Speaking Llama: A Survivor Podcast

In this week's episode, Kaleb is joined by Stacey and Anna from Escaping Reality Podcast. We loved having them back on Speaking Llama to talk all things about Survivor 41! In this episode, we catch up with Stacey and Anna before diving into our thoughts on the episode and season, as well as the Outwit, Outplay, and Outlast moments of the episode. Check out our friends over at Escaping Reality Podc...

Our podcast is turning one! In this bonus episode, we reflect on the year of podcasting, including our favorite episodes and some behind the scenes secrets of making Speaking Llama. Thanks for joining us on this podcast adventure for the past year!  And to celebrate our podcast anniversary, we are giving away a Cameo video from a former Survivor castaway to one lucky listener! Stop by our Ins...

We are back with another week's episode, looking at the best Outwit, Outplay, and Outlast moments and players of Survivor 41 Episode 4. This episode, the advantages took a back seat while the strategic gameplay rose to the top. Who is leading the pack with the most likely path the victory this season? Follow us on Instagram ( @speakingllama ) for updates on new episodes and to let us know YOUR top...

In this week's bonus episode, Alex gives a spoiler-free look at Australian Survivor to try to convince you to watch it. For U.S. audiences, seasons 4-6 are now streaming on Paramount+. We outline the major differences between Australian and U.S. Survivor, a breakdown of the first six seasons, and we discuss some of our favorite characters from the series. We hope this episode inspires you to watch...

Another new episode of Survivor 41, and another new episode of Speaking Llama! We break down our thoughts on where this season is going, yet another new advantage, and as Kaleb coined, "Escapade Island". As always, we also share our choices for the Outwit, Outplay, and Outlast moments of the episode.  Follow us on Instagram ( @speakingllama ) for updates on new episodes and to let us know YOU...

In a new episode format, Kaleb breaks down some number he's crunched about the difference in tribal alliances when there are two starting tribes or three starting tribes. Inspired by a post by Survivor alum, The Wardog, we wanted to know how initial alliances faired throughout the different starting formats throughout the 40 seasons of Survivor. Sit back and enjoy! Follow us on Instagram ( @speaki...

Two episodes down and we're ready for me! Hear our initial thoughts immediately after watching Survivor 41 episode 2, as well as who we are awarding out Outwit, Outplay, and Outlast players of the episode. Who do you think deserves these awards after this episode? Follow us on Instagram ( @speakingllama ) for updates on new episodes and to let us know YOUR top Outwit, Outplay, and Outlast moment o...

Survivor is back! We can't contain our excitement!  Join us as we first take a quick recap at some of the game and editing changes this season. Then, we dive into the best Outwit moment, best Outplay moment, and best Outlast moment of the episode. We finish with our fantasy tribe draft results, as one of us lost our first tribe member in this episode.  Follow us on Instagram ( @speakingl...

In this special episode, we answered questions from our Instagram followers! We talk all about our Survivor opinions, both the good ones and controversial ones, as well as share more about who we are and what we enjoy doing outside of podcasting about Survivor. Big thanks to all of the questions we received to help make this episode possible!  Follow us on Instagram ( @speakingllama ) for upd...

Survivor 41 is finally here! Well, at least the cast list is finally here. In this episode, we dive into our initial thoughts on the overall cast. We also choose our fantasy teams for the season based on preseason interviews. We'll be keeping points throughout the season and keeping you up-to-date on how our teams are doing during our upcoming episode recaps. Who do you think has the better team?...

After a few months of not hearing from us, we're back and better than ever. In this episode, we catch you up to speed on what we've been doing throughout the summer, as well as talking all about Season 41. Look out for new episodes coming soon, discussing some of our favorite Survivor topics and episode recaps once Survivor 41 begins airing.  Follow us on Instagram ( @speakingllama ) for upda...

What would happen if the first two winners of Survivor would the final two in a modern season? How would their games stack up in the categories of Outwit, Outplay, and Outlast? These are the questions Kaleb and Alex are answering in this week’s episode, full of Survivor gameplay analysis and friendly bantering. Follow us on Instagram @speakingllama to let us know what you think!

In this week's episode, Kaleb and Alex deep dive into the games of two top-tier three-time Survivor castaways. Sarah Lacina and Jeremy Collins are have lots of similarities throughout their Survivor career, but how do their games stack up to one another in our fantasy Final Tribal Council? Join us as we analyze their overall gameplay in the categories of Outwit, Outplay, and Outlast. Outwit 16:20...

This week, we're taking a trip down the "What if?" lane and discussing who we think would win in a season 38 fantasy FTC between Gavin and Devens! These are two of our favorite players and have mad respect for both of them. Who do you think "edges" out the other in the categories of Outwit, Outplay, and Outlast? Outwit 13:30 Outplay 26:53 Outlast 36:16 Follow Speaking Llama on Instagram ( @speakin...

In this special episode, we are honoring former Survivor player, Sunday Burquest, as well as all of the late Survivor players and their impact on the Survivor community. We also discuss how Survivor has positively impacted us and how we think it has helped connect all who watch the show.  Follow us on Instagram ( @speakingllama ) and let us know your Survivor story. What does the show mean to...

In the first episode of Season 2, we argue for two of our favorite castaways, Domenick and Wendell! These two power players had their chance to argue for their games in Outwit, Outplay, and Outlast. Now, it's our turn to argue for them in this week's fantasy Final Tribal Council. Outwit 18:58 Outplay 35:37 Outlast 52:49 Follow Speaking Llama on Instagram ( @speakingllama ) for updates on new episo...

Earlier in the day, CBS officially announced they are in the process of filming Season 41 of Survivor! We had to grab our mics and talk through our hopes and dreams of Season 41, as well as what we hope the next 10 seasons of Survivor will entail. We also dabble into our idea for a new season of Survivor combining the best parts of Fans vs. Favorites and Blood vs. Water. Listen to the full episode...

We're back with a new episode! This week, Kaleb and Alex are joined by Agie from Escaping Reality Podcast to talk all about two legendary and unforgettable Survivor players, Coach and Rupert. Don't miss this fun episode as we dive into their respective games by looking at the categories of Outwit, Outplay, and Outlast. Outwit: 21:40 Outplay: 40:38 Outlast: 55:51 Check out our friends over at Escap...

In this week's episode, Kaleb and Alex are joined by Stacey from Escaping Reality Podcast to dive into the games of two Survivor masterminds, Yul and Kim! We uncovered so much in common between these dominant social and strategic winners while looking at their overall gameplay in the categories of Outwit, Outplay, and Outlast. Outwit: 14:11 Outplay: 28:12 Outlast: 42:14 Check out our friends over...

In our second version of our newest mini-episode format, Kaleb and Alex pull two random first boots from a bucket and argue who the better alliance could've been. This episode is full of nonsense, bantering, and some good old fashioned Survivor analysis. The First Boot Bucket series is designed to be fun, short episode highlighting castaways who are often forgotten about in the Survivor community....

This week's episode highlights two of our Survivor AND podcasting heroes, Rob Cesternino and Stephen Fishbach! We took the games of these two "Survivor Know-It-All"s and argued for them in this week's fantasy Final Tribal Council.  Outwit 14:33 Outplay 30:53 Outlast 39:35 Follow Speaking Llama on Instagram ( @speakingllama ) for updates on new episodes, to let us know who you think won this e...

In a brand new, mini-episode format, Kaleb and Alex pull two random first boots from a bucket and argue who the better alliance could've been. This episode is full of nonsense, bantering, and some good old fashioned Survivor analysis. The First Boot Bucket series is designed to be fun, short episode highlighting castaways who are often forgotten about in the Survivor community.  Follow Speaki...

This week, Kaleb and Alex deep dive into the games of two infamous Survivor underdogs. Spencer and Wentworth are top-tier strategist and fan favorites, but how do their games stack up to one another in our fantasy Final Tribal Council? Join us as we analyze their overall gameplay in the categories of Outwit, Outplay, and Outlast.  Outwit 14:52 Outplay 33:13 Outlast 44:37 Follow Speaking Llama...

These two castaways are often cited for having infamous bad moves in their first seasons of Survivor. This week, Kaleb and Alex analyze these two players and examine their strategy in the categories of Outwit, Outplay, and Outlast. These two Survivor legends are known for their mistakes, but should be remembered for their overall gameplay. Outwit 14:13 Discussion of their two infamous mistakes 32:...

This week, Kaleb and Alex dive deep into the gameplay of two outstanding one-time players of Survivor, Carolyn from S30: Worlds Apart and Chrissy from S35: Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers! These players have so many similarities in their game, it's tough to decisively say who had the better game in the categories of Outwit, Outplay, and Outlast. That doesn't stop Kaleb and Alex from trying their b...