On Fire with Jeff Probst: The Official Survivor Podcast

The game never rests... Especially if you're Mary and Sai! This week, Jeff, Jay and Rachel discuss Survivor's ultimate odd couple and if they can ever just work it out. Then, the castaways take on the infamous Survivor blindfold challenge. Jeff dives into its history as well as how they keep players on their toes with each new edition. And Rachel adds her two cents as to who, if anyone, she'd trus...

After just four days, the castaways are craving the comforts of home, so why not install some wifi right into a tree? On an all new On Fire, Jeff, Jay and Rachel get fired up about the new main title sequence. Then, it's time to stay humble. The crew reveals their humble traits, and they are oddly, quite similar. Later, Jeff reveals the intention behind the latest beware advantage. And BOATS! At t...

Come on in! On Fire is back to bring you every juicy detail behind Survivor 48. First up, Jeff and Jay welcome new co-host, winner of Survivor 47, Rachel LaMont. Then, any great season of Survivor begins with the players. Jeff details the casting process, answering exactly how you become one of 18 very lucky castaways. Next, they dive into the mud headfirst, and why a medical moment with Kevin did...

Grab your torches, it's time to hit the beach — On Fire, the only official Survivor podcast has returned to accompany Survivor 48! Listen in as Jeff takes you through what big twists to expect this season joined by Survivor 47 winner Rachel Lamont.

It's the finale of Survivor 47 and Jeff, Jay and Charlie are joined by the Winner of Survivor 47 to unpack the epic ending. But first, Jeff looks back 47 finales later, and explains how it has evolved over the years. Then, they dive into the final immunity challenge and why the castaways returned to the mud one more time. Later, they explore the Final 4 Firemaking challenge and how the wind not bl...

It's the Survivor finale, but this season... it's two parts! Jeff, Jay and Charlie begin by diving into what motivated the new finale format and how the Survivor team approached having more time to spend with the final 6. Then, they examine that iconic walking shot of Jeff at the beginning of the episode and what it takes to pull off that moment. Later, Jay asks Charlie about jury management and h...

With Operation: Italy in play, Jeff, Jay and Charlie have a ton to dissect about how to approach a heist movie happening inside an episode of Survivor! They begin with the Italian reward and how Jeff's method of describing the reward makes it all the more appetizing. Then, knots! Jeff explains how and why this small part of a Survivor challenge can be its most critical. Later, talk of a women's al...

As the days tick by, the castaways have begun to search within themselves for the capacity not just to survive, but to thrive. Jeff, Jay and Charlie begin by discussing Caroline's realization that it's time to play the game on her terms as she has wanted to since she was just 5 years old. Jeff reflects on how watching young Survivor fans become players has been one of his favorite parts of the exp...

It's getting emotional at camp and for good reason. As the number of castaways dwindles, the real bonds and relationships that have formed are more fraught than ever, leading Genevieve and Teeny to question everything. Jeff, Jay and Charlie examine the insecurities that any Survivor relationship has and how the high pressure can lead to magnificent personal growth. Then, they dive into how a rice...

Sometimes an episode gets batty - literally! Jeff, Jay and Charlie dive into the big moments of episode nine, beginning with a tale as old as time ... Treemail! Jeff harkens back to Season 1, when he first introduced Treemail to the Survivor audience and how it still has a major role today. Then, a twist where 40% of the vote is possibly gone- Jeff answers if that number could increase moving forw...

Get ready to get happy, it's the Survivor Auction! Jay, Jeff and Charlie dive into this packed episode, beginning with the SSA's, "Sol's Secret Agents," and whether all castaways need to come prepared with alliance names. Then, they dive into all of the drama of the auction, including how the producers prepare for such an audacious challenge, where they get those delicious grubs, and why Jeff deci...

What begins with writing in the sand, wondering about your life in the game ends with a vicious blindside that no one saw coming. Join Jeff, Charlie and Jay as they dive into how Survivor's storytelling is attempting to bring viewers inside players' minds in all new ways. Later, Charlie describes what it's like when you no longer have tribe challenges, and how the morning of a challenge changes co...

Everybody drop your Buffs®, it's time to earn the merge! Only this time... it's harder than ever. Jeff, Jay, and Charlie dive into the new twist that left only one player safe. Jeff explains the producer's mentality behind the shift between the group and individual stages of the game. Plus the chaos of when all the crews hit the same beach and suddenly there are 13 simultaneous stories to cover. T...

It begins with only two lanes... and a first ever Survivor twist. Jeff, Jay and Charlie discuss the premiere of The Survivor Social, where it came from, what Jeff was hoping for, and how players hungry for intel now have an opportunity like never before. And, Jeff details the true story of how the Sanctuary... where good things happen... was birthed. Later, Jay asks Jeff about his approach when a...

Jeff, Jay and Charlie begin with Teeny's decision to tell Sol that her vote on him was emotional, not strategic - and how vulnerability plays a part in building alliances. Then, the chickens are back! Jeff details how egg-laying hens are so uniquely Survivor and Charlie reveals his take on how to make the most of it. A bucket of red paint falls on Sue when she finds a beware advantage. Jay suggest...

Twenty six nights sleeping on bamboo can't be good on your back - and Gata is already feeling the pain. Jeff, Jay and Charlie discuss what adjusting to camp life is really like and whether or not Jeff's ever spent the night in a shelter. Then, it's Rome's Island, and we're all just living on it. Does selectively sharing fish work in your favor? And is he the Godson to Boston Rob? Maybe! Later, the...

There aren’t many rules in Survivor, but rice theft is one of them! Jeff, Jay, and Charlie consider Rachel’s sneaky attempt to pocket some rice, what it says about her character, and why letting her get away with it would influence the integrity of the game. Personality traits, for better or worse, are starting to show and friction among players is building. Charlie explains how much harder it bec...

It’s the premiere of Survivor 47, and 24 years in, the goosebumps still come when Jeff says “The game is on!” Fresh off of Survivor 46, Jeff and Jay are joined by new co-host Charlie Davis, who shares his advice for keeping cool in the opening moments of the game. Then, Jeff explains how the tradition of diving face-first into a pit of mud is not just transformative, it’s also a lot easier said th...

You want more Survivor? You got it! Showrunner Jeff Probst and executive producer Jay Wolff return to provide their insight into each and every major moment of Survivor 47. And, a new perspective joins the mix: a former player beloved by fans. Here are a few hints: they had highly strategic gameplay, incredible grip strength, and they missed becoming the Sole Survivor by just one very controversia...

Survivor 46 Finale night is here and with it a very close vote that leaves the audience — and jury — on the edge of their seat. Before the drama of Final Tribal, Jeff, Jay and Dee unpack the all-new challenge twist that caused two castaways to team up to send another one packing. They also talk about the Final 4 challenge design, and the choice to send someone to fire — and whether, hypothetically...

The million-dollar prize may be the lure, but it's the "Survivor" experience that's the real prize! Jeff, Jay and Dee consider how the island brings people (who likely wouldn’t have met otherwise) together, even while they’re betraying one another. As we head into the final days, Dee shares how letters from loved ones give players an emotional push to make it to the end. Jeff explains how the art...

Forget a friendly game of hide and seek, now the castaways are all about idol hunting. Jeff explains how production re-evaluated how they show the idol hunt, while Dee shares the reality of a days-long search in the dense jungle. “Survivor” is all about taking calculated risks — from picking reward companions to betraying allies — any decision can change the course of the game. Then, Jeff breaks d...

Do you take your number one to the end or try to blindside them before they come for you? Dee advises on how to properly execute a blindside but organizing one might not always be a winning strategy. Jeff, Jay and Dee revisit Liz’s emotional reaction to not being chosen to join in the reward. Jeff shares how they got a chef all the way to Fiji while reminiscing on his favorite brand sponsorships o...

After a messy Tribal Council, the bottom might be the perfect place to be on “Survivor” right now. Jeff, Jay, and Dee discuss the opportunity the castaways have to start over. The three-stage challenge leads to a debate between Jeff and Dee on the merits (or lack thereof) of throwing a challenge. Jeff explains how production and the Dream Team test the pain threshold of endurance challenges. Meanw...

It’s Q’s world and we’re all just living in it. Jeff, Jay, and Dee unpack his command of the game, from engineering a strategic (or not so strategic) round of hide and seek to dropping a bomb that led to a heated live Tribal Council. With Q running the show this week, Jeff shares how the editors balance the castaways’ airtime. Dee gives her hot take on Maria and Charlie, the dynamic duo playing a...