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No Nasty Surprises

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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.