The Amazing Race Review, Season 22, Episode 4 “I Love Monkeys!” Airs Sundays at 8pm (ET) on CBS Only four episodes have passed, but this is shaping up to be one of the strangest installments in Amazing Race history. The season began with three teams quitting a Roadblock and was followed by a pair giving up …
Survivor: Caramoan Review, Season 26, Episode 4 “Kill or Be Killed” Airs Wednesdays at 8pm (ET) on CBS In the past 25 seasons of Survivor, there are several prime examples of hapless tribes. Last season’s Matsing lost the first four challenges and was quickly absorbed into the other two groups. Back in Palau, Ulong never …
The Amazing Race Review, Season 22, Episode 3 “Like James Bond Again” Airs Sundays at 8pm (ET) on CBS When 58-year-old David O’Leary apparently ruptured his Achilles tendon at the end of last week’s leg, his quick departure felt certain. How could he possibly continue? The guy is in excellent shape, but this type of …
Survivor: Caramoan Review, Season 26, Episode 3 “There’s Gonna Be Hell to Pay” Airs Wednesdays at 8pm (ET) on CBS When Survivor premiered on May 31, 2000, it was set up as a social experiment where people with different backgrounds formed a new community in a remote setting. They were voting each other out, but …
The Amazing Race Review, Season 22, Episode 2 “Loose Lips Sink Ships” Airs Sundays at 8pm (ET) on CBS When did taking the penalty become so common on The Amazing Race? Two episodes into this season, players seem very interested in avoiding tasks. Idries and Jamil barely slip into the water and they’re ready to …
Survivor: Caramoan Review, Season 26, Episode 2 “Honey Badger” Airs Wednesdays at 8pm (ET) on CBS This week gives a clear reminder of the difference between liking Survivor and being an expert player. Even if these really are super fans like Jeff Probst claims, there’s still no substitute for game experience. Brandon Hantz may be …
The Amazing Race Review, Season 22, Episode 1 “Business in the Front, Party in the Back” Airs Sundays at 8pm (ET) on CBS Each new premiere of The Amazing Race brings its own share of excitement and questions. Will the cast have exciting characters? Will the challenges stand apart from the standard formula? Will the …
Survivor: Caramoan Review, Season 26, Episode 1 “She Annoys Me Greatly” Airs Wednesdays at 8pm (ET) on CBS For their second version of “Fans vs. Favorites”, the Survivor producers are clearly going for memorable television with their returning players. There are few examples of people who dominated their original seasons, and only one made the …
Amazing Race 22 Preview Airs Sundays at 8pm (ET) on CBS Premieres February 17 Can The Amazing Race still be surprising? With the long-running reality competition entering its 22nd season, the chance for major changes seems unlikely. There will be unpredictable moments, but the overall structure remains the same. The producers have tried to throw in new twists …
Survivor: Caramoan Preview Airs Wednesdays at 8pm (ET) on CBS Premieres February 13 In his interviews during the very entertaining Survivor: Philippines season last fall, Jeff Probst claimed that the next installment would be even better. While this could just be an attempt to draw viewers, it still raises the intrigue for the show’s 26th …
The Rescuers Directed by Wolfgang Reitherman, John Lounsbery, Art Stevens Written by Larry Clemmons, Vance Gerry, Ken Anderson, Frank Thomas, Burny Mattinson, Fred Lucky, Dick Sebast, Dave Michener Starring Bob Newhart, Eva Gabor, Geraldine Page, Pat Buttram, George Lindsey One of the most fascinating aspects of our podcast is watching the struggle within the Walt …
Survivor: Philippines Review, Season 25, Episode 14 “Million Dollar Question” Airs Wednesdays at 8pm (ET) on CBS Approaching Survivor’s 25th season finale, evidence pointed to a final two that might benefit Lisa and Skupin if the chips fell correctly. The problem was that they were planning for a final three and setting themselves …
Survivor: Philippines Review, Season 25, Episode 13 “Gouge My Eyes Out” Airs Wednesdays at 8pm (ET) on CBS Several weeks ago, a four-person deal was struck on Survivor that wasn’t in any participant’s best interests. It seemed unlikely that either Malcolm and Denise or Skupin and Lisa planned to honor the deal. Apparently, this oath was …
The Amazing Race Review, Season 21, Episode 11, “Take Down That Million” Airs Sundays at 8pm (ET) on CBS What truly makes a strong team on The Amazing Race? The obvious answer is athleticism, but plenty of powerful young pairs have left early. Scanning through the winners, most are capable at physical challenges but don’t …
Survivor: Philippines Review, Season 25, Episode 12 “Shot into Smithereens” Airs Wednesdays at 8pm (ET) on CBS When watching Survivor at home, it’s easy to play armchair quarterback. The editing is basically designed to paint some players as doing the right thing while others flounder. A consistent narrative in the post-merge episodes has been Lisa …
The Amazing Race Review, Season 21, Episode 10, “Not a Well-Rounded Athlete” Airs Sundays at 8pm (ET) on CBS One of the most exciting episodes of The Amazing Race typically happens right before the finale where four teams battle to make the last leg. That appears to be the likely scenario this week, but it’s …
Survivor: Philippines Review, Season 25, Episode 11 “Hell Hath Frozen Over” Airs Wednesdays at 8pm (ET) on CBS It’s been interesting this season to watch how each returning player has approached Survivor differently using his past knowledge. Russell Swan looked at his first appearance and decided to change his style. The problem was that he …
The Amazing Race Review, Season 21, Episode 9, “Fishy Kiss” Airs Sundays at 8pm (ET) on CBS When did The Amazing Race become Survivor? The leading teams basically voted Abbie and Ryan out by removing the “double” part of the Double U-Turn. While losing an arrogant team usually is refreshing, they still get a raw …
Survivor: Philippines Review, Season 25, Episode 10 “Whiners are Weiners” Airs Wednesdays at 8pm (ET) on CBS There have been plenty of cases on Survivor where interesting characters were lost in the shuffle. If the editors decide they aren’t pivotal to the story, they may provide a limited perspective on them. Artis is a good example …
The Amazing Race Review, Season 21, Episode 8, “We Was Robbed” Airs Sundays at 8pm (ET) on CBS Last week’s episode concluded with three teams still trying to finish the leg. Brent was having no luck in the pool, and James and Abba were standing dumbfounded at the mat without a passport. Their chances for …
Survivor: Philippines Review, Season 25, Episode 9 “Little Miss Perfect” Airs Wednesdays at 8pm (ET) on CBS After two crazy episodes, Survivor pulls back this week and delivers a more slow-paced affair. The final outcome is surprising, but it lacks the dramatic chaos of past weeks. This episode is all about Lisa Whelchel and her moral …
The Amazing Race Review, Season 21, Episode 7 “Off to See the Wizard” Airs Sundays at 8pm (ET) on CBS One of the most exciting parts about The Amazing Race is how unpredictable events can completely change the game. Although teams are competing in designed challenges, there is no definite way to avoid chaos. There …
Survivor: Philippines Review, Season 25, Episode 8 “Dead Man Walking” Airs Wednesdays at 8pm (ET) on CBS That was awesome. After last week’s remarkable Tribal Council, it did not seem possible that the follow-up could be even better. The chaotic build-up to the vote is stunning and ranks among the most unpredictable finishes in Survivor …