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Survivor New Era Winner Rankings Today, Rob Cesternino, Mike Bloom, and Shannon Guss rank the Survivor New Era winners! On this Survivor-packed episode of “Rob Has a Podcast,” Rob Cesternino welcomes Shannon Gus and Mike Bloom for the ultimate Survivor New Era winner rankings. The panel attempts the impossible: ranking the winners from Survivor seasons 41-49. With wit and deep Survivor...

Survivor B&B: Survivor 49 Finale With a new Survivor season upon us, it’s time for Mike Bloom and Liana Boraas to re-open the RHAP B&B! On the B&B, Mike and Liana are inspired by the lighter side of Survivor, featuring a series of segments and games based on what’s happening on Survivor that week. This week, Mike and Liana give their thoughts on the Season 49 finale! This week’s charit...

Survivor Global: Survivor 49 Finale with Karin Gunatilake Survivor Global host Shannon Guss speaks to Australian Survivor Brain Karin Gunatilake about the Survivor 49 finale, including the tough jury questions, the decisions at 5 and 4 to get there and looking ahead to Survivor 50, including how it impacted this season as a whole. Never miss a minute of RHAP’s extensive Survivor coverage! LISTEN:...

Why ___ Won and Others Lost: Survivor 49 Finale Survivor 49 has crowned its winner, Savannah! We often hear from some people that the jury just votes for whoever they like best at the end. Throughout this season, it was clear Savannah did not fit that description. But the majority still voted for her! How did she overcome that part of her game and what other aspects balanced it out to get her the...

Sage Ahrens-Nichols Survivor 49 Exit Interview Survivor 49 comes to a close as Rob Cesternino speaks with Sage, the dynamic third-place finisher whose journey tested both emotional strength and strategic adaptability. Rob digs into the highs and lows of Sage’s experience, from battling on the bottom with Shannon to navigating tough jury dynamics at the final Tribal Council. Rob kicks off by highli...

Purple Pants Podcast | Survivor 49 Episode 13 Recap: Neapolitan The baby boys are back with the final Survivor News of season 49 as Brice, Wendell, and Jack close out the journey alongside special guest Survivor 38’s Lauren O’Connell. They dive into a finale that kicked off with a frantic jungle scramble for an advantage and a pulse-pounding immunity race that helped shape the Final 5 dynamics. Wi...

Know-It-Alls: Survivor 49 Finale Recap Survivor Know-It-Alls is back as Rob Cesternino and Stephen Fishbach dig into all the drama and gameplay twists from Survivor 49. Rob and Stephen break down the intense dynamics after the Survivor 49 finale, highlighting everything from Savannah’s strategic dominance to Rizzo’s risky idol antics. The hosts go deep on how pre-season spoilers about tribe assign...

Survivor 49 Finalist Exit Interviews Survivor 49’s unforgettable finale gets the full exit interview deep dive with host Rob Cesternino, as he sits down with the finalists Savannah Louie, Sophi Balerdi, Rizo Velovic, and Kristina Mills. Savannah Louie walks through how she went from controlling alliances on Uli beach to being blindsided, battling from the bottom, and mastering the art of playing “...

Sam Phalen Survivor 49 Finale Reactions Today, Rob Cesternino and Survivor 47’s Sam Phalen break down the Survivor 49 finale. The Survivor 49 finale was packed with drama, unexpected moves. Rob Cesternino and Sam Phelan discuss it all. Savannah emerged as a unique and dynamic winner, combining challenge wins with honest, straightforward gameplay. Unlike many winners before her, Savannah’s ap...

The Best Things About Survivor 49 Survivor 49 takes center stage as Rob Cesternino and Mike Bloom dig into the twists, cast shake-ups, and most memorable moments from a season that refused to play it safe. With a focus on what really worked in Survivor 49, Rob and Mike look back at the season’s biggest format shifts, including the return of two-tribe swaps, the end of “mergatory,” and...

Anika Dhar on Survivor B&B: Survivor 49 Episode 12 With a new Survivor season upon us, it’s time for Mike Bloom and Liana Boraas to re-open the RHAP B&B! On the B&B, Mike and Liana are inspired by the lighter side of Survivor, featuring a series of segments and games based on what’s happening on Survivor that week. This week, Mike and Liana are joined by Survivor 49 contestant Anika Dh...

Why ___ Lost: Survivor 49 Ep 12 A week ago, everything was coming up Steven on Survivor 49. It looked like it was going to happen again when Sophi’s plan to steal his Advantage fell flat. Little did he know it wouldn’t matter. Those who should’ve been targeting the opposing alliance for weeks again turned on one of their own, him! Many viewers were stunned! Now that special guest Omar Zaheer, Davi...

Survivor Global: Survivor 49 Episode 12 with Jacques Burger Survivor Global host Shannon Guss speaks to Survivor: South Africa’s Jacques Burger about the penultimate episode of Survivor 49. They discuss their thoughts on this week’s moves, including players’ outside explanations, and look ahead to their predictions for the finale next week. Never miss a minute of RHAP’s extensive...

Purple Pants Podcast | Survivor 49 Episode 12 Recap: Candy Yams The baby boys are back in the booth for another round of Survivor News as Brice, Wendell, and Jack dig into Survivor 49 Episode 12, “The Die Is Cast.”   With the endgame fully locked in, the beach is buzzing as advantages collide, loyalties wobble, and one wrong move threatens to send carefully crafted plans crashing down. From a high...

Shauhin Davari Recaps Survivor 49 Ep 12 Survivor 49 is reaching its breaking point, and Rob Cesternino teams up with Survivor 48’s Shauhin Davari for a recap of the penultimate episode. With the finale days away, Rob and Shauhin spotlight the rapidly-shifting alliances, dramatic advantage plays, and emotional reward moments that have shaped the hurricane of strategy at camp. Every move matters as...

Exit Interview: Sixth Juror on Survivor 49 Rob Cesternino  ( @RobCesternino ) interviews the latest castaway voted off the Survivor 49 island, followed by This Week In Survivor History with Jordan Kalish  ( @JordanKalish ) where Rob plays against an RHAP patron. Survivor 49 is back with Rob Cesternino leading an in-depth Exit Interview after one of the wildest Tribal Councils of the season. Rob is...

Know-It-Alls: Survivor 49 Ep 12 Recap Survivor Know-It-Alls is back as Rob Cesternino and Stephen Fishbach dive into Survivor 49’s wild final six episode! The game takes a major turn with blindsides, emotional rewards, and strategic blunders, as the castaways fight for a shot at the million dollar prize. One reward pick changes everything, and no one sees the vote coming—even the hosts admit they...

Brice Izyah Talks Survivor 49 Ep 11 Rob Cesternino welcomes fan-favorite commentator Brice Izyah to breakdown of Survivor 49, episode 11. This episode is packed with hilarious takes on Survivor’s evolving social dynamics and memorable personalities. The conversation includes banter about Survivor nicknames, thoughtful reflections on diversity, fan culture, and navigating the competitive edge...

Christine Riccio on Survivor B&B: Survivor 49 Episode 11 With a new Survivor season upon us, it’s time for Mike Bloom and Liana Boraas to re-open the RHAP B&B! On the B&B, Mike and Liana are inspired by the lighter side of Survivor, featuring a series of segments and games based on what’s happening on Survivor that week. This week, Mike and Liana are joined by New York Times bestsellin...

Survivor Global: Survivor 49 Episode 11 with Zara Callianiotis Survivor Global host Shannon Guss speaks to Australian Survivor Brain Zara Callianiotis about Survivor 49, episode 11. They discuss the winners and losers (or lack thereof) from this episode, as well as the strategic decisions around the journey, reward, the vote and what’s coming next. Never miss a minute of RHAP’s extensive Sur...

Why ___ Lost: Survivor 49 Ep 11 Sophie said in her last words, “I’m taking it as a little bit of a compliment that I was a big threat to everybody’s game.” Meanwhile, Sage said, “She did this to herself.” In a way, they’re both right. But those statements definitely don’t fully explain what happened! Even if Sophie was a threat, there are a lot of threats! Plus, other people made decisions b...

Purple Pants Podcast | Survivor 49 Episode 11 Recap: Turtle Neck The baby boys are linking back up for another round of Survivor News as Brice, Wendell, and Jack dive into Survivor 49 Episode 11, “Cherry on Top.” With tensions rising and the beach getting extra dramatic, the trio breaks down all the simmering chaos — from revenge brewing in the shadows, to advantages dropping at just the right (or...

Drew Basile and Austin Li Coon Recap Survivor 49 Ep 11 Rob Cesternino welcomes Survivor 45 favorites, Austin Li Coon and Drew Basile, for an energetic recap of Survivor 49, Episode 11. They look in to the evolving game dynamics and recent developments in Survivor 49. The conversation is packed with big-picture analysis, personal reflections, and plenty of playful moments. Rob leads Austin and Drew...

Exit Interview: Fifth Juror on Survivor 49 Rob Cesternino  ( @RobCesternino ) interviews the latest castaway voted off the Survivor 49 island, followed by This Week In Survivor History with Jordan Kalish  ( @JordanKalish ) where Rob plays against an RHAP patron. Survivor 49’s final seven exit interview takes center stage as Rob Cesternino sits down with Sophie Segretti to unravel one of the most d...

Know-It-Alls: Survivor 49 Ep 11 Recap Survivor Know-It-Alls is back as Rob Cesternino and Stephen Fishbach dig into the latest drama from Survivor 49, week 11.  Rob and Stephen break down why flipping alliances can be risky, and how the struggle for control is more intense than ever. This episode, the hosts examine each castaway’s critical decisions, focusing on Sage’s loyalty to Jawan and her mis...