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Survivor fans old and new chat about a wide variety of topics ranging from the current season, Fantasy Survivor, and the many weird questions that come to the hosts' minds. Join your 3 hosts, Will the long-time Survivor fan, Ang the rising Survivor fan, and Survivor F the brand new Survivor fan.

  1. MAR 7

    S50: In the Hands of the Fans [1/2] - Honor & Integrity vs New Era Scheming

    It’s finally here! Season 50: In the Hands of the Fans! We begin what projects to be an epic journey by discussing everything from BOTH episodes 1 & 2. We start by breaking down the tribes and highlighting who we’ve seen before and who we haven’t. We discuss the plethora of twists & advantages, particularly the return of Exile Island, which for us has never left since most of the seasons we’ve watched on this podcast have featured that twist. We also reveal whether we wish to see Jenna, Kyle, or Savannah again, and try to fathom how Cirie continues to survive against all reasonable thought. Oh, and we react to Coach still being Coach. ---------------- Intro (00:00) Out of the People We’ve Seen Before, Who Were We Drawn to Most? (4:19) Which New Faces Did We Like the Most? (6:49) Breaking Down the Cila (Orange) Tribe (13:44) Why Vote Out Jenna and not Cirie? (18:52) Breaking Down the Kalo (Blue) Tribe (31:25) Breaking Down the Vatu (Purple) Tribe (39:56) Ozzy vs Coach vs Q for the Supplies – Exile Island is Back (49:28) Do We Want to See JENNA Again? (56:33) Do We Want to See KYLE Again? (59:20) Billie Eilish Boomerang Idol (1:07:26) Colby, Savannah, & Mike Go on a Journey (1:12:07) Coach Tries to Defend His Honor During the Kyle Memoriam (1:14:43) Joe Gets Targeted for Being Too Honorable (1:17:37) Rick and Joe’s Awkward Argument (1:21:38) The Target Surprisingly Shifts to Savannah (1:24:38) Do We Want to See SAVANNAH Again? (1:28:41) Rick Devens’ Mad Fake Idol Plan (1:32:13) Winner Picks (1:34:37) ---------------- Current Winner Picks Ang 1) Flex: TBD 2) Ride or Die: TBD   Survivor F. 1) Flex: Jonathan 2) Ride or Die: Charlie   Will 1) Flex: Aubry 2) Ride or Die: Chrissy   ---------------- We’re back on for the current season! It's finally here! Season 50: In the Hands of the Fans. Join us on the island as we break down the latest episode and talk all things Survivor. Listen to the perspectives of our three hosts: Will an experienced Survivor fan, Ang a rising Survivor fan, and F a brand new Survivor fan. ---------------- YouTube Links ⁠⁠Season 50 Playlist⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Season 49 Playlist⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Season 48 Playlist⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Season 47 Playlist⁠⁠ Season 46 Playlist ⁠⁠Season 37: David vs Goliath Playlist⁠⁠ Season 16: Fans vs Favorites Season 15: China Playlist ⁠⁠Season 13: Cook Islands Playlist⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Season 7: Pearl Islands Playlist

    1h 42m

  2. FEB 18

    S16: Fans vs Favorites [9/10] - The F'n Stick & an Ozzy Blindside

    It’s time for our first ever returnee season: Season 16 - Fans vs Favorites! Strategy is (almost) always top of mind for this cast, and we’re eager to witness legendary moment after legendary moment. It’s merge time, and what was on the surface an easy 6-4 majority for the Favorites went the complete other way. After snuggling with another woman, Ozzy gets a bit too cocky for his own good and becomes the latest to get blindsided. Amanda debates whether she wants to be part of Parvati’s new alliance, while Eliza frantically searches for a way to survive. And we all react to the revelation that Jason’s almighty hidden immunity idol was, in fact, “just an f’n stick.” Recorded: January 19th, 2026 ---------------- Intro (00:00) Jason and the F’n Stick (1:25) Ep. 9 Immunity C. – Last Gasp (11:42) Tribes Merged (15:31) Amanda’s Reaction to Parvati’s New Alliance (18:55) Ozzy Cheating on Amanda? (37:29) Do We Want to See ELIZA Again? (42:23) Ep. 10 Start – Thoughts on the Ozzy Blindside (45:15) Cirie Still Calling the Shots (57:27) Ep. 10 Reward C. – Bai Bai (1:02:35) Ep. 10 Immunity C. – When it Rains it Pours (1:08:59) Jason Inexplicably Agrees to Let Parvati Win the Challenge (1:14:04) Do We Want to See OZZY Again? (1:21:28) Winner Picks (1:25:37) ---------------- Current Winner Picks Ang 1) Amanda (Swapped Out)  Parvati 2) Ozzy (Elim.)   Survivor F. 1) Eric 2) Parvati ---------------- It’s the Survivor Offseason, and that means we need something to keep us going. Naturally, that means MORE Survivor. This time, we go back to Season 16 – Fans vs Favorites to watch legends be born, and history be made (some good, some bad). Join us on the island as we break down the latest episodes and talk all things Survivor. Listen to the perspectives of our three hosts: Will, an experienced Survivor fan, Ang, a rising Survivor fan, and F, a brand new Survivor fan. ---------------- YouTube Links ⁠⁠Season 49 Playlist⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Season 48 Playlist⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Season 47 Playlist⁠⁠ Season 46 Playlist ⁠⁠Season 37: David vs Goliath Playlist⁠⁠ Season 16: Fans vs Favorites Season 15: China Playlist ⁠⁠Season 13: Cook Islands Playlist⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Season 7: Pearl Islands Playlist

    1h 32m

  3. FEB 16

    S16: Fans vs Favorites [7/8] - The Lost Puppy Changes the Game

    It’s time for our first ever returnee season: Season 16 - Fans vs Favorites! Strategy is (almost) always top of mind for this cast, and we’re eager to witness legendary moment after legendary moment. We watch Kathy become the latest to leave without a vote, Tracy’s luck finally run out, and Erik cause all of Ami’s plans to blow up in her face. We also get the start of a potential new alliance between Parvati, Natalie, & Alexis, a huge 3-2-1 vote that almost changed the game, and the full adoption of Erik by Ozzy. Recorded: January 11th, 2026 ---------------- Intro (00:00) So Many Injuries & Quits (2:19) The Main Reason that Kathy Had Such a Hard Time (6:48) Ep. 7 Start – Tracy Now in Grave Danger (14:54) Ep. 7 Reward C. – Money Roll (26:45) Cirie Tries Turning Amanda Against Ozzy (35:27) Ep. 7 Immunity C. – Water Drag (38:55) Ami’s Excellent 3-2-1 Vote Idea (44:33) Do We Want to See TRACY Again? (50:01) Ep. 8 Start – Parvati Decides to Create an Extra Alliance with Natalie & Alexis (51:53) Ep. 8 Reward/Immunity C. – The Gauntlet (58:58) Eric Goes for Broke and Throws Ami Under the Bus to Save Himself (1:08:59) Could Ami Have Played This Any Differently? (1:16:30) Erik Runs to a Returning Ozzy Like a Lost Puppy, and Seals Ami’s Fate (1:20:07) Do We Want to See AMI Again? (1:23:55) Winner Picks (1:26:31) ---------------- Current Winner Picks Ang 1) Amanda 2) Ozzie   Survivor F. 1) Eric 2) Parvati ---------------- It’s the Survivor Offseason, and that means we need something to keep us going. Naturally, that means MORE Survivor. This time, we go back to Season 16 – Fans vs Favorites to watch legends be born, and history be made (some good, some bad). Join us on the island as we break down the latest episodes and talk all things Survivor. Listen to the perspectives of our three hosts: Will, an experienced Survivor fan, Ang, a rising Survivor fan, and F, a brand new Survivor fan. ---------------- YouTube Links ⁠⁠Season 49 Playlist⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Season 48 Playlist⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Season 47 Playlist⁠⁠ Season 46 Playlist ⁠⁠Season 37: David vs Goliath Playlist⁠⁠ Season 16: Fans vs Favorites Season 15: China Playlist ⁠⁠Season 13: Cook Islands Playlist⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Season 7: Pearl Islands Playlist

    1h 33m

  4. FEB 11

    S16: Fans vs Favorites [5/6] - Why Did Chet Last This Long?

    It’s time for our first ever returnee season: Season 16 - Fans vs Favorites! Strategy is (almost) always top of mind for this cast, and we’re eager to witness legendary moment after legendary moment. We witness maybe the most dangerous challenge we’ve seen on this podcast so far, at least by injury count. And, seeing as Chet of all people puts an end to the Fan’s (and Ami’s) plans, we deep dive into how long ago Chet could’ve/should’ve been voted out. All that, plus a tribe swap, the fake idol being found, and Jonathan’s gruesome infection gives us plenty to discuss. Recorded: January 7th, 2026 ---------------- Intro (00:00) The Curious (and Frustrating) Case of Chet (1:30) Breaking Down Every Time Chet Could/Should Have Been Voted Out (6:43) Chet’s Quit (17:04) Ep. 5 Start – Tribe Swap! (29:10) Ep. 5 Reward C. – Cat & Mouse (37:26) Ep. 5 Immunity C. – A Stone’s Throw (41:38) Anti-Climactic Fans vs Favorite Battle on Malakal (46:22) Do We Want to See JOEL Again? (51:12) Ep. 6 Start – Jonathan’s Infection – Part 1 (51:53) Ep. 6 Reward C. – Build It Up, Break It Down (54:04) Jonathan’s Med Evac (57:56) Do We Want to See JONATHAN Again? (1:01:58) Jason Finds the Fake Idol on Exile Island (1:05:15) Ep. 6 Immunity C. – Untied We Stand (1:10:15) Ami Secretly Working With the Fans (1:12:21) Do We Want to See CHET Again? (1:19:02) Winner Picks (1:23:29) ---------------- Current Winner Picks Ang 1) Amanda 2) Ozzie   Survivor F. 1) Eric 2) Parvati ---------------- It’s the Survivor Offseason, and that means we need something to keep us going. Naturally, that means MORE Survivor. This time, we go back to Season 16 – Fans vs Favorites to watch legends be born, and history be made (some good, some bad). Join us on the island as we break down the latest episodes and talk all things Survivor. Listen to the perspectives of our three hosts: Will, an experienced Survivor fan, Ang, a rising Survivor fan, and F, a brand new Survivor fan. ---------------- YouTube Links ⁠⁠Season 49 Playlist⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Season 48 Playlist⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Season 47 Playlist⁠⁠ Season 46 Playlist ⁠⁠Season 37: David vs Goliath Playlist⁠⁠ Season 16: Fans vs Favorites Season 15: China Playlist ⁠⁠Season 13: Cook Islands Playlist⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Season 7: Pearl Islands Playlist

    1h 26m

  5. FEB 5

    S16: Fans vs Favorites [3/4] - Cirie Picks a Side

    It’s time for our first ever returnee season: Season 16 - Fans vs Favorites! Strategy is (almost) always top of mind for this cast, and we’re eager to witness legendary moment after legendary moment. In these episodes we see lines get drawn on both tribes. Ang & F are amazed at the power Cirie wields as she picks between the two groups of four on the Favorites Tribe, and Tracy fights back against the Younger Fans’ Alliance. We also discuss Ozzy finding the hidden immunity idol, and then crafting a fake one on Exile. Recorded: January 4th, 2026 ---------------- Intro (00:00) Are the Two Tribes Truly Evenly Matched So Far? (7:55) Is Exile Island Any More Enjoyable This Time? (10:13) Cirie Stuck Between 2 Alliances (17:01) How Much Should the Couples Alliance Give In to Cirie’s Demands? (25:32) Do We Want to See YAU-MAN Again? (38:26) Ep. 3 Challenges – Beach Bash & Nut Bucket (40:43) Ep. 4 Start – Tracy’s Hail Mary Attempt to Save Chet & Her Alliance (42:50) Revisiting the Tribe Strength vs Strategic Threat Argument (46:49) Did the Show Lie About the Tribal Votes to Us?? (54:46) Do We Want to See MIKEY B Again? (1:02:23) Ep. 4 Challenges – Diver Down & Crosswalk (1:03:35) Ang Has Turned Her Back on James (1:08:17) Winner Picks (1:13:27) ---------------- Current Winner Picks Ang 1) Amanda 2) Ozzie Survivor F. 1) Eric 2) Parvati ---------------- It’s the Survivor Offseason, and that means we need something to keep us going. Naturally, that means MORE Survivor. This time, we go back to Season 16 – Fans vs Favorites to watch legends be born, and history be made (some good, some bad). Join us on the island as we break down the latest episodes and talk all things Survivor. Listen to the perspectives of our three hosts: Will, an experienced Survivor fan, Ang, a rising Survivor fan, and F, a brand new Survivor fan. ---------------- YouTube Links ⁠⁠Season 49 Playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠Season 48 Playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠Season 47 Playlist⁠⁠Season 46 Playlist⁠⁠Season 37: David vs Goliath Playlist⁠⁠Season 16: Fans vs FavoritesSeason 15: China Playlist⁠⁠Season 13: Cook Islands Playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠Season 7: Pearl Islands Playlist

    1h 19m

  6. JAN 30

    S16: Fans vs Favorites [1/2] - Fans, Favorites, & Fairplay

    It’s time for our first-ever returnee season: Season 16 - Fans vs Favorites! Strategy is (almost) always top of mind for this cast, and we’re eager to witness legendary moment after legendary moment. The journey begins with the big reveal of some of our beloved and hated castaways, including Ozzy, Parvati, Jonathan Penner, Amanda, James, and Jonny Fairplay. Ang & F also give their first impressions of the Favorites they haven’t seen yet: Ami, Eliza, Cirie, and Yau-Man. After breaking down both tribes, we get right into the drama of Jonathan’s alliance vs the couples’ alliance, as well as Joel vs Mikey B on the Fans Tribe. In addition, we talk about the return of Exile Island, romance between our Favorites, and whatever the heck that was that Fairplay was doing. Recorded: January 2nd, 2026 ---------------- Intro (00:00) How Did It Feel Watching People We’ve Seen Before? (4:55) Are We Rooting for the Fans or the Favorites? (16:36) Fans Tribe – Chet, Kathy, & Tracy (20:01) Fans Tribe – Natalie & Alexis (28:50) Fans Tribe – Jason & Erik (30:27) Fans Tribe – Joel (34:06) Fans Tribe – Mikey B & Mary (38:42) Favorites Tribe – Yau-Man (42:53) Favorites Tribe – Jonathan Penner (45:01) Favorites Tribe – Cirie (47:54) Favorites Tribe – Ami & Eliza (50:20) Favorites Tribe – Jonny Fairplay (55:50) Do We Want to See JONNY FAIRPLAY Again? (59:56) Favorites Tribe – Ozzy & Amanda (1:01:36) Favorites Tribe – James & Parvati (1:03:33) Fairplay Gets Body-Checked into the Boat by Yau-Man (1:10:30) Ep. 1 Immunity C. – Reinventing the Wheel (1:17:12) Fairplay’s Engineered Quit (1:22:35) Ep. 2 Start – Old vs Young on the Fans Tribe (1:26:24) Ep. 2 Immunity C. – Smash & Garb (1:29:12) Exile Island (1:31:49) Chet is the Easy Target, and Yet… (1:33:50) Do We Want to See MARY Again? (1:39:57) Winner Picks (1:40:26) ---------------- Current Winner Picks Ang 1) Amanda 2) Ozzie Survivor F. 1) Eric 2) Parvati ---------------- It’s the Survivor Offseason, and that means we need something to keep us going. Naturally, that means MORE Survivor. This time, we go back to Season 16 – Fans vs Favorites to watch legends be born, and history be made (some good, some bad). Join us on the island as we break down the latest episodes and talk all things Survivor. Listen to the perspectives of our three hosts: Will, an experienced Survivor fan, Ang, a rising Survivor fan, and F, a brand new Survivor fan. ---------------- YouTube Links ⁠⁠Season 49 Playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠Season 48 Playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠Season 47 Playlist⁠⁠Season 46 Playlist⁠⁠Season 37: David vs Goliath Playlist⁠⁠Season 16: Fans vs FavoritesSeason 15: China Playlist⁠⁠Season 13: Cook Islands Playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠Season 7: Pearl Islands Playlist

    1h 50m

  7. JAN 25

    S15 China - Eps. 13-14 - Finale - Todd "Lies", "Cheats", & "Steals" His Way to $1M

    We journey to one of the most unique Survivor locations…China! Where challenges are fun & interesting, and the castaways keep us laughing most of the time. The finale is upon us as we watch Todd close the book on an excellent Survivor game. We discuss where some of the other castaways went wrong, including Denise’s bizarre decisions, Courtney’s continued indifference, and Amanda’s choice to take the high road when the low road might have brought her to victory. We also discuss a particularly bitter jury, and make time to talk about a pretty insane Reunion Show. We wrap up by revealing the FOUR people who are returning to play again, and reveal which season we will be reacting to next. Recorded: December 31st, 2025 ---------------- Intro (00:00) Initial Thoughts on How the Season Played Out (3:22) Most Memorable Moments (7:34) Ep. 13 Start – Peih-Gee’s Swan Song (12:23) Disastrous Denise Decisions (13:31) Do We Want to See PEIH-GEE Again? (21:45) Ep. 14 Start – Somehow Todd Survives (24:37) Do We Want to See DENISE Again? (32:46) Setting the Stage for Final Tribal – Todd’s vs Amanda’s Stories (35:52) Bitter Juror Questions (45:31) Thoughts on Todd as a Winner (52:34) Do We Want to See TODD Again? (58:27) Do We Want to See COURTNEY Again? (1:00:02) Do We Want to See AMANDA Again? (1:03:43) Reunion Show Drama (1:06:42) Crazy Denise Post-Game Story (1:16:54) Returning Players (1:22:00) Final Thoughts on the Season (1:29:06) ---------------- Current Winner Picks Ang 1) Todd (Sole Survivor!) 2) Jamie (Elim.)  Survivor F. 1) Todd (Sole Survivor!) 2) Peih-Gee (Elim.) ---------------- It’s the Survivor Offseason, and that means we need something to keep us going. Naturally, that means MORE Survivor. This time, we go back to Season 15 – China to experience unique challenges for a change, plus some epic moments. Join us on the island as we break down the latest episodes and talk all things Survivor. Listen to the perspectives of our three hosts: Will, an experienced Survivor fan, Ang, a rising Survivor fan, and F, a brand new Survivor fan. ---------------- YouTube Links ⁠⁠Season 49 Playlist⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Season 48 Playlist⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Season 47 Playlist⁠⁠ Season 46 Playlist ⁠⁠Season 37 David vs Goliath Playlist⁠⁠ Season 15 China Playlist ⁠⁠Season 13 Cook Islands Playlist⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Season 7 Pearl Islands Playlist

    1h 38m

  8. JAN 21

    S15 China - Eps. 11-12 - Voted Out with TWO Idols in His Pocket

    We journey to one of the most unique Survivor locations…China! Where challenges are fun & interesting, and the castaways keep us laughing most of the time. We witness one of the worst blunders in Survivor history and try to wrap our heads around how it happened. We also question whether some of the girls’ games/strategy are enough to compete against Todd’s. That, along with a potential Jonny Fairplay moment at the Loved Ones Challenge, made for an exciting pair of episodes. Recorded: December 14th, 2025 ---------------- Intro (00:00) Breaking the Ice – How Good Are You at Trivia? (1:45) Ep. 11 Start – How Could James Not Play Either of His Idols?! (9:24) So Many Trivia-Type Challenges This Season (17:09) Shaolin Temple Reward (23:04) Amanda Starts to Doubt Her Winner Chances (27:59) Ep. 11 Immunity C. – Starstruck (32:51) Amanda Targets James (37:35) Ep. 12 Start – Courtney Thinks That Todd is Pulling a “Jonny Fairplay” (46:43) Ep. 12 Reward C. – Marco Polo – Loved Ones Challenge (54:58) What Should Denise’s Plan Be? (1:00:33) Ep. 12 Immunity C. – Swamp Donkeys (1:06:20) Eric’s Long-Shot Attempt to Survive (1:09:07) Thoughts on the Final 5 (1:15:59) Winner Picks (1:21:34) ---------------- Current Winner Picks Ang 1) Todd 2) Jamie (Elim.) Survivor F. 1) Todd 2) Peih-Gee ---------------- It’s the Survivor Offseason, and that means we need something to keep us going. Naturally, that means MORE Survivor. This time, we go back to Season 15 – China to experience unique challenges for a change, plus some epic moments. Join us on the island as we break down the latest episodes and talk all things Survivor. Listen to the perspectives of our three hosts: Will, an experienced Survivor fan, Ang, a rising Survivor fan, and F, a brand new Survivor fan. ---------------- YouTube Links ⁠⁠Season 49 Playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠Season 48 Playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠Season 47 Playlist⁠⁠Season 46 Playlist⁠⁠Season 37 David vs Goliath Playlist⁠⁠Season 15 China Playlist⁠⁠Season 13 Cook Islands Playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠Season 7 Pearl Islands Playlist

    1h 27m
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Survivor fans old and new chat about a wide variety of topics ranging from the current season, Fantasy Survivor, and the many weird questions that come to the hosts' minds. Join your 3 hosts, Will the long-time Survivor fan, Ang the rising Survivor fan, and Survivor F the brand new Survivor fan.

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