Survivor Fans Podcast

We entered the finale with a strong favorite to win that seemed almost assured. Our only hope for some excitement and drama would hinge on the returnee from EoE. Thankfully, a worthy challenger re-entered the game and we were in for a wild ride to the end. We enjoyed the challenges, and the Final Tribal was exciting and fun with good performances from each of the final three. We were really happy...

Based on the feedback, the super fans have one clear winner in mind for the finale. It may not be an easy road to victory though. The wildcard ends up being the returnee from Edge of Extinction. That person stands to turn the game on its head, and many think we might even see a repeat of the previous Extinction upset victory. We are excited to see how it all plays out and will continue to run scen...

We are clearly getting to see a completely different perspective on the game than the remaining castaways. Otherwise, we would have expected to see a much different outcome. A dominant story has emerged for one castaway and the only question that remains is how big of an impact will the final EoE returnee have on the game. It's all about the finale now. We're excited to see how it all ends. How di...

Never has a food temptation been worth so much and have the results disappointed so many. With such a celebrated cast, every success and mistake gets magnified because our expectations are already so high. We have lots of thoughts on who to select for the next two vote offs. Take your pick! We are super excited for the upcoming double episode on Wednesday. We want to thank and acknowledge everyone...

The list of accomplishments keeps getting longer and longer. Surely it's time for the other winners to band together and even the playing field because this has become a runaway game for one castaway. We really need the editors to up their game and make sure the Fire Token counts are clear for everyone if this new economy is going to work for the viewers too. We're nearing the end but we have a tw...

Never before has one castaway been featured to this extent in a single episode. From the feedback, the majority of us really, thoroughly enjoyed it too. It was the great return to strategic gameplay that so many of us were hungry for from this stellar cast. We are anticipating another great episode on Wednesday. We want to thank and acknowledge everyone who contributed to another great Listener Fe...

Oh man, that was some serious resume building tonight! It is not easy to win Individual Immunity, or find a Hidden Immunity Idol without others knowing, or pull off one of the biggest blindsides of the season. But, to do all three of those plus counter act a likely game changing dis-advantage from EoE was simply amazing. That felt like an unprecedented amount of success especially when you gauge i...

Some thought the full family visit made this the best episode of the season, most enjoyed it, and some really, really wanted more gameplay action and less forced family time. We were unanimous on our dislike of the whisper-fests at Tribal Council and really want better insight into the strategic maneuvering instead of the chaotic confusion that has become the norm. We are excited for the next epis...

Season 40, Winners at War, is special and that demands special circumstances when it comes to the Loved Ones Visit. We got the most extensive family visit in the history of the game this week. Everybody was a winner on day 24. The peace treaty was over on day 25 though, and there are now clear battle lines along with a controlling majority alliance. Which side did your favorite castaways land on?...

We were all delighted that the energy and pace was back in the episode this week after that merge lull. There was lots to laugh about regarding the latest boot, but we all seem to agree that his "Fail Mary" play, as Josh called it, at Tribal Council was respected even if the rest of his game was often cringey. Many are predicting a big take down for this week. We can't wait to watch it all go down...

No good deed goes unpunished in Survivor. It may not be possible to commit a selfless act and not have it viewed by someone as gamesmanship. It was great to have some extra energy back this week. This episode appeared to give a good perspective on how confusing it can be to make a decision on the vote and stick with it when a group this skilled is playing. Who did you think was calling the shots t...

This just in, Sophie has "nervous Chihuahua face". Based on the responses this week, many were happy with who returned from EoE and even more were shocked when they were not immediately voted out again. The Lions vs. Hyenas strategy appears to be working this time. For the most part, we enjoyed the merge but were left wanting more, more, More! We want to thank and acknowledge everyone who contribu...

We finally reached the Merge, and we have the results of the first Return From The Edge challenge for this season. We sure wish this had been a two hour episode though, so we could have gained more insight into how the merged tribe came together and where the divisions and alliances were forming. Who's calling the shots now? Who benefits the most from this merge? How did your assessment of the win...

This week's feedback is all about the big questions: was that a quit, did it tarnish their legacy, what's up with Michele and Wendell, old school vs. new school, who's coming back from EoE next week? It's a packed episode with content, speculation and predictions to help you span the gap till we get the next dose of our favorite show on Wednesday. We want to thank and acknowledge everyone who cont...

What would it take to make you pull the flag at Edge of Extinction? Who do you see as a bigger threat after the merge: a strategist or a physical beast? Get ready for the merge and at least one returning castaway from EoE. Who do you most want to see make it back into the game? How do you think the Fire Tokens will impact the Return Challenge? How did your assessment of the winners change after th...

Most of us were gobsmacked by the first half of Denise's play at Tribal Council this week, but opinions were split on the second half. Many expressed sadness as the top tier "legends" keep getting shipped off to EoE. We are all anxious to see what comes next and hope CBS will opt to release extra content to help us during this trying time. We want to thank and acknowledge everyone who contributed...

What is worth more to you: having an Idol that guarantees you can't be voted out or having the funds to potentially buy another one because the one you have is expiring tonight? When is it a good time to play an idol for someone else? If you were on EoE, would you spend your Fire Tokens on food or advantages for the return challenge? How did your assessment of the winners change after this week? W...

The primary theme of the feedback this week was "adaptability", how the "old schoolers", one in particular, are really struggling with the concept. With two tribes headed to Tribal Council for a double elimination this week, we are all anxious to see how it plays out especially on Dakal where four out of five could be safe from the vote. We want to thank and acknowledge everyone who contributed to...

It is always tempting to fall back to a known strategy that worked well in the past, but a game of this caliber demands that you be able to shed those legacy moves and be ready to adapt on the fly or you'll get your torch snuffed. What do you think of the new tribes? Do you feel like any of them are at a disadvantage? How did your assessment of the winners change after this week? Who do you think...

The fans got there wish with Dakal going to Tribal this week, and there was much rejoicing. We were split on the extended EoE segment though. For some it was time well spent on an inspiring story and for others it was an unwelcome distraction from the core game and the active castaways they are eager to see more of. A tribe switch can be like hitting a reset button on the game. We are all anxious...

It is not easy to blindside this level of player, but we have seen it two weeks in a row now. It is certainly interesting to see the difference in strategies that are being used this season. Who do you credit with this week's vote out success? What are you expecting with the upcoming shuffle? What did you think of this week's exercise at Edge of Extinction? Did you have any interesting trips like...

There was much sadness shared this week as "Operation Meatshield" took a toll on another fan favorite. You only have value if you're a big scary threat. Otherwise, buh-bye, have fun on EoE. Lots of fans are ready to see Dakal square off at Tribal again. We are looking forward to our next installment on Wednesday to see if Sele can break their streak. We want to thank and acknowledge everyone who c...

I think we finally know who's in control of the Sele tribe. It will be interesting to see the fallout and if they can maintain the advantage. Who do you think is at risk of a medevac based on Next Time on Survivor? What did you think of this week's challenge at Edge of Extinction? What do you think Probst was referring to when saying this episode contained a Hall of Fame moment? How did your asses...

All hail the Rob-father! Boston Rob is certainly the focus of much of the feedback this week. Many of us were stunned at the tribe compliance demonstrated by this group of winners. This season has fan participation up as we have yet another week with 30+ participating on the show. We can't wait for Wednesday night to see if he can pull it off again when the heat really turns up. We want to thank a...

You can't trust anyone but you have to trust someone, so how do you build that kind of a relationship? It's a fundamental, core mechanic of Survivor, and it's fascinating to see how these winners handle it and observe who is able to adapt when things don't go their way. Edge of Extinction is filling up. Who do you think stands the best chance to return? How did your assessment of the winners chang...