Sean Ross & Evan Ross Katz

Drop Your Buffs

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Heralded by the Washington Post as being “ostensibly about ‘Survivor’”, in this podcast, veteran fan ​Sean Ross and ​quarantine newbie ​Evan Ross Katz take a​ very gay​ deep dive into all things SURVIVOR. ​With a uniquely queer lens, ​Drop Your Buffs takes a retrospective look at the greatest seasons, players and iconic moments from the reality show​ that started it all​.​ Plus, we go straight to the source, interviewing legendary contestants of the game​​.But it doesn’t stop there. Evan and Sean also cover SURVIVOR-adjacent television, including THE TRAITORS, THE WHITE LOTUS and …AND JUST LIK...

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Latest episode

Jun 12, 2026

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Episodes

And Just Like That... Season 3, Episode 12 "Party of One" Recap 15.08.2025

We’re back to break down the And Just Like That series finale. We’re wrestling with MPK’s “this felt like the natural place to end” narrative and questioning how a Thanksgiving episode with daylight leftovers somehow passed for a send-off. We go character-by-character, breaking down Anthony and Giuseppe’s pie-in-the-face romance, LTW’s still-unfinished Michelle Obama-maybe-narrated doc, Seema’s un...

Survivor: Australia v The World Cast Assessment 10.08.2025

Sean and Ricard are back for a (spoiler free!) preseason Cast Assessment for the highly anticipated Survivor: Australia v The World . We’re giving you the low down on every player in the game and hearing from you about some of the international players. Catch Survivor: Australia v The World and the official companion series Drop Your Buffs premiering on Sunday, August 17 on Network 10. This is a p...

And Just Like That... Season 3, Episode 11 "Forget About The Boy" Recap 08.08.2025

We’re back to break down the penultimate episode of And Just Like That.. , covering Carrie’s Thanksgiving pie order, Lisette’s renovations and an unsolicited real estate opportunity. We discuss Seema’s fast moving relationship with Adam, Miranda’s fight with Brady, farty Mia at Thanksgiving and Charlotte’s reaction to Rock’s femme turn in Thoroughly Modern Millie . We also touch on LTW’s blink-and...

Drop Your Buffs x Survivor: Australia v The World Announcement! 03.08.2025

Sue's Big Move may never be revealed, but Sean's Big News has finally dropped! Australian Survivor's biggest all-stars will take on the greatest legends from around the globe in Survivor: Australia V The World and Drop Your Buffs will be there to cover every move, betrayal and blindside as it happens in a brand new official digital aftershow! Australian Survivor mastermind Nick Iadanza, Survivor 4...

And Just Like That... Season 3, Episode 10 "Better Than Sex" Recap 01.08.2025

There's breaking news in the universe of And Just Like That! In our recap of episode 10 we learn in real time that AJLT is coming to an end. We're also diving into all of the action in this episode including Carrie and Duncan's hookup, Miranda going undercover to get farted on during a shampooing, Seema being a general menace, Charlotte doing renos and LTW’s hamster problem. Plus, we're of course...

And Just Like That... Season 3, Episode 9 "Present Tense" Recap 28.07.2025

Ding Dong The Witch is Dead! We’re part-mourning and part-celebrating the end of Carrie and Aidan! Plus, Evan shares how he makes Isabella Rossellini belly-laugh in the woods and a LOTS sighting in the wild, while Sean confesses to going full Carrie Bradshaw at a medieval fair. We unpack AJLT’s messy B-plots - Seema’s BO paranoia, Charlotte’s vertigo, Miranda’s boundary-melting drama with Joy, and...

And Just Like That... Season 3, Episode 8 "Happily Ever After" Recap 21.07.2025

We’re back to struggle through episode 8 of AJLT, where Carrie’s “happily ever after” feels more like “are we there yet?” Aidan returns with baggage, Charlotte’s vertigo allegedly returns and Joy returns from Montreal with a local delicacy for an alcohol-ish Miranda. Meanwhile, LTW is wrapped up in her VFX emails and Seema’s romance gets... aromatic. Find us on instagram! Drop Your Buffs: @dropyou...

And Just Like That... Season 3, Episode 7 "They Wanna Have Fun" Recap 14.07.2025

This week, we are joined by brother to the pod, Adam Katz! We get to hear his perspective on how the season is going, his journey with Sex and the City, and where he wants to see (or not see) the characters going next. We break down Seema and Adam and how nobody cares, Carrie and Miranda's history of violence, and how the show could find way back to fun. Less cancer, more sex! Plus, we get into wh...

And Just Like That... Season 3, Episode 6 "Silent Mode" Recap 09.07.2025

We’re back to break down the latest in the alternate reality that is AJLT. We’re discussing Carrie's current life choices, the broken window, Aidan’s no-big-deal cheating, Lisa's twice-dead father, Harry’s bad attitude and Miranda’s apartment search. Plus, we’re covering the ensemble-cast funeral. We also check in on the Writers Room Podcast to gain insight into how they brilliantly craft each epi...

Parvati Shallow talks Nice Girls Don't Win 08.07.2025

The Black Widow makes her 4th and a half appearance on Drop Your Buffs to celebrate the release of her new book, Nice Girls Don’t Win: How I Burned it All Down to Claim My Power ! We’re asking Parvati about her return to Samoa in the upcoming season of Australian Survivor: Australia vs The World, the psychological impacts of playing the game, how winning a million dollars changed her life, her tho...

And Just Like That... Season 3, Episode 5 "Under the Table" Recap 30.06.2025

We're back for more torture. This week, we're talking about Carrie's new (??) downstairs neighbor, some tension (?) brewing between Miranda and Carrie, Seema's quest for a loan (?), the heavily anticipated (?) explanation for Harry's bladder issues and LTW's middle seat in economy (?). Plus, we're touching down on the value of invoking Samantha's name. Find us on Instagram: Drop Your Buffs: @dropy...

And Just Like That... Season 3, Episode 4 "Apples to Apples" Recap 23.06.2025

We're back to catch up on everything Little House on the Carrie. We're talking about our continued frustration with Carrie and Aidan's relationship, Wyatt's need for bootcamp, Pop Pop's visit to Charlotte's house, "polysexuality," LTW's sleep talking, Seema's boring job and Miranda's brush with viral meme fame. Find us on Instagram: Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspod Evan: @evanrosskatz Sean: @sod...

Survivor 48 Post-Mortem 20.06.2025

The long-awaited Drop Your Buffs Season 48 Post-Mortem is finally here! As usual, we had you all call in and leave us voicemails about the season. Plus we talk Survivor 50, The Traitors 4 and so much more. Of course, we also announce the newest winner of the Azra Valani Award for Achievement in Social Media. Plus, we make very tentative commitments regarding what we are going to do for Season 49....

And Just Like That... Season 3, Episode 3 "Carrie Golightly" Recap with Tranna Wintour 18.06.2025

We’re joined by Traitors Canada royalty, Tranna Wintour, to break down the latest episode of AJLT! For the first 20 minutes of this episode we’re catching up and talking about the Traitors 4 cast reveal and Evan’s recent interview with Zeke Smith. Then, we dive into the Upside Down world of And Just Like… where we talk about eating KFC in bed, Harry wetting his pants at the club, Charlotte’s late...

Interview: Zeke Smith 16.06.2025

Evan sits down with Survivor icon and LGBTQ+ advocate Zeke Smith. Evan and Zeke dive into both pop culture and Survivor, breaking down his history with the show, his relationship with the show post-Game Changers and what his future holds. Zeke also talks about his ongoing advocacy for authentic trans representation in media through his work with GLAAD. Donate to GLAAD . Find us on Instagram: Drop...

And Just Like That... Season 3, Episode 2 "The Rat Race" Recap 08.06.2025

We're back for more hate-watching! This time we're talking about the return of Lisette and Joy, Carrie's foray into historical fiction, Aidan's confusing boundaries, a supernova appearance from Cheri Oteri and whatever the hell Charlotte and LTW are doing. Plus, of course, Bi Bingo! Find us on Instagram: Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspod Evan: @evanrosskatz Sean: @soda.pup This is a public episod...

Interview: Kass McQuillen 05.06.2025

Buckle up because we’re finally sitting down with Chaos Kass of Survivor: Cagayan and Second Chance! We’re getting Kass’ reaction to the Survivor 50 cast, hearing her Survivor casting story (dating all the way back to season 2!) and breaking down her assessment of the New Era as “Temu Survivor.” We’re also diving into her experience on Cagayan and how she broke the mold of the “mom” archetype. Plu...

And Just Like That... Season 3, Episode 1 "Outlook Good" Recap 02.06.2025

And Just Like That… we’re back! Like Traitors Season 1 icon Azra Valani, we’re twisting ourselves into pretzels trying to explain what we’re doing here. We’re praising Rosie O’Donnell’s supernova turn as MARY! We’re also talking about how Miranda should have handled her new fling, what Lisa Todd Wexley is doing on this show, Seema’s confusing day in a van and Charlotte’s dog getting… canceled? We...

Interview: NaOnka Mixon 27.05.2025

We’re talking to one of the breakout stars of Survivor: Nicaragua, NaOnka! NaOnka shares her thoughts on the recent passing of her tribemate Jane Bright and shares some of her favorite memories of Jane from their time together on Survivor. She also tells us about how she got cast on the show and her mindset going into a game she barely knew. NaOnka talks about her quit, her edit and her work with...

Survivor 48, Episode 13 "Only One of Yous Can Win" Recap with Sophie Clarke 24.05.2025

Survivor 48 is over and we’re bringing in a Survivor legend to help break down everything that happened in the finale. Survivor: South Pacific winner and robbed queen of Winners at War Sophie Clarke joins us to talk about Mitch’s inevitable departure, Kamilla’s congenial loss in fire and Kyle’s win. We’re also drawing parallels beween 48 and South Pacific and touching down on Survivor 50 rumors. F...

Survivor 50 Casting Rumor Mill 21.05.2025

We're hopping on the mic to dive into the rumor mill surrounding Survivor 50. The cast will be officially announced on May 28th, but we want to analyze all the rumors and speculation floating around the Survivor-verse. We're discussing every name that's currently being floated and talking about what their chances would be on Survivor 50. We're also offering our own wish lists for returnees. Find u...

Survivor 48, Episode 12 "Icarus Time" Recap with Kendra McQuarrie 17.05.2025

Evan is away with Nicole Kidman this week, so we are joined by the equally iconic Kendra McQuarrie from Survivor 45! We are breaking down the "big" move from Kyle and Kamilla, potential winners' stories that are still satisfying and reflecting on the season as a whole. Plus, Kendra provides us with some exclusive insights into her season and how she would play going forward, and she stays to answe...

Interview: Rob Cesternino 12.05.2025

We are finally welcoming the pioneer of Survivor podcasting to Drop Your Buffs! Survivor: The Amazon and Survivor: All-Stars legend Rob Cesternino joins us to talk all things Survivor. We are talking RHAP’s origins, his approach to critiquing the show and the fandom. Rob tells us why he would love to talk to more unsavory alumni on the podcast and spills on a recent close call with Russell Hantz....

Survivor 48, Episode 11 "Coconut Etiquette" Recap 10.05.2025

We are back to recap Episode 11 of Survivor 48. We are talking stagnant gameplay, potential winners and Eva's nothing-burger journey. We break down Mary's exit and what it means for the rest of the season. We also hear from Survivor icon-legend-queen Sophie Clark as she calls in and provides the argument for Survivor 48 as gripping television. Find us on Instagram: Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffsp...

Survivor 48, Episode 10 "My Enemies Are Plottin'" Recap 03.05.2025

We’re back discussing Episode 10 of Survivor 48. We are talking about loyalty, integrity and honesty among the strong 4/6 alliance. We’re also touching on Joe’s questionable comments about Star and breaking down the frustrating non-moves by Mitch, Kyle, Kamilla and others. Plus, we touch on the impact this season might have on future gameplay and consider where it fits in Survivor history. We have...

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