https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-survivor-buff--5805013enAfter ShowsCopyright Zale Mednickhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fa5df4d18cb9d3307871f03d2ebdd062.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-survivor-buff--5805013Thu, 25 Jun 2026 03:45:39 +0000Zale MednickZale Mednickzalemednick@gmail.comA weekly Survivor recap show that breaks down tribal councils, analyzes strategy, and weighs in on contestants, twists, and the general state of the game. Hosted by Survivor superfans Zale Mednick and Eric Silverberg.falsec8cdbf9f-4fd2-5b44-8884-be018ceb591bepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/110-survivor-50-post-mortem--72682652

• Revisiting the Mount Rushmore — did anyone from this cast earn a seat at the table
• Where does this season rank amongst the 50 Survivor seasons
• How the Aubrey win is sitting a month later — satisfying, hollow, or somewhere in between
• Where Aubrey lands on the all-time winner rankings, and who she's most comparable to
• Breaking down Jonathan's post-season reaction and what he's still missing about how Survivor actually works
• What will Survivor 50 be remembered for? 
• Who are the poster children for the New Era? 
• Looking towards the Open Era 

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72682652Thu, 25 Jun 2026 03:41:32 +0000Zale MednickIn this episode, Zale and Eric dig into everything: - Revisiting the Mount Rushmore — did anyone from this cast earn a seat at the table - Where does this season rank amongst the 50 Survivor seasons - How the Aubrey win is sitting a month later —...

• Revisiting the Mount Rushmore — did anyone from this cast earn a seat at the table
• Where does this season rank amongst the 50 Survivor seasons
• How the Aubrey win is sitting a month later — satisfying, hollow, or somewhere in between
• Where Aubrey lands on the all-time winner rankings, and who she's most comparable to
• Breaking down Jonathan's post-season reaction and what he's still missing about how Survivor actually works
• What will Survivor 50 be remembered for? 
• Who are the poster children for the New Era? 
• Looking towards the Open Era 

]]>5053aubreybracco,jeffprobst,survivor,survivor50,survivor51,survivorcire,tribalcouncilfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/109-survivor-50-episode-13-finale--72107600

• Why did Aubrey win?
• Did the jury vote based on Survivor 50 performances or rather based on the contestants' overall Survivor journey across multiple seasons? 
• Where did Jonathan and Joe go wrong?
• Juror battles 
• Rizzo - Two losses in fire - What's the lesson? 
• Did we like Tiff's sass in this finale? 
• Was the production mistake the best part of this finale? 
• Overall thoughts on the season 
• Looking toward the even more dangerous 'Open Era' of Survivor 

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72107600Fri, 22 May 2026 03:07:07 +0000Zale MednickBreaking Down the Survivor 50 Finale  - Why did Aubrey win? - Did the jury vote based on Survivor 50 performances or rather based on the contestants' overall Survivor journey across multiple seasons?  - Where did Jonathan and Joe go wrong? - Juror...

• Why did Aubrey win?
• Did the jury vote based on Survivor 50 performances or rather based on the contestants' overall Survivor journey across multiple seasons? 
• Where did Jonathan and Joe go wrong?
• Juror battles 
• Rizzo - Two losses in fire - What's the lesson? 
• Did we like Tiff's sass in this finale? 
• Was the production mistake the best part of this finale? 
• Overall thoughts on the season 
• Looking toward the even more dangerous 'Open Era' of Survivor 

]]>5919jeffprobst,survivor,survivor50,tribalcouncilfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/108-survivor-50-episode-12--72027322

• What do we think of this final five?
• Contemplating each remaining contestant's case to win Survivor 50 
• The Cirie Fields Legacy and our utter devastation over her fate
• A New Mount Rushmore? 
• Rick Devens Delivered 
• Who is going to win Survivor 50? 

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72027322Sat, 16 May 2026 02:20:20 +0000Zale MednickBreaking Down Survivor 50 Episode 12  - What do we think of this final five? - Contemplating each remaining contestant's case to win Survivor 50  - The Cirie Fields Legacy and our utter devastation over her fate - A New Mount Rushmore?  - Rick Devens...

• What do we think of this final five?
• Contemplating each remaining contestant's case to win Survivor 50 
• The Cirie Fields Legacy and our utter devastation over her fate
• A New Mount Rushmore? 
• Rick Devens Delivered 
• Who is going to win Survivor 50? 

]]>5720ciriefields,jeffprobst,mrbeast,mrbeastsurvivor,survivor,survivor50,survivorcirie,tribalcouncilfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/107-survivor-50-episode-11--71914909

• Did we like the "Broker" twist?
• Is Survivor playing with fire with some of these twists? 
• What on earth happened with Ozzy? 
• Did Rizzo make the right decision in voting out Ozzy? 
• Cirie's brilliant mind 
• The Ozzy and Emily Legacies 
• For real - Is Aubrey going to win this season? 

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71914909Fri, 08 May 2026 00:05:55 +0000Zale MednickZale and Eric break down what Zale believes to be the best episode of Survivor Season 50. Amongst other things, they discuss the following:  - Did we like the "Broker" twist? - Is Survivor playing with fire with some of these twists?  - What on earth...

• Did we like the "Broker" twist?
• Is Survivor playing with fire with some of these twists? 
• What on earth happened with Ozzy? 
• Did Rizzo make the right decision in voting out Ozzy? 
• Cirie's brilliant mind 
• The Ozzy and Emily Legacies 
• For real - Is Aubrey going to win this season? 

]]>3729jeffprobst,survivor,survivor50,tribalcouncilfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/106-survivor-50-episode-10--71802317

• Did they like the Mr. Beast twist?
• Was this twist too luck-based, or was there enough choice to mitigate the randomness? 
• Was Devens going home without the coin flip? 
• Should others have tried to be the coin flipper? 
• Why did Steph go home? 
• Should Cirie have taken out Aubrey? 
• Who still has a legitimate shot of winning this game? 

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71802317Fri, 01 May 2026 02:12:28 +0000Zale MednickZale and his 100th best friend Eric break down Survivor 50 Episode 10 and discuss the following - Did they like the Mr. Beast twist? - Was this twist too luck-based, or was there enough choice to mitigate the randomness?  - Was Devens going home...

• Did they like the Mr. Beast twist?
• Was this twist too luck-based, or was there enough choice to mitigate the randomness? 
• Was Devens going home without the coin flip? 
• Should others have tried to be the coin flipper? 
• Why did Steph go home? 
• Should Cirie have taken out Aubrey? 
• Who still has a legitimate shot of winning this game? 

]]>4968mrbeast,mrbeastsurvivor,rickdevens,survivor,survivor50,tribalcouncilfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/105-survivor-50-episode-9--71639631

• Did they like the Jimmy Fallon twist?
• Is it even worth going on journeys at this point? 
• Why did Christian go home? 
• In hindsight, should Christian have kept around Mike White and Angelina? 
• Why were Emily and Christian coming for Ozzy? 
• Should Cirie have kept Christian? 
• Can Rizzo and Jonathan win? (not together) 
• 'Heated' debates on Joe and Steph as contestants on the cast this season 

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71639631Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:31:50 +0000Zale MednickZale and Eric return - as they do weekly - to review Survivor 50 Episode 9. Amongst other things, they discuss the following:  - Did they like the Jimmy Fallon twist? - Is it even worth going on journeys at this point?  - Why did Christian go home? ...

• Did they like the Jimmy Fallon twist?
• Is it even worth going on journeys at this point? 
• Why did Christian go home? 
• In hindsight, should Christian have kept around Mike White and Angelina? 
• Why were Emily and Christian coming for Ozzy? 
• Should Cirie have kept Christian? 
• Can Rizzo and Jonathan win? (not together) 
• 'Heated' debates on Joe and Steph as contestants on the cast this season 

]]>5225jeffprobst,jimmyfallonsurvivor,survivor,survivor50,tribalcouncilfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/104-survivor-50-bonus-episode--71475253https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71475253Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:15:02 +0000Zale MednickEric joins Zale to review some of his thoughts from this latest - and perhaps greatest - epsidoe of Survivor 50. What does Eric think of the Devens move?  Would Cirie and Rizzo ever turn on Cirie? They also review the history between Steph and Cirie...3143survivor,survivor50,tribalcouncilfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/103-survivor-50-episode-8--71394023

• Did we like (love) the new twist? 
• Devens's wild shenanigans ... did he time this right?
• Cirie's overwhelming influence
• Should the Cirie / Ozzy / Rizzo faction have taken a shot at Devens and Aubrey
• What is the Coach legacy after Coach 4.0?
• The women's edit 
• Assessing the game landscape as we move to the final 11

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71394023Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:15:02 +0000Zale MednickIn this episode, Zale is joined by special guest Rachael Stone to unpack that wild duos twist and the iconic tribal council.  Amongst other things, they chat about the following:  - Did we like (love) the new twist?  - Devens's wild shenanigans ......

• Did we like (love) the new twist? 
• Devens's wild shenanigans ... did he time this right?
• Cirie's overwhelming influence
• Should the Cirie / Ozzy / Rizzo faction have taken a shot at Devens and Aubrey
• What is the Coach legacy after Coach 4.0?
• The women's edit 
• Assessing the game landscape as we move to the final 11

]]>5050jeffprobst,survivor,survivor50,survivorcoach,tribalcouncilfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/102-survivor-50-episode-7--71222632

• Why did Eric love this episode, and why did Zale find it sad?
• The errors that led to Dee's departure, and could she have done something to save herself?
• How does being voted off affect Dee's Survivor legacy? 
• The public Jonathan - Dee feud: did anyone really win? 
• Is Coach version 4.0 closer to the original Coach from Tocantins?
• Rizzo and Cirie are cooking 
• Should Aubrey have played her idol? 
• Zale shares a cringe story that is either considered 'cringe endearing' or 'cringe cringe'

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71222632Fri, 10 Apr 2026 01:39:03 +0000Zale MednickZale and Eric break down Survivor 50 Episode 7 and discuss the following (and more): - Why did Eric love this episode, and why did Zale find it sad? - The errors that led to Dee's departure, and could she have done something to save herself? - How...

• Why did Eric love this episode, and why did Zale find it sad?
• The errors that led to Dee's departure, and could she have done something to save herself?
• How does being voted off affect Dee's Survivor legacy? 
• The public Jonathan - Dee feud: did anyone really win? 
• Is Coach version 4.0 closer to the original Coach from Tocantins?
• Rizzo and Cirie are cooking 
• Should Aubrey have played her idol? 
• Zale shares a cringe story that is either considered 'cringe endearing' or 'cringe cringe'

]]>5543survivor,survivor50,tribalcouncilfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/101-survivor-50-episode-6--71075048

Why the Blood Moon could have and should have been so much bloodier aka better

Did Genevieve or Colby ever have a chance once they pulled their new buffs?

Did Christian just miss a huge opportunity to take out Aubrey and have the idol boomerang back to him?

Should Jonathan have taken out Kamila or Chrissy?

The emotional Colby exit

Did we like Ozzy’s choice of Rizzo to bring to Exile?

Old School vs New School mentality

New factions and who we are rooting for

A cringeworthy story from Zale – a cautionary tale

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71075048Fri, 03 Apr 2026 02:11:27 +0000Zale MednickZale and Eric break down the Blood Moon episode of Survivor 50, exploring the following topics: - Why the Blood Moon could have and should have been so much bloodier aka better - Did Genevieve or Colby ever have a chance once they pulled their new...

Why the Blood Moon could have and should have been so much bloodier aka better

Did Genevieve or Colby ever have a chance once they pulled their new buffs?

Did Christian just miss a huge opportunity to take out Aubrey and have the idol boomerang back to him?

Should Jonathan have taken out Kamila or Chrissy?

The emotional Colby exit

Did we like Ozzy’s choice of Rizzo to bring to Exile?

Old School vs New School mentality

New factions and who we are rooting for

A cringeworthy story from Zale – a cautionary tale

]]>4696jeffprobst,survivor,survivor50,survivor50challenge,survivor50podcast,tribalcouncilfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/100-survivor-50-episode-5--70911749

• Should Ozzy have taken out Christian?
• Did Angelina get an unfair edit? 
• Did Dee and Kamila make the right call siding with Cirie and Rizzo? 
• Why didn't Cirie loop Devens in on the plan? 
• What is the Charlie legacy? 
• Should Charlie and Cirie have revealed their advantages to each other? 
• Is knighting back in fashion?
• Who is best situated going into the merge? 
• Zale and Eric reveal their winner picks 

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70911749Fri, 27 Mar 2026 02:47:51 +0000Zale MednickZale and Eric break down this huge double-elimination episode and explore the following questions (and more)  - Should Ozzy have taken out Christian? - Did Angelina get an unfair edit?  - Did Dee and Kamila make the right call siding with Cirie and...

• Should Ozzy have taken out Christian?
• Did Angelina get an unfair edit? 
• Did Dee and Kamila make the right call siding with Cirie and Rizzo? 
• Why didn't Cirie loop Devens in on the plan? 
• What is the Charlie legacy? 
• Should Charlie and Cirie have revealed their advantages to each other? 
• Is knighting back in fashion?
• Who is best situated going into the merge? 
• Zale and Eric reveal their winner picks 

]]>4983jeffprobst,mikewhite,survivor,survivor50,survivorozzy,tribalcouncilfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/99-survivor-shot-clock--70818259

1. Did Christian make the right move ? 
2. How are outside the game factors and past season scars affecting these contestants? 
3. Who will prevail: Aubrey or Genevieve? 
4. Is Charlie digging his own grave ? 
5. Are some people overplaying to the camera ?  
6. Yay or Nay on the Billie eilish boomerang idol 
7. Coach vs Ozzy: Who has actually changed? ? 
8. Who are we cheering for moving forward? 

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70818259Sun, 22 Mar 2026 23:16:40 +0000Zale MednickIn this episode, Zale is joined by Josh Lewenberg for a special 'Shot Clock' episode, where we debate the following questions and more:  - Did Christian make the right move ?  - How are outside the game factors and past season scars affecting these...

1. Did Christian make the right move ? 
2. How are outside the game factors and past season scars affecting these contestants? 
3. Who will prevail: Aubrey or Genevieve? 
4. Is Charlie digging his own grave ? 
5. Are some people overplaying to the camera ?  
6. Yay or Nay on the Billie eilish boomerang idol 
7. Coach vs Ozzy: Who has actually changed? ? 
8. Who are we cheering for moving forward? 

]]>4402jeffprobst,outlast,outplay,outwit,survivor,survivor50,survivorzacbrownfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/98-survivor-50-episode-4--70771566

• While Christian's 3-2-1 vote was elegant strategy, was it smart gameplay? 
• What should Mike have done differently? 
• How should Emily have handled Ozzy once she found out the vote was being flipped? 
• Did Genevieve give the idol to the right person? 
• Did we like the Zach Brown half episode cameo? 

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70771566Fri, 20 Mar 2026 04:08:11 +0000Zale MednickZale and Eric dive into episode 4 of Survivor’s milestone season, where we dissect the following question:  - While Christian's 3-2-1 vote was elegant strategy, was it smart gameplay?  - What should Mike have done differently?  - How should Emily...

• While Christian's 3-2-1 vote was elegant strategy, was it smart gameplay? 
• What should Mike have done differently? 
• How should Emily have handled Ozzy once she found out the vote was being flipped? 
• Did Genevieve give the idol to the right person? 
• Did we like the Zach Brown half episode cameo? 

]]>4417ciriesurvivor,mikewhitesurvivor,outlast,outplay,outwit,ozzysurvivor,survivor,survivor50,tribalcouncilfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/97-survivor-50-episode-3--70629099

• 'Loose lips sink ships' - Emily and Genevieve say way too much 
• Poor communication - Christian botches the boomerang idol reveal to Emily, and Coach needs to work on his bedside manner with Chrissy
• How in trouble is Genevieve given this Aubrey idol that's in play? 
• Did Emily and Ozzy make the righ call in voting out Q? 
• Has Coach actually changed since he last played in South Pacific? 
• Can Cirie's social game save her again? 

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629099Fri, 13 Mar 2026 21:39:29 +0000Zale MednickDiving into Episode 3 of Survivor Season 50 - 'Loose lips sink ships' - Emily and Genevieve say way too much  - Poor communication - Christian botches the boomerang idol reveal to Emily, and Coach needs to work on his bedside manner with Chrissy -...

• 'Loose lips sink ships' - Emily and Genevieve say way too much 
• Poor communication - Christian botches the boomerang idol reveal to Emily, and Coach needs to work on his bedside manner with Chrissy
• How in trouble is Genevieve given this Aubrey idol that's in play? 
• Did Emily and Ozzy make the righ call in voting out Q? 
• Has Coach actually changed since he last played in South Pacific? 
• Can Cirie's social game save her again? 

]]>3864jeffprobst,outlast,outplay,outwit,survivor,survivor50,survivorcoach,survivormikewhite,survivorozzy,survivorseason50,tribalcouncilfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/96-survivor-50-episode-2--70497963

• Christian's standout moment
• The Shocking Tribal Council: Savannah's blindside explained
• Ozzy's strategic decision to give up his advantage and its implications
• The new boomerang idol twist and how it could change the game
• Coach vs. Ozzy: Has either of them truly changed? 
• Aubrey - disaster start ... 
• Our player of the episode and predictions for next week

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70497963Fri, 06 Mar 2026 03:51:57 +0000Zale MednickSurvivor Season 50 Episode 2 Recap - Christian's standout moment - The Shocking Tribal Council: Savannah's blindside explained - Ozzy's strategic decision to give up his advantage and its implications - The new boomerang idol twist and how it could...

• Christian's standout moment
• The Shocking Tribal Council: Savannah's blindside explained
• Ozzy's strategic decision to give up his advantage and its implications
• The new boomerang idol twist and how it could change the game
• Coach vs. Ozzy: Has either of them truly changed? 
• Aubrey - disaster start ... 
• Our player of the episode and predictions for next week

]]>4205colbydonaldson,jeffprobst,mikewhite,survivor,survivor50,tribalcouncilfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/95-survivor-50-bonus-episode-we-could-do-great-things--70361980https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70361980Sat, 28 Feb 2026 16:30:08 +0000Zale MednickZale and Eric are so excited about the premiere of Survivor 50 that they just had to provide some additional content. Of note, Aubrey provides us with what may come to be an under-the-radar all-time Survivor moment. Survivor is back baby! (and adults)1093aubreysurvivor,genevievesurvivor,jeffprobst,survivor,survivor50falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/94-survivor-50-episode-1--70315679https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70315679Fri, 27 Feb 2026 03:42:03 +0000Zale MednickZale ane Eric break down this milestone episode of Survivor and discuss why this premiere was firing on all cylinders.  Which contestants delivered the goods? Which contestants left something to be desired?  Why did Jenna go home?  And did Kyle...5364ciriefields,colbydonaldson,immunityidol,jeffprobst,jennalewis,kylefraser,survivor,survivor50,survivorseason50falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/93-survivor-50-has-arrived--70266731https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70266731Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:05:08 +0000Zale MednickGet excited - Survivor 50 3 hour premiere starts tonight. Why is this such a big deal? Get hyped up with this brief - very brief - episode of the Survivor Buff! 233ciriefields,colbydonaldson,jeffprobst,survivor,survivor50,survivorcire,survivorcolbyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/92-survivor-50-preseason-draft--70142200https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70142200Thu, 19 Feb 2026 03:44:15 +0000Zale MednickZale and Eric are joined by Rachael and Josh to make the most monumental decisions of their lives as they draft their winner picks for Survivor 50. Each captain drafts a team of six players.  The winner of the draft is the person whose team includes...6092jeffprobst,outlast,outplay,outwit,survivor,survivor50,survivor50draftfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/91-survivor-50-preseason-impressions--69928340https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69928340Tue, 10 Feb 2026 02:37:16 +0000Zale MednickIn this episode, we delve into the much-anticipated Survivor 50 season, discussing our thoughts on tribe dynamics, alliance possibilities, and our impressions of the contestants as we approach the premiere. Our discussion covers the potential impact...3789ciriefields,jeffprobst,survivor,survivor50,survivorbuff,tribalcouncilfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/90-survivor-50-cast-preview-part-3--69728341https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69728341Mon, 02 Feb 2026 02:54:56 +0000Zale MednickIn this episoe of Survivor Buff, Zale and Eric break down the remaining eight contestants, including legends like Colby Donaldson and head scratchers like Tiffany. Who are they excited to see, who wiill go deep, and who has a realistic shot of winning?  3661jeffprobst,outlast,outplay,outwit,survivor,survivor50,survivor50podcast,survivorpodcast,tribalcouncilfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/89-survivor-50-cast-preview-part-2--69565214

Reviewing each contestant's survivor resume coming into Survivor 50

Which legacies are on the line? 

Who are we excited to see? 

Predicting tribal dynamics and potential alliances

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69565214Fri, 23 Jan 2026 23:07:01 +0000Zale Mednick- Reviewing each contestant's survivor resume coming into Survivor 50 - Which legacies are on the line?  - Who are we excited to see?  - Predicting tribal dynamics and potential alliances

Reviewing each contestant's survivor resume coming into Survivor 50

Which legacies are on the line? 

Who are we excited to see? 

Predicting tribal dynamics and potential alliances

]]>3844ciriefields,coachwade,colbydonaldson,jeffprobst,outlast,outplay,outwit,survivor,survivor50falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/88-survivor-50-cast-preview-part-1--69373006

• Reviewing each contestant's survivor resume coming into Survivor 50
• Which legacies are on the line? 
• Who are we excited to see? 
• Predicting tribal dynamics and potential alliances

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69373006Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:27:43 +0000Zale Mednick- Reviewing each contestant's survivor resume coming into Survivor 50 - Which legacies are on the line?  - Who are we excited to see?  - Predicting tribal dynamics and potential alliances

• Reviewing each contestant's survivor resume coming into Survivor 50
• Which legacies are on the line? 
• Who are we excited to see? 
• Predicting tribal dynamics and potential alliances

]]>3260jeffprobst,outlast,outplay,outwit,ozzylusth,survivor50,tribalcouncilfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/87-survivor-49-episode-13-finale--69148345

• Where does this winner rank amongst New Era winners?
• Is RizGod really a deity? 
• Kristina's scathing question to Savannah 
• Looking forward toward season 50 

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69148345Sat, 20 Dec 2025 16:21:55 +0000Zale MednickReviewing Survivor 49 Finale - Where does this winner rank amongst New Era winners? - Is RizGod really a deity?  - Kristina's scathing question to Savannah  - Looking forward toward season 50 

• Where does this winner rank amongst New Era winners?
• Is RizGod really a deity? 
• Kristina's scathing question to Savannah 
• Looking forward toward season 50 

]]>4089survivor,survivor49,survivor50,tribalcouncilfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/86-survivor-49-episode-12--69001832

• Why did Kristina and Sage vote the way they did?
• Does the jury like Rizzo?
• How bad was Sophie's advantage misplay? 
• Plotlines going into the finale

Check out other Survivor podcasts at https://podcast.feedspot.com/survivor_podcasts/ ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69001832Fri, 12 Dec 2025 03:17:22 +0000Zale MednickBreaking Down Survivor 49 Episode 12  - Why did Kristina and Sage vote the way they did? - Does the jury like Rizzo? - How bad was Sophie's advantage misplay?  - Plotlines going into the finale Check out other Survivor podcasts at...

• Why did Kristina and Sage vote the way they did?
• Does the jury like Rizzo?
• How bad was Sophie's advantage misplay? 
• Plotlines going into the finale

Check out other Survivor podcasts at https://podcast.feedspot.com/survivor_podcasts/ ]]>3566survivor,survivor49falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/85-survivor-49-episode-11--68937563An impressive episode for Stephen
Was Sophie the best person to take out? 
When will Soph use her Knowledge is Power? 
Sage with the 'emotional play' ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68937563Mon, 08 Dec 2025 01:52:21 +0000Zale MednickBreaking Down Survivor 49 Episode 11 An impressive episode for Stephen Was Sophie the best person to take out?  When will Soph use her Knowledge is Power?  Sage with the 'emotional play' An impressive episode for Stephen
Was Sophie the best person to take out? 
When will Soph use her Knowledge is Power? 
Sage with the 'emotional play' ]]>2363outlast,outplay,outwit,survivor,survivor49,tribalcouncilfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/84-survivor-49-episode-10--68812626What was the point of Rizzo's fake idol? 
Who gets the credit for the blindside? 
Why does it feel like Sophie can't win? 
The rice negotiation's gotta go! ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68812626Mon, 01 Dec 2025 02:03:26 +0000Zale MednickBreaking Down Survivor 49 Episode 10  What was the point of Rizzo's fake idol?  Who gets the credit for the blindside?  Why does it feel like Sophie can't win?  The rice negotiation's gotta go! What was the point of Rizzo's fake idol? 
Who gets the credit for the blindside? 
Why does it feel like Sophie can't win? 
The rice negotiation's gotta go! ]]>2627survivor,survivor49,tribalcouncilfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/83-survivor-49-episodes-7-9--68715153https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68715153Mon, 24 Nov 2025 03:10:48 +0000Zale MednickAfter a brief hiatus, Zale and Eric are back to break down the mid season of Survivor 49. Who do they like, and who do like ... less? They talk about why this season feels a bit flat to them.  Who are they rooting for, who is playing well, and guess...2211outlast,outplay,outwit,survivor,survivor49falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/82-survivor-49-episode-6--68390659Do we like having a second swap? 
Shannon vs. Sage = Drama 
Looking towards the merge
Our winner picks ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68390659Sun, 02 Nov 2025 21:20:55 +0000Zale MednickBreaking Down Survivor 49 Episode 6  Do we like having a second swap?  Shannon vs. Sage = Drama  Looking towards the merge Our winner picks Do we like having a second swap? 
Shannon vs. Sage = Drama 
Looking towards the merge
Our winner picks ]]>1798jeffprobst,outlast,outplay,outwit,survivor,survivor49,tribalcouncilfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/81-survivor-49-episode-5--68321809Thoughts on the cast 
More 'sob stories'
Did we like the journey? 
General banter]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68321809Wed, 29 Oct 2025 01:35:49 +0000Zale MednickBreaking Down Survivor 49 Episode 5  Thoughts on the cast  More 'sob stories' Did we like the journey?  General banterThoughts on the cast 
More 'sob stories'
Did we like the journey? 
General banter]]>1856outlast,outplay,outwit,survivor,survivor49,tribalcouncilfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/80-survivor-49-episode-4--68205127Why Zale loved this immunity challenge 
Sophie with some sass about those bananas 
Why Matt's plan was admirable 
Wellness meets Christianity ? 
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68205127Sun, 19 Oct 2025 17:36:06 +0000Zale MednickBreaking Down Survivor 49 Episode 4 Why Zale loved this immunity challenge  Sophie with some sass about those bananas  Why Matt's plan was admirable  Wellness meets Christianity ? Why Zale loved this immunity challenge 
Sophie with some sass about those bananas 
Why Matt's plan was admirable 
Wellness meets Christianity ? 
]]>1116jeffprobst,outlast,outplay,outwit,survivor,survivor49,tribalcouncilfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/79-survivor-49-episode-3--68126505https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68126505Tue, 14 Oct 2025 02:16:39 +0000Zale MednickIn this episode of The Survivor Buff, hosts Zale Mednick and Eric Silverberg are joined by guest Josh Lewenberg to discuss various aspects of Survivor. They discuss this week's medical evacuation and debate whether there should be more leniency in...4863outlast,outplay,outwit,survivor49,survivor50,tribalcouncilfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/78-survivor-49-episode-2--68021361

• Did Juwan make the right decision on the journey?
• Is loyalty an underrated 'Survivor value'? 
• Which contestants are we most hopeful for? 
• Did they make the right decision at tribal council? 

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68021361Sun, 05 Oct 2025 15:40:07 +0000Zale MednickReviewing Survivor 49 Episode 2  - Did Juwan make the right decision on the journey? - Is loyalty an underrated 'Survivor value'?  - Which contestants are we most hopeful for?  - Did they make the right decision at tribal council? 

• Did Juwan make the right decision on the journey?
• Is loyalty an underrated 'Survivor value'? 
• Which contestants are we most hopeful for? 
• Did they make the right decision at tribal council? 

]]>2134australiansurvivor,immunityidol,survivor49,tribal,tribalcouncilfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/77-survivor-49-episode-1--67934559]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67934559Mon, 29 Sep 2025 01:25:49 +0000Zale MednickIn this episode of Survivor Buff, hosts Zale and Eric dive into the premiere of Survivor 49. Is Jake's bromance the weirdest bromance of all time? Is it even a bromance? Was Rizzo's pathetic challenge outing worth of the sob story moment? Who do we...]]>2226outlast,outplay,outwit,survivor,survivor49,tribalcouncilfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/76-australian-survivor-australia-vs-the-world-finale-and-review--67754500https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67754500Sun, 14 Sep 2025 16:56:31 +0000Zale MednickZale and Eric dive into the intricacies of the latest season of Australian Survivor. They discuss the standout performances of Parvati and Cirie, highlighting their strategic and social gameplay. The episode explores the dynamics of influence between...3579australiansurvivor,cirie,parvati,survivorfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/75-australian-survivor-australia-vs-the-world-episode-7--67582606https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67582606Mon, 01 Sep 2025 16:37:53 +0000Zale MednickIn this episode, Zale and Eric discuss this instantly iconic episode of Australian Survivor. They discuss some of the most impressive moves and biggest blunders we have seen in the season thus far. This episode is so ginormous that we do not want to...1879australiansurvivor,cirie,outwit,parvati,tribalcouncilfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/74-australian-survivor-australia-vs-the-world-eps-1-6--67548740






]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67548740Fri, 29 Aug 2025 02:04:41 +0000Zale MednickIn this episode, hosts Zale and Eric dive into the excitement of the latest season of Australian Survivor: Australia vs. The World. They explore the dynamics of legendary players like Parvati, Cirie, and Tony, and discuss the strategic moves that have...






]]>4046australiansurvivor,cirie,parvati,tribalcouncilfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/73-todd-herzog-on-survivor-china-and-life-after-survivor--67246696
Check out Todd's Pop Shop on instagram @toddspopshop

Get your copy of 'Preconceived' TODAY, available in Paperback and Kindle, at https://www.amazon.com/Preconceived-Challenging-preconceptions-our-lives/dp/B0B7QJPQDK .]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67246696Mon, 04 Aug 2025 15:52:18 +0000Zale MednickTodd Herzog, the winner of Survivor's 15th season, is one of Survivor's most iconic winners. Todd joins the show to shed some light on what it's really like to play Survivor, and how his life changed when he came back to regular society. He also...
Check out Todd's Pop Shop on instagram @toddspopshop

Get your copy of 'Preconceived' TODAY, available in Paperback and Kindle, at https://www.amazon.com/Preconceived-Challenging-preconceptions-our-lives/dp/B0B7QJPQDK .]]>2991survivor,survivor50,survivorchinafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/72-survivor-50-cast-reactions--66319933Who are we excited to see? 
Who are we shocked to see? 
Who was left on the cutting room floor? 
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66319933Wed, 28 May 2025 23:05:36 +0000Zale MednickBreaking down the newly revealed Survivor 50 Cast Who are we excited to see?  Who are we shocked to see?  Who was left on the cutting room floor? Who are we excited to see? 
Who are we shocked to see? 
Who was left on the cutting room floor? 
]]>4034outlast,outplay,outwit,survivor,survivor50,survivor50castfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/71-survivor-48-episode-13-finale--66234987Is there a casting issue? 
How does Kyle stack up as a winner? 
Survivor 50 rumours ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66234987Fri, 23 May 2025 20:44:21 +0000Zale MednickReviewing the season in full - yay or nay?  Is there a casting issue?  How does Kyle stack up as a winner?  Survivor 50 rumours Is there a casting issue? 
How does Kyle stack up as a winner? 
Survivor 50 rumours ]]>3722jeffprobst,outlast,outplay,outwit,survivor,survivor50,tribalcouncilfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/70-survivor-48-episode-12--66107163How is Joe perceived by the jury? 
Is the Kyle/Kamila game too under the radar for the jury to appreciate? 
Post Mortem on Shauheen]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66107163Thu, 15 May 2025 21:09:30 +0000Zale MednickWho has the best shot of becoming the 48th sole Survivor?  How is Joe perceived by the jury?  Is the Kyle/Kamila game too under the radar for the jury to appreciate?  Post Mortem on ShauheenHow is Joe perceived by the jury? 
Is the Kyle/Kamila game too under the radar for the jury to appreciate? 
Post Mortem on Shauheen]]>2629outlast,outplay,outwit,survivor48,survivor50,tribalcouncilfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/69-survivor-48-episode-11--66021034Why is everyone playing so stagnantly? 
Post-Mortem on Mary 
OMG Kyle's a lawyer?!?!?!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66021034Fri, 09 May 2025 20:03:38 +0000Zale MednickDavid 'The Stander'  Why is everyone playing so stagnantly?  Post-Mortem on Mary  OMG Kyle's a lawyer?!?!?!Why is everyone playing so stagnantly? 
Post-Mortem on Mary 
OMG Kyle's a lawyer?!?!?!]]>2600outlast,outplay,outwit,survivor48,survivor50falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/68-survivor-48-episode-10--65856675A bizarre Star edit 
Who is in the strongest postiion to win/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65856675Fri, 02 May 2025 15:00:04 +0000Zale MednickWhat's going on with Kamila and Kyle?  A bizarre Star edit  Who is in the strongest postiion to win/A bizarre Star edit 
Who is in the strongest postiion to win/]]>2809outlast,outplay,outwit,shauheen,survivor48,survivor50,tribalcouncilfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/67-survivor-48-episode-9--65729739Did Joe just dilute his 'honesty' brand? 
Trouble in paradise with David's gem of a girlfriend
The 'relevant' prison stint ... ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65729739Fri, 25 Apr 2025 21:31:29 +0000Zale MednickDavid - great reads, poor execution Did Joe just dilute his 'honesty' brand?  Trouble in paradise with David's gem of a girlfriend The 'relevant' prison stint ... Did Joe just dilute his 'honesty' brand? 
Trouble in paradise with David's gem of a girlfriend
The 'relevant' prison stint ... ]]>2575outlast,outplay,outwit,survivor,survivor48,survivor50falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/66-survivor-48-episode-8--65635263David - right reads, poor gameplay? 
How should Kyle have navigated the suspicion on him and Kamila? 
Survivor 50 - A massive name now in the mix?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65635263Sat, 19 Apr 2025 16:38:55 +0000Zale MednickControversy about a 'strong person' alliance David - right reads, poor gameplay?  How should Kyle have navigated the suspicion on him and Kamila?  Survivor 50 - A massive name now in the mix?David - right reads, poor gameplay? 
How should Kyle have navigated the suspicion on him and Kamila? 
Survivor 50 - A massive name now in the mix?]]>2863immunity,immunityidol,jeffprobst,outlast,outplay,outwit,survivor,survivor48,survivor50falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/65-survivor-48-episode-7--65543244Do we like the New Era 'double tribal twist'? 
Some fun challenge banter
Does Sai deserve an ask back? ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65543244Fri, 11 Apr 2025 21:25:44 +0000Zale MednickMid-season thoughts Do we like the New Era 'double tribal twist'?  Some fun challenge banter Does Sai deserve an ask back? Do we like the New Era 'double tribal twist'? 
Some fun challenge banter
Does Sai deserve an ask back? ]]>2171outlast,outplay,outwit,survivor,survivor48,survivor50,tribalcouncilfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/64-survivor-48-episode-6--65372209Star the Great 
The changes to Merge-a-tory 
Challenge change-up? ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65372209Sat, 05 Apr 2025 15:59:18 +0000Zale MednickA conversation about milk  Star the Great  The changes to Merge-a-tory  Challenge change-up? Star the Great 
The changes to Merge-a-tory 
Challenge change-up? ]]>2711outlast,outplay,outwit,survivor,survivor48,survivor50falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/63-survivor-48-episode-5--65173827What happened at that wild tribal council? 
Why did Bianca tell Cedrek about her 'lose a vote'? 
Starr's bizarre idol decision 
Survivor 50 cast speculation ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65173827Fri, 28 Mar 2025 02:55:47 +0000Zale MednickThat incredible moment with Joe and Eva  What happened at that wild tribal council?  Why did Bianca tell Cedrek about her 'lose a vote'?  Starr's bizarre idol decision  Survivor 50 cast speculation What happened at that wild tribal council? 
Why did Bianca tell Cedrek about her 'lose a vote'? 
Starr's bizarre idol decision 
Survivor 50 cast speculation ]]>3799falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/62-survivor-48-episode-4--65034017Should Kamilla have voted for Kyle?
Should Thomas have been truthful about his 'steal a vote'? 
Sai and Ced - oof ... tough look ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65034017Sat, 22 Mar 2025 16:25:09 +0000Zale MednickWhy was this move so awesome? Should Kamilla have voted for Kyle? Should Thomas have been truthful about his 'steal a vote'?  Sai and Ced - oof ... tough look Should Kamilla have voted for Kyle?
Should Thomas have been truthful about his 'steal a vote'? 
Sai and Ced - oof ... tough look ]]>2582falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/61-survivor-48-episode-3--64889464That wild tribal council 
Why did Cedrek change his mind? 
Trailer Park Dreamin'
Was the journey 'unfair'? ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64889464Fri, 14 Mar 2025 21:42:08 +0000Zale MednickBreaking Down Survivor 48 Episode 3  That wild tribal council  Why did Cedrek change his mind?  Trailer Park Dreamin' Was the journey 'unfair'? That wild tribal council 
Why did Cedrek change his mind? 
Trailer Park Dreamin'
Was the journey 'unfair'? ]]>2721jeffprobst,outlast,outplay,outwit,survivor,survivor48,tribalcouncilfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/60-survivor-48-episode-2--64737293The issue with three tribes
Why did Sai play her idol? 
Should Kevin have been sent packing? 
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64737293Thu, 06 Mar 2025 21:09:51 +0000Zale MednickBreaking down Survivor 48 Episode 2  The issue with three tribes Why did Sai play her idol?  Should Kevin have been sent packing? The issue with three tribes
Why did Sai play her idol? 
Should Kevin have been sent packing? 
]]>2839falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/59-survivor-48-episode-1--64639794

• Initial thoughts on the cast
• Has the three tribe format changed the nature of the game? 
• Sai - genius or disaster? 
• A heartwarming moment between Joe and Eva - is their bond unbreakable? 

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64639794Sat, 01 Mar 2025 05:23:06 +0000Zale MednickBreaking Down Survivor 48 Episode 1  - Initial thoughts on the cast - Has the three tribe format changed the nature of the game?  - Sai - genius or disaster?  - A heartwarming moment between Joe and Eva - is their bond unbreakable? 

• Initial thoughts on the cast
• Has the three tribe format changed the nature of the game? 
• Sai - genius or disaster? 
• A heartwarming moment between Joe and Eva - is their bond unbreakable? 

]]>2400jeffprobst,outlast,outplay,outwit,survivor,survivor48,tribalcouncilfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/58-casting-survivor-50--63681206https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63681206Tue, 14 Jan 2025 01:53:17 +0000Zale MednickSurvivor 50 is not far away.  Who should be cast on this monumental season?  Zale and Eric draft tribes, composed equally of old school, middle school, and new school Survivor constants.  It's awesome (in the words of Tyson Apostol) 5356outlast,outplay,outwit,survivor,survivor50,survivor50cast,tribalcouncilfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/57-survivor-47-episode-14-finale--63439327Sue's revelation to the jury 
Where does our newest Survivor winner rank? 
How does this season stack up in our Survivor season rankings? 
Who should return from this season? 
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63439327Sun, 22 Dec 2024 17:55:11 +0000Zale MednickBreaking down the final tribal council Sue's revelation to the jury  Where does our newest Survivor winner rank?  How does this season stack up in our Survivor season rankings?  Who should return from this season? Sue's revelation to the jury 
Where does our newest Survivor winner rank? 
How does this season stack up in our Survivor season rankings? 
Who should return from this season? 
]]>4516outlast,outplay,outwit,survivor,survivor47,survivorrachel,tribalcouncilfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/56-survivor-47-episode-13--63291238The Andy Legacy 
Why was Genevieve such a beloved character? 
Why is Rachel considered such a strong favorite? 
Does Sam have a chance to win? 
Will Sue continue to age backwards? ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63291238Thu, 12 Dec 2024 22:21:21 +0000Zale MednickShould Andy have lied to Rachel?  The Andy Legacy  Why was Genevieve such a beloved character?  Why is Rachel considered such a strong favorite?  Does Sam have a chance to win?  Will Sue continue to age backwards? The Andy Legacy 
Why was Genevieve such a beloved character? 
Why is Rachel considered such a strong favorite? 
Does Sam have a chance to win? 
Will Sue continue to age backwards? ]]>3890outlast,outplay,outwit,survivor,survivor47,tribalcouncilfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/55-survivor-47-episode-12--63169251Operation Italy - Who's swimming with the fishes? 
Why was this such an instantly iconic episode? 
Has Andy changed others' perception of him? 
Sam's choice at the reward challenge
Teeny gets salty ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63169251Thu, 05 Dec 2024 16:11:55 +0000Zale MednickOne of the best episode's in Survivor history  Operation Italy - Who's swimming with the fishes?  Why was this such an instantly iconic episode?  Has Andy changed others' perception of him?  Sam's choice at the reward challenge Teeny gets salty Operation Italy - Who's swimming with the fishes? 
Why was this such an instantly iconic episode? 
Has Andy changed others' perception of him? 
Sam's choice at the reward challenge
Teeny gets salty ]]>3338outlast,outplay,outwit,survivor,survivor47,tribalcouncilfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/54-survivor-47-episode-11--63064513That epic journey challenge
Did Kyle need to go? 
The brilliance of Rachel's game 
Can Genevieve recover?  ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63064513Fri, 29 Nov 2024 21:51:07 +0000Zale MednickSol's vest ...  That epic journey challenge Did Kyle need to go?  The brilliance of Rachel's game  Can Genevieve recover?  That epic journey challenge
Did Kyle need to go? 
The brilliance of Rachel's game 
Can Genevieve recover?  ]]>2617outlast,outplay,outwit,survivor47,tribalcouncilfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/53-survivor-47-episode-10--62960272Hindsight on the Genevieve 'big move'
Unpacking the rice negotiation 
Is Kyle underrated? 
Rachel is The Ocean ! 
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62960272Thu, 21 Nov 2024 22:55:08 +0000Zale Mednick"I'll be back" - will he?  Hindsight on the Genevieve 'big move' Unpacking the rice negotiation  Is Kyle underrated?  Rachel is The Ocean ! Hindsight on the Genevieve 'big move'
Unpacking the rice negotiation 
Is Kyle underrated? 
Rachel is The Ocean ! 
]]>2462outlast,outplay,outwit,survivor,survivor47,tribalcouncilfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/52-survivor-47-episode-9--62770496Who does Sol's leaving actually help?  
Is Andy having a resurgence? 
What could Sol have done differently? 
What age is Sue today? ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62770496Sat, 16 Nov 2024 21:09:29 +0000Zale MednickWhy did Genevieve make a big move?  Who does Sol's leaving actually help?   Is Andy having a resurgence?  What could Sol have done differently?  What age is Sue today? Who does Sol's leaving actually help?  
Is Andy having a resurgence? 
What could Sol have done differently? 
What age is Sue today? ]]>2279jeffprobst,outlast,outplay,outwit,survivor,survivor47,tribalcouncilfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/51-survivor-47-episode-8--62676151A big betrayal - who does it benefit? 
Rachel's brilliant 'shot in the dark' play 
Who is best positioned moving forward? ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62676151Sat, 09 Nov 2024 17:13:26 +0000Zale MednickWhy can't Andy find auction money?  A big betrayal - who does it benefit?  Rachel's brilliant 'shot in the dark' play  Who is best positioned moving forward? A big betrayal - who does it benefit? 
Rachel's brilliant 'shot in the dark' play 
Who is best positioned moving forward? ]]>2190jeffprobst,outlast,outplay,outwit,survivor,survivor47,tribalcouncilfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/50-survivor-47-episode-7--62581391Would voting out Rachel have been the right move? 
Did Kyle and Caroline make the right decision? 
Will Andy and Genevieive make waves?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62581391Fri, 01 Nov 2024 13:07:26 +0000Zale MednickA new twist ...  Would voting out Rachel have been the right move?  Did Kyle and Caroline make the right decision?  Will Andy and Genevieive make waves?Would voting out Rachel have been the right move? 
Did Kyle and Caroline make the right decision? 
Will Andy and Genevieive make waves?]]>1775outlast,outplay,outwit,survivor,survivor47,survivorpodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/49-survivor-47-episode-6--62494958The Rome Show - The best show on Turf? 
Looking forward to the post-merge strategy]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62494958Thu, 24 Oct 2024 22:05:46 +0000Zale MednickThe 'new' Merge-Atory  The Rome Show - The best show on Turf?  Looking forward to the post-merge strategyThe Rome Show - The best show on Turf? 
Looking forward to the post-merge strategy]]>1728falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/48-survivor-47-episode-5--62423168Should they have filled Rachel in on the plan?
The 'big twist'
Merge Predictions and Winner Picks 
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62423168Sat, 19 Oct 2024 16:41:06 +0000Zale MednickDid Sierra and Sam make the right move? Should they have filled Rachel in on the plan? The 'big twist' Merge Predictions and Winner Picks Should they have filled Rachel in on the plan?
The 'big twist'
Merge Predictions and Winner Picks 
]]>1983falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/47-survivor-47-episode-4--62323500A new strategist emerges
Sue is how old? No, really ... how old? 
Where did Kishan go wrong? 
The new amulet]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62323500Thu, 10 Oct 2024 23:32:00 +0000Zale MednickRome ... omg ...  A new strategist emerges Sue is how old? No, really ... how old?  Where did Kishan go wrong?  The new amuletA new strategist emerges
Sue is how old? No, really ... how old? 
Where did Kishan go wrong? 
The new amulet]]>2239survivor,survivor47,tribalcouncilfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/46-survivor-47-episode-3--62251807Did Teeny and Kishan make the right decision? 
Should Aysha have turned on Sol? 
Poor Andy ... 
Kyle V Sue ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62251807Sat, 05 Oct 2024 16:42:06 +0000Zale MednickWhen in Rome  Did Teeny and Kishan make the right decision?  Should Aysha have turned on Sol?  Poor Andy ...  Kyle V Sue Did Teeny and Kishan make the right decision? 
Should Aysha have turned on Sol? 
Poor Andy ... 
Kyle V Sue ]]>2452falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/45-survivor-47-episode-2--62118716The 'right' kind of nutjob 
Idol decisions and plays 
Did Tiyana and Gabe make the right decision?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62118716Thu, 26 Sep 2024 17:02:23 +0000Zale MednickSloppy game play all around!  The 'right' kind of nutjob  Idol decisions and plays  Did Tiyana and Gabe make the right decision?The 'right' kind of nutjob 
Idol decisions and plays 
Did Tiyana and Gabe make the right decision?]]>1187jeffprobst,outlast,outplay,outwit,survivor,survivor47,tribal councilfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/44-survivor-47-episode-1--62056101Andy's breakdown 
New idol twist - do we like it? 
How did Andy keep his torch fired up? ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62056101Sat, 21 Sep 2024 14:45:15 +0000Zale MednickThoughts on the new cast Andy's breakdown  New idol twist - do we like it?  How did Andy keep his torch fired up? Andy's breakdown 
New idol twist - do we like it? 
How did Andy keep his torch fired up? ]]>2288jeffprobst,outlast,outplay,outwit,survivor,survivor47,tribalcouncilfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/43-ranking-survivor-winners--60605505https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60605505Fri, 05 Jul 2024 01:59:21 +0000Zale Mednick46 seasons of Survivor and 44 winners later, there are a lot of winning performances to analyze.  Who are the worst winners, who are the mediocre winners, and who are the transcendent winners?  In this episode, Zale and Eric have an epic draft of the...9372outlast,outplay,outwit,survivor,tribalcouncilfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/42-survivor-46-episode-13-finale--60155875Analyzing Kenzie vs. Charlie
Was Maria's jury vote the most savage vote in Survivor history? 
Ranking this season and winner ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60155875Thu, 23 May 2024 23:45:26 +0000Zale MednickDoes the social game reign supreme?  Analyzing Kenzie vs. Charlie Was Maria's jury vote the most savage vote in Survivor history?  Ranking this season and winner Analyzing Kenzie vs. Charlie
Was Maria's jury vote the most savage vote in Survivor history? 
Ranking this season and winner ]]>3096outlast,outplay,outwit,survivor,survivor46,tribalcouncilfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/41-survivor-46-episode-12--60066321Why did Maria believe they were voting for Charlie? 
Who is in the best shape as we head into the finale? ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60066321Fri, 17 May 2024 01:56:32 +0000Zale MednickHas the gameplay this season been amazing, terrible, or somewhere in between? Why did Maria believe they were voting for Charlie?  Who is in the best shape as we head into the finale? Why did Maria believe they were voting for Charlie? 
Who is in the best shape as we head into the finale? ]]>2033jeffprobst,outlast,outplay,outwit,survivor46,tribalcouncilfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/40-survivor-46-episode-11--59975077Why is Q considered a threat? 
How badly did Maria falter when choosing who to take for reward? 
Has Liz found a cure to autoimmune diseases? ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59975077Sat, 11 May 2024 01:15:56 +0000Zale MednickDid Charlie make the right decision?  Why is Q considered a threat?  How badly did Maria falter when choosing who to take for reward?  Has Liz found a cure to autoimmune diseases? Why is Q considered a threat? 
How badly did Maria falter when choosing who to take for reward? 
Has Liz found a cure to autoimmune diseases? ]]>1893outlast,outplay,outwit,survivor,survivor46,tribalcouncilfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/39-survivor-46-episode-10--59830088Liz reaches a breaking point (to put it mildly) 
Why didn't Tiff play her idol? 
Can anyone stand in Maria and Charlie's path to the end?
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59830088Sat, 04 May 2024 23:14:01 +0000Zale MednickIs Applebee's actually good? Liz reaches a breaking point (to put it mildly)  Why didn't Tiff play her idol?  Can anyone stand in Maria and Charlie's path to the end?Liz reaches a breaking point (to put it mildly) 
Why didn't Tiff play her idol? 
Can anyone stand in Maria and Charlie's path to the end?
]]>1935council,outlast,outplay,outwit,survivor,survivor46,tribalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/38-survivor-46-episode-9--59661088What was Hunter's biggest misstep? 
Did Hunter actually have the votes to stay? ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59661088Fri, 26 Apr 2024 01:10:57 +0000Zale MednickShould Kenzie have turned on Tiff?  What was Hunter's biggest misstep?  Did Hunter actually have the votes to stay? What was Hunter's biggest misstep? 
Did Hunter actually have the votes to stay? ]]>1270outlast,outplay,outwit,survivor,survivor46,tribalcouncilfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/37-survivor-46-episode-8--59568345Has loyalty gone by the wayside this season? 
Should Liz have gone after Tevin?
Should Hunter have saved Tevin with his idol? 
Why did Jeff let tribal go to a vote if Q wanted to quit? ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59568345Sat, 20 Apr 2024 19:59:22 +0000Zale MednickWhat on earth is going on with Q? Has loyalty gone by the wayside this season?  Should Liz have gone after Tevin? Should Hunter have saved Tevin with his idol?  Why did Jeff let tribal go to a vote if Q wanted to quit? Has loyalty gone by the wayside this season? 
Should Liz have gone after Tevin?
Should Hunter have saved Tevin with his idol? 
Why did Jeff let tribal go to a vote if Q wanted to quit? ]]>2419outlast,outplay,outwit,survivor,survivor46,tribalcouncilfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/36-survivor-46-episode-7--59461653

Who benefited most from Tim's departure?

Is Q becoming a Monday morning Quarterback? (pun intended) 

Why did Tevin target Soda (and then vote for Venus)? 

Why season looks to be on the upswing

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59461653Sun, 14 Apr 2024 22:15:43 +0000Zale Mednick- Who benefited most from Tim's departure? - Is Q becoming a Monday morning Quarterback? (pun intended)  - Why did Tevin target Soda (and then vote for Venus)?  - Why season looks to be on the upswing

Who benefited most from Tim's departure?

Is Q becoming a Monday morning Quarterback? (pun intended) 

Why did Tevin target Soda (and then vote for Venus)? 

Why season looks to be on the upswing

]]>1859jeffprobst,outlast,outplay,outwit,survivor,survivor46,tribalcouncilfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/35-survivor-46-episode-6--59324746Why did Mo go home? 
Who really should have been voted out? 
How do you throw out a name without becoming a target? ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59324746Sat, 06 Apr 2024 20:58:42 +0000Zale MednickMergatory vs. Regular Merge  Why did Mo go home?  Who really should have been voted out?  How do you throw out a name without becoming a target? Why did Mo go home? 
Who really should have been voted out? 
How do you throw out a name without becoming a target? ]]>2007outlast,outplay,outwit,survivor,survivor46,tribalcouncilfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/34-survivor-46-episode-5--59233306Did Gem overplay? 
Are there any legs to this new 'duos' alliance? ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59233306Sat, 30 Mar 2024 20:17:37 +0000Zale MednickWhy did Maria flip on the ladies?  Did Gem overplay?  Are there any legs to this new 'duos' alliance? Did Gem overplay? 
Are there any legs to this new 'duos' alliance? ]]>1988jeffprobst,outlast,outplay,outwit,survivor,survivor46falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/33-survivor-46-episode-4--59136661-Why actually voting is so critical at tribal council 
-Do we like this cast? 
-Hunter is a stud 
-Excitement for the post-Bhanu era]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59136661Fri, 22 Mar 2024 12:38:36 +0000Zale Mednick-You guessed it - more Bhanu!  -Why actually voting is so critical at tribal council  -Do we like this cast?  -Hunter is a stud  -Excitement for the post-Bhanu era-Why actually voting is so critical at tribal council 
-Do we like this cast? 
-Hunter is a stud 
-Excitement for the post-Bhanu era]]>1703bhanu,bhanusurvivor,outlast,outplay,outwit,survivor,survivor46falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/32-survivor-46-episode-3--59070527More Bhanu 
What is the right kind of 'weirdo' for Survivor to cast? 
More Bhanu ? ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59070527Sat, 16 Mar 2024 17:18:08 +0000Zale MednickBhanu, Bhanu, Bhanu More Bhanu  What is the right kind of 'weirdo' for Survivor to cast?  More Bhanu ? More Bhanu 
What is the right kind of 'weirdo' for Survivor to cast? 
More Bhanu ? ]]>1946jeffprobst,outlast,outplay,outwit,survivor,survivor46falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/31-survivor-46-episode-2--58990336What on earth is going on with Bhanu? 
How does the 3-tribe format affect Survivor strategy? 
Too much crying :(]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58990336Sun, 10 Mar 2024 16:46:07 +0000Zale MednickIs Liz a villain, or just unaware? What on earth is going on with Bhanu?  How does the 3-tribe format affect Survivor strategy?  Too much crying :(What on earth is going on with Bhanu? 
How does the 3-tribe format affect Survivor strategy? 
Too much crying :(]]>1555jeffprobst,outlast,outplay,outwit,survivor,survivor46falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/30-survivor-46-episode-1--58898318

• Is Jelinsky a legend?
• Is Jelinsky a disaster?
• Why we liked the new twists in the premiere
• Thoughts on some of the standout players

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58898318Sat, 02 Mar 2024 14:23:54 +0000Zale MednickBreaking Down Survivor 46 Episode 1 - Is Jelinsky a legend? - Is Jelinsky a disaster? - Why we liked the new twists in the premiere - Thoughts on some of the standout players

• Is Jelinsky a legend?
• Is Jelinsky a disaster?
• Why we liked the new twists in the premiere
• Thoughts on some of the standout players

]]>1915falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/29-casting-survivor-second-chance-2-0--58260670https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58260670Thu, 11 Jan 2024 10:25:02 +0000Zale MednickSurvivor 31 - Second Chance in Cambodia, was one of the franchise's most successful season. In this episode, Zale and Eric pontificate about a second iteration of a second chance season and each draft their own tribe of returnee contestants to return...4186jeffprobst,outlast,outplay,outwit,survivor,survivor45,survivorsecondchance,tribalcouncilfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/28-survivor-45-episode-13-finale--58102121

• What on earth happened in that final five tribal council?
• Why did Dee beat Austin?
• How does Dee compare to past Survivor winners?
• Where does this season land in the Survivor Season Rankings?
• Looking forward to Survivor's future

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58102121Sat, 23 Dec 2023 05:07:37 +0000Zale MednickBreaking down the finale of Survivor 45 - What on earth happened in that final five tribal council? - Why did Dee beat Austin? - How does Dee compare to past Survivor winners? - Where does this season land in the Survivor Season Rankings? -...

• What on earth happened in that final five tribal council?
• Why did Dee beat Austin?
• How does Dee compare to past Survivor winners?
• Where does this season land in the Survivor Season Rankings?
• Looking forward to Survivor's future

]]>3388deeandaustin,jeffprobst,outlast,outplay,outwit,survivor,survivor45,tribalcouncilfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/27-survivor-45-episode-12--58013157

• The 'post-mortem' on Drew
• Dee's savage blindside
• Is Dee or Julie a bigger threat to win the game?
• Does Austin still have a chance of winning?
• Looking forward to the finale of Survivor 45

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58013157Thu, 14 Dec 2023 23:43:23 +0000Zale MednickBreaking Down Survivor 45 Episode 12 - The 'post-mortem' on Drew - Dee's savage blindside - Is Dee or Julie a bigger threat to win the game? - Does Austin still have a chance of winning? - Looking forward to the finale of Survivor 45

• The 'post-mortem' on Drew
• Dee's savage blindside
• Is Dee or Julie a bigger threat to win the game?
• Does Austin still have a chance of winning?
• Looking forward to the finale of Survivor 45

]]>2265jeffprobst,outlast,outplay,outwit,reba,rebafour,survivor,survivor45,survivorbuff,tribalcouncilfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/26-survivor-45-episode-11--57956633

• Should Julie have taken a shot at Austin?
• Austin's multiple blunders
• A post-mortem on Emily's game
• Why was there no split vote?

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57956633Sat, 09 Dec 2023 01:11:57 +0000Zale MednickBreaking Down Survivor 45 Episode 11 - Should Julie have taken a shot at Austin? - Austin's multiple blunders - A post-mortem on Emily's game - Why was there no split vote?

• Should Julie have taken a shot at Austin?
• Austin's multiple blunders
• A post-mortem on Emily's game
• Why was there no split vote?

]]>2160jeffprobst,outlast,outplay,outwit,survivor,survivor45,survivorbuff,survivortorch,tribalcouncilfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/25-season-45-episode-10--57888355

• Did Emily miss a major opportunity?
• Who has the best shot of winning the game out of the Reba 4?
• Which of the Reba 4 should flip on the others?
• Did Bruce actually have a decent idea going with his idol lie?

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57888355Sat, 02 Dec 2023 22:39:40 +0000Zale MednickBreaking Down Survivor 45 Episode 10 - Did Emily miss a major opportunity? - Who has the best shot of winning the game out of the Reba 4? - Which of the Reba 4 should flip on the others? - Did Bruce actually have a decent idea going with his idol lie?

• Did Emily miss a major opportunity?
• Who has the best shot of winning the game out of the Reba 4?
• Which of the Reba 4 should flip on the others?
• Did Bruce actually have a decent idea going with his idol lie?

]]>1644jeffprobst,outlast,outplay,outwit,survivor,survivor45,tribalcouncilfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/24-survivor-45-episode-9--57807428

• Should the Reba Four turn on each other?
• What is going to happen with Austin's second idol?
• Is Emily the key to turning this game around?
• Breaking down the 'lose your vote' twist this season

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57807428Sat, 25 Nov 2023 23:10:21 +0000Zale MednickBreaking Down Survivor 45 Episode 9 - Should the Reba Four turn on each other? - What is going to happen with Austin's second idol? - Is Emily the key to turning this game around? - Breaking down the 'lose your vote' twist this season

• Should the Reba Four turn on each other?
• What is going to happen with Austin's second idol?
• Is Emily the key to turning this game around?
• Breaking down the 'lose your vote' twist this season

]]>1372jeffprobst,outlast,outplay,outwit,survivor,survivor45,tribalcouncilfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/23-survivor-45-episode-8--57704541

• The Auction is Back ... and it's awesome!
• Why could Belo not get on the same page?
• Did Kellie have a move here to save her game?
• Is it time for the Reba Four to go after each other?

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57704541Sat, 18 Nov 2023 19:06:30 +0000Zale MednickBreaking Down Survivor 45 Episode 8 - The Auction is Back ... and it's awesome! - Why could Belo not get on the same page? - Did Kellie have a move here to save her game? - Is it time for the Reba Four to go after each other?

• The Auction is Back ... and it's awesome!
• Why could Belo not get on the same page?
• Did Kellie have a move here to save her game?
• Is it time for the Reba Four to go after each other?

]]>2401jeffprobst,outlast,outplay,outwit,survivor,survivor45,survivorauction,tribalcouncilfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/22-survivor-45-episode-7--57584767

• A tribal split right after the merge?
• Dee vs. Kelly - A showdown in the making?
• Uncle Bruce
• 'Coming Clean' to Katura

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57584767Fri, 10 Nov 2023 01:28:50 +0000Zale MednickBreaking Down Survivor 45 Episode 7 - A tribal split right after the merge? - Dee vs. Kelly - A showdown in the making? - Uncle Bruce - 'Coming Clean' to Katura

• A tribal split right after the merge?
• Dee vs. Kelly - A showdown in the making?
• Uncle Bruce
• 'Coming Clean' to Katura

]]>2024jeffprobst,outlast,outplay,outwit,survivor,survivor45,tribalcouncilfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/21-survivor-45-episode-6--57507009

• That wild, wild tribal council !
• Is Kaleb really that great of a social player?
• Who is set up well for the post-merge game?
• Will the amulet be a curse?
• New trends in Survivor merge episodes

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57507009Sat, 04 Nov 2023 01:45:13 +0000Zale MednickBreaking Down Survivor 45 Episode 6 - That wild, wild tribal council ! - Is Kaleb really that great of a social player? - Who is set up well for the post-merge game? - Will the amulet be a curse? - New trends in Survivor merge episodes

• That wild, wild tribal council !
• Is Kaleb really that great of a social player?
• Who is set up well for the post-merge game?
• Will the amulet be a curse?
• New trends in Survivor merge episodes

]]>2074outlast,outplay,outwit,survivor,survivor45,tribalcouncilfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/20-survivor-45-episode-5--57396973

• Is Drew making rookie mistakes?
• Emily sides with Drew and Austin
• J is willing to fall on the sword
• Why Jake's flashback was the best the show has ever had
• To Amulet or Not To Amulet?
• Looking toward the merge

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57396973Thu, 26 Oct 2023 14:18:23 +0000Zale MednickBreaking Down Survivor 45 Episode 5 - Is Drew making rookie mistakes? - Emily sides with Drew and Austin - J is willing to fall on the sword - Why Jake's flashback was the best the show has ever had - To Amulet or Not To Amulet? - Looking toward...

• Is Drew making rookie mistakes?
• Emily sides with Drew and Austin
• J is willing to fall on the sword
• Why Jake's flashback was the best the show has ever had
• To Amulet or Not To Amulet?
• Looking toward the merge

]]>1495jeffprobst,outlast,outplay,outwit,survivor,survivor45,tribalcouncilfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/19-survivor-45-episode-4--57322427

• Why did Sean really quit?
• Why are quits so detrimental to a season?
• Did the women make the right call going after Sifu?
• Who is on the outs after the tribe swap?

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57322427Fri, 20 Oct 2023 16:15:23 +0000Zale MednickBreaking Down Survivor 45 Episode 4 - Why did Sean really quit? - Why are quits so detrimental to a season? - Did the women make the right call going after Sifu? - Who is on the outs after the tribe swap?

• Why did Sean really quit?
• Why are quits so detrimental to a season?
• Did the women make the right call going after Sifu?
• Who is on the outs after the tribe swap?

]]>1438jeffprobst,outlast,outplay,outwit,survivor,torch,tribalcouncilfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/18-survivor-45-episode-3--57230802

• What was Sabiyah's fatal flaw?
• Did Emily make the right call in voting out Sabiyah?
• Do we like this new iteration of the immunity idol?
• Analyzing the new 'nullify a lost vote' advantage

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57230802Sat, 14 Oct 2023 01:45:37 +0000Zale MednickBreaking Down Survivor 45 Episode 3 - What was Sabiyah's fatal flaw? - Did Emily make the right call in voting out Sabiyah? - Do we like this new iteration of the immunity idol? - Analyzing the new 'nullify a lost vote' advantage

• What was Sabiyah's fatal flaw?
• Did Emily make the right call in voting out Sabiyah?
• Do we like this new iteration of the immunity idol?
• Analyzing the new 'nullify a lost vote' advantage

]]>1200outlast,outplay,outwit,survivor,survivor45,tribalcouncilfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/17-survivor-45-episode-2--57149698

• Why did this episode of Survivor feel so great?
• Should you always open up the 'Beware Advantage'?
• A second impression of Emily
• Is letting someone hold onto your Shot in the Dark good currency for building trust or poor gameplay?
• Our thoughts on the new 'advantage challenge'

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57149698Sat, 07 Oct 2023 23:24:07 +0000Zale MednickBreaking Down Survivor 45 Episode 2 - Why did this episode of Survivor feel so great? - Should you always open up the 'Beware Advantage'? - A second impression of Emily - Is letting someone hold onto your Shot in the Dark good currency for...

• Why did this episode of Survivor feel so great?
• Should you always open up the 'Beware Advantage'?
• A second impression of Emily
• Is letting someone hold onto your Shot in the Dark good currency for building trust or poor gameplay?
• Our thoughts on the new 'advantage challenge'

]]>1956jeffprobst,outlast,outplay,outwit,survivor,survvior45,tribal,tribalcouncilfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/16-survivor-45-episode-1--57005626

• Analyzing Hannah's quit and why it was so disappointing
• Why does casting feel different this season?
• Is Emily the good type or bad type of villain?
• Standout contestants

Check out this blog that ranked us as one of the top 25 Survivor Podcasts!
https://blog.feedspot.com/survivor_podcasts/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57005626Sat, 30 Sep 2023 19:48:35 +0000Zale MednickDissecting Survivor 45 Episode 1 - Analyzing Hannah's quit and why it was so disappointing - Why does casting feel different this season? - Is Emily the good type or bad type of villain? - Standout contestants Check out this blog that ranked us as...

• Analyzing Hannah's quit and why it was so disappointing
• Why does casting feel different this season?
• Is Emily the good type or bad type of villain?
• Standout contestants

Check out this blog that ranked us as one of the top 25 Survivor Podcasts!
https://blog.feedspot.com/survivor_podcasts/]]>1630jeffprobst,outlast,outplay,outwit,survivor,survivor45,tribalcouncilfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/15-survivor-season-rankings-part-two--56142101

• Which seasons crack the top ten?
• How important is a satisfying winner in determining a season's ranking?
• Which seasons will spark the most intense disagreement between Eric and Zale, and will this irreparably damage their friendship?
• Ultimately, what is THE BEST season of Survivor all time?

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56142101Wed, 19 Jul 2023 10:05:01 +0000Zale MednickSurvivor Season Rankings Part Two - Which seasons crack the top ten? - How important is a satisfying winner in determining a season's ranking? - Which seasons will spark the most intense disagreement between Eric and Zale, and will this irreparably...

• Which seasons crack the top ten?
• How important is a satisfying winner in determining a season's ranking?
• Which seasons will spark the most intense disagreement between Eric and Zale, and will this irreparably damage their friendship?
• Ultimately, what is THE BEST season of Survivor all time?

]]>5853blindside,council,jeffprobst,outlast,outplay,outwit,survivor,survivor44,survivormicronesia,survivorrankings,survivorsecondchance,tribal,winnersatwarfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/14-survivor-season-rankings-part-one--55998779

• Considerations when ranking Survivor seasons
• Zale and Eric draft the bottom 22 seasons of Survivor
• Which seasons don't make the cut for the top half of Survivor seasons?
• Will either Zale or Eric use their veto power to nullify the other's draft choice?

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/55998779Wed, 05 Jul 2023 09:00:03 +0000Zale MednickSurvivor Season Rankings - Part 1 - Considerations when ranking Survivor seasons - Zale and Eric draft the bottom 22 seasons of Survivor - Which seasons don't make the cut for the top half of Survivor seasons? - Will either Zale or Eric use their...

• Considerations when ranking Survivor seasons
• Zale and Eric draft the bottom 22 seasons of Survivor
• Which seasons don't make the cut for the top half of Survivor seasons?
• Will either Zale or Eric use their veto power to nullify the other's draft choice?

]]>5050immunitychallenge,immunityidol,jeffprobst,outlast,outplay,outwit,survivor,survivor44,survivorrankings,tribalcouncilfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/13-survivor-44-episode-13-finale--54016154

• Why Jam Jam was the perfect winner
• Why did Carolyn lose?
• Has 'volunteering to make fire' become too much of an expectation?
• How will this season age, and where does it rank in Zale's oh-so-famous season rankings?
• Does the final tribal format need a revamp?

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54016154Sat, 27 May 2023 14:15:07 +0000Zale MednickBreaking Down the Survivor 44 Finale - Why Jam Jam was the perfect winner - Why did Carolyn lose? - Has 'volunteering to make fire' become too much of an expectation? - How will this season age, and where does it rank in Zale's oh-so-famous season...

• Why Jam Jam was the perfect winner
• Why did Carolyn lose?
• Has 'volunteering to make fire' become too much of an expectation?
• How will this season age, and where does it rank in Zale's oh-so-famous season rankings?
• Does the final tribal format need a revamp?

]]>2641jamjam,jeffprobst,outlast,outplay,outwit,survivor44,tribalcouncilfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-survivor-44-episode-12--53922691

• The genius of the Tika Three
• Threat levels are shifting like crazy - who is actually the biggest threat to win?
• Should Jam Jam and Carson have taken out Carolyn?
• Do Heidi and Lauren have a shot at winning?
• 'The Sanctuary'

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53922691Thu, 18 May 2023 19:02:48 +0000Zale MednickBreaking Down Survivor 44 Episode 12 - The genius of the Tika Three - Threat levels are shifting like crazy - who is actually the biggest threat to win? - Should Jam Jam and Carson have taken out Carolyn? - Do Heidi and Lauren have a shot at...

• The genius of the Tika Three
• Threat levels are shifting like crazy - who is actually the biggest threat to win?
• Should Jam Jam and Carson have taken out Carolyn?
• Do Heidi and Lauren have a shot at winning?
• 'The Sanctuary'

]]>1320jamjam,outlast,outplay,outwit,survivor,tribalcouncilfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-survivor-44-episode-11--53838162

• Does Carolyn have a perception problem?
• Why did Jamie and Lauren stick with Tika?
• Should Carolyn have played her idol?
• How do Carolyn, Jam Jam, and Carson stack up against each other?

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53838162Fri, 12 May 2023 21:04:30 +0000Zale MednickBreaking Down Survivor 44 Episode 11 - Does Carolyn have a perception problem? - Why did Jamie and Lauren stick with Tika? - Should Carolyn have played her idol? - How do Carolyn, Jam Jam, and Carson stack up against each other?

• Does Carolyn have a perception problem?
• Why did Jamie and Lauren stick with Tika?
• Should Carolyn have played her idol?
• How do Carolyn, Jam Jam, and Carson stack up against each other?

]]>2044jeffprobst,outlast,outplay,outwit,survivor,survivor44,tribalcouncilfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-survivor-44-episode-10--53754952

• Frannie the challenge beast
• Should Carson and Jam Jam betrayed Carolyn?
• Should Danny have voted out Heidi?
• The utter collapse of Soka
• Why does loyalty cease to exist on Survivor?

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53754952Fri, 05 May 2023 19:37:37 +0000Zale MednickBreaking Down Survivor 44 Episode 10 - Frannie the challenge beast - Should Carson and Jam Jam betrayed Carolyn? - Should Danny have voted out Heidi? - The utter collapse of Soka - Why does loyalty cease to exist on Survivor?

• Frannie the challenge beast
• Should Carson and Jam Jam betrayed Carolyn?
• Should Danny have voted out Heidi?
• The utter collapse of Soka
• Why does loyalty cease to exist on Survivor?

]]>1425falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/9-survivor-44-episode-9--53681943

• Did Lauren waste her extra vote?
• Should Tika have voted out Danny?
• Who is playing the best game out of Jam Jam, Carson, and Carolyn?
• Do we like the 'Negotiate with Jeff for Rice' Twist?

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53681943Fri, 28 Apr 2023 22:19:05 +0000Zale MednickBreaking Down Survivor 44 Episode 9 - Did Lauren waste her extra vote? - Should Tika have voted out Danny? - Who is playing the best game out of Jam Jam, Carson, and Carolyn? - Do we like the 'Negotiate with Jeff for Rice' Twist?

• Did Lauren waste her extra vote?
• Should Tika have voted out Danny?
• Who is playing the best game out of Jam Jam, Carson, and Carolyn?
• Do we like the 'Negotiate with Jeff for Rice' Twist?

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• Why was Ratu so overconfident?
• The Fart
• Why did Danny play his idol?
• Should Danny have played his idol?
• Who is in the strongest position moving forward?

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53609526Fri, 21 Apr 2023 21:20:50 +0000Zale MednickBreaking Down Season 44 Episode 8 - Why was Ratu so overconfident? - The Fart - Why did Danny play his idol? - Should Danny have played his idol? - Who is in the strongest position moving forward?

• Why was Ratu so overconfident?
• The Fart
• Why did Danny play his idol?
• Should Danny have played his idol?
• Who is in the strongest position moving forward?

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• Did we like the new twist?
• Should Frannie have thrown the challenge?
• Did playing the 'control the vote' actually hurt Heidi?
• What are the most iconic Survivor showmances of all time?

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53541116Fri, 14 Apr 2023 22:47:39 +0000Zale MednickBreaking down Season 44 Episode 7 - Did we like the new twist? - Should Frannie have thrown the challenge? - Did playing the 'control the vote' actually hurt Heidi? - What are the most iconic Survivor showmances of all time?

• Did we like the new twist?
• Should Frannie have thrown the challenge?
• Did playing the 'control the vote' actually hurt Heidi?
• What are the most iconic Survivor showmances of all time?

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• Why did this merge feel underwhelming?
• Why we're tired of the 'earn the merge' twist
• Two tribes vs. Three tribes
• Did Carson make a mistake by informing to Kane?
• Carolyn's self-awareness

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53474321Fri, 07 Apr 2023 21:01:36 +0000Zale MednickBreaking down Season 44 Episode 6 - Why did this merge feel underwhelming? - Why we're tired of the 'earn the merge' twist - Two tribes vs. Three tribes - Did Carson make a mistake by informing to Kane? - Carolyn's self-awareness

• Why did this merge feel underwhelming?
• Why we're tired of the 'earn the merge' twist
• Two tribes vs. Three tribes
• Did Carson make a mistake by informing to Kane?
• Carolyn's self-awareness

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• Is an episode without a tribal council a letdown?
• Will Matthew play again?
• What would Jam Jam have done if they'd gone to tribal?
• A budding romance and an awkward hug
• Brutal journey 'bro down'
• Looking toward the merge

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53406690Fri, 31 Mar 2023 21:27:29 +0000Zale MednickBreaking down Survivor 44 Episode 5 - Is an episode without a tribal council a letdown? - Will Matthew play again? - What would Jam Jam have done if they'd gone to tribal? - A budding romance and an awkward hug - Brutal journey 'bro down' -...

• Is an episode without a tribal council a letdown?
• Will Matthew play again?
• What would Jam Jam have done if they'd gone to tribal?
• A budding romance and an awkward hug
• Brutal journey 'bro down'
• Looking toward the merge

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• Did Carolyn make the right move?
• Was Josh ever going to give Carolyn his idol?
• Did Sarah actually get voted out with a real immunity idol?
• Assessing the new 'Journey twist'
• Josh the surgical podiatrist
• Checking through people's bags

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53304975Thu, 23 Mar 2023 04:00:11 +0000Zale MednickBreaking Down Survivor 44 Episode 4 - Did Carolyn make the right move? - Was Josh ever going to give Carolyn his idol? - Did Sarah actually get voted out with a real immunity idol? - Assessing the new 'Journey twist' - Josh the surgical podiatrist -...

• Did Carolyn make the right move?
• Was Josh ever going to give Carolyn his idol?
• Did Sarah actually get voted out with a real immunity idol?
• Assessing the new 'Journey twist'
• Josh the surgical podiatrist
• Checking through people's bags

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• Why Claire was voted out
• Cheating in Survivor challenges
• Did Survivor go too far by injecting a fake idol into the game?
• Are female contestants at an inherent disadvantage in a three-tribe format?
• Listener mailbag
• Players of the episode

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53240598Fri, 17 Mar 2023 19:48:47 +0000Zale MednickBreaking down Season 44 Episode 3 - Why Claire was voted out - Cheating in Survivor challenges - Did Survivor go too far by injecting a fake idol into the game? - Are female contestants at an inherent disadvantage in a three-tribe format? - Listener...

• Why Claire was voted out
• Cheating in Survivor challenges
• Did Survivor go too far by injecting a fake idol into the game?
• Are female contestants at an inherent disadvantage in a three-tribe format?
• Listener mailbag
• Players of the episode

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• Carson's decision
• How whacky contestants make loyal allies
• Birdcage mania
• The power of a hidden immunity idol
• Yam Yam or Jam Jam?
• Matt is in love

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53154300Fri, 10 Mar 2023 04:09:46 +0000Zale MednickBreaking down Season 44 Episode 2 - Carson's decision - How whacky contestants make loyal allies - Birdcage mania - The power of a hidden immunity idol - Yam Yam or Jam Jam? - Matt is in love

• Carson's decision
• How whacky contestants make loyal allies
• Birdcage mania
• The power of a hidden immunity idol
• Yam Yam or Jam Jam?
• Matt is in love

]]>1105immunityidol,outlast,outplay,outwit,s44,survivor,survivor44,tribalcouncilfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-survivor-44-episode-1--53103658

• A promising premiere
• Medical Madness - Bruce Gets Bruised
• Some cool new twists - Birdcage, Inheritance Advantage, New 'Prisoner's Choie'
• Standout contestants
• Brandon's birdcage dilemma
• Electric (albeit mistake-heavy) tribal council
• Shots in the dark

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53103658Sun, 05 Mar 2023 23:06:46 +0000Zale MednickBreaking down the Survivor premiere - A promising premiere - Medical Madness - Bruce Gets Bruised - Some cool new twists - Birdcage, Inheritance Advantage, New 'Prisoner's Choie' - Standout contestants - Brandon's birdcage dilemma - Electric (albeit...

• A promising premiere
• Medical Madness - Bruce Gets Bruised
• Some cool new twists - Birdcage, Inheritance Advantage, New 'Prisoner's Choie'
• Standout contestants
• Brandon's birdcage dilemma
• Electric (albeit mistake-heavy) tribal council
• Shots in the dark

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