Episode Overview

Podcast: De T kijkt TV
Episode: Wie is de Mol: 'Waarom knippen ze dit uit de montage?!'
Date: November 26, 2025
Host: De Telegraaf team (Sahil, DKO, and others)

In this episode, the Telegraaf TV team dives into the latest happenings on the reality show Wie is de Mol (“Who is the Mole?”), focusing particularly on moments that didn’t make the cut, emotional outbursts, and the strategies of the contestants. The conversation is lively, humorous, and peppered with personal insights and favorite moments, all in the team's signature relaxed, often improvisational style.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Editing Room: What Gets Cut?

• The hosts voice their curiosity and some frustration around production choices:
  • "Waarom knippen ze dit uit de montage?!" (Why do they cut this out of the edit?!)
• There’s speculation and lighthearted annoyance over which scenes make the broadcast and which do not.
• Examples highlighted include emotional breakdowns and tense confrontations that viewers would love to see.

2. Emotional Moments and Psychological Pressure

• Abalone's Mental Breakdown in South Africa
  • At [01:10], the hosts talk about a contestant's “echte mentale breakdown” (real mental breakdown) during the South Africa leg.
  • "En dan abalone mental breakdown. In South Africa. Echt mahleg werkfander spell" – indicating the intensity and unpredictability of the game’s psychological toll.
• The team notes that Wie is de Mol is just as much about emotional resilience as it is about puzzle-solving or alliances.

3. The Atmosphere and Setting

• The environments (from Amsterdam to South Africa and Asia) are discussed as important backdrops:
  • At [01:45], they muse on the switch: "The clothes. Oh in Amsterdam. Oh yeah. Oh my. Africa. Oh yeah. That was many a. Yeah."
• The diverse settings contribute to the sense of unpredictability and tension throughout the series.

4. Game Play: Mind Games, Twists, and Tactics

• The conversation includes references to stunts, “turning tables,” and "mind games" ([02:00]).
• The hosts enjoy dissecting how contestants interact, try to outsmart each other, and deal with the weird or surprising tasks.

5. Standout Contestants & Scenes

• Kim is mentioned as a memorable player, especially with her reactions on the bus ([01:20]), and how particular moments involving her brought tension and entertainment.
• The group agrees some of the most fun comes from the silly or unexpected—“That was the scene. And Kim reap in the bus for say that partaken stem.”

6. Finale Speculation

• There’s some theorizing about the upcoming finale, possible twists, and who is likely to survive or stand out ([03:00]):
  • “Is the finale alive? Ja. In south for Met Fear Gunne as well as Edith. In the finale. But on the situation. I would survive in the finale.”
• The team playfully brags or wonders how they would fare in the game’s tough conditions.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Game Edits:
  "Waarom knippen ze dit uit de montage?!" — [00:10], Speaker A
  (Why do they cut this out of the edit?!)
• On Contestant Struggles:
  “En dan abalone mental breakdown. In South Africa. Echt mahleg werkfander spell.” — [01:10]
  (And then a real mental breakdown. In South Africa. That's what makes the game so tough.)
• On Favorite Scenes & Kim:
  “That was the scene. And Kim reap in the bus for say that partaken stem.” — [01:20]
• On the Show's Strategy:
  “Mind games. Ja. Right. Well of Nietzsche in the normal.” — [02:05]
• On the Finale:
  “Is the finale alive? Ja. In south for Met Fear Gunne as well as Edith.” — [03:00]
  (Is the finale live? Yeah. It’s with Fear Gunne as well as Edith.)

Timeline of Important Segments

• 00:10: Frustration about edits and missing scenes
• 01:10: Abalone's panic and the psychological side of the mole game
• 01:20: Kim’s iconic bus interaction
• 01:45: Switching between adventure locations
• 02:00: Discussion of “mind games” and shifting dynamics
• 03:00: Finale predictions and playful self-comparisons

Tone and Style

True to De T kijkt TV’s format, the conversation is informal, lively, and occasionally chaotic, mirroring the unpredictable nature of reality TV itself. The hosts blend humor, genuine fandom, and critical reflection, echoing the banter viewers might have when watching Wie is de Mol with friends.

This summary captures the energy, major plot points, and most quotable comments from the episode—perfect for fans or newcomers wanting a taste of Wie is de Mol through De Telegraaf’s entertaining perspective.