Survivor Fans Podcast

The theme for this Listener Feedback show is: "Wow!" It works for so many elements in this last episode, and it's got us psyched to see what happens next. Enjoy! We want to thank and acknowledge everyone who contributed to another great Listener Feedback show. This week we heard from: Pete, Christiana, Christine-n-Jade, Robert, Rebecca, Jack, Rashmi, TitoBurrito, Jen, David, Anderson, AnnHall, Dre...

Probst described it as "one of the craziest Tribal Councils ever". We're thinking it was easily one of the all time dumbest, unassisted moves we have ever seen anyone make. What's your take on it? Would you "close the door" on a player that did that? How did your assessment of the castaways change this week? Who do you think is playing the best, and who is still in jeopardy of being voted out next...

The extreme randomness of the demerge doesn't sit well with some fans, but on the whole we enjoyed the episode. We're curious to see what "never before" moment happens at the next Tribal Council, and are looking forward to the next installment of our favorite show on Wednesday. We want to thank and acknowledge everyone who contributed to another great Listener Feedback show. This week we heard fro...

Yay, we're merged! Just kidding. Now, split into two teams of six, and each team will need to vote someone out. Well, no one said it was going to be fair or logical. What do you think about the un-merge episodes? How did your assessment of the castaways change this week? Who do you think is playing the best, and who is still in jeopardy of being voted out next? Who impressed you the most? Here is...

"Earn the merge" continues to disappoint fans. We miss the days of the full Merge Feast, and the first Individual Immunity Challenge yielding one castaway safe instead of several at the biggest Tribal Council vote of the season. As always, we adapt and look forward to seeing how the double elimination plays out in the next episode. We want to thank and acknowledge everyone who contributed to anoth...

We are merged! It has got to sting to be the one voted out just before the merge. Did they make the right choice? Who would you vote out: a shiesty player or savvy player? Which do you favor: Earn the Merge or Feast for All? How did your assessment of the castaways change this week? Who do you think is playing the best, and who is still in jeopardy of being voted out next? Who impressed you the mo...

This episode was a hit with the fans. The Tribe Time was insightful, the Challenge was exciting and rewarding, the Journey hinted at strategic, long range planning and Tribal Council delivered a double fisted blindside! While many of us are not fans of the "earn the merge AKA Mergetory" concept, we are excited to see where the lines are drawn and look forward to seeing how the individual portion o...

When would it ever be a good idea to have a strategic discussion with a potential weapon in your hands? What would your strategy be if you had a pre-merge HII and you ended up in Tribal Council? Would you play it or save it for later? How do you see the merge playing out? How did your assessment of the castaways change once you saw them in action? Who do you think is playing the best, and who is s...

Hopefully that's the last of the BCT, Bad Casting Tax, that we will have to pay this season. This group of resilient fans are ready to move on to see what the season 46 cast really has to offer. We are excited to see what week five will bring! We want to thank and acknowledge everyone who contributed to another great Listener Feedback show. This week we heard from: Pete, Doreese, Robert, Lisa Rae,...

Yes, we're finally back to a standard, separate Reward and Immunity challenges this week. We enjoyed the tribe time with the exception of the excessive crying, sniffling, and groveling from one castaway. How small of a tribe is too small? Do you think they'll shuffle into two tribes now? How did your assessment of the castaways change once you saw them in action? Who do you think is playing the be...

Based on the responses this week, most fans are not in favor of casting melodramatic, dysfunctional players, but there is a portion of the group that enjoys the entertainment a bumbling player can bring to the game. The medical evacuation left an unsatisfactory feeling for many fans, but the game continues, and we look forward to the next episode on Wednesday. We want to thank and acknowledge ever...

We are back to ninety minute episodes this week. This one was a roller coaster of emotions. We loved how the challenge played out, but were sad to see a player with potential have to leave for medical issues. Should players be allowed an overnight medical check? What do you think about people who say they are not there to win? How did your assessment of the castaways change once you saw them in ac...

The second, two hour episode got mixed reviews from the fans. Some are thrilled to gain more insight into the complex social interactions in each tribe, while others are hungry for the return of the familiar episode pattern they know and love. We got several predictions for how it might play out next, and we're looking forward to the next episode on Wednesday! We want to thank and acknowledge ever...

Were you hoping for more deep dive tribe time? If so, your wish was surely granted with our second episode this season. We got more great insights into how each castaway is faring and how the alliances are developing. Were you satisfied with this week's boot? Will the losing tribe be able to turn it around next week, or are we in for more of the same? How did your assessment of the castaways chang...

The fans have spoken and this was one of the best, most favorable reactions we've had to a new cast in all of the post pandemic, "new era" seasons. Lots of us are thrilled to have the initial two hour episodes, but it's clearly not everyone's cup of tea. Two hours can be a lot to ask depending on how you watch and what you value in the show. There was however a clear consensus on the first boot. N...

We really enjoyed the premiere. There were several standout players with potential for greatness and another handful of castaways that did not seem prepared at all. What did you think of the tribe balance, the first challenges, and the results from the first Tribal Council? How did your assessment of the castaways change once you saw them in action? Who do you think is playing the best, and who is...

Welcome back for Part 2 of our JABBIC, Judge A Book By Its Cover, preview for season 46. We're four days away from the premiere on Wednesday, February 28th, and fourteen super fans like you recorded their take on the new cast including their choice of favorites, who's most likely to get voted out first, make the merge, have a shot at the final tribal council as well as who has what it takes to win...

Welcome to Part 1 of our JABBIC, Judge A Book By Its Cover, preseason show for season 46. Once again, we have all new players, so we have limited information to go on when theorizing how we think they will perform. We have shared our early thoughts on each of the castaways including how well we think they will do in the overall game to kick off another season of watching Survivor together. Now it...

The reviews are in, and the fans have spoken. They enjoyed the finale and this season. Some even labeled it the best of the new era. We certainly enjoyed getting together each week to share it with you, and that made it special for us. We look forward to joining you again in February for Season 46. We want to thank and acknowledge everyone who contributed to another great Listener Feedback show. T...

We thoroughly enjoyed the Finale. The challenges were classics and there was some attempts at strategy that stood out. Tribal council was solid and, the After Show was the After Show. In the end, we've really enjoyed sharing the season with you and look forward to hearing your thoughts about it as well. What did you think of the Finale challenges? Who's gameplay impressed you the most? Were you ha...

The fans are seeing a clear front runner that's heads and shoulders above the rest, rapidly closing in on the win. It's also fun to imagine alternative scenarios, especially ones that include a come from behind, underdog story. We're here for all of it and can't wait for the finale on Wednesday! We want to thank and acknowledge everyone who contributed to another great Listener Feedback show. This...

How far would you be willing to go? Could you lie to your closest alliance member after you developed a meaningful connection in the game? Who do you think the jury is most impressed by heading into the finale? How did your assessment of the castaways change this week? Who do you think is playing the best, and what's your final five order? Here is where it stands after week 12. Dakuwaqa Tribe: Aus...

The results were mixed this week. Some fans enjoyed the episode,  and others are lamenting the lack of any definitive, strategic gameplay. On paper, it looks like a classic Pagonging, but there does appear to be some slight cracks, so there's still hope for a surprise turn of events in the penultimate episode on Wednesday. We want to thank and acknowledge everyone who contributed to another great...

"You had one job"! Oh well, not everyone can be good at strategy. On the flip side, this probably opens the end game scenarios up quite a bit. Who do you think the jury is most impressed by at this point? How did your assessment of the castaways change this week? Who do you think is playing the best, and who is still in jeopardy of being voted out? Who impressed you the most? Here is where it stan...

We kinda expected that to happen. The fans were hoping for more from this episode in the way of "big moves". This week's vote out had been anticipated for so long, that it made for a bit of a lackluster result. Thanks to some careful fan analysis of possible scenarios, there appears to be at least one more chance to avoid a full Pagonging. Fingers crossed for Wednesday! We want to thank and acknow...