Podcast

Foxtrot Uniform, Peter Bleksley

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.
 
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Cleptómano

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

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

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

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!

”A Leg in the Leaves?” (with Megan Jones)

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)

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)

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.