The Pod Has Spoken

Are people scrambling because of the mergers, or are the players this season bad at reading each other? Today, Riley and Tyson are joined by Season 41 ‘Survivor’ alum and former Dallas Cowboy Danny McCray to discuss an eating challenge that doesn’t compare to last season, the first official merger, and players annoying each other and ruining voting dynamics. (00:00) Intro (02:28) “The Girl at the...

The Open Era welcomes the merge! Tyson and Riley are joined by the sole survivor of ‘Survivor 49’ and early boot of ‘Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans,’ Savannah, to dig deeper into the upcoming merge episode of ‘Survivor 51.’ They predict the possible dynamics and growing tensions between different alliances, pinpoint the islanders playing the middle, and strategize the best jury management f...

Will the helicopter alliance survive the merge? Today, Tyson and Riley talk to the seventh boot of ‘Survivor 51.’ They talk about the strategy of a laid-back player, the stigma behind “muscle” islanders, analyze the BBQ plate reward, and much more! 00:00 - Welcome! 00:48 - Ori joins us! 15:12 - Afterthoughts 26:23 - Moments we missed 27:59 - Thanks for watching! Hosts: Tyson Apostol and Riley McAt...

Would you play for your alliance or for yourself? Tyson and Riley are joined by legendary player and sole survivor of ‘Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans,’ Aubry, to recap and react to the sixth episode of ‘Survivor 51.’ They talk about the reveal of the tethered idol, decide whether they enjoy “the summit” over “the journey,” and give their predictions for the upcoming merge. 00:00 - Welcome!...

Would you draw rocks for your alliance? Today, Tyson and Riley talk to the fifth and sixth boots of ‘Survivor 51.’ They ask the contestants about what went wrong with their plays, explore their knowledge of all the secret alliances around them, and try to understand the strategy of pre-merge boots. 00:00 - Welcome! 01:19 - Linnea joins us! 15:06 - Alexis joins us! 43:20 - Afterthoughts 51:42 - Mom...

Are macaroons worth the risk, Brody? Tyson and Riley are joined by the man, the myth, the legend, RizGod from ‘Survivor 49’ and ‘Survivor 50,’ to recap the fifth episode of ‘Survivor 51.’ They talk about the double tribal council and the pros and cons of Maggie’s play, and they give Rizo the chance to ask his favorite player of all time some superfan questions that he’s been dying to know the answ...

How many weddings would you miss for ‘Survivor’? Today, Tyson and Riley talk to the fourth boot of ‘Survivor 51.’ They ask about toxic relationships on the island, open up on the feelings of being blindsided at tribal council, and much more. Then, they are joined by ‘Survivor’ legend Parvati to discuss her overall impressions of the open era and her new stage show with Cirie! Check out Parvati’s S...

Would you butter up a pig for a tan? Tyson and Riley are joined by the sole survivor of ‘Survivor 47,’ Rachel LaMont, to recap and react to the fourth episode of ‘Survivor 51.’ They talk about the tribe swap, losing challenges before and after the merge, and the roadblocks for secret alliances within the open era. 00:00 - Welcome! 05:19 - “That’s the Magic of Survivor” 20:49 - The new tr...

Can an infection take you off the island? Today, Tyson and Riley talk to the third boot and the first medevac of ‘Survivor 51’. They discuss infections on the island,  take a look behind the scenes at nicknames, and try to understand the alliance split within the Toka tribe.  00:00 - Welcome! 00:46 - Rob joins us! 12:21 - Patt joins us! 32:57 - Afterthoughts 38:55 - Moments we missed 41:...

How powerful is honesty in the open era? Tyson and Riley are joined by friend of the pod and legendary player Ethan Zohn to recap and react to the third episode of ‘Survivor 51.’ They talk about the surprising medevac, the impact that the mutiny twist had on alliances, and the push for “weaponized honesty” among players. Check out Ethan’s merch at https://www.ethanzohn.com/ 00:00 - Welcome! 03:02&...

Did beach crabs outplay our islanders? Today, Tyson and Riley talk to the second boot of ‘Survivor 51’. They discuss the confusion surrounding last night's tribal council, the role crabs played in their alliance, and behind-the-scene moments that had the hosts gasping. Then, they end the show discussing moments and highlights that were missed on yesterday’s coverage. 00:00 - Welcome! 00:49 - Ana j...

Can you stay together if you don’t vote together? Tyson and Riley are joined by the legendary Dragon Slayer, a.k.a. Coach, to recap and react to the second episode of ‘Survivor 51.’ They break down Rhode Island Rob’s master(fully unsuccessful) plan, share their experiences getting hurt on the island, and decide whether the Fijian crabs are the sneakiest players this season. 00:00 - Welcome! 05:10&...

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The first boot of the Open Era! Today, Tyson and Riley talk to the first boot of ‘Survivor 51’. They discuss her experience being marooned with her castmates, being the first boot of the season, and much more! 00:00 - Welcome! 01:07 - Aaliyah joins us! 11:16 - Afterthoughts Hosts: Tyson Apostol and Riley McAtee Guest: Aaliyah Puglia Producer: Ashleigh Smith Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Lear...

Are we starting the Open Era with a marooning? Tyson and Riley bring in the new season by reacting to the return of marooning and Exile Island, analyzing the dynamics of the newly formed tribes, and attempting to predict the twists and turns of the Open Era. Then, they give their winner picks and predict next boots while factoring in the “permanent uncertainty” of this new season. 00:00 - Welcome!...

Are you ready for the open era?! Tyson and Riley are back for the new season of ‘Survivor,’ and today they are joined by entertainment journalist and host of The Exclusive, Sharon Tharp, to break down the new islanders. They analyze possible favorites, talk about the correlation between new ‘Survivor’ players and ‘Big Brother’ players, and predict the future tribe dynamics for the twist-filled sea...

‘Survivor 51’ is almost here! Tyson and Riley are pumped to get back into the world of ‘Survivor’ as they bring you a special announcement from CBS that you do not want to miss. Checkout the official CBS ‘Survivor’ YouTube Wednesday, August 26th at 1:00 PM ET/10:00 AM PT, for a live look at the upcoming season. And stay tuned for our coverage of ‘Survivor 51’ as we discover the new “Open Era”! Hos...

Time to wrap it up! Tyson and Riley are back and joined by podcast bestie Ethan to give their final thoughts on the eventful ‘Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans.’ They talk about their experience on the ‘Survivor’ red carpet, their thoughts on the ‘Survivor 51’ preview, and whether the “open era” will take off. Then, they chime in on ideas for future seasons, go over their favorite and least fa...

Did your winner pick make it? Tyson and Riley break down the wild ‘Survivor 50’ finale and live reunion with this season’s final five. Aubry talks about winning it all and driving off with a new car, Jonathan explains the strategy behind his returning game, and Joe relives the crowd’s explosive live reaction. Plus, Rizo gets advice for his next ‘Survivor’ chapter, and Tiffany reveals what she thin...

Did you vote for fire? Tyson, Riley, and Ashleigh give their reactions to the exciting finale of ‘Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans.’ They talk about their experience watching the finale in person, the slipups from the evening, and their theories on the voting results. Hosts: Tyson Apostol and Riley McAtee Producer: Ashleigh Smith Video Engineer: Chris Thomas Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Sources...

Who will be the Sole Survivor? Tyson and Riley bring you a special episode with writer, producer, and podcast host Jason Concepcion to prepare for the exciting finale of ‘Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans.’ They analyze the final five and each contestant’s chances of winning. Then, they give their predictions for the best collection of players for the final tribal council. 00:00 - Welcome! 08:...

What was the code word? Tyson and Riley sit down with the eighth and ninth members of the ‘Survivor 50’ jury, Devens and Cirie. They start with Devens and ask about the fun he had playing this season and his relationship with Joe during the game. Then, they give Cirie her flowers before asking her about the worst liars on the beach and whether this chapter of her ‘Survivor’ story is officially clo...

Who do you think will win ‘Survivor 50?’ Tyson and Riley are joined by Julie, a contestant from ‘Survivor: Edge of Extinction,’ to recap the penultimate episode of ‘Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans.’ They attempt to understand the double-elimination process and give flowers to the legendary boots. Then they give their predictions on the finale, including who they think will be the final three...

What’s it like bringing an idol home? Tyson and Riley sit down with the sixth and seventh members of the ‘Survivor 50’ jury, Emily and Ozzy. They start with Emily and ask her about her “talkative” gameplay, what it was like watching her mistakes on television, and what she would do differently if given a third chance to play. Then, they talk to Ozzy and discuss his edit and growth as a ‘Survivor’...

Have you seen a Phoenix dance? Tyson and Riley are joined by Kaleb from ‘Survivor 45’ to recap the 11th episode of ‘Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans.’ They talk about the Power Broker Advantage, the challenge mess-ups, and write their own fan fiction for the show. 00:00 - Welcome! 04:04 - “Everyone will be shooketh” 21:46 - Immunity challenge 29:01 - Pre-tribal scramble 48:51 - Tribal council...