Survivor Fans Podcast

  Excitement is high as we head into the finale. Many believe the "never before" twist will be double idols played where no votes count at final six or five, but some think it might just be a tie at the final tribal. Consensus seems to be that the most exciting final three would be Jeremy versus Spencer versus Wentworth. In any case, we all can't wait to see how it plays out on Wednesday! We want...

This week we interviewed Abi-Maria Gomes. She left the game in episode 13 of Survivor Cambodia. Abi came back promising to take advantage of her second chance and play a different game, but promptly fell back into her old ways. The most surprising thing was that it was still enough to get her all the way to day 35 before she was finally blindsided. Listen to this interview to find out who she had...

  Finally, after 35 days, the most ephemeral, emotional, difficult to work with castaway of the season was finally removed from the game. Probst really nailed it in his post Tribal summary, "this is the most unpredictable season in the history of the game". It's anyone's guess how this one is going to play out, especially since we're going into the finale with 6 castaways still in the hunt. Was no...

  Overall sentiment for this season remains incredibly strong. With only two episodes left, the game remains unpredictable and from the feedback this week, there are lots of potential winners in the mix. Overall, there was much sadness for the exit of Joey Amazing, although some saw it as appropriate given his inability to secure individual immunity two weeks in a row. We were also slightly split...

This week we interviewed Joe Anglim. He left the game in episode 12 of Survivor Cambodia. They called him Joey Amazing, and he lived up to that title with great performances in challenges, inventing things to make camp life more bearable, and even displayed major improvements in his social game too. He appeared invincible all the way to day 29, when he first stumbled but was spared. It all came cr...

  It's family visit time! Probst seemed intent on wringing every last bit of emotion out of this one, and we got closure for several story lines that were set up back at the beginning of the season for Jeremy, Spencer, and Joe. The most significant moment for this episode will surely be the end to a big story arc with Joey Amazing finally pushing himself to the limit and coming up short. No doubt,...

This week we interviewed Stephen Fishbach. He left the game in episode 11 of Survivor Cambodia. Stephen started the game at the bottom of his tribe. While he continued to be targeted by some, an early winning streak gave him room to maneuver and build alliances that miraculously stretched his stay all the way to day 29, when the second attempt to blindside him was finally successful. Listen to thi...

This week we interviewed Ciera Eastin. She left the game in episode 10 of Survivor Cambodia. She will be remembered this season as one of the "Three Witches", who stirred the pot that eventually booted Andrew Savage and challenged her tribemates again and again to wake up and "play the game". Listen to this interview to find out what "rookie mistake" hurt her in the beginning of the game, her secr...

  Survivor fans agree, this Thanksgiving brought us a cornucopia of riches with a double episode, epic blindsides, fantastic challenges, and best of all it kept us guessing the whole time. The consensus seems to be that Spencer, Jeremy, Wentworth and Abi are all strong candidates to make it to the end now, but who knows given all the unexpected results we've seen so far. With four episodes to go,...

  Probst summed it up best, we are certainly in the midst of an unpredictable season. Who would have thought Joe could survive without winning individual immunity, or that Jeremy would save Fishbach, or better yet that Wentworth would find another HII? As Survivor fans, we certainly have a lot to be thankful for with this season. What did you think of Jeremy's move to save Fishbach? The immediate...

  Jeremy really hit pay dirt this week. Not only did finding a second HII increase his chances of survival, but he absolutely touched a soft spot with the fans with his confessional pledge to use them to make life better for his wife and kids. Lot's of folks are jumping on the Jeremy bandwagon to win now. We were more split on the decision to blindside Wiglesworth. Some saw the vote as a solid cho...

This week we interviewed Kelly Wiglesworth. She left the game in episode 9 of Survivor Cambodia. A sense of nostalgia, going back 15 years to the first season made voting Kelly back for a second chance a no brainer for many fans. Unfortunately, her style of game play combined with an injury made her almost invisible this season. In the end, her most dramatic moment came when she was blindsided. Li...

  Another week, another blindside! This one might not have been as dramatic as the previous one, but it's likely to have even bigger ramifications for the once strong alliance of eight. What do you think about Ciera, Abi and Wentworth's chances of surviving another vote now? What did you think about this blindside? Do you think they picked the right target? Who do you think will get the credit for...

  We talked last week about being excited for what comes next, but no one expected an epic blindside and an early take down of one of the alpha male alliance that had control of the game. As a Survivor veteran points out in his feedback this week, Survivor is always about luck, and sometimes it comes together in a very surprising sequence of events. No one is convinced that Wentworth, Ciera and Ab...

This week we interviewed Andrew Savage. He left the game in episode 8 of Survivor Cambodia. Savage experienced some of the highest highs and the lowest lows of any castaway this season. He returned seeking redemption, beat the odds to finally make the merge only to have his dream cut short by one of the most epic blindsides in Survivor history. Listen to this interview to hear how he found a way t...

  That ranks up there with some of the best blindsides we have ever experienced. Reading out nine "will not count votes" is a new record. The sin of overconfidence strikes again as the mighty, "alliance of nine" fumbles their advantage and promptly shrinks to eight, possibly opening the door to new possibilities for those at the bottom. What did you think about this blindside? Do you think they ma...

  The merge brought more excitement and drama. Some were happy to see Kass go, others will miss her special brand of entertainment. Many don't expect the "alliance of nine" will hold together even through the next episode, and most don't think Stephen will prevail against the alpha male alliance he fears. Based on the feedback we are all still very excited for what this season holds in store for u...

This week we interviewed Kass McQuillen. She left the game in episode 7 of Survivor Cambodia. Kass played up her chaotic past to win a spot on this season, and then surprised us with a different approach at the beginning of the game by making nice and getting along with everyone. Once the odds turned against her though, she slipped back into that comfortable roll and we got one last glimpse of Cha...

  It is season 31 but Survivor is still finding ways to surprise us and the contestants. For the first time, we have a merge at 13 with our first jury member in place. The editors remain very clear on the story telling this season. If you don't change or fall back to your old ways, you get voted out or relegated to the background. How did you feel about this vote out? Do you think the excitement w...

  Terry's departure from the game affected the fans too. Thanks for sharing your experiences. Many were sad to lose Woo, but most were not surprised. Most of us are very excited to see what happens as we head into the merge and the game kicks into yet another mode. We want to thank and acknowledge everyone who contributed to another great LF show. This week we heard from: Nicola, Erin, Doreese, Pe...

This week we interviewed Woo Hwang. He left the game in episode 6 of Survivor Cambodia. Woo will be remembered for being a great competitor and for providing great reaction shots for the editors when caught off guard by a surprise at Tribal Council. It's almost fitting that he was taken out by a stealthy blindside and offered one last look at of one of his best "what just happened" faces. Listen t...

  Change, change and more change! This season is packed with uncertainty as these veteran castaways are challenged with a third tribe configuration before the merge. The only constant this season is that unwavering confidence equals eminent failure. How did you feel about this blindside? Will it work for or against the remaining, new Ta Keo members? How do you think Savage will respond? Who will e...

  Everyone was happy to have an episode that didn't completely revolve around "Abi-Normal", but many were disturbed at her behavior in response to Woo's story about his mom. Several asked if Bayon threw the challenge. There was lots of speculation about Probst's upcoming camp visit, as well as predictions for another tribe shuffle. We expect episode six to be jam packed with action. We want to tha...

This week we interviewed Monica Padilla. She left the game in episode 5 of Survivor Cambodia. The fans that supported Monica's return for a "Second Chance" must feel completely cheated after that staggering blindside. We only got to see glimpses of her game this time, and then she was gone, betrayed by her closest ally. Listen to this interview to hear how the fan vote affected her game, an assess...

  Somewhat miraculously, ok with a significant assist from Fishbach, Angkor managed to avoid another Tribal Council. The editors continued to enforce the theme of the perils of playing an "old school" game in this "new school" season that rewards those willing to change with, you guessed it, a "Second Chance". New Bayon demonstrated their loyalty by sacking one of their original members given the...