Survivor Fans Podcast

Hopefully that's the last of the BCT, Bad Casting Tax, that we will have to pay this season. This group of resilient fans are ready to move on to see what the season 46 cast really has to offer. We are excited to see what week five will bring! We want to thank and acknowledge everyone who contributed to another great Listener Feedback show. This week we heard from: Pete, Doreese, Robert, Lisa Rae,...

Yes, we're finally back to a standard, separate Reward and Immunity challenges this week. We enjoyed the tribe time with the exception of the excessive crying, sniffling, and groveling from one castaway. How small of a tribe is too small? Do you think they'll shuffle into two tribes now? How did your assessment of the castaways change once you saw them in action? Who do you think is playing the be...

Based on the responses this week, most fans are not in favor of casting melodramatic, dysfunctional players, but there is a portion of the group that enjoys the entertainment a bumbling player can bring to the game. The medical evacuation left an unsatisfactory feeling for many fans, but the game continues, and we look forward to the next episode on Wednesday. We want to thank and acknowledge ever...

We are back to ninety minute episodes this week. This one was a roller coaster of emotions. We loved how the challenge played out, but were sad to see a player with potential have to leave for medical issues. Should players be allowed an overnight medical check? What do you think about people who say they are not there to win? How did your assessment of the castaways change once you saw them in ac...

The second, two hour episode got mixed reviews from the fans. Some are thrilled to gain more insight into the complex social interactions in each tribe, while others are hungry for the return of the familiar episode pattern they know and love. We got several predictions for how it might play out next, and we're looking forward to the next episode on Wednesday! We want to thank and acknowledge ever...

Were you hoping for more deep dive tribe time? If so, your wish was surely granted with our second episode this season. We got more great insights into how each castaway is faring and how the alliances are developing. Were you satisfied with this week's boot? Will the losing tribe be able to turn it around next week, or are we in for more of the same? How did your assessment of the castaways chang...

The fans have spoken and this was one of the best, most favorable reactions we've had to a new cast in all of the post pandemic, "new era" seasons. Lots of us are thrilled to have the initial two hour episodes, but it's clearly not everyone's cup of tea. Two hours can be a lot to ask depending on how you watch and what you value in the show. There was however a clear consensus on the first boot. N...

We really enjoyed the premiere. There were several standout players with potential for greatness and another handful of castaways that did not seem prepared at all. What did you think of the tribe balance, the first challenges, and the results from the first Tribal Council? How did your assessment of the castaways change once you saw them in action? Who do you think is playing the best, and who is...

Welcome back for Part 2 of our JABBIC, Judge A Book By Its Cover, preview for season 46. We're four days away from the premiere on Wednesday, February 28th, and fourteen super fans like you recorded their take on the new cast including their choice of favorites, who's most likely to get voted out first, make the merge, have a shot at the final tribal council as well as who has what it takes to win...

Welcome to Part 1 of our JABBIC, Judge A Book By Its Cover, preseason show for season 46. Once again, we have all new players, so we have limited information to go on when theorizing how we think they will perform. We have shared our early thoughts on each of the castaways including how well we think they will do in the overall game to kick off another season of watching Survivor together. Now it...

The reviews are in, and the fans have spoken. They enjoyed the finale and this season. Some even labeled it the best of the new era. We certainly enjoyed getting together each week to share it with you, and that made it special for us. We look forward to joining you again in February for Season 46. We want to thank and acknowledge everyone who contributed to another great Listener Feedback show. T...

We thoroughly enjoyed the Finale. The challenges were classics and there was some attempts at strategy that stood out. Tribal council was solid and, the After Show was the After Show. In the end, we've really enjoyed sharing the season with you and look forward to hearing your thoughts about it as well. What did you think of the Finale challenges? Who's gameplay impressed you the most? Were you ha...

The fans are seeing a clear front runner that's heads and shoulders above the rest, rapidly closing in on the win. It's also fun to imagine alternative scenarios, especially ones that include a come from behind, underdog story. We're here for all of it and can't wait for the finale on Wednesday! We want to thank and acknowledge everyone who contributed to another great Listener Feedback show. This...

How far would you be willing to go? Could you lie to your closest alliance member after you developed a meaningful connection in the game? Who do you think the jury is most impressed by heading into the finale? How did your assessment of the castaways change this week? Who do you think is playing the best, and what's your final five order? Here is where it stands after week 12. Dakuwaqa Tribe: Aus...

The results were mixed this week. Some fans enjoyed the episode,  and others are lamenting the lack of any definitive, strategic gameplay. On paper, it looks like a classic Pagonging, but there does appear to be some slight cracks, so there's still hope for a surprise turn of events in the penultimate episode on Wednesday. We want to thank and acknowledge everyone who contributed to another great...

"You had one job"! Oh well, not everyone can be good at strategy. On the flip side, this probably opens the end game scenarios up quite a bit. Who do you think the jury is most impressed by at this point? How did your assessment of the castaways change this week? Who do you think is playing the best, and who is still in jeopardy of being voted out? Who impressed you the most? Here is where it stan...

We kinda expected that to happen. The fans were hoping for more from this episode in the way of "big moves". This week's vote out had been anticipated for so long, that it made for a bit of a lackluster result. Thanks to some careful fan analysis of possible scenarios, there appears to be at least one more chance to avoid a full Pagonging. Fingers crossed for Wednesday! We want to thank and acknow...

Finally! The vote out this week was a major milestone, but who really benefited the most? The path forward seems hazy for many players at this stage. Do you think the majority alliance at final seven will hold strong? Who's really calling the shots? How did your assessment of the castaways change this week? Who do you think is playing the best, and who is still in jeopardy of being voted out? Who...

The fans have spoken! They're looking for a shakeup, someone to emerge to challenge this dominant alliance of four that appears to be dictating the flow of the game. We're excited to see who might step forward and take control of the game to avert the Pagonging that is currently in progress. We want to thank and acknowledge everyone who contributed to another great Listener Feedback show. This wee...

Our heads are spinning. That was a lot of activities packed into a single day of the game! Another three way split at this stage of the game was a bit of a shocker. What did you think of the last two Individual Immunity face offs? Do you think anyone is sandbagging to lower their threat level? Has the final four already been decided? How did your assessment of the castaways change this week? Who d...

It's official. The return of the Survivor Auction was a hit! Several fans had recommendations for further improvements, but on the whole, it was great to have this favorite element return to the game. Speaking of favorites, we lost another in the vote out this week, but most agreed that was part of what made the blindside so exciting. Ever skeptical when it comes to removing votes, we're curious h...

We finally got our first, post merge episode where everyone but one castaway was vulnerable and we got to see the group dynamics at work. It took a while but it was nice to have the classic stage of the game fully underway now. Speaking of classics, what did you think about the return of the Auction? How did your assessment of the castaways change once you saw them all together this week? Who do y...

The flip side of good casting is that the fans are deeply saddened when a favorite castaway leaves the game. Feedback this week says we got a double dose of that, albeit for different reasons. We are all anxious to see if they found a fix for the Auction, and if we will see the emergence of a women's alliance. We can't wait for Wednesday! We want to thank and acknowledge everyone who contributed t...

The double elimination at this stage in the game really had an impact this season. We enjoyed seeing a classic challenge return. It's clearly one of the more difficult ones, and the stakes were high with a built in hero moment at the end. What's the chance that we see a women's alliance this season? What do you think about the return of the Survivor Auction? How did your assessment of the castaway...

We have, unfortunately, experienced some significant lows this season, but the feedback is loud and clear on this episode. This was a clear fan favorite. That tends to happen when we get to experience a historic moment in the show. The challenge and ensuing Tribal Council really delivered. We're excited about the possibilities in the next double elimination and already looking forward to Wednesday...