set the record straight over whether gnocchi is pasta, a massive clue is spotted, no-one trusts Bernard anymore, we head towards a NetMol situation, Philippe has a surprising connection, the next time trailer is just for us, we update the Pool, First Suspicions and our weekly suspects and there's a difference of opinion over who's going next.

You can play along with this week's Bother's Bar Suspect List here. We will see you next week for Episode 4!

Please note: This episode is intended on being spoiler-free, but references to any season we have already covered (WIDM 10-11, 14, 17-24 and Renaissance; België 4-11) may be made. This episode may also contain references to WIDM Season 5 and US Season 4.

Additional note: België really seems to be trying to make us talk about absolute filth this season, doesn't it?

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The Standard Measurement of Sausage Rolls

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 21:00:00 +0100

Think with your brain in any conversation, as we are back for Hunted UK's lucky seventh series! Over these six weeks (regardless of Channel 4's broadcast schedule), three people who disgust you with their tins of choice - Michael, Anthony & Michelle return to recap the hunt for twelve new fugitives who are spread out all over the UK in a quest to escape capture and win a share of £100,000 - continuing with the fourth episode and capture of Jack.

In this episode - there are green shoots for a potential eighth series, Anthony's been keeping secrets, there were almost some very good predictions last week, we wonder how big Jack's sausage rolls were, a complaint is pre-empted, someone gets a (small) apology, we see something we shouldn't, Lisa's edit softens, Michael gets targeted, Daisy earns her salary, a surprising aphrodisiac is revealed, Doug has an unironic breakout, Michelle tries to rewrite history, we have some connections to the episode, a joke gets tag teamed, Cathy & Annida nearly get a third banner, there's a lesson in continuity, a very old joke is told, we have an epiphany about the timeline, our priorities for being a fugitive are revealed, Anthony gives us a life lesson, we wonder if cigars & croissants go together, next week is predicted and we tout for some new sponsors.

Thank you for listening to this episode - we will see you next week for Episode 5!

Additional note: Two weeks remain of this series, but will anyone make it to extraction?

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My Body is Not an Ice Pop

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 21:00:00 +0100

Mortify the kids and the grandkids, because we're back for De Mol België Season 12 - and its visit to the place Logan's ancestors fled under the cloak of darkness - Sicily! Over these nine weeks, three guys who hope that it's chocolate - Michael, Logan & Bindles - are recapping and breaking down everything that happens as we try and work out who has been given an offer that they couldn't refuse - to become the Mole - continuing with the second episode and elimination of Karolien!

In this episode - Logan gets himself into hot water, there's a small administrative error-induced discussion, Michael faces the consequences of ignoring the existence of blended families, someone gets burned by Reddit, we get some mystery packages, everyone could be the Mole, Production have been planning this week for a while, our jokes have a theme this week, Coco brings the fire, everyone licks a bit too slowly for our tastes, the difference between a stepfather and a father is explained, someone Bruce Bogtrotters themself, Michael promotes a tour, Michaël gets an invitation to a party, we open the Canadian Pandora's Box, Logan forgets a white woman, a reunion scene is predicted, the Mole flits between Bane and Darth Vader, the method of picking the new Keeper of the Doublers is revealed, we rank the eulogies, the Wilhelm Scream returns, Bindles wants to join the Pool, there are the first updates to the Pool and First Suspicions and our second set of suspects are locked in.

You can play along with this week's Bother's Bar Suspect List here. We will see you next week for Episode 3!

Additional note: No-one expected Bindles to make it to fifty episodes without being cancelled, right?

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A Brain for Instruments

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 21:00:00 +0100

Learn something new today that you can't really share with anybody, as we are back for Hunted UK's lucky seventh series! Over these six weeks (regardless of Channel 4's broadcast schedule), three people who aren't fans of privilege - Michael, Anthony & Michelle return to recap the hunt for twelve new fugitives who are spread out all over the UK in a quest to escape capture and win a share of £100,000 - continuing with the third episode and capture of Beth.

In this episode - we're still being misled, Michelle's loyalty is being tested, the podcast leaks into real life, some rules get skirted, Jordan & James are in capture jail, we go down a recorder rabbit hole, there's some monkeying with the timeline, we learn what a "Pleasure Park" is in Australia, Doug does a swear, Lisa's edit softens, Jack gets a eulogy, there's a really bad frankenedit, Anthony is glad of subtitles, Thady is a big deal, one of Michael's favourite phrases appears, Beth wears only the second-worst disguise of the series, we try not to have another Elissa Slater incident, the word "literally" gets misused, we wonder if Jack will get away with his flight, a bloodbath is overdue, there are some rare predictions and Michael has some thoughts on the briefcase of cash.

Thank you for listening to this episode - we will see you next week for Episode 4!

Additional note: Are you enjoying this series as much as we are? It's refreshing to have it be on once a week again!

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It's Just N

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Talk about your scrotum for six seconds too long, because we're back for De Mol België Season 12 - and its visit to the place Logan's ancestors fled under the cloak of darkness - Sicily! Over these nine weeks, three guys who aren't olive pluckers, they're olive pluckers' sons - Michael, Logan & Bindles - will be recapping and breaking down everything that happens as we try and work out who has been given an offer that they couldn't refuse - to become the Mole - beginning with the premiere and elimination of Gillian!

In this episode - Logan continues with his offensive descriptions, a traditional question returns, The Mole infiltrates Michael's life, this season approaches the Aaf Brandt Corstius Line, everyone's favourite impression is back, someone gets lined up to dub for Gilles, we spot a subtle theme, there was an audible reaction to the Real Madrid snafu, the cast photos are already iconic, Michaël teaches us something, Bindles panders to the bingo people, someone turns into Jackie Stallone, the hexagons get rebranded, we got misled in the trailers, Bindles & Michael get in sync, we find the perfect jokes to make on Holy Week, Michael tries to work out the maximum amount of olives, Senne's weight loss becomes even more impressive, Logan has met the guy who created Big Brother, a joke is pre-emptively stolen, the Mole's tactics are analysed, this season proves to be lucrative, our first boot gets a special eulogy, the sponsors will be happy, we try and guess what the impact of Pandora's Box will be, our first suspicions are locked in, Logan reveals his descriptions and we wonder if we're being pandered to again.

You can join in with our First Suspicions game by filling in the form here and play along with this week's Bother's Bar Suspect List here. We will see you next week for Episode 2!

Additional note: Is Gilles going to approve of being nicknamed Pasta Bear or Papá Orso now? Probably not!

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A Whole Lot of Stupid Going On

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Take a literal walk down memory lane, as we are back for Hunted UK's lucky seventh series! Over these six weeks (regardless of Channel 4's broadcast schedule), three people who are still trying to find the Hunters' main asset - Michael, Anthony & Michelle recap the hunt for twelve new fugitives who are spread out all over the UK in a quest to escape capture and win a share of £100,000 - continuing with the second episode and capture of Steve.

In this episode - Michael's jokes come back to bite him, Michelle's been out socialising, Anthony has had a weekend of two halves, there is some big news to do with an Australian icon, we get a semi-definitive answer on whether fugitives could fly, someone is already dead to us, we try and remember if we saw any posters, the edit slightly misleads us, there is a winner prediction already, we spot some more monkeying with the timeline, Lisa's insults get ranked, Anthony has some experience with the Manchester Hilton, our ire turns to the Hunters, some predictions already come home to roost, Beth may have an advantage and this episode earns a very interesting record.

Thank you for listening to this episode - we will see you next week for Episode 3!

Additional note: Guess which word would be the centre square on a bingo card this week? No-one really covers themselves in glory...

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The Harlow Connection

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Be sometimes amazed, as we are back for Hunted UK's lucky seventh series! Over the next six weeks (regardless of Channel 4's broadcast schedule), three people who are never nasty to people's faces - Michael, Anthony & Michelle return to recap the hunt for twelve new fugitives who are spread out all over the UK in a quest to escape capture and win a share of £100,000 - beginning with the first episode and capture of Christine & Munya.

In this episode - we realise just how long it has been since we last discussed Hunted, Michael has been off making friends of friends, Michelle's been out meeting a good Australian TV host (and also Beau Ryan), there is some scandal brewing with the Hunters, someone tries to get themselves a new nickname, Michelle finds a rare bit of common ground with the Chief, Dr Steve Hersee finds himself on Anthony & Michelle's bad side, we launch a new segment, there's a new bit of eye candy in HQ, someone tells a disappointingly bad pun, Ray tries to convince us that Lisa isn't horrible, the Hunters are pantomime villains again, we try and work out if anyone's getting a winners' edit, Ring doorbells are now a thing, one edit gets (potentially) softened, we wonder if the Hunters actually saw Jack & Alex and we try and work out whose list the Hunters will find.

Thank you for listening to this episode - we will see you next week for Episode 2!

Additional note: Anthony & Michelle are back, and we're so pleased Hunted is too - hopefully it's another fun series!

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A David Correos Memorial Meat Platter

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Repost a bunch of random memes on your Instagram all the time, because a new decade of Reality TV Warriors begins with Wie is de Mol 2024: Les 9 Atouts du Rik van der Westelaken - and WIDM continues following België's lead and heads back to Mexico! Over these ten weeks, three guys who know exactly what to do to stop the moling happening - Michael, Logan & Bindles - have been recapping and breaking down everything that happens on the show's return to Mexico in our twentieth Mole season, concluding with the reunion and reveal of Anna as L'Atout Secret The Mole!

In this episode - Bindles gets a birthday message, Logan tries to cause panic, we sort of get a shoutout, there is our annual dive into Finale Fashion, a description gets changed, a mystery is solved, no-one respects Rik's authority, the Speed Dating challenge proves to be a sliding doors moment, Fons & Rosario break a cardinal rule, we wonder if they edit Rik to be boring, Logan gets a surprise, there is more unfulfillable Mole money shenanigans, Bindles runs through some hidden clues, there is some by-rote admin, the winners of First Suspicions and the Suspect List are announced and Rocky starts a new charity.

You can see the results of the Bother's Bar Suspect List here - thank you to Thomas for all his hard work building it!

We will see you next Tuesday for Hunted UK Series 7 and on March 28th for De Mol België Season 12!

Additional note: Thomas is so mean not letting Michael deduct thirty points off Bindles' score. WHERE IS YOUR LOYALTY?!

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My Heart Will Go Fons

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Read the room, a book or a word, because a new decade of Reality TV Warriors begins with Wie is de Mol 2024: Les 9 Atouts du Rik van der Westelaken - and WIDM continues following België's lead and heads back to Mexico! Over these ten weeks, three guys who are just so gloriously unimpressed with everything this season - Michael, Logan & Bindles - are recapping and breaking down everything that happens on the show's return to Mexico in our twentieth Mole season, continuing with the ninth episode and elimination of Kees!

In this episode - we disagree on whether it's a final three or four, Rik Seacrests us, we begin with an apology (sort of), there is finally some news about België, Logan workshops a new nickname, there has been some genuine controversy on the Amazing Race subreddit, last week might have been a double execution, a theory is refuted, a dilemma is added to the ziplines, we wonder why we've seen nothing of Fons & Rosario's bondje, the pot proves to be record-breaking, someone gets ruled out, there are the latest updates to the Pool and First Suspicions, Michael reveals if he's going to the finale, the final guesses for who the Mole is are locked in and we wonder what will happen if we're all right all season.

You can play along with this week's Bother's Bar Suspect List here. We will see you next week for the reunion and reveal!

Additional note: Anna is the Mole, right? I mean, we could try and build up some intrigue but we're all on for a clean sweep here.

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Sniperbitch 2: Permanently Hot and Bothered

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Just sing Mambo Number 5 instead, because a new decade of Reality TV Warriors begins with Wie is de Mol 2024: Les 9 Atouts du Rik van der Westelaken - and WIDM continues following België's lead and heads back to Mexico! Over these ten weeks, three guys who don't know their wrists from their elbows - Michael, Logan & Bindles - are recapping and breaking down everything that happens on the show's return to Mexico in our twentieth Mole season, continuing with the eighth episode and elimination of Rian!

In this episode - we may have another delayed recording on our hands, there is a small non-announcement, Logan finds himself in a very sticky situation, the horse jokes reach their natural conclusion, we wonder if there'll be another execution, the real reason Rik wanted them to talk quietly is revealed, Rosario has an unfair advantage, Rian's "maximum effort" level is explained, we suggest a caveat for if WIDM looks to Flanders, we discuss the best bit of the Macarena interaction, Rian crashes Logan's plans, Production cross a line when it comes to their own cheapness, Michael explains the original banner plan, one of our legacies returns, a clue is spotted, the traditional eulogy is issued, there are the latest updates to the Pool and First Suspicions, The Suspect List has caused some pedantry, we lock in our eighth set of suspicions and the impending disappointing ending to all our competitions is teased.

You can play along with this week's Bother's Bar Suspect List here. We will see you next week for Episode 9!

Please note: This episode is intended on being spoiler-free, but references to any season we have already covered (WIDM 10-11, 14, 17-23 and Renaissance; België 4-11) may be made.

Additional note: Everyone suspects Anna, but will it be that simple? Could Michael be the first to ever get a back-to-back Pool win?

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Jackal! Jackal! Jackal!

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Wish Daniel Peake a Happy Groundhog Day, because a new decade of Reality TV Warriors begins with Wie is de Mol 2024: Les 9 Atouts du Rik van der Westelaken - and WIDM continues following België's lead and heads back to Mexico! Over these ten weeks, three guys who who have one speed, and it is slow - Michael, Logan & Bindles - are recapping and breaking down everything that happens on the show's return to Mexico in our twentieth Mole season, continuing with the seventh episode (and Logan & Michael's four hundredth together!) and elimination of Babs...again!

In this episode - a curse is broken, Michael has been causing trouble, Bindles holds out on us, we apologise for not doing a catchphrase, one of Logan's obsessions returns, Fuzzy proves to be on our wavelength, Bindles learns about Abbey Road, we have a book recommendation, a lip sync battle is issued, an unaired clip leads down a rabbit hole to one of our favourites, we wonder what Fons said to get bleeped, Old Man tries not to yell at Mole Money, the return of Integrity will be Rewarded leads to some mixed emotions, Rosario is a terrible liar, Bindles notices something weird, there is more execution commentary, we root against Babs going home, there are the usual updates to the Pool and First Suspicions, we lock in our seventh set of suspicions and we finally find out what the Secret Pieter Jan-ker's Gamble is.

You can play along with this week's Bother's Bar Suspect List here. We will see you next week for Episode 8!

Additional note: Next week is the first one where we're down to one suspect - will anyone make the right choice in the end?

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Inclognito

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Remember your route through the Memory Maze, because a new decade of Reality TV Warriors begins with Wie is de Mol 2024: Les 9 Atouts du Rik van der Westelaken - and WIDM continues following België's lead and heads back to Mexico! Over these ten weeks, three guys who do not understand the words that are coming out of your mouth - Michael, Logan & Bindles - are recapping and breaking down everything that happens on the show's return to Mexico in our twentieth Mole season, continuing with the sixth episode and elimination of Tooske!

In this episode - we look ahead to whether Integrity will be Rewarded next week, Bindles has been learning things about us, Logan reveals a secret, someone gets a surprise, Michael talks about his Instagram feed, a new favourite changes jobs, Kees leaves us a review, Production have been looking to Belgium, we wonder whether Fons actually sabotaged the table, the relevance of thirteen is questioned, Bindles spots an error with the spit bondje, three nerdy white guys try to define "swag", Logan digs himself an oubliette, the Test twist is the return of a British gameshow, Michael's reaction to the execution is revealed, we lock in our sixth set of suspicions and try to predict who's going home correctly for the first time all season.

You can play along with this week's Bother's Bar Suspect List here. We will see you next week for Episode 7!

Please note: This episode is intended on being spoiler-free, but references to any season we have already covered (WIDM 10-11, 14, 17-23 and Renaissance; België 4-11) may be made.

Additional note: Anna is now Michael's only hope - can we stop Michelle's romp to victory?

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The Chris Underwood Situation

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Wish Daniel Peake a Happy Groundhog Day (no, for real - @danielpeake), because a new decade of Reality TV Warriors begins with Wie is de Mol 2024: Les 9 Atouts du Rik van der Westelaken - and WIDM continues following België's lead and heads back to Mexico! Over these ten weeks, three guys who often grab a takeaway box and sing about how three taquitos make a taco - Michael, Logan & Bindles - are recapping and breaking down everything that happens on the show's return to Mexico in our twentieth Mole season, continuing with the fifth episode and elimination of Jeroen!

In this episode - we have a Gamble to contend with, this week's banner may be slightly obvious, we stay spoiler-free, there is the update that everyone's been waiting for, Logan vies for the First Suspicions crown, Michael wonders if Jip & Justin were actually in their boxes, we may start looking at Rosario, a perennial rant returns, we sift through the logic of the first challenge, Michael has a reputation, it all goes a bit Amazing Race podcasts, yet another unaired answer is revealed, a final four is almost confirmed, there is a brief sojourn into The Challenge, we wonder if the Mole needed to take a minus amount, the envelope distribution is puzzled out, Rian's reason for not going home is revealed, we again wish Daniel Peake a Happy Groundhog Day, Bindles notices something about the executions, there are the latest updates to the Pool and First Suspicions, we try and guess who's going home next and lock in our fifth set of suspicions and we again wish Daniel Peake a Happy Groundhog Day.

You can play along with this week's Bother's Bar Suspect List here. We will see you next week for Episode 6!

Please note: This episode is intended on being spoiler-free, but references to any season we have already covered (WIDM 10-11, 14, 17-23 and Renaissance; België 4-11) may be made. Additionally, the actual episode does include an extensive cameo by the Mole from Season 8, but we do not discuss specifics of this in our recap to keep it spoiler-free. There are also references to Mole Australia 4 and WIDM 2, 5 & 7 and Germany 5's twists in this episode, as well as Germany 5's Mole being discussed.

Additional note: Can you believe we still have seven candidates left with only three executions? There are no good options to resolve it!

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Schroedinger's Podcast

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Use AI to make yourself look sexier, because a new decade of Reality TV Warriors begins with Wie is de Mol 2024: Les 9 Atouts du Rik van der Westelaken - and WIDM continues following België's lead and heads back to Mexico! Over these ten weeks, three guys whose optimism for the episode is rapidly waning - Michael, Logan & Bindles - are recapping and breaking down everything that happens on the show's return to Mexico in our twentieth Mole season, continuing with the fourth episode and return of a mystery candidate!

In this episode - we express how much we enjoyed the show, the impact of the returnee twist is analysed, this episode may be why Producer Rick is leaving, a secret is revealed, we finally talk Traitors, we are neither a Taskmaster or Jeopardy podcast, Logan rules out a suspect, the Price of Pasvragen returns, Jip is fully on Logan's team, we wonder if there'll be a pot drain, something we've ignored for four weeks is finally acknowledged, we look back at the last mid-season flight, Bindles works out how they lost money, we reveal our latest suspicions and Michael explains how the Pool will work if Babs returns.

You can play along with this week's Bother's Bar Suspect List here. We will see you next week for Episode 5!

Please note: This episode is intended on being spoiler-free, but references to any season we have already covered (WIDM 10-11, 14, 17-23 and Renaissance; België 4-11) may be made.

Additional note: Please for the love of everything holy, can we stop normalising this sort of nonsense twist? WON'T SOMEBODY THINK OF HOW WE ARE MEANT TO PODCAST THIS?!

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We All Just Completely

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Have some WORDS about this nonsense, because a new decade of Reality TV Warriors begins with Wie is de Mol 2024: Les 9 Atouts du Rik van der Westelaken - and WIDM continues following België's lead and heads back to Mexico! Over these ten weeks, three guys who are not gaslighting, just playing the game - Michael, Logan & Bindles - are recapping and breaking down everything that happens on the show's return to Mexico in our twentieth Mole season, continuing with the third episode and elimination of Justin!

In this episode - we try and muster up enthusiasm, claims about Traitors are refuted, there is a rare bit of praise, our very own Goliath has been shorn, Michael gets shirt envy, Jeopardy! UK has been borrowing from us again, there's another cruise story, Bindles gets generous, a new impression is workshopped, André Rieu makes it to Canada, we question Justin's knowledge of accidental cults, Logan is like Tooske, Bindles tries to alienate all our Dutch listeners, there is a wonderful interruption from Thomas off of the Suspect List, Michael has some thoughts on the third challenge, we try and spice up the execution, a Pieter Janker's Gamble is proposed, there are the latest updates to our Pool and First Suspicions and we lock in this week's suspicions and try and guess who's going home next.

You can play along with this week's Bother's Bar Suspect List here. We will see you next week for Episode 4!

Please note: This episode is intended on being spoiler-free, but references to any season we have already covered (WIDM 10-11, 14, 17-23 and Renaissance; België 4-11) may be made.

Additional note: André Rieu genuinely did do a version of the Macarena. It is...unique.

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Tyrannosaurus Riks

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Light the hay and get a cool drone shot, because a new decade of Reality TV Warriors begins with Wie is de Mol 2024: Les 9 Atouts du Rik van der Westelaken - and WIDM continues following België's lead and heads back to Mexico! Over these ten weeks, three guys who thank you for sabotaging hard - Michael, Logan & Bindles - are recapping and breaking down everything that happens on the show's return to Mexico in our twentieth Mole season, continuing with the second episode and elimination of Logan's main suspect - Tragically, Jip!

In this episode - we start with an historic failure, there's a lot to discuss with the bingo cards, we are still not a Traitors podcast, Jeopardy! UK are listening, a new stowaway team appears, Michael tries to avoid a dick-measuring contest, we look through Mexico's Olympic history, Bindles went snooping on the Big Brother house, WIDM returns to Nicaragua, the season has a colour scheme, Logan tests a theory, Michael reveals a life ambition, we suspect another plan for the God's Waiting Room team, it might be time to get rid of Treasurers, we re-cast Mole Australia, there are the first updates to First Suspicions and the Pool, our second set of suspicions are locked in and we try and guess who'll go home next week.

You can play along with this week's Bother's Bar Suspect List here. We will see you next week for Episode 3!

Please note: This episode is intended on being spoiler-free, but references to any season we have already covered (WIDM 10-11, 14, 17-23 and Renaissance; België 4-11) may be made.

Additional note: Has everyone recovered from the execution yet? Not sure Logan has...

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Some People Look Like Inanimate Concepts

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Find quirky things about a group of strangers, because a new decade of Reality TV Warriors begins with Wie is de Mol 2024: Les 9 Atouts du Rik van der Westelaken - and WIDM continues following België's lead and heads back to Mexico! Over these ten weeks, three guys who have never been confused for a middle-aged chubby Spanish looking dude with beard man - Michael, Logan & Bindles - will be recapping and breaking down everything that happens on the show's return to Mexico in our twentieth Mole season, beginning with the Day of the Mole and elimination of Babs!

In this episode - we have our first catch-up in eight months, Michael makes some new enemies, Bindles guesses obscure Eurovision entries, we are not a traitors podcast, our België orders go in a bit early, someone made a booboo on the Suspect List, we can't look at Fairy Bread in the same way, Michael has a theory on the symbols, the scent of tunnel vision is all around us, Logan learns about the Trust Nobody gaps, there's a brief diversion to talk about Survivor UK, Michael talks about Jeopardy (in all forms), Logan's notes make an appearance, Sbab threatens to make an appearance next week, we lock in our first suspects, next week's execution is predicted and someone almost has a very awkward request for a sibling.

You can join in with our First Suspicions game by filling in the form here and play along with this week's Bother's Bar Suspect List here. We will see you next week for Episode 2!

Please note: This episode is intended on being spoiler-free, but references to any season we have already covered (WIDM 10-11, 14, 17-23 and Renaissance; België 4-11) may be made.

Additional note: Rosario's love of bread is definitely going to backfire on him with us around. FOCACCIA!

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This...is Episode 500!

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 21:00:00 +0000

On this very day ten years ago, a legend was born. Some have described it as "the most important podcast ever to exist". Others aren't related to us (thanks Mum!). Nevertheless, as we officially enter the second decade of Reality TV Warriors, we are looking back in our own special way.

Join Michael and three unsuspecting victims willing participants as we close out 2023 and Year 10 with a very special look back - much to Logan, Michelle & Anthony's utter surprise and terror.

Please note: Thank you so much to everyone who's listened in our first decade. Thanks go to Logan, Michelle, Anthony, Bindles, Eamon, Ben, Heather, Spencer & Ashlyn for all their hard work but most importantly to Michael who's been a part of far too many of these episodes. It has been a genuine delight (well, mostly) and we can't wait to return in 2024 with more utter nonsense!

Additional note: This is a rare time when we'd suggest watching the episode too - our YouTube has the completely unedited version where you can see the board too, and also more importantly the frustrated faces that get made when another punny clue is revealed.

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The Schiphol Mol

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 21:00:00 +0000

Find out just how much those ping pong balls are worth, because we are back for our fifth season of new/old Wie is de Mol episodes - and we're going back to 2011's offering in El Salvador & Nicaragua! Over these ten weeks, three guys who know all about deeply unsexy pillow fighting - Logan, Michael & Bindles - have been recapping and looking back at all that happened on the trip through two countries that we still can't quite believe they visited, concluding with the final two episodes, elimination of Karin and reveal of Patrick as the Mole.

In this episode - we're forced to date the podcast, Logan tries to rescue some pride, we wonder if Soundos & Karin could have stopped Art, Michael notices one final thing in the intro, Bindles explains the episode title, there's an Aaf flashback, we explain why Karin didn't return, Michael worries about something in the future past, the virtues of Pieter Jan's backhanded insults are extolled, Soundos' comments about her future children ages really well, we spoil a season of Expeditie Robinson, the award for most inept test taker in WIDM history is given out, there's a bit of unintentional foreshadowing, the hidden clues get praised, we eulogise Pieter Jan's WIDM seasons, someone doesn't go down well on a rewatch, the Mole gets ranked, an old Mole gets a shoutout, the final set of suspicions are revealed, the season gets eulogised and we wonder if El Salvador & Nicaragua would have been visited if HD wasn't a thing.

Thank you for listening - we will see you on December 11th - our tenth anniversary - for Episode #500!

Please note: This season is intended on being spoiler-free, so please watch the episodes along with us. As with our coverage of Seasons 14 & 17, there would ordinarily be no spoilers due to Logan not having seen the season before, but this is the last episode of the season, so it's a free for all now! In addition, any season we have already covered (WIDM 10, 14, 17-23 and Renaissance; Belgie 4-11) is fair game.

Additional note: You may have noticed this is Episode #499. I wonder what could be coming next...

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A Singaporean Treasurer

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 21:00:00 +0000

Threaten to give your friend an advantage, because we are back for our fifth season of new/old Wie is de Mol episodes - and we're going back to 2011's offering in El Salvador & Nicaragua! Over these ten weeks, three guys who strive to charm anyone who doesn't like contests or reality TV - Logan, Michael & Bindles - are recapping and looking back at all that happened on the trip through two countries that we still can't quite believe they visited, continuing with the ninth episode and cliffhanger elimination.

In this episode - we have a little mid-season break, Logan struggles with suspicions, Michael spots something in the titles again, there's finally some pot intrigue, we spot a wonderful running joke from the editors, Bindles reveals his red line, everyone has problems with Americans, Pieter Jan fails a challenge, we wonder if God would be okay with you lying on the Mole, Logan introduces us to an obscure Canadian cartoon, one of us can't pronounce a ghoulish word, we turn on Art, the episode gets bookended, Logan's penultimate suspicions are revealed before he has to guess who goes home next and we eulogise [INSERT NAME HERE].

Thank you for listening - we will see you next week for the final two episodes!

Please note: This season is intended on being spoiler-free, so please watch the episodes along with us. As with our coverage of Seasons 14 & 17, there are no spoilers due to Logan not having seen the season before. However, any season we have already covered (WIDM 10, 14, 17-23 and Renaissance; Belgie 4-11) is fair game though. This is also the first episode where we freely discuss Mole US 6, as well as Qui est la Taupe.

Additional note: Did anyone else do a double-take when Logan said what he did, or was it just me?

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Fallen Friends Together

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 21:00:00 +0000

Introduce yourself with the noise of a car breaking down, because we are back for our fifth season of new/old Wie is de Mol episodes - and we're going back to 2011's offering in El Salvador & Nicaragua! Over these ten weeks, three guys who know that there is always money in the crater - Logan, Michael & Bindles - are recapping and looking back at all that happened on the trip through two countries that we still can't quite believe they visited, continuing with the eighth episode and elimination of Anna.

In this episode - we wonder why people dislike this season, Michael spots something in the titles, Karin's hidden skills are revealed, it all goes a bit 'henkel henkel dubbel dubbel', we wonder where they lost so much time in the Lighthouse challenge, Pieter Jan crashes a conversation, we get another promotion out of the way, Logan talks about obscure Canadian television, we wonder why they're pushing Patrick as a potential Mole now, the "dodgy Nicaraguan guys" get praised, Michael is like Soundos, Pieter Jan reminds everyone of their failures, Bindles speaks Dutch, a promise that Logan made comes back to haunt him, our fallen ringleader gets eulogised, there's an update on Logan's suspicions before he reveals his eighth set and the Black Widow of the podcast is crowned.

Thank you for listening - we will see you next week for Episode 9!

Additional note: Really hoping Logan didn't spot the clue in this episode...

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The Magical Murder Tour

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 21:00:00 +0000

Pick a real number, because we are back for our fifth season of new/old Wie is de Mol episodes - and we're going back to 2011's offering in El Salvador & Nicaragua! Over these ten weeks, three Titans of Mole recapping - Logan, Michael & Bindles - are recapping and looking back at all that happened on the trip through two countries that we still can't quite believe they visited, continuing with the seventh episode and elimination of Pepijn.

In this episode - Michael pre-empts some smut, Production fail to learn any lessons from Survivor: Nicaragua, Logan predicts a medevac, we wonder if Nele could have survived the Cerro Negro, Karin gets some kudos for doing things, another country swap is suggested, there's a crossover with Redemple Temple, we wonder what the rules were around the chests, Logan references The Simpsons, we make some topical references from a year ago, Bindles tries to earn his Twitter name, we wonder who we'd want to help us earn jokers, Karin & Pieter Jan might be friends, we discuss what Pepijn's downfall was, people have bad opinions, we start discussing Netflix Mole, there is a very interesting montage, only one person is allowed to eulogise, Bindles gets a groan and Logan locks in his seventh set of suspicions.

Thank you for listening - we will see you next week for Episode 8!

Please note: This season is intended on being spoiler-free, so please watch the episodes along with us. As with our coverage of Seasons 14 & 17, there are no spoilers due to Logan not having seen the season before. However, any season we have already covered (WIDM 10, 14, 17-23 and Renaissance; Belgie 4-11) is fair game though. There are also a couple of references to a particularly infamous incident in the South Africa season, as well as US Mole 5.

Additional note: And this is the point where unfortunately we do have to start referencing Netflix's bastardisation of the Mole. We apologise in advance.

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#InSoundosWeTrust

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 21:00:00 +0000

Stop trying to start something, you troublesome meddling kids, because we are back for our fifth season of new/old Wie is de Mol episodes - and we're going back to 2011's offering in El Salvador & Nicaragua! Over these ten weeks, three guys who have a lot of accidental fun in moist challenges - Logan, Michael & Bindles - are recapping and looking back at all that happened on the trip through two countries that we still can't quite believe they visited, continuing with the sixth episode and second non-elimination episode.

In this episode - Bob Dylan does some promo, we wonder whether anyone suspects Patrick, the basic components of every episode this season are explained, the murky world of copyright law is analysed, there is a very subtle piece of sponsorship, we wonder when Google Earth stopped being a thing, the weather's impact on the team building exercise is explained, we're all in sync, Pieter Jan tells Karin to dig, we wonder whether you should ever want to see your screen, Logan reveals his sixth set of suspicions and we make him try and guess who goes home next.

Thank you for listening - we will see you next week for Episode 7!

Additional note: Pieter Jan continues to succeed on his victory tour - I still think I'd be terrified if I ever met him though!

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The Graves Were in Graves

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 21:00:00 +0000

Avoid crossing Honduras, because we are back for our fifth season of new/old Wie is de Mol episodes - and we're going back to 2011's offering in El Salvador & Nicaragua! Over these ten weeks, your three favourite unused Jokers - Logan, Michael & Bindles - are recapping and looking back at all that happened on the trip through two countries that we still can't quite believe they visited, continuing with the fifth episode and elimination of Jan.

In this episode - Bindles gets told off, we have an update on what Pieter Jan is now doing, there's a horrible suspicion Eureka could have been involved, we doubt that Jan has never ridden a horse before, Michael gets to ask a new question, Karin teaches us what it means to be "hangry", we wonder why we needed to see a calf get Mufasa'd, we try and quantify the size of a ping pong ball, next week's banner gets teased, our plan to befriend Pieter Jan gains steam, there is a rare suspicion scene, the execution gets relocated, we wonder if Jan deserves to be talked about more, Logan locks in his fifth set of suspicions and we tease a very unique challenge next week.

Thank you for listening - we will see you next week for Episode 6!

Additional note: Of course we were going to use Pieter Jan's reaction this week! He's a delight.

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Toucan Play That Game

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 21:00:00 +0100

Make yourself curvy, because we are back for our fifth season of new/old Wie is de Mol episodes - and we're going back to 2011's offering in El Salvador & Nicaragua! Over these ten weeks, three guys who have never been accused of lying to each other calmly - Logan, Michael & Bindles - are recapping and looking back at all that happened on the trip through two countries that we still can't quite believe they visited, continuing with the fourth episode and elimination of Miryanna.

In this episode - we already forget who went home, the health & safety laws of El Salvador prove a little lax, we wonder why Amazing Race has never been to El Salvador or Nicaragua (at least as of the time of recording!), Art gets a lot of airtime, we're blessed to have Soundos & Karin, Bindles tells a joke that will age horribly, Pieter Jan warms up for next week's tour de force performance, there's a tantrum about a flag, we look ahead to some people trafficking, Michael recommends a documentary series, we reveal what Karin wrote in her Molebook, Bindles is on harness watch, Art is woefully unprepared, we reveal how the fog was cleared, Logan's fourth suspicions are locked in and the bus challenge slightly backfired on Production.

Thank you for listening - we will see you next week for Episode 5!

Additional note: El Salvador seems like a very fun place to go at this point, mainly because we're about to leave!

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A Thumb with Eyeballs

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 21:00:00 +0100

Grab a couple of Brita water filter jugs, because we are back for our fifth season of new/old Wie is de Mol episodes - and we're going back to 2011's offering in El Salvador & Nicaragua! Over these ten weeks, three guys who all turned up cosplaying as Jan - Logan, Michael & Bindles - are recapping and looking back at all that happened on the trip through two countries that we still can't quite believe they visited, continuing with the third episode and elimination of Horace.

In this episode - we wonder if this is a contender for the title of messiest episode ever, Logan forgets who goes, Pieter Jan no-sells the first execution, we wonder how tall Pepijn is, Chain Gang gets a Salvadorean adaptation, we try not to give Papa Bear any ideas, Pieter Jan asks to be a picture, Art has potentially been getting tips from Michelle, Logan spots an error, we try and work out how the Mole would sabotage the Hotel challenge, Production seems to be misleading us, Pieter Jan gets excited about sacrifice, we wonder if the public were clamouring for the return of this episode's eliminated player, Logan reveals his suspicions and Bindles admits muting himself.

Thank you for listening - we will see you next week for Episode 4!

Please note: This season is intended on being spoiler-free, so please watch the episodes along with us. As with our coverage of Seasons 14 & 17, there are no spoilers due to Logan not having seen the season before. However, any season we have already covered (WIDM 10, 14, 17-23 and Renaissance; Belgie 4-11) is fair game though. This episode also contains a reference to the Mole in Celebrity Mole: Hawaii.

Additional note: Jan continues to be a complete enigma. He's baffling.

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Only Jans

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 21:00:00 +0100

Start swiping on Pepijndr, because we are back for our fifth season of new/old Wie is de Mol episodes - and we're going back to 2011's offering in El Salvador & Nicaragua! Over these ten weeks, three guys who are constantly amazed by gherkins - Logan, Michael & Bindles - are recapping and looking back at all that happened on the trip through two countries that we still can't quite believe they visited, continuing with the second episode and elimination of Hanna.

In this episode - we issue a minor correction about cannibalism, Logan's forced to prove how observant he is, a WIDM trivia question is answered, the Dating Bio challenge proves fruitful to write introductions, we channel someone who enjoys topography, we learn some new things about Horace Cohen (known by the family name Horace Cohen), there's a dive into WIDM History as we try and remember when "LASER GAME!" became a thing, Miryanna gets the credit she deserves, Jan ruins haybales, Bindles is distracted by music, Horace's altruism is called into question, Pieter Jan channels his inner Probst, we wonder how anyone can hate Art, Michael starts running a joke into the ground, Logan calls for a murder, the Living Picture challenge is a bit too easy to sabotage, there's another wonderful bit of Pieter Jan dickery, Horace says the line, we explain what makes a good Mole host, we still hate superfans, no-one cares that Hanna goes home, Logan reveals his suspects and Bindles has a weird thing about Hanna.

Thank you for listening - we will see you next week for Episode 3!

Additional note: For years, we've wondered when he'd say it and finally Horace gave us what we wanted. And by that, of course we mean "the revelation that New York is actually Dutch".

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The Planet of Steves

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 21:00:00 +0100

Keep It Simple, Stupid, because we are back for our fifth season of new/old Wie is de Mol episodes - and we're going back to 2011's offering in El Salvador & Nicaragua! Over these ten weeks, three guys who often wonder what the heck kind of nonsense they've gotten themselves into by covering Mole seasons - Logan, Michael & Bindles - will be recapping and looking back at all that happened on the trip through two countries that we still can't quite believe they visited, beginning with the premiere episode and elimination of no-one.

In this episode - we explain why we made the extra effort to do this season, warzones make Michael laugh, Bindles has a Salvadorean friend, we look ahead to some people trafficking, we explain why Dutch people don't tend to speak Spanish, the bus ride threatens to give Papa Bear Gilles de Coster some ideas, Jan doesn't know what a goat is, we discuss the weird claims to fame that this cast have, Pieter Jan doesn't care anymore, Logan gets a new opinion, Michael finds common ground with Art, there are flashbacks to Hong Kong, Horace tempts fate, we finally discuss the first iteration of the Path of Temptation, Australia 6 gets (a small amount of) praise, we wonder who would have gone home, the production team changes, Logan locks in his first set of suspicions (with some exclusions), Bindles teases some hidden clues and accusations are thrown about errors that have already been made.

Thank you for listening - we will see you next week for Episode 2!

Please note: This season is intended on being spoiler-free, so please watch the episodes along with us. As with our coverage of Seasons 14 & 17, there are no spoilers due to Logan not having seen the season before. However, any season we have already covered (WIDM 10, 14, 17-23 and Renaissance; Belgie 4-11) is fair game though. There are also brief references to Qui est La Taupe and Mole Australia 6.

Additional note: Oh, we're only just getting started - our final season of the year begins now!

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Two Little Rippers

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 21:00:00 +0100

Compliment anyone who hates your guts, as we are back for our second season of old Amazing Race recaps - Amazing Race Australia 2! Over these twelve weeks, three people who are flattered by your hostility - Logan, Michael & Michelle - have been recapping a season that has an insane reputation amongst fans (which is completely justified), concluding with the final episode and reveal of Shane & Andrew as our winners.

In this episode - Michelle's been chatting to the cast, someone else gets undermined, the editors may have gone back and changed some things, the reason that Michelle & Jo lost is revealed, the teachers pick a Detour, Michael tries to defend Shane & Andrew, Logan talks about how he teaches, we wonder if it's frowned upon to swear in front of children, Paul may be an only child, NetMol is brought up (hopefully unnecessarily), Stealth Mode is entered, we try and game theory the challenge at the jail, Jo ventilates, there's the final instalment of Rashie Watch, Pirate Master gets a look-in, Grant has an unfair reputation, Michael delves into the logistics of the treasure chests, we exclusively reveal an unaired incident at the Finish Line, we perform a New Year's (Eve [Eve]) Miracle and Logan tries to spoil next year's Amazing Race Historians.

Thank you for listening - we will see you very soon for more episodes!

Please note: This episode is intended on being spoiler-free - however, as with our other historical recaps, this episode may contain references to episodes that we have already covered - namely from Seasons 3; 23-32; Australia 3; Canada 2-5 and Asia 5. This episode also contains references to the winners of Amazing Race Asia 1 and US Seasons 17 & 18.

Additional note: Now this season is done, we'll be back soon for Hunted 7 (if they ever bother!), Episode #500 and Wie is de Mol: El Salvador & Nicaragua!

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Have You Eaten a Lot of Saliva Lately?

Sun, 06 Aug 2023 21:00:00 +0100

Watch the Sun rising from the south, as we are back for our second season of old Amazing Race recaps - Amazing Race Australia 2! Over these twelve weeks, three people who ensure they get some sugar along with the protein - Logan, Michael & Michelle - are recapping a season that has an insane reputation amongst fans (which is completely justified), continuing with the eleventh episode and elimination of Joseph & Grace.

In this episode - Michael's still hurting, Logan loses it, we wonder if there was some monkeying with the timeline, one team was spoiled to make it this far, Beijing was (and is) an experience, China isn't the place known for negotiation, we fall down a rabbit hole and wonder what happens if a bird drinks Coke, Shane does a Christmas Carol, Grant lies to us, the massage reminds Michael of his dogson, we reveal the real hero of the episode, Michelle's husband had an experience with Chinese cuisine, we notice something about the locations that were chosen, Joseph & Grace go way off the map, the greeter is unique, we wonder if Grace learned anything and just how close were we to a two-team finale?

Thank you for listening - we will see you next week for the finale!

Additional note: Oh, saliva doesn't sound all that appealing, does it?

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The Lucy & Emilia Experience

Sun, 30 Jul 2023 21:00:00 +0100

Go Full-on Veruca Salt, as we are back for our second season of old Amazing Race recaps - Amazing Race Australia 2! Over these twelve weeks, three people who are Finance Professionals, Dog Lovers, Reality TV Stars, Paperless Accountants and Optimists - Logan, Michael & Michelle - are recapping a season that has an insane reputation amongst fans (which is completely justified), continuing with the tenth episode and elimination of People's Sweethearts, Lucy & Emilia.

In this episode - Michael answers a question eight weeks too late, Paul & Steve seem to be deteriorating, the final five gets spoiled, we explain our respective histories with Banff, Michelle learns about toques, there's a Big Brother crossover, the mandatory costumes have an interesting component, we rattle through the Roadblock, Jo's laughin' at her (and it's rude), the editors undermine Grace again, we reveal the unintentional consequence of zombification, someone breaks the Michelle Pearce-Denovan rules, Shane & Andrew break the streak, Lucy & Emilia almost make history, reputations are upheld and we wonder if the "Finals Week" scheduling was entirely because of this episode.

Thank you for listening - we will see you next week for Leg 11!

Please note: This episode is intended on being spoiler-free - however, as with our other historical recaps, this episode may contain references to episodes that we have already covered - namely from Seasons 3; 23-32; Australia 3; Canada 2-5 and Asia 5. This episode also features a reference to the ending of Wie is de Mol: Oregon.

Additional note: It's finally happened - Shane & Andrew finally broke the streak, but will it continue now our heroes have fallen? Only one way to find out!

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Grizzly Business

Sun, 23 Jul 2023 21:00:00 +0100

Be suspicious of anything made in Sri Lanka, as we are back for our second season of old Amazing Race recaps - Amazing Race Australia 2! Over these twelve weeks, three people who know where Anne of Green Gables and Bryan Adams are from - Logan, Michael & Michelle - are recapping a season that has an insane reputation amongst fans (which is completely justified), continuing with the ninth episode and elimination of James & Sarah.

In this episode - we celebrate Logan & Michelle's birthdays, RFF caused Amazing Race Canada, Michael explains why the Winter Olympics got mentioned, there's something we missed from last week, Logan clarifies what $10 can buy you in Vancouver, Emilia gets corrected, Joseph & Grace try and turn over a new leaf, the art studio has changed, there's a De Mol België crossover, we're back on Rashie Watch, Grant fact-checks himself, we're introduced to "The Bear Guy", Grace mispronounces more things, the Dogson gets another shoutout, we question if James & Sarah could have survived, the Olympics Break gets clarified and Michelle is a bleeding martyr.

Thank you for listening - we will see you next week for Leg 10!

Please note: This episode is intended on being spoiler-free - however, as with our other historical recaps, this episode may contain references to episodes that we have already covered - namely from Seasons 3; 23-32; Australia 3; Canada 2-5 and Asia 5. There is also a small spoiler for next episode between 7:01-7:17.

Additional note: Seven did it, but we won't be taking an Olympics Break this time - don't think we won't keep it in our back pockets though just in case!

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The Bartender and Her Grief

Sun, 16 Jul 2023 21:00:00 +0100

Talk about doing things with one hand, as we are back for our second season of old Amazing Race recaps - Amazing Race Australia 2! Over these twelve weeks, three people who have a listening impairment, but what can you do? - Logan, Michael & Michelle - are recapping a season that has an insane reputation amongst fans (which is completely justified), continuing with the eighth episode and second half of the double-length leg - eliminating Sticky & Sam.

In this episode - Michelle goes on hunger strike, we explain the difference between Keep on Racing and Double-Length Legs, last week's cliffhanger proves very misleading, Paul stops reacting, eleven-year old rumours get debunked, no-one does a good job on the Roadblock, Logan drops some Che facts, the cast clearly divides, Michael's family changed in lockdown, RFF get corrected, Grace does nothing, the crocodile farm is run by Mennonites, a non-trick question is asked, Production fudges the real reason for the elimination, there's a very insincere apology, Sticky & Sam disappear and we look ahead to the beginning of the Canada legs.

Thank you for listening - we will see you next week for Leg 9!

Additional note: Really excited to say that every leg from here on out is a barnstormer - prepare yourself for the final four episodes!

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The Fourth State of Matter

Sun, 09 Jul 2023 21:00:00 +0100

Strike outside the Happiest Place in Europe, as we are back for our second season of old Amazing Race recaps - Amazing Race Australia 2! Over these twelve weeks, three people who are sufficiently ploomphed - Logan, Michael & Michelle - are recapping a season that has an insane reputation amongst fans (which is completely justified), continuing with the seventh episode and first half of the double-length leg.

In this episode - Michelle deals with Grace, we rank French laughs, Joseph forgets Grace, we learn things about Steve, the editors make Grace look shallow, we wonder if egg whites are liquid, Grant gets fact checked, James should have done the Roadblock, Paul is a braggart, we wonder if it's "perfectly fine" to steal a taxi, James & Sarah reveal a shocking piece of behind the scenes information, the painter becomes a national stereotype, there's an unaired Detour, the Paris portion of the leg gets timed, we wonder if it's understandable that everyone had trouble with cars, Logan worries his family, there's a theme to the back half of the season's locations, we wonder if this leg is the toughest in Amazing Race history, Shane & Andrew go a bit Grand Theft Auto, Michael struggles with muscle cars, everyone bends the rules, Production underestimates everyone, Logan explains why you need to be careful in Cuba and we look ahead to next week's slightly controversial episode.

Thank you for listening - we will see you next week for Leg 8!

Please note: This episode is intended on being spoiler-free - however, as with our other historical recaps, this episode may contain references to episodes that we have already covered - namely from Seasons 3; 23-32; Australia 3; Canada 2-5 and Asia 5. It also includes a reference to an incident in Season 5.

Additional note: Even thought we know what stars they are, can we just talk about the choice to end the episode with Lucy & Emilia basically being damsels in distress?! This show...

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No-one’s a Hugger in the Family!

Sun, 02 Jul 2023 21:00:00 +0100

Capitulate to their coldness, as we are back for our second season of old Amazing Race recaps - Amazing Race Australia 2! Over these twelve weeks, three people who will always offer you an inauthentic high-five - Logan, Michael & Michelle - are recapping a season that has an insane reputation amongst fans (which is completely justified), continuing with the sixth leg and inevitable elimination of Ross & Tarryn.

In this episode - Michelle thinks Logan has game, everyone gets free clothing, we try and fix the Intersection, Sarah forgets she's in a race, this season is far twistier than we remember, there's a Turkish carpet story, Michael saves the internet, Die Hard still isn't a Christmas film (topical!), the Paul impressions return much to Michelle's delight, Shane & Andrew go looking for some carpet, we go to our Australian Teaching Correspondent for a fact check, Paul gets humbled, Jo refuses to have five minutes of torture, Michael spots some camera trickery, an encounter with a shoe shiner leaves trainers unbuffed, we wonder what the point of the leg was, Ross & Tarryn get ranked and we explain why Grant cried.

Thank you for listening - we will see you next week for Leg 7!

Additional note: Very surprisingly, this is by far the worst episode of Amazing Race Australia 2 - it's all good episodes (well, maybe one more stinker!) from here on out!

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Silence is a Tacit Endorsement

Sun, 25 Jun 2023 21:00:00 +0100

Get really enthusiastic about pronouns, as we are back for our second season of old Amazing Race recaps - Amazing Race Australia 2! Over these twelve weeks, three people who sit there and say "awkward!" from the sidelines - Logan, Michael & Michelle - are recapping a season that has an insane reputation amongst fans (which is completely justified), continuing with the fifth leg and second non-elimination leg.

In this episode - Michelle gets a very Michelle intro, Paul doesn't understand collusion, James & Sarah's fight continues, Paul gets credit for staying calm, we wonder if anyone comes out of the marina argument looking good, Michael introduces everyone to Taskmaster, we explain why Sticky & Sam have exes, the meaning of cowardice is explained after the U-Turn, Michelle & Jo prove to be very successful, Logan learns something new, Michelle's daughters are allowed out of the oubliette to roll their eyes, the Istanbul Incident is told from a very interesting perspective, we go through the history of the Hagia Sophia, Logan makes a dumb joke, Michelle reaches her limit, Lucy & Emilia nearly break their streak, we wonder if it was the right call to take the penalty and next week's not-so-great episode is foreshadowed.

Thank you for listening - we will see you next week for Leg 6!

Additional note: Alright, everybody strap in - it's going to be a bumpy ride for the next few episodes! Lots of confrontation coming...

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A Human Gutterball

Sun, 18 Jun 2023 21:00:00 +0100

Make momentum angels, as we are back for our second season of old Amazing Race recaps - Amazing Race Australia 2! Over these twelve weeks, three people who are riddled with neither prostitues nor cockroaches - Logan, Michael & Michelle - are recapping a season that has an insane reputation amongst fans (which is completely justified), continuing with the iconic fourth leg and elimination of Kym & Donna!

In this episode - Michelle drops a bombshell, we discuss the legacy of this episode, the ethics of the Must-Vote U-Turn come up, Michael debuts an impression that definitely won't become tedious, we explain the difference in urinals, Grace can't even be relied upon anymore, Logan's jokes come back to bite him, Michael spots something no-one else has ever spotted, a surprise Stowaway team is introduced, there's an update on Grace eleven years later, Rochdale is finally brought to the forefront, we have some history with Four Points by Sheraton, Michelle reaches her limit, we deal with the arrested development, Tarryn shows emotion, Logan tells a decent joke and we wonder if it was a blessing for Kym & Donna that they only lasted four episodes.

Thank you for listening - we will see you next week for Leg 5!

Additional note: Even we can't believe it took this long to notice Sarah dropping an F-bomb - how did that slip through the net?!

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The Buffheads Are Now Dickheads

Sun, 11 Jun 2023 21:00:00 +0100

Grease up your favourite Olympians, as we are back for our second season of old Amazing Race recaps - Amazing Race Australia 2! Over these twelve weeks, three people who would never deliberately arm children with cricket bats - Logan, Michael & Michelle - are recapping a season that has an insane reputation amongst fans (which is completely justified), continuing with the third leg and elimination of Sue & Teresa!

In this episode - we explain why we never do video podcasts, Logan goes through the pink cities, there's another unaired task, we wonder whether Paul thinks that he's subtle, a villain emerges as Grace gets needlessly personal, Seven are very optimistic, the first Roadblock proves impossible to fail, Sticky's real name is revealed, Logan debuts an impression, we wonder if you ever want your sibling calling you hot, we decide who was in the right between Paul and Kym & Donna, Michael rehashes old ground, the teams get sorted, Michelle has a slight reaction to the episode title, Teresa gets a new look, the editors give us a huge neon sign, the second Roadblock proves very interesting, we explain how well Sue & Teresa did and next week's infamous episode is previewed.

Thank you for listening - we will see you next week for Leg 4!

Additional note: Best season ever! Our Amazing Race Australia 2 Historians episodes are only just getting started for the year - next week's episode is probably *the* infamous one of this season!

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One Warm Hand

Sun, 04 Jun 2023 21:00:00 +0100

Get the Confetti Cannon in full HD, as we are back for our second season of old Amazing Race recaps - Amazing Race Australia 2! Over these twelve weeks, three people who legally cannot be classified as dancers - Logan, Michael & Michelle - are recapping a season that has an insane reputation amongst fans (which is completely justified), continuing with the second leg and elimination of Adam & Dane!

In this episode - we establish who was in the wrong between James & Sarah, a Reddit post from last year gets discussed, Logan coins a running joke, we wonder if the editors were making Grace look dumb deliberately, there's a bit of a discussion over how teams *actually* got back to Manila, everyone laughs at Poo, Michael brings up Norway, Sam gets hit on, we wonder if Launceston has attack ads, Michelle says something about Paul, Logan does a pitch perfect impression, Michael spots a continuity error, someone channels Batman, a prime bit of Aussie culture is explained to a Canadian, we wonder why the Express Pass went unaired, Lucy & Emilia channel Khaleesi, one of Logan's rules is broken, the editors try (and fail!) to be sneaky, we talk tax, Grant gets pass-agg, we (reluctantly) eulogise the first boots and Michelle pulls a classic Saunders move.

Thank you for listening - we will see you next week for Leg 3!

Additional note: Lucy & Emilia's survival means right now, we have ten iconic teams remaining. Who will be eliminated next week? Whoever it is, it'll be heartbreaking!

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The Unfortunate Beau Ryan Trilogy

Sun, 28 May 2023 21:00:00 +0100

Think of bad Thai food, as we are back for our second season of old Amazing Race recaps - Amazing Race Australia 2! Over the next twelve weeks, three people who refuse to wait in the A-C area - Logan, Michael & Michelle - are recapping a season that has an insane reputation amongst fans (which is completely justified), beginning with the first leg and Salvage of Lucy & Emilia!

In this episode - we date our recording almost immediately, Logan brags about a VPN, the real villain of the season is revealed, there's a small concern that people will get confused, we chat culture shock, the Ten seasons get a small amount of praise, Paul is a time traveller, we wonder how you can be competitive in your dating life, Michelle was (sort of) at the starting line, we explain what the point of the entire leg was, Kym has a Bruce Bogtrotter moment, Logan doubts Production are being honest, the editors begin their foreshadowing mission, the confetti cannon gets a mention, Paul may have been on the money about Kym & Donna, Ross is old, Liam Neeson stops by, Lucy & Emilia's shock is explained, we reveal what would have happened if the Salvage Pass was unused and we look ahead to next week.

Thank you for listening - we will see you next week for Leg 2!

Additional note: Look, we can't wait for the rest of these Historians episodes! It's a ripper-roaring season!

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The Eleventh Word

Thu, 18 May 2023 21:00:00 +0100

Put on your Slush Puppie socks, because we're back for De Mol België Season 11 - and its visit (which we can take partial credit for) to Arizona! Over these nine weeks, three guys who have been known to intentionally throw the coin toss - Michael, Logan & Bindles - have been recapping and breaking down everything that happens as we try and work out who to get matching tattoos with, concluding with the reunion.

In this episode - we wonder whether our cameo was successful, Bindles shows up, we blame the "Bloody DeLorean", there's a bit of gloaty housekeeping, Comfort's attitude as Mole is refreshing, we touch upon Finale Fashion, Gilles' secret is revealed, the cameo is critiqued, another Mole franchise spoils its third Mole, the season's legacy is analysed, the opportunity to dump on NetMol is taken, our next Mole Historians is spelt out, Bindles has been sneaky (fifteen times!) and credit is given to those we deem worthy.

Please note: This episode is intended on being spoiler-free, but references to any season we have already covered (WIDM 10, 14, 17-23 and Renaissance; België 4-10) may be made.

Additional note: In this episode, you'll find out what's next - and we've been hiding something...

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Those We Deem Worthy

Thu, 11 May 2023 21:00:00 +0100

Find someone to share the awkwardness and terror of "oh shit, we're wrong!" with, because we're back for De Mol België Season 11 - and its visit (which we can take partial credit for) to Arizona! Over these nine weeks, two guys who always give you a hard time for messing up one verb conjugation - Michael & Logan - are recapping and breaking down everything that happens as we try and work out who to get matching tattoos with, continuing with the eighth episode and reveal of Comfort as Mole!

In this episode - we discuss how busy our respective weeks were, Logan had a reaction, someone earns praise, we recalibrate what we expect from a Mole in future, Michael has a particularly awkward record, we swap airline opinions, there are more stories that weren't in the Diary, our opinions on the DeLorean twist slightly change, we've had our first Listener Correction of the Week in years (kind of) which could lead to some repercussions, Michael runs through the bonus bingo card, we wonder what happened to Larry, Toos is a team player, we rank pieces of information, the reason for the cactus fall is revealed, the way to be okay with the DeLorean is explained, Season 12 is happening, There are the official results of the Pool, First Impressions and Suspicions (where someone does a Michael Harmstone Classic), our Suspicions and the Suspect List, the pot is compared and we begin to rank the season.

We will see you next week for the reunion!

Please note: This episode is intended on being spoiler-free, but references to any season we have already covered (WIDM 10, 14, 17-23 and Renaissance; België 4-10) may be made. This episode also - for potentially obvious reasons! - refers to something that happened in Mole Australia 4 a few times, as well as the actions of someone in El Salvador & Nicaragua.

Additional note: We're still in shock, as was the rest of the press room - can we make sense of it next week?

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Diary of a Mole (Finale) II

Tue, 09 May 2023 21:00:00 +0100

Go about your day with a little bit of trolling but mostly love, because we're back for a very special De Mol België Season 11 episode, as your inherently imperfect host Michael attends the finale at Kinepolis in Antwerp, guides you through the experience of a press screening and interviews Gilles and the newest Mole!

In this episode - Michael rights a wrong, there's a realisation about the downside of doing so many Historians seasons, Gilles compliments the set-up, we answer the Russia question, Gilles reveals the secrets of producing such a great version, we've been talked about, the future of the show is confirmed, the Mole reveals all and Michael walks around hiding a secret.

Thank you so much to Gilles, Lies & everyone at Play4 for inviting us again - we'll be back on Thursday to recap the finale proper!

Please note: This episode is intended on being spoiler-free, but references to any season we have already covered (WIDM 10, 14, 17-23 and Renaissance; België 4-10) may be made.

Additional Note: Don't know if that glass is going to survive in Michael's rucksack, but tune in on Thursday to find out if he's smashed it or not!

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The Most Rootinest Tootinest Thirst Trap

Thu, 04 May 2023 21:00:00 +0100

Suppress the pie in the episode, because we're back for De Mol België Season 11 - and its visit (which we can take partial credit for) to Arizona! Over these nine weeks, two guys who treat all listeners with grasshopper hats - Michael & Logan - are recapping and breaking down everything that happens as we try and work out who to get matching tattoos with, continuing with the seventh episode and elimination of international sweetheart, Ruben!

In this episode - we try and put a positive spin on Logan not being able to come to the finale, Michael reveals his first reaction, we apologise to YouTube (but not the trolls), vindication has happened, we take advantage of the English, a potential sponsor is found, Logan tries to make a naughty reference, there's an actual genuine sort of announcement about Historians, tongue twisters are attempted (and butchered), no-one kisses Lancelot's balls, no-one uses matches anymore, we praise the way the group exemption was handled, there are the latest updates to our Pool and First Suspicions, someone might be hate-playing, our final suspicions are locked in and we worry that België Lore might have been broken again.

You can play along with the final week of this season of the Bother's Bar Suspect List here. We will see you on Tuesday for Diary of a Mole (Finale) II and Thursday for the finale!

Please note: This episode is intended on being spoiler-free, but references to any season we have already covered (WIDM 10, 14, 17-23 and Renaissance; België 4-10) may be made. This episode also - during our final section - contains references to US Mole Seasons 2 & 5.

Additional note: Even though he's now lost all his team members, can Logan salvage any pride from this situation?

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A Decomposing Composer

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 21:00:00 +0100

Overwhelm them with facts, because we're back for De Mol België Season 11 - and its visit (which we can take partial credit for) to Arizona! Over these nine weeks, two guys who are proud to be Flemish Bullshit Inspectors - Michael & Logan - are recapping and breaking down everything that happens as we try and work out who to get matching tattoos with, continuing with the sixth episode and elimination of Thomas!

In this episode - Logan's predictions start to come true, we're being pandered to, there is the latest update on the Saga of Harmstone Heights, we talk about another amazing show, a bingo card gets analysed, there's a clap clap takeover, we commend the puppet's Dutch, there's a lot of praise for the PowerPoint, we return to our favourite topic, April doubles up her roles, we reveal the fake tells, Michael crowns the best trivia moment in Belgian Mole, there's another review for Mario, listeners get encouraged, Yakima is just for us, there's an editor's sight gag, we have the latest updates to Pool and First Suspicions, the sixth set of suspects are locked in and Michael's been on a clue hunt.

You can play along with this week's Bother's Bar Suspect List here. We will see you next week for Episode 7!

Please note: This episode is intended on being spoiler-free, but references to any season we have already covered (WIDM 10, 14, 17-23 and Renaissance; België 4-10) may be made.

Additional note: Really hoping we eventually work out who the Mole is - it's getting embarrassing now!

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Dot Dot...Oh.

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 21:00:00 +0100

Take the robot to a boardgame café, because we're back for De Mol België Season 11 - and its visit (which we can take partial credit for) to Arizona! Over these nine weeks, two guys who always try and avoid uncomfortable situations with exes - Michael & Logan - are recapping and breaking down everything that happens as we try and work out who to get matching tattoos with, continuing with the fifth episode and elimination of Lieselot!

In this episode - Logan does lunch, we wonder if there's a problem with loved ones (but not in a Michelle way), there's an announcement about the end of the season, Michael has an update on Harmstone Heights, Ruben knows exactly what he's doing, we go down a rabbit hole, our shows cross over, there's a Breaking Bad moment, Production intervenes, Logan is reminded of US Mole, we try and work out the logistics of filming with loved ones, Michael has an epiphany, we reveal the almost banner for this week, there are the latest updates to our Pool and First Suspicions, our fifth set of suspicions are locked in, the second challenge has an interesting dilemma and we predict an all-male Final Four.

You can play along with this week's Bother's Bar Suspect List here. We will see you next week for Episode 6!

Additional note: Delighted to announce our return to the finale again this year - who knows what mischief Michael will make?

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The Price of Pasvragen

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 21:00:00 +0100

Pay a lot of money to sit in a DeLorean for twenty minutes, because we're back for De Mol België Season 11 - and its visit (which we can take partial credit for) to Arizona! Over these nine weeks, two guys who are not susceptible to government control - Michael & Logan - are recapping and breaking down everything that happens as we try and work out who to get matching tattoos with, continuing with the fourth episode and elimination of Leïla!

In this episode - we wonder how Production is feeling, there is the latest update to the saga of Harmstone Heights, Logan gets interrogated, this year's Mole Historians gets narrowed down, Michael clings onto his youth, there's a film review, we read the newspaper, Production pander to us, Lieselot is an advantage block, De Mol gets a new moniker, a fan-favourite joke returns, Logan makes a good save, we wonder if Lancelot is having fun yet, our feelings on the twist may be slightly surprising, the red screen may not be an advantage, Comfort is helpless, there are the latest updates to Pool and First Suspicions, our fourth set of suspects are locked in and there's a surprising nominee for the next to go home.

You can play along with this week's Bother's Bar Suspect List here. We will see you next week for Episode 5!

Please note: This episode is intended on being spoiler-free, but references to any season we have already covered (WIDM 10, 14, 17-23 and Renaissance; België 4-10) may be made. We do also make reference to an infamous twist in Australia's fourth season in this episode.

Additional note: Nobody knows this, but every time you hit a child in the head with a walkie-talkie, a fairy gains its wings.

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The Sober One Breaks the Egg

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 21:00:00 +0100

Clarify the language barrier, because we're back for De Mol België Season 11 - and its visit (which we can take partial credit for) to Arizona! Over these nine weeks, two guys who know to be suspicious when 12:01 hits - Michael & Logan - are recapping and breaking down everything that happens as we try and work out who to get matching tattoos with, continuing with the third episode and elimination of Conny!

In this episode - Michael airs some dirty laundry, Dutch Backpackers avoid Logan now, a bombshell is dropped, we realise how old we've become, Logan catches up on admin, we wonder if the drill sergeant is doing First Suspicions, Production have been listening to our back catalogue, Imanuelle Grives is still alive, we don't know what a "gandalf" is, there is very nearly another medevac, we suggest some office equipment, Logan misses an opportunity to stalk Cathy, Michael gloats a bit, no-one expects a French joke, the cost of living crisis starts biting, we wonder if all is what it seemed with Room 110, Conny gets eulogised, Michael wins and loses, Logan is the status quo and we try and guess who's going home next.

You can play along with this week's Bother's Bar Suspect List here. We will see you next week for Episode 4!

Please note: This episode is intended on being spoiler-free, but references to any season we have already covered (WIDM 10, 14, 17-23 and Renaissance; België 4-10) may be made. There is also a reference to the actions of someone from El Salvador & Nicaragua between 1:18:16 and 1:18:42.

Additional note: Uzbekistan couldn't hold him for long so Logan's back, and all is right in the world.

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Sgt. Floyd’s Moley Hearts Club Band

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 21:00:00 +0100

Tag a drill sergeant on Instagram, because we're back for De Mol België Season 11 - and its visit (which we can take partial credit for) to Arizona! Over these nine weeks, two guys who are so very very trying - Michael & Bindles - are recapping and breaking down everything that happens as we try and work out who to get matching tattoos with, continuing with the second episode and elimination of Samya!

In this episode - Bindles shares some news, Michael has aged, Logan's suspicions get revealed, there's been a successful prediction, the first challenge's layers may have been unnecessary, last year's worst game show gets a mention, Bindles issues a PSA, Lieselot gets her moment in the sun, we investigate Sgt. Floyd's credentials, there's some confusing admin to pick up, an empty compliment is dished, we can finally talk about the Pool, there are the first updates on First Impressions and Suspicions, we lock in our second set of suspicions and Bindles bids farewell (for now).

You can play along with this week's Bother's Bar Suspect List here. We will see you next week for Episode 3!

Please note: This episode is intended on being spoiler-free, but references to any season we have already covered (WIDM 10, 14, 17-23 and Renaissance; België 4-10) may be made.

Additional note: He's tried so hard to avoid it, but eventually they all come crawling back to us, and next week marks the return of our favourite deviant, Logan Saunders!

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Welcome to Gay Death!

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 21:00:00 +0000

Watch all the late night "foreign films", because we're back for De Mol België Season 11 - and its visit (which we can take partial credit for) to Arizona! Over these nine weeks, two guys who always take the sit around and laugh at them option - Michael & Logan Bindles - will be recapping and breaking down everything that happens as we try and work out who to get matching tattoos with, beginning with the premiere and elimination of world-famous actor Matteo Simoni!

In this episode - we begin with a moan about technology, Michael takes a little bit of credit, we make a prediction for next week, Logan's travels continue, our lack of knowledge of Twin Peaks is definitely going to get complaints, there's a small chance we've heard of world-famous actor Matteo Simoni, the timing tools get ranked, we get Argentina flashbacks, Matteo has no disguise, we finish each other's questions, Ruben has an amazing intro, Bindles doesn't pay attention, Production have a standing deal with the clock industry, the public reaction to the twist was...interesting, we look ahead to a hopeful new clip on the soundboard, our first suspicions are locked in and we try and guess who's going home next.

You can join in with our First Suspicions game by filling in the form here and play along with this week's Bother's Bar Suspect List here. We will see you next week for Episode 2!

Please note: This episode is intended on being spoiler-free, but references to any season we have already covered (WIDM 10, 14, 17-23 and Renaissance; België 4-10) may be made.

Additional note: Even though he still claims COVID birthdays don't count, Michael is 30 tomorrow!

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The In-Between Arse

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 21:00:00 +0000

Sanitise your hands for three days straight, because a new decade of WIDM podcasts begins with Wie is de Mol 2023 - and the return of fan favourite location, South Africa! Over these ten weeks, two guys who you would have known talk nonsense if you'd heard the last nine episodes - Michael & Bindles - have been recapping and breaking down everything that happens on the show's return to the Rainbow Nation, concluding with the reunion and reveal of Jurre as the Mole!

In this episode - Bindles gets cocky, someone has a pretty poo-poo birthday, we have België, William Shatner is NOT DEAD, we reveal where Logan's hiding, there's a Finale Fashion update, Rik states the obvious, there are some slight pacing issues, Daniël has the best poker face of all, we wonder if we need live finales, the tables turn on Bindles, we try and avoid hidden clues, there are the final updates to our Pool and First Suspicions, the Suspect List winner is revealed, we change the editing of the season and the next Mole Historians is exclusively revealed.

You can see the results of the Bother's Bar Suspect List here - thank you to Thomas for all his hard work building it!

We will see you on March 23rd for De Mol België Season 11 - and you can do First Impressions for it at this link!

Please note: This episode is intended on being spoiler-free, but references to any season we have already covered (WIDM 10, 14, 17-22 and Renaissance; België 4-10) may be made.

Additional note: Very luckily, David Bindley has easily won Suspect List this season, and on his birthday too!

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Your Jurre’s Euros

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 21:00:00 +0000

Daily Double down on your bad behaviour, because a new decade of WIDM podcasts begins with Wie is de Mol 2023 - and the return of fan favourite location, South Africa! Over these ten weeks, two guys who are all-nonsense - Michael & Bindles - are recapping and breaking down everything that happens on the show's return to the Rainbow Nation, continuing with the ninth episode and elimination of Soy!

In this episode - we have a fair bit of housekeeping to do, including updates about including updates on België, scheduling confusion and more proof that Canada is backwards, a casting agent has got themselves into hot water, Logan's been on another adventure, our suspicions are (almost) up to date again, a listener question asks how Anke managed to go home, Bindles is quizzed on South Africa, a mystery gets solved, a Switch finally pays off, Jurre gets caught out, Michael explains how well the team did this season, we wonder when the final test was actually filmed, there are the usual non-smug updates to our Pool and First Suspicions, we reveal how the Suspect List results will work, our final suspicions are locked in and we get a bit desperate.

You can play along with this week's Bother's Bar Suspect List here. We will see you next week for the reunion!

Please note: This episode is intended on being spoiler-free, but references to any season we have already covered (WIDM 10, 14, 17-22 and Renaissance; België 4-10) may be made.

Additional note: In just one week, we'll know who the newest Mole is! (Spoilers: it's Jurre!)

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The Only Place in Wilderness

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 21:00:00 +0000

Be completely non-plussed by wildlife, because a new decade of WIDM podcasts begins with Wie is de Mol 2023 - and the return of fan favourite location, South Africa! Over these ten weeks, two guys who you do need to see sabotaging - Michael & Bindles - are recapping and breaking down everything that happens on the show's return to the Rainbow Nation, continuing with the eighth episode and cliffhanger elimination!

In this episode - we struggle to cover the episode, Papa Bear has already pre-season shamed us, we wonder why the reunion isn't in Amsterdam, Michael genuinely forgets where Logan is, Soy has an edit, history repeats itself, we've definitely heard of the "world-famous" photographer, Production are obsessed with triptychs, Bindles has another tough question, Jurre goes for a butt theme, we question whether all the experimentation has actually paid off, the season's legacy is already discussed, a criticism is pre-empted, the episode is very padded, there's another unnecessary journey, we try and work out how many options for tags there were, our usual features get rattled through and we reveal the only reason Bindles is still here.

You can play along with this week's Bother's Bar Suspect List here. We will see you next week for Episode 9!

Please note: This episode is intended on being spoiler-free, but references to any season we have already covered (WIDM 10, 14, 17-22 and Renaissance; België 4-10) may be made. This episode also features references to the final four of WIDM 11 including an explicit discussion about what happened between 36:29 and 36:55 and also to a twist in WIDM 15.

Additional note: Finally! We're only two weeks away from a whole EIGHT DAYS of break! Aren't we lucky?

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Suck It, Quebec

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 21:00:00 +0000

Respect the Hollandaise, because a new decade of WIDM podcasts begins with Wie is de Mol 2023 - and the return of fan favourite location, South Africa! Over these ten weeks, two guys who have an appointment with the Mole each and every week this show airs - Michael & Bindles - are recapping and breaking down everything that happens on the show's return to the Rainbow Nation, continuing with the seventh episode and elimination of Anke!

In this episode - we have some housekeeping, we deal with the Netflix Mole-style elephant in the room, Logan's updated his suspicions, we're big in the Dutch backpacking community, Jurre does the wrong thing, Michael does some digging, a twist is actually praised, we wonder if people should be able to just skip questions, Bindles has some potential clues, a hit is put out on Michael, we wonder where the exemptions are, Production hide something from us, we have the usual updates to our Pool and First Suspicions before revealing our latest suspicions, we try and guess who's going home next and we wonder if both finalists will actually get the right Mole.

You can play along with this week's Bother's Bar Suspect List here. We will see you next week for Episode 8!

Additional note: Even though there are only two weeks until the finale and three until the end of the season, we're still hoping it'll pick up by then!

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Old Man Yells at Pot Drains

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 21:00:00 +0000

Take two days to drive sixteen minutes, because a new decade of WIDM podcasts begins with Wie is de Mol 2023 - and the return of fan favourite location, South Africa! Over these ten weeks, two guys who display the perfect level of jackassery - Michael & Bindles - are recapping and breaking down everything that happens on the show's return to the Rainbow Nation, continuing with the sixth episode and elimination of Nabil!

In this episode - Logan's been on a big adventure, we wonder when the Nabil & Ranomi chat happened, there's a lot of good foreshadowing, the road trip is a bit shorter than suspected, Michael repeats some stories, someone from the season may be listening, we get another "Niets is wat het lijkt" moment, Bindles notices a book end, there are the latest updates to Pool and First Suspicions, Bindles tries to get someone thrown under the bus, Netflix Mole gets (a small amount of) praise, Nabil spills some information, we wonder if the Mole wanted to avoid the execution and we try and guess who will be going next week.

You can play along with this week's Bother's Bar Suspect List here. We will see you next week for Episode 7!

Please note: This episode is intended on being spoiler-free, but references to any season we have already covered (WIDM 10, 14, 17-22 and Renaissance; België 4-10) may be made. There are also a couple of references to Netflix's version of the Mole and one reference to the Mole of US5 in this episode.

Additional note: Definitely Soy had the red screen at the winery, right?

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Karma Nabileon

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 21:00:00 +0000

Wear it with shorts, because a new decade of WIDM podcasts begins with Wie is de Mol 2023 - and the return of fan favourite location, South Africa! Over these ten weeks, two guys who try not to be completely bored, staring off into the middle distance - Michael & Bindles - are recapping and breaking down everything that happens on the show's return to the Rainbow Nation, continuing with the fifth episode and mysterious cliffhanger!

In this episode - there's a super obvious intro, we worry about Logan (for many reasons!), Soy is a trailblazer, we wonder if the Mole would want to be sidelined, Michael spots a callback, the puns get praised, "bear" is a universal word, we feel bad about laughing at Anke's introduction to a deaf woman, Bindles earns his keep, we're still looking for the pay-off to the fuck bond, there's a quiz, the Josh train game has a new contender, a jumpscare is missing, no-one gets what they wanted from the Haunted Hotel, the remaining boot order gets predicted, we reveal who we suspect, Michael has a dilemma, there's a pie in the sky theory and Logan's suspicions take a turn.

You can play along with this week's Bother's Bar Suspect List here. We will see you next week for Episode 6!

Please note: This episode is intended on being spoiler-free, but references to any season we have already covered (WIDM 10, 14, 17-22 and Renaissance; België 4-10) may be made. This episode also features references to the original South Africa season and El Salvador/Nicaragua.

Additional note: Oh, are you unsure about what the hell is going to happen next week? So are we! We'll try and make sense of it though.

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Meet the Chasers

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 21:00:00 +0000

Embrace the Dumbarse, because a new decade of WIDM podcasts begins with Wie is de Mol 2023 - and the return of fan favourite location, South Africa! Over these ten weeks, two guys who have often been described as a "pain in the trachea" - Michael & Bindles - are recapping and breaking down everything that happens on the show's return to the Rainbow Nation, continuing with the fourth episode and elimination of Annick!

In this episode - Bindles quacks under the pressure, Michael has had enough of a busy week for both of us, Logan still hasn't sent any suspicions, the Maze challenge is a bit complicated, Annick monopolises our affections, Nabil is a shady bitch, someone potentially pulls a Philippe, a wave of passive-aggression washes over the season, we wonder who got the red screen, the editors pander to us, we have the latest updates to our Pool and First Suspicions before revealing our latest suspicions for the Mole and the next person sent home and Bindles channels his inner Michael.

You can play along with this week's Bother's Bar Suspect List here. We will see you next week for Episode 5!

Please note: This episode is intended on being spoiler-free, but references to any season we have already covered (WIDM 10, 14, 17-22 and Renaissance; België 4-10) may be made.

Additional note: So sad she's gone - Annick is a huge loss for the season!

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Competence is Boring

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 21:00:00 +0000

Spend twenty minutes with an A4 page, because a new decade of WIDM podcasts begins with Wie is de Mol 2023 - and the return of fan favourite location, South Africa! Over these ten weeks, two guys who would never make it platypus - Michael & Bindles - are recapping and breaking down everything that happens on the show's return to the Rainbow Nation, continuing with the third episode and elimination of Sander!

In this episode - we wonder where Logan is and what he's got up to, no delight is taken in the execution result, there's an update on the Dogson, we wonder what is up with the poker face references, there may finally be a Mole quote, the editors play with the fuck bond, Mole Historians finally gets referenced, there's a very easy way to tell that Logan isn't on the podcast, Bindles spots a clue, there's another impossible choice, people are spreading too much, there are updates to our Pool and First Suspicions lists, we reveal our latest suspicions and try and guess Logan's, next week's execution is predicted and we wonder when we're getting a non-elimination episode.

You can play along with this week's Bother's Bar Suspect List here. We will see you next week for Episode 4!

Please note: This episode is intended on being spoiler-free, but references to any season we have already covered (WIDM 10, 14, 17-22 and Renaissance; België 4-10) may be made. In addition, there is a reference to the Mole of the original South Africa season, to one of the clues of the Netflix Mole season and to an execution in the most-recent German season in this episode.

Additional note: I hope he's not too offended, as Rik is now aware of the podcast! What could possibly go wrong?

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Help! My Dogson’s a Misogynist!

Wed, 18 Jan 2023 21:00:00 +0000

Sound like a grizzled prospector, because a new decade of the podcast begins with Wie is de Mol 2023 - and the return of fan favourite location, South Africa! Over these ten weeks, two guys who still aren't sure of the difference between a lemon and a pomegranate - Michael & Bindles - are recapping and breaking down everything that happens on the show's return to the Rainbow Nation, continuing with the second episode and elimination of Froukje (and technically Sarah)!

In this episode - we're worryingly invested already, there's a bit of a catch-up on things we should have mentioned last week, Michael makes a fool of himself, we wonder if the Mole actually rang Sarah, Daniël lets the side down a bit, we wonder where the shock pads were, there's a rare double shoutout, Rik impresses us, there is a budding romance brewing, we wonder when people last wore neckerchiefs, Bindles gets quizzed, a clue is (maybe) spotted, Froukje gets briefly eulogised, there is the first update to our Pool, a record continues, we talk First Suspicions and reveal our second set of suspicions, Bindles really wants it to be a woman and we discuss who was suspicious pre-season.

You can play along with this week's Bother's Bar Suspect List here. We will see you next week for Episode 3!

Please note: This episode is intended on being spoiler-free, but references to any season we have already covered (WIDM 10, 14, 17-22 and Renaissance; België 4-10) may be made. In addition, there is a spoiler for one of the executions of the Iceland & Spain season in this episode.

Additional note: Perhaps some of us are on the right lines yet? We're certainly not confident!

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The Muriel Principle

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 21:00:00 +0000

Stop trying to make Everon a thing, because a new decade of WIDM podcasts begins with Wie is de Mol 2023 - and the return of fan favourite location, South Africa! Over these ten weeks, two guys for whom the fun never ends - Michael & Bindles - will be recapping and breaking down everything that happens on the show's return to the Rainbow Nation, beginning with the premiere and potential elimination of Sarah!

In this episode - we wonder where in the world Logan Saunders is, Bindles is a jinx, we briefly deal with Netflix Mole, Glenn Hugill sends us a sign, Michael gets tested, Ranomi is a superfan, we wonder if this is the year that an athlete will become the Mole, Bindles explains why the vegetable gardens stood out, Michael retells a story from a Historians episode, Netflix Mole does some good (see: a very very small amount), our YouTube recommendations are eye-opening, the choir challenge rivals a fan-favourite, a shoutout is almost given, we celebrate a Mole birthday, the loss of "execution" is lamented, we reveal our first set of suspicions and try and guess who's going home next week, Australian Mole gets rebooted and Bindles tries to foreshadow something that won't be heard for months.

You can join in with our First Suspicions game by filling in the form here and play along with this week's Bother's Bar Suspect List here. We will see you next week for Episode 2!

Please note: This episode is intended on being spoiler-free, but references to any season we have already covered (WIDM 10, 14, 17-22 and Renaissance; België 4-10) may be made. In addition, there are brief discussions about Qui est la Taupe, Germany Season 5, Australia Season 6 and the dreaded Netflix Mole in this episode. You can also watch the choir video mentioned in the episode here.

Additional note: Everon is not still a thing. Stop trying to make Everon happen.

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A Spotlight Vacuum

Wed, 28 Dec 2022 21:00:00 +0000

Poke, prod, tease and annoy everyone, because we are back for our fourth season of new/old Wie is de Mol episodes - and we're going back to 2014's offering in Hong Kong & the Philippines! Over these nine weeks, three guys who still aren't 100% if they're the Mole or not - Logan, Michael & Bindles – have been recapping and looking back at all that happened on the trip through two countries Michael & Logan know very well between them, concluding with the final two episodes, righteous elimination of Tygo and reveal of Susan as Mole.

In this episode - we delight in Logan's misfortune, Sofie nearly goes home, entire episodes are ignored, a title mystery gets solved, we can finally talk about suspicions, Logan talks about his retirement plans, Michael renews his love for Sofie, Art picks on Freek, the womens' alliance rears its ugly head again, Sofie & Susan need each other, Tygo is examined as a two-season character, Logan accidentally tries to stump the Molestorians, we pitch another All-Star season, everyone's aging, Freek tries to break Michael's love of Finale Fashion, we break down the various dating timelines of WIDM contestants, Aaf is still awesome, we wonder if it's tough to be the Mole, Susan commits an obvious sin, Michael reveals how he knew who the Mole was, Logan is caught out for not paying enough attention, we're paid to praise Mole seasons and we tease what is next.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael, Logan & Bindles directly! We will see you in the New Year for Wie is de Mol 2023!

Please note: This season is intended on being spoiler-free, so please watch the episodes along with us. However, any season we have already covered (WIDM 10, 17-22 and Renaissance; België 4-10) is fair game though.

Additional note: Really hope you enjoyed our Hong Kong & Philippines coverage - we'll be back in January for more Mole goodness!

The Price is Wrong

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 21:00:00 +0000

Go to the Antilles just to go camping, because we are back for our fourth season of new/old Wie is de Mol episodes - and we're going back to 2014's offering in Hong Kong & the Philippines! Over these nine weeks, three guys who are not the sort of people to pay €100 per banana - Logan, Michael & Bindles - are recapping and looking back at all that happened on the trip through two countries Michael & Logan know very well between them, continuing with the eighth episode and elimination of Jan-Willem.

In this episode - Michael prempts an outro, we do a bit of digging on Dutch TV, Koh-Lanta gets spoiled, Bindles proposes an impossible question, the unaired future is revealed, Tygo gets a rare compliment, we attempt some topical humour, the two hallmarks of this era of WIDM are explained, Jan-Willem dates the episode, Logan hates the finale format, Bindles explains where the Freek on the Run assignment comes from, we discuss Belgian Celebrity Hunted, Freek needs a disadvantage, Logan learns about Dutch culture, Art channels his inner Pieter-Jan, a Dutch Masked Singer reveal goes wrong and Logan locks in his penultimate set of suspicions.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael, Logan & Bindles directly! We will see you next week for the final two episodes!

Please note: This season is intended on being spoiler-free, so please watch the episodes along with us. As with our Oregon coverage, there are no spoilers due to Logan not having seen the season before. However, any season we have already covered (WIDM 10, 17-22 and Renaissance; België 4-10) is fair game though.

Additional note: Everything has led up to this - our final recap of the year is next week!

Mentally Smelly

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 21:00:00 +0000

Choose an ether safeword, because we are back for our fourth season of new/old Wie is de Mol episodes - and we're going back to 2014's offering in Hong Kong & the Philippines! Over these nine weeks, three guys who have the same maturity level as Logan's ten-year-old niece - Logan, Michael & Bindles - are recapping and looking back at all that happened on the trip through two countries Michael & Logan know very well between them, continuing with the seventh episode and second non-elimination.

In this episode - we explain why they took a three-week break, Logan prepares himself for a double execution, everybody reveals their contempt for Tygo, we try and work out what 14kg feels like, Bindles takes us back to 2002, we wonder why Jan-Willem's arms are sour, Logan makes a jistake, Tygo sets a record, everyone gets distracted by animals, Michael spots a potentially unintentional editors' joke, Production troll the troll, we explain our tactics for the Topo Trade challenge, Logan has a fun fact about The Office, we look ahead to next week by revealing this week's impact and the seventh set of suspicions are revealed.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael, Logan & Bindles directly! We will see you next week for Episode 8!

Additional note: Freek may not have trusted Susan, but it did make for good TV in the last challenge!

Flotsam & Jetson

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 21:00:00 +0000

Itch your shirt for four kilometres, because we are back for our fourth season of new/old Wie is de Mol episodes - and we're going back to 2014's offering in Hong Kong & the Philippines! Over these nine weeks, three guys who never want to ride the Horse - Logan, Michael & Bindles - are recapping and looking back at all that happened on the trip through two countries Michael & Logan know very well between them, continuing with the sixth episode and elimination of fallen Angel Aaf.

In this episode - we wonder why the test and execution speech made us laugh last week, we pay tribute to the dearly depaafted candidate, the episode title confuses Logan, Freek stops us from seeing the whole future, the editors undermine Tygo, we reimagine the parade challenge to have a little more comedy, Aaf gets more than she bargained for, we wonder if Production would have stepped in when Susan destroyed a house, the Look into the Future challenge gets some rehabilitation, Bindles has an eye for detail, we imagine Tygo's children, there is a rare post-credits scene, we touch upon the impact of Moltalk and Logan reveals his sixth set of suspicions.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael, Logan & Bindles directly! We will see you next week for Episode 7!

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The Wax Bishop

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 21:00:00 +0000

Squeeze yourself and your backpack in there, because we are back for our fourth season of new/old Wie is de Mol episodes - and we're going back to 2014's offering in Hong Kong & the Philippines! Over these nine weeks, three guys whose paths have never crossed over with Mika - Logan, Michael & Bindles - are recapping and looking back at all that happened on the trip through two countries Michael & Logan know very well between them, continuing with the fifth episode and elimination of Mennifer Jennifer.

In this episode - Michael misremembers some things, Logan butchers the episode title, we explain the best bit of the Buddha challenge, Aaf is oblivious to her chaotic energy, Logan discovers technology, Bindles is shocked by Skin, Michael has some history with landmines, Art almost shows some pride, Bindles laments the lack of glory hole, we discuss whether Hong Kong worked well as a location, there's a slight problem with our podcast banners, Art's history lessons age horribly, Mennifer and Susan have a terrible team-up, Tygo gets a small amount of praise, Sofie embraces her villain role, Michael faces a revolt, we explain something repeatedly for any Americans listening, Logan reveals his latest set of suspicions and Mennifer's butt is still an issue.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael, Logan & Bindles directly! We will see you next week for Episode 6!

Additional note: Next week is another great episode - with a look into the future, before we forget everything for a month.

Mennifer

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 21:00:00 +0000

Starve yourself twice for our amusement, because we are back for our fourth season of new/old Wie is de Mol episodes - and we're going back to 2014's offering in Hong Kong & the Philippines! Over these nine weeks, three guys who are always in the attack zone when they make eye contact - Logan, Michael & Bindles - are recapping and looking back at all that happened on the trip through two countries Michael & Logan know very well between them, continuing with the fourth episode and elimination of Daphne.

In this episode - Bindles is surprised by his intro, Michael revisits Hong Kong, Logan forgets a landmark, Mennifer is compared to Michael Scott, we wonder if the Mole forced a green screen for a surprising reason, Survivor South Africa is somehow relevant, we throw our hats into the ring to advise on a Mole season, Logan reminisces about DVDs, Aaf takes a page out of the Robb Zbacnik playbook, Daphne gets duped again, Freek is a bit premature, Bindles hits a wall, Michael issues a partial correction, a discussion is interrupted, we attempt to eulogise Daphne and Logan reveals his latest set of suspicions.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael, Logan & Bindles directly! We will see you next week for Episode 5!

Additional note: No-one predicted the Rise of Mennifer, surely. She's the main character we didn't know that we deserved!

Mutually Assured Distrustion

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 21:00:00 +0000

Unplug the controller, because we are back for our fourth season of new/old Wie is de Mol episodes - and we're going back to 2014's offering in Hong Kong & the Philippines! Over these nine weeks, two guys who are Freekishly tall (and also Bindles) are recapping and looking back at all that happened on the trip through two countries Michael & Logan know very well between them, continuing with the third episode and elimination of absolutely no-one.

In this episode - Aaf's age reaches breaking point, Logan tries the episode title, someone is hyper-paranoid, the twist is needlessly complicated, Jan-Willem takes a heel turn, we find value in making Tygo carry things, there's a rush for a pun, Tygo causes a name change, Hunted Australia brings us something useful, we run head-first into a Tobias Funke moment, Bindles invokes a throwback, Michael seeks attention, we wonder if Daphne regrets her choice, the non-elimination challenge is odd, Logan reveals his suspect list and Deep Blue Something get some much needed royalties.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael, Logan & Bindles directly! We will see you next week for Episode 4!

Additional note: El Salvador & Nicaragua is a fantastic season. It's a real shame it's lost to the ether though (or was at the time of writing)!

The Curious Case of Aaf Brandt Corstius

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 21:00:00 +0000

Inhale a tank and keep getting high, because we are back for our fourth season of new/old Wie is de Mol episodes - and we're going back to 2014's offering in Hong Kong & the Philippines! Over these nine weeks, three guys who never signed up for a cultural experience - Logan, Michael & Bindles - are recapping and looking back at all that happened on the trip through two countries Michael & Logan know very well between them, continuing with the second episode and elimination of Owen.

In this episode - we worry the season won't be easy to follow, Bindles explains the envelopes, another Amazing Race lie is exposed, we query why Susan & Owen were picked for the night at the opera, Jan-Willem's hatred of Cantonese Opera comes back to bite him, Michael praises Susan's face, there's a correction to last week's shock, Logan creates a new rule, we delight in the placement of the Black Exemption, Aaf fulfils her destiny, we wonder what you should pick in the market, there's a small bit of desired kleptomania, we try and tweak the Black Exemption, Jennifer gets overwhelmed, Tygo is a heel, Logan reveals his latest suspects and we wonder if we need to eulogise this week's eliminated player.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael, Logan & Bindles directly! We will see you next week for Episode 3!

Additional note: Most seasons have a lull after the first couple of episodes. Not this one - next week, prepare for the rise of a brand new character!

Human Zoltar Machine

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 21:00:00 +0000

Don't Say Vincent, because we are back for our fourth season of new/old Wie is de Mol episodes - and we're going back to 2014's offering in Hong Kong & the Philippines! Over these nine weeks, three guys who just point, grunt & smile - Logan, Michael & Bindles - will be recapping and looking back at all that happened on the trip through two countries Michael & Logan know very well between them, beginning with the premiere episode and elimination of Maurice.

In this episode - we check Bindles' height, this season has a caveat, we put it out there that Ten might reboot Mole Australia, Michael makes a big (true) prediction about Hunted Australia, the intro tells us nothing, the Black Exemption is a big deal, Logan gets a surprise quiz, our favourite for the season is inexplicably young, Daphne gets a montage, there's a WIDM Japan crossover, Michael gives a history lesson, Jan-Willem commits a borderline war crime, Bindles regrets his life choices, Logan tries to skip ahead, we reveal who we suspect(ed) and there's a small chance that we already forgot who went home...

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael, Logan and Bindles directly! We will see you next week for Episode 2!

Additional note: Our second look back into Mole history this year is an absolute delight! Prepare for the Rise of Mennifer...

Lineariarity

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 21:00:00 +0100

Tap your new friends on the head and tell them "good job!", because we are back for our third season of new/old Wie is de Mol episodes - and we're going back to 2010's offering in Japan! Over these nine weeks, two guys who always seem to be on the brink of committing sudoku - Logan & Michael - have been recapping and looking back at all that happened in the Land of Samurai, Shogun and the Rising Sun, concluding with the final two episodes, reveal of Kim as the Mole and Frits as the winner.

In this episode - we wonder whether this is our longest season ever (in terms of recording), Michael takes the opportunity to mock Mole Australia 6 again, no-one hides their suspicions at final three, Logan talks about an ORG, we wonder if Kim deserves her reputation, Tim borrows his dad's suit, we deal with current affairs, certain people try and take credit and rewrite history, we try not to get cancelled, a new tiebreaker gets brainstormed, we explain why we saw so many sabotages, the WIDM subreddit is pulled up on their opinions, Pieter Jan has a wodge of notes, WIDM needs some inspiring locations again, we wonder who should have come back for Renaissance, Frits opens Pandora's Box and we look towards the future - and our next WIDM season.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We will see you very soon for more episodes!

Please note: This season is intended on being spoiler-free, so please watch the episodes along with us. However, any season we have already covered (WIDM 17-22 and Renaissance; België 4-10) is fair game.

Additional note: Thanks for listening all season long - we'll be back in November for Wie is de Mol: Hong Kong & Philippines!

The Importance of Stimulating Earnest

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 21:00:00 +0100

Backstab your best friend in confessionals, because we are back for our third season of new/old Wie is de Mol episodes - and we're going back to 2010's offering in Japan! Over these nine weeks, two guys who know exactly what it takes to make you a woman - Logan & Michael - are recapping and looking back at all that happened in the Land of Samurai, Shogun and the Rising Sun, continuing with the eighth episode and execution of Erik.

In this episode - we almost finish before we really start, we struggle with not saying who the Mole is, Sanne's dilemma gets analysed, we wonder if Producers would make the same execution-themed decisions now, everyone eulogises Arjen again, Frits finds some trust, we are a little uncomfortable about things we've said in the past, Michael mentions he's been to a finale, we question if Sanne's deal was as stupid as it seems, Logan spoils a season of 24, we have our usual pre-finale housekeeping and we don't discuss what the Mole did this episode, as there's no need!

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We will see you next week for the final two episodes!

Please note: This season is intended on being spoiler-free, so please watch the episodes along with us. In this episode however, they pretty much say who the Mole is, so there is no spoiler section at the end of this podcast. Additionally, as with all episodes, any season we have already covered (WIDM 17-22 and Renaissance; België 4-10) is fair game.

Additional note: Have you watched the final two episodes yet? You should - they're amazing! See you next week!

The Suitcase Giveth, and The Suitcase Taketh Away

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 21:00:00 +0100

Think about what you did three rounds ago, because we are back for our third season of new/old Wie is de Mol episodes - and we're going back to 2010's offering in Japan! Over these nine weeks, two guys who frequently share a very knowing glance - Logan & Michael - are recapping and looking back at all that happened in the Land of Samurai, Shogun and the Rising Sun, continuing with the seventh episode and surprise execution of Arjen.

In this episode - we take some time out of the podcast to address what's happened since we last recorded, Erik learns from his mistakes, Arjen's genre savviness backfires on him, Kim brings her leather trousers, Frits gains an enemy, we date the podcast horribly, Logan gets an exact timestamp, the banner is an easy choice this episode, the editors bury two of our final five, Pieter Jan no-sells another goodbye, we discuss what the Mole actually did, Logan gives Michael PTSD (and gets a word censored) and we wonder whether the fans are a bit too hard on the Mole this season.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We will see you next week for Episode 8!

Additional note: Should you feel sorry for Arjen after this episode? Probably not - he's now worth ALL OF THE MONEY.

Teabaggin’ with Frits

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 21:00:00 +0100

Give the koi some seeds, because we are back for our third season of new/old Wie is de Mol episodes - and we're going back to 2010's offering in Japan! Over these nine weeks, two guys who have new roles under their chairs every episode - Logan & Michael - are recapping and looking back at all that happened in the Land of Samurai, Shogun and the Rising Sun, continuing with the sixth episode and non-elimination episode.

In this episode - Michael harps on about how much he loves the photo exhibit challenge, we tempt fate by joking about a four-week break, Hind gets a eulogy roast, we defend Frits from the hate he got, we wonder if we can defend Sanne's choice, a sound clip is lost, Logan tries to remember some logic, we question if anyone should have been surprised by a non-elimination, Kim rules someone out, we wonder if Arjen should have played a joker, there is our usual round-up of what the Mole actually did, we try and work out who should have got the red screen and there is some delicious foreshadowing in one of the scenes of this episode.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We will see you next week for Episode 7!

Please note: This season is intended on being spoiler-free, so please watch the episodes along with us. As with some of our previous Historical seasons, there is a small spoiler section at the end of the episode - starting at 37:45. Any season we have already covered (WIDM 17-22 and Renaissance; België 4-10) is fair game though. We do however spoil the next elimination (for reasons that will become apparent!) from 6:09-6:46, and one of the eliminations from the El Salvador & Nicaragua season (which I'm pretty sure we've talked about before!).

Additional note: A very interesting choice from Sanne this week. Will it pay off?

Hindsight is 2010

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 21:00:00 +0100

Let the Chain Gang exemption go, because we are back for our third season of new/old Wie is de Mol episodes - and we're going back to 2010's offering in Japan! Over these nine weeks, two guys who are trying to work out who's moling here and who just sucks - Logan & Michael - are recapping and looking back at all that happened in the Land of Samurai, Shogun and the Rising Sun, continuing with the fifth episode and execution of Hind.

In this episode - we (belatedly) celebrate Logan's birthday, Michael has some more Chain Gang news, Barbara gets an early eulogy, we wonder whether there was more than we saw to the Frits heel turn, Karel's real statement is revealed, Michael tries to avoid a pun-off, no-one actually takes pity on Frits, there's another delightful Pieter Jan Hagens dick moment, we reveal where the advantages were hidden, the lack of maximum for the karaoke challenge annoys us, there's an obvious joke and we both take it, Kim gets passive-aggressive, we wonder if Pieter Jan will roast us, the ending of the episode is rushed and we discuss what the Mole actually did.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We will see you next week for Episode 6!

Please note: This season is intended on being spoiler-free, so please watch the episodes along with us. As with some of our previous Historical seasons, there is a small spoiler section at the end of the episode - starting at 39:31. Any season we have already covered (WIDM 17-22 and Renaissance; België 4-10) is fair game though. There is also a discussion about Latvian and Polish Moles, because of course there is.

Additional note: Can anyone blame Pieter Jan for having favourites? Not us - we're far too scared of him!

Amman Inside Me

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 21:00:00 +0100

Get to the garden, because we are back for our third season of new/old Wie is de Mol episodes - and we're going back to 2010's offering in Japan! Over these nine weeks, two guys who always find time to zip - Logan & Michael - are recapping and looking back at all that happened in the Land of Samurai, Shogun and the Rising Sun, continuing with the fourth episode and execution of Barbara.

In this episode - Frits takes a heel turn, we sound like casual fans, Logan gets distracted (twice!), Erik learns what a mobile phone is, Pieter Jan goes Good Will Hunting, Chain Gang holds a record (we think), we wonder where Pieter Jan was hiding for the stretcher challenge, there's a quick tour through Chain Gang history, Logan learns about a Patreon tier, Frits loses his leverage, we talk about underedited players and we discuss what the Mole actually did this week.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We will see you next week for Episode 5!

Please note: This season is intended on being spoiler-free, so please watch the episodes along with us. As with some of our previous Historical seasons, there is a small spoiler section at the end of the episode - starting at 59:30. Any season we have already covered (WIDM 17-22 and Renaissance; Belgie 4-10) is fair game though. In addition, due to Chain Gang's return we also discuss its results in US5, Germany 6 (which you should definitely watch if you like US Mole!), France and Australia 6.

Additional note: Does anyone feel sorry for Barbara? Twice she got a red screen, and she still didn't change her suspicion! What a numpty...

Bitter! At the AVRO

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 21:00:00 +0100

Know what's fish and what's candy, because we are back for our third season of new/old Wie is de Mol episodes - and we're going back to 2010's offering in Japan! Over these nine weeks, two guys who are just sitting back with a drink and bitching about people to their faces - Logan & Michael - are recapping and looking back at all that happened in the Land of Samurai, Shogun and the Rising Sun, continuing with the third episode, disappearance of Manuel and choice of the group to save Barbara.

In this episode - Logan veers ever closer to spoiling things, someone does a heel turn, we try and rehabilitate the reputation of the driving school challenge, we wonder whether Sanne was being deliberately antagonistic, Pieter Jan continues his wonderful streak, Michael heads off a complaint, Peggy makes another cameo, we reveal why Karel left WIDM, Logan learns something about Patagonia, an old friend pops by, we request a new tradition, Michael gives a lesson on topitos, Manuel gets eulogised (unlike in the show), we wonder whether the non-elimination twist rules out a suspect and we discuss what the Mole actually did this episode.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We will see you next week for Episode 4!

Additional note: Newsflash - if somehow you still haven't checked out Angela doing Private Dancer (even though Michael mentions it all the damn time), please do by clicking this link.

Sanne, Get Your Gun

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 21:00:00 +0100

Form the first, last and only line of defence against bad seasons, because we are back for our third season of new/old Wie is de Mol episodes - and we're going back to 2010's offering in Japan! Over these nine weeks, two guys who have no impact or influence over anything anyone else experiences - Logan & Michael - are recapping and looking back at all that happened in the Land of Samurai, Shogun and the Rising Sun, continuing with the second episode and elimination of global sweetheart Tim.

In this episode - we wonder why Tim was hyped up last week, the differences between old and new WIDM become starker, Japan might be a tipping point, Michael reveals how jokers have evolved, we worry we've already said too much about who the Mole is, we wonder whether the first team were right to target students, the tram challenge dates the episode, we compare Japan notes, Logan talks about the night he spent at Holland Village, the weather intervenes to make Frits lose, Hind gets an advantage, the Joker negotiation is forgettable, Tim is the new Jessica, we campaign for a Renaissance inclusion, we look ahead to the rather infamous next episode and we discuss what the Mole actually did.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We will see you next week for Episode 3!

Additional note: Every season we do on Historians has an iconic episode. Next week is that iconic episode. Two amazing challenges, two amazing surprises and one infamous phrase all await!

The Unwritten Law of Montages

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 21:00:00 +0100

Choose the period clip, because we are back for our third season of new/old Wie is de Mol episodes - and we're going back to 2010's offering in Japan! Over the next nine weeks, our global bondje of gobshites - Logan & Michael - will be recapping and looking back at all that happened in the Land of Samurai, Shogun and the Rising Sun, beginning with the premiere episode and elimination of Loretta.

In this episode - we explain why we picked this season, Logan hands out an award, Michael's unironic favourite is revealed, there is a forgotten WIDM cameo, we adapt a Belgian feature just for Pieter Jan, there is a very recognisable piece of music to fans of British TV, Logan compares WIDM to prison, nobody understands the second challenge, we wonder why everyone laughed at Loretta going home, a small bit of forgiveness is offered and we discuss what the Mole actually did, as well as acknowledging the original subtitler of this season and wondering if the Mole had too many people already on their trail.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We will see you next week for Episode 2!

Please note: This season is intended on being spoiler-free, so please watch the episodes along with us. As with some of our previous Historical seasons, there is a small spoiler section at the end of the episode - starting at 43:51. Any season we have already covered (WIDM 17-22 and Renaissance; België 4-10) is fair game though. Due to the nature of this episode, there is also a discussion about the ending of WIDM Season 3.

Additional note: Strap in for another very fun season, but also don't forget to tweet Logan first with #HappyBirthdayLogan on Saturday! It's also Michelle's birthday tomorrow but we're far too scared to do anything like this to her!

An Announcement!

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 21:00:00 +0100

By now, you have probably heard the news about Logan's fiancée Jee-An's death on Sunday, 12th June 2022 and understandably we took a step back from our plans to release Wie is de Mol: Japan episodes beginning June 29th as a result of this.

In this special announcement episode, Michael returns to explain the plans for our Historians seasons going forward and also present a clip from an episode in our Japan season recapping what actually happened.

See you soon!

Promises Mean Nothing to a Woman

Sat, 11 Jun 2022 21:00:00 +0100

Attach the series to a jersey and lift it to the rafters, as there is a brand new Chief in town and she's leading the UK's worst-performing police force...and also Cleveland. Over the last three weeks, three people working on bridging the North-South divide - Michael, Anthony & Michelle have returned to recap the hunt for eleven new fugitives who are spread out all over the UK in a quest to escape capture and win a share of £100,000 - concluding with the final two episodes, capture of Abi, Grace & James and escape of Nathan & Sarah.

In this episode - we discuss our respective weeks for once, Michael hates to be smug, we draw attention to friend of the podcast Rob's video, a Hunter does an AMA, some monkeying with the timeline is finally spotted, the answer to a query we had last week is given (by a fugitive!), Michelle learns about onion rings, Anthony is disappointed when someone gets a confessional, we go behind the curtain to reveal how the radio interviews work, history repeats itself for Karl, Michelle has questions about the Angel of the North, there's a big old First World Problem, the public get a rare bit of praise, the editors forget to disguise the Overt Agent, there's a live rewatch as Michelle needs to hear an insult, Anthony loses touch with the common man (must be very nice), Michael explains how the Hunters got a boat, we reveal the rule for extraction, there's some insider information about what Nathan may have done with his share of the winnings, we debate if there's a chance we'll be covering Hunted Australia and Michelle is asked to say something nice for once about the Chief.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael, Michelle & Anthony directly! We also have an email address for your questions & comments and you can also help support the podcast via our Patreon! To watch Rob's video answering all the common queries, you can click here.

See you very soon for more episodes - beginning with Wie is de Mol: Japan on Wednesday June 29th (or June 22nd if you join our Patreon!), but for now - Your Time on the Run is over.

The Dr Donna Smiley System

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 21:00:00 +0100

Don't linger, as there is a brand new Chief in town and she's leading the UK's worst-performing police force...and also Cleveland. Each week, three people who would never accuse the wrong neighbour - Michael, Anthony & Michelle return to recap the hunt for eleven new fugitives who are spread out all over the UK in a quest to escape capture and win a share of £100,000 - continuing with the third and fourth episodes and capture of Katie, Liam, Amarinder & Shoba.

In this episode - we have the most chaotic intro ever, and it's all Michelle's fault, there are a few tiny little rants, Michael puts his foot down, the podcast gets rebranded, we wonder why they focused on the salt bin, Michelle reveals how she motivates her children, we explain Katie & Liam's first post-capture thoughts, Anthony gets beard envy, Michelle explains how she categorises certain interactions, Lisa gets ideas above her station, we explain why Hunted can't be live streamed, Sarah does something for the first time in seven years, Amarinder is very Sydney, Michelle makes a foul accusation, Michael fulfils a promise, Catherine obviously gets praised, Michelle explains what would happen if Hunted Australia came to New South Wales, Anthony spoils a joke, we try and work out what happened with Instagram, our final predictions get locked in, we skirt around knowing the extraction point and Anthony wonders if the scheduling has made the series look worse.

See you next week for the final two episodes!

The Passing of the Baton

Sat, 28 May 2022 21:00:00 +0100

There is a brand new Chief in town, and she's leading the UK's worst-performing police force...and also Cleveland. Over the next three weeks (I know, blame Channel 4...), three people who are nakedly antagonistic - Michael, Anthony & Michelle return to recap the hunt for eleven new fugitives who are spread out all over the UK in a quest to escape capture and win a share of £100,000 - beginning with the first two episodes and capture of Elinor & Meurig.

In this episode - Michelle is excitable, Michael has a small problem with Channel 4 (made worse by finding out it's two episodes a week all series after we recorded this!), we lay down the ground rules of talking about the new Chief, we try and work out why it's only a 23-day Hunt, Lisa shows that she's been hanging around Dr Steve Hersee too long already, we wonder if there's been a deliberate tonal shift in HQ, someone's appearances get limited because of us, Meurig & Elinor get trafficked, Anthony creates a new rule, Michelle learns some new slang, our favourite Hunter gets a promotion, Anthony gives us a quick bout of trivia, a new Hunter uses up his free go, the weather betrays a cliffhanger, another favourite NPC is crowned, we learn the difference between urban exploring and delinquency, the editors get a bit of praise for doing a cute joke rather than showing us testicles, the Searching Debbie's House scene is confusing, we try and guess who's getting caught next, Michael wonders where the wanted posters were and we guess who will win.

See you next week for Episode 3!

Whistle for the Liar

Thu, 19 May 2022 21:00:00 +0100

Lay your molebook down, as we are back for De Mol België's tenth season! Over the last nine episodes, two guys who always rewind to check the hairline - Logan & Michael - have been trying to avoid barking up the wrong tree and falling for Papa Bear's dastardly tricks and traps, aiming to answer that one elusive question - who the newest Mole is in this season set in the Canary Islands, concluding with this week's reunion episode.

In this episode - we do a quick runthrough of our previous fortnight, including an almost-kidnapping, a potential shoplifting and a nightmare airport scenario, there's a little bit of housekeeping after last week, one of us nearly becomes the Mole's final victim, we make a plea to the network, Michael turns the tables after eight long weeks, Production get more praise for how they handled Philippe's exit, we wonder if Anke would have won, Michael spots a clue, Yens invests in some heavy machinery, an old friend pops by, we try and work out the timeline of the first challenge, all of Logan's dreams come true, we try and rank the season, the stats get brought out to try and explain whether the Mole was successful and we reveal what's next (after Hunted stops inconveniencing us)!

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We also have an email address for your theories and you can also help support the podcast via our Patreon!

We will see you next week to begin Hunted Series 6, and in June for our first Historians season of the year!

Smokers Outside the Paleis 12 Doors

Thu, 12 May 2022 21:00:00 +0100

Hedge your bets, as we are back for De Mol België's tenth season! Over these nine episodes, two guys who could use a hot dog right now - Logan & Michael - are trying to avoid barking up the wrong tree and falling for Papa Bear's dastardly tricks and traps, aiming to answer that one elusive question - who the newest Mole is in this season set in the Canary Islands, continuing with the finale and reveal of Uma as Mole (live from Paleis 12)!

In this episode - we wonder how Yens lost, the lists of who we saw are compared, Logan forgets about Jessica, Michael has some positive news, we break the myth of how the "briefing" was filmed, Logan has a funny story about the drum teacher, we do some live predictions, the logistics of filming the intro are explained, we crown the winners of our Pool and Second Suspicions, Logan gripes about other people and we suggest a new tier for our Patreon.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We have an email address for your theories and you can also help support the podcast via our Patreon - just like our newest friend Svend-Eirik did at the Historian level!

We will see you next week for the reunion!

White Yens Can’t Jump

Thu, 05 May 2022 21:00:00 +0100

Bring on the soft focus and dirty dirty jazz music, as we are back for De Mol België's tenth season! Over these nine episodes, two guys who are not having a little blindfolded cry right now - Logan & Michael - are trying to avoid barking up the wrong tree and falling for Papa Bear's dastardly tricks and traps, aiming to answer that one elusive question - who the newest Mole is in this season set in the Canary Islands, continuing with the seventh episode and elimination of Manu!

In this episode - we explain what we're expecting on Sunday, Logan avoids some more protests, Michael comes up with a solution to his aphasia, we wonder if it was a good idea to let people do physical activity after last week, the bed challenge is cancelled in Thailand, we have a disagreement about whether the Mole needs to be obvious, the virtues of Survivor: Fiji are extolled, Michael's Mole UK loved one is revealed, we explain why Yens slept outside, The Accomplice gets a new voice, we recreate our favourite interaction of the episode, there is the penultimate update to Second Suspicions and our Pool and we lock in our final suspects.

We will see you next Thursday for our post-finale half-asleep episode!

Remember What My T-Shirt Said!

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 21:00:00 +0100

Leave the dude alone, as we are back for De Mol België's tenth season! Over these nine episodes, two guys who are neither drunk nor tattooed - Logan & Michael - are trying to avoid barking up the wrong tree and falling for Papa Bear's dastardly tricks and traps, aiming to answer that one elusive question - who the newest Mole is in this season set in the Canary Islands, continuing with the sixth episode and medical evacuation of Anke!

In this episode - Logan finally reveals where he is, we sell out, Argentina proves to be the archetypical medevac-free season, we pitch another timeloop, Michael enters a tunnel, someone joins a very special list, we skip over the banana challenge, Logan thinks too hard, Anke gets a pep talk, Michael Boatman's wife has the right idea, we think of the first question to ask Gilles at the finale, it all gets a bit filthy, we debate whether the pasvragen should carry over, Yens gets a dig in, someone cheats on us but gives us a great opportunity, there is the latest update to our Predictions Pool, we can finally talk about Second Suspicions, our penultimate set of suspects is revealed and we pitch our perfect Final Three.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We also have an email address for your theories!

We will see you next week for Episode 7!

The Manu with the Golden Gun

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 21:00:00 +0100

Spend your time thinking of four-letter words, as we are back for De Mol België's tenth season! Over these nine episodes, two guys who are always smiling in the background - Logan & Michael - are trying to avoid barking up the wrong tree and falling for Papa Bear's dastardly tricks and traps, aiming to answer that one elusive question - who the newest Mole is in this season set in the Canary Islands, continuing with the fifth episode and elimination of Bert!

In this episode - we explain why we don't say Flanders, Michael discusses how he crashed and burned at the weekend, someone has a breakout, we wonder when a briefing isn't a briefing, Logan reveals what the "big surprise" at Paleis 12 will be, we try and work out what the waterpark's maximum was, the introduction of loved ones as accomplices opens up new possibilities, we wonder why they showed Manu opening a tube, Logan steals the episode title from under Michael's note, we reveal our pre-execution suspicions, Bert may have some regrets, there is the latest update to our Pool as well as a reminder about Second Suspicions (which you should fill in at the link below!), we narrow down our suspects and then try and guess who will go home next.

With Philippe's departure last week, there was a Mole vacancy - and as a result, it wasn't fair to keep up First Suspicions. For the first time ever, Second Suspicions is live! You can submit your new suspicion on who the Mole is until the next episode airs on Sunday and for the final three weeks of the season, those stats are what we'll use.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We also have an email address for your theories!

We will see you next week for Episode 6!

A Clue Doesn’t Help Anymore

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 21:00:00 +0100

Don't Cry For Me Gilles de Coster, as we are back for De Mol België's tenth season! Over these nine episodes, two guys who embrace the awkwardness - Logan & Michael - are trying to avoid barking up the wrong tree and falling for Papa Bear's dastardly tricks and traps, aiming to answer that one elusive question - who the newest Mole is in this season set in the Canary Islands, continuing with the fourth episode and shock self-elimination of Original Mole Philippe!

In this episode - Logan gets a disgusting intro, we start with the most pressing topic of all, we reveal what we're doing about the Pool and First Suspicions now, we wonder how next season's Mole will be affected by this elimination, this episode becomes a nightmare for Logan, Michael reveals how the cycling challenge was stacked against the group, Thomas de Gendt gets a disadvantage, we point out the irony in the podcast, a small bit of bragging gets us a definitive set of filming dates, Michael professes his love for bad woodwind, we wonder whether Manu guessed a real song, the logic for the films that are shown on planes is explained, Gilles tells everyone to Be Prepared, we wonder if being told you're "unreadable" is a compliment, we try and predict who the new Mole will be, the first winners of the year are revealed and we try and guess who will go home next week - with absolutely nothing to go on.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We also have an email address for your theories!

We will see you next week for Episode 5 AND the Launch of Second Suspicions!

De Onnozelste Jens ter Wereld

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 21:00:00 +0100

Don't stress - just steal these priceless artifacts, as we are back for De Mol België's tenth season! Over these nine episodes, two guys whose foreheads do not look like the moon - Logan & Michael - are trying to avoid barking up the wrong tree and falling for Papa Bear's dastardly tricks and traps, aiming to answer that one elusive question - who the newest Mole is in this season set in the Canary Islands, continuing with the third episode and self-elimination of Nele!

In this episode - we wonder if we accidentally played a part in one of the challenges, the quit leads us to wonder if it was handled respectfully, Michael rails against "big moves", we accidentally prepare to ask the same question, there are some awkward questions about bottles of urine, someone becomes far more suspicious due to a challenge intro, there is a guide to alcohol from someone who doesn't drink, the least favourite candidate of the Belgian public is defended, one of last week's leading theories gets pulled apart, Logan learns about two new films, we wonder if you can trust Frank's opinions, there is a race to pun and we reveal our latest suspicions.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We also have an email address for your theories!

We will see you next week for Episode 4!

Moling at First Sight

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 21:00:00 +0100

Say "Thank You, Please!" to any waiters you meet, as we are back for De Mol België's tenth season! Over these nine episodes, two guys who will massage for pasvragen - Logan & Michael - are trying to avoid barking up the wrong tree and falling for Papa Bear's dastardly tricks and traps, aiming to answer that one elusive question - who the newest Mole is in this season set in the Canary Islands, continuing with the second episode and Tied Destinies elimination of Jens & Toon!

In this episode - Michael gets trapped in a parade, we reminisce on Logan's first Europe trip, there is more evidence of Canary Islands being a sequel to Germany, we have a question for Gilles, Logan says fiancée, we struggle to tell two contestants apart, Toon gets placed on the naughty step, Michael tries to get into Emanuelle's mind, Europe loves Wheatus, we try and work out how to distract a pirate, the Lion Problem returns, we wonder if it would have been a step too far for the Mole to switch partners, Gilles trolls the eliminated pair, there is the first update to our Pool and First Suspicions and we reveal who we suspect.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We also have an email address for your theories!

We will see you next week for Episode 3!

The Bart Dilemma

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 20:00:00 +0000

Convince strangers you have children, as we are back for De Mol België's tenth season! Over the next nine episodes, two guys who 99% of the time are dumb and don't make sense - Logan & Michael - will be trying to avoid barking up the wrong tree and falling for Papa Bear's dastardly tricks and traps, aiming to answer that one elusive question - who the newest Mole is in this season set in the Canary Islands, beginning with the premiere episode, celebration of Michael's birthday, return of Jens and elimination of Gretel!

In this episode - we find out where in the world Michael Harmstone was, Logan joins an exclusive club, we ask for a particular opening quote next week, a new bond is formed thanks to people mistaking us for adults, Michael has an unexpected issue with Renaissance, a lie that Gilles told to us is revealed, the coffins become an afterthought, Dolly Parton takes a beating, Sven does a sneaky name drop, someone is revealed as a hobby vegan, we begin ruling people out already, Gretel gets a montage and we wonder whether we'll get a double execution this season.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We also have an email address for your theories!

If you want to take part in this season's First Suspicions game, please click this link.

We will see you next week for Episode 2!

The Heavy Hand of Production

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 21:00:00 +0000

Don't go straight to time, because we are back for 2022's Wie is de Mol season! Over the past ten weeks, two guys who are always deciding between gloating now and gloating later - Logan & Michael - have been recapping, analysing and speculating all about Wie is de Mol's season in Albania, concluding with this week's reunion episode and reveal of Everon as the Mole!

In this episode - Logan is forgetful, we try and guess who will win the Bother's Bar Suspect List, one of us gets a new Instagram follower, Michael tries to add up the pot again, one clue proves completely ungettable, we wonder if you should ever have to willingly watch an aftershow, we break our habits and rank the Mole, the opening twist has an unintended impact, we run through this season's improvements, the final results of First Suspicions and Pool are announced and Michael reveals if he regrets using a Switch.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We will see you on March 24th* for De Mol België: Canary Islands!

*hopefully - Michael is away that week...

All That Glitters is Not Moled

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 21:00:00 +0000

Crawl on your back to scratch that itch, because we are back for 2022's Wie is de Mol season! Over these ten weeks, two guys who try to be as incompetent as possible whenever the opportunity arises - Logan & Michael - are recapping, analysing and speculating all about Wie is de Mol's season in Albania, continuing with the finale and its cliffhanger ending.

In this episode - we finally board the "Kim is a good character train", we give a shoutout to another podcast who didn't bother competing last week, Logan throws his weight around, we predict a subversion for België's return, we reveal if we have a problem with Production borrowing ideas from other franchises, Michael promises to tell the truth to Gilles de Coster, Production get a bit over-eager with the money, Logan learns a life lesson, Michael risks sounding like a Hunted viewer, we try and use game theory to work out what roles the final three didn't play, Logan talks about his Online Mole Games, Michael wonders if there's room for a Mole-themed Whodunnit season, we try and improve Sunday Trading Laws, Production prove to be a bit mean when they take money out of the pot at the end of the season, Michael finds an obvious way to win the spy challenge, there is finally a potential clue, our Final Suspicions are revealed, Logan goes for a record and we have the first proper bit of België news - albeit with a small caveat...

You can join in with this week's Bother's Bar Suspect List here. If you filled in our First Suspicions list, we are keeping an eye on it all season and reporting back (and lightly teasing anyone who got the Mole wrong)!

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We will see you next week for the unmasking!

Please note: We do discuss elements of previous seasons we've covered in this episode (17-21; Belgie 4-9) as well as the final three of Celebrity Mole: Yucatan.

Are You Smarter than the Dutch Public?

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 21:00:00 +0000

Try not to get blown away, because we are back for 2022's Wie is de Mol season! Over these ten weeks, two guys who always leave before the pepper spray comes out - Logan & Michael - are recapping, analysing and speculating all about Wie is de Mol's season in Albania, continuing with the eighth episode and elimination of Thomas.

In this episode - Michael has had a busy week fighting the weather and security guards, one of us has moonlighted on another podcast, our fallen hero gets eulogised, Logan attempts some Dutch, we question whether it's right to lie to locals, Logan tells the story of when he went to Tirana, Metal Detecting tries to be fun, we look back at WIDM history to find when there was a season without any non-elimination episodes, we avoid talking about the final three when someone does it far better, there are the latest updates to Suspicions, Pool and First Suspicions and Michael picks a side.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We will see you next week for Episode 9!

We Don’t Talk About ’Carneiro’...

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 21:00:00 +0000

Trust an Albanian, because we are back for 2022's Wie is de Mol season! Over these ten weeks, two guys who always know what is between "Trust" and "Nobody" - Logan & Michael - are recapping, analysing and speculating all about Wie is de Mol's season in Albania, continuing with the seventh episode and elimination of Laetitia.

In this episode - Logan tells Michael to go to an Italian restaurant, our accidental favourite feature is flipped on its head, we question whether the Mole has actually flown under the radar, we discuss the rumours that have been floating round about this season, there is a brand new game where we guess Michael's gripes, Logan's past comes back to haunt him, we suspect that one of our listeners may have been editing Wikipedia again, the Meet the Mole challenge proves inherently flawed, Michael praises Production's restraint, the Netherlands gets a lesson in how Tetris works, there is the continuing saga of whether the exemptions have derailed the season, there are the latest updates to our Suspicions, Pool and First Suspicions, we have a little Belgie news to discuss and Michael learns a very valuable lesson.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We will see you next week for Episode 8!

The ”No, Logan...” Experience

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 21:00:00 +0000

Pay attention while six people are doing everything at once, because we are back for 2022's Wie is de Mol season! Over these ten weeks, two guys who are highly motivated to piss you off - Logan & Michael - are recapping, analysing and speculating all about Wie is de Mol's season in Albania, continuing with the sixth episode and heartbreaking elimination of Sahil.

In this episode, Michael gets smug as he got something right, the newest Listener Correction of the Week leads to more discussion about a problem from last week's episode, we ask for a big suspect to go home soon, we get the answer to a query we had in Week 4, Production finally start learning from Belgie, Michael explains why he suspects Laetitia so much, we question why Kim & Thomas would lie to Sahil, there's another complaint about Production still not thinking about challenges seriously, we explain why we wouldn't have held onto exemptions for so long and there are the latest updates to our Pool, First Suspicions and Weekly Suspicions.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We will see you next week for Episode 7!

Please note: We do discuss elements of previous seasons we've covered in this episode (17-21; Belgie 4-9) as well as one of the executions of Celebrity Mole: Hawaii.

Tik Tok Tok Tokkie

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 21:00:00 +0000

Find out which two countries border Switzerland, because we are back for 2022's Wie is de Mol season! Over these ten weeks, two guys who spend most of their free time enjoying checkers and fighting - Logan & Michael - are recapping, analysing and speculating all about Wie is de Mol's season in Albania, continuing with the fifth episode and elimination of Hila.

In this episode - we're slightly delayed but not at all frazzled, we wonder where Thomas learned to count, another listener complaint is stumbled upon, Michael spots a Mole action, we have a bit of a problem with maths again, Kim & Sahil's level of suspicion doesn't make sense, Logan explains why he knows so much about the Harry Potter soundtrack, we share pub quiz horror stories, we learn about "Ding Dong Dutch", editors seem to be hiding suspicions, a storyline is left open-ended, our latest suspicions are revealed and there's a genuine surprise in our Pool.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We will see you next week for Episode 6!

Please note: We do discuss elements of previous seasons we've covered in this episode (17-21; Belgie 4-9) as well as one person's placement in WIDM Season 10 in this episode.

Production are The Mole

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 21:00:00 +0000

Evaluate what would please your partner more, because we are back for 2022's Wie is de Mol season! Over these ten weeks, two guys who always practice their excuses in the knowledge that someone will ask questions - Logan & Michael - are recapping, analysing and speculating all about Wie is de Mol's season in Albania, continuing with the fourth episode and elimination of Arno.

In this episode - Logan gives us more animal stories, there is a bit of a blast from the past when we get a listener correction, we have a slight problem with people being able to hide money, the first challenge comes in for a little criticism, we wonder whether you can trust anything Production say anymore, the first challenge gets fixed, Logan spots an interesting numerical fact, we reveal Sahil's five differences, Rik's non-WIDM job is announced, we eulogise Arno, there are the latest updates to our Pool and First Suspicions list, and we reveal our latest suspects and try and predict who is going home before Logan is tested on his homework.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We will see you next week for Episode 5!

Dutch Brownie Points

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 21:00:00 +0000

Sneak off to do some sabotage, because we are back for 2022's Wie is de Mol season! Over these ten weeks, two guys who always drop a sandbag when they're ready to speak - Logan & Michael - are recapping, analysing and speculating all about Wie is de Mol's season in Albania, continuing with the third episode and elimination of Welmoed.

In this episode - Logan disappointed everyone, we have a bit of an issue with the Black Exemption being dubbed "all-powerful", after a two weeks grace period Production are back to their old ways, another Dutch word is ruined, we reveal the three essentials in life, we discuss our respective histories with fingerprint scanners, we try and break the maths of the second challenge, there's a different type of tunnel vision, there's the latest instalment in the "Logan Saunders: Animal Whisperer" saga, we discuss whether we'd have bought any envelopes, Thomas' tactics are brought into question, we eulogise Welmoed and our latest suspicions, pool update and predictions for the next elimination are revealed.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We will see you next week for Episode 4!

There’s Always Money in the Ping Pong Bowl

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 21:00:00 +0000

Go Full Imanuelle, because we are back for 2022's Wie is de Mol season! Over these ten weeks, two guys who are definitely not smirking at each other right now - Logan & Michael - are recapping, analysing and speculating all about Wie is de Mol's season in Albania, continuing with the second episode and elimination of Glen.

In this episode, Logan has more animal stories, Rik's knowledge of comedy is tested, a challenge is set for next week, we look back at our Oregon coverage to see if there are any regrets, Michael finds his dream challenge, there are more Belgie vibes, a clue may have been unseen in the first challenge, Michael wonders if he's famous in Albania, a generous penalty is assessed, Logan gets jokeblocked, we try and rule seven people out, we reveal our second set of suspicions and there's the first update to our Pool and First Suspicions games.

You can join in with this week's Bother's Bar Suspect List here. If you filled in our First Suspicions list, we will be keeping an eye on it all season and reporting back (and lightly teasing anyone who got the Mole wrong)!

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We will see you next week for Episode 3!

Mars Butt

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 21:00:00 +0000

Find out what WiFi is, because we are back for 2022's edition of Wie is de Mol! Over the next ten weeks, two guys who haven't always been good at trying - Logan & Michael - will be recapping, analysing and speculating all about Wie is de Mol's season in Albania, beginning with the premiere episode and elimination of Suzanne.

In this episode - we get to ask a question for the first time in nearly two years, Production seems to have been looking east, Harmstone does sports, we wonder if there'll be a reunion, Michael changes his tune on the live stream, we try and work out if there's a clear set of Mole tactics, Facebook has a grudge against a WIDM alumnus, we try and work out where the missing 100 went, Logan reminds us he's been to Shkodër, Production gets generous, Logan joins a Discord server, Suzanne sees a laptop for the first time, our superfan status is challenged, absolutely no-one is shocked that Arno is suspicious, Sahil takes credit for things, we reveal our first suspicions and Michael is accidentally deceptive.

You can join in with our First Suspicions game by filling in the form here and play along with this week's Bother's Bar Suspect List here.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We will see you next week for Episode 2!

Please note: We do discuss elements of previous seasons we've covered in this episode (17-21; Belgie 4-9) as well as the identity of the second US Mole.

”I Forgot About the Paper Underwear!”- an Amazing Race 3 Special Episode with Flo, Zach & Ken!

Fri, 31 Dec 2021 21:00:00 +0000

We have one final surprise this year, and it's a big one! Back in June, Logan & Michael sat down with three of the finalists of Amazing Race 3 - Flo Pesenti, Zach Behr & Ken Duphiney!

In this episode, we find out about the Caroline Rhea show experience, everyone reveals if they got a call for an All-Star season, Logan wonders whether Zach remembers TARFlies, we bust a myth, Ken reveals what Gerard calls him on email, we wonder if Zach has PTSD from Dieselgate, there's a request for some Italian, it all gets a bit nostalgic, we find out why there was a Twin Hunt, Ken explains his sibling decision, Colin learns a lesson from one Racer, Andre & Damon helped Ken & Gerard out of a sticky situation, there's an interesting fan encounter, Portugal's Fast Forward is revealed, Gerard makes a silent cameo and Ken reveals why he was nearly banned from Vietnam.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We will see you next year for Wie is de Mol 2022!

Please note: This episode covers all of Season 3, as well as a bit of discussion about Seasons 4 & 5 and may contain references to any season we've also covered (23-32; Australia 3; Canada 2-5 and Asia 5).

Additional note: This interview is one of our favourite episodes we've ever done! Thanks so much to Ken, Flo & Zach for being so generous with their time.

Charley Says ”Don’t Get Caught!”

Wed, 29 Dec 2021 21:00:00 +0000

Start your own family tradition at the end of a holiday, because we are back for our second season of new/old Wie is de Mol recaps! Over these nine weeks, two guys who have spent the past three years unravelling Mole seasons - Logan & Michael - are looking back on our second old season of Wie is de Mol - 2017's offering in Oregon, concluding with the final two episodes, elimination of Diederik and reveal of Thomas as Mole!

In this episode, Logan finally breaks his streak, we spot a bit of irony in the record schedule, Jochem reverts to lazy stereotypes, Michael does the traditional "fact-check the host at the end of a season" segment, our two bonus Moles this year are compared, Jochem is frustrating, Michael reveals what tipped him off in 2017, we find the one show we can't watch together, there's questions about Suriname, the podcast becomes educational, someone steals Michael's schtick, Thomas backs us up, we get the Jeroen jokes out of our systems and Logan finds out where he would have seen Thomas since.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We will see you next year for Wie is de Mol 2022!

Please note: This season is intended on being spoiler-free, so please watch the episodes along with us. Unlike our previous trips back to Mole History, this season does not feature a spoiler section at the end of the podcast, as Logan hasn't seen it! Any season we have already covered (18-21; Renaissance) are fair game though - and as someone from this season did appear on Renaissance, there may be some references to their placement in that season. This episode also contains a reference to the Second American Mole's actions and a discussion about the winner of the sixth Dutch season.

Additional note: Sanne is a very worthy winner! We'll see you soon!

Creature from the Zach Lagoon

Sun, 26 Dec 2021 21:00:00 +0000

Fly over the Finish Line quitting, as we are back for our first ever season of old Amazing Race recaps - Amazing Race 3! Over these thirteen weeks, three people who regularly lower the bar on who can podcast - Logan, Michael & Michelle - have been recapping the season, concluding with the final leg and unveiling of Flo & Zach as our winners!

In this episode, we celebrate Christmas a bit early, the finale is particularly packed with travel, Logan explains why some countries need you to have a ticket to enter an airport, we reminisce about Zoom, Ken & Gerard have a detour of their own, Michael finds another Flo-Brooke comparison, Michelle learns about early-2000s rock music, we wonder if Flo & Zach would be edited differently in 2021, there's a PSA for potential trolls, we explain who would win a jury vote and there's a bit of discussion about what is next for the podcast.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Logan, Michael & Michelle directly! Thank you for listening - we will see you very soon for more episodes!

Please note: This episode is intended on being spoiler-free - however, as with our other historical recaps, this episode may contain references to episodes that we have already covered - namely from Seasons 23-32; Australia 3; Canada 2-5 and Asia 5. These episodes do skirt the lines of spoilers a little more than normal, due to the slightly more...infamous aspects of the season. However, this doesn't matter as the season is done!

Additional note: Only two more episodes remain this year! "Two?!", you say? Two.

A Passive Day in the Neighbourhood

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 21:00:00 +0000

Hide your contempt for both those around you and Belgium, because we are back for our second season of new/old Wie is de Mol recaps! Over these nine weeks, two guys who would never accept being your Sloppy Thirds - Logan & Michael - are looking back on our second old season of Wie is de Mol - 2017's offering in Oregon, continuing with the eighth episode and elimination of...nobody?

In this episode, we try and pick through the carcass of an episode that features both the first and third challenge, we wonder whether Painted Hills was wasted, Michael reveals the answer to a question he posed weeks ago, Logan offers some fashion critiques, we wonder how we'd forgotten about Jochem's portrayal of homosexuality, we question whether Jochem winning an exemption is a worst case scenario, Michael pitches a classic challenge for the Final Four Exemption, we reveal our pre-execution suspects and the fourth-placer gets eulogised as a bonus at the end of the episode.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We will see you next week for the final episode of the year!

Please note: This season is intended on being spoiler-free, so please watch the episodes along with us. As a one-off, due to the nature of the ending of this episode, we do eulogise the player who should have gone home in this episode in a spoiler section this week - beginning at 35:45! Any season we have already covered (18-21; Renaissance) are fair game though - and as someone from this season did appear on Renaissance, there may be some references to their placement in that season.

Additional note: Have you got Christmas sorted yet? You probably should get on that...

Huế & Cry

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 21:00:00 +0000

Prepare for a "beefy train ride" (no, that isn't one of Logan's films...), as we are back for our first ever season of old Amazing Race recaps - Amazing Race 3! Over these thirteen weeks, three people who would never ping pong a bit - Logan, Michael & Michelle are recapping the season, continuing with the twelfth leg and final non-elimination episode!

In this episode, Phil returns to roast Teri & Ian one final time, we point out where Flo & Zach excel, Michelle makes an ultimatum, a mid-season favourite subplot returns, we bust a classic myth, Michael is vindicated after last week, there's a plea for some vomit, someone has experience of paddling a circular boat, Logan tells his story about learning to ride a bike, Flo has an issue with helmets, Michelle gets exposed, we look ahead to next week and has anyone ever quit the final leg?

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Logan, Michael & Michelle directly! Thank you for listening - we will see you next week for the finale!

Please note: This episode is intended on being spoiler-free - however, as with our other historical recaps, this episode may contain references to episodes that we have already covered - namely from Seasons 23-32; Australia 3; Canada 2-5 and Asia 5. These episodes do skirt the lines of spoilers a little more than normal, due to the slightly more...infamous aspects of the season. Fair warning - in this episode we do flat-out say who wins.

Additional note: Prepare for a bit of division about the ending of this season - can we finally get Michelle to be nice about Flo? (Spoilers: no)

Come Up In Jeopardy!

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 21:00:00 +0000

Heckle anyone you see riding a horse, because we are back for our second season of new/old Wie is de Mol recaps! Over these nine weeks, two guys who are very good at getting it down to four words - Logan & Michael - are looking back on our second old season of Wie is de Mol - 2017's offering in Oregon, continuing with the seventh episode and heartbreaking elimination of Imanuelle.

In this episode, Logan finds out what happened to Imanuelle after the season, we find something else to blame Jeroen for, Thomas' love of classical music proves a bit ironic, Michael attempts a science joke, Art leans into the Americana, Diederik shows how easy it is to Mole from a balloon, there's a musical connection to another season, Logan gives us some information about Belgian cartoons, Michael reveals whether Imanuelle lost on time, we eulogise our fallen favourite and there's an exclusive - as we reveal who actually shopped Imanuelle.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We will see you next week!

Additional note: After this heart-breaking elimination, will we ever be the same again? Let's be honest, we're not going to stop talking about her...

Never Mind the Pollacks

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 21:00:00 +0000

Crank up the seductive jazz music, as we are back for our first ever season of old Amazing Race recaps - Amazing Race 3! Over these thirteen weeks, three people who would never offer a tourist a massage place - Logan, Michael & Michelle are recapping the season, continuing with the eleventh leg and elimination of Derek & Drew!

In this episode, we thank the Chinese government for this episode, there's a split in the group over whether we should keep defending Flo, we reveal why the flags were really changed, Production gets lucky with Ian still being in the Race, Drew dates himself, Michael goes looking for a sponsor, we wonder whether Zach was actually trying to play the moralist, we test Michelle's theme park etiquette, Flo gets an unaired advantage, Logan spots another sneaky Zach moment, one team spots a merchandising opportunity, Michael compares Ho Chi Minh City to an 80s video game, we explain whether Flo actually got her boyfriend eliminated, a pun is released, Derek & Drew get eulogised and we look ahead to the final two episodes of the season by praising the characters you forgot about.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Logan, Michael & Michelle directly! Thank you for listening - we will see you next week for Leg 12!

Please note: This episode is intended on being spoiler-free - however, as with our other historical recaps, this episode may contain references to episodes that we have already covered - namely from Seasons 23-32; Australia 3; Canada 2-5 and Asia 5. These episodes do skirt the lines of spoilers a little more than normal, due to the slightly more...infamous aspects of the season.

Additional note: Really enjoying covering this season! We've got two more episodes of TAR left before we go away (...for nine days).

The Longest Trip of All is a Guilt Trip

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 21:00:00 +0000

Walk around a rodeo looking for "money", because we are back for our second season of new/old Wie is de Mol recaps! Over these nine weeks, two guys for whom finding clues about the Mole is a weak spot - Logan & Michael - are looking back on our second old season of Wie is de Mol - 2017's offering in Oregon, continuing with the sixth episode and legally-mandated non-elimination episode.

In this episode, there's an ironic t-shirt, we realise how much Jochem would hate to be an ESL teacher, rodeos could be a myth, we find out what the number one reason to come to Vernon is, we try and work out what the best tactic to convince Imanuelle to save you is, for once the non-elimination is a reward, we wonder whether Imanuelle should have tanked the quiz, someone pulls a Bertrand, there's the latest update to our suspect lists, this twist could be the best of both worlds and Logan ends up accidentally trying to be sultry.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We will see you next week!

Additional note: Can you believe there's only three weeks left? Hope the ending of this season is as good as we remembered!

Do You Wanna Play a Game, Lah?

Sun, 05 Dec 2021 21:00:00 +0000

Only trust someone who's speaking to you from behind a pane of glass, as we are back for our first ever season of old Amazing Race recaps - Amazing Race 3! Over these thirteen weeks, three people who are a great team, but just need a little fine-tuning - Logan, Michael & Michelle are recapping the season, continuing with the tenth leg and elimination of John Vito & Jill!

In this episode, nobody can pronounce "Jet d'Eau", we realise how old Derek & Drew now are, there's some breakfast recommendations when you're in Geneva, we feel sorry for Zach, Michelle talks about one of her very unique birthday party invites, Logan spots a bad omen, Michael reveals what Phua Chu Kang has been up to since the season, Teri & Ian become eco-warriors, the Roadblock isn't acknowledged, more googling has to happen live on the podcast, the editors subtly undermine Flo, we wonder how John Vito evaded Singaporean law, Production cheer when one team checks in and we look forward to next week's truly insane leg.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Logan, Michael & Michelle directly! Thank you for listening - we will see you next week for Leg 11!

Please note: This episode is intended on being spoiler-free - however, as with our other historical recaps, this episode may contain references to episodes that we have already covered - namely from Seasons 23-32; Australia 3; Canada 2-5 and Asia 5. These episodes do skirt the lines of spoilers a little more than normal, due to the slightly more...infamous aspects of the season.

Additional note: After this week's hilarity, we'll be in for a quiet leg next week, right?

Pot Etiquette

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 21:00:00 +0000

Find out who the hell the Bear Guy is, because we are back for our second season of new/old Wie is de Mol recaps! Over these nine weeks, two guys who see either everything or nothing - Logan & Michael - are looking back on our second old season of Wie is de Mol - 2017's offering in Oregon, continuing with the fifth episode and righteous elimination of Jeroen.

In this episode, Logan finally understands why Jeroen was forgetable, there's some parish notices following episode 4, Michael remembers something about Sigrid, the shooting challenge breaks the "Follow the Money" theory, we swap bear stories, Michael misremembers something, we delight in Production's struggles, Jeroen gets an emotional departure, there's a fifth set of suspicions and we give Jeroen the send-off he deserves.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We will see you next week!

Additional note: Sorry if you're a fan of Jeroen - we've been very mean to him this season. We're sorry because you're a fan of him - no regrets for what we said.

We Don‘t Talk About The Glitter Slut...

Sun, 28 Nov 2021 21:00:00 +0000

It's Bungee Baby, as we are back for our first ever season of old Amazing Race recaps - Amazing Race 3! Over these thirteen weeks, three people who are all trying to stop their families using the phone lines while they podcast - Logan, Michael & Michelle are recapping the season, continuing with the ninth leg and second non-elimination leg of the season!

In this episode, we wonder if this is the only season with good Switzerland legs, Michael works out why the episodes aired in the format they did, Phil becomes obsessed with Flo & Drew, we wonder if Michelle hates the phone calls home, the editors start to undermine Flo, we question whether we would have got the bungee jump forewarning scene in a more modern season, we explain our bungee jump stories, Michelle provides the woman's perspective, there's a lot of praise for the T-Phone task, we wonder if John Vito & Jill got to call home, Logan debuts an impression, Phil is actually having fun now, there are some wildly impractical clothing choices, Michelle gets to rant, Logan explains the reaction to the check-in scene and we explain what reputation this leg has - nineteen years later.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Logan, Michael & Michelle directly! Thank you for listening - we will see you next week for Leg 10!

Please note: This episode is intended on being spoiler-free - however, as with our other historical recaps, this episode may contain references to episodes that we have already covered - namely from Seasons 23-32; Australia 3; Canada 2-5 and Asia 5. These episodes do skirt the lines of spoilers a little more than normal, due to the slightly more...infamous aspects of the season.

Additional note: Next week, we cover a really iconic leg. Strap in - it's a fun one!

Quantify It For Me!

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 21:00:00 +0000

Put on your running shoes and race a bald eagle, because we are back for our second season of new/old Wie is de Mol recaps! Over these nine weeks, two guys who put the "Wild" into Wild West - Logan & Michael - are looking back on our second old season of Wie is de Mol - 2017's offering in Oregon, continuing with the fourth episode and elimination of Sigrid. For the second week in a row, we're also joined by our good friend David Bindley for this episode!

In this episode, no-one has ever heard of Pendleton, Michael contemplates a trigger warning, we reluctantly dive into Logan's video collection (and thoroughly clean ourselves afterwards), Imanuelle requires two-factor authentication on a bond, we look at whether WIDM is the only version that cares about the Treasurer, Bindles explains how many Fs he's given out, we wonder if jokers are actually valuable, Logan has a potential connection to the season, Jeroen uses the auction challenge as an audition, Michael is like the auctioneer, Sigrid challenges for the title of most heartbroken eliminated contestant, there's a very sneaky editor's joke, we lock in our fourth set of suspicions and there's a very good reason we can't speculate on what happens next week.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael, Logan & Bindles directly! We will see you next week!

Additional note: Oh, this episode was a stinker... All up from here though!

The Climbs of Grindelwald

Sun, 21 Nov 2021 21:00:00 +0000

Wish someone a "sorry, kisses, bye!", as we are back for our first ever season of old Amazing Race recaps - Amazing Race 3! Over these thirteen weeks, three people who would never make up scurilous rumours about teams on the Amazing Race - Logan, Michael & Michelle are recapping the season, continuing with the eighth leg and first non-elimination leg of the season!

In this episode, we wonder whether this is a rare non-rubbish Switzerland leg, Michelle says "hay", Michael spots another editing change, we wonder if John Vito & Jill skirted the rules, a story gets told that could get someone in trouble, the two teams of brothers are contrasted again, no-one says "may be eliminated", we extol the virtues of the title quote, there's a look ahead to a small tantrum and we wonder how close the footrace really was.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Logan, Michael & Michelle directly! Thank you for listening - we will see you next week for Leg 9! As mentioned in the episode, we are covering Legs 9 & 10 and 12 & 13 in separate episodes despite them airing as pairs.

Please note: This episode is intended on being spoiler-free - however, as with our other historical recaps, this episode may contain references to episodes that we have already covered - namely from Seasons 23-32; Australia 3; Canada 2-5 and Asia 5. These episodes do skirt the lines of spoilers a little more than normal, due to the slightly more...infamous aspects of the season.

Additional note: Switzerland might be a horrendously over-rated country for Amazing Race, but this leg was really good!

Bond Safe Word

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 21:00:00 +0000

Try to be less vulnerable and more suspicious, because we are back for our second season of new/old Wie is de Mol recaps! Over these nine weeks, two guys who you would never find dressed as a chess piece on national television - Logan & Michael - are looking back on our second old season of Wie is de Mol - 2017's offering in Oregon, continuing with the third episode and elimination of Roos. As a special treat, we're also joined by our good friend David Bindley for this episode!

In this episode, Bindles goes full Australian, we wonder if a rule was implemented because of this group, we question whether Jeroen would steal a Mole book, Michael explains why it's not too far-fetched for a clue to be on the money, we work out what our symbols would be, we try and guess what they drew for Sigrid, Logan tries to interpret a clue, we have some insider information for next week, there's the third set of suspicions and Bindles finally gets a catchphrase.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael, Logan & Bindles directly! We will see you next week!

Additional note: Roos may not be able to lie, but she will be missed...briefly.

Switzerland on the Brain

Sun, 14 Nov 2021 21:00:00 +0000

Give Phil his dollar back, as we are back for our first ever season of old Amazing Race recaps - Amazing Race 3! Over these thirteen weeks, three people who would never deliberately hit their partner when opening a clue - Logan, Michael & Michelle are recapping the season, continuing with the seventh leg and elimination of Andre & Damon!

In this episode, Michael & Michelle celebrate 100 episodes together, Kasperle is creepy, we spot an easy choice between Paris & Zurich, we wonder whether teams could have used trains instead of flying, there's more praise of Flo's language skills, Michael wonders if the clue writers were being a bit passive-aggressive, the villains of the season emerge, we look at whether the Fast Forward this leg would ever be done again, Logan shares his memories of Derek & Drew's navigational blow-up, Andre & Damon get eulogised and we ask whether this leg was meant to be a non-elimination.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Logan, Michael & Michelle directly! Thank you for listening - we will see you next week for Leg 8!

Please note: This episode is intended on being spoiler-free - however, as with our other historical recaps, this episode may contain references to episodes that we have already covered - namely from Seasons 23-32; Australia 3; Canada 2-5 and Asia 5. These episodes do skirt the lines of spoilers a little more than normal, due to the slightly more...infamous aspects of the season.

Additional note: Every episode this season is a stone-cold classic. Yes, even the Mexico ones.

A Very Deceitful Loophole

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 21:00:00 +0000

Whip out your desktop computer, because we are back for our second season of new/old Wie is de Mol recaps! Over these nine weeks, two guys who always follow the person screaming at the top of their lungs - Logan & Michael - are looking back on our second old season of Wie is de Mol - 2017's offering in Oregon, continuing with the second episode and elimination of Yvonne.

In this episode, Michael starts the episode a little bit distracted, we discuss an idea that we had briefly in 2020, the forgotten next step after "No Child Left Behind" is revealed, we try not to rehash a rant we've had a lot this year, Logan tells his typewriter story, Michael does an investigation on the sheer quantity of advantages available in this episode, Imanuelle absolutely owns our hearts following a barnstorming performance in the laser game, we critique some breakfast orders, Jeroen & Roos have no incentive to lie and Logan tries to predict who will go home next, who beat Yvonne on time and who the Mole is.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We will see you next week!

Additional note: Delightful is the word we would use to describe Imanuelle after this episode. What an icon.

The Flo-nly One

Sun, 07 Nov 2021 21:00:00 +0000

Spend your train ride doing something productive, as we are back for our first ever season of old Amazing Race recaps - Amazing Race 3! Over these thirteen weeks, three people who try not to berate each other too much - Logan, Michael & Michelle are recapping the season, continuing with the sixth leg and elimination of Aaron & Arianne!

In this episode, we discuss the most iconic moment of the sixth leg, Michael spots an error, Phil is obsessed with Teri & Ian being ancient, we wonder why "Team 911" has disappeared again, a future Racer may have learned the wrong lesson from this episode, there's some more delicious foreshadowing, we try and work out whether Zach should have stayed silent over the Fast Forward, Teri is a trailblazer, we discuss the infamous Floadblock, the Andre & Damon arrest scene is even tougher to watch nineteen years later, we look at Aaron & Arianne's bio, we look forward to next week's very fun episode and we wonder whether current teams would get a time credit if they were detained nowadays.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Logan, Michael & Michelle directly! Thank you for listening - we will see you next week for Leg 7!

Please note: This episode is intended on being spoiler-free - however, as with our other historical recaps, this episode may contain references to episodes that we have already covered - namely from Seasons 23-32; Australia 3; Canada 2-5 and Asia 5. These episodes do skirt the lines of spoilers a little more than normal, due to the slightly more...infamous aspects of the season.

Additional note: None of us expected this season to be so fun six episodes in - strap in for the remaining seven legs!

The Mythical Podcasting Shed

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 21:00:00 +0000

It has been discussed for years, but finally the Mythical Podcasting Shed has opened its doors! Join Anthony, Logan, Michelle and Michael for an episode that is part-year in review and part-Logan Saunders roast. We also look ahead to what next year could bring (full disclosure: we're promising nothing!) and there is perhaps the most typical Reality TV Warriors ending of all time.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Anthony, Logan, Michael & Michelle directly! We're back Wednesdays for Wie is de Mol Oregon and Sundays for Amazing Race 3! Thanks for listening to the first 400 episodes!

Please note: We do discuss location rumours for Wie is de Mol 2022 in this podcast. Nothing is confirmed until mid-November though!

Additional note: Anthony would like us to confirm that he has officially completed a Gong Show. We don't believe him.

The Golden Rule of Lying

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 21:00:00 +0000

Don't watch too far ahead, because we are back for our second season of new/old Wie is de Mol recaps! Over the next nine weeks, two guys who are at least better liars than Roos - Logan & Michael - will be looking back on our second old season of Wie is de Mol - 2017's offering in Oregon, beginning with the premiere episode and elimination of Vincent.

In this episode, we have a few parish notices to begin the season, Michael finally tells his Vancouver story, there's a brilliant way for the candidates to be revealed, we try not to complain about Jeroen too much, we question whether you really associate Oregon with the Wild West, Michael sings Imanuelle's praises already, something seems to be missing from the opening challenge, we wonder where the Mole would want to be in the helicopter or on the ground divide, Logan makes the case for the group of six making a mistake targeting Vincent, we wonder whether Thomas has ever seen the show before, Vincent's lack of honesty lets him down, Diederik has no idea what a Prisoner's Dilemma is, we spot a difference between the various versions of the Mole and Logan makes his first set of predictions.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We will see you next week!

Additional note: Everything has been leading up to this - on Friday, we unleash Episode 400. See you then!

Fuel Education

Sun, 31 Oct 2021 21:00:00 +0000

Put the Diesel Fuel NEXT TO the car, as we are back for our first ever season of old Amazing Race recaps - Amazing Race 3! Over these thirteen weeks, three people who are hanging, crying and screaming respectively - Logan, Michael & Michelle - are recapping the season, continuing with the fifth leg and elimination of Michael & Kathy!

In this episode, we discuss the legacy that this leg has, Michael has another favourite intro shot, something passes the TARstorian by, we wonder whether the word "traino" is really Portuguese, Michelle gets to do a one-woman show on the wonders of the Ropes detour, we find out how long the drive to Algeciras really was, there's some more epic foreshadowing, Logan has a quick question, there's a real science lesson to explain how Dieselgate happened, Michelle finally spots an oubliette that she doesn't own, we discuss the effect that Dieselgate had on future Portugal legs, we wonder whether anyone still has an EasyShare Digital Camera, Michael & Kathy get eulogised and we learn all about Pit Stop mats.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Logan, Michael & Michelle directly! Thank you for listening - we will see you next week for Leg 6!

Please note: This episode is intended on being spoiler-free - however, as with our other historical recaps, this episode may contain references to episodes that we have already covered - namely from Seasons 23-32; Australia 3; Canada 2-5 and Asia 5. These episodes do skirt the lines of spoilers a little more than normal, due to the slightly more...infamous aspects of the season.

Additional note: Logan would consider the Kodak EasyShare Digital Camera modern technology. His phone camera didn't top two megapixels until the late 2010s.

Iron Sharpens Ian

Sun, 24 Oct 2021 21:00:00 +0100

Walk when you're told to, as we are back for our first ever season of old Amazing Race recaps - Amazing Race 3! Over these thirteen weeks, three people who are 100% not type C personalities - Logan, Michael & Michelle are recapping the season, continuing with the fourth leg and controversial elimination of Heather & Eve!

In this episode, we look ahead at how ridiculous the next few episodes are, Logan goes back to being nine years old, we worry about Michelle's blood pressure, Aaron's accent work gets critiqued, we try and work out where the Aaron & Arianne and Teri & Ian feud came from, Michael does some train spotting, there's a dramatic retelling of a fight, we pick up on a subtle hint that Eve may have crashed the truck, there's some more sneaky editors' jokes, something gets added to our T-Mobile soundboard, we wonder whether Aaron & Arianne were initially told they were eliminated, Logan reveals the most controversial aspect of the elimination and Michelle tries to Vito someone's name.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Logan, Michael & Michelle directly! Thank you for listening - we will see you next week for Leg 5!

Please note: This episode is intended on being spoiler-free - however, as with our other historical recaps, this episode may contain references to episodes that we have already covered - namely from Seasons 23-32; Australia 3; Canada 2-5 and Asia 5. These episodes do skirt the lines of spoilers a little more than normal, due to the slightly more...infamous aspects of the season.

Additional note: Only three more episodes until we hit Episode 400! What will we do? Don't ask us - we've not recorded it yet (at least as of the time of typing)!

Gamay: Tank Commander

Sun, 17 Oct 2021 21:00:00 +0100

Retire to learn how to play the bagpipes, as we are back for our first ever season of old Amazing Race recaps - Amazing Race 3! Over these thirteen weeks, three people who have queued for over half an hour for a photo with a trolley - Logan, Michael & Michelle are recapping the season, continuing with the third leg and elimination of Dennis & Andrew!

In this episode, Michelle reveals the words her children can say, we finally discuss the biggest flight scramble in Amazing Race history, there's an update on Michael & Kathy's relationship, we spot another sneaky editors' joke, we reveal how short is too short for a layover, Michelle has an unexpected least-favourite, we issue a Flo-themed ultimatum, Michael tells a story about a rather unpleasant drive that he and Logan shared, Satan's Instrument returns, Logan has a favourite noise, Teri's attempt at the caber toss is just as great as we remembered, we try and work out how late Dennis & Andrew were and we look ahead to one of the most ridiculous Amazing Race endings in the show's history.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Logan, Michael & Michelle directly! Thank you for listening - we will see you next week for Leg 4!

Please note: This episode is intended on being spoiler-free - however, as with our other historical recaps, this episode may contain references to episodes that we have already covered - namely from Seasons 23-32; Australia 3; Canada 2-5 and Asia 5. These episodes do skirt the lines of spoilers a little more than normal, due to the slightly more...infamous aspects of the season.

Additional note: Michelle has a list of favourite swear words, all of which she insists we edit out of the podcast. If you send this episode to five friends, we may be able to reveal some...

A Frank Hornby Situation

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 21:00:00 +0100

Decide whether you or your flatmate is going to be the most mercenary, as Michael, Michelle & Anthony are back to recap Hunted UK's first series, which aired six years to the day! Over the past six weeks, they have been going back to the heady days of 2015, hunting for clues that they missed as a team of very fresh-faced Hunters (and Bleks) searched the UK for fourteen fugitives, concluding with the final episode and escape of Emily, Lauren, Stephen & Martin!

In this episode, we celebrate the end of the longest recording schedule known to man, Michael reveals how this series was spoiled two minutes into the premiere, we potentially miss something in the intro, Emily's edit takes a turn, Lauren appears comfortable, we wonder why they remind us of Ricky's existence again, Anthony questions why Dawn didn't tell the truth about Canterbury, we finally find a situation where Michelle doesn't hate a snitch, there's live googling as we find out about controlled airports, we wonder whether HQ ever expected a clean sweep, we discuss the effect that this series had on the future and there's a small surprise for Anthony.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael, Michelle & Anthony directly! We also have an email address for your questions & comments!

Please note: As with our Historical Mole Season coverage, this episode may contain spoilers from series that we have already covered - in this case, Series 2-5.

Additional note: Now we've finished this series, we can finally have a rest. Let's be honest - Anthony & Michelle did between recordings!

Thank you for listening all series - we'll be back in 2022 for Hunted Series 6, but for this year - Your Time on the Race Run... is Over.

No Turn is Better than a Head Turn

Sun, 10 Oct 2021 21:00:00 +0100

Be transported to the Smurfs, as we are back for our first ever season of old Amazing Race recaps - Amazing Race 3! Over these thirteen weeks, three people always in danger of being disappeared by the Mob - Logan, Michael & Michelle are recapping the season, continuing with the second leg and elimination of Tramel & Talicia!

In this episode, Michelle pays attention to the intro, we look at whether all teams actually had a "pre-existing relationship" going into this season, there's another comparison with Season 32, we try and work out how they created Andre & Damon's penalty, Logan has some faint praise for Heather & Eve, we question whether Derek & Drew actually completed the Fast Forward, there's a jump back to 2002 as we work out whether a reference to the Rock was dated even then, we wonder why Teri & Ian and Dennis and Andrew were actually irritated with Andre & Damon, there's an exclusive reveal of a team this season that we nearly interviewed, Logan wonders why Tramel & Talicia didn't even attempt the Fast Forward, Arianne's quick change reminds us of something we've not discussed since 2014, Aaron & Arianne get vicious, Teri & Ian try and break an archetype, we look ahead to another brutal leg and Tramel & Talicia get eulogised.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Logan, Michael & Michelle directly! Thank you for listening - we will see you next week for Leg 3!

Please note: This episode is intended on being spoiler-free - however, as with our other historical recaps, this episode may contain references to episodes that we have already covered - namely from Seasons 23-32; Australia 3; Canada 2-5 and Asia 5. These episodes do skirt the lines of spoilers a little more than normal, due to the slightly more...infamous aspects of the season.

Additional note: Aaron & Arianne are underrated confessionalists.

Exit, Pursued by a Swan

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 21:00:00 +0100

Take the lease out on the van and the sunglasses, as Michael, Michelle & Anthony are back to recap Hunted UK's first series, which aired six years to the day! Over these six weeks, they are going back to the heady days of 2015, hunting for clues that they missed as a team of very fresh-faced Hunters (and Bleks) searched the UK for fourteen fugitives, continuing with the fifth episode and introduction & capture of both Freddie & Jacqui and Adam & Emma!

In this episode, Michelle proves how ridiculous the editing is this episode, we explain how you should communicate with the spirit world, Michael reveals how he spent a productive evening the night before we recorded this episode, we try and work out what actually happened in Caister-on-Sea, a grid is drawn, HQ get lucky, Emily gets some praise for the first time all series, the Parents of the Podcast take umbrage with Emily's visit home, Anthony requests a double-bluff, we try and remember as much as we can about next week and we answer the big question - did we actually hate this episode?

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael, Michelle & Anthony directly! We also have an email address for your questions & comments!

Please note: As with our Historical Mole Season coverage, this episode may contain spoilers from series that we have already covered - in this case, Series 2-5.

Additional note: Can you believe we're already down to one Hunted episode left for the year? We can't! See you next week!

See you next week for the final episode of the series!

Are All My Fish Okay?

Sun, 03 Oct 2021 21:00:00 +0100

Allow weird things to happen, as we are back for our first ever season of old Amazing Race recaps - Amazing Race 3! Over the next thirteen weeks, three people who are terrified of both men and soccer moms - Logan, Michael & Michelle - are recapping the season, beginning with the first leg and elimination of Gina & Sylvia!

In this episode, Logan explains why he picked this season for us to cover, Michael spots a very sneaky editors' joke, Andrew's sexuality becomes the only one mentioned, we dissect the iconic headturn, Flo has a perfect introduction, Amazing Race 32 teaches us something, we wonder whether Ken & Gerard were right to let Derek & Drew know that the Fast Forward had gone, we discuss Michelle's honeymoon, there's a muy rapido trivia question, we wonder why Production were so obsessed with skydiving, Michael talks cruises, Logan stumbles with one tream's name, we eulogise Gina & Sylvia and there's a...minor revolt brewing.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Logan, Michael & Michelle directly! Thank you for listening - we will see you next week for Leg 2!

Please note: This episode is intended on being spoiler-free - however, as with our other historical recaps, this episode may contain references to episodes that we have already covered - namely from Seasons 23-32; Australia 3; Canada 2-5 and Asia 5. These episodes do skirt the lines of spoilers a little more than normal, due to the slightly more...infamous aspects of the season.

Additional note: Iconic doesn't even begin to cover this season. Strap in - it's going to be a wild ride!

21 Years Later

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 21:00:00 +0100

Pop out of your Doomsday Bunker for just a little while, as Michael, Michelle & Anthony are back to recap Hunted UK's first series, which aired six years to the day! Over these six weeks, they are going back to the heady days of 2015, hunting for clues that they missed as a team of very fresh-faced Hunters (and Bleks) searched the UK for fourteen fugitives, continuing with the fourth episode and introduction & capture of Adam Young!

In this episode, we accidentally continue a running joke, we wonder whether there was a requirement to call home in Series 1, someone potentially took a trip to China last year, we go back to the year 2000 to try and remember if anyone was actually scared of the Millenium Bug, the runners & riders for Series 6's Chief are unveiled, Michael wonders whether spite has been a motivation before, Michelle learns about the Angel of the North, Anthony gets a week's podcast ban, we wonder why they're still getting the catchphrase wrong and Adam gets the eulogy he deserves.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael, Michelle & Anthony directly! We also have an email address for your questions & comments!

Please note: As with our Historical Mole Season coverage, this episode may contain spoilers from series that we have already covered - in this case, Series 2-5.

Additional note: Revisiting these episodes has made us realise how much we've forgotten - can we really call ourselves superfans anymore?

See you next week!

Talk Bleksley to Me

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 21:00:00 +0100

Make sure you're carrying your whiskey, hairbands and a chocolate orange, as Michael, Michelle & Anthony are back to recap Hunted UK's first series, which aired six years to the day! Over these six weeks, they are going back to the heady days of 2015, hunting for clues that they missed as a team of very fresh-faced Hunters (and Bleks) searched the UK for fourteen fugitives, continuing with the third episode and capture of Dr Ricky Allen!

In this episode, we lift the veil to explain why this series has been an interesting one to record, we wonder why there's still more fugitives to meet, editors want to make us support the Hunters, we explain why they'd never cast Emily & Lauren anymore, Ricky & Bleks are apparently the same age, Michael tries to blow Ant & Michelle's minds, the working title of the show is revealed, we pinpoint when Sherlock adopts his traditional uniform, there's a worry that we might be unreliable narrators and we try and work out whether Ricky was defeated or if he surrendered.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael, Michelle & Anthony directly! We also have an email address for your questions & comments!

Please note: As with our Historical Mole Season coverage, this episode may contain spoilers from series that we have already covered - in this case, Series 2-5.

Additional note: Every episode this series was conducted under the supervision of medical professionals. As a result, Anthony was required to undergo six weeks of quarantine prior to the recording of this episode, due to narcolepsy.

See you next week!

A Spot of Bothy

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 21:00:00 +0100

Find your nearest digger landmark, as Michael, Michelle & Anthony are back to recap Hunted UK's first series, which aired six years to the day! Over these six weeks, they are going back to the heady days of 2015, hunting for clues that they missed as a team of very fresh-faced Hunters (and Bleks) searched the UK for fourteen fugitives, continuing with the second episode and capture of Harinder & Davinder!

In this episode, we have a little post-Episode 1 admin to get to, Michael has a podcast recommendation, Michelle learns some rules about petitions, we delve into the murky world of race relations, there's a plea for some consistency in crime fiction, a local causes us to have a serious discussion, there's the first bit of monkeying with the timeline, we celebrate the first "COME ON!" from Danni, HQ reveal a bit too much on a whiteboard, Michelle learns the term "potatio quality", editors seem to be trying to paint Ricky as a bit of a deviant, we see our first message from Gold Command, Michelle reveals if she trusts her husband, everyone gets a bit bitter upon capture, we theorise why they introduced "Your Time on the Run is over" as a catchphrase, we look ahead to next week and Anthony has been watching the credits.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael, Michelle & Anthony directly! We also have an email address for your questions & comments!

Please note: As with our Historical Mole Season coverage, this episode may contain spoilers from series that we have already covered - in this case, Series 2-5.

Additional note: Michael would like to remind everyone that this episode was recorded in a time of social distancing - to ensure we adhered to it, Michelle was over 10,500 miles away from us.

See you next week!

Be More Christopher

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 21:00:00 +0100

Avoid proving yourself to be emotionally needy, as Michael, Michelle & Anthony are back to recap Hunted UK's first series, which aired six years to the day! Over the next six weeks, they'll be going back to the heady days of 2015, hunting for clues that they missed as a team of very fresh-faced Hunters (and Bleks) searched the UK for fourteen fugitives, beginning with the premiere episode and capture of Sandra & Elizabeth!

In this episode, we take stock of how much the world has changed since Anthony graced us with his presence, there's some historical context as to why this show got commissioned in the first place, we make a potential mistake by drawing attention to some vandalism, the introduction to the episode is a potential solution to more modern Hunted complaints, Michelle learns where our theme music comes from, we give Doug's origin story, Anthony gets a bit brave, Dr Steve Hersee (Assistant to the Chief) looks happy, we find a new way to mention time, Michelle learns about laybys, Ricky loses a window, we double-check Emily's CV, Michael has a flashback to 2015 and we look ahead to next week's barnstorming episode.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael, Michelle & Anthony directly! We also have an email address for your questions & comments!

Please note: As with our Historical Mole Season coverage, this episode may contain spoilers from series that we have already covered - in this case, Series 2-5.

Additional note: After rewatching this series, we still have one question - who is Nathan Rose?

See you next week!

”Build a Fire, Boys!” - a Hunted UK Special Episode with Rob Ellington!

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 21:00:00 +0100

Our Hunted Series 1 recaps might not begin till next week, but there's still time to sit down with one of our favourites from Series 5! Friend of the show and winner of Series 5 Rob Ellington sat down with Michael, Anthony & Michelle to discuss everything you could possibly want to know about being a fugitive and being on one of the UK's most popular shows!

In this episode, Michelle & Rob swap teaching stories, Anthony & Michael discuss being cast on the Chase, Rob reveals how seriously his family took being interrogated, the editors threaten to kill off Ben & Rob, we find out what the one cause of friction was, Rob reveals why the Liverpool visit wasn't shown, Rob explains how close Extraction Day really was, there's the potential of a podcast proposal, Rob reveals how Hunted was the making of Ben, the pre-filming briefing proves distracting, there's a definitive answer on whether the show is actually legitimate, Rob reveals what other shows he would do, the London Marathon...may not have been good training for Hunted, the tables are turned as we explain how we would do as fugitives, the Hunters delete a group chat, Rob explains the main reason why they got to the end, we discuss whether it's ever acceptable to snitch on a fugitive, Michael asks a very time-specific question and we try and work out a way for Rob to contribute to our Series 6 podcasts.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael, Michelle & Anthony directly! We also have an email address for your questions & comments! Thanks to Rob for joining us - our Hunted 1 recaps begin Friday 10th September at 9pm BST!

Please note: This episode covers aspects of all the Hunted series we have recapped so far - Series 2-5. As a result, there may be spoilers for those series in this episode.

Additional Note: So excited for Hunted 1 to start next week! Thanks so much to Rob for joining us - see you on September 10th!

This Charming Jan

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 21:00:00 +0100

Start drafting your apology text to Ron, because we are back to wrap up our first season of new/old Wie is de Mol recaps! Over the last nine episodes, two guys who would never set up a fake crowd reaction - Logan & Michael - have looking back on the season with the biggest twist in Mole history - Wie is de Mol: Georgia (et al.), continuing with the finale & reunion episode this week and reveal of Jan as Mole, Ruben as winner and Olcay as Queen of our Hearts.

In this episode, we reveal whether this is the last of Wie is de Mol for us this year, there's finally proof of Art being a great host, Logan learns about Chris Zegers, we question whether Jan did much moling in the finale, we explain why the observatory was so spooky, Jan becomes the prototype Mole, Michael wonders whether this season is as strong without Ruben & Jan's symbiotic relationship, Logan explains how easy it is to drive off with something on your roof, we try and work out what Ruben & Olcay would have seen in the Mole room, there's a very sneaky thing to watch at the reveal, Olcay proves herself to be very persuasive, we try and count score for our memory of Jan's sabotages and the ground rules are laid down for our next Mole season - Wie is de Mol: Oregon.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We will see you in September for Hunted UK Series 1, in October for Amazing Race 3 and in November for Wie is de Mol: Oregon!

Please note: This season is intended on being spoiler-free, so please watch the episodes along with us. As with our Belgian Mole recaps from last year, there is usually also a small spoiler-filled section at the end of the podcast - however, as we have our Mole now, it's not necessary in this episode!

Additional note: Even now - three years later - Michael is still disappointed not to have gone to this reunion.

Big Mouths, Small Hearts, Can’t Lose

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 21:00:00 +0100

Learn the difference between fighting and running, because we are back for our first season of new/old Wie is de Mol recaps! Over these nine weeks, two guys who are known as Clumsy & Passive respectively - Logan & Michael - are looking back on the season with the biggest twist in Mole history - Wie is de Mol: Georgia (et al.), continuing with the eighth episode this week and elimination of Simone. As a special treat this week, we're also joined by friend of the podcast and Mole encyclopedia - David Bindley!

In this episode, Olcay still can't help herself, Logan knows where Ancient Voices comes from, Stine's evil twin joins a choir, Simone is terrible at charades, skipping Ed Sheeran could be unforgivable, we look back at whether Mole hosts knew who the Mole was, Jan is like Augustus Gloop, there's some praise for Art doing something Rik never would, we delve into Russian history, Michael wonders if this is the best final three of anything ever and we discuss what the Mole did for the final time this season.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael, Logan & Bindles directly! We will see you next week!

Please note: This season is intended on being spoiler-free, so please watch the episodes along with us. As with our Belgian Mole recaps from last year, there is also a small spoiler-filled section at the end of the podcast - this can be found from 43:56 onwards.

Additional note: Knowing who the Mole is this season is an absolute delight. We can't wait to discuss what they did properly next week!

An Ask Afterwards Scenario

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 21:00:00 +0100

Don't give any personal details out that could be used against you, because we are back for our first season of new/old Wie is de Mol recaps! Over these nine weeks, the deep thinker and the guy who's helped him care more about his appearance - Logan & Michael - are looking back on the season with the biggest twist in Mole history - Wie is de Mol: Georgia (et al.), continuing with the seventh episode this week, elimination of Stine and their 300th episode together!

In this episode, Bindles made a bad decision, Ruben still narrates everything, a sub-challenge at the sanatorium threatens to give us an instant final four, the editors have a lot of fun with Stine in her last episode, Jan asks for an interview, we explain why you should be terrified of Olcay, Ruben misses out on the same banner two weeks running, Stine proves not to be too personable, we research the Mayor, Jan does a joke two years too early, we reveal some unaired Olcay & Stine scenes and we look back at what the Mole did - and whether the winner is on the right track now.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We will see you next week for Episode 8 with our good friend David Bindley!

Additional note: If you would like to find the Mayor's details, please go to [DETAILS RETRACTED].

Déjan Vu

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 21:00:00 +0100

Put a ribbon on me, kiss me and off I go, because we are back for our first season of new/old Wie is de Mol recaps! Over these nine weeks, two guys who struggle to break through the Czechia Barrier - Logan & Michael - are looking back on the season with the biggest twist in Mole history - Wie is de Mol: Georgia (et al.), continuing with the sixth episode this week and legally-mandated non-elimination episode.

In this episode, we wonder what Production would have done if there was a red screen, there's a discussion about who would return from Czechia, Olcay has unreasonable cleaning standards, we explain why Ruben stopped being treasurer, we have a problem with Russian music being used in Georgia, there's another running joke for the season, we reveal the other songs that Irma sang, something almost very impressive happens, the final challenge had confusing rules, we explain how you smoke out a Mole and we look back at what the Mole did, as well as their legacy and whether the elimination could have been very different.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We will see you next week for our 300th episode together!

Additional note: Logan would like to apologise for what he did this episode. He knows what he did.

A Mouse in a Speedo

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 21:00:00 +0100

Try to solve the most beautiful wordsearch that you've ever seen, because we are back for our first season of new/old Wie is de Mol recaps! Over these nine weeks, two guys who can never be boiled down to a single characteristic - Logan & Michael - are looking back on the season with the biggest twist in Mole history - Wie is de Mol: Georgia (et al.), continuing with the fifth episode this week and elimination of Loes. As a special treat this week, we're also joined by friend of the podcast and Mole encyclopedia - David Bindley!

In this episode, we give an Amazing Race Australia update (four months late), Logan reveals what social networks he uses, we try and avoid eulogising Emilio again, Bindles explains why building a house of cards is so difficult, Art gets changed, the limbo pole proves redundant, we question whether Olcay & Nikkie would get on, there's a look at what fast food is available internationally, Olcay channels Borat, Logan learns about chicken kievs, Michael goes back to his suspect list and Bindles tries to coin a catchphrase.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael, Logan & Bindles directly! We will see you next week!

Additional note: Even Emilio would know what a Chicken Kiev is - come on, Saunders.

An Aura of Shadiness

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 21:00:00 +0100

Take a more selfish option, because we are back for our first season of new/old Wie is de Mol recaps! Over these nine weeks, two guys who are trying not to butcher too much Georgian - Logan & Michael - are looking back on the season with the biggest twist in Mole history - Wie is de Mol: Georgia (et al.), continuing with the fourth episode this week and elimination of Emilio.

In this episode, we somehow end up talking about Bella a bit more, Michael takes a trip to sartorial corner, we guess some hidden rules, there's a theory on the episode order, someone gets a bit of character rehabilitation, Logan forgets to do his homework, we explain what Simone did wrong on the zipline and we take a look back at what the Mole did, as well as point out a sneaky subplot.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We will see you next week!

Additional note: Next week, we have the first of two appearances by Good Friend of the Podcast, David Bindley!

The Ostriches are Dragons

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 21:00:00 +0100

Gather around a warm fire in the Caucasus Mountains, because we are back for our first season of new/old Wie is de Mol recaps! Over these nine weeks, two guys who are trying to avoid being on a podcast talking about podcasts - Logan & Michael - are looking back on the season with the biggest twist in Mole history - Wie is de Mol: Georgia (et al.), continuing with the third episode this week and elimination of Bella.

In this episode, we already start the celebrations for Logan's birthday next week, Michael has a huge compliment, Logan gets a quick driving lesson, Australian Ken gets a big surprise, Emilio wins no friends, there's monetary snobbery, the third challenge gets a subtitle, we prove how successful the Mole has been so far, nobody plans for cold weather and we discuss what the Mole actually did this week.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We will see you next week!

Additional note: Only nine days separate Logan and his 30th birthday! What will we have planned? Don't ask us - we recorded this in April!

Stroking the Ginger

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 21:00:00 +0100

Sit down for your breakfast interrogation, because we are back for our first season of new/old Wie is de Mol recaps! Over these nine weeks, two guys who are still resisting the urge to break out the formal turtlenecks - Logan & Michael - are looking back on the season with the biggest twist in Mole history - Wie is de Mol: Georgia (et al.), continuing with the second episode this week and (self-)elimination of Jean-Marc.

In this episode, we ignore Art's preamble, something gets crossed off the Reality TV Warriors bingo card, someone gets a character rehabilitation, Ellie Lust offers her advice, Logan pre-empts a question, the podcast gets slightly dated due to our discomfort when we see people near each other, Michael tries to break the theatre challenge, our very own Jacob Marley appears, Olcay's kryptonite is revealed and we discuss what the Mole actually did this episode.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We will see you next week!

Additional note: Olcay really is an iconic character after two episodes.

Save the Jokers, Save the World

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 21:00:00 +0100

Always know which city your friends are in, because we are back for our first season of new/old Wie is de Mol recaps! Over the next nine weeks, two guys who are podcasting whilst on a sneaky cigarette run - Logan & Michael - will be looking back on the season with the biggest twist in Mole history - Wie is de Mol: Georgia (et al.), beginning with the premiere episode this week and elimination of Ron.

In this episode, we go back to reveal why we never covered this season in the first place, Michael plays a round of Stump the TARstorian, Logan finds something in common with Jean-Marc, Art demands some collateral, we try and explain why Ron was brought back for Renaissance, there's some clever trickery used to disguise our knowledge of the Mole and we take our first trip to Spoilerville as we talk about what the Mole actually did.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We will see you next week!

Additional note: Now we're back from our Government-mandated podcast break, you have forty more episodes to enjoy between now and the end of the year! We hope you enjoy them!

Disruptive by Nature - a De Mol België Special Episode with Gilles de Coster!

Thu, 27 May 2021 21:00:00 +0100

Three years ago, we recorded one of our favourite episodes ever - a sit-down chat with Best Friend of the Podcast, Gilles de Coster! After a very generous invite to the finale of the Vietnam season and two years of pandemic-related cancellations, we felt it was time for a reunion of our own, so to finish up our De Mol België: Germany coverage, we sat down with Gilles again for a very in-depth chat!

In this episode, we address the Papa Bear-shaped elephant in the room, we find out what would have happened if someone contracted COVID, there's a light bit of sport chat, we wonder if it matters that you're on the wrong Mole, Gilles explains why Belgie Lore was not broken this season, we find out whether we should feel bad for Martijn, Gilles explains how we can continue to be a supportive community, we find out how much Production were expecting Lennart to pay for an exemption, COVID causes Gilles to have missed out on the opportunity to try some challenges, we find out what rules were in place for Isidoor, Gilles explains why pasvragen & vrijstellingen cannot be saved, we find out where "Car-Pool Karaoke" came from, we wonder whether other Mole versions take themselves a bit too seriously, we get some Sven stories, Gilles reveals why Lennart didn't bring a suit, some of the weirdest application videos ever are discussed, Michael gets some post-quiz advice, we take the opportunity to get a bit cheeky, there's a definitive ruling on whether the final quiz rules will change and we look ahead to the rest of the year!

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We also have an email address for your theories!

We will see you on June 30th for the start of our old Mole coverage for the year - beginning with Wie is de Mol: Georgia!

Please note: This episode contains spoilers from all six of the België seasons that we have covered (Argentina, South Africa Mexico, Vietnam, Greece & Germany), as well as discussions about certain elements of the second UK series and the French & most recent German versions of the show.

Additional note: Voting is open for the British Podcast Awards' Listeners' Choice Award. Obviously, we won't win, but it'd be nice to get some votes at britishpodcastawards.com/vote!

My Adventures in Laser Tag

Thu, 20 May 2021 21:00:00 +0100

Learn how to trash talk your birthday twin, as we are back for De Mol België, and in the land of beer, lederhosen & bratwurst - Germany! Over these nine episodes, two guys with an incredibly high Mole Compatibility Score - Logan & Michael - have been trying to avoid Papa Bear's dastardly tricks and traps, aiming to answer that one elusive question - who is the newest Mole in Germany?, concluding last week with unmasking of Lennart as the Mole, but this week we have the reunion and reveal of Martijn as the Alt-Mole to discuss!

In this episode, we try not to overpromise for next week, Michael spots something that - in any other year - they would have tricked us with, we take some time to discuss Kevin's brilliant reactions, we try and work out whether the reunion made us love Lennart as a Mole more, there's some dreadful trash-talking, the low pot is justified, a cuckoo clock proves emblematic of Production's attitude to seasons, Logan wonders if it's easier to be a younger Mole, we reveal what's next and we look ahead to next week, with an exclusive clip from our chat with Gilles!

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We also have an email address for your theories!

We will see you next week for our very special episode with Gilles de Coster!

Please note: Thanks to Natalia's return, we are back to using subtitled episodes again. However, any translation or understanding errors are entirely Logan's fault.

No Such Thing As a Treat

Thu, 13 May 2021 21:00:00 +0100

Cover up any mistakes you've made, as we are back for De Mol België, and in the land of beer, lederhosen & bratwurst - Germany! Over these nine episodes, two guys who would never dare to heckle you in whispers - Logan & Michael - have been trying to avoid Papa Bear's dastardly tricks and traps, and aiming to unmask the newest Mole in Germany, concluding with the finale and unmasking of Lennart as the Mole!

In this episode, we wonder where we went so right, Gilles reveals how close the final test was, we break our own rule and give Production credit for filming a season in a pandemic, Logan invokes the Celebrity Mole seasons, Gilles shows off again, Production seem to have been watching Netflix, Isi leaves a note, we wonder if Sven cost himself the game, Annelotte calls out a fan theory, the win proves even more impressive in context, we wonder if it's justified to have a record-low pot, we start thinking about where to place Lennart in our Mole Rankings, there's a final update for First Suspicions and our Predictions Pool, Michael tries to work out who Philip went home suspecting and we end the episode with the first big announcement of the year!

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We also have an email address for your theories! You can send in questions for our final episode of the season until next Tuesday!

See you next week for the reunion episode!

Please note: Thanks to Natalia's return, we are back to using subtitled episodes again. However, any translation or understanding errors are entirely Logan's fault. This episode also contains spoilers for US Seasons 3 & 4.

If I Only Had A Pasvraag...

Thu, 06 May 2021 21:00:00 +0100

Don't leave us hanging, as we are back for De Mol België, and in the land of beer, lederhosen & bratwurst - Germany! Over these nine episodes, two guys who you could describe as Fairytale Connoisseurs - Logan & Michael - are trying to avoid Papa Bear's dastardly tricks and traps, and aiming to unmask the newest Mole in Germany, continuing with the seventh episode and elimination of Philip.

In this episode, we wonder if this is one of the best Belgian episodes ever, we look into "The Spanish Fury", there's a thoroughly non-committal discussion about the rumoured US Mole reboot, Logan reveals much more about his childhood, there's a distinctly 18-year-old-shaped hole in the episode, Michael spots a very sneaky Production joke, we speculate what Isi's reward will be, there's an argument for spreading at the Final Four, we lock in our final suspects (eventually), there's the penultimate update to the First Suspicions list and our Predictions Pool, we try and guess who will win the season and there is a plea for a little assistance for something coming later in the year.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We also have an email address for your theories!

See you next week for the finale!

Please note: Thanks to Natalia's return, we are back to using subtitled episodes again. However, any translation or understanding errors are entirely Logan's fault.

The First Language of the Skies

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 21:00:00 +0100

Stare at this photo and learn about how graffiti works, as we are back for De Mol België, and in the land of beer, lederhosen & bratwurst - Germany! Over these nine episodes, two guys who refuse to pull a muscle doing this podcast - Logan & Michael - are trying to avoid Papa Bear's dastardly tricks and traps, and aiming to unmask the newest Mole in Germany, continuing with the sixth episode and elimination of Jasmien.

In this episode, we try not to moan about the pot being drained as much as we did when Josh went home, Logan makes a joke that you won't hear again till November, we seem to be the only people who remember Ultimate Tag, there are two Gilles de Coster Dick Moments, Sven is basically the treasurer, we try and work out if we'd be tempted by the dossiers, we put a price on information, there's an educated guess on what Isi's challenge will be, learning to fly a plane appeals to at least one of us, we try and game the pot bidding game, the value of a vrijstelling changes, we question whether Jasmien really knows who the Mole is now, there's an update to both our First Suspicions game and our Predictions Pool, we try and guess who the Mole is (for the penultimate time this season), Michael spots a potential bit of history on the horizons, we guess who'll be the last person sent home and we look ahead to the finale, when we could be asking whether the Mole went a bit too far this week.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We also have an email address for your theories!

See you next week!

A Very Passionate Back-up

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 21:00:00 +0100

Keep the meat away from your face, as we are back for De Mol België, and in the land of beer, lederhosen & bratwurst - Germany! Over these nine episodes, two guys who, surprisingly given they've been in lockdown for a year, don't need to eat less schnitzel - Logan & Michael - are trying to avoid Papa Bear's dastardly tricks and traps, and aiming to unmask the newest Mole in Germany, continuing with the fifth episode and elimination of Samina.

In this episode, Logan gets a humblebrag, worlds collide as Amazing Race challenges start appearing, we reveal an unaired quiz question, Sven seems unstoppable, we try and make some new friends, Logan tries to preempt a joke, we exclusively reveal a twist to the first challenge of the season, we look at the Guinness World Record for holding your breath, seemingly no-one expected to lose the Schliersee challenge, we explain the biggest disappointment of the last few episodes, someone does something mathematically very difficult, there's an update to First Suspicions and our Pool, someone spots a clue, Samina is a bit ungrateful and we try and work out when the right time to go down to one suspect is.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We also have an email address for your theories!

See you next week!

Please note: Thanks to Natalia's return, we are back to using subtitled episodes again. However, any translation or understanding errors are entirely Logan's fault.

You Need To Be Unemployed Again

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 21:00:00 +0100

Get comfortable and watch some nature scenes, as we are back for De Mol België, and in the land of beer, lederhosen & bratwurst - Germany! Over these nine episodes, two guys who are at least not the worst human being on a soccer pitch - Logan & Michael - are trying to avoid Papa Bear's dastardly tricks and traps, and aiming to unmask the newest Mole in Germany, continuing with the fourth episode and elimination of Katrien.

In this episode, we celebrate a milestone...kind of, there's another very odd Canada-themed story, Michael gets into the mind of Gilles de Coster, Logan buried Isi, we spot some Argentina parallels, we wonder whether the Mole can have an impact in the football challenge, Lennart gets some fitness advice, Annelotte receives an offer she can't refuse, Bart has an unintentional impact, we explain the value of a pasvraag, Michael asks a stupid question, Logan reveals why he knows about Sex & The City, Gilles is compared to Randy Newman, we explain how to spot that Jasmien was eating worms, Michael corrects Gilles' maths, there's an update to First Suspicions and the Pool and we reveal our fourth set of suspects and then predict who's going home next week.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We also have an email address for your theories!

See you next week!

Please note: Thanks to Natalia's return, we are back to using subtitled episodes again. However, any translation or understanding errors are entirely Logan's fault.

Olcay Gulsen Can Help You Lose Weight!

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 21:00:00 +0100

Stop yourself doing impressions, as we are back for De Mol België, and in the land of beer, lederhosen & bratwurst - Germany! Over these nine episodes, two guys who have no religious objections to hypnotism - Logan & Michael - are trying to avoid Papa Bear's dastardly tricks and traps, and aiming to unmask the newest Mole in Germany, continuing with the third episode and elimination of Noah (and technically Jens as a suspect).

In this episode, Logan regales us with stories of Canadian Prom Night, we reveal what Philip was actually listening to, Michael disagrees about the hypnotism challenge being the worst one in Belgian history, Isidoor gets an owner, a secret record is set, we discuss the value of a pasvraag, there's a way to tell Annelotte & Jasmien apart finally, we celebrate the return of Gilles de Coster Dick Moments and our third set of suspicions are revealed.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We also have an email address for your theories!

See you next week!

Please note: Thanks to Natalia's return, we are back to using subtitled episodes again. However, any translation or understanding errors are entirely Logan's fault.

La Note Diabolique

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 21:00:00 +0100

Decide who's going to sweep up the limbs, as we are back for De Mol België, and in the land of beer, lederhosen & bratwurst - Germany! Over these nine episodes, two guys who are never emotionless - Logan & Michael - are trying to avoid Papa Bear's dastardly tricks and traps, and aiming to unmask the newest Mole in Germany, continuing with the second episode and elimination of both of last week's top suspects - Kevin & Dami.

In this episode, we express our brilliance, Michael has a problem with Kevin's Hawaiian, Germans love David Hasselhoff, we question whether the Mole would want to play the piano, Logan's pharmacy knowledge is tested, there's a reason one banner didn't get used this week, we try and rule Jasmien out for being drunk, there's some wine rollercoaster puns, we have some exclusive death threats, the execution twist gets improved, we update our suspicions (also known as who's going home next week) and there's the first update to both the First Suspicions list and our predictions pool.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We also have an email address for your theories!

See you next week!

Please note: Thanks to Natalia's return, we are back to using subtitled episodes again. However, any translation or understanding errors are entirely Logan's fault.

Will You Accept This Mole Book?

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 21:00:00 +0000

We are back for De Mol België, and in the land of beer, lederhosen & bratwurst - Germany! Over the coming weeks, two guys who feel older every time they see a new group of contestants - Logan & Michael - will be trying to avoid Papa Bear's dastardly tricks and traps and aiming to unmask the newest Mole in Germany, beginning with the first episode, elimination of Jens & introduction of Noah to the group.

In this episode, Logan's alternate intro is announced, we reveal our post-pandemic plans, Gilles' new nickname is suggested, we exclusively reveal a masked intruder's identity, Sven endears himself to nine strangers, we're made to feel so old, Belgie Lore is broken, Noah arranges a sleepover, we try and work out where the Mole should have been in the first challenge, we predict who the Mole is and who's going home next and the Pool and First Suspicions are both officially launched.

You can join in with our First Suspicions game by filling in the form at https://forms.gle/6cHZM4P53bZUozhE8.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We also have an email address for your theories!

See you next week!

Please note: Thanks to Natalia's return, we are back to using subtitled episodes again. However, any translation or understanding errors are entirely Logan's fault.

The Charlie Brown Principle

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 21:00:00 +0000

Try not to be too smug, because we are back for Wie is de Mol 2021, and in the beautiful country of Czechia! Over these ten episodes, two guys who aren't the greatest example of fashion - Logan & Michael - have been searching for the Mole, hunting high and low, Czech-ing everywhere (I'm sorry...) and doing everything in their power to uncover the twenty-first(ish) Dutch Mole, concluding with the final episode and reveal of Renée as the Mole!

In this episode, we have some actual outside activities to discuss, soemone gets forgotten, Logan slides into someone's DMs, we take the opportunity to discuss how much Jeroen sucks, we unmask the identity of the person who really ruined this season, Renée makes one huge mistake, one of Logan's questions gets answered, there's a Subway update, a slight bit of course-correction happens, Gilles de Coster gets an ultimatum and Michael gets pushed to declare just one First Suspicions winner.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We also have an email address for your theories! If you want to support Marieke's wonderful subtitling efforts, the link is https://www.paypal.me/widmenglishsubs.

Thank you for listening all season - we'll be back on March 25th for De Mol Belgie: Germany!

The Reality TV Warriors 366th Episode Spectacular!

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 21:00:00 +0000

Try to resist the urge to throw fruit, because we are back for Wie is de Mol 2021, and in the beautiful country of Czechia! Over these ten episodes, two guys who find rope things very difficult - Logan & Michael - are searching for the Mole, hunting high and low, Czech-ing everywhere (I'm sorry...) and doing everything in our power to uncover the twenty-first(ish) Dutch Mole, continuing with the ninth episode and elimination of Charlotte!

In this episode, we reveal how much fun it was to watch this episode, Splinter gets potentially overconfident, we wonder whether Rocky will have cost herself another €250, Renée is inexplicably trusted, Michael runs the numbers to prove how unreliable Production are, we try and crack the big clue of the finale, Logan asks for a funny game, we look for some suspense, final predictions get made, we cut Michelle out and nothing is certain as we acknowledge the orange elephant in the room.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We also have an email address for your theories!

See you next week for the reunion!

You’re Not That Fun, Charlotte

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 21:00:00 +0000

Wrap up warm, because we are back for Wie is de Mol 2021, and in the beautiful country of Czechia! Over these ten episodes, two of the least janky guys we know - Logan & Michael - are searching for the Mole, hunting high and low, Czech-ing everywhere (I'm sorry...) and doing everything in our power to uncover the twenty-first(ish) Dutch Mole, continuing with the eighth episode and elimination of Splinter (et al)!

In this episode, we need to travel again, Rik goes a bit Russell Hantz, Logan makes a diabetes joke, Michael explains whether he regrets being wrong around a Friend of the Podcast, Logan learns some new North American slang, we rank Will Smith's soundtrack songs, there's a musical duet, we have no sympathy for Splinter, the penultimate suspicions are made and there's an accidental insult to our least favourite Mole.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We also have an email address for your theories!

See you next week!

You’re Desperate, Right?

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 21:00:00 +0000

Stop flipping through TikTok, because we are back for Wie is de Mol 2021, and in the beautiful country of Czechia! Over these ten episodes, two guys who are utterly lost in their suspicions right now - Logan & Michael - are searching for the Mole, hunting high and low, Czech-ing everywhere (I'm sorry...) and doing everything in our power to uncover the twenty-first(ish) Dutch Mole, continuing with the seventh episode and elimination of our main suspect - Marije!

In this episode, we spend another €5000 on their behalf, there's a question about the value of a joker, we spot a theme, a lesson is learned thanks to Survivor & The Simpsons, there's the return of our hatred for linguistic challenges, Josh leaves something behind, Michael vetoes a banner choice, Jason Derulo makes a trip up North, Logan tries a light bit of bullying and we make our final four predictions.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We also have an email address for your theories!

See you next week!

A Morning of Mourning

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 21:00:00 +0000

Pretend to be shocked that money can ruin friendships, because we are back for Wie is de Mol 2021, and in the beautiful country of Czechia! Over these ten episodes, two guys who never lie by omission - Logan & Michael - are searching for the Mole, hunting high and low, Czech-ing everywhere (I'm sorry...) and doing everything in our power to uncover the twenty-first(ish) Dutch Mole, continuing with the sixth episode and elimination of absolutely nobody!

In this episode, we questions whether Charlotte is really that small, Rik takes a morning off, we imagine what it would be like to have Jeff Probst showrun a WIDM season, Logan spots a recurring motif, Michael talks lasso etiquette, Charlotte is a hypocrite, we wonder whether the tablet codes were a clue, Logan is shocked by the same question he's asked every week, we find time to grumble about Jeroen and we try and guess who's going home next week.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We also have an email address for your theories!

See you next week!

Bohemian Crapsody

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 21:00:00 +0000

Prepare for This Thing to Go South, because we are back for Wie is de Mol 2021, and in the beautiful country of Czechia! Over these ten episodes, two guys with no need to bid for knowledge - Logan & Michael - are searching for the Mole, hunting high and low, Czech-ing everywhere (I'm sorry...) and doing everything in our power to uncover the twenty-first(ish) Dutch Mole, continuing with the fifth episode and heartbreaking/infuriating/nonsensical elimination of Josh!

In this episode, we make the obvious Elba comparisons, Production's own rules get broken, Josh gets one solitary victory, the painting challenge is compared to a Simpsons game, Rocky acts out of character, Michael invokes the spirit of a terrible season, we debate whether we'd hate the twist less if Josh was going regardless, history could be made at the next execution, Logan is shocked and we have a message for Production.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We also have an email address for your theories!

See you next week!

It’s Black & White, Dumbass

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 21:00:00 +0000

Decide whether you'd rather be a trash can or some dead flowers, because we are back for Wie is de Mol 2021, and in the beautiful country of Czechia! Over these ten episodes, two guys who go together like fire and water - Logan & Michael - are searching for the Mole, hunting high and low, Czech-ing everywhere (I'm sorry...) and doing everything in our power to uncover the twenty-first(ish) Dutch Mole, continuing with the fourth episode and elimination of Lakshmi - and Logan's entire Predictions Pool team!

In this episode, Logan fits us into his busy schedule, we take a look at the official YouTube, Josh gets a new title, we exclude some suspects, we wonder whether Charlotte needs to justify her choice of home furnishings, Logan learns about hippos, Michael spots a potential clue, Marije earns our ire, Logan suddenly remembers he's screwed and we reveal our suspects as well as speculating if anyone will go home next week.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We also have an email address for your theories!

See you next week!

Dr. Nolet

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 21:00:00 +0000

Remember you're not watching an English-language show, because we are back for Wie is de Mol 2021, and in the beautiful country of Czechia! Over these ten episodes, two guys who would never reveal their Mole - Logan & Michael - are searching for the Mole, hunting high and low, Czech-ing everywhere (I'm sorry...) and doing everything in our power to uncover the twenty-first(ish) Dutch Mole, continuing with the third episode and shock elimination of Florentijn!

In this episode, Logan benefits from the pandemic, Michael issues some corrections, we worry that we're sleeping on Josh as a suspect, there's a brilliant bit of unintentional comedy in the treasurer vote, we launch a new feature, Michael spots something that wasn't pointed out in the abseil, Logan tries to change history and we do our weekly roast of a terrible Mole.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We also have an email address for your theories!

See you next week!

A Mental Doofus

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 21:00:00 +0000

Practise shooting a laser gun whilst plieing, because we are back for Wie is de Mol 2021, and in the beautiful country of Czechia! Over these ten episodes, two guys who've been making a habit of disappointing German strangers for years - Logan & Michael - are searching for the Mole, hunting high and low, Czech-ing everywhere (I'm sorry...) and doing everything in our power to uncover the twenty-first(ish) Dutch Mole, continuing with the second episode and elimination of Erik!

In this episode, someone invokes the spirit of Sandra Diaz-Twine, we learn something from a game show, Josh gets a starring role, Logan accidentally gloats, Lakshmi may have done something very smart, Production are obsessed with monasteries, Michael ranks jobs in a challenge, there's the first Pool update of the season, we wonder what happens if you're fired from Production and we try and guess who the Mole is and who's going home next.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We also have an email address for your theories!

See you next week!

Their First Fooling

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 21:00:00 +0000

We are back for Wie is de Mol 2021, and in the beautiful country of Czechia! Over the next ten episodes, two guys who are preparing for the Renée-sance - Logan & Michael - will be searching for the Mole, hunting high and low, Czech-ing everywhere (I'm sorry...) and doing everything in our power to uncover the twenty-first(ish) Dutch Mole!

In this episode, we lament the lack of gap between seasons, a COVID-secure berserk button is hit, Michael prepares a running joke, Production misses a trick with the jokers, Logan compares something to a Legend of Zelda game, we try and establish the punching bag of the season, Renée & Josh are inspired by Anchorman, we compare Dutch & Belgian Moles, our first suspects are revealed and we wonder whether to do a ten-minute montage.

You can join in with our First Suspicions game by filling in the form at https://forms.gle/v8d3gkB7Cj6XFMVu7 and play along with this week's Bother's Bar Suspect List at https://forms.gle/damFnVBunmhXJ1Kn9.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We also have an email address for your theories!

See you next week!

”What has The Amazing Race Ever Done for Us?” - an Amazing Race Special Episode with David Bindley

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 21:00:00 +0000

It's time to close a chapter and eulogise Amazing Race US. For the final time this year, two guys who love to sing in German - Michael & Logan - are back to discuss where Amazing Race 32 stumbled, and where it all began to fall apart for Amazing Race US. To analyse it properly though, they've drafted in the big guns - David Bindley!

In this episode, Michelle's Christmas plans are explained, Bindles describes the only two Australian accents, we wonder how you fix the alliance issue, we explain whether the Yield actually affected anything upon its return, there's a history lesson that - sadly for Production - stretches back before 2008, we wonder what 32 will be remembered for, there's a distinct lack of adventure and we end our Amazing Race coverage with a montage.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael, Logan & Bindles directly! Thank you for listening all season - we'll be back for Wie is de Mol 2021 on January 6th!

Be More Angie

Thu, 24 Dec 2020 21:00:00 +0000

Try not to get so drunk you'll admit anything, because we are back for another round of new/old Belgian Mole recaps! Over the last eight weeks, the two guys whose fat heads are far too big for most helmets - Logan & Michael - have been looking back on one of the Best Seasons We Never Covered - De Mol België: South Africa, concluding with the finale and reunion this week. So sit back, relax, grab some biltong or a braai and enjoy this crazy season of television.

In this episode, we finally reveal if this season was as good as we remembered, Michael makes Logan jealous, we wonder if you'd ever not want to be the Mole, Logan misses something, Michael ranks South Africa's tastiest animals, we discuss the golden rule of Safari Club, there's a thoroughly non-erotic shower story, we rank the (Belgian) Moles that we've seen, Logan explains whether he regrets Michael's nagging and we say goodbye (for now!) to Belgian Mole.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We will see you in January for Wie is de Mol 21!

Additional note: Really big thanks to Papa Bear Gilles de Coster and his crew for producing such a fantastic show. It's a genuine delight to cover, unlike other shows we could care to name that rhyme with "Be A Raisin Face"...

End of an Error

Sun, 20 Dec 2020 21:00:00 +0000

Stay on YouTube's good side, as we are back for Amazing Race 32! For the past nine weeks, it's been limping along and three people who love to confuse their fathers - Michael, Logan & Michelle have been recapping the season, concluding with the final leg this week!

In this episode, Michelle celebrates a milestone, a superfan team finally wins, Logan talks secret scenes, Phil gets fact checked again, Michael spots something strange, DeAngelo's smile confuses us, an old friend pays us one final visit, we wonder whether the CBS social media interns understand sarcasm and we finally address the elephant in the room - will we be back for Season 33?

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael, Logan & Michelle directly! Thank you for listening all season - we'll be concluding De Mol Belgie South Africa on Thursday and back for a special Amazing Race episode next Sunday, before we take a whole ten days off!

Satan’s Instrument

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 21:00:00 +0000

Leave any room either sweaty or wet, because we are back for another round of new/old Belgian Mole recaps! Over these eight weeks, the two guys who have promised to not remove any items of clothing, no matter how frustrated they get - Logan & Michael - will be looking back on one of the Best Seasons We Never Covered - De Mol België: South Africa, continuing with the seventh episode this week. So sit back, relax, grab some biltong or a braai and enjoy this crazy season of television.

In this episode, we credit Production with being slightly less pyromaniac than last season, Logan learns some shocking information, we reveal how you tell an instrument is Scottish, we try and get to the bottom of why Gilles got so sassy again, there's a very carefully-worded discussion to stop the Mole being spoiled, the fourth-placer gets eulogised, we look for a common thread and there's the final trip to Spoilerville as we look at what the Mole did.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We will see you next week!

Please note: This season is intended on being spoiler-free, so please watch the episodes along with us. However, there may be spoilers for the seasons we've covered previously - Argentina, Mexico, Vietnam & Greece. This season, there is also a small spoiler-filled section at the end of the podcast - this can be found from 55:02 onwards.

Additional note: Are you ready to conclude the season? We're getting a bit emotional already!

All of China is Chinatown

Sun, 13 Dec 2020 21:00:00 +0000

Sign any petition, regardless of its age, as we are back for Amazing Race 32! Each week from now until the end of the season (and who knows when that'll be at this rate?), three fans who would never complain on social media - Michael, Logan & Michelle are recapping the season, continuing with the tenth leg this week!

In this episode, we try and whisper in case Michelle is hungover, Logan's Christmas has come early, we celebrate a birthday, Phil gets fact checked (twice!), Production narrowly avoid a data protection issue, Michelle feeds the trolls, Michael discusses terrible Christmas songs, we contrast lions and velociraptors, there's an entry to the Hall of Shame, Michael adds some caveats, we try and guess who wins, a pre-season mystery is solved and Michelle tries out a new way to say goodbye.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael, Logan & Michelle directly! Thank you for listening - we will see you next Sunday for the final leg!

The Beer is Not Enough

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 21:00:00 +0000

Try not to freak out when your ankle cracks, because we are back for another round of new/old Belgian Mole recaps! Over these eight weeks, the two guys who get dirty looks in airports - Logan & Michael - will be looking back on one of the Best Seasons We Never Covered - De Mol België: South Africa, continuing with the sixth episode this week. So sit back, relax, grab some biltong or a braai and enjoy this crazy season of television.

In this episode, there's a real concern that Michael's sleep needs monitoring, a morning voice gets put to use, Logan learns what RS is, there's a very personal connection to one challenge, we try and break every rule possible in the caravan, an old joke resurfaces, we explain how dangerous South Africa actually is and there's a spoiler-filled look at what the Mole actually did.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We will see you next week!

Additional note: Even this episode - although it's probably the weakest of the season - is fantastic! Amazing what a personal connection can do to liven up a task...

A Race to Lick

Sun, 06 Dec 2020 21:00:00 +0000

Rejoice if your children are forgotten about, as we are back for Amazing Race 32! Each week from now until the end of the season (and who knows when that'll be at this rate?), the three people who've definitely found their niche by now - Michael, Logan & Michelle are recapping the season, continuing with the ninth leg this week!

In this episode, Michelle has a celebration, Michael reveals his main issue with the season, Logan defends the Head-to-Head, we find concrete proof of unreliable editing, Logan talks about the Virtual Boy, we spot some more Frankenedits, we reveal what was actually in the baskets for the monks, Michael tries to get the sound team fired, we still hate slide puzzles, Michelle accuses someone of going overboard, there's a very interesting musical cue, we wonder whether next week's twist is actually unique, Michelle stages a bacon protest, Michael sets some homework and there's some negativity to end on.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael, Logan & Michelle directly! Thank you for listening - we will see you next Sunday for the tenth leg!

The Novel Curie

Thu, 03 Dec 2020 21:00:00 +0000

Don't tell anyone your mother's name, because we are back for another round of new/old Belgian Mole recaps! Over these eight weeks, the two guys who find out they're wrong quite regularly - Logan & Michael - will be looking back on one of the Best Seasons We Never Covered - De Mol België: South Africa, continuing with the fifth episode this week. So sit back, relax, grab some biltong or a braai and enjoy this crazy season of television.

In this episode, we set a new personal best, Logan goes on a moth hunt, we 100% do not have an e-reader sponsor, Michael proves a bit forgetful, we imagine what novels Marie Curie would have written, new rules get spitballed, we wonder whether Hans' behaviour gets him into the Hall of Shame and are we finally going to see a terrible challenge next week?

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We will see you next week!

Additional note: Be prepared to start losing characters you love from next week! It gets a bit brutal...

I Do Enjoy Life and Fun Stuff

Sun, 29 Nov 2020 21:00:00 +0000

Channel your inner Matt Tomljenovich as we are back for Amazing Race 32! Each week from now until the end of the season (and who knows when that'll be at this rate?), three people always guaranteed to make a modern music reference - Michael, Logan & Michelle are recapping the season, continuing with the double-length eighth leg this week!

In this episode, Michael gives the people what they want, we critique fashion choices, Phil gets fact-checked again, we reveal just how short this leg actually was, Logan gets joke-blocked, Michael spots some very strange audio, Michelle channels her inner Hung, we find something to compliment the double-length leg on historically, we try and guess how the U-Turn will go down, Logan reveals the ideal scenario for final three, Michael forces a winner prediction and Michelle insists we talk about the greeter(s).

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael, Logan & Michelle directly! Thank you for listening - we will see you next Sunday for the ninth leg!

Mulligan or Mole Again?

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 21:00:00 +0000

Learn how to chop wood properly, because we are back for another round of new/old Belgian Mole recaps! Over these eight weeks, the two guys who think you could do a bit better - Logan & Michael - will be looking back on one of the Best Seasons We Never Covered - De Mol België: South Africa, continuing with the fourth episode this week. So sit back, relax, grab some biltong or a braai and enjoy this crazy season of television.

In this episode, Logan reveals his worst nightmare, we explain the mantra of 75% of Mole episodes, Michael has been doing some digging, our favourite non-Davey Belgian reappears, we wonder whether Gilles has been to Australia, it all goes a little Gene Wilder, we reveal whether we've been to Belgium before and we explain when the worst time to go home is really.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We will see you next week!

Additional note: After this season ends, what will we do with ourselves? We won't be able to make any more Ostrich Maze references!

Petropavlovsk’s Sobaka

Sun, 22 Nov 2020 21:00:00 +0000

Give yourself 90 seconds to rant (or 90 minutes, in Michael's case), as we are back for Amazing Race 32! Each week from now until the end of the season (and who knows when that'll be at this rate?), the three people you can guarantee would never start a Russian turf war - Michael, Logan & Michelle are recapping the season, continuing with the sixth and seventh legs this week!

In this episode, Michael does some research, Aparna & Eswar try and set a record, skinny people can't run, Logan makes another musical theatre reference, one team shows their bias, we wonder whether sauerkraut is a condiment, Michelle interrupts, Michael spots something rage-inducing, we explore Logan's mucky film collection, someone other than Michael complains, we wonder why the episode titles were so spoilery, Will & James win a terrible prize, another berserk button is hit with the difference between Keep on Racing and Double-Length legs and we try and work out who'll go home in the DOUBLE-LENGTH LEG next week.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael, Logan & Michelle directly! Thank you for listening - we will see you next Sunday for the double-length eighth leg!

Visibly Spheniscine

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 21:00:00 +0000

Put on your favourite necklace from the hotel gift shop, because we are back for another round of new/old Belgian Mole recaps! Over these eight weeks, two guys who are always looking for Nelson Mandela - Logan & Michael - will be looking back on one of the Best Seasons We Never Covered - De Mol België: South Africa, continuing with the third episode this week. So sit back, relax, grab some biltong or a braai and enjoy this crazy season of television.

In this episode, we reveal that this is actually the first of a pair of episodes that complement each other, we have a little confession to make, there's a very personal connection to the Drunk Museum Heist, we imagine an Argentine Drunk Heist, the special elimination gets broken, we point out who to watch out for next week and there's a one-way ticket to Spoilerville as we reveal what the Mole actually did in this episode.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We will see you next week!

Additional note: Prior to coming onto this season, Bertrand had never told a lie. Can you tell?

A Time Bomb of Revenge

Sun, 15 Nov 2020 21:00:00 +0000

Try and learn to trust us again, as we are back for Amazing Race 32! Each week from now until the end of the season (and who knows when that'll be at this rate?), three people who would never crack their knuckles at you - Michael, Logan & Michelle are recapping the season, continuing with the fifth episode this week!

In this episode, Michelle learns a new word, we wonder whether security in airports have a problem with teams, the weather provides a huge advantage for Riley & Maddison, Michael tries to work out why Will got so panicky, Michelle learns about memes, Logan wants to rant, Michael follows up on a promise, we count the letters in the word "spa", we try and predict the winners halfway through the season and Michelle & Victoria are eulogised in our own special way.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael, Logan & Michelle directly! Thank you for listening - we will see you next Sunday for the sixth and seventh legs!

The Belgians Who are Scared of Goats

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 21:00:00 +0000

Sing like a jury's watching (and judging you harshly), because we are back for another round of new/old Belgian Mole recaps! Over these eight weeks, two guys who would never stereotype Religion teachers - Logan & Michael - will be looking back on one of the Best Seasons We Never Covered - De Mol België: South Africa, continuing with the second episode this week. So sit back, relax, grab some biltong or a braai and enjoy this crazy season of television.

In this episode, Logan learns about modern technology, we question whether the twist is both good and fair, we discuss what the worst World Cup anthem is, we wonder whether Robin would have faced an actual cheetah, someone becomes the Cathy of South Africa, we debate whether Charles Ingram was actually innocent, only one of the two eliminated contestants actually gets eulogised and we reveal how someone screwed themselves out of staying.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We will see you next week!

Additional note: After watching the episode, why not leave us a five-star review? Leave it on your podcast platform of choice and let us know on social media - our favourite will be Review of the Week!

A Little Less Shut-eye

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 21:00:00 +0000

Shout loudly, as we are back for Amazing Race 32! Each week from now until the end of the season (and who knows when that'll be at this rate?), the two guys who are already there, take a look around - Michael & Logan are recapping the season, continuing with the fifth episode this week and the shocking elimination of James & Will!

In this episode, one team thinks they may be heading home, we lament Alex Trebek's death, someone shows they have some driving training, Logan compares someone to Pokémon, we wonder why the Speed Bump was so odd, we reveal where Elimination Station was, there's an unaired Fast Forward and we wonder whether there's another non-elimination episode on the horizon.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! Thank you for listening - we will see you next Sunday for the sixth and seventh legs!

His Name is Doug

Sun, 08 Nov 2020 21:00:00 +0000

Always clear your browser history, as we are back for Amazing Race 32! Each week from now until the end of the season (and who knows when that'll be at this rate?), three people who would never rewrite history - Michael, Logan & Michelle are recapping the season, continuing with the fourth leg this week!

In this episode, Logan compares Amazing Race to Treasure Hunters, Michael pre-empts a rant, Michelle looks for big letters, Logan tries not to be racist, Michelle makes a big slip-up, two of our rules get broken, Logan considers doing some homebrewing, we try and spice up Pit Stops and Finish lines, Michael has some information about just how late Kaylynn & Haley were and Michelle has to single-handedly try and predict the future.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael, Logan & Michelle directly! Thank you for listening - we will see you next Sunday for Episode 5!

Now You Know Your Way Around Osaka!

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 21:00:00 +0000

Everyone honk your horns to hurry up the nearest runner, because we are back for another round of new/old Belgian Mole recaps! Over the next eight weeks, two guys who are still trying to think of a new nickname for Gilles - Logan & Michael - will be looking back on one of the Best Seasons We Never Covered - De Mol België: South Africa, beginning with the premiere episode this week. So sit back, relax, grab some biltong or a braai and enjoy this crazy season of television.

In this episode, we compare notes about who we'd forgotten, Logan assures us he's straight, Michael explains the themes you should be looking out for on the season, we give a small shoutout to another of our favourite Mole podcasts, Gilles gets a new nickname he'll definitely hate, we reveal whether we'd push the button, there's one positive found to the existence of the pandemic and we spitball ideas on how to do the end-of-episode twist.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We will see you next week!

Additional note: Please don't spread the link around - if we get a request to remove it, unfortunately we will have to and won't be able to upload any future episodes. Don't spoil it for everyone else!

Shouting into the Amazon

Sun, 01 Nov 2020 21:00:00 +0000

Learn a very valuable lesson, as we are back for Amazing Race 32! Each week from now until the end of the season (and who knows when that'll be at this rate?), the three people who didn't realise how common Portuguese is - Michael, Logan & Michelle are recapping the season, continuing with the third leg this week!

In this episode, we begin with an apology, Michael blows his own trumpet, we get to the bottom of why you keep seeing camera crews, we wonder whether Texas has swamps, Jerry has some advice for the dancefloor, we debate the pros and cons of using a U-Turn, there's a shocking lack of proposal, a trigger word gets found, Phil makes Logan look stupid, we try and work out who'll be in danger next week and we have our first Review of the Week.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael, Logan & Michelle directly! Thank you for listening - we will see you next Sunday for the fourth & fifth legs!

Onverwacht

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 20:00:00 +0000

Wie is de Mol is back for a second round this year and having a renaissance, and so are we! Each week since the beginning of September, the two guys who are trying so hard not to play into everyone's perceptions - Logan & Michael - have been analysing the gameplay, sharing theories and almost always being wrong about everything. In this episode, we say a thoroughly unenthusiastic hello to the newest Mole - Jeroen!

Also this week: Logan gets ten seconds to gloat, Michael tries to find something to compliment, we wonder if Jeroen had the wrong attitude, 2020's Moles get ranked, the season gets eulogised, we look ahead to the 2021 seasons that we know are coming and there's just one tiny announcement to make.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! Thank you as always to Marieke for subtitling and thank you for listening all season - we will see you next Thursday to begin Belgian Mole: South Africa!

Do You Want a Cookie or Something?

Sun, 25 Oct 2020 21:00:00 +0000

Spin the Wheel of Death, as we are back for Amazing Race 32! Each week from now until the end of the season (and who knows when that'll be at this rate?), the three people who are most looking for bacon right now - Michael, Logan & Michelle are recapping the season, continuing with the second leg this week!

In this episode, we explain why Michelle hates her children, Logan is the subject of an intervention, Michelle sighs when we tell a story, we wonder why everyone was so non-plussed at the return of the Yield, we offer a quick course in Spanish, Michael busts a myth about Keep on Racing legs, easy points get scored on the Michelle Bingo Card, we try and confirm if a Yield is going to be used and we wonder if a non-elimination is coming soon.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael, Logan & Michelle directly! Thank you for listening - we will see you next Sunday for the third leg!

The Triangle of Suspicion

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 21:00:00 +0100

Wie is de Mol is back for a second round this year and having a renaissance, and so are we! Each week from now till the end of October, the two guys who are 6% convinced that Tygo could still be the Mole - Logan & Michael - will be analysing the gameplay, sharing theories and almost always being wrong about everything. In this episode, we say goodbye (again) to Peggy, and also rule out Tygo as Mole!

Also this week, we wonder whether Peggy was hard done by, one of the Old Moles proves to be a very interesting choice, Michael reveals a potential pre-season spoiler, history is broken thanks to both the maximum pot and filming schedule, Logan searches for an analogy, we try and work out what a satisfying ending would be, there's a really awkward potential piece of comedy coming and Michael tries to brighten everyone's day with some upcoming Mole news.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! Thank you as always to Marieke for subtitling - we will see you next week for the reunion and reveal!

525,600 Auditions

Sun, 18 Oct 2020 21:00:00 +0100

Round up all your mutual Race friends, as we are back for Amazing Race 32! Each week from now until the end of the season (and who knows when that'll be at this rate?), three people who would never hold back in a taxi scramble - Michael, Logan & Michelle are recapping the season, beginning with the first leg this week!

In this episode, we welcome Michelle back by recapping what she's missed in the past sixteen months, there's an update on Amazing Race Australia (spoilers!), we issue some corrections, there's a small issue with the episode title, we trumpet our COVID compliancy, an old favourite makes its (unwelcome, if you ask Michelle) return, we wonder whether two teams had a pre-existing relationship, there's a lesson on dyslexia, Phil gets sassy, Hung & Chee get nothing, we dispel the controversy over the Keep on Racing Leg and we start begging a little bit.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael, Logan & Michelle directly! Thank you for listening - we will see you next Sunday for the second leg!

Feelbad Inc.

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 21:00:00 +0100

Wie is de Mol is back for a second round this year and having a renaissance, and so are we! Each week from now till the end of October, the two guys who somehow managed to stay awake through this snoozefest of an episode to talk about - Logan & Michael - will be analysing the gameplay, sharing theories and almost always being wrong about everything. In this episode, we say goodbye (again) to both Patrick and Ron!

Also this week: we wonder whether this twist will ever return, Nikkie & Tygo's absence is noted, we question whether anyone actually enjoyed their trip to Elba, no-one is sad to hear Michael's dulcet tones, the challenge's fairness is questioned, there's a rare (small) bit of Amazing Race praise, Logan reveals the worst thing about the execution and we lock-in our suspects and next elimination guesses before taking a look at the First Suspicions list.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! Thank you as always to Marieke for subtitling - we will see you next week!

Flemish with Benefits

Sun, 11 Oct 2020 21:00:00 +0100

Grab all the badass car line rider parents you know, as we are back for Amazing Race 32! Each week from now until the end of the season (and who knows when that'll be at this rate?), the "holy" pair of podcasters known as Michael & Logan will be recapping the season, alongside Michelle! However, we first have to get through every fan's favourite episode - and the episode that Racers dread - our cast preview!

In this episode, we wonder whether CBS even cares about Amazing Race anymore, Logan goes hunting for sponsors, there's a basic English lesson for one team, we find more cop-out answers, Africa isn't a country, Michael somehow makes himself the most popular co-host, Logan's three hobbies on his Amazing Race Canada bio are revealed, someone proves quite hard to Google, we give Little Shop of Horrors a 2020 makeover, Michael's berserk button gets hit, we delve back into the archives for a surprising clip and much much more.

If you want to listen to a particular team's segment (but we recommend you listen all the way through!), the time stamps are as follows:

Aparna & Eswar - 08:13-15:41
Riley & Maddison - 15:41-21:01
Gary & DeAngelo - 21:01-28:42
Jerry & Frank - 28:42-37:52
Kellie & LaVonne - 37:52-43:46
Alana & Leo - 43:46-49:06
Nathan & Cody - 49:06-53:16
Chee & Hung - 53:16-1:00:34
Kaylynn & Haley - 1:00:34-1:05:38
Michelle & Vic - 1:05:38-1:14:39
James & Will - 1:14:39-1:26:34

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! Thank you for listening - we will see you next Sunday for the first episode!

Sweaty Euro Bills

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 21:00:00 +0100

Wie is de Mol is back for a second round this year and having a renaissance, and so are we! Each week from now till the end of October, the two guys who are somehow now only the second-worst people in the Reality TV sphere at jigsaw puzzles - Logan & Michael - will be analysing the gameplay, sharing theories and almost always being wrong about everything. In this episode, we say goodbye (again) to ABSOLUTELY NOBODY!

Also this week: we try and work out how the next episode will shake out, we get some corrections courtesy of Marieke, Logan questions whether our interviews are essentially useless, Michael has a rant about German Mole, we reveal what was nearly this week's banner, Logan gets himself cancelled, we find an excuse for some chat about Fort Boyard, we spot a link between the big twist and Belgian Mole, we try and work out who will be going home next and who the Mole is and - thanks to a slightly late recording schedule this week - we put the pieces together for Wie is de Mol 21.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! Thank you as always to Marieke for subtitling - we will see you next week!

The Laughter is What Counts

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 21:00:00 +0100

Wie is de Mol is back for a second round this year and having a renaissance, and so are we! Each week from now till the end of October, the two guys who you can guarantee will give you specific and clear information every time - Logan & Michael - will be analysing the gameplay, sharing theories and almost always being wrong about everything. In this episode, we say goodbye (again) to Ellie!

Also this week: we discover Cameo, Michael still has tunnelvisie, the Hall of Shame gets a new member, WhatsApp becomes relevant to us again, we wonder whether you really need non-eliminations anymore, Logan's Greek mythology knowledge gets tested and we reveal the current frontrunner on First Suspicions.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! Thank you as always to Marieke for subtitling - we will see you next week!

The Rule of Improv

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 21:00:00 +0100

Wie is de Mol is back for a second round this year and having a renaissance, and so are we! Each week from now till the end of October, the two guys who are quietly confident of their half suspects - Logan & Michael - will be analysing the gameplay, sharing theories and almost always being wrong about everything. In this episode, we say goodbye (again) to Horace!

Also this week: we half celebrate Logan's 250th episode, Michael makes an apology, we wonder whether you ever say no to a bond, a sneakily funny character finally emerges, we ask for a bit of transparency, Nikkie's obsession with the Hunger Games returns, Logan tries to gloat and we begin to narrow our suspects down properly.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! Thank you as always to Marieke for subtitling - we will see you next week!

The Renaissance Will Be Televised

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 21:00:00 +0100

Wie is de Mol is back for a second round this year and having a renaissance, and so are we! Each week from now till the end of October, the two guys who are beginning to suspect someone might be moling - Logan & Michael - will be analysing the gameplay, sharing theories and almost always being wrong about everything. In this episode, we say goodbye (again) to Nadja!

Also this week: Logan explains how he'll remember 2020 when it's finally over, Michael complains about irregular money, we explain the main difference between Dutch and Belgian Mole seasons, Michael reveals why a lady from New Zealand hates him, we have a problem with people not wanting a bond with the Mole, people finally start getting crossed off our suspect lists, we get a bit mathematical and we reveal some information that passed us by last week.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! Thank you as always to Marieke for subtitling - we will see you next week!

We’re Not In Tuscany, Friend!

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 21:00:00 +0100

Let the Renaissance of the Podcast begin (after thirteen days of no Mole coverage)! Wie is de Mol is back for a second round this year, and having a renaissance, and so are we! Each episode this season, the two guys who would never treat The Mole like a gas leak - Logan & Michael - will be analysing the gameplay, sharing theories and almost always being wrong about everything. In this episode, we say goodbye (again) to Tina!

Also this week: Logan drops a spoiler about what we've been up to, we do a mini cast preview to explain who the heck some of these people are, Michael reveals his dislike of one returning player, we wonder if there's ever a chance that anyone spoke Dutch in Montecchio, Logan pitches a very unsexy calendar, we wonder what the thought process on the name game was, Michael reveals who he wanted to go home and we do our first suspicions of the season in anticipation of the reveal of our Pool teams next week.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! If you want to take part in this season's First Suspicions game, you can click here - you'll be able to submit your suspicions until the second episode airs on Saturday!

Thank you as always to Marieke for subtitling - we will see you next week!

”You’ve Just Gotta Have The Buffer” - an Amazing Race Australia 2 Special Episode with Shane & Andrew

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 21:00:00 +0100

Happy September! As a special treat, Logan sat down with the winners of The Amazing Race Australia 2 - Shane Haw & Andrew Thoday - to have a deep dive into their season. In this episode, we learn the Canadian way of protesting, Shane & Andrew are surprised with some praise, all the unaired tasks are revealed, we learn the real reason that Kym & Donna lost in Dubai, we question why all-male teams do so well, Logan reveals why he didn't meet up with them when he was in Melbourne and much much more.

Thanks to Shane & Andrew for their time, and we will see you soon for more Amazing Race content!

Don’t B Negative

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:00:00 +0100

Get the Army on standby just in case, because we are back for the final instalment of our Summer treat! Over these eight weeks, two guys who would never leave you hanging off a bridge in the Ardennes - Logan & Michael - have been looking back on one of the Best Seasons We Never Covered - De Mol België: Argentina, concluding with the Finale & Reunion episodes this week. So grab yourself a cup of mate and strap in to finish up one of the most bonkers seasons that has ever been broadcast on television.

In this episode, Logan discusses what he actually remembers, Michael has been playing too much Animal Crossing, we wonder how you'd ever know the Mole's blood type, we reveal what links the casting of Wie is de Mol and De Mol Belgie, the final two prove very interesting historically, we ask why fans get so angry if you lie (even on a show where lying is encouraged) and we look ahead to what impact this season has on the rest of the Belgian ones and get a bit excited to discuss South Africa shortly.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! Thank you for listening all season - we will be back next week for Wie is de Mol Season 21!

Please note: This season is intended on being spoiler-free, so please watch the episodes along with us. However, there's no more spoilers for this season - it's kinda done.

Additional note: Papa Bear Gilles de Coster would like us to remind you never to call him Papa Bear or use the hashtag #papabear when tweeting him.

Hanne’s Choice

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 21:00:00 +0100

Prepare yourself to catch a good 25% of things, because we are back for a Summer treat! Over these eight weeks, the two guys who would never present you with your diary in the form of a pot of ashes - Logan & Michael - are looking back on one of the Best Seasons We Never Covered - De Mol België: Argentina, continuing with Episode 7 this week. So grab yourself a cup of mate and strap in for one of the most bonkers seasons that has ever been broadcast on television.

In this episode, we wonder why the Baby Hitler conversation ever aired, Logan learns about Nazis, we spot something particularly unique about the El Pato challenge, Stijn thinks moustaches make you evil, we have a rare bit of criticism for the production of this season, Michael spots something in the biographies which raises questions, we reveal what was in Marc's diary and the question of the season is asked - did Hanne make the right choice?

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We will see you next week!

Please note: This season is intended on being spoiler-free, so please watch the episodes along with us. However, it may contain spoilers for seasons that we have already recapped (Mexico, Vietnam & Greece). However, from this episode, you are able to infer who the Mole is from what we say.

Additional note: Adolf Eichmann was executed by hanging at the age of 56. He deserved everything he got and more.

The €6000 Man

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 21:00:00 +0100

Grab yourself a choripan or Neopolitana Pizza, because we are back for a Summer treat! Over these eight weeks, the two guys who can guarantee they weren't in Hanne's shower - Logan & Michael - are looking back on one of the Best Seasons We Never Covered - De Mol België: Argentina, continuing with Episode 6 this week. So grab yourself a cup of mate and strap in for one of the most bonkers seasons that has ever been broadcast on television.

In this episode, Michael refuses to rewrite a Christmas Carol, Hanne's running joke continues, Logan suggests a particularly interesting way to find out who the Mole is, Michael spots huge irony, Logan has some Buenos Aires Metro stories, Cathy continues to be an emotional sledgehammer and we wonder whether the Pasvragen Mind Game is the worst performance by a group of Belgian candidates ever.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We will see you next week!

Additional note: Hanne may still be in the pigeon cage - has anyone checked on her since 2015?

That Spittle is Worth €200

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 21:00:00 +0100

Think of us when you eat soup, because we are back for a Summer treat! Over these eight weeks, the two guys who would never laugh at there being so few women left - Logan & Michael - are looking back on one of the Best Seasons We Never Covered - De Mol België: Argentina, continuing with Episode 5 this week. So grab yourself a cup of mate and strap in for one of the most bonkers seasons that has ever been broadcast on television.

In this episode, we date the podcast recording slightly by talking about where we should have been, Logan reveals whether he could pinpoint his girlfriend's cooking, Michael tells a topical joke...three months late, Logan assumes someone has hidden skills, we reveal the real definition of the word "fanatical" and then look ahead to a monumental episode next week.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We will see you next week!

Please note: This season is intended on being spoiler-free, so please watch the episodes along with us. However, it may contain spoilers for seasons that we have already recapped (Mexico, Vietnam & Greece). Please also be aware that - in this episode - there is a small Episode 6 spoiler between 6:37-6:49 which you may want to avoid if you have not seen Episode 6 yet.

Additional note: Ryanair did not sponsor this podcast, in case you hadn't already guessed.

Cathypedia

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 21:00:00 +0100

It's time to forget that Eva Peron ever existed, because we are back for a Summer treat! Over these eight weeks, the two guys always left holding the poodle - Logan & Michael - are looking back on one of the Best Seasons We Never Covered - De Mol België: Argentina, continuing with Episode 4 this week. So grab yourself a cup of mate and strap in for one of the most bonkers seasons that has ever been broadcast on television.

In this episode, Logan reveals if he's changed his ways, Michael reveals his original four-episode suspicion, we wonder if it's disappointing to go to a country you've already been to when you're on the Mole, we pitch an aftershow, Michael (potentially!) stumbles upon a sabotage, someone has a "resting drunk face", the hippodrome challenge gets made more interesting and explain how - at halfway through the season - the execution sets up the narrative for the final four episodes.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We will see you next week!

Additional note: Kangaroos, Dingos and most other Australian animals were not harmed in the making of this episode.

Hunt for the Camerapeople

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 21:00:00 +0100

Make sure you sit in the same seat every day, because we are back for a Summer treat! Over these eight weeks, the two guys who would never leave a voicemail - Logan & Michael - are looking back on one of the Best Seasons We Never Covered - De Mol België: Argentina, continuing with Episode 3 this week. So grab yourself a cup of mate and strap in for one of the most bonkers seasons that has ever been broadcast on television.

In this episode, we wonder whether they'd ever do a challenge like blindfolded paintball again, we swap safari stories, Logan reveals when he last played Unreal Tournament, we reveal whether being mauled by lions make you better at cricket, Michael talks banner choices, Logan suggests a walk-off song for the latest person executed and we look ahead to the insanity that begins in Episode 4.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We will see you next week!

Additional note: Congratulations to Logan for making it another year. You're old.

Love Has No Labels

Thu, 16 Jul 2020 21:00:00 +0100

Prepare yourself to spend half an hour riding inflatables with other men, because we are back for a Summer treat! Over these eight weeks, the only two guys who refused to suspect Stijn - Logan & Michael - are looking back on one of the Best Seasons We Never Covered - De Mol België: Argentina, continuing with Episode 2 this week. So grab yourself a cup of mate and strap in for one of the most bonkers seasons that has ever been broadcast on television.

In this episode, we learn the Flemish for "sorry", Michael spots some monkeying with the timeline, something reminds Logan of Bugs Bunny, there's an egregious musical rulebreak, someone in Production made the theme of this episode "explosions", Marc still hasn't got a pen and what lessons did this week's elimination teach future contestants?

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We will see you next week!

Additional note: Unless we are mistaken, Anderson Cooper has never taken a restraining order out against either of us. He's one of the few who haven't.

Looking for Gloria

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 21:00:00 +0100

Protect yourself, as the Sleeping Bag Bandit approaches, because we are back for a Summer treat! Over the next eight weeks, the two guys who definitely know who Gilles de Coster is - Logan & Michael - are looking back on one of the Best Seasons We Never Covered - De Mol België: Argentina. So grab yourself a cup of mate and strap in for one of the most bonkers seasons that has ever been broadcast on television.

In this episode, Logan creates a segment that we'll end up forgetting about, we wonder whether there's ever an excuse not to know who Papa Bear Gilles de Coster is, Marc finally meets someone with hair, Hanne launches a new dog-holding service, Michael risks the ire of our regular listeners and we ask whether the first person executed is one of the most tragic figures in Reality TV history.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We will see you next week!

Additional note: For your information, these episodes were recorded at a time of social distancing. That makes no difference to us, as we're always over 4,000 miles apart unless we're at a TV finale together - we just thought you'd want to know.

”I See A Quote Coming My Way” - a De Mol België Special Episode with Bart Lintermans!

Thu, 21 May 2020 21:00:00 +0100

We've been away for a few weeks, but we're back for a very special episode, joined by the breakout star of the season - Bart Lintermans!

In this episode, we find out why Bart really bid €10200, Bart tells us whether Salim was even remotely convincing as an 82-year-old, we get out-superfanned, Michael spots a sneaky musical cue, Bart finally gets the chance to play Never Have I Ever, we get to the bottom of whether Lithuania has stereotypes, Bart shows us how big The Mole is in Flanders and we try and work out why the hell Bart was so suspected.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We also have an email address for your theories!

Thank you for listening to this special episode - we will be back on July 9th for De Mol België: Argentina!

The One Who Stole Our Light Away

Thu, 07 May 2020 21:00:00 +0100

Put the Monopoly board away - it's only a game and it's time to wrap up this season of De Mol België! Each week, two guys fluent in backwards shouting whilst skydiving - Michael & Logan, returned to discuss the latest goings-on and analyse the actions of the contestants and Mole! Sadly, now we know who the Mole is, it's time to close the season up for the year!

In this episode, we've learnt some Flemish, Bart somehow defied all expectations again, Logan learns about game shows, we have what will hopefully be our final list of corrections ever, someone becomes the Belgian Beetlejuice and we make a huge announcement about what's next.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We also have an email address for your theories!

Thank you for listening all season - we will be back very soon!

For Whom the Bell Mols

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 21:00:00 +0100

Pop the champagne and grab yourself a €10 pitta bread as it's the most wonderful time of the year, as ten unknown Flemings head into the unknown on a journey curated by Best Friend of the Podcast, Gilles de Coster, that we call De Mol België. Each week, two guys who've never walked into a massage parlour asking for the most expensive thing that can be done in ten minutes - Michael & Logan - return to discuss the goings-on and analyse the actions of the contestants and the Mole. This week, Michael & Logan were meant to have joined the press corps again in Kinepolis for the finale and celebrated all the goings-on with the cast and crew, but instead had to stay home!

In this episode, we begin with some very special corrections, we wonder whether drachmas are still legal tender, Michael does some Open-Source Investigation, we find any excuse to reference Scott Flanary, Logan makes a foolish promise, Google Translate tries to get us into big trouble and we wonder why it is that Logan always seems to pick the Mole quickly in Belgian seasons.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We also have an email address for your theories!

See you next week to finish the season!

Tonight, We Dine...in a Cell!

Thu, 23 Apr 2020 21:00:00 +0100

Smell your breath and prepare to enter the cardboard box of interrogation because it's the most wonderful time of the year, as ten unknown Flemings head into the unknown on a journey curated by Best Friend of the Podcast, Gilles de Coster, that we call De Mol België. Each week, join two guys who are hopefully shoplifting carrots - Michael & Logan - as they recap the goings on and share their suspicions before joining the press corps again in Kinepolis for the finale, at least mentally!

In this episode, we apologise for our previous mistakes, Logan learns about fly tipping, we wonder whether the finale will go ahead, the premise of this show finally becomes clear, there's some live maths, one of Michael's predictions finally comes true and we lock in our final suspicions.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We also have an email address for your theories!

See you next week for our finale coverage LIVE...from our homes!

Checkers in Madagascar

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 21:00:00 +0100

Prepare to tell the truth about what you did as a student, because it's the most wonderful time of the year as ten unknown Flemings head into the unknown on a journey curated by Best Friend of the Podcast, Gilles de Coster, that we call De Mol België. Each week, the two guys who had to stop putting video on their recordings after the awkward time when they both wore banana necklaces and hid their modesty with pineapples - Michael & Logan - recap the goings on and share their suspicions before attempting to join the press corps again in Kinepolis for the finale, if the borders are even open!

In this episode, we wonder why people are committing arson, Michael issues an apology, we try and spice up the Olympic pentathlon, Logan reveals a spoiler for a very old film, Michael tries his hand at ASMR, Bart reveals the one reason he wouldn't want to find out who the Mole is, we discuss Lithuania for the first time ever, Jolien makes herself slightly suspicious and we worry that we're on the same page...

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We also have an email address for your theories!

See you next week!

Bart to the Future

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 21:00:00 +0100

It's the most wonderful time of the year, as ten unknown Flemings head into the unknown on a journey curated by Best Friend of the Podcast, Gilles de Coster, that we call De Mol België. Each week, two people who you could probably argue are more famous than Willy Sommers - Michael & Logan - recap the goings on and share their suspicions before joining the press corps again in Kinepolis for the finale...if it's still on and they can actually enter the country!

In this episode, Logan gets reverse jet-lag, we discuss whether pretending you're the Mole can help you hide infidelity, Michael reveals the dark source material for this week's intro quote, we question whether Willy Sommers is really that famous, there's a deep dive into the impact that Mole history has on the season, we try to guess who was meant to get the red firework, history threatens to repeat itself and there's finally been a Switch in our predictions pool!

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We also have an email address for your theories!

See you next week!

Starters for Ten

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 21:00:00 +0100

It's the most wonderful time of the year, as ten unknown Flemings head into the unknown on a journey curated by Best Friend of the Podcast, Gilles de Coster, that we call De Mol België. Each week, your two favourite unlikely kaftan-wearing sex symbols - Michael & Logan - recap the goings on and share their suspicions before joining the press corps again in Kinepolis for the finale...in theory!

In this episode, Michael mourns the loss of another suspect, we reveal whether we'll be covering German Mole when that returns next month, Logan has some free time on his hands, Bart is caught red-handed, we wonder who Nana Mouskouri is, Logan tries to think of four famous Belgians, Michael advocates neat alcohol, we try and predict who the Mole is (or at least who'll go home next) and the episode ends with a trip home for Alina.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We also have an email address for your theories!

See you next week!

Hunting with Scissors

Thu, 26 Mar 2020 20:00:00 +0000

It's the most wonderful time of the year, as ten unknown Flemings head into the unknown on a journey curated by Best Friend of the Podcast, Gilles de Coster, that we call De Mol België. Each week, the two guys you can guarantee will never stop a scenic drive for a dance party - Michael & Logan, recap the goings on and share their suspicions before joining the press corps again in Kinepolis for the finale...assuming coronavirus doesn't stop it!

In this episode, we begin with a disclaimer and discuss how Coronavirus has ruined our respective weeks, Michael refuses to make a bet, Logan gets his Greek and Biblical knowledge mixed up, we announce the first twist for Hunted Series 6, someone is ruled out of taking Bart's beer, we question whether they got confused between Sonic the Hedgehog and Greek Mythology and then make some terrible language barrier-induced predictions.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We also have an email address for your theories!

See you next week!

The Adventure of the Brown Cocker Spaniel

Sun, 22 Mar 2020 21:00:00 +0000

Three of the people who make Hunted what it is, even though you probably haven't heard of them are back as Michael, Michelle & Anthony return for the final time this year to recap the end of the fifth series of Hunted UK! Each week, they'll took you through the Hunt to find ten fugitives dotted around the UK trying to evade capture by a team of crack Hunters (and Dr Donna), but now it's time for Your Time on the Run to be over!

In this episode, Michael is smug, we wonder whether HQ were on a mission to be kinder this year, the editors seem to have been having fun with certain individuals, Dan & Hayley set a new record, Ben & Rob are actually shown, we give out a family-friendly television suggestion, the Mystery of the Proposal is solved, a guest question helps us to conclude the episode and we finish by eulogising the series.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael, Michelle & Anthony directly! We also have an email address for your questions & comments!

Thank you for tuning in all series! We will be back soon, but finally for now - Your Time on the Run...is over.

Shoshol-OPA!

Thu, 19 Mar 2020 20:00:00 +0000

Put your watermelons on your head and prepare to open Pandora's Box as ten unknown Flemings head into the unknown on a journey curated by Best Friend of the Podcast, Gilles de Coster, that we call De Mol België. Each week, Michael & Logan recap the goings on and share their suspicions and share their suspicions before joining the press corps again in Kinepolis for the finale!

In this episode, we're very smug that we guessed the first half of the Pandora's Box twist correctly, Logan teaches us about Canadian Card Games, Bart's final words are revealed, we wonder whether Els got her wedding customs mixed up, Michael has a theory on whether the Mole sabotaged the Greek Dancing challenge, Papa Bear fools us and Logan makes a very bold prediction.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We also have an email address for your theories!

See you next week!

Six Degrees of Self-Isolation

Wed, 18 Mar 2020 12:00:00 +0000

The two guys you can guarantee cost you less money than Rob & Johan return, with Michael & Logan returning for the final time in another season of sabotage, Sinan and Sino-Batavo shenanigans when Wie is de Mol hits China! Each week, we have recapped the episodes, shared our theories and lamented the loss of some of our newest favourite Dutch celebrities but now it's time to finish this season!

In this episode, Michael is very smug, we speculate where Johan actually was, we wonder how much impact does a great Mole have on a mediocre season, there's some differing reactions to the news that we have another season this year, we reveal how we will look back on this season and then answer a very important question - just how was coronavirus really spread?

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We also have an email address for your theories!

If you want to tip Marieke who provides the subtitles for the Dutch seasons, you can go to https://www.paypal.me/widmenglishsubs - it's by no means mandatory, but she does an amazing job!

Thank you for tuning in all season - we will be back for Wie is de Mol Season 21 later in the year, and also we're covering De Mol Belgie: Greece every Thursday evening!

The Elephant in the Caravan

Sun, 15 Mar 2020 21:00:00 +0000

Grab a jaffa cake and put your evening plans on ice as Michael, Michelle & Anthony have been thawed from their cryogenic storage to recap the fifth series of Hunted UK! Each week, they'll take you through the Hunt to find ten fugitives dotted around the UK trying to evade capture by a team of crack Hunters (and Dr Donna)!

In this episode, Michael makes his glorious return after attempting to infect the world, we wonder why Sherlock got bleeped, Michelle tries to claim that her children don't know any swear words, we find the new Dr Steve Hersee (Assistant to the Chief), the Hunters tremble as we suggest Hunted should get live feeds, Anthony shows off his holiday park knowledge, early-episode predictions come back again and we try and predict who - if anyone - will win.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael, Michelle & Anthony directly! We also have an email address for your questions & comments!

See you next week!

The Host Always Wins

Thu, 12 Mar 2020 20:00:00 +0000

It's the most wonderful time of the year, as ten unknown Flemings head into the unknown on a journey curated by Best Friend of the Podcast, Gilles de Coster, that we call De Mol België. Each week, two guys you can guarantee would never let the counter go over €10,000 - Michael & Logan recap the goings on and share their suspicions and share their suspicions before joining the press corps again in Kinepolis for the finale!

In this episode, we welcome back our favourite show of the year by worrying about Coronavirus, Logan starts a running joke he definitely won't regret, Michael explains who Sven Nys is, Logan forgets an obvious song, Bart is completely unrepentant, we speculate what will be in Pandora's Box and form our predictions pool teams for the season.

You can also lock in your first suspicions list at https://forms.gle/oGcvzBmx3PUoXKMU7 until the second episode airs - we'll be keeping an eye on who has the best predictions skills all season!

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We also have an email address for your theories!

See you next week, and don't forget to join us this coming week for our Dutch Mole Finale coverage!

The Million-Euro Kung Fu Mind Game

Wed, 11 Mar 2020 20:00:00 +0000

Two guys who bring nothing but a smile to any household are back, with Michael & Logan returning for another season of sabotage, Sinan and Sino-Batavo shenanigans when Wie is de Mol hits China! Each week, we'll recap the episodes, share our theories and lament the loss of some of our newest favourite Dutch celebrities.

In this episode, we turn the tables and find out where in the world Michael is, we reluctantly bring up Belgian Mole again, Michael tries to make excuses for Rob's terrible sabotage, everyone hates liquorice, Logan is needlessly offensive, Nathan sets a record, we lock in our final predictions and then look forward to Michael's upcoming Saturday evening in Vondelpark.

You can play along with the final Bother's Bar Suspect List of the season at https://forms.gle/m7V2Ewf6j4UJ85uF7.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We also have an email address for your theories!

See you live from Vondelpark next week!

Ayo Serious?

Sun, 08 Mar 2020 21:00:00 +0000

Grab a jam butty and some flapjacks as Michelle & Anthony have been thawed from their cryogenic storage to recap the fifth series of Hunted UK! Each week, they'll take you through the Hunt to find ten fugitives dotted around the UK trying to evade capture by a team of crack Hunters (and Dr Donna)!

In this episode, Michelle rates UK snacks, there's a real question of whether Dan is an Olympian or a Superhero, bitches get burnt, Ant & Michael are a pair of pranksters, Michelle has some chip tips and the podcast gets hijacked by a familiar voice!

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michelle & Anthony directly! We also have an email address for your questions & comments!

See you next week!

Someone Always Notices

Wed, 04 Mar 2020 21:00:00 +0000

Two of Tom Dumoulin's biggest fans in the whole entire world are back, with Michael & Logan returning for another season of sabotage, Sinan and Sino-Batavo shenanigans when Wie is de Mol hits China! Each week, we'll recap the episodes, share our theories and lament the loss of some of our newest favourite Dutch celebrities.

In this episode, Logan has no sympathy, Michael invokes the spirit of Katie Melua, Rob's souvenir collection is analysed, we decide whether we like a mid-finale elimination, Michael worries the finale will get cancelled, Logan struggles to pin down a suspect and the answer to the season-long question we've all been asking is revealed - who is Michael's Mole?

You can play along with this week's Bother's Bar Suspect List at https://forms.gle/hPFDXJx3AjcjqkY87.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We also have an email address for your theories!

See you next week for our penultimate week of Dutch Mole hunting this year!

Start With a Stranger

Sun, 01 Mar 2020 21:00:00 +0000

Anonymously jump on Xbox Live and put your evening plans on ice as Michael, Michelle & Anthony have been thawed from their cryogenic storage to recap the fifth series of Hunted UK! Each week, they'll take you through the Hunt to find ten fugitives dotted around the UK trying to evade capture by a team of crack Hunters (and Dr Donna)!

In this episode, we get personally offended by Channel 4, one of the Hunters proves very popular on social media, there's an obscure discussion on Scottish law, we try and give credit to two of the forgotten winners, Anthony does an impression of Michelle, Michael commits some video game snobbery, there's a big discussion on how prize money gets divided, we try and make some more predictions and woman of a thousand voices Michelle continues her awe-inspiring accent work.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael, Michelle & Anthony directly! We also have an email address for your questions & comments!

See you next week!

While My Ukelele Gently Weeps

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 21:00:00 +0000

The two people who have endless trust in Nathan as Treasurer are back, with Michael & Logan returning for another season of sabotage, Sinan and Sino-Batavo shenanigans when Wie is de Mol hits China! Each week, we'll recap the episodes, share our theories and lament the loss of some of our newest favourite Dutch celebrities.

In this episode, we try not to be angry that we wasted an hour of our lives, we discuss what would be the worst sort of person to be stuck on a long-haul flight next to, Logan learns where the "Trust Nobody" clip comes from, someone has terrible taste in heroes, we try and get our heads around how Nathan can still spread over three people and then there's some almost certainly futile predictions.

You can play along with this week's Bother's Bar Suspect List at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeyZ-oasFjWEIzXpGqBe6S_f8fN1p5sLkdPsgBO_8pcPuPizA/viewform.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We also have an email address for your theories!

See you next week!

Focus, Believe, Naïve

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 21:00:00 +0000

The dream team of an obvious sitting duck, an urban sophisticate and someone very London-centric are back as ten new fugitives are on the run all across the UK, and we're back to talk about them! Over the next six weeks, we'll be recapping the highs, lows and Dr Donnas of the fifth UK Hunt. Luckily for us, we've not been left without any of our personal belongings (despite what Michelle may want to happen)!

In this episode - we reveal how we got into the RadioTimes, Michelle learns the word "scuzzy", Hunter Danni proves to have an inate BS detector, we all spot something fishy, Michael gets fact-checked, Anthony gets forced to repeat all his stand-up jokes and we make some instant predictions.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael, Michelle & Anthony directly! We also have an email address for your questions & comments!

See you next week!

The Warrior Awards - Celebrating 300 Episodes of Reality TV Warriors

Fri, 21 Feb 2020 21:00:00 +0000

It's our 300th episode, and what better way to celebrate than to do one of our most contentious episodes ever? In this episode, Michael, Logan, Anthony & Michelle look back over the past six years of shows that we've recapped & experienced and separate nominees from winners.

Over ten categories, the team dissect the past six years and tell some never-before-podcasted-about stories. Also in this episode - we try and clear up a rumour about Michelle, Logan tells his Big Brother Canada audition story, we remember Tara Basro, we wonder why The Mole Australia 6 was *so* cursed and finish the podcast by getting a bit emotional about what the past 300 episodes have meant to us.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael, Logan, Anthony & Michelle directly and we also have an email address!

Thank you so much for listening to anything we've done over the past six and a half years - we couldn't have done any of it without you guys listening. We'll be back to continue our ongoing Wie is de Mol 2020 and Hunted UK Series 5 coverage next week, as well as beginning the hunt for the Belgian Mole in the second week of March! See you soon.

A Purple Blaze of Glory

Wed, 19 Feb 2020 21:00:00 +0000

Miljuschka's group of giggling & shouting minions are back, with Michael & Logan returning for another season of sabotage, Sinan and Sino-Batavo shenanigans when Wie is de Mol hits China! Each week, we'll recap the episodes, share our theories and lament the loss of some of our newest favourite Dutch celebrities.

In this episode, Logan laments the loss of his entire team, we try and hide our bitterness, Michael gives a modern British Political History lesson, Sinan inspires a new interview question, we wonder what Leonie did with her extra 80 seconds of time and then make a series of predictions - including the rest of the boot order!

You can play along with this week's Bother's Bar Suspect List at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfNFjd--R9zEI3v2lqRvdKkrJSwsUgaUi1WzxWcUL_eMIqasA/viewform.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We also have an email address for your theories!

See you next week for more Mole Hunting and see you on Friday for our 300th episode!

A Handbag Full of Shit

Sun, 16 Feb 2020 21:00:00 +0000

Put your evening plans on ice as Michael, Michelle & Anthony have been thawed from their cryogenic storage to recap the fifth series of Hunted UK! Each week, they'll take you through the Hunt to find ten fugitives dotted around the UK trying to evade capture by a team of crack Hunters (and Dr Donna)!

In this episode, we reveal what we've been up to over the past year, Michael is the victim of mansplaining, Anthony gets picky over the NATO alphabet, Michelle learns about Wigan, we briefly discuss the Heist and then we make some potentially very short-sighted predictions.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael, Michelle & Anthony directly! We also have an email address for your questions & comments!

See you next week!

Prepare To Be Blocked

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 21:00:00 +0000

The two guys you can guarantee know their Mole presenters are back, with Michael & Logan returning for another season of sabotage, Sinan and Sino-Batavo shenanigans when Wie is de Mol hits China! Each week, we'll recap the episodes, share our theories and lament the loss of some of our newest favourite Dutch celebrities.

In this episode, Logan forgets what he's done, Michael finally tells his story about The Circle, Johan earns a fine, Sinan makes a reappearance, we reveal what the fans said, Logan has a very important decision to make, we make some predictions and there's the first bit of De Mol Belgie 2020 news.

You can play along with this week's Bother's Bar Suspect List at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdzghkrVfP2sTWpseJ0K6YS30A2SOHVOSbfBVAk9crftMO_5A/viewform.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We also have an email address for your theories!

See you next week!

Your Death Will Be Subtitled

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 21:00:00 +0000

Your favourite real Aries & Leo combination is back, with Michael & Logan returning for another season of sabotage, Sinan and Sino-Batavo shenanigans when Wie is de Mol hits China! Each week, we'll recap the episodes, share our theories and lament the loss of some of our newest favourite Dutch celebrities.

In this episode, Logan picks a fight with the Coronavirus, Michael shares some stereotypes, we wonder whether Rob needs to keep his hat on, there's a lesson on Canadian slang, Logan learns what dungarees are, we finally learn something about Claes and then there's some more of our legendary predictions.

You can play along with this week's Bother's Bar Suspect List at https://forms.gle/6jzREghQJXy1v6ts9.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We also have an email address for your theories!

See you next week!

A Begrudging Alliance

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 21:00:00 +0000

Your favourite slutty bondje is back, with Michael & Logan returning for another season of sabotage, Sinan and Sino-Batavo shenanigans when Wie is de Mol hits China! Each week, we'll recap the episodes, share our theories and lament the loss of some of our newest favourite Dutch celebrities.

In this episode, Michael gloats about the elimination, Logan reveals the first part of his travel plans, we question whether Production left a legacy at the statue park, there's another week of Nostalgia Watch, there's some fact-checking on wedding anniversary gifts, Buddy's comedic stylings leads onto a discussion about navigating around in China, we still try and predict the Mole and then try and guess who's going home next.

You can play along with this week's Bother's Bar Suspect List at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScYamCBnJRg_V1oKtN1_HfqCTrXSvMtiO2uulq26tWwdiXATQ/viewform.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We also have an email address for your theories!

See you next week!

The Lonely Shut-In Club

Wed, 22 Jan 2020 21:00:00 +0000

Your pre-ordained disaster team is back, with Michael & Logan returning for another season of sabotage, Sinan and Sino-Batavo shenanigans when Wie is de Mol hits China and joined this week by Ben! Each week, we'll recap the episodes, share our theories and lament the loss of some of our newest favourite Dutch celebrities.

In this episode, Michael goes back on "Nostalgia Watch", we find out the reason for Sinan Can, how was the Sanmenxia Dam built?, are they recasting old archetypes?, Logan hates cheesecake, Have Production learnt anything from last season?, we learn about time zones, we reveal why Tina wanted to be dropped off early, there's some musical chat, Logan judges a game of charades, we speculate whether the final challenge was actually possible, the park map challenge solves an intro-themed mystery, Ben learns of the Legend of Ellie Lust, there's our first round of current Mole predictions and we finish by speculating who will be next to leave.

You can play along with this week's Bother's Bar Suspect List at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc4wo5Z07LL-988Tb1PGZxOyFdRcSidwcH_4ScZaMxxWliFXw/viewform.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael, Logan & Ben directly! We also have an email address for your theories!

See you next week!

Put it on Weibo!

Wed, 15 Jan 2020 21:00:00 +0000

Join Michael & Logan for another season of sabotage, Sinan and Sino-Batavo shenanigans when Wie is de Mol hits China! Each week, we'll recap the episodes, share our theories and lament the loss of some of our newest favourite Dutch celebrities.

In this episode, we compliment the production values (finally!), Anita continues her archetype, the new Molgeld gets critiqued, Logan doesn't know what a banjo sounds like, we eulogise our first boot, set up our predictions pool and much more.

You can join in with our First Suspicions game by filling in the form at https://forms.gle/Dnm8LEMayNai3Vfg6 and play along with this week's Bother's Bar Suspect List at https://forms.gle/tpRXmwfsYAxcdmvg7.

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We also have an email address for your theories!

See you next week!

No Nasty Surprises

Sun, 30 Jun 2019 21:00:00 +0100

Michael, Logan & Michelle return for the final time this season to cover the London & Detroit legs and say goodbye to Amazing Race 31. In this episode:

Are we pleased by the winners?
Logan’s terrible prediction skills come back to bite him.
How experienced were the final three?
Why did Phil forget a U-Turn?
How short-sighted was ganging up on Nicole & Victor?
What was different about this England leg?
Why is picking up a taxi in the UK illegal?
Is Dover Castle well-known for code breaking?
Michelle claims to have predicted a quiz.
How do we know the Knowledge?
Which body of water should you swim in in London?
Why did we never notice how unstable skiffs are?
Why was the Camden Market task predicted as a Double-Battle?
Why did Phil whisper?
How was Detroit so heavily spoiled?
What crimes have been committed recently?
Why did Colin & Christie run with a bag in the finale?
Rachel's job list has a twist.
Would we want to do the face-first abseil?
Did we see a Colin & Christie blow-up?
Michelle forgets to listen.
How could Hart Plaza have been so much worse?
Was there a decoy team?
How long were the teams at the final challenge?
How close was the ending?
What impact does Colin & Christie winning have?
Will we look back on the season fondly?
Michael drops a bombshell.
We answer your questions.
Can a good winning team save a season?
What have we actually learned about these teams?
Why did Colin & Christie not narrate the season?
Which team displayed the first sign of madness?
Who would we pick for an All-Winners season?
The final quiz ends in controversy.
We eulogise the season.
Will we be back for Australia 4 or Season 32?
There’s a final “Where in the World is Logan Saunders?”
And what are our plans for the rest of the year?

Thank you for listening all season – we’ll be back over the rest of the year with some special episodes!

S-eh Hello To My Little Friend

Sun, 23 Jun 2019 21:00:00 +0100

Michael, Logan & Michelle return to recap the penultimate episode of Amazing Race 31 and its visit to the Netherlands. In this episode:

Where in the world is Logan Saunders?
Will we ever ride a tandem bike?
Why can’t Logan ride a bike?
Michael discusses Dutch trains.
Was there any rush to get to Kampen?
Where has the intro gone?
We name Katy Perry songs.
What happens if Leo & Jamal don’t use their U-Turn?
Logan threatens to use his Eastern European connections.
How did Michael know the cows were ceramic?
Is Nicole the worst person ever to do the ditch vault?
Michelle tries to stage a title coup.
Could you relocate classic movies to Canada?
Would we have covered this season if Colin & Christie weren’t on it?
Have Leo & Jamal ever not been involved in a U-Turn?
Why was there no Roadblock?
Logan learns about Catholic feast days.
Are Leo & Jamal underplaying their mediocrity?
What effect does a U-Turn have on the fun-meter?
Why are we rooting for Colin & Christie?
Dutch locals are our heroes.
Michael can’t hide his contempt.
Phil stages an intervention.
Why wasn’t Leo & Jamal’s record mentioned?
Michelle reluctantly eulogises Becca & Floyd.
Why was Becca & Floyd’s exit so awkward?
Logan schools Michelle on Amazing Race trivia.
What will Leo & Jamal’s storyline next week be?
We look ahead to the final two legs.
What would Michael have done if he was asked for directions?
We briefly touch upon the Finale Party location.
Logan tries to avoid making predictions.
The first part of our finale podcast is confirmed.
And Michael runs down the pre-finale records.

Femur in the Adriatic

Sun, 16 Jun 2019 21:00:00 +0100

Michael, Logan & Michelle return again to recap Amazing Race 31’s leg in Croatia. In this episode:

Logan forgets where he was.
Why did we forget about Season 14?
Why won’t Michelle apply for Amazing Race Australia with her husband?
When was the last time anyone booked their own flights?
Was it a wise idea to do half-veterans?
How did it take them so long to get to Zurich?
Did Becca push in?
Who is the crab of Amazing Race 31?
Have the flight rules changed?
Logan has been keeping track of bathing suits.
Michelle rants despite the lack of Rachel & Elitha.
There’s a Futurama impression.
Would anyone pick the snorkelling detour?
Can tides move metal?
Logan & Michelle wonder what “X” is.
Michael considers giving Logan a soundtrack.
How many times did Chris & Bret actually switch?
How difficult was the detour?
Did everyone have to perform the poem?
We discuss adorable greeters.
Logan barks.
Michelle spots something.
Which Amazing Race task was actually like the lottery?
Why was the ending so abrupt?
Just how badly are Leo & Jamal doing?
We actually answer some questions.
Have we ever rowed a boat before?
Would Michelle shave her head?
Who should do the ditch diving task?
Michelle forgets to pay attention.
Logan refuses to make a prediction.
Who will be U-Turned?
And Michael makes a topical reference.

The Loudred Wedding

Sun, 09 Jun 2019 21:00:00 +0100

Michael, Logan & Michelle return to recap the eighth leg of Amazing Race 31 and the second half of its visit to Switzerland. In this episode:

What are our respective histories with bovines?
Is Michael still bored by this season?
Just how badly are Leo & Jamal doing?
Where in the world is Logan Saunders?
Why did Phil mention the lack of Non-Elimination legs so much?
What record does Rachel have?
Is Amazing Race becoming predictable?
Which team should you target at a Face-to-Face U-Turn Nomination Ceremony?
What is Rachel’s kryptonite?
Logan finds out he has fans.
Which detour would we have done?
Is this Speed Bump already iconic?
Should Colin & Christie have helped Rachel & Elitha?
There’s another round of Play Your Democracies Right and Logan makes a correction.
Should you just copy Colin & Christie?
We exclusively reveal the theming of Pokemon Sword & Shield.
Would you want to bite the damn apple after the Roadblock?
Why did Logan accidentally do Ramadan?
Colin gets a new teammate.
Why was this leg so short?
Should you have run to the Pit Stop?
Can Tyler & Korey really claim to have won three legs in a row?
What records are left to be set this season?
How do we differentiate all the various Rachels on Amazing Race?
Did Michael guess the correct job that Michelle would mention?
Would Colin & Christie use a future U-Turn?
When is the latest U-Turn we’ve seen?
Michelle gets the eulogising duty.
Will Rachel appear on any more shows?
Why are the ratings so bad?
Will Croatia live up to its reputation?
Michael reveals a task from the Split leg.
And Logan & Michelle make some predictions.

Even Gryffindors Have A Dark Side

Sun, 02 Jun 2019 21:00:00 +0100

Michael, Logan & Michelle swing by to recap the first Swizerland leg of Amazing Race 31. In this episode:

Where in the world is Logan Saunders?
Why was this episode so boring?
Michael learns about a new version of Amazing Race.
We tease Michelle about the big Amazing Race news.
What will next week’s Double-Battle be?
We sort everyone into houses.
Michael goes a bit Selina Meyer.
Who should have dominated this leg?
Why were myths being perpetuated?
Just how good are Colin & Christie this season?
Why wasn’t the original Nicole & Victor and Rachel & Elitha interaction filmed?
Michelle gets angry when the tedium of the Roadblock is pointed out.
Would we do the gorge swing?
Logan crosses off a podcast bingo square.
Michael tries to sound enthusiastic.
Would we have been a lot happier if next week’s twist wasn’t spoiled?
How much attention have Rachel & Elitha had?
Will this season age well?
What new things have we learnt?
Michael makes a correct prediction.
How expensive is Switzerland?
What was with the weird Pit Stop justification?
How useful is a spa day really?
Logan wants a boat.
Michael gives an explanation.
How transparent is the motive of the Face-to-Face U-Turn?
We play a game to prove that no-one proofreads Phil’s scripts.
Is Switzerland the world’s oldest democracy?
Did Phil go rogue with the U-Turn next week?
Why did they spoil the existence of the Face-to-Face U-Turn in the Season preview?
How could you liven up the Face-to-Face U-Turn twist?
How many votes will Rachel & Elitha get?
Who will go home next?
Michael considers writing a strongly-worded note.
Michelle interrupts.
Winners are picked.
Just how consistent are Colin & Christie?
And Logan makes a promise.

Congratulations, The Amazing Race Hates You!

Sun, 26 May 2019 21:00:00 +0100

Michael, Logan & Michelle are back to discuss a genuinely controversial pair of episodes in Amazing Race 31's visits to Dubai & Uganda. In this episode:

Michelle makes a new noise.
Why do we differ so much on these episodes?
How did anyone fall for our Fake Recap last week?
Why does Michael hate Middle East legs?
Will we be covering Amazing Race Canada 7?
Michelle tries to defend the indefensible.
Why was there no mention of Colin & Christie having gone to Dubai before?
Where were the camels?
Michael refuses to acknowledge other podcasts.
Are Colin & Christie funnier in Zen Mode?
Is there a better prize on offer than the Million Dollars?
There's a pop quiz.
How boring are Virtual Reality tasks?
We spot a bit of delicious irony in the Uganda episode.
Why would bungee jumping off the Burj Khalifa be impractical at best?
A record is on the verge of being broken!
Who would have fallen for the trick Detour?
How should Production have messed with Colin?
We talk driving tests.
Who was best at the silent disco Roadblock?
Did we spot a rule change?
Logan has a silent disco story.
Why did Colin phrase his experience in Dubai so oddly?
Who should be more Debbie?
Are non-eliminations rigged?
Michael & Michelle *really* disagree about the Uganda leg.
Why are Tyler & Korey the new Gus & Hera?
What did Elitha think a "minaret" was?
Why did they have to count the steps between the marks?
Michael spots some stupidity.
Logan suggests how to improve the Rolex Roadblock.
How did Michelle miss Victor getting burned?
There's a last minute recurring joke.
Michelle gets angry at the Speed Bump.
Why didn't Colin use either of his catchphrases on the Uganda Detour?
What made them do a Tower of Hanoi challenge not in Vietnam?!
Have we reached breaking point with returnee seasons?
Will they handle the Must-Vote U-Turn terribly?
Michelle is a feminist icon.
Is Britney more of a comp beast than we remember?
Are there too many Double-Battles?
How would Jet & Cord have fared in Uganda?
Why were only Tyler & Korey narrating in Uganda?
We eulogise Janelle & Britney.
Michael analyses the statistics.
How is this season doing halfway through?
What do we know about Uganda after this leg?
Did Tyler hint towards Uganda?
And who will be eliminated next?

You Don’t Do That With Somebody’s Head

Sun, 19 May 2019 21:00:00 +0100

Michael & Logan are back to discuss the fifth and sixth episodes of Amazing Race 31 and its visits to Dubai & Uganda! In this episode:

Where in the world is Logan Saunders?
How did we get a copy of the episode?
Should Colin & Christie have been better in Dubai?
Why didn’t they use the Burj Khalifa for the Roadblock?
Was the Egg-cellent Adventure Detour meant to happen in Japan?
Has there ever been a good Middle East leg?
Did we finally see the old Colin come out in Dubai?
How did Janelle & Britney win their first two legs?
Roles reverse as Logan has some information on Rachel.
Should Janelle & Britney have brought Art & JJ back?
Is it illegal to play Strip Poker in Michigan?
Where was Elimination Station?
Should Colin & Christie have been saved by a non-elimination leg?
Are there any disadvantages to bringing back the Marked for Elimination penalty?
Where did Uganda come from?!
Logan names ten countries.
How did Production get away with *this* Uganda leg?
We have to talk about the Edge of Extinction finale.
How did Art & JJ react to the Uganda Roadblock?
Were Production just trying to be topical?
What did Michael's brother do at Warner Bros?
Who thought it would be a good idea to do an inflatable obstacle course in Uganda?
How did Becca & Floyd get eliminated?
We imagine how Rupert would have dealt with the Roadblock.
Logan struggles to pick a Detour.
Is the field of refrigerators a tourist attraction?
Michael had the chance to show off his geography knowledge.
Worlds collide as we find out why a former De Mol candidate wasn't at the finale.
What is Alan Rickman known for in Uganda?
Why did General Juma get so much airtime?
Will we ever see another Uganda visit?
How did Art & JJ manage to come in fourth?
We eventually remember about Chris & Bret.
Did someone go on a social media blocking spree?
Logan critiques raps and then gets some homework.
What is the state of this season six episodes in?
And Logan makes his predictions for next week.

The Pillow and the Snake

Thu, 16 May 2019 21:00:00 +0100

Michael & Logan return for one final time to recap the reunion episode of De Mol België Season 7. In this episode:

Where in the world is Logan Saunders?
What is the state of Reality TV currently?
Logan has a money-saving tip.
Did Michael ever suspect Elisabet?
Have we had an impact?
Did anyone else get thank you notes?
Who owns the motorhome?
Would anyone ever say they didn’t want to be the Mole?
Why is Michael basically Martijn?
How close is this cast?
How tired were we following the finale?
Who was missing from the after-party?
How big is Canada compared to Belgium?
Why did one of the Mole tests hit close to home for us?
How did anyone ever suspect Ingrid?
Why did Eva & Kaat get ruled out?
Was anyone other than Elisabet ever going to get chosen?
What was the most egrigious thing about the entire reunion?
We exclusively reveal some more elements of the beach briefing.
Did Elisabet make a mistake at the boat challenge?
How did Elisabet play into the theme of the season?
Will anyone ever get a perfect 30?
Would Joeri have beaten Bas in the Final 4 quiz?
Michael got bamboozled!
Is Axel life goals?
Why did we hear from Bas' Personal Trainer?
One clue annoys us.
Why did Axel smash a glass?
Logan tries to turn the show into Price is Right.
What made this season so great for us?
Is De Mol responsible for our lack of enthusiasm for Amazing Race?
Why were there ten episodes this year?
And Logan forgets to mention something.

Thank you so much for listening all season and to both our Mole recap seasons! Thanks especially to Marieke & Natalia who subtitle the seasons for us and everyone at SBS who invited us to the finale this year. We'll be back Mole-wise in January for Wie is de Mol Season 20 before we return for De Mol 8! See you soon.

The Tongan Twister

Sun, 12 May 2019 21:00:00 +0100

Michael, Logan & Michelle are back once more to discuss the fourth episode of The Amazing Race 31 and its second leg in Ho Chi Minh City. In this episode:

Michelle has a TV recommendation.
Can an all-female team win the season?
What have we been up to this week?
What songs were on Michelle’s wellbeing playlist?
How much of Sunday does Logan remember?
Why is Michael lukewarm on the season?
Will we ever see complete departure times?
Why would a place like Snowtown open at 6:30am?
What impact will Colin & Christie’s success so far have?
Has Michael spoilt anything yet?
Why did Corinne & Eliza get buried?
Why did it take so long to have a Janelle & Britney breakout episode?
Was there an unaired Express Pass task?
Which Roadblock should the Extreme Roadblock have been used on?
Would Logan have sucked at the Roadblock?
What is Christmas like in the Guinn-Woods household?
Which detour would we have chosen?
What did we learn about Logan last weekend?
We spot a potential issue for one Racer going forward.
Michelle analyses Rachel’s job list.
Should the Double-Battle have been shown?
Will there be any more Double-Battles?
How did the greeter make Colin & Christie feel old?
Why should Janelle & Britney go to Thailand?
We make some Big Brother references.
Do we want to eulogise Corinne & Eliza?
Why have catchphrases become a thing?
Logan & Michelle make some terrible predictions.
And will Colin & Christie set records by the end of the season?

We will be back on Thursday for the finale of De Mol and then next weekend for more Amazing Race!

Kinepolis Famous

Thu, 09 May 2019 21:00:00 +0100

Michael & Logan return and are very sleep-deprived to discuss the De Mol België finale and the entire day in Antwerp’s Kinepolis! In this episode:

Where in the world is Logan Saunders?
We lead with the biggest news of all.
Logan doubts Michael’s memory at 2am.
Michael predicted one of the challenges.
Has Axel ruined Britney Spears for Logan?
How did we get introduced to everyone at the finale?
Where were our wristbands for the after-after party?
Did Robbie Williams reach Canada?
Why was going to the finale so dangerous?
Logan gets tongue-tied.
There’s a karaoke request.
Why was the massage element of the challenge so funny?
Is Axel a poser?
We’ve finally learnt how to say Kinepolis.
Logan notices a link between the final two contestants.
There’s live googling as we forget who Charles & Eddie are.
Have Production been watching Fort Boyard?
Which bit of the Pulp Fiction task made everyone in the cinema laugh?
Who would be Bas’ Yoshi?
Logan puts a price on how much Dong it would take to blow up a building.
Michael takes apart one claim from the episode.
Were the drones quadcopters on a timer?
There’s a fun role reversal after the last challenge.
Why did Bas doubt himself?
Do any of the Final Three need the money?
How did everyone react to Axel winning?
Why did Michael make Gilles laugh?
There’s some humble pie to be eaten.
Why did everyone get so handsy with Elisabet?
We discuss the entire finale experience.
A promise is broken.
Logan meets his Molemate.
Who were the notable absences?
There’s a missed opportunity.
Just how long was the day?
Was it worth it?
We give major props to Gilles.
Are we coming back next year?
Michael has some exclusive clues.
How did Ingrid break a tree?
And can Logan stay over?

We’ll be back next week to round out the season with our Reunion Recap and also talk about any stories that we forgot!

Diary of a Mole (Finale)

Mon, 06 May 2019 21:00:00 +0100

Michael & Logan are back for the first of two De Mol België episodes this week with the Diary of a Mole finale and interviews with the final three! In this episode:

When did Axel begin to suspect Elisabet?
What is it like to have Gilles stare at you at an execution?
Which elimination hurt Axel the most?
Was there ever a chance of Axel bungee jumping?
Where did the Vietnamese bungee jump come from?
Did Axel want to be the Mole?
How did Axel do his dinner party challenge?
What didn’t Axel get told about the tunnels?
Bas learns about the English subtitles.
How did Logan spot Elisabet so quickly?
When did Bas suspect Elisabet?
Who was on Bas’ suspect list?
Why did anyone suspect Joeri?
How cool was the Vovinam challenge?
It gets awkward when Logan tries a joke.
How is juggling so awkward?
Would Bas have been a good Mole?
How did it feel to pull the exemption card straight away?
When did Bas go all-in on Elisabet?
Did Elisabet ever stop playing the Mole?
Did the final test come down to time?
Michael opens with a very awkward question with Elisabet.
How did it feel for Elisabet to be told that she was the Mole?
Did Elisabet practice juggling?
Was Elisabet disappointed to be originally told she wasn’t the Mole?
Which briefing did Elisabet forget?
How did Elisabet sabotage the Old Maid game?
Was it hard to not tell Michaël that she was the Mole?
We ask for a speech about regenpijps.
How wrong were the rest of the cast?
How did Logan anger Elisabet?
And there’s an update from the morning after the night before.

We will be back on Thursday for a very late night recap of the episode before we’re hopefully a bit more coherent for the reunion episode next week!

Just Two Mums, Doing Some Creepy Magic

Sun, 05 May 2019 21:00:00 +0100

Michael, Logan & Michelle prepare for an insane weekend by starting off the first of four Vietnam-themed recaps in a row with Amazing Race 31's third episode. In this episode:

There’s no talk whatsoever about our weekend plans.
Michelle still holds a candle for Rupert & Laura.
The season goes backwards thanks to a very stupid production decision.
Is Amazing Race Australia coming back?
Did anyone offer an unaired peace offering?
Why did Tyler wish everyone dead?
Michael ignores anyone who raps.
Why is it a bad week for Michelle?
Who beat the dance crew?
Matt Tarrant makes an appearance.
Which Detour would we have chosen?
Does fishing require any sort of skill?
What’s the difference between prawns and shrimp?
Michael refuses to give in to temptation.
How would Survivor and Arrested Development intersect?
Which team was by far the most entertaining in this episode?
We analyse Survivor job titles.
Logan finally reveals where his impression of Elitha comes from.
The karaoke lyrics are...interesting.
We hope a blood feud has continued.
What was the key to completing the Roadblock?
How would Rupert have done with Vietnamese karaoke?
Who was the most likely team to leave Light It Up in first?
Michelle goes a bit Ja’mie.
Should you ever switch Detours?
Why did Chris & Bret choose the dancing task?
Colin’s Roadblock greeting is already iconic.
What were the unused intro quotes?
Three of Michelle’s favourite words in the universe are said.
Can Becca & Floyd get redemption next week?
Who has the best record of the season so far?
Why are Colin & Christie like Brooke & Scott?
Michelle gets angry again.
Why is telling your driver in Vietnam that you’re racing for money completely pointless?
Why are our shows colliding?
We create a new Vietnam Roadblock or two.
Who have Chris & Bret actually beaten this season?
Who will go home next?
And who will win the next leg?

The Mole Missionaries

Thu, 02 May 2019 21:00:00 +0100

Michael & Logan return for the antepenultimate time to talk about the eighth episode of De Mol België Season 7. In this episode:

There’s some absolutely bonkers news.
We have a request for Sunday.
Michael makes an ultimatum.
Where in the world is Logan Saunders?
We lay the ground rules for certain encounters.
Logan wants to know the story of the regenpijp.
Is there a danger of us dwarfing someone?
We spot a link with the premiere.
Michael talks about going to Vietnam.
Joeri & Axel give us the excuse of doing some impressions.
What was the brief given to the professional designers?
Is there anything suspicious in Elisabet’s bathroom habits?
Michael has changed his mind.
What’s more important than making €5,000?
Logan finds a sinister loophole.
Where did they find Axel?
We suggest some more dinner party challenges.
What is the added twist to the lady who accused Axel of filming one of Logan’s mucky videos?
Michael teaches everyone about the UK’s number one podcast.
How should you play the Room Service challenge?
How would Axel be revealed as the Mole?
We finally (maybe) get the answer to a question we’ve asked all season.
How could the Mole sabotage Old Maid?
Logan says something very incorrect.
What happens if Bas is the Mole?
What was wrong with the final challenge?
When have we previously seen card games on Mole?
How much money did Joeri actually earn this season?
We eulogise our favourite ploegbas.
Who will win?
Who will be the Mole?
Has anyone ever lost the final quiz due to time?
Will we actually find out the Mole on Sunday?
Logan displays his Madonna knowledge.
Who else got the “maybe” messages?
And we swear we didn’t plan our Mole draft to end like this.

If you want to play this season's Suspect List, you can find it at https://goo.gl/forms/BOsbkSB24GwCJzmk2 and use the same link every week! You can distribute 100 points between suspects per week. We will be back LIVE from Antwerp on Sunday (but actually released on Thursday)!

Buddha has No Compassion for Armenians

Sun, 28 Apr 2019 21:00:00 +0100

Logan has escaped from his South African discotheque long enough to discuss the second episode of Amazing Race 31 with Michael & Michelle! In this episode:

Michelle loses track of time.
What have we all been up to?
Michael geeks out about a TV host.
There’s some South Africa travel tips.
Why can nobody pronounce Laos?
Logan wants to change the Laos locations.
Will we see Rupert & Laura on any other shows?
We imagine an early boots season.
What happened between Becca & Floyd and Rachel & Elitha?
How do we feel about Surprise U-Turn boards?
Were the U-Turn decisions dumb?
Is history repeating itself for Rachel?
Will Colin & Christie meltdown before the end of the season?
How would Colin stay calm around Charla & Mirna now?
Why don’t we see much proxy U-Turn use?
Should you talk about girl things?
Why are people warming to Corinne & Eliza?
U-Turn pictures throw out some interesting comparisons.
Which detour would we have done?
Logan does a wonderful impression of Rupert.
We come up with a great idea for some off-season podcasts.
Some Amazing Race Canada locations get discussed.
Why do people watch Live Feeds?
Why are elephants so controversial?
Michael gets vindication for something from last week.
Why does nobody in the US travel?
There’s an explosive update from our source.
How can we prove non-eliminations are pre-determined?
What is Logan’s least favourite dessert item?
Michelle gets confused by one of Rachel’s many job titles.
Who would play Rupert in a movie of his life?
Michael spots a connection between Amazing Race and De Mol.
There are some listener questions.
Who will win?
What will happen next week?
Are Lao and Thai mutually comprehensible?
And pigs fly as Michael does an impression that isn’t terrible.

Mole is in the Bin

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 21:00:00 +0100

Michael & Logan return for their 200th episode together and to recap the seventh episode of De Mol België Season 7! In this episode:

Where in the world is Logan Saunders?
Has Mole been to Soweto before?
There’s a brief bit of Survivor chat.
Michael is a broken record.
Why did we see Joeri sneezing?
Logan’s video collection increases again.
Was the Mole playful?
A new personal best is set.
We educate ourselves on “Dikke Bertha”.
We make a wishlist for our Antwerp trip.
Logan is too lazy to Google things.
Will we ever see Ms Hien’s husband?
How would previous seasons have dealt with the Mole’s Painting?
What was Kaat drawing in her notebook?
Does Logan deserve a win?
How will the Mole be revealed?
What is Michael’s relationship with the Cu Chi Tunnels?
How can you easily sabotage the tunnel challenge?
Why doesn’t Axel like Nelly & Kelly?
Is Joeri actually sabotaging?
Was there a discrepancy in the pot?
Logan forgets what show he’s covering.
Michael laments the loss of another season of predictions.
Who did Elisabet suspect?
There’s some reluctant predictions.
And what are our plans for the finale podcast?

My Ox is Boneham!

Sun, 21 Apr 2019 21:00:00 +0100

Michael & Logan return and are joined by Michelle to recap the first episode of Amazing Race 31! In this episode:

Where should you send all complaints about this season?
We address the elephants in the room.
Why is Logan so giddy?
Why does CBS love edges?
What are some traditional South African greetings?
Why did the Amazing Racers get to use bikes?
Was there more to the starting line task than we saw?
How much intrigue does the delay in airing this season spoil?
We get some answers from the preview.
Michelle requests an ox.
We critique the intro shots.
Who has the most impractical clothing choices?
Are we expecting a “greatest hits” repertoire from the old Racers every week?
Michael offends the Richards.
Why didn’t Art & JJ discuss the sled for five years?
What’s so awkward about our introduction to Corinne & Eliza?
How old is Rupert?
Michelle refuses to join in on a joke.
We get our dumb meters out.
Why was everything arranged to get them to Tokyo?
We learn how to pronounce “Laos”.
Why doesn't Amazing Race visit Australia anymore?
How do you ask for help in Japan?
Why are there so many 7-Elevens?
We’ve finally found a food Roadblock that Michelle would like.
We use Logan’s terrible soundproofing to do some accents.
Michelle discusses unnecessary compliments.
There’s a friendly game of “Guess the Crystal”.
How do you get rid of cramps?
Have Rupert & Laura travelled anywhere?
What are the penalty rules?
We try and predict the U-Turn results.
Logan catches up on everything he missed.
We try and find a comparison for Art & JJ.
Why does everyone complain about the “This Season” trailers?
Logan comes up with a twist for an upcoming season.
Who’s going home next week?
And we try and help them along with some future Japan tasks.

The Queen of the Spice

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 21:00:00 +0100

Michael & Logan are back again to recap the sixth episode of De Mol België Season 7 and celebrate Michael's 250th episode! In this episode:

How difficult has it been for Logan to record this week?
We try and work out the lag for the loved ones game.
Were editors teasing Bruno?
Where does Joeri’s drainpipe obsession come from?
Why didn’t they use Charleroi Airport?
How would an All-Winners Survivor season work?
Why did Elisabet want to see her husband so much?
Logan fails a challenge.
How did the red team win the loved ones challenge?
Who from the Blue Team would have wanted a visit?
Michael spots a familiar music cue.
How should the Mole play the Loved Ones challenge?
Bruno backs up something Michael’s said for years.
What are our favourite Axel moments of the episode?
Where was the Mole for the moped challenge?
We take a rough guess on the value of the challenge.
What is the one part of this episode’s challenges that Michael would dominate at?
What other items could be put on the bikes?
Is it appropriate to name your cocks after your lady friends?
What’s with all the tongue twisters?
Logan channels his favourite Amazing Racer.
Who is Michael’s NPC of the episode?
How was the Loved Ones dinner produced?
Why would you need curry paste on De Mol?
Is Bruno’s wife the best loved one ever?
There’s some eerie flashbacks to last year’s family visit.
What gifts would Michelle want?
Is Bas’ cousin a secret Amazing Race fan?
How much of an advantage is a loved one really?
We bring out the fanfares to swap Ryanair stories.
Logan learns something about Julian Assange.
There’s a quick Belgian Mole Draft update.
Who’s going home next?
Who do we suspect?
And Logan makes it through an entire podcast without having to teach.

New Zealand: The Worst Place in the World to be a Tourist?

Sun, 14 Apr 2019 13:00:00 +0100

Michael & Logan are caught off guard, but ready to go with this Amazing Race 31 Season Preview! In this episode:

How do we decide the order of teams in a preview?
We have a quick catch-up for those of you who don’t watch the Benelux Moles.
Why is Michael spoiled?
What is going on with the pre-season information?
Who knows each other going into the season?
Who got a call for 31?
We have an exclusive announcement for the upcoming episodes.
Who’s raced in previous locations? (Be warned: location spoilers – skip to 21:21 if you don’t want to know any!)
Will Art & JJ live up to their legacy?
Should we be shocked by the Racers being the most formidable opponents?
How can we summarise this cast?
Just how long is it since Colin & Christie were last on?
Who will Art & JJ try and expose this season?
Is Podcast Host a job?
Was everyone given instructions to avoid mentioning Italy?
Will we see Double-Battles again?
Six years of practice has completely not helped our Rupert Boneham impressions.
Where does Rupert want to go?
We have a lot of fun with Rachel’s job list.
Which shows has Rachel won?
What difference does Elitha make?
What scares Logan more than flying?
Why were Rachel & Elissa cast as a pair?
Have we learnt anything from Amazing Race 28?
How did Corinne dupe Logan?
Why will Amazing Race never go to Bhutan?
Is being on the Race something to be proud of?
Michael brings tax into the podcast.
What should Floyd’s fear have been?
There’s unexpected savagery from the Afghanimals.
Jamal gets a lesson in branding.
Does Joey Covino have a link to this season?
Where is the most extreme place on Earth?
How were Chris & Bret cast?
Michael threatens to cancel the season.
Who are the Gina & Sylvia of this season?
There’s a reasonably topical joke about American Politics.
Do Big Brother Houseguests have a coffee problem?
We get genuinely excited to discuss one team.
What has happened to Colin & Christie in sixteen years?
Who will be the new Charla & Mirna?
Logan learns what reiki is.
How would they do a leg in Antarctica?
And there’s a genuine surprise for Logan as Michael gets him a present for his 200th episode.

We will be back every Sunday for our recaps!

Do You Wanna Build a Drainpipe?

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 21:00:00 +0100

Michael & Logan return for another episode recap of our favourite show every year – De Mol België. In this episode:

We go through Logan’s Facebook.
Why did Logan feel old this week?
Where did the Dinner Party challenge come from?
Were the bandanas a clue?
Did Kaat survive by the skin of her teeth this time?
How hard is it to make fire?
Everyone’s favourite children’s character gets a 2019 upgrade.
Our favourite subplot from last week returns, surprisingly.
Where should the Mole have positioned themselves in the first challenge?
We come up with an idea of how to double the money.
Why does Gilles enjoy messing with people so much?
Should anyone trust Production when they ask for your “best clothes”?
We begin to practice our impressions for Amazing Race 31.
What were the cancelled challenges at dinner?
We break some exclusive news about the finale screenings.
Logan makes a binding promise.
How should Joeri have mentioned drainpipes?
Why can’t Elisabet ad lib?
We love callback jokes.
We test the limits of Bas’ contrary challenge.
Will the Last Supper be relevant?
Why was Eva so ill?
Michael has Laser Quest PTSD.
Why did Bruno sacrifice himself?
What are the logistics of acquiring a paintball machine gun?
A Season 6 trend returns.
Who do we suspect?
Who will be the final three?
And who’s going home?

The Motion on the Ocean

Thu, 04 Apr 2019 21:00:00 +0100

Michael & Logan return for a De Mol Belgie recap that is powered entirely by Red Bull and Coffee! In this episode:

We’re both a bit sleep deprived.
Where in the world is Logan Saunders?
Has Eva become suspicious?
We find ourselves a villain.
Michael clarifies our terminology.
Someone continues a lie.
Why did Eva not lie to everyone about the jokers?
We have a lot of praise for the paint bomb.
Michael spots a sabotage.
Did Elisabet think she was on Survivor?
We take a visit to Sesame Street, courtesy of the letter F.
Why are the soundtracks so good?
What are Michael’s Avengers plans this year?
We have a lot of praise for Gilles (as always!)
Who held Bruno & Elisabet hostage?
Are there any common pairings?
Has Gilles been sneaking videos from Logan’s collection?
There’s a truly terrible version of the Time Warp.
Michael does live maths.
Where did Production find the boat?
Was the boat challenge one of the coolest ever?
Where was the Mole in the final challenge?
Who is the benchmark of everything ridiculous?
Joeri has children?!
We lament the loss of two of the bigger characters of the season.
Did Elisabet curse Martijn?
Who is on our suspect lists?
Can we rule anyone out?
Who will go home next week?
And Michael has a request.

The Secret Magician

Thu, 28 Mar 2019 20:00:00 +0000

Michael & Logan return for a bumper De Mol België recap as they delve into animals, rowing, martial arts and lies! In this episode:

There’s an extended “Where in the world is Logan Saunders?” as he learns some lessons.
We spot a common thread throughout the episode.
What unlikely lies could Gilles have told?
Logan forgot something very important.
What’s with all the rabbits?
Who should have been picked as a strong person?
Why was the first challenge so layered?
What would we have done if we were in the candidates’ boat?
Which animal should you pick?
Logan proposes a fourth roommate.
What are the perks of being a strong white male?
Why were there balloons?
Was Bas trying to recreate Up?
When did Michael last swear in Flemish?
We rule some people out.
How should you lie about being terrified of rabbits?
Michael runs through zodiac signs.
Where was the Mole?
Whatever happened to Anne Robinson?
How would the Mole play the cashing out game?
What would Mister Thim have done to the overzealous students?
Seriously, what is with the rabbits?!
What did the ending remind us of?
Who needs to be saved?
Will Eva have an incentive to save anyone?
Who is on our suspect lists?
Would the Mole want to be isolated?
We dispute some clues.
And the season gets a new sponsor.

New Mole, Who Dis?

Thu, 21 Mar 2019 20:00:00 +0000

Michael & Logan are back once more to recap the second episode of De Mol België 2019 and to try and actually narrow down who the Mole could be! In this episode:

Where in the world is Logan Saunders?
Which scene encapsulates why we love Belgian Mole so much?
Why did no-one check the hotel was soundproofed?
Michael’s already looking for hints.
Can jet lag cause blindness?
Did Axel’s pilot voice reveal a huge twist?
How do you subtly sabotage the cooking relay?
Was the cooking relay actually possible?
How likely is it that anyone would know Vietnamese?
At what point does building the towers become redundant?
Was Joeri discriminated against when he had to use chopsticks?
Where should The Mole position themselves to do maximum damage in both challenges?
We’ll be getting some quantifiable evidence about who is better at guessing The Mole.
Michael already has tunnelvisie.
We try and cure Eva’s blindness.
Was there a crossover between shows that we cover?
Gilles’ taunting reaches a new level.
Was The Mole strong or weak?
Where would Gilles fit on Survivor?
Logan suggests a challenge for next season.
Michael has been moonlighting again.
Has Gilles been watching Wie is de Mol?
How slow were the “strong” group?
Is anyone going to be able to sleep at night after the diaries of the Mole?
Logan asks for a voiceover change.
What will Gilles’ lie be?
Who is on our suspect lists?
Michael drops a clue bomb.
Who will go home next?
And we get a quick update on how suspected our teams are.

Beverly Mols Cop

Thu, 14 Mar 2019 20:00:00 +0000

Michael & Logan return to say "Dag" to our favourite show of the year - De Mol België. In this episode:

Why is De Mol België our favourite show to cover?
Where in the world is Logan Saunders?
Is Gilles trolling us specifically?
Someone gets a new nickname and potential theme tune.
The Legend of Sinan Can continues.
Why is the first challenge so complicated?
Why should you never bungee jump in Vietnam?
Who was moling on the bungee jump?
Would we have done the bungee jump?
Michael picks one to watch after the first challenge.
How should the Mole have played their secret juggling mission?
Would you ever say you don't want to become the Mole?
We finally agree on a favourite.
Should you always be sceptical of being asked to juggle?
When were the three potential Moles chosen?
How long did the interrogation go on for?
Why didn't Joeri bring a pen?
Michael has some random thoughts and potential clues.
An early 2000s BBC3 show is invoked.
Logan tries to rig a coin toss.
We draft our Mole teams.
Who got the "maybe" message?
And what will happen next week?

Vondelpark Famous

Wed, 13 Mar 2019 20:00:00 +0000

Michael & Logan return for the final time to recap the reunion episode of Wie is de Mol 2019, which Michael attended live in Amsterdam! In this episode:

Why is this episode odd?
Did Michael meet anyone?
Was there a language barrier?
Quiz performances get critiqued.
How did Michael amuse himself while waiting for the show to begin?
We get bitter about the sabotages.
Logan barks up the wrong tree.
Why did everyone groan when Sinan was mentioned at the reunion?
Why was Ron invited?
We try and work out what went well this season.
Was Colombia a back-up?
Does Merel as Mole defy the whole point of the show?
Why are there so many unanswered questions this year?
How did Sinan sabotage Michael's ambitions?
What should be in a reunion show?
Logan invokes Amazing Race Canada.
What will we see for Season 20?
Why did one old Mole drag another away?
And Michael discusses the most Sinan thing ever to happen at the reunion.

Thank you for listening all season - we'll be back every Thursday to say Dag to another Belgian Mole season!

With a Cocktail

Wed, 06 Mar 2019 21:00:00 +0000

Michael & Logan return to recap the finale of the Netherlands’ answer to the Super Bowl, Wie is de Mol. In this episode:

What happened on Logan’s pub crawl?
We obviously eulogise Sinan again.
We discuss the naked zit-covered elephant in the room.
There’s an unexpected Amazing Race impression.
Has this year’s Mole actually been that successful?
Why is America so obsessed with strigine things?
Did the boat driver deserve some danger money?
We ask for comedy sound effects.
Why are Disney songs so much more fun in other languages?
How did Merel try and complete a tower?
Why did we see so much of Niels' sabotages this week?
Michael makes a US Mole comparison.
We spot a link between Benelux Moles.
How can most assignments be improved?
Does Logan like Despacito?
We ask for a lip sync battle.
Did a piece of music tip us off to who the Mole is?
Will history be made at the unmasking?
How do you know when everyone suspects the same person?
We lock in our final predictions.
And we briefly discuss Belgian Mole.

We will see you next week when all is revealed! If you want to play the final Suspect List, it's at https://goo.gl/forms/pfvgRU6krWj79DSi2. See you soon!

Ten Pin Moling

Wed, 27 Feb 2019 21:00:00 +0000

Michael & Logan return for the eighth time this season to recap another Wie is de Mol 2019 episode. In this episode:

What happened when Logan met Michelle?
Will Michael meet any of the contestants at the reunion?
Does anyone know who The Mole is yet?
What constitutes sports clothes?
Why was Niels asking everyone if they were The Mole?
What record would Niels set if he was The Mole?
Who is a secret Kelly Clarkson fan?
Logan plans a blog.
How do you easily win the burning money task?
Logan learns about the Philippines season.
Will they crack €10,000?
How will the finale work?
Why do the editors tease Sinan?
How did Sinan end up controlling the drone?
What were the motorbike rules?
Does Sinan understand irony?
Was the barrel game that bad?
Logan worries about inflation.
Why is the show *so* popular this year?
Would anyone not have opened the joker?
Did both jokers have exemptions?
Should there have been an additional risk to the Exemption Ker-Plunk game?
Can you play Exemption Ker-Plunk as a Mole?
Niels tries to find the downsides.
Who are the best characters of the season?
We eulogise Sinan.
Why is Sinan going a worst-case scenario?
We try to predict the winner, loser and Mole.
Why is the final reveal location so…desolate?
And there’s the legally mandated Belgian Mole discussion.

Join us next week for our penultimate episode of Mole Hunting before the live (although not for us!) reunion! If you want to play along with the Suspect List, this week's link is https://goo.gl/forms/DZr4hriDDbLyRk1m2!

Jij Weet Niets

Wed, 20 Feb 2019 21:00:00 +0000

Michael & Logan return to recap the seventh episode of Wie is de Mol 2019. In this episode:

Where in the world is Logan Saunders?
Michael returns to a week 1 topic.
Whatever happened to the opening jokers twist?
We lament the loss of Rick Paul and his increasingly frustrated existence.
There’s a visit from an old friend from Hunted.
There’s an unexpected impression.
Merel finally has a breakout episode.
Logan tries to guess where the final reveal will be.
What are Michael’s finale plans?
What would we have chosen in the Path of Temptation?
Where has all the pot money gone?
Michael recommends a YouTube video.
Where was the Mole during the Path of Temptation?
Who benefited from the temptations?
Why wasn’t Sarah drinking?
How could Sinan wreck the season?
Why was Sarah looking for a black exemption?
We try to bring back a challenge from last year.
Where did they find the Going Bananas song?
Michael spots a discrepancy.
How did everyone miss the third tube?
Logan tries to trip Michael up with tongue twisters.
Why was Rik so mean at the executions?
How bad was the performance in the banana challenge?
Michael is smug.
Why has Sinan got an unfair advantage next week?
Who’s on our Suspect List?
Who will be the victim of the final execution?
And we obviously touch upon Belgian Mole’s impending return.

To play this week’s Suspect List, go to https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdurF0aw2bA8zWGAeM8yFQ4B41g4Ltm0LndIJvY8lK31RESfg/viewform?fbzx=-3862503595454593548

To watch Angela singing Private Dancer, go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4JK8HPpRso

And Then There Were None

Sun, 17 Feb 2019 21:00:00 +0000

Michael, Anthony & Michelle return for the final time this series to recap the Hunted Series 4 Finale Extravaganza. In this episode:

Why was everyone so indifferent towards this finale?
Did anyone see the ending coming?
Is the extraction point information alert necessary?
Can Michelle tell Steves apart?
Why did Ish write anything?
Why was Ish’s capture so abrupt?
What was Frank & Harry’s motivation for going on the run?
Anthony gives us his favourite conspiracy theory of the week.
Michael breaks the swear barrier.
Who was meant to be the voice of reason?
How much money did Harry owe Frank from his winnings?
Would Ish & Nate have succeeded if they’d stayed together?
Where actually is HQ?
Would we have given in to £4,000?
Was the extraction method phone call longer than we saw?
How did Bleks guess they’d leave by helicopter?
Does the extraction method have to take them out of the country?
Did Frank & Harry watch Amazing Race before they went on the run?
Does Sherlock know geography?
Michelle learns about ring roads.
Did HQ let Nate get away?
Why was there a camera in the markets?
Michael asks the important questions.
Did HQ cheat to get the extraction information?
Should we have spotted the clean sweep coming?
Where was the winner’s edit?
We break down the final capture.
Did the fugitives ever stand a chance?
Michael has a message for the keyboard warriors.
Why was Matt edited in that way?
Why did no-one send Anthony a message this year?
Did the editors know about Bleks’ retirement?
How did the clean sweep factor into Celebrity Hunted?
Would the series change on a rewatch?
Did the clean sweep constitute fraud?
Why are there crowdfunding campaigns?
How are TV show prize pots funded?
There’s the results of our favourite game.
Who should be the next Chief?
We find a transatlantic friend for Doug.
And we close the series with our thank yous and goodbyes before something breaks.

Thank you for listening all series long - we'll be back for more Hunted episodes soon! If you're watching Wie is de Mol, we're covering that this year before Belgian Mole and Amazing Race 31! See you soon!

Seven Deadly Sinans

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 12:00:00 +0000

Michael & Logan return to recap the sixth episode of Wie is de Mol 2019. In this episode:

Where was Logan last week?
How badly are the team (still!) doing?
Where were the exemptions hidden in the brick factory?
Wreck-it Sinan makes a glorious return.
Is Jamie being a bit too obvious at trying to Mole?
Logan makes a sports reference.
Who was particularly enthusiastic for a strip search?
How do you win the tuk tuk challenge?
Has Sarah succeeded at anything?
Logan pays the Piper.
What odd things did Jamie do?
Did the zipline screens spell something out?
What happens if Sarah goes next?
How do you guarantee a win on the zipline?
Did the Mole sabotage the final challenge?
Are we getting a final four?
Why was this episode a bit pointless?
Who is on our Suspect Lists?
And who is going home next?

If you want to play the Suspect List this week, it’s at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSetGJlo_Dh4FNMhr4EtBXPTjZ660rChLsDMh_IS7DSlJMlrTA/viewform

Sherlock’s Swear Jar

Sun, 10 Feb 2019 21:00:00 +0000

Michael & Michelle return to recap the fifth episode of Hunted’s fourth series. In this episode:

Where is Anthony this week?
Has Sherlock ever smiled before?
Why was Matt wearing a GoPro?
Anthony has a message for someone involved in the show.
Was the show rigged against Matt?
Did Matt actually do himself proud?
What did Matt get up to last weekend?
Michael gets angry.
Michelle explains proper nettle-cutting.
Where was Loren’s sister?
Who would Michelle contact on the show?
Michael sets out his terms as being an informant.
Are we finally confident that Ish & Nate win?
Should you ever trust a loitering chef?
We find our new favourite NPC.
Can you ever permanently delete data?
Why did they put so many people on Loren?
What got into all the Hunters this week?
Who do Ish & Nate remind us of?
We ask for a rule clarification.
What would happen if Michelle got caught?
Why were HQ so harsh about Loren on her exit?
Where do captured fugitives go?
Michael has perfectly calm feelings on his favourite end-game twist returning.
What do we know about the extraction point?
Michael drops a bombshell.
Michelle does an accidental impression.
What are the rules on extraction captures?
And we give our final theories.

We’ll be back next week for the finale!

Lovin’ the Klinkers

Wed, 06 Feb 2019 21:00:00 +0000

Michael returns with a surprise appearance by WIDM supply teacher, Anthony Williams, to recap the fifth episode of Wie is de Mol 2019. In this episode:

We have two very different opinions on this episode.
How much does Anthony know about coffee?
Has Michael spotted a clue?
Do Niels' actions make him more or less suspicious?
Did Niels get Evelien cut?
What do we think of the season halfway through?
Did the Mole take a backseat this week?
Michael has a problem.
Why didn't we get a maximum prize for the car assignment?
How did Sarah get to go on the scaffold?
Everyone finally asks what we've been asking for weeks.
Anthony brings back his love of etherdiscipline.
Should you focus on five letter words?
We find the one TV show that Anthony wouldn't do.
Why does no-one suspect Niels?
Should you have a lijstbondje?
How did Sarah get to keep her phone?
Why did Sinan not want to abseil?
How would we do with an abseil?
Why is Logan the new Jamie?
We critique fashion choices.
Michael forgets a word.
We try and predict the Mole.
And who will go next?

Untraceable? It’s a Miracle!

Sun, 03 Feb 2019 21:00:00 +0000

Michael, Anthony & Michelle return to recap the fourth episode of the fourth series of Hunted. In this episode:

Anthony’s intro is obvious.
Michelle tries to put a rumour to bed.
How is the UK heatwave going?
What have Anthony & Michael been up to this week?
We have a reference for quizzers.
Were HQ actually near to Ish & Nate?
Michael rants.
What is Michelle’s favourite swear word?
We discuss banned adverts.
Michelle gets threatening.
Why did this episode suggest that Matt loses?
Michael perfects a one-word impression.
We start to pre-empt each other’s jokes.
Bleks attempts a tongue twister.
Did Frank & Harry get lasagne?
How can Hunters “gain access” to properties?
Michael rants…again.
Why is the fact that Loren got a poster so huge?
Are we sold on Loren winning yet?
What’s with all our local connections?
What is wrong with Derby?
Can you trace Facebook calls?
Michelle wants the Hunters to be more obvious.
Anthony gets into a catchphrase criticism session.
We say “savage” too much.
Why do we edit the podcast?
Is Matt cockier than Michael?
Who will be the next professional fugitive?
How did the ANPR analysis work?
Michelle asks the important questions.
Why did Matt want to ambush the hunters?
What is the difference between Matt’s plan and Nick Cummings’ decoy?
We spot a reshot scene.
The Hunters are encouraged to stalk Michael.
How long would it take to mail a t-shirt to Australia?
Someone doesn’t know their 80s TV.
What does Michael watch to cheer himself up?
We analyse HQ’s screensavers.
Steve Hersee’s legendary pronunciations return.
Why wouldn’t Michael apply for Hunted?
Michelle has a crush.
Michael rants…for a third time.
Are service stations ever a good place to visit?
Why did Loren cry?
Someone does the maps.
Matt is compared to a Disney character and Adam Sandler.
Is Matt’s plan a bit too obvious?
Will we ever see a Lost Wolves-style move again?
What was Matt’s biggest mistake?
Will Matt’s instinct return?
Who will get caught next?
There’s a big winner question mark.
Michael mentions Shipwrecked.
And there’s a wonderful stinger to end the episode.

Michael & Michelle will be back next week before everyone returns for the finale! See you next week.

Mol-sollini

Wed, 30 Jan 2019 21:00:00 +0000

Michael & Logan are back for the fourth episode of Wie is de Mol 2019. In this episode:

Where is Logan?
Michael was right.
We find the silver lining to Nikkie going.
What was Nikkie’s downfall?
Has Logan been to Guatapé?
Rik gets fact checked.
We compare seasons.
Sinan gets another new nickname.
Someone has a confession three episodes after it would have been helpful.
Why did everyone quit cage chicken so quickly?
Is it a good thing that Evelien left?
Michael spots a potential clue.
Logan flexes his pharmaceutical muscles.
Tunnelvisie is very much still a thing.
Why are we just watching Sinan now?
How do you win the balcony challenge?
Will challenge performance improve now Evelien is gone?
Why does everyone hate each other?
Where were the women?
Did the Mole lock a tablet?
The season gets a new subtitle.
Why does no one suspect Niels?
What happened to Evelien’s joker?
Logan imagines a dictator-only season.
Does Joker-gate exclude Niels from being The Mole?
Who’s on our suspect lists?
And who will be the next to leave?

If you want to play along with this week’s Suspect list, the link is https://goo.gl/forms/JCNge2R3ZcRa1Cmk1

Foxtrot Uniform, Peter Bleksley

Sun, 27 Jan 2019 21:00:00 +0000

Michael, Anthony & Michelle are back again to recap the third episode of Hunted’s fourth series. In this episode:

Michael’s favourite joke continues.
How did Michelle celebrate Australia Day?
Why is Hunted a delight to podcast?
Anthony foolishly mentions his bet.
Michelle remembers our favourite Hunter from Hunted US.
Michael spots something that could change everything for one team.
Who doesn’t have an iPhone?
We critique the usage of our title.
Michael asks to be the Hunted Oprah.
Does anyone go on Hunted to be covered in bodily fluids?
Should you go on the run in Converse?
Michael uses Michelle’s words against her.
Michelle gets tent envy.
Doug gets a warning.
Anthony becomes the grammar police.
Will Matt get caught?
Has Harry seen nettles before?
Why do we tend to see pairs?
We ask for a gif.
Michael makes a mistake (for once).
We reveal a couple of secrets.
Why didn’t Matt hide in the forest?
Michael drops a rule bomb.
A former fugitive drops by.
We want more crossovers with The Heist.
What happened to Ish & Nate’s edit?
Sherlock lives up to his name.
Anthony tees up a joke badly.
Why would you freeze a bank card?
Why is everyone in the Peak District?
How did Ish & Nate spend so much on breakfast?
We’re scared of John the gym owner.
Michael spots something in the next time trailer.
Michelle breaks down the mechanics of a Bleks quote.
It all goes a bit Gone with the Wind.
We make some predictions.
What is the collective noun for a group of Hunters?
What would be our bingo centre square?
Kevin O’Leary takes over.
And it all gets a bit emotional.

If you want to donate to Paul’s Recovery Café, the link is https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/tracy-melton. We’ll see you next week!

Cleptómano

Wed, 23 Jan 2019 21:00:00 +0000

Michael & Logan return once more to recap the third episode of Wie is de Mol 2019. In this episode:

Michael is a bit grouchy.
Logan doesn’t care about feelings.
We get another update on Japan.
Should there be more non-eliminations?
Were the Spanish words really that difficult?
Someone gets a new word to learn.
Where was the Mole this week?
Logan reveals a life ambition.
Just how dangerous was Comuna 13?
Where is the mural of the cast?
Who is the new Angelina Keeley?
We find the silver lining of the clothesline challenge.
Could the Mole physically sabotage the pot?
Why was Sinan so excited to play Jenga?
Michael has a theory.
Logan has (obviously) been to Medellin.
Should Niels’ joker have contained something?
Michael gives a quick history lesson on the Black Exemption.
Does Rick Paul suck at maths?
What was Merel playing at?
Why is there so much wood?
Where was all the money this week?
Was Colombia a backup location?
Will Rik’s absence be a challenge?
Why was there a cliffhanger?
Who has jokers left?
Who was the victim of the execution?
We update our suspect lists.
And who will go next week?

If you want to play along with the suspect list, this week’s link is https://goo.gl/forms/L9GtXATYRXolngnt2 and if you’re watching Hunted UK, we’ll be back for another recap for that on Sunday!

Them Bleksy Kids

Sun, 20 Jan 2019 21:00:00 +0000

Michael, Anthony & Michelle return to recap the second episode of Hunted UK’s fourth series. In this episode:

Would an Australian tradie hide a fugitive?
Does Fugitive Nick hate us?
Anthony gets a three-question exit interview.
We give Hunter Doug the attention he so richly craves.
We try and avoid a podcast feud.
There’s a conspicuous absence in HQ, which gives us a hint for the extraction point.
Did the editors change between last week and this episode??
Why do we never see couples on Hunted?
Why do female fugitives never do well?
We cross off a square on the bingo card.
Can Michelle actually apply for Hunted?
Why won’t certain people tweet us?
The cliffhanger is resolved startlingly quickly.
HQ finally give us a shoutout.
There’s a live twitter answer to a question we raised last week.
Michael spots a connection between series.
How do you spot a winners’ edit?
Who will actually feature next week?
Two of us compliment Dr Donna.
What is this series’ recurring motif?
Is Sherlock ex-Special Forces?
Michelle gets confrontational.
Who is Hunter Mai?
How do you clear your Google history?
We ask for more soundbites.
What would be the greatest side effect of everyone tweeting Doug?
Someone tries to steal Sherlock’s title.
Michael is disgusted.
Do fugitives have to taunt HQ?
How do fugitives get HQ’s address?
Should you ever take a train?
Michelle has some thoughts on wigs.
Michael spots an error and says the nerdiest thing ever uttered on the podcast.
How do you hide your identity on Hunted?
We feel sorry for one of the camera crews.
We revisit an old favourite from last year.
Michael predicts a sequel.
A classic pub quiz question appears.
We all do some research and then issue a challenge.
Does Bleks like hide & seek?
Should Emma & Jess have accepted a phone?
What code should you use on the run?
Anthony has some rules for picking accomplices.
We look for sponsors.
Michael’s pronunciation is complimented.
When is Michelle returning to the UK?
Who will be caught next?
Who will win?
And does Michelle swear?

We’ll be back next week for more Hunted recaps – don’t forget to let us know your suggestions for the collective noun for a group of Hunters and Michael will be back on Wednesday for some Mole hunting!

Chisel-It Can

Wed, 16 Jan 2019 21:00:00 +0000

Michael & Logan return once more to recap another Wie is de Mol 2019 episode. In this episode:

Where in the world is Logan Saunders?
We clear the air over our terrible suspicions from last week.
Michael recommends a book.
We discuss the evolution of our old mole idea from last week.
Who should have got the red screen last week?
Why is Medellìn important?
Michael ignores the Dutch.
Why did Jamie care about happiness?
The “Mole Tactics” theory is back.
We have a realisation about Nikkie.
Logan has a comparison to make.
How many swimming certificates do we have?
We ask for a crossover between Dutch & Belgian Moles.
Michael is intimidated.
Is “spoons” a euphemism?
Have the cast been sharing eyewear?
Wreck-It Sinan makes a glorious return.
Why does everyone love a laser game?
Who is on the money?
How did the Mole sabotage the laser labyrinth game?
Michael has a very minor case of serious tunnelvisie.
Logan blows his own trumpet.
Should anyone have worked out the twist to the “Four Rooms” challenge?
Should the joker twist have gone a bit further?
There’s a minor correction from last week.
Logan reveals his suspects.
Michael turns the show into a logic puzzle.
What is the impact of Evi going first?
A classic WIDM trope returns.
Could there be a final four?
And is there finally a solid clue for Niels?

We’ll be back next week for more Mole hunting! If you want to join in with the Suspect List, the link is https://goo.gl/forms/Z8x7Vnwvq33SUU602

No Sheep, Sherlock

Sun, 13 Jan 2019 21:00:00 +0000

Michael, Anthony & Michelle return for another series of Hunted UK and some blissful time for Michelle away from her children. In this episode:

Why don’t we speak to each other between series?
We address the Chase-shaped elephant in the room.
How has Michelle changed the way that Michael watches Hunted?
Are KFC giving Kevin O’Leary money?
We give some brief thoughts on The Heist.
Would Hunted work as well if HQ ever actually won?
We break down the pre-episode montage and spot one very interesting clip.
What offended us most this week?
Anthony has a new toy, and boy do we know about it.
Michael requests an impression.
There’s a brief bit of old people talking about the war.
How crazy are Matt’s achievements?
Who is our new favourite pun slinger?
Anthony expected something more when he heard about Ish & Nate.
Will we see the rollerblades again?
How were Nick & Paul *actually* cast?
Michael asks someone to change their twitter name.
Why didn’t they mention Frank’s job?
Why did Michael avoid Twitter during the episode?
We discuss the implication of a fifth series.
Michael’s superpower is for once not used for evil.
How has Loren never had a sleepover before?
We make some former fugitive comparisons.
When is a sheep not a fox?
One fugitive has done alright from being on the run already.
We break down the Kevin O’Leary rules.
Could Michelle apply?
We question Loren’s knowledge base.
We become the home of out of date memes.
How did Michael cheat at laser quest?
What will Michelle do with Logan in Sydney?
We notice some quirks of HQ.
Who would we taunt if we ever got on the show?
We spot a sneaky rule change.
We pity one specific camera crew.
Michael watches Hunted in an odd way.
Have Nick & Paul seen the show before?
A sheep interrupts a sentence.
Does ANPR apply to A Roads?
Why does a piano tuner sound like a cover story?
Will Nick & Paul get caught?
Did everyone get a wanted poster?
We predict the cliffhanger for next week.
And we ask everyone politely to stop moaning.

We’ll be back every Sunday, and Michael is also covering Wie is de Mol 2019 with Logan every Wednesday!

Colombian Roulette

Wed, 09 Jan 2019 21:00:00 +0000

Michael & Logan are back for 2019 and adding a new show to the repertoire in Wie is de Mol 2019! In this episode:

How good is Japanese wifi?
We carve out our niche.
There’s a brief introduction which is only 253 episodes late.
Logan asks for jokerception.
Should we have expected more from the premiere?
Logan learns about Expeditie Robinson.
Michael attempts some Dutch.
We have some local knowledge for this year’s Moles.
We nitpick Rik and Logan gets schooled.
What common threads link WIDM’s hosts?
Would they ever do WIDM All Stars?
Who are the Hitchcock & Scully of Wie is de Mol?
Ellie Lust gets two shoutouts.
Where was the Mole’s exemption?
Who was the breakout star of the premiere?
Is this cast really that D-List?
Should you take cash over exemptions?
Did Jamie really only want a bondje?
Was the salsa challenge a bit too easy?
One of Logan’s jokes comes true.
The Dutch Russell Hantz gets a more apt comparison.
We discuss custom banknotes.
Why are Logan & Nikkie basically the same person?
Which Mole country is the most Catholic?
Was there an overt sabotage in the bike challenge?
Whose test strategy is ludicrous?
How do green screens appear?
Who should have gone home?
Who is on our suspect lists?
And we make some of our legendary predictions.

We’ll be back next week for more Mole hunting and if you’re watching Hunted UK, we’ll be covering that too from this weekend!

Also, if you want to play the Suspect List as mentioned in the episode, this week’s link is https://goo.gl/forms/wK8VJ8Yv8u2i6rBF3

”A Leg in the Leaves?” (with Megan Jones)

Mon, 31 Dec 2018 21:00:00 +0000

Michael & Logan are back once more for some family time with the artist formerly known as Megan Linz! In this episode:

We go a bit insider baseball.
Logan gets his facts wrong.
How were the Linzeseseses cast?
Megan has to choose a least favourite sibling.
Logan gets patronised.
What happened in Leg 1?
Did the teams know about the lack of international travel?
What reaction would Megan get next time she travels to Canada?
We get the Weavers out the way.
Logan asks about hypothetical marathons.
Everyone feels old.
Michael drops another winner into the conversation.
What did Tommy’s nickname used to be?
Logan loses his nerve.
What was the jerkiest thing the Linz boys did?
Was there any hesitation about using the Yield?
What effect did the London bombings have on the season?
Did anyone recognise Kevin & Drew?
Were the Linzes contacted for 31?
How did Austin & Kenneth really fall into the mud?
Where did Logan’s dad’s allergies come from?
What happens when you google Brock Rogers?
We decide next Summer’s interview series theme.
The podcast gets another slogan.
Which team should drive for Uber?
Megan hurts Les’ feelings.
Logan is always down for a bear story.
What stereotypes are true?
Did the 10-Year Reunion have any gatecrashers?
Logan & Megan compare Stassi Schroeder stories.
Is the TAR8 cast still close?
What foods did the teams get at campgrounds?
What did everyone think the reception of Family Edition was going to be?
Why didn’t Megan do the trapeze task?
Is Michael’s dad trying to give him a complex?
Megan compares Space Camp visits.
Everyone feels super old.
Logan looks up a boring leg.
Which Linz wouldn’t care about the mugging penalty?
Which family did the Linz boys actually have their eyes on?
Which family would have a civil war?
Logan makes up a drinking game.
Megan guesses a Switchback.
We discuss Phil’s accidental racism.
And the quickfire questions end up being ridiculous.

”Long-Term Expertise” (with Al Rios)

Wed, 21 Nov 2018 21:00:00 +0000

Michael & Logan return from a few weeks in the wilderness for a sitdown with Al Rios from Amazing Race 4! In this episode:

What podcasting pedigree does Al have?
Does Al still watch Amazing Race?
Where was Elimination Station?
Why was Jon & Al’s elimination atypical?
Why did Brisbane go so badly?
Which couples weren’t together before the Race?
Are non-eliminations pre-determined?
Is Phil really that nice?
Al learns about Amazing Race Canada.
Logan spoils the next episode.
Were Jon & Al asked to do any All-Star seasons?
How aware was everyone of the feud between Kelly & Jon and Millie & Chuck?
Why is sequestering teams a bad thing in modern seasons?
Who is more popular – Ken & Gerard or Jon & Al?
We fill Al in on a little of what’s to come next season and the Jack Shack.
What happened between Amsterdam and Mumbai?
Did Jon & Al get groped in India?
How many air miles did Al claim?
Which other Racer did Jon surprise at the circus?
Which team were Jon & Al the most wrong on?
How would Jon & Al make a living in North Korea?
How would Tian & Jaree have done on a new-school season?
What was David & Jeff’s nickname?
How difficult were the self-driving legs?
What happened on the 36-hour pit stops?
Did Millie & Chuck ask for their “virgins” title?
Logan wants a virginity update.
Why have so many couples from Season 4 broken up?
Did Monica & Sheree talk about being NFL wives that much?
Who do Jon & Al still keep in contact with?
We rig Season 4 for Jon & Al.
Were Jon & Al called for 31?
Did anyone else from Season 4 get the All-Star call?
Logan loses his train of thought.
Did someone fake an injury?
Why didn’t Jon & Al take a Fast Forward?
How would they justify someone being eliminated for using their own credit card?
What were the consequences of a tie for a placement?
Which episode does Al show to his classes?
Were there any decoy visas?
What happened with the buses in Milan?
We find out about the Venice mask challenge shenanigans.
How amazing were the security team?
Was there a punishment sound and camera crew?
Could David & Jeff have ever won Season 4?
What would have been the worst non-elimination penalty?
Would Jon & Al have used a Yield or U-Turn?
What did Amazing Race teach Al?
Does watching other Reality TV shows help with being on Amazing Race?
Did Jon & Al have an archetype?
Does Al have a “what if?” moment about his time on the Race?
How close was Mumbai?
Does Al still get recognised?
Why are some casts so tight?
What was Jon & Al’s casting story?
How was Jon able to go on the Race?
And who else would Al have raced with?

”Not Wikipedia” (with Alex Boylan)

Wed, 24 Oct 2018 21:00:00 +0100

Logan goes solo and sits down to discuss everything Amazing Race 2 with Alex Boylan! In this episode:

Does Alex remember Fat Maria?
Did Chris & Alex get a call for 31?
How many pairs of jeans does Chris own?
What is Alex’s casting story?
Logan & Alex bond over using VCRs.
Were there any fake-out visas?
What sort of upbringing did Alex have?
How did the alliance with Tara & Wil come about?
What would Alex redo about high school?
Who does Alex keep in touch with?
How did Jeff Schroeder get cast on Around The World For Free?
Does Alex still watch Amazing Race?
How has Amazing Race changed?
Alex discusses South African wineries.
Was money an issue?
What is the most difficult non-elimination penalty?
Did Chris & Alex have a strategy?
Why were Chris & Alex listed as “Bouncers”?
Logan looks for the new Jack Shack.
Did Blake & Paige get a time credit?
How would Chris & Alex have done on a Final Memory Challenge?
Does Alex have any Gary & Dave stories?
How aware was everyone of Fern?
Logan teaches Alex about Meggings.
What was the biggest contributor to Chris & Alex winning?
How much bad luck did Shola & Doyin have?
Is Season 2 the closest finish ever?
What was the best preparation that Alex did?
How did Amazing Race get Alex a career?
Which country is next?
Is there anything else Alex wants everyone to know?
Alex learns about Total Drama Island.
And then faces the quickfire questions.

”Double Sourcin’” (with Justin & Diana Scheman)

Wed, 17 Oct 2018 21:00:00 +0100

Michael & Logan are back for another season of episodes by finally fitting into the busy schedule of Season 27’s America’s Sweethearts Justin & Diana! In this episode:

We put one of our regular questions to bed.
Did Justin & Diana get a call for 31?
We accidentally spoil something minor.
What is their casting story?
What would have happened if they’d been cast on Season 28?
Why did BuddyTV criticise Justin & Diana?
Who keeps downvoting Racers Recap?
What is on Logan’s VHS tapes?
Justin puts sets the rumours for 31 straight.
Were there any fake visas?
Did anyone bring any contraband?
How did Justin & Diana know where the start line would be?
What was still in the rooms during rest periods?
Was it smart to go for the first flight at the Start Line?
Why did they go for the Fast Forward?
Is the Express Pass ever useful?
Could anyone not drive?
What did Tiffany & Krista bring?
Logan breaks one of our cardinal rules.
What happened in Argentina?
Justin tries to get Logan to go it alone.
Why didn’t the hat issue come up in the cathedral?
Will the unborn Scheman child become a gaucho?
What didn’t we see in Africa?
Logan gives us a lesson on drinking foreign liquids.
Justin gives us a new face cream clip.
Why did Tanner & Josh fade into obscurity?
Why was Justin & Diana’s first win tainted?
Logan breaks a radio rule.
What was different to Diana’s expectations?
What was their reaction to being spat on?
Should they have used the U-Turn in Africa?
What does Justin hope happens in 31?
Does Phil trash talk?
Who was the most geographically challenged team?
How would they have done with a Double-Battle?
Logan burns the quickfire questions early and then tries to arrange illegal immigration.
How has French rap not caught on?
We find a sponsor.
Why hasn’t Amazing Race been back to India since 27?
We discuss visa costs.
Why does Colombia hate Canada?
How did Justin sneak Logan into a party?
Was Tanner & Josh’s Handicap the hardest non-elimination penalty ever?
Michael says a joke first.
How confusing were the Hong Kong ferries?
What was the most surprising thing about other teams?
Did anyone get sick?
How dangerous was the bungee jump?
Who was the smelliest on 27?
How prepared were Justin & Diana for the final memory challenges?
Who else had a “what if?” moment?
Were there any flight scrambles?
Were Denise & James Earl that snarky?
Why didn’t Logan & Chris donate all their cash to the orphanage?
We get the sequel to “Shaq vs.”
Justin takes over the podcast when it runs a bit too long.
Michael follows up on an agreement.
We ask for the teacher point of view on a recurring question.
And we start a podcast feud.
Join Logan next week for an awesome old-school interview!

”The Woman Who Stares At Buses” (with Kelly Parkison)

Wed, 12 Sep 2018 21:00:00 +0100

Michael & Logan end the season of interviews by conducting the final one in a situation that will remind you of Baghdad with Kelly Parkison. In this episode:

What has Kelly been up to since her season?
Why should you never say never?
Logan shows off his US political knowledge.
What was the relationship status of Ron & Kelly going into Season 7?
What happened in Leg 1?
What didn’t we see with Brian & Greg’s crash?
Does Kelly hate the military?
What effect did Ron & Kelly have thirteen years later?
How do you bounce back from the mugging penalty?
Would Ron have given a piggy back?
What does Kelly do every time she's in London?
Logan misremembers a location.
Did Rob convince everyone to quit the meatblock?
Did people really talk about Rob & Amber that much?
Why did Ray have such a rivalry with Meredith?
Did anyone have an alliance with Meredith & Gretchen?
Logan gets distracted by gnomes.
Would Kelly prefer a Yield or a U-Turn?
We date the podcast slightly when it reminds us of Baghdad.
What impact does racing with a significant other have?
Who was hit hardest by the breakups on the Race?
How close was the first footrace?
Were Ron & Kelly contacted to do DVD commentary?
Would Ron & Kelly have had a hope in the final leg?
Does Kelly have a favourite task?
What reminded Kelly of Baghdad the most?
What was Ron’s workout song?
Why is South America such a blur?
Did Ron actually swear?
What did Kelly learn?
Were there any injuries other than Gretchen?
We find the new Jack Shack.
Why couldn’t everyone sleep on the salt pans in Botswana?
What was the most misunderstood thing about Kelly’s Race?
Who is Kelly still in contact with?
And Kelly faces the final quickfire questions of the season.

”Dubais & Du-don’ts” (with Sheri LaBrant)

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 21:00:00 +0100

Michael & Logan return to talk to Sheri LaBrant from Amazing Race 28 and get social! In this episode:

How was Sheri cast?
How obvious were the hashtags?
What does Sheri know about Glozell?
Did Sheri & Cole ever consider u-turning anyone?
Did reputation play into Season 28?
Why did Sheri & Cole work so well together?
Which team was most underestimated?
Why was Sheri’s bag so heavy?
How much did everyone know about the lack of start line?
Why did Sheri & Cole not have any taxi troubles?
Did they ever think they had a chance in China?
Who would Sheri race with in an all-star stranger season?
What was the story with the Georgian car?
Does Sheri have bad luck?
How did Logan get into the 28 finale party?
Are we right to be apprehensive to meet Joey Covino?
We discuss Sheri & Cole’s record-breaking ways.
Logan gets his facts wrong.
What did leg money get spent on?
Does everyone still keep in contact?
Sheri tells us about the unaired penalty.
Is there still a blanket ban on cursing?
What is the story behind their intro shot?
Were Blair & Brodie really a thing?
Why did Dana & Matt dominate the final leg?
Why was so much vitriol directed towards Dana?
Does Sheri like snakes?
What was the best moment of the Race?
Who should return for an all-star season?
We avoid being waterboarded when discussing one team.
Were there any skirmishes with the law?
How do security briefings happen?
What is Sheri’s one regret?
We share our waterslide stories.
How mortifying were the Dubai swimsuits?
Were there any linguistic advantages?
We try and find a new Jack Shack.
Did Sheri & Cole get a call for 31?
Sheri faces the rapid fire questions.
And what would consist of an Armenian Thanksgiving?

”The TTOW Sugartits Society” (with Tyler MacNiven)

Wed, 29 Aug 2018 21:00:00 +0100

Michael & Logan return with another Amazing Race 9 interview, this time with winner Tyler MacNiven! In this episode:

Has Logan been fighting?
How was Tyler cast?
Was Amazing Race the best experience of Tyler’s life?
Did BJ & Tyler get a call for 31?
What opportunity did the non-eliminations provide?
Why were MoJo yielded?
Why was Elimination Station so terrible in Season 9?
A misunderstanding leads to a big Costco order.
Why doesn’t Tyler watch Amazing Race anymore?
What is the end goal of the podcast?
We welcome Tyler to Logan’s obscure reference corner.
Tyler tells us about an Australian fan club.
What fashion choices did we miss?
Is there anything more brutal than the Omani sun?
How did BJ & Tyler use the downtime to prepare?
What was Tyler’s favourite task?
We invoke the spirit of Scott Flanary.
Where did the frog hat come from?
How did Greece mislead BJ & Tyler and make them come very close to elimination?
Why is BJ like Dumbledore?
Will we ever see a Kintaro sequel?
We get a Netflix recommendation.
We get an exclusive Survivor reveal.
How did the pre-season sequester win BJ & Tyler the season?
Should BJ & Tyler have got a penalty in the finale?
What happens when you win?
We learn about the BJ Show.
Tyler gets an unexpected present from a cameraman.
And is Tyler a David or Goliath?

Join us next week for our penultimate interview of the season!

”The Ballad of (Donkey) Doug Roobaker” (with Eric Sanchez)

Wed, 22 Aug 2018 21:00:00 +0100

Michael & Logan are joined by Amazing Race US legend and bane of the Australian taxi services, Eric Sanchez to discuss 26 episodes worth of shenanigans and success! In this episode:

Where did Doug Roobaker come from?
How long ago was All-Stars?
Who does Eric still speak to?
What is Eric’s casting story?
When did Eric realise him & Danielle would be marketed as a dating couple?
What did Frat Boy Jeremy get up to before the All-Stars finale?
Michael brings out the stats.
Have Eric & Jeremy ever been asked back?
What would happen if BJ & Tyler returned?
Logan makes Eric feel unwelcome.
What is Eric’s main regret post-winning?
How did Oman go so wrong?
We ask a question three years in the making.
Eric finds out what our favourite quote ever is.
How much impact does a Yield have?
Does Eric have a “What If?” moment?
Would Eric have been invited back if he’d won?
Which team did they fear the most?
How predictable were some of the early boots?
Which rivalry was worse?
How did Eric & Danielle perform so well at the “How well do you know your partner?” challenge?
Which team are the Johnny Depp & Amber Heard of the Amazing Race?
Can you use cameramen to find clues?
Were there any horrible camera crews?
How did Eric & Jeremy get around the release signing rule?
How easy is it to guess non-elimination legs?
What got held hostage?
Has Eric seen The Da Vinci Code?
Where did the exit press go?
Why are twists included?
Who would Eric race with in an all-star stranger season?
Logan talks about smelly Sicilian towns.
How crazy was the Australia sprint finish?
What should the non-elimination penalty have been?
What was the hardest challenge?
What keeps Eric watching?
How much luck comes into winning Amazing Race?
How would Eric & Jeremy do on modern Amazing Race?
Do reshoots happen?
Which team lost their passports?
We ask about the 24th best team of all time.
Should there be an all-old people season?
Would Eric do Survivor or Big Brother?
And is Eric pregnant?

”Hal the World Away” (with Hal Johnson)

Wed, 15 Aug 2018 21:00:00 +0100

Michael & Logan are back again for an Amazing Race Canada throwback – a visit from iconic Canadian Hal Johnson! In this episode:

What role has Hal assumed for new Racers?
How much of a fan is Hal?
What did Hal audition for?
Is anyone ever really recruited?
Why did Hal & Joanne have such a big advantage going in?
Will an All-Stars season ever happen?
Were Hal & Joanne the most-prepared Racers ever?
What would be Hal & Joanne’s “what if?” moment?
How do you get extra cash on the Race?
Why was Regina so horrible?
Who is the smartest team in Amazing Race Canada 6?
What local knowledge did they have to get them ahead?
What did Bickerton get upset about at the start line?
How much of a burden is your image?
The Give’r count returns.
How do injuries occur and how do you solve them?
Why did Hal & Joanne get U-Turned?
Which team didn’t know about Standby?
How did Kristen & Darren screw themselves over?
What did we miss with Treena & Tennille?
How should you pick an All-Star cast?
What should you put in an application?
What would Hal prepare with if he was asked back?
How do you overcome the perils of age?
What has twenty years of marriage taught Hal?
Were there alliances in Season 1?
For once, Logan talks about a video that is legal to own in Canada.
What didn’t everyone seen in Vancouver?
How did the City of Regina make it up to Hal & Joanne?
What was the story with the Regina Fast Forward?
How did the infamous ending to Regina affect Hal & Joanne?
One company misses out on a perfect opportunity.
Has Joanne overcome the incident?
Logan asks for a new slogan.
What impact did the incident actually have?
Hal gets a new theme tune.
Is there anything Hal wants everyone to know?
Which challenge from Season 6 would Hal dominate at?
How does Hal keep bumping into the Race?
How do you cope post-Race?
What is the biggest hate mail that Hal & Joanne had?
What would be our all-star cast?
How did Brett rub everyone the wrong way immediately?
Why are competitive teams not as entertaining?
Who does Michael want to see back?
How life-changing is Amazing Race?
What Monty stories does Hal have?
Where did Joanne think they would go?
Why have ratings fallen?
And what question do Hal & Joanne ask at talks?

”The Little Blind Podcaster Who Could” (with Lowell Taylor)

Wed, 08 Aug 2018 21:00:00 +0100

Michael & Logan return yet again for an interview, but I bet you didn’t see this one coming – it’s with Lowell Taylor! In this episode:

The saga of this episode is continuing.
We get an update on a story that no-one will ever hear.
Who were the meanest Canadians in Lowell’s cast?
We share travel stories.
Michael misunderstands a question.
What has Lowell been up to since his season aired?
Logan learns what a velodrome is and then gets an offer he’s literally not allowed to refuse.
Why was everything so easy initially?
What is Julie & Lowell’s casting story?
How does Julie have the most understanding parents ever?
What are Logan’s plans for applying to things?
How many puns were there really?
We learn about someone who’s a bit Shifty on the crew.
What is the perception of blind guys on The Amazing Race?
Were there any alternates?
Which team came back with PTSD?
We suggest a place for Logan to stop on his world tour.
Why did Julie & Lowell breeze through Ho Chi Minh City?
We get a new quickfire question.
Who is the Canadian Covino?
An unaired storyline saw Lowell play with Fire.
Did anyone else consider taking a penalty at the cable car Roadblock?
What was the common theme for a lot of Season 4?
What would have happened if Julie & Lowell had won the car prize?
Lowell gives us the highlights of The Amazing Race Canada
We learn about the Vancouver alumni parties.
What has Lowell learned from our podcasts?
We learn the origin of “fartface”.
How did everyone find out that Ashley was Mrs Universe?
We discuss first impressions and how deeply wrong they can be.
Do exes get separate rooms?
Would Jillian do All-Stars?
We hope a Subway promotion wouldn’t see history repeat itself.
We find an eating challenge that Logan wouldn’t suck at.
Why was Production trying to set Lowell up?
Who was the unsung punslinger of Season 4?
Did Steph & Kristen defy expectations?
How should you use an Express Pass?
Why has Monty friend zoned us?
Who has the best job in the world?
We pick our midseason top moment.
Why did the Olympics ruin everything?
Logan adds some colour to the Baboon v Badger question.
We finally get our exclusive.
What two regrets did Lowell have?
What went unaired on their elimination leg?
We get an update on Lowell’s (apparently dreamy) eyes.
And what is misunderstood about Amazing Race Canada?

Join us next week for another interview – this time with Hal Johnson!

”Dalmatians Have Souls Too” (with Hayley Bivens)

Wed, 01 Aug 2018 21:00:00 +0100

Michael & Logan are back again to break down Amazing Race 26 with another star of the show – Hayley Bivens. In this episode:

What is Hayley’s legacy?
Why did Logan need Hayley so much?
Does Hayley actually have cats?
How was the Amsterdam cycle?
We spot a trend in our interviews.
What are Hayley’s favourite numbers?
How was Hayley cast?
We worry for Hayley’s safety.
We get all the Phil stories.
Hayley gives us the lowdown on the jack shack.
What pre-Race misconceptions did Hayley have?
What should you bring on the Race?
Was Hayley topless in her audition video?
How nervous was it running to the start line?
We talk video games.
Why did Blair & Hayley do so badly initially?
Why is Hayley such a perfectionist?
We discuss Hayley’s love of Jonathan Knight.
The Save is brought up.
Why did Hayley shout so much?
Who were 26’s most-compatible couple?
Who do we hold responsible for the entire cast of 26 knowing of us?
Would Hayley ever dream of spitting on a potato?
How did Blair & Hayley win in Monaco?
Hayley gives us all her camping knowledge.
We learn about Thanksgiving in Namibia.
Did anything ever happen with the Handsome Bush Pilot?
How did Blair & Hayley dodge a bullet in Namibia?
Where did Hayley want to go?
Why was Phil arrested?
Hayley learns about Phil’s dad.
We discuss the biggest TAR dick move since casting the VoldeMussolinis.
What reactions did Logan get from the 26 cast?
We have an Office geek-out.
Logan mistakes his 90s shows and then tries to ruin everyone’s childhood.
Who took which trip?
Does the US have South African doctors?
Why hasn’t Amazing Race been to Canada recently?
Hayley settles a debate.
How did Hayley handle the haters?
Hayley faces the Quickfire Questions.
What does Hayley want everyone to know about 26?
Would Hayley race again with Blair?
And what surprising effect has the Race had on Hayley’s travelling life?

”The Meanness of Strangers” (with Scott Flanary)

Wed, 25 Jul 2018 21:00:00 +0100

Michael & Logan are back again to talk more about Amazing Race 29 – this time with Amazing Race’s answer to Cher…if Cher screamed a lot, Scott Flanary! In this episode:

What title does Scott hold?
The coaster incident is mentioned.
Who is Scott’s beard idol?
How perceptive was Scott during casting?
What other shows did Scott get close to being on?
Where did Harvard get Scott?
Scott tells a lie in front of Karen.
We break down Survivor and Big Brother.
Is perception ever reality?
We obviously talk about the intro music.
Why is Episode 9 so good?
Who would Scott’s first pick have been?
When were the bios written?
Scott thinks he’s broken some news.
Is Scott pregnant?
How much sleuthing did Scott do for 31?
How could Scott win again?
Did Scott ever have an Express Pass?
Who would Scott want to see return in an all-winners season?
What is “Seattle Style”?
We discuss Scott’s Race boyfriends.
There’s an amazing story from Scott’s finals interview.
How do you spell Scott’s name?
Were there any decoy visas or teams?
Where did Scott want to go?
Logan can’t remember Scott’s hero.
Scott jinxed himself fifteen years early.
We give Scott some quickfire questions.
Scott gets vulnerable.
We talk title quotes.
When did Brooke & Scott think they could win?
How do you describe Covino?
Does Scott have any regrets about using the U-Turn?
We get our pre-requisite Belgian Mole chat on.
Why doesn’t TAR have reunions?
We dig up old wounds about Season 30.
There’s some light Season 31 discussion.
We try not to google Covino’s name.
Scott gets an open floor.
We discuss Scott’s own podcast.
And can Scott remember his own name?

”It’s Never The Quiet Ones” (with Brooke Camhi)

Wed, 18 Jul 2018 21:00:00 +0100

Michael & Logan return once more to have an audience with the Queen of Amazing Race – Brooke Camhi – and chat about everything Amazing Race 29. In this episode:

Brooke & Logan become hair buddies.
We beg for compliments.
What was it like to be around Scott’s scream first-hand?
Brooke got recognised.
Can Brooke laugh at the Greece & Vietnam leg now?
Brooke has a very appropriate Amazing Race connection.
Michael toots his own horn.
Brooke reveals a secret about the cast bios.
How was Brooke cast?
Who was Brooke’s second choice?
Would 29’s cast have still been the same even without a schoolyard pick?
Where did Brooke want to go?
How miserable was the Greek ferry?
What is Brooke scared of?
What was the biggest mistake that Brooke & Scott made?
Brooke finally realises the main aim of Amazing Race.
We teach Brooke about Amazing Race Canada.
We discover Scott’s dark side.
We discuss the U-Turn drama and how Brooke made amends.
What was the biggest challenge Brooke faced?
How subtle were Scotty’s comments?
Did Scott ever find his express pass?
Brooke volunteers to watch something with us.
Would Brooke do Survivor?
How did Brooke & Scott win?
There’s a pop quiz.
Why couldn’t we see Scott skydive?
Michael reveals a secret about the intro music.
A myth gets busted.
We talk about audition tapes.
What was the last thing Brooke cried at?
We briefly discuss how much TARC sucks.
What aftercare is available in the Race?
What were the abandoned episode titles for Rado?
Why was Brooke’s edit so negative?
When did the Race become a bit more Brooke?
How was Vietnam?
We discuss swollen feet.
Which quotes annoyed people so much?
Did Brooke hate Vanck & Ashton?
What did TAR teach Brooke?
We ask personal questions.
Logan gets corrected.
Was there anything Brooke regretted bringing?
How did Brooke try and cover up being upset?
Brooke tries to get us to sing.
Go-to karaoke songs.
Who would we race with?
Which ride at Disney removes kidney stones?
And the outro gets heckled.

Join us next week when we talk to Scott Flanary (spelt like Canary!)

”Have Faith In Me, Radoski” (with Michael Rado)

Wed, 11 Jul 2018 21:00:00 +0100

Michael & Logan are back once more to chat to one of our podcast drunkles, Michael Rado. In this episode:

Rado tries to claim a title.
We accidentally date the podcast again.
What happened at the 29 finish line?
How was Rado cast?
Would Rado have made the same choice with all the options at the start line?
Who went on the trips they won?
Does Rado regret helping Brooke?
What happened when no-one was allowed to be friends?
Does Liz have magical map powers?
Mike critiques our impression.
A running joke bears fruit finally.
Why didn’t Rado meet Logan at the finale?
Where is the most convenient place for us all?
How sober was Logan at the 29 finale?
Michael discusses his favourite audition video again.
Why did Vanck & Ashton get U-Turned?
How would Rado have fared in Vietnam?
We obviously discuss the Scott scream.
Rado makes a tattoo bet.
What was the biggest thing we didn’t see?
What should you do if you accidentally encounter a wild Covino?
Logan gets exposed as being Uncanadian.
We take our usual Belgian Mole detour.
Were there any countries Rado was disappointed not to go to?
Did Mike & Liz prepare for a memory challenge?
Rado makes a swift exit.
And we make not at all timely predictions for Survivor New Zealand and South Africa by recording them before the most recent episodes aired.

We're back next week with another great guest - Brooke Camhi!

”Did You Push My Passport Off The Ledge?” (with Jen Hudak)

Wed, 04 Jul 2018 21:00:00 +0100

Michael & Logan return to kick off the interview series by talking to Season 30’s Jen Hudak. In this episode:

We’ve been slighted!
There’s an exclusive non-pregnancy announcement.
What happens when you come back from the Race?
Logan & Jen compare surgeries.
We discuss a little of what’s coming for 31.
How much of a fan is Jen?
At what point was it evident that 30 was a Champions edition?
Why are so many shows leaning on “inspirational” casting at the moment?
Logan gets blog envy.
Jen remembers some absurd criticisms.
What guidance did CBS provide?
What was the one instruction Logan gave pre-podcast?
How is Jen like Gilles de Coster?
How do you ensure you get a good edit?
We decide on a theme for Season 32.
Would 29 have been as compelling without Brooke & Scott?
What locations were missing from 30?
Why don’t we see India anymore?
What happens with a language barrier?
Was there any other team who we missed lots from?
Logan laughs at his own jokes.
Which bit of the podcast gives Jen the most anxiety?
What happened with the final challenge?
How important is it to debrief with your partner?
Why was the partner swap a dud?
How did overthinking nearly cost Kristi & Jen the Zimbabwe legs?
We try and find the new “Jack Shack”.
Where would Jen sleep if she returned for All-Stars?
Jen introduces us to bison bars.
Where would we want to go to?
We compare airport stories.
Jen tells us about her one night in Bangkok.
We discuss the legend of Conor Daly.
What was Jen’s favourite clip of the season?
Are we optimistic for 31?
We crack out a classic impression.
Jen learns about The Mole.
What other shows would Jen want to do?
Logan stops being interesting.
Which early boot had the most potential?
How are things for April & Sarah?
Jen picks apart an Amazing Race Canada bio.
Why don’t we see Canadian shows do all-stars?
We obviously talk Shahla & Nabeela.
What did Jen think about the Double-Battle?
How could you improve the two major twists of Season 30?
And we exclusively find out who would have suffered if teams had booked their own flights.

Join us next week for another interview, this time with Michael Rado from Amazing Race 29!

Fake Labels & Favouritism

Wed, 27 Jun 2018 21:00:00 +0100

Michael & Logan return to preview the sixth season of Amazing Race Canada...and then announce what is happening for the rest of the season. In this episode:

Is this really a special episode?
Michael recommends another podcast.
Why are we actually back for Season 6?
Obviously, we discuss one of Logan's least-favourite people and his very shiny forehead.
What were our first thoughts of the live start line?
What is the worst thing about this season so far?
We announce what we have planned for Podcast 250 and Logan plays for an advantage.
Michael lays down the law on nicknames.
Who took Gord & Wayne's spot?
We explain the MH Rules.
A new game is introduced.
Are you automatically a hero just for being ex-military?
One team has already beaten The Amazing Race Canada.
Logan cares so little about one team he mixes them up with another one.
How unflattering can comparisons get?
We get a geography lecture.
Someone is politely asked not to share their secret sauce.
Does a comparison reveal who is a recruit?
Logan is perplexed by Michael's pre-season favourites.
We rank Big Brother Canada Final Twos.
Is one Racer a psychopath?
What constitutes a first responder?
Logan imagines strangers making out.
Michael uncovers a conspiracy.
What are the contents of Logan's video collection?
There's a surprising amount of Madonna knowledge.
Someone loses an answer.
We disgree greatly on one team.
Logan reveals BC stereotypes.
Amazing Race Canada refuses to acknowledge one country.
We have a pair of ghosts.
One team copies Entourage.
Monty invents a word.
We predict leg prizes.
The Amazing Race Canada Greatest Hits - including Superfan Alex, Skeletor, Shahla and Nabeela and bitch ex-wives - all return.
We nominate heroes of our own.
One team's comparison is so bad, it's both offensive and stupid.
Someone compares their partner to Jesus.
Michael brings up some repressed memories.
Two teams may have a pre-season alliance.
Logan learns about Pokémon.
We bust Quebecois myths.
What is our attitude going into a preview?
Logan spots some irony.
We channel a rival.
We choose some new nicknames for Logan.
And we dig the knife in before revealing our plans for the Summer.

How Pieter Would Have Done it

Thu, 24 May 2018 21:00:00 +0100

Michael & Logan return for the final time to recap the reunion episode of De Mol België's sixth season. In this episode:

Logan is proud for once.
Mole history was broken.
We contrast Moles.
Someone proves themselves very genre savvy.
How do we know Lloyd lived nearby to the reunion house?
Who is a secret 30 Rock fan?
Logan disparages all Belgian attempts at sport.
Identity theft leads to a potentially fun game of chicken.
We finally remember to mention the elephant in the room.
What would have happened if an exemption game went differently?
We try to explain why this season was so good.
Logan spots a pun.
What are Belgians like in real life?
We make our first announcements for 2019.
Michael makes a Harmstone Promise.
We make up lies about Anthony's location.
Was Pieter a recruit?
We spitball our off-season projects.
And we finally put this season to bed...in a coffin escape room.

Nothing to Declare

Thu, 17 May 2018 21:00:00 +0100

Michael & Logan are back to recap the final episode of De Mol België’s sixth season. In this episode:

We’re still riding high from speaking to Gilles.
Logan gets smug and Michael gets forgetful.
Do we approve of the choice of Mole?
Why did Lloyd & Baha always pair up?
Would we want to be the Mole?
How much notice did everyone get before flying to Mexico?
Usher has been on the phone.
Michael promises to gif something.
Logan reveals a dream.
How many towers have we seen?
Michael gets pedantic.
How do they make the vinyl game easier?
Would dental bills come out of the pot?
Would it really be a failure if no-one picked the Mole?
Is there anything you can’t bring home from Mexico?
Was there an obvious trick to the waterfall game?
What was the point of the black bag?
We work out what moment Gilles still laughs at.
When has Mississippi ever let anyone down?
We try to scare Lloyd more.
What can you get for €100?
Logan has some opinions on the drive-in cinema challenge.
The Mole gets a lookalike.
What would happen if Gilles’ breakfast mind game had worked?
Michael struggles with place names.
Logan has accidentally been to a reveal location.
We worry that Anthony may have stumbled upon a clue.
When did people begin to suspect Pieter?
The Skype chat gets dark.
Is Lloyd a worthy winner?
We talk finale fashion.
We begin to wind down the season by discussing why Belgian Mole is so important.
And we get called out for our predictions.

We will be back following the reunion for one final episode!

Looking Very Belgian - a De Mol België Special Episode with Gilles de Coster!

Sat, 12 May 2018 21:00:00 +0100

Michael & Logan return with a very special episode – being joined by Gilles de Coster! In this episode:

Michael accidentally comes on a little strong.
What was the reaction of Production to the fan community?
How important is the first challenge in setting the tone of the season?
How involved is Gilles in the show?
What makes a good candidate?
Why does the casting skew much older than other shows?
Has Gilles seen other versions of The Mole?
Does Gilles love people being wrong?
Why did Bertrand change his suspect?
How many people applied for this season?
How did they fact-check the STD question?
Is it difficult to keep a straight face with some of the antics?
Why does The Mole work in Belgium & the Netherlands, but not elsewhere?
What is Gilles’ favourite type of challenges?
Was the parking ticket a set-up?
Why does the pot tend to sit around a similar level each yet?
How much guidance does the Mole get?
Gilles exclusively reveals when the reveal will be.
An invitation gets offered.
How much planning has been done for next season?
Were there any locations abandoned in the past?
Should you ever want to do The Mole?
Is Steve as much of a klutz in real life?
Are there any challenges that Gilles wouldn’t do?
Did the Cape Town museum know everything?
How much fun was the ostrich game and what elements were removed?
What is the key to a good reveal location?
Is it fun to have a final loser who is completely wrong?
Are some of the clues a bit too obtuse?
Does Gilles have a favourite clue?
Gilles asks for our suspect lists.
Do they put out red herrings?
Logan is thrown under the bus.
Which of the three countries is Gilles’ favourite?
How do they avoid getting spotted?
Did they expect Ruth’s paint bomb to go off?
Will the cliffhangers continue?
Why are the executions so abrupt?
What backups are in place for executions?
Are executed candidates sequestered?
Does the Mole get a prize if they’re not suspected?
Do loved ones help or hinder?
We discuss (the lack of) merchandise.
Do candidates keep their Mole books?
What impresses Gilles the most?
Is there a balance between stereotypes and culture?
Where in the world does Gilles want to go?
Would China work as a Mole location?
What’s the deal with BMW?
Does Gilles have the coolest job in the world?
Are there any candidates who would make great moles?
What makes a good mole?
How fun was it to impersonate the Mole in South Africa?
Is it difficult not to say anything once Gilles is home?
Michael makes a finale-themed promise?
We talk weird theories?
What happen if the Mole fell ill?
We get some teases for the finale.
Gilles refuses to apologise.
Are any of the theories on Café de Mol correct?
Is there a reason that no candidates are on social media?
There’s a surprise title drop.
And we make our final predictions.

Mole Know-It-Nothings

Thu, 10 May 2018 21:00:00 +0100

Michael & Anthony are back and more confused than ever by the seventh episode of De Mol België Season 6. In this episode:

We’ve lost our confidence.
Why does everyone still have a different theory?
Anthony breaks his cardinal rule.
Michael has an issue with Gilles.
We’re smug about Mole books.
There’s a lesson on Cinco de Mayo.
Should you gamble on every €1500 challenge?
How long was it until we realised that Pascale was still alive?
We disparage a sponsor.
Should the golf balls have been a red herring?
One of the triathlon temptations wasn’t even a choice.
Michael thinks he’s spotted a Marvel-lous clue.
History threatens to repeat itself.
The second assignment gives us classic Mole US vibes.
Anthony goes down a rabbit hole.
We both hate riddles.
Where would the Mole want to be in the third challenge?
How important is it to win the Mole book game?
An old Wie is de Mol trope returns.
Was there a loophole in the candle game?
There’s a live call with The Mole.
Michael tries to predict challenge values.
Anthony is shocked by the elimination.
Have we seen the last of the Mole books?
Will we see a reveal in the finale?
The rabbit hole gives us some new theories.
Michael is a pedantic Catholic.
There’s some potentially famous last words.
We have a huge announcement.
And Michael issues a cringe warning.

La Tortilla Dorada

Thu, 03 May 2018 21:00:00 +0100

Michael & Anthony return once more to recap the sixth episode of the sixth season of De Mol België! In this episode:

How is Anthony like Gilles?
We still refuse to gloat.
Michael demands your praise.
There's a little Avengers chat.
Why does the show feel so good?
We beg a bit more.
Michael gets pedantic.
How do we get the maximum values?
What is the added wrinkle to the canal challenge?
Why was last week's elimination really bad for the team this week?
We get a bit confused.
We invoke the spirit of Chris Moyles for one of the mini-challenges.
How do you tell the difference between Vanilla Ice and MC Hammer?
Was it the right choice to play the joker?
Anthony has some controversial Adele opinions.
How would we have done on the puzzles?
What is the best sabotage for the canal game?
Michael shows off his Wheel of Fortune knowledge.
How hard was the bonus round?
Why does Spotify think Michael is a middle-aged woman?
Was there much point in testing The Mole?
Which punishment would we have picked?
Was Gilles' speech about the punishments hinting at the Mole?
What will happen if Lloyd gets executed?
We're mentally scarred by one of the horror films.
Why would you ever pick the mystery box?
Which was the most useless punishment?
Anthony stumbles upon a Mole Australia challenge.
Why does De Mol België love cowboys?
We've found the new goat yoga.
Why was the tin can alley so difficult?
There were some wonderful songs appearing this week.
How is the Golden Tortilla a perfect metaphor for why Belgian Mole is awesome?
There's an update on the pot.
At what point should you stick with your gut and stop spreading?
How mortifying would it be to make the final and not know who the Mole is?
Why did we learn so little at the test?
Who is our new winner?
Who will be the final three?
And who will be the final victim of the Mole?

Gilles Demands Your Silence

Thu, 26 Apr 2018 21:00:00 +0100

Michael & Anthony return once more to recap the fifth episode of the sixth season of De Mol België. In this episode:

We're disappointed not to be joined by an Australian sociopath.
We discuss familial resemblance.
Michael considers breaking a promise.
There's more praise for production choices.
Michael spots a clue (No, really!)
Old people on rollercoasters is always funny.
Anthony shows off his theme park experience.
We try and save everyone from having to do twelve non-stop rollercoaster rides.
Is maths on a log flume that impressive?
How do you sabotage the theme park challenge?
How easy is it to leave a handbrake on?
Which loved one was most useful?
One suspect list has been decimated in the past couple of weeks.
One candidate is a secret fan of Splatoon 2.
Was there an expected level of difficulty in the quiz questions?
How much did the loved ones affect the cashing out decision at the cinema?
Who would we pick as our loved ones?
We try to resist sounding heartless.
Did the Mole really enjoy a family visit?
We feel sorry for Gilles.
Michael is uncultured.
We spot an error in one of the questions.
Was the parking ticket a set-up?
We try and guess how the games get planned.
What would we and should we have picked in the Mexican Standoff?
We try and get into the mind of The Mole.
Should you take the pasvragen?
At what point should you go all in?
Who would we have shot?
How on Earth do you win the Mexican Standoff?
Gilles is a Reverse Oprah.
Will we get a new version of Shosholoza For Life?
We ask for a post-episode disclaimer.
Anthony asks for some Dutch.
Michael is devastated.
Would we see an appearance by an old Mole?
All the stereotypes play out at the elimination.
What will the Mole book challenge be?
Did the right person go home?
Why was Steve such a doofus?
Would a UK Mole work anymore?
Who is on our suspect lists?
Who will be executed next?
And who will be in the final three?

Painting the Town Blank

Thu, 19 Apr 2018 21:00:00 +0100

Michael returns alongside fellow Brit Anthony to recap the (slightly delayed) fourth episode of the sixth season of De Mol België. In this episode:

We try and warn people off quiz apps.
What is Anthony’s Mole legacy?
There’s two new suspects.
Did the previously have a hint?
Are we Art lovers?
What is it that we love about Belgian Mole?
There’s another classic de Coster dick moment.
Is Joke playing too hard to be the Mole?
What counts as a position where you can sabotage?
What was nearly Anthony’s intro?
How do you know the value of currencies?
We debate the logistics of an appearance by the Bomb Squad.
Michael breaks a puzzle.
Pieter gets married.
How do you sabotage the warehouse game?
Would they pick another young mole?
Why is De Mol like The Chase?
Anthony tires of riddles.
Why does Belgian Mole love paint bombs?
Can Pieter really be The Mole?
Was the luchador challenge a lost cause?
Who did we think would be executed?
Is winning more important than the cash?
Michael searches for a euphemism.
HaMerotz LaMillion taught us something about Mexico.
Is the clue that someone spotted on Reddit correct?
Did history repeat itself?
Why is context so important when discussing winners?
We eulogise the executed.
Michael really wants to find a hidden clue.
We agree on our suspect lists.
And who will be the next to be executed?

Kennis is Macht

Thu, 12 Apr 2018 21:00:00 +0100

Michael & Logan return to recap the third episode of De Mol België’s sixth season. In this episode:

Did Michael’s Grandad hear him?
Why is Belgian Mole so good?
Katrien’s old habits die hard.
Was Steve too blatant at the piñata task?
Have we finally spotted a clue?
Why did the piñata team need their own Good Janet?
Were the songs a hint?
We rule someone out.
Will they pick a young mole again?
Why do Spanish people love George Michael?
How do you tell the difference between Mozart & Beethoven?
Logan says someone looks like a serial killer.
Michael finds a way for the Mole to sabotage the tequila quiz.
Who do we want to see drunk?
We learn about Belgian STDs.
Was the sombrero task doomed?
How much is Gilles told about the identity of the Mole?
How did the Mole know who was being executed?
Where is the best place to sabotage the racing game?
Logan worries about old people and dogs.
What made them win the driving challenge?
We compare Mole pots.
The execution trend continues.
Why does the case task reveal too much about two people in the group?
Is there any logic in buying pasvragen?
Did the Mole sit back at the airport?
We suspect two different strategies in the case game.
Who is the Mole Damsel-in-Distress?
Who will win?
Who do we suspect?
And Logan asks for more ostriches.

The Rogue Padre

Thu, 05 Apr 2018 21:00:00 +0100

Michael & Logan return once more to recap the second episode of De Mol België’s sixth season. In this episode:

Michael has a visitor.
We gloat about being good guessers.
Logan is disappointed by pasvragen.
How should you always wake up?
We have more praise for the Production team.
The horses get improved.
Could anyone have actually won as the fugitive?
Was the helicopter more dangerous than we thought?
What was the point of the horses?
Is this show really about sabotage?
Jeffrey gets told to chill.
Who sabotaged in the truck?
Michael invokes the coffin argument again.
Should the Mole want to be isolated for a night?
Logan gets a history lesson.
Winnie-the-Pooh is relevant.
Where were the Mexican cowboys?
Are pasvragen really that important?
Is a hidden clue being reused?
How would Michael handle being the fugitive?
Who is the Belgian Ted Rogers Jr?
We discuss the most infamous botched hint ever.
Why was Jeffrey so clumsy?
Would anyone touch the Mole books?
Michael discusses Swedish TV.
Logan plans a pilgrimage.
Why did the Mole never reach Canada?
Should you know how many stars are on the EU flag?
How sabotaged was the baseball task?
What is Belgium’s national sport?
Logan gushes over Salvador.
Which excuses did Katrien & Jeffrey use when they got home?
Why is the pot so high already
Is a pattern forming with the eliminations?
Logan curses the Tatums.
What advantage will the Mole get next week?
Who will be the next to be executed?
And who is on our Suspect Lists now?

Rex’s and Joke’s

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 21:00:00 +0100

Michael & Logan return to recap the first episode of the sixth season of De Mol België. In this episode:

Michael is slightly excited about finally podcasting about De Mol België.
What is our Mole pedigree?
How hard is it to watch TV with subtitles?
Will Logan’s streak continue?
Michael has a bad case of the tunnel visions already.
We obsess over Gilles de Coster slightly.
Just how old is this cast?
We ask for a new recurring joke.
Was someone named after a Mole tool?
Would the Mole typically sabotage the first challenge?
What is the scariest thing in this episode?
Logan goes on boxer watch.
How many of the recognisable faces should have been recognisable?
Can you have an old mole?
Katrien needs to work on her car chat.
Logan has no sympathy for people not know Santana.
Where would we have placed ourselves in the mariachi challenge?
Does Belgium play basketball?
How did Duolingo help with the anagrams?
We discuss the long history of great animal challenges.
Why is the cliffhanger challenge a bit…on the nose?
Who is the biggest failure this episode?
Michael’s on dog watch.
Logan’s impeccable suspicions get registered.
Where should the Mole position themselves?
Why was Gilles so obsessed with mole books?
What will be the result of the cliffhanger?
Will Joke be playing for an exemption?
And who do we suspect will be next executed?

Mona Covino

Sun, 25 Feb 2018 21:00:00 +0000

Michael, Logan & Michelle return for the final time to recap the last two episodes of Amazing Race 30 and its visits to Hong Kong & San Francisco. In this episode:

Michael is in denial.
One Racer had a pretty poo-poo ending to their race.
Have Michelle & Logan learnt their lesson from last week?
What classic Amazing Race moment will Michael be recreating?
Should the driver have taken Kristi & Jen on the funicular tracks as a shortcut?
We talk Speed Bump history.
Are they writing detour names just to get onto the face cream clip?
Is it racist to claim that Henry would know Mandarin?
What do camera operators do when their teams have been eliminated?
Logan talks about finale parties and reveals how he got into the 28 one.
How do you break the briefcase task?
Should Bertram have called in a favour for the Roadblock?
What would Michael’s ideal version of this Roadblock have been?
Why are winners so important?
What would have happened if Henry & Evan had got run over by a ding-ding?
Where is the world’s largest Chinatown?
Who would you want to be against in the finals?
Two teams had an unaired connection.
One team in the alliance had a misleading edit.
Should Kristi & Jen have got a penalty at the Roadblock?
Is Michael’s brother a savant?
Michelle has smelt one of the Racers.
What constitutes an Australian food group?
Logan’s lapsed vegetarianism returns.
How did one small error cost Henry & Evan $975,000?
Why does Michael tell jokes?
There’s a celebrity cameo.
How would we have improved the baseball task?
Where did Rebus puzzles get their names from?
Logan hates fortune cookies.
Why wasn’t the final challenge a Roadblock?
We try to break the final challenge.
Michael tries to make sure that Logan & Michelle will never forget this podcast.
What is a hockey fight known as in Boston?
Impression myths get busted.
What happened in 29’s Tanzania legs?
One Racer took on a traditional Epcot challenge.
How would the final challenge be improved with a few more game show elements?
Why was 29 so much better than 30?
Which Racer from 29 is “has been known to be overserved”?
Brittany gets some advice.
We identify a recruit.
Michelle gets called out over her Amazing Race shrine.
What are Brooke & Scott like in real life?
How do you ignore a fight strap?
We make plans for our 250th podcast.
Who is a former fatty?
How would a partner swap work in 29?
We discuss a promise made during last season.
What is the weakest currency?
Why is a winners’ quote important?
Was this the most awkward top two ever?
Why is it disappointing especially that Kristi & Jen didn’t win?
Michael rants about the edit.
Where will the winners go next?
Why didn’t this season work?
How much impact does a winner have on the quality of a season?
Are they the worst winners ever?
And what will happen for Season 31?

You, Me & Daly

Sun, 18 Feb 2018 21:00:00 +0000

Michael, Logan & Michelle return to recap the ninth and tenth legs of Amazing Race 30, its visits to Bahrain and Thailand and also to celebrate Michael’s 200th podcast. In this episode:

Michelle guesses her intro.
Michael regrets his life choices.
How would April & Sarah have done with the camel milking task?
Why did these legs feel so old-school?
Why did we see such a vacuous inane opening scene?
We explain how Brittany showed her class and dignity online.
We make our choice between being nice and being smart.
Michael worries for one Race alumni if he ever has to go to Bahrain.
We recast a cult film.
Has Production been watching Amazing Race Asia badly?
Who is the Kelly & Christy of TAR30?
What happened on the flight?
We discuss our respective flight mishaps.
Why don’t we like the UAE?
Michelle hates long-sleeves.
What was the unaired task?
Production defied Phil’s guidance.
How do you argue on TV?
Why did we have to see Henry & Evan not be able to break a pot?
How do camels make everything better?
Michael uses a long convoluted WIDM metaphor to explain a point.
We try and avoid talking about penises.
Logan discusses the kids’ show he’s been watching.
We discuss terrible hashtags.
Was Leg 9 really meant to be an elimination?
We briefly touch upon HaMerotz’s latest twist.
What will Lucas & Brittany’s legacy be?
Why will Henry & Evan win?
One team is the complete antithesis to Brooke & Scott.
Why is one particular team so ignorant?
How are we celebrating the 200th episode for Michael and why is it a stinger?
Australia has a different meaning for the term “frog men”.
Michelle & Logan try and sabotage the edit.
There’s more love for Conor’s phrasing skills.
Why did no-one carry the frogs in their t-shirts?
Is there logic to choosing a fun detour in an obvious non-elimination?
What is a “boys’ detour”?
Michael explains why the difference between being passive and lacking self-confidence.
Who is the Amazing Race version of Sherlock?
How does our intro music reveal a different type of winners’ edit than what we’re seeing this season?
We tell people to stop being racist.
Why are Winter Olympians generally so intelligent?
There’s some begging for impressions.
Michael compliments something from Amazing Race Canada 5.
One songthaew leads down a wormhole of early-2000s gameshows.
Jen misses out on the coveted Quote of the Episode title.
Why have they never used San Diego?
And we make our final predictions.

Zimbabwean Fried Chicken

Sun, 11 Feb 2018 22:00:00 +0000

Michael, Logan & Michelle return to recap the seventh & eighth legs of Amazing Race 30 and its trip to Zimbabwe. In this episode:

We of course repay the favour to Justin & Diana.
The podcast gets a new slogan.
Logan gets fact checked.
Why were the departure times missing?
The chat is brought back to anoraks.
Michelle gets a challenge.
Michael thinks of Canada.
We have Family Edition flashbacks.
Who was the booby prize of the singles season?
How should Phil have woken everyone?
Mealtime at the Bush Camp gets spicy and a cameo from a Race alumni.
How would we have arranged the partner swap?
Which is faster – a horse or a car?
Why does Brittany mention the engagement so much?
One side of the first detour was a little bit Israeli.
Who is the funniest character of the season?
What is the difference between a rower and a paddler?
What were the rumours when the Inspector Gadget film came out?
Logan shows off his knowledge of Disney films.
Why does Conor hate zebfas?
Was this actually a double-length leg?
Should Evan have helped her rivals?
Michael proves himself to basically be Veruca Salt.
Logan learns what a haberdashery is.
Why were those two teams U-Turned?
What do we know about Zimbabwe?
One NPC proves himself to be a touch Probstian.
We display our Knack for terrible puns.
Why did Eric & Daniel lose?
History repeats itself at the Pit Stop.
We love Henry’s glasses.
We play an awkward game of “List each other’s achievements”.
Michelle experiences some satellite delay.
Logan reveals his next big trip.
And what will happen next week?

Circling The Drain Cover

Sun, 11 Feb 2018 21:00:00 +0000

Michael, Anthony & Michelle return for the final time to recap the final episode of the third series of Hunted. In this episode:

Did the editors fake us out?
Was this the best finale we’ve covered?
We discuss the video of Joe & Dan’s gig.
We extol the virtues of Northern belligerence.
One listener gets a shoutout for being even sadder than us.
It’s been a good week for one fugitive.
We look at what Bleks answered in his Twitter Q&A.
Michelle learns about the Legend of Ellie Lust.
Where was Alex’s scrap of paper?
How much planning did Joe & Dan do before going on the Run?
Our Musical Theatre correspondent isn’t happy with one pair.
Is it ethical for the Hunters to lie?
Why do we love Hunted so much?
Michelle invents the TV show “Wanted”.
We compare the winners’ stories.
Why did it take so long for us to see the wanted posters?
Just how close was Bob to being captured?
Our Hunted fan fiction dreams come true.
Is there any sense in fugitives betraying each other?
We meet a new slightly random NPC.
Michelle learns about anoraks.
We stereotype our listeners and one of the hunters.
Will we ever see a clean sweep?
We find the one reason that Anthony would ever be cast.
Sherlock feels our disappointment.
How do you get information on call signs?
What is the best thing in the world, at least according to one person?
We expose a feud tearing HQ apart.
Who cried at the ending?
Why was no-one on the right side of the river?
Anthony has some Gold Command intel.
Why can’t the show be rigged?
Should Bob have fallen on his sword?
We try and get Anthony out of babysitting.
And we look ahead to next series with our legendary prediction skills.

Thank you for listening all series – we will be back when Hunted is!

SpaMerotz LaMillion

Sun, 04 Feb 2018 22:00:00 +0000

Michael, Logan & Michelle return to recap the fifth episode and sixth leg of Amazing Race 30 and its visit to Prague, Czech Republic. In this episode:

We discuss the plan to let Covino & Rado get Logan drunk.
Why is the season going to feel even quicker in Canada?
Michael teaches us about beggers and Logan teaches us about gypsies.
We bring up Michelle’s telling of the most Australian story in history from the Hunted podcast again.
Was this the worst flight scramble in Amazing Race history?
How will the partner swap work?
Who benefits most from the partner swap?
This U-Turn sucks.
How could you make the U-Turn funnier?
How can you prove that the Earth is flat?
Michelle reveals her favourite word.
The “that” detour sees Amazing Race channel Giles the Butler.
Does anyone on the podcast know how to pour a perfect pint?
What was Henry doing with his life rather than drinking beer?
What is one of the scariest things that Michael has ever done?
Why are Trevor & Chris so like Michael & Logan?
Michelle despairs of a dirty joke again.
How difficult is it to pour a glass of foam?
Michael invokes the Mole (obviously).
Why didn’t Alex & Conor U-Turn?
Why did they make the W-Turn board so public?
Conor becomes a walking stereotype.
How would HaMerotz have done the beer spa task?
It has been a bad week for dad bods.
Should you ever take the underground over a taxi?
Eric & Daniel prove themselves to be even more underedited than we thought.
Was this leg full of more Communist propaganda?
Michelle is afraid of hay fever during Roadblocks.
The elimination structure is weird.
What did Kristi & Jen do to anger Travelocity?
We imagine what the pitch meetings for Big Brother 17 were like with Phil.
Who provided the voice for the Roadblock phones?
One pair displays a particular talent for social games.
How would we improve the Roadblock?
Is the big twist going to be the Revival Pass?
Logan wants more tongue.
Is the Partner Swap the biggest twist ever?
Who will be eliminated next?
Which African countries will be visited next?
And is there anyone we want to see paired up?

Dedications to my Bleks

Sun, 04 Feb 2018 21:00:00 +0000

Michael, Anthony & Michelle return to recap the fifth episode of Hunted UK's third series. In this episode:

Our first pre-credits sequence sees Anthony try and predict his intro.
One of us is actually a success for once.
How does Amazing Race show how good Hunted has been this year?
We explain why this episode was utterly superb.
Who is the basic bitch of Hunted?
We (obviously) discuss Magid’s twitter thread.
Why would Michael never win Hunted?
One Hunter’s nickname becomes somehow more ridiculously.
Which Hunter gained most from Bob’s bath in the wild?
Why did Alex have to meet Lynne?
Do we have a Hunted Kingpin?
We heap praise on the editors’ handling of Alex’s bullying stories.
Michelle still adores Doctor Donna.
Did Joe & Dan listen to our Series 2 podcasts?
Would you ever feel guilt for going on the Run?
Michelle drops a home truth about parenting.
Why have Joe & Dan been so underedited.
We suggest a wild Hunted idea.
Michelle has a great story involving a wallaby and a golf cart.
Why does the bedtime story idea answer a question that we asked in week 2?
What did we know about Bleks’ taunt when it was initially released?
We imagine Bleks in panto.
All we want is someone to say The Code.
How do you get cast on a TV show?
Is there any excuse for the Goughs revealing everything?
We try and explain the concept of Amazon to Michelle.
Should Bob have pre-arranged his lift to Newcastle?
How should you lie?
Why would Joe & Dan go *so* risky?
Why have we seen so many cliffhangers result in captures?
How do you fake a live video?
Why is Bob crying next week?
And who will make it to the end?

We’re back for the finale next week!

The Walking Ced

Sun, 28 Jan 2018 22:00:00 +0000

Michael, Logan & Michelle return to recap the fourth and fifth episodes of Amazing Race 30 and its legs in Southern France. In this episode:

Why is Logan like Trevor & Chris?
The editors are back in our good books.
We find a positive for the season.
Our least favourite team get a history lesson.
Michelle asks for a little cooperation from Mother Nature.
We rename pétanque, for Logan's sake.
Phil is a traitor.
Our comparison for one team proves a little *too* on the nose.
How does Conor avoid paying rent?
Michael has one of his traditional rants.
Michelle says the word "bread" a bit too much.
Logan’s sartorial choices come back to bite him.
We tire of hashtags.
Why was Evan super lucky when she chipped her tooth?
One Racer joins a dynasty of actors & dictators.
We discuss the adorable dog.
Michelle learns about competitive eating.
Logan is figuratively on “literally” watch.
We rank old people.
Who has gained the most from the Double-Battle?
Is the Mayor of Les Baux still alive?
We welcome some airtime (finally) for Trevor & Chris.
What did Evan do during the rest period?
One team gets a lesson on European cars.
Logan mentions he’s been to Dubrovnik.
What did Lucas really want to say when he proposed?
Was a six-year old in charge of the second Roadblock?
Michael asks for some rotten fruit.
Logan learns about pergolas.
There’s the glorious return of Australian words for things.
We imagine Alex & Conor’s home life.
Anaesthesia is somehow relevant.
What is Logan’s drink of choice?
A rant from Amazing Race Canada returns.
Michael spots some monkeying with the timeline.
What were Lucas’ “headphones”?
Michelle shows her Balinese knowledge.
Everyone hates a proposal.
What condemned Joey & Tim?
What would Elimination Station have been like by this point?
We reveal our next project after Hunted & Amazing Race.
And who will (not?) be eliminated next?

Chekhov’s Dog

Sun, 28 Jan 2018 21:00:00 +0000

Michael & Michelle return to recap the fourth episode of Hunted UK's third series. In this episode:

Where is Anthony & why have we replaced him with an inanimate object?
Why did Jamie actually stop?
Would anyone stop if the Hunters asked them to?
Michelle asks for different casting archetypes.
We bring back Pennywise & Henry VIII.
Why did Magid WhatsApp Patient Donna?
There's more stories of the Australian from Michael's work.
Did anyone actually believe that Bob & Alex were in danger?
Had Bob really thrown in the towel?
Would Masons lie?
Michelle finds some compassion, although not for Doctor Donna.
Is living at home at 26 a bad thing?
One fugitive's name keeps changing.
There's a wonderful editing joke thanks to the Somali letter.
Do the Hunters know Alex is autistic?
Are all vans inherently suspicious?
Why did Floyd the Dog get a close-up?
Is panicking sometimes a good thing?
Can splitting up help you win?
Why was the Masons' form a particularly mean prank to play on Bleks?
How much metadata does Twitter contain?
Michelle would love to be questioned by Sherlock.
How big are trackers?
What are Hunted's first two rules?
Anthony's specialist subject comes up on the one week he doesn't join us.
Who will win?
And Michael reveals one of the videos that he's been sitting on, but was it a trick?

The One with the Different Features

Sun, 21 Jan 2018 22:00:00 +0000

Michael, Logan, Michelle & Ben return to recap the third episode of Amazing Race 30 and its visit to Tangier, Morocco. In this episode:

We celebrate that milestone of 218 episodes.
Why is this season better than expected?
Ben gets corrected.
Is this the least-competitive cast ever?
Michelle’s double life gets revealed.
We’re not surprised that Henry & Evan know languages.
We suggest a change for future seasons that will make twin teams much easier to watch.
Ben reveals his love of intros.
We worry for the Travelocity Gnome.
Logan loses his Simpsons know-it-all credentials.
We avoid etiquette and discuss Michelle’s age.
Why didn’t Shawn call out to Cedric?
One team turns to cannibalism.
Was there a consequence for not dancing?
Michelle gets excited and asks for a new ringtone.
Michael offers a shovel.
What are the stereotypes of IndyCar drivers?
Who was the last person that Amazing Race made famous?
Logan asks for more dancing.
One team gets compared to Michael’s favourites.
And we separate the cast into tiers.

In Vino Veritas

Sun, 21 Jan 2018 21:00:00 +0000

Michael, Anthony & Michelle return to recap the third episode of Hunted UK’s third series. In this episode:

Michelle describes Michael as a “bad boy”.
A surprise is sprung, thanks to a listener.
Anthony pays his debt.
Will social media clips ever make it to the show?
There’s interesting US Hunted flashbacks.
What do we actually know about the series?
The Vegas of Scotland gets a shoutout.
The watershed discussion returns.
Was something in the water at HQ this week?
Why did all the ladies leave first?
How did one pair endear themselves to us?
Does Sherlock know about us?
HQ gains someone particularly plain this year.
Michelle gets frustrated.
Anthony has been stalking Gold Command.
What was the timeframe of this episode?
We have to cut a friend of the podcast slightly loose.
There’s some kind words for one NPC.
How would Michelle’s husband do on Survivor?
Which Hunter team would you actually want chasing you?
Michelle takes umbrage with something Dr Donna says.
One team’s edit is not just textbook winners’ edit, but elevates a winners’ edit.
What do all good Reality TV shows need?
Michael gets triggered.
We use our game show experience to explain why people are wrong.
Did they go looking for Masons this year?
What would happen if Anthony & Michael applied?
We spot an interesting slip of the tongue.
Why wasn’t the Arena attack mentioned?
Is there a loose connection between Michael & a Hunter?
We – for once and for all – prove the existence of Gold Command.
Anthony has a thought.
How could Lesley become more badass?
What is this series missing?
Why are Joe & Dan so underedited?
Sherlock hates swing.
Have we spotted a hidden code for once in our lives?
Should you brief your friends before going on the run?
Michael is bad with secrets.
Will the Ghost Agent antics affect Series 4?
We talk work Christmas parties.
Someone becomes Anti-Sherlock.
Anthony avoids a question.
We try to skirt some rules and get some freebies.
How strategic was Charlotte’s move?
Michelle tells us about Stranger Danger.
We subtitle the series.
We look forward to next week.
And the best stinger in years sees Bleks join Cbeebies.

Frosti’s Tips

Sun, 14 Jan 2018 21:00:00 +0000

It’s quadruple trouble this week as Michael & Logan are joined by Ben & Michelle to recap Amazing Race 30’s second leg and trip to Antwerp, Belgium! In this episode:

We find out where Ben has been hibernating.
There’s an opportunity for shameless plugs.
Ben shares something with Kristi.
Logan asks to see the shopping bag lady.
Michael finds an excuse to mention the A-Ö of Iceland again.
Why is it best that the Roadblock didn’t end up being the Double-Battle?
Amazing Race Canada gets a brand new Face Off.
Why were Joey & Tim so excited to go to Belgium?
Impressions got critiqued this week thanks to Hunted.
We come up with a way to actually make Cedric & Shawn interesting.
Michael’s feet make another appearance.
We compare taxi fares.
Michelle suggests a banner.
There’s a surprising Season 5 Switchback.
Michelle reveals her hatred of piccolos.
A Race alumna arranges a discount for April & Sarah.
What do competitive eaters get up to at home?
How frequently should you use a microscope?
Michael is revealed as being the granddad of the team.
We learn about Double-Battles from around the world.
Will this be the only Double-Battle this season?
We ask Cedric & Shawn nicely to stop dabbing.
There’s a special guest referee for the Frits Race.
We suggest a job swap.
We find an impression that won’t get Michael in trouble.
Who is Kristi’s Survivor idol?
Which team really had to wait three hours?
The US somehow manages to outdo Canada.
Are April & Sarah still talking?
Can anyone remember what Las Ketchup look like?
Logan gets overruled and then asks for a hostage situation.
How spoiled is Ben?
What would doctors prescribe Joey if he collapsed?
And those of us who are unspoiled try to guess the next boots and also who will be in the top three.

The Neon Girls

Sun, 14 Jan 2018 20:00:00 +0000

Michael & Anthony return and are joined by Michelle to recap episode 2 of Hunted's third series in the UK. In this episode:

Why is Michelle responsible for "the gif that keeps on giving"?
Why do people continually say that Hunted is rigged?
At what point can you swear on British TV?
Who is in the pre-titles van?
What is actually the timeframe of the premiere?
Who in their right mind has ever done over a thousand phone calls?
Why was Majid still in Manchester?
Michael spots some wonky chronology.
We love Jamie's wife.
Michelle tries to redefine "fine".
Will Jamie make it to the birth?
Are we responsible for a Hunted trope?
Was the patio door really unlocked?
Lee & Hilmar get a new drunk friend.
Has Michelle ever camped?
Why did they pan around Robert's scruffy flat?
Should you avoid being namechecked?
Michael learns about the miracle of childbirth.
Do they deliberately cast people with significant dates in a certain timeframe?
Everyone learns a bit too much about Michael's feet.
We compare our experiences of driving around Manchester.
Is controlling people's webcams potentially dodgy?
Visiting relatives becomes a bit too obvious.
One team falls short of sticking their heads in a microwave.
How could the bin bags have become more obvious?
Anthony refuses to do his podcasting duty.
There's a brief spoiler-resistant Wie is de Mol chat.
How many captures will we see next week?
What should you have in your pocket when a Hunter comes knocking?
Why did Bleks have a ghost on standby?
We resurrect a feature from the American Hunted podcats.
Anthony has a conspiracy theory.
We try not to reveal *too much* about what we know from when they filmed.
And we end with a book reading and Michelle accidentally stumbles upon something she shouldn't.

The D to K of Iceland

Sun, 07 Jan 2018 22:00:00 +0000

Michael & Logan return to recap the first episode of Amazing Race 30 and its visit to Iceland! In this episode:

Logan shows off his knowledge of Icelandic strongmen.
Someone puts their foot down.
Are we already expecting season 31?
Of course, we trot out a classic impression thanks to someone's Instagram.
Why did people like this premiere?
We commend Phil's beard-growing abilities.
Where have they got left to go in LA?
Puns get critiqued.
Conor gets a new lookalike.
Which other Race alumni went to the Start Line?
We confront the claims of Vanck & Ashton 2.0.
There's some classic Phil Keoghan dick moments.
Logan speaking Spanish is hella racist.
We recall previous proposals.
Did some people on Season 29 know each other?
Logan gives us an exclusive preview of the star of the next Funniest Complaints blog.
Canadian Netflix sucks.
We display our knowledge of Belgium.
We call up our cartography expert to settle a dispute.
Logan gets a fit of the giggles.
People have been hating the wrong teams.
Someone gets caught in a lie.
We think we have an exclusive on the status of one team's relationship.
We try to sing the hardest karaoke song in the world.
What is the most backwards country?
Somoene gets a new alphabet of their own.
How much prompting did Production give some teams?
How can tectonic plates be so controversial?
Phil's favourite activity returns.
We talk about beauty queens.
Logan hates Icelandic food.
Was there a contingency plan for the shots task?
Logan has seen Latinoamerica, and boy do we know it.
Michael gets excited about the return of Wie is de Mol?
We reveal our suspicions about Conor's furniture.
A new memory challenge is suggested.
Was the Roadblock actually difficult?
Why do pro basketball players suck at anagrams?
Why did Cedric & Shawn and April & Sarah team up?
Iceland has a terrible (non-Jacksonville) jaguar problem.
One team channels their inner Henry & Terri.
What is the worst way that the penalty could have been assessed?
Why could this elimination have been so memorable?
Logan's predictions came true and he gets smug.
Where did the elimination fall on the obvious scale?
How will the partner swap turn out?
And we talk about the now-confirmed Double-Battle, and why it has no other name.

Schiphol or Bust

Sun, 07 Jan 2018 21:00:00 +0000

Michael & Anthony return to recap the premiere of Hunted UK's third series. In this episode:

Just when did we last discuss Hunted?
Premiere Week has taken us by surprise.
We obviously discuss the imminent return of two Moles.
Why is Michael particularly annoyed about the start?
Do we now have casting archetypes in Hunted?
Did anyone watch the American series before filming?
Why is the show only 25 days now?
How would the Manchester Arena attack have affected filming?
Do we have any regrets about not covering the Celebrity series?
How does Michael watch the episodes?
Why hasn't Joe & Dan's hobby been mentioned anywhere?
We already have some clips to play in a few weeks.
What shows have been filmed near our respective workplaces?
Who would be the most likely fugitives to get caught in a Taco Bell car park?
One pair gives us serious Nick flashbacks.
Who is the most likely pair to split?
Should you escape by taxi?
There's a lecture in pedantry.
We call out some armchair fugitives.
Where is Hunter HQ?
When has a coach ever been a good escape method?
We rank wigs.
We have a lot of praise for one particular piece of editing.
What is the Hunted equivalent of feeling safe on Survivor?
Are they deflecting Sherlock moments?
We do our annual PSA on why Hunted isn't rigged.
We get into a new situation thanks to Carlene's move.
Sombrero Guy gets some backstory.
Anthony insults ground Hunters.
Did the ground teams show some envy towards Toddington & Julie?
We eulogise the first fugitive caught.
Anthony recommends a restaurant.
Was Bob & Alex's phone call a double-bluff?
Who got wanted posters?
And we take some very last minute questions.

We'll be back every week to cover Hunted UK!

A Look of the Flanarys

Wed, 27 Dec 2017 21:00:00 +0000

Michael & Logan return for the first time in what feels like forever to preview the upcoming Amazing Race season which begins on January 3rd. In this feature-length preview:

We date the podcast slightly by discussing Logan's love life.
CBS have been up to their old tricks of ruining everything for us.
Will we get TAR 31 in 2018?
CTV continue to shock us.
Which team is a less useless version of Shahla & Nabeela?
Some Racers get sent back to maths lessons.
Someone finally breaks the Italy curse.
We try to get a return for Mika & Canaan.
One team spoils our fun.
What may sink April & Sarah?
Team names make Michael nauseous.
We try not to spoil any unannounced locations.
Logan brings up 24.
We skirt around The Good Place spoilers.
Teams get new ridiculous fears.
Which team is most likely to get Trapped in the Drive Thru?
What is our issue with a "Champions" season?
Tim Horton's has finally come to the UK and Michael is excited.
We both have the same first boots in mind.
What is the worst country?
One team risks falling foul of the Roadblock rule.
We notice a lot of job sharing.
One team gives us Ernie & Cindy vibes.
Logan premieres a new impression.
We give some sartorial advice.
Does one team's job prevent them from becoming independent travellers?
Who is the Amazing Race version of Chris Traeger?
Logan gets caught in a lie, in a conversation that Joey Covino would love.
What is a fight strap?
Is one team a bit too...privileged?
Where has Monty gone?
How do you leave Venezuela?
We discuss the latest off-show relationship.
Why do twins never win?
One of Logan's favourite references returns.
Someone has a really crappy fear.
Logan cannot pronounce Indonesian placenames.
Michael gets corrected.
Someone gets awarded the Best Lookalike in podcast history.
And we try not to talk about one particular team.

We'll be back in January for the season recaps!

Amazing Race Canada WAS Supposed to be Good and Fun

Mon, 18 Sep 2017 21:00:00 +0100

Logan & Michael return for the final time to recap Amazing Race Canada 5’s final episode. In this episode:

Is this our final Amazing Race Canada episode ever?
Just how bad was this season?
We break down the After the Race special.
Logan gets corrected.
Why did this leg remind us of Cat & Jesse?
What is Michael’s reputation at work?
We roll out the Greatest Hits.
Why should every argument end with the word “over”?
How can anyone hate Sam & Paul?
There’s the final Give’r update.
CTV have been up to their old tricks.
We finally find something that we have in common.
We extol the virtues of chocolate eggs.
Why are Logan’s impressions not like Ghostbusters?
Michael shows off his superhero knowledge.
One team gets their own university.
Michael is smug.
Why have production been watching Family Edition?
How did the Final Memory challenge make this season look worse?
Logan drops some cold hard stat bombs.
What should Production be proud of?
Why did Ebonie not show up for After the Race?
Have Production stolen Logan’s material?
Michael’s favourite moment of the season returns.
Will Sam & Paul keep their cars?
Where do Sam & Paul fit in the winners’ pantheon?
Are Kevin & Ryan as bad as the VoldeMussolinis?
We try desperately to find some positives in this season.
Will we see All-Stars next year?
How much of the latest Survivor season has Michael seen?
Why is Amazing Race Canada 5 like an infection?
What does Give’r really sound like?
We discuss Monty’s extra-curricular activities.
Logan reignites a feud.
How can Pirate Master describe how we feel?
And what’s next?

The Korey Position

Mon, 11 Sep 2017 21:00:00 +0100

Logan & Michael are back for their 150th podcast together, and to recap Amazing Race Canada 5’s penultimate leg and visit to Sault-Ste-Marie, Ontario. In this episode:

Did the press pictures actually spoil anything?
Logan barks.
We learn of someone with a very intriguing nickname.
Race Play is still hilariously bad.
Who gets first billing?
Have we actually heard of the Group of Seven?
We find a Canadian location we’d actually like them to go to.
It all goes a little bit Egyptian.
We find a new job for an Amazing Race Canada alumnus.
There’s the obligatory update on Give’rs.
One team breaks a classic Amazing Race rule.
How do they decide whose wishes air each week?
When have we mentioned S Club before?
We celebrate like Canada.
There’s a disastrous R Kelly remix.
Who is Michael’s most famous Twitter follower?
What does it cost to sponsor a curling rink?
One part of the episode borders on child abuse.
How did we end up with children chanting Give’r?
Have Sam & Paul played shuffleboard before?
Why was the Roadblock so bad for Bert?
What is “the Korey position”?
We critique next week’s tasks.
Just how lazy have Production become?
Who do we want to win?
And we’re already looking for questions for next week!

The Leaning Tower of Pea Soup

Mon, 04 Sep 2017 21:00:00 +0100

Logan & Michael return to recap the ninth episode of Amazing Race Canada 5 and its visit to Saskatchewan. In this episode:

What would Michael’s BMO wish be?
Have the Press Pictures spoiled the final three?
Why hasn’t this season worked?
What did Production learn from our retrospective last year?
Production loves Ontario!
What is the one bit of Product Placement that has ever worked?
Is fruit a good breakfast?
One team advocates a hairstyle.
Could there have been some actors this week?
We finally find an impression that Logan can do.
Why is Michael like Kevin & Ryan?
Logan is the anti-Zev.
When is a superfan not a superfan?
In the absence of reason, we speculate wildly on one team’s relationship.
What should the Race Play questions be?
We give some wedding shoutouts.
A record is broken.
Was this the weakest detour ever?
Is there a theme to the last two legs?
We set superfan Alex a challenge.
Even puns have become tedious.
Has anyone heard of the Snowbirds?
And we look forward to next week.

Attacking the Grizzly

Mon, 28 Aug 2017 21:00:00 +0100

Logan & Michael return to recap the eighth episode of Amazing Race Canada 5 and its visit to Panama. In this episode:

Logan bumbles his way through a chat about Hunted.
When did we do a fractional podcast before?
Two records get broken.
When do teams have to give their money back?
When has Canada ever been an influence?
What would the teams do with a million dollars?
Has one team become charitable?
How would the flag challenge work with Canada?
Logan tells a story about his friend from school and a bear.
What else can you kayak in?
We have some more terrible accents.
Does gravy actually contain meat?
Shockingly, we actually praise something about this season.
How often do riot police appear in Manchester?
One racer is followed by a man named Bill.
Why would Logan have picked boxing?
Why hasn’t Monty been demonstrating any tasks?
What is the tactic for the beer detour?
Who actually has a winners’ edit?
Korey is forgetful again.
We promise to be on our best behaviour next week.
We take your questions.
And who will be eliminated next?

Sister Burn

Mon, 21 Aug 2017 21:00:00 +0100

Logan & Michael return slightly later than planned to recap the seventh episode of Amazing Race Canada 5 and its visit to Newfoundland. In this episode:

We’ve reached breaking point.
We confirm a permanent change.
We discuss an Amazing Race season that we actually are still interested in.
There’s some discussion about Canadian dentistry.
Why did the Race return to Newfoundland?
There’s way too many Ks.
Michael hates messages from home.
Why wasn’t Sam’s medical school named?
Someone comes forward with some behind-the-scenes information, but is it actually true?
The Double-Battle still proves to be a bit crap.
There’s an update on the Give’rs.
Someone gets a swearing parrot.
Where can Amazing Race Canada actually go anymore?
Why do people hate the Globetrotters?
Should we introduce audio description?
What is an oar?
Logan gets hair envy.
There’s a basketball diversion.
When will the face cream clip return?
We’re over 150 challenges.
When is a sibling not a sibling?
Which team is most like The General?
We had wildly different birthday parties.
What are the requirements to meet Allan Wu?
Logan hands out medical advice.
Monty has some rules.
What would our Roadblock strategy be?
We dissect the jokes.
One Racer describes us perfectly.
Why were Sam & Paul extra lucky?
We obviously plot for the return of After the Race.
What should you have done at the Double-Battle?
What is our main criticism of Amazing Race Canada 5?
Have the tasks been too easy?
We make a bet (with actual money involved!)
And who will (not) be eliminated next?

Derek Mayo & The Condiment Kids

Mon, 14 Aug 2017 21:00:00 +0100

Logan & Michael return once more to recap Amazing Race Canada 5’s sixth episode and return to Canada (not that they should ever leave). In this episode:

We’re both still slightly perplexed by the episode.
Was it really a coincidence that Johnny Mustard appeared?
It gets a bit fired up when we talk about Production leaks.
Logan got some hate mail.
We both took the citizenship test, and the results may surprise you!
Monty needs some jazz hands.
Our relationship with one team threatens to alter dramatically.
Why was there a U-Turn on a Non-Elimination Leg?
All of Michael’s pre-season predictions are coming true.
There’s so many arseholes.
We discuss mayors and deputy ministers.
What is the Hong Kong of Canada?
It all goes a little Big Brother Canada 3.
There’s more hilarity courtesy of RacePlay.
What should Logan’s next birthday photoshop be?
We learn about Canadian kids’ TV.
How does Logan spend his days off?
How could this leg have been even more Canadian?
Who would be on a celebrity edition of Amazing Race Canada?
One of our favourite teams makes a glorious return.
We create a Mario Kart mod.
There’s an update on the Rankdown.
Someone pulls a Rodney.
What should Logan’s Amazing Race Canada catchphrase be?
Michael has a podcast recommendation.
Would Racers listen to our Podcast?
What sightings occurred when this episode was filmed?
Which team is the Canadian DJ Khalids?
We preview Hunted UK.
Who would Logan award Canadian citizenship to?
Did one team fivehole the citizenship test?
Our favourite impression accidentally returns.
Logan has a Black Family moment.
How will the cities that Adam & Andrea go to be chosen?
Which family members doesn’t Michelle hate?
Is bowling actually a sport?
Who will be eliminated next?
And we take your questions.

Laughing Monkeys are in my Top 8

Mon, 07 Aug 2017 21:00:00 +0100

Logan & Michael return for another Amazing Race Canada 5 recap – this week for its visit to Shanghai and Bangkok! In this episode:

Will we see another international leg soon?
Michael has a gripe.
Why did they briefly visit Shanghai?
How did Production ensure no-one ran out of money this week?
What was the biggest error that producers made?
What record does the first Asia season hold?
When will the next non-elimination leg appear?
Should the clues in the cat café have been better-hidden?
Donald Trump and Pikachu both make an appearance.
Michael gloats.
Will we ever see a double-battle again?
Why was the Fast Forward a bit disappointing?
Is Bangkok really the “City of Life?”
We obviously discuss the American Dad parody of Amazing Race.
Logan tries to pronounce a Thai location.
There’s more terrible accent work.
There’s a small amount of praise for our least-favourite team.
Does South-East Asia really love these teams?
Just how old is Shabbir?
What is Amazing Race Canada responsible for?
Which detour would we have picked?
We’re surprised by yet another actually good prize.
There’s some more sartorial choices from the Greeter.
Which is more frustrating – cancer or surfing?
We bust out the stats.
Why did Zed & Shabbir get eliminated?
Who has the worst poker hand?
We finally discuss the infamous Race Play question.
Michael has some insight about Korey & Ivana’s near-miss.
One sponsor goes a bit Heidi Strobel.
Should we do another inappropriate video clip?
What is the longest leg in Amazing Race history?
How pointless is a citizenship test?
And will the Double U-Turn actually get used?

Whip/Shae Shae Nae

Mon, 31 Jul 2017 21:00:00 +0100

Logan & Michael return to recap the fourth episode of Amazing Race Canada 5 and its return visit to Vancouver and trip to Beijing! In this episode:

We rank N’Sync.
Production actually surprised us for once.
What will the structure of the next episode be?
Michael teases a task that wasn’t included in the preview.
Are Monty’s recaps hinting at the winners?
Should we hatewatch other Amazing Race Canada recaps?
We talk Parks & Recreation.
We (correctly) predict the Fast Forward.
Will there be a reserve team for Amazing Race Canada 6?
How did Andrea & Ebonie burn through so much money?
What does “panda” actually mean?
How much luck went into the Roadblock?
Did Kevin & Ryan get a time credit?
Logan knows all the episode titles with the word “butt” in them.
What was the fourth language for the Great Wall challenge?
Why did they really visit the Canadian Embassy?
Logan gives some Chinese travel advice.
It all goes a bit Disney or Sound of Music, depending on who you ask.
Did Korey & Ivana really have the worst cab driver in the world?
How can you be homesick after a day?
What task will Monty demonstrate next week?
A Big Brother Canada favourite makes a surprise appearance.
We discuss wonky edits…in French!
Michael watches diving videos.
Someone gets some Weibo content.
We update the Give’rs.
Logan wants to spice up the Roadblock.
Was this really a Pit Stop?
An argument is refused.
Was the prize one of the best ever?
We’ve both had tweets from people involved in the season, but does Mike Bickerton still hate Michael?
Someone goes a bit Street Fighter.
Was Korey showing off?
Valley Girl Monty returns.
When is soup like spinach?
And we answer your questions, with one great suggestion on how to liven up non-elimination legs.

The Beard, The Bald & The Blind

Mon, 24 Jul 2017 21:00:00 +0100

Logan & Michael return to recap the third episode of Amazing Race Canada 5 and celebrate Michelle & Logan’s birthdays! In this episode:

Logan has a surprising intro.
Is the Express Pass still relevant?
One of our impressions gets some praise for once.
The Podcast gets a tagline.
There’s a surprising Canada 150 challenge.
It all gets a bit filthy.
What’s the best way to hand out an Express Pass?
Which team is actually the most dominant this season?
Someone needs some new glasses.
What is Logan’s Amazing Race Canada destiny?
What was wrong with the press pictures for this episode?
Michael has been talking about Amazing Race at work.
We try and predict the theming for Big Brother Canada 6.
Who really wants to hang with Bob?
Has Michael’s strategy for the podcast been rumbled?
What is our biggest complaint this season?
Why has the Big Brother Canada resurrection dashed all our hopes?
The Give’r count gets updated.
Everyone’s favourite part-time serial killer from Hunted returns.
Logan tries not to insult Sarajevo.
Michael pulls up Production for the detour.
What was the theme of the locations this week?
Monty gets a new job.
Does someone hear upbeat voices?
Someone channels Tramel & Talicia.
How could Karen & Bert be so wrong with their placement?
Logan backtracks on a prediction he made last week.
Would Production have scrapped the Triple Express Pass if they’d been able to see the future?
The eliminated team gets an apology.
We brace for the casual hate over international travel.
How many Express Passes will we see next season?
And who will (not) be eliminated next week?

Dre MSc

Mon, 17 Jul 2017 21:00:00 +0100

Logan & Michael return for a perfectly sensible and not-at-all sleep-deprived recap of the second episode of Amazing Race Canada 5. In this episode:

Michael predicts the intro again.
Logan loves cheesecake.
What is the mission for the Summer?
Has Monty been watching other franchises?
We discuss basement sports.
We’ve finally found a bit of the podcast that Production have listened to.
Did this episode get a last minute edit?
Why are we seeing so many Express Passes?
How can we make the Express Pass actually interesting?
Logan switches up the format.
What’s our history with high ropes courses?
Why didn’t we see a bonus task for the Express Passes?
We discuss Amazing Race Philippines 1.
Why didn’t Andrea & Ebonie take a penalty on the maths challenge?
Is Monty a show-off?
We’re doing a rankdown, but has Logan told all his stories on the podcast?
Was the detour insensitive?
Michael overestimates his weight.
We bring back our favourite impressions from TAR29.
Michael makes an apology.
Why does Fort McMurray have an airport?
Logan plugs his Funniest Complaints blog (obviously).
Are Production trolling us?
What P-Words would Andrea & Ebonie say?
Does anyone know Canada’s national anthem?
What songs does Michael play in the car?
Why did Logan have beer thrown at him?
Logan laments the lack of shirtless men.
Who is the new James Duthie?
What is a triple threat?
Can you be scared of falling but not heights?
Is someone hunting Logan’s family?
What is the main thing in this episode that proves why TARC should travel outside its borders?
Monty loves UFC.
Did both Andreas do something unintentionally really offensive this week?
When have hoses appeared in music videos?
We discuss one of the best complaints ever.
Michael steals a joke.
We talk Deputies.
Can you really expect anything in return for an Express Pass?
An impression goes so wrong that a new one may just have to be born out of it.
Which team is literally the epitome of Production’s strategy for the season?
And who will (not) be eliminated next week?

Canada’s Favourite Summertime Disappointment

Mon, 10 Jul 2017 21:00:00 +0100

Michael & Logan return to recap the first episode of Amazing Race Canada 5 and its visit to Signal Hill, NL & Vancouver, BC. In this episode:

What is the most natural reaction to the season so far?
We’ve had some listener feedback for once.
Does anyone care about Canada 150?
Someone takes fashion tips from a Survivor.
One team stole our joke.
How is Amazing Race Canada anyone’s favourite summertime adventure?
How do you get Amazing Race Canada to visit your town?
What prize should have been offered this year?
Which Racers are most likely to know morse code?
Is taking a penalty ever a good idea?
Why did they brag about the underwhelming level of travel?
Logan can’t read his handwriting.
We discuss covert sponsors.
Michael makes a bold memory challenge prediction.
One team was watching too much Belgian Mole in sequester.
We talk about the episode titles.
Will the VoldeMussolinis get superseded?
How would we troll our partner on the Race?
Monty loses our trust.
Logan spots a Mole clue.
How do you differentiate between Shamir & Shabbir?
What should the quit penalty really have been?
Logan returns to his joke-ruining ways.
We reluctantly discuss the most bullshit twist ever created.
Should Amazing Race Canada have a hiatus?
And we answer your questions, including hugging, fighting and regrets.

Still Fifty More Than You, Canada

Wed, 28 Jun 2017 21:00:00 +0100

Logan & Michael (reluctantly) return to preview the upcoming Amazing Race Canada Season and celebrate TWO HUNDRED PODCASTS! In this very special episode:

We switch things up for the 200th episode.
We spitball some alternative intros.
Why are we podcasting this season?
What is the current state of play for Amazing Race Canada?
There’s a yacht story!
Why are we apprehensive about the season?
We discuss our varied history with YouTubers.
Why is everyone so young?
Why is targeting millennials stupid?
Logan has been watching videos.
Michael calls out whoever edits the website.
Someone breaks the MH rules.
We forgot to do something very important.
Will the Quebec legacy continue?
Logan talks basketball.
One sponsor is a bit creepy.
What sort of things should you bring on the Race?
Why are there so many Congolese racers?
Michael has no idea about sport.
Who is the new Mel White?
Pizza Pizza gets a shoutout.
Why are some first boots forgettable?
We recap Logan’s latest trip to LA.
Has Logan had boxed wine?
What is an autobiography?
One team is so bad that they’ll finish eleventh out of ten.
Is there an obvious winner?
How do you prepare for a Race themed around Canada 150?
What is the normal reaction to a team comparing themselves to the VoldeMussolinis?
We discuss Alex Trebek’s rapping.
Logan ruins a great joke.
One Racer is a huge Big Brother fan.
Something is finally made Podcast canon.
How do you find a Saunders grave?
One Racer isn’t a Survivor fan.
Two items brought by one team are a bit sinister.
Where’s Monty?
How did one team prepare for a gross food challenge?
Logan shows off his Magic Mike knowledge.
Michael knows a hip hop song.
We outdo Sir Mixalot.
One team channels Tobias Fünke.
A walk-on song is a callback joke!
How is Amazing Race Canada like Whose Line Is It Anyway?
Who is the voice of Sonic the Hedgehog?
Lame Roadtrips.
Why does Ultimate Frisbee make Logan hate a team?
Why is one team a less-successful Kaylani & Lisa?
When is a word not a word?
Who is not a Hershey bar?
And how should you imagine Michael to be dressed while he’s podcasting?

Thank you to everyone who’s listened over the past two hundred episodes – here’s to hundreds more (just maybe not Amazing Race Canada ones…)

”Say Balls!”

Mon, 05 Jun 2017 21:00:00 +0100

Michael & Michelle return to recap the finale of Amazing Race 29 and its visit to Chicago. In this episode:

Did we approve of the winners?
Michelle plays Top Trumps.
Someone’s been hacked.
Why did Production try to spoil the ending?
What is Michael’s biggest complaint about the season?
What is Premium Economy?
We compare our quick driving skills.
Michael pilfers a feature from another podcast.
Is checking bags in cheating?
Did one Racer edit their bio to hint at their partner?
Michelle wants a hot dog.
Has Amazing Race ever not been a social game?
Why have people gone so crazy?
We ask for suggestions for Podcast #200.
We reveal a slight prank that was played on Logan.
Michelle mentions her Sydney races a few times.
A Superfan card gets revoked.
We both hate running.
Why was this season filming for so long?
Why was part of the hot dog task unaired?
Are hot dogs like McDonalds?
Why are there stands on rooftops?
Michelle asks for some American contact.
Will someone get us some merchandise?
Michael defends the final challenge.
How did the Red Sox get someone in trouble?
Why will Logan be smug?
We defy the rubbish about this being the worst season or winners ever.
Michelle hasn’t been listening.
We actually get some listener questions.
What makes a good season?
Michelle talks about Bertram’s room.
Why won’t we see a familiar face on Australian Survivor?
Trolls have taken it too far.
And we eulogise the season.

Thank you everyone so much for listening all season – we’ll be back for Podcast 200 very soon!

Better Call Seoul

Sun, 28 May 2017 21:00:00 +0100

Michael & Logan return to recap the penultimate episode of Amazing Race 29 and its visit to Seoul, South Korea! In this episode:

Logan loves Street Fighter.
Who is most Heisenberg?
What will Logan’s future hobby be?
When can Scott’s secret Express Pass be used until?
We talk about K-Pop rehearsals.
How could London & Logan get less of an edit?
How should Korean boxers train?
We confirm a location for Amazing Race 30.
Where do the most endangered species in the world live?
Logan gets hair envy.
Where in Canada is most likely to partake in cup stacking?
Brooke is Oprah.
What did Joey think the first Roadblock was about?
We suggest a gift for one Racer.
How could All-Stars get worse?
What is our most frequently joked-about topic?
Logan takes us through the unaired handicaps.
Is age a barrier for video games?
We pick apart some of the unfortunate quotes from the Street Fighter task.
Sisters play video games too!
We invoke Roger Ebert.
There’s a critique of Street Fighter charaters.
What should Brooke & Scott have won?
Someone gets the Tyra Banks treatment.
Logan makes an error about video games.
What’s with all the standing ovations lately?
We briefly discuss Survivor New Zealand.
What will be our next Amazing Race season?
Michael spots a subtle editing joke.
What was Tara’s last game?
Michael busts a myth (slightly inaccurately).
We talk placement averages, exposing a record that is actually up for grabs next week.
What do we expect from Amazing Race 30?
Michael issues an ultimatum.
And who will win?

Putting the ’Fun’ in ’Funeral’

Mon, 22 May 2017 21:00:00 +0100

Michael, Logan & Michelle return to recap the ninth & tenth episodes of Amazing Race 29 and its Vietnam legs! In this episode:

Will we actually be podcasting about Amazing Race Canada?
What are Michelle & Logan’s greatest fears?
Did the U-Turn actually have an effect last week?
Is Joey a liar?
Scott swears.
Why do people say that Brooke is worse than Flo?
Michelle is gullible.
Michael gives a Netflix recommendation.
Who is the biggest poser in this cast?
Someone commits a cardinal sin.
We delve into an alternate universe.
Who was the first Communist action hero?
Logan makes jokes about Dong.
Lil Bow Wow gets jealous.
We get all the stories from the pharmacy.
Would the fun meter have survived a bungee jump?
We go a bit Robin Williams.
We have a new theme song courtesy of one Racer.
Michael asks for a klaxon.
How do you decide between a truck, a roadrunner and a Motorboating Nixon?
Michelle struggles to keep up.
Logan refuses to do an impression.
Why are people scared of ladders?
What is “the ladder” code for?
Are Brooke & Scott the best ‘hot mess’ team ever?
We talk about how Phil talks.
Someone needs a bucket of cold water.
Why did Joey collapse?
Who is the biggest fan of Pussycat Dolls?
Can you name all of Charlie’s Angels?
One Racer becomes Jon Snow.
Logan talks baseball.
When is an underdog story actually a comeback story?
We have suggestions for the gnome.
Michelle improves the Speed Bump and then wants to fix her child.
What rapper is Phil actually?
What was the key to the Roadblock?
One Racer channels China-era Probst.
There’s some more mean challenges.
Logan apparently has a connection to an Amazing Race Canada alumnus.
How would Production have dealt with a double medevac?
It all goes a bit Ke$ha.
One Racer has a Solitary experience.
We discuss weird Pit Stop entrances.
Who is Baby Mario?
Brooke insults Redmond.
One team goes Freaky Friday.
The episode gets bookended.
Logan talks Street Fighter.
We (literally) eulogise one team.
Who is most likely to play video games?
And who will be eliminated next?

Runner/Not a Runner

Mon, 15 May 2017 21:00:00 +0100

Michael & Logan return to recap the eighth episode of Amazing Race 29 and its visit to Greece! In this episode:

We discuss the NHS hack.
Logan premieres a new impression.
There’s some terrible editing.
We discuss the world’s worst song lyrics.
Does Scott have an Express Pass?
There’s a tangent about weird Canadian board games.
CBS get congratulated.
What will happen if there is a season 30? (Spoilers: there is)
Brooke gets a frankenedit.
The intro music might be getting remixed.
Internal flights are the worst.
Who is a Super Punch-Out!! character?
Logan makes more insensitive jokes about Colorado.
How did Michael watch the episode?
Why was one task particularly offensive?
We discuss TLC’s programming.
Logan knows old people.
The U-Turn placement was actually not terrible.
Was Phil in heat?
We suggest another cameo.
Why is Logan being so slow with the TARstorian project?
A secret scene sheds light on one argument from the episode.
Can Liz actually drive?
How do you win a poop airtime battle?
Logan gets immature.
Scott goes a bit Tyra Banks.
There’s an unaired partner switch.
Rupert reappears!
Who is the biggest threat left?
Logan picks the wrong Canadian team.
How much does Mike hate stairs?
There’s a joke so dirty that even Logan disapproves.
We go to our Olympic correspondent.
How tough are Tara & Joey?
We complain about Speed Bumps some more.
Logan recasts the Roadblock.
Is Tara in the army?
There’s more dreadful Joey impressions.
How many people in this cast were in a marching band?
Which Racer would ace Amazing Race Canada?
Phil tries another Blind Date season.
The Speed Bump creeped out Logan.
We talk leg averages.
Were the next two legs supposed to be a double?
Which Route Marker in Amazing Race history does Michael know best?
Who will be eliminated next?
And has Liz ever watched House of Cards?

Awesome Man & Justice Guy

Mon, 08 May 2017 21:00:00 +0100

Michael & Logan return to recap the seventh episode of Amazing Race 29 and its visit to Venice, Italy! In this episode:

We talk about extracurricular activities.
Has Michael ever mentioned going to Venice?
Why is the entire cast full of bullies?
We talk about Scott’s podcast.
Logan raps.
Why was this detour not as bad as it may have appeared?
Who emulates Jeff Probst?
Someone gets to be a f-ing superhero!
A reign comes to an end.
Who are the villains really?
Michael calls a winners’ edit.
The one remix a season rule is invoked.
What is our pub quiz team name?
Logan sings songs from Grease badly.
Redmond exaggerates.
We talk the bags that people packed.
Someone goes Italian.
Can Logan remember his Christmas present?
Should you swim in the Grand Canal?
Stairs are never good in Venice.
Has Pokémon made it to Canada?
Michael fake laughs.
Who is the new Courtney Yates?
Logan’s Joey impression gets even worse (somehow)!
We dissect everyone’s edits.
Flo Rida makes an appearance.
Allan Wu’s successor finally finishes waiting.
Someone earns permanent thug lyfe status.
Who will be U-Turned?
Which Racer would you rather punch you in the face?
What is the placement tiebreaker?
We hate Speed Bumps.
Is a Switchback coming?
And who will be eliminated next?

The Cursed Keesh

Mon, 01 May 2017 21:00:00 +0100

Michael, Logan & Michelle return to recap the sixth episode of Amazing Race 29 and its visit to Lake Como, Italy. In this episode:

Who is the Vanck & Ashton of the podcast?
What should we do for Podcast #200?
What is the state of play halfway through the season?
Logan tries to do maths quickly.
We suggest a YouTube how-to that one Racer can create.
There’s a twist brought back from Season 26.
There’s some more CBS fakery!
Sara gets a friend.
The Fast Forward goes Canadian.
What is the Australian for “jackass”?
No-one can identify Logan’s impressions.
Why is there so much U-Turn vitriol?
Michael has been watching secret scenes.
Michelle is really mean.
We pull apart someone’s bio again.
Logan’s Europe trip didn’t go a bit Mole 2.
Why is the US drinking age 21?
Where is the world’s longest tram line?
Where should TAR 30 go?
What could be Tara & Joey’s downfall?
Who is the real villain of the season?
We give a shoutout to There’s Something About Mary.
There’s the promise of a face cream remix.
Des’ree makes an appearance.
One Racer goes Spielburg.
Michelle’s husband is a boat guy.
Logan tries to teach us about Argentina.
One team gets a new storyline.
Why were Vanck & Ashton targeted?
We cross over to our pregnancy correspondent.
We talk exit interviews.
How far behind were Vanck & Ashton?
Will next week be a non-elimination leg?
We demonstrate our rap knowledge.
And who will (not) be eliminated next?

Rowling, Retching and Racing

Mon, 24 Apr 2017 21:00:00 +0100

Michael, Logan & Michelle return to recap the fourth and fifth episodes of Amazing Race 29. In this episode:

Michelle forgot it was two episodes.
Scheduling is weird.
Phil seems to think he’s Jeff Probst.
When was the last Blind Double U-Turn?
One of the Route Markers was significant.
Logan spots a massive clue.
Phil is influenced by a Racer.
A Harry Potter conversation becomes a challenger for the stupidest tangent ever.
Michelle contradicts herself.
Would we have given away the spare key?
What is “side eye” code for?
How would Michelle get on with Shamir?
We learn about a rival to Deputy Minister Patana’s crown.
Did Ice T make a cameo?
Logan’s imagination gets a bit dark.
Why did one team’s exit nearly become even more humiliating?
Shamir gets blanked.
Next Time comes a lot quicker than normal.
We hate the episode titles.
Logan tells a dad joke.
How many U-Turns will there be?
We talk surströmming.
Why is Oslo like Miami?
For some reason, Logan references the non-canon Lion King sequels.
Who is the Donkey of the Race?
Michelle tells a vomit story.
Who does Logan wish did the Fast Forward?
Did a HaMerotz-style punishment happen?
There’s a dramatic reading of a scene from an alternative timeline.
We call out a liar.
The Fast Forward breaks a record.
Michelle is a pyromaniac.
Why did we pray for a Roadblock mistake?
Who is the Ric Flair of Amazing Race?
The Detour is confusing.
Logan is lupine.
One team has already forgotten leg 1.
We compare place names.
We finally find an impression that Logan isn’t catastrophically bad at.
Why did Tara not trust the lure?
Which way is North?
Someone gives out some ironic criticism.
Should Trolls have gone more comic book?
Was it a good idea to drive to the Pit Stop?
The Detour goes Charmed.
There’s a classic CBS cliffhanger.
Who will be U-Turned and Eliminated next week?
And we discuss sneaky Keep on Racings.

Do It Like the Tanzanians

Mon, 17 Apr 2017 21:00:00 +0100

Michael & Logan return to recap the third episode of Amazing Race 29. In this episode:

Logan gets blindsided.
Why don’t all-female teams work in the US?
Who is the anti-Buster?
Logan is the new Brad Culpepper.
Why does this season feel old school?
What does Shamir bring to the season?
We celebrate two successful campaigns.
Phil gets fact checked.
The US finally looks North.
Where does the word “quiche” come from?
Someone’s gone invisible.
There’s a little bit of HaMerotz discussion.
One Racer wasn’t found at a taco stand.
We create a new game to play with one Racer.
Why was there a pre-detour U-Turn?
What is the most vomit-friendly season?
One Racer makes it awkward.
Logan is predictable.
What are the three words or phrases of Swahili that Michael knows?
Is education a priority?
A brand new impression goes a bit Terminator.
We brainstorm the replacement for our Amazing Race Canada coverage this year.
Michael steals a joke.
There’s a surprising amount of London moments.
Why is TAR airing so late at night this season?
Why did Tara & Joey get no backlash for their U-Turn?
What is the best subplot of the season?
Phil is a troll.
Has a sneaky rule change been implemented?
Does Phil hate Shamir?
We lament the loss of a front running team.
And who will be eliminated next?

Pain is Temporary, Being Our Favourite is Forever

Mon, 10 Apr 2017 21:00:00 +0100

Michael, Anthony & Michelle return again to recap the second episode of Amazing Race 29. In this episode:

Why were there gifs of Michelle on Twitter on Friday?
We finally dissect the intro.
How are production improving things?
Should you play nice on Leg 2?
Someone needs the awkward conch.
Which detour should you pick?
Michelle teaches us how to play a drum.
We talk about Redmond’s hat.
We right a wrong.
Michelle laughs at people falling over.
One team goes a bit Dutch Mole.
Michael makes a contrast.
Matt goes a bit stereotypical.
Who were the MVPs of the episode?
Two Racers earn new nicknames.
Left-handed people finally get the credit that they deserve.
Michelle goes on a royal tangent.
Three words may hint at next week’s result.
Why do CBS hashtag everything?
We show a rare bit of sympathy.
Should there have been a Non-Elimination leg this week?
We give a lesson on anatomy.
Why was Shamir in pain?
Is it good karma to mislead another team?
Anthony finally reveals his hashtag for Matt & Redmond.
Phil gets angry.
How did Jessie & Francesca fall so far behind?
And we predict what happens next week.

We Can’t Spell Fun Without ’U’

Mon, 03 Apr 2017 21:00:00 +0100

Michael & Michelle return and are joined by special guest Anthony to recap the first episode of The Amazing Race 29. In this episode:

Why do we mock Italy?
Anthony & Michelle are casuals.
Michael doesn’t pay attention.
Michelle gets a bit too excited.
There’s some bragging.
How does Michael know the Panamanian flag?
There’s some more terrible Boston impressions.
Someone challenges Phil.
Are you an Alpha Male?
How terrible are the hashtags?
Anthony proves not to be very trusting.
Someone lives in a TV show.
We can actually talk rugby with an expert.
Michelle learns a new word.
What was the biggest secret that was revealed this episode?
We talk manual cars.
What is the appropriate way to tell a lady to calm down?
Which detour would we have picked?
Should it have been a non-elimination leg?
Tara Basro reappears (or does she?)
Did someone make a bad choice at the schoolyard pick?
There’s a new addition to the MH Rules.
Shamir channels Probst.
Was the penalty fair?
How will U-Turns work?
The “This Season” trailer showed far too much.
And who will be eliminated next?

Knitting with Donald Duck

Tue, 28 Mar 2017 21:00:00 +0100

Michael & Logan return to preview the upcoming season of The Amazing Race. In this episode:

Why is the podcast delayed?
Everyone has odd hobbies.
CBS get criticised.
Why would Shamir hate Ted from Survivor: Thailand?
What is the new Wonderful Indonesia?
Will TAR get Season 30?
Logan is obsessed with the Balkans.
A klaxon goes off.
We talk weightlifting.
Someone breaks the MH rules.
What type of partner should you actually want?
Who is the new Hayley?
The world hide & seek champion re-emerges.
What big change has happened with the casting this season?
Why is the cast so young?
There’s some terrible Boston accents.
Michael has a new favourite.
Logan raps.
Someone wants to meet Phil’s dad.
We learn about wrestling.
Kim Possible is somehow relevant.
How big is Missouri?
We get annoyed at how good someone’s biography is.
Someone needs to learn about bottled water.
Does London play video games?
Logan refuses an impression.
Donald Duck makes an appearance.
JK returns.
Should you use emoticons on biographies?
The US hates rugby.
Michael has been ruining songs.
Logan has two degrees of separation from a Racer.
Why do casual fans hate Redmond?
And someone sets the record for the least amount of time that we speak about them.

Thank you for listening - we'll be back every week to recap the episodes!

Butt-Skyping with the Lost Wolves

Sun, 12 Mar 2017 20:00:00 +0000

Michael, Anthony & Michelle return for the final time this season to talk to everyone's favourite team from the US season of Hunted - Lee & Hilmar (with added Beth!). In this episode:

Where is Griff right now?
We talk about our mutual love of Flat Cap Charlie and eulogise his bunny.
Is Hunted really slanted for the Hunters?
Why was Buck being punished?
How close were the Hunters behind Lee & Hilmar?
Was the Old Woman at the airport a spy?
What food would Lee & Hilmar have been caught because of?
What lesson did Dr Ricky Allen teach them?
How has Hilmar got a pilot friend?
Is the camera a hinderance?
Just how much of a social game is Hunted?
What other Craigslist ads didn't make it?
Griff is old and leathery.
Where did the contents of Hilmar's apartment go?
Is there a different attitude to the Hunters in the US than in the UK?
Are Lee & Hilmar bad influences on kids?
Would Michelle be good at Hunted?
Were they required to contact friends & family?
Beth gets ambushed.
Do they have a friend who slashes tyres?
What was the biggest test of Lee's marriage?
Can the Hunters stop planes?
What did Griff buy them as a gift?
What did Beth tell Lee before they left?
Beth ends up being the best spy they could have asked for.
How useful was the email system?
Could they have just hidden for 28 days?
We finally get the dolphin story!
We think about Sherlock and his mental health.
Lee defies some advice we gave last week.
Michelle stabs us in the back.
Why did Topher have loose lips?
Could they have split up?
Should there have been only one extraction point?
What web series do we need for Season 2?
Does fairness come into the show?
What show should they go on next?
Hilmar just wants to escape.
Did they watch the UK Hunted before going on the run?
Can Sherlock ever stop chasing people?
We talk wigs.
And how should the US Hunted season have ended?

Thank you to Beth, Lee & Hilmar for joining us - we'll be back very soon for more episodes!

The Sledgehammer is Mightier Than the Sword

Sun, 05 Mar 2017 21:00:00 +0000

Michael, Anthony & Michelle return for the final time this season to recap Hunted US' first season finale. In this episode:

Michelle gets tired of a joke.
Why do vegetarians eat bank notes?
What moment shocked us the most?
Why were Alpha overused?
Anthony wants a spin-off.
Why did Meredith sell out Henry VIII?
Michelle doesn't understand rules.
Anthony reveals the results of our sweepstake.
Michelle is looking at bacon.
We actually predicted something.
Michael rants.
What is the major difference between the UK & US series?
Why did Pennywise & Henry VIII disappear?
Is Hunted fake?
We have an off-season project.
What is Michael's superpower?
Michelle has been on the radio.
Anthony has an observation.
The edit gets spun.
Did Pennywise & Henry VIII save Lee & Hilmar?
Why did we see so few Hunter teams?
What is this finale's biggest disappointment?
The intro held some clues.
What should the next extraction point be?
Why did the teams have to go to different places?
Anthony knows a bit too much about safety deposit boxes.
Did someone take the show brief literally?
Could you do a 5km run?
We cast Hunted UK v US.
Lee & Hilmar channelled Hamish & Mikaela.
Michael eats a piece of chocolate tart.
We have some listener questions.
We try and get Flat Cap Charlie an invite.
What effect will the US season have on the next UK one?
And will we be back for season 2?

His Master’s Ploys

Sun, 26 Feb 2017 21:00:00 +0000

Michael, Michelle & Anthony return to recap the sixth episode of Hunted US' first season. In this episode:

Michelle is on the receiving end of a fan favourite joke.
Are Production listening to us?
We discuss Ant & Dec.
How will the Finale actually work next week?
We make a bet.
Some more rules get revealed.
We talk a little bit about Survivor.
What was the worst night of Michelle's life?
Michael has a brain wave about Australian Hunted.
Where do the captured teams go?
The editors backpedal.
Michelle hates American terms.
Where do you buy beer in Sweden?
We explain our friends' nicknames.
Anthony explains doxxing.
How will Lee & Hilmar actually get away with the Craigslist stunt?
A surprising team meets a gang.
Should you ever contact someone after fifteen years?
We have a sponsor!
We call out some creative editing.
Someone earns themselves a brand new award.
Anthony shows his nerdiness.
We get to the bottom of the mystery number from Lee's notebook.
Michael talks about Fall Out Boy.
We watch the video screens.
Soul Control get a mention.
We lament the loss of a favourite team.
Griff slightly biffs it.
And we look forward to the finale.

Every Wolf Has Its Day

Sun, 19 Feb 2017 21:00:00 +0000

Michael, Michelle & Anthony are back to recap the fifth episode of Hunted US' first season. In this episode:

Why have our podcast recordings this season been so long?
Michelle needs an address book.
Michael makes an apology.
What were the unaired ways to overwhelm David & Emiley's senses?
We compare edits.
Dexter Morgan appears.
Michelle falls asleep.
What if the Hunters find David & Emiley's burner phone?
Anthony finally warms up to one team.
It all gets very convenient.
Michelle still disagrees with Theresa.
There's a lot of UK connections.
We pick apart the most ridiculously cocky move in Hunted history.
One team gets the most blatant winners' edit ever.
What are the rules on teams flying somewhere?
Michelle never barters and then gets angry.
Why did we see Aarif & Immad be nice?
How will Pennywise & Henry VIII get caught?
Sherlock skypes Amber.
We steal Logan's Funniest Complaints blog for one week only.
IT'S A TV SHOW.
Someone is worse at lying than Photographer Rob.
Using mosques is very clever.
A rule is inadvertently clarified.
Why have we seen so much self-driving?
One Hunter keeps repeating herself.
There's some typically understated chat about Lee & Hilmar's move.
What are the top five Hunted moves ever?
Michael says the word "balls" a bit too much.
What was Sherlock's first text upon returning to the UK?
One team have some startling comparisons to UK winners.
After so much love all season, the editors make a complete MESS of one crucial scene.
Oprah picks the MVP.
We discuss the Facebook reaction to this week's episode.
Michael talks to idiots.
We find out why you should befriend a man called John Smith.
Everyone's chances get ranked.
And do the previews reveal our Final Two teams?

Carrie on Hunting

Sun, 12 Feb 2017 21:00:00 +0000

Michael, Michelle & Anthony are back once more to recap the fourth episode of CBS' new smash hit - Hunted. In this episode:

Does Australia have Taco Bell?
Did the advert actually spoil anything?
Anthony spots patterns.
Michael has a theory.
Reddit teaches us things.
Someone didn't read the rules.
Are all psychics gypsies?
One team is very stupid.
Gold Command is finally proven.
We ask for a rule clarification.
Which team will be the final ones caught?
We spitball a tactic for future fugitives.
The unsung heroes of production finally get mentioned.
One Hunter is fast becoming everyone's favourite.
Who is the real hero?
Sherlock is up to his old tricks.
We ask for an exchange programme.
What would happen if a team was too good?
Michelle doesn't understand maiden names.
One fugitive gets a new nickname.
One Hunter team makes everything very confusing.
Did the captured team get Thu cocky?
Who takes a selfie with a DSLR?
How do you pronounce Vidalia?
One team's tactic sounds a little bit serial killer.
Why did someone say "Skinny Pedal to the Right"?
Everyone needs to be a little bit less cooperative.
We finally answer a question we had preseason.
What will Lee's big risk be?
And Michelle & Anthony play a quiz.

Outwit, Outplay, Outsass

Sun, 05 Feb 2017 21:00:00 +0000

Michael, Michelle & Anthony return once more to recap the third episode of Hunted US' first season! In this episode:

Michelle is still heartless.
Ry-Phi gets a new nickname.
We've had some rare good feedback!
Just how much influence did the British series have?
We discuss spoilery trailers.
There's some creative editing.
Will anyone actually win?
Why are the Hunters being portrayed sympathetically?
Stop ringing & texting everyone!
The Hunters are multiplying.
There's an apology to Twitter.
What is the British Florida?
Michelle hates someone's mother.
Michael has a thing against door-to-door salesmen.
Someone starts a feud.
Our MVP is the least-surprising choice ever.
Michael & Anthony find something in common.
Michelle knows the plot of Deliverance.
One team gets two CBS pilots.
The timeline theory from last week returns.
Michelle makes an assumption and Michael has a theory.
We all get a bit confused about the mechanics of a butt dial.
Griff tries not to swear.
We lock in a winner pick.
Someone pre-emptively listened to Michael.
What was Hilmar's reaction to the butt dial?
What will be Sentra & Thu's downfall?
We discuss how you hide a number plate.
What are the rules we don't know about?
Why are Hunted fans so skeptical?
We voice suspicions.
Who will have a terribly awkward Thanksgiving?
Michelle gets angry.
We write an Australian Survivor biography.
Which Hunter looks like a geocacher?
Everyone needs to learn some French.
What characteristic sets Team Hotel apart?
We analyse boat speeds.
There's more CBS fakery.
Who will be captured next?
And what effect will Flat Cap Charlie have on the next UK series?

Drinking Gravy on Survivor

Sun, 29 Jan 2017 21:00:00 +0000

Michael, Michelle & Anthony return to recap the second episode of Hunted US' first season. In this episode:

Why was there a one-hour premiere then a double-episode?
We've had some awkward cast interactions.
CBS Cliffhangers.
There's a deeply predictable couple of references.
Why are so many people from Atlanta?
It all goes a bit French Mole.
How many TAR recruits are there?
Is Buck a real name?
Does the UK have home invasions?
Production have no timeline etiquette.
How is the edit spoiling us?
Michael asks for a job.
Michelle is heartless.
Should you get a burner phone?
Michael was a huge baby.
Who is the George Foreman of Hunted?
What do you do with a liability?
Can fugitives separate?
One fugitive gets a new nickname.
How do you tell a kayak & a canoe apart?
Why are the US public so helpful?
Was there a risk of a crocodile or alligator attack?
One team use a tactic that we advocated.
How does Mail Monitoring work in the US?
Michael gloats.
We talk filenames.
Michelle should go on Australian Survivor.
Anthony is a GoPro nerd.
Badly designed wanted posters.
Michelle's film night takes a wild turn.
Which came first - the Hunter or the Fugitive?
We search Michelle's Facebook and search history.
Who actually sold out Troy & Chele?
Who gets the MVP award?
And who will be caught next?

Extracting Hipster Monty

Wed, 25 Jan 2017 21:00:00 +0000

Michael & Anthony return to recap the first episode of CBS' new smash-hit programme, Hunted! In this episode:

What sort of parent lets their children listen to us?
Why is Lex Luthor involved in Hunted?
Contortionist Cameramen.
The pre-titles went a little bit Mole.
Why do we already love Lee & Hilmar?
Does Matt play basketball?
Anthony asks a stupid question.
Have one team of hunters been cloned?
We talk about Wonderful Georgia.
Is the Extraction Point getting creative already?
Why was the first team caught channelling a forgotten UK team?
We ask for more Bleks.
Who is the new Intern Simon?
What are the Gladiators up to?
Michael reveals hypothetical tactics.
Why should one Hunter change their Twitter name?
What is Gold Command?
We start a book club.
What is the Golden Rule?
We discuss some euphemistic names for relationships.
How do we see the episodes panning out?
A British fugitive returns.
We actually learn something.
Where is Michelle?
What should the episode title actually have been?
And who will be caught next?

Mediocre Cakes by Maureen

Sat, 31 Dec 2016 21:00:00 +0000

Michael & Anthony return for the final podcast of the year and to recap The Apprentice UK's twelfth finale with a special guest! In this episode:

What were our immediate reactions to the finale?
Our texts get read out.
Anthony's favourite candidate returns.
Why did Courtney make the finale?
We create some more inappropriate alcohol names.
Anthony hates fancy dress.
A new BBC1 Saturday Night TV show is created.
The golden rule of The Apprentice is broken.
One team goes a bit Yellow Pages.
Who is Borat and who is George Foreman?
We get a bit panicky.
And what do we want for Series 13?

Balinese Catac-Wumbs

Mon, 19 Dec 2016 21:00:00 +0000

Michael & Logan return for the final time this season to recap the final episode of Amazing Race Asia 5 and its visit to Bali, Wonderful Indonesia. In this episode:

Why is Logan so damn excited?
It gets a bit gloaty.
Michael springs a surprise.
When is an Auntie not a Big Sister?
Should we do a Re-Wunion show?
Deputy Minister Patana is back!
Did the Finish Line make history?
The finale was filthy.
Why do Balinese taxis drive slow?
Logan wonders about Boko Haram.
Is TARA rigged?
Michael regrets that a running joke is unavailable.
One team gets a seal of appWuval.
The Canadian Kayak Hockey guy returns for one last appearance.
We talk about the "300th" leg of the US seasons.
Christmas isn't right in a hot climate.
Michael prepares Logan for Christmas.
Why was the Finish Line location chosen?
How Australian is Eric?
Why was there no safety judge for paddling?
Travis Touchdown is mentioned.
Michael misses one eliminated team for the first time ever.
There's one final outing for an impression.
One team had terrible planning.
What will TARA6's prize fund be?
We make up for one glaring omission last week.
Logan gets fact-checked.
How many hours have Michael & Logan actually podcasted together?
What should have been on the coconuts?
Who is the Dennis Eckersley of TARA?
"Where's Tara?" returns for one final time.
Did Tara Basro listen to our preview?
Logan pitches an interview.
Deputy Minister Patana gets a new job.
What do we think of the winners?
Can Logan tell Alex & Will apart?
Did Eric & Rona choke?
Was this a tough memory challenge?
And we answer the ultimate question - why was TARA5 so good?

So Long and Thanks for All the Cigars

Sun, 18 Dec 2016 21:00:00 +0000

Michael & Anthony are back to recap the infamous interview episode of The Apprentice UK's twelfth series. In this episode:

What is the benefit of Courtney making the finale?
Michael plans some revenge.
Why are production using the same locations again?
How did Alana win the MVP award stupidly quickly?
What is the cardinal sin of brownies?
Michael goes for a wedding joke.
How do you get on The Apprentice?
One listener has a theory.
Two candidates should team up.
How would Alana's erotic bakeware be marketed?
Claude Littner gets his own CBS show.
Anthony goes a bit Clarkson.
Why does Sugar suck?
Why does Michael hate Instagram models?
Screw you, Mike Soutar.
Why holding money back is usually a good idea.
Is Alana good at pitching?
Where will Alana go when she wins?
Why does Sugar like Courtney's business plan?
Why do we love Jessica?
What is Michael's official podcast title?
Why was Frances fired?
Why did Courtney get to the final?
We play everyone's favourite game with Anthony - can you remember who's coming back?
And who will be hired?

Are You a Waffle-off?

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 21:00:00 +0000

Michael & Anthony return to recap the tenth episode of the twelfth series of The Apprentice UK and its Gin task. In this episode:

Why have we never seen an alcohol-themed task before?
Why did Grainne not get fired?
Courtney is so boring.
What is "branding"?
Who is the David Beckham of the Apprentice?
Titans get a name change.
The podcast goes under threat.
What are the rules around alcohol?
Daphne & Celeste make an appearance.
Anthony educates Michael on alcohol shops.
Jokes are set up.
What is the point of Market Research?
A new BBC Christmas Special is announced.
Trishna sticks by her gin.
What are the candidates' favourite cocktails?
We rebrand Colony Gin.
Anthony asks for more gloating.
Why did Trishna give off winner vibes?
Why wasn't it another double firing?
Michael is proud of a pun.
And which three candidates will be fired?

Learning Your TAR-ABCs

Mon, 12 Dec 2016 21:00:00 +0000

Michael & Logan are back to recap Amazing Race Asia 5's ninth episode and visit to Banyuwangi, Wonderful Indonesia. In this episode:

We breakdown a breakdown of last week's podcast.
Logan interrupts the intro. Again.
We underestimated Lisa & Nicole.
What is Logan's favourite Canadian film?
Eric & Rona face another "special brew".
How much money did teams get?
One team tries to pander to sponsors.
An alliance is formed at a gig.
Who are the new Jess & Lani?
Why did Parul cover her shirt up?
Does the Philippines have the letter "o"?
We sympathise with the lonely coffee guy.
Logan has learnt something about Mormons.
What were the secret ingredients in the "special brew"?
Why was the hike up Kawah Ijen really mean?
Michael refuses to do an impression.
Cruella deVil channels Eric.
Some Racers become aware of their own mortalities.
How international is Amazing Race Asia?
Is this the final U-Turn of the season?
There's another wonderful editing joke.
Michael defends production.
It all goes a bit Chamillionaire.
All of Logan's Amazing Race dreams come true.
The US franchise gets an unlikely supporter.
Why does Amazing Race Canada suck?
Why did teams go a bit Kenny from South Park?
For once, calling someone "Uncle" isn't inappropriate.
Do Yields require courage?
THIS U-TURN WAS ILLEGAL!
Editors try and trick us.
Are Louisa & Treasuri bitter?
Who are the Filipino VoldeMussolinis?
Amazing Race Asia goes blackface.
We discuss limited stations detours.
Will Amazing Race Asia 6 get a new sponsor?
Why do we love Amazing Race Asia so much?
Can Tara Basro spell?
Logan discriminates against colourblind people again.
Why does one Racer need a shave?
There's a request for more penalties.
Wu gets insensitive.
How should the Pit Stop have been meaner?
Logan shows his knowledge of all-female teams.
And Wu...will WIN?

Boner-fide Teamwork

Mon, 05 Dec 2016 21:00:00 +0000

Michael & Anthony return to recap the ninth episode of The Apprentice UK's twelfth series and its virtual reality task. In this episode:

Anthony steals a joke.
Michael discusses his plans for the interview episode.
The cameramen get creepy.
Why did we not see cosplayers?
Sassy Hipster Lady Brady has some sweet eye rolls.
We talk about puzzle games.
There's some new euphemisms.
Sofiane has a diva fit.
Anthony is ungrateful.
Michael takes umbrage with the phrase "Wii Game".
There's some winner pick waverings.
Alana breaks her streak.
What is Michael's motto?
We talk about Grainne's fatal error.
Why did Nebulous get support?
What on earth was that reward about?
We look forward to Claude losing his rag.
Why did Sofiane dither?
Anthony locks in a prediction.
There's an odd team swap.
And who will be fired next?

Finding Tara

Sun, 04 Dec 2016 21:00:00 +0000

Michael & Logan return to recap Amazing Race Asia 5's eighth leg and visit to Yogyakarta, Indonesia and to celebrate Michael's 150th podcast on RTV Warriors! In this episode:

How is Michael celebrating 150 podcasts?
We discuss the latest Amazing Race Canada news.
Just what *was* in the bitter concoction?
Logan ruins a joke.
Are we running out of material?
One Racer goes a bit Jillian Maclaughlin.
It all goes a bit Lewis Carroll.
Everyone becomes a Pokémon.
Not the comfy chairs!
How would HaMerotz have done this Speed Bump?
What did JK call Treasuri?
Logan breaks another promise.
We try to sell out again.
There's a review of Indonesian music.
Asia's Fairy-type legendary attacks.
Michael gets some movie education.
Logan learns more about ferries.
Did JK & Mike have a gameplan for the lounge?
Where does the Speed Bump rank?
The Roadblock gets a lot of praise.
Who is the most ill-suited Racer ever?
Tara Basro adds another wrinkle to a task.
Michael's rock-paper-scissors rant returns.
There's varying degrees of references to modern music.
Logan falls back into his old ways.
We relish one Racer facing their fears.
We ask for more costumes.
The winners' edit strengthens.
Logan talks about Apprentice US.
Who is the Asian Heidi Strobel?
Why does Indonesia love double names?
How should you approach the second Roadblock?
Michael reveals the best subplot of the season.
One Racer's viewing habits are revealed.
We pitch Grand Theft Auto: Singapore.
Is Tara Basro an amnesiac?
We discuss yet another unused twist.
There's an inappropriate eulogy.
Wu will be the final elimination?
And we tease what we have planned for the New Year.

Courtney’s Lawnmower Collection

Sun, 27 Nov 2016 22:00:00 +0000

Michael & Anthony return to recap the eighth episode of The Apprentice UK and its party planning task. In this episode:

There’s an update on the retweets.
Anthony starts defending our favourite.
The task introduction is a bit tenuous.
Why was Dillon not sent to Tussaud’s?
What does this task boil down to?
What is the name of Karthik’s autobiography?
Anthony premieres a pretty good impression.
Why did Nebulous lose?
Why was the reward so ridiculous?
Anthony (sort of) defends Courtney.
Why did Nebulous choose a casino?
Who was responsible for the hot food debacle?
In what respect do our final two have a similar edit?
Who will be back for the finale?
Why was Karthik’s firing not mentioned in the Previously segment?
Who is a useless chugger?
When is a sailor costume ever useful?
Who was a backdoor PM?
One person becomes Adam Ant with a lawnmower collection.
Karren Brady channels her inner Confucius.
Just how far did Nebulous’ cost-cutting go?
Why is Courtney still being allowed to pitch?
Why did we see Trishna succeed at being a tour guide?
What will the legacy of this series be?
What was Titans’ winning strategy?
Anthony goes on a Twitter rant.
How was anyone happy with Dillon’s singing?
Michael cringes already about the virtual reality episode’s prospects.
Why was Frances brought back?
And who will be fired next?

MagikWupa’s Revenge

Sun, 27 Nov 2016 21:00:00 +0000

Michael & Logan return to recap the seventh episode of Amazing Race Asia's fifth season, and its visit to Singapore! In this episode:

We suggest a Comedy Central Roast for the end of the season
Why shouldn’t we be allowed to be criticised?
What is Dengue Fever?
Why did we see another Sentosa visit?
Producers need to get more charitable.
Logan can finally tell Asian people apart.
We ask one Racer to create an impression of their own.
There’s some more praise for the production values.
Which city is named after a singer?
Why did Tara Basro cross the wrong people?
How do you spot a harlequin filefish?
Why has Singapore banned chewing gum?
What is the Australian rite of passage during puberty?
Two characters from Winnie the Pooh are affected by a restraining order.
Two teammates threaten to fall out over fish.
Is Pennybags from Monopoly Singaporean?
Logan makes us all lose The Game.
Who the hell is Devilfish?
One Racer goes a bit Disney.
Michael talks far too much about going to Singapore.
We prove how psychic we were in a fake podcast.
Is TARA suffering from budget cuts?
We suggest a new online show for next week.
Why are we the Black Eyed Peas of Amazing Race Asia?
One driver is the new Wilson from Home Improvement.
Why should Logan have done Skate Rat?
We discuss Amazing Race Canada reunion shows.
Why did JK try and hit Mike in the eye again?
What is a Harmstone family tradition on holiday?
What is Treasuri’s superpower?
One Racer should have laid off the GTA.
We talk about the current averages.
Why did it take Mike seven legs to have fun?
What do Racers tell their children about us?
What is the best James Bond theme?
Who doesn’t want to become the new Anton & Armand?
Who is our least favourite Amazing Race host?
If Parul & Logan were courting, who would chase after the other?
Where does Michael gets his ridiculously long introductions for the finales from?
Wu offers a choice of “eat or compete?”
One TAR host offers an interesting proposition to some Survivor contestants.
Will we see another Wu-turn?
Wu will be eliminated…next?
And why can’t we mock teams getting emotional over missing family?

Petro Canapés

Mon, 21 Nov 2016 22:00:00 +0000

Michael & Anthony are back once more to recap the seventh episode of the twelfth series of Apprentice UK. In this episode:

Is après-wakeboarding a thing?
Why is it difficult to live tweet?
How do we know that Poole is cold?
There's some terrible Irish accents.
Michael defends Karthik for not letting Samuel go high-end.
Lord Sugar, Karren & Claude were all miserable.
Frances gets some credit for being a good Project Manager...and then a whole lot of criticism.
Would Jessica have chosen the pen?
Nemo is a trout.
It all goes a bit Bullseye.
Do people buy speedboats on a whim?
A surprising MVP is crowned.
There's some awkward Twitter behaviour.
Who will go next time their team loses?
One team's terrible choices finally come back to bite them.
Why did Samuel get fired?
We tell Lady Brady to simmer down a touch.
How could Dillon have reacted better after he was stood up by a customer?
Who is a terrible stereotype?
Apprentice gets a sponsor.
Sugar needs to up his pun game.
Karthik gets his dad on.
Why did the You're Fired panel suck up to Samuel?
It all goes a bit Logan & Chris.
Just how big was this bloodbath?
What was Karthik actually doing in this task?
Who would come back for The Apprentice: All-Stars?
Why does everyone try and break Sugar's Code of Silence?
Michael calls for blood.
And who will be fired next?

Six Seasons and a Wu-vie

Mon, 21 Nov 2016 21:00:00 +0000

Michael & Logan return to recap the sixth episode of Amazing Race Asia 5 and its visit to Manila & Vigan, Philippines. In this episode:

We defend our beloved Vietnamese lesbians after yet another cruel elimination.
Why does Tara Basro have short hair?
Does Wu hate Alex & Will?
What would Wu's finishing move in wrestling be?
Obviously, we talk about Pokémon, Phoenix Wright & Pullblox.
Will Logan get jet lag?
Production get lots of credit for the Active Route Info.
Logan makes our discussion on the Philippines really dark.
Where will Amazing Race Canada 5 go to?
We ask Monty & Wu to be friends.
What is the one thing we both want for Christmas?
Who are the Anton & Armand of the season?
Two of the final five get ruled out.
Michael becomes the US.
Logan confuses his Filipino markets.
There's some surprising questions.
Logan is still slightly racist.
Why is Michael's voice so bad?
We advocate Amazing Race Asia: All-Stars.
What went unaired in the Active Route Info?
How can one team get compliments from Michael?
Why did teams have to go by tricycle?
Who did Production dub an "ungrateful little shit"?
Why was the Roadblock a bit Mole-ish?
Just how famous are Parul & Maggie?
Which Racer was shortlisted to play Superman?
Logan requests a new detour.
There's another terrible impression.
Weird Al is slightly inappropriate in Vietnam.
Why did Louisa & Treasuri not do Carabao Karaoke?
Why did Michael spend last weekend watching Fear Factor?
Yields are better than U-Turns.
How would we improve Amazing Race Canada?
Eric's dance moves are critiqued.
Why was Michael's copy missing the first place check-in?
How did the Official Page spoil us?
Who is going to win?
And Wu will (not) be eliminated...next?

The Cigartful Dodger

Mon, 14 Nov 2016 21:00:00 +0000

Michael & Anthony return again to recap the sixth episode of The Apprentice UK's twelfth series. In this episode:

We talk about how iconic the exit was this week.
What are the reasons why we watch The Apprentice?
Michael was too busy to live tweet.
Why did they add new scenes to the intro?
Anthony plays the Generation Game.
Hunter Ben gets an apprentice of his own.
Karthik makes some new friends.
Lord Sugar is a hypocrite.
We are officially on the Karthik train.
We mount a defence of Hunter Rebecca.
Should Hunter Rebecca have volunteered?
Lady Brady needs to lighten up.
It's surprisingly not that grim up North.
Which supermarkets cannot be trusted?
Why did Nebulous lose?
Which candidate got the real punishment this week?
Which candidates was Hunter Rebecca really talking about?
And who will be fired next?

The Taraminator

Sun, 13 Nov 2016 21:00:00 +0000

Michael & Logan return once more to recap Amazing Race Asia 5's fifth episode and visit to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam! In this episode:

Logan requests a harsher introduction.
We describe the Roadblock as horrific.
We add a sixth course, which is quickly made sinister thanks to Logan.
Why did we see the Fast Forward?
A former Survivor contestant joins us.
Logan's coworkers have finally seen an episode of The Amazing Race.
We talk about classic Fast Forwards.
How did Tom & Anita screw over Alex & Will?
Our roles reverse when it comes to telling Alex & Will apart.
We avoid Dong jokes for once.
Amazing Race Asia sets a new precedent.
Logan tests Michael's colourblindness.
We learn about Logan's family.
We finally mention the unused and unaired Yield from last week.
What will Michael's Amazing Race t-shirt say?
What do you leave out for Vietnamese Santa Claus?
Michael creates a detour.
Why would it have been a good thing for everyone to attempt the Fast Forward?
Logan has never seen Lost.
We rank Reality TV vomits.
Logan promises to learn a rap.
Alex & Will need to go to pun school.
Michael puts his foot down about having more rewritten songs appear on the podcast.
What are the stereotypes for an Indonesian?
What is Allan Wu afraid of?
There's another outlandish Tara Basro hiding place.
The Roadblock did not obtain the Louisiana Gravedigger seal of approval.
Michael reveals a surprise that is waiting for Logan in Spain.
Vietnam does have KFC, guys.
Wu gets an acting role.
There's more talk of Vietnam's traffic.
How would we have dealt with the eating challenge?
The Racers are ungrateful.
The Bucket of Disappwuval is coined.
What shows did the Racers watch in sequester?
Just how well are Treasuri & Louisa doing?
Was the leg prize rigged?
One Racer checks into Rue Manor.
One team has an obvious winners' edit.
Logan is obsessed with Charlie & the Chocolate Factory.
And Wu will be eliminated...next?

Slap the Butcher

Sat, 12 Nov 2016 21:00:00 +0000

Better late than never, Michael & Anthony return to recap the fifth episode of The Apprentice UK's twelfth series. In this episode:

We left Anthony in charge of timekeeping, hence the delay.
Early morning wake-up calls confuse us.
Are you a YAMIL?
Michael reveals a weird connection to one candidate.
How would we describe the three product choices?
Michael gets a bit OCD.
What is the gilet lady's husband's story?
Anthony explains the Autumn-Winter sartorial essentials.
People who choose not to wear helmets are helmets.
Supermarket euphemisms.
Do we pledge?
We take umbrage with Sassy Hipster Lady Brady.
Who is a newly-qualified drama teacher?
One Racer from Amazing Race Canada stops by.
Who is the Apprentice Weird Al?
Where was JD hiding this week?
What technical terms does Dillon know?
A whiplash-themed MVP is selected.
Why did Sofiane have to be on a bike?
Claude threatens to burst a blood vessel.
Why was Alana assigned to keep time?
Nick Hewer finally gets a successor.
Production hire odd consultants.
Is Samuel one of the worst winning Project Managers ever?
What hashtags did Hunter Rebecca omit?
We speculate on Alana's business model.
Anthony brings some words back.
Whose pitching style is from the school Nativity playbook?
What actually is Paul's job?
Lord Sugar says the most stupid thing that's been said all series.
Why should Apprentice become a bit more Solitary?
And who will be fired next?

Sun’s Out, Wuns Out

Sun, 06 Nov 2016 21:00:00 +0000

Michael & Logan are - for the first time this season - joined by Ben to recap the fourth episode of Amazing Race Asia 5. In this episode:

We start a war with one team.
Ben is confused by the word "detour".
What is the honeymoon that Eric & Rona asked for?
Michael explains the current trend for non-elimination penalties.
One Racer gives their team a time penalty.
Wu avoids a pun for the first time in his life.
What clues did Vicky & Rachel *actually* receive?
What was on JK's brochure?
One sponsor takes on a very inappropriate side-business.
Why do people come to the podcast?
How would Louisa & Treasuri fare if the Race ended now?
Ben & Logan talk about The Simpsons.
Eric & Rona spoil everything.
Jorts or Meggings?
Two Racers compete to be mean to elephants.
Logan actually does a good impression.
Gladiators or Age of Empires?
Logan makes a pitch on behalf of Elias Theodorou again.
Who is the Elizabeth Taylor of The Amazing Race Asia?
Where was Tara Basro this week?
How can you tell if a pirate is Malaysian?
One-sided rivalries occur.
Teams make a brief detour to South-East China.
Logan talks about movies from 1996.
One team tries not to impress JK & Mike.
How does the Roadblock prove that everyone is better than Brian Heidik?
We exclusively reveal the Roadblock for the Vietnam leg.
There's two proclamations of love.
Cameraman cameos.
How do you sit cross-legged?
What does Eric *actually* eat for breakfast?
Ben talks Tomb Raider.
Logan is Psychic.
Who is the David Hasselhoff of the podcast?
Parul & Maggie annoy Ben.
We acknowledge Racers liking our posts.
And stay tuned for the most ridiculous stinger in 38 episodes.

Any Damsel That’s in Wu-stress...

Tue, 01 Nov 2016 20:00:00 +0000

Michael & Logan return to recap the third episode of Amazing Race Asia 5. In this episode:

We tease a guest-star from a YouTube superstar next week.
Sneaky Instagram Follows.
One team gets a penalty for abseiling home.
Logan still can't tell teams apart.
Someone gets a downgrade.
Who is living up to their pre-season reputation?
We get surprised that a wedding wasn't delayed.
Where was Tara Basro?
Allan Wu launches a YouTube channel.
One sponsor slowly takes over.
One Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild dungeon is exclusively revealed.
Does God work in insurance?
Michael is a partial jerk.
Who is the MVP of the episode?
Logan is Marked for Elimination.
One Racer is compared to Will Smith songs.
What is a superleg?
Logan makes a vile comparison.
Chinese Doppelgangers.
What is detour theory?
Doggy fitness classes.
What did Tom do to the pedal?
Were the trishaws sabotaged?
One team gets an unaired penalty.
We reveal a clause in Zabrina & Joe Jer's contracts.
What is the motivational quote of the week?
We have the whitest thing ever created.
Wu singles one team out.
Will we get a Speed Bump?
Filipino Grudge Matches.
Logan becomes a radio producer.
And Wu will be eliminated...next?

Ayo-ana Jones & The Last Two Saved

Mon, 31 Oct 2016 20:00:00 +0000

Michael, Michelle & Anthony return for the final time to recap the last episode of Hunted's second series. In this episode:

Ayo is far more humble than you think.
Whose opinion of themselves has changed?
Anthony displays a new impression.
For the last time, Hunted isn't fixed!
How do rigged phone-ins relate to Hunted?
What doomed Anna & Elizabeth?
Bleks looks for an acting role.
Michelle finds out that the UK has only just got polymer money.
We ask for more pre-arranged stuff.
Someone's early wardrobe returns.
We give too many tips.
Why would you lie to people?
The drone scene finally appears!
Hunted Will is finally given something to do.
Caravan says no.
How does Michelle know what a Vauxhall is?
Why did the fugitives have to meet up for information?
Exactly what were the Hunters told?
Anthony gets corrected.
One Hunter gets replaced.
Michelle learns about harbours.
Why did we only see boats?
What should the extraction be next year?
How did Toddington narrow it down?
What is Bleks wearing?
Anthony can't remember the Hunters.
One captured team makes it to the extraction point anyway.
Even animals try and catch Nick.
How did we celebrate the winners?
Is there a new rule for the finale?
The series gets a post-mortem.
And where will Hunted go next year?

Pouring Vimto over Karthik

Mon, 31 Oct 2016 19:00:00 +0000

Michael & Anthony return to recap the fourth episode of Apprentice UK's twelfth series. In this episode:

Why did Aleksandra wait till the task was announced before quitting?
Who wakes up early in the shared house?
Who is our unironic win pick?
Two candidates copy former runner-ups' business plans.
Could the editors have sugar-coated Aleksandra's quit?
How would this cast be categorised?
Why did we see Samuel last week for the first time?
Is this the first time that we've not seen a client's decision of who to represent them?
What bags do we associate with Minorca?
Our Little Louis Walsh takes it to deadlock.
One team finally learns when unisex means.
Why did Jessica sing "Cool for Cats" in a weird tune?
Who should have raided the James & Solomon collection?
Why has our MVP from last week gone downhill?
Exasperated Claude Littner.
Karthik finally finds a role.
Why did we not see Claude defend Karthik?
Incidental Characters get their time in the spotlight.
Who is our MVP?
Production have been listening to Michael the Puppet Master.
How can you spend £5,000 on white shirts?
Sassy Hipster Lady Brady makes an appearance.
The rewards are still crap.
Paul is a fashionista.
Who was a backseat PM?
Why is Karthik like water?
What is a consultant?
Velodromes are scary.
Will next week be a multi-firing?
The firee joins an exclusive club.
And who will fired next?

The Indonesian Aung San Suu Kyi

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 21:00:00 +0100

Michael & Logan return to recap the second episode of Amazing Race Asia 5. In this episode:

Logan tries to give himself a new nickname.
Michael gets distracted by ondel-ondels again.
We talk about Pokemon Sun & Moon.
We celebrate the wonderful return of pwuns.
TARA producers get a petition of their very own.
We judge people who do stupid things.
Logan tries to get us some sponsorship.
We hear the dirtiest joke that Logan has told in 125 podcasts.
Who is the new Joey "Fitness" & Danny?
What is Indonesia famous for?
We manage not to be mean about a task for once.
Hunter Ben gets some Asian recruits.
Another Detour rule is christened.
Logan thinks that all Tongans are related.
Michael solves the mystery of why JK has an elbow brace.
How much is Logan's forehead worth?
We talk about Fear Factor (and not even Wu's appearance!)
Anita gets braggy.
Who wouldn't have done the Roadblock?
Logan throws in the towel on impressions before become slightly racist.
Tara Basro gets slighted.
What does Allan Wu smell of?
Who is more Ika Bula?
Logan makes three interruptions.
We get annoyed at "scissors, paper, stone".
Someone carries a donkey.
We talk audition videos.
We commend the amount of swearing.
And we tease a celebrity appearance for next week.

Karren Brady: Lie Detective

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 22:00:00 +0100

Michael & Anthony return to recap the third episode of Apprentice UK's twelfth series. In this episode:

How should Willy Wonka be described?
Someone earns a spot on Hunted.
Dad puns.
Why was Mukai saved?
Maple Bacon Fudge.
How do you win this challenge?
Why does Anthony watch this show?
Exasperated Lady Brady.
Purple Samuel.
Americans try British sweets.
Is £32 worth it?
The episodes need an advisory warning.
Hanging up on your PM.
Anthony is basically a famewhore.
Jessica forgets to breathe.
Sugar is subtle.
Rewards are odd.
Bad omens.
Why bringing an alliance back may be very stupid.
Did Sugar make the wrong decision?
Barely disguised contempt.
Why did we see Grainne this week?
And what constitutes Under the Radar for Karthik?

You Can’t Yadda Yadda That!

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 21:00:00 +0100

Michelle & Ben finally return to recap the ninth week of Australian Survivor's third season. In this episode:

Michelle talks Play School.
Ben takes umbrage with some self-righteousness.
Someone enjoys writing in the sand.
One contestant needs to sunbathe a bit more.
Ben starts getting annoyed with people.
Who is an underdog?
Is there such a thing as a cold Sydney?
What is the most important reason why people win?
Michelle loves the smell of clean hair.
There's always a worse option.
Kristie is terrible at putting liquid in Flick's mouth.
Ben teaches us a hangover cure.
There's nothing wrong with telling people they're going home.
Who were the control freak tribe?
We celebrate the annual "Stand like you're taking a dump challenge".
Michelle says the word "different" far too many times.
What is a stupid move?
Who is the Purple Kelly of the jury?
Probst is still ridiculous.
Who is the Woo of the season?
Ben really misses the castaway who was eliminated.
Michelle is going to a Survivor viewing party, just to see one US castaway's eyes.
And who will win?

The Cummings Man

Sun, 23 Oct 2016 21:00:00 +0100

Michael, Michelle & Anthony return to recap the fifth episode of Hunted's second series. In this episode:

When will we finally see Anna & Elizabeth get chased by a drone?
Why did we not see Hamish & Mikaela crash a truck?
Anthony leaves his options open.
Someone gets a personal helicopter.
Anna & Elizabeth take a leaf out of the Amazing Race playbook.
Michelle gets pressured into doing Australian Survivor.
Yorkshire gets a new nickname.
We look ahead to series three and what Hunters won't be able to get away with.
Why would Anthony lend his car out?
Have Channel 4 acknowledged us again?
Nick has great tactics.
Someone is basically Canadian.
How one fugitive's intelligence led to their downfall.
How do you win Hunted?
Michael explains predictable edits.
Michelle nearly took Donald Trump's bait.
Who keeps 116,000 messages?!
Anthony tries to get phished.
What are the three Ponderosa essentials?
Michelle learns about Outdoor Adventure centres.
Who was the last person to be leant a rucksack?
Michelle requests an impression.
One of the Hunters acquires a nickname.
Crouching Hunter, Hidden Fugitive.
Anthony hates exercise.
What is a "vintage inn"?
Hunter Julie is UTR.
Michael teaches everyone about cigarette boats.
And who is the dog that doesn't bark?

The Liberal Puppet Agenda

Mon, 17 Oct 2016 21:00:00 +0100

Michael & Logan return to recap the first episode of The Amazing Race Asia 5: Guess Wu's Back! In this episode:

Logan takes advantage of the lack of censorship.
Wu-pologies are made.
Someone brings back the early noughties.
One US favourite drops by.
Logan talks about a sport that Great Britain is good at.
Context clues tell us that Eric is Kiwi.
RTV Warriors finally gets a slogan.
Who is the Indonesian Fonzie?
We have a connection to Allan Wu!
Who has a customised t-shirt?
China Rush did a Mole clue.
Monty has been on the Triple Doubles again.
Why was the Start Line Elimination particularly disappointing?
Someone gets a touching farewell montage.
There's some sloppy edits.
Who is Purple Tara?
Can Muscle Bros even lift?
Puppets are creepy.
Kids get neglected.
Slapstick comedy is always appreciated.
Was the Start Line Elimination rigged?
What would HaMerotz LaMillion have done with this leg?
The Malaysian Michael Jordan returns.
Logan shows off his knowledge of Singapore.
And Wu will be eliminated next?

Sherlock’s Bongo

Sun, 16 Oct 2016 22:00:00 +0100

Michael, Michelle & Anthony return to recap the fourth episode of Hunted's second series. In this episode:

Michael corrects Bleks' map.
We explain how certain parts of the episode are filmed.
What exactly happens when a team splits?
What are the rules on smoking?
One fugitive gets a special message.
Michelle talks about omelettes.
Have the editors been watching classic TV & Film in the gap between series?
Do flowers hide clues?
What is a polite way to say someone is lying?
Who laps up the OTTP edgic?
How could the Hunters clamp down on hitch hiking?
Someone displays CSI-style hacking.
Does Leeds have alpacas?
Hunter Ben records multiple takes.
Who has the worst Dragons' Den pitch ever?
Illegal license plates!
Hunted goes a bit GTA, leading to an uncomfortable response by Fathers 4 Justice.
Bleks has a stunt double.
Do all the fugitives have a connection?
Michelle is insensitive again.
Why has Nick been so successful?
The intern is finally named.
Anthony stalks the Hunters.
Nick can't do maths.
One Hunter lies-cra.
A camerawoman is banished.
We get a bit self-promotional.
Nick Harvey finally gets a mention.
Two of last year's winners leave some grafitti.
Hunter Ben goes a bit Cumberbatch.
And Michelle makes another pitch for the boys to go on the run.

You Remind Me of a Little Tony Hawk

Sun, 16 Oct 2016 21:00:00 +0100

Michael & Anthony return to recap the second episode of the twelfth series of Apprentice UK. In this episode:

Anthony is out for blood.
Michael speaks Italian.
The Duping Game is brought to you, in association with Nebulous.
Is one person the secret lovechild of two of the stars from another show
The podcast becomes a dog mask-free zone.
Unisex...jeans?
Should you ever stop for market research?
What would Anthony's Mastermind topic be?
Dillon moves to X Factor.
The Boys' team gets an extra member.
We look ahead to who the standouts from the interviews could be.
The long-lost Mitchell brother appears.
Why did Maggie Mountford quit?
Who is the MVP of the episode?
Is it worse to be invisible or useless?
Michael shows his age.
Why was Jessica better at pitching than in the boardroom?
Which team actually deserved to lose?
#boolshat
Why was the fired candidate actually fired?
Who is on the crazy team next week?
Someone gets a new nickname.
Who is the most likely person to lie on their CV?
And who should have been fired?

The Last Timtam-urai

Sun, 16 Oct 2016 20:00:00 +0100

For one week only, the Queens of the Island podcast becomes Royalty of the Island, as Michael steps into the breach and joins Michelle to recap the eighth week of Australian Survivor. In this episode:

The three missing weeks are quickly recapped.
Michelle hates Letters from Home.
Michael locks in his predictions.
Michelle reveals she has friends.
How does a Jury really vote?
What is the biggest move in Survivor history?
Who is the prettiest girl in the cast?
We talk about the Jury Villa.
Getting intimate with Survivor hosts.
Why is Michael taking drinks orders?
We look ahead to Finale Week.
Are Aussies having way more fun than Americans?
Pringles disgust Michael.
Did Brooke throw the Reward Challenge?
Michelle loses it over pants.
Kristie can win challenges.
Is the Last Timtam more or less important than the Last Rolo?
Why was the Immunity Challenge watered down?
One host has the tables turn on them.
What is the Australian equivalent of a taco stand?
Who was showing Survivor Chic?
And did the Jury get a bit drunk?

Going Down in Essex

Mon, 10 Oct 2016 22:00:00 +0100

Michael, Michelle & Anthony return to recap Hunted's third episode of the year. In this episode:

Production have been tipping us off to things that happen before they air.
Who gets the Dr Ricky Allen memorial punching bag role?
Why should you always pack a diving suit?
What was the real reason that Mikaela jumped in the canal last week?
Who is getting a winners' edit?
Is someone being misanthropic?
Should Hunted go a bit Hunger Games?
Why has Twitter been spoiling everything?
What relevance to Jon Montgomery and Allan Wu have to why Michael wouldn't go on Hunted?
Why "lonely and needy" applies to more people than you may think.
Loose lips sink ships.
Why Hunted is better than House of Cards.
Why did Lolly need to go even more Bletchley Circle?
Why did Nick have to meet up with his friend face-to-face?
How did the Hunters get the copy of Nick's phone call?
Why were the German Shepherds so ineffectual?
Who is a hidden sponsor?
What is Anthony worth?
What can Survivor press pictures teach us about Hunted?
Never log into Facebook while you're on the run!
Should you ever contact an associate?
Anthony critiques PowerPoints.
Michelle wonders whether a ghillie suit ejection is necessary.
And we lament the loss of another fugitive.

Diamonds in Me Bra

Mon, 10 Oct 2016 21:00:00 +0100

Michael & Anthony return to recap the most British of all shows - The Apprentice - and the first episode of its twelfth series. In this episode:

What effect has Brexit had on the podcast?
We talk WIDM.
Should game show contestants consider being angel investors?
Who might have had a visit to Dr Leah?
One part of Sugar's spiel on success was slightly inaccurate.
Will one person break Reality TV convention?
Why was the cast size increased from 14 to 18?
Series that revolve around a Battle of the Sexes suck.
Which team has been watching too much of the American Apprentice?
Why is one team a fan of a cinema chain?
What is the one thing stopping Michael signing up for the Apprentice?
#SmellWhatSells becomes the new #ReadYourClue
Why wake them at 3am?
The Ballad of Maggie Mountford and Old Lemonface is sung.
One team accepts a 94% loss.
Why did the losing Project Manager watch HaMerotz LaMillion?
Anthony defends the sausage supremo from unfair criticism by Karren Brady.
Everyone needs to rehearse their "Good Morning Lord Sugar".
There's some You're Fired insight.
And did the fired candidate really have a chance?

Wu-lcome to the Fact Zone

Thu, 06 Oct 2016 21:00:00 +0100

Logan has been thawed out from cryogenic storage, so it's time to preview Amazing Race Asia 5: The Glorious Wuturn of Allan Wu! In this episode:

Why is Allan Wu in Spain and on Arrested Development?
Amazing Race Asia is already planning to outdo Amazing Race 24 and Canada.
Logan can't do maths.
We talk about visits to Africa, for some reason.
Who is the Tara Basro of the podcast?
Indonesia is both wonderful and beautiful.
Why are there so many mactors?
Who would be good at head shaving or twerking tasks?
Is Jude Law still a thing?
Logan reveals far too much about one team.
We talk about The Voice UK.
One teams gets brownie points for insulting one of Logan's least favourite Racers ever.
Why is there no age diversity?
We play a game of Hobbit or President?
No-one likes airline food.
Who compares himself to a triple threat?
#MalaysianVikings
Who appeared in SpaceJam?
Someone has oddly specific favourites.
One Racer is a reject from TAR28.
David Hasselhoff gets cast.
Logan tries to jinx it for another one of Michael's favourite teams.
Who has a voice for radio and why is it annoying?
Which team tries to be the new Frankie & Amy?
What does "banter" really mean?
Who follows the PG rules?
Someone swallows a thesaurus.
We exclusively reveal next season's prize for Amazing Race Canada.
Logan hates Elisha Cuthbert.
Whose moustache provides all his paradoxical power?
What is the etiquette for a Double Wu-Turn?
One Racer compares herself to something very inappropriate.
Should you ever trust someone who is "funny" or a "comedian"?
Who is the Tina Greene of Amazing Race Asia?
What is modern technology in Canada?
VIETNAMESE LESBIANS!
Jillian Michaels is still a thing.
And why has production been copying Amazing Race Latinoamerica?

Dick from the Depot

Sun, 02 Oct 2016 21:00:00 +0100

Michael, Michelle & Anthony return to recap the second episode of Hunted Series 2. In this episode:

Why did we see the same pre-credits scene as last week?
Who didn't learn their lesson from last year?
What would Michelle do if Australia had its own version of Hunted?
Who is getting the elusive UTR in a Hunted Edgic Chart?
Michael displays a new accent.
Should you ever sell out a fugitive?
One team's performance in this episode makes us wonder if any fugitives will ever live up to them in future?
Casual confessions lead to Anthony's revelation of the most romantic euphemism he's ever heard for a one night stand.
Why should you always hide your Facebook?
Anthony uses his Blackpool knowledge to fact-check a car chase.
Did the Hunters break the law?
What are Hunting Hours?
The underappreciated intern at Hunted HQ gets his time to shine.
Why was there a cliffhanger last week?
How far do you have to go from Blackpool to escape civilisation?
How does becoming an amputee affect your psyche?
Would the Hunters have *actually* paid the Scottish snitches?
Anthony takes offense to the accusations of fakery.
Who looks like the sort of person who would visit a Tank Museum?
The Canal Inn is well-endorsed.
Anthony invokes a Nerd Alert.
How will dogs affect the Hunt?
And who do we think will be captured next?

Pat-Shaming

Thu, 29 Sep 2016 21:00:00 +0100

Heather is joined by last minute replacement Michael to recap the premiere of Hell's Kitchen's sixteenth season, as well as celebrating our one-hundred-and-fiftieth podcast. In this episode:

There's an in-depth explanation as to the intricacies of Australian internet and why Ben isn't here this week.
Why was this season under-promoted compared to Season 15?
Why have people already seen the episode before the season even started?
Michael returns to his favourite topic - Hell's Kitchen intros.
Who historically succeeds in the gender wars?
Why are shorts open-season?
Heather finally reveals her stance on fake boobs.
Devon Soltendieck makes a surprise appearance.
Heather butchers salmon.
Hats!
When is a signature dish not a signature dish?
Where could you go after selling a kidney?
Even as a winner, Scott is still a punching bag.
Why don't the sous chefs give out knives anymore?
How bad do you have to be to be nominated when Tableside?
Heather throws shade at Smash Bros players.
Do the cameras ever need checking?
There's a surprising connection between Seasons 15 & 16.
And there's the glorious return of Black Jacket Predictions.

Youngster Joey is from Yorkshire

Mon, 26 Sep 2016 21:00:00 +0100

Michael & Michelle are joined for the first time by new Warrior (and mediocre quizzer) Anthony Williams to launch Your Time on the Run – the Hunted podcast from Reality TV Warriors. In this episode:

We rehash the reasons why Logan got The Mole UK cancelled.
Why should you go on a daytime quiz show?
We talk about Russian adaptations.
Just what are the new Hunted rules?
What is the difference between Hunted and Wanted?
Who wants to stay in a sewer?
Where did the rest of the fugitives’ money go?
Michael the rubbish cyclist criticises Nick for cycling.
What was the most idiotic move of the episode?
What is an ethical hacker, and why are they in Portal 2?
Password hints are pointless.
Boring television wins.
What is the correct protocol for being hunted by someone from Mi5?
Ashley Callingbull makes a surprise appearance.
Lolly has a dog mask.
Support networks are stupid.
Does Blackpool have any redeeming features?
Are you a canal jumper?
One team gets a third member.
How big are the cameras?
And why did the Hunters not catch Kirk & Jez this week?

Amazing Race Canada is Supposed to be Good and Fun

Wed, 21 Sep 2016 21:00:00 +0100

Michael & Logan return for this very special podcast, discussing where the Amazing Race Canada franchise stands after four years, and where it can go from here. In this episode:

Find out why Amazing Race Canada All-Stars is a potential trainwreck.
Whose opinions should you not be basing your franchise off?
Why haven’t applications for next year opened yet?
Should you ever aspire to copy Amazing Race Vietnam?
One team’s bio gets rewritten.
We pitch for a UK-Canadian hybrid team twist (again).
Are we tryhards and do production try hard?
Someone on Amazing Race Canada 4 set a record that we didn’t even notice.
Questions get heckled.
What is Amazing Race Canada’s identity?
Producers get some home truths about some legs’ effort levels.
One comment manages to condense fifteen minutes of waffle into two sentences.
The Express Pass is still a horrific twist.
Is the Fast Forward dead?
Production are urged to look east to improve one twist.
What should the non-elimination penalty become?
Logan accidentally copies Amazing Race China.
We play a very special version of Match Game.
Is Amazing Race Canada doomed?
We ask Production to adapt.
And how will Amazing Race US impact Amazing Race Canada’s future?

Thank you for joining us all season, and we'll see you in a few weeks for Amazing Race Asia!

Nine Beers In

Sat, 17 Sep 2016 21:00:00 +0100

Ben & Michelle return to recap the fourth week of Australian Survivor. In this episode:

There's a quick recap of the previous two weeks that we've missed.
We compare boils being lanced.
Who is the Australian Ryan Lochte?
One reward leads to Game of Thrones discussion.
There's muddy VPL.
We get a guided tour of Melbourne.
The Cheshire Kat appears.
Somehow, both James Bond and Pretty Woman are relevant.
Who is Craig Silke?
One contestant joins Orange is the New Black.
Ben considers cancelling the season.
What is the RTV Warriors Zombie Survival plan?
And there's a Sound of Music singalong.

Amish Strip Clubs

Wed, 14 Sep 2016 21:00:00 +0100

Michael, Logan & Ben return to recap Amazing Race Canada 4’s final episode and visit to Montreal, Quebec. In this episode:

Requests for jokes are fulfilled.
Ben tries to take the moral high ground.
We talk about spoilers again.
Amazing Race alumni are watching stuff with us.
Everyone should watch Australian Survivor.
Why Amazing Race Canada should have gone international for their finale.
There’s unenthusiastic promotions.
Logan reminisces about TAR US’ visit to Montreal.
Canada is only independent from one part of the UK.
The Social hosts star in their own version of “Have You Been Paying Attention?”
One Racer looks like a Monopoly card.
There’s a revolt when jokes are reused.
Does Nova Scotia have Chinese people?
How would Jeff Probst react to Australian Survivor?
Michael does his research for once.
Was one sponsor founded before Canada burned down the White House?
Ben is old.
One suggestion is made for the bank Active Route Info to make it more…French.
There’s tenuous questions and terrible cliffhangers.
Ben spoils comic books.
One Racer should have paid more attention when it Vietnam.
Topaz appears in Montreal.
There’s the welcome return of a classic impression.
We play “Same Name, Different Game”.
Ben gets tired of dirty jokes.
Logan suspects some sponsor-themed foul play.
We rank Final Memory Challenges.
Devon Soltendieck’s real identity is exposed.
What does Big Brother teach us about sequestering people?
Who was a ‘shoe-in’ to lose the season?
We provide alternative prizes.
The winners need to get a bit more irresponsible.
There’s some reunion weave-pulling.
How would Aunt Sylvia settle her differences?
Ben gives some suggestions for the future of the franchise.
There’s praise for the After the Race special.
Seasons get ranked.
What is Logan’s suitcase code?
And we look ahead to the shows that are coming soon from RTV Warriors.

Fingers in the Chocolate Jar

Wed, 07 Sep 2016 21:00:00 +0100

Michael & Logan return for the penultimate time this season to recap Amazing Race Canada 4's visit to St John, New Brunswick. This week:

Why does New Brunswick suck so much?
Where were fans hiding this leg?
Why would you give strangers your shoes?
Who would come back for All-Stars?
Records are broken.
We speculate how Monty would react to one of our All-Star choices.
Monty becomes a mascot.
We celebrate the glorious return of the After the Race special.
Someone channels a miserable Pit Stop greeter.
Logan makes his first and last ice hockey reference.
One former winning team makes a surprise appearance.
We talk about Double Battles from around the world.
Golf is boring.
Are editors leaving us Mole-style clues?
Someone (nearly) channels Happy Gilmore.
Logan breaks the Double Battle.
One Racer joins Survivor.
Who is the new Brendan Sheerin?
We recast the season, and realise why one type of team could never have been cast on this season.
The season gets a major conflict (finally!)
Who would have won the Fuel Your Casual Fan Favourite poll?
What is the most harrowing task of the season?
Why is this season basically Kill Bill?
And reluctant winner picks are made.

This is What You Get for Playing with Knives

Wed, 31 Aug 2016 21:00:00 +0100

Michael & Logan return to recap Amazing Race Canada 4's ninth leg and visit to Sydney, Nova Scotia. In this episode:

Find out the real reason that Logan is visiting Europe.
Normal Maritime service is resumed next week.
There's egregious sponsorship.
Two airlines have a turf war.
Apathetic Coast Guards appear.
Deadpool hunts one Racer.
Logan has to pay the piper for his predictions.
Logan gets his family's tartan.
Michael spots an Easter Egg (ironically).
We pitch for an interview (which Michael will be banned from).
Who is the worst sponsor of Big Brother Canada?
Amazing Race Canada is terribly sexist.
Logan doesn't expect a Survivor joke.
There's prison-themed fan fiction.
Where has Devon Soltendieck been hiding?
Blondes get outlawed in Nova Scotia.
Would you rather listen to the bagpipes or be waterboarded?
One Racer is in the Exorcist.
Logan requests an anatomical drawing.
We learn about this thing called "mining".
What should the Speed Bump have been?
Logan gets the silence that he deserves.
And a challenge is issued to the editors.

Learn to Say Fudge

Thu, 25 Aug 2016 21:00:00 +0100

Ben & Michelle are back once more to discuss the second episode of Australian Survivor 3. In this episode:

Abi Maria or Aubry?
Ben channels Oliver Twist.
One contestant gets a bit mansplainy.
Reddit explains who has a potty mouth.
Des should have been a lamb.
What is Not Jeff's name?
Formats vs Twists
Ben likes people not to blink.
Black Lace visit the island.
And who are our favourite characters from the first two episodes?

Squinty Lookalikes

Wed, 24 Aug 2016 22:00:00 +0100

Our lovable dictators Ben & Michelle are back and recapping Australian Survivor's first episode. In this episode:

Ben & Michelle's respective histories with Survivor are explained.
No-one can understand Des.
Ben is the wikipedia of Reality TV.
Michelle's Dad loves meter maids.
Someone is protected from being a "Grade-A dirt squirrel".
"Mateship" holds no weight.
Michelle never cries for weakness or strength.
Who is a squinty lookalike?
There's too many Hunger Games references.
Michelle has something called a CD?!
Someone gets underestimated.
Ben shows off his Brady Bunch knowledge.
Someone wants to be more Sandra, less Cydney.
Where do injuries rank, from 0 to Kaoh Rong?
Australian TV needs intruders.
Michelle digs deep to get annoyed at the challenge.
We delve into what an ORG is.
And one opposing tribe member is called upon when things get a little heated at Tribal Council.

Treaded for Pleasure

Wed, 24 Aug 2016 21:00:00 +0100

Michael & Logan return to recap Amazing Race Canada 4's eighth episode and visit to Havana, Cuba. In this episode:

We discuss Amazing Race Australia 2, cause Cuba.
Someone has Kelowna on the brain.
What is the land of backyard canal paddleboarding?
Why was Cuba the first Caribbean country that Amazing Race Canada visited?
Who is the Nova Scotian Mr Opera?
There's a surprise Survivor appearance at the Detour.
Rhythm, Rum or Revolution?
Logan has discerning tastes.
Someone glistens.
What is the worthy successor to Colby's hat?
Our favourite Race alumni return, just to injure themselves.
Are there any non-crazy Quebecois teams?
Could you use an Express Pass on a conversation?
Who left those machetes unattended?
We exclusively reveal the upcoming Speed Bump.
Why is every episode title lacklustre?
Logan is still gullible.
Our Pokémon suggestions aren't farfetch'd anymore.
We make plans for Logan's trip to Europe.
Atlantic Canada is boring.
Which team needs a tomato thrown at their heads?
Michael lays out an impassioned plea to production.
Logan takes a seat on the sit-ote bench.
One of Logan's surprising hobbies is revealed.
What do people use for contraceptives in Canada?
Why would you offer a team help at Final 5?
It goes a little bit Clippos Magnificos.
What are our endgame predictions?
And some home truths explain why Amazing Race Canada will never go to the US.

James Duthie, Master Impressionist

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 21:00:00 +0100

Michael & Logan return to recap Amazing Race Canada 4’s visit to Havana, Cuba, which aired at a special event in Toronto last night. This week:

Logan gets his banks confused.
Everyone hates Uraguay.
We talk about Amazing Race France.
James Duthie does impressions.
Logan learns about Hampstead Heath.
Is this season a bit communist?
Another of Ashley’s fears is revealed.
Some Big Brother Canada news is broken.
Monty gets his own paintballs.
Who is the Amazing Race Canada version of Survivor: San Juan Del Sur’s Make-a-wish kid?
Everything goes a bit Big Brother 18.
We learn more fun facts about Logan’s life.
Logan learns about the Cambridge Latin Course.
There’s some ball dudes.
Someone wears the Cone of Shame.
No-one demands Sash from Survivor: Nicaragua.
Someone wins the best prize pack in Amazing Race Canada history.
Was Steph & Kristen’s last place penalty unfair?

Not Jamaica

Wed, 10 Aug 2016 21:00:00 +0100

Michael & Logan return to recap Amazing Race Canada 4's seventh leg and visit to Kingston, Ontario. This week:

We discuss more production generosity and speculate wildly about how they should screw with Racers next leg.
Someone believes that TARC has gone a little Fort Boyard.
Who is the Canadian Homer Simpson?
How could the Double Express Pass be made harder to find in Season 5?
There's a link to Amazing Race: All-Stars.
We actually mention the new Devon Soltendieck for once.
Our respective Toronto visits get compared.
We open a feud with one of our blogger friends.
One Racer has a surprising connection to a former American winner.
A Detour confusion causes a tweet to Jon Montgomery.
We discuss obvious edits.
The ORG gets another mention, thanks to our dirty tactics.
Canada's government is based entirely on gum.
Who is the Canadian Debbie Wanner?
F-words for pageant girls.
Why one of the eliminees is especially badass.
What is the state of play seven legs into the season?
We create a Survivor-themed leg.
Jane Eyre references impress Logan.
We start a hypothetical Monty question list.
Just how stupid was the Pit Stop location?
Someone commits the most patriotic act on Canadian soil in history.
And Logan gets a lesson on previous Amazing Race visits to Cuba in preparation for the next leg.

Puffin Whispering

Wed, 03 Aug 2016 21:00:00 +0100

Michael, Logan and - for the first time all season - Ben return to recap Amazing Race Canada 4's sixth episode and visit to Hamilton/VoldeMussoliniville, Ontario. This week:

There's some Survivor dirty talk.
There's 1,001 uses for chocolate eggs.
Ben reveals his Canadian bucket list.
One team's video gets hijacked.
Just what makes a good hidden clue on The Mole?
Someone is a puffin whisperer.
Pilots get apologetic.
Which task would have been inappropriate to use the Express Pass on?
Michael corrects production.
Ben smears a wall.
Fights are better with gas masks.
The Revival Pass returns.
We talk about the Olympics (topical!)
And Monty joins CSI.

The Little Jinder Tugboat Who Could

Wed, 27 Jul 2016 21:00:00 +0100

Michael & Logan return for this slightly delayed recap of Amazing Race Canada 4's fifth episode, and visit to Haida Gwaii and Prince Rupert, British Columbia. This week:

We recap Logan's birthday celebrations.
We look ahead to how bad next week will be.
Why is Monty's mum the best NPC that TARC has to offer?
Logan makes a play for the show's sponsors.
A winner pick is made.
Production have been watching HaMerotz again.
Michael becomes a casual fan.
Find out about Michael's conversations at dinner.
What would be the most awkward cluegiving of all time?
Logan namedrops the podcast at parties.
Who is the new Ruth-Marie?
Which cluegiver is a competition winner?
Which popular website is full of bed intruders?
Logan compares someone to a groin kick.
Michael namedrops Logan's cousin to customers.
A Survivor player is crowned.
Where is one team sequestered this year?
We discuss TAR Asia news.
We pitch a TARC twist.
Which rapper has to change his name when visiting the UK?
Logan makes more lesbian jokes.
A plea is made to get one team to Songify the News.
Logan learns about British cities.
We display our knowledge of Amazing Race Russia.
One team wins all the prizes.
Someone is a write-in candidate for Miss World.
Find out where Michael was abandoned as a child.
And there's more Pokémon-themed nonsense.

Podcasts should be back to Wednesdays from next week again!

Heatstroke Karaoke

Wed, 20 Jul 2016 21:00:00 +0100

Michael & Logan return for the third annual Logan's Birthday Extravaganza podcast and to recap Amazing Race Canada 4's fourth episode and visit to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. In this episode:

There's both conspiracies and deception, lots of Dong and sitcoms about Hitler.
Logan hasn't followed up on a promise yet.
Michael remembers some Vietnamese.
We play "Golfer or District?"
Logan draws a line
One team asks for seconds
One Racer is straight out of a Black Eyed Peas video, whilst another is Tobias Fünke.
We discuss the rise of the Canadian Mick Hucknall.
And Double Birthday (so intense.)

Jillian, aka GLADoS

Wed, 13 Jul 2016 21:00:00 +0100

Michael & Logan return to recap the third episode of Amazing Race Canada 4, its visit to Cái Bè, Vietnam, and mourn the loss of the stars of the season. This week, we talk about majestic headturns, puppies, subtle product placement, McFlurries, copyright claims, seven-bird roasts, Pokémon Go, ziplines, foreign Disney dubs, exiling one Racer and Logan finally finds a reason to watch Dutch Mole.

You can join us next week for the Logan Birthday Extravaganza (which is actually the day before Michelle's)!

Howie Mandel or Nickelback?

Wed, 06 Jul 2016 21:00:00 +0100

Michael & Logan to recap Amazing Race Canada 4's visit to Calgary, Alberta! This week:

We worry for TARC's future when there's no dance tasks for two legs.
Does Vietnam do fan dances?
Find out why Sudbury sucks, unlike Jasper.
Which two teams legitimately kicked ass last week?
Michael issues a challenge...and then promptly retracts it.
There's evil mayoral twins and litigious theme parks.
Why does Amazing Race Canada hate firefighters?
What good lessons has Amazing Race Asia taught us?
Logan reveals his biggest Amazing Race Canada fear.
Which team needs to avoid James Duthie?
Michael tries his best not to stalk a former TARC Racer.
Why might producers have been worried about the bus task?
Logan compares Canadian hate figures.
Who would the Express Pass deal actually benefit?
Which detour was a terrible choice?
Would production have tried more express passes?
Which team were channelling the Williams sisters?
We celebrate the glorious Wu-turn of our favourite host on Friday.
One team commits a double Race faux-pas.
We compare all-female teams.
Michael has some stories from 'Nam.
And surprising US switchbacks.

Jasper, the Friendly National Park

Fri, 01 Jul 2016 21:00:00 +0100

Sorry it's a bit late! Michael & Logan return to recap Amazing Race Canada 4's first episode and visit to Yellowknife, NT and Jasper, AB. This week:

Find out where on Earth the new theme music came from.
Producers are damned with faint praise.
Emmett is Public Enemy.
Yellowknife is a very depressing place for one podcaster.
Why was our preview like a Harry Potter book?
Whose intro should have featured trenchcoats?
Logan was wrong.
One of Michael's comparisons came true.
Stéphane is Dennis Hopper.
Which team are Lisi Linares' inspiration?
Why is one prize really not as good as it sounds?
Why do we hope that it is not the "Toughest Race Ever"?
Captain Obvious gets a stunt double.
Only one bank gets the Podcast Seal of Approval.
How would HaMerotz have done the first Roadblock?
We defend quitters.
Production jokes make a glorious return.
Logan tells depressing anecdotes.
The new Shahla & Nabeela are crowned.
One team's historical comparisons get fact-checked.
The leg prize heralds the return of our favourite running joke.
And was it the right move to quit the Roadblock?

Mrs Universe, Everyone

Tue, 28 Jun 2016 21:00:00 +0100

Michael & Logan return at the very last minute to preview Amazing Race Canada 4's cast! This week:

Casual fans still hate beauty queens.
CTV's euphemism game returns.
Why not being first can be a good thing.
Logan has never seen Scrubs.
Another question in the biographies annoys Michael.
Logan tries his hand at British current affairs.
What sort of rock & roll lifestyle does Michael lead on holiday?
Michael falls asleep.
Logan writes some Amazing Race Canada 3 fan fiction.
What does Ashley promote?
Punslinging crushes.
Confusing promo pictures.
Michael has a list of reasons why everyone should be a fan of one team.
Who is the Canadian Fonzie?
Michael is a cop-ote.
What is the worst case Big Brother Canada crossover?
The Social goes Global.
What is the worst US state?
Logan shows off his kids' TV knowledge.
Why TARC's world firsts may bode well for the season.
Logan compares lesbians.
All world trips visit Sudbury.
Michael's promise of a berating for one team goes in a surprising turn (thanks to Brexit).
We ask producers not to troll for once.
Logan starts a taxi business.
How to guess an ice hockey player.
Two American Racers visit.
Does production put exes together?
Asian Bodybreak.
Logan gets introspective.
Mermaids are real, damnit.
And one team gets the VoldeMussolini treatment.

Logan in LA

Sun, 22 May 2016 19:30:00 +0100

Michael begins the off-season by celebrating the return of Logan from his adventures in Los Angeles, visiting both the Amazing Race and Survivor finales!

Are You a Dinghy?

Sun, 15 May 2016 21:00:00 +0100

Michael & Michelle return for the final time this season to recap Amazing Race 28's season finale and leg in LA & Santa Barbara.

Chinese David Tennant

Sun, 08 May 2016 21:00:00 +0100

Michael, Logan & Michelle return to recap the eleventh leg of Amazing Race 28 and its visit to Shenzhen, China.

A Couple of Bros, Gettin’ Some Face Cream

Sun, 01 May 2016 21:00:00 +0100

Michael & Logan return for their hundredth podcast together to recap Amazing Race 28's tenth episode and second leg in Bali, Indonesia! This week:

Logan's finale plans are accidentally revealed, as are our special season finale guests.
Who would be the most awkward team to interview?
One Racer has to earn Michael's forgiveness.
Sunburns are compared, as are adverts.
Why did teams start so closely together?
How did "Blodie" get their nickname?
The lines between fake and real recap podcasts blurs for Logan.
Logan is held accountable for his TARstorian blogs.
Kaoh Rong is so right.
We rank monkey appearances on TAR.
What is actually in Balinese face cream?
The Parisian rap cliffhanger returns.
Bertram's mysterious past is revealed.
Dana mothers animals.
After a hundred podcasts together, Michael & Logan fight to make the same joke.
We talk a little bit of Big Brother Canada, as Michael has some behind-the-scenes intel.
Logan demonstrates his ability to count from one to seven.
Team photos get critiqued.
Logan wants to pull an "FU-Turn".
The U-Turn strategy is oddly familiar.
We predict whether one Racer will be able to close their thighs.
All the worst people are vegetarian (aka Logan = Hitler).
Which Race alumna has a giant picture of herself in Sudbury?
We google the surf instructor.
Michael worries about knees.
We have some empirical evidence of how the U-Turn would have gone down in an alternate universe.
Records can still be broken.
One team is offered a double double.
Logan learns an English idiom.
Is there a twist coming?
Why didn't Brodie & Blair date?
And is TAR a strategy game or a competition show?

Indonesian Pirate Master

Sun, 24 Apr 2016 21:00:00 +0100

Michael, Logan, Ben & Michelle return to recap Amazing Race 28's ninth episode and visit to Bali.

Culinary Ring Girls

Wed, 20 Apr 2016 21:00:00 +0100

Aren't you lucky? Ben & Heather are back again to clear the backlog and recap Hell's Kitchen 15's "5 Chefs Compete" episode. This time:

Ben critiques the high school photos.
Heather has never hit on teenage boys.
America is weird.
Ben & Heather both demand a sound clip.
One eliminee is an old-school season character (but Ben's only seen one episode!)
Hell's Kitchen history is made.
Heather brings out the stats.
We look at our picks again.
And Ben forgets about Kristen.

Kar-aoki

Mon, 18 Apr 2016 21:00:00 +0100

Yes, that's right - Ben & Heather are finally back for more Yes Chef podcasts! They're only one week behind as they talk about "6 Chefs Compete"!

Waterslide Stinkface

Sun, 17 Apr 2016 21:00:00 +0100

Michael & Logan return to recap Amazing Race 28's eighth episode and visit to Dubai!

Keogo the Monkey - BONUS MATERIAL

Sun, 10 Apr 2016 21:01:00 +0100

Michael returns to prevent an extended clip from the last podcast - where the Gilbert Gottfried impression goes...a little out of hand.

WARNING - This clip is VERY NSFW!

Keogo the Monkey

Sun, 10 Apr 2016 21:00:00 +0100

Michael, Logan & Michelle are back to recap Amazing Race 28's visit to Tblisi, Georgia! This week:

Michael & Logan hit 100 podcasts together.
Find out how Michael prepares the intro each week (and what Ben's intro would have been if he'd have joined us!)
Phil gets an Australian nickname, before going a little bit Wu.
There's a cameo from a Survivor, thanks to him having already been to Freedom Square.
A taxi driver attempts to fat-shame.
Find out why Michelle is Shola.
Phil gets bored and starts messing with teams whilst they're racing.
Logan nearly guesses a HaMerotz task from their Georgia legs.
Michael's favourite impression returns, thanks to Georgia Spas.
The three-legged race champions of this season are crowned.
Michelle pleads for someone to get a bit more stabby.
Find out what it still popular in Canada.
One task goes a bit Aladdin, and Michael has a giggle fit.
Logan exposes a record that turned this episode from Bloody Fingers 101 to Bloody Fingers 104.
How do you pronounce Caucasus?
The successor to Hayley & Justin is crowned.
Whose skillset is almost perfect for this detour (minus the crime-fighting)?
Why should Phil be given a megaphone next season?
Logan can't tell cats & dogs apart.
We compare dance routine tasks from TARs gone by.
Who would have been in Jack & the Beanstalk had they done the Roadblock?
Why didn't Blair step up and dance?
Dana likes dancing.
Someone actually goes a bit Rupert Boneham.
Why was this week's prize basically to Canada?
Phil channels Rachel Reilly.
Michelle feels left out, thanks to stats.
And who is actually getting a winners' edit?

The Gentleman Baker

Sun, 03 Apr 2016 21:00:00 +0100

Michael, Logan, Ben & Michelle return to recap Amazing Race 28's ACTUAL sixth leg, which took place in Yerevan, Armenia!

Armenian Date Night

Sun, 20 Mar 2016 20:00:00 +0000

Michael & Logan return to recap Amazing Race 28's sixth episode and visit to Yerevan, Armenia, which aired on CTV in Canada on Friday March 18th!

What a Chamonix

Sun, 13 Mar 2016 20:00:00 +0000

It's a shorter podcast than normal this week, as Michael, Logan & Ben return to cover Amazing Race 28's leg in Chamonix, France!

FU, Chad Culpepper

Wed, 09 Mar 2016 21:00:00 +0000

Michael & Heather return to recap the eighth episode of Hell's Kitchen 15!

Jet D’Eau, or Fountain

Sun, 06 Mar 2016 21:00:00 +0000

Michael & Logan return to recap Amazing Race 28's visit to Geneva, Switzerland.

Dr Hassan Zoidberg

Fri, 04 Mar 2016 21:00:00 +0000

Ben & Heather return to recap the seventh episode of Hell's Kitchen 15! This week:

The first preview finally comes true.
Heather creates a new word.
Some of Ben's best friends are straight.
There's accusations of sexism!
Ben refuses to do an impression.
Why does the term "shit sack" get uttered?
Someone sympathises with Joe.
Heather laughs at people with bad ankles.
Ben's lost his medical license.
Hassan = Zoidberg
Ben notices some editing mistakes.
"This podcast is basically us gabbing about Hell's Kitchen references for an hour".
Ben hopes someone doesn't have pets or children.
And there's tons of theories as to what happens in the next two episodes.

Besos, Pesos and Race-os

Sun, 28 Feb 2016 21:00:00 +0000

Michael, Logan & Michelle are back to recap Amazing Race 28's third episode and second leg in Cartagena, Colombia.

Teens React Reactions

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 21:00:00 +0000

Ben Powell & Heather Nicole Smith return to recap the sixth episode of Hell's Kitchen 15!

Batman, Fish & Begging

Sun, 21 Feb 2016 21:00:00 +0000

Michael, Logan, Ben & Michelle return to recap Amazing Race 28's second leg and visit to Cartagena, Colombia!

Floppy Hat Hell Demon

Mon, 15 Feb 2016 21:00:00 +0000

Ben Powell & Heather Nicole Smith return to recap the fourth and fifth episodes of Hell's Kitchen 15! This episode:

Find out what Cinco de Mayo is about really.
Chad returns from his time in the wilderness.
Joe is an ass.
Ben needs to stop "womp womp"ing.
Find out who hates kids more - Ben or Heather.
We finally find the one type of alcohol that Jackie doesn't like.
Someone goes full supervillain (finally!)
Has production been sabotaging the punishments?
Who is the Hell's Kitchen equivalent of Colton Cumbie?
Heather gets warning sirens in her head every family night.
Our best wishes are sent to Manda after her team swap.
The final black jacket predictions are locked in.

Polyamory, Scout Masters & Crap CGI

Sun, 14 Feb 2016 21:00:00 +0000

Michael, Logan & Michelle return to recap the premiere of Amazing Race 28!

Chefs Aren’t People Too

Wed, 03 Feb 2016 21:00:00 +0000

Ben Powell & Heather Nicole Smith return to recap Hell's Kitchen 15's third episode.

Drooling, Duh

Mon, 01 Feb 2016 21:00:00 +0000

Michael, Logan & Michelle are back for the ninth Amazing Race season's coverage - Amazing Race 28: Let's Get Social - in an episode so good it'll make you want to be waterboarded!

I’m a Celebrity... Australia 2016 Premiere Recap & Cast Opinions

Sun, 31 Jan 2016 21:00:00 +0000

Ben Powell and fellow Australian Michelle Pearce-Denovan hold a brief coverage of the I'm A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here Australia premiere.

Sherkeena Responsibilities

Tue, 26 Jan 2016 21:00:00 +0000

Ben is away, so Michael joins Heather to recap a Hell's Kitchen episode!

Hell Hath No Fury

Tue, 19 Jan 2016 21:00:00 +0000

Reality TV Warriors is back! Ben Powell returns with newest signing and Hell's Kitchen aficionado Heather Nicole Smith to recap the premiere of Hell's Kitchen 15 - Vanessa's Revenge.

2015 - In Review

Wed, 23 Dec 2015 21:00:00 +0000

Michael, Logan, Ben, Michelle and Eamon are back for the final time this year to recap all the Amazing Race had to offer in 2015 with our Year in Review podcast.

Sit Back, Adirondack

Sun, 13 Dec 2015 21:00:00 +0000

Michael, Logan & Michelle return for the final time this season to recap Amazing Race 27's visit to New York State.

Gold(fish) Medals All Round

Sun, 06 Dec 2015 21:00:00 +0000

Michael, Logan, Ben & Michelle return to recap Amazing Race 27's visit to Hong Kong & Macau. In this episode:

A laugh-off turns one Racer into Mr Creosote.
Ben gets his English rappers mixed up.
The Detour becomes a tongue twister.
There's a Hong Kong geography lesson.
One team displays their cosplay credentials.
A cluegiver reveals themselves as the voice of a smutty audiobook.
No-one has seen The Producers.
Find out what happened on Michael's visit to Macau.
Ben pitches a movie.
There's an appearance by Hungover Black Swan.
Another record is broken.
The fourth-placers are basically perfect.
There’s even more sarcastic clapping.
And one former Amazing Race team turns a bit Michael Keaton.

Indian Wedding Smackdown

Sun, 29 Nov 2015 21:00:00 +0000

Michael & Logan return to recap Amazing Race 27's tenth episode and its second leg in Agra, India.

There’s Something In-di-air

Sun, 22 Nov 2015 21:00:00 +0000

Michael, Logan, Ben & Michelle return to recap Amazing Race 27's ninth episode and its visit to Agra, India.

Cent From Above

Sun, 15 Nov 2015 21:00:00 +0000

Michael, Logan, Ben & Michelle return for this special podcast - our hundredth - to recap Amazing Race 27's visit to Krakow, Poland.

Denise Williams, Rap Sensation

Sun, 08 Nov 2015 21:00:00 +0000

Michael & Logan return to discuss Amazing Race 27's seventh round and its visit to Amsterdam/Rotterdam, The Netherlands.

Holy Crèpe

Sun, 01 Nov 2015 21:00:00 +0000

Michelle returns and joins Logan, Ben and Michael to recap the sixth Amazing Race 27 episode.

Spit In A Box

Tue, 27 Oct 2015 20:00:00 +0000

Michael makes his glorious return and joins Logan & Ben for the better-late-than-never episodes 4 & 5 recap of Amazing Race 27!

Live From a Kidnapping

Tue, 13 Oct 2015 21:00:00 +0100

Logan is joined by Ben this week as they recap the third episode of The Amazing Race 27 and its visit to San Antonio de Areco.

Hats Off to Casual Fans

Tue, 06 Oct 2015 21:00:00 +0100

Michael & Logan return to recap the second episode of Amazing Race 27 (and paddleboard its backyard canals) and its visit to Buenos Aires, Argentina!

BETRAYED!

Sun, 27 Sep 2015 21:00:00 +0100

Michael, Logan & Michelle return to recap the first episode of Amazing Race 27 and its visit to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil!

Ken Doll in the Fire

Fri, 25 Sep 2015 21:00:00 +0100

Michael, Logan & Ben return to recap the finale of Amazing Race Canada 3, as well as break down what went well and what didn't this season.

A Smashing Time in Edmonton

Fri, 18 Sep 2015 21:00:00 +0100

Michael & Logan return for the penultimate time this season to recap Amazing Race Canada 3's visit to Edmonton, Alberta!

Miami’s Canal System

Sun, 13 Sep 2015 21:00:00 +0100

Michael & Logan return to preview the upcoming twenty-seventh American season of Amazing Race!

Wake A Minute

Fri, 11 Sep 2015 21:00:00 +0100

Michael & Logan return to recap Amazing Race Canada's visit to the Okanagan, British Columbia!

Fishing For Clues

Fri, 04 Sep 2015 21:00:00 +0100

Michael & Logan return to recap Amazing Race Canada's visit to Delhi, India!

Logan Buried Glenn

Fri, 28 Aug 2015 21:00:00 +0100

Michael & Logan return to recap Amazing Race Canada's visit to Kolkata, India!

Vomit Like Your Ancestors

Fri, 21 Aug 2015 09:30:00 +0100

Michael & Logan return to recap Amazing Race Canada 3's visit to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

Staying Alive, Love

Fri, 14 Aug 2015 21:00:00 +0100

Michael & Logan return to recap Amazing Race Canada's sixth episode, which took teams from Quebec to Trebek, or Sudbury, Ontario.

Millions of Dollards

Fri, 07 Aug 2015 21:00:00 +0100

Michael & Logan return to discuss Amazing Race Canada's visit to Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec.

Timmies After Timmies

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 21:00:00 +0100

Michael & Logan return to recap Amazing Race Canada 3's trip to Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Feuding With The Deceased

Fri, 24 Jul 2015 21:00:00 +0100

Michael & Logan return once again to recap Amazing Race Canada 3's visit to Buenos Aires, Argentina for Logan's birthday podcast (with a very special present!).

Level 5 on the Treadmill, Charla

Fri, 17 Jul 2015 21:00:00 +0100

Michael & Logan are joined by Eamon again to talk about everything that happened on Amazing Race Canada 3's visit to Santiago, Chile!

A Distinct Lack of Gorm

Fri, 10 Jul 2015 21:00:00 +0100

Michael & Logan return to discuss the premiere of Amazing Race Canada 3, with Michelle & Eamon too!

Sorry, Atwals

Sun, 05 Jul 2015 21:00:00 +0100

Michael & Logan are back for more Amazing Race Canada coverage, beginning with this second part of the two-part season preview!

No-One Likes a VoldeMussolini

Sun, 28 Jun 2015 21:00:00 +0100

Michael & Logan are back for more Amazing Race Canada coverage, beginning with this first part of the two-part season preview!

Winning with a W

Fri, 29 May 2015 21:00:00 +0100

Michael, Logan and Ben return to discuss everything that happened on Big Brother Canada 3's final week.

Small Town Podcasting

Sun, 24 May 2015 21:00:00 +0100

Mike & Rochelle, the Small-Town Sweethearts from Amazing Race 26, join Michael and Logan to answer all the important questions!

What Does The Cox Say?

Fri, 22 May 2015 21:00:00 +0100

Michael, Logan and Ben return to discuss everything that happened on Big Brother Canada 3's ninth week.

Texas, Rhymes with Lexus

Sun, 17 May 2015 21:00:00 +0100

Michael, Logan and Ben return to recap the finale of Amazing Race 26, which saw a visit to Dallas, Texas.

Canada’s Have Nots

Fri, 15 May 2015 21:00:00 +0100

Michael, Logan and Ben return to discuss everything that happened on Big Brother Canada 3's eighth week.

Sink or Swim?

Sun, 10 May 2015 21:00:00 +0100

Michael and Logan return to discuss Amazing Race 26's visit to Trujillo, Peru.

Triple Eviction, with a T

Fri, 08 May 2015 21:00:00 +0100

Michael, Logan and Ben return to discuss everything that happened on Big Brother Canada 3's seventh week.

MASHing the Potatoes

Sun, 03 May 2015 21:00:00 +0100

Michael and Logan return to discuss Amazing Race 26's visit to Otuzco, Peru.

Sarah Goes to a Wine Party

Fri, 01 May 2015 21:00:00 +0100

Michael and Logan return to discuss everything that happened on Big Brother Canada 3's sixth week.

Hot Tugs

Sun, 26 Apr 2015 21:00:00 +0100

Michael, Logan and Ben return to recap Amazing Race 26's visit to Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

Superfan Tears

Fri, 24 Apr 2015 21:00:00 +0100

Michael, Logan and Ben return to discuss everything that happened on Big Brother Canada 3's fifth week.

Wanna Skydive?

Sun, 19 Apr 2015 21:00:00 +0100

Michael, Logan and Ben return to discuss everything that happened on Amazing Race 26's visit to Namibia.

Rish-ky Business

Fri, 17 Apr 2015 21:00:00 +0100

Michael and Logan return to discuss everything that happened on Big Brother Canada 3's fourth week.

Roue de Destin

Sun, 12 Apr 2015 21:00:00 +0100

Michael and Logan return to discuss everything that happened on Amazing Race 26's visit to Nice, France and Monaco.

Pie in Your Eye

Fri, 10 Apr 2015 21:00:00 +0100

Michael, Logan and Ben return to discuss everything that happened on Big Brother Canada 3's third week.

dnalrednoW retniW

Sun, 05 Apr 2015 21:00:00 +0100

Michael, Logan and Ben return to discuss everything that happened on Amazing Race 26's visit to Munich, Germany.

Flirting With Danger

Fri, 03 Apr 2015 21:00:00 +0100

Michael, Logan and Ben return to discuss everything that happened on Big Brother Canada 3's second week.

Tiny Sausage

Sun, 29 Mar 2015 21:00:00 +0100

Michael and Logan return for this very special episode five recap of the episode which aired on Friday 27th March between two of the NCAA March Madness games (which absolutely killed ratings, by the way).

Slop In The Name of Love

Fri, 27 Mar 2015 20:00:00 +0000

Michael, Logan and Ben return to discuss everything that happened on Big Brother Canada 3's first week.

A Hundred and Fifty to Two Hundred Percent Satisfied

Sun, 22 Mar 2015 20:00:00 +0000

Michael, Logan and Ben return to discuss everything about the new cast for Big Brother Canada 3.

Keoghan Objection

Sun, 15 Mar 2015 20:00:00 +0000

Michael, Logan and Ben return to recap Amazing Race 26's visit to Bangkok, Thailand.

Podcasting, O’Brien Style

Sat, 14 Mar 2015 22:00:00 +0000

Ben & Michelle sat down with Amazing Race Australia vs New Zealand’s Cat & Jesse O’Brien for a truly amazing interview!

Drag-on Age

Sun, 08 Mar 2015 20:00:00 +0000

Michael and Logan return to recap Amazing Race 26's visit to Phuket, Thailand.

Noodle Cthulu

Sun, 01 Mar 2015 21:00:00 +0000

Michael, Logan and Ben return to recap Amazing Race 26's visit to Nagano, Japan.

For Goodness’ Sake!

Fri, 27 Feb 2015 21:00:00 +0000

Michael, Logan and Ben return to recap Amazing Race 26's visit to Tokyo, Japan.

Let’s Make A Date!

Sun, 22 Feb 2015 21:00:00 +0000

Michael, Logan and Ben return to preview Amazing Race 26.

”The Guido-cast” - an Amazing Race 1 & 11 Special Episode with Joe & Bill!

Fri, 23 Jan 2015 09:00:00 +0000

Michael & Logan chat to Amazing Race Legends - Team Guido - about both of their Races!

2014 - In Review

Thu, 08 Jan 2015 00:00:00 +0000

Michael, Logan, Ben, Michelle & Eamon create YATNcast history, by uniting forces to discuss everything that 2014 had to offer for Amazing Races.