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Do You Wanna Build a Drainpipe?

Michael & Logan return for another episode recap of our favourite show every year – De Mol België. In this episode:
We go through Logan’s Facebook.
Why did Logan feel old this week?
Where did the Dinner Party challenge come from?
Were the bandanas a clue?
Did Kaat survive by the skin of her teeth this time?
How hard is it to make fire?
Everyone’s favourite children’s character gets a 2019 upgrade.
Our favourite subplot from last week returns, surprisingly.
Where should the Mole have positioned themselves in the first challenge?
We come up with an idea of how to double the money.
Why does Gilles enjoy messing with people so much?
Should anyone trust Production when they ask for your “best clothes”?
We begin to practice our impressions for Amazing Race 31.
What were the cancelled challenges at dinner?
We break some exclusive news about the finale screenings.
Logan makes a binding promise.
How should Joeri have mentioned drainpipes?
Why can’t Elisabet ad lib?
We love callback jokes.
We test the limits of Bas’ contrary challenge.
Will the Last Supper be relevant?
Why was Eva so ill?
Michael has Laser Quest PTSD.
Why did Bruno sacrifice himself?
What are the logistics of acquiring a paintball machine gun?
A Season 6 trend returns.
Who do we suspect?
Who will be the final three?
And who’s going home?
If you want to play this season's Suspect List, you can find it at https://goo.gl/forms/BOsbkSB24GwCJzmk2 and use the same link every week! You can distribute 100 points between suspects per week. See you next week!
 

The Motion on the Ocean

Michael & Logan return for a De Mol Belgie recap that is powered entirely by Red Bull and Coffee! In this episode:
We’re both a bit sleep deprived.
Where in the world is Logan Saunders?
Has Eva become suspicious?
We find ourselves a villain.
Michael clarifies our terminology.
Someone continues a lie.
Why did Eva not lie to everyone about the jokers?
We have a lot of praise for the paint bomb.
Michael spots a sabotage.
Did Elisabet think she was on Survivor?
We take a visit to Sesame Street, courtesy of the letter F.
Why are the soundtracks so good?
What are Michael’s Avengers plans this year?
We have a lot of praise for Gilles (as always!)
Who held Bruno & Elisabet hostage?
Are there any common pairings?
Has Gilles been sneaking videos from Logan’s collection?
There’s a truly terrible version of the Time Warp.
Michael does live maths.
Where did Production find the boat?
Was the boat challenge one of the coolest ever?
Where was the Mole in the final challenge?
Who is the benchmark of everything ridiculous?
Joeri has children?!
We lament the loss of two of the bigger characters of the season.
Did Elisabet curse Martijn?
Who is on our suspect lists?
Can we rule anyone out?
Who will go home next week?
And Michael has a request.
If you want to play this season's Suspect List, you can find it at https://goo.gl/forms/BOsbkSB24GwCJzmk2 and use the same link every week! You can distribute 100 points between suspects per week. See you next week!

The Secret Magician

Michael & Logan return for a bumper De Mol België recap as they delve into animals, rowing, martial arts and lies! In this episode:
There’s an extended “Where in the world is Logan Saunders?” as he learns some lessons.
We spot a common thread throughout the episode.
What unlikely lies could Gilles have told?
Logan forgot something very important.
What’s with all the rabbits?
Who should have been picked as a strong person?
Why was the first challenge so layered?
What would we have done if we were in the candidates’ boat?
Which animal should you pick?
Logan proposes a fourth roommate.
What are the perks of being a strong white male?
Why were there balloons?
Was Bas trying to recreate Up?
When did Michael last swear in Flemish?
We rule some people out.
How should you lie about being terrified of rabbits?
Michael runs through zodiac signs.
Where was the Mole?
Whatever happened to Anne Robinson?
How would the Mole play the cashing out game?
What would Mister Thim have done to the overzealous students?
Seriously, what is with the rabbits?!
What did the ending remind us of?
Who needs to be saved?
Will Eva have an incentive to save anyone?
Who is on our suspect lists?
Would the Mole want to be isolated?
We dispute some clues.
And the season gets a new sponsor.
If you want to play this season's Suspect List, you can find it at https://goo.gl/forms/BOsbkSB24GwCJzmk2 and use the same link every week! You can distribute 100 points between suspects per week. See you next week!

New Mole, Who Dis?

Michael & Logan are back once more to recap the second episode of De Mol België 2019 and to try and actually narrow down who the Mole could be! In this episode:
Where in the world is Logan Saunders?
Which scene encapsulates why we love Belgian Mole so much?
Why did no-one check the hotel was soundproofed?
Michael’s already looking for hints.
Can jet lag cause blindness?
Did Axel’s pilot voice reveal a huge twist?
How do you subtly sabotage the cooking relay?
Was the cooking relay actually possible?
How likely is it that anyone would know Vietnamese?
At what point does building the towers become redundant?
Was Joeri discriminated against when he had to use chopsticks?
Where should The Mole position themselves to do maximum damage in both challenges?
We’ll be getting some quantifiable evidence about who is better at guessing The Mole.
Michael already has tunnelvisie.
We try and cure Eva’s blindness.
Was there a crossover between shows that we cover?
Gilles’ taunting reaches a new level.
Was The Mole strong or weak?
Where would Gilles fit on Survivor?
Logan suggests a challenge for next season.
Michael has been moonlighting again.
Has Gilles been watching Wie is de Mol?
How slow were the “strong” group?
Is anyone going to be able to sleep at night after the diaries of the Mole?
Logan asks for a voiceover change.
What will Gilles’ lie be?
Who is on our suspect lists?
Michael drops a clue bomb.
Who will go home next?
And we get a quick update on how suspected our teams are.
 
If you want to play this season's Suspect List, you can find it at https://goo.gl/forms/BOsbkSB24GwCJzmk2 and use the same link every week! You can distribute 100 points between suspects per week. See you next week!
 

Beverly Mols Cop

Michael & Logan return to say "Dag" to our favourite show of the year - De Mol België. In this episode:
Why is De Mol België our favourite show to cover?
Where in the world is Logan Saunders?
Is Gilles trolling us specifically?
Someone gets a new nickname and potential theme tune.
The Legend of Sinan Can continues.
Why is the first challenge so complicated?
Why should you never bungee jump in Vietnam?
Who was moling on the bungee jump?
Would we have done the bungee jump?
Michael picks one to watch after the first challenge.
How should the Mole have played their secret juggling mission?
Would you ever say you don't want to become the Mole?
We finally agree on a favourite.
Should you always be sceptical of being asked to juggle?
When were the three potential Moles chosen?
How long did the interrogation go on for?
Why didn't Joeri bring a pen?
Michael has some random thoughts and potential clues.
An early 2000s BBC3 show is invoked.
Logan tries to rig a coin toss.
We draft our Mole teams.
Who got the "maybe" message?
And what will happen next week?
If you want to play this season's Suspect List, you can find it at https://goo.gl/forms/BOsbkSB24GwCJzmk2 and use the same link every week! You can distribute 100 points between suspects per week. See you next week!

Vondelpark Famous

Michael & Logan return for the final time to recap the reunion episode of Wie is de Mol 2019, which Michael attended live in Amsterdam! In this episode:
Why is this episode odd?
Did Michael meet anyone?
Was there a language barrier?
Quiz performances get critiqued.
How did Michael amuse himself while waiting for the show to begin?
We get bitter about the sabotages.
Logan barks up the wrong tree.
Why did everyone groan when Sinan was mentioned at the reunion?
Why was Ron invited?
We try and work out what went well this season.
Was Colombia a back-up?
Does Merel as Mole defy the whole point of the show?
Why are there so many unanswered questions this year?
How did Sinan sabotage Michael's ambitions?
What should be in a reunion show?
Logan invokes Amazing Race Canada.
What will we see for Season 20?
Why did one old Mole drag another away?
And Michael discusses the most Sinan thing ever to happen at the reunion.
Thank you for listening all season - we'll be back every Thursday to say Dag to another Belgian Mole season!

With a Cocktail

Michael & Logan return to recap the finale of the Netherlands’ answer to the Super Bowl, Wie is de Mol. In this episode:
What happened on Logan’s pub crawl?
We obviously eulogise Sinan again.
We discuss the naked zit-covered elephant in the room.
There’s an unexpected Amazing Race impression.
Has this year’s Mole actually been that successful?
Why is America so obsessed with strigine things?
Did the boat driver deserve some danger money?
We ask for comedy sound effects.
Why are Disney songs so much more fun in other languages?
How did Merel try and complete a tower?
Why did we see so much of Niels' sabotages this week?
Michael makes a US Mole comparison.
We spot a link between Benelux Moles.
How can most assignments be improved?
Does Logan like Despacito?
We ask for a lip sync battle.
Did a piece of music tip us off to who the Mole is?
Will history be made at the unmasking?
How do you know when everyone suspects the same person?
We lock in our final predictions.
And we briefly discuss Belgian Mole.
We will see you next week when all is revealed! If you want to play the final Suspect List, it's at https://goo.gl/forms/pfvgRU6krWj79DSi2. See you soon!

Ten Pin Moling

Michael & Logan return for the eighth time this season to recap another Wie is de Mol 2019 episode. In this episode:
What happened when Logan met Michelle?
Will Michael meet any of the contestants at the reunion?
Does anyone know who The Mole is yet?
What constitutes sports clothes?
Why was Niels asking everyone if they were The Mole?
What record would Niels set if he was The Mole?
Who is a secret Kelly Clarkson fan?
Logan plans a blog.
How do you easily win the burning money task?
Logan learns about the Philippines season.
Will they crack €10,000?
How will the finale work?
Why do the editors tease Sinan?
How did Sinan end up controlling the drone?
What were the motorbike rules?
Does Sinan understand irony?
Was the barrel game that bad?
Logan worries about inflation.
Why is the show *so* popular this year?
Would anyone not have opened the joker?
Did both jokers have exemptions?
Should there have been an additional risk to the Exemption Ker-Plunk game?
Can you play Exemption Ker-Plunk as a Mole?
Niels tries to find the downsides.
Who are the best characters of the season?
We eulogise Sinan.
Why is Sinan going a worst-case scenario?
We try to predict the winner, loser and Mole.
Why is the final reveal location so…desolate?
And there’s the legally mandated Belgian Mole discussion.
 
Join us next week for our penultimate episode of Mole Hunting before the live (although not for us!) reunion! If you want to play along with the Suspect List, this week's link is https://goo.gl/forms/DZr4hriDDbLyRk1m2!