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It’s quadruple trouble this week as Michael & Logan are joined by Ben & Michelle to recap Amazing Race 30’s second leg and trip to Antwerp, Belgium! In this episode: We find out where Ben has been hibernating. There’s an opportunity for shameless plugs. Ben shares something with Kristi. Logan asks to see the shopping bag lady. Michael finds an excuse to mention the A-Ö of Iceland again. Why is it...

Michael & Anthony return and are joined by Michelle to recap episode 2 of Hunted's third series in the UK. In this episode: Why is Michelle responsible for "the gif that keeps on giving"? Why do people continually say that Hunted is rigged? At what point can you swear on British TV? Who is in the pre-titles van? What is actually the timeframe of the premiere? Who in their right mind has ever done...

Michael & Logan return to recap the first episode of Amazing Race 30 and its visit to Iceland! In this episode: Logan shows off his knowledge of Icelandic strongmen. Someone puts their foot down. Are we already expecting season 31? Of course, we trot out a classic impression thanks to someone's Instagram. Why did people like this premiere? We commend Phil's beard-growing abilities. Where have they...

Michael & Anthony return to recap the premiere of Hunted UK's third series. In this episode: Just when did we last discuss Hunted? Premiere Week has taken us by surprise. We obviously discuss the imminent return of two Moles. Why is Michael particularly annoyed about the start? Do we now have casting archetypes in Hunted? Did anyone watch the American series before filming? Why is the show only 25...

Michael & Logan return for the first time in what feels like forever to preview the upcoming Amazing Race season which begins on January 3rd. In this feature-length preview: We date the podcast slightly by discussing Logan's love life. CBS have been up to their old tricks of ruining everything for us. Will we get TAR 31 in 2018? CTV continue to shock us. Which team is a less useless version of Sha...

Logan & Michael return for the final time to recap Amazing Race Canada 5’s final episode. In this episode: Is this our final Amazing Race Canada episode ever? Just how bad was this season? We break down the After the Race special. Logan gets corrected. Why did this leg remind us of Cat & Jesse? What is Michael’s reputation at work? We roll out the Greatest Hits. Why should every argument end with...

Logan & Michael are back for their 150th podcast together, and to recap Amazing Race Canada 5’s penultimate leg and visit to Sault-Ste-Marie, Ontario. In this episode: Did the press pictures actually spoil anything? Logan barks. We learn of someone with a very intriguing nickname. Race Play is still hilariously bad. Who gets first billing? Have we actually heard of the Group of Seven? We find a Ca...

Logan & Michael return to recap the ninth episode of Amazing Race Canada 5 and its visit to Saskatchewan. In this episode: What would Michael’s BMO wish be? Have the Press Pictures spoiled the final three? Why hasn’t this season worked? What did Production learn from our retrospective last year? Production loves Ontario! What is the one bit of Product Placement that has ever worked? Is fruit a goo...

Logan & Michael return to recap the eighth episode of Amazing Race Canada 5 and its visit to Panama. In this episode: Logan bumbles his way through a chat about Hunted. When did we do a fractional podcast before? Two records get broken. When do teams have to give their money back? When has Canada ever been an influence? What would the teams do with a million dollars? Has one team become charitable...

Logan & Michael return slightly later than planned to recap the seventh episode of Amazing Race Canada 5 and its visit to Newfoundland. In this episode: We’ve reached breaking point. We confirm a permanent change. We discuss an Amazing Race season that we actually are still interested in. There’s some discussion about Canadian dentistry. Why did the Race return to Newfoundland? There’s way too man...

Logan & Michael return once more to recap Amazing Race Canada 5’s sixth episode and return to Canada (not that they should ever leave). In this episode: We’re both still slightly perplexed by the episode. Was it really a coincidence that Johnny Mustard appeared? It gets a bit fired up when we talk about Production leaks. Logan got some hate mail. We both took the citizenship test, and the results...

Logan & Michael return for another Amazing Race Canada 5 recap – this week for its visit to Shanghai and Bangkok! In this episode: Will we see another international leg soon? Michael has a gripe. Why did they briefly visit Shanghai? How did Production ensure no-one ran out of money this week? What was the biggest error that producers made? What record does the first Asia season hold? When will the...

Logan & Michael return to recap the fourth episode of Amazing Race Canada 5 and its return visit to Vancouver and trip to Beijing! In this episode: We rank N’Sync. Production actually surprised us for once. What will the structure of the next episode be? Michael teases a task that wasn’t included in the preview. Are Monty’s recaps hinting at the winners? Should we hatewatch other Amazing Race Cana...

Logan & Michael return to recap the third episode of Amazing Race Canada 5 and celebrate Michelle & Logan’s birthdays! In this episode: Logan has a surprising intro. Is the Express Pass still relevant? One of our impressions gets some praise for once. The Podcast gets a tagline. There’s a surprising Canada 150 challenge. It all gets a bit filthy. What’s the best way to hand out an Express Pass? Wh...

Logan & Michael return for a perfectly sensible and not-at-all sleep-deprived recap of the second episode of Amazing Race Canada 5. In this episode:  Michael predicts the intro again.  Logan loves cheesecake.  What is the mission for the Summer?  Has Monty been watching other franchises?  We discuss basement sports.  We’ve finally found a bit of the podcast that Production have listened to.  Did t...

Michael & Logan return to recap the first episode of Amazing Race Canada 5 and its visit to Signal Hill, NL & Vancouver, BC. In this episode: What is the most natural reaction to the season so far? We’ve had some listener feedback for once. Does anyone care about Canada 150? Someone takes fashion tips from a Survivor. One team stole our joke. How is Amazing Race Canada anyone’s favourite summertim...

Logan & Michael (reluctantly) return to preview the upcoming Amazing Race Canada Season and celebrate TWO HUNDRED PODCASTS! In this very special episode: We switch things up for the 200th episode. We spitball some alternative intros. Why are we podcasting this season? What is the current state of play for Amazing Race Canada? There’s a yacht story! Why are we apprehensive about the season? We disc...

Michael & Michelle return to recap the finale of Amazing Race 29 and its visit to Chicago. In this episode: Did we approve of the winners? Michelle plays Top Trumps. Someone’s been hacked. Why did Production try to spoil the ending? What is Michael’s biggest complaint about the season? What is Premium Economy? We compare our quick driving skills. Michael pilfers a feature from another podcast. Is...

Michael & Logan return to recap the penultimate episode of Amazing Race 29 and its visit to Seoul, South Korea! In this episode: Logan loves Street Fighter. Who is most Heisenberg? What will Logan’s future hobby be? When can Scott’s secret Express Pass be used until? We talk about K-Pop rehearsals. How could London & Logan get less of an edit? How should Korean boxers train? We confirm a location...

Michael, Logan & Michelle return to recap the ninth & tenth episodes of Amazing Race 29 and its Vietnam legs! In this episode: Will we actually be podcasting about Amazing Race Canada? What are Michelle & Logan’s greatest fears? Did the U-Turn actually have an effect last week? Is Joey a liar? Scott swears. Why do people say that Brooke is worse than Flo? Michelle is gullible. Michael gives a Netf...

Michael & Logan return to recap the eighth episode of Amazing Race 29 and its visit to Greece! In this episode: We discuss the NHS hack. Logan premieres a new impression. There’s some terrible editing. We discuss the world’s worst song lyrics. Does Scott have an Express Pass? There’s a tangent about weird Canadian board games. CBS get congratulated. What will happen if there is a season 30? (Spoil...

Michael & Logan return to recap the seventh episode of Amazing Race 29 and its visit to Venice, Italy! In this episode: We talk about extracurricular activities. Has Michael ever mentioned going to Venice? Why is the entire cast full of bullies? We talk about Scott’s podcast. Logan raps. Why was this detour not as bad as it may have appeared? Who emulates Jeff Probst? Someone gets to be a f-ing su...

Michael, Logan & Michelle return to recap the sixth episode of Amazing Race 29 and its visit to Lake Como, Italy. In this episode:  Who is the Vanck & Ashton of the podcast?  What should we do for Podcast #200?  What is the state of play halfway through the season?  Logan tries to do maths quickly.  We suggest a YouTube how-to that one Racer can create.  There’s a twist brought back from Season 26...

Michael, Logan & Michelle return to recap the fourth and fifth episodes of Amazing Race 29. In this episode: Michelle forgot it was two episodes. Scheduling is weird. Phil seems to think he’s Jeff Probst. When was the last Blind Double U-Turn? One of the Route Markers was significant. Logan spots a massive clue. Phil is influenced by a Racer. A Harry Potter conversation becomes a challenger for th...

Michael & Logan return to recap the third episode of Amazing Race 29. In this episode: Logan gets blindsided. Why don’t all-female teams work in the US? Who is the anti-Buster? Logan is the new Brad Culpepper. Why does this season feel old school? What does Shamir bring to the season? We celebrate two successful campaigns. Phil gets fact checked. The US finally looks North. Where does the word “qu...