Survivor Fans Podcast

  A lot of this week's discussion focused on two of the original Blue Collars: Dan and Mike. They have come to represent the opposite ends of the gameplay spectrum this season. Dan has solidified his position as a memorable, gullible goat. In stark contrast, Mike's dominance in the individual challenges and mindful, disruptive, strategic actions at the last tribal council has won him the admiratio...

This week we interviewed Shirin Oskooi. She left the game in episode 11 of Survivor Worlds Apart. After years of applying, Shirin finally realized her dream to be on the show. Unfortunately, that dream quickly turned dark. She was frequently targeted by most of her fellow castaways and ostracized for her quirky behaviour and obsession with the show. Even after being degraded and dehumanized by sev...

  Thankfully, the personal ugliness and attacks relented with this episode. We got back to focusing on the game. Tyler put on a clinic, demonstrating how to masterfully manipulate a pivotal member of his alliance. He continues to stand out as one of the most strategic players left in the game. It will be interesting to see how he handles the fallout from this tribal council. With Mike most likely...

  There were some very interesting developments in this episode from a gameplay perspective. There were also examples of some really ugly, human behavior. Survivor is a reflection of the human experience which includes the good and the bad. There are often teachable moments after episodes like this and we really appreciate the fans that share their reactions and observations to help us all expand...

This week we interviewed Jenn Brown. She left the game in episode 10 of Survivor Worlds Apart. Jenn started off as the epitome of a no collar, free spirit. She did well in challenges but was just as happy to go body surf with her new friend Hali. After the merge, she lost interest in the game, asked to be voted out and became the polar opposite of fans like Hali and Joe that would have gladly trad...

  Whew, that was another emotionally charged episode. What is it with this season and bullies? How did we end up with three men that think it is in any way OK to take out their anger on Shirin in these ways? It was hard to watch Will's ugly behavior. Putting that aside for a minute, Mike's worst fears came to fruition and he completely fumbled his attempt to thwart it. How did we end up in a scena...

  The outcome this week was without a doubt predicted by many, but the circumstances that led to this result included many surprises and twists. The fact that several fans talked about how it is still anyone's game, is a testament to how much many of us are enjoying this season. With so many castaways that know the game this season it continues to keep us guessing as to how it will all play out. O...

This week we interviewed Joe Anglim. He left the game in episode 9 of Survivor Worlds Apart. From the very beginning, he was perceived as this season's biggest threat. Outnumbered and with his back against the wall, he went on an impressive, challenge winning streak after the merge which only incited their desire to get rid of him more. Joe was a clear fan favorite, and we certainly will not be su...

  You can look at the outcome of this episode and say it was predictable, but we certainly did not anticipate all the twists and turns that got packed into the end result that made it quite enjoyable. Jenn just achieved Dan and Rodney level goat status. We know that Rodney has a secret final four alliance and now we know that Mike has one too. It looks like they finally are going to go after each...

  This episode turned out to be a bit of a mixed bag. There were some highlights for some of the castaways and low, lowlights for a couple others. Dan and Rodney's actions and cruel words have really turned off many fans. Their ongoing disrespectful antagonism of Shirin and Sierra have cemented their positions as the unwitting villains of the season. Meanwhile, Joe and Mike really gave their fans...

This week we interviewed Hali Ford. She left the game in episode 8 of Survivor Worlds Apart. Hali adapted quickly and formed strong bonds with her No Collar tribe. Unfortunately, those relationships carried over into the merge and the guilt by association eventually became her undoing. Listen to this interview to hear how she was cast, who else came to "ladies couch" to join her alliance, how she'...

  Joe has turned out to be every bit the challenge beast that we suspected he might be back before this season began. They have plenty of reason to fear him. It just got immensely harder for him to stay around much longer though. The challenging part for Mike is that Joe gives him great cover while he is still in the game. The minute Joe is gone, everyone will likely start to focus on getting rid...

  The consensus is clear in this week's feedback. The majority of us think the new tribe could have done much better with the new name, but we all enjoyed the episode. This may be a standout season. We're seven episodes in and still enjoying it. It's great to have so many people left in the game that seem to understand what they're doing. For each episode, we provide 3 podcasts: an episode recap,...

This week we interviewed Kelly Remington. She left the game in episode 7 of Survivor Worlds Apart. We did not see much of her early in the game, but she soon emerged as one of the most savvy players of the season. She maneuvered with grace through a group of hotheads that appeared willing to rage at the drop of a hat. She endured a head injury, and a tribal shuffle that separated her completely fr...

  That was by far one of the best demonstrations we have seen of the power of the HII to change the outcome of Tribal Council. Unfortunately, it will not by itself be enough to swing the balance of power in favor of the new underdogs, but it definitely will force some folks to rethink their endgame plans. A dominant alliance emerged with this week's voting results. It will be interesting to see if...

  This episode can often represent a critical stage in the game. Actions taken here should be done with an eye towards establishing a controlling alliance going into the merge. The big question this week is did Escameca make the right choice when they decided to throw the challenge, and did they vote out the biggest threat to their success? We had another great episode and are excited to see how t...

This week we interviewed Joaquin Souberbielle. He left the game in episode 6 of Survivor Worlds Apart. He got off to a rocky start when his first alliance was voted out of the game, but seemed to recover by quickly making friends with Tyler. It looked like his ability to make friends fast was working again after the tribal shuffle, but his budding bromance with Rodney backfired and got him voted o...

  It looked like Escameca, the blue tribe, was destined to dominate all the challenges this week, but the new Nagarote really surprised us! They all did well, but Jenn really shined in that reward challenge. It was a bit sad watching how the two alliances in Escameca approached Sierra. In those types of situations, it can be really powerful to simply let the swing vote decide who to vote out. Do y...

  This week's double header ran the gamut of emotions for many fans. Some were thrilled with the results, some called foul, others were really sad. The tribe shuffle appears incredibly lopsided, but so far this season has been full of surprises and we are certainly hoping for more as we head into episode six. For each episode, we provide 3 podcasts: an episode recap, an interview with the castoff,...

This week we interviewed Max Dawson. He left the game in episode 5 of Survivor Worlds Apart. Max was such a well known super fan that he was spotted even before the game began. His expert knowledge of the game unfortunately did him no favors and ended up being the primary reason he was singled out and eliminated. Listen to this interview to hear how he got on the show, how playing with another sup...

This week we interviewed Lindsey Cascaddan. She left the game in episode 4 of Survivor Worlds Apart. Lindsey's tattoos and confrontational personality ensured that she stood out from the start. Unfortunately for her, that type of behavior also can make you an easy target when it finally comes time to vote the first person out of the tribe. Listen to this interview to hear how she ended up on the s...

  What a treat! We got an extra episode this week with a lot of great action. Now that we know the castaways a little better, we saw the return of the classic reward challenge. Even with the extra time spent on the action of the extra challenges, we still got some great insights into the social aspects of the game too. One of this season's themes continues to be the lack of self awareness. Shirin,...

  Episode three left a lot of us feeling that it was a bit ho hum, after the excitement and surprises we got in the first two. On the plus side though, we got to see a lot of tribe dynamics which gave us some insights into how the social aspect of the game is evolving on each tribe. This week focused on the at risk players on each tribe: Shirin, Joaquin, Mike, Dan, Rodney, Will and Nina. The five...

This week we interviewed Nina Poersch. She left the game in episode 3 of Survivor Worlds Apart. Nina got a warm reception at the start of the game, and it looked like her deafness would not be a major factor. That changed and she eventually had a melt down that was prompted by how she felt she was being mistreated by her tribemates. She was unable to bond with them and was finally taken out by the...

  It is a classic pattern. A castaway gets booted out of a tribe and that tribe's failure at the next challenge appears like it hinged on that choice. Imagine how the No Collar's would have faired if they had kept Vince instead of Nina. The other classic pattern we were treated to this episode is for the dominant tribe to start to self destruct, and the Blue Collars are working hard on that one to...