Reality TV Warriors

The Liberal Puppet Agenda

Michael & Logan return to recap the first episode of The Amazing Race Asia 5: Guess Wu's Back! In this episode:
Logan takes advantage of the lack of censorship.
Wu-pologies are made.
Someone brings back the early noughties.
One US favourite drops by.
Logan talks about a sport that Great Britain is good at.
Context clues tell us that Eric is Kiwi.
RTV Warriors finally gets a slogan.
Who is the Indonesian Fonzie?
We have a connection to Allan Wu!
Who has a customised t-shirt?
China Rush did a Mole clue.
Monty has been on the Triple Doubles again.
Why was the Start Line Elimination particularly disappointing?
Someone gets a touching farewell montage.
There's some sloppy edits.
Who is Purple Tara?
Can Muscle Bros even lift?
Puppets are creepy.
Kids get neglected.
Slapstick comedy is always appreciated.
Was the Start Line Elimination rigged?
What would HaMerotz LaMillion have done with this leg?
The Malaysian Michael Jordan returns.
Logan shows off his knowledge of Singapore.
And Wu will be eliminated next?

Sherlock’s Bongo

Michael, Michelle & Anthony return to recap the fourth episode of Hunted's second series. In this episode:
Michael corrects Bleks' map.
We explain how certain parts of the episode are filmed.
What exactly happens when a team splits?
What are the rules on smoking?
One fugitive gets a special message.
Michelle talks about omelettes.
Have the editors been watching classic TV & Film in the gap between series?
Do flowers hide clues?
What is a polite way to say someone is lying?
Who laps up the OTTP edgic?
How could the Hunters clamp down on hitch hiking?
Someone displays CSI-style hacking.
Does Leeds have alpacas?
Hunter Ben records multiple takes.
Who has the worst Dragons' Den pitch ever?
Illegal license plates!
Hunted goes a bit GTA, leading to an uncomfortable response by Fathers 4 Justice.
Bleks has a stunt double.
Do all the fugitives have a connection?
Michelle is insensitive again.
Why has Nick been so successful?
The intern is finally named.
Anthony stalks the Hunters.
Nick can't do maths.
One Hunter lies-cra.
A camerawoman is banished.
We get a bit self-promotional.
Nick Harvey finally gets a mention.
Two of last year's winners leave some grafitti.
Hunter Ben goes a bit Cumberbatch.
And Michelle makes another pitch for the boys to go on the run.

You Remind Me of a Little Tony Hawk

Michael & Anthony return to recap the second episode of the twelfth series of Apprentice UK. In this episode:
Anthony is out for blood.
Michael speaks Italian.
The Duping Game is brought to you, in association with Nebulous.
Is one person the secret lovechild of two of the stars from another show
The podcast becomes a dog mask-free zone.
Unisex...jeans?
Should you ever stop for market research?
What would Anthony's Mastermind topic be?
Dillon moves to X Factor.
The Boys' team gets an extra member.
We look ahead to who the standouts from the interviews could be.
The long-lost Mitchell brother appears.
Why did Maggie Mountford quit?
Who is the MVP of the episode?
Is it worse to be invisible or useless?
Michael shows his age.
Why was Jessica better at pitching than in the boardroom?
Which team actually deserved to lose?
#boolshat
Why was the fired candidate actually fired?
Who is on the crazy team next week?
Someone gets a new nickname.
Who is the most likely person to lie on their CV?
And who should have been fired?

The Last Timtam-urai

For one week only, the Queens of the Island podcast becomes Royalty of the Island, as Michael steps into the breach and joins Michelle to recap the eighth week of Australian Survivor. In this episode:
The three missing weeks are quickly recapped.
Michelle hates Letters from Home.
Michael locks in his predictions.
Michelle reveals she has friends.
How does a Jury really vote?
What is the biggest move in Survivor history?
Who is the prettiest girl in the cast?
We talk about the Jury Villa.
Getting intimate with Survivor hosts.
Why is Michael taking drinks orders?
We look ahead to Finale Week.
Are Aussies having way more fun than Americans?
Pringles disgust Michael.
Did Brooke throw the Reward Challenge?
Michelle loses it over pants.
Kristie can win challenges.
Is the Last Timtam more or less important than the Last Rolo?
Why was the Immunity Challenge watered down?
One host has the tables turn on them.
What is the Australian equivalent of a taco stand?
Who was showing Survivor Chic?
And did the Jury get a bit drunk?

Going Down in Essex

Michael, Michelle & Anthony return to recap Hunted's third episode of the year. In this episode:
Production have been tipping us off to things that happen before they air.
Who gets the Dr Ricky Allen memorial punching bag role?
Why should you always pack a diving suit?
What was the real reason that Mikaela jumped in the canal last week?
Who is getting a winners' edit?
Is someone being misanthropic?
Should Hunted go a bit Hunger Games?
Why has Twitter been spoiling everything?
What relevance to Jon Montgomery and Allan Wu have to why Michael wouldn't go on Hunted?
Why "lonely and needy" applies to more people than you may think.
Loose lips sink ships.
Why Hunted is better than House of Cards.
Why did Lolly need to go even more Bletchley Circle?
Why did Nick have to meet up with his friend face-to-face?
How did the Hunters get the copy of Nick's phone call?
Why were the German Shepherds so ineffectual?
Who is a hidden sponsor?
What is Anthony worth?
What can Survivor press pictures teach us about Hunted?
Never log into Facebook while you're on the run!
Should you ever contact an associate?
Anthony critiques PowerPoints.
Michelle wonders whether a ghillie suit ejection is necessary.
And we lament the loss of another fugitive.

Diamonds in Me Bra

Michael & Anthony return to recap the most British of all shows - The Apprentice - and the first episode of its twelfth series. In this episode:
What effect has Brexit had on the podcast?
We talk WIDM.
Should game show contestants consider being angel investors?
Who might have had a visit to Dr Leah?
One part of Sugar's spiel on success was slightly inaccurate.
Will one person break Reality TV convention?
Why was the cast size increased from 14 to 18?
Series that revolve around a Battle of the Sexes suck.
Which team has been watching too much of the American Apprentice?
Why is one team a fan of a cinema chain?
What is the one thing stopping Michael signing up for the Apprentice?
#SmellWhatSells becomes the new #ReadYourClue
Why wake them at 3am?
The Ballad of Maggie Mountford and Old Lemonface is sung.
One team accepts a 94% loss.
Why did the losing Project Manager watch HaMerotz LaMillion?
Anthony defends the sausage supremo from unfair criticism by Karren Brady.
Everyone needs to rehearse their "Good Morning Lord Sugar".
There's some You're Fired insight.
And did the fired candidate really have a chance?

Wu-lcome to the Fact Zone

Logan has been thawed out from cryogenic storage, so it's time to preview Amazing Race Asia 5: The Glorious Wuturn of Allan Wu! In this episode:
Why is Allan Wu in Spain and on Arrested Development?
Amazing Race Asia is already planning to outdo Amazing Race 24 and Canada.
Logan can't do maths.
We talk about visits to Africa, for some reason.
Who is the Tara Basro of the podcast?
Indonesia is both wonderful and beautiful.
Why are there so many mactors?
Who would be good at head shaving or twerking tasks?
Is Jude Law still a thing?
Logan reveals far too much about one team.
We talk about The Voice UK.
One teams gets brownie points for insulting one of Logan's least favourite Racers ever.
Why is there no age diversity?
We play a game of Hobbit or President?
No-one likes airline food.
Who compares himself to a triple threat?
#MalaysianVikings
Who appeared in SpaceJam?
Someone has oddly specific favourites.
One Racer is a reject from TAR28.
David Hasselhoff gets cast.
Logan tries to jinx it for another one of Michael's favourite teams.
Who has a voice for radio and why is it annoying?
Which team tries to be the new Frankie & Amy?
What does "banter" really mean?
Who follows the PG rules?
Someone swallows a thesaurus.
We exclusively reveal next season's prize for Amazing Race Canada.
Logan hates Elisha Cuthbert.
Whose moustache provides all his paradoxical power?
What is the etiquette for a Double Wu-Turn?
One Racer compares herself to something very inappropriate.
Should you ever trust someone who is "funny" or a "comedian"?
Who is the Tina Greene of Amazing Race Asia?
What is modern technology in Canada?
VIETNAMESE LESBIANS!
Jillian Michaels is still a thing.
And why has production been copying Amazing Race Latinoamerica?

Dick from the Depot

Michael, Michelle & Anthony return to recap the second episode of Hunted Series 2. In this episode:
Why did we see the same pre-credits scene as last week?
Who didn't learn their lesson from last year?
What would Michelle do if Australia had its own version of Hunted?
Who is getting the elusive UTR in a Hunted Edgic Chart?
Michael displays a new accent.
Should you ever sell out a fugitive?
One team's performance in this episode makes us wonder if any fugitives will ever live up to them in future?
Casual confessions lead to Anthony's revelation of the most romantic euphemism he's ever heard for a one night stand.
Why should you always hide your Facebook?
Anthony uses his Blackpool knowledge to fact-check a car chase.
Did the Hunters break the law?
What are Hunting Hours?
The underappreciated intern at Hunted HQ gets his time to shine.
Why was there a cliffhanger last week?
How far do you have to go from Blackpool to escape civilisation?
How does becoming an amputee affect your psyche?
Would the Hunters have *actually* paid the Scottish snitches?
Anthony takes offense to the accusations of fakery.
Who looks like the sort of person who would visit a Tank Museum?
The Canal Inn is well-endorsed.
Anthony invokes a Nerd Alert.
How will dogs affect the Hunt?
And who do we think will be captured next?