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There’s Always Money in the Ping Pong Bowl

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

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!

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!”

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!

A Passive Day in the Neighbourhood

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

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!

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!
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.
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

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).