Reality TV Warriors

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We become the home of out of date memes.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!

Colombian Roulette

Michael & Logan are back for 2019 and adding a new show to the repertoire in Wie is de Mol 2019! In this episode:
How good is Japanese wifi?
We carve out our niche.
There’s a brief introduction which is only 253 episodes late.
Logan asks for jokerception.
Should we have expected more from the premiere?
Logan learns about Expeditie Robinson.
Michael attempts some Dutch.
We have some local knowledge for this year’s Moles.
We nitpick Rik and Logan gets schooled.
What common threads link WIDM’s hosts?
Would they ever do WIDM All Stars?
Who are the Hitchcock & Scully of Wie is de Mol?
Ellie Lust gets two shoutouts.
Where was the Mole’s exemption?
Who was the breakout star of the premiere?
Is this cast really that D-List?
Should you take cash over exemptions?
Did Jamie really only want a bondje?
Was the salsa challenge a bit too easy?
One of Logan’s jokes comes true.
The Dutch Russell Hantz gets a more apt comparison.
We discuss custom banknotes.
Why are Logan & Nikkie basically the same person?
Which Mole country is the most Catholic?
Was there an overt sabotage in the bike challenge?
Whose test strategy is ludicrous?
How do green screens appear?
Who should have gone home?
Who is on our suspect lists?
And we make some of our legendary predictions.
 
We’ll be back next week for more Mole hunting and if you’re watching Hunted UK, we’ll be covering that too from this weekend!
 
Also, if you want to play the Suspect List as mentioned in the episode, this week’s link is https://goo.gl/forms/wK8VJ8Yv8u2i6rBF3

”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.

”Double Sourcin’” (with Justin & Diana Scheman)

Michael & Logan are back for another season of episodes by finally fitting into the busy schedule of Season 27’s America’s Sweethearts Justin & Diana! In this episode:
We put one of our regular questions to bed.
Did Justin & Diana get a call for 31?
We accidentally spoil something minor.
What is their casting story?
What would have happened if they’d been cast on Season 28?
Why did BuddyTV criticise Justin & Diana?
Who keeps downvoting Racers Recap?
What is on Logan’s VHS tapes?
Justin puts sets the rumours for 31 straight.
Were there any fake visas?
Did anyone bring any contraband?
How did Justin & Diana know where the start line would be?
What was still in the rooms during rest periods?
Was it smart to go for the first flight at the Start Line?
Why did they go for the Fast Forward?
Is the Express Pass ever useful?
Could anyone not drive?
What did Tiffany & Krista bring?
Logan breaks one of our cardinal rules.
What happened in Argentina?
Justin tries to get Logan to go it alone.
Why didn’t the hat issue come up in the cathedral?
Will the unborn Scheman child become a gaucho?
What didn’t we see in Africa?
Logan gives us a lesson on drinking foreign liquids.
Justin gives us a new face cream clip.
Why did Tanner & Josh fade into obscurity?
Why was Justin & Diana’s first win tainted?
Logan breaks a radio rule.
What was different to Diana’s expectations?
What was their reaction to being spat on?
Should they have used the U-Turn in Africa?
What does Justin hope happens in 31?
Does Phil trash talk?
Who was the most geographically challenged team?
How would they have done with a Double-Battle?
Logan burns the quickfire questions early and then tries to arrange illegal immigration.
How has French rap not caught on?
We find a sponsor.
Why hasn’t Amazing Race been back to India since 27?
We discuss visa costs.
Why does Colombia hate Canada?
How did Justin sneak Logan into a party?
Was Tanner & Josh’s Handicap the hardest non-elimination penalty ever?
Michael says a joke first.
How confusing were the Hong Kong ferries?
What was the most surprising thing about other teams?
Did anyone get sick?
How dangerous was the bungee jump?
Who was the smelliest on 27?
How prepared were Justin & Diana for the final memory challenges?
Who else had a “what if?” moment?
Were there any flight scrambles?
Were Denise & James Earl that snarky?
Why didn’t Logan & Chris donate all their cash to the orphanage?
We get the sequel to “Shaq vs.”
Justin takes over the podcast when it runs a bit too long.
Michael follows up on an agreement.
We ask for the teacher point of view on a recurring question.
And we start a podcast feud.
Join Logan next week for an awesome old-school interview!

”The Woman Who Stares At Buses” (with Kelly Parkison)

Michael & Logan end the season of interviews by conducting the final one in a situation that will remind you of Baghdad with Kelly Parkison. In this episode:
What has Kelly been up to since her season?
Why should you never say never?
Logan shows off his US political knowledge.
What was the relationship status of Ron & Kelly going into Season 7?
What happened in Leg 1?
What didn’t we see with Brian & Greg’s crash?
Does Kelly hate the military?
What effect did Ron & Kelly have thirteen years later?
How do you bounce back from the mugging penalty?
Would Ron have given a piggy back?
What does Kelly do every time she's in London?
Logan misremembers a location.
Did Rob convince everyone to quit the meatblock?
Did people really talk about Rob & Amber that much?
Why did Ray have such a rivalry with Meredith?
Did anyone have an alliance with Meredith & Gretchen?
Logan gets distracted by gnomes.
Would Kelly prefer a Yield or a U-Turn?
We date the podcast slightly when it reminds us of Baghdad.
What impact does racing with a significant other have?
Who was hit hardest by the breakups on the Race?
How close was the first footrace?
Were Ron & Kelly contacted to do DVD commentary?
Would Ron & Kelly have had a hope in the final leg?
Does Kelly have a favourite task?
What reminded Kelly of Baghdad the most?
What was Ron’s workout song?
Why is South America such a blur?
Did Ron actually swear?
What did Kelly learn?
Were there any injuries other than Gretchen?
We find the new Jack Shack.
Why couldn’t everyone sleep on the salt pans in Botswana?
What was the most misunderstood thing about Kelly’s Race?
Who is Kelly still in contact with?
And Kelly faces the final quickfire questions of the season.

”Dubais & Du-don’ts” (with Sheri LaBrant)

Michael & Logan return to talk to Sheri LaBrant from Amazing Race 28 and get social! In this episode:
How was Sheri cast?
How obvious were the hashtags?
What does Sheri know about Glozell?
Did Sheri & Cole ever consider u-turning anyone?
Did reputation play into Season 28?
Why did Sheri & Cole work so well together?
Which team was most underestimated?
Why was Sheri’s bag so heavy?
How much did everyone know about the lack of start line?
Why did Sheri & Cole not have any taxi troubles?
Did they ever think they had a chance in China?
Who would Sheri race with in an all-star stranger season?
What was the story with the Georgian car?
Does Sheri have bad luck?
How did Logan get into the 28 finale party?
Are we right to be apprehensive to meet Joey Covino?
We discuss Sheri & Cole’s record-breaking ways.
Logan gets his facts wrong.
What did leg money get spent on?
Does everyone still keep in contact?
Sheri tells us about the unaired penalty.
Is there still a blanket ban on cursing?
What is the story behind their intro shot?
Were Blair & Brodie really a thing?
Why did Dana & Matt dominate the final leg?
Why was so much vitriol directed towards Dana?
Does Sheri like snakes?
What was the best moment of the Race?
Who should return for an all-star season?
We avoid being waterboarded when discussing one team.
Were there any skirmishes with the law?
How do security briefings happen?
What is Sheri’s one regret?
We share our waterslide stories.
How mortifying were the Dubai swimsuits?
Were there any linguistic advantages?
We try and find a new Jack Shack.
Did Sheri & Cole get a call for 31?
Sheri faces the rapid fire questions.
And what would consist of an Armenian Thanksgiving?