Worth Playing For

We had talked about in previous episodes that there hadn't been a ton of strategy so far this season. WELL, EVERYTHING CHANGED THIS EPISODE. One of our favorite Survivor moves, EVER! Plus some great challenges. But we got some all-time favorite players, and we're only 3 episodes in! Episode edited by Matt Smith (ig: @notthatmattsmith / tw: @GungaDin) Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Björk Twitter: @w...

There's a lot of cookie talk in this episode, and we approve (especially Kyel). We start to learn more people's names and we have some more brutal challenges. Strap in! Episode edited by Matt Smith (ig: @notthatmattsmith / tw: @GungaDin) Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Björk Twitter: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]gmail[dot]com Recap of Australian Survivor: All Stars episode 2. 

Quarantine marches on and with no end in sight and no knowledge of when the next season of American Survivor is coming, we are switching gears to recap Australian Survivor: All Stars! This is our first season of AS we've watched and from the first episode, we feel like we're going to LOVE it. The cast of players is incredible and we already have so many nicknames: The Dennis System, DJ Jonah Hill,...

A new offseason, a new Sparkling Conversation! Lauren and Kyel talk about their favorite summer beverages, like smoothies and Icees and snow cones and shaved ice and milkshakes (are those last 3 beverages?) and more. Also, Kyel's failed lemonade stand! It's a delightful chat for the not so delightful times we're going through right now. Grab a smoothie and listen!   Episode edited by Matt Smith (i...

The offseason continues! Who had the bright idea to do this episode? (It was Lauren, feel free to @ her). We look at the 2010 disaster, The Last Airbender film, and compare it to the incredible source material it neglected, the Avatar: The Last Airbender tv show. This episode is a hot mess, but hopefully a good time? ------ WPF supports Black Lives Matters and the push to end police brutality and...

Happy offseason! We're starting it off in a wild place, with a discussion of the new film Scoob! It's Scooby Doo, but it involves a portal to hell and Simon Cowell. We'll leave it at that for now... Episode edited by Matt Smith (ig: @notthatmattsmith / tw: @GungaDin) Theme music: "Surf's Alright" by In Bold Twitter: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]gmail.com  

It's been a week, so we reflect on season 40. What we loved, what we didn't, and how awesome Jeff Probst is. There's a lot of just general nonsense, so basically a normal episode of WPF. Episode edited by Matt Smith (ig: @notthatmattsmith / tw: @GungaDin) Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Björk Twitter: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]gmail.com Reflection on Survivor season 40.

It's not hyperbole to say it: this is one of the best episodes of Survivor we've ever watched. It is definitely the best season finale. It's an amazing ending to an incredible season and we're grateful for being able to watch it at all. Long Live Probst! Episode edited by Matt Smith (ig: @notthatmattsmith / tw: @GungaDin) Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Björk Twitter: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforp...

We have been waiting for Michelle to pop off and she gives us (specifically Kyel and Chris) everything we've wanted all season. We can't believe this season is almost over. One episode left! Episode edited by Matt Smith (ig: @notthatmattsmith / tw: @GungaDin) Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Björk Twitter: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]gmail.com Recap of Survivor season 40, episode 13. 

Okay, so Tony is on a tear. And we are loving it. But also, what is Michelle's game? And Sarah has beef, but does she? GOTTA LOVE THIS SEASON. Episode edited by Matt Smith (ig: @notthatmattsmith / tw: @GungaDin) Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Björk Twitter: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]gmail.com Recap of Survivor season 40, episode 12. 

God, we love Tony and this episode delivered that Tony chaos goodness in spades. Other stuff happened too, but we basically turn into a Tony fancast. Episode edited by Matt Smith (ig: @notthatmattsmith / tw: @GungaDin) Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Björk Twitter: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]gmail.com Recap of Survivor season 40, episode 11. 

How's your quarantine going? Ours wasn't helped by The. Best. Family. Day. Ever. And a lot of other stuff goes down too. Just listen, already. Episode edited by Matt Smith (ig: @notthatmattsmith / tw: @GungaDin) Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Björk Twitter: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]gmail.com Recap of Survivor season 40, episode 10. 

How's your quarantine going? Ours wasn't helped by The. Best. Family. Day. Ever. And a lot of other stuff goes down too. Just listen, already. Episode edited by Matt Smith (ig: @notthatmattsmith / tw: @GungaDin) Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Björk Twitter: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]gmail.com Recap of Survivor season 40, episode 10. 

Every episode is great this season, okay? It just is. This episode is buck wild and we are here for it, including one of our favorite moves we've ever seen in the game.   Episode edited by Matt Smith (ig: @notthatmattsmith / tw: @GungaDin) Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Björk Twitter: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]gmail.com Recap of Survivor season 40, episode 9. 

MERGE! Plus the battle for an Extinction player to get back into the game! Plus blindsides, alliances, reversals, challenges in the rain: it's all everything a Survivor fan wants in an episode! Episode edited by Matt Smith (ig: @notthatmattsmith / tw: @GungaDin) Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Björk Twitter: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]gmail.com Recap of Survivor season 40, episode 8. 

Look, the longer this season goes, the more devastated we will be by seeing our faves go home (or more accurately, to Extinction) each week. But in the meantime, we got some shocking moments as well as absolutely brilliant moments (looking at you, Massachusetts Bob). Also, the personal drama between some players continue to give us life, and we go down a rabbit hole of comparing Survivor players t...

DISCLAIMER: Due to the coronavirus pandemic in the US, we recorded separately this week and the audio quality definitely isn't up to snuff. We working on a better solution and hope to sound closer to normal next week. Anyway, a great episode of Survivor with some very high highs and some very low lows. And one of the best idol moves we've EVER seen. Best season ever.  Episode edited by Matt Smith...

So. Much. Dramz. Tribe swap. Disfunction. Exes on the same tribe. The Godfather enacting the buddy system. A queen restored to power and now in her element. Lions and hyenas. And a touching tribute to a former Survivor player and their family's current struggles.  This episode had everything, and a legend went home (this is not a spoiler, more than half this season are legends). Episode edited by...

Again... we don't know how may times we can say how incredible this season is. We're not even going to get into it anymore than that. Just listen to the episode. Episode edited by Matt Smith (ig: @notthatmattsmith / tw: @GungaDin) Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Björk Twitter: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]gmail.com Recap of Survivor season 40, episode 4. 

We are running out of superlatives to talk about this buck wild season, and it's only episode 3! A lot happens this week, including some fantastic Tony moments, and BIG MOVES ARE MADE. Episode edited by Matt Smith (ig: @notthatmattsmith / tw: @GungaDin) Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Björk Twitter: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]gmail.com Recap of Survivor season 40, episode 3. 

Oops All Winners is off to the races! This is another jam-packed episode with some brilliant game play (Boston Rob, Adam) and some not so brilliant game play (Ben, Danni). Also Tony almost dies trying to outshine Yul. We're loving every second of it. Episode edited by Matt Smith (ig: @notthatmattsmith / tw: @GungaDin) Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Björk Twitter: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodca...

SEASON 40 IS HERE, BAYBEEEE. Wow, what a premiere episode. This game is already operating at an 11, and WE. ARE. HERE. FOR. IT. We got Sandra sewing chaos, Boston Rob being a mob boss with his new right hand Parvati(!) by his side, Wendell calling people out, newer winners being out of their depth, and Yul being everything we ever wanted and more. THIS IS ONLY EPISODE ONE, OMGGGGG. Episode edited...

WE ARE SO CLOSE WE CAN TASTE IT. Season 40 is just a few short days away, so we break down what we know: the game play twists, every player who's on the island, our picks to win. We can barely contain our excitement. Also, this episode is hella long, and we are sorry for that. Episode edited by Matt Smith (ig: @notthatmattsmith / tw: @GungaDin) Twitter: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]gma...

It's still the offseason, so we got another installment of Sparkling Conversations! Lauren and Kyel talk a lot about their alcoholic preferences, particularly their college days and Lauren's love of Malibu and pineapple. Also, Kyel plans on becoming a Wine Guy™ when he turns 30. Intro music courtesy of "Wind Chimes, A.wav" by InspectorJ ( www.jshaw.co.uk ) of  Freesound.org Episode edited by Matt...

Happy offseason! Have y'all seen Cats yet? WHAT?! YOU HAVEN'T! WELL GO SEE IT RIGHT NOW. And then come back and hear us talk about what is truly the most transcendent film we've  ever experienced. We are changed humans. Only a few short weeks and Season 40, OOPS ALL WINNERS will be upon us! We can hardly wait to guzzle it down, like a bowl of fresh milk being licked up by Sir Ian McKellen. Alright...