Sorry everyone...starting a new podcast so thought I'd start a new topic! :)
So, for all you Amazing Race fans...Joyce and I are starting a new podcast dedicated to this...err, well, Amazing show! Our new podcast, The FastForward Podcast, will be a weekly 30 (or so) minute show that will recap each weekly episode of the Race, give you some of our predictions and maybe play some audio clips. We're also hoping for some listener participation as well, sharing thoughts, theories snf predictions each week. We have a FaceBook Fan Page found at http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-FastForward-Podcast/123557524380491?v=app_2373072738&ref=sgm (http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-FastForward-Podcast/123557524380491?v=app_2373072738&ref=sgm), and you also follow us on Twitter @thefastfoward. AND...we have a podbean site at www.fastfoward.podbean.com (http://www.fastfoward.podbean.com)! Looking forward to hearing from you! Al
Hey you Amazing Race fans!!! The first episode of the FastForward podcast is now available!! Joyce and I give you the rundown on the 11 teams competing in Season 18, and OUR predictions of who each of us thinks will win the ultimate prize of $1,000,000! You can pick up FastForward in iTunes, or at www.fastforward.podbean.com (http://www.fastforward.podbean.com)! Send YOUR predictions to thefastforward@cox.net. Looking forward to hearing from you!! ~~~ Al & Joyce
Sweet! We love the Amazing Race!
Cool Bryan. Hope to hear your predictions and comments....You can send audio comments is you'd like!! :)
I told Jamie about your plan and she will help me send you content! Maybe we will record bits as we watch the show!
Excellent idea Bryan! Love that!! Can't wait to hear them. Thanks buddy.
It's FINALLY HERE! Episode 1 of the Amazing Race Season 18!! AND, our first episode recap edition of FastForward podcast!
In this episode, Joyce and I give you a recap of the first leg of the Amazing Race, which started in Palm Springs, California! We update our predictions we gave you in our first episode on who WE think is going to win the $1,000,000. And yes, our predictions have changed a bit...let's just say this was an "interesting" first leg of the race!
We also play a listener comment who calls me out on my comments from our first episode, on one of his favorite teams!
So come on in! For all of your Race updates and rundowns, tune in to the FastForward podcast.
We also play the M*A*S*H 4077th Podcast Promo! Check it out!!
Please feel free to send us YOUR comments and questions to thefastforward@cox.net, you can leave comments on the web at www.fastforward.podbean.com (http://www.fastforward.podbean.com), and you can leave us feedback in iTunes! We'll see YOU, at the FastForward!
~~Al & Joyce
We just watched it tonight, had friends over yesterday. We sent an audio file , Al, let me know if it's good! We will often be a day behind as i go to bed to early!
Got it and it's awesome Bryan! Thanks so much. And, um...a speedo? On Manly Shelly Beach? Classic!! :)
I wonder who this listener is who "called" you out.. sounds like a smart guy :)
:) Kenny, well, he is pretty smart! In fact, he's GEEKY smart! :) Thanks for the audio!! :)
Madly (!) I listened to the first one today. Yes, I listened to a podcast about a TV show from another country that I've never seen and probably never will!
I have no idea who you were talking about but it came over very well and I've just downloaded the next one :)
Great job guys on your first episode.. lots of fun.. looking forward to episode 3 (though it's episode 2 of the show).. should have named your pre-show 0 (zero) so your episodes numbers coincide with numbers of the episodes of the show.
Oh sure, NOW you give me great advice Kenny! :) Actually, that is a good idea. I'll do that for next season. Thanks for the kind words!
Thanks to you as well Feathers! Even though you don't watch the show, I greatly appreciate the support!! :) You guys rock.
All caught up now on the first two shows and you guys are doing great! You mentioned in the first show that you think Flight Time and big Easy are physical threats but I don't agree. They are big and muscular, but they don't have the functional strength or aerobic strength the game often requires. I was amazed last season with the amount of physical tasks they were not very good at!
Bryan,
Thanks for the encouragement!! :)
You may be right, but I think they can be pretty cunning when they need to be. Like in their season when they messed with that girls head on the water slide. I'd like to see them in the final 3, for the same reason I wanted Keisha and Jen in the final 3 - as a team that can be beat by the team I want to win!! :)
Where's this weeks FF, Al?
I think it comes out tomorrow Bryan.
Yep.. it's out on Wednesdays.. he jumped the gun last week :)
Funny you should ask...officially, Wednesdays, but odds are I'll be releasing late evening on Tuesdays. So....
Welcome to episode 3 of the FastForward Podcast for Amazing Race episode 2 - I Never Looked So Foolish In My Whole Entire Life (Outback)...whew, LONG title!!
On this action packed episode, Joyce and I give you the run-down on episode 2 of the Amazing Race - did Jet and Cord EVER make it through that flag task? - update our predictions (again) and discuss some interesting things that happened along the race. And, we have more listener comments to share with you!
As always, you can listen to the episode at www.fastforward.podbean.com (http://www.fastforward.podbean.com), or, subscribe through iTunes!!
Please feel free to send us YOUR comments and questions to thefastforward@cox.net, you can leave comments on the web at www.fastforward.podbean.com (http://www.fastforward.podbean.com), and you can leave us feedback in iTunes! We'll see YOU, at the FastForward!
~~Al & Joyce
That's great Al, that gives us an extra day to record comments!
:)
Quote from: QuadShot on March 01, 2011, 06:37:18 PM
:)
It's finishes around my bedtime, so I get to tired to talk. :)
Hey everyone, need your comments on the Amazing Race! :)
Comments sent for last nights show! :)
Got them...excellent comments by the way!! :) Thanks....
Jamie and I have a lot of fun doing them!
:) You guys are fun. You had Joyce laughing a few times! :)
Heard your promo during the latest treksf show... Looking forward to listening!
Thanks Chris. You can catch up on our first two episodes in iTunes, or at www.fastforward.podbean.com (http://www.fastforward.podbean.com). Please feel free to send your comments to us too! You can record an audio or just send an email to thefastforward@cox.net....:)
Welcome to episode 4 of the FastForward Podcast for Amazing Race episode 3 -We Had A Lot Of Evil Spirits Apparently...Hmm, interesting episode title!!
On this action packed episode, Joyce and I give you the run-down on episode 3 of the Amazing Race - Teams made their way to Japan and participated in traditional Japanese rituals, including a lot of mud slinging! Jamie and Cara suffer a possible game changing event, mechanical issues affect many teams, and yet again, Ron proves exactly why we have decaf coffee! And, we share some terrific listener comments from a couple of our geeky friends (Thanks Kenny and Harry, thanks Bryan and Jamie)! You can listen to the show at www.fastforward.podbean.com (http://www.fastforward.podbean.com), or in iTunes! Oh, and while your there, why not leave us some feedback? We would certainly appreciate it!
Please feel free to send us YOUR comments and questions to thefastforward@cox.net, you can leave comments on the web at www.fastforward.podbean.com (http://www.fastforward.podbean.com), and you can leave us feedback in iTunes! We'll see YOU, at the FastForward! ~~Al & Joyce
I managed to acquire the first episode of TAR, watched, and then listened to the podcast. Was disappointed at first until I realized at the end that I had been listening to a pre-show intro and quickly dl'ed your "episode two" - it was pretty much everything I could hope for... Great job!
I have not yet been able to acquire any more TARs however this afternoon I went ahead and listened to your postcast re: the 2nd episode. Your rundown was good and I think I might pass on watching the show and just listen to your reports instead.
If things go well perhaps in the future you can have special fast forward backwards shows where you reflect on an entire previous season - would enjoy hearing your commentary on them.
Thanks Al and Joyce!
Thanks Chris! If you have access to CBS.com, you can watch all episodes of The Amazing Race on Mondays.
Thanks for the kind words! :) And we're honored that you find them good enough to actually skip the TV show :)
Love your idea of a season wrap show. I do believe we'll have to develop that for the end of the season. Nice! Thanks! FYI, Joyce and I will be planning a Skype chat show at the end of the season, just in case you're interested in joining in on the fun! Take care...Al
Welcome to Episode 5 of the FastForward podcast, covering The Amazing Race Episode 4 - "This Is The Most Stupid Day Ever", CBS air date, March 13, 2011.
In this episode, we give you the rundown on this leg of the race, including some interesting moments for a certain Goth team, Ron and Christina have a major reversal of roles as Ron decides he must feed his grumbly belly, and Phil throws a game changing twist at the racers!
We also give you our thoughts and predictions on the race so far, share some awesome listener feedback and our first ever iTunes review!!
Promos Played:
MASH 4077th Podcast
Treks In Sci Fi
Remember, if you'd like to send your comments, preditions, theories, behind the scenes tidbits or just want to say hi, you can email us at thefastforward@cox.net, leave comments on our podbean site at www.fastforward.podbean.com (http://www.fastforward.podbean.com), or leave feedback in iTunes. Thanks for tuning in and we'll see YOU at the FastForward ~~ Al & Joyce
So, what did everyone think of this latest episode of the Race??? Pretty crazy. Thoughts? Comments? Predictions? Send them to thefastforward@cox.net. Thanks!
Jamie and I have a house guest so we were a bit distracted while watching this past episode. In fact, I totally missed the yak riding part, thanks for pointing that task out on your recap! I don't have a strong feeling or opinion on the teams, or at least a changed opinion, based on this past show. You and Joyce are going to drive yourself carzy if you keep trying to handicap the winner every episode! :)
:) Yeah, we're going a little nutso but hey, it's all fun! :)
Don't forget to get your comments on the latest episode of The Amazing Race to us by tomorrow if possible! Thanks everyone!! Al
thefastforward@cox.net
Just finished recording ours.. will be emailing them to you shortly
Got them, excellent once again Kenny! Thanks buddy!!
believe it or not, I just sent you some comments! WOO HOO!
:jawdrop :jawdrop :metallica: :metallica: :metallica: Thanks Rick...You rock dooood!!
Welcome to Episode 6 of the FastForward podcast, covering The Amazing Race Episode 5 - "Don't Ruin The Basketball Game", CBS air date, March 20, 2011.
In this episode, we give you the rundown on this leg of the race, including some tense moments for two teams and the dreaded Double UTURN, and teams struggle to assemble dinosaurs in China.
We also give you our thoughts and predictions on the race so far, share some awesome listener feedback our SECOND iTunes review and a first time "caller" comment from a new fan of The Amazing Race. And we discuss a new partnership with a great informational website called The Amazing Race Wiki.
You can catch all the excitement at www.fastforward.podbean.com (http://www.fastforward.podbean.com), or in iTunes, just search FastForward.
Remember, if you'd like to send your comments, preditions, theories, behind the scenes tidbits or just want to say hi, you can email us at thefastforward@cox.net, leave comments on our podbean site at www.fastforward.podbean.com (http://www.fastforward.podbean.com), or leave feedback in iTunes. Thanks for tuning in and we'll see YOU at the FastForward ~~ Al & Joyce
Sorry we missed again this week, we still have a crowded house and too much banter while watching the race to record! Next week we should be back!
No worries Bryan! Thanks buddy.
Welcome to the FastForward Podcast. In episode 7, we give you the rundown on a very emotional 6th episode of the Emmy Award Winning CBS show, The Amazing Race, entitled "I Feel Like A Monkey In A Circus Parade", original air date 3/27/2011.
Teams nearly crumbled at the RoadBlock in India, and had to get creative with the local goddess.
We also give you our thoughts on this episode, share some awesome listener emails and audio comments, and give you our predictions for the final outcome.
Don't panic! The Amazing Race is taking a week off and will return on 4/3/2011, but you won't have to wait that long for another new episode of the FastForward! We'll be back next week with our recap of the race up to now, and we'd love to hear your comments. You can send those to thefastforward@cox.net
And don't forget we've partnered with The Amazing Race Wiki at: www.theamazingracewiki.com (http://www.theamazingracewiki.com). After listening to the podcast, head on over and check the site out.
Remember, if you'd like to share your comments with us, drop us a line at thefastforward@cox.net, or you can leave comments on our website at www.fastforward.podbean.com (http://www.fastforward.podbean.com), AND...you can rate the podcast in iTunes! Take care, and we'll see YOU at the FastForward ~~Al & Joyce
Oh, I forgot to ask if you got our coments! We were in a silly mood that night. :)
Bryan,
Yep, we got them! And Joyce laughed!! :) You guys crack us up. Thanks for the great stuff dude! :)
***Warning...this episode is LONG!! 2 hours***
Welcome to this special episode of the FastForward Podcast - The Pitstop! In this episode, we replay our recaps (we call them RunDowns) from the first 6 episodes of The Amazing Race, share with you the remaining teams pre-race strategies and discuss where they are in their strategies now, and update our predictions.
Thanks for tuning in to the FastForward Podcast. We hope you've enjoyed the show so far, and are looking forward to the remainder of The Amazing Race season (and the podcast) as much as we are! Remember, all new episodes of the Emmy Award Winning The Amazing Race pick up again on Sunday April 10, 2011.
If you'd like to share your predictions, comments or whatever, drop us a line at thefastforward@cox.net, visit on the web at www.fastforward.podbean.com (http://www.fastforward.podbean.com), on Twitter @fastfowardTAR, or on FaceBook, just search for FastForward Podcast. OH, and how about racing over to iTunes and rating the podcast!
Until next time, have a great day, and we'll see YOU....
....at the FastForward! ~~Al & Joyce
Welcome to another exciting episode of the FastForward Podcast, a weekly show dedicated to the Emmy Award Winning CBS television show, The Amazing Race.
In this episode, we cover Episode 7 of The Amazing Race - "You Don't Get Paid Unless You Win", and what an episode this was.
India still proves why Racers have such a challenge in this country! Many teams were pushed beyond their breaking point, while others proved why they are top of the class, and yet others move into "unsavory" character.
The Race is heating up now as we near the final legs of Season 18.
As always, if you'd like to contact us with your comments, predictions or just to say hi, you can send us an email to thefastforward@cox.net, leave us comments on our FaceBook Fan Page (just search FastForward Podcast), on Twitter @fastforwardTAR, or on our website at www.fastforward.podbean.com (http://www.fastforward.podbean.com). You can even leave us voicemail on our Tales From The Mouse House Hotline at 304-TALES23, and how about rating the show in iTunes? Don't forget to check out our Race partners over at The Amazing Race Wiki at www.amazingrace.wikia.com (http://www.amazingrace.wikia.com)
Be sure to stick around through the end of the podcast and give a listen to two great podcast promos! (Oh, and maybe a blooper or two!!) Thanks for tuning and, have a GREAT day and we'll see you....At The FastForward! ~~Al & Joyce
Ah cool, they returned to India this season. It's such a great country to travel around and I've enjoyed the TARs that go there. Just happened to rewatch the India and Thailand episodes from 1st season TAR:Asia... Great stuff! Finally got around to DLing the current #7 this morning. Will probably end up waiting to watch them all later on sometime. Will have to collect together all of your podcasts to listen then. I think the last I heard was for epi3.
Thanks Chris! Hope you enjoy.
Hey everyone, there's still time to get your comments in on Sunday's Amazing Race episode! We'll be recording at about 6 this evening for the FastForward! You can send your comments to thefastforward@cox.net. Al
The Race heats up in episode 8 "I Cannot Deal with your Psycho Behavior". Thanks for tuning in to Episode 9 of the FastForward Podcast!
As teams leave India and head to a place where the air is nearly 40 degrees colder, tempers flash for one team as they struggle with a delivery, and another team makes a possible race ending decision at the Detour.
Will Jet and Cord once again come from behind to finish strong, or will they be eliminated on this episode of The Amazing Race?
As always, you can send your comments, predictions or whatever else you may want to share to thefastforwardpodcast@cox.net, or visit us on the web at www.fastforward.podbean.com (http://www.fastforward.podbean.com). And you can rate the show in iTunes.
Don't forget to visit our Amazing Race partner, The Amazing Race Wiki at amazingrace.wikia.com, for your complete Race update!
Until next week, we'll see YOU....
......At The FastForward! ~~ Al & Joyce
Great episode Al & Joyce!
I enjoyed it!
Thanks Rick! Glad you liked it my friend.
Al! Wienerschnitzel is breaded veal cutlets, it's AWESOME. Jamie and I make it on occasion, although she feels bad for the veal. Young cows are cute...and yummy! But NO WAY you could pound down those two plates of food, that challenge was impossible to complete, it was a HUGE amount.
Honestly, the biggest revelation for Jamie and I was when Vixen discussed her relationship with Kent. To be honest, we never thought they were a "couple" per se. We never saw anything in their interaction which would have made us feel they are two people in love. We nearly fell off the couch when she said that!
And I liked Joyce's comments. :)
Bryan, maybe I'm putting more faith in my gullet than I should! :) I would imagine if all those others couldn't complete that, I most likely wouldn't either, especially since it's been a long time since I've partaken in fried foods of any kind.
I wasn't really too blown away by Vyxsin's comments. I figured they are a couple, just not the "love-birds" type.
Oh, and Joyce said she'll try to be "meaner" from now on! :) Just kidding...:)
Gary was sure he could do it and he wasn't even close. He almost finished his plat but Mallory still had 75% of hers. Schnitzel is good. :)
Yeah. I love German food. But it's SOOOO bad for my high blood pressure, high (and low) cholesterol, weight, height, age, hair color....:)
Quote from: Bryancd on April 21, 2011, 04:37:11 PM
Honestly, the biggest revelation for Jamie and I was when Vixen discussed her relationship with Kent. To be honest, we never thought they were a "couple" per se. We never saw anything in their interaction which would have made us feel they are two people in love. We nearly fell off the couch when she said that!
Why would you not believe that Kent and Vixen were a couple?
Nothing about their on screen interaction or behavior has made us feel they were a couple. They show very little affection for each other and even when they have a great finish like last night, they barley hug each other and I have never seen them kiss. I don't know what their deal is but seeing Vyxen pulling Kent around in that cart was just sad for Kent.
Bryan, I just think that Kent and Vyxsin are not the typical suburban couple. They don't really show a lot of kissy-face affection but they do show a little. And I agree, the whole cart thing was a bit of an interesting light shone on Kent.
[spoiler]What did you think of the Cowboys being eliminated? Man, we were sad. I understand WHY The Globetrotters UTURNED them, but I didn't like it.[/spoiler]
Looking forward to some comments on this leg! :)
Hey everyone, taking comments for the next episode of the FastForward up until about 6 pm tomorrow (4/26), we'll record about 6:30, then upload sometime after probably midnight!! :) Thanks! Al
Welcome to episode 10 of the FastForward podcast, for The Amazing Race episode 9 - "We're Good American People", CBS air date April 24, 2011
As the finale draws ever closer, the Race heats up as teams become more aggressive and plot to make sure a strong, competitive team is put in a very dangerous position. In a very emotional ending, the stage is set for the final few legs.
We share listener comments as well as our thoughts and predictions on the Race so far.
As always, if you would like to share your thoughts, theories or predictions, feel free to send us an email to thefastforward@cox.net, or leave us voicemail on our Tales From The Mouse House Hotline at 304-TALES23. And don't forget to race on over to iTunes and review the show!
Our Amazing Race partners at The Amazing Race Wiki would love for you to stop on in as well, and check out the Amazing stuff they have! You can visit them at www.amazingracewikia.com (http://www.amazingracewikia.com), and while your on the web, check out the FastForward site at www.fastforward.podbean.com (http://www.fastforward.podbean.com), or "Friend" our fan page on Facebook, just search FastForward Podcast
Thanks for tuning in and we'll see YOU....
...At the FastForward! ~~~ Al & Joyce
So what happened last night? The Bin Laden news preempted the end of the race.
Don't read if you don't want to know who got eliminated!
[spoiler]well, in a silly turn of events... Kent and Vixen didn't read their pitstop clue correctly, incurred a 30 minute penalty and lost! Yep, the Goths have been eliminated![/spoiler]
Thanks Rick!
Hey guys, although GOOD news from last nights interruption, we in AZ didn't get to see the end (last 15 minutes) of last nights Amazing Race. For those who don't know (and care to know), the way we prep for the FastForward is to watch the episode through live, then watch it a 2nd time on the DVR and make our notes. Then, Monday evenings I go through and write the script for our rundown. Well, thanks to OVERCOVERAGE of this "event", We'll have to watch/take notes/write the script ALL tonight, then record tomorrow as usual. But...just in case, we wanted you to be aware the podcast may be a day late...
On that note, since next week is the finale of The Amazing Race, we encourage you to send your comments on the finale for next weeks FastForward, then, the following weekend Joyce and I are planning a big Skype round table FastForward with you all to discuss Season 18. We'd LOVE for you all to join us. Hop on to Skype and search for Talespodcast. Thanks!! Al
Well, how awesome am I??? HUH???? :) Just kidding. Turns out that writing my episode rundown while I'm watching TAR the second time and gathering my audio clips is FASTER then the way we did it before! So, with that...we'll be recording tomorrow, ON TIME, and releasing the FastForward...ON TIME!! :) So, your audio or email comments are welcome...hint hint...nudge nudge, wink wink :)
Welcome to episode 11 of the FastForward podcast, covering episode 10 of The Amazing Race, "Too Many Cooks In The Kitchen", air date May 1, 2011.
In this exciting episode, we give you the run down on the 10th leg of Season 18, our thoughts on the episode, predictions on who WE think will wind up in the final three and ultimately, win the $1,000,000 prize. We also share some awesome listener comments and predictions.
The Race is heating up, and teams are beginning to feel the pressure of the impending finale. Who will survive, and who will be eliminated? Tune in to the FastForward podcast to find out!!
If you'd like to contact us, you can send your emails to thefastfoward@cox.net, leave voice mail at 304.TALES23, chat with us on Twitter @fastforwardTAR, or on FaceBook, just search for The Fastforward Podcast. We'd love to hear from you.
Don't forget about our BIG end of season wrap up Skype round table coming up on May 14, 2011 at High Noon (Arizona time). We'd love for you to join us and discuss this Amazing season of the Amazing Race! Just hop on to Skype and search for Talespodcast.
And how about checking out our Amazing Race partner, the Amazing Race Wiki at www.amazingrace.wikia.com (http://www.amazingrace.wikia.com). And while you're on the internet, check out our site at www.fastforward.podbean.com (http://www.fastforward.podbean.com).
Thanks for tuning in and we'll see YOU...
...At The FastForward! ~~ Al & Joyce
Hey Bryan, did you give up on The Amazing Race? :)
Quote from: QuadShot on May 06, 2011, 02:53:32 PM
Hey Bryan, did you give up on The Amazing Race? :)
Of course not! We're watching every week. I might be able to make the Skype call, I have a race the next morning and will be a little busy but will try. Still loving the show and will put a review on iTunes. Jamie's just not as into the whole social media thing, she doesn't even listen to podcasts and isn't a forum kinda gal. It's nice actually, sometimes the media stuff is a bit too much.
Well, sad but true. Season 18 of The Amazing Race is done. The finish line has been crossed and [spoiler] NOT by the team ANY of us anticipated[/spoiler]!! The Amazing Race may be done for the season, but the FastForward podcast isn't!! We have one more rundown episode to do (a LONG one too) and we'll be recording tomorrow night (5/10), so there's still time to get your comments in. We'd love to have your emails, voicemails (304-TALES23) or audio comments emailed. It's been a great first season for the FastForward podcast, and Joyce and I had a lot of fun!
Don't forget to join us on 5/14/11 at Noon Arizona time for our big Season 18 wrap up Skype round table, open forum show! We'd love to have you all join us. You can email your Skype name and we'll send you an invite, or just search for talespodcast on Skype and send a contact request. BE THERE! :) Thanks for a wonderful first outing. Al & Joyce
We are half way through the finale, Al, and will record our comments tonight!
As always, thanks Bryan! You and Jamie Rock.
Did you get our comments?
I sure did. I thought I replied last night? Hmm. Sorry about that. Yep, great comments too by the way! So, you guys are danger seekers on vacation? :) I've said this before, you two need to try out for the Amazing Race. I think you'd rock it.
agreed. I'd root for you!
Quote from: QuadShot on May 10, 2011, 03:27:51 PM
So, you guys are danger seekers on vacation?
You have no idea. If I showed you our trip to New Zealand you and Joyce would have a heart attack. We went white water rafting, cave repelling, mountain climbing, glacier hiking, skydiving, bunjee jumping, jet boat racing, canyon swinging, even Zorbing (look it up :). Jamie found clever ways to put our lives, and thiose of my brother sister and Uncle at risk every day for 2 weeks. We ARE the Amazing Race!
Want to see just some of it? :) Want to see just some of it? :) Jamie skydiving, Jamie on the rocks, Jamie cave repelling, me after cave repelling crawling through the underground river, me bunjee jumping, me and the middle and the rest of our crew sledging.
Great pics! That caving looks like a blast.
Quote from: Bromptonboy on May 10, 2011, 05:38:00 PM
Great pics! That caving looks like a blast.
That caving was scary. You had to do an initial rope repel into total darkness for over 100 feet. Then a few shorter, tighter repels until you hit the water. Then you crawled through the water and tight openings into a huge cave with glow worms on the ceiling. It looked like a starry night, so worth it. The thing about New Zealand, apparently very little liability laws. Sign the waiver and you are on your own responsibility! Love it, screw the lawyers!
Quote from: Bromptonboy on May 10, 2011, 05:38:00 PM
Great pics! That caving looks like a blast.
Ooooh, brompton...NEVER say cave and blast in the same sentence!!:)
That is awesome Bryan. So...WHY haven't you guys tried out for The Amazing Race? Really?
Quote from: QuadShot on May 11, 2011, 07:56:47 AM
That is awesome Bryan. So...WHY haven't you guys tried out for The Amazing Race? Really?
Requires way too much time away from my job.
now THAT looks like fun! those glow worms must be amazing.
Quote from: Bryancd on May 11, 2011, 09:12:55 AM
Quote from: QuadShot on May 11, 2011, 07:56:47 AM
That is awesome Bryan. So...WHY haven't you guys tried out for The Amazing Race? Really?
Requires way too much time away from my job.
$1,000,000.00. You'd win for sure.
Quote from: QuadShot on May 11, 2011, 09:55:41 AM
Quote from: Bryancd on May 11, 2011, 09:12:55 AM
Quote from: QuadShot on May 11, 2011, 07:56:47 AM
That is awesome Bryan. So...WHY haven't you guys tried out for The Amazing Race? Really?
Requires way too much time away from my job.
$1,000,000.00. You'd win for sure.
Not even $500K after taxes.. :(
Quote from: Bryancd on May 11, 2011, 10:05:04 AM
Quote from: QuadShot on May 11, 2011, 09:55:41 AM
Quote from: Bryancd on May 11, 2011, 09:12:55 AM
Quote from: QuadShot on May 11, 2011, 07:56:47 AM
That is awesome Bryan. So...WHY haven't you guys tried out for The Amazing Race? Really?
Requires way too much time away from my job.
$1,000,000.00. You'd win for sure.
Not even $500K after taxes.. :(
Winnings are taxable??? (Actually, not sure about tax law over here on that front now that I think about it.)
I know in Canada lottery winnings are not taxable, not sure about winnings from other types of contests.
Just looked it up for the UK. Lottery winnings are free of tax and any type of competition winnings are free unless the competing is considered to be your profession.
...well, we ARE talking about BRYAN! I believe he takes competition quite professionally! :)
Yep, lottery or gambling or game show winning are taxed as income.
Welcome to Episode 12 of the FastForward podcast for May 11, 2011 covering Episodes 11 and 12 of The Amazing Race Season 18 - Unfinished Business, air date May 8, 2011.
In this season finale episode, we give you the rundown on both hours of this incredible season finale, give you our thoughts on the episodes and the winners, and close out with our thoughts on the entire Season 18. We also share a few listener comments.
In this season full of twists and turns, The Amazing Race brought us some unexpected outcomes, and the finale was no different. You have to tune in to find out who won, but believe us, you'll be Amazed!
Thanks for a wonderful first season of the FastForward podcast. We've truly enjoyed sharing with you our take on each episode, and our predictions that often turned out wrong! We've had a blast getting to know each and every one of you through your comments and feedback, and know that if it weren't for you, we'd just be two geeks watching an AWESOME show!
If you'd like to contact us, or would like to tell us you'd like us back for next season, drop us a line at thefastforward@cox.net, and please, rate the show in iTunes.
Please, plan on joining us for our BIG Season 18 wrap up Skype Round Table show on Saturday, May 14, 2011 at noon Arizona time. We'd love to have you. Send us your Skype name, or just search for talespodcast (our other podcast) in the Skype directory.
Take care, be safe, God bless and we'll see you next season...
...At The FastForward!! ~~ Al & Joyce
Welcome to the final episode of the FastForward Podcast for Season 18 of The Amazing Race! In this special episode, we open up the show via Skype, to our wonderful listeners to discuss this season of the Emmy Award Winning CBS reality show, The Amazing Race.
Join Joyce, Al, Rick (from the Take Him With You podcast) and Wayne (from FringeCasting with Wayne and Dan) as we discuss this awesome season of The Amazing Race, and the conclusion of the FastForwards first seaon of podcasting!
It's been a wonderful first season for us and we'd love to come back for next season, to bring you the highs and lows of televisions best reality show. If you'd like to send us a comment throughout the hiatus, you can contact us at thefastforward@cox.net! We'd LOVE to hear from you all. If you'd like to have us back next season, let us know! :)
Take care, thanks for inviting us into your home every week and until next season...we'll see YOU...
...At The FastForward! ~~ Al & Joyce
Coolness!! Ok, so, because our first season of FastForward seemed to be kind of successful, Joyce and I decided to keep the fun rolling and cover another season of The Amazing Race! So, to get ready for this we decided to "improve" the FastForward podcast by launching an "official" website and a brand new iTunes feed. Why? Well, various reasons but now the podcast has an improved website AND an improved name. We are now Amazing Race FastForward podcast and you can easily search for us in iTunes now. And, you'll be able to listen to ALL of the episodes for our podcast directly on http://www.fastforwardtar.com (http://www.fastforwardtar.com) So how about subscribing to the new feed in iTunes and checking out the new website? Let me know what you think??
Welcome to episode one of the Amazing Race – FastForward Podcast! Thanks for joining us in our second season of the podcast, bringing you the most comprehensive coverage of this Emmy Award Winning CBS Reality Show!
On this episode, we give you the complete run down of the first leg of the Amazing Race, from the starting line in Los Angeles to the first pitstop in Taiwan, and every exciting moment in between. We introduce you to the 11 teams competing for the $1,000,000 grand prize and give you our thoughts and predictions on the Race so far.
Thanks for tuning in and we want to hear YOUR thoughts and predictions on Season 19! Send your emails and audio comments to thefastforward@cox.net, and we'd be honored if you headed over to iTunes and left some feedback and ratings for us there. Enjoy the show and until next week, we'll see YOU at the FastForward ~~~ Al & Joyce
"Without preperation, the key is....wait what?" I loved that task!
Bryan, I know!! They made it look so..."easy" :) And how about Andy (snowboarder)? His first attempt was complete gibberish. Sounded like Meds after a night of Pub Pounding!! :) :)
Jamie and I were trying to do it along with them and were laughing our butts off! She got it right before me. :(
It was difficult, for sure!
Hey Al, enjoying this new season of FastForward! I laughed when Joyce was taling about the bike riding challenge and mentioned how she like how the Indonesian's respected their cultural traditions and admonished the hippies for goofing of during that challenge. I think it's safe to say that "tradition" was one put upon the native Indonesian culture by their Dutch occupiers! LO! Something tells me that's not exactly a native tradition. We were shocked and I was suprised you guys didn't dwell on the fact that Amani and Marcus were given the answer to the challenge and couldn't remember it 15min later! I didn't think it was cheating and I loike those two but really, how do you not remember that. Pathetic.
Hey Bryan,
Yeah, Joyce was being silly! As for Amani/Marcus, well, I actually did want to rag more, but thought I shoudl "tone" it down a little since I've been going off so hard on some of the teams (showgirls) :) I like Amani and Marcus too, but they made 2 boneheaded moves in the last episode: deciding to abandon the grass fed task and doing the planting task when all they had to do was fill the bags a little more, then Marcus Forrest Gumping the answer that Tommy HANDED to him! :)
Welcome to episode four of the official UNOFFICIAL podcast dedicated to the Emmy Award Winning CBS Reality show, The Amazing Race, The Amazing Race-FastForward!
On this action packed episode, we give you the complete run down of the 4th leg of the race, share our thoughts and predictions and some of our awesome listener comments. The Race is getting very interesting, who took a dive, who had a melt down and who, finished in first place on THIS leg of The Amazing Race, despite a near Race ending mistake? Tune in to the Amazing Race – FastForward Podcast to find out!
Don't forget, Amazing Race-FastForward episode 5, which would normally be released on October 26, 2011, will be released on Saturday October 29, 2011. We're taking a few days off to celebrate our 15 Year Wedding Anniversary, so we'll be out of town.
As always, thanks for tuning in. If you'd like to share your thoughts and predictions on this incredible television show, you can send your emails and audio comments to thefastforward@cox.net, leave us voicemail on the Hotline at (571) FAST-TAR, or leave a comment on the website. Until next week...
"We'll see YOU at the FastForward!" ~~ Al & Joyce
Just finished listening today. Agree it wasn't the most exciting episode, in fact I didn't remember parts of it until you guys discussed them, so clearly I wasn't paying much attention. Yeah, I am very sure that post task those corral farms were actually removed entirely. If you look where they were setting them up it was all sand bottom. They likely just filmed there as opposed over a real reef to make it safer for all the contestants and film crew. So that whole task was really just a set up.
Good point Bryan. I doubt they'd set up a coral reef that close to shore anyway. I still think you and Jamie should go on the show. :)
Quote from: QuadShot on October 20, 2011, 12:26:17 PM
Good point Bryan. I doubt they'd set up a coral reef that close to shore anyway. I still think you and Jamie should go on the show. :)
It's baby time. :)
WHAT?!! :) YOU'RE PREGNANT? How are you going to run...oh man, when you start to show, please don't submit anymore shirtless pictures. Not sure I want to see that! :)
Welcome to episode five of the official UNOFFICIAL podcast dedicated to the Emmy Award Winning CBS Reality show, The Amazing Race, The Amazing Race-FastForward!
On this action packed episode, we give you the complete run down of the 6th leg of the race, share our thoughts and predictions and some of our awesome listener comments. The Race is getting very interesting, which team made an another almost Race fatal mistake, which team member got trapped in an "African Jail" and who finished in first place on THIS leg of The Amazing Race? Tune in to the Amazing Race – FastForward Podcast to find out!
As always, thanks for tuning in. If you'd like to share your thoughts and predictions on this incredible television show, you can send your emails and audio comments to thefastforward@cox.net, leave us voicemail on the Hotline at (571) FAST-TAR, or leave a comment on the website. Until next week...
"We'll see YOU at the FastForward!" ~~ Al & Joyce
Welcome to episode TEN of the official UNOFFICIAL podcast dedicated to the Emmy Award Winning CBS Reality show, The Amazing Race, The Amazing Race-FastForward!
On this action packed episode, we give you the complete run down of the 10th leg of the race, share our thoughts and predictions and some of our awesome listener comments. The Race is getting very interesting, teams had to "race" and push their "ponies" to impossible speeds, and were given the choice between a tasty task or one that puts their shipyard skills to the test. And at the end of this second half of a LONG leg, one team was eliminated paving the way for the final two episode. Who was eliminated on THIS leg of The Amazing Race? Tune in to the Amazing Race – FastForward Podcast to find out!
As always, thanks for tuning in. If you'd like to share your thoughts and predictions on this incredible television show, you can send your emails and audio comments to thefastforward@cox.net, leave us voicemail on the Hotline at (571) FAST-TAR, or leave a comment on the website. Until next week...
Shennanigans!!! In last Sundays episode that cab driver incident was BS!!!!
OH MY GOD! How can you guys say that was fair?! That was total crap!
Total crap perhaps but no more unfair than Andy giving Marcus and Amani the answer to a task at the beginning of the season.
But they are participants in the game. They are playing the game. The cab drivers were not so the analogy isn't apt.
Bryan, I can see your point, really. But honestly, if you were in the race and your cab driver got information from another teams driver that benefitted you, how would you have reacted? Don't get me wrong, I do agree with you that it wasn't fair at all, but how would Phil have penalized that? You can't penalize the teams that benefitted and it wouldn't have been fair to allow Andy and Tommy any concession to "even it up". The best that could be done it to learn and next season make sure the drivers all know. But again...then the producers would be interfering with the natural outcome of the race. For sure, a most controversial issue to say the least.
I don't feel it was right or wrong.. it's all part of the race. I mean the racers didn't ask for the taxi drivers to call the other taxi drivers to see where they were going. And for all they knew it could have lead them to the wrong place. Also in all Amazing Races teams have said to the taxi driver... "follow that cab" not knowing where they were going but assumed the team in front of them did. I think it's just all part of the game. Some Racers have picked up locals that have spent the day with them taking them from place to place that they needed to go. There are no rules about getting outside help, other then the crew.
Yeah, no, they can't penalize the other teams for something that seemed to be out of their control, but this and other things that have happened this season just has made Jamie and I feel pretty strongly that this show is VERY controlled and contrived.
Kenny, great point and I wish I'd have thought of it! :)
Bryan, we've felt that this season as well, that perhaps this season has been less then...natural maybe? The finale should prove interesting.
Quote from: QuadShot on December 10, 2011, 01:01:21 PM
Kenny, great point and I wish I'd have thought of it! :)
Bryan, we've felt that this season as well, that perhaps this season has been less then...natural maybe? The finale should prove interesting.
You guys I've worked on several game shows and though you may feel things are control or contrived, they aren't.. it's illegal for the production company to interfere with the natural outcome of the game. If any crew altered the game play to give a team an advantage or disadvantage the production would be shut down in a heartbeat and the company would have to pay huge and I mean huge fine. Now I'm not saying that the show isn't produced, everything is produced to a certain existent. They may have the team re do things (if there is time). Or re enact something but those can not mess with the way the teams finish.
Right, Kenny, produced is the better word. I don't think it's rigged, but I do think a lot is intentionally staged so that the producers have a level of control over what is going on, which makes sense. They need to get the content they need to get.