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The Survivor Specialists recap Survivor 48 episode 13! What did you think of the season finale? Let us know in the comments! And remember to like this video and subscribe! Help support the podcast by becoming a patron of The Specialists: https://www.patreon.com/thespecialists For this season, we've partnered with IdolPlays! Use the link below to check out some fun Survivor-themed puzzles! And...

McKenna and John are back to discuss this week's penultimate episode of Survivor 48, one that took an interesting narrative direction we don't often see in Survivor. Which moments in this episode reminded you of past Survivors and which examples do you have for our Outwit, Outplay, and Outlast moments this week? Help support the podcast by becoming a patron of The Specialists:      https:/...

The final leg has been run, a winner has been crowned, and McKenna and Kyle are here to break it all down one last time this season. What did you think of the episode? Let us know in the comments! And remember to like this video and subscribe! Help support the podcast by becoming a patron of The Specialists:   https://www.patreon.com/thespecialists #AmazingRace #tar37 #theamazingrace  Want to crea...

The Survivor Specialists are digging deeper into Survivor 48 episode 12! We discuss how the "season of pairs" has worked out, then dig deeper into what each of the final five needs to have happen to win the game. Make sure to check out our Survivor 48 episode 12 recap here: https://youtube.com/live/aWa7bo1P5xw Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/thespecialists #Survivor #Survivor48 #S...

The Survivor Specialists are joined by Tommy Smokes to predict episode 13 of Survivor 48! Want to play along in our Power Rankings game and help support the podcast? Become a patron of The Specialists: https://www.patreon.com/thespecialists For this season, we've partnered with IdolPlays! Use the link below to check out some fun Survivor-themed puzzles! And be sure to keep an eye out for Phil&...

The Survivor Specialists recap Survivor 48 episode 12! What did you think of the episode? Let us know in the comments! And remember to like this video and subscribe! Help support the podcast by becoming a patron of The Specialists: https://www.patreon.com/thespecialists For this season, we've partnered with IdolPlays! Use the link below to check out some fun Survivor-themed puzzles! And be sur...

Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning releases later this month, and to get hyped, Phil and John are discussing the 10 best Tom Cruise movies of all time! What do you think of our lists? Did we miss one you think should be on here? Let us know in the comments. For a movie episode every Tuesday, become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/thespecialists #film #TomCruise #MissionImpossible Want to...

The Survivor Specialists are joined by Sam Phalen to predict episode 12 of Survivor 48! Want to play along in our Power Rankings game and help support the podcast? Become a patron of The Specialists: https://www.patreon.com/thespecialists For this season, we've partnered with IdolPlays! Use the link below to check out some fun Survivor-themed puzzles! And be sure to keep an eye out for Phil&#3...

The Survivor Specialists are talking Survivor 50! With all the hype around the Survivor 50 casting rumors, we decided to host a contest! Predict who will be on season 50, and you could win a prize.  Please use this form to fill out your answers. Answers left in the comments section will not be considered: https://forms.gle/42R9EezGgK6J41H8A This contest ends on May 18 at 1 p.m. ET or when CBS offi...

McKenna and John are back to talk about an episode of Survivor whose name harkens back to one of the most beloved episodes of the series. How does it stack up to that which it pays homage to? Which moments in this episode reminded you of past Survivors and which examples do you have for our Outwit, Outplay, and Outlast moments this week? Help support the podcast by becoming a patron of The Special...

The Survivor Specialists are digging deeper into Survivor 48 episode 11! We attempt to dissect what is truly not working right now and take a stab at explaining why there is such a deep divide between fans. Make sure to check out our Survivor 48 episode 11 recap here: https://youtube.com/live/7rCkrKE9ZBs Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/thespecialists #Survivor #Survivor48 #SurvivorCBS #Su...

The Specialists are back to discuss another week of globetrotting adventure in this week's episode of The Amazing Race. What did you think of the episode? Let us know in the comments! And remember to like this video and subscribe! Help support the podcast by becoming a patron of The Specialists:  https://www.patreon.com/thespecialists #AmazingRace #tar37 #theamazingrace  Want to create live st...

The Survivor Specialists recap Survivor 48 episode 11! What did you think of the episode? Let us know in the comments! And remember to like this video and subscribe! Help support the podcast by becoming a patron of The Specialists: https://www.patreon.com/thespecialists For this season, we've partnered with IdolPlays! Use the link below to check out some fun Survivor-themed puzzles! And be sur...

The Survivor Specialists are joined by Joseph J. Darowski and Kate Darowski, authors of the upcoming book "Survivor: A Cultural History." The authors discuss 25 years of Survivor, why they were inclined to write the book, and the cultural impact of Survivor. The book is available on May 20, 2025. Pre-order it now! https://www.amazon.com/Survivor-Cultural-History-Television/dp/1538196557 Be...

The Specialists are back to discuss another week of globetrotting adventure in this week's episode of The Amazing Race. What did you think of the episode? Let us know in the comments! And remember to like this video and subscribe! Help support the podcast by becoming a patron of The Specialists: https://www.patreon.com/thespecialists #AmazingRace #tar37 #theamazingrace  Want to create live str...

The Survivor Specialists are joined by Austin Li Coon to predict episode 11 of Survivor 48! Want to play along in our Power Rankings game and help support the podcast? Become a patron of The Specialists: https://www.patreon.com/thespecialists For this season, we've partnered with IdolPlays! Use the link below to check out some fun Survivor-themed puzzles! And be sure to keep an eye out for Phi...

McKenna and John are back to look at another week of Survivor and how it relates to moments from the past. This week may have been a fairly by the book episode of Survivor, so John and McKenna are theorycrafting a bit with what could have been. Which moments in this episode reminded you of past Survivors and which examples do you have for our Outwit, Outplay, and Outlast moments this week? Help su...

The Survivor Specialists are digging deeper into Survivor 48 episode 10! We discuss Mitch's non-move, Joe's immunity win, forced moments, and why this episode just wasn't very good. Make sure to check out our Survivor 48 episode 10 recap here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-VcPPQ4KZc Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/thespecialists #Survivor #Survivor48 #SurvivorCBS #Survivor...

The Survivor Specialists recap Survivor 48 episode 10! What did you think of the episode? Let us know in the comments! And remember to like this video and subscribe! Help support the podcast by becoming a patron of The Specialists: https://www.patreon.com/thespecialists For this season, we've partnered with IdolPlays! Use the link below to check out some fun Survivor-themed puzzles! And be sur...

The Survivor Specialists are joined by Andy Rueda to predict episode 10 of Survivor 48! Want to play along in our Power Rankings game and help support the podcast? Become a patron of The Specialists: https://www.patreon.com/thespecialists For this season, we've partnered with IdolPlays! Use the link below to check out some fun Survivor-themed puzzles! And be sure to keep an eye out for Phil&#3...

McKenna and John are back to look at another week of Survivor and how it relates to moments from the past. Does the downfall of the Strong 5 remind you of any previous Survivor moments? Which moments in this episode reminded you of past Survivors and which examples do you have for our Outwit, Outplay, and Outlast moments this week? Help support the podcast by becoming a patron of The Specialists:...

The Specialists are back to discuss another week of globetrotting adventure in this week's episode of The Amazing Race. What did you think of the episode? Let us know in the comments! And remember to like this video and subscribe! Help support the podcast by becoming a patron of The Specialists: Patreon.com/thespecialists #AmazingRace #tar37 #theamazingrace  Want to create live streams like th...

The Survivor Specialists are digging deeper into Survivor 48 episode 9! We discuss the end of the Strong 5, whether Joe and Eva made the right move, where Star and Mary factor into the end game, and more. Make sure to check out our Survivor 48 episode 9 recap w/ Carolyn Wiger here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLWq0UEi9sY Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/thespecialists #Survivor #Surviv...

Carolyn Wiger joins the Survivor Specialists to recap Survivor 48 episode 9! What did you think of the episode? Let us know in the comments! And remember to like this video and subscribe! Help support the podcast by becoming a patron of The Specialists: https://www.patreon.com/thespecialists For this season, we've partnered with IdolPlays! Use the link below to check out some fun Survivor-them...

McKenna and John are back to look at another week of Survivor and how it relates to moments from the past. Does a New Era Survivor classic extend further into the annals of Survivor history? Which moments in this episode reminded you of past Survivors and which examples do you have for our Outwit, Outplay, and Outlast moments this week? Help support the podcast by becoming a patron of The Speciali...