Survivor Fans Podcast

  This season hasn't really followed any of the typical patterns. So, it was kind of nice to get back to a normal 3 day cycle along with a separate reward and immunity challenge. That did not mean it was boring though. Would you risk a private meal the way Jane did? Do you think it was fair for her to eat a fish by herself? The merge is coming. Do you think we will see a shift in power, or will th...

  Double elminations are a necessity when they start with 20 castaways instead of the original 16. This one came with a twist, the rare tie vote at Tribal Council. Some of you found logic in the decision to take out Kelly B over Marty, many others were not conviced. A lot of us remained quite stumped by that vote. Holly was recognized for her performance and many called this the best episode of th...

This week we interviewed Yve Rojas. She left the game in episode 6 of Survivor Nicaragua. It's always hard to lose a castaway that's also a true Survivor fan, especially this early in the season. Yve didn't get a lot of air time, so it was nice to be able to speak with her and glean some additional details from her experience. Note: Unfortunately, Kelly Bruno was unavailable to interview. It's not...

  How was that for an intense day? Usually, each episode of Survivor takes place over a three day cycle. This episode was unique in that it all took place on day 15. And in another rare twist, the active person with two good legs, albeit one of them being prosthetic, gets the boot from La Flor while the person with two bad legs that sleeps during the day survives in Espada. This episode also broke...

  With the shuffle behind us and the surprise ousting of Tyrone, there was no loss of topics to discuss this week. There was little mercy for Marty and NaOnka, but they both still have their fans too. There seems to be a consensus building about the future of the original Espada tribe members even though the tide has turned for two that were on their way out. Ancient Voices 21 is out in iTunes as...

This week we interviewed Tyrone Davis. He left the game in episode 5 of Survivor Nicaragua. We were thrilled to get some extra time to speak with him. You will hear more from Tyrone in this interview than we got from all 5 episodes combined. His personality comes through in this audio interview as he talks about his old and new tribemates, the real details behind the chicken dinner, how he was cho...

  Wow, we were blind sided by that result! We thought Tyrone was playing so smart, laying back, observing waiting to see how things played out. Who knew he was right there with Jimmy T, chomping at the bit for his shot to take control of the tribe. He achieved the same result, but unlike the four who proceeded him, managed to do it without a big blow up at tribal council. No one seemed to have con...

Gillian Larson from Survivor Gabon reached out to us and asked if we could help get the word out about a new project she's working on. We jumped at the opportunity to help, and had a great time talking with her. Listen to this audio interview with Gillian to get all the details on the Reality Rally project, the great cause it supports, the multiple ways you can participate, the giant list of reali...

  Marty, Jimmy T, Brenda and NaOnka were the focus of episode 4. They gave us plenty to talk about and speculate on. Opinions of NaOnka are still split and several of Jimmy T's fans weighed in with their take on his plight. Marty for all his success at apparently taking control of Espada, has not won all of you over to his side, and we were all eager to speculate about the potential impact of the...

This week we interviewed Jimmy Tarantino. He left the game in episode 4 of Survivor Nicaragua. He struggled throughout the game to try to fit in with his tribe and finally met his demise when he crossed Marty one too many times. Listen to this audio interview to learn what he did to prepare, details on the injury that threatened to take him out of the game, the positive contributions he made for t...

  That is four in a row now that appear to have self destructed in Tribal Council. The theme for this season continues to be, "Hey look at me. Watch me talk my way right into being voted out!" How would you play it if you were in Marty's shoes? Would you choose to keep a physically weaker player that would vote with you over someone that could probably do more to help your tribe win a challenge? W...

  The third episode of Survivor Nicaragua certified NaOnka's role as this season's top villain, but as always we get to hear different perspectives on this when you get the chance to add your voice to the show. Most found her actions and words distasteful but a few found something to like about her approach to the game that casts her actions in a different light. Many were disappointed that Marty...

This week we're bringing you an interview with Jimmy Johnson. He left the game in episode 3 of Survivor Nicaragua. His strategy going into the game was to convince everyone that he could not win, and his tribe helped make sure he succeeded! Listen to this audio interview from a conference call with the press as Jimmy answers questions and offers some additional insight into how he played the game...

  The personal drama and overall intensity dropped a bit in episode 3, but there was still plenty of action to take in. Following in the shoes of Wendy and Shannon, it was Jimmy T's turn this week to demonstrate that he doesn't know when to stop talking. The big difference was that he was fortunate to have someone else in line in front of him to take the fall at Tribal Council. How does NaOnka sco...

  The second episode of Survivor Nicaragua was loaded with drama and action. Team crazy made an appearance and we got to see the irrational side of many of the castaways. You voted NaOnka, Holly and the reveal of Dan's $1600 shoes among the all star moments. No one seemed sorry to see Shannon go, but a few thought it might have been strategic error. The fans of Jimmy Johnson kept singing his prais...

This week we interviewed Shannon Elkins. He left the game in episode 2 of Survivor Nicaragua. In the beginning, it looked like he was successful in establishing a majority alliance, but it quickly spun out of control on day 6 when he squared off against his nemisis, Brenda. Listen to this audio interview to find out which previous Survivors got him interested in the show, how what we saw him say a...

  Tonight's episode was evidently sponsored by "The Dark Side of Human Nature". We've got at least 3 castaways this season that were ready to get ugly with others at the drop of a hat. Do you think that might be due to Russell's influence on the game? If you were on a tribe with Holly or NaOnka, how would you take advantage of their erratic behavior? Would you include them in your alliance or vote...

  The first episode of Survivor Nicaragua has aired, and it's time to see what you thought about it. People were pretty unanimous in the enjoyment of Jud's goofy antics. The viewers choice, Jimmy T, saw his approval ratings plummet. Per your request Jimmy T, we have our pencils and notebooks out and so far your score is a big 'ol goose egg. Opinions were split on Jimmy Johnson: gimmick who needs t...

This week we interviewed Wendy Jo Desmidt-Kohlhoff. She left the game in episode 1 of Survivor Nicaragua. Poor Wendy Jo committed one of the cardinal social sins of Survivor. She did not connect with her tribemates in the crucial first few days of the game. Her strategy to lay low to avoid being considered a chatter box backfired and not even a last minute effort at Tribal Council could save her....

  Welcome back! We got a great start with Episode 1 of Survivor Nicaragua tonight. It began with a classic psyche manuever leading the castaways to think the tribes had already been chosen as they made their first entrance on the show. Oddly enough, the only person perceptive enough to guess the truth behind how the tribe membership would actually be determined ended up being voted out. It looks l...

  The first episode of Survivor Nicaragua is almost upon us and we've got another show to help you get excited. Have you begun to recognize the new castaways yet? This group of Survivor Super Fans certainly has a jump on it. How do your "first impressions" stack up against there's. This is Part 2 of our "Judge a Book by its Cover" show for Nicaragua. Twenty nine fans, just like you, recorded their...

  This is Part I of our "Judge a Book by its Cover" show for Nicaragua. We have recorded our perspective on each new castaway including how well we think they will do in the overall game. Now it is your turn. We want to hear what you think about the 20 new castaways for Survivor Nicaragua. Study the pictures, bios and videos at CBS.com and let us know how well you think they will do this season. W...

Survivor is back for its 21st season, and we have a tradition here at the Survivor Fans Podcast called the JABBIC, "Judge A Book By It's Cover", show. We use it as a way to start gettting acquainted with the new cast before the first episode even airs. We want to hear what you think about the 20 new castaways for Survivor Nicaragua. Some folks base their impressions solely from looking at the pict...

It's bittersweet, but it's that time again. We gather together one last time to share our thoughts about the finale, the reunion show and the season as it compares to all the others. As always, there are a range of views to share and contemplate. For each episode, we provide 3 podcasts: an episode recap, an interview with the castoff and a chance for Survivor fans like yourself to sound off on wha...

The opportunity to interview the final three together didn't happen as planned, but Jo Ann did get a chance to speak with the winner, Sandra Diaz-Twine. Sandra surprised and delighted many fans by snatching the win out from under Parvati and Russell, two of the games most dominant, powerful players. Listen to this interview to find out why she did get emotional at the final Tribal Council, her for...