The Amazing Race US

Rowling, Retching and Racing

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

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

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.

Knitting with Donald Duck

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!

Are You a Dinghy?

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

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

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

Michael, Logan, Ben & Michelle return to recap Amazing Race 28's ninth episode and visit to Bali.