Survivor Fans Podcast

  Based on feedback this week, watching Cirie overcome those obstacles deeply touched a lot of fans, but some felt it was all a bit heavy handed or forced at the same time. While many will surely miss Debbie's entertainment value, most were singing, dancing or fist pumping in delight at the surprise she received at Tribal Council. We're all excited to see what week 9 will bring our way. Hurry up W...

This week we interviewed Debbie Wanner. She left the game in week 8 of Survivor Game Changers. While she eased up on the litany of past occupations this time, she still managed to bring the fireworks. She will be remembered this season for orchestrating the takedown of Ozzy, and for once again being blindsided after under estimating a member of her alliance. Listen to this interview to hear why sh...

If you are ever lucky enough to play Survivor but find yourself so confident about your control over the game that you use the word "inconceivable" in a sentence regarding your alliance's ability to control the outcomes, warning bells should immediately start going off in your head. You just committed the classic Survivor sin of overconfidence and have become a prime target for a blindside vote at...

  There is always lots to cover in a double episode week, and this was no exception. The themes that arose for the feedback this week include: "Yeah, Cirie is featured", "I sure hope Cirie being featured does not mean that she is next to go", "wait, you mean Brad and Tai really get nothing for their sacrifice?", "Zeke's in trouble", "Sarah and Debbie both appear to be playing well", "That talk bet...

This week we interviewed Ozzy. He was the second castaway to leave the game in week 7 of Survivor Game Changers. Ozzy established himself as a legendary player in his first season. No one has ever matched his ability to provide for his tribes or help them excel at the physical components of the challenges. Unfortunately, that has also made him a huge target each time he played. We were happy and s...

This week we interviewed Hali Ford. She was the first castaway to leave the game in week 7 of Survivor Game Changers. Hali started the game in an underdog position and never seemed to be able to overcome it. She had some memorable moments at Tribal Council, took some big risks, and even made a little Survivor history. But in the end, her departure appeared to be a classic "Pagonging" vote with a l...

Woohoo! We have reached the merge. This is the point where the game kicks into overdrive and you will get dropped in the wake if you can not keep up and did not work hard to land in a controlling alliance. It looked like we were in for a good old fashioned "Pagonging" of Mana, but it was too tempting to add the blindsiding of a legend for one alliance to resist. Thank you CBS for two hours of Surv...

  Survivor is designed to give us a view into the human condition "in a pressure cooker". As with real life, people are sometimes motivated to do extremely hurtful things to each other. Unfortunately, we were witness to another one of these events in the last episode. In this week's feedback, we talk it out and the super fans offer the benefit of a multitude of perspectives. Just as in life, the g...

This week we interviewed Jeff Varner. He left the game in week 6 of Survivor Game Changers. Jeff's legacy is that he will forever be remembered for doing something horrible and hurtful to a fellow castaway. He is now working to make amends for his gross lapse in judgement. Let's all learn from his mistake and strive to treat each other better. Listen to this interview to hear him acknowledge and a...

Survivor is an amazing, complex game because its foundation is built on the human condition. It brings out the best in some folks, and the absolute worst in others. Most castaways dream of becoming a hero, but their motivations and choices, which are often made under extreme pressure, can also backfire, unravel, highlighting poor judgement and a mean spirit. What is the best way to handle it when...

  This week's feedback was split between sadness and celebration. The queen had a polarizing impact this season. Other big themes this week include: Tai's strengths, Tai's weaknesses, Exile Island, Debbie's advantage, and Cochran! Where will this season take us next? Hurry up Wednesday! We want to thank and acknowledge everyone who contributed to another great LF show. This week we heard from: Pet...

This week we interviewed Sandra Diaz-Twine. She left the game in week 5 of Survivor Game Changers. Never in the game has someone demonstrated such immense bravado, and been able to back it up with results. Sandra played at a level clearly above most of her tribemates. It was entertaining to watch her work her magic, and it genuinely impressed many of her fellow castaways. Alas, not even Sandra cou...

"Pride goeth before destruction", and the level of smack talk we were subjected to this season from a single castaway before this episode reached its conclusion was off the charts. In a game where the "luck of the draw" is such a central factor, it is only a matter of time before the hammer of humility strikes you down when you get too big for your britches. Were you sad or satisfied with the Trib...

  It's another episode with so much to talk about. Here are a few of the big themes this week: Sugergate, the whirling Debbie dervish, many references to fiddle playing, a lost legacy, and the burning question on everyone's mind: how is Sandra still in the game? Plus, we want more! Wednesday can't get here quick enough. We want to thank and acknowledge everyone who contributed to another great LF...

This week we interviewed JT. He left the game in week 4 of Survivor Game Changers. JT will no doubt remain a fan favorite for all the reasons we loved watching him in his first season, but he will also be remembered for a couple of major blunders in his third attempt. He managed to inadvertently take out his closest ally and then failed to take advantage of the one thing in his possession that cou...

Welcome to the vengeance zone! Enjoy a slice of the blindside pie with a scoop of revenge on top. There are castaways in the game that deserve the title of "game changer", and we saw a great demonstration of the lengths that a skilled player will go to when they feel they have been betrayed. What did you think of the sugar showdown? Who do you think will go to Exile Island, and which surprise Surv...

  Yes, it is time to grieve again. When a fan favorite gets blindsided, it often catches us all off guard, leaving many fans sad and angry. The Listener Feedback shows are a great way to commiserate, process those feelings and get ready for the next surprise because the Survivor roller coaster is going to keep screaming down the tracks with more big drops and sharp turns ahead. We are both excited...

This week we interviewed Malcolm Freberg. He left the game in week 3 of Survivor Game Changers. Lots of fans were saddened last night when one of our all time favorites was caught in the crossfire of a historic Tribal Council event. We expected to see more of Malcolm's sense of humor and deep appreciation for the game, but he was blindsided by yet another game changing twist. Listen to this interv...

Thanks to production, this season is certainly living up to it's name. A last minute HII discovery combined with a new, historic first at Tribal Council yielded a blindside vote that left most of us stunned too. What did you think about the new Tribal Council twist? Who do you think was most responsible for this week's vote out? How can JT redeem himself? Is Hali in a worse position too? Who do yo...

  The one unanimous thread in this week's feedback was, "Don't eat the goats!" Also, Culpepper and Troyzan continue to surprise us and folks are apprehensive that Cirie and Sandra may not be long for the game. We can't wait to see what will happen again this Wednesday night. We want to thank and acknowledge everyone who contributed to another great LF show. This week we heard from: Pete, Mikeybear...

This week we interviewed Caleb Reynolds. He left the game in week 2 of Survivor Game Changers. Sometimes your fate in the game comes down to luck. When the tribes get shuffled and you land on the outside of the numbers, the only way to save yourself is to avoid Tribal Council. The first time he played, Caleb pushed too hard and took himself out of the game. Even though he ended up leaving on day n...

The term "Game Changers" applies to production this season too. We shuffled out to three tribes, and that means one tribe will essentially start over from scratch at a new location. Historically, the tribe with the most hardship tends to suffer the most at challenges, but that wasn't the case this week. We were surprised to see an even distribution of capability between all three tribes, and even...

  It's time to check in with the super fans and see what they thought of the first episode. The scenery in Fiji was a hit again, just like last season. The sets and challenges seemed to be even better! We're thrilled to have Survivor back and would be happy if every episode was two hours long. We can't wait for Wednesday night when we start the second cycle of season 34! We want to thank and ackno...

This week we interviewed Tony Vlachos. He was the second person to leave the game in episode 1 of Survivor Game Changers. It was easy to understand why Tony was invited back for this season. He managed to win his first season with a style of play that had never been seen before. He was an innovator and many fans looked forward to his return. Unfortunately, he lost Sandra's trust on night four, agg...

This week we interviewed Ciera Eastin. She left the game in episode 1 of Survivor Game Changers. She's remembered for a couple of risky moves she made back in her first season, and that reputation very much proceeded her for her third attempt. Unfortunately, she was not able to get any traction with her tribe this time and made an early exit providing what appeared to be our first blindside of the...