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We're "officially" merged and we have a wild episode to discuss. We're talking about the supersized challenge, Cody peaking in high school, Gabler's dedications, the return of Knowledge is Power and the way they're kicking Jeanine while she's down.   Subscribe to Drop Your Buffs on Patreon for exclusive content.   Join the conversation! Find us on Instagram: Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspod Evan...

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

Legendary Drop Your Buffs voicemailer Mary Johnson joins Sean to break down the latest episode of Survivor 43, which we have re-titled to Boat-hemian Rhapsody. This episode is all about acting, acting, acting! We're breaking down the performances, the advantages in play and the alliances headed into the mergatory.   Subscribe to Drop Your Buffs on Patreon for exclusive content.   Join the conversa...

Survivor: David vs Goliath's Gabby Pascuzzi is chatting with Drop Your Buffs about helping to bring Survivor out of its flop era. We're talking about the unprecedented conditions she played in, how the evacuation(s) worked, the evolving strategy of Survivor, gender biases in the game and, of course, Mike White's star-studded Survivor parties.   Subscribe to Drop Your Buffs on Patreon for exclusive...

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

The Survivor 43 pre-merge game continues with some questionable strategy on the Baka tribe, some bead bartering on the Coco tribe and some losing on the Vesi tribe. We're talking about the pitfalls of the 3 tribe format, the lack of open arguments on the show and, of course, Jeff's evolving persona.   Subscribe to Drop Your Buffs on Patreon for more exclusive content.   Join the conversation! Find...

  We are rewatching and recapping the series premiere of Survivor, going all the way back to Borneo! We're gushing over this cinematic, if at times haphazard, masterpiece and talking about why it made us fall in love with Survivor in the first place. Rewatch along with us, or simply listen as we dissect every detail that you may have missed. This episode is a special presentation from our Patreon....

Or "What is going on with Survivor 43?" We're talking Survivor's 90 minute episode in which we get a slew of sob stories and a reminder of the alliance breakdown on each of the tribes. Plus we're talking Nneka, the saga of Cody's beads and provide ample notes to Survivor production.   Subscribe to Drop Your Buffs on Patreon for more exclusive content.   Join the conversation! Find us on Instagram:...

We are rewatching and recapping the series premiere of Survivor, going all the way back to Borneo! We're gushing over this cinematic, if at times haphazard, masterpiece and talking about why it made us fall in love with Survivor in the first place. Rewatch along with us, or simply listen as we dissect every detail that you may have missed. Full disclosure: This episode will appear on our main feed...

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

Drop Your Buffs went LIVE on Patreon to do a cast assessment for Survivor 43. This is an abridged version of that live episode. We are going through each tribe and talking about the first impressions that each player has made in the pre-season. We're also making our pre-season winner picks and speculating on who might be in trouble on each tribe. If you're interested in seeing the video recording...

We're wrapping up our Challenge: USA coverage by recapping the very strange finale. We're talking the good, the bad and the Mother. We break down some of the confusing and unfair rules of TJ's final and the mass exodus ahead of the finish line.   Subscribe to Drop Your Buffs on Patreon for more exclusive content.   Join the conversation! Find us on Instagram: Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspod Eva...

We're back recapping the penultimate week of The Challenge: USA. We're talking about the final men's elimination round, an odd round of challenges and a lack of charisma amongst the remaining cast.   Subscribe to Drop Your Buffs on Patreon for more exclusive content.   Join the conversation! Find us on Instagram: Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspod Evan: @evanrosskatz Sean: @soda.pup   Music by Cod...

  We're back to recap a very Lacina-centric episode of The Challenge: USA. We have a real showdown brewing between Sarah, Angela and Alyssa. We also have a brand new alliance to talk about: The Fab 5. We're speculating about how  these dynamics are going to play into the end game.   Subscribe to Drop Your Buffs on Patreon for more exclusive content.   Join the conversation! Find us on Instagram: D...

  The Challenge: USA has entered the "individual" portion of the game... whatever that means. We're breaking it down and talking evolving alliances, the mid-season lull and the Sarah Lacina of it all.   Subscribe to Drop Your Buffs on Patreon for more exclusive content.   Join the conversation! Find us on Instagram: Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspod Evan: @evanrosskatz Sean: @soda.pup   Music by...

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

We're recapping episode 7 of the Challenge USA. We're talking about the ongoing Tyson and Sarah drama, Leo's home drama, the demolition derby, Adele, Madonna and the Spice Girls. Plus, we're hearing from this season's 29th cast member.   Subscribe to Drop Your Buffs on Patreon for more exclusive content.   Join the conversation! Find us on Instagram: Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspod Evan: @evanr...

We're back for episode 6 of The Challenge: USA. We're talking about all of the injuries, illnesses and fears. We're also talking about the unexpected success of the LIGs (Love Island Girls). For Survivor fans, we're also going on some tangents about illnesses and choas in Survivor history.   Subscribe to Drop Your Buffs on Patreon for more exclusive content.   Join the conversation! Find us on Ins...

We're recapping a very Survivor-centric episode of The Challenge: USA. We're talking Ben braiding Sarah's hair, Cayla making a power move and Sarah going feral. We're also speculating about the endgame and The Challenge Global Championship.   Subscribe to Drop Your Buffs on Patreon for more exclusive content.   Join the conversation! Find us on Instagram: Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspod Evan: @...

Brush up on your Trivia skills because we're recapping the latest episode of The Challenge: USA and testing our own knowledge of Catwomen and Oscar winners. We're also talking about the first big betrayal of the season and giving everyone an update on Shan vs Alyssa/Angela.   Join the conversation! Find us on Instagram: Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspod Evan: @evanrosskatz Sean: @soda.pup   Music...

We are expanding our horizons and watching The Challenge: USA to see how our Survivor all-stars do on the CBS version of The Challenge! We're talking our first impressions of The Challenge, the cast, the format, the fashion and much more. Plus, we're recapping the first three episodes of the season. Also, we are making a big announcement about Drop Your Buff's upcoming Patreon page!   Join the con...

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

Season 42 has come to an epic conclusion and we're recapping it all. We're talking Lindsay's advantage, Mike's choices (and, boy, did he make choices), Romeo's overall game and an iconic and historic win. Plus we're breaking down the Final Tribal Council and talking about the awful/bizarre reunion.   Join the conversation! Find us on Instagram: Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspod Evan: @evanrosskat...

Sean and Evan are back from their respective dips in Mother Lake to recap the penultimate episode of Survivor 42! We're talking the rise of Maryanne, the fall of Omar and the antics of Jeff. Plus we're doing an impromptu recap of Drag Race: Winners at War.   Join the conversation! Find us on Instagram: Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspod Evan: @evanrosskatz Sean: @soda.pup   Music by Cody Lee Curti...

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