De Mol België

The Motion on the Ocean

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.
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The Secret Magician

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.
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New Mole, Who Dis?

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.
 
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Beverly Mols Cop

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?
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How Pieter Would Have Done it

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

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!

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

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.