Survivor Fans Podcast

Finally, we're back to some standard, post Merge gameplay, but that doesn't mean it was easy. How would you respond when you see the game slipping away from you? There's a clear and present threat moving to take control as the majority alliance. When do you make your move? What's the smart play at this stage of the game? How did your assessment of the castaways change this week? Who do you think i...

With double Tribal Councils, our first jury member, and a record breaking challenge performance, this episode sparked a lot of discussion amongst the super fans this week. While the double elimination with a rollback to two tiny tribes is off putting to some fans, sentiment on the whole was positive. Now that we've finally exited the Mergatory, we are excited to see how the game progresses from he...

A challenge record was broken. We also got a double elimination, and the first member of the jury. That was another jam packed episode! What did you make of it? Will the strong alliance survive another Tribal Council? How did your assessment of the castaways change this week? Who do you think is playing the best, and who is in jeopardy of being voted out next? Who impressed you the most? Here is w...

The Mergatory episodes have a history of being on the predictable side, and that lead some fans to describe this one as boring compared to the previous episodes. The cast continued to deliver interesting content in spite of that and once again prompted a lot of discussion about the events of this week and ideas for what we might can expect next. We want to thank and acknowledge everyone who contri...

Drop your buffs and rally at Merge Beach! The game is shifting gears. It's time to test those alliances and find out who can really handle it when the chaos level gets cranked to 11. Who do you see emerging in the majority alliance? Is it possible to get a group to agree to no backstabbing and to play with integrity in this day and age? How long will the strong alliance last? How did your assessme...

The fans loved this action and emotion packed episode, and twenty four of them showed up this week to share their reactions, perceptions, and predictions. Everyone acknowledged the significance of "the moment", but were also asking how that will impact the game going forward. There are at least four castaways that might be targeted next, but it's not clear how it will play out. Bring on the Mergat...

That felt like another jam packed episode. The Reward challenge was fun with some new elements but maybe a bit anticlimactic at the end. We got some good Tribe Time framed by the rewards and lack thereof. Then we got an emotional Immunity challenge, topped off by a bit of a curve at Tribal Council. How did that moment at the Immunity challenge register with you? What alliances do you see forming a...

The fans were very happy with this episode. The shuffle appears to have saved the pre-merge portion of the game, and all the surprises and expert level gameplay helped balance out the loss of a clear fan favorite. It's got us stoked for the next episode! We want to thank and acknowledge everyone who contributed to another great Listener Feedback show. This week we heard from: Pete, Robert, Crystal...

Tribe shuffles inject randomness and really test a castaways ability to adapt and roll with the punches. It's unfortunate that production chose to stay with tiny tribes, but on the bright side, we certainly got a surprise out of it. That was a great demonstration of strategic gameplay! Combine that with a tribe that we didn't expect to lose, and we got one heck of an episode! What do you think of...

The fans were not impressed by the forced game of chance on the Journey combined with the possibility for the castaways to lose their vote. Losing your vote on these tiny tribes does not make for "great TV moments". Our focus now shifts to the impending tribal shuffle. We are excited to see how it affects the castaways and who will be able to adapt and rise to the occasion. We want to thank and ac...

We were excited to see another "historic Tribal Council moment", but also a little disappointed with the result. What do you think about using games of chance when their vote is at risk? Was it mandatory to play? 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 still in jeopardy of being voted out before the merge? Who im...

The fans have spoken. The second episode was a distinct improvement over the premiere. The moment before the Immunity challenge really resonated, and we got another active example of the power of representation from a fan in the feedback this week. While it appears that we have another tribal imbalance similar to seasons 45 and 46, we are all anxious for the next episode on Wednesday! We want to t...

Now that was much better! We enjoyed the 90 minute episode this week significantly more than the premiere. The Tribe Time was excellent with valuable insights into how the social elements of the game are progressing. We got an exciting challenge that highlighted some surprise super stars, and some excellent strategic gameplay to boot. Now, what's your humble trait? How did your assessment of the c...

The consensus in the feedback says it was a good start, not great but good. Fans enjoyed the Sweat and Savvy challenge. Lots of folks said they really appreciated the Eva and Joe moment too. Representation like that has the power to change lives. We are all excited and looking forward to the next episode on Wednesday! We want to thank and acknowledge everyone who contributed to another great Liste...

Wait a second. What happened to that call for "medical" we saw in the preview? How does that get completely dropped? We got some classic, new era Survivor with the Premiere, but no real standouts have emerged so far. We remain hopeful and look forward to what the season brings next. What did you think of the tribe balance, the first challenges, and the results from the first Tribal Council? Did yo...

Welcome back for Part 2 of our JABBIC, Judge A Book By Its Cover, preview for season 48. We're four days away from the premiere on Wednesday, February 26th, and fifteen 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 48. 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 fans have spoken! Season 47 was a hit, and this was one of the most satisfying conclusions to a season we have experienced in a long time. The winner delivered a tour-de-force performance that will be studied and used as a blueprint for future castaways. We were thankful to experience it all with you, and look forward to joining you again in February for Season 48. We want to thank and acknowl...

We thoroughly enjoyed the Finale. It kept us engaged all the way through. We got a great challenge with some fun, new variations. Tribal council was solid and, the After Show was once again, the After Show. We've enjoyed sharing the season with you and look forward to hearing your thoughts about it as well. What did you think of the Finale challenge? Who's gameplay impressed you the most? Were you...

The feedback this week remains primarily positive and hopeful for a satisfying conclusion. One castaway stands above the other three as the fan favorite, but they all have their respective fans. We are all looking forward to the second part of the finale on Wednesday! We want to thank and acknowledge everyone who contributed to another great Listener Feedback show. This week we heard from: Pete, C...

We enjoyed the Finale part 1, penultimate episode. The double elimination forced a quicker pace, and the action in the challenges and especially the first Tribal Council exceeded expectations. What do you think of this jury? Will they be bitter or supportive? Who's most likely to be a no vote goat this season? Which final three would be your ideal, and which would be the worst? What's your final f...

The fans are in agreement. That was a phenomenal play, and clearly one for the Survivor history books. The big question that remains though is, now what? What's the follow on to help ensure the three can continue to make their way to the final four? Is there a counter play to the two immunity idols and the block-a-vote advantage? We can't wait for Finale Part One on Wednesday! We want to thank and...

Holy smokes! We can't believe they pulled that off. That was amazing. After this development, we are going to have to reconsider who's in the running to win it all now. What's your take on Operation Italy? Why did that work? How did your assessment of the castaways change? Who do you think is playing the best, and who will be voted out next? Who impressed you the most? Here is where it stands afte...

As expected, there was a lot of sadness regarding the last vote out in the feedback this week. Sentiment for the season remains positive though, and we're all excited to see what happens next! We want to thank and acknowledge everyone who contributed to another great Listener Feedback show. This week we heard from: Pete, Christiana, Barry, Robert, Rebecca, Anderson, Tara, Drew, David, Parker, Becc...

Ouch, yet another fan favorite got voted out this week! This one really stung. What did you think about this week's Journey and its potential value as a strategic move? Whose vote would you block and why? Even though it had a sad ending, we still thoroughly enjoyed the episode. How did your assessment of the castaways change? Who do you think is playing the best, and who will be voted out next? Wh...