Survivor Fans Podcast

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.

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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.
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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.

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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...

The fans loved this action and emotion packed episode, and twenty four of them showed up this week to share their reactions, perceptions, and predictions. Everyone acknowledged the significance of "the moment", but were also asking how that will impact the game going forward. There are at least four castaways that might be targeted next, but it's not clear how it will play out. Bring on the Mergatory!

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That felt like another jam packed episode. The Reward challenge was fun with some new elements but maybe a bit anticlimactic at the end. We got some good Tribe Time framed by the rewards and lack thereof. Then we got an emotional Immunity challenge, topped off by a bit of a curve at Tribal Council. How did that moment at the Immunity challenge register with you? What alliances do you see forming at the merge? Do you see a path for ...

The fans were very happy with this episode. The shuffle appears to have saved the pre-merge portion of the game, and all the surprises and expert level gameplay helped balance out the loss of a clear fan favorite. It's got us stoked for the next episode!

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

Tribe shuffles inject randomness and really test a castaways ability to adapt and roll with the punches. It's unfortunate that production chose to stay with tiny tribes, but on the bright side, we certainly got a surprise out of it. That was a great demonstration of strategic gameplay! Combine that with a tribe that we didn't expect to lose, and we got one heck of an episode! What do you think of the new tribes?

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The fans were not impressed by the forced game of chance on the Journey combined with the possibility for the castaways to lose their vote. Losing your vote on these tiny tribes does not make for "great TV moments". Our focus now shifts to the impending tribal shuffle. We are excited to see how it affects the castaways and who will be able to adapt and rise to the occasion.

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We were excited to see another "historic Tribal Council moment", but also a little disappointed with the result. What do you think about using games of chance when their vote is at risk? Was it mandatory to play?

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 still in jeopardy of being voted out before the merge? Who impressed you the most?

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The fans have spoken. The second episode was a distinct improvement over the premiere. The moment before the Immunity challenge really resonated, and we got another active example of the power of representation from a fan in the feedback this week. While it appears that we have another tribal imbalance similar to seasons 45 and 46, we are all anxious for the next episode on Wednesday!

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Now that was much better! We enjoyed the 90 minute episode this week significantly more than the premiere. The Tribe Time was excellent with valuable insights into how the social elements of the game are progressing. We got an exciting challenge that highlighted some surprise super stars, and some excellent strategic gameplay to boot. Now, what's your humble trait?

How did your assessment of the castaways change once you saw them i...

The consensus in the feedback says it was a good start, not great but good. Fans enjoyed the Sweat and Savvy challenge. Lots of folks said they really appreciated the Eva and Joe moment too. Representation like that has the power to change lives. We are all excited and looking forward to the next episode on Wednesday!

We want to thank and acknowledge everyone who contributed to another great Listener Feedback show. This week we hea...

Wait a second. What happened to that call for "medical" we saw in the preview? How does that get completely dropped? We got some classic, new era Survivor with the Premiere, but no real standouts have emerged so far. We remain hopeful and look forward to what the season brings next. What did you think of the tribe balance, the first challenges, and the results from the first Tribal Council? Did you like the Journey challenge?

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