Survivor Fans Podcast

For a season that initially felt passed over as CBS rushed to promote Season 50 instead, 49 started off really well. The marooning challenge was a typical blowout, but the supplies challenge turned into an exciting come from behind win. We enjoyed the tribe time as we got to see who meshed and who didn't. The Immunity Challenge was solid with a small twist at the end. We remain hopeful and look forward to what the season brings nex...

Welcome back for Part 2 of our JABBIC, Judge A Book By Its Cover, preview for season 49. We're four days away from the premiere on Wednesday, September 24th, and thirteen 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 it all!

We want to thank and ackn...

Welcome to Part 1 of our JABBIC, Judge A Book By Its Cover, preseason show for season 49. 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 is your turn. We want to hear what ...

We gather together one last time to take stock of Survivor Season 48. It was no surprise that the Finale and the season as a whole got mixed reviews. Some were overjoyed and especially thrilled with the winner. Others, were left wondering where this one went so wrong. But as always, we found joy in getting together to discuss it all and learn from each other. We are grateful to get to experience it all with you, and look forward to...

The Finale got off to a good start, and then fizzled a bit at the end. We were happy with the winner and the challenges were good, but the big reveal we were hoping for never really materialized. We were hoping for more from the Final Tribal Council. The After Show was once again, the After Show. We've enjoyed sharing the season with you and look forward to hearing your thoughts about it as well.

What did you think of the Finale ch...

Some fans were delighted that we finally got some strategic action, and for others it was too little, too late. It was fun to hear all the theories on how it might play out and why. To quote Eva, "we're pumped" for the three hour finale on Wednesday!

We want to thank and acknowledge everyone who contributed to another great Listener Feedback show. This week we heard from: Pete, Rebecca, Tara, Ryan, Sammy, Crystal, Tuppence, Chris, ...

Finally, finally some action to upset the apple cart. Was it too little too late? What did you think of the plan and the results? How do you think the jury will see it?

What do you think about this final 5? Who do you think is playing the best, and who is in jeopardy of being voted out next? Who impressed you the most? Who do you think are goats and who's your pick to win it all?

Here is where it stands after week 12.
Niu Nai Tribe...

Fan reactions were mixed again on this last episode. Some enjoyed the extra insights into the social elements of the game, and others remain frustrated at the lack of action against the front runners. Here's hoping the next one delivers some action worthy of a winner.

We want to thank and acknowledge everyone who contributed to another great Listener Feedback show. This week we heard from: Pete, Tara, Robert, Mary, Rebecca, Ryan, J...

Is it possible to still enjoy an episode with a predictable outcome? This one wasn't quite the rug pull as last time, but the result was essentially the same. We got a lot of talk about what was possible, what the underdogs should do, but still no action. Who do you feel like is a shoo-in to win it all now?

How did your assessment of the castaways change this week? Who do you think is playing the best, and who is in jeopardy of bei...

This was one of the most discussed and least enjoyed episodes this season. It never pays off to pitch a potential underdog uprising and then not deliver. There is still time and possible scenarios exist to overthrow the dominant duo, which leaves us hopeful for the next installment on Wednesday.

We want to thank and acknowledge everyone who contributed to another great Listener Feedback show. This week we heard from: Pete, Robert, ...

It was great to get separate Reward and Immunity challenges again. They aren't the most exciting, but the "A Bit Tipsy" Immunity challenge usually incorporates some great tension as the lead switches back and forth. The previews had teased a possible "revolution" this week, but the result failed to deliver which compounded the disappointment. What are the chances that we might still see a significant challenge to the strong allianc...

Responses were mixed on this episode. Some loved it, others were left feeling it was missing relevant content. The vote out choice represented a turning point in the game, and we are all looking forward to seeing how it develops from here.

We want to thank and acknowledge everyone who contributed to another great Listener Feedback show. This week we heard from: Christiana, Tara, Robert, Mary, Rebecca, Ryan, Summer-n-Matt, Merek, Dr...

Holy smokes it happened! What was starting to look like a forgone conclusion has now blown the game wide open. It's anyone's game now. Who would you target next? What surprise alliance are you looking forward to? What are the chances that we will see another, significant blindside in week 10?

How did your assessment of the castaways change this week? Who do you think is playing the best, and who is in jeopardy of being voted out ne...

Some clumsy editing caused this episode to fall short of a unanimous positive response, but on the whole, most fans really enjoyed it. It feels like we are at a crossroads, and the next episode has the potential to be very significant. Will we get a predictable win by the controlling alliance, or will we see the underdogs shake things up and flip the script? We can't wait to find out where this season will take us next!

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Finally, we're back to some standard, post Merge gameplay, but that doesn't mean it was easy. How would you respond when you see the game slipping away from you? There's a clear and present threat moving to take control as the majority alliance. When do you make your move? What's the smart play at this stage of the game?

How did your assessment of the castaways change this week? Who do you think is playing the best, and who is in j...

With double Tribal Councils, our first jury member, and a record breaking challenge performance, this episode sparked a lot of discussion amongst the super fans this week. While the double elimination with a rollback to two tiny tribes is off putting to some fans, sentiment on the whole was positive. Now that we've finally exited the Mergatory, we are excited to see how the game progresses from here.

We want to thank and acknowledg...

A challenge record was broken. We also got a double elimination, and the first member of the jury. That was another jam packed episode! What did you make of it? Will the strong alliance survive another Tribal Council?

How did your assessment of the castaways change this week? Who do you think is playing the best, and who is in jeopardy of being voted out next? Who impressed you the most?

Here is where it stands after week 7.
Niu Na...

The Mergatory episodes have a history of being on the predictable side, and that lead some fans to describe this one as boring compared to the previous episodes. The cast continued to deliver interesting content in spite of that and once again prompted a lot of discussion about the events of this week and ideas for what we might can expect next.

We want to thank and acknowledge everyone who contributed to another great Listener Fee...

Drop your buffs and rally at Merge Beach! The game is shifting gears. It's time to test those alliances and find out who can really handle it when the chaos level gets cranked to 11. Who do you see emerging in the majority alliance? Is it possible to get a group to agree to no backstabbing and to play with integrity in this day and age? How long will the strong alliance last?

How did your assessment of the castaways change this wee...