Drop Your Buffs

Evan and Sean sit down with Survivor 49 winner Savannah Louie to bury the hatchet. We’re talking to Savannah about playing Survivor back-to-back, her stint on season 50, her Survivor fandom, dealing with haters and that infamous endorsement of torch_snuffer’s Sophie Clarke shade. For more Drop Your Buffs, including our upcoming Cook Islands rewatch, subscribe to our Substack . Find us on Instagram...

We’re putting a bow on Survivor 50 with our highly anticipated post-mortem on the season. We’re taking your questions about the good, the bad and the Jonathan. We discuss where season 50 falls in Survivor history, Joe’s all-star turn, Aubry’s wonky winner edit and the limiting game design. We’re also looking ahead to the Open Era and discussing our plans for future recaps. For more Drop Your Buffs...

Evan Ross Katz sits down with Survivor Legend Kelley Wentworth to chat all things Survivor. They break down Season 50, the idea of the “Open Era,” and so much more. For an even deeper dive on Survivor 50, subscribe to our Substack . Find us on Instagram: Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspod Evan: @evanrosskatz Kelley: @kelleywentoworth This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with oth...

We have much to discuss about Survivor 50’s huge finale! We’re talking winners, losers and Jeff’s big mistake. For an even deeper dive on Survivor 50, subscribe to our Substack . Find us on Instagram: Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspod Evan: @evanrosskatz Sean: @soda.pup This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dropyourbu...

We're back to recap the tragic penultimate episode of Survivor 50. We're breaking down a bizarrely paced double-boot episode, the ripple effects from last week's ill-advised twist, the season's major plot holes, lackluster gameplay and a blatantly obvious winner edit. For an even deeper dive on Survivor 50, subscribe to our Substack . Find us on Instagram: Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspod Evan:...

We’re breaking down a (potentially disastrous) double Tribal Council episode of Survivor 50 . We’re talking about a Survivor legend sinking their own game, a rare win for the Extra Vote advantage, a mishap at the immunity challenge and Joe upping his camp level. For an even deeper dive on Survivor 50, subscribe to our Substack . Find us on Instagram: Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspod Evan: @evanr...

We're back to talk about the 2-hour episode 10 of Survivor 50. We're breaking down an action-packed Survivor auction, MrBeast (henceforth known as Mr. Beats), an extremely powerful and fishy twist, letters from home and a “chaotic” scramble. For an even deeper dive on Survivor 50, subscribe to our Substack . Find us on Instagram: Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspod Evan: @evanrosskatz Sean: @soda.p...

We’re back recapping the latest instalment of Survivor 50: In The Hands of Jimmy Fallon. We’re breaking down Christian’s disastrous One In The Urn journey, Jeff’s participation in the challenge, Cirie running the game and the rice drama at camp. For an even deeper dive on Survivor 50, subscribe to our Substack . Find us on Instagram: Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspod Evan: @evanrosskatz Sean: @so...

Better late than never, Sean and Evan are back to recap the latest instalment of Survivor 50. We're breaking down the double elimination twist, Cirie's Exile Island coconut hunt and the perception of the players in "the middle." For an even deeper dive on Survivor 50, subscribe to our Substack . Find us on Instagram: Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspod Evan: @evanrosskatz Sean: @soda.pup This is a...

We’re back for our final recap of Australian Survivor: Redemption ! We’re kicking it off with a fresh DYB feud with a certain Australian Survivor alum. Then we’re diving into the last three episodes of the season including a record-setting fire-making challenge, an all-time final immunity challenge and a shock final 3 vote. Plus we break down the highlights of the final Tribal Council and “live” r...

We’re back to talk about some rare conflict on Survivor! We’re talking Dee’s blowout with Coach and Jonathan, Stephenie’s journey and Cirie’s Rizard of Oz alliance. Plus, Evan tries his hand at some edgic, debating which players are getting slow burn edits. Sorry, no video this week! For and even deeper dive on Survivor 50, subscribe to our Substack . Find us on Instagram: Drop Your Buffs: @dropyo...

Kevin and Sean are back to talk about the penultimate (sort of?) week of Australian Survivor: Redemption. We're talking about the Australian Survivor rumour mill, the fallout from the Simon boot, Cameron's old-school missteps, our second IKEA reward this season, maggots in camp, an inevitable loss of an icon, the benefits of going to rocks, Loz's lack of a big move and Sally's attempt at a big mov...

We’re back to break down what is being called the biggest twist in Survivor history (spoiler: it’s a tribe swap). We’re talking about the ongoing gaslighting related to the fan votes, the limitations of 5-person tribals, the players who got swap-screwed and the players that never got a chance to play on 50. For and even deeper dive on Survivor 50, subscribe to our Substack . Find us on Instagram:...

We’re back for a rocky (get it?) week of Australian Survivor: Redemption! We’re talking about some chaotic tribal councils, Keeley and Brooke thriving in arts and crafts class without Mark, an iconic IKEA reward, Simon’s milestone in the game, Jackson’s flip and the possibility of a Redback alliance. Editor’s note - Sean knows he is LOUD and WRONG about Sally’s sweater. Please respect his privacy...

We’re opening the phone lines to hear from the buffies. We’re talking about Survivor ’s ongoing gender imbalance, season 50’s reframing of Sophie and Kenzie’s wins, the era of sponsored rewards and contestants’ social media activity. Plus we’re touching down on Gabby Windey’s Love Overboard , the legacy of And Just Like That and getting a crucial update on Evan’s home remodelling. For an even deep...

We’re back to recap the latest episode of Survivor 50. We’re diving into Ozzy’s temper tantrum, Christian’s damage control, Coach’s level of self-awareness, and the formation of Rizo’s Angels. We’re also talking about the uneven edit and the gender imbalance in challenges. For and even deeper dive on Survivor 50, subscribe to our Substack . Find us on Instagram: Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspod...

Drop your budgie smugglers because we are back to talk week 5 of Survivor: Redemption . Sean and Kevin break down the merge, the iconic duo of Jackson and Ben, potential winner edits and the downfall of a Supernova. We also dive into Caleb and Blanche's showmance, confusing strategy from the newbies and Brooke's challenge beast status. Find us on Instagram: Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspod Sean:...

We’re back for the latest instalment of Zac Brown’s press tour! We’re diving into the unprecedentedly wonky pacing of a Survivor episode, how the Zac Brown appearance could have worked better and the thrilling final act that gave us our first big betrayal on Survivor 50. For and even deeper dive on Survivor 50, subscribe to our Substack . Find us on Instagram: Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspod Ev...

Pour yourself a tall glass of raw milk because we are back to talk about the end of the pre-merge portion of Australian Survivor: Redemption. We’re diving into the very fun bluff box challenge, Aisha’s plot to blindside Brooke, Blanche’s short-lived idol, the ongoing infighting at Head Office and the Redemption Beach twist. Plus we’re investigating Caleb’s wild claims about coconut crabs. Find us...

We’re back to break down the latest episode of Survivor 50. We’re talking about the early tribe swap, Jeff’s rap, Emily’s motor-mouth, the reunion of the David vs Goliath 3, Q’s double vote bluff and Charlie’s traumatic flashback. For and even deeper dive on Survivor 50, subscribe to our Substack . Find us on Instagram: Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspod Evan: @evanrosskatz Sean: @soda.pup This is...

Sean and Kevin are back to recap Week 3 of Australian Survivor: Redemption . They break down the many new alliance names, how Head Office is treating its employees, the rise and fall of Tez and the new and improved Blanche. Find us on Instagram: Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspod Sean: @soda.pup Kevin: @hazle.ca This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get...

Sean and Evan are back to talk about the second instalment of Survivor 50. They break down all of Christians many iconic moments, Joe vs Devens, Aubry's developing arc and the return of Colby and Stephenie as a physical duo. Plus, they predict tribe swap dynamics and share their hopes for the rest of the season. For and even deeper dive on Survivor 50, subscribe to our Substack . Find us on Instag...

Sean and Kevin are back to recap Week 2 of Australian Survivor: Redemption . They talk Eliza's lasting impact on the game, Harry's iconic attempt at making TV, an emotional farewell, the shifting dynamics on the bounty tribe and emerging strategic threats. Find us on Instagram: Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspod Sean: @soda.pup Kevin: @hazle.ca This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss th...

Sean and Evan are back to recap the long-awaited three-hour premiere of Survivor 50! They get into a premiere that had fewer negatives than usual, the cross-era dynamics taking shape, Kyle’s butt and Cirie supremacy. Plus, they play a round of Star or Starless, break down each tribe’s key relationships and share their thoughts on the early med-evac that shook the episode. For and even deeper dive...

Drop Your Buffs is back to recap the new season of Australian Survivor: Redemption. This season, Sean is joined by Deja The View's Kevin! They talk about David as a new host, the theme of Redemption, the returning players and what they are redeeming, and the Barren vs Bounty twist. Plus, winner picks from both Sean and Kevin, potential mistakes by Mark, and a game of Star or Starless. Find us on I...