Survivor Fans Podcast

Today we interviewed Erinn Lobdell. She left the game in 3rd place during the finale of Survivor Tocantins. Erinn was marked for elimination by her tribemates in the 2nd episode, and she outplayed, outwitted, and outlasted every single one of them. Her pragmatic approach to the game and her great sense of humor made her a delight to watch and a favorite of many. Listen to this interview to find ou...

Today we interviewed Taj Johnson-George. She left the game in 4th place during the finale of Survivor Tocantins. Taj surprised herself and most everyone else with how well she did in the game. Her confessionals and reaction shots during Tribal Council provided some of the best comedic moments of the season, and demonstrated that she was also a shrewd strategist. Listen to this interview to find ou...

For only the 2nd time in Survivor history we had a unanimous vote for the winner. Were you as surprised as we were by that? Did you agree with the decision to get rid of Taj in 4th? Would it really have been a no brainer to take Erinn to the end too?   Congratulations to Debbie A, winner of the Survivor Tocantins JSFL! She jumped from an 8 way tie for 12th to the #1 spot by not only guessing the f...

This week we interviewed Coach Ben Wade. He left the game in episode 13 of Survivor Tocantins. Coach was sure he was in control of the game from the first day, but there always seemed to be someone else behind the scenes really calling the shots. Listen to this interview to find out if he thinks he ever lied, why no family member came to visit, if he really hates women and much more! If you are no...

Ah, the episode many of us have waited for has finally arrived. Was it what you hoped for? Do you think his exit was noble and in keeping with how he said he'd "change the game"? Did you buy the stories about asthma and ruptured discs? Stephen did not vote with JT. Do you think they really will make final 2 together? Who would JT pick if he wins the final immunity if not Stephen? Does Erinn really...

We were pretty evenly split on this last episode. Half of us liked it and about half didn't. The same can be said for our response to the way the family visit works now. Some of us long for the days when it really added some drama because not everyone got a visit. The other half really enjoys getting to see all the family members and how the castaways react to them. The one thing we all seemed to...

This week we interviewed Debra Beebe. She left the game in episode 12 of Survivor Tocantins. Debbie was in control for the first 10 episodes, but the game took a dark turn for her on day 30, and she was ready to leave by day 33. Listen to this interview to find out about the extra auction items we didn't get to see, her perspective on lying in the game, if she really would have given immunity away...

Some may complain that the game has become too predictable at this stage as we watch the Timbira members drop one by one. We feel that the editing has been excellent in contrast though. We are never quite sure how it is going to play out as the focus continues to swing back and forth from one potential vote out candidate to another, keeping us guessing until the final vote is counted. Do you want...

This last episode didn't deliver at the same level as the Tyson blindside, but it certainly left a few mysteries to ponder such as what rationale prompted Erinn and Taj's odd votes, does ex-coach really believe what he's saying, and many continue to ponder the possibility of a female alliance. For each episode, we provide 3 podcasts: an episode recap, an interview with the castoff and a chance for...

This week we interviewed Sierra Reed. She left the game in episode 11 of Survivor Tocantins. Sierra's adventure on Survivor was a rough one. She struggled for 30 days to be accepted by her tribe before finally being eliminated. Listen to this interview to find out who found the clue to the fake Immunity Idol Sierra planted, who proposed an all female alliance, who she told about the Jalapao Immuni...

Amazing isn't it? Jalapao came into the merge down in numbers 6 to 4 and thanks to Joe's injury almost immediately made it even worse becoming 6 vs 3. It should have been a simple task for Timbira to pick them off one by one and coast into the final Tribal Council. But, against all odds the Jalapao 3 haved more than evened the odds and appear with Erinn's allegiance to now have the advantage. Is t...

It's our 300th podcast and we're so glad you could join us! Thanks to that last episode, we had some great topics to discuss. The blindside of Tyson and Sierra was the subject of much delight. There was lots of alternate theories proposed for how it would play out next too. Who's really calling the shots: Erinn or Stephen, and where's Taj in all this? For each episode, we provide 3 podcasts: an ep...

This week we interviewed Tyson Apostol. He left the game in episode 10 of Survivor Tocantins. Tyson was this season's powerhouse physical threat, so it makes sense that they would jump at the chance to take him out the first time he didn't win individual immunity. Listen to this interview to find out why he was drawn to form an alliance with Coach and Debra, who was really pulling the Dragonslayer...

Turns out Sierra was blindsided at Tribal council after allafterall. Fans of the show recognize extreme overconfidence as a danger sign but those that aren't as familiar with this history seem doomed to suffer through it, again and again and again. Tyson certainly just became our new poster boy for gloating all the way to the jury. Sierra was spared this time, but she doesn't appear to have endear...

Oh yeah. You knew there would be a lot of folks that wanted to talk about the last episode. Most of us feel like we got blindsided right along with Brendan, and coach provided so much material that many of you self edited to avoid showering him with more attention. Many of you aren't buying the previews and think Sierra will not be the next to go. Several of you offered some interesting speculatio...

This week we interviewed Brendan Synncott. He left the game in episode 9 of Survivor Tocantins. Brendan's showdown with Coach made for high drama, and we really got see another side of him when we spoke with him today. Listen to this interview to find out why he admitted to having the HII, more details about exile island, why he was ready to help JT win and much more! If you are not a subscriber t...

For all our disappointment in the anticlimatic end to episode 8, this one really made up the difference and then some! Do you think Sierra even has a chance? Will she give up hope and accept her fate or maybe find a way to outlast Coach? Do you think JT and Stephen are in control or is it really Coach and Tyson? Here is the new merged tribe after the ninth episode: Forza : Benjamin, Debra, Erinn,...

We are at a very interesting juncture in the game. This weeks feedback was split on several issues such as which alliance of five has the best chance of succeeding, whether Tyson might get to keep the Individual Immunity Necklace and the significance of Coach's transformation. Do you agree with Kimberly's new theory about coach? For each episode, we provide 3 podcasts: an episode recap, an intervi...

This week we interviewed Joe Dowdle. He left the game in episode 8 of Survivor Tocantins. Joe did well in one on one interactions, but never seemed to secure a solid position in the game before he was blindsided by a medical problem. Listen to this interview to find out about his leg injury as well as how he is doing now, more details on the fake idol, his alliances and much more! If you are not a...

Episode 8 cranked the gameplay up another notch! Did you at any point during the episode find yourself admiring coach's strategy? Of the remaining players, who do you think are the top 3 threats? Do you think the inter-tribe alliance will rally or will coach be victorious? Who's getting a "winner's edit"? Here is the new merged tribe after the eighth episode: Forza : Benjamin, Brendan, Debra, Erin...

It's Monday and we're back with a fresh round of Survivor Fan Listener Feedback. Sounds like most everyone enjoyed episode 7, but all thoughts turn towards the impending merge. What will Jalapao make of ex-coach once they have to be around him 24x7? Is Joe in danger of leaving on a medical? Will Timbira take the easy way out or will the inter-tribal alliance win out? For each episode, we provide 3...

This week we interviewed Sydney Wheeler. She left the game in episode 7 of Survivor Tocantins. On the show, we were provided a relatively one dimensional view of Sydney as the "flirt to win girl". It was good to get to talk to her and find out there might have been more to her game. Listen to this interview to find out how she was approached to be on the show, who she points the finger at for losi...

Episode 7 gave us a look at some serious gameplay over in Jalapao. Were you impressed with Stephen's performance? Who do you think is playing the best game in Jalapao? What did you think of Taj's fake idol? Do you think JT might be too trusting for this game? Will Taj be able to take advantage of that trust? Do you think the inter-tribe alliance will decide who leaves next? Here are the tribes aft...

Here's a special treat to feed that Survivor Fan hunger as we anxiously await the next episode after a two week break. Seven fans got together this weekend and recorded their thoughts on this season along with a recap of the recap show. We bet those of you that participate in the JSFL will be curious to hear their final four picks too. Thanks to: Shane, Kimberly, Ian, Tim, Chris, Drew, and Christy...

It's Monday and that means it is time for another great round of Survivor Fan Listener Feedback to ponder. Several theories for Taj's blow-up are offered along with speculation on Stephen's role in keeping her over Spencer. Many were sad to see Spencer, a fellow fan, leave so early, and most of us wished he had fought harder to stay. JT's little tantrum didn't go unnoticed and many are perplexed t...