Reality TV Warriors

Sun’s Out, Wuns Out

Michael & Logan are - for the first time this season - joined by Ben to recap the fourth episode of Amazing Race Asia 5. In this episode:
We start a war with one team.
Ben is confused by the word "detour".
What is the honeymoon that Eric & Rona asked for?
Michael explains the current trend for non-elimination penalties.
One Racer gives their team a time penalty.
Wu avoids a pun for the first time in his life.
What clues did Vicky & Rachel *actually* receive?
What was on JK's brochure?
One sponsor takes on a very inappropriate side-business.
Why do people come to the podcast?
How would Louisa & Treasuri fare if the Race ended now?
Ben & Logan talk about The Simpsons.
Eric & Rona spoil everything.
Jorts or Meggings?
Two Racers compete to be mean to elephants.
Logan actually does a good impression.
Gladiators or Age of Empires?
Logan makes a pitch on behalf of Elias Theodorou again.
Who is the Elizabeth Taylor of The Amazing Race Asia?
Where was Tara Basro this week?
How can you tell if a pirate is Malaysian?
One-sided rivalries occur.
Teams make a brief detour to South-East China.
Logan talks about movies from 1996.
One team tries not to impress JK & Mike.
How does the Roadblock prove that everyone is better than Brian Heidik?
We exclusively reveal the Roadblock for the Vietnam leg.
There's two proclamations of love.
Cameraman cameos.
How do you sit cross-legged?
What does Eric *actually* eat for breakfast?
Ben talks Tomb Raider.
Logan is Psychic.
Who is the David Hasselhoff of the podcast?
Parul & Maggie annoy Ben.
We acknowledge Racers liking our posts.
And stay tuned for the most ridiculous stinger in 38 episodes.

Any Damsel That’s in Wu-stress...

Michael & Logan return to recap the third episode of Amazing Race Asia 5. In this episode:
We tease a guest-star from a YouTube superstar next week.
Sneaky Instagram Follows.
One team gets a penalty for abseiling home.
Logan still can't tell teams apart.
Someone gets a downgrade.
Who is living up to their pre-season reputation?
We get surprised that a wedding wasn't delayed.
Where was Tara Basro?
Allan Wu launches a YouTube channel.
One sponsor slowly takes over.
One Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild dungeon is exclusively revealed.
Does God work in insurance?
Michael is a partial jerk.
Who is the MVP of the episode?
Logan is Marked for Elimination.
One Racer is compared to Will Smith songs.
What is a superleg?
Logan makes a vile comparison.
Chinese Doppelgangers.
What is detour theory?
Doggy fitness classes.
What did Tom do to the pedal?
Were the trishaws sabotaged?
One team gets an unaired penalty.
We reveal a clause in Zabrina & Joe Jer's contracts.
What is the motivational quote of the week?
We have the whitest thing ever created.
Wu singles one team out.
Will we get a Speed Bump?
Filipino Grudge Matches.
Logan becomes a radio producer.
And Wu will be eliminated...next?

Ayo-ana Jones & The Last Two Saved

Michael, Michelle & Anthony return for the final time to recap the last episode of Hunted's second series. In this episode:
Ayo is far more humble than you think.
Whose opinion of themselves has changed?
Anthony displays a new impression.
For the last time, Hunted isn't fixed!
How do rigged phone-ins relate to Hunted?
What doomed Anna & Elizabeth?
Bleks looks for an acting role.
Michelle finds out that the UK has only just got polymer money.
We ask for more pre-arranged stuff.
Someone's early wardrobe returns.
We give too many tips.
Why would you lie to people?
The drone scene finally appears!
Hunted Will is finally given something to do.
Caravan says no.
How does Michelle know what a Vauxhall is?
Why did the fugitives have to meet up for information?
Exactly what were the Hunters told?
Anthony gets corrected.
One Hunter gets replaced.
Michelle learns about harbours.
Why did we only see boats?
What should the extraction be next year?
How did Toddington narrow it down?
What is Bleks wearing?
Anthony can't remember the Hunters.
One captured team makes it to the extraction point anyway.
Even animals try and catch Nick.
How did we celebrate the winners?
Is there a new rule for the finale?
The series gets a post-mortem.
And where will Hunted go next year?

Pouring Vimto over Karthik

Michael & Anthony return to recap the fourth episode of Apprentice UK's twelfth series. In this episode:
Why did Aleksandra wait till the task was announced before quitting?
Who wakes up early in the shared house?
Who is our unironic win pick?
Two candidates copy former runner-ups' business plans.
Could the editors have sugar-coated Aleksandra's quit?
How would this cast be categorised?
Why did we see Samuel last week for the first time?
Is this the first time that we've not seen a client's decision of who to represent them?
What bags do we associate with Minorca?
Our Little Louis Walsh takes it to deadlock.
One team finally learns when unisex means.
Why did Jessica sing "Cool for Cats" in a weird tune?
Who should have raided the James & Solomon collection?
Why has our MVP from last week gone downhill?
Exasperated Claude Littner.
Karthik finally finds a role.
Why did we not see Claude defend Karthik?
Incidental Characters get their time in the spotlight.
Who is our MVP?
Production have been listening to Michael the Puppet Master.
How can you spend £5,000 on white shirts?
Sassy Hipster Lady Brady makes an appearance.
The rewards are still crap.
Paul is a fashionista.
Who was a backseat PM?
Why is Karthik like water?
What is a consultant?
Velodromes are scary.
Will next week be a multi-firing?
The firee joins an exclusive club.
And who will fired next?

The Indonesian Aung San Suu Kyi

Michael & Logan return to recap the second episode of Amazing Race Asia 5. In this episode:
Logan tries to give himself a new nickname.
Michael gets distracted by ondel-ondels again.
We talk about Pokemon Sun & Moon.
We celebrate the wonderful return of pwuns.
TARA producers get a petition of their very own.
We judge people who do stupid things.
Logan tries to get us some sponsorship.
We hear the dirtiest joke that Logan has told in 125 podcasts.
Who is the new Joey "Fitness" & Danny?
What is Indonesia famous for?
We manage not to be mean about a task for once.
Hunter Ben gets some Asian recruits.
Another Detour rule is christened.
Logan thinks that all Tongans are related.
Michael solves the mystery of why JK has an elbow brace.
How much is Logan's forehead worth?
We talk about Fear Factor (and not even Wu's appearance!)
Anita gets braggy.
Who wouldn't have done the Roadblock?
Logan throws in the towel on impressions before become slightly racist.
Tara Basro gets slighted.
What does Allan Wu smell of?
Who is more Ika Bula?
Logan makes three interruptions.
We get annoyed at "scissors, paper, stone".
Someone carries a donkey.
We talk audition videos.
We commend the amount of swearing.
And we tease a celebrity appearance for next week.

Karren Brady: Lie Detective

Michael & Anthony return to recap the third episode of Apprentice UK's twelfth series. In this episode:
How should Willy Wonka be described?
Someone earns a spot on Hunted.
Dad puns.
Why was Mukai saved?
Maple Bacon Fudge.
How do you win this challenge?
Why does Anthony watch this show?
Exasperated Lady Brady.
Purple Samuel.
Americans try British sweets.
Is £32 worth it?
The episodes need an advisory warning.
Hanging up on your PM.
Anthony is basically a famewhore.
Jessica forgets to breathe.
Sugar is subtle.
Rewards are odd.
Bad omens.
Why bringing an alliance back may be very stupid.
Did Sugar make the wrong decision?
Barely disguised contempt.
Why did we see Grainne this week?
And what constitutes Under the Radar for Karthik?

You Can’t Yadda Yadda That!

Michelle & Ben finally return to recap the ninth week of Australian Survivor's third season. In this episode:
Michelle talks Play School.
Ben takes umbrage with some self-righteousness.
Someone enjoys writing in the sand.
One contestant needs to sunbathe a bit more.
Ben starts getting annoyed with people.
Who is an underdog?
Is there such a thing as a cold Sydney?
What is the most important reason why people win?
Michelle loves the smell of clean hair.
There's always a worse option.
Kristie is terrible at putting liquid in Flick's mouth.
Ben teaches us a hangover cure.
There's nothing wrong with telling people they're going home.
Who were the control freak tribe?
We celebrate the annual "Stand like you're taking a dump challenge".
Michelle says the word "different" far too many times.
What is a stupid move?
Who is the Purple Kelly of the jury?
Probst is still ridiculous.
Who is the Woo of the season?
Ben really misses the castaway who was eliminated.
Michelle is going to a Survivor viewing party, just to see one US castaway's eyes.
And who will win?

The Cummings Man

Michael, Michelle & Anthony return to recap the fifth episode of Hunted's second series. In this episode:
When will we finally see Anna & Elizabeth get chased by a drone?
Why did we not see Hamish & Mikaela crash a truck?
Anthony leaves his options open.
Someone gets a personal helicopter.
Anna & Elizabeth take a leaf out of the Amazing Race playbook.
Michelle gets pressured into doing Australian Survivor.
Yorkshire gets a new nickname.
We look ahead to series three and what Hunters won't be able to get away with.
Why would Anthony lend his car out?
Have Channel 4 acknowledged us again?
Nick has great tactics.
Someone is basically Canadian.
How one fugitive's intelligence led to their downfall.
How do you win Hunted?
Michael explains predictable edits.
Michelle nearly took Donald Trump's bait.
Who keeps 116,000 messages?!
Anthony tries to get phished.
What are the three Ponderosa essentials?
Michelle learns about Outdoor Adventure centres.
Who was the last person to be leant a rucksack?
Michelle requests an impression.
One of the Hunters acquires a nickname.
Crouching Hunter, Hidden Fugitive.
Anthony hates exercise.
What is a "vintage inn"?
Hunter Julie is UTR.
Michael teaches everyone about cigarette boats.
And who is the dog that doesn't bark?