Reality TV Warriors

A Begrudging Alliance

Your favourite slutty bondje is back, with Michael & Logan returning for another season of sabotage, Sinan and Sino-Batavo shenanigans when Wie is de Mol hits China! Each week, we'll recap the episodes, share our theories and lament the loss of some of our newest favourite Dutch celebrities.
In this episode, Michael gloats about the elimination, Logan reveals the first part of his travel plans, we question whether Production left a legacy at the statue park, there's another week of Nostalgia Watch, there's some fact-checking on wedding anniversary gifts, Buddy's comedic stylings leads onto a discussion about navigating around in China, we still try and predict the Mole and then try and guess who's going home next.
You can play along with this week's Bother's Bar Suspect List at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScYamCBnJRg_V1oKtN1_HfqCTrXSvMtiO2uulq26tWwdiXATQ/viewform.
You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We also have an email address for your theories!
See you next week!

The Lonely Shut-In Club

Your pre-ordained disaster team is back, with Michael & Logan returning for another season of sabotage, Sinan and Sino-Batavo shenanigans when Wie is de Mol hits China and joined this week by Ben! Each week, we'll recap the episodes, share our theories and lament the loss of some of our newest favourite Dutch celebrities.
In this episode, Michael goes back on "Nostalgia Watch", we find out the reason for Sinan Can, how was the Sanmenxia Dam built?, are they recasting old archetypes?, Logan hates cheesecake, Have Production learnt anything from last season?, we learn about time zones, we reveal why Tina wanted to be dropped off early, there's some musical chat, Logan judges a game of charades, we speculate whether the final challenge was actually possible, the park map challenge solves an intro-themed mystery, Ben learns of the Legend of Ellie Lust, there's our first round of current Mole predictions and we finish by speculating who will be next to leave.
You can play along with this week's Bother's Bar Suspect List at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc4wo5Z07LL-988Tb1PGZxOyFdRcSidwcH_4ScZaMxxWliFXw/viewform.
You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael, Logan & Ben directly! We also have an email address for your theories!
See you next week!

Put it on Weibo!

Join Michael & Logan for another season of sabotage, Sinan and Sino-Batavo shenanigans when Wie is de Mol hits China! Each week, we'll recap the episodes, share our theories and lament the loss of some of our newest favourite Dutch celebrities.
In this episode, we compliment the production values (finally!), Anita continues her archetype, the new Molgeld gets critiqued, Logan doesn't know what a banjo sounds like, we eulogise our first boot, set up our predictions pool and much more.
You can join in with our First Suspicions game by filling in the form at https://forms.gle/Dnm8LEMayNai3Vfg6 and play along with this week's Bother's Bar Suspect List at https://forms.gle/tpRXmwfsYAxcdmvg7.
You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube or you can tweet Michael & Logan directly! We also have an email address for your theories!
See you next week!

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.