Drop Your Buffs (Sean Ross & Evan Ross Katz)

We are back to recap episode 9 of Survivor 42. We're talking the misogyny club alliance, Rocksroy's complex character, the double tribal twist, Jonathan's downfall and a powerful showing from Maryanne and Drea at Tribal Council.

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We're talking about the merge(ish) episode including Survivor 43's editing flourishes, Gabler's chaotic (yet effective?) gameplay, Elie's spectacular downfall, and the lack of insight we got about the tribal dynamics. We also break down the 7-2-1-1 vote, the problems with modern Tribal Council and the importance of setting time aside for the settling of botox and fillers.

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Sean is joined by the legend in a blue bikini herself to break down the latest episode of Survivor 43. We're talking about Gabler's unconventional blankets, Cody's edit, camp raids and paranoia. We also try to make sense of Jeff's evolving reward challenge rules. Plus, we talk a little Australian Outback, All-Stars and Heroes vs Villains.

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Welcome to DROP YOUR BUFFS! Evan Ross Katz and Sean Ross are taking a look back at their own Survivor journeys and reliving their favorite moments, seasons, archetypes, winners and underrated players. Evan and Sean are also talking about the phenomenon of Survivor, the ever-growing fan community and what they are going to bring to the conversation. Plus, they're teasing some legendary guests that will be appearing in future episodes.

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Ricard is joined by three time Survivor player and icon Kelley Wentworth to break down everything that happened on episodes 10-12 of Australian Survivor Titans V Rebels! They're talking about a twist-heavy week with battles raging between the OG Titans and the OG Rebels, Aileen playing from the bottom, the ongoing standoff between Kirby and Feras and the crash and burn of Hurricane Kelli.

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We're welcoming Survivor 46 runner-up Charlie Davis to the podcast! Charlie is giving his hot takes on the Drop Your Buffs coverage of season 46, talking about his relationship with Maria after her (now infamous) vote for Kenzie to win, recalling moments that were left on the cutting room floor and talking about how to deal with toxic fandoms. Plus, we put Charlie to task and had him cast season 50 on the fly. 

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We're catching up with bestie to the pod, Parvati Shallow to get all the tea on her meeting Mike White, Kara Kay, Angelina Keeley and Jennifer Coolidge. Plus we're getting her thoughts on Survivor 44 and hearing why she loves Carolyn and Yam Yam. Parvati is also teasing her upcoming podcast and we're explaining to her the importance of posting to the grid.

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This is a brief preview of our Traitors Season 3 Episode 6 recap. To catch the full recap, join us on Patreon.

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Do or Die returns for another flop appearance, Lindsay plays football, Maryanne has an annual quota of toenail losses to fill, Drea gives the performance of her life at Tribal Council. We're recapping all this and more. Plus, we're talking Survivor's hottest men and seeking your input on that important topic.

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This week, Sean and Evan dive into Lady Gaga's new single, rank her debut hits, and chat about the viral Chris Underwood GIF. Then, they break down Episode 6 of Survivor 47, discussing voting confessionals, Andy's character on the show, Genevieve's online fandom, and Teeny and Sam’s musical theater connection. They also touch on past theater contestants like Jake O'Kane, and the legends that are Josh Canfield and Reed Kelly. Plus, they discuss the merge "twist", back-to-back challenges, and the schoolyard pick. They finish off with the downfall of Rome, and compare his game to chaotic players such as Q and the legendary Russell Hantz.

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Evan is joined by guest co-host Brian Corridan of Survivor: Guatemala to break down the latest episode of Survivor 44. Evan and Brian are diving into the latest merge twist(s), talking salty chips, Survivor's sexiest men and how Brian helped Danni Boatwright prepare for Winners at War.

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Cue the Shanthem because the Survivor we know and love is back with Episode 4. We're talking Heather's big moment, Tiffany entering her Challenge Beast era and the new star of Survivor- Nathan! We're also analyzing Erika's move against Sydney and Luvu's attempt to throw the immunity challenge. Plus, we're making our predictions for the rest of the pre-merge and we're prepared to be wrong.

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Sean and Evan are recapping episode 10 of Survivor 42, including the lack of fallout from the previous Tribal Council, the emergence of a new challenge beast, a spooky family visit reward, good lies, bad lies and winner edits.

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We are welcoming a true Old School legend to the pod, Kathy Vavrick-O'Brien of Survivor: Marquesas and Survivor: All-Stars! We talk to Kathy about how she got on Survivor's fourth season, the brutal survival conditions in her seasons, her broken final two deal with Vecepia, how her relationship with Boston Rob was impacted by All-Stars, the state of the game today and whether she would return to play in the Legends season! Plus she tells us what Richard Hatch smuggled into All-Stars and all the graphic details of how he did it.

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Better late than never, we are diving into Season 2 of Survivor alum Mike White's The White Lotus. We're sharing our thoughts and theories on this season's mysteries, relating the White Lotus themes to the themes of Survivor, breaking down all of the character arcs and demanding the release of Mia's performances on Spotify. 

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We're back to talk about a middling final 9 episode of Survivor 45. We're breaking down the dynamics of the tribe including the power position of the Reba 4, Emily being in a potential swing position and the minority's inability to align with one another. Plus, we're talking about the over-complicated immunity challenge, lost votes, a journey and a chicken at the sanctuary.

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Season 42 has come to an epic conclusion and we're recapping it all. We're talking Lindsay's advantage, Mike's choices (and, boy, did he make choices), Romeo's overall game and an iconic and historic win. Plus we're breaking down the Final Tribal Council and talking about the awful/bizarre reunion.

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This week on Drop Your Buffs, Sean and Evan recap Survivor 47: Flipping the Windswitch and dive into standout moments from episode 11. They explore the dynamics of Sue’s mysterious dirt patterns, Genevieve’s evolving gameplay, and the rise of Rachel as a central figure in the season. The hosts dissect the formation of final three alliances and ponder how certain players, like Teeny and Andy, are positioning themselves for the endgame. The duo also breaks down Rachel’s journey challenge, discussing its design and its role in the narrative. Caroline’s memorable Tribal Council comment sparks a conversation about her enigmatic presence this season. They also critique the editing and storytelling, questioning the lack of personal moments that give depth to the cast. The episode starts with a discussion about Jeff Probst’s TikTok song, the cultural significance of American Thanksgiving, and the intersection of global pop culture and fame.

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We are celebrating Pride by highlighting some of our favorite LGBTQIA+ Survivor players! First, we're fantasy casting an all-returning, all-queer season. Then, we're hearing from tons of Survivor alumni and Drop Your Buffs listeners who are calling in to tell us who their favorite queer players are. Be prepared to get goop'd.

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Sean and Ricard Foyé are breaking down the first week of season 7 of Australian Survivor: Blood V Water! We are talking Sandra and Nina's iconic entrance, Nina's early rise to the throne, Mark's budding showmance with King Khanh, the introduction of Chaos Chrissy and memorializing the first three victims of Blood V Water. Plus, we're talking about Jonathan LaPaglia's biceps.

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We're back to recap a very Lacina-centric episode of The Challenge: USA. We have a real showdown brewing between Sarah, Angela and Alyssa. We also have a brand new alliance to talk about: The Fab 5. We're speculating about how  these dynamics are going to play into the end game.

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Come on in! We're breaking down the premier episode of Survivor 41. The twists, players, challenges, tribals and the standout players.

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Angelina Keeley makes her long-awaited return to the pod to join Evan in recapping the third episode of Survivor 47! They're talking tribe dynamics, strong women, Anne Hathaway, villains as stars, the power of humour as a player, showmances and the "tall tower". 

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It's Valentine's Day in July! We're fast forwarding to February in the AJLT universe but picking up where we left off with Carrie and Aidan, the beginning and end of Rock's modelling career, Nya's ambitions in the kitchen, Miranda's plunge into the dating scene and LTW's... closet.

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Sean and Evan are back to complain about the latest entry in Survivor's New Era. We're talking about our initial reactions to the Survivor 46 premiere, our hope for a starless rising season, Jeff's introduction to the new cast, the return of Sweat vs Savvy, the dynamics of each of the tribes, a new Journey game, the flame out of our newest first boot and a timely Parvati segment.

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This week on Drop Your Buffs, Sean and Evan discuss pronunciation quirks and the recent overuse of terms like "babygirl" and "mother" in modern media. They break down the fake merge twist and the Survivor community reactions that came with it, producer manipulation, and the "safety without power" twist. Plus, they analyze the shifting narrative the producers are establishing, Andy and Genevieve’s potential duo, and what might have happened if someone else found the advantage. They also dive into immunity challenge design, Paramount+, commercials, and the declining viewer base. Sean and Evan end the episode by taking the official Survivor Instagram Feedback Survey - keep your eyes peeled for Drop Your Buff’s very own feedback survey!

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Evan is joined by two-time Survivor winner and iconic faithful Sandra Diaz-Twine to talk episode 8 of The Traitors! Sandra is giving us insight into the banishment of a fellow queen and dives into her entire game on The Traitors while also touching down on some key Survivor moments.

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We're diving into everything that went down in the penultimate episode of Survivor 46. We're talking an unprecedented string of players going home with idols in their pockets, Ben's ongoing night terrors, Kenzie's empathic potential winner arc, Maria's late game star turn, the continued missed opportunity to bring in loved ones and returning possibilities for the remaining players.

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The Mergatory has arrived and we're breaking down all of the dynamics on the new "merged" tribe. We're talking about the first successful shot in the dark play, the Lulu reunion, Bruce's celebrity status, a muddy merge feast and a not-so-strategic vote at Tribal. Plus.... star or starless is here to stay.

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Join us as we break down an episode that is almost entirely scenes of people looking at pieces of paper. Are we in the midst of Advantagegeddon 2?

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Drop Your Buffs is welcoming our first winner to the podcast, the very iconic and legendary Sophie Clarke! We're revisiting the wild ride that was South Pacific and breaking down how Sophie navigated her alliance with Coach and her rivalry with Ozzy. We're also talking Winners At War, Survivor's gender bias and getting Sophie's take on Survivor 41.

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In this episode we are joined by the legend, the icon, Man-eater Manthey herself, Jerri Manthey! We are asking Jerri everything you want to know about living in the Outback, becoming one of the first great reality tv villains, her complicated relationship with Colby Donaldson and her thoughts on Elisabeth Hasselbeck's tenure on The View. Plus we're digging into the messiness of Survivor All Stars and her reunion show walk-off. And of course we're talking about her impeccable gameplay in Heroes vs Villains, getting her thoughts on Russell Hantz and speculating on "what if" Jerri made it to the Final Tribal Council that season.

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Sean and Ricard are back to recap an incredible merge week on Heroes V Villains. This week saw old enemies come together, new alliances betrayed, friendships reinforced and George's butt cheeks exposed. We're talking one devastating loss, a very satisfying toppling of a powerful alliance and vigilante justice executed. Plus a pig's head is chopped off.

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We're breaking down the Mergatory on Survivor 44, including the reunion of the Three Stooges, an inevitable vote with a lot of variables presented, 3D printed puzzle practicing and where Carolyn fits in. Plus we're talking Survivor tops, how to pronounce "bag" and the Barbie movie.

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Evan and Sean are recapping a big third episode of Survivor 42. We're talking about excessive advantages, choppy waters and a deadlocked vote. But most importantly, we're talking about Maryanne's Survivor Tocantins blind-spot.

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Cue the Shanthem. The Shan/Ricard relationship is coming to a head and we're breaking it all down. Plus we're responding to your voice mails!

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Sean and Ricard are analyzing the end of the pre-merge portion of Blood V Water including some big twists, a med-evac and a huge blindside. We also have a very special voice memo from two of our favorite players, Mark Wales and Sam Gash!

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We're back to talk the end of the pre-merge of Survivor 45. We're diving into Jake's backstory, the ongoing battle between Katurah and Bruce, some tension between J. Maya and Sifu, Emily's role as the swing vote on Belo and those sandwiches on the journey...

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This game really does rip your heart out. We're digging into a big episode 11 of Survivor 45 and talking about Julie's move, Austin and Dee's budding showmance, Emily's journey, Katurah's story and surprise appearances from Survivor legends Rob, Amber, Hannah and Sabiyah.

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We're back recapping the penultimate week of The Challenge: USA. We're talking about the final men's elimination round, an odd round of challenges and a lack of charisma amongst the remaining cast.

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We're continuing our journey through The Traitors US, covering episodes 5 and 6. We are talking about Kate's breaking point, Rachel's outfit choices, Ryan Lochte as a casting flop, Cirie's Drag Race, Cher Lloyd, Leona Lewis and more.

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Drop the 4, keep the 2... hour premier. Evan and Sean are back to break down the first episode of Survivor 42. From Jeff's cringe behavior to the questionable idol design, we're not shying away from anything in this sometimes confusing first episode. Plus, as always, we're responding to your voicemails!

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Sean and Ricard are welcoming a legend of Australian Survivor to Drop Your Buffs! Sam Gash is a returning player who had a lot to prove in Blood V Water and boy did she ever. Sam flushed idols, orchestrated blindsides and dominated the strategic game throughout the season. She even pulled off one of the biggest moves Australian Survivor has ever seen, the now infamous idol steal. Sam is diving deep into her game play on Blood V Water and talking about the portrayal of strong women who play this game.

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We're home from the Manhattan School of Music and even though our ears are still ringing from Beethoven's concerto, we're hopping into the recording booth to bring you a recap of the latest episode of And Just Like That... We're talking about Carrie's audiobook, Lisette's groundbreaking jewelry, the return of Bitsy Von Muffling, a lost and found Birkin, Anthony's trick, and our little cannoli's pilot taping of Che Pasa.

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We're back for a brand new season of Survivor. We're recapping this huge 2-hour premiere and talking about nods to Survivor history and ongoing changes in the new era. We're also dissecting our all-new cast, the evolution of heroes and villains in Survivor and a confusing first vote. Plus, we're talking about Ryan being hot.

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Ricard and Sean are joined by David Forster, the Executive Producer of Australian Survivor, to chat about the making of an iconic season; Heroes V Villains. We're talking about the decision to tackle one of the most iconic Survivor themes, how to cast newbies in those lofty archetypes, which returning player didn't make it onto the cast, the planning that goes into the twists and advantages, the key differences between Australian and American Survivor, winner edits and what's next for Australian Survivor. Plus we're hearing from Survivor AU superfan Kelley Wentworth.

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In a classic case of "be careful what you wish for" we are all living in the Heatheraissance. We're diving deep into Episode 8 of Survivor 41 including Evvie's challenge hack, papaya-gate and Jeff's enthusiasm for GRILLED CHEESE. Plus, we're responding to your voicemails.

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We're calling an emergency meeting to talk about Jeff's announcement of an all-returning players Season 50 of Survivor. We're discussing the early announcement, the fan feedback, the likelihood of Old School, New School and New Era makeup of the cast and talking through who we would like to see return.

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Sean and Ricard are back together to recap episodes 13-15 of Titans V Rebels. We're talking about the merge, two huge rewards, Caroline vs Mark, Caroline vs Valeria and some very fluid voting blocks. Plus, we briefly touch down on Survivor 46. 

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Sean is back and we're catching up on the state of Survivor 47 (and House of Villains). Then, we're joined by iconic Survivor winner Natalie Anderson to talk about the New Era, Rome's dominance in the edit, Genevieve's emergence, what constitutes a blindside, Sue's paint debacle, duos in the game and chickens. Plus, we're talking plenty of San Juan Del Sur and Winners at War.

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We're putting a big buff-turned-bow on Survivor 46 by answering all of your burning questions about the season. We're talking about post-season drama, Liz's million-dollar-strategy, making good TV, Survivor's resurgence in popularity, fashion in the New Era, Survivor's kindness statement, Traitors casting rumors, where Kenzie ranks as a winner and who deserves a second chance. We're also talking about Survivor 50 and what other shows we're loving right now. Plus, we're crowning the latest recipient of the prestigious Azra Valani Award for Achievement in Social Media.

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The second season of The Traitors US is currently filming in Scotland, but the all-stars cast has already been announced and we couldn't wait to talk about them. We're breaking down the iconography of the entire cast including our Survivor legends Parvati Shallow and Sandra Diaz-Twine. We're also getting schooled by our listeners on the cast members we're not so familiar with, including the icon of Love Island UK, Ekin-Su. We rarely see reality tv casts as stacked as this one, so come along for this wild ride.

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Brush up on your Trivia skills because we're recapping the latest episode of The Challenge: USA and testing our own knowledge of Catwomen and Oscar winners. We're also talking about the first big betrayal of the season and giving everyone an update on Shan vs Alyssa/Angela.

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We're checking in with Carrie and Aidan's breakneck speed relationship and saying farewell to Carrie's apartment (again). We're also talking Seema's 180 on her relationship prospects, Miranda and Charlotte's potential in-law relationship, Nya's bedroom cameo and Che's kittens.

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Sean and Ricard are welcoming Mark Wales, the reigning King of Australian Survivor, to Drop Your Buffs! We're talking about the historic game he played with Sam Gash, his experience playing with Queen Sandra and Princess Nina, rehashing the Final Tribal Council and talking Survivor fashion. Plus, we get our very own cameo from  Harry! 

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We've reached the end of season 2 of AJLT and we 're recapping everything that happened at The Last Supper. We're talking the brief return of Samantha Jones, a reconciliation between Miranda and Steve, Nya's inability to celebrate her success without a man, Charlotte's new iPhone, a podcast reunion and plenty of Shoe. Plus we're talking about where Aidan and Carrie are leaving things at the end of season 2.

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The dawn of a new season is upon us and we've got your pre-season content covered with our Cast Assessment. We're breaking down all of the new players and tribes to see who we're vibing with, who we're not, our dream alliances, first boot picks and winner picks. 

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We are back with some hot takes on Scream 6 and Survivor 44. We're talking prepping for challenges, how to approach the birdcage, whether Carolyn mixed up her real and fake idols, when its worth searching through poop and justice for Carson.

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In this episode, Evan and Sean are taking a deep dive into Survivor: Borneo through the lens of our first runner-up, Kelly Wiglesworth. We're talking about her rocky relationship with Sue Hawk and asking if she really deserved *that* final tribal speech, her game-changing moves and her disappointing return to the game. We're also dissecting the long-standing allegations of cheating in Borneo.

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We are wrapping up our Patreon-exclusive rewatch of Survivor: San Juan Del Sure with an interview with the infamous thirst trapper himself! And to celebrate, we're making this Patreon episode available on the main feed! We are bringing you the long awaited Reed Kelly interview. We're rehashing our beef, talking about the Reed Kelly thirst trap industrial complex, playing with Josh, LGBTQ+ representation on Survivor, John Rocker vs Natalie Anderson, his dynamic with Missy and Baylor, his iconic final tribal speech, Natalie's win, remembering Keith, returning for 50 and more. 

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In this episode we are joined by Survivor's first winner, two-time player Richard Hatch. We are asking our burning questions about Survivor: Borneo, the allegations that Kelly cheated, Rich's famous friendship with Rudy and his thoughts on Jeff Probst. We are also talking about his appearance on All-Stars and the incident in that season that led to Sue Hawk quitting the game.

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We're taking a look back at Survivor 45 and answering all of your questions about the season. We're talking bear representation, the state of villains on Survivor, pretty privilege, exploring what-if scenarios, the absence of Bruce in the finale and more. Plus, we're continuing our very new tradition of handing out awards...

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We have a winner! Sean and Ricard are breaking down the finale 2 episodes of Heroes V Villains including a jury vote out, an epic final immunity challenge, the return of the Duchess of Double Bay, an appearance by Gucci Smoothie, one final big move and a killer Final Tribal Council performance.

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We're closing the book of Survivor 44 with a mailbag episode where we answer your questions about the season and the future of Survivor. We're sharing our final thoughts Yam Yam's win, final 4 fire making, the upcoming 90 minute episodes, our dream returnees and who could replace Jeff as host. Plus we go off the rails after awarding the inaugural Azra Valani Social Media award and do a deep dive into Sundra Oakley's website.

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This is an episode from our ongoing Patreon rewatch of Survivor Panama: Exile Island! We love this episode so much, we wanted to offer our recap of it as a teaser of what we're up to on Patreon.

We've reached peak Survivor with Episode 11 and we're breaking down all of the best moments. Courtney's constant need to make herself the center of attention and then being voted the most annoying? Cirie stuffing her voodoo doll's bra? Shane's threat of bodily harm? Wow. Plus we're touching down on Big Brother 25, The Challenge USA 2 and Red, White & Royal Blue.

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Come on over to the Sugar Shack because Jessica "Sugar" Kiper is joining us to take a deep dive into her 39 days on Survivor Gabon! Sugar talks about her unconventional recruitment to Survivor, a bizarre reward that we didn't see enough of on TV and the strategy that led to her being the only Survivor contestant to never receive a single vote during a season. We're also talking about Bob, Randy and the fake idol of it all, the dynamic duo that was Crystal and Kenny and, yes, Corinne. Sugar also tells us about her brief time on Heroes vs Villains and fills us in on what happened before and after her game in season 20. Plus, we talk about her acting career and what she's up to now.

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We're approaching the end-game of And Just Like That... season 2 and breaking down all the key moments. We're talking Stanford's turn as a Shinto monk, Carrie's first trip to Coney Island, Miranda's first trip to the UN, Charlotte's big win with Sam smith and big lose with a margarita blender, Seema bottoming, Anthony not bottoming, Che's latest comedy blunder and the latest hiccup in Carrie and Aidan's relationship.

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We are finally checking our tree mail and answering all of your burning Survivor questions! We're talking Ponderosa, goats, season rankings and Survivor's many problematic elements. Plus we called upon two iconic surprise guests to weigh in on your questions.

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The newly betrothed Evan Ross Katz is back and we're spending 20 minutes recapping his iconic wedding before moving on to discuss another wild episode of Survivor 46. We're talking spicy Jeff, popcorn at tribal, Q's ongoing chaos, the return of an iconic endurance challenge, Charlie's smile, Kenzie's vibration between starless rising and star and the ideal winner amongst the final 8.

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Second Chance is arguably one of the strongest themes Survivor has ever tested and now Sean and Evan are presenting their dream cast for the long rumored Second Chance 2. Find out which off-the-wall obscure players we want to see given another chance. Also find out how badly we can screw this up. Don't agree with our final picks? Let us know!

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A star is born and her name is AZRA. We are continuing our Traitors US watch with coverage of episodes 3 and 4 including the mounting tensions between Michael and the Bravolebrities, Kate and Brandi. Plus, Evan is retracting his previous reservations about Cirie, we talk musical theater, Mike White and the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants. #justiceforAzra

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We're back with our penultimate Australian Survivor Heroes V Villains recap. We're talking about the loss of two legends, the isolation twist, the boys alliance vs the jacuzzi alliance, and all of Liz's potential paths to the win.

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We're diving straight into the iconic Liz/Applebee's meltdown and its place in Survivor history. Plus we're talking about a critical moment from the reward that was left on the cutting room floor, Q's decision making, Venus' sudden disappearance, Liz's path forward in the game, Maria's power move and the misguided urge to blindside your number 1. 

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Sean and Evan are breaking down the penultimate episode of Survivor 44 and talking about the journey of the Tika 3, Pittsburgh Heidi's idol flub, a return to the Survivor Sanctuary, where 44 ranks in Survivor history, 90 minute episodes and who we want to win. Apologies for the inconsistent audio quality this time around.

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We're talking about the latest developments in the post-merge game of Survivor 44. We discuss rice negotiations, what makes someone a "big threat", how Tika can continue to navigate the swing position, the importance of iconic winners and the potential impacts of the 26 day game on the show.

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Sean and Ricard are breaking down episodes 15 and 16 of Blood V Water, including the disbanding of The Committee, a visit to the KFC Billabong Lounge and a very devious move by Sam. Plus we're making our new winner picks (since our brilliant original winner picks were both eliminated pre-merge).

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Sean and Evan are back from their respective dips in Mother Lake to recap the penultimate episode of Survivor 42! We're talking the rise of Maryanne, the fall of Omar and the antics of Jeff. Plus we're doing an impromptu recap of Drag Race: Winners at War.

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We're back talking about the penultimate episode of Survivor 43! We're talking Jesse's big move, the targeting of women and the value of iced coffee. Plus, we're making our final winner predictions.

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Sean and Ricard are back with their Australian Survivor coverage, talking all things episodes 1-3 of Titans V Rebels! We're diving into the theme, the high school dynamics on the tribes, a cuddle crew, man mountains, the emergence and downfall of Barbie and Ken, two big power shifts and some huge characters and iconic women.

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We've made it to merge and we've been blindsided by losing one episode per week. We're breaking down the merge, Khanh's cash reward, the boys' alliance and Mark and Sam adding a third to their relationship (the hidden immunity idol). Plus, Chrissy has broken her silence and left a voicemail for Drop Your Buffs!

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We've reached the end of Survivor 46 and we're breaking down everything that happened in the finale, talking about our latest winner and the journey to the end.

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We're recapping episode 7 of the Challenge USA. We're talking about the ongoing Tyson and Sarah drama, Leo's home drama, the demolition derby, Adele, Madonna and the Spice Girls. Plus, we're hearing from this season's 29th cast member.

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King, Challenge Beast and Hair Icon Ricard Foyé is joining us to talk all things Survivor 41! Fresh off of the season finale, we're getting Ricard's take on his incredible game, his relationship with Shan, the season's many controversial twists, the Campout alliance, Erika's winner edit, Heather's invisible edit and so much more.

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It all comes down to this... We're recapping the finale of Survivor 41! We're talking about the historic win that we've all been waiting for and analyzing some questionable editing choices.

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Baruch Hashem! We're diving into this game changing (or breaking) merge episode (sorta) of Survivor 41. We're reacting to the twists upon twists upon twists, speculating about the post-merge alliances and responding to voicemails.

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We're back recapping the latest episode of Survivor 43. We're getting to the bottom of what's making the new era not-so-iconic, talking about the return of a classic Survivor challenge, spewing conspiracy theories about the advantage hunt and hearing from listeners.

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Sean and Ricard are back to talk episodes 16-18 of Survivor AU Titans V Rebels. We're talking about Kirby's blindside of Aileen to get closer to Feras, Kitty's attempt to turn on Caroline, some spicy Tribal Councils and Raymond's Oscar worthy performance and advantage play.

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Sean and Ricard are back to recap the penultimate week of Blood V Water. We're spilling the juice, talking Mark's idol plays and talking about Chrissy's path to the win.

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Yes, we're late, but we're finally back to recap week 8 of Australian Survivor Blood V Water. We're talking about some bold idol play, the loss of an absolute legend and jury interference in the game. Plus we're revoking Josh's Michelle Fitzgerald Fan Club Card and announcing an upcoming guest to the podcast.

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We're recapping the final(ish) pre-merge episode of the season, diving into all the wonderful and messy interpersonal drama that's playing out on all three tribes. Plus we're breaking down that tie vote at tribal and making out predictions for the merge.

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Sean is joined by sometimes co-host Ricard Foyé to break down the first two episodes of The Traitors Canada. We're diving into the choices of traitors and faithfuls, talking about the reality stars appearing on the cast, the inclusion of Survivor 41 winner Erika Casupanan, the breakout stars among the newbies and hearing from the audience about the legend of Gurleen.  Plus, we're talking about the first murder and banishment of the game.

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In this episode, gay icon Courtney Yates is joining us to talk all things Survivor China and Heroes vs Villains! We're rehashing all of her impeccable one-liners, her alliance with Todd and Amanda, Sandra's second win, her kid-sister relationship with Jeff Probst and, yes, The Dragonz. Plus, Survivor China winner Todd Herzog joins the chat and Buffy the Vampire Slayer herself, Sarah Michelle Gellar, weighs in on her favorite Survivor players. You don't want to miss this one.

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Evan sits down with Parvati Shallow to talk about her time on The Traitors! Plus, she talks about seeing Sandra for the first time at the castle and who should cast on season 3. Dan Gheesling also joins in on the interview and we hear from Parvati superfan-turned-friend, the iconic Sarah Michelle Gellar. And Phaedra Parks talks about her relationship with Parvati. It's a jam-packed 20 minutes!

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Or "What is going on with Survivor 43?" We're talking Survivor's 90 minute episode in which we get a slew of sob stories and a reminder of the alliance breakdown on each of the tribes. Plus we're talking Nneka, the saga of Cody's beads and provide ample notes to Survivor production.

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We are welcoming the King of Fiji to the podcast! Earl Cole is the winner of Survivor: Fiji, the first Black man to win Survivor and the first person to win the title of Sole Survivor with a unanimous jury vote. We are asking all of your burning questions about Fiji, talking about Survivor's history with diversity casting, Jeff Probst's evolution as a host (and as a Fiji fan turned detractor), our beloved rumored Legends season, Winners at War and, of course, Snake in the Grass.

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We're welcoming Survivor Know-It-All Stephen Fishbach to the podcast! We're talking about Stephen's surprising history with Evan Ross Katz, his decision to return for Second Chance, Survivor's move from casting recruits to superfans, how podcasts can influence the show, his relationship with Courtney Yates, how he finds the silver lining in the New Era, why he wouldn't play again, the move away from villains and who he would cast on season 50.

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We're back to recap another great new era episode of Survivor 44. We're talking about Jaime's iconic cluelessness, the end of the alliances we once knew, 3D puzzle printing, fly tacos, island fashion and another failed women's alliance. Plus we're talking about Tika's chances at a final tribal council.

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Sean and Evan are back and welcoming Max the Intern to Drop Your Buffs! They're also talking Laguna Beach, Jennifer Coolidge and more! Then, it's all about Survivor 47—covering the tribe split (a temporary one), the veggie hotdog scandal, Rome and the Lavo tribe drama, Survivor Twitter, Gata's chicken/egg negotiation and a salty exit. Plus, they're revisiting Kimmi Kappenberg's journey and Evan gives an update on his current watch of Australian Survivor's Season 3 Champions vs Contenders.

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