Escaping Reality

We're back to talk Survivor Season 18: Tocantins ! And WHAT an  iconic cast of characters we have here...  We're diving deep into our feels on JT, Stephen, Taj, Sierra, Tyson and, of course, the man/the myth/the legend that is Coach. Plus, we're digging into what it is about this cast that enhances the season so much (even if we don't agree on the players themselves). Spoiler alert: we think it ha...

For a season that the Escaping Reality team collectively described as 'meh,' we had a lot to say, and it mostly revolves around the host with the most Mr. Jeffrey Probst.   We're talking about our perceived reason for Jeff's feelings this season, the return of the Exile Island twist, the brilliance of Bob's fake idols, and whether or not the castaways were "too mean."  PLUS - the challenges this s...

Welcome back to another extra-special BONUS episode of Escaping Reality! In this episode, we're joined by our new friends & fellow Survivor podcasters, Kaleb & Alex of the podcast: Speaking Llama, to play a little bit of Survivor-themed 'would you rather.'  It's a game of get-to-know-you, and we're learning a ton about each other's Survivor preferences. Besides some friendly spats about those, we'...

What did we ever do to deserve something so good as Season 16 of Survivor? In one of our longest episodes yet, the team is merely scratching the surface of this epic season (which is, collectively, one of our faves). Where to even begin...? Is it the impeccable cast of returning 'favorites'? The thrill of quits & med-evacs? The savagery that is Jeff Probst commentary? There's just so much to cover...

It's the holiday season & to help get into the spirit we're switching gears for another BONUS episode of Escaping Reality. We're pausing on Survivor for a hot second to watch Food Network's Holiday Baking Championship. This episode we're talking all about our own holiday preferences and traditions, how this style of competition show differs from others (specifically Survivor), and our takes on the...

We're back with another episode of Escaping Reality covering our binge-watch of Survivor & the first time we have spent at least 10 minutes drooling over the location. In discussion of Survivor: China, the team is getting their passports ready to rush to China when we can finally travel safely again (post-COVID).  The season was a doozy, so we're breaking it all down for you. Despite our collectiv...

We're back with another episode of Escaping Reality covering our binge-watch of Survivor & it's our most chaotic yet. In discussion of Survivor: Fiji, the team is heated, and, honestly, we feel it's a reflection of the season giving us conflicting emotions.  The season was stressful, so we're stressed too. Despite our apprehension, there is still much to be talked about. Fiji has an overall vibe o...

It's the 13th season of Survivor and this is basically an Ozzy stan account/podcast now. The team is discussing the idea of race and diverse casting, the worthiness of Ozzy and Yul for being at final tribal, the effect of Penner's mutiny, and the savage turn of Jeff's commentary.  In this episode we dive into the concept of loyalty, who played a better social game - Ozzy or Yul, and why this seaso...

We're back talking about Survivor season 12: Panama: Exile Island ! The team is a little split in our feelings on this one, but, as always, we're filling a whole episode with our thoughts regardless of where the season falls in our individual rankings.  This season is full of comedic gold, and we sure did have a laugh remembering it. We're diving into better alternatives to Exile Island, the rules...

It's the 11th season of Survivor and we're also confused about what happened. The team is feeling some sort of way about how long you keep returning players, Danni's "strategy," and the problematic nature of eating sacramental chicken.  In this episode we dive into the concept of "sportsmanship" vs. "being good at sports,"  the "socializing" game, and why Brian should play again (preferably in an...

It's been the most fun binge-watching and discussing the first 10 seasons of Survivor on the podcast, so we're switching it up for a special BONUS episode  to have a little extra banter about some of our favorite elements of these 10 seasons.  What better way to capture the pure nostalgia of early 2000s television than revisiting another game from our childhood: MASH! Remember the children's categ...

It's the 10th season of Survivor and we have a lot of strong feelings about it. The team is polarized on their opinions of Survivor: Palau, so we're taking you through each of our thoughts on this season's castaways, theming, and overall impression on the franchise.  In this episode we dive into the concept of 'being deserving,' playing the 'social game' vs being 'sociable,' toxic masculinity, and...

We've made a promise to watch every season of Survivor, and, inevitably, they can't all be good. Sometimes the season is even worse than the reality we're escaping. We're talking Season 9: Vanuatu this episode and we had a surprisingly fun time doing it.    In this episode we're talking disability representation, defining our ideas of 'riding coattails,' and sharing our picks for least-memorable c...

It's time for our first All-Stars Season recap! As reality tv fans, we love an All-Stars season full of returning player, and Survivor season 8 has a ton to unpack. We're diving into our thoughts on all the returning players & what it means to be an 'all star' in our longest episode yet.    We talk: Rob & Amber's iconic love story, players who left the game, friendships vs alliances, Survivor fand...

We're here to talk about one of our favorite seasons of Survivor -- Season 7, Pearl Islands. Even if you're not the most die-hard Survivor fan, you know about the players this season. We're breaking it down & sharing our favorite Sandra quotes, favorite Rupert moments, and our impressions of Survivor legend: Jonny FairPlay.    Also in this episode: we're talking challenge snafus, impeccable themin...

We're re-capping season 6 of Survivor & it's a doozy. This season we find our castaways in The Amazon, divided initially into groups of men and woman...problematic commentary ensues! We're talking sexism, diversity, and much more in this episode. Listen to hear Nick and Agie argue over the meat challenge & find out what foods would give us cause to get naked and throw away our shot at immunity.   ...

It's time to talk about Survivor: Thailand...and we're not about it. This season hasn't aged well & we're diving in to unpack all of the reasons it's on the bottom of our lists. Unsurprisingly, we still have a lot to say! We're talking production choices, unsavory players, Jeff coming into his element, and so much more. Listen and let us know your thoughts on this controversial season.   Follow fo...

It's time to talk about Season 4 of Survivor, and we're all a bit luke-warm about the whole thing. It's not our favorite season, but we sure did have a lot to discuss. In this episode we're talking: baby Boston Rob, implicit bias, and lame challenges; taking a deep dive into alliance categories & the reasons why we would each go on Survivor.    Have a listen & Escape Reality with us!    Follow alo...

In this episode we're talking all about Survivor Season 3: Africa. Which really just means we're talking about our love for Ethan Zohn (no one's mad about it). We're unpacking our thoughts on title vs actual location, problematic players, representation, and the very concept upon which we were founded: escapism!    Follow for more Escaping Reality content on Instagram @EscapingRealityPod & on Twit...

We've watched season 2 of Survivor, and we're ready to speak our truth. The team is talking dumb challenges, tight alliances, harsh Outback conditions, and #JusticeForJerri. It's 2001, Colby Donaldson is a full 10, and we have a lot of feels about that.    Escape Reality with us on Instagram @EscapingRealityPod & on Twitter @EscRealityPod

The team is kicking it off their 40 season binge of Survivor the only way possible: Season 1, Borneo. Love it or hate it, you can't deny it's essential to the development of reality tv as we know it. We're talking rats & snakes, proto-voting strategies, and Jeff doing stuff we hope to never see again

Welcome to Escaping Reality - the podcast where we talk about reality competition shows to escape from the reality that is America in 2020.  Nick, Agie, Stacey, & Anna sit down to introduce themselves and their podcast